tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post5876037873867314487..comments2024-03-28T01:26:37.173-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: A Dog-Loving HodgepodgePreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-20519241153504682992017-09-29T10:00:34.491-07:002017-09-29T10:00:34.491-07:00Oh lordy, 7 husbands is 6 too many!
Oh lordy, 7 husbands is 6 too many!<br />thepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-90750950589291880242017-09-28T23:58:03.289-07:002017-09-28T23:58:03.289-07:00I love that your first dog's name was Pretzel ...I love that your first dog's name was Pretzel - so cute. I do love your reponse to the adventure question and I could do with a bit of that right about now.<br />Have a good day.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470130153229393246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-5956280298648266422017-09-28T13:35:29.052-07:002017-09-28T13:35:29.052-07:00One of my brothers 'won' a dog at our scho...One of my brothers 'won' a dog at our school bazaar. My mother was NOT thrilled, already having 9 kids at home. Needless to say, I didn't have a dog of my own until I was married. I have a juicy tale about nuns....my oldest sister WAS a nun, and she later married a guy who WAS a brother.....they should write a book, yes?? ;)Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-47705193736357539602017-09-28T11:21:40.384-07:002017-09-28T11:21:40.384-07:00I currently have 5 very spoiled dogs along with 2 ...I currently have 5 very spoiled dogs along with 2 cats and 2 goats and 4 ducks! LOl, keeps me pretty busy :-) Great post, enjoy the rest of your week!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904921240840944999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-79598977393902982782017-09-28T09:39:04.913-07:002017-09-28T09:39:04.913-07:00Dumpling day? I have some Trader Joe dumplings in ...Dumpling day? I have some Trader Joe dumplings in my freezer. Dinner!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-68334560380935036232017-09-28T09:15:21.465-07:002017-09-28T09:15:21.465-07:00Boring is so good! No cancer. No job loss. No relo...Boring is so good! No cancer. No job loss. No relocation. No financial disasters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-4310887086429150942017-09-28T08:04:02.082-07:002017-09-28T08:04:02.082-07:00PETS.............I ALWAYS HAD A CAT.THAN I got a c...PETS.............I ALWAYS HAD A CAT.THAN I got a chicken who turned out to be a ROOSTER!WE hid him from my FATHER............in the basement!When the bridge ladies would come to our house BERTRAM would be upstairs with me!DAD AT WORK........there was a lady who always had a FRENCH UP DO!BERTRAM loved to sit on her head!!!!!!<br />ACCOMPLISH TODAY.........PILATES, return a chair that did not PASS THE ITALIANS APPROVAL and get HOME in time to set table for a lady for lunch who wants to BORROW SOME OF MY JEWELS for a BLACK TIE AFFAIR!!!!!!!!!THAN there is dinner....................UGH.<br />Check my new blog POST for comments!AGELESS STYLE TODAY!And probably take a nap since I have been awake since 3 AM!!!!!!!!!XX<br />PS.THE SON WILL BE AT THE OYSTER FESTIVAL IN WELLSFLEET!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-1231026085419919222017-09-28T07:18:08.706-07:002017-09-28T07:18:08.706-07:00Ten years ago I lived in Florida, I like the weath...Ten years ago I lived in Florida, I like the weather better here. I have not read the 7 husbands but I have that on my list. <br /><br />Love your pups, especially the doxie as I currently have 2. <br /><br />Have a great week!Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-71502748973752181822017-09-28T05:37:19.077-07:002017-09-28T05:37:19.077-07:00Hodgepodge is always so much fun!! I loved "S...Hodgepodge is always so much fun!! I loved "Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" - I need to add your new book rec to my list. Hope you are having a great week!! xoxoSandy at You May Be Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108555245405638530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-76815123956818776902017-09-27T18:37:36.073-07:002017-09-27T18:37:36.073-07:00I always love popping by here, Katie. I have been...I always love popping by here, Katie. I have been away from blogging for a bit-just so much going on - but hope to be back full time soon. And, of course, to add to the confusion I decided to start another blog...Lordy...which you can find on my blog today. Hope you have a wonderful rest of the week-xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-16248413430095249272017-09-27T18:10:40.089-07:002017-09-27T18:10:40.089-07:00My parents had the most loving dachshund for many ...My parents had the most loving dachshund for many years. My Dad would so love to have a dog at his assisted living facility, but that can't be. I wish it could, it would be such a great companion for him. Love, love the McKinny house. Impressive!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-88332946494540998902017-09-27T15:55:11.867-07:002017-09-27T15:55:11.867-07:00Awwww . . . what cute doggy photos! That tongue h...Awwww . . . what cute doggy photos! That tongue hanging out made me smile.<br /><br />So, did you do your computer work in a bathing suit? Too funny! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-82976204524595462362017-09-27T13:23:48.859-07:002017-09-27T13:23:48.859-07:00My first dog was also a little black dachshund! Lo...My first dog was also a little black dachshund! Love those dogs!Leslie Anne Tarabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196752637270349443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-89320524982537932372017-09-27T13:12:26.288-07:002017-09-27T13:12:26.288-07:00I'm always happy to read your book reviews and...I'm always happy to read your book reviews and recommendations! I also enjoyed reading your Hodgepodge and chuckled at your answer to #1!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-11953724912048155702017-09-27T12:44:38.074-07:002017-09-27T12:44:38.074-07:00Lovely post. Our sweet fur babies are a joy. Thr...Lovely post. Our sweet fur babies are a joy. Through the years, I have had many dogs. Now, we have our toy Schnauzers.Linda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-21491229401462128072017-09-27T12:34:21.223-07:002017-09-27T12:34:21.223-07:00I ALWAYS enjoy reading your answers :) You always ...I ALWAYS enjoy reading your answers :) You always make me smile. Your descriptions of your childhood dogs were hilarious.<br />I loved the pic of your home in Texas, too. It was BIG, but isn't everything in Texas :)<br /><br />Kathy (Reflections)<br />maddie/cadesmimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728528124103014286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-85744017568570587702017-09-27T12:19:23.338-07:002017-09-27T12:19:23.338-07:00I don't know about you, but it feels like more...I don't know about you, but it feels like more than ten years since I've had teenagers in the house. I guess not. My daughter's pup is adjusting to life with a baby in the house. He definitely ruled the roost prior, but is getting used to losing top billing. Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-4137974586325244812017-09-27T11:47:57.940-07:002017-09-27T11:47:57.940-07:00First dog was Boston Terrier my sister found (drag...First dog was Boston Terrier my sister found (dragged home) -- great dog, but got in a fight with a cat and end up with only 1 eye! Love your hodgepodge! My girl was just starting kindergarten 10 years ago! Yikes -- time flies!Jboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885993111102447005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-18033702825444807582017-09-27T11:46:29.349-07:002017-09-27T11:46:29.349-07:00Well, with the last name of Nine, I simply must re...Well, with the last name of Nine, I simply must read The 'Ninth' Hour. Ahh a apple dumpling sounds so good, I had one once at a restaurant with cinnamon ice cream. So scrumptious, I still dream about it, lol! Nothing beats great gnocchi, you're lucky to have a Mr. Chef in the house!! What would our lives be without our sweet pups!! Have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday!!Andrea Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11746436088260144774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-67471399340537961202017-09-27T09:54:20.161-07:002017-09-27T09:54:20.161-07:00I have had dogs since I was 9 & I have loved t...I have had dogs since I was 9 & I have loved them all. I am a little partial to the ones I have had as an adult when they became my fur babies. Thanks for sharing the picture of sweet Gypsy. I am sure she & Teddy are running around Rainbow Bridge with my departed fur babies. Can't wait for this heat to end! xoxo, DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-3898128832725056662017-09-27T07:30:18.639-07:002017-09-27T07:30:18.639-07:00You and I would be great companions on our "a...You and I would be great companions on our "adventures"...except I'd be on the side of the pool in the shade reading one of your book recommendations. - Laurel littleblackdomicilehttp://littleblackdomicile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-35576652648050516992017-09-27T06:39:13.123-07:002017-09-27T06:39:13.123-07:00How I wish you still lived in McKinney Katie....ev...How I wish you still lived in McKinney Katie....even though your New England home is such a beauty....Gypsy was just so so darling....don't tell Chili and Chowdah I said that...they are pretty precious too! DOUBLE TROUBLE!!!Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-59616781881917546452017-09-27T06:17:44.451-07:002017-09-27T06:17:44.451-07:00I so admire all the reading you do!! I want to but...I so admire all the reading you do!! I want to but don't slow down long enough. Now I want to read about nuns!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-42762411344427472342017-09-27T05:36:32.355-07:002017-09-27T05:36:32.355-07:00I grew up on a farm so we had lots of dogs over th...I grew up on a farm so we had lots of dogs over the years. My dad was a hunter, so most were hound dogs but sweet as the day is long unless you tried to mess with their people. I am probably the person who does not look for adventure. I would rather read about it and your book suggestions are always welcome and looked forward to each week.Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-46267299287203056682017-09-27T05:33:08.985-07:002017-09-27T05:33:08.985-07:00I only had ONE dog in my life - a siberian husky w...I only had ONE dog in my life - a siberian husky who brings back good memories of when i was little...from then on we had catsPatti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.com