Deb Brooks, Lake Livingston Real Estate

I was blessed with the lovely gift of Butterflies in my garden today. The sun came out and my yard became alive with butterflies in the very colors of our season! I just wanted to share these lovely creatures with you in the spirit of they were received. They brought me a great deal of joy and I hope they will for you too. Huntsville Texas has its charms and this is one of the best! Oh yes, and Happy Halloween!!!!!!

One of my favorite things on Sunday is having the time to surf Active Rain and say hello to my friends. I love reading all the diverse topics and being able to view the world from others' perspectives! I learn, I laugh and I love getting to know so many different people and personalities. Just opening the dashboard is a wealth of information and so much better than the Houston Chronicle even though you don't give out coupons! Ha!

I just read Michael Thornton's Feature "FIREPLACES-HIDDEN DANGER" and it now brings me to the topic of this post....

SQUIRRELS.

Yep, squirrels.

And chimneys.

Yep, chimneys.

Why, you ask....

Well, there really is a point here.

Once upon a time in a land far away called Deb's house there was a chimney without a chimney cover. (not a good idea by the way). Now in this said chimney it was not unusual to hear birdies, possibly Chimney Sweeps settling in for their spring nest. Deb always enjoyed listening to the chirping sounds of the babies and it became a strong sign of Spring.

One day, Deb began to hear odd noises coming from the chimney that didn't sound very familiar. It was more like a scratching and shuffling. Confused and bewildered Deb ASSUMED (you know what they say about that word) that it was no big deal.

Soon the noise ceased. And, the bewilderment was forgot!

A couple of days later Deb awakened to the birds singing and went in to pour her morning coffee.

OMG, SOMETHING DIED IN HERE was her reaction. YUK AND PEEEEEUUUUUU. Oddly enough the smell was coming from the chimney.

911....PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEPS PHONES WERE RINGING OFF THEIR WALLS TILL DEB SECURED ONE.

Sad but true a little squirrel had climbed down the chimney and couldn't get out. Huh. Deb always thought that if it got in it could get out. Go figure....

The chimney was cleaned with care and with Febreeze and candles the aroma wained. Deb got a brand new chimney cover and it has stayed critter free ever after.

WHAT THE CHIMNEY SWEEP TOLD ME. NOW THE POINT OF THE STORY.

If you ever get a squirrel down your chimney don't panic...and don't ignore it.

Simply drop a rope down the chimney and this will allow the squirrel to escape. See, it's not rocket science but no matter what it is I seem to have to learn it the hard way!

lol, Happy Sunday.

Deb

Well my friends,

This has been a week of challenges. On top of everything life throws at us I showed you a clip of "Dallas" my newly acquired family member. We are getting along famously. Including Jill although she still gets a little perturbed that her quiet world of "Old dog rest" is being disrupted.

Dallas came home with me on Tuesday afternoon after a semi-traumatic neuter session and was still groggy from his anesthesia. He recognized "home" after having to stay at the animal shelter for three days while all was being prepared at home....or so I thought.

I am trying to be a good master and make the right decisions and to acclimate him properly.

To Date the expenses have been occurring quite rapidly and my head is spinning!!!

ACTUAL ADOPTION: no biggie....$85.00

New chain link dog run with product and labor..............$950.00

Target/Walmart, toys, food, bed, collar, leash, bowls, brush, etc....$103.00

Wellness appointment with Vet....yet to be determined

FINDING MY DOG......PRICELESS!

Thursday after the completion of the fence I finally was able to let him in the yard and go do some necessary shopping without worrying whether or not my sofa would become a chew toy. So, in he goes in to his very own brand new dog run and off I go shopping.

Home from shopping three hours later I went to let him out of the dog run.

NO MORE DALLAS

Dog gone.

Panic, shock, disbelief, mourning, fear and dread were just the beginning of what I was feeling. After throwing the goods into the fridge I ran out to start driving to look for him.

Around the corner came a very smiley Dallas with the look on his face like "where have you been?

Smart dog came home. He had simply dug two feet under the fence and let himself out.

So, Monday there is more work to be done on the fence and I'm quite sure there are more challenges to come but we are going to be a happy family soon enough!

NOW, BACK TO REAL ESTATE. WHEW.

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Later in the rain~Deb

Shortly after a closing this week, (yea!), I was heading back to the house. Now, living in Huntsville Texas is never dull. We have a combination of fabulous shows given by the students of Sam Houston University bringing culture to our area all the way to REAL COWBOYS.

I found my cars tires screeching to a halt when I saw this on the side of the road. Riding horses in Huntsville is truly a normal thing to see but this....this is a bit different than the norm.

MEET "BEN" AND "BEN" Yes, Ben named his horse Ben too. Ben is Ben's namesake. He tells me that this is his best exercise and more fun than the regular riding. Ben and Ben ride in all the local TRAIL RIDES in the area.

If you get bored. Simply visit my town. Huntsville, Texas is as unique as the people we find here!

To learn more about the "Characters" and Lifestyle of Huntsville Texas please contact me!

Thank you and Later in the rain~Deb

For more information on this listing please contact Debra A Brooks, Brooks Prime Properties, Huntsville, TX, 77320. Ofc: 936-661-2624 Later in the rain~Deb