tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78627421144923789672024-03-14T02:54:33.726-07:00Pieces of Paper, Puppies and LifePieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-77624840180578536892015-01-02T05:03:00.001-08:002015-01-02T05:03:54.052-08:00Goodbye 2014<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkjv6nBl4MuN1KpTKIeG7PbQoAvIqkOY7-tzHHSev9S6SKdphN8ofc5w_GYO4n5Sk2GXyaXbCUy1FXL-LqwVgns_QXWj17PYjcCDYl5fTycaoxS_q40Wbnr-3OLsZuMLVPywvobKBBVPv/s640/blogger-image--1156806486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkjv6nBl4MuN1KpTKIeG7PbQoAvIqkOY7-tzHHSev9S6SKdphN8ofc5w_GYO4n5Sk2GXyaXbCUy1FXL-LqwVgns_QXWj17PYjcCDYl5fTycaoxS_q40Wbnr-3OLsZuMLVPywvobKBBVPv/s640/blogger-image--1156806486.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>As 2014 ends and we look forward to 2015, I want to wish my friends and family a Happy New Year.<div>So much is happening in January this year that I know it will fly by. At the end of the month, Mike will be marrying the love of his life, Liana. We have been terribly busy planning the wedding and making sure this is a special day for these two.<div>I'd like to promise to blog more but that may not happen. So I'm going to say instead that there are things I hope to do better.</div><div><b>Spend more time with the people I love</b></div><div><b>Be a better friend</b></div><div><b>Appreciate the wonderful people I have in my life</b></div><div><b>Take better care of myself</b></div><div><b>Communicate better - not just texting and emails</b></div><div><b>Work hard </b></div><div><b>Accept things as they come and not dwell on things I cannot change </b></div><div>That's quite a list but it will be my challenge for 2015. </div><div><br><div><br></div></div></div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-37396134594958402432014-08-16T17:53:00.001-07:002014-08-16T17:53:14.516-07:00Project Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcnoMyZMl_knA5VKJ6LB7ElaHO9blW8fEb7PGGgoGsBfVvxIoRulzaWwRo6JjYGxocJpbKw4agiHYbc13v9AD6hVOVDNoriPa74ASHlDDlfso9KTRIoNT1MvvX6wYZdRUTH_e7rzswlbA/s640/blogger-image--477110216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFcnoMyZMl_knA5VKJ6LB7ElaHO9blW8fEb7PGGgoGsBfVvxIoRulzaWwRo6JjYGxocJpbKw4agiHYbc13v9AD6hVOVDNoriPa74ASHlDDlfso9KTRIoNT1MvvX6wYZdRUTH_e7rzswlbA/s640/blogger-image--477110216.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's hard to see from the glare but I attended a Project Life class today at Too Younique. I am so glad that Heather had guest teacher, Jess, come and help us get comfortable with Project Life. I have 5 core kits and had not used any of them yet. I was able to do some of my Cruise 2011 photos today and can't wait till I can do some more. For vacation photos, this is the only way to go! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stay tuned for some more PL fun!</div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-91448922829346371482014-03-16T08:42:00.001-07:002014-03-16T08:42:59.764-07:00A "Hoot" of a wedding.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sw1ARQQmYreB286GcnKV_0zjIGcnG0CfqQF9evM6Y9dKupVn2uWCH3XPAfadKAU1yh5PQZaw5CjJCr6eMDH4J3jtZFKFhgMlA1ofpxR8MnxEg1a986_dlDY5cCYuVJsvpMdfrldbgNsE/s640/blogger-image-1169752981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sw1ARQQmYreB286GcnKV_0zjIGcnG0CfqQF9evM6Y9dKupVn2uWCH3XPAfadKAU1yh5PQZaw5CjJCr6eMDH4J3jtZFKFhgMlA1ofpxR8MnxEg1a986_dlDY5cCYuVJsvpMdfrldbgNsE/s640/blogger-image-1169752981.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I was privlaged enough to be included in the wedding celebration of John and Louisa Stares last evening. Margie, mother of the groom is my "bud" and loves owls. Keeping in the colors of the wedding, and bringing owls into the picture, I created this wedding card. I had seen the "wedding owls" on Pinterest and thought it was a great idea. That Stampin Up owl punch has a million and one uses. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had a great meal, super fun table and Jeff and I even did a little dancing! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-31894623787108916752014-03-11T17:34:00.001-07:002014-03-11T17:46:26.014-07:00Wish I Was Back in Cuba<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I've been home less than one week and I'm already wishing I could be back in Cuba. Who could blame me. It's hard to believe that my vacation has come and gone. It seemed to take its time getting here and it's already over. Matt and I had a great time. The resort was very nice, met some wonderful people and the weather could not be beat. I enjoyed many a day, relaxing by the pool, reading, snoozing and people watching. The recreation team at the resort managed daily to get people up doing all kinds of crazy things. It was most entertaining!</div>
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Tomorrow we are expecting ANOTHER snow storm! Oh how I miss Cuba! Will this blessed winter ever end???</div>
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Not only did I get to scrapbook today with friends but I also created 5 more cards for The Loonies for Lindor Crop. The crop is on June 21st and these cards as well as others will be for sale.<br />
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Joanne took care of us very well again with pitas, chili, soup and dessert for lunch and chicken, pasta veggies and salad for dinner. Oh ya and more dessert! </div>
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Mike and Chevy had a last snuggle yesterday before he left his foster home to go to his puppy raiser. I have never been more proud of Mike as I was this week. He did an amazing job taking care of this little guy and teaching him some important basics. Thanks to Mike for giving it his all. Hopefully, Chevy will be an amazing service dog because he surely is an amazing puppy! Good luck little buddy. </div>
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On his way to the centre - not a care in the world!Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-10558186931328509122014-02-06T07:03:00.001-08:002014-02-06T07:08:13.995-08:00A Wee Visitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsd8HtvVM4y537-ZFAx9V1Qe11NK6lCtE5dIUq5_GUlzTE_pSu46JvsLpPFn9TRQubyYgr1zbYkMfBFCyDNlYCuQpkZvSW8mKQ6T94D3VG8HVfyidVc9wn6HCw65tcPX9hZJRRDTPYfW53/s640/blogger-image--566020434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsd8HtvVM4y537-ZFAx9V1Qe11NK6lCtE5dIUq5_GUlzTE_pSu46JvsLpPFn9TRQubyYgr1zbYkMfBFCyDNlYCuQpkZvSW8mKQ6T94D3VG8HVfyidVc9wn6HCw65tcPX9hZJRRDTPYfW53/s640/blogger-image--566020434.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Last Saturday I went to help hand out some of the "Hollywood" puppies. As it turned out, Chris needed a foster home for a couple puppies while new puppy raisers were finalized. I gladly offered to take Mr Orange now known as Chevy! He has been a sheer delight to have. We will have to hand him over to his new puppy raiser on Saturday afternoon but at least we had a chance for some puppy snuggles, kisses and antics. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good luck Chevy! </div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-46341426596701065312014-02-01T17:46:00.001-08:002014-02-01T17:46:41.310-08:00Saturday Crop at the Bug!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKb_A4HFGnsdCSjK86KAoipEnpg1skrtNYN40tq0FnFLIGi2pM6mlhP63f684FCGpXjkejTFsW79J90T_f5ywnpLHZewKvDBoTk7VlGUSWZQYlPIddpVuWQ5VQM4bwGXS9iY8UvXJiGMzL/s640/blogger-image-1053767829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKb_A4HFGnsdCSjK86KAoipEnpg1skrtNYN40tq0FnFLIGi2pM6mlhP63f684FCGpXjkejTFsW79J90T_f5ywnpLHZewKvDBoTk7VlGUSWZQYlPIddpVuWQ5VQM4bwGXS9iY8UvXJiGMzL/s640/blogger-image-1053767829.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After spending the morning with some 8 week old Golden Retreivers, I went straight to the Scrapping Bug for an all day Crop. Worked on some copic coloring and card making. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In June, my friend Dianne Nyeboer is holding her Loonies for Lindor Crop. This is one of the cards that I made that she will have for sale at her crop. Make sure you watch for the registration information for Dianne's crop! June 21st, 2014 in Elmira. 9am to 6pm. </div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-12834186693598326782014-01-28T16:16:00.001-08:002014-01-29T01:49:10.010-08:00Stampin up Saleabration begins!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
These cards were all made with papers, punches and stamps from Saleabration. These were part of my card swap that happened Friday evening at Team Social. Some of us braved the winter weather to enjoy some make n' takes, dinner and share some laughs. Farah made it all the way from Guelph in that terrible weather and even stopped for a Starbucks on the way! A lady after my own heart! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXVa_bK03GY6XWAy4JGVs6t8uF_dkzL0bMTzRxF9XQzAtgxe03QYDs_QYX0OHcU2Zzr8yKFMl5L_VITJGqIhUuavxOBk9HDl-woI0m8XlSQWbpPoFv5KW78v32qM3XWt2x0lyHh7bjBIU/s640/blogger-image-1426331147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXVa_bK03GY6XWAy4JGVs6t8uF_dkzL0bMTzRxF9XQzAtgxe03QYDs_QYX0OHcU2Zzr8yKFMl5L_VITJGqIhUuavxOBk9HDl-woI0m8XlSQWbpPoFv5KW78v32qM3XWt2x0lyHh7bjBIU/s200/blogger-image-1426331147.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-27156030828650720062014-01-24T14:30:00.001-08:002014-01-24T14:30:33.013-08:00Reconnecting with Dr JoeyLast night I had the opportunity to listen to a presentation by Dr Joey Shulman. I have been following her on and off for several years. She is a chiropractor and a holistic nutritionist. Several years ago I had the opportunity to work with her for several months. I enjoyed sharing the evening with Margie and we both came away with some new outlooks on improving our health.<br />
Tonight I am off to A Stampin Up Team meeting and I am looking forward to seeing everyone! We are doing a card swap so I will post pictures when I get home tonight.<br />
Stay safe and try to stay warm<br />
TammiePieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-68896599534628128222014-01-23T08:49:00.001-08:002014-01-23T08:49:43.658-08:00Hearts a Flutter Shower Card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I needed a shower card before I left for Halifax last week! Since I love the Hearts a Flutter stamp and framelits from Stampin Up I decided to give them a try. Using the colours that are already being used for the wedding, I went to work. Happy with my results and congratulations to Louisa and John.<br />
Used Pacific Point ink and Paper<br />
Very Vanilla paper<br />
Sahara Sand paper<br />
Gold embossing powder<br />
<br />Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-86303000099551908092012-10-30T19:02:00.001-07:002012-10-30T19:19:58.174-07:00A Great Way to Spend a WeekendThis weekend I had the opportunity to attend a weekend retreat at the Elmhurst Inn in Ingersoll, Ontario.<br />
I have attended Denise Donald's crops so I knew that I would be well taken care of but Denise and Natasha went over and above anything that I expected. <br />
The retreat started on Friday - anytime from 10 am on - of course Anna and I were there by 9:45 waiting in the parking lot. We arrived to a warm welcome and a wonderful loot bag set up on the table. Anna and I went right to work and started to create. Lunch was on our own so we took a trip into town and enjoyed lunch a Ye Old Bakery and Cafe - one of my favorites when work brings me to Ingersoll. The meals that were part of our package started at dinner in the Elmhurst and we had some amazing food. Sunday brunch is famous at the Elmhurst and I can see why. <br />
Included at our crop was a 3 card class and a 2 page layout. More classes were available and I fit in as many as I could. Later this week I will post some pictures of some of the things we created.<br />
If you ever have the opportunity to attend a Christmas Retreat .... or I hear there may be a spring on this year, don't hesitate to sign up. You will be treated like gold. <br />
Signing off for now - I need to get my rest for my appointment with my trainer tomorrow evening. He doesn't like it when I have not had enough sleep. <br />
Stay tuned for some of the pictures of the weekends' classes. Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-915839077345940552012-04-15T11:04:00.003-07:002012-04-15T11:04:55.513-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-24411854147707842302012-04-15T05:21:00.000-07:002012-04-15T05:21:29.877-07:00No Excuses Now!!Ok, I will be honest, it took me a few minutes to remember HOW to blog because it has been that long.<br />
Recently, I signed up to be a Stampin Up Hobby Demonstrator and after receiving my delicous starter kit I looked at my scrapbook room and decided some changes needed to be made. Last weekend I spent time organizing my scrapping space and this weekend I was at Scrapfest buying more stuff to fill it up again. Although I did buy more than I expected, I was really good at not buying more paper. (except I split on the great deal at the Turtle on card stock) Stamps on the other hand - well we won't go there. Joanne from the Scrapping Bug/Learning Factory was a gracious host the past two days as I did my best to help her customers find their perfect die, paper or stamps for their crafting projects. Thanks for letting me play scrapbook store in your booth Joanne. <br />
My "no excuses now" part comes into play because I have no more excuses not to create at home and post on my blog more than I have been. Ha - I am not really setting that bar too high am I. <br />
Ok so lets say that once a week I will post on my blog and see how I am at keeping up with that.<br />
Stay tuned. You never know - I may surprise you.<br />Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-48580045378633182042011-01-08T04:40:00.000-08:002011-01-08T04:46:19.954-08:00Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For those of you who that I had lost my blog or forgotten my password - I did neither of those things I just haven't had a chance to blog and it is still new to me. I decided that I would start by reviewing my 2010. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyr2mKYqnxXumJ44eWlk-I3Z-XMs9P0-0t1jwJvryPj4lrtPilDrV8VHyFgnLn6zuczCmy1rvdC033nB64lyuALayI3nDmiIj30ztSN9O_UfjaRdo16k6gKvLu91ObysQ85g0gr08AAU5-/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyr2mKYqnxXumJ44eWlk-I3Z-XMs9P0-0t1jwJvryPj4lrtPilDrV8VHyFgnLn6zuczCmy1rvdC033nB64lyuALayI3nDmiIj30ztSN9O_UfjaRdo16k6gKvLu91ObysQ85g0gr08AAU5-/s320/IMG_1546.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I continue to be involved with NSD and still have my little Rambo - although as you can see - he is not so little anymore. <br />
He is on a back up list for recall but there has to be a 6 failures before he goes in. This means we should have him until May/June. I helped NSD out with some fund raisers - we did Woofstock (in the rain) it is always fun to see the variety of dogs that show up (all decked out I might add) and people watch to see if it is true that we tend to take on the look of our dogs. Yup we do - I am husky because of Harley and I am sticking with that as my excuse. Kim and I did photography for the motorcycle ride in July and it was really funny to see these bikers dressed in their black leather melt when you put a 12 week old puppy in their arms!! We had a blast!<br />
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Matt and Mike both went through driver training and both of the boys have their licenses now. We picked up another car - since they cannot drive my vehicle and they have done a great job at sharing the use. It may have even brought them closer. <br />
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I visited Memories Manor twice in 2010 and truly enjoyed it - if fact I enjoyed it so much I have 3 visits booked for 2011!! They are going to get sick of seeing my face!! I tried my first canvas with Karen at the Art House Studio - it now hangs in my bathroom - much to my husband's dismay. We love going to crop with Karen - it is just such a creative place - the juices really get going. I enjoyed many fundraising crops in 2010 and plan to do the same in 2011. In December I was invited to be a member of the Scrapbook Queens Design Team - something I had never thought about doing - me on a design team?? I have to say I am enjoying it - this has pushed me to think more out of my comfy little box and I am hoping it continues to do so. Finding it hard to keep up with the forum and the challenges but I am hoping that after next week I will be able to give it more focus. And of course...lest we forget....the banning of 2010!!! How many of you can say you know someone who has been ban from a scrapbook store. That has to be a first!! Funny thing is that I have still been able to aquire all kinds of new scrapbooking tools, embellishments, paper, markers etc without shopping at Two Scrapbook Friends. Life does go on!!<br />
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It really doesn't look like much for a whole year, 2010 just flew by. It is true what they say - the older you get the faster time flys. All in all it was a pretty good year - and at this time I would like to say thank you. <br />
To all of my friends - the ones that have been long time, the new friends I have made over the past year and the people who I have gotten to know better in 2010 I say THANKS!! Without you in my life, it would not be so full. I cherish each and everyone of you. Now bring on 2011!Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-39225708815603689752010-12-01T17:31:00.000-08:002010-12-01T17:31:57.625-08:00Winter has arrived!Try as I may - I just can't fall in love with Winter. As much as I love the day after a snow storm when everything is white and clean and the sun is shining - I just can't love winter. Most of the days are grey and its cold and I can't get warm after being out all day. On the positive side I do love hot chocolate and warm slippers and cuddling golden retrievers! I guess since there is nothing that I can do about it I will try to embrace it, focus on scrapbooking and getting through another winter season. <br />
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</div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-56573741960621196532010-11-28T19:31:00.000-08:002010-11-28T19:31:12.060-08:00Kinette Crop in AtwoodOur first sign that winter has arrived - SNOW and just in time for the Kinette Crop in Atwood yesterday. The winter weather did not dampen spirits and a good time was had by all. A special thanks to our hostess Brenda and all the girls that helped to make this a fun day. We shared a lot of laughs, ate some great homemade food and even managed to get some scrapbooking done.We were the loudest table - imagine that. Here is the House Mouse Christmas card I made - I really love these mice!<br />
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</div>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-74323577914015701782010-11-26T09:06:00.000-08:002010-11-26T09:06:36.870-08:00Design Team at Scrapbook QueensOk a week of firsts! Tonight I have my first meeting at Scrapbook Queens as a DT member. This is another thing I never thought I would do. I love to scrapbook and make cards but I never think that anyone is going to get inspiration from what I do. So this will be the test - I hope I can inspire someone and I also hope that this will help me to think outside of my linear box. Sit tight ladies - ride is about to begin!Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7862742114492378967.post-89489564227901844562010-11-25T04:58:00.000-08:002010-11-25T05:06:10.812-08:00Our Time with Rambo<div style="text-align: center;">Last night I went to the meeting about Rambo's recall for advanced training. It seems like just yesterday I picked up an eight week old puppy and now we are talking about him going back to start the next part of his journey. Good news is that he will make some child with Autism an amazing dog - bad news is we love him dearly and will miss him like crazy. More good news is that he is 6th or 7th on the back up list so there is a possibility that he will not go until June. Keeping our fingers crossed Ramby baby!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I am a product of my environment - growing up in the 60's and 70's I still remember black and white TV's, dialing a phone by putting my finger in a hole and learning to type on a manual typewriter. All I am saying is please bear with me until I learn how to do this. I never thought I would have my own blog - proving that you really can teach an old dog a new trick!</span>Pieces of Paper, Puppies and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07724783456020447855noreply@blogger.com5