Peptol Bismol!

Tuesday, after the dog walking, Leisa and Rick took off for Kerrville, to get some groceries, I thought. Tony and I stayed behind, to talk to Lana about adopting, our two cute Poodles, Muffy and Max. After Lana left, so did T. and I. We went to Kerrville to run a couple of errands, and to buy some groceries, too.

When we were coming into Kerrville, Tone suggested that I call Rick and Leisa, to tell them that we were in Kerrville, too. “Where are y’all?” Rick asked.

“We’re in Buttermilk, and we just passed Albertsons,” I said. “Where are y’all?”

“We must have just passed each other,” Rick laughed. “Leisa and I are headed over to Bandera. I want to show her, Arkey Blues, and drink a beer there and shoot a game of pool with her. We will meet y’all back at the ranch in a couple of hours!”

“Did y’all go by Wolfmuelllers, and meet Sandy and Jon?”

“Yes, Cousin Nancy! We loved their book store, and we really liked them! Bye!”

Tony and I ran our errands, and then we ended up at HEB to pick up supplies. After a quick drive by cruise through the HEB isles—Buttermilk took us home.

When we pulled up to our closed gate, Rick and Leisa pulled up, too—and they followed us into the rescue ranch. After T. and I had put up our groceries, Rick and Leisa came inside the trailer—with more gifts for us! Talk about surprised!

“We went to Wolfmueller’s and had a blast, and we bought y’all this book. It is the best field guide to North American birds—here.” Rick said, as he handed me the book. “And, we brought you a new bird feeder, too, to add to your frontporch—and here is some thistle birdseed, guaranteed to attract all kinds of colorful finches!”

While Rick assembled the special made Finch feeder, at our breakfast bar, we discussed birds and bird watching. When Rick had our new bird feeder assembled, we went outside and filled it with thistle seeds, and then Rick hung it up! “I promise that the finches will be here soon. Y’all are going to love it!” Within an hour, we had over thirty or forty finches eating from that feeder! We loved it!

After a delicious healthy dinner, that we had all cooked up, we spent a portion of our evening, watching one of Tony’s favorite shows— ‘American Idol’ and we did a lot of laughing! The rest of the night was filled with sharing hilarious stories!

Wednesday morning, following another healthy breakfast, which included ‘Cousin Nancy’s Super Smoothie,’ Rick and Leisa began packing up their gear, so they could get back to Port A. When they were just about done packing, my dear friend, Ann, from Santa Fe, who is a world famous professional pet-sitter— drove up! We had been expecting her. Ann had come to see Tone and me, and to meet up with my sister Cindy, for a two day trip exploring the Texas Hill Country. Cindy and Ann have been best friends, since I was seven or eight years old, and once a year they make a point to see each other!

After introducing Rick, Leisa and Ann, Rick invited her and my sister to come down to Port A. for an island tour of the lighthouse. Then after hugs and handshakes, Leisa and Rick said their goodbyes, begged us to come see them, and then they drove away.

Thirty minutes later, my wonderful sister Cindy, arrived! Before Tony and I gave them a tour of the Space Ship and Outer Space, which her son, Tom had helped my brother, Ronnie, build for us—she hand delivered my Pepto Bismol Pink, Justin Gypsy boots, which I had purchased from Tom, a while back! Aren’t they adorable!

The minute that I opened up the box—I fell in love with my new cowgirl boots! After modeling them for everyone— Ann told me that she was going to purchase a pair of turquoise colored Justin Gypsy boots from Tom, at Cavender’s Boot City, at their South Austin location—before heading back to Santa Fe! Please note: If any of y’all want to buy some cowboy boots, please ask for Tom Roche—he will take care of you, I promise—he’s working on commission, and I love him!

The four of us, spent a couple of hours laughing, and catching up with each others news, in Outer Space, and it was so much fun for me! Before Ann and Cindy left for their expedition, I treated them to some of Ben’s and Miles’— ‘Miles of Chocolate,’ and they were blown away, with how delicious it was! And, they both vowed to buy some ‘Miles of Chocolate,’ as soon as possible, then they—took off for another one of their fun, yearly adventures!

Today, my dear friend Cindy P. and I had to cancel our two hour horseback riding, due to the weather—the weatherman got it right today. I was sick about it, because I wanted to wear my new pink boots, oh well. But, I am pleased to announce that I have caught up with all of my paperwork, and I plan to have a great evening with Tony—starting right now! Y’all have a great evening, too!