[Dextersmommy]

Since Christmas costs us a bundle with Kevin having a large family, I decided to spend this year making lots of handmade gifts. I can be found at any given time on the daybed crocheting doilies, belts, scarves, throws, shrug sweaters, etc. I am usually very vigilent about putting it up when I get up to potty. Let's just say I'm middle-aged and so that's pretty often, LOL. Yesterday, I got up to take a quick break and left my crochet bag open. I came back in the room to see Dexter, caught in the act, with a brand new ball of very expensive cotton thread, completely taken off the spindle, and thoroughly slobbered. He dropped it as soon as he saw me and put on his "the cat did it" face. I wish I had the camera handy at that moment. He got a stern scolding and mommy didn't speak to him for a bit (which killed him worse than the scolding). So I sat for hours and undid his mess, and actually managed to save the whole ball of thread. After the salvage effort, I let him up on the daybed for a snuggle and makeup talk. Not 2 minutes later, he snatched the ball and the chase was on! Talk about a naughty boy!

If my 25" doily that is nearly finished had been attached to that ball, he'd be coming to Uncle Gene's for an extended visit with cousin Jonah and Miko!

I can't WAIT to get moved so he has a yard to run and expend that extra energy!

 

[annieG]

I have not gotten my knitting out for that very reason...Tanner would have a great time with it...for now he just has to settle for stealing my flip flops... I think you will find it much easier when you have a yard...then it will be sticks, stones, grass and dead things: :lol: :lol:

 

[lmtoth2]

haha...sorry that is so funny. Yarn would have no chance w/our Dexter either. And he's the same way - he clearly knows what's right and wrong, but he'll steal and run away w/things still a lot.

oh and flip flops are his favorite thing...he's sneaky and tries to get them when we're not looking.

 

[FoodLady]

Visiting Jonah and Miko at Uncle Gene's would be punishment? Don't say that out loud or the doily will be toast! Can't you imagine the good time that would be had by all? :roll:

 

[MaxandMe]

Visiting Jonah and Miko at Uncle Gene's would be punishment? Don't say that out loud or the doily will be toast! Can't you imagine the good time that would be had by all? :roll:

Can you imagine if we all sent our doodles to Gene's house for punishment? hahhahahhaaaaaaaaaaa i can see GENE's eyes going :shock: if a few doodles showed up at his door.

And now who really expects to do knitting, crocheting, embroidery...around a doodle. hahhahaha thanks for a good laugh!

 

[zoeybear1]

i sew and zoey likes 2 curl up in my fabrics all the time so i just made her a bed and put the softest fabrics. she likes it plain though

 

[Jac]

hahahahaha...I'm sorry, but it IS funny!
They are fast little guys, aren't they?

 

[annieG]

very cute...I think I'll wait with the knitting for a couple more years :lol: :lol: I started a sweater for my husband as a Christmas present for our first Christmas together...that was in 1994...I think it can wait a bit longer :lol: :lol:

 

[Dextersmommy]

Can you imagine if we all sent our doodles to Gene's house for punishment? hahhahahhaaaaaaaaaaa i can see GENE's eyes going if a few doodles showed up at his door.

We may be onto something here.....Uncle Gene's home for wayward doodles. Send me your grubbiest, naughtiest furballs, and one week later I will return a soft, sweet, cuddly couch-eater! :lol: :lol:

Where is he today, anyway?

 

[gene]

If my 25" doily that is nearly finished had been attached to that ball, he'd be coming to Uncle Gene's for an extended visit with cousin Jonah and Miko!

So....you want him to learn more tricks of the trade from the professional?

Jonah and Miko say there's plenty of room in the yard, but if you stay the night....it'll have to be a comforter on the floor cause the bed's full!!

I started a new job at Caribou coffee today as a shift supervisor. Just got home and am on a caffeine high!! Hope it wears off soon because I'm in tomorrow at 5:30 am which means up a 4am for doodle time!!

 

[Guest]

Congratulations on the new position, Gene! No Caribou Coffee's in NJ yet, I still have to go to Dunkin Donuts....and of course you can never leave with JUST a coffee :lol:

 

[Jac]

Hey, good news about your job! Congratulations, Gene!

I want to be a barista (is that how it's spelled?) so that I can make all of those good coffee drinks at home!

 

[Cinsmom]

Congrats on your new job, Gene!!!

Back on topic, Cinnamon didn't bother any of my projects, but I would always have to get up to see what she WAS into. When Cin was a pup, I was working on a major trade show (working from home) and I was also working in a church office during the day. Talk about not having time for a puppy. I don't think I had time to sleep, let alone any kind of hand work. I learned how to say "no" after that year!

Good luck with your doily!

 

[gene]

I'm a barista on training tomorrow....hope I don't have to drink all my mistakes or I'll be walking home carrying my car! :shock:

 

[MaxandMe]

I'm a barista on training tomorrow....hope I don't have to drink all my mistakes or I'll be walking home carrying my car! :shock:

hahahhaha now that one struck my funny bone!!!

ok what does Barista mean? come on Gene or jac.
and OMG Gene you can get caffeine highs while working. i can see you speedily whipping up drinks faster than superman could fly :wink:

 

[Dextersmommy]

A barista is a fancy name for a coffee slinger :lol:

I couldn't work at a coffee house. I'm so coffee addicted, my heart would explode!!

Congrats Gene. If that doesn't work out, there's always the home for wayward doodles :?

 

[FoodLady]

Happy New Job Gene! Caribou Coffee's Cappuccino is my Marc's favorite. I am off coffee (boo hoo) for as long as these hot flashes continue, it just makes them more intense.
However ... back on topic -sort of-. I am picturing your homestead with two rambunctious doodles and you all hyped up on coffee. The balance of power may be altered.

 

[annieG]

Would't I just love to be a fly on the wall when you come home....do you have to drink all the ones that you mess up? :twisted: :twisted:

 

[MaxandMe]

I am wondering when GENE will outrun Jonah and MIKO in his own Coffee Doodle 500 run when he gets home!! hhaaaahahahhaaaaa

i can see Gene running around with jonah and miko trying to catch up to him :wink:

 

[gene]

I did get kind of wired on my 5:30 am to 1pm shift. Had to fine tune the expresso machine, which means tasting. Plus I was learning drinks and had to sample.....ziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!! :shock: :lol: :lol: