Behind again....

I just can't keep up with my blog lately.

Much more happening this month. But first I have a story about...you guessed it...Dash.

Jimmy and I have wondered what would happen if Dash were to accidently get out of the house. We don't have a fenced-in backyard, yet. For those who might not be familiar with greyhounds, you never let them off the leash unless they are in a fenced in area. Their prey drive is really high and if they were to see a bunny they would take off instantly to point they could out run a car going down the road....about 35-40mph. They were trained to chase things plus they are really fast. They have great eye sight but many times if a greyhound gets loose they run so far away from their home they can't find their way back b/c their sense of smell isn't as great. Enough about that....you just can't let them out without a fence.

Well......what do you know, we learned what would happen last week while mom and dad were in town.

Dash loves playing with his squeaky green ball and was chasing it around the house and on the back porch. Suddenly the ball is in yard. It was almost slow motion because Dash chased his ball into the backyard and as soon as his feet hit the grass it must have been a light bulb in this dog's head that said "hmm....this is different, backyard and no leash."

He took off like a bolt of lighting. We are all screaming "Dash come back, come back!!!" He runs around the yard in circles. Back yard....front yard....back yard....front yard. Literally our yard is like a race track. We corner him on the front porch then he takes off again. We are all chasing him...I am sure he thought it was some fun game. I am yelling, Jimmy is yelling, mom and dad are trying to corner him. No luck. It must have looked like a circus. Finally, Jimmy gets his green ball and that gets his attention. Dash is panting and almost smiling while he is taken back into the house........thanks goodness he stuck to the yard!

Should have pictures of stuff about mom and dad's visit real soon.

hello again.

Wow...I am slacking as far as blog posts go.

Lots going on around here these days.

1. Roof replaced on house, check.
2. Saw Jen and Jeremy in Chicago, had awesome time, check.
3. Saw Cake in concert, check.
4. Spring cleaning, check.
5. Waiting for warmer weather....still waiting.

Will post more soon.

Sad day...

WLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Mills River Army Pilot Dies

Please keep Terry's family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. My sister knew him much better than me. Terry died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan over the weekend. Terry's wife, Casey, was Sara's roommate/suitemate throughout college at Appalachian. I know Terry must have been like a brother to all of them.

Happy Birthday Blog!

My blog is 3 years old today! Wow....can't believe I have kept this up for 3 years!!

Crazy Dash

Name that plant.

Over the weekend I went to Home Depot and bought a few plants for the house. We have been plant sitting for some friends over the past several months and as they take their plants home I realize that I miss them decorating the house. So I bought my own.

I bought 3 from Home Depot and one of them is nameless. On the ID tag it read "house plant" for the plant type. I thought having an "all things plant pathology" husband he would know the type. No luck. So I looked online. No luck. So maybe one of you will know the plant. Name that plant.

The Old North State

It is heartbreaking to see such devastation from the recent tornadoes that ripped through my dear old north state. Houses, cars and trees everywhere. The loss of life. I am so glad my family is okay. Get well soon NC.