Not doing so good at visiting the Mare

and trying not to beat myself up about it. At least I have been walking more, joined Weight Watchers online and have lost six pounds.

I made it out Wednesday to visit Josie. Friday it was snowing and Happy Hour at Cowboy Jack's with the neighbors sounded more appealing than a dangerous drive out to Cologne. Today I was all set to head to the barn when I receive a call from work saying Qwest will be out Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Okay fine. Then I receive a call back asking if there was any way I could go there today. My luck we don't have staff in the Operations room during the weekend any more so I have to go. After waiting another two hours to see when they were going to make it in. I am told noon - IT IS NOON! One of the co-workers happened to be in working out so Qwest was let in while I drove like a maniac to get there. Two hours later I get to go home but may be called back. No chance of riding today.

Found out J won't be able to be in Smudgee's Total Puppy Class. I had been so excited to have her in the class. My plans are to enroll Smudgee in Obedience I and Performance Dog. Performance Dog is a new class for us. From what I understand we will work on increasing the dog's focus. I am game.

J had come to observe the class week. I was embarrassed as Smudgee wouldn't down when asked to down - challenging me. It is a Jack thing - way to smart. We worked on that during the week. She was much better this class. Legs is doing loose leash walking very well. You wouldn't know it when we are on a walk about. I know it took a long time with Wyatt and Pix, well, she can be good but seems to choose not to.

Smudgee was a hoot during puppy play time on Thursday. She was chased and was chasing. She takes advantage of her size and scoots under the chairs. Franklin hot on her heels. She is now telling him to back off. Thank goodness!

Monday I was so excited to find one of Smudgee's lower fangs. I had been bumming thinking I would never get a tooth and I see it on the floor. Yahoooo! Toooooooth! I exclaimed. What a tard!

Smudgee and Wy have been figuring things out. I have now picked up all toys and broken up a couple of battles. Smudge has growled at him when he has tried to jump into the chair or when asking to come under the covers. I need to get this under control now before she gets bigger. I think she is pretty much Wyatt height now. Girls are just bitches.

The nice thing about three pups is the built in heating elements they are. I am toasty warm when watching TV or during the chilly nights. I love toasty.

In light of recent incidents, I have order two 15 round 9mm mags and some ammo. Prices will probably go up and availability of larger capacity mags could be an issue. I do need some range time and now I will have plenty of ammo. I found out Bill's has ladies night every other Wednesday with $15 for range fee. Not bad. I do like BV Pistol better but it takes much more time and gas. I just love target shooting. I need to work on my 50' distance accuracy. I need to bring my front sight up more. I was a little flinchy after the burn from the casing but I think I got it back before we left.

Make the most of it!