Life with Frank, the Australian Shepherd...

We had to take Franklin to see his favorite veterinarian, Dr. Sandy Ullman at Encinitas Animal Hospital today. While Franklin was in getting his oil changed and paws rotated, Woodrow sat outside shaking like a leaf because his partner in crime was inside the office. They are never apart. Truly a bonded pair of fur bearing criminals. #aussie , #encinitasanimalhospital , #drsandyullman , #aussierescuesandiego (at Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpgbPUPvk_h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Prince came home for the last time yesterday. We still find ourselves looking outside, expecting him to be lounging around in all of his larger than average glory, lol. He was a one of a kind cat, and we will all miss him here. Thank you to Dr. Sandy Ullman and her amazing staff at Encinitas Animal Hospital. You were wonderful and really helped out in a difficult time. I hope that you are lounging in the sun over the Rainbow Bridge Prince. #bestcatever , #cardiffbythesea , #encinitasanimalhospital , #melojones , #neikiboutique (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2SHyYSuTE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Prime Rib on the smoker with Apple and Pecan wood..... #primerib , #cardiffbythesea , #merrychristmas (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmwVq3yZGI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Woody is a strange dog, lol.... (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlEzZSrUk9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It'll be a sad Christmas this year as Prince the cat crossed the Rainbow Bridge Wednesday. Although he was about 15 years old, we weren't ready for him to go. He got along famously with Frankie and Woody and had a huge personality. Everyone here will be missing him a bunch. #bestcatever , #cardiffbythesea (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkneiKpBVn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Always there for you, especially when you feel poopy..... #aussie , #bestdogever , #cardiffbythesea , #aussierescuesandiego , #covidsucks (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl42FzVrpGW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Is this progress or not? I'm BEGINNING to get my sense of taste and smell back. And I'm starting to feel a LITTLE better. Unfortunately, today's coffee tastes like I poured the boiling water through my trash instead of coffee grounds.....🤮🤮🤮 #covidsucks , #cardiffbythesea (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4CjhMPUYB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

First cup of coffee since last Thursday. In fact its the first time since then that I've even felt up to drinking a cup. I still can't taste or smell anything, but it feels good on my throat. B.T.W.....Covid SUCKS! (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl1RROiL92m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For those of you wondering what a slice of Turducken looks like..... #turducken , #cardiffbythesea , #delicious, #Thanksgiving (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClaGS6KLifv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Turducken had to go in the oven at the last minute. It's so darn windy here that I couldn't get the smoker up to temp. It will still be delicious though! Thanks to our good friends John and Nicole for gifting it to us from Don's Specialty Meats in Louisiana!! #Turducken , #donsspecialtymeats , #happythanksgiving , #delicious, #cardiffbythesea , #melojones , #neikiboutique (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClW34F-yl0A/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sweet Potato pie ---- the beginnings, lol..... #sweetpotatopie , #Thanksgiving , #cardiffbythesea (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClU9NSNr5gC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If you know, you know.....true Eggnog connoisseurs know that Broguiere's is the BEST Eggnog ever!! Always hard to get, always worth the hunt. Found a great supply at Stater Bros. in Encinitas. #broguieres, #staterbros , #besteggnogever , #happythanksgiving @broguieresmilk (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUzrl-pP2_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Beautiful flowers for beautiful Mama Fleabag, AKA Tracy....... #cardiffbythesea , #dogmom (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEYhczyj9l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It's Sunday and I'm at VG again..... If this keeps up, I may be going to donut rehab sooner than later. Do they even have a 12 step program for donutholics? #vgdonuts , #bestdonutsever , #cardiffbythesea (at V.G. Donut & Bakery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjyGzBpJvKM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Imagine all of those poor fools that settle for lesser cardboard donuts when they could be eating delicious fluffy FRESH VG donuts, cakes, pies, muffins, and bread! There's a reason that you don't have a line at other bakeries. Always worth however long the wait may be. #vgdonuts , #bestdonuts , #cardiffbythesea (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjf_ZLPrAN_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

First Woody didn't finish his dinner, then he wanted to go outside. As soon as he did, he just slid into the pool.....🤷‍♂️ #aussierescuesandiego , #aussie , #cardiffbythesea (at Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOxcy8pT54/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=