It's a fine day here! Loads of sunshine, cloudless skies, and a gentle breeze.
Mr. Squirrel is busy eating up some of the birdseed I've put out for the songbirds.
After I spent the morning washing out the cupboards in the kitchen, lining them, and puttting them into some kind of order, I had the pleasure of having a Bunting at the feeder. I got a few pictures, however the double windows don't allow for a good shot. Least that's what I think the bird was, I knew it wasn't a BlueJay or BlueBird.

I did get some good pictures of the Red Finches, Yellow Finches, or maybe they're GoldFinches....and one awesome bird that I'm not sure what it is.
He has a white breast, black hood with a black overcoat, and white sprinkles on his overcoat. What makes him stand out is the scarlet "bib" or necklace he has. He's not afraid of us humans, so I should be able to get even better pics of him!
The birds I thought were woodpeckers are actually Whitebreasted Chickadees. There is a woodpecker though that frequents this area.

The dog training is going good, he's now going outside instead of using papers. I couldn't see using newspapers as a permanent way of life with Coco, especially since he'll eventually lift his leg!!

One afternoon Coco decided that he wanted to get to get better aquainted with Chanel, so he just put his paw over her and licked her half to death. She didn't seem to mind that too much, and is becoming more tolerant of his playfulness, simply walking past him while he's bouncing off the walls.
He's finally almost caught up to her weight, however now she's lost weight, due to my diligence, and they're both about 11 pounds. He won't grow too much more, and is just a tad taller than her, with a bigger head and smaller tummy.

Some of the women here have invited me to play cribbage with them, haven't taken them up on it yet, told them I needed a little more time as I have somethings to get accomplished. Looks like the end of this coming week will mean I"ll have a clear schedule, finally!

I'm having eye surgery in June, hope it goes as well as my last one, in 2005. I didn't realize it had been 4 years! My left eye has been rapidly getting difficult to see out of.
The eye surgeon explained what kinds of things are going on with it, and I had to agree, while giggling, that indeed things do look yellow and brown!

It's just amazing to me how dog and people friendly this place is! What a difference between here and where I was living before!!!!
That's not to say that there isn't any disagreeable sorts at all, however most of the folks here are just plain, simple, regular folks. There isn't any of the "fancy airs" that were put on at the last place, to say nothing of the outright meaness.
And that's all I have to say about that!

We're having a pizza party here for Memorial Day, now that's different!
My son and I were talking about putting together a picnic for the near future.
Also we're considering the possibilty of going camping. While the "idea" of it appeals to me, I have to wonder if it won't be too much for me. Even with taking Coco, having Chanel in a kennel or with a neighbor, it seems like too hard for me to cope with at this point in my life.
Mobility is an issue.
Other fun things are out there for the summer, so we'll talk more and maybe make some arrangements that will be a better fit.

Looks like the Twins lost to the Yankees again. Well it was a tough series for both teams, the Yankees didn't win easily. The Twins did and outstanding job I think.
Besides, it ain't over til the fat lady sings, and I can't carry a tune....
Be well :)

Coco is recovering just fine and dandy from his surgery, I know this because him and the cat, Chanel, teamed up tonight and ran circles around me, me chasing them all over the apt. trying to catch just one of them.
I caught the cat first, and then she acted totally indifferent, like nothing had just happened...
Wish you could have seen them, running together like a pack of wild animals, ducking under the bed, and then splitting up and going in different directions!

My mother's day was just super. Son came home with deli food, and a pkg. of brownies with sprinkles. Yesterday he got me a coin purse with enbroidered butterfly on it.
Received about 6 ecards from daughter and the grandkids. We still have to set a date to connect and visit.

Her wounds still aren't healing right. I hope and pray that maybe getting some hugs from home will help her to heal up.

My week ahead is planned out, and I prolly won't return til Thurs. and then that day will be out of town for half a day. With some luck maybe can take in that new Star Trek movie!

The grass has really greened up good now, and I got songbird seed for the birdfeeder and hung it up next to the livingroom window.

Ran into some old friends while shopping yesterday, got a hug and caught up on all the latest chat.

Took a 24 hr. sample into the clinic's lab for testing, my regular doc ordered it so the specialist has that for a point of reference. I pray that I'm years away from dialysis. Doesn't sound like sitting for over 3 hours would be easy, not with my spine issues.
The great news is that getting more exercise here has paid off, I knew that my jeans being lose wasn't my imagination!

Spring and summer hold much promise, for fun and happiness. Since getting Coco I've laughed more in 3 months than I have in decades, it sure feels great!