Little Nell

Dear Kith & Kin, 11-08-2008 Happy 46th birthday to our son, Morgy!

When last I told you of Little Nell we were apprehensive about introducing her to Alice, our sheltie mix, who is friendly and protective of her roomies but aggressive toward strange animals. As you can see we had nothing to fear. Yes, that is Little Nell enjoying a nutritious repast compliments of Alice. At first Alice served as a pacifier but after a week or so she filled up with milk and became a lunch counter for her ever growning baby.

Our Little Nell is becoming a young lady quickly and we had to take steps to wean her of her doggy mother who certainly would have
accommodated her pupkit for years to come. If you are ever in such a situation, purchase a bottle of bitter apple spray at the pet store and it will do the trick.









As if this was not enough joy in one house a bundle more has been added. For years Jerry has wanted a "Benji" type dog. They are not easy to find. Thursday, November 6, a woman called into our local radio Swap Shop program offering to give away a cockapoo puppy. I thought it would be snatched up in a hurry but decided that if she called again the next day I would inquire about the pup. Lo and behold she called again Friday; I responded to find the lady had both mama and papa dogs, one a poodle and the other a cocker and one female out of the litter of four still needed a home. I called Jerry, who was at work in town, and pointedly told him that if he was interested in this pup he would have to call and HE would have to decide if this is the kind of dog he wanted. It was TOTALLY HIS DECISION. Fifteen minutes later he phoned to tell me he had a little pup in his lap. I drove into town to meet our new family member and bring her home. We named her Anna. She looks like a sweet Anna.





We love our happy animal life and have always had the philosophy that one should get a pup before the elderly dog passes on. Our elderly dog, Emily, (seen with Nell) is still plugging along and very happy at 17 years old this coming December. Alice will be 10 the same month.


When Little Nell joined the family she plagued the other cats, Rosalee (18 years) and Charlie (2 1/2 years) driving them outdoors, interrupting their sleep and generally upsetting both but now they are all in a united snit over this pup. It is the first time kitty peace has reigned! They must stick together against this invader.

No doubt Anna will soon be accepted if not with alacrity with tolerance.






On to another subject. My dear friend Vicky, who introduced me to blogging (don't know if you can call it blogging when it happens only twice in 5 months), encouraged me to knit socks. I enjoy getting back to knitting again and after I realized I could knit with four double pointed needles and do myself no injury I was hooked. If you are interested at all, find a friend to teach you or go to YouTube to find video tutorials.




Also, I am knitting scarves and neck gators (warmers to me) for our troops in Afghanistan where the winter is brutal. A very rewarding project. If you would like to help go to http://www.geocities.com/helmetliner/index.html information.

Now that the wonderful
Christmas season
is fast approaching there may be little
time to blog but this is sent with
thanksgiving to my
Heavenly Father and Elder Brother Jesus
for all my wonderful Kith & Kin.
With love,
LJ