A three dog-walks day
i should be ashamed. i had an entire day, and i did nothing of consequence with it. i squandered it freely. and i'd be happy to squander another one today, except that boscoe has an appointment with dr. heather and i have Serious Errands to Run and chores to do.
but my birthday was one long lazy self-indulgence. in the morning, doug and i walked the dogs and i opened presents over breakfast.
then he went to work, and i settled in for some serious goofing off. i read a couple hundred pages of "the streets of laredo." i meant to walk riley to california, but boscoe leaped off the couch like a puppy, got between us and the door, and said, hell no! you're not going without me! so i walked them both around the lake.
the sky was vivid october blue, the breeze was sharp but the sun was warm. the leaves that remained on the trees glowed golden.
i scanned in some more old photos. while the photos scanned, i made the rounds of my blog friends. i took a nap with 
boscoe. presents arrived throughout the day, several of them edible. i ate some chicken soup. i leashed up riley and we walked to california. my friend sporty called from chicago, and we talked on the phone.
i ate a chocolate covered strawberry. (i got a whole box of 'em from erik.) i ate some candy corn. (i got a whole bag of 'em from doug.) i put the other chocolates (from pam) in the freezer, to keep myself from devouring them.
i took a quiz online. my results appalled boscoe and riley, who can't believe i'm not 100 percent dog.
| You Are: 80% Dog, 20% Cat |
 You and dogs definitely have a lot in common. You're both goofy, happy, and content with the small things in life. However, you're definitely not as needy as the average dog. You need your down time occasionally. |
doug came home and built a fire. he poured me some wine. we watched the world series. the dogs napped at our feet.
it is interesting how a day of so little can make me so happy.
22 comments:
That sounds like a wonderful day to me, Laurie, and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it. What a nice birthday. Those strawberries look divine.
Sounds like Boscoe is feeling much better!
So glad you got a day to yourself so you can recharge your batteries. Happy Birthday!
Who says a day has to be cram packed eventful to be fabulous? I think your birthday sounds darn near perfect.
chocolate - check
dogs - check
wine - check
doug with kindling - check
chicken soup - check
I think you nailed it.
You should probably explain that California is an avenue in St. Paul so people don't think you take REALLY LONG WALKS w/ your dear dogs. (Tho you do!)
Happy Birthday, dear old pal! Enjoy the rest of your weekend...
Sounds like a great day to me Laurie, a day of nothing in my household is spent slumped in front of the tv! You had a great time and that's the main thing!
sounds a brilliant day - just what I like too. How wonderful to be happy with that, when so many people demand so much more. good for you!
80% dog, 100% perfect day:-)
ps I did kind of wonder about California...
What a lovely way to spend your birthday.
I'm also 80% dog 20% cat!
I just took the dog/cat test, and I'm 50/50. Kind of surprised me, I expected to be a bit more cat.
What a fabulous day Laurie! Doing what you want for a whole day cannot possibly be a waste, but it is such a treat.
Glad you enjoyed it, the chocs looked divine.
woof, woof (90% dog). Now I have to go and smell things, and defend from intruders and jump up on people with my dirty paws.
Sounds like a beautiful day - all your best things at a steady pace - bliss!
I'm 50-50 - that's cool :)
kaycie, thanks, he's better. but i'm bringing him to the holistic vet this morning--he's still favoring that leg, and he's not quite 100 percent. but he's a lot better.
bobbie: thanks. at work i feel like all i do is talk, so when i have time off i really enjoy being alone.
Rc: you forgot the being outside part. that's an important part of the list, for me.
p miller: thanks! and save drive to duluth today!
hellojed: there's absolutely nothing on TV here, so that temptation was easily resisted.
flowerpot: well, chocoalte-dipped strawberries are kind of an indulgence..
lane: we like to tell riley we're walking to the actual california. then he feels like he got a walk of the duration he deserves.
beccy, kaycie: my husband turned out to be 50 percent cat. the dogs aren't speaking to him now.
SM: it can't be a waste if it makes me happy, can it?
rough hands: don't forget to roll in something foul, too. and then fall asleep.
merry: you and doug!
You're never short of a lake or several million or two in Minesotta! Sounded like the perfect day.
Sounds blissful. Chocolate covered strawberries, fire in the fireplace, dogs at your feet. Nice.
I'm half dog, half cat. That means after I lick your face, I retreat to a soft chair and stare at you coldly if I can be bothered to look at you at all.
Happy Birthday and what a delicious box of candy - have a good weekend. See ya.
Glad you spent your day dog walking. It's the best thing in the world. That, and chocolate.
Sounds like heaven! And those strawberries look really yummy.
Glad you had a wonderful birthday.
I'm 70-30. That really surprises me considering how I feel about cats.
That sounds like the perfect birthday. I heartily approve!
Well I thought I was more of a dog. But look at my results:
***You Are: 20% Dog, 80% Cat***
You are are almost exactly like a cat.
You're intelligent, independent, and set on getting your way.
And there's no way you're going to fetch a paper for anyone!
Crystal xx
What a perfect day. Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful weekend.
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