Cowboy here. Wrote this last night after the imp passed out from exhaustion. Sar's been going nonstop for some time now - getting things moving along so after we're back from our anniversary trip she'll won't be too far behind in her work. I told her she needed to get some rest. Sar's response was she wasn't tired or sleepy. I had a cure for that.
After she stopped cussing and fussing and still refused to go to bed, the imp went into the yard to take refuge behind the outdoor Rotts. The male is an oversized dog for the breed. He'd probably rip me to shreds if push came to shove. The female is the more vicious of the pair and let's face it, her mission in life is to keep Sar safe.
Our dogs know better than to accept food from anyone but us and a couple of other folks. I tossed them a couple of steak chunks Bull overlooked-- and the imp was mine.
More cussing and fussing and then she reluctantly lay down on the couch for a nap. Passed right out. Put her to bed - never woke even after I picked her up - and tucked her in. Left the bedroom to go downstairs - got attacked by our large cat. That animal and I only tolerate each other so the minute Sar starts fussing, it always goes after me. Wondering how long the damn cat's going to live--
When Sar is working and concentrating everything else goes out the window. I don't mind bringing meals home for supper but I worry that she forgets to eat during the day. Bull tells me she's eating. Yeah, junk food. The kid doesn't know the difference. He sees food - he opens his mouth.
Now, I ask WHAT is she eating? My wife thinks a big bowl of mashed potatoes with butter and cream is a meal. Half a cake is a meal. A bag of chips and a couple bottles of pop equal a meal. 5 chocolate bars are a meal. 10 Twinkies are a meal. When I complain I'm informed she also had a quart of milk.
Knowing that it doesn't take much for my wife to get sick, I try to put things in perspective. As long as she's eating something plus eats what I bring home for supper I guess that's better than not eating at all. She'll get plenty of attention from me while we're away. Trust me. Food and rest will be high on my list - also a lot of leisure to do whatever she wants to do after we arrive.
Other stuff.
David leaves this weekend for the Solomon Islands. They had a tsunami/ earthquake a couple months ago. He's supervising some U.S. military providing humanitarian aid. The Aussie Navy is there too. Sar baked a bunch of stuff he likes - probably last him about 3 days. His housekeeper will stay at his house full-time while he's away - supposedly to take care of the giant tortoise Sar insisted on giving him. Between you and me I think she's there to keep the house safe from David's lady friends. According to Sar, the tortoise is a chick magnet for the guy.
Last medical appointment went fairly well. Doc ended up with only a bruise - thanked me for staying in the room. The tech that tried to draw blood from the imp's arm didn't do so well. Sar managed to kick him in the shin before I could stop her. I delivered a firm swat but the tech got an extra kick the second he turned his back. Some of them never learn. These appointments are traumatic for all concerned. I always take her out for breakfast or a banana split etc for a reward. I wouldn't be surprised if the medics take several aspirin and sneak a couple glasses of wine after we leave. It's against regs but trying to examine Sar is equal to front line combat duty so I ignore the lapse in conduct.
We'll be leaving town in about a week. Sar might have a chance to make another post before we go but no guarantees on that. BTW, for those who asked about "posted by Sar" at the bottom of the posts I write-- the imp's name is the only one on the registry here. She says she'll add mine when she figures out how to do that. Don't hold your breath.
Cowboy
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Cowboy, thanks of looking after Sar, she dispenses a lot of happiness in her own unique hyperactive way.
Have a wonderful anniversary holiday and return healthy and
happy.
Please give Sar a warm hug from
Paul. aka (zealous voyeur
Have a wonderful milestone anniversary!!! My brother and his wife just celebrated their 25th and spent a week in the South Pacific and raved about it and vow to return some day.
You should have Sar's thyroid checked out; I was always on overdrive, scrawny, and forever getting yelled at by my physician for not keeping weight on despite the fact that I ate non stop.
He put me on medication that has literally been a life saver. It is SO nice to feel relaxed and calm and not like an overactive kid with ADD; my family, coworkers and friends noticed the difference immediately and I love feeling like a 'regular' person and being able to sit still for more than 5 minutes.
Again, have a wonderful vacation. 5 weeks in the south pacific sounds like little short than Nirvana to me.....hoping someday to see it myself.
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Five weeks? With no updates? :o( Waaaah!
Or maybe I am just jealous- hubby and I are leaving Saturday for our 24th anniversary campout at a medieval war up in Pa. We spent our honeymoon there in 83 :o). Hope we haeve as good a time as you two will! Or is that, "Hope you two will have as good a time as we will"? Meh, a little of both I guess!
calliope
ps I tried the peach cobbler in a correctly sized pan and it was amaaaaaazing!
Clarification: My wife has been taking thyroid meds for years. Without them she's a whirling dervish. With them she's just a bit on the energetic side.
I am hoping we'll have 5 weeks away. It could be closer to 3 but we'll see. Fairly certain we'll have internet hookups and if so Sar will check in and let you know how we're doing.
Another peach convert? I think peach lovers have increased lately.
Cowboy
Cowboy, thank you for this "piece" and thank you Sar for the previous one. My mind has been cluttered :))) so it was nice to get the reminder of new things to read.
I hope you both have a wonderous anniversary. My husband and I will be married 29 years this Nov...which is a miracle since I barely feel 29! (inside that is lol)
When you can love a man MORE than when you even married him...tis a beautiful thing. I look at my husband sometimes in wonder..vanilla or not, he is such a great gift.
Thank you both again for the lovely writings and allowing us insight into your adventures.
~shay~
Have wonderful time on your anniversary trip, Cowboy. I think it's sweet of you to plan this for you and Sar. I imagine you can look back and think where did the time go, because it seems like yesterday that you married that beautiful young woman. Thank you for posting as often as you do. Speaking of peaches in the above post, my daughter and family are moving to a rural area, really rural. There is a small orchard there. There are a couple of apple trees, a grape vine or two, some pear trees, but best of all, there are SEVEN peach trees. I've tried a few peaches. Oh man, they are simple great. Again have a marvelous time while you and Sar are away.
Sorrry I forgot to sign my above post.
hugs,
Marie
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