Molly’s First Few

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Dillon

It’s about time to throw some pics up here and update the peeps on the latest in the world of Molly. We got her thursday night and have been getting used to living with each other for a few days now. Here are some highlights:

Molly is a Whippet-AmStaff mix. Thus she has incredibly short hair. On most of her body you can pretty much just see through to her skin. Whippets in particular are very sensitive to cold so we had to do something to assist her warmth on our walks. Kathy picked up this nice little number for $1.00 at the Salvation Army. Continue reading →

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This Is Where It’s At

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Dillon

Alright kids, we’ve been getting some great and some not-so-great name suggestions – and it’s time to announce the winner! Thanks to Jenny and Seth, our friends who fostered the dog for two weeks before we got her, her name shall remain MOLLY! I know, all of these great names… but Molly just fits. It works well and it’s time to stop fighting it. Here she is snuggling up after a brisk, cold walk this AM.

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1.28.09

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Dillon

Well, I still have a job. Thanks everyone who has been praying for us and everything. It was an adventure of a week and I escaped unscathed. A lot of good people lost their jobs this week though. Including some I, personally, was very fond of. I wish them all the best and know that they’ll be fine but transition is always hard.

To wrap up doggie news, now that I know my job is secure we will be getting her. We have been trying to come up with a name for a good while and it’s not working. As I’ve said, she is currently called Ashanti or Molly… Molly is ok but, we nothing something that zings… Kate recently suggested Whippet Good -which is awesome, but we need to be able to call her something daily. Is that “Whip”? “Whippet”? I dunno. I need suggestions. Comment plz. I’ll give a prize to the name picked.

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Just Some Updates

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Dillon

Hey there kids,

Not a lot going on at work today so I figured I’d shout out, give some updates and see whats up.

Still waiting on the dog thing. We have basically decided to get her as long as I remain employed, which will be determined in the next few days here. PNC has finally come to reap the NCC employees for good. So we will all find our fate by the end of the week. I can’t say I’m shaking in my boots, as I know that whatever happens God is in control and if it comes down to it… I’m not stuck in a lease and I have wonderful support system in my families (Attic living is where it’s at sometimes). I’m really only concerned because I dont want to go job hunting. I hate that crap!

I guess that’s it for now. Somebody holla back and tell me something good.

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Uh oh…

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Dillon

UPDATED: At this point in our crazy lives it seems almost laughable to think about adding to our family already.

No Kathy is not pregnant. Sheesh. What is the case, however, is that our friends Seth and Jenny are currently fostering the cutest little Whippet-Pit mix in the world. She looks kinda like a small, white boxer. Kinda like… this!

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Conan The O’Barian

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Dillon

For the record, I know it’s spelled O’Brien.

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For The Love

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Dillon

Falling for a city is an interesting thing. Before Cincinnati, I only ever called Cleveland home. I had an interesting relationship with her as she gradually grew on me. I suppose as I matured and was capable of love for my city it came sure enough. Though, I remember just how much I hated going downtown for the longest time. It was an absolutely miserable experience that thoroughly confused me and drove me to the brink of insanity.

When you aren’t familiar with the city, every street is a one way street just baiting you to turn down the wrong way. Every person on every corner is a pan-handler laughing at you when you do inevitably and errantly turn down this one way street and then waiting for that opportune moment to hit you up for “bus money”- not to mention they all have guns and are willing to shoot if you give them the wrong look. Continue reading →

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My Green Thumb 7

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Dillon

Ok kids, I let the updates lapse a bit so you wouldn’t get tired of it. Read on…

Since the latest update, I deemed the plants large enough to each be repotted into their own individual, larger pots. Above is a pic of the repotting process and should illustrate the relative size of the upgrade. I had a total of 4 of the little guys make it to infancy and hope for continued growth. Continue reading →

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My Green Thumb 6

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Dillon

Wow! Huge growth while we were out of town!! I wasn’t sure what to expect after neglecting the boys for a few days but they have thrived. Plus one more sprout! That’s a total of 4 for 11 so far! Not bad. :)

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My Green Thumb 5

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Dillon

SUPER UPDATE! Ok kids, the plats have been growing like crazy the past couple days. The first 3 pictures are the first plant to sprout, over the past few days. The last is a crazy sprout that grew over 2 inches out the dirt in 1 day! This was an extra seed that I had that I just tossed into another plan I have here at work. Haha. There is also a third baby sprout not pictured. I’m going to have to make some re-potting plans sooner than I thought. I am supposed to re-pot at 3″. Sheesh! Continue reading →

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