Stella's Social Club

[Happy Chooks]

Kathy, how are things going? I hope you are finding a break here and there to take care of yourself.

 

[Happy Chooks]

It's funny how such a short distance between Mary and I has such different weather. She said she hasn't had much rain today, but it's been pouring here since 1pm.

I was out running today, and there was a beautiful moment of the storm coming in that I was going to get a picture to share with all of you. This particular trail gains 1,400 feet in elevation, so I have a beautiful view down the valley. It's a very tough run, at 6.5 miles. I got near the top of the switchback part, and was looking at the trail...............and I saw very, very fresh scat from a large animal. It didn't look like bear scat, but this area is bear and mountain lion area...........and did I mention I was running by myself? Didn't encounter a single person the whole time I was running. So...............I decided to go along my way quick like, and you all don't get the picture of the view I saw. I didn't beat the storm either, so I got a little wet the last mile of the trail.

 

[1muttsfan]

6.5 miles running in the mountains

Large animal scat while running in the mountains alone

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Wow! That would make me pretty nervous too!

We've had a funny week. I sell chicks at a local feed store. So Tuesday I went in to drop off chicks, and the owner said, "Hey, your pig came in." I kind of laughed thinking he was joking, and kept working on unloading chicks. Then his wife asked Lydia if she wanted to feed the pig a peanut. Then I had to look- they really did have a pig in the store! He said, "do you need a crate to take him home in?" And I said, "Wait did you clear this with Lonny yet?" (My husband). He said, "No, this is your Christmas present. Merry Christmas!" HA!! Actually a woman brought him to them because she had raised him in her apartment and was going to get evicted if she didn't rehome him. They assumed we would have the room to care for him so passed him on to us. Ha. He's a micro mini, 6 month old unneutered male, about 15 maybe 20 lbs. Not able to be outdoors in these temps so he's in a crate in the laundry room and roams the kitchen with the dogs. He gets along great with Sofie, but makes Harper really really nervous- and keeps mounting her. So I've contacted another friend of mine, who already has two minis, who is going to take him tomorrow. It's been interesting having a house pig! He is actually fairly well behaved, and litter box trained. But we don't have the finances to have him neutered (they need special vet anesthetic) and they don't make good pets unless they are.

The name's Bacon. Kevin Bacon. But we just call him Kevin.

In other news, my husband finally got a job offer! Hooray! He's been laid off since June 28. It's been a long 5 months. It's only a sales job with a very low base pay, but it will work for now. He can keep looking for something more in marketing. Tulsa job market is really really slow right now.

 

[drumstick diva]

OOh he's cute -I love the way your dog is so cool with it. But, I can understand - you'd HAVE to neuter !! If that had been done when he was a little piggy, I imagine it wouldn't have been such a major(expensive) job. Tell that guy, next time he has to gift you with a neutered pig. Bet that's why he didn't keep it.

 

[The Sheriff]

Wow! That would make me pretty nervous too! We've had a funny week. I sell chicks at a local feed store. So Tuesday I went in to drop off chicks, and the owner said, "Hey, your pig came in." I kind of laughed thinking he was joking, and kept working on unloading chicks. Then his wife asked Lydia if she wanted to feed the pig a peanut. Then I had to look- they really did have a pig in the store! He said, "do you need a crate to take him home in?" And I said, "Wait did you clear this with Lonny yet?" (My husband). He said, "No, this is your Christmas present. Merry Christmas!" HA!! Actually a woman brought him to them because she had raised him in her apartment and was going to get evicted if she didn't rehome him. They assumed we would have the room to care for him so passed him on to us. Ha. He's a micro mini, 6 month old unneutered male, about 15 maybe 20 lbs. Not able to be outdoors in these temps so he's in a crate in the laundry room and roams the kitchen with the dogs. He gets along great with Sofie, but makes Harper really really nervous- and keeps mounting her. So I've contacted another friend of mine, who already has two minis, who is going to take him tomorrow. It's been interesting having a house pig! He is actually fairly well behaved, and litter box trained. But we don't have the finances to have him neutered (they need special vet anesthetic) and they don't make good pets unless they are. The name's Bacon. Kevin Bacon. But we just call him Kevin. In other news, my husband finally got a job offer! Hooray! He's been laid off since June 28. It's been a long 5 months. It's only a sales job with a very low base pay, but it will work for now. He can keep looking for something more in marketing. Tulsa job market is really really slow right now.

Congrats on rehoming Kevin! I was a pig farmer for 11 days if you recall and it was not for me! You have to be able to run really fast and stay on your feet. Huge congrats on hubby finding work. That is certainly good news. It is always easier to get a job when you have a job so I hope it is just what he does until he finds what he wants.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Wow! That would make me pretty nervous too!

We've had a funny week. I sell chicks at a local feed store. So Tuesday I went in to drop off chicks, and the owner said, "Hey, your pig came in." I kind of laughed thinking he was joking, and kept working on unloading chicks. Then his wife asked Lydia if she wanted to feed the pig a peanut. Then I had to look- they really did have a pig in the store! He said, "do you need a crate to take him home in?" And I said, "Wait did you clear this with Lonny yet?" (My husband). He said, "No, this is your Christmas present. Merry Christmas!" HA!! Actually a woman brought him to them because she had raised him in her apartment and was going to get evicted if she didn't rehome him. They assumed we would have the room to care for him so passed him on to us. Ha. He's a micro mini, 6 month old unneutered male, about 15 maybe 20 lbs. Not able to be outdoors in these temps so he's in a crate in the laundry room and roams the kitchen with the dogs. He gets along great with Sofie, but makes Harper really really nervous- and keeps mounting her. So I've contacted another friend of mine, who already has two minis, who is going to take him tomorrow. It's been interesting having a house pig! He is actually fairly well behaved, and litter box trained. But we don't have the finances to have him neutered (they need special vet anesthetic) and they don't make good pets unless they are.

The name's Bacon. Kevin Bacon. But we just call him Kevin.

In other news, my husband finally got a job offer! Hooray! He's been laid off since June 28. It's been a long 5 months. It's only a sales job with a very low base pay, but it will work for now. He can keep looking for something more in marketing. Tulsa job market is really really slow right now.

That was super quick on re-gifting your present! I'm glad you found Kevin a good home.


Fantastic news for your hubby!

 

[mlm Mike]

It's funny how such a short distance between Mary and I has such different weather. She said she hasn't had much rain today, but it's been pouring here since 1pm.

I was out running today, and there was a beautiful moment of the storm coming in that I was going to get a picture to share with all of you. This particular trail gains 1,400 feet in elevation, so I have a beautiful view down the valley. It's a very tough run, at 6.5 miles. I got near the top of the switchback part, and was looking at the trail...............and I saw very, very fresh scat from a large animal. It didn't look like bear scat, but this area is bear and mountain lion area...........and did I mention I was running by myself? Didn't encounter a single person the whole time I was running. So...............I decided to go along my way quick like, and you all don't get the picture of the view I saw. I didn't beat the storm either, so I got a little wet the last mile of the trail.

You were running 6 1/2 miles for fun?

Wow! That would make me pretty nervous too!

We've had a funny week. I sell chicks at a local feed store. So Tuesday I went in to drop off chicks, and the owner said, "Hey, your pig came in." I kind of laughed thinking he was joking, and kept working on unloading chicks. Then his wife asked Lydia if she wanted to feed the pig a peanut. Then I had to look- they really did have a pig in the store! He said, "do you need a crate to take him home in?" And I said, "Wait did you clear this with Lonny yet?" (My husband). He said, "No, this is your Christmas present. Merry Christmas!" HA!! Actually a woman brought him to them because she had raised him in her apartment and was going to get evicted if she didn't rehome him. They assumed we would have the room to care for him so passed him on to us. Ha. He's a micro mini, 6 month old unneutered male, about 15 maybe 20 lbs. Not able to be outdoors in these temps so he's in a crate in the laundry room and roams the kitchen with the dogs. He gets along great with Sofie, but makes Harper really really nervous- and keeps mounting her. So I've contacted another friend of mine, who already has two minis, who is going to take him tomorrow. It's been interesting having a house pig! He is actually fairly well behaved, and litter box trained. But we don't have the finances to have him neutered (they need special vet anesthetic) and they don't make good pets unless they are.

The name's Bacon. Kevin Bacon. But we just call him Kevin.

In other news, my husband finally got a job offer! Hooray! He's been laid off since June 28. It's been a long 5 months. It's only a sales job with a very low base pay, but it will work for now. He can keep looking for something more in marketing. Tulsa job market is really really slow right now.

How cute. I'm forbidden to get a pig. Great news on your husbands job offer.

 

[1muttsfan]

Maybe you could keep a pig with the calves, that farmer owes you guys!

Good news on the job, Rinda, hope it leads to something more. It is so discouraging to be out of work.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes Mike, I was running 6 1/2 miles for fun. It's a trail that you have a love/hate feeling. You hate running it, but when you are done, it's a huge accomplishment. it certainly kicks your butt.