In response to some fun comments...

Shucks! Callie you're never going to want to come see us again if you think our mosquitoes are so big we have to shoot them with guns! Think of it like a water-spray gun that hoses them down. It's down-right FUN.


And Cassidy's right - - we have great pets. Don't really know how we lucked out (especially with the cats), but they are all absolutely splendid. If you so much as stop to take a breath, both the dogs and cats are climbing all over you, cats purring their hearts out. The other day I leaned over with my elbows on a rail of the fence and two of our cats climbed onto my back and settled in for naps. So there I was, stuck at a 90-degree angle, looking through the fence, trying to keep my back flat as possible so as not to disturb them. That is, until I realized how insane that was... =)
And then there are the outhouse stories. We've only got one bathroom, so the outhouse occasionally gets called into service. Well, the dogs circle it the whole time, hoping you're okay, whining at you, saying they'll save you if you fall in. PLUS ... there's a hole in the back wall through which the horses sniff at you and the cats climb in and contentedly plop down on your bare lap to purr and snooze. Yes I'm serious. Splinters on the bottom side, soft furry, purry cat on the top... hmmm, nice balance, eh?

Want to come visit? Between going hunting for mosquitoes and using the pet-friendly outhouse, it's a Wonderful Wild West experience. =)

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Michelle, it sounds like you have the makings for a very delightful experience. Your pets definitely feel very loved and love in return..how nice. It is always treat to stop and check up on you folks once in a while. Thanks for a smile and a laugh today!! Linda L

Anonymous said...

I had to call all children around for this one! Now they're green with envy that we don't have animals in the house and most of all because we don't have an outhouse!!! You're way above us...so we just may have to take a vacation and come visit to see your "privvy" and to adore the animal attention! :) Thanks! LW

Anonymous said...

Michelle ,You are a hoot, I think I could stand the splinters and the furry lap but not sure I could stand the sniffing of the horses.
RW

Anonymous said...

I went to use the outhouse,
I sat myself right down.
But soon my face was wearing,
A mighty serious frown.
For much to my own horror,
A nose was in my back ~
A horse was sniffing gaily;
It's nose stuck through a crack.
I gave a yelp...jumped to my feet..
The lid crashed down on the outhouse seat.
The cat who on my lap had sat,
Fell to the ground in one big splat
Till Andy replaces a board or two,
The outhouse for me, will never do!!

Anonymous said...

Love the last comment and wonder who left it. This anonymous thing is just not enough information!! :-) Michelle, we are glad you are having good days and enjoying life. Our mosquitos have suffered a similar attack and have chosen to retreat as well. Nice to have the yard back especially when Brayden suffers so much with every bite. Have a great day, luv ya Roger, Dawn and Brayden

Anonymous said...

*sigh* It's reading posts like this that make me realize just how much of a priss I am. Outhouse? No thanks! :)

andy and michelle said...

I'm with you, Dawn - no one should write such fun, funny, great poetry and not claim it. What humility!
But whoever you are, thank you for the smiles.

Anonymous said...

I can't get past the picture of Tiffany and the dressed up dog without laughing - you guys have way too much fun around there! :)

Nesting Instincts said...

I have to agree, horses sniffing through the crack might just make me hold it for a while longer! Great picture's and captions....you two are a hoot!

Anonymous said...

Loved the post! Cassidy laughed and laughed over the "silly dog in people clothes". Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Looks like life at Pleasantville, USA is continuing to be interesting & fun! We LOVE to "visit" you on your blog and see what you're up to each day.
To the poet - you may remain anonymous if you'd like, but we'll expect regular poems!!:)
Have a great day - I don't think we have to tell you 3 that though - looks like every day is a great day around there!!
Love from us!!

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