Damn, it's hard getting back on track after several days of self-imposed exile from Blogland! I'm in desperate need of a vacation and although that will happen when I go to New Orleans in June and Las Vegas in July, it can't happen soon enough.

The dogs...... I hate leaving the dogs. I boarded them with my vet until after four days away, I telephoned to see how they were doing. I was informed that Daisy had not eaten since I left and would remain in the back of her cage the entire day. Needless to say, this ruined the other 3 days of my vacation.

I then hired a live-in sitter on two occasions until my neighbors informed me that the dogs were only walked once a day. She apparently spent the week sleeping on my couch and watching television.

Last year, I finally found a kennel that I loved. They even cooked them breakfast. When I returned, the dogs were happy, healthy and well groomed. I had finally found someone I could trust to watch the pugs.

Last week, I telephoned to book their stay and was informed that they were closing effective June 1st.

Back to square ONE. I have shortened the length of my stay at both destinations from one week each to three days. I've interviewed one kennel which has possibilities and intend to visit another next week. In New Orleans, I've booked at a guest house that accepts pets. If I like the place, this will be the last time I travel without the dogs. As for Las Vegas, if it weren't for my nephews wedding, I would cancel that trip. I'm beginning to feel much better already.

Work continues to be six day a week but HR informed me that there is an ad for another case manager which means the possibility of "relief" is on the horizon, finally!

Now, to blogging!