Today I officially signed up for grooming school!!! I start Aug 6th!!! We also got one step closer with the bank... which was a big weight lifted off my shoulders.
This weekend Stacy and I are taking the kids camping at Pine Grove Furnace State Park! There is a lake, and a man made beach... bike trails... hiking trails... TONS of things to do! I am really looking forward to the break!! AND, more importantly, time with the kids!!!
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Just another manic Monday!
Today was pretty damn crazy!! Worked this morning... had to rush off to another bank appt... then back to the kennel to get some more info... then home to just "process" everything and do some research! Today, I felt like a chicken with my head cut off!!
I have done a bunch of research... and still have so much more to do. I think I have come to the decision that I may take some classes over the summer... in between working and being "Mom". I think it will be pretty important with this new business plan.
I wish the bank would be a little more informative as to where we are heading. Either they are going to lend us the money... or not. I hate having to keep running all over the place trying to get all the info and numbers and stuff... to STILL have NO IDEA if it is worth it or not.
I guess patience isnt a major quality of mine. But I would really like to know if I can move forward with my planning. Soooo much to do... but it is such a slow process!! UGH!
Kids spent the day in the pool. Stacy is home on vacation this week... so they got to swim while I was at work.
We leave for our camping trip on Thursday. I am not even remotely ready for it. Not sure if I will be able to enjoy it or not... with not knowing what is going on with everything. I am hoping I will be able to turn off that info in my brain... and focus on biking, hiking, and having fun with my kids and Stacy!! Oh wait... I think I may be able to do it... just thinking about it made me smile!! :-)
Well, there is my big update for the evening. I know... not much of an update... still doing the same thing... WAITING!
I have done a bunch of research... and still have so much more to do. I think I have come to the decision that I may take some classes over the summer... in between working and being "Mom". I think it will be pretty important with this new business plan.
I wish the bank would be a little more informative as to where we are heading. Either they are going to lend us the money... or not. I hate having to keep running all over the place trying to get all the info and numbers and stuff... to STILL have NO IDEA if it is worth it or not.
I guess patience isnt a major quality of mine. But I would really like to know if I can move forward with my planning. Soooo much to do... but it is such a slow process!! UGH!
Kids spent the day in the pool. Stacy is home on vacation this week... so they got to swim while I was at work.
We leave for our camping trip on Thursday. I am not even remotely ready for it. Not sure if I will be able to enjoy it or not... with not knowing what is going on with everything. I am hoping I will be able to turn off that info in my brain... and focus on biking, hiking, and having fun with my kids and Stacy!! Oh wait... I think I may be able to do it... just thinking about it made me smile!! :-)
Well, there is my big update for the evening. I know... not much of an update... still doing the same thing... WAITING!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's Day Weekend
I really thought all hopes of making to camp this weekend were lost! I have been so busy with writing a business plan...and putting in hours at the kennel... that I just gave up on the idea.
Now, keep in mind... Father's Day weekend at camp has been a tradition for us since I met Stacy!! So...I was pretty bummed about not being able to go. BUT... Somehow we pulled it off!!! I got off work yesterday afternoon, ran home, loaded up the dogs and off we went. Granted we were only gone less than 24 hours... but we still made the trip and made some GREAT memories!!!
We got to get up close and personal with a bear. We brought in a load of fire wood. I got to cuddle with Gunner. And I got some GREAT pics!!
Once we got home from our brief visit to camp... Stacy got to drive his mower up to the kennel and FINALLY use his mower deck!! He is a happy camper!! After that we came home Stacy and the kids enjoyed the pool while I did more "business" planning.
Tomorrow Stacy will be heading back to the bank with more needed paperwork... and I will be heading to work at the kennel. The kids will probably spend most of the day swimming.
Now, keep in mind... Father's Day weekend at camp has been a tradition for us since I met Stacy!! So...I was pretty bummed about not being able to go. BUT... Somehow we pulled it off!!! I got off work yesterday afternoon, ran home, loaded up the dogs and off we went. Granted we were only gone less than 24 hours... but we still made the trip and made some GREAT memories!!!
We got to get up close and personal with a bear. We brought in a load of fire wood. I got to cuddle with Gunner. And I got some GREAT pics!!
Once we got home from our brief visit to camp... Stacy got to drive his mower up to the kennel and FINALLY use his mower deck!! He is a happy camper!! After that we came home Stacy and the kids enjoyed the pool while I did more "business" planning.
Tomorrow Stacy will be heading back to the bank with more needed paperwork... and I will be heading to work at the kennel. The kids will probably spend most of the day swimming.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Baby Steps
We are making progress with our new business adventure. I have managed to complete our business plan!! I am extremely proud of myself!! It was far from an easy task... but, I set my mind to it and gave it my all. Tomorrow we start meeting with banks!!
I have been putting mornings in over at the kennel. I cant even begin to tell you how much I LOVE it!!! I had this morning off... and I really missed it. I absolutely LOVE working with all the different dogs... even the difficult ones. I have walked away with my fair share of bruises.
The kids are away this week. It is their yearly camping trip with my grandparents. They call me every day... and as the week progresses they sound more and more miserable. This year, Stacy and I wont be making the trip up until Saturday afternoon, then heading home Sunday morning. The kids are NOT happy about it! We just have sooooo much going on right now. It isnt a good time to pack up and disappear for days.
Today is the start of Stacy's vacation!! I am hoping he gets stuff done around the house... but, only time will tell! We do have an end of the week camping trip planned and I am really looking forward to that.
I guess that is all I have to update about. Keeping our fingers and toes crossed that things work out with this new business adventure!!
I have been putting mornings in over at the kennel. I cant even begin to tell you how much I LOVE it!!! I had this morning off... and I really missed it. I absolutely LOVE working with all the different dogs... even the difficult ones. I have walked away with my fair share of bruises.
The kids are away this week. It is their yearly camping trip with my grandparents. They call me every day... and as the week progresses they sound more and more miserable. This year, Stacy and I wont be making the trip up until Saturday afternoon, then heading home Sunday morning. The kids are NOT happy about it! We just have sooooo much going on right now. It isnt a good time to pack up and disappear for days.
Today is the start of Stacy's vacation!! I am hoping he gets stuff done around the house... but, only time will tell! We do have an end of the week camping trip planned and I am really looking forward to that.
I guess that is all I have to update about. Keeping our fingers and toes crossed that things work out with this new business adventure!!
Monday, June 13, 2011
All kinds of new and exciting things!
As I just launched http://www.loveduckfarm.com/ and hope and pray for the best... I also just stumbled on a great business opportunity!!
Over the weekend, while trying to get my dogs into the boarding kennel... it was explained to me that the founders/owners were in need of help, and have to sell the kennel. Well, anyone that knows me knows that I didnt even hesitate to offer my help!!! I soooo very much miss working with dogs!! Of course, as I explained the situation to Stacy... and the wheels started to turn. I quickly decided that I WANTED to have the business!!! I want it so bad!!! And that was before I even spent any time in there working!!! LOL!! Since that phone call... and a few hours of helping out at the kennel... I want it even more!!! I cant even tell you how much I enjoy it. I realized that I miss dog training more then I had thought... and I miss all of the rescue dogs I had taken in and found forever homes for over the years (234 dogs over a 5 yr time frame... which may not seem like many, but considering I did it on my own and from my home... that is quite a bit of dogs!!)
So, needless to say... Stacy and I are in full swing of trying to make this happen. I have only ever organized and started a Non-Profit before. This is a whole new ball game!! And, as frustrtated as I feel at this moment... I REFUSE to give up! I am so determined to make this happen!!
If anyone has any suggestions, or can point us in the right direction... I will be forever greatful!!
Even with this "Kennel Adventure"... We are still very much determined to make Love Duck Farm a success as well!
Keep checking back for updates...and I hope to have the website up and looking better real soon!
Over the weekend, while trying to get my dogs into the boarding kennel... it was explained to me that the founders/owners were in need of help, and have to sell the kennel. Well, anyone that knows me knows that I didnt even hesitate to offer my help!!! I soooo very much miss working with dogs!! Of course, as I explained the situation to Stacy... and the wheels started to turn. I quickly decided that I WANTED to have the business!!! I want it so bad!!! And that was before I even spent any time in there working!!! LOL!! Since that phone call... and a few hours of helping out at the kennel... I want it even more!!! I cant even tell you how much I enjoy it. I realized that I miss dog training more then I had thought... and I miss all of the rescue dogs I had taken in and found forever homes for over the years (234 dogs over a 5 yr time frame... which may not seem like many, but considering I did it on my own and from my home... that is quite a bit of dogs!!)
So, needless to say... Stacy and I are in full swing of trying to make this happen. I have only ever organized and started a Non-Profit before. This is a whole new ball game!! And, as frustrtated as I feel at this moment... I REFUSE to give up! I am so determined to make this happen!!
If anyone has any suggestions, or can point us in the right direction... I will be forever greatful!!
Even with this "Kennel Adventure"... We are still very much determined to make Love Duck Farm a success as well!
Keep checking back for updates...and I hope to have the website up and looking better real soon!
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