Actually not much of an update if you compare it to the previous picture a few posts back. But in my defense I've been doing end-of-season yard work and after last night's storm there is even more to do. Plus desperately trying to clean up my wool room before the next camp in 10 days. OY! What a task.
As mentioned before, Birthday Lion is a design by Bill Laraway. Isn't it the cutest, least fierce lion you've ever seen? He almost looks like he's smiling and reminds me of a carousel ride from my youth. You could probably get any size you want but this one is 20 x 23.5. I'm sure Bill would accommodate your requests for smaller or larger.
My boy Ben will visit his recently found friends at the same kennel and am so happy they welcomed him back. I knew he was a good boy but many people are timid around Rottweilers and Pits. But Kathleen Marie and I know they are not all bad dogs. We happen to have lap dogs who like head and body massages.
BTW, Ben was adopted when he was 3 years 7 months and I feel lucky to have my boy. Please adopt a dog rather than from a breeder farm. There are so many homeless and owner released dog which need homes. Sometimes people don't realize it IS an emotional and financial commitment to care for a dog like it was your family member. And that is what Ben is to me...he is my child.
Saundra
I've made some progress on the Pot of Flowers pattern sure wish I could get it done before Wednesday afternoon when the commission piece(s) arrive. Yeah, started out as one project and is now 3, but that's okay, it will give me pocket change to feed my hooking addiction. Was so tempted to just keep hooking the strips that were hanging below the pattern but decided to take it off the frame and post a picture anyway. I mean, that could just go on forever with finishing up the strip.
And just had to share a picture of my sweet boy Rottie Ben. I adopted Ben in October 2011 when he was 3 years 7 months old. Hard to believe I've had him almost 3 years. This boy is such a sweetheart, very affectionate, loves people, gets along with other dogs well too. The picture below is Ben to the left and Phantom, his very best neighbor friend who is now departed.
Rotties and Pits might have a bad name but they are not all bad dogs. I previously owned two other Rotties. They were good dogs and raised from puppies. So Ben is proof that you can adopt a good adult dog, even one with a bad rap. Just be sure to inquire how long the dog has been worked with and socialized after having been rescued.
Ben does have a flaw tho, he was a car chaser so if a vehicle drives too fast around the meadow I just might need to 'tone' him with the training collar to divert his attention. Were it not for that he would be perfect.
Below is a picture taken yesterday of my silly boy. Yup, it is in the shape of a pacifier but it is a KONG and a treat is stuffed inside. Here he is trying to crush the treat with those strong jaws so the treat will fall out the hole. He looks funny with the pacifier end in his mouth.
Oh my, look at all those wool ends and threads, dog hair and toys. Guess I need to pull out my vacuum instead of putting a rug back on the frame.
Have a great evening everyone.
Saundra
