I posted on FB asking if other people were having trouble getting into their blog to post. I got no responses. Total crickets out there... I took to Google and found a lot of forums with people with similar problems. I tried every trick they could come up with. I got nowhere. I can pull up my blog but when I go to post, I get a blank white screen with an error message. Very frustrating.
After about 30 minutes of trying everything on Google, Tommy asked me what I was doing. I told him the problem and he took to the Internet on his phone. Most of the Google chatter suggested switching from Internet Explorer (what I use) to Google Chrome. Not what I wanted to do but not surprised that was the final answer to the problem on the Google sites. I even tried Microsoft forums and got zip done.
I was not going to give up and I refuse to use Chrome. I downloaded it once before and didn't like it. We use IE at work so using it at home is seamless most of the time.
After 5 minutes on the Internet Tommy suggested I just try opening it with Safari. That's the Apple search engine I have on my computer from downloading itunes. I never use it and never thought about it. Duh!
I'm the IT person in the Mize household and engineer most of our technical issues. It never occurred to me to try Safari. Not once! I guess even the experts need help sometimes! My husband is brilliant. I am now once again blogging and hope to have some pictures up soon. I haven't posted many pictures in a while and I like them in the blog for readers and for when I turn each year of the blog into a hard bound book.
Look for me some more in the future since I've (we) managed to devise a work around.
Thanks Babe! You rock!
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Sunday, January 12, 2014
I Think I Must Be Crazy...
*** Disclaimer *** This particular post was set as a draft and I never published it. It's the entry before the Mae story **
I'm on a family campaign to get another dog. I would like to change the name of this blog to Three Mizes + Two. The problem is that only One Mize wants the dog right now. Mae seems so lonely that I want another pup to keep her company. I'm sure she would vote with me. I just need to sway one of the other two votes and we'll have a majority!
One thing we haven't overcome with Mae is that she is as tall as Erin when she stretches out. She gets so excited to see Erin that she jumps all over her and comes on too strong. She scratches Erin on accident and has made Erin scared of dogs. (Not exactly what we wanted when we got Mae.) So, when Erin is home, Mae is locked up. (I write all this as the fireplace is on and Mae keeps sticking her head thru the screen to get the lava rock in the bottom. Even with the fire going, she likes to eat the rocks!! Okay, so not all Mini Schnauzers are smart.)
I think Erin would love another dog, especially if it didn't jump all over her. My thoughts are that another dog for Mae to play with would wear her out and help calm her down. She would be the oldest and Alpha female. She is full of energy and another pup would help her burn it off. Mae is housebroken and kennel trained and really not a problem except she's very wild and jumps all over Erin. I think she could help me housebreak another dog in no time.
I want another Miniature Schnauzer. I can't help it. I love, love, love the breed. I know there are other breeds out there that don't shed but I just can't help but love my little Schnauzers. I also know that there are 100s of dogs out there to be adopted and we always did that as kids...But, my heart is with Mini Schnauzers. They are so loyal and fun and so full of personality. They are smart (most of the time) and playful and can be very snugly when you want them to be. I love their little beards and the stubby little tails that wag 100 mph. The thing that sold Tommy on the inside dog part when we got married was the fact that they don't shed. So, we have a dog inside, but no dog hair problem. Best of both worlds.
Speaking of Tommy...he's my main opposition to adding to the family...as if you couldn't guess that. Mini Schnauzers aren't cheap, then you have to have them groomed every 6 weeks. That's the only real pain in the butt about them. Tommy is not being tight, he's just being practical. He thinks about double the food, double the grooming, double the vet bills, double the kennel space, and double the trouble of finding someone to keep them when we're out of town. It's a lot to think about but those that know me well know that I act on emotion and impulse. I'm ready to go buy one today and just let the rest of it work itself out because it always does! In fact, I'm consumed and obsessed with this iright now.
That's the funny thing about a happy marriage though. You have to actually stop and consider the other person. Damn! And Tommy and I are soooo very different when it comes to making decisions... So, I will not be rash and buy another dog. I'll wait and continue to campaign and just see what happens. Stay tuned...
I'm on a family campaign to get another dog. I would like to change the name of this blog to Three Mizes + Two. The problem is that only One Mize wants the dog right now. Mae seems so lonely that I want another pup to keep her company. I'm sure she would vote with me. I just need to sway one of the other two votes and we'll have a majority!
One thing we haven't overcome with Mae is that she is as tall as Erin when she stretches out. She gets so excited to see Erin that she jumps all over her and comes on too strong. She scratches Erin on accident and has made Erin scared of dogs. (Not exactly what we wanted when we got Mae.) So, when Erin is home, Mae is locked up. (I write all this as the fireplace is on and Mae keeps sticking her head thru the screen to get the lava rock in the bottom. Even with the fire going, she likes to eat the rocks!! Okay, so not all Mini Schnauzers are smart.)
I think Erin would love another dog, especially if it didn't jump all over her. My thoughts are that another dog for Mae to play with would wear her out and help calm her down. She would be the oldest and Alpha female. She is full of energy and another pup would help her burn it off. Mae is housebroken and kennel trained and really not a problem except she's very wild and jumps all over Erin. I think she could help me housebreak another dog in no time.
I want another Miniature Schnauzer. I can't help it. I love, love, love the breed. I know there are other breeds out there that don't shed but I just can't help but love my little Schnauzers. I also know that there are 100s of dogs out there to be adopted and we always did that as kids...But, my heart is with Mini Schnauzers. They are so loyal and fun and so full of personality. They are smart (most of the time) and playful and can be very snugly when you want them to be. I love their little beards and the stubby little tails that wag 100 mph. The thing that sold Tommy on the inside dog part when we got married was the fact that they don't shed. So, we have a dog inside, but no dog hair problem. Best of both worlds.
Speaking of Tommy...he's my main opposition to adding to the family...as if you couldn't guess that. Mini Schnauzers aren't cheap, then you have to have them groomed every 6 weeks. That's the only real pain in the butt about them. Tommy is not being tight, he's just being practical. He thinks about double the food, double the grooming, double the vet bills, double the kennel space, and double the trouble of finding someone to keep them when we're out of town. It's a lot to think about but those that know me well know that I act on emotion and impulse. I'm ready to go buy one today and just let the rest of it work itself out because it always does! In fact, I'm consumed and obsessed with this iright now.
That's the funny thing about a happy marriage though. You have to actually stop and consider the other person. Damn! And Tommy and I are soooo very different when it comes to making decisions... So, I will not be rash and buy another dog. I'll wait and continue to campaign and just see what happens. Stay tuned...
Happy Birthday...
Our family birthdays seem to start one or two a month from July thru March. Erin kicks us off in July and Mark wraps us up in March. It's strange to me that it all fell this way. I'm including the Wistner/Ammerman/Mize family in this calculation. Some months have more then one, but we take off April, May and June with no birthdays. I've always liked that we have consecutive months with a party!!!
I say all this to wish Mae Lynn Mize a very happy 1 year birthday. She survived and we survived her. And she fits right into the birthday scheme with a January birthday.
Wonder when Scoopy was born....
Happy Birthday Mae Mize. Hopefully you calm down soon!
I say all this to wish Mae Lynn Mize a very happy 1 year birthday. She survived and we survived her. And she fits right into the birthday scheme with a January birthday.
Wonder when Scoopy was born....
Happy Birthday Mae Mize. Hopefully you calm down soon!
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Three Mizes + Four ???
Don't get too excited. As I blogged before, we're thinking about adding another dog.
I found a breeder in Katy that seems really nice. I called her about a puppy and we started talking about a dog she is rehoming. He's a solid white Miniature Schnauzer. His name is Scooby and he's 4 years old and has already been fixed.
She said he was originally one of her puppies from a litter 4 years ago. The owner was a little old man who lived by himself. She said he got to where he would call her every day. When she didn't hear from him in a couple of days, she went to check on him. The old man was very sick so they took him to the hospital and she took Scooby home. The man ended up passing away, and she has had Scooby ever since.
The lady told me she is very particular as to who she sells dogs to. In my conversation with her, I felt like I was being interviewed. I guess I passed. I have an appointment with her next week to meet Scooby to see if he would be a good fit for us. She really liked the fact that this would be my 4th Schnauzer. She said her dogs are like her 4 legged Grandbabies since she doesn't have real grandbabies yet. Had to laugh and think of my parents!
I'll keep you posted on whether or not we get Scooby!
I found a breeder in Katy that seems really nice. I called her about a puppy and we started talking about a dog she is rehoming. He's a solid white Miniature Schnauzer. His name is Scooby and he's 4 years old and has already been fixed.
She said he was originally one of her puppies from a litter 4 years ago. The owner was a little old man who lived by himself. She said he got to where he would call her every day. When she didn't hear from him in a couple of days, she went to check on him. The old man was very sick so they took him to the hospital and she took Scooby home. The man ended up passing away, and she has had Scooby ever since.
The lady told me she is very particular as to who she sells dogs to. In my conversation with her, I felt like I was being interviewed. I guess I passed. I have an appointment with her next week to meet Scooby to see if he would be a good fit for us. She really liked the fact that this would be my 4th Schnauzer. She said her dogs are like her 4 legged Grandbabies since she doesn't have real grandbabies yet. Had to laugh and think of my parents!
I'll keep you posted on whether or not we get Scooby!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year...
I just wanted to wish my friends and family (and those of them that actually read the blog) a safe and prosperous New Year!
It's been a great ride with Erin and the rest of the Wistner/Mize crew this year. I know 2013 was good to us and I see even better things for us in 2014!
I don't make resolutions, so I won't bore you with a list of things I'll say I'm going to do....But I am going to try to blog more. I guess I eat my words. That's one resolution.
Happy New Year Peeps!
It's been a great ride with Erin and the rest of the Wistner/Mize crew this year. I know 2013 was good to us and I see even better things for us in 2014!
I don't make resolutions, so I won't bore you with a list of things I'll say I'm going to do....But I am going to try to blog more. I guess I eat my words. That's one resolution.
Happy New Year Peeps!
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