Dogs on Thursday

Hi everbodeeee, Wudy here.

Wemember back in the spring when Momma said I wuz goin' someplace called "camping"--and that I was really going to wike it...and I did, I weally, weally did.

Well, now Momma sez I'm goin someplace called "the beach"--and that I'm gonna WUV it.

I'll wet you know in a week~~

Can I ask you a couple questions?

Does this shurt make my butt wook big?



...and

What's a speedo?

I hearw them tawkin' aww the time.

Tonight is gwaduation night too!

Music Monday

Hope you all are having a wonderful Labor Day! We had a great trip to Richmond, though it was way too short...Landon's birthday party was perfect, hard to believe he's 2 years old! Milo & Rudy played NON-STOP...we had a wonderful dinner and evening with DS#2, spent the night so Rudy & Milo could have a little more time together.

As you well know I'm on "Beach Countdown"~~so today's music selection is yet another GREAT beach tune...ENJOY!



Stay tuned I'll have a FO to post up this week!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Week 5

....Give Rudy a vote??



He's made it to week 5 but no weekly winner yet. Oh, but he's a winner in our book!

Dogs on Thursday

Rudy IS ready for football season! He has a new jersey...










This is his "namesake" jersey...well, except for the fact he is #1 instead of #45. (he'll always be #1 in our book) We love the movie "Rudy" and the history of Notre Dame football.

Now, if UVA would just license a doggie jersey his wardrobe would ALMOST be complete! I still think he needs a leather jacket to wear with his doggles!

We're heading to Richmond this weekend for a birthday party and to visit DS#2...and Milo of course! We haven't told Rudy yet that he gets to see his best buddy.

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!

The Numbers...

...have been calculated!



I logged just over 82 miles during the month of August! That doesn't included Rudy's 2 walks a day (at a mile and a half each)!!! Yes, I am patting myself on the back...and singin' James Brown....I FEEL GOOD!!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!

Amazing~

Having vacation on the brain...thoughts of camping, the ocean, sea shells and sand--I have to share this:



Simply amazing!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'

Music Monday

MORE beach music for your enjoyment...and you tell I'm anxious for our vacation to get here?

(I can't embed the video so please click here)

ALABAMA'S DANCIN' ON THE BOULEVARD

So much has changed at Myrtle Beach since this video was shot...Mother Fletcher's, the amusement park and the Grand Strand Pavilion are no longer there...I'm not sure about "Peaches Corner" I'll be looking when I get there, I think it survived the demolition that took place a few years back.
Cruzin' on the boulevard is not what it used to be, they tend to "frown" upon the activity these days. I LOVE old cars! Have I ever told you I have a hot rod Chevy (that I helped build)? Good news though...The Bowery is still there!! I had a chance some years ago to see Alabama play there but didn't...yeah, I'm kickin' myself!

I wish I had a small bit of rhythm...I'd love to shag, it's fun to sit in a club and just watch though.

Can you believe it's the last day of August?

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'

NNNOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo~~

...please tell me tomorrow is not Monday?!! Where the heck did the weekend go?

Dogs on Thursday

Rudy had a GREAT birthday last week...

at first he had NO idea what to do with the "big cookie" -- but then he got the hang of it.



We also received a swap package all the way from England! He hasn't put this toy down for very long at all.
What can I say, not only do I appreciate the goodies but he enjoyed his too!

I can't wait to show you my knitting project, I'm trying to get it done before we leave for the beach.
This week Chan asked if anyone had castonitis...yes I do but I'm resisting the temptation until I get this done.
I have a stack of things I want to get started on.

Lots of stuff going on at work...needless to say I'm running more (so far I've logged almost 65 miles this month) and started acupunture to help relieve the stress!! ...and literally marking the days till we leave for the beach!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Music Monday

As late summer comes on I'm reminded of this great tune:




...and remember I have less than 1 month till we leave for the beach!!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'

VERY SPECIAL Dogs on Thursday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUDY!


(you really should click on the picture to enlarge and see how he's grown)

It's so hard to believe...but our little Rudy is 1 year old TODAY! I don't know what life was like before he came home to live with us...everyday full of furry joy & kisses.




I spent yesterday baking "The Birthday Cookie"!







All the while, Rudy patiently watched only to discover...



...the joy of licking the spoon!


Ta-Dah!! I freehanded the big cookie aka Rudy's Birthday Cookie, the others I had cutters for and will give them to the "family members" who we visit so often, and his "classmates" tonight! (boy, do I sound like the mother of an elementary student again or what)




An in the usual "family tradition" -- Rudy can now enjoy Sundays right along with us! Yes, this one of his birthday presents!



Rudy's ready for some football! Now, if Notre Dame will just start making doggie jersey's...he can be like his namesake!



Thanks for all those who've continued to come by and read what's going on here at "The Coop"--believe me I'm still knitting I just find that blogging each and every stitch sometimes gets pretty boring, at least for me it does.

I know my blog has evolved and I've lost a lot of readers because of this but you know something...it's MY blog! There's so much more going on in our lives I just feel is much more interesting to blog about.

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!

Not The Only One~

Rudy's not the only family member making the newspaper! A small publication here in the Valley has MY picture in it!
My cousin emailed me yesterday to say that I was in it, of course you have to know what I was wearing to even know that it is me.



Sunday I joined the Star City Striders on their regular Sunday morning run on the Blue Ridge Parkway (BOY, I love running there--so beautiful). I actually ran 9 (almost 10) miles, it's amazing what a little encouragement will do for you. I probably would have petered out long before that, my maximum was 7 miles.

Another installment of "What a Runner Sees"~
1-Child's sandal
2-More cell phone parts
3-ONE really big fat squirrel barking at me
4-Another squirrel in the tree and I swear he was throwing acorns at me, one actually hit me in the head...I guess it's a good thing they're not monkeys, they poop in their hands and throw it at ya!
5-Two "apparently" used condoms (GROSS)...bleck, within close proximity of each other. Which leads one to question...hmmmmm?
6-Lipstick tube
7-Broken mirror...someones gonna have some bad luck, maybe the person with the condoms?
8-And of course lots of litter & trash....SOME HUMANS ARE NASTY!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Bark in the Park

Well...our little Rudy has made headlines. I told you last week about this event, a good showing of dogs came out with their people...



Rudy didn't want any part of the "dog wash" but he immediately jumped into the pool they had set up for the dogs to cool off in, I had to be REAL quick to take off the jersey. I have to admit it was a very hot afternoon.



All in all it was very successful for the local SPCA, they hope to do it every year. I can't think of a better way to visit the ballpark!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Music Monday

I know, I know....it's been music all weekend, but sometimes we ALL can use a little help from our friends!



...some repeated video in this one...

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

...and One More

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!

More Woodstock

...and Santana is still just as amazing today!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!

40 years ago~~

It's so hard to believe that so many years have passed...



I know I'll spend my weekend listening to some great tunes!



I love looking at the people who attended...wondering where they are today. If I had been old enough (I was only 6) I would have been there for sure...in trouble with my parents but had an experience to last a lifetime!

Peace-Love & Rock-n-Roll!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

Dogs on Thursday

Caption this...




I'm interested in how everyone else would caption this picture.

Rudy cracks me up...he'll put up with just about anything if I ask him to. We've discovered a new talent, we're trying to catch him on video...but apparently he's camera shy.
He sings!
I play the harmonica and he goes to it...I get so tickled that I can't keep playing, not that I can play and that's probably what he's trying to tell me!

This Sunday is Bark in the Park at the baseball field...we're going! This is a fundraiser for our local SPCA, what a FANTASTIC idea!! Pssst...I've ordered Rudy a Red Sox jersey!

...and remember to head on over and VOTE for my Rudy everyday.

Oh, and I have to wish one of my fiber buddies a VERY~

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIKKI!!!! Hope it's full of fibery goodness!!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'

Music Monday

A friend of mine plays drums in several bands...this is just one of them.


Justin Jones and the Driving Rain

I can't wait till this CD is released!

Here's another one for your enjoyment~~



If you're in the DC area they'll be at the Merriweather Post Pavilion performing at the Route 29 concert with the likes of Levon Helm, Old Crow Medicine Show, Iron & Wine and others! I'd love to be there...these are some of my FAVORITES! MAN, I WISH I COULD GO....

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!

The Results Are In~~

Of course, as always, Rudy was there to see me off and cheer me towards the finish line.
I awoke to overcast, cool conditions...thank goodness, because the forecast for the next 3 days are brutal.
I felt good, though I was a little nervous for this race. Something I've never felt before, maybe I was putting too much pressure on myself to "do better"--I set my sights on 2nd place in my age group, since last year I took 3rd place for my first race EVER!



Another large group showed up for the 35th running of the Health Focus/Salem Distance 5K. It really felt as though this race went really fast, before I knew it I was at the halfway point...then the finish line!



Finish time: 29:52
Pace time: 9:38

2 of 3 goals met...finishing UNDER 30 minutes AND pace time under 10 minutes!

Well, did I finish on the "podium"? Remember I said my goal was to finish 2nd this year. Let me tell you these women are FAST!



I placed 3rd again this year but I'll say that I shaved almost 5 minutes off last years time! I'm STOKED--this felt so good!!!! I'll try for 2nd again next year.

Hey, notice my hat in the last picture? It was part of my birthday present from Hubby. I've wanted one for a year now, ever since I saw Roger Federer wearing his. Of course, its his signature hat but it's ALSO my initials!

Keep on Knittin' & Spinnin'!!