Happy Sunday everyone! After enjoying a beautiful, warm Saturday, we woke up to rain. That's OK, it will wash out the dirt on the roads and it's good for the garden. I am amazed at how things have grown in just a matter of days.
This past week was busy. I got two workouts in, my goal was three but life got in the way...or rather I found other things to do 😂We walked the pooches twice only. They don't mind if they miss walks, they are kept busy doing other things in the house. On Tuesday, Russell gave them a bath. It had been five weeks since the last one, they were a bit grubby.
Russell had to deal with a few technical issues. It seems that the power outage from a few weeks ago may have done a number on our Bell TV Receiver box. Russell went up in the attic, walked on the rafters, and reset a router. It somewhat got fixed, but not completely. After doing some virtual repairs guided by a virtual Bell person, it was determined that it could not be fixed virtually. So a new receiver box was sent to us - Russell installed it. Poof, all is fixed now!
The cell phone for our security system also had to be upgraded. Not related to the storm, a coincidence. We decided to get it done before our trip so that happened on Thursday. It was actually a good thing as the technician took the opportunity to replace the battery back up. A good job done before we leave. On that note, our house will be in good hands while we're away. We have someone that will come in every few days to check on things. Our wonderful neighbours will also be vigilant.
While all this technical stuff was happening, Russell found this amazing new music station on SONOS called Cocktail Hour. It is a wonderful blend of old jazz, soft oldies and lounge music. We've been playing it all day long...not just for cocktail hour 😉Our new favorite music station. A very timely find as our stress level has been somewhat elevated getting ready for this trip. Soothing music is a great stress reliever.
Yesterday, we got a few things done outside. Russell also vacuumed the house while I cleaned everywhere. When we go away, we leave our house as if it hadn't been lived in LOL! I also started packing. We're almost there. The doggies are almost packed too. Their medicine bag will be finalized tomorrow morning. Their kibbles and treats are in a bag in the guest room...both have been sniffing around.
So, here we are, the day before we leave for Rome. We will drop off Cooper & Spicy at Talemaker Camp tomorrow afternoon then make our way to the airport. Our flight is at 8:55 pm tomorrow night. We will get real excited once we're on that plane but we will miss our duo more than words can say.
That's it for my blog today. I have a last load of laundry going. I'm about to make a simple pasta dish for dinner...might as well start eating pasta now! After lunch, I will paint my nails, first time since last year. Then I will sit back and relax. Have a great week everyone! Next blog will be from Sorrento, Italy!
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| The Duo enjoying the Spring air and the quickly growing grass at the Edgewater Park. |
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| Spicy wrapped in her post bath pink towel... such a princess! |
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| Cooper draped in his blue bath towel ... now off to get blow dried. |
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| Spicy demos her best 'sit-pretty' for a Cherrios after grooming. |
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| Mr. Coop was my spotter while I did my workout. |
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