A Nice Day

Today's been a nice day. Lulu stayed with Jenny and her mom while I took Buster to Mantis Pet Supplies. The Humane Society was there providing discounted shots and microchips. I got Buster chipped for $25, which is a good deal. Lulu was $67 about 2 years ago. We got there a few minutes early but were still about 30th or 40th in line. There were probably at least 100 - 150 dogs there by the time it started. Buster was pretty good and mostly sat but he sniffed a bit, too. He wanted me to hold him some but he's a big boy! I could only handle holding him for a couple minutes or so at a time. When we first got to the event I heard someone yelling, "He's a jumper! He's a jumper!" I turned around and a medium sized lab mix was running toward us. I have never seen a dog jump so high! He jumped at me and almost knocked me over. Buster was frightened and somehow wormed his way out of his collar and therefore wasn't on his leash any more. The excitement ended there and once we got inside, all was well. I'll definitely go back to this store for food because I'd rather support something local and because the prices seemed very reasonable. The treats I like to get the dogs were actually cheaper there. Plus, I hear the owner is very educated about dog and cat food and can tell me what food to give the dogs. When I took Lulu to the emergency vet in February, I was told I should go to Mantis because they'd be able to help me figure out what food to give Lulu since she has a sensitive stomach. I'll definitely make it back there.

An REI store opened in Ann Arbor today and I'm going tomorrow with my neighbor. Her husband went this morning and got a free water bottle. We hope to get one as well. I'm going to see if they have any Keens because I REALLY need a new pair. To me they are well worth the money. Mine are completely worn out.

Hmm. I stopped by Thomas' store today so we could pick out a paint color and while I was waiting for Thomas, I turned around and there was Jim! He was in the area and stopped by to say "hi" to Thomas. Mom was at Target. I would have swung over there to say hi but I already had plans and needed to go. Oh, we're painting the wall where the fireplace is a brownish color. I think it's called carob. It's what we could agree on. He's taking time off this week and will paint and do something else to that wall. I think add some trim of some sort.

Not much else. Hopefully I'll give updates a bit more regularly. I'm living a rather dull life so there's not usually much to talk about. More later.......