New Pack Member

Life at The Shire is wonderful as usual. We had our old roommate Joel and his girl friend Abi over for a lobster dinner last night. Abi is only going to be in state for a few days so we decided to do it right. Betsy and I went to the pier in Belfast and picked up some wicked good soft shell. As an added bonus Truffle was ok'd to come home. After a long walk around Betsy's land, she slept through dinner and most of the night. We have visited Truffle almost everyday, so the transition to life with us was easy. Betsy has taken on the roll as grandma wonderfully. They have been cuddling on the coach for most the morning. Truffle is really a remarkable puppy. I hope to go for another walk once she wakes up again. Softy does not like this puppy business at all. She went straight to hissing. She didn't even try to get to know truffle, so she slept outside last night in the rain. Sink or swim kitty!

I have started making magnets. I finally got all the supplies I needed when I went to Portland to see my aunt. I started making them with old magazines I found at liberty tool. They turned out great. I hope to start selling them. Heath made some magic card ones we hope to sell at the card store in Camden.

My how time does fly when your playing with your puppy

I have been a bad girl, but posting has been the last thing on my mind. Every moment I find free I fill with puppy cuddle time. Can you blame me? And yes it is official. We will be bring home our fourth member of our gypsy family July first. Her name is truffle and she is wonderful. Heath and I have been re-reading our puppy books and I have dove head first into Cesar's Way, with more books on order. Also on preparation for her arrival we have been going and playing with her when ever possible. She has begun to recognize her name and us. The wait might be killing me, but it is so worth it. She will be a fabulous road dog I can feel it.

As for work, I am currently in an off week. However if you were to call the sales office yesterday you would have talked to me. I filled in for a few people, had a blast, and was seen as the hero of the day. Not shabby. I will return to work for real in Thursday to get ready for another fantastic weekend workshop, making a shaker stool! I have so far learned so much, and after last weekend's dovetail class I am again motivated to build my own pin hole cameras. The instructor taught 14 people how to make beautiful dovetails in two days. I think I will take his method and see what damage I can do.

My weekend plans are to hang out with my aunt Rhonda in Portland. I am on the bus now hence time to update. The weather is far from nice, but the bus driver is singing the sun will come out tomorrow. Lets hope, but this is Maine. Softy is sick of the rain to. The humidity has made her poofier then usual. In Portland I plan on doing some art with my aunt and relaxing till Heath comes tomorrow night and we will meet up with some of his friends in the area. I have been really trying to utilize my time off. We finally made it to Big G's Deli in Waterville. Biggest and best sandwiches every. One made three meals for me.

I have been making an effort to say yes to every activity presented to me. This really is the time to enjoy Maine. Without rent I should spend my money on adventures!