Dear Grace and Macie,
I know. You're not fond of being sent to 'playland' (aka, poop-land). Well guess what? I'm not crazy about being the Bad Guy.
Yes, I championed this temporary enclosure. However, until daddy finds someone to clear this brush and erect a permanent fence ...
I'm determined to keep you safe.
Grace says, "I hate you very much."
Macie: "Relax, kid. I'm working on an escape plan."
Dear Google Girl,
Have I told you lately that I love you? How well I remember asking my parents how to spell something ... and them responding, "Look it up." (grrrrr)
Not only do you and Alexa provide instant answers, but also, the correct pronunciation ... even a definition. That's surely saved me more than a little embarrassment here in Blogville!
Dear Amazon Fire,
Like your AI cousins, sure ... I get that you're over there listening. Having a clear (albeit, boring) conscience I'm not concerned.
Still, you're full of surprises! The other evening Tom and I were discussing the best brands of dog food; and I told him about seeing a photo on Facebook featuring the worst brands. Later, after clearing the dinner dishes I flipped open your cover and saw THIS on the screen.
Well played AI. Well played.
Dear Tom,
I'm sorry for not having answered your ringing the front doorbell sooner. Remember, when I left to take a shower you were working out back.
You know my Love/Hate relationship with our front door.
... my reluctance to step out of the hallway wearing only a towel.
You claimed to have said there was a telephone line down; we needed to call someone. (But I'm pretty sure I heard, 'power pole.')
Your being a former phone guy, yes. I should have trusted you when you said it wasn't live and wouldn't zap me to kingdom come if I came anywhere near. Still ...
New to the area and not having a land line, we'd NO idea who to call!
Dear Millbrook Police Dispatch,
You guys rock!
No, we don't live in your jurisdiction. Except, when we called the Coosada PD's non-emergency number at 7:30, there was only a voice mail asking callers to leave a message.
Rather than an uninterested "That's not my department" response, you were empathetic and suggested we sit tight while you made some calls.
Sure enough, 30 minutes later there was a police officer at the front door. The next day an Elmore County Sheriff deputy stopped by. After cutting and wrapping the cable, he even took time to share directions to nearby fishing holes as well as fields where Tom can fly his RC aircraft. Blessed!
Dear friends,
Thanks so much for stopping by ... have a great weekend ... be safe!
Hugs,
Myra
... and co-author, Macie Ann
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......my bow-legged girl.
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I agree with you, they need to be safe! Great letters. This is the best place to see what foods are the best. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Debby!
Deletebob says hold that thought, he needs a new place to fly is RC planes... your pups look soooo sad in JAIL. but I do GET IT even though they don't. YAY for your local police... adventures are just beginning. LOL
ReplyDeleteI have so say this so ignore and don't get mad with me, but that front door would have to go. someone could hit it with there elbow and reach right in and open the door, someone could take a glass cutter and cut a hole and reach right in. someone could throw a rock through it and reach right in... 😊 no glass doors for this thriller reader and no glass panels beside doors and I HATE OUR sliding glass doors because the same thing fits them... ok i am done. love you
LOL-ing, because when we first toured the house I thought the same thing. There's an outer security/storm door in our future; but 'til that day we rely on Yappy #1 and Yappy #2.
DeleteI enjoyed this post! How fun!! Glad it is all working out for you guys... and will for those little furry family members! Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terri! Have a great day!
DeleteI ALWAYS love your letters. I enjoy your creativity. And as a dog person, "THAT AIN'T WHAT GRACIE SAID!" Now I do not doubt Macie's line, 'dog' is always looking for the ideal escape plan. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove ya'll's way from NC
You're so sweet ... thanks, Jack!
DeleteThe girls will appreciate (eventually) that you are just trying to keep them safe. Will you be getting snow in your area come winter? That should be an adventure for them! Friday letters are always good to read!
ReplyDeletebetty
It's my understanding snow isn't a common occurrence, but this last year, yes. I'm hoping Mother Nature will do an encore this Christmas!
DeleteYour entertaining letters never disappoint and always induce smiles.
ReplyDeleteGrace and Macie are adorable and the photo of them behind bars is priceless. The look on their faces says it all.
From what I can see in the photo, I like your front door. As long as no ax-wielding escapee murder comes along.
My shack here in TN is easy to break into - especially since the house is so sheltered and isolated. Would you believe there are nights when I've slept with the door unlocked?? I'm beyond insane.
I meant to say "murderer", not "murder"...but I'm sure you got the gist.
DeleteIs "gist" a real word?
Alexa knows.
Perhaps the denizens of Tennessee are more concerned about breaking in, only to discover an ax-wielding pianist? :)
Delete... oh, and Alexa just responded verbatim, "Yes. Gist is a real word."
Love the fotos and the letters. Such a nice way to make your post sparkle. Keeping those pups safe is a priority. When the fence is installed it looks like they'll have lots of room to run and play. Having a wire down is alarming but thankful it was a phone line and help arrived promptly. We had a few hours with out electricity here yesterday as someone's truck pulled down wires and broke the pole just a few streets away from me. A friend sent me pictures. How were they to know the lines were so low. No injuries and power restored within hours. Hope you too have a great weekend !
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ma! Ya, I felt pretty foolish thinking it was a power line when all the lights were still blazing.
DeleteI had an Alexa type contraption in the house. Not sure what make it was. Whenever I broke wind it said: "Less beans and cabbage reduces flatulence!"
ReplyDeleteGod bless you.
Too funny! I wouldn't be surprised if that's not unveiled at next year's electronics show.
DeleteSometimes you have to do unpopular things with the 'kids' to protect them even when they don't get it.
ReplyDeleteTough love, hmmm?
DeleteTom wants Alexa for Father's Day. I never thought of it as asking parents how to spell and being told to look it up myself. Haha. Have a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet he'll love it! We pay $6.95/mo. to get unlimited music streaming ... a virtual jukebox if you will. So far, (my) Tom's been unable to stump it!
Deletelove this "running dialogue" today!
ReplyDeleteI love your letters! You have a good grasp on humor!!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't gotten any AI devices. If Siri is any indication, we're fried :)
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