Bailey and Friends

it is noon



you are going to miss the punkin chukin, better get up!!!

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Happy Weekend before Turkey Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She was a determined soul and was not about to allow her bad knee to stop her. Those Christmas decorations were going up no matter what. Sneaking in to the garage, she dragged the ladder to the front of the house where she had the inflatable Santa ready for the roof. One rung at a time, she climbed the ladder, dragging Santa below.
Once at the top, she gingerly placed Santa near the chimney, a slow grin spreading from ear to ear. She did it! Throwing caution to the wind, she started her journey down when suddenly, her foot slipped. Trying with all her might to stop the fall, she grabbed the ladder tightly. It was then the ladder tilted left and started falling away from the house. Spotting the cover on the hot tub, she threw her weight in that direction and the ladder came with her. She let go, bounced off the spa cover and rolled onto the grass while old Mr. Macintosh cheered her on, watching the entire spectacle through his binoculars.

It was a job well done. She shook off the leaves and dirt and headed for the box of lights..........................



No Sus, stop dont do it!!!!!!! Ryan!!!!! Stop your mother!!!!!

Gobble, gobble, Happy Turkey Day!!!!!!

What a nightmarish story!!:eek::eek::(:confused::o:o
The front lights are up and ready to be turned on Friday. No accidents.
Bob and Ryan setup and decorate the tree. I unpack lights, test them, unwrap ornaments and cheer them on.

Now 'tis time to finish up the stained glass repair job for the lady. I HATE doing repair work. I want to do something fun! Something new.

Bailey and I want to wish you, Addy, and all our other followers a very happy Thanksgiving Day!!:D:) Try this, if you want to hear some interesting responses.....before dinner instead of grace as usual, go around the table one by one with each person saying want they are most thankful for. Just one or two things. Keep it short.

Must go make my pecan pies!:)

Love,
Susan/Sus:D

that aint no nightmare:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

I thought I likened you to a Christmas decoration hero with the athletic capabilities akin to Batwoman:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

What, did you read it at 2 in the morning???:D:D:D:D:D


LOL Sus, you crack me up:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.............with the warning to Ryan, ...........maybe this is like the Five Guys discussion. Remember that one??;)

Well-made spaghetti tonight. Must say it turned out really well. I haven't made it in eons.

Ryan is here. Bailey is behaving badly. It is way too late for me to be up.
Happy gobble day, Addy. Are you having family over?

I've been having some major issues with a couple of my computer programs and it has sopped up my time.....and they're still not fixed. I keep thinking about the old days........pencil and paper. Maybe it's time to return to those simpler days!

Don't overeat but be sure to have at least a taste of everything you want.,......and root for the Redskins!!
Love,
Sus

Hi to all and I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday. We did.

I just wanted to post an update on Bailey. Bailey never succeeded, or I failed, at basics training. It has caused frustrations to us more so than problems to others but all in all she seemed to be settling down. We have had a series of incidents, all with out son who loves her dearly.....and this one particular toy. Long story short, she has nipped at me........whenever I get close to someone else....like for a hug. She growls at Bob whenever he wants to pick her up to go for a walk....or any other pick up reason. When guests arrive I have to keep her on a leash until she settles down. She is always so excited to have visitors and jumps up, etc. She is sure everyone comes to see her. And even holding her via leash or just in my arms can be a real challenge. I have reached a level of frustration and concern and tomorrow a trainer will be coming by to psychoanalyze her. (just kidding) The trainer will be coming by to assess her and to suggest our next steps.

I seem never to be able to get enough rest, always feel exhausted and am having more trouble with pain from the surgery. I'm now starting to have problems if I miss taking a dose....which means addiction issues. Bailey has been standing on my last nerve and I think we need an intervention.

Just wanted to let you guys in on what's going on here at Bailey's house.
-susan

Hi Susan,

I went through a trainer with Crys and I was surprised when he told me he wasn't coming to watch her, he was coming to watch US. :D It didn't work out for us because his great idea was to put her on a 2' chain and keep her on it all the time until WE learned. nonononoNO! Crys wasn't nippy or growly or aggressive in any way but she was a handful - full of energy 24/7 and bullheaded. :p

Crys did end up on a lead for a long time teaching her, and us, how to help her. Saskia did more for us than anything in guiding us on how to handle her. She and Turid Rugaas' teachings did wonders for us. I always turn to them first anytime there is a issue now with behaviors.

I hope you have luck with the trainer and ya'll learn some good lessons for the coming years together. ;)

Hugs,
Leslie

Sus, I am sorry to hear you are having so much pain. Maybe a trip to a nice warm place where you can relax and read a book and feel the warmth bake into you might help.:):):):):)

I think a trainer is a wonderful idea for Little Miss. Her growling and nipping at people when they come near you is her way of guarding her most valuable resource..... YOU:):):)

I hope the trainer can give you positive ideas.

Enjoy your week and try to rest. Pain can take its toll on a person and tire you out quickly.


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((mucho hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Hi Susan. I hope you get to feeling better. Pain meds, a double edge sword I swear, they are good and they are bad, all rolled up into one. I'm going with Addy's suggestion, warmth, warmth and more warmth! oh yea and drinks with little umbrellas in them. Then trainer for Bailey! Hope that goes well!!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Hey Susan,

Happy the week after Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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