Mirlisa's Bits and Pieces

Emma and Miriam took a ride to “downtown” Fort Myers Beach. There are ancient relicts everywhere – here is Emma at one of those ancient treasures.

Would have loved to have some of that ancient liquid in the those ancient bottles…

There’s a nice sized pier downtown, as well. I don’t think it is as ancient as the statue above.

Looked like a little rain was headed their way…wonder if there’s fishing from the pier. Will have to check that out next time.

Ciao.

More images from Fort Myers Beach, FL. Almost feels like I’m there…thanks, my vicarious ally.

One of these might be my chair…were I there.

Lovely.

Looks like a blackened fish sandwich with sweet potato fries. Enjoy it for me!

Though, I cannot be there in person to enjoy the view as the sun sets in the west, I do have a vicarious ally.

Fort Myers Beach is truly a bird sanctuary!

Hope to walk that way again some day…

So, what do you do when your vacation has been cut short by an uncooperative pet? You join your mother, father and aunt for a birthday (mom) celebration by way of Mexican food and a mariachi band.

They were good and much fun to listen to and watch.

Happy Birthday, mom!

My little precious is still wiped out from her ordeal.

Ciao.

Friends, we had such hopes for our vacation in Fort Myers Beach. It was going to be lovely. We were going to enjoy walks on the beach and sunsets.

Enjoying a walk to the end of our beach area.

Our end of the beach was calm and quiet. Very relaxing – the way it should be.

View from our balcony.

 The birds were so much fun to watch. Glad to see their protection is important.

Lots of birds – fun to watch.

 I just loved the pelicans perching in the trees! Fantastic!

Something about pelicans perched on the trees…

 Emma and Miriam enjoying the sunset. This is what it’s all about!

Emma and Miriam enjoying an evening of sunset watching.

Thank you, Lee County, for the warning. I will definitely shuffle my feet!

Do as the sign says…

 Need I say more?

There’s something about the beach…

These first two days were a wonderful beginning to a week in paradise. Then….

…Peanut decided that she wasn’t suited to be kenneled away from home. Yesterday morning we received communication that she had tried to climb, chew and claw her way out. Another night of this and who knows if she would still be with us. So, off to the airport to rent a car. Drove home in record time and rescued poor Peanut from her self destructiveness. As always, the UF Vet school was very accommodating and saw Peanut this morning. We now have her on some meds to heal infection and help with pain. As soon as she is feeling better, we will determine the specific dental work needed to fix her broken teeth. Never again will she be kenneled anywhere other than home. Game and match to Peanut.

Now, I’m tired and going to bed.

Ciao.

Our front yard has been beautiful this year! The crepe myrtles were overwhelmed with blossoms!

We had been looking for a new door mat and found one we loved!

Ciao.

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Our sweet boy, our beloved Boxer was put to rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Boxer was 13 years old and had been battling kidney disease along with a progressive neuropathy. He passed peacefully surrounded by a roomful of people including his moms and dear friends from the UF Vet School. It was such a comfort to have so many who loved him present. To know Boxer, was to love Boxer. We still miss him terribly and tears still flow easily. What a joy he was to our lives – how special he was to all of us.

We pieced together a short video as a remembrance of his life with us.

You touched us so very much, Boxer. We love you. Rest in peace, our love, rest in peace.

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Boxer had therapy and a checkup today. His kidney values were still high, although phosphorous levels had decreased slightly. Our biggest concern right now is getting him to eat. He had lost over 2 lb. since last week and that, my friends, is not good. We do have him on an appetite stimulant and he was given something else for nausea today during his stay at the Vet school.

Feeding like a baby….

Kibbles one at a time….

We’ll do what we can to help him eat. I went by Earth Pets to get some puppy food. At this point, the high protein and fat is insignificant – he must eat.

A salad and an episode of “Cougar Town”…. a nice way to spend an evening.

Despite Boxer not eating well….we’re going to eat well. Gotta keep up our strength in order to help him.

What a handsome boy….