Mr Poopers Day Out

I’ve been knitting more & more.  The thing that I’ve finally been working full time on is the huge wrap sweater copy that I fell in love with at Carols.  But with a price tag at over $200 I thanked the gods that I was a knitter.

I will most likely be making this sweater a free pattern though it will only be available in 1 size most likely.  It’s meant to be slouchy though so maybe people will dig it. This sweater is light as air and so silky soft I can’t wait to snuggle in it. 

Tank is doing really well.  He’s learning some new tricks such as “Speak” using sign language (a trick that my husband’s family taught their golden retriever and I kind of dig) to “Paw” and almost a full “Roll Over”.  I’ve never had a dog that did tricks.  Bulldogs are not known to suffer patiently but Tank seems to really enjoy the challenge and learning.  You can see his mind working as he tries to figure out what you want.

I feel like I’m finally coming out of hibernation.  I’ve never really given myself a break from life or people before.  I feel a little guilty about it but I just don’t have the energy for a lot of extra stuff.  Frankly I usually just get so wound up in the lives around me that I’ve never had a chance just to pull back and exhale.  Thankfully the Mr is really super supportive and ready to keep the world at bay if that’s what I need.

The Mr has made me some amazing ebony buttons for this coat and I can’t wait to get them put in place.

I’ve also started a new shawl which I really love.  I can’t figure out what edging to go but I’m thinking a bobble edge.

So another week hsa passed and I’ve been poor again about blogging.  What with work and training the Tankers to be a good pup my days are pretty booked.  I have crocheted a hat that is just about ready for some test crocheters.

I was aiming for a perfectly slouchy but not sloppy hat and after a few test runs I think I finally have it. 

I’ve also made some good progress on my Classica Coat. I am totally in love with the color and the pattern is pretty easy.  I’m actually doing a sweater WITH the hood!

I’ve almost finished my second jellyfish mitt and I’m still loving them.  I’ve worked up the chart in PDF form and will need test knitters soon. 

In non-knitting news the Tank puppers is doing pretty well.  he had his first vet visit and did excellent.  He’s unfortunately infected with a kind of mite (that isn’t contageous) so he’s on antibiotics.  I have to say that he takes meds the best of any animal I’ve ever seen.  Just open the mouth & drop the pill in and the dog swallows. Crazy.

Also I have a brief rant.  Since the Mr and I are so aware of how huge Tank is and how he could be easily out of control we have taken every measure to make sure that we are pack leaders (ala Cesar Millan) and that he does exactly what we tell him to.  He walks on a leash like a dream with out pulling and with out going after other dogs, people, bikes or runners. 

So WHY is it that the smaller the dog is the more out of control they are? Every walk we go on Tank and I are rushed by a small dog and an owner who doesn’t see that their dog is being extremely agressive.  Also, it’s just plain bad manners!  They all look as though Tank will eat their dog (which he will not) but they are the ones causing the situation.  Just because your dog is small doesn’ t mean they should be allowed to do whatever they want. 

We are doing our best to make sure that Tank is well socialized with people, places, situations and other dogs, I wish other people would do the same. 

We spent the weekend at the ranch with Tom & Mette.  I was hoping that Tank would do well with the other dogs and the animals and it was better than I had hoped.  He fit right in with the pack and played until he fell over exhuasted at the end o fhte day.

He’s such a fabulous boy with a loving heart and a gentle soul. I love him so darn much!

I’ve also been knitting quite a bit.  Here’s a little preview…

I’m still crocheting too just little projects though,

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