Yeah, my neigbhors asked me how I was able to achieve that many plants. They saw me working on the garden around early March. They were curious about the garden beds I was making. They saw the milk jugs. I explained to them what it was and also gave them the Wintersown site. I actually watched their reactions when they saw it. They didn't pay much attention to it kinda like "oh, ok". However, when plants started to come out/bloom, they went back to me and asked, "was that from the tiny greenhouse". :) I'm going to make more beds maybe by fall once my knee gets better. :D Thanks mnwsgal! :)

Isaball, I just love that golddust! It's funny, Mason's never been much of a toy dog. He likes to tug with me but his idea of playing with a toy prior to Jovi's arrival was to rip it apart as fast as possible and see if he could eat the inndards before I got them. (Tennis balls he can "pop" quite easily, powerful jaws.) As a consequence, he only got toys when closely supervised. Well, now there are toys all over the place. The first week I was obsessed about picking them up so Mason wouldn't have access to them. (It's not the ripping up I care about, it's the eating and possibly causing an obstruction.) I finally figured out that the only time he picks up a toy, balls included, is when he wants to "tease" Jovi. He really is a very special boy and I hope some of him rubs off on Jovi. Maire cate, I'm so glad you're enjoying the photos! I really like GSDs and Rotties too. I just like big dogs and if they bred smaller Dobermans then I'd probably have stuck with that breed. As it is, I wanted a smaller dog too. That sofa and loveseat are old, about 12 or so years old. Our dogs have always been allowed on them and we've never had a problem but I keep their nails very short. How often I do them depends on their growing stage. Whit and Mason as mature adults had their nails dremeled once a week. When Mason was a pup, his nails grew so fast that I did them twice a week. Right now everyone is getting their nails done every 2-3 days because I'm teaching Jovi to accept the dremel. She did very well with it this morning! I'll try to get some new photos later today. It seems that one of Jovi's ears is trying to change from semi-erect (flopped over tip) to fully erect. I've never had a BC before so I've got no idea if this is common or what....I've sent a question in to the breeder's Yahoo group. Anyway, my little girl has one ear up and one flooped today. Oh and Marie cate? Just because I understand what you mean about size issues with a Dobe, that doesn't mean I need to make it easy for you. :-) A few more "baby Mason" photos to keep everyone until I get some new Jovi photos.

My one comment is that even if you decide not to take it, wouldn't it be better to have it fixed anyway? You know what's gonna happen! That said, I too think "Culver" has chosen you. It's kind of wooded in your area isn't it? Remember the late Larry "Bud" Melmin of the David Letterman Show? His name was Calvert DeForest.... Culvert DeForest... is that a little spooky?????? More than a coincidence perhaps??? My sister had a cat come to her house and chose her. She made the poor thing weather a terrible winter before finally giving in to her the next summer. My cousin did the same thing. They were chosen. And it's an honor. Think of it this way: This way if you're feeling "gray" it could be a good thing! Better than feeling 'blue"! One thing, these don't sound like feral cats, especially with "Culvert" came up to you like s/he did. (BTW, the translation there was what's for dinner mom???) I'm sure they'll adjust to indoor life just fine. And I'm sure they'll like the furnace at this time of year. You might start with him/her in the basement if you have one. But I don't think you'll need to. I have some pet food coupons I could mail you! :D

Thank you for sharing your story. So happy that you got him back -- it was no accident, in my opinion, but something meant to be. We have a boxer from a rescue group. He was two when his owners gave him up, and we adopted him the following week. He is chipped and neutered. He is ours forever, and a great pet.