Melissa, Don't you worry a bit about getting to the post office in a hurry. I hope Lili is starting to feel better. It is so sad to see them sick when they are so little. You know they can't understand why they feel bad. I'm still waiting to hear from Maryanne. If I don't hear from her by the end of the week I will just mail some doggie things because from what I can remember she got a dog for her granddaughter. Didn't Maryanne just start a new job? I get so confused as to what I've read and who it was about. LOL As for my eye, I went to the specialist again last week on Friday. I think it is coming along like it should. I just had some huge floaters to deal with after the vitreous detached so I am still dealing with them - at least smaller versions of them, now. You are right, Shirley, it is scarey to have something threaten our eyesight. I asked more questions when I saw the doctor and apparently when the vitreous detaches from the retina like this they do not reattach it... that threw me for a loop... I said, you mean you just leave it floating around in there! He said, "yes." My next appointment is in 3 weeks. I must admit I have had various things over the years and become familiar with some conditions, but I know very little about eye problems. Have a good week, everyone. Jeanne

No, onions, that causes problems. We lost our female puppy dog and I wonder to this day if it was because my mom cooks everything with garlic and onions but the onions she gave to her the left overs and one of things it said was onions, ummm. I cook with garlic too and give our male puppy dog leftover and I try not too, just a bit here and there. People still give garlic for stopping fleas to their dogs and put it in their doggy treats, home made stuff they make for them. There are lots out there. Like broccoli, grapes, tons feed their dogs those items. But if you also read, like the broccli, they can still have it but small amounts, not all the time and tons of it. Tiny bits won't hurt. Alot has to do with the amounts given compared to their sizes and weights. Yes, you do have to be very careful. I used to buy these cookies from this local bakery with madademai nuts in them, I love them since we went to Hawaii and so I was buying them and eating them. I read that they are not good for dogs, think they cause back legs to be paralazed. I went oh, my, stopped buying and eating them while I have my dog. so, yes, be very careful and check first before eating something yourself and it might get stolen or you might give to your pet that is begging or it drops. We have to protect our pets just like you do your kids.

Eileen, Lee (LSR80308) posted these a while back, I saved the recipes but haven't made them. She posted her Brockley loves them! Maybe you could make them into a biscotti shape. and sub parm for the cheddar? DOUBLE GINGER DOG BISCUITS 2 1/2 c Whole wheat flour 1/2 c powdered milk 1/2 t salt 1/2 c butter 1 T sugar 2 T ground ginger 3 T chopped crystallized ginger 1 egg 1/2 c water Put first seven ingredients into food processor, pulse until mixture looks like cornmeal. Add egg and water, process until dough forms a ball (you may need a little more water). Roll to 1/3  1/2 inch thick on floured board, cut to desired shapes, gather together and re-roll scraps. Place on cookie sheet with non stick foil on it or spray sheet with Pam. Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes until firm and dried out. For biscuits to keep well they must be baked until dry and hard. You can also leave them overnight in the oven with door ajar to dry out further. BACON CHEDDAR BISCUITS 2 c Whole wheat flour 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 c bacon fat 2 c shredded cheddar cheese 4 strips cooked bacon cut in small pieces 1 egg 1/2-1 c milk Put first three ingredients into food processor, pulse until mixture looks like cornmeal. Add remaining ingredients and process until dough forms a ball. You made need less milk depending on how "dry" your flour is, (IÂm in a very dry area) start with ½ c and add from there until you have a stiff dough. Roll to 1/3  1/2 inch thick on floured board, cut to desired shapes, gather together and re-roll scraps. Place on cookie sheet with non stick foil on it or spray sheet with Pam. Bake at 350º for 30-35 minutes until firm and dried out. For biscuits to keep well they must be baked until dry and hard. You can also leave them overnight in the oven with door ajar to dry out further.

Carol, very nice rose blooms! YES 90's-97 degrees is hot for your zone Carol... Nanadoll, really enjoyed your photos! What are hops Nanadoll??? Very humid here... Makes the mid to upper 80's feel like its in the 100's...lol Our Julia Child is out front (side) where people can see her so I want those 3 roses in that bed to look there best... MOTH has not disappointed...Plum Perfect needs more time to grow so still being avaluated... Julia Child is now 70% engulfed with Blackspot and dropping leaves at a fast rate....JC also dies way back here after winter.....SO most likely I'll replace JC with a Sparkle and Shine rose and see how that goes...Our neighbor planted a 3-5 gallon Sparkle and Shine in June its already as big as our Julia and it has no BS...SO might just try it next year... Carefree Celebration today... ES with a white streak...lol