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So while I was looking on Petfinder I found a Mastiff Mix in need of a home - I e-mailed to information and found out that she was going to Petco for a rescue outing and they would let me know - well she has found a home!!  That is great news and they will let me know if it doesn't work out - the funny ? thing is one of the woman who started the rescues name is Paige and she just started her rescue in December!!

So Paige there is another Paige out there trying to help the pups just like you!!

I have tried to attach a photo of Ashley - she is 3 and the family got rid of her because they used her for breeding and the pups weren't selling quickly enough...jerks!!

Harley is driving me crazy!!  He has been crying, whining non-stop for an hour - he eats at 6:00 but was so crazy we fed him at 5:00 (hey sometimes I get hungry early also), but that didn't do it - then he was jumping, whining and pestering me as I t-r-i-e-d to wrap my secret santa gift.  Now he is looking at the sink and crying (I made ravioli for my son and the left overs are in a strainer waiting for the rest of the family)...I can't put him outside because he sits at the door and --- yep whines.  He has always been a whiner but I'm about ready to trade him for a goldfish!!

Thanks for listening!!

Randy

Thank you to Jagersmom for cheering up my otherwise sad mailbox yesterday with my first BPO holiday card!!

Looking forward to the cards makes going to the mailbox so much more fun!!

Thanks again,
Randy & Harley

so dear friends,

I have an issue at work and I have exhausted all the possiblities so now I sit and stew over the outcome I will try to give you a condensed version but it is long.

I was hired 3 years ago as a computer lab assistant at the High School where my son goes and my daughter will someday as well.  The hours work out great, they are flexable and the 2 ladies I work with are awesome - sounds great huh - it really is BUT I make next to nothing.  A little over minimum wage - I am a certified teacher, with a masters degree - I'm not teaching because there are no job openings and honestly I don't know If I want to commit to the time that goes into that job.  So my job when I started was to watch the students in the lab make sure they were following the rules; write up repair orders; and fill the printers - well as people have figured out that I have a brain I am now running all over the building fixing this computer issues or that one; updating the website; helping substitute teachers; reimaging computers; setting up new computers and installing software and the list goes on.  I am always asked if I mind doing these things and I do like to keep busy but I look around at staff doing so much less than me and getting paid more - so everyones answer is stop doing the extras and just do my job - but then I won't seem like a team player and the lady I help out will be overwhelmed and I like her.

I really have tried to get over the money issue I know what I was going to be making when I took the job but it has evolved and I feel like I am being taken advantage of, but in a school system there are only certain jobs you can have and they only pay certain things.  I need to get over it if I want to keep my job - the perks are good - I know what is going on in my teenagers life (otherwise I would know nothing - he doesn't share).

Sorry so long - I just needed to vent

Randy

I found this very cute, handsome, 1 year old Newf on petfinder - unfortunately, I don't know how to put a link to petfinder - the dogs name is Bear he is at an organization called Save-A-Stray in the Adirondacks. 

While hubby still says no Newf I definately can't get a Male - not with Harley around but maybe someone is looking for this very adorable boy.

Randy & Harley

Hi everyone,

My 8 year old daughter was admitted to the hospital on Saturday morning with a high fever, muscle aches and all sorts of other ailments, we have been on such a roller coaster ride as I tell you this kid is tough as nails and now she is looking so sad and pathetic.  We have been told it can be hepatitus A, Mono, Kowasaki Disease, an unnamed virus and everything in the book - it is soooo frustrating and scary we really havent learned anything since Saturday, I have been sleeping at the hospital with her and haven't been on the boards - I miss it alot - there is so much friendship and comfort here - I wish I could have that at 2:00 in the morning when I am alone sitting in the dark with her (She can't tolerate the lights in her eyes).

So I am asking once again for your thoughts and prayers - I can't wait to get back and read everyones posts - I am trying to attach a picture of Gailyn and Harley but I am in a hurry to get back so it may not work.

Thanks
Randy

Hi Fumble and anyone else that knows Cape Cod:

My family and I are hoping to come to Cape Cod the last week in August.  We are late planning because we thought my son had football but it doesn't look like he wants to play this year - well anyway, that leaves that week open as a family vacation.

I'm looking for suggestions of places to stay or someone to rent a condo or house from (or area realtor who does this kind of thing)  Even different areas we are looking for a beach and some shopping (beach for hubby and kids and shopping for me) 

Harley won't be coming with us so we don't need a dog friendly place but I will be petting every dog I can get my hands on.  Of course I would love to meet Fumble as I am trying to talk my family into a Newfie!!

Thanks anyone who can give me advise!!