Ice Storm

So we finally got some real snow here. It later turned into freezing rain snow, sleet, whatever you want to call it. We all parked our cars in the warehouse to keep them safe and sound from the weather, and from dumb drivers. I'm driving the Silver Nissan Pathfinder while my Explorer is getting fixed.

Vegas is not sure about the snow just yet. He didn't like it when his paws sank into the snow! If dogs could tip toe he would be doing it! He's definetely trying to step lightly!


Yippeeee! He can pee right! Good boy!


Vego and Pops...

Kisses from the babe in front of the office...

Veg in the kitchen with glowing eyes...

Matt made a cake to celebrate what they do to a certain someone's coffee cup at work...

They're mean. Very mean. Boys will be boys.

Matt had surgery on his testicles. He only has 1 left. He's secure with that. He was very brave.

Matt sent me this pic of himself. Yes, ladies he's single. He's in Jamaica now! Right where Marc and I were married, in Ocho Rios. He's going to have a blast! No fair.

Sunday Drivers

Front is ok.

The side that hit the pole...

Right bumper where she hit me...

Matt and I went shopping on Sunday. It started snowing. Virginia doesn't see much snow.

OMG a snowflake, call the Army!

So we were on our way home on Hwy 66, and a lady lost control of her car. She spun around, and smashed into the right side of my truck. The impact pushed the truck to the side of the highway, and the left side hit a pole. Our joy ride ended in a ditch.

She had some damage to her car too. A Trooper came, and filled out a report. After all was said and done, the lady was charged with failure to maintain control of her vehicle. She was liable for the whole thing.

Thankfully we all walked away in one piece.

I went to the doctor today. He said I have trauma to my lower left side of my back. He gave me a prescription for pain killers which also acts as a sleep aid. I need those 'cos I haven't been sleeping. I have to go to see him again next week.

I'm more traumatized by the whole thing than anything. I keep thinking about what I could've done but there was really no way around it. Everything is getting taken care of by her insurance but I still feel like crap.

I have a rental now, and they are taking my car away to be fixed. Who knows how long that will take. I'm also meeting with someone from Nationwide Insurance regarding the Injury Claim.

That's pretty much the extent of what's been going on.

To make matters worse, Marc's truck was broken into last night! There wasn't much to steal. They got away with some sentimental stuff, and they even stole his shovel. Wow, I hope they're enjoying that shovel. Maybe they will shovel our driveway. Oh wait no. I hope that they don't. They might slip and fall, and smash into my rental.

I miss Montreal.

Weekend Fun

Matt from California. He's says Rock On a lot. He wants to learn French. I've already taught him his ABC's.

I guess I started working here at the right time! I got to participate in the year end inventory, not to mention we're being audited. Oh, and did I mention that we did it on a Saturday? Anywho, here's a few pics that were modified... courstesy of someone who doesn't want to be mentioned.

Oh look there he is! That's Vegas attacking his head...Good boy.

Guess who?

The latest news is that I'll be in Mtl. on the 21st and leaving the 26th. Not long enough! I can't wait to see everyone!!!

Vegas and Reese

Here are a few pics from our day together...

Reese having a bite to eat after a big play date...

Vegas was so happy to have his mommy back after a LONG day...He's 82lbs., and still enjoys sitting on me. We're sitting in his Lion's cage here...

Vegas actually tired her out! Maybe she felt sick from eating all the deer and goose poop. There were land mines Everwhere! She kept eating it! Ewww...

Funny girl...


They both enjoyed a cold drink from the ol' porcelain...

Hahahaha!
Well we all had a fun day together but we were all glad to go our seperate ways. Vegas especially. He was none too impressed with Reese (pronounced Reesee) by the end of the day. On the car ride home he bared his teeth at her, and was growling quite a bit. Vegas actually has limits. That's a first! All went well otherwise...

Short and Sweet

I know its been awhile but we're getting our laptop serviced. This past weekend we did some groceries and went out for dinner at a great restaurant called Original Steakhouse. We went with MB, Todd and Natalia. MB and Natalia got pretty friendly, and Todd is hot. Come and visit Melissa. I had yummy Mahi Mahi with steamed veggies, everyone else had Hoggies. They actually looked good though. Afterward, we went to a bar/restau. for some drinks and then headed home.

Sunday was a fun day for Vegas. We had a little play date with Todd's dog Reese. She's a 3 month old chocolate lab, and she is VERY BOLD. She totally runs the show! We gave Todd a break for the day, and let Vegas have a little play friend. The three of us began our day with a trip to Pet Smart. Vegas was pulling my arm off and Reese was grabbing all the toys. They were rolling on the floor too!!! Needless to say, we didn't stay for very long. We headed out to the pond near our house. They were pooped, and even Vegas was happy to see Reese go.

That's that in a nutshell, can't wait to post pics for you y'all (haha couldn't resist!) to see!

Thanksgiving Weekend

People just love Thanksgiving here! We've been off since Thursday! So far we've relaxed and explored the town...We went to a mall called Tyson's Corner yesterday...It was really big! The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. It's the equivalent to Can's Boxing Day. They had an Urban Outfitters, Disney Store, Forever 21, Bloomingdales, Discovery Channel Store and lots more! There were many stores like Zara in Laval. Lots of good deals too.

Here's a pic of the pond across the street from our place. Vegas and I had fun watching the geese. There are about 60 geese here. Marc laughed at me...I really counted them! Before I took this pic, they were spread out all over the grass. Then Vegas ran toward the water, and they made their way to the middle of the pond. They were huge! Did I mention that there is ABSOLUTELY no challenge in hunting here? You just have to pull up beside them with your car, and tell them to hop onto your hood.


Marc found a cool path about a 5 minute walk from our place. Vegas can run full out there. Didn't see any other dogs, aside from the pit bull that came out of nowhere and scared the living poop out of me (that poop was for you Kristi). Then all I heard was,"Git over here you!", from somewhere in the bushes. That was pretty much the end of that dog. I thought dog people were friendly.

Behind our place.

Baby Veg and I in bed together on our first night here. I'm not smiling in this pic, he's squishing my face.

We also went somewhere but I can't talk about it until you receive your gifts girls. You'll find out soon enough!

Take care everyone!

First Weekend in VA

(Vegas' air matress, sorry about the eyes)
Hello everyone! We had wonderful weather this weekend. Well, Saturday at least. Friday was 24 and Saturday was 22! I had to change into a T-Shirt...We went to Springfield to get Vegas his food. It's the only place we know of to get it. No, we didn't see Homer and Marge while we were there. It's a nice town. The homes remind me of the bungalows in the West Island. The leaves are still on the trees, so it made for a nice drive.

We also moved more of our things but we will have to wait until MB gets back to move the big stuff, like the washer/dryer, and the couch. The kitchen has been pretty much put together. I can't believe how much kitchen stuff we have! I remember moving into our condo and wondering if we would ever fill all the cupboard space!

Today is pretty crummy, the rain and the wind hasn't let up at all.

So I decided to explore the local shops. I went to a cool store called Home Goods, which is pretty much like Winners Home Sense. I went to Pet Smart to pick up a new toy for Vegas (which I think he has already destroyed). There is also a Target/Super Target near our place, which is kind of like a higher end Wal-Mart. You can do your groceries there too.

Our neighbours have a 4 month old doberman. He's pretty big for his age. He runs around like a wild horse when it rains just like Vegas! I think they're related. Vegas is much cuter and sweeter though ;)

Here are a few things I like about Virginia so far,

• It's not Quebec (Marc)


• Our place. Esp. our fireplace. Vegas and I curled up together there this evening. He passed out right away! It was nice and cozy. He's being very good by the way. He's peeing on everything in the neighbouhood. Gainesville belongs to him now.


• My own private poop room (seperate from the bathroom)with a view.


• The old plantation homes with way too much land. They're beautiful. They don't do anything with the property anymore. It's just acres of freshly trimmed grass! I also like the new colonial style homes.


• People respect the rules of the road, and are actually courteous!


• The men are better looking. Melissa, you need to come here a.s.a.p. They're the "All American" good looks type of guy, and there are as many hot guys, as there are American flags.
  

I will post some pics of the town and surrounding area once, we're settled in. I'm off to bed, back to work in the morning! Hope everyone has a good week!