Photo of the Day - Laundry Helper

Laundry Helper, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

Barney's way of assisting with the laundry. Taken last Saturday while I was folding clothes.

Photo of the Day - Tired Barney

Tired Barney, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

Tired from a busy morning of socializing atop Queen Anne hill. Napping on his new bed.

Photo of the Day - Barney

Barney, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

Took this with my phone when my sister demanded a picture. I've been having a tough time getting him to look at the camera but then it occured to me that I could use treats which is why he looks so attentive in this picture.

Citizen of the World

You Are a Citizen of the World

Whenever possible, you try to pay attention to what's going on in the world. You are truly interested in all people and countries, no matter how far away from you they are. You try to learn, travel, and understand. Being a part of the whole world is important to you, and you're always working to be more internationally focused.

Are You a Citizen of the World?

Photo of the Day - His favorite perch

His favorite perch, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

Barney checking out the activity on the street.

Photo of the Day - Phone Inside

Phone Inside, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

Taken on Boston Street outside the Queen Anne Laundry Room where there is no longer a phone inside.

Weekend Wrap-Up

It was a busy and productive weekend, here are the highlights:

• Got an early start to the weekend with an early dismissal from work at the conclusion of our annual Summer Picnic on Thursday. I was chair of the picnic again this year so by the end I was cold, muddy and exhausted but glad it was a success.
• Ran home long enough to shower and change into clean clothes and then went to pick up my new dog, Barney. Snapped this pic moments after picking him up.
  
• Headed back home to get Barney settled in and fed and then we were off to my friend Kipp's for dinner along with Barney and Kayla (Kipp's dog) play-time.
• Woke early Friday morning (one of the benefits of dog ownership) and enjoyed a bit of lazy time around the house.
• Ran to Costco, Pet's Mart and Safeway to pick up dog supplies and other items I needed.
• Read my book while waiting in line at the ferry from Fauntleroy to Southworth.
• Loved watching John (the cutest nephew in the world) follow Barney around their yard. They were instant buddies.
• Enjoyed a fun evening and yummy dinner at Kristen and Dave's.
• Completed the usual Saturday morning laundry bit but this time with Barney in tow. He loved meeting all the people and dogs atop the hill.
• Ran to Fred Meyer to pick up some more household stuff including a shelving unit for my utility closet.
• Cleaned everything out of the utility closet, set up the shelves and reorganized it. The before can be seen here, the after seen here.
• Cleaned the rest of the apartment while Barney slept in the sunshine on the deck.
• Decided not to cook the dinner and ordered a pizza. Watched some Olympic coverage and relaxed with Barney on the couch.
• Took Barney to the off-leash area at Golden Gardens on Sunday morning so that he could sniff and play with other doggie friends.
• Made another trip to Pet's Smart (to make an exchange) and a quick stop at Target and then we were home for the rest of the day just in time for the rain to start.
• Relaxed the afternoon away by watching the Olympics and taking a nap with on the couch.
• Grilled up some pork chops and fresh veggies (including tomatoes from my garden) for dinner while Don and Barney got acquainted with each other.
• Enjoyed a good bottle of wine and dinner on the deck in the rain.

Quite the whirlwind. How was your weekend?

Photo of the Day - Roses

Beautiful Garden, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

Taken in the garden of our hosts in Bellevue at a Westminster College wine tasting the weekend before last.

Photo of the Day - Plastic Laundry

Laundry, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

The plastic laundry hanging outside the Queen Anne Laundry Room is wearing out. Bummer! It's my favorite!

Meet Barney

Barney, originally uploaded by JewellsinSEA.

This is Barney. And Barney is my new dog! :-D

He came home to live with me on Thursday afternoon and I am thrilled. I've wanted a dog for a really long time and finally decided last month that all of my fears and apprehensions about owning a dog would be eliminated if I just got the "right" dog. And Barney is definitely the right dog!

Barney is a 4 year old, 15-inch beagle. He is house broken and well behaved (for the most part). He is very low-key and loves sniffing things, eating, sleeping and meeting new people/dogs. We have had a fabulous weekend exploring the neighborhood and getting him settled into his new home. Many more pictures and stories to come!