The Coffee House

[tirediron]

...or the bed or any other soft, delicate surface not indicated for wet labrador use).

Exactly what surfaces are indicated for wet Labrador use?

 

[JonA_CT]

We bought him his own bed? So that's a good choice. He even uses it sometimes, although usually only when he is told to or feels guilty about something.

 

[davidharmier60]

I did in fact get a computer yesterday. Got it hooked up and it knows my wireless mouse but not the keyboard. Have a couple of NimH batteries charging and if it's not that not sure where I'll go from there.

Today the best part of 4 and 3/4 hours.
Going to check the PO Box and the box at the front of the neighborhood and then home. And mess with the computer some more.

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[SquarePeg1]

I've found that, in every organization I've been involved in, there is a core of people that do most of the work. Often, the same people are in multiple organizations, and they do most of the work in each group.

Definitely true. I've noticed it since Princess started pre-school. It has always been the same volunteers over and over for everything. I have been Girl Scout leader, Library Coordinator, Classroom Mom, Softball coach/League Registrar/Webmaster/Scheduler, Yearbook Committee and End of Year Pool Party Committee. When Princess was in elementary school, I used the majority of my vacation time from work to spend time volunteering for one thing or another.

One big issue is that the core group of people who have been both coaching and running the girls softball league for the past 4-5 years are all moving on after this year as most of our daughters are aging out of the league. We have been actively recruiting parents from the younger divisions for the past 2 years but it is very hit or miss. For every 10 people that we think will be a good fit, only 1 may be interested and have the time to give.

Hope all goes well!

Our pup gets tortur... I mean, pampered at home. She is due for a bath and hair trim. Nails soon.

But, she just finished up round two of her vaccines last night at the vet, so I will let her have a few days off.

We bathe Xing every couple of weeks at home but I draw the line at cutting his nails and fur. Every few months, when he starts to look homeless, I treat myself and pay someone else to do it.

Bathing a lab is useless (and only advised a couple times a year anyways).

If he gets really mucked up, I'll tie him to a hitch post and hit him with the hose. But sometimes that's more effort than it is worth (since he'll dry himself on the sofa or the bed or any other soft, delicate surface not indicated for wet labrador use).

Our dog dries himself off on his towel. I'll have to video it next time he does it. I put the towel on the floor and he rolls all around until he is mostly dry. It's a pretty cute trick and works great when he comes in from the rain/snow.

Hang in there, Cat! It IS a big job, so I don't blame you for feeling a mite exasperated. Good luck with the team! And enjoy your much deserved pampering.

Happy Friday, hosers! It's spring!

Thank you Terri! Spring has sprung but until this snow melts, we will be hibernating like it's still winter. Was hoping for sunshine and nice weather when I go to DC in less than 2 weeks but I saw the big snowball fight on the mall so now I don't know what to expect...

 

[SquarePeg1]

So handsome it looks like I used a vanity filter!

All clean and shiny. Really annoying that I can’t upload a simple iPhone pic without either massively cropping or using Flickr. If he wasn’t so freakin cute I wouldn’t bother.

 

[Gary A.]

Happy Freakin Friday Hosers!!!!! I am so glad this week is over. I've got a massage and facial scheduled for tonight after work and I am really in need of some pampering. The massive migraine from yesterday has started to recede - thank you Excedrin Migraine and almost a full day in a dark room with no noise. I only came out of my cave yesterday a couple of times. Stupid damp weather and of course the whole "spring forward" thing always messes me up for weeks after! I'm hoping a scalp massage gets rid of the last of it.

In other news - I thought my involuntary softball coaching career was finally done and had happily bowed out this year when it looked like we had more than enough coaches for the upcoming season. My best laid plans, however... very unexpectedly and a week before the draft, 2 of our long time coaches had to drop out - one due to family obligations with a sick parent and one whose daughter decided to play lacrosse instead. Ugh. I had been looking forward to spending my free time going to the HS softball games where Princess will be playing on the Freshman team and then being the rec league social media photographer whenever I had a chance to get down to any of those games. But now, I am coaching a team again for the spring. After contacting at least 10 parents to see if anyone would step up, I gave up. I do enjoy it and don't mean to whine about it but honestly, it's like having a second full time job and I understand why most people just run the other way when it comes to volunteering.

Any other nerds been watching The Magicians on SYFY channel? It's like an adult Harry Potter/Narnia combo. Surprisingly well acted with lots of "that guy" actors in the smaller roles.

I've found that, in every organization I've been involved in, there is a core of people that do most of the work. Often, the same people are in multiple organizations, and they do most of the work in each group.

I haven't watched it, but I'm going to have to give it a shot.

Most of the snow is gone. I'm not sure what the cherry blossoms will look like for the meet-up, but at least there are other gardens around.

Gary is one of those who doesn't do any of the work but is happy to take the credit.

 

[davidharmier60]

Found a different USB keyboard and it works. Let me see if I wrote down the password.

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[JonA_CT]

I went to the local pizza place and grabbed a grinder for lunch, which is very out of character.

But it's delicious. I'm not sure if its a New York thing, but they use these toasted sesame grinder rolls that are out of this world.

 

[tirediron]

So handsome it looks like I used a vanity filter!

All clean and shiny. Really annoying that I can’t upload a simple iPhone pic without either massively cropping or using Flickr. If he wasn’t so freakin cute I wouldn’t bother.

Hey! Lady! What part of "TREATS" didn't you understand??????

 

[tirediron]

I went to the local pizza place and grabbed a grinder for lunch, which is very out of character.

But it's delicious. I'm not sure if its a New York thing, but they use these toasted sesame grinder rolls that are out of this world.

WTF is a "grinder" in a gastronomic context?

 

[davidharmier60]

This is coming at you from a PC with a Dell Keyboard. Pictures is going to be a whole nuther problem!

 

[smoke665]

Bathing a lab is useless (and only advised a couple times a year anyways).

If he gets really mucked up, I'll tie him to a hitch post and hit him with the hose. But sometimes that's more effort than it is worth (since he'll dry himself on the sofa or the bed or any other soft, delicate surface not indicated for wet labrador use).

As in all things, Sadie is really laid back when it comes to bath time. We bathe her about once a month, because she staked out a section of the king bed shortly after arrival. When it's cold we give her one in the bath tub, but leaning over is hard on the back. During warm weather we have a large outside storage thing on the deck that she stands on which brings her up to waist height. Then run a hose from the utility sink in the laundry room (warm water). Makes it a lot easier.

I've always trimmed the nails, it's not that hard, and less traumatic if you do it on a regular basis. She isn't a big fan of nail clipping but will stand patiently while I lift each foot and snip away.

As to grooming, I favor the scissor method. I've got a set with a large comb that I'll throw in my pocket when we go on walks. Every so often when she stops, I'll pull them out and clip away while she stares at whatever caught her attention. Little bit here, little bit there, keeps her looking groomed.

 

[SquarePeg1]

I went to the local pizza place and grabbed a grinder for lunch, which is very out of character.

But it's delicious. I'm not sure if its a New York thing, but they use these toasted sesame grinder rolls that are out of this world.

WTF is a "grinder" in a gastronomic context?

A sub.

 

[JonA_CT]

Yes. And not the same thing as Grindr.

 

[vintagesnaps]

We call 'em hoagies. (Sandwiches, not dogs.)

Nice 'n sunny today, it's always like this before a storm. Definitely going to be a few inches of snow not rain.
(Frank - what we've had has been a heckuva a lot for this time of year! We've had a little snow once in awhile around Easter but nothing like this.)