Bailey and Friends

Hi Susan,

I am planning to catch the second marigold hotel on netflex too I think. I loved the first one also.

yep, just keep it covered with neosporin so it doesn't get infected and hopefully it will be cleared up soon. Itching is a good sign, even if it does drive you nuts. LOL

That temperature change would be a huge shock to the system. Brrrrr

We have had some really nice weather lately. Have the pool opened up, although not quite ready for swimming yet. Will give that another week or two. We've been getting our deck and other flower baskets set up this weekend. Next weekend we'll do some more in the actual garden. I need to divide a few plants.

Oh the sandals sound lovely Susan. yea, maybe you won't have to change shoes for the reception after all.

Hope you are having a lovely weekend.

hugs

Hi Sharlene!

It's so nice to hear from you-as always.

Geez-I finally got used to the keyboard in FL and now that I'm back home, I'm going to have to adjust all over again. Ergonomic keyboard vs. run of the mill keyboard.

We could not pot all our plants. We use self-watering containers and I'm missing the hydro cloth I need to put in the bottom of them. That wicks up the water, so you don't have to water so often. But we got one pot done and our hibiscus is potted. We put alyssum around the base of that each year, to add some interest, then in late fall I just let it go-winter over in the pot -and then come spring I have new little alyssum plants popping up. So we had to sneak the hibiscus in so as not to lose our little alyssum starters.

Looks like hot tub may need a draining and a restart. The water isn't looking too great. I hate having to refill it right after filling it. I am eager to get into it. That's probably tomorrow's chore....it's supposed to be warm and sunny the next two days and I need to work on my tan for the wedding!

Must get to bed. I'm not being very good about going to bed on time. I need to correct that!:mad:

Have a great Monday!

Love,
Susan

Hi Addy and Marianne-

I just wanted to thank you both for your empathy for my arm mess. It is nice to hear from you both. I'd rather not have an injury be the cause for contact, however.:o

I finally could air it out for a short while today. It is much improved over two days ago....I was getting concerned I might have an infection, but I think it's okay.

Hugs and such,
Susan

Hi Susan,

I'm not always good about getting to bed when I should either. I pay for the next day as work starts and doesn't wait for me to feel like being there. hahahaha

We have the drip lines for the container plants that comes on once a day. I think it's the only way my container plants survive as I am horrible about taking manually watering them.

Oh that sucks that you just get it filled and then have to drain the hottub, but in the end it is worth it.
We'll probably have the pool ready for swimming in a week or two, so that will be nice as the weather gets warmer and the humidity finds it way up here.

Got to run, molly wants her walk NOW

hugs

Did I miss the wedding.:o

No indeedy you did not. It is Monday at noon. It will be held at the National Audubon sanctuary in Chevy Chase, MD. You can get a glimpse of it online. It's called Woodend. They hope to have it outside and it looks like the weather may cooperate-although be a bit hot. :cool:

I am more excited than either of them.:D:) I love my dress. :D Bob and I found some really neat sandals/heels to go with it.:D:D My hair has all grown out and is hanging on my shoulders. ;)

Ryan and I will have "our dance" -a slow one - and that will morph into a second dance-if you check this link out with Ellen and Michelle Obama, you'll see what I hope that will look like.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/765655?pla...&cmc=&cmp=2890

I still need to do more practicing. It's going to be a surprise to all the guests....and even though I mentioned it to Bob, I don't think he has any idea. It will be so cool if it works out!

Ryan and Ellen seem to be handling the stress very well. They are amazingly on top of things and have gone to great lengths to make this a family affair......a celebration. We go over on Saturday AM. Saturday evening we will spend with Ryan as Ellen's family is planning an anniversary celebration for her parents. I'm glad we'll get some time with him before all the fuss starts. Sunday-her folks are having a "picnic." It's hot dogs and fruit plates. The hot dogs are supposed to be something special. There is not a rehearsal, other than verbal, so there is no rehearsal dinner. I have to be at the site by 9:15AM to get my hair done. I think I'm going to have to get up at 5 or so in order to get myself ready and all put together. It's going to be a LONG day!!

I'll let you know how it all goes.....hopefully one day next week. We're not sure the exact day we are returning. Ellen and Ryan are going to honeymoon in the fall and in two weeks they are moving into a new apartment. If we can help get ready for the move, we will stay Tuesday.

I better go get some beauty sleep!;)

Love,
Sus

I don't know who has pups with the itchies, but Bailey does. The vet in FL gave me some pills that are really hard to get ahold of.....the demand has been so very high they just can't make enough. They are called Apoquel. I have to be stingy with them, but they work great! My vet here in DE could only offer to put me on a waiting list for the waiting list. The vet in FL sold us 15.....we are to use 1/2 pill per day. He told me he would mail me some more if I found they worked and I was running out.

Just wanted to pass along that info in case anyone has itching issues.

hugs,
susan

Hi Sus... well the wedding should be over... hope it went fab and you did not trip up during "the dance"!

I have that apoquel for Flynn, it sure appears to be a super drug! But we have the same supply issues even way down here. My vet said it can be easier to get it for dogs that are already on it, so maybe you might be able to get more. I only give it when he gets the itchies, he was off it for about six months before it came back, usually preceded by a flea bite. I also break the pills and give him just a quarter and that also seems to do the trick. My vet advised me to eke them out when we did not have much. Think I am down to my last 10 of so pills, he is having a bit of an itchathon lately so he is on them now. It is good to have an option that has no steroid in them eh!

xxx

Oh yes, the wedding! We want details!!! How did it go, how was the dance? I bet it was beautiful!

Yea, I've heard that stuff is wonderful for the doggie itchies. I'd call the vet in Florida and get some more right away. It really is so hard to get that if you find one who can, go for it!

Hey guys, Sus will correct me of course, but I think the wedding is this coming Monday (Memorial Day)? Either way, coming or gone, I'm sending giant celebratory hugs. (And see, it didn't even take an injury to get me to write this time! ;) :) :)).

Marianne