Hitting the Wall, Immanent

Headed back to the stores this afternoon to pick up a new shower curtain liner, Master Bedroom bedspread, pillow cases to match and a bedskirt. Struck out horribly on the bedskirt (may just have to order one online) but otherwise managed to get the rest of our list. Meanwhile, despite having her help me move furniture all afternoon, Alicia still loves me and we're still having a wonderful time. Making her dinner tonight may have helped: Chicken breasts sprinkled with Rosemary, marinated in White Balsamic Vinaigrette, chopped up in Alfredo (farfale) pasta and topped with Bacon, Asiago, Parmesan and Romano cheese. A little bowl full of Heaven. We did strike out completely on a new bedset for the guestroom. I'll keep an eye on the websites for something that will match a North Atlantic theme in there.

Gracie, our Border Collie is having the most wonderful time with her Alicia. Its been a non-stop hugfest between those two. As expected, Gracie has assigned herself as Alicia's guestdog. Of course, poor Doodle did try to add himself to the registry. But Alicia's heart belongs to Gracie, though she's had a marvelous time teasing Doodle and throwing his toys for him. He's danced the dance of Carrot Joy for her, much to her amusement. Its lovely to see the dogs like this and have folks who appreciate them.

And finally, the chicken report: the new ladies were safely tucked safe and sound in the coop tonight. All on their own. We are having a bit of an issue with Winona, the Blue Wyandotte, who has been climbing into Onyx's brooder box and pecking at her to get off the eggs. *eye roll* A Cochin vs a Wyandotte in a brood-off. We live in interesting times.

Thus is the excitement of our days here on the Island.