Elk/Manley/Sparkle

 

I was driving down the road the other day and had to come back to get this picture.  These are all elk in this pasture.  They are down from the mountains.  (Click on the picture to enlarge it)

Here’s Manley out in his xpen enjoying (or at least trying to)  the sunshine and cool breeze.

Oh no!  It’s a shaggy coat bobcat!! Really, it’s Sparkle.  She cried so bad to go outside, so here she is!! 

Snuggling with Manley.  (Poor Manley)

Sparkle likes to sneak out the door when I am letting Manley in or out but sticks close by the door.  So, this time she got put in the xpen and wasn’t sure she liked it!   (She never offered to climb the fence either. She’s a little timid that way.)

Before I got her, the guy had a cat door, so she was in and out a lot.  This will not be a common practice.  Just wanted to see what she would do.

Today I’m  going to Farmington with Catherine (supper is off due to a change in their daughter’s schedule) and tomorrow is grooming day for Manley and Sparkle.  She is blowing coat faster than Manley. 

Then I’ll do some yard work, as it is suppose to be in the low 70’s and sunny. 

Hope you enjoyed the pictures!   Now on to enjoying a nice sunny day!!

In Memory of Allegra

 

Here is  Allegra, who would have been 12 today.  She taught Manley a lot about bitches.  He really respects them, because they take away toys (as she is doing with the hard to see puppy Manley)!!!!!!  No if, ands, or buts about it!!  

Allegra died this last fall, and belonged to my sister Jacque.  She is deeply missed and she is thought of often. 

Cloud Formation

 

I took this picture last night at dusk.  (Better than snow, right?) Click on it to enlarge it. 

Today I had an interview at a pediatric office.  I think it went well.  It is for part time and maybe working into full time in August.  I will keep you updated on that progress. 

Manley got word today that he is not getting the job at EconoLodge.  I feel so badly for him.    Maybe there will be another job for him soon!  Or he will have to work for free around here picking up pine cones and sticks.  At least it will keep him out of trouble :). 

Saturday I am going to Mike and Catherine’s for Orange Chicken.  Nummy!  Oh, and if I don’t bring Manley I will not be let in the door!  I have to find out what menu addition  I’m suppose to bring.

Tomorrow  I will be cleaning out the hot tub and pumping out the brackish water from the pond and refilling it after going out to feed cats. 

Hope you enjoyed the picture! 

Sit Manley!!

 

Manley and I were playing ball. (and yes, in the house) and when he brought it back, he sat, with his front legs still on the recliner foot rest!  I just about died laughing and almost didn’t get the shot!!  But, I don’t think he appreciated me laughing at him.  Hey Manley, it’s either laughing at the cats or you!!! 

This was our weather yesterday.  Windy, windy and more windy.  This is like a dust storm. That is spring in the Rockies!!!

Sunshine or Snow??

 

Today was a hodgepodge of weather.  This morning it was cloudy, then snowing, then sunshine, then snow, then cloudy, then snow, … I guess it was April Fool’s from Mother Nature!!

“Spit, Manley, Spit” is something my sister Jacque and I taught Manley when he was a pup.  Sometimes he did it, sometimes not.  Most of the time for his auntie though.  So, today he picked up something off of the floor and I said, “Spit, Manley, Spit” and he did!!  (It was an uncooked penne pasta noodle that I must have dropped last night.)  And he got a big treat and lots of praise!!  So, his auntie would be proud of him cuz he still remembers!! 

And it is starting to snow again!!  Four times today!!  No accumulation. 

What is every one doing for Easter?  I am just hanging out. 

New Wall Hanging

 

This is now hanging on the wall to the left of my bathroom door where I previously had sconces hanging.  The frame was originally a medium oak, but I painted it a burnt orange to bring out some of the colors.   I love that it has cowboys, horses AND bright colors too!! 

This ceramic flower was a little treat to myself today.  (Under $5.00 and it is more purple than the picture shows.)  It is sitting front and center on the base of the tv.  I also bought a Christmas, Birthday, OR Sister’s Day present for each of my 3 sisters.  Whichever event comes first!! 

I was downtown today for lunch with Debbie.  We went to Gazpacho’s, a great Mexican food place and GREAT margarita’s!!  Plus we had a coupon. Then I went for a stroll down Main Ave.  It was bright, sunny and in the 60’s.  It was so nice to walk around without a jacket on. 

The snow is melting and I can see the rock/herb garden again!  Manley is glad that some snow has melted, as now he can eat the little twigs on the ground again. 

Manley applied for a job today.  Good boy!  He called the owner of EconoLodge (where I use to work) and left a message letting Mike know that he was applying for the front desk agent position.  But, he was asking for a higher hourly rate, as his tail wag is in such high demand!!   And Manley also let Mike know that he is friendly and personable, and even though he has no thumbs, he can still type-- just not as fast as his mom.  Plus,  he is highly qualified for breakfast ‘cleanup’. 

(Remember, Mike and Catherine are good friends of mine and they, especially Mike, LOVE Manley.)

So, hope Manley hears something soon, as he could use the money cuz he might not get paid for picking up pine cones and sticks this year from his mom.  He’ll either be at a real job or will refuse--due to lack of getting paid a decent wage.  Manley does not work for free!! 

So, that’s it on the job front.  Applying and sending resume’s and checking back, but nothing yet.  Will keep you all posted!!