Life With LuLu – The Metric System

Posted: March 26, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Laughter, Life With LuLu | Tags: , , , , , , | 3 Comments

37 Kilos!!

LuLu has officially reached the point where her scent has become offensive.  15 minute major? No more like a game misconduct.  In a flash she can go from buttercups to dumpster and today we took her for a little ride. She knows exactly where she’s going but will do nothing to help you get there.  She weighed in this morning at 83 lbs or in LuLu’s case; 37.6 kilograms.  The English really have a nice spin on things, dont’ they? From now on we shall tell everyone who asks … “yes, she’s 37 kilograms.”  Upon hearing the word “kilogram” they will then reference back to our 39th U.S. President, from the largest state east of the Mississippi River … Mr. James Carter, who told us all – “the METRIC SYSTEM is coming … the METRIC SYSTEM is coming.”

Logan and I loaded up the back of the SUV this morning with our recycles and our Lu-dog.  Deadlifting the Lu-dog is no easy task for anyone.  I managed to hoist her into the rear of the car along with $9 worth of plastic water jugs, miscellaneous (you know what they are) glass bottles, and assorted cans.  Petaluma Recycling center may need a dental plan for their employees but those guys over there are super friendly and extremely efficient.  It does me a world of good to have our youngest with me during this recycling event knowing she will carry on with the same responsibility as she grows older.

We were Fit N’ Furry’s first spa customer of the day and we asked the pretty and young receptionist to weigh her.  What an ordeal that was. It turns out LuLu is as stubborn, when it comes to walking, as she is with the three of us.  Anyway after a bit Stephanie eventually got our bundle of bulldog onto the scale where she proceeded to empty her intestinal track.  Embarrassed? I think Logan was more than I was – the girls at Fit N’ Furry (I’m assuming) see this all the time and a quick clean up on aisle “damnitall” was in full swing.

I checked her in – walked out with Logan where we shared a laugh and off to Petaluma Recycling we went. LuLu lost a pound since her last visit … though I think I know where she lost that pound!!! 🙂

It’s still raining here and we did not hit last night’s California MegaMillions jackpot of $311M.   😦  So I guess we’ll keep on playing.

I hope the sun is out where you read this – I hope you are dry and comfortable without a care in the world.  It’s the weekend after all and we all have enough to worry about during that five-day period called the work or school week.

LuLu will come home in a few hours to a clean bed, a dry house full of doggy treats and love.

Here’s hoping for a promising weekend!

 

Peace,

 

Papa

© P.E. Cheney and Life With LuLu, 2010-2011.  All Rights Reserved.

Life With LuLu – All That Jazz

Posted: February 19, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Laughter, Life With LuLu | Tags: , , , , , | 1 Comment

Play it, Sam. Play "As Time Goes By."

LuLu has become quite the jazz music fan.  Often times we leave the local jazz station on the stereo playing while we’re away at work or just running errands.  Last night while Bonnie and I relaxed on the couch listening to that very station and mapping out our direct future LuLu was right there beside the two of us.  As I walked around blowing out candles and tossing the wine bottles into the recycling LuLu was realizing her night was about to come to a close.  She showed her objections only after we reached the upstairs bedroom.  Nice.  Just like a woman, right?  Okay LuLu … what’s up?  Want to go outside?  Sure enough … I think (hell, I know) she’s got that little bit of “last word-ight-is” in her. You guys had fun all night drinking wine, eating homemade tortilla chips & PAULSA®, now it’s my turn.

I came downstairs and let her out.  We have certainly learned a lot about each other these past five months and she’s such a worry free soul.  Feed me, walk me, and allow me to live in your house where I will comfort you.  That’s a bargain for anyone, wouldn’t you say?

What will she weigh today?

This morning (yes, it’s still raining) I made a quick call to our friends and Fit N’ Furry and they immediately returned my call.  So my two errands this morning was to take all the recycling to the Petaluma Recycling Center and then drop LuLu off at the spa for her monthly grooming.

For those of you who read the Lu-dog’s page on a regular basis you’ll be happy to know there were no “accidents’ in the back of the SUV this morning!! The crew at the recycling center loved her (who wouldn’t?) and when I walked LuLu into the spa the girls at the receptionist desk were all “LOOOOOO – LOOOOOO” … we’re taking bets on how much she weighs.  We made a standing monthly agreement for LuLu this morning.  She just loves the pampering.

Our predictions:

  • Logan: 67 lbs
  • Bonnie: 75 lbs
  • Papa: 81 lbs

I’m hoping Logan wins.

Well … it’s been an hour and Fit N’ Furry just called.  She’s ready for pickup.

A happy day for the Lu-dog.  We’re hoping your day is full of love as well.

Peace,

Papa

P.S. We’ve since returned and the results are in: … Lu tipped the scales at 84lbs.

© P.E. Cheney and Life With LuLu, 2010-2011.  All Rights Reserved.