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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Hobo & Tramp

Hobo & Tramp
It's time that I introduce our two Tom cats that adopted Pat and I last August, such a funny story.

First kitty (light colored one) showed up at our place, hungry, lonely, and pitiful to be honest with you. We were still living in the RV outside the house at the time. Not knowing anything about this cat, where it came from, who owned it, etc. etc., we tried to ignore him in hopes he would just go back where he came from. Well, that didn't happen, for at least 2 weeks the little rascal hung around especially at night meowing it's head off. I could only take so much, (I love kitties) I started feeding him, fixed a bed under the RV, and named him, "Hobo". Then about a month later Hobo brings his buddy (or his brother) around ... another Tom cat, we've named him "Tramp", (dark colored one) both names are appropriate don't ya think?


Now we have two Tom cats who've adopted us and captured our hearts (Pat won't admit it, but he loves them). We've fed them, housed them (in cat houses outside on the deck) and loved on them all winter. I'm so attached to these guys, if they don't come around for a few days I'm in a panic. LOL

Here's the cat house (double decker) that Pat made..we lined with blankets to make cozy beds. 
Hobo...so happy and warm...just a little spoiled, eh?
Hobo stayed in bed ALL Winter, Tramp was off during the day playing.
Hobo saying, "hmmm should I come out and get some sun or go back to bed?)
Now that it's Spring...they do take off for days at a time, their routine I suppose. They hang out at this old dilapidated cabin above our place and mouse. When we go on our walks we make a point to check on them and visit. They come running to us when we call out their names...so sweet.

Up for a snack!
Hobo is always peeking in the windows to see what I'm doing and starring at Luigi (my bird) that's why the kitties can't come in the house.  ;)
For some reason (who knows what's going on in their little heads) they're both up here this week on the deck every night snoozing. I check on them many times before the lights go off, they seem so content.  They're great company, good mousers, and full of personality... I'm glad they found us, must be for a reason.

Tramp & Hobo snoozing this evening on the deck.

Friday, May 20, 2011

A Wee bit more Progress...

Spring is here, the snow is gone (finally), it's turning green right before our eyes, the wildlife is abundant, and the temps have warmed up. That combination allows me to open windows and stain window casements and door trim. Progress...sighhhhhh, sounds good to my ears.
Here's a few photos of the doings...

Main floor door trim...stayed with the "craftsman" style look.
Upstairs view...painted the wall in my green color.
Closer look...upstairs door trim.
Added new cushions in the sun porch.
Temporary fix for the fireplace box, gas insert and custom mantel to come.
Installed 5 outside lanterns...this is the smallest of the 5.
I actually have flowers blooming inside, still too chilly at night to put this on the deck.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Spring/Easter Bunny Inspiration


The other day I was viewing one of my fav blogs...Vee's, "A Haven For Vee",) Spring/Easter mosaic...that I just had to follow suit. We both live in areas that still have "SNOW".  I commented on her post that I wasn't ready to bring out the Easter decorations with snow on the ground.

Well poo...forget the snow, Spring is in the air, and it was time to put away the snowmen and break out the Easter Bunnies!!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Road Trip

Just got back from a ten day road trip...so fun!!! First off to Pocatello Idaho for business, then to Payette Idaho to hang out with some dear friends (Jim & Carol). They moved to Payette a couple of years ago from CA, purchased a 5 acre farm and are living out their dream. We were so thrilled to see the "Forgey Farm", meet their new friends and attend their new church.

"Forgey Farm"
Jim & Carol
Good friends, Wayne and Connie, (who now live in Medford OR) once lived in Payette, and originally from CA too. They joined us in Payette, so exciting to spend time with them.

Wayne & Connie
 Off we went to their friend's (Wayne & Pat) for a Valentine's Day dinner party.  A delicious "Italian" dinner, games, laughter and love was in the air! Then to a beautiful tea house the next day for lunch. And another dinner party hosted by more of their friends...this time a "Mexican Fiesta", so good, great folks!!! What a wonderful time we all had.


Valentine's Dinner Party

Valentine's Dinner Party...Wayne and part of my hubby, Pat.

Hosts, Wayne & Pat

Tea House


Us at the Tea House

Carol, Chris, Connie, Maureen at the Tea House.


Don, Jim, Chris, Carol, Maureen, Connie, Pat, Wayne


Shirley (host), preparing our "Mexican Fiesta" dinner.

Connie and I posing by her (once owned car) at the "Mexican Fiesta" dinner.

Some of the guys checking out the car, waiting for dinner.

Great dinner with new friends.
 Then off to Portland OR for more business and to visit with Pat's family. Great to see my niece (Madison), her and her room-mate showing us their apartment. And of course more eating at "Olive Garden". Pat spent time with his folks, while I was recovering from a bad meal the night before, whew not fun.

Madison, Auntie Chris, Jamie (in their apartment).

Uncle Pat, Madison, Mike

Auntie Chris, Madison, Uncle Pat
Then off to Tri-Cities WA to make a "surprise" visit to my sister's. So fun to just show up on a whim...and surprise the heck out of her and the family. LOL  We stayed the night and enjoyed one another's company and more food!!! My nephew Josh and his girlfriend were there also, it was such a family affair.


Dinner at my sister's, Pat enjoying the kiddos.

My nephew (Josh) and his girlfriend (Olivia) at my sister's.

My niece Jenna

Back home now with our cold weather and more snow....winter isn't over here yet!  :)

Sunday, January 16, 2011

A Winter's Sleigh Ride


Sleigh rides just sound fun, don't they?  When I learned that our town was offering this, I jumped on the opportunity to take part. So...I got our friends together, scheduled the ride on "New Year's Eve" day, bundled up, grabbed the camera and made some great memories.


"Over the River and through the Woods, too Grandmother's House We Go!"
 


A fun group, after our ride we gathered for a soup pot-luck and rang in the New Year together!