Bob's Busy Schedule

After a hard day of playing, Bob likes to relax with some light reading and return phone calls.

Another week-end gone...

and it was a fun one! Angela Bauer got here Saturday safe and sound. We took her to the National Cathedral on Sunday for service. I took this picture of the sun coming through a window and I think it turned out well.

After service, we went to the Four Seasons Hotel for high tea. What a hoot! We all agreed we liked the smoked trout sandwiches and the pumpkin mousse covered in chocolate. On the way home, the PT Cruiser "broke" and would not shift out of first gear. That made for a long ride home! Thank heavens for warranties.

Monday we went to the Shrine of the Immaculant Conception on the campus of Catholic University of America. It is a bassilica (means that the Pope designated as such) and is the 8th largest church in the world. If you are ever in DC, you MUST see this. Absolutely incredible. Monday afternoon we went to Arlington Cemetary where the Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Uknowns. All the pomp and ceremony was very impresive and moving. We were home in time for Angea to catch the new episode of Laguna Beach.

Today, Steve ran Angela up to the National 4-H center to begin her conference and I worked. The fun never ends here on Hunting Springs Farm!

Boring you with Bob

Bob has some buddies named Rope, Fat Cat and Chubby Hippo. They are not really buddies because Bob has to beat the crap out of these heinous characters at every opportunity. Sometimes he really has to chew them out. (Cracked myself up with that one - I shudder to think what Erin will say about that bad joke!)

Tuesday I took Bob to have his initial grooming. They shaved his back part (OK - his butt. There is no polite way to say it), which according to Bob, is not OK. Wednesday, I took him to the vet to be "fixed." Bob is not sure of the fascination for those particular areas of his body. He is sure that he is not happy with people messing with them. Yesterday we were outside when I noticed a very large bird overhead. I was watching the bird circle around when another joined it. They were doing a lovely bird ballet when a third came along. "Oh," I thought. "They are looking for bunnies. Hmmmm. There's no bunnies around only.....BOB!!!!!!" We beat it into the house quickly needless to say.

OK - there are other things in our life going on besides Bob (please don't tell him - he is still in that "I-am-the-center-of-the-universe" stage.). Steve is now the Youth Director at Durham Parish!! WOO HOO! He is very excited and I am excited for him. He really missed working with teenagers.

Tomorrow, Angela Bauer is coming for a visit before her leadship conference in DC. She will be here Saturday through Tuesday, and we are looking forward to her visit.

Fun plans to come: I am going to hear Jan Karon speak on December 6th at the National Cathedral. Also in December, we are going to go to a candlelight tour of Fredericksburg, VA. I think that will be very cool. November has the Quilt Quest which is a blast so we have lots to keep us busy until we can make it home to see all of you!!!

All about Bob

BOB IS HERE!!!! We thought we were going to have to wait another week, but lo and behold, here he is. And do not underestimate the Power of Bob; Steve lets him on the furniture. I know, you could have knocked me over with a feather too, but there it is. Steve even put Bob in the bed Sunday and Monday mornings. What the....?!?!?!

Today Bob goes to the goomer to get his extremly sharp puppy nails clipped and the fur between his toes clipped. Tomorrow he goes to the vet for the snip snip. Sucks to be him. Bob has only piddled in the house once, which is wonderful! I am concerned that he doesn't eat enough but I think it is because his old house let him "graze." That won't work here. Too many mice around to leave dog food out. I am sure he will figure it out.

Next he'll be taking wooden nickels!

Well - as we all know, Dad fell down and broke his hip. After all those years of Grandma Geneva telling us all not to fall down and break our leg what did he do?!?! He fell down and broke his leg. Next he'll be taking wooden nickels - another no-no in his mother's book.

Saturday was spent working at the quilt shop. Fun as usual! I picked out fabric for yet another class I am going to take; a jacket out of flannel. The weather is cooling off quickly and this will be a great thing to have!!

Sunday was full of events: church, Lobster Feast, Oktober Fest, and a concert. We only made it to two of those, but we commented that there is always so much to do and pick from!

Tonight is Daughters of the King where I will be teaching 30 people how to make Anglican Rosaries. I am worried that we will have enough time for everyone to do one. I have handouts etc. all ready. Steve is going to go to the Men's Meeting that is at the same time, so it will be fun to ride together.

TWO MORE WEEKS AND BOB WILL BE HERE!!!