It’s Friday once again, and I’d be surprised if anyone’s happier about it than me. My fast moving work week was aided by a four day work week, since I scheduled Monday off for my birthday. But still, I was eager for another weekend.
I found my way out of bed right on time and was downstairs beginning my exercises by 5:38am. As I began to exercise routine I felt something was amiss. On closer inspection, I found three small piles of dog puke beside me as I laid to begin my sit-ups. After working through the sit-ups I jumped to my feet and headed to the kitchen for the Resolve carpet cleaner. On my way, I glanced into the dining room where I saw what appeared to be a pile of dog shit. I turned on the light and verified my fear. There it was – big, bold, and brown. Damn it! My eyes carried further into the living room where I saw nothing extra awaiting me – thankfully. But as I went to get some toilet tissue to start the clean-up, I found two more fresher piles of dog vomit lying between the dining and living room area. This was fresh, and nasty.
Rather than freak out I went about cleaning up in between my individual exercises. After the initial clean-up and the completion of my exercises I leashed up Ykraps, although somewhat begrudgingly, to take him on his morning walk. All things considered, at least he didn’t piss on the carpet. That’s the most painstaking clean-up process on white carpet. I worried a little too that he might be really sick. I didn’t remember giving him anything that might have caused such a reaction. For now, though, he seemed fine and had a wet nose though. But during our walk he exhibited similar symptoms when he took a runny dump. I knew then that I’d be caging him while we’re at work.
When we returned to the house I proceeded as normal with the coffee making. When Mindy came down stairs I told her of the mishap. It was then that I remembered giving Ykraps remnants of the Wal-Mart roasted chicken that Mindy had brought home for dinner the night before. I’ll bet the heavy spices or grease was too much for his system. Note to self. No more table scraps for Ykraps. I believe that I’ve been down this road before.
After the eventful start to the morning, the rest of it went about as normal. Mindy left for school with the kids at 7:15am and I finished getting ready. I spent my free time before departure on the deck playing guitar under a lovely sunrise. I drove the BM’er to help start the weekend off right. I wore a jacket and I’m glad I did. Even though it was sunny, the air temperature was chilly – mid 50’s.
The work day started off unusually slow especially for a Friday. Things picked up through the morning, however. I left for my run around 12:30pm. I took my usual route and felt a little heavy legged. Halfway through the heaviness subsided and I felt about as good as one could expect. After my shower I took a cruise in my BM’er to simply enjoy the fabulous weather. I should do that more. It helps put my head in a good place.
Upon my return to the office I ate my lunch and then dug back into grind. At around 4:30pm I went about wrapping up the day and readying myself for a weekend. I left the building at 5:10pm destined for home. I made a stop at the Kroger floral shop to pick-up roses for Mindy since this weekend marks our one year anniversary. We met at the Imber’s clubhouse on Saturday, September 17th. I got her three dozen red, orange, and yellow roses. I knew that she’d love then and I wanted her to have a bunch!
I arrived home somewhere close to 5:45pm. I unloaded all of my gear first then went back out to the BM’er for the flowers. Bella saw them first and told her momma. Mindy seemed surprised and happy with the gesture. She also reported having cleaned up a shitty mess left by Ykraps. But at least this one was confined to his pen and its surroundings. Apparently he spewed diarrhea on his many stuffed pets located in his pen and even squirted some out around the floor. All the tell tale signs were all but gone when I arrived. Good!
It wasn’t long before Lindsey arrived with lil’ Rocky. She was planning to spend the night and watch the kids while Mindy and I went to Barleys and the Short North Tavern. Mindy readied herself for a night out first. I had nothing to do but change my shirt, brush my teeth and hair. I waited till the last minute. We left for Barleys around 8:10pm. The kids were already in bed for the night when we left. That was by design. That way the last face they see before bed and the first face they see in the AM is their mother.
We drove the Trooper and arrived at Barleys just as darkness was setting in. The bar was fairly well packed but we would be without Bob & MA as well as Jeremy and Courtney. But then again, the night’s not about those that aren’t. Instead, it’s about those that are. J Steve, Mark, Scott, Scott’s wife (forgot her name), Rick, and of course Janet and Lee were there. I had but two beers (both IPA’s). Mindy had a glass of Shiraz and a southwestern salad. We left just before 10pm headed for The Short North Tavern.
We cut through Grandview and through Victorian Village in route. Once at High St. we headed south until we got to our destination. We found a parking spot right on High St about a block north. We were lucky. Deanna’s band, No Such Fate, was already playing and on the last two songs of the first set by the time we arrived and were seated. I ordered a CBC on draught and Mindy ordered a Mike’s Hard Lemonade. During the first break, Deanna and Kevin came by. We ordered them shots of Absolut Citron. Mindy’s friend and co-worker Rene finally arrived with her beau, J.D. (word has it that he’s Mayor Coleman’s son). They didn’t stay too long and didn’t do any drinking except for water.
We hung out through two more full sets, their third. We left just as they were taking their final break. By the time we arrived home (Mindy drove), it was nearly 1am in the morning. We pretty much went straight to bed. Before I dosed off, I took two Advil and filled my cup with ice water. Hurry to sleep – the kids will almost assuredly be up early!
It’s Friday once again, and I’d be surprised if anyone’s happier about it than me. My fast moving work week was aided by a four day work week, since I scheduled Monday off for my birthday. But still, I was eager for another weekend.
I found my way out of bed right on time and was downstairs beginning my exercises by 5:38am. As I began to exercise routine I felt something was amiss. On closer inspection, I found three small piles of dog puke beside me as I laid to begin my sit-ups. After working through the sit-ups I jumped to my feet and headed to the kitchen for the Resolve carpet cleaner. On my way, I glanced into the dining room where I saw what appeared to be a pile of dog shit. I turned on the light and verified my fear. There it was – big, bold, and brown. Damn it! My eyes carried further into the living room where I saw nothing extra awaiting me – thankfully. But as I went to get some toilet tissue to start the clean-up, I found two more fresher piles of dog vomit lying between the dining and living room area. This was fresh, and nasty.
Rather than freak out I went about cleaning up in between my individual exercises. After the initial clean-up and the completion of my exercises I leashed up Ykraps, although somewhat begrudgingly, to take him on his morning walk. All things considered, at least he didn’t piss on the carpet. That’s the most painstaking clean-up process on white carpet. I worried a little too that he might be really sick. I didn’t remember giving him anything that might have caused such a reaction. For now, though, he seemed fine and had a wet nose though. But during our walk he exhibited similar symptoms when he took a runny dump. I knew then that I’d be caging him while we’re at work.
When we returned to the house I proceeded as normal with the coffee making. When Mindy came down stairs I told her of the mishap. It was then that I remembered giving Ykraps remnants of the Wal-Mart roasted chicken that Mindy had brought home for dinner the night before. I’ll bet the heavy spices or grease was too much for his system. Note to self. No more table scraps for Ykraps. I believe that I’ve been down this road before.
After the eventful start to the morning, the rest of it went about as normal. Mindy left for school with the kids at 7:15am and I finished getting ready. I spent my free time before departure on the deck playing guitar under a lovely sunrise. I drove the BM’er to help start the weekend off right. I wore a jacket and I’m glad I did. Even though it was sunny, the air temperature was chilly – mid 50’s.
The work day started off unusually slow especially for a Friday. Things picked up through the morning, however. I left for my run around 12:30pm. I took my usual route and felt a little heavy legged. Halfway through the heaviness subsided and I felt about as good as one could expect. After my shower I took a cruise in my BM’er to simply enjoy the fabulous weather. I should do that more. It helps put my head in a good place.
Upon my return to the office I ate my lunch and then dug back into grind. At around 4:30pm I went about wrapping up the day and readying myself for a weekend. I left the building at 5:10pm destined for home. I made a stop at the Kroger floral shop to pick-up roses for Mindy since this weekend marks our one year anniversary. We met at the Imber’s clubhouse on Saturday, September 17th. I got her three dozen red, orange, and yellow roses. I knew that she’d love then and I wanted her to have a bunch!
I arrived home somewhere close to 5:45pm. I unloaded all of my gear first then went back out to the BM’er for the flowers. Bella saw them first and told her momma. Mindy seemed surprised and happy with the gesture. She also reported having cleaned up a shitty mess left by Ykraps. But at least this one was confined to his pen and its surroundings. Apparently he spewed diarrhea on his many stuffed pets located in his pen and even squirted some out around the floor. All the tell tale signs were all but gone when I arrived. Good!
It wasn’t long before Lindsey arrived with lil’ Rocky. She was planning to spend the night and watch the kids while Mindy and I went to Barleys and the Short North Tavern. Mindy readied herself for a night out first. I had nothing to do but change my shirt, brush my teeth and hair. I waited till the last minute. We left for Barleys around 8:10pm. The kids were already in bed for the night when we left. That was by design. That way the last face they see before bed and the first face they see in the AM is their mother.
We drove the Trooper and arrived at Barleys just as darkness was setting in. The bar was fairly well packed but we would be without Bob & MA as well as Jeremy and Courtney. But then again, the night’s not about those that aren’t. Instead, it’s about those that are. J Steve, Mark, Scott, Scott’s wife (forgot her name), Rick, and of course Janet and Lee were there. I had but two beers (both IPA’s). Mindy had a glass of Shiraz and a southwestern salad. We left just before 10pm headed for The Short North Tavern.
We cut through Grandview and through Victorian Village in route. Once at High St. we headed south until we got to our destination. We found a parking spot right on High St about a block north. We were lucky. Deanna’s band, No Such Fate, was already playing and on the last two songs of the first set by the time we arrived and were seated. I ordered a CBC on draught and Mindy ordered a Mike’s Hard Lemonade. During the first break, Deanna and Kevin came by. We ordered them shots of Absolut Citron. Mindy’s friend and co-worker Rene finally arrived with her beau, J.D. (word has it that he’s Mayor Coleman’s son). They didn’t stay too long and didn’t do any drinking except for water.
We hung out through two more full sets, their third. We left just as they were taking their final break. By the time we arrived home (Mindy drove), it was nearly 1am in the morning. We pretty much went straight to bed. Before I dosed off, I took two Advil and filled my cup with ice water. Hurry to sleep – the kids will almost assuredly be up early!
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