The Weird And Wonderful

This may be the weirdest thing I have ever posted about. I think you will agree. You know of my many posts about Curtis next door and our mutual dislike for each other. Although we both have let bygones be bygones, we still don't have a reason to speak on a regular basis. 

They got a new puppy a few months ago, a Yellow Lab. He's now close to 5 months old and into everything. One day Buddy and Curtis were outside and I asked if I could give him a toy; we have so many we will never use. We got to talking and he casually mentioned that they might need a sitter for Labor Day weekend. Just in case, I blocked my calendar. About a week before the holiday his wife messaged me and asked if I was available. I went over and they showed me around and went over feeding, etc. I really haven't spent much time with the other 2 dogs because Faith is the one that did the drop ins and I tagged along occasionally. 

They left Friday afternoon and a few hours later I found myself in their house, tending to 3 dogs. Buddy is Hell On Wheels and now I know why they put him outside a lot. He is really hard to deal with. He also plays rough with the littles and I'm afraid he's going to break Dutch who only weighs about 5 lbs. 

The first night was rough because of the cement bed and the 2 little dogs sleeping with me. I don't mind but they kept getting off and on and wanted out about 11:00. Buddy sleeps in his crate which is helpful but he still barked up a storm when everyone else was up. Thankfully he let me sleep until 6:30.

A few things were handy about being next door is that Faith brought me popcorn Friday night and she also came over Saturday to let me go home and walk Chico. It was also rough because I would look through the fence wishing I was there. 

I'm not really sure if I would sit again; maybe next year. They only really go camping so this was probably the last trip for the summer. Buddy is just a lot to deal with and even Curtis calls him an asshole; well isn't that calling the kettle black? 

Now for the Wonderful! Faith had worked her two interview days at the new Vet's office and the manager (also married to one of the doctors) said she would call by Monday. She didn't, so Faith left a message for her, still nothing. Finally Wednesday she called and said with one doctor out for the week, it's been very hectic. 

She offered her the job though and will start tomorrow. It will only be 3 days a week but for now it's perfect. They will all be moving into a new office soon just down the street so that will be exciting. We're really happy for her and glad that it worked out.