Thursday, November 2, 2017

Back to the grind.

"The Black Widow" is over. It was much condensed and I changed the end to make for a good feeling at the end. All too often, I wanted to be a tad macabre with my stories and usually ended up making them nicer ...

 Having a little trouble with Simon. He has decided to be "King of the Castle" and will not allow Tacky on the porch to get her food. As you can see, he has made himself a crow's nest out of the rail planter to watch her better. I didn't see her for a couple of days and I was pretty worried about her and ready to wring his little neck if he had really hurt her. Sigh, I guess I will have to try to re-home him if they can't get along. Found Tacky in the part of the garage where we keep the lawnmower, so she is okay for now. (Whew!)
 A happy picture of Jill. Looks like it's time to take her for a tooth cleaning. That smile won't last when she finds out.
 All Souls Day tomorrow today. I just finished coloring this, I like it. 

On other fronts, DH had appointment with the cardiologist, the girl at the desk called and confirmed the time and date, I had the phone on for him to hear it too. I wrote it down and DH put the info in his phone at the time. So, the day came, he drove like a crazy person to get there in time. I guess butter wouldn't melt in that jane's mouth when she told him as he skidded into the office, "Doctor doesn't see anyone on a Tuesday, your appointment was yesterday." She wanted to reschedule, he told her to call if there was a problem. This was the third time they had a mix-up with the time. A nurse called later and said he was fine.

I had quite a few ripe tomatoes, so I tried my hand at roasting them. The smell here in the house was almost overwhelming. Mmm, that roasting garlic!

We finally had a hard frost. The fig tree leaves are all curled and getting crunchy. Summer is officially over. Sigh ...

Y'all take care now!

28 comments:

  1. Hoping DH has a good report from the doc. Poor Tacky. Surprised she don't do a bit of slapping and clawing to get to that food. Lily, being afraid of nothing will thinks all is well and she can do as she pleases. Dakota being a whimp, allows her too....haha

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    1. Oh, I believe there was a good amount of slapping and clawing, Tacky evidently didn't win. Dakota knows about a slap on the nose, I'm sure, HaHa.
      The nurse 'said' everything was okay.

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  2. I have gotten so I call to confirm some appointments with specialists because sometimes I think the office people screw up and blame it on the patients.

    Maybe you need to start feeding Jill in the house? I'd be afraid I'd be feeding a neighborhood of wild animals with a dish on the porch. Tacky makes a great guard dog to prevent that. LOL

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    1. This was second call to confirm.

      We had been feeding Tacky in the house, but then Simon wouldn't let her out without a fight. (Door flap) We put the cat food in a little barn DH made for our son, the dogs don't fit. It sits on the porch.

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  3. Love the coloring and wish I had some tomatoes to roast:-)

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    1. Thanks, and the tomatoes are good that way! :-)

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  4. Love your coloring and that you are doing it. I have to start back soon, I love it too. I hope you can work out the cat issues. It's tough when they don't get along.

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    1. I'm really enjoying the coloring. My colored pencils are Prismacolor brand with a soft core, very easy to work with.

      At first Simon was so quiet and demure, I was sure it would work. He has become territorial, greedy, and cranky.

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  5. Look at that little devil keeping watch over the porch.

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    1. Yeah, smug little brat. Ha Ha. I do wonder what the reason is for him being here ...

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  6. Mmmm tomatoes.
    Love the colouring (between the lines even).
    Sigh on the dominant cat front. A water pistol to discourage him?
    And I would definitely like to use a water pistol on doctor's receptionists. Often.

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    1. We have to figure something out, I don't want Tacky left out in the cold and hungry. :-(

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  7. Nice job on the coloring, it turned out really well, Tacky and Simon should come to some kind of understanding, animals sometimes do, Tacky may have to kick him out of his crows nest.

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    1. I think I will frame the flower skull. Really.
      I think I will ask DH to take that planter off the rail, maybe move it to the back deck if Simon is so fond of it. (Maybe even put a little blanket in it ;-) )

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  8. Your coloring is very pretty. I'm glad you are enjoying it.

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  9. DH's doctor's office doesn't show me too much! Ours here are a lot more efficient, and they phone a day ahead of time to remind patients.

    That's too bad about Simon. It's not just humans who don't always play nice!

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    1. Dr. Office called and reminded on Thursday and again on Monday. I thin someone in the office must be new or has a screw loose.

      Yes, too bad about the cats. :-(

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  10. I get appointment confirming phone calls from the doctor's surgery. I guess they were having trouble before that.
    I love the colouring and I wish I could still do it. Never mind, I can enjoy looking at yours.

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  11. Too bad about cats. Roasted tomatoes sounds yummy.

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  12. Great colouring and nice of you to share. Greetings!

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  13. Simon sez: "Get lost!" to Tacky. He should know that what goes round comes round. Tell Jill she will be more kissable with clean teeth.

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  14. yep, more winter'ish temps and weather is showing up everywhere!

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    1. This weather really isn't ready to get cold. 77 this afternoon....... Nuts!

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  15. Pets sure can be territorial can't they?
    Jill does look happy:)
    Hoping Autumn is pleasant.
    Have a glorious weekend, Sharon.

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  16. Why can receptionists never get it right? All the rushing and no seeing the doctor! Tsk.
    The colourful skull is lovely. May I print it for a bookmark?

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