Catch Up

Somehow a few months have slipped by since either of us added to our blogs. I'll spend a few minutes hitting the highlights, then set a goal to do better in the future.

July
Jim went fishing in Canada the end of July and actually contributed nothing to the freezer as a result. I don't remember that ever happening before.

August
I had a good time at my high school reunion in August. It was one that ended in an "0." Need I say more?
Jim and friends went on another fishing trip to Canada the end of the month. This time he had better luck and we have more than enough salmon till the next trip.

September
September brought the annual Alberta goose hunt. Luger had a good time as did the hunters. We have plenty of geese and ducks to last till he goes again next year.

October
Jim went on an antelope/deer hunt in Wyoming the first part of October. Came home with both and the freezers are now totally crammed full.
I was on jury duty for two weeks and had to call in every day and report on three different days. Didn't serve on any cases, just mostly sat around and waited to see what would happen next. Uneventful but tiresome.

November and December
This was going to be my month to become totally ambitious getting ready for the holidays. Instead, I broke 3 ribs and haven't been able to accomplish much since. I was in the garage on a stepladder putting some things on shelves when the ladder and I tipped over and we both ended up on the concrete floor. The ladder was fine; nothing broken, nothing scratched. There is no justice. I miss being able to go to the athletic club for Body Vive and water aerobics.

Unhappy Endings
Our 14-year-old dog, Buck the labrador, had to be put down on Nov. 10. He was unable to get up and wasn't eating or drinking. By the time the vet saw him she had a difficult time finding a vein as his organs were quickly shutting down. Nonetheless when Jim lifted him into the pickup his tail was wagging, and I'm sure he thought he was on his way to go hunting. He was a wonderful pet, outstanding hunting dog, and was patient and kind beyond words.
Sadly, about the same time we lost Buck, Buford our mini-schnauzer, had three seizures one evening for no apparent reason. The vet checked him thoroughly and thought he might have a brain tumor. He did fine for about a month, then he had another one on Dec. 4. The vet put him on medication the 5th and he died here at home on the 7th. I am so thankful I was with him when it happened, but I can hardly stand it that he's gone. He was only about 8 years old, way too soon to lose him. Buford had a big heart for such a little guy and he was truly a special companion with personality plus.
Our three-year old German Wirehair, Luger, has been a blessing through all of this. I feel sorry for him, too, as he's lost his best buddies. He's got a worried expression on his face and keeps going in and out of the house. I know he's looking for Buck and Buford, and I wish I could make him understand what happened. That's impossible as even I don't understand. All I know is how much it hurts.

Christmas is fast approaching, so I'd best get moving. Merry Christmas to all.