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Hot today, over 80 degrees.

Cleaned out the corner garden. Pulled or dug out a pile of garlic mustard and removed leaves.

I must replant the tulips and daffs in a better spot. Between me and the dogs, just about all of their leaves have been knocked down.

Millie visited today, and the dogs behaved very well. Bell came over and made friends with Jett again. Very brave boy!

Ron raked in the back while I did a run to Walmart for my meds (two) and bread. Picked up wine for us at the big liquor store in North Adams.

Salad, wine, cheese and crackers for supper. We are both tired. Ron summoned the energy to take Jett for a walk; I did some kitchen cleanup.

My eyes are healthy and I don’t need new glasses.

I used the leaf blower to clear more of the garden by the deck.

Passed on deck renovation for this year, too expensive. Contractors were understanding.

Used one of the hoses for the first time to irrigate the new Serviceberry. Over filled it but it drained pretty easily. Hose worked fine.

Jett and Ron went for a couple of walks today.

I’ve had two tick bites this week. Found a small tick crawling on my arm this evening.

Susan, thank you for trusting us with Jett and for your generous gifts. Jett’s sweet nature is a testament to your care. We are so happy and grateful to have a real family again. Marcia and Ron

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Heard from Peter, he’s working today. Jett’s former caregiver got in touch to see how he’s doing.

Jett didn’t eat this morning but wolfed down two cups of kibble with broth this afternoon.

I went to three stores for Easter treats for the boys, ended up getting candy bars, a “feminine product”, salad and Neufchatel at Stop & Shop.

We worked on the fence and stopped around 3, I think. Pounded in more posts on the Millie side. I did a little hoeing and cleanup on the “down” side, mostly kept Jett busy.

Made cinnamon rolls for breakfast, veg burgers and salad for a late lunch on deck.

Pileated (?) Woodpecker attacking one of the hemlocks this morning.

It’s almost 3 pm and muggy. Was better earlier after a short rainstorm.

Ron took Jett for a walk and I joined the standout at Field Park in Williamstown. A woman insisted on using a bullhorn for call and response. It doesn’t work in a circle; I blocked my ears.

Did a grocery run – can’t seem to stay away, you’d think I was made of money – and picked up on-sale items for salads and English muffins.

Jett got into trouble by jumping on Ben and knocking over Bell.

Received a gracious email from the faculty sponsor of Log Lunch.

The Log Lunch ran out of food (they were letting non-registered people in because “there is plenty of food”, haha) so I got my money back and drove to the Big Y for Peet’s and then to Stop and Shop for dishwasher soap. Fortunately, I had a salad and crackers at home.

Removed a tick from Ron’s rear end. It was a large one so probably not a disease carrier. He called his NP; they told him not to be concerned unless he developed “symptoms”.

On the way back from Big Y, I dropped a check off to the old company. They were out and I wasn’t sure where to leave it but one of the owners was driving by and saw me.

Later I paid the property taxes at Town Hall.

I discovered to my horror that on top of income and property taxes, my personal property taxes for the Corolla are due on Monday.

Made a double batch of chocolate pudding.

Ron took Jett for a long walk today up the hill.

Milllie jumped the fence.

Jacob tilled the garden extension and mulched.

We brought paper recycling to the transfer station and dropped off a book. Returned another book to the library, ran into a friend from the Senior Center.

Picked up a few things at Stop & Shop, ran into another friend from the Senior Center.

My beloved Old London Melba Toast supply arrived.

Debugged BRC2. Watched Millie and Jett run around the yard. At one point, the boys crouched down on their hands and knees and pretended to bark. Lovely afternoon, a children’s story brought to life. Yes, it really was like that.

Got a late start but made it to the Food Pantry and the District 1 Mass. Middle School Science and Engineering Fair, then the Food Project for a veg burger lunch.

Tremendously impressed by the projects described at the Fair. Between this and the Robotics competition I saw a couple of weeks ago, it appears that STEM is alive and well in Berkshire County.

While I was out, Ron walked Jett partway up the hill and played fetch with him.

I ordered Jett’s flea and tick med from his vet. For the moment, we’re keeping him at his Pittsfield vet since they have all his records.

Also ordered a thermostat and thermostatic shower valve (TSV) from MassSave.

I asked the landscaper to hold off on planting tomorrow and use the time for prep. It’s been cold; right now it’s snowing!

Day 3 and things are going well for and with Jett.

Called his Pittsfield vet yesterday; helpful, pleasant woman emailed his rabies/neutered certificate, which I sent via the Williamstown website to the Town Clerk. Visited her office yesterday to pay for and pick up his tag. On the way back, bought a small bottle of Riesling at Spirits.

Jett had fun yesterday playing with Millie, who was good as can be. Her people were happy that they got along, and it made me happy to see Millie running around without a leash or rope.

Jett slept in our bed last night, woke up with me a little before 7. Very happy and bouncy. Right now he’s asleep while I caught up on the news in the third bedroom.

I mixed his food with warm water, and he ate a cup’s worth.

Did some garden bed cleanup, played “fetch”.

Ron and I changed the sheets and put away a couple of loads of laundry.

Uploaded files and database procs to TestMRS yesterday and today. SendGrid figured out I was using the wrong template ID (ouch).