FIVE ZERO ZERO

HERSHEY & PEARL

 On March 28th, 2020 near the end of my blog for that day, I wrote the following:

The next milestone would be the magic number 500.  And just like all the other milestones, I really can't imagine that I will get there.  After all, with an average of 48 posts per year, that would put the date somewhere around April, 2022.  With the state of things in the world as they are at the moment, I would be surprised if I get the opportunity to pen blog post number 500, but I would be very happy indeed if that milestone comes to pass.

The post for that day was #400.  I guess I was wrong about my prediction, as here we are at #500.  The world is certainly a changed place since that time, and yet somehow I still manage to be here in the year 2022.  I would have to admit that both mentally and physically, I don't feel quite as well as I did back then.  The ageing process continues apace.

Today I finish up at my current house sit, and I expect to head back to the mainland, in spite of the fact that I don't as yet have a place to lay my head tonight.  I guess I'll find out soon enough where I'll end up.

My current companions, Pearl and Hershey will be happy that their owners will be back home later today.  They have been very easy to care for, and it's the first time that I have spent time with a Bichon Frise-Yorkie cross (Pearl), and a Bichon Frise-Yorkie-Poodle cross (Hershey).

                                                                      Treat Time

Post #600 if there is one, won't happen until June 2024.  I can't even imagine what will be happening in our world by then.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

PS.  Here is a link to my March 2020 post that I mentioned at the beginning. In it, I highlight posts #100, #200, and #300 as well.

https://wherespaulnow.blogspot.com/2020/03/another-thoughtful-wanderer-milestone.html

BONEHEAD BEAUTY PARLOUR

POST # 499 

Dee Dee had a date with the bonehead beauty parlour earlier today, and this is her new look as we drove back home a while ago.  By the look on her face, I'm not so sure that she is overjoyed about it.  The visit to the parlour was timed well for the arrival of her owners this coming weekend.

As well as D-dog looking pretty, the season has continued to progress, and the yard is now filled with many types of flowers.

I did manage to take one last photo of D-dog prior to her visit to the parlour, and here she is doing what she does best, sleeping in her bed.

As has been the case in previous sits with Dee Dee, it has been very relaxing, but soon it will be time to once again wander off to my next house sit assignment.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

D-DOG aka DEE DEE

 POST # 498

This is round number three with D-Dog.  My last visit here was back in 2019.  I was meant to be here again in 2020, but we all know what started in the world at that point in time, and that house sit was cancelled.  It was my very first cancellation, and plenty more followed from that point forward.  I went from having a full calendar for fifteen months in advance, to an empty roster within about one week.  Slowly, things are beginning to improve in the house/pet sitting business.

Since my last visit, D-dog has a new bed, and she spends many hours of her day enjoying its comfort.

She tends to blend right in with the colour.  Perhaps that is why she likes it so much.

The owners left yesterday.  We drove to the ferry, and then I returned home with D-Dog.  The routine is almost the same since my last visit, however she now has a variety of medications that have to be administered twice each day, so I get to play vet as well as sitter.  

When I awoke this morning I found D-Dog on her owner's bed, with this forlorn look upon her face.

Obviously, she seems to be missing them, but I think that over time she'll perk back up, and be happy to spend time with The Thoughtful Wanderer once again.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer

   

POWER OUT AND NO INTERNET

 POST # 497

Prior to getting out of bed this past Monday, I was awoken by some very stormy weather.  As it was only 4 a.m. I certainly wasn't going to get up and have a look.  But when I finally did get out of bed, I realised that the power was out, and of course that meant that so was the internet.  It really is amazing how we take these things for granted, until they aren't working any longer.

The power was out for about six hours, and the internet for most of the day.  Thankfully, I had Trixie for company, and we made the most of our time together.  As you can tell from the photo, Trixie could care less about these human inventions.  As long as she has someone to play/walk with, she's a happy camper.

The weather, although still cool, has improved since Monday, so we took the opportunity to take a walk near the local golf course here in town.  When I came across this sign, I had a good laugh.

This suggests to me that the local golf enthusiasts are big drinkers as well.  Nothing on the sign indicates that you aren't allowed to drink while on the golf course, but only when you cross the road.  I half expected to see a few of them downing their beers or whatever else, just prior to crossing.  Either that, or perhaps they could balance their drinks on their head while crossing, as it only says carry in your hand.  In any event, it did make me chuckle.

This will be my last post for now from my current location.  By this time next week, I will be re-settled with D-dog, aka Dee Dee.  We already have the pleasure of knowing one another, and I am looking forward to spending time with her.  My new location is only about a five minute drive from here, so it's going to be an easy transition.

As long as the power and internet remain on, I will be posting again on April 14th.

grateful for every breath,

Paul

The Thoughtful Wanderer