More Connections

These past two weekends have been all about connections and re-connections.

Last weekend – my dear sister – invaded our space with her Border Collie Zipper. I have not seen her in quite some time yet we do “talk” via the Facebook frequently.

This sister – keeping in mind that I have ALOT of sisters is right after me in the pecking order of our sisterly brood.

She has not changed a bit. She is still – well herself. He dog – captured and ran away with my heart. Having a dog in the house is odd for us – we love dogs – we would LOVE to own a dog however our schedules simply do not permit it. It would not be fair to the dog to be alone for that long so last weekend I got to “own” a dog for a little bit.

I had the supreme pleasure of witnessing magic on Saturday as my sister put Zipper through his paces at an agility trial. Lord – she made it look so easy. It was the fluidity of her movement and the total trust that Zipper had in her and how he listened and gave her heck if/when she messed up. It was a site to see and I am speechless at how my little pain in the ass sister is so accomplished at it. I am jealous in her ability to do what she does. I covet her dog and will live vicariously through every post.

I want to wish her the best at Nationals and I know that Zipper will not disappoint. He is “WONDER DOG”!!!

This weekend was re-connection with Hubs family. His Aunt and Uncle in from Phoenix – his Uncle from Montreal and honorary Uncle from Ottawa.

Such a nice evening of wine and food and showing off our house and farm and horses.

His Aunt took me aside and thanked me – she thanked me for taking such good care of him. I almost started to cry right then and there.

Ya- me – I was so touched.

Orange Acres (new name) has become somewhat of a tourist attraction. I love to show off my home with my mismatched Value Village chairs and knick knacks that I pick up here and there and everywhere.

I am glad that people feel comfortable when coming here to kick off their shoes and wander the wood.

The next tour starts in an hour if anyone is interested.