Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 04:24 AM
ScarletDragon
Wishing you the very best of days.
Ana
Posted By: auntiegram
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 06:26 AM
Happy Birthday!! Have a wonderful day and may your wish come true!@!
Nan
Posted By: Kaki's Sister
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 10:29 AM
Posted By: connie
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 11:23 AM
Have a Wonderful Birthday.
Posted By: ScarletDragon
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 11:49 AM
Thank you all for the good wishes.
I started a new job yesterday as Park Services Specialist. It's part-time of course since I am officially "retired" but it will keep me active and hopefully stave off "old age" for another year. To celebrate, I bought myself an early birthday present yesterday - a new pair of hiking boots. The job is an easy one of course since my back won't handle real work. Mostly I drive around for 3 hours 2-3 nights a week and lock up the bathroom facilities and the gates at the city parks. Then I work one afternoon and evening on the weekend, checking shelter reservations and making myself available to assist park visitors and identifying problems for the work crews to address the next day.
And more good news ... I rescued a new fur baby from the shelter. I was shopping at Menards and they had fleece blankies on sale for $2 so I picked up an armful along with some dog treats to take as a donation to our local shelter. When I walked through the kennels, a little fox terrier raced up to his gate and held his little paws up to me. I could tell by the look in his eyes that he knew I was his forever Mom. When I inquired about his status, they said he had an adoption pending, but I knew karma was at work. The director called the people and they said they couldn't afford the adoption fee. (If they can't afford the adoption fee, they certainly can't afford a dog!) I filled out the application, got approval on the spot and my new fur baby came home with me to the delight of the family. His name was Ashton, but to celebrate his homecoming, I renamed him Lucas Earl (after Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.) It was love at first sight between Toby and Lucas. They are inseparable. Lucas is 3 years old and a real snuggler. He loves to be held and has kisses for everybody he meets.
Life is good.
Posted By: Chief
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 03:30 PM
A very enjoyable day to you.
Chief
Posted By: Mad
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 03:49 PM
Well done, ScarletDragon .... plus .... a very
to you !!
Cheers.
Mad
Posted By: BrownEyedTigre
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 04:03 PM
Congrats on your new addition to the family!
I am happy for you, Lucas and Toby.
Posted By: looney4labs
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 04:06 PM
ScarletDragon
Wishing you a most wonderful day, and congratulations on your new fur baby.
Posted By: Sorta Blonde
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 05:36 PM
Awwww! Love your birthday present fur baby. Such a great story! Happiness to you and the new guy on the block.
Posted By: 3dobermans
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 06:02 PM
Wishes for a very happy
and congrats on your new family member.
Posted By: Cathy1
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 06:27 PM
SD.
That is fantastic that you are keeping busy.
Congratulations on your new fur baby. It sounds like a match made in doggy heaven.
Cathy
Posted By: luv2travel
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 06:49 PM
SD!!
Glad to hear about Lucas! Sounds perfect!
Andrea
Posted By: Lotus777
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 07:05 PM
Wishing you the happiest
Scarlett!! What a wonderful present you got for your day. Bravo to you and so happy for Lucas. Will he ride around with you on your new job??
Posted By: Darleen03
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 08:02 PM
ScarletDragon
Congrats on the new addition..
Posted By: ScarletDragon
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 09:15 PM
I wish my doggies could ride with me on patrol, but unfortunately I will be driving a city truck and they are not allowed.
I just finished a month's work at the ice arena which closed the first of March. Since it was closed to the public, one or both of the dogs went with me almost every day. They love it there because once the ice is gone, they have a huge concrete area to chase balls and each other until they are worn out.
Whew, I'm tired. Spent the day raking topsoil while BIL shoveled. Got grass seed planted and covered with straw, so now we will wait a few weeks and hopefully have nice grass this year. Now it's time to get dressed and go out for my birthday dinner. I chose Cheddars. It's a new restaurant in town and usually packed but since it's Tuesday, maybe we can get in without waiting in a line.
Posted By: Niki
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/02/13 09:33 PM
scarlet, enjoy your meal
any trouble tell `em it`s your birthday
Posted By: Midge
Re: Happy Birthday ScarletDragon - 04/03/13 02:56 AM
Scarlet. I hope you had a great day.
Midgie