Rant: Cowboy is still away. He made it back to DC, then down to North Carolina. Just when I was expecting him home, he was called back to DC and they sent him back to Europe!
... that's what he said, anyway...
Rave: I ordered half a cow and the pups and I have been eating STEAK!
Rave: We've had lunch at every fast food place within a 50-mile radius.
Rant: I visit a particular chat room regularly; friends are there that I've known for upteen years. We're old pals. Recently... one lady referred to her husband as Captain Jerk. I was startled. Err... and I said so.
Another lady said "Isn't that the same as calling Cowboy a giant squid?"
Uh... no. A squid/swabbie is a sailor. Cowboy is a sailor; that's not an insult. And he's 6 feet 5 inches tall. Ergo, he's a giant squid.
I know this woman loves her husband but I don't understand referring to one's beloved as a jerk. Do you? If you do, would you enlighten me?
Rant: Got a few emails asking why I don't update the blog more often. Hmmm... lemme see..... Time? Life?
Rant: Did I mention Cowboy is still away?
Rave: The pups and I are at David's house in the San Juans. I took all four of them with me plus the Husky plus the two cats. The cats have renewed their acquaintance with David's giant tortoise. They ride on her shell and she seems to like their company.
I worked in his yard today, planting a few things that can thrive in salty air. Tortoise followed us everywhere in the yard. Of course, by the time she got to where we were, we had moved on to another spot. I gave her some Twinkies. Tortoises are not very cuddly, however.
Rave: I went to the doc by myself before we came out here to the beach. Also saw a vampire. Just want to announce that neither of them requested an immediate transfer after my appointment.
... I must be losing my touch.
Rant: Getting the occasional shooting pain down my leg. Doc says he wants to test me for sciatica. I stopped running and jogging and am just doing bionic walking. If that doesn't ease the pain, I'll think about physical therapy. And the therapist better be cute!
Rave: Sidney, the Siberian Husky passed his obedience trials! He passed on voice commands and on hand signals! I am so-o-o proud of that feisty pup! He handles well and is eager to please. I've conditioned him to remain calm while his ears are checked, teeth brushed, nails filed. And he's ticklish which is really funny. Right now the pup is enjoying the beach with the rest of the menagerie. I have two good families in line waiting to see him and take him home. One has young children, the other has pre-teens. It will be a hard choice.
Rant: Cowboy is still away. His birthday is first week of June. I plan to bake a peach cake, a giant peach cobbler, peach drop cookies and make peach ice cream. I've invited some folks over and if he doesn't show up in time, we're going to eat alllll of it without him.
Grumble - Moan - Whine - Complain!
Rave: Spring has finally sprung! The weather is clear, sunny and in the 50's - lovely. My garden at home is in full bloom, tulips everywhere, weeping cherry trees weeping pink and white flowers, and the hummingbirds are starting to show up. Woody Woodpecker is back poking holes in the pines... a raccoon jumped in the yard, saw the Rotts, jumped out again.
Rave: One of my neighbors has been trying to lose weight ever since I've known her - about 10 years. I drag her out of bed and make her walk with me which she will do as long as it's not raining, not drizzling, not a hint of rain, no snowing, no sleet, no wind. She goes to AA - has been going for 100 years and a few months ago met a guy... She walks e-v-e-r-y morning now and often in the afternoon and again in the evening. She's lost 40 pounds! I am so proud of her! All she needed was a little incentive. She said he threatened to spank her if she didn't take better care of herself.
Naturally, I was shocked! Tsk. What is this world coming to?
I told Cowboy about it and he said he was shocked, too. He also said that was something he might have to try when he gets home!
Honestly... as if I ever did anything to deserve that kind of treatment.
On further consideration, I'm going to eat all those peach goodies all by myself.
Rant: Did I mention Cowboy is still away? I really miss him.
~Sar~
8 comments:
Oh Sar no! He can't still be away! That is totally unfair. Would you like me to write my congressman, I will be happy to?
One of my pet peeves is women who speak ill of their husbands. Now anyone who has read your blog for more than a minute knows exactly how much you love your husband and the occasional graphic description are used with affection. When my husband gets on my bad side I might tell what 'That devil' is up to but no one pay me any attention I hope.
As for posting more often, real life can get annoying and get in our way. I am always delighted to see you have updated and I also hope your schedule allow you some time to write more of your wonderful stories.
So sorry for this long comment. I do hope Cowboy will be home before you know it.
Much Love,
Cassie
Sar, lovely to hear from you, life can get that way at times.
I'll bet you miss Cowboy, he has been away too long, but then as you say he is a sailor.
My beloved never called me a jerk, at least not in my hearing, she'd be doing quite a lot of tsking if she had.
You are a wonder what you do with your dogs, I love to be able to talk dog lore with you.
We all have to slow down a little, at 73 I cannot do what I did 30 years ago.
Of course you are such a good girl, you never have cause to say TSK!!!
Take care dear Sar, I hope that Cowboy is home in time for his birthday.
Love and warm hugs,
Paul. aka (zealous voyeur}
Dear Sar-
Love your blog and I am so sorry that you and Cowboy are apart. As one of the the beneficiaries of his service (an American) I thank you and him.
The reason I spent three days straight reading your blog a few months ago was because I was so enchanted by the deep and abiding love that you express for your giant squid (and he for you). It's a rare thing.
I don't like desparaging remarks being made about husbands. I had to listen to my mother run down my good father every day of my youth. It's wrong.
My husband is my rock and my very lovable hero. Thanks for sharing your life...even if "life" gets in the way of doing it more often.
Hugs and Hopes for a quick reunion with your Cowboy,
Marie
I hope Cowboy gets home soon and stays there for a while. With all that peach cobbler and cake I can't see how we would leave anytime soon!!
As far as women who refer to their husbands occassionaly in less than complimentary modes, I do have to say that, while I only have four footed kids, I do work with five women with children and on occassion they will justifiabley
refer to their other halves as idiots, jerks, or clueless imbeciles but almost always in reference to someting they did regarding their kids.
One left to gas up his truck, met his friend and left his 7 year old alone for almost an hour.
Another was too busy with his WII to notice the 18 month year old cheerfully coloring newly wallpapered walls with permanant flourescent markers.
Another completely forgot it was his turn two days in a row to pick up their 5 year old from kindergarten.
I have no doubt these women love their husbands, but I do think they are justified in referring to them as clueless idiots in all the circumstances referred to.
It has nothing to do with lack of respect or love, but simple frustration and fear for their child.
My own sibs (who have been married for over 30 years to their spouses) have often vented similar tirades.
In my situation, because all of our kids are of the four footed variety, we rarely have disagreements and have never had screaming matches.
Sometimes I'm wrong, sometimes he is wrong.........we accept it and move on.
You get 5-6 women together at lunch and you you will get a lot of venting.
We all get frustrated; but venting with other women does not necessarily mean they have little or no respect for their husbands.
Sar, I sure hope your Cowboy gets home soon. Mostly because you two seem to have so much fun together and then we get to read about it. And it has to be especially frustrating to almost have him back only to have him snached away again. He owes you big time when he gets back and I can't wait to see how he makes it up to you!
I would love to watch you work with your dogs and the ones you foster. You do an amazing job.
I am with Cassie on hoping you fine some time for more stories. Yours are the best out here!
Hugs,
PK
I don't understand why anyone would speak badly of the person he/she loves. If they are so unhappy, why do they remain married to the person? I don't get it either, but I agree with you. It's *UNcool* to hear a wife put-down her husband and visa-versa.
I hope your leg pain has disappeared. Unless of course you KNOW a cute therapist. ;)
No fun when Cowboy is away, eh?
*sigh*
Now, I've read a lot about peach *this* and peach *that* in this journal entry, but I still don't see a recipe for your Tiramisu. Am I missing it in the recipe section?? Will you share it with the masses soon...pleeeeease?
*HUGS*
just me, Kara
Cassie, I have all sorts of "affectionate" names for my giant squid - most of which I say only to him. It's safer that way. :) And long comments are delicious! Thank you.
Paul, Tsking isn't all I'd be doing if I made a derogatory remark in front of my husband. Frankly, I can't imagine doing that; I'm lucky my folks took the time to teach me more creative ways to get his attention... Yes, I miss the big guy and I'm going to make him pay big time when he gets home.
Marie, thanks for reading and commenting. Loving that squid is the easiest thing I do in life.
Anonymous: Thanks for your input. I do lunch with 6 ladies regularly; they get upset with some of the things their husbands do, too. Usually I hear "I can't believe he did that!" or a similar expression. Of course, all of their husbands are spankophiles too...
PK, He has promised to be home in time for his birthday. I'm not sure if it's the thought that I'll eat everything peachy... or the fact that traditionally, I get his birthday spanking. :) And... I plan to have THREE stories ready for posting very soon.
Kara, you have shamed me! When I read your reply, I immediately posted a bunch of tiramisu recipes. Look for them in the index under "tiramisu." As for the leg pain, I'm going to bite the bullet and see the doc again. If he behaves, I won't give HIM leg pain.
Yes, folks, I need my giant squid home!
~Sar~
Sar I am so sorry Cowboy is still away.
I can't understand women talking badly about theire men either. Didn't male bashing fade out in the 70's?
Did I mention how sorry I am Cowboy is still away?
Good news about the dogs, and the vampire appointment. I am afraid I am like your friend and walking. I love the rain, the snow, the wind. I can't stand walking in the heat! Spring only last about 30 minutes here in Georgia, so I'm waiting for fall!
Gosh how rude I just keep ranting, and you are missing Cowboy.
Well I need to go check out these peach recipes. I have no dessert for dinner!
Hope you two are reunited in time for the birthday!
Huggs
Theresa
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