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Due to a family situation I care not to blog about, I have spent a great deal of time recently on the phone with many businesses. From the phone company to the electric company to the bank and satellite people. It is amazing the number of choices each one gives you when you call. But have you noticed that speaking to a live person is usually not one of them? Also, the reason that you are calling is not one of them either. I did, however, discover an interesting way to get a live person every time. When you get of these menus (after pressing 1 for English of course) make a selection that either signs you up for something or adds more services. For example, for the bank I selected opening a new account and got a live person immediatley. The satellite company will answer quite quickly when you want to add programing. I hope this advice is helpful for you. If not, please press 9 to hear further suggestions.

How things change...

Well, since my last blog, life has definately changed. Last week our new puppy "Dex" had been sick with an upset stomach (nothing uncommon for a dog moving to a new home). During his 2nd visit to the vets in 5 days, the vet felt something strange and wanted to keep Dex overnight and stated that most likely they would have to do surgery the next morning. It was hard to leave him there (little did I know that would be the last time I was to see him). The next morning everyone waited and hoped to hear good news. Alice received the call mid-morning stating that Dex had made it through surgery just fine, however, he stopped breathing while waking up. They had tried to revive him but couldn't. Words can't explain the rest of that day. I drove out to pick him up later that afternoon and in the evening we buried him at my inlaws. Dex only spent 5 nights with us, not even enough time to get a tag, yet it felt like he had been here even longer. Alice and I had waited 5 years to get a puppy. We have found another and will be getting her next week. I am excited, yet even more nervous than ever. I'm sure she'll be fine and do well. What happened with Dex was a rare occurance. I'm glad we have some wonderful pictures to remember him by.
Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter April 17, 2006-July 13, 2006.

Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter

Okay...so the blogs aren't flying from me. Well, with the addition of our newest "child" sleep is once again something I can't remember. Our little guy is keeping us pretty busy with learning not to do his business in the house. It will be worth it in the long run though. Using the words of Jon Bon Jovi "I'll live while I'm alive and sleep while I'm dead".
By the way....if you are wondering about his name....Farnsworth Dexter is a character from the 80's primetime drama "Dynasty". I always thought his name would be great for a bassett hound. Dex was also a pretty cool guy, so it is quite fitting.

Summertime=Blogs

Yes, the title is correct. Now that it is summer you can expect more blogs coming your way. I feel badly that people check my site so often only to be left with nothing new. Well....trust me you will be getting a lot of new stuff. We just got back from an awesome vacation to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Summer school starts tomorrow. We are about to get a bassett hound puppy. We have 2 more trips planned for August.....the blog should be red hot before long.

The first comment I wish to make and perhaps hear back about is a series of props (feel free to raise the roof) for my son Doug. This little guy was an absolute trooper on vacation. Can you picture a 1 year old riding 13 1/2 straight hours in the car? Can you picture a 1 year old skipping naps and not being a monster? Can you picture a 1 year old sleeping in a new place, in a crib that is usually only used for playing? Well, my little guy did all of that and with a smile most of the time. It was an eye-opening experience for sure. On top of all that, now that we are home he has just given up his bottle (only sippy cups allowed) and his binkie (parent code word for pacifier). I can't even begin to say how proud I am of him.

Okay....I have lots more to write about but I should save some tales. I want everyone to keep coming back. I promise that I will be adding new posts regularly.

Oh, by the way...how about those Mets? 6 players on the All-star team and they already have 49 wins. I am hopeful about October!