Tuesdays With Tag - We Finally Met Him...

Brynwood Needleworks - Hudson At Home

 Hi, Everybody!

 

I told you before about our new grandpuppy, Hudson. This weekend, we met him! I first wrote about him HERE, but we didn't get to snuffle him until #1 Son and his lovely wife came to see us. 

 

Years ago, Mom and Dad raised Goldens, so this breed holds a special place in their hearts. This little guy didn't disappoint. He's fifteen weeks old, and the most laid-back little guy you'd ever want to meet. For his safety and everybody's peace of mind, Boo, The Kid and I were kenneled while they visited, but we still got to touch noses when he came over to our crates and said "Hey" to the three of us. (He smelled pretty good!)

 

Brynwood Needleworks - He Looks So Serious

 

There was a lot of noise when he first came in the house...we were voicin'our curiosity about the new furball. He came over to each kennel, which made way for curiosity, rather than mindless alarm barkin'. Even so, Dad and the rest of the adults want Hudson to grow in confidence, so they weren't about to let him get overwhelmed by us. We'll eventually play together, but that wasn't this visit.

We're lookin' forward to the snow meltin', the grass gettin' green again, and Hudson comin' back to visit when he's a little bit older. I can already see that we're gonna have a great time with him!

I'll see you again in seven. 'til then..."Corgi On, Corgi Strong!"

Tuesdays With Tag - Hudson...

 

Hi, Everybody!

 

You haven't seen our granddog in a while, so I thought I'd share an updated picture of our guy, Hudson. You might remember him from THIS POST a couple years ago. He was one cute puppersnapper!

Hudson is two years old now, and he's grown into a really handsome guy. He likes to play and it's fun to share a water dish with him. We had a good time whenever we go to visit him at his house. He's lucky like us, too, 'cuz  he has deer, turkeys and other critters that walk through his yard. They live near a wonderful marsh.(Remember me goin' on walkabout in the marsh on one of our visits to see them? Mom was frantic, so I probably won't ever get a chance to do that again.) 

We don't always get to go along on Mom and Dad's visits, but when we do, it's always fun to see this guy. Sometimes he even comes to visit us here at the farmhouse! Then we all get to run around together outside. It's the best!

We didn't go with Mom and Dad last weekend, but maybe we'll see him around Thanksgivin'. It's comin' right up, and will be here before we know it. I'm pretty sure Mom's makin' those treats we like so much just in case.

Mom has somethin' special planned to do with a picture or two of Hudson, so I've asked her to share her project with you as soon as she finishes it. I think you're gonna like it. 

Mom said she's hopin' that we have another sunny day today because I need a serious brushin'. Seems I'm moltin' again, and leavin' huge clumps of fur all over the house. You know I love this look, but Mom's not a fan, so I think she's gonna tackle that whether it's nice outside or not. All I know is I can run a lot faster than she can, so we'll have to see whether or not she gets to take a brush to me. hee hee Yep. We'll just see.

I'm not hangin' around, just in case.

I'll see you again in seven. 'til then... 

"Be A Good Dog." 

 

Tuesdays With Tag - Meet Hudson...

Brynwood Needleworks - Hudson

Hi, Everybody!!

Boy, have we got some excitin' news for you!

 

Meet our new Granddog, Hudson!

He's an eight week old Golden Retriever who's moved in with our Grandson and his folks. We haven't been formally introduced yet, but we're hopin' that happens this weekend. 

 

He only got to his new home last night, and already we're gettin' videos of him smoochin' on our Grandson. I'm sure they had a blast spendin' their first night together, too. (We're bettin' he slept upstairs in bed with a certain handsome guy we adore.)

This is the only picture Mom has of the little scamp so far, but if things go as planned, we'll get lots more to share next week.

By the way - Dad hasn't left for Florida yet. His plan is to be there to pick Carly up by February 1st. We'll know more when plans are finalized, so there won't be any Carly posts until she gets back. We'll amuse you with Hudson pictures instead. Gotta run. I have to check Mom's cell phone for messages from Grandson.

 I'll see you again in seven. 'til then..."Corgi On, Corgi Strong!"

No Stitching for Me...

 

...at least not yesterday. About the time I was preparing to sit down and settle in with a bit of needlework, I developed an ocular migraine. They're not painful (usually), but the shimmering right in my line of vision is annoying as all get-out.

Usually, it disappears after about twenty minutes, but not this time. It went away and came back three times, so I finally said "uncle" and, following Handsome's suggestion, went to bed. By the time I got upstairs, I had an accompanying dull ache, so two Tylenol, a change of clothes and I was done for the day. My post is late, because I didn't even get that accomplished on time. Sorry. 

My day will be light duty today. I'm going to take it easy, and just concentrate on getting out our Christmas cards. If I'm up to it, I may stitch later.

 

Homemade Maple Nut Fudge

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We were on our own this year, as each of our son's families had someone sick. We opted to avoid inviting illness, so we'll gather with them when everyone is healthy again. Instead, I baked, made a few gifting goodies and watched movies with my guy. It was really nice, actually.

Homemade Brownie, Cornbread & Muffin Mixes, and Hot Cocoa Mix

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I purchased THESE empty plastic jars and seals to mix up homemade batches of brownies, cornbread and basic muffin mix (choose the berry of choice when mixing), as well as our homemade hot cocoa mix (link to cocoa recipe in top menu bar) with marshmallows. These are 22 oz jars, but I'm also going to get THESE 10 ounce jars for other mixes.

I also made people (homemade goldfish crackers on the left) and dog treats (my ol' standby "Kitty Litter Bites") on the right. This years' kitty litter bites only have oatmeal flour and applesauce, and the dogs all love them just the same. 

This is the label that I tie on the packages when we share them with dog friends. This year, our kid's dogs, Hudson and Lulu will again be the recipients.

 

I made a savory Garlic and Herb spread that's a dead ringer for Alouette's Garlic and Herb spread. It costs about the same as their spread, however it makes almost three times more from my recipe. Just a little light snack before dinner.

The perfect amount for two...a beef rib roast (1 rib to share), and a small gratin of potatoes, olive oil, and parmesan cheese.

I didn't forget the barn ladies, either. They got a day of cuddles and snuggles from me...along with some of their favorite treats.

I'll be tying up some loose ends today, scheduling a trip to our carpenter's to paint the pantry cabinets before he installs them next week. I'll also check in with the subs (plumber and electrician) to make sure we're on track with them, too. Lastly, I'll take another shot at stitching this afternoon. I'll share more with you tomorrow.

Happy Boxing Day!!

Tuesdays (ahem) Thursday With Tag - Yes. I'm Still Here...

 

 

Well, there you are!

 

Terribly sorry I wasn't here on Tuesday. Take it up with the "boss of the blog" when you get a chance. She forgot to turn on the computer so I could put up my post on my day. She actually startled the dickens out of me when she came runnin' into the livin' room all apologetic and all for just plum forgetin' me. Nice. Real nice.

 

She goes about her daily business, occasionally stoppin' to pet me or some tiny show of affection, but when it comes to rememberin' the big stuff - well, a guy has to wonder where she keeps her head sometimes. Don't worry. I'm not gonna make you guess.

 

She did tell me that she's gonna make another appointment for me to see Miss Joy for a heavy groomin'. This weather has my coat all screwed up. I mean, just look how blurry I am in these pictures. That's not camera movement. That's the lens havin' a hard time knowin' where to focus! Mom's no fan of Corgi shavin', but she said I look like a sheep overdue for a shearin'. Yikes! Bald is definitely on my agenda.

 

We all had a nice Christmas together, and Mom even gave us my favorite Kitty Litter Bites again. She's gonna have to make another batch for our other dogs, (Grandson's dog) Hudson and (Granddaughters' dog) Lulu. The three of us here are enjoyin' the heck out of 'em. 

Mom was gone for quite a while yesterday, 'cuz she spent the day paintin', but the nice part was that when she got back home, we all piled into Dad's truck and went for dinner. The paintin' pooped her out, so she didn't even want to think about cookin'.

We didn't mind either, I mean - truck ride! There are usually a few leftover schnibbles for snacks for us, too, which is bonus.

So anyway, I don't have any news or anythin', but I really just wanted to say goodbye before the end of the year. Next time we see each other, it will be a new year! 2024 is just around the corner. Are ya ready for it? We are!!!

I'll see you again next Tuesday. 'til then... 

Smooches!