Dad of Lulu - sweet Lulu has crossed The Bridge

Haven't been on here much, but just a quick Merry Christmas to everyone. Will try to pop in here. Been busy, no word yet on the job, it's been a long time, the guy did say HR was giving him a bit of a hard time, but he said he would keep me informed. So after a short note, I decided to just wait it out, and still look! Stanley is doing fine. :)

Merry Christmas to you and your family. I remember that dreadful day that sweet Bo and sweet Lulu crossed the Rainbow Bridge together and then got their angel wings. That memory surely is a painful one but hopefully soon those memories will be outnumbered by all the ones of joy that they brought us.
Be safe this holiday season and wishing for a joyous 2014.

Merry Christmas to you and Moe and Stanley.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Merry Christmas to you all and have a safe and warm holiday season. Blessings
Patti

Happy New Year to you and Moe and Stanley

I hope this year brings lots of good things your way.

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Thanks Sharlene, and I have been following a few posts! Happy New Year!

Still here, just a quick note. My main laptop crashed, not unexpected as it was my workhorse. I am getting back up to speed with my older desktop. All data was safe, just have to get it all organized again. Will have to get a new laptop, as the Vista isn't going to get fixed by me this time, it would cost me 300 dollars, plus time, and I could find a cheaper replacement at less cost.

More later, it's been cold and busy. :)

It was one year ago today we lost our sweet Lulu. And it's been a glorious seven months plus since we got our Stanley, who had to get a new home. He has been a joy, and has turned into a more lovable dog than we would ever had believed.

But I said I wasn't going to do a memorial for Lulu, until I got a job, and then I would do this, as the job hunt would be most pertinent. Well since Lulu had passed away at 4pm one year ago, I spent the last three or four days, concentrating on getting her memorial. That must mean I have a job, too. Yes, though nervous, starting Monday and just 20 hours, though more hours may come. It pays really well and even a 10 dollar commute rate, whether I commute or not. Since the job is 75 miles away, I will go there on Monday, stay overnight coming back on Tuesday. When they figure I can work remotely I may do most work at home. I can also keep doing my web work other days, so I think I can possibly start working on my debt & my taxes. Taxes first as they are critical. This is what I have dreamed of, and I stayed with my: "Never, never, never give up."

Well here is the link to the 20 minute video of Lulu, it's a big file, so if you want to listen and watch her 12 years of life with us, be our guest. And if you can't listen to all, at least scroll toward the last five or so minutes for the dog's talk with his master as he/she passes into heaven.

More later, but for now here is the link.


http://bdmoo.com/lulu/lulu_biography.html

I am so happy to hear that you have a found a job. Interesting timing with Lulu's passing a year ago.
I'm downloading Lulu's file, and will watch it at a time when I can shed some tears for a wonderful girl.
So glad to hear that Stanley continues to do so well and has become an important member of your family. He is a handsome lad.

Congrats again on the job and hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Congratulations on the job! Awesome news!
Time goes by so fast, I wonder if Lulu told Stanley to behave? :)

God Bless you I am thrilled for you that you have a job that is wonderful. I am also happy you will have a memorial for Lulu. I wish you nothing but the best at you new work. My Tipper is still with me and for that I am truly blessed.
God Bless you all
Patti

I thought of Lulu yesterday as it was a year ago for Bo too. I truly believe that they shared all their stories of love and fun that they had in the short while they were with us.
Missing them all always!!

I like to think Lulu had a hand in sending that job your way. I could not be more thrilled for you.

I know you will do great. Great job on Lulu's memorial as well.

Dear Bob,

I am so happy for you and Moo and Stanley!!! I've got all my fingers crossed for you today in hopes that this job will will work out just as well as you are hoping. (And if so, does this mean that Stanley may get a little sister Stella at some point, or will he stay top dog for the time being? ;))...:) :) :)

I am saving Lulu's memorial for later on when I have a chance to watch it all at once. But knowing you, I am sure it is wonderful.

Sending you all my best wishes, as always.
Marianne

Thanks all, just got off the treadmill at motel, going to shower and get motel breakfast and run to the job. First day went well, busy and lots to learn. I'm glad I have the language they need to do the work, it would be hard to have to learn it as well as the job. Hope some were able to watch the video of Lulu. Stanley is missing me, he even took over my side of the bed. lol

Yeah!!!!! Glad you had a really good day. Hope you have another one! Blessings
Patti

Just a quick note. I am doing fine, as are Stanley, Linda (aka. Moo) & Nellie & Molly our two cats. It's been a lot of snow and cold. I have my first check from work, and have earned my second already. Now need a new laptop as mine is broke and I am not going to spend the money again to repair. I need a Windows 7 Professional Laptop, and 4Gig minimum 320 Gigs Minimum hard drive. So I am looking on Craigslist. The network people told me they can't hook up a VPN to Windows 8. So that is the scoop. They use Linux on the server, but I have a program that works for that.

Still would like to get Stella, but I have bills to get at. We spent a lot of money on groceries yesterday :eek: & I need to get a handle on taxes and credit bills. But one step at a time. I think we are going to be okay. Once I go remote, I will get a few more hours. And I am thinking of doing some web design for a few extra hours. Ideally 24 at the new job and at least 8 hours of web design would be perfect, for now.

This is great news that things are finally getting on track, Bob. :)

Thanks so much for checking in, and please keep the updates coming!

Marianne

Wonderful news Bob! It's been awhile coming but finally seems to be on the right foot!

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Bob:
Great news that things are going well. So sorry that youneed a new computer though as that is an expense you did not need right off the bat. Wishing you oodles of good luck. Blessings
Patti

Hi all, I am still here, still working, going in this morning. Stanley is doing fine. We had a rough winter, lost all the fish in our pond. But our son, his kids and another friend said they would be glad to go fishing to restock. They are pets.

I got a pretty good computer on Craigslist, so I am okay for a while. Haven't loaded it up with programs, but I will slowly.

I hear Stanley get out of bed, so will let him out. Nellie, one of our two sister cats is right by my side at the computer. :)

Glad to hear your job is going well. That is too bad about the fish in the pond. Great job a on getting a computer from Craig's list. Hope Stanley is doing well. Blessings
Patti

Glad to hear that things are going well. I hope you like the new job.

Bummer about the fish, but nice that you'll be able to restock. That should make for a fun summer project! :) It was a wicked winter this year for sure.

hugs
Sharlene and molly muffin

Hi Bob, nice to hear from you! Pleased to hear work is going well and the pay checks are coming back in!! Stanley has fitted in well with the pusses, I still check in to see if Stella has arrived as I am sure she will when the time is right! I loved that story :) Sending a big HI to Moo as well x

Hello Everyone, haven't been on in a while, but wanted to let people know things have been going, it's been rough, but full of hope. It will be two years on Sunday that we lost Lulu, and my wife Linda (a.k.a. Moo) & I hardly go a day that we don't think of her.

We have our Stanley & he has been a Godsend. (I believe I have pictures of him, will try to add more). He has mellowed a bit, but we still have to introduce him to people at the door. We have a couple of muzzles & his cage. This works pretty well, in the cage first & then out with the muzzle on him. So when he comes out of the cage we put the muzzle on him. That way he can get used to people. And he has, within 10 minutes, and he is all over everyone.

We haven't got a Stella yet, I would love to. I am going on a new interview Monday & Tuesday, so at the moment it might be a bit much. This job if I get will be in Florida, for the time being. I would be there each month, and then home for a long weekend (I am trying for four or even five days) home, as they will pay me to fly back each month.

It will be quite a change, and I will miss everyone, Moo, Stanley & our two sister cats, Nellie & Molly, but it will save our home if I get the job.

So that is the news, and the company is putting me up in a five-star hotel Monday night, (the pictures show palm trees, lake in front, water cascading down falls...). They gave me an assignment I will do there. I did one already. The second looks very doable, but I will have to show them there. Then if after spending the morning, lunch... with them, they want me, I will start as soon as they want me, so I can bills, bills, bills, bills... paid. Maybe a few extra toys for Stanley & the cats each time I come home. And maybe after a while I might try to see if I can do more at home in Michigan, though everyone is saying MOVE there. I don't know I lived in Gainesville, years ago, and have probably old acquaintances, and my late step-dad's wife there, so it won't feel as strange to me. ;)

Hi Bob, it is so good to hear from you! I can barely believe that two years have passed since sweet Lulu made her passage. I will hold you all in my thoughts on Sunday.

I'm so glad to hear about Stanley, and to know that Moo and the kitty girls are doing well. I wish you the greatest good luck with the job, although I do hate to think of you being away from home for such long stretches. Hopefully things will end up resolving before long so that you all will be able to be together for good.

I am really glad you stopped by today. Please let us know how things work out with the job, OK?

Sending my best wishes and warm thoughts your way!
Marianne

Hi Bob,
I still remember so very vividly how we lost our loved ones that day, February 8th. Pain still digs deep as not a day goes by that I don't think of my sweet Angel Bo.
I know all our angels are sweet souls making their pawprints all over the Heavens.
Good luck on everything and keep us posted. I will light a candle in memory of sweet Lulu.

Bob and Belinda, thinking of you both today and also your two angels.

In loving memory of Lulu and Bo, precious spirits forever missed and forever honored.
Marianne

I'm am thinking of you both as well. Our hearts forever bonded together I think, through our beloved dogs.

It's good to hear from you, Bob, and you too, Belinda. So many precious babies now across the Bridge watching over us. Time marches on, we heal in bits and pieces, but we never forget.

Good to hear from you. I hope you get the job. Florida in the winter wouldn't be such a bad deal. :) :)