While heading back from our over night cruise, our boat came along some dolphins. There were at least 50 around us and we saw around eight at this time. It was great. They started jumping when they realized we were taking pictures.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Sneak preview
Shadows at Tunnel Beach, New Zealand
Reflections in Doubtful Sound
Rainbow over Doubtful Sound.
View from Wilmot Pass overlooking Doubtful Sound
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hello from NZ!
Greetings from New Zealand. I've had a wonderful time and am heading home today. Pete is staying here a little longer. I'll post pictures when I get home. I can't wait to tell you all about it!:)
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Getting excited!
My mom's flight arrived last night. Today, we will do some last minute shopping to make sure I've got some snacks that my mom likes. I had to drive to three different stores to find her Diet Dr. Pepper! But, I think that's a small thing to do since she's watching the kids so I can go on this trip. She's the best!
It looks like the weather will be in the low 50s for the highs with a chance of rain when we arrive. It's fall in New Zealand so I will pack cords, jeans, a sweater, rain jacket and long sleeve shirts. I'm going to try to pack light. I always over pack but end up wearing the same things over and over. Maybe this will be the trip where I pack correctly! :)
I'm going to try to post from there but I can't make any promises!
It looks like the weather will be in the low 50s for the highs with a chance of rain when we arrive. It's fall in New Zealand so I will pack cords, jeans, a sweater, rain jacket and long sleeve shirts. I'm going to try to pack light. I always over pack but end up wearing the same things over and over. Maybe this will be the trip where I pack correctly! :)
I'm going to try to post from there but I can't make any promises!
Friday, May 01, 2009
I deserve a raise...
I had to take the 11 month old puppy in to the vet today. Pete had noticed that one of her mammary glands was swollen. Yes, I am a cat person. I'm a practical cat person. So, with that, let me tell the story.
I couldn't find the leash but I knew the vet had one I could borrow when I got there. Clayton, Lilly and I got in the car. Lilly began eating all the crumbs and probably left over chocolate in the back seat of the car. I should let her loose more often back there. Anyhoo. We started down the road. When I arrived at the vet, I ran in to get the leash. It was a plastic rope thing. Of course, I didn't know how to attach it. I finally made a loop through Lilly's collar but it wasn't right. There was nothing for me to grab. I got her out of the car and she almost pulled me down. My hand felt like it was getting a rope burn. I finally just grabbed her by the collar and walked her over to the building. I opened the door to the vet and Lilly lunged forward pulling me down to my knees in front of 4 people. I think I said something not so nice as I looked around. Oh well.
We got back to the vet and I had never seen this guy before. He was funny, which I appreciated and he liked the breed. He asked if she was still intact or spayed. I said, "intact." He asked if we were going to breed her. I told him we were "because there aren't enough dogs in the world, right?" For whatever reason, Pete wants Lilly to live on. Remember, I'm the practical cat person speaking.
It turned out she has moderate mastitis. She even was lactating a bit. I asked the doctor if she was pregnant. He asked how long ago was she in heat. I answered, "two months." "Do you have puppies under a couch at home?" Ha, ha. The gestation period for dogs is about 60 days.
Thank the Lord, we do not have puppies at our house. At least, not yet.
I couldn't find the leash but I knew the vet had one I could borrow when I got there. Clayton, Lilly and I got in the car. Lilly began eating all the crumbs and probably left over chocolate in the back seat of the car. I should let her loose more often back there. Anyhoo. We started down the road. When I arrived at the vet, I ran in to get the leash. It was a plastic rope thing. Of course, I didn't know how to attach it. I finally made a loop through Lilly's collar but it wasn't right. There was nothing for me to grab. I got her out of the car and she almost pulled me down. My hand felt like it was getting a rope burn. I finally just grabbed her by the collar and walked her over to the building. I opened the door to the vet and Lilly lunged forward pulling me down to my knees in front of 4 people. I think I said something not so nice as I looked around. Oh well.
We got back to the vet and I had never seen this guy before. He was funny, which I appreciated and he liked the breed. He asked if she was still intact or spayed. I said, "intact." He asked if we were going to breed her. I told him we were "because there aren't enough dogs in the world, right?" For whatever reason, Pete wants Lilly to live on. Remember, I'm the practical cat person speaking.
It turned out she has moderate mastitis. She even was lactating a bit. I asked the doctor if she was pregnant. He asked how long ago was she in heat. I answered, "two months." "Do you have puppies under a couch at home?" Ha, ha. The gestation period for dogs is about 60 days.
Thank the Lord, we do not have puppies at our house. At least, not yet.
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