We picked up Zoe last night and Jim’s allergies started getting to him so he gave her a bath. The moment the water hit her, he noticed she smelled pretty bad. Previously, he’d petted and calmed her while I picked up a few groceries en route home after our trip, and noticed that her neck was pretty matted from dog slobber. Give some, get some!
I hear that it was a good weekend at the “dog spa” and that they all had a great time together, sliming each other and playing. Today she is following me place to place and sleeping soundly. Now she’s clean but over twelve hours later, still not dry enough to brush out. I’ll run my errands then come back to her.
We usually take her with us to the farm, but this was an unusual weekend and we had guests so we put her up for the weekend. She must have had fun as she’s not usually this tired. Our Aussie mix, Runty Mutt, Noodle Doodle, our dear Hipless Wonder.
Our blog made notionscapital.com this weekend in “Blogs With Bite.” I’ll have to figure out a trifle recipe to contribute, perhaps attempt this one again with my own lemon curd. I’m going to the specialty store today and getting some meat and unique veggies. Nothing specific, whatever is fresh and catches my eye.
Zoe’s “spa” was remiss in giving her several meals I’d pre-packaged for her. They also did not give her frozen PBK’s (peanut butter Kong’s) and I had to ask for the rest of her items one by one. She didn’t lose any weight so must have eaten their food. It bothers me, though, to pay a premium for daycare (play time with other dogs) and overnights and not have them follow my simple instructions.
Next time we go to the farm she’ll come along and enjoy all the people, dogs, squirrels, goats but not the bulls. Today it’s broccoli-cheese soup. I left the cauliflower, and the pea, soups at Jim’s folks, along with new quiche pans. It’s only taken seven years but I’m introducing Jim’s family to new tastes and offering Margie unique ways to use leftovers on her work days.
Jim said yesterday that I’m expensive, and I don’t even shop! He tempered that by stating that I was a wise investment. Good husband…. Dee
Cooking with Dee 