Still not here...

So, since I'm still being kicked out of my house on Saturdays for open houses, hubby and I thought a trip to the zoo with the neighbours was in order. MUCH better than hanging out in the car (that now has that subtle dog smell. No, not from Brandy. For what ever reason she always smells like soap and not dog. The other one, well,  let's just say his odour is rather unwelcoming in small spaces).

I'm actually surprised I was able to find time tonight to actually sit down and make a post - 4 showings (and much car time) later.

My favorite animals, you ask? They are, of course, the big puppies (in this shoot the wolves and dholes). But they're all pretty cool in their own way, I'm just biased to canines, what can I say.

Without further ado, here are the fruits of my labour after about 3-4 hours walking on a rather blustery day through the Toronto Zoo whilst being kicked out of my house.

Hubby's favorite animal. Can't blame him, they're pretty impressive.

Hmm, I honestly don't remember ever seeing jellies at the zoo, so this was a new one for me.

This is a Dhole, in case you're wondering. Very vocal little guys.

CONTEST WINNER!!

I happy to announce the I've drawn my portrait contest winner!

The winner is Shelley, and she will get a 5"x7" portrait completed of her late coonhound Maggie (shown above).

I'm really looking forward to getting started ... hopefully sooner than later. Seriously, anyone looking for a house to buy? I've got the perfect one right here. Milo is waiting patiently under my spare bed to be finished.

Congratulations to Shelley!! And thanks to all those who entered.

On Hiatus (for now)

I am on hiatus until further notice, in the mean time...

Who here enjoys selling their house? Come on, I don't see any hands raised.

Ok, now who hear hates selling their house with a passion? Ah, a lot more hands raised now I see. And wow, look, my hand seems to be the highest and waving the most obnoxiously.

Selling your house sucks. Selling your house and keeping it spotless sucks even more. Selling your house, keeping it spotless and having to remove dogs during showings and open houses sucks the most.

I'm thinking of pitching a tent in the backyard, that way I don't have to leave every time someone wants to have a gander at the humble abode.

So, if you haven't guessed it, all work has ceased action until I can set up again with out messing up our superbly magnificent cleaning job.

It is nice to live in a super clean environment though ... I'd just prefer to have a maid keep it that way and not me.

Anyone want to buy a house?

Yeah Canada!

 Congratulations to all of our wonderful Canadian athletes who participated in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. You did our country proud!