Sleepless in Medina!

Greetings everyone! It’s official—we’re all well! Being sick makes me sick! I just can’t stand it.

Yesterday afternoon, we had fun. Our friend, Cindy Lou Ruffino, author and artist, came to see us, all the way from Spring, Texas—along with her son, Josh and his better half—Elizabeth. Cindy Lou had three reasons to come to the rescue ranch. One—to meet us in person and to see our rescue ranch. Two—to give me the cement plaque that she had made for Yoda’s grave. Three—to pick up John Kemmerly's autographed book, ‘Velma the Vomiting Vulture’— signed by him to her new grandson, Jamie!

When they arrived, the first thing Cindy Lou did—was to give me Yoda’s custom grave marker, and I absolutely loved it! In fact, it actually looks just like her—not Cindy Lou—Yoda! After that we all came inside the trailer and had a brief visit, which included giving Cindy Lou her signed copy of John’s book that she had won in my contest.

Following that, we went back outside to Yoda’s grave site, and placed the beautiful tombstone between the flying pig and The Eternal Squirrel. Then we took pictures, and yes—I did tear up.

After that, we went over to the Lodge to see Kinky. Kinky visited with everyone, and then he suggested that Josh shoot a game of pool with the Medina Bulldog, so he could make some phone calls. Josh didn’t have a nickname, so I quickly gave him one—the Spring Chicken!

When the game started, Cindy Lou and I went outside, so I could show her the ‘Friedman Family Bone Orchard.’ Cindy Lou was impressed with the little cemetery, and she took pictures of it. Then Kinky came outside to visit with us, and to throw a few balls for Mr. Magoo to retrieve.

When the Medina Bulldog and the Spring Chicken came outside—the game was over—the Medina Bulldog had lost! And, Kinky relentlessly teased Tony about it.

Before leaving, Mr. Magoo, found one of his chewgars in the yard, that ‘Erb and Karen had given to him on their January visit! Gooie began running around the yard with the big chewgar sticking out of his mouth! He looked like he was smoking one of Kinky’s cigars! It was hilarious!

We then returned back to the rescue ranch and had a great visit, and hated to see Cindy Lou and her crew leave!

Note: Cindy Lou’s latest book, ‘Out of A Texas Mist’ will be coming out soon, and you can check it out at: cindylouruffino. com

Today, we finally received some welcomed rain! When I woke up this morning at 8:00—it was pouring outside! And, I for the second day in a row, had overslept, again! I am having a lot of trouble—adjusting to the new time change, and I plan to use the alarm clock for tomorrow or else move to Arizona tonight.

Around ten o’clock this morning, which use to be 9:00 a few days ago, I drove over to visit with Kinky. During our visit, I realized that today was Tony’s and my anniversary. Nine years ago, Tony and I said our ‘Do’s’ at my ranch over in Utopia, with all of our dogs, cats, and rescued dogs—as our witnesses! Gosh, time has flown.

When Tony and John had finished with the dogs, they came inside the trailer. “Tony, do you know what today is?” I asked.

Tony looked at his watch and thought for a few seconds, “Our anniversary?” Tony asked, wearing a sheepish smile.

“Yep,” I answered, and then we broke out laughing!

Tony took me out for lunch today, to celebrate, and then we went to Home Depot to buy dirt for his heirloom, organic garden! Happy Anniversary, Tony! I love you!

P.S. Ann K. won a copy of John's book and I mailed it out last week—Priority Mail. Today, her package was returned to me for postage! Yes, I had forgotten to put the stamps on it! I remailed it today with postage, and I'm blaming the flu!