It’s been 3 weeks since we brought Teddy home, and he’s true to form: starting to settle in, feeling more comfortable, figured out his environment, behavior issues starting to show up.

Actually, he was anxious last night. Guess we need to give him 200 mg of Trazodone.

Ron posted a request on FB for vet recommendations, and Dr. Leach got a lot of very positive reviews. We made an appointment for Friday morning. The person I spoke to on the phone was extremely pleasant and interested.

I put Teddy in his run a couple of times today so I could do other things, like make lunch (mac and cheese with onions, garlic and roma tomatoes seasoned with smoked paprika, chili and a dash of cumin) and delete damnable Kaspersky and some other unneeded software from my computer.

Teddy and Ron are outside now. Ron did laundry earlier; I’m waiting for the last load to dry.

Teddy and I were out yesterday morning and thus escaped the worst of it. Poor Ron took Teddy for two walks in soaking, slushy rain around and after sunset.

This morning, Teddy and I did the almost 4 tenths walk after his breakfast. 40 degrees! Looks like we get a break from the bitter cold this week.

I have been worried about our capital gains tax liability. It might be less than I feared, although we’ll probably end up paying more income taxes than in prior years. It’s terrifying, more so than COVID and Republican mobs combined.

I’ve gained about 10 pounds since going off NOOM. If I can stay at this, it’ll come off in the spring and summer. Daily walks with our laddie help.

Got an email from MRS about a problem with a registration. Fortunately, it’s in someone else’s wheelhouse. It’s a good reminder, though, of why I don’t want to do a web development “high wire act without a net” any more.

We cooked yesterday (Sunday), made salad and stir fry, seasoned by Ron. I tried oatmeal in the slow cooker again.

Teddy was up this morning at 5:30, along with Ron; both slept through the night. I gave Teddy two tranqs last night.

We had an argument around Teddy’s DNA test. Ron did the swab very well, I didn’t, then he ordered a second test by mistake. Hoping we can cancel the order.

Ron’s old computer was on the fritz last night. Couldn’t connect to any website: mail, Facebook, etc. It’s working this morning, though. Very confusing.

We watched “Mortal” on Prime last night. Cleaned up my watchlist this morning.

Teddy was asleep when I got up this morning, and he didn’t wake up until Ron roused him at 6:30.

We’ve done a couple of walks already in very cold weather, but no wind.

Last night, we gave him two tranqs and a couple of night walks. Ron did the late shift around 9 pm or so.

I don’t remember much of yesterday except for a very long nap and enjoying “Master and Commander” with Russell Crowe.

Teddy was wild this morning: pacing and even barking from 4 to 4:30 am.

Hard to know what’s going on with him. Make that “impossible to know”.

I was up at 1 to take him out; Ron got up at 3.

It’s been a full moon the past couple of nights. This morning, I think at 5, Teddy and I saw a rabbit. A lot going on now in nature. Ron thinks we should pull the kitchen shade when there’s a full moon; a sensible idea. Maybe give him a tranq, too.

I was so sleep-deprived yesterday that I lost track of my keys in the truck (they’d fallen between the seats) and used the wrong debit card to pay for a panini at Crave. Luckily, I had a balance to cover the small amount.

I did load the truck, do the transfer station run, shop at Roche, withdraw cash at the bank, drop off a tip for Trever and pick up a book at the library.

This morning I hauled to Stop & Shop for apples for Ron’s cereal and other groceries. No line at the checkout.

It’s 15^o now, another cold one predicted for tomorrow morning. We’ll likely have a couple more like it in February, but we are getting through the worst part of the winter.

Teddy and I went out three times before 6 am. Wind chill ranged from 1 to 3 degrees. I’m relieved we could do this, have been dreading this morning, but it was okay.

Scanned and mailed Teddy’s adoption application to the shelter yesterday. This morning, I completed the application for complimentary 30 day pet insurance coverage.

Teddy hasn’t been coughing, especially with the harness, so we’ve put off a checkup and xrays for now.

I made supper last evening, stove top “lasagna” from on-hands in lieu of take-out. It was good, too, and enough for several more servings.

We’ve been enjoying Martin Scorsese’s “Fran Lebowitz” series.

Yesterday was a low-key day for me. I was worn out from the trip to Brewster the day before and grateful that we decided not to haul ourselves to Eastham. It’s been snowing a little since Wednesday’s storm, nothing much.

Got a lot done, and it’s still morning.

Walked Teddy a couple of times. We shoveled. I made a salad.

We brought Teddy to the shelter for his last checkup with their vet.

Much easier getting him into the van today with his new harness.

Ron told them he coughed in the van, so they recommended that we go back tomorrow for chest xrays. They will only authorize an Eastham vet, so we declined. They allowed us to finalize his adoption on the phone.

I think the reason Ron heard him cough in the van is that he was chewing on a toilet paper tissue roll!

We are having a measureable snowfall. Ron and I took Teddy out after supper, and he bolted for the Bakers. Bill was in the driveway, in his truck, and I was able to catch up to Teddy there.

Boy, can he run!

Ron took Teddy out for the last walk of the day. Poor things were covered in snow. Teddy balked at going up the front stairs.

I made cauliflower soup. Tried twice to get him closer to the van, but was not successful. Chow’s are notoriously difficult to train.

After a false start, Ron got Teddy a harness at Baer’s, and he’s finding it easier to walk him with it. He’s gone to a lot of trouble for the dog today. I’m just glad that he finished errands before the snow. Trying not to think about Peter and James driving in it.

We got some last-minute info from the shelter about pet insurance and our visit with the vet tomorrow.

All hell broke loose here around midnight last night.

I’d fallen asleep at 8, before giving Teddy his second Trazodone. He was awake and barking starting around midnight. I gave him his med and some food and water and took him outside. He eventually calmed down around 1:30 am.

Earlier, the three of us walked around the Dixon/County Road block and got to see Shelley, our ICU nurse neighbor for a brief, very cold chat.

Even earlier, I took Em to their appointment with their new PCP. They seem to hit it off very well; I’m happy and relieved. While waiting, I went to Rockland on Main Street to deposit my last check from NEPS and drove around Hyannisport. Got back to Duffy exactly as Em was finishing up.

Saw Tony yesterday. Charlie wants to meet Teddy, I think.

We had a chat about lost friendships, and they suggested I consider getting in touch with Geri. They are eager to help, in the hope this will help them deal with a similar situation in their life.

Turns out, Geri had contacted Ron on his cell on Sunday, but he didn’t take the call. I suggested he phone her today.

Left a message at ARL-Brewster that I’d cut back Teddy’s med. They left a nice return voicemail, pleased he is doing well, he was one of their favorites.

Teddy was up this morning around 5:30. Gave him his med, took him outside, fed him.