tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46505686649242208002024-03-05T17:34:41.115-06:00everything, nothing and dogs toowords of wisdom, words of fear, words of love, words of huh? i don't know. whatever i feel like writing about. definitely about dogs and specifically at times about my big 'ole silly airedale bentley and his siblings, food and travel. we love to cook. and eat. and really love cheeseburgers. we also like to explore.Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-70124678027738418222013-10-04T10:50:00.001-05:002013-10-04T10:50:04.472-05:00More travel blog stuff aheadYes- I know that I don't blog much anymore and I apologize for that but I do keep up with most you here or on Facebook these days. All the 4-legged's are doing well as are Kris and I but the travel schedule this last year and 1/2 has kept us on our toes. It appears as if the schedule is finally going to slow down in the beginning of 2014 not that I am complaining. We have been blessed to be able to visit places around this great big beautiful planet that I never imagined I would ever see. For those of you still interested, this is the link over to my travel blog with our latest holiday to Kauai.<br />
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Karen RayeKaren Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-72739393040175060062013-05-10T00:16:00.002-05:002013-05-10T00:16:52.932-05:00Where are the Terriers in Ireland?So we spent a week in Ireland and I kept looking for Irish Terriers and Wolfhounds. We traveled all over the west side of the island, drove up north and around to the east which is a fairly large area. Never saw a single one- not even Terrier mixes. I did see an abundance of the biggest Labs I've ever seen in my life. Also quite a few Bulldogs and Boxers. Needless to say, I was a little disappointed. The breeds I did see were quite nice but to see an Irish Terrier in real life would have made my day. Oh well- maybe next time. A few posts have been written so far and here is a link for the most recent one: <a href="http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/only-irish-coffee-provides-in-a-single-glass-all-four-essential-food-groups-alcohol-caffeine-sugar-and-fat-alex-levine/" target="_blank"> http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2013/05/08/only-irish-coffee-provides-in-a-single-glass-all-four-essential-food-groups-alcohol-caffeine-sugar-and-fat-alex-levine/</a><br />
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It's Friday here in Terneuzen and we have a little over a week before leaving Europe to go home. I am homesick for my 4-legged's. Big-time missing them so give yours a hug for me and have a great weekend.<br />
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Till next time,<br />
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Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-15368801153435283562013-04-25T12:46:00.000-05:002013-04-25T12:46:00.904-05:00Flower Pics from Keukenhof Gardens in the NetherlandsHere is the link to the travel journal/ blog for newest post. <a href="http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/ready-for-pics/" target="_blank">http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/ready-for-pics/</a><br />
Working on a new one tonight in which I went and met a super lady named Ursula and her Airedale Ina in Germany yesterday. Stay tuned and bear with me. The internet and my computer run slow here at this hotel in Karslruhe. <br />
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KarenKaren Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-56785403709850277462013-04-19T01:06:00.001-05:002013-04-19T01:06:29.127-05:00Same link. Different trip.Kris and I are back in the Netherlands and Germany for her job. We are making a side trip at the end of next week to Ireland to check out the Emerald Isle since Kris' family came from there. Anywho- here is the travel blog link for those of you interested at WordPress- <a href="http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/">http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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This weekend should prove to most exciting with a trip over to the Keukenhof Gardens to see all the flowers starting to bloom. I'll post pictures and more pictures and probably more pictures because I am so infatuated with all the bulb flowers here that do not bloom in my part of the world. Southern coastal Texas, that is!<br />
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I have to admit I am missing the sweet and funny 4-legged's already but I do know they are being taken of quite well by their Auntie Valerie and Kris' Mum so that is some consolation. I hope everyone has a good rest of the week.<br />
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Till next time,<br />
KarenKaren Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-45115757377441856992013-03-27T16:25:00.003-05:002013-03-27T16:25:28.443-05:00We won the weekly contestAt least that what it says on The Animal Rescue Site homepage! So this means we are in the running for the big 'ole grand prize if a miracle happens. We will continue to vote until April 28th and as Bentley told me this morning, "When that lady from the opera starts singing we'll know if we won again."<br />
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This is the Bentman's "I'm tired of trying to make paws work on that computer. Your turn, Mumma."<br />
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Here's the link if you are so inclined for <span class="userContent">Texas Airedale Rescue Team <br /> <a href="http://www.bit.ly/ShelterChallenge07" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/ShelterChallenge07</a><br /> Shelter Name - Airedale<br /> Shelter State - Texas<br /> Click the search button<br /> Click Vote, enter the Captcha Code and click o.k.<br /> And don't forget to feed- hit the purple button after you vote.</span><br />
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Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-48717748403717585702013-03-21T16:26:00.003-05:002013-03-21T16:26:55.324-05:00Texas Airedale Rescue TeamIn my previous post I mentioned that TART (Texas Airedale Rescue Team) is in the Animal Shelter Contest this round and asked for people to vote. So now I'm going to ask again. If you can vote everyday it could help us win the $1000 state prize that might vet three or more Airedales in rescue. Of course the amount of 'Dales helped is contingent on the rescue dog not having any major problems when coming into rescue. Even so, every little bit helps and this contest ends April 28th.<br />
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I post the link on the TART page in the social networking site Facebook for people that participate in FB but in case you don't, here is the link: <br />
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Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-67001183141531561702013-03-12T14:04:00.001-05:002013-03-13T15:17:35.522-05:00Too long goneBig sigh. No specific reason that we have been away from the blogger world but we're back. Speaking of back- the momma's just returned from a week long tour of medical centers in Florida. We were visiting sick family members on both the east and west coast of Florida. We took a short break from the sterile institutions and checked out the manatees again at Blue Springs like we did 4 years ago. This time there were more than 200 in the springs staying warm away from the unseasonably cold weather. Saw a big old alligator too.<br />
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Checked out the beach on the Atlantic side and also on the Gulf side but both were too cold to get in but I did spot a dolphin playing in the water.<br />
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Met some nice birds on the beach where we had a couple of adult beverages with friends before we left to come home.<br />
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And spotted a happy 4-legged with his human relaxing on a bench a few yards away.<br />
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Speaking of 4-legged's- Bentley, Roux, Walter, and Bridgette say Hello!<br />
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As you can tell in the picture above, the Bentman is still a loudmouth.<br />
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I almost forgot. I met these two cuties at our friends the day before we left- Max and George. They gave me some much missed critter time the day before we left to come back home. That George is a toy playing fool just like the Roux.<br />
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Anyway- just a short update so you would know we are still alive and kicking on this planet Earth. And if you don't mind, can you please Vote for Texas Airedale Rescue Team in the Shelter Contest at the Animal Rescue Site-<span class="userContent"><br /> <a href="http://www.bit.ly/ShelterChallenge07" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/ShelterChallenge07</a><br /> Shelter Name - Airedale<br /> Shelter State - Texas<br /> Click the search button<br /> Click Vote, enter the Captcha Code and click o.k.<br /> And don't forget to feed- hit the purple button after you vote. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I am in charge of the Facebook TART page and believe you me, this contest is a bugger this time around. Thanks in advance and don't hesitate to share with your friends. I'll be back soon.</span><br />
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<br />Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-55253363656655504422012-12-05T02:23:00.004-06:002012-12-05T02:24:20.680-06:00A long way from home Once again we are in Germany. We have been here two weeks almost and I am missing our 4-legged sweetness. But- patience is a virtue they say and we will be home late Sunday night. I can already imagine their excitement when they hear us pull up into the driveway. Bentley will be moaning non-stop and Roux will be unable to stop bouncing. Walter will be sounding off in his cute little shriek/ barky voice and Bridgette will be moving pretty fast for an 'ole girl steadily wagging her tail. Something I always look forward to when we have been off seeing the world.<br />
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Last time we were here in this part of the world I began a travel blog. Once again for those of you interested, here is the link: <a href="https://karenraye12.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://karenraye12.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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I hope everyone is doing well. December is upon on us and the holidays will soon be here. Time flies by, doesn't it?<br />
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Happy Wednesday!Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-71706782752559661942012-10-02T08:41:00.003-05:002012-10-02T08:42:24.463-05:00and then?Good grief. Where does time go? Ever since we arrived back from our month long journey in Europe I haven't found the time to post. I finally finished the Rome post this morning on the travel blog. Here is the link- http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2012/10/02/lest-we-forget-rome/ for those of you that are still interested.<br />
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It is so good to be home and I have thoroughly enjoyed the love and doggie kisses from all of our 4-legged's. It's funny how you miss all the loud woofs, crazy water puddles that the Roux leaves everywhere when she finishes getting a long drink, and the daily vacuuming. Wait a minute- I lie, not the vacuuming! Just the goofy doggie antics. I apologize for no pics but I will pick up the camera again soon. Until then, have a great week!<br />
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<br />Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-90584597994026018082012-09-13T08:54:00.000-05:002012-09-24T14:51:36.936-05:00A little weary but glad to be homeThe other Momma and I finally made it back from our European holiday/ work trip. Really missed the 4-legged's but they enjoyed their Aunt Valerie as she spoiled them rotten. The biggest Woofer aka as the Bentman or Bentley decided to fall in love with his Aunt Valerie. I have never seen him bond so completely to anyone other than Kris and I. He terrorized her by waking her up every night at 2am and 4am to give her big wet doggie kisses and woof till she loved on him. Then he'd let her go back to sleep for a small dog nap. Go figure. <br />
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Anyway, I wanted to share our travel blog on Word Press with those of you that would like to read about our travels. The link is <a href="http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/in-the-beginning/" target="_blank">http://karenraye12.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/in-the-beginning/</a> and I haven't finished the last leg of our travels yet but all that is left right now is Rome. We do plan on posting a few entries about the culture, food, politics, impressions left on us, etc. in the near future.<br />
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One thing I can say is that I loved our trip and all the interesting people we met. I hope everyone out there in Blogger land is well and I will begin catching up on your posts soon.<br />
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Till next time,<br />
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<i>A fabulous adventure in The Netherlands, Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, and Italy! Kris has to go to Terneuzen (The Netherlands) for work in August and I am tagging along. Our thoughts are- if one aireplane ticket and some of the accommodations are paid for through work, we can pay for the rest to get me there so we can explore a part of the world we may never get a chance to do again. Right?</i><br />
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<i>We are going a week and 1/2 early to visit Amsterdam for 4 days, then mosey down through West Germany to explore Cologne, Aachen or Koblenz, Cochen, Baden-Baden, and Trier.We will then then zip over to Luxemburg City in where else but Luxemburg and also Vianden to check out the Valley of Seven Castles. Then we zip up to Maastricht for a bit and head back to Terneuzen for two weeks of work. </i><br />
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<i>It will be quite a whirlwind but hey, how often do you get a chance to do something like this? While Kris is working with the Dutch, Germans, and others from around the globe, I will explore Terneuzen which is primarily a DOW town on the North Sea all by myself. Bicycles are one of the main ways to get around in the The Netherlands so I will be renting one and peddling off the calories I ingest! </i><br />
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<i>After the first official work week ends, we will drive over to Belgium to visit Brugge and Ghent. I have to buy some Belgium chocolate and Kris will need some frites. We end the next work week down in Karlsruhe, Germany which is right around the corner from Baden-Baden where we will have visited during the 1st week in Europe. We will then drive up to the aireport outside of Frankfort to hop a local plane to Rome. Then jump a train to Napoli so we can explore the surrounding area including a blue grotto off the Isle of Capri, check out Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii, and head back to Rome for 4 days. Whew- I know it is a lot but we have a list that are the must-sees and if we don't get to see it all, it is OK. We will just throw coins in the Trevi Fountain in Rome to ensure that we will get to come back one day. </i><br />
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<i>The one thing I would like to do is spot an Airedale somewhere along our journey and I have faith that it may happen. So far we've seen one in NYC from the 20th floor in our hotel room- though I couldn't get down the elevator fast enough to say hello. When we were in Salem, Ma. I acted like a crazy person when I spotted a 'Dale in the parking lot of a local hotel and I was able to get my doggie fix . And last time we were in New Orleans we met a sweet girl 'Dale being walked by her human. He even asked me if I wanted to doggie sit her that evening- LOL. I figure fate will intervene! </i><br />
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<i>Anyway, it is obvious that I am excited and I will post updates from our upcoming adventure. And don't worry about Bentley and the 4-legged gang, their Aunt Valerie will be here for the month attending to their needs. The Bentman loves his Auntie Val almost as much as Kris and I and will make sure she gives them their breakfast and supper on time along with a daily ration of carrots!</i><br />
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<i>Karen Raye</i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-29633670189448752572012-06-27T19:37:00.001-05:002012-06-27T19:37:08.873-05:00Colors of a garden...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"> true love and home-grown tomatoes" ~ Guy Clark~</span></i></b><br /><span></span><br />Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-73037389089080186902012-06-26T07:53:00.000-05:002012-06-26T08:40:09.134-05:00A better summer than before...Here in the south coastal plains of Texas (that means Lake Jackson for those of you that might wonder where we are) the weather is hot but not near so dry as last year and the Bentman is as close to good health as we could wish for. You may remember the hell we went through trying to get him diagnosed over the last few years. At the end of summer last year he had a splenectomy (huge with small bleeds) after going through many courses of treatment for TBD related illness. Actually some of it was caused by over vaccination per the vet. After many months and various crashes from trying to get him stabilized on the perfect synchronization of meds. we achieved a nice balance pulsing low dosage prednisone along with tramadol and gabapetin. This cocktail keeps pain away and makes him feel like this:<br />
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There is nothing better than watching him roll on the freshly cut lawn in the sunshine. Roux is happy too.<br />
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The grass we put down in the secret garden has finally filled the crop circle left over from our old swimming pool we tore down last fall. There are still things I'd like to do in the secret garden but will have to wait until it cools down again in the fall.<br />
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Happiness is happy 4-legged's that engage in life and remind you how great it is to be alive!<br />
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<i>Karen Raye </i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-29536940321229379552012-04-24T14:44:00.001-05:002012-04-24T14:44:23.636-05:00Uh..I thought I'd post a new blog but when I logged in I found a new look. Kinda threw me for a loop so I forgot what I was going to write and am at a loss for words now. Oh well. How about a nice little HELLO from Bentley and friends!<br />
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For all of you that have asked about the Bentman's health, he is getting better. It has been a long road and there are still some obstacles to face but all in all we are thankful that he even made through last summer. After a heavy round (5 months) on prednisone he gained up to 94 lbs. His happy weight is around 80 lbs so we have been monitoring food intake and exercise and he is back to about 84 lbs. The specialist (last visit in late November) said it is possible that the prednisone induced Cushings. Our regular vet will test him in a few weeks to see. Hopefully not but his body shape hasn't changed too much even with the weight loss. He also had some funky readings that showed borderline Addison's but everything was so whacked in the fall the results could have been false positives. The weakness and muscle atrophy is not as severe as it was and his gusto for life (not just food) is back! He's back to waking up with Kris at 4:30 or 5:30 am and if I am not up in what he considers a timely manner I wake up to the biggest Woofer at my ear telling me it is breakfast time and the biggest wet sloppy kisses you can imagine. Yep- gotta love 'em.<br />
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Anyway, just wanted to give all of you a quick heads up. Now I need to go bag a few thousand leaves that are still falling from the trees. I don't know about ya'lls weather but ours is really screwy and all the plants are confused here on the Gulf Coast. There is one tomato plant leftover from the summer and it has about 20 green ones on it that I am hoping will ripen. It is one of those yellow heirloom varieties and I have decided it is a winner. Plan on planting quite a few of them in the spring.<br />
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And last but not least- all of the 4-legged's, Kris, and I wish you a wonderfully healthy and happy New Year of 2012!<br />
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<i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrass</i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-10123054821999993232011-12-20T08:24:00.000-06:002011-12-20T08:24:06.629-06:00An oldie but a goodie<i>I know that some of you may remember this picture from a couple years ago but since 2011 has had its share of hills and valleys with 4-legged health issues and trying to get the Bentman, Roux, Bridgette, and Walter to pose together without me pulling out my haire or theirs, I decided a repost of an oldie (pic) was in order. </i><br />
<i>Some of you may not know that Little Jax left us for the Rainbow Bridge this year in November. His absence leaves a giant hole in our daily life. Jax always loved to sit under the tree. It was his his domain and he looked so precious there. I am pretty sure that he is looking down on us from his beautiful star in the heavens and wishing us a Merry Christmas too.... </i><br />
<i>So I hope everyone in Blogger-land has a wonderful holiday season. Love and Peace to all of you! </i><br />
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<i>Karen Raye </i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-81116239355075968032011-11-24T07:28:00.000-06:002011-11-24T07:28:41.229-06:00The rest of the "Things I am thankful for" list... <i>My list should have numbered 100 but sometimes I make an oops when I copy and paste. Laughing at myself again...Have a great Thanksgiving!</i><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Version>12.00</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>13.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That I learned to not feel guilty for being unable to help those that won’t help themselves.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>14.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Icy cold root beer</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>15.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That I am able to cook and bake whatever I want.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>16.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That I’m able to laugh at recipes that don’t work out so well.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>17.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>To be able to laugh at myself.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>18.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>To find joy in most everything.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>19.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>My garden.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>20.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Home-grown tomatoes and the song about them that I sang to my Dad for his birthday one year.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>21.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>The fact that he doesn’t think (or at least show it) that sometimes I am just plain goofy. </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>22.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That Kris tells me this is one of the reasons she loves me so much.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>23.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That I like myself.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>24.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That I love my life.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>25.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Kris’s sweet smile.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>26.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That I make her laugh.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>27.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Music and how when I dance around the house and sing, Roux gets excited and dances (doggie style) with me.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>28.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>How no one that really loves me cares when I sing off-key.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>29.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>School </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>30.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Scholarships</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>31.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Good grades</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>32.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Algebra. Need to explain that one. The fact that I can enjoy the challenge and not get so frustrated that I give up.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>33.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>My classmates- even the young ones that have no idea what life can throw out at you. </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>34.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>That no matter what you think you’ve experienced, there is always something that you have yet to learn.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>35.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span> </span>Buc-ee’s Icee’s (Coke mixed with cherry)</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>36.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Homemade bread from my sourdough starter.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>37.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>The neighbors and family that never tire of me taking them bread.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>38.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>My health.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>39.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Sisters </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>40.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Nieces and nephews</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>41.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>My crazy dog friends that do rescue.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>42.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Hard cider.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>43.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Gulf Coast shrimp.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>44.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>The beach and the sound of the ocean.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>45.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Cooking with Valerie and Kris for the holidays.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>46.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>See’s Candy (especially the caramel marshmallow thingies)</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>47.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Spending time in New Orleans </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>48.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Good advice from Ellie</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>49.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Jeans that fit well</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>50.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Getting to know Marie before she died</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>51.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Lobster in Maine </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>52.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>17 years of Memorial Day weekend with good friends. </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>53.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>A clean house</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>54.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>And a really big bathtub to take long relaxing baths in.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>55.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Trees</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>56.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>The cows in the fields on my way to school (they are so pretty)</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>57.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Scary movies</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>58.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Butter</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>59.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Peppermint ice cream</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>60.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Friday mornings with Kris</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>61.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>El Toro (best Tex-Mex ever)</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>62.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Lindy’s accordion playing ability </i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>63.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>The fact that the woman can play anything on it too.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>64.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Sanity</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>65.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Cooler weather</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>66.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Reading a good book</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>67.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Libraries</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>68.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Curly headed Airedales</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>69.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>People that smile back at you when you are driving down the road.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>70.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>All the birds that migrate through our area.</i></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 150%; margin-left: 31.5pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><i><span><span>71.<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>A really good Vet (Dr. Kivney)</i></div>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-7440123941003521072011-09-21T13:35:00.000-05:002011-09-21T13:35:14.532-05:00Got green beans?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To feed the Bentman a healthy snack!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Now mind you, he doesn't get the whole can all at once and he does shares with his 4-legged brothers and sisters but it is the most cost effective way I can keep him from eating us out of house and home. And don't get any ideas about me letting him counter surf- not in this house. Bentley has never figured out that he can jump up there. Yet. Though he has figured out how to open trash cans, cabinet doors and get stuck in the back bedroom because he has become a nosy butt. Think the meds are working and he is becoming a real Airedale again. He has even begun playing with his little sis Roux lately...watch out, she's not so little anymore (70 lbs.) and ready for some football! <br />
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Till next time,<br />
<i>Karen Raye and the gang!</i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-76981263719268186042011-09-18T12:42:00.000-05:002011-09-18T12:42:30.255-05:00Did somebody say football?Hi ya'll!<br />
Just a quick note- supposed to be working on Algebra homework...but wanted to say I'd rather be watching the Steelers, Saints, and Texans! And an update on the Bentman- he is doing fabulous. Of course he thinks he is starvin' marvin' these days due to the ongoing dosage of prednisone for another 3 weeks. Massively loud WOOFS for FOOD these days! The two cones of shame were retired and he has only one more follow-up at the surgeons office, then it is back to the regular nice lady Vet.<br />
One other thing is the hummingbirds are migrating down this way in our part of Texas so I'll leave you with a picture or two of our littlest angels!<br />
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Hope everyone had a great weekend!<br />
Till next time,<br />
<i>Karen Raye and the biggest woofer (Bentley)</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have been refilling this feeder 3x a day this weekend.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think they like the newest feeder also!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-86124248260790423842011-08-29T09:42:00.000-05:002011-08-29T09:42:30.919-05:00So far, So good...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Just a quick note to update the Bentman's progress. He had that big 'ole spleen removed last Tuesday and the surgeon said results from biopsy will be back this week sometime but all in all it looked pretty decent without any obvious masses. They kept him till Thursday and was he ever happy to see me when I went to pick him up after school. Of course it was quite a shocker to see him with that giant cone on his head but the incision freaked me out a bit more. I was instructed to take the bandage off within two to three days so I took it off on Saturday and finally got a good look at the incision. No unusual redness or swelling thank goodness. And here it is, too much information of course but he pooped on Friday- 2 days before they said he might. WooHoo. Never thought I'd be so happy to pick up poop but it meant that certain things were working well.<br />
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The hardest part with five 4-legged's is keeping them calm and separated from each other. As of yesterday we let them have supervised time together with no play just checking each other out and it went well. We have to continue on this supervised schedule for a few weeks though. Feeding time is a real b%$&* around here because of special diets to coat tummies, control sodium, etc. but I have it down to a science or at least I think I do.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st day home</td></tr>
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The other thing to report is Bentley had been having some pain that I was unaware of from the TBD poly-arthritis flaring up again and being really grumpy towards Roux. The specialist did put him back on 800 mgs of doxy per day and bumped the pred back to a whole tab a day (20 mg). Can we say 'Roid rage? Hate steriods but they are a necessary evil in this case.<br />
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This will probably be a constant battle for awhile but at least we know that his spleen will not rupture and can control the arthritis pain with tramadol as needed. And- he is tolerating the two different e-collars as well as he can. Without sounding mean, it is quite amusing to see him maneuver around in the giant cone that he has to wear during the night while we are sleeping or if we are gone from the house.<br />
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Other than some extra stress we are hanging in there. I sincerely hope all of our friends on the east coast were not impacted horribly by Hurricane Irene. Down here on the Gulf coast we deal with tropical storms and hurricanes often and know just how devastating and frightening they can be. Sending prayers and Aire'Zen to all of you in Irene's path. Take care and hug the ones you love!<br />
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Till next time,<br />
<i>Karen Raye</i><br />
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Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-78737989497754194572011-08-11T09:00:00.000-05:002011-08-11T09:00:17.641-05:00Zombie leg?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Last night Kris and I drove up to Pearland to meet some friends for dinner and left the 4-legged's to their own devices. When we came home, the 4-legged's were woofing and happy to see us like usual but the most amazing thing occurred...<br />
In the corner of the dining room by the hutch is an old prop (<b>ZOMBIE leg</b>) that the Mama's used a few years back in the 1st Annual Zombie Walk for the Houston Food Pantry (<i>lots of fun - great cause</i>). Since we have an odd sense of humor, it has been strategically placed in our house to see just how alert our various guests are when they come to visit. At this point in time, only 3 of them have ever taken the bait and one of them is my Dad. He is quite aware of my sense of humor... Anyway...<br />
Back to the story. When we came in the house last night the biggest Woofer (<i>ya'll know who that would be</i>) decided to take notice of the leg and grabbed it like it was a new toy. I almost died laughing and couldn't get the camera in time to snap a picture. Needless to say, I had to retrieve it before the Bentman and his Roux decided to have their very own Zombie leg eating festival.<br />
(<i>Disclaimer- I know some of you think this is gross- <b>Sorry</b>- we love Zombie flicks in this house).</i><br />
I am thinking my Bentman is regaining his ornery attitude and acting like the silly clown he used to be. I also noticed (<i>after scissoring him on and off for hours</i>) that his beautiful haire is coming back and the color is deepening. And of course he is back to WOOFING (<i>really loud and deep</i>) all the time about everything like he used to.<br />
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<i>HALLELUJAH- my Bentley Boy is back and he's starting to get in trouble- Hey la - Hey la - my Bentley Boy is back! </i><br />
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So I had to share and thank everyone for all the good wishes. Now all we have to do is get him through the spleenectomy on the 23rd and WOO-HOO he can be as goofy as he ever was!<br />
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Have a great week and hug the ones you love!<br />
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Till next time,<br />
<i>Karen Raye</i><br />
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Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4650568664924220800.post-90238253099543363592011-08-01T14:42:00.000-05:002011-08-01T14:42:09.813-05:00Monday morning bread...<i><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Not just another manic Monday but bread day. Potato bread to be exact. I have been perfecting my bread baking skills for a few years trying to tweak my cooking talent in different directions and what could be better than to follow in my Mom's footsteps of bread baking. My better half informed me that her favorite's that I bake is fougasse and the potato roll recipe that I finally perfected. Since there are always too many rolls left over- even when I send some to the neighbors, I decided to make 2/3 of the dough into a loaf to slice for sandwiches. </span> </i><br />
<blockquote><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQncJH_uk-HgDR2yPGvyPdrBktT4tAbKta-k3Xv_Z0yqMtvgqyXWR9jynY-Ccmoa2WhZ5su60wDGoSBi7uXn31XVwWXaJprZQjk-Fp3r2bD8ZPZ54BP5BQ1gLOQaA8tXlS7CWxE0Xa_X4/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQncJH_uk-HgDR2yPGvyPdrBktT4tAbKta-k3Xv_Z0yqMtvgqyXWR9jynY-Ccmoa2WhZ5su60wDGoSBi7uXn31XVwWXaJprZQjk-Fp3r2bD8ZPZ54BP5BQ1gLOQaA8tXlS7CWxE0Xa_X4/s320/003.JPG" width="320" />.<span><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"></span></span><span><span style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"></span></span><span><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8;"></span></span></a></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQncJH_uk-HgDR2yPGvyPdrBktT4tAbKta-k3Xv_Z0yqMtvgqyXWR9jynY-Ccmoa2WhZ5su60wDGoSBi7uXn31XVwWXaJprZQjk-Fp3r2bD8ZPZ54BP5BQ1gLOQaA8tXlS7CWxE0Xa_X4/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> <i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> The big pot on the stove is an all day affaire of homemade spaghetti sauce that I'll put up in the freezer for real manic Mondays, terrible Tuesdays, wacky Wednesdays, terrific Thursdays, and finally fabulous Fridays. </span></i><i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Works for whatever day during the week you don't have time or the inclination to cook.</span></i><i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> I like to throw together any of the flat-breads (Italian or French) and put some of the sauce and some good stinky cheese on it for a quick pizza. If I am real lucky, I'll also have enough tomatoes from the garden to whip up some bruschetta or my old standby, pesto from the three basil plants that have been quite generous this summer. </span></i><br />
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<i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span>Uh oh- look who showed up. The Bentman now thinks the kitchen is his own personal domain. It is impossible to go near the kitchen without him making an entrance. Then he just hangs out waiting to see if he can look really pitiful and get a snack of something good and this is a dog that learned my command of <b>"Out of the kitchen" </b></span></i><i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">when he was a wee pup.</span></i><i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;"> If the pitiful poor me look doesn't work out for him, he just plants himself - like this, see below - until someone comes back and then it starts all over again...doG help us. I think we have at least three more weeks of prednisone. Aaaagggghhhhh!!!!!</span></i><br />
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<i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Not really complaining though. We are really glad he is interested in life (translate to food) again! Hope you have a great week and will get back to you soon!</span></i><br />
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<i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Till next time,</span></i><br />
<i style="background-color: #9fc5e8;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Karen Raye</span></i>Karen Raye and Bentley Beargrasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13626466450794904233noreply@blogger.com4