Koko - Traveling Dog Around Town

Oh no! I hope Bailey is okay! And it's a shame that the dog owners who pick up after their dogs have to suffer for the ones who don't.

Joan

Omg Susan, that does not sound good! Have you taken her to emergency to at least see what is wrong with the leg? Sure it might need surgery, but it also might need some sort of stabilization now, so it doesn't get worse.

Addy, I love that you got kokomo a condo and yourselves too of course. :) I'm sure it will be lovely and nice to be able to have your mom there and you can all sit outsides and watch the sun set with big cups of coffee with baileys (have you seen they have chocolate cherry baileys???)

Poor Bailey, geez, Sus, she is going to break your knee record. I'm going to have to find pink bubble wrap with little puppies on it:)

Let us know what happens with the vets. I hope it all turns out well.

Sharlene, I love the courtyard. We have patio doors from the den and the kitchen to go out into the courtyard and I imagine it filled with flowerpots in the summer and a little green bistro table with an outdoor dog bed for Koko Puff. We have a second patio off the living room with tons of green space for Kokomo. I wonder about the original family. There are built in cupboards in the garage with handwritten labels of the contents and the doorbell has a little horse around it. It still has blue and white wallpaper in the powder room and master bath, I love blue and white and it has a blue delft looking chandelier. Hubby says it has to go but I could relate to it, I used to collect blue and white stuff from the flea markets.

Have a great night

Dear Addy
So glad to hear from you. Koko you are a lucky boy, to have Mom buy you a condo. Wow!:D
Love Sonja, Apollo, Karma, Ariel and Kristen

Addy. That sounds so absolutely lovely. This is a condo?!!! Amazing. I want a condo like that !! Lol.

Oh Addy, your condo surely does sound lovely! It seems like the perfect spot for you three to rest and rejuvenate. :) :) :)

And as quickly as time flies, you'll be setting out those pots in no time. I am very happy for you all. ;)

Thank you, Marianne . It is modest and small but has nice features. It is a community made up of 75 units on 4 or 5
different courts and each building is a two family, so like a side by side ranch home which I love because no one is jumping on my head and we only have one side with a common wall.

Hubby wished Zoe could see it:D I told him she does ;)

Yes, we need to rest and relax, it has been quite a year. My Kate is thrilled because the dining table and hutch will fit. That is important to her because she still wants all the holidays at our home wherever that may be.

Thank you for sharing my happiness.

The condo didn't do well on the home inspection, we had to let it go
I am heartbroken.

Oh no!!! I'm so sorry. :( It sounded really good but those nuts and bolt inspections sure can tell the tale and you don't want to get into anything that no matter how good the makeup on the outside, just isn't so good on the inside. You'd regret it later.

Just keep looking around, something will intrigue you again, I know it.

Oh darn! :(

I am very disappointed, too. It sounded as though this unit had a special quality that really connected with you. But it wasn't meant to be, I guess, so that means there's another home out there that is meant to connect in a different way. And perhaps even in a surprising way. Hmmmmm....I'm already anxious to find out what it will be! I know you will be glad to find out, too. :o

Addy- so sorry the condo didn't work out. If you really liked that complex, maybe another one will come available.

Well thats just stink, was on my way to tell you congrats only to read its now off the list... well better off finding out now that it wasn't worthy of your money :D imagine being in there and it started costing you heaps to fix it up! No Addy, sayonara to that house, a better one is around the corner and you will be pleased this one didn't measure up! Chin up girlfriend!! xx

The right side of my brain says good to know now, the left side of my brain is emotionally attached.

Good to know now, it is just hard to find something similar, they are rare in my price range.

I just spent 16 years in a fixer upper and at my age I don't want the worry nor the work.

Well, Koko loves the townhouse, so, I guess we stay here. We even had given our notice, had to reinstate our lease. They were very nice about it.

I think it wasn't so much the condo as a way of life it afforded that I craved and I think it was losing that way of life which is what upset me, does that make sense?

But I sure don't need something with foundation issues and having to gut bathroom:eek::eek:

Chin up, shoulders back, Spring is right around the corner and we will all be fine.

Sure was craving hubby's potatoes on the barbeque though;)

Addy, do you think every unit in that same complex would be equally as compromised? If not, as Judy says, maybe you can keep a watchful eye out for other units there that might come up for sale?

I agree with Marianne. I'd have a chat with the inspector and find out if the problems where in his opinion limited to that unit or to the complex itself.
You keep your eye out, continue to check out potential units in other complexes And that one and who knows..the lifestyle might still be coming your way, just not in this unit. They might not come up often, but they do come up!

Good to hear from you. The right home will come. Patience is hard to do. Like you. We are looking to move to Arizonia, where it is more within our means. Koko sounds like he is doing well .
Love Sonja

Well, hubby totally ruled out the condos we turned down, so we just bought a different one:rolleyes::p

This is definitely a condo but it is only 15 years old, one owner, Koko has a patio and his chaise fits in our bedroom and we have sidewalks and street lights. I think a Scottie lives upstairs. A woman across the street said a lot of people walk little dogs during the day so it feels good to be in a dog friendly community after having so many places say no dogs period.

Exactly one month to the day that we wrote the other offer.
I feel pretty good about this one. I am already picking out paint colors.

Wish us luck that all goes well. I feel sorry Koko has to leave the townhouse and his best friend the cat next store. Would that be a bcf
Best cat friend?

Here we go again.:D

Wishing yous the best of luck!!! bcf...now that's funny right there!!:D

Keeping fingers and toes crossed! Sounds perfect for all of you. :D

I think the home inspection went well. Nothing we did not expect except for one window in the bedroom has a broken seal. Realtor said they will fix.

I am feeling very hopeful and stil no tummy ache so must be right.

good luck, fingers crossed.
love Sonja,Ariel

Addy how exciting. Koko will love it wherever you and hubby are. He's just that kind of guy our Kokomo. Lol.

We will want to hear all about the condo of course. Do you have nice outdoor space. How is the dining room kitchen? Good walkie area? Detail. Details. Lol

You are so funny, Sharlene. Ta Da, Kokomo and I will have sidewalks and strret lights, no more waking in roads with a flashlight and his bright collar light.:D

It is an open concept which we are not used to and we have a patio with lots of grass around it and lots go grass right outside the front door. I like the subdivision as it is a mix of condo buildings, 4 families each, ranch side by side condos and also one family homes. It is fairly new for us, built in 2001. We are used to old. Lol I was so excited that the windows tilt in for cleaning!

It is a little bigger than the townhouse, no stairs though. It has lots of windows facing south and gets great light.

I am picking out paint color and carpet, appliances, what fun!

We have two bedrooms and two full baths, not that we need them but good to have and we are moving to a new town. We are close to lots of shopping.

We want low maintenance, just close the door and forget about it, so that is why hubby would not look at any more side by side ranch condos, too much work and maintenance.

So there you have details my dear and also a big hug to Sonja.

I do not have a tummy ache about this one, I think it is perfect for us.

I hope it all works out.

It's good to NOT have a tummy ache. I use to get nauseous when I made a decision and then later thought oh, this is not right for me. I even backed out of one home based on how much I wanted to throw up after putting in an offer. Not a good sign!!!!! So no tummy ache = good thing.

Hey there is alot to be said for low maintenance. I'm quite partial to it myself, but alas, the best we could do is to get a gardener, put in a sprinkler system and hubby be the pool boy. He is not as good with the blender (doesn't bring it out often enough) as I think a good pool boy should be but alas, he's cute so whatcha gonna do. ROFLMAO!!!

I think this sounds perfect, and so glad the days of "street walking" are behind you. Girl has to hang up that flashlight and sparkly flashing light collar at some point you know. errr hmmm...

So shopping close by, definitely a must, and easy maintenance, sounds like "road trip" time to me. Lets not make it a replay of "We're The Millers" though okay. Maybe Koko's Grand Adventures. You could instagram the whole thing, get a million followers and the marketing people would throw money at your feet to have koko just seen with a bag of their yummy in the tummy liver treats make in the USA, yadda yadda. Do Not laugh, I just was reading an article about that happening for dog owners in the newspaper this past weekend.

:) :) :) :)

hugs and love!!

Oh Addy, I am so happy for you and also so jealous!! Our house is over twenty years old now and needs so much redone, inside and out. My tummy hurts every morning when I wake up and think about all that we should be doing and what a pain it will be to live through the work (and to pay for it!). But I know how much you also went through, physically and emotionally in preparing for your move, and I couldn't be happier for you now. :)

And Sharlene, I think your reply deserves "post of the year" award!! :p

I couldn't stop laughing from beginning to end! I wish I lived next-door to you and I would be happy to be your pool-girl for free, just to have the chance to share some (MANY!) blender drinks and to gab in between my pool-girl chores. My morning tummy ache evaporated the minute I started reading your reply! So thank you for being you. You are a hoot, girl!!! ;) :p :) :D

Thank you both, it has been a journey, that sure is true, sometimes a jumble of emotions, good and bad. I try not to look back, like Scarlett, I tell myself no, don't look back to that low brick ranch that glowed a pink hue in the twilight, welcoming me home each night. If it is possible to have a spiritual connection with a house, I sure had one as did Zoe.

Traveling Koko, well I can do a video for Blue Stix, as they were finally a high enough reward to convince Koko other dogs were ok. We took him to the home inspection, to our realtor's office and I just may take him to the carpet store:D

I am struggling with picking out a nylon carpet that will last ten years. I would rather put in hardwood but I don't want to over improve the place.nAnyone purchase carpet lately ?

Marianne, it is so good to hear from you and don't worry about your house, when you are ready you will do it and maybe you will never even have to:)

Addy--I did put in new carpet to replace "Maggie's carpet" ... I'll look up tomorrow what brand, etc. What I really wanted to do was put down the wood-look tile but it was just too expensive.

We should get Abbie and Koko to do a video together--Abbie loves Blue Stix! :D

I live in an attached villa and love the low maintenance--all our homes were just painted and sidewalks/driveways power-washed. It is so nice not to have to worry about any of that.

Your new digs sounds perfect! :p. Our sweet Koko Puff will be happy wherever you and hubby are. ;)


Big hugs,

Addy--the carpet I purchased is Mohawk Smartstrand. It is a special type of polyester fiber that is really soft and has permanent stain-resistance. I have had it for six years and it looks brand new.

Judy, thank you so much as that was one of the samples we have at home, a smartstrand silk and I was concerned about wear. We saw it on the floor at the Caroet store.

The fact that you have had it six years is great news. Thank you again.

Hi All,

We ordered our carpet, having worries it will be too rosey beige but the store is sending a cutting from the dye lot and who picks these color names anyway? Why would a rosey beige carpet be called morning mist? Arg:confused:

Paint color selected as well and we started to pack.

I feel guilty taking Koko from this townhouse as he so enjoyed his life here. He has been doing calming signals since we started packing:(

We went to our old neighborhood, just driving through. We did not go past our house but I felt so very sad. I just can't look back at the time of our lives, I can only continue to look forward, allowing just snippets of memories to come to mind.

Hard to explain.

Sorry, traveling dog about town, I sure hope you like our new home.

Wish I felt better about making him move again after only nine months. He adjusted so well so quickly. Please reassure me that he will take it all in stride. Wish I could retire tomorrow.:p

I'm sure Koko will do just fine, it is amazing how well they deal with change.

My boy, Marvin lived with a foster family before I got him and when I first brought him home he was aloof. I got Marvin and me filet mignon to celebrate our first day together and he wouldn't touch it :eek: I was shocked :eek: By the third day at home he knew that people food is yumyum and he now sits by my side while I'm eating and is so excited because he knows that he is getting what ever I am eating.

They adjust, some take more time than others but they do adjust.

Love and hugs, Lori

Koko will be fine as long as he is with you and your hubby.

Dogs are very resilient about where they are, as long as they are with their people

Take this from someone who moved often with my cat and golden retriever.

It might just be a case of nerves with the carpet. Funny but I think the paint color in our fireplace room was morning mist or morning dew, it looks greeny grey.

Hi Addy-you and Koko are going to do great! Remember....Bailey now spends 5 months in one home and 7 months in the other. She needs no time to adjust when we make our trips. So long as she knows where I am, she is great. Unfortunately, I so wish she did not have such separation anxiety. Even if Bob is still here, when I go out, she goes and rests under the bed. From that point, she can keep an eye on any movements and is ready to jump out and run to the door if the doorbell rings. I've never sneaked out on her....this is just her nature. It is really nice getting her very warm greeting when I return or when Bob & I return. When she needs to go outside to do her business, or when we could take her for walks, she pulls to get back here where I am. She wants to be sure I didn't leave or something. I do make sure that on the way out I tell her "We will be back." She's okay with that. Plus we give her a cookie....so she's familiar with the drill.

Koko will probably meet great new friends and will settle in quickly. Extra hugs are warranted, I think.

Love,
Sus

Dear Addy, as long as Koko has the two of you he will adjust fine.
Love Sonja, Apollo

Thank you all for sharing, I know it will be ok, I just want everything perfect for the little boy, he is such a sweet, gentle, joyful soul and has really blossomed since we left the house. It was so upsetting looking at so many places to only find out, no dogs!

We all get so overprotective post Cushings, don't we? Yikes, how that disease changes us. If Koko drinks a bit more water, my radar turns on and I have to firmly tell myself, do not go there :mad:

Three more sleeps and we get the keys, I'm too excited to sleep.

Sharlene, congrats on the grandson, what a fun journey awaits:D

Congratulations Addy! By now you should be in your new forever home!! I hope the move went smoothly and I hope you'll post some pictures when you get a chance. I loved seeing the pictures of your yard at your former house. Please give Koko a hug from Bailey & me.

Love,
Sus

It has been one week since moving into the new condo. We love it!
Koko is starting to adjust and is bringing out his toys. He sits at the patio door waiting for a dog to walk by and we have a lot of dogs in the neighborhood. We are trying to counter condition him not to bark at every dog. He has never lived with sidewalks, but we do love the sidewalks and pretty lantern strret lights.

My commute to work is the same time, just less traffic.

We still are unpacking small boxes and need to hang pictures. The space is perfect, not too small, not to big.

The paint colors and carpet are perfect and so far everything works. Since it was sold through an estate, we did not know.

It really feels warm and comfortable and in this stage of our life, we love the open concept. Hubby is getting used to his semi retirement and I can't wait to join him in two years.

Mom is coming today to see our new home. She is declining but we take it day by day. She still enjoys a few hours out though it tires her.

Kate is coming home next weekend. She is running a college program for the summer so is staying at school.

So that's our update. I will post a pix of Koko at the door, lol it's the ultimate dog tv for Koko

Addy -- so happy to read that everyone is settling in and enjoying the new home! Love Koko's pic -- he looks cute even when he is upside down!

Awwww I love the photos, too, and what a pretty view Koko has on his "TV!" ;)

I'm so glad to hear how happy you are, and also to know that your mom is still well enough to visit, even if only for a little while. This sounds like the perfect place for you to be right now, and I'm sure Koko will soon feel 100% at home, too.

Happy, happy news all the way around!!! :) :) :)