Miss Penny and Miss Smoky

I decided it was time to let you know how these two are doing.  They have definitely bonded.

When Smoky first arrived Jana and I were a nervous wreck about how they were going to get along.  We tried to keep them apart because we were worried one of them would get hurt. After a few days we decided to just let them do their thing.  And do their thing they did!!!!

 Penny has the run of the house and she has found several ways to tease Smoky.  One of her favorite ways is when she gets on top of the bookcases and looks down at her.  Smoky sits and looks at her as if to say, how can I join her.  Penny looks at her like ha ha you can't reach me. 

Whenever Penny is in a position where Smoky can smell her butt Penny takes off like a shot.  Smoky is so used to dogs that she thinks Penny should let her smell her butt.  Penny does not like that. 

At night when we go to bed we put a gate across the entrance from the living room to the dining room to keep them from pestering each other all night long.  That seems to be working out okay.  Penny does goes visit Jana and Smoky during the night, but Smoky just keeps sleeping.  Jana is getting used to Penny walking across her.  The couch is a hide-a-bed so whether it is open or closed, and whether Jana is sleeping or sitting on the couch, if Penny wants to get to the other side she just walks across Jana.  She also gets on top of the bookcase next to the couch and jumps down on Jana.  Scares her half to death, but she is getting used to it (Jana that is).

In the morning Penny comes out to greet Smoky.  They always touch noses as if to say good morning and maybe it means giving a kiss.  We have been trying to get a picture but haven't had any luck.

Another reason we keep Smoky in the living room at night, and when we leave the house, is because she eats Penny's food.  Penny doesn't eat Smoky's food because she doesn't give her a chance.  However, Penny is fascinated with Smoky's water bowl.  We think she can see herself in the water because she puts her paw in it.

When Jana takes Smoky for her "walk" outside, Penny sits at a window and watches her.  When Smoky is on her chain outside Penny also sits at a window and watches her. 

Yesterday I put up my Christmas tree.  Of course, Penny has been fascinated with the tree  She has tried to climb it.  She has batted the ornaments around.  She chews on the branches.  Jana bought a small tree that she put up with some of her ornaments.  Penny has also been checking out her tree the same as mine.  The interesting part is, when I get after Penny for doing what she does to either tree Smoky barks at me as if to say I shouldn't holler at Penny.  She has become her protector.  In fact, one time I got after Penny and Smoky barked at Jana.

Needless to say we have been having fun with both of them.  They are doing so well together.  We have had many laughs.  I am waiting for the day when they snuggle.  I'm sure that will happen at some point.  They are getting closer.

I am also happy that Jana and Penny are getting along so well.  You never know with cats, but she has accepted Jana being here.  She has even snuggled with her.

Busy Week

I just posted what I had written last week when Jana arrived and now I will try and catch up a little.  We have been busy, busy, busy :)

Saturday I went with Jana to Mass at St. Patrick's.  After that we went to Zaxby's for supper.  She had never eaten there, and she really enjoyed it.  Sunday she went to church service with me.  I wasn't too sure how she would feel about it because it is so different.  However, I was pleasantly surprised to hear that she really enjoyed the service.  I introduced her to a lot of people, and I am sure she will not remember any of their names.  After church we came home and tried to watch the NASCAR race in Arizona.  We didn't really get to see much of it because of the rain delays.  We went to bed before it was over.

Monday I called Scott who I use when I need work on my furnace or air conditioner.  He came over and found the problem.  Seems it was a relay in the furnace which needed to be replaced.  Everything is fine now.  Of course, it warmed up and we haven't used the furnace since.

We have been out and about every day this week except today which is Friday.  We have been to Tigertown, Kroger, WalMart, etc. etc. etc.  Yesterday Renea, Jana and I went to IHop for breakfast then to SAM'S.  Today we decided we would have a day of rest.  So, I am getting a few things accomplished around the house.

We also went to Office Max and I picked up my new computer.  I am gradually learning Windows 10.  It sure is different.  I was still using Windows 7.  I still have plenty to do insofar as getting my programs up and running and documents copied.  I am taking my time.

We had about an inch and half of rain on Wednesday.  We were very fortunate not to have any severe weather.

Brian and Kevin came home today.  They had an awesome time.  Brian will be leaving in the morning to head for home.

I also went to the eye doctor this week.  No cataract  surgery yet.  My prescription changed but not enough to get new glasses.  Will do that next year.  Have a floatie in my left eye but they don't do anything about that.  I also have a freckle in my left eye.  Now I have never heard of that, but Dr. Nix said it is more common than you think.  They took pictures of that eye and will be watching it closely.  It is on my cornea.  Worries me somewhat.

I am thinking about getting a second opinion about my lungs.  My breathing is not getting better, and the lung doctor I went to cannot find anything even after he told me I had emphysema and my lungs were getting smaller.  Not sure what is going on.

I have many stories of Penny and Smoky, but that will be a separate post.

Jana Has Arrived!

Jana and Smoky have arrived.  In fact, they arrived  day early.  I am so glad they are here.  It's been a few interesting days with Penny and Smoky.  They are starting to do better, but I will not leave them together when we leave the house.  Penny has finally stopped hissing at Smoky.  However, she still arches her back and her hair raises along her back and tail.  Smoky "talks" to her and barks.  At first Penny would run and hide in my bedroom.  Now she just stares at her.  They are moving a little closer together.  Penny has now ventured out into the dining room and a couple of times in the living room.  Smoky wants to smell Penny's butt like dogs do to each other, but Penny isn't having any of that.  Today Penny climbed her way to the top of one of my tall bookcases, and Smoky sat looking up at her.  It looked like she was thinking - how do I get up there?  It's going to be a fun couple of months.

Brian brought Jana and Smoky to Alabama.  Now Brian and Kevin are on a "man trip."  They are fishing, eating and drinking.  Not necessarily in that order.  They informed us that they would be living off the land.  Renea had so much confidence in that idea that she went to the grocery and filled the camper with food.  So far, they fixed grilled salmon for supper last night.  Now we know that they caught that salmon at Lake Eufaula :)

I have been researching computers since mine is going kaput.  Looks like I will have to get Windows 10 and learn how to use it.  I want an HP laptop, and found the one I want at Office Max.

I'm also having a furnace problem.  It comes on just fine at the temperature that I set.  However, it does not shut off.  It just keeps running anywhere between 10 and 20 degrees above where I set it.  I will be calling the furnace guy on Monday.  Meanwhile I just turned it off.  I don't want to take any chances.

Halloween and Dahlonegha

It’s been a catchup kind of day.  I have changed the bedclothes, did two loads of laundry, dusted, fed me breakfast and lunch, fed Penny breakfast and lunch, played with Penny, talked to Jana twice on the phone,  and read Donna’s blog.  I also sprayed roundup on the weeds around the birdbath (I can do that now since I pulled the worst of them), sprayed roundup in a couple of other areas also, put the hummingbird feeders in  the shed, and filled the bird feeders.  The birds are eating from the feeders in the backyard but not the front.  I even put fresh seed in the front feeders.  Not sure what is going on there.  Now it is time for a break until I decide what to do next.

This afternoon was not quite as ambitious.  I took out the trash (I think there is a song that mentions that), brought in the mail, fixed both mine and Penny’s supper and did dishes.  Also sprayed some more roundup on the weeds.  I’m done for today.

Surprise – I had my first trick or treaters here tonight.  Kevin and Renea had a Halloween party so they all came over and knocked on my door.  Of course, they took pictures.  When I get a copy I will post it. 

Today is paperwork day, such as balancing my checkbook.  It won’t take all day.  Maybe I will work on some of my craft projects.

Monday morning we had more than five inches of rain.  I know this because my rain gauge holds five inches of rain and it overflowed.  Anyway, because the roads were so bad and we had flash flooding I cancelled my eye doctor appointment.  It is now rescheduled for when Jana comes down.

At some point on this same day one of those lady bug/beetles got into the house.  I wish I had a moving camera to film Penny.  She was absolutely beside herself chasing it.  She was jumping in the air, jumping on top of furniture and spent a lot of time staring at the ceiling or wherever it would land.  She definitely entertained me!

Tuesday I ran a couple of errands.  One of the places I stopped was Petco where I bought Penny food and a new toy.  The new toy lasted about five minutes and she was no longer interested.  I thought she would really enjoy it because it was something Rodney played with and enjoyed.  So much for what I think J

 Also did my laundry.  I leave on Friday for the annual Prime Timers (seniors) trip.  This year we are going to Dahlonega, GA.  Last weather report says it is going to rain all three days.  We will see.  I hope not.

 Kevin and Renea will be taking care of Penny for me so I don’t have to put her in a kennel.  I am sure she will do fine.

Had a real nice time in Dahlonega, GA.  However, it did rain the whole time.  We were in a large cabin with eight bedrooms.  I shared a room with two other ladies.  I did have my own bed.  The place was beautiful.  I assume that you know that Dahlonega is in the mountains.  We arrived on Friday afternoon and left on Sunday morning.  Our meals (breakfast and supper) were included.  The place where we ate was right across from our cabin.  Meals were served buffet style.  Good food.  Nice variety. 

We were supposed to go to Amicalola Falls on Saturday and have a picnic lunch along with a hike to the falls.  Since it was raining we had our picnic lunch at the cabin.  We did take a trip to an apple farm.  I didn’t buy anything, but others did.  Friday evening and Saturday afternoon we played games or just sat around talking.  Later Saturday we watched the Auburn and Alabama football games.  They both won.  In this area you are a fan of one or the other.  I don’t think anyone watches the NFL. 

Renea had taken me to the church on Friday so I didn’t have to leave my car.  Kevin and Renea picked me up on Sunday when I returned.  I was so tired, I didn’t even go to their house for supper.  I was in bed by nine o’clock.

Penny was really glad to see me.  Followed me everywhere for two days.

Miscellaneous Stuff

It’s been a catchup kind of day.  I have changed the bedclothes, did two loads of laundry, dusted, fed me breakfast and lunch, fed Penny breakfast and lunch, played with Penny, talked to Jana twice on the phone,  and read Donna’s blog.  I also sprayed roundup on the weeds around the birdbath (I can do that now since I pulled the worst of them), sprayed roundup in a couple of other areas also, put the hummingbird feeders in  the shed, and filled the bird feeders.  The birds are eating from the feeders in the backyard but not the front.  I even put fresh seed in the front feeders.  Not sure what is going on there.  Now it is time for a break until I decide what to do next.

This afternoon was not quite as ambitious.  I took out the trash (I think there is a song that mentions that), brought in the mail, fixed both mine and Penny’s supper and did dishes.  Also sprayed some more roundup on the weeds.  I’m done for today.

Surprise – I had my first trick or treaters here tonight.  Kevin and Renea had a Halloween party so they all came over and knocked on my door.  Of course, they took pictures.  When I get a copy I will post it. 

Today is paperwork day, such as balancing my checkbook.  It won’t take all day.  Maybe I will work on some of my craft projects.

Monday morning we had more than five inches of rain.  I know this because my rain gauge holds five inches of rain and it overflowed.  Anyway, because the roads were so bad and we had flash flooding I cancelled my eye doctor appointment.  It is now rescheduled for when Jana comes down.

At some point on this same day one of those lady bug/beetles got into the house.  I wish I had a moving camera to film Penny.  She was absolutely beside herself chasing it.  She was jumping in the air, jumping on top of furniture and spent a lot of time staring at the ceiling or wherever it would land.  She definitely entertained me!

Tuesday I ran a couple of errands.  One of the places I stopped was Petco where I bought Penny food and a new toy.  The new toy lasted about five minutes and she was no longer interested.  I thought she would really enjoy it because it was something Rodney played with and enjoyed.  So much for what I think J

 Also did my laundry.  I leave on Friday for the annual Prime Timers (seniors) trip.  This year we are going to Dahlonega, GA.  Last weather report says it is going to rain all three days.  We will see.  I hope not.

 Kevin and Renea will be taking care of Penny for me so I don’t have to put her in a kennel.  I am sure she will do fine.