Win is with Christopher now.

Win is with Christopher now. Chewing a bone and doing great so far! 😃

Haha.

Haha.  Went to Wal-Mart and then a huge thunderstorm came through.  It was just a lot of loud thunder and some heavy rain.  It sounded pretty scary.  I knew that my dogs were gonna freak out, but I didn't know how bad.

So we got home, waited in the car until the rain slowed, and then went in the house.  I found the gate to the dogs' room wide open - with no dogs in it save for the ones in the crates.

Apparently, some large black dog who shall remain nameless jacked my gate open and let herself and the others into the rest of the house.  They were all crammed into Shadow's room when I came home.  It's the most central room of the house - with no windows.  I guess I don't have to worry about my dogs if a tornado comes.  They already know what to do.  😛  James Spann would be proud.

I hate that we can't see his face in this one, but...

I hate that we can't see his face in this one, but this is Win posing and checking things out.  I love it!

Win, having a walk before he got on the truck. ❤

ADOPTED 05/17/13 - Win, having a walk before he got on the truck.  ❤

So I just want to say that I am SO very proud of Win today.  He handled that long car ride like a pro and when we got to the drop-off location he went up and sniffed a few people.  He ducked away when they reached out to pet him, but I think it's definite progress that he approached anyone on his own.  😃

Not only that, but he tried to get on the transport van with only a little bit of coaxing.  There were a couple of really tall stairs and he had some trouble, but it wasn't for lack of effort.  I'm pretty sure he's got bad hips.  The lady who was driving gave him a boost and he went right into the crate they had ready for him.  He did great!

I told her to leave his long lead on him and she did.  I don't really think anyone is going to have problems with him.  I just told her not to reach into his crate and things should be ok.  Also, I'm really loving the fact that it was a transport VAN and not a huge semi packed with wailing, scared dogs.  I was worried that he was going to be extremely stressed out by the whole process, but so far, so good.  😃

And yes - even though I was ready for him to move on I cried.  I can't not.  That's just how it is.  And I'm gonna be worried about him until he arrives safely, so Christopher, please let me know when your precious cargo arrives!

I hope you love this boy!  I just know he's gonna blossom with some TLC.  ❤

I have... not a whole lot to say lately.

I have... not a whole lot to say lately.  LOL  I guess that's ok.

I've just been busy with everyone around the house.  Usual stuff and all that.  I've also been stressed so I've pretty much become a hermit crab.  I've avoided almost everyone and have stayed in my house for the most part... aside from work, of course.

Well, on to something relevant.  Win leaves tomorrow.  I'm actually ok with that.  I took him all last-minute-like to keep him from being killed and I don't regret it - despite how much work he turned out to be.  I can't wait to see how he blossoms with actual human attention.  After the rocky beginning we came to an understanding and that's good.  But we haven't become best buds or anything like that.  If I'd spent some time trying we might have made progress, but aside from having a whole lot on my plate right now I intentionally kept the distance because I didn't need to get too emotionally involved.  I get the impression from him that if I wanted to be closer to him that he'd be open to learning what friendly interactions with humans are all about.  But connecting with someone works both ways and I really didn't want for him to like me too much, either - only to be sent away.

Call me weird if you want to, but yes - I think about the emotional well-being of my animals, too.  Even if they don't think or feel just like we do that doesn't mean they don't at all.  And that doesn't make them any less worthy of care and respect in my opinion.

Anyway.  Gotta get Win in before it starts raining.  Oh, and his poops are looking good!  😃

Earlier today I thought I felt like...

Earlier today I thought I felt like staying up and water marbling my nails.  Now I'm just crashing out.  With chipped nail polish.  Dang.

Oh well.  I like sleeping.  Maybe nails tomorrow.  I'm thinking something super dorky.  😃

I'm pretty sure I have termites. Dang.

I'm pretty sure I have termites.  Dang.

Anyone know a good bug guy?  Anyone have experience with this?