The Hitch man is feeling a bit under the weather and moping around a bit. While Ted admits he likes this calmer version of the pooch, he also says it's too bad that the guy's a bit sick. Anal glands... we think they're the problem. We'll know for sure tomorrow, as Hitcher and I have a vet appointment in the afternoon, but the internet seems to think he needs those pesky (and smelly!) glands expressed. Too much information, I know.

Instead of racing last weekend, we filled our time with a visit to the new wine bar in Moscow, homemade ice cream, burritos for dinner, and of course a couple bike rides. It was the first weekend at home in about 6 weeks, and I almost didn't know what to do with myself. During the summer, I get so used to leaving every weekend that it is strange when I am actually home. We'll actually be home next weekend too, though that will be followed up by a full week in Hood River.

Mom and Dad are the official owners of their new house, so they are very busy with planning their move next month. After two years of looking for a house, they finally found one that would work, and jumped on it before it was too late. They've never been very fond of the house they're in now, so they're very happy to have found a house with the things they want... a nice, roomy kitchen, open floorplan, small yard, and a deck with a fantastic view. Of course there will eventually have to be a big housewarming party with lots of wine, food, and people (not necessarily in that order).

Anyone have any tips for how to keep dogs out of kitty litter boxes? We have two boxes, one lidded and one unlidded, but that is necessary because Shamus is particular about his box. We can't put a cat door in since we are renting this place, and can't shut the door because the cats need to get to the box. Do they make baby gates with built-in cat doors?

Going to really start advertising locally for the business here soon. Hopefully it works!