My dear friends...I want to apologize for not posting very
much and not visiting your blogs for the last two weeks. Though Ma, Daddy-dog and I took separate
vacations, I did have high hopes that I would be able to keep up with all the
goings-on in Blogville but sadly, I was unable to do so.
You see, Ma and Daddy-dog participated once again in the
Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project with Habitat for Humanity. This year, Ma and Daddy-dog went to Denver,
Colorado to lead groups of volunteers.
They went out a few days before the build to do some sightseeing and
wouldn't you know...the day they decided to go up to Lookout Mountain (near
Golden, Colorado) to see Buffalo Bill's grave, it snowed! It was Denver's first snow of the
season. BOL
So, while Ma and Daddy-dog acclimated to the altitude (Denver
is, after all, the "Mile High City") and the colder temperatures, I
spent my days poolside at Grandma's Courtyard Resort in South Florida.
This year, Ma and Daddy-dog didn't build the new homes
during the Carter Work Project; instead they helped on the critical home
repairs within the same community where the new townhomes were being
built. Their volunteers had a great time
and did a great job repairing the garage roof and priming and painting the
house trim...so much so, that by Thursday Ma and Daddy-dog were asked to move
to another house to help put up siding and paint. They spent long days (from 6:00 AM to 6:00
PM) last Monday through Friday helping to revitalize a neighborhood.
During the time Ma and Daddy-dog were building an
unfortunate (or fortunate, depends on how you look at it) occurred. Grandma called it "The Incident"
and she made me email Ma about it.
After the Carter Work Project, Ma and Daddy-dog stayed in
Denver and did some more sightseeing.
They took the Cog Railway up to the top of Pike's Peak...14,110 feet at
the tippy-top (and 20 degrees F - BOL).
They say the views were spectacular.
It was about this time that I thought Grandma's Courtyard
Resort should offer spa services and then Holy Dawg! Aunt Chich, the massage therapist (a real
massage therapist) came up from Islamorada for a long weekend at Grandma's
resort! I indulged myself and got a back
massage - at least when Aunt Chich wasn't posing for photos with me. BOL
We are all back home now, safe and sound. Ma and Daddy-dog are enjoying the heat and
humidity of South Florida after being in the Colorado cold-dry air for 12
days. I am enjoying being back home with
them. I even slept in the big bed last
night (you know, because I could tell they missed me so much and needed the
extra comfort).
I am going to spend the next few days trying to get caught
up with all your blogs. Please be
patient with me as I get back into the swing of things...I haven't come off
"vacation mode" completely yet.
BOL
Don't worry Oz!! We still love you!! Hugs, Francesca
ReplyDeleteThank you. I feel like I've been gone for forever!
DeleteDon't worry OZ, cause we been gone for almost 2 months, we are also just getting back come Monday!
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scots
Pees; Looks like you had a great time (ah feeding frenzie) and the peeps had a great time lending a helping hand!
Thanks, pals. The feeding frenzy was pawesome...wish you were there to share in the spoils.
DeleteWhat an awesome trip!
ReplyDeleteNola
They say it was, Nola. And I enjoyed my relaxing time poolside.
DeleteSounds like you all had a fabulous vacation! Wow! Bravo for the ma and dog daddy! Sounds like you had a pretty good time, too, Oz :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love going by Grandma's house. She IS the "treat lady".
DeleteNo worries Oz and we say a big warm welcome back pal. See you tomorrow we hope. Have a tremendous Thursday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
Thanks Molly!
DeleteHigh Paw! A whole bag of treats, AND a massage! You really hit the jackpot pal! I am so happy you are all home together now :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Pepper
I know, right Pepper?!? Total jackpot! But I am very happy to be back home with my family.
DeleteSo log as you have lots of pics to share - we are happy
ReplyDeleteThanks pals.
DeleteYep, haunted...it must be Oz cause I know you would never knock a whole bag of treats to the floor...nope, not you...And snow! Did mom & dad bring you home some some you could check it out? No? sheesh! Well your mom & dad did a very good thing and I be they had a great time too and now the three of you can catch up and have some serious "Oz" time
ReplyDeleteRight?!? Giz, you know I would NEVER knock treats to the floor on purpose. No, they didn't bring back any snow but they claim I would have loved it. There were dogs up top on Pike's Peak having a great time. Colorado is very dog-friendly.
DeleteThat was a cool thing for them to do, but we've been missing you!
ReplyDeleteAw, you are so sweet Brian.
DeleteI've missed you Oz.
ReplyDeleteWags,
Ranger
I've missed you too, Ranger. I'll be stopping by your blog soon!
DeleteWow I bet Ma and Daddy-dog are super tired after all of that work! And I'm sure all those treats, cocktails, and massages at the spa resort have you worn out as well Oz ;) Good to see you again!
ReplyDeleteMy vacation was exhausting, Miss Ann. BOL
DeleteI've missed your updates! Welcome back :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Miss Kimberly. It's great to be back!
DeleteWow, your parents were doing some great things and seeing great places too. Sounds like you may have been spoiled though.
ReplyDelete....just a little...BOL
DeleteI love what your pawrents do, that's so great! Please give them a hug from me! You ate a whole bag of treats? Oh boy, I did that once too and had a blizzard in all my 7 stomachs. :o)
ReplyDeleteOh, I had a blizzard in my stomach too, Easy...but it was worth it. BOL
DeleteThe views form the mountain are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI don't understand what else you're supposed to do if there are treats on the floor, however they got there! You were helping keep the place clean and tidy.
Thank you, Clowie...I thought I was helping by not making the cleaning girls pick up all those pesky treats from the floor.
DeleteHey Oz and welcome back to you all. What a kind way to spend their vacay helping others.
ReplyDeleteHugs madi your bfff
Thanks Madi! Glad to be back!
DeleteSounds like everyone had a grand time on their separate vacations. What a lucky thing that was for you with the treats. I don't see any problematic issues there at all! Enjoy being home again - vacations are great but there is nothing as great as being home with your family!
ReplyDeleteSo true, Emma...there's no place like home! I saw no issue either but Grandma had her own opinions.
Deletethat is wonderful that your Mom and Dad do such meaningful work!! Oz, we KNOW it wasn't you that ate that entire bag of treats! No way!! We missed you as well!
ReplyDeleteBOL Miss Caren! You really don't believe I would eat a WHOLE bag of treats?!? Come on now. I missed you too. Say hello to Dakota for me!
DeleteRingy Dingy Sweet William calling Hellooo Oz ~ Wow you should be so proud of your parents working with Habitat for Humanity. They do so many wonderful projects. I like seeing the pictures from their trip. Now seriously about those treats I don't think any dog is believing that story, you got to tell it with more gusto. I hope you have a date for How O Ween.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
Tell it with more gusto?!? I was telling it with sincerity...didn't you see that, Sir William?!? BOL!
DeleteWow, such adventures. That's very cool that your pawrents use their vacation to help other folks. We'd like to do that some day when we have more time. (Although... I'm not sure these old bones could handle 12 hour days of manual labor!)
ReplyDeleteIt is so hard to be good! But it's easier to ask forgiveness than permission, so well done there!
I saw Buffalo Bills grave during my road trip in college. I totally forgot until you mentioned it. Well, you didn't miss anything on my blog while you guys were on vacation because homework has kept me from blogging the past couple of weeks. I have some exciting news coming though.
ReplyDeleteI am not going to make the #ScoopThatPoop Hop Monday but am offering Chester and Gretel up for a funny Chester/Gretel/Pool limerick if you need something to write about :)
I saw Buffalo Bills' grave when I went on a road trip in college. I forgot until you mentioned it. You haven't missed anything on my blog because homework has kept me from blogging the lat couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteI won't make the #ScoopThatPoop hop Monday but will offer Chester and Gretel up for a funny Chester/Gretel/Pool limerick if you need some inspiration :)
Looks like everyone had a great time. Your too cute. Glad ma and dog daddy are home safe. What great stuff they do by helping out others.
ReplyDeleteOh Oz, you must have a treat guardian angel, not a ghost! :-D Your Ma and Daddy-dog are pawesome people, and good thing they are back home where you can take care of them! Wooooooowooooooo, Ku http://haikubyku.cm
ReplyDeleteOh Oz, you must have a treat guardian angel, not a ghost! :-D Your Ma and Daddy-dog are pawesome people, and good thing they are back home where you can take care of them! Wooooooowooooooo, Ku http://haikubyku.cm
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful of your ma avd daddy dog to help out people by building homes. Sounds like they also got to see lots of cool sites. Our parents visited Denver years ago and liked it. It also sounds like your treat eating break was a blast
ReplyDeleteUrban hounds
Wowee snow already?! Sounds like Ma and Dad have been doing a lot of good, and I'm sure you had a super time with your servants by that pool!
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend,
Pippa :)
LOL on the treat incident. And here your parents were being all charitable and helpful while you were getting into mischief. :)
ReplyDeleteNow i wonder why they didn't want you there to help the Habitats too? You could make sure that new house is dog-ready!
ReplyDeleteSounds like quite an adventure. Glad to have you back! :)
ReplyDeleteWOWSA!!! A WHOLE BAG OF TREATIES???!! Ooooo, I'll be right overs to help you if any more shall happen to 'fall'....
ReplyDeleteYou sure looks like you are havin' the times of your life there at Spa Gma!!
Oh, and once again, your peeps ROCK!!!! I loves how much your peeps do for others. Not surprising at all! I am so glads they are who they are, and all those peeps are gonna benefit from their hard works!
Butts, I am SUPER glads to have you back!! Missed you to pieces!!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
I'd make that a double on the rocks Bawahwhhawa Missed you Oz, we are so behind with all the bloggies at the moment xxooxxx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
We all need a vacation now and then especially bloggers! Good for your 'rents to help with Habitat for Humanity.
ReplyDeleteMissed you Oz, I think you chose the best place staying poolside and so thoughtful of you to clear up all the treats BOL
ReplyDeleteSheba.
Sounds like you have had a brilliant time!
ReplyDeleteSounds to me like you were helping the clean the floor by eating the treats :-)
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