11 August 2026

MISSING in ACTION... be back soon (if not sooner)

Vlogging on semi-hold. Teeth all good. And dig this, a runaway pup showed up and adopted us. Long story short, he is now legally ours. Full story to come. 

Until then, I'm missing in action.

PS. I enjoyed vlogging at ALDI. Love that store! 



112 comments:

  1. I am so glad to hear from you; I had been worried!!

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  2. Will miss you but thanks for checking in !!!
    Sue

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    1. Great Wordless Wednesday you posted and I enjoyed the follow-up report. So cool.

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  3. Glad to hear that vlogging went well. Can’t wait to hear more about the dog

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    1. Thanks, Ann. Yeah, he just showed up and didn't want to leave.

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  4. Thanks for popping in and updating us. Looking forward to hearing about this pup!

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    1. Thanks Mari! Loved your foodie post. You share the best stuff. Super inspiring.

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  5. I wondered where you were? Were you in Aldi all this time?

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    1. Ha! Ha! Aldi all this time. Thanks for the laugh. And wow, wow on the new gaming room. Most excellent.

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  6. Glad your teeth are good and great on the new pup!

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  7. You are wonder woman for taking in a stray pup and making him part of the family. I can't wait to read about him. :)

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    1. Hi Erika! When we found out the owners didn't want him it was a win for all of us. They'd been trying to rehome him for a year.

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  8. I've been wondering about you. Thanks for checking in.

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    1. Hey Cheryl. Doing good. Food budget changed a bit now with the homemade dog treats and food that we add to his kibble. But doing good. Loved your positive vibes post I read earlier.

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  9. Glad to hear from you!! Also glad your teeth are okay. Congrats on the new pup.

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    1. Hiya Michelle! Great to see you. Just read the summer sayings on your blog and those were fun. I loved the lizzard one!

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    1. Oh boy is right, River. He's a lot of fun and a good bit of work to boot. Great job on your stories. You're always very good at those. Pull me right in. Happy Weekend.

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  11. Yay on the puppy and your teeth. We'll leave the light on for ya.

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    1. Thank You, Sandra! That's a lovely comment. Happy Weekend.

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  12. That's great news on all fronts! I will look forward to hearing all about new pup and other updates when you get the chance. Sounds like you will be real busy but as Sandra says and I love her saying, we'll leave the light on for ya! :)

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    1. Thank you, Denise. He's a cutie. Ran away from home. Turns out the owners didn't want him and he didn't want them. Just showed up and that turned into the best for everyone. I love that sandra said keep the lights on. Thank you to you both for that.

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    2. Sweet pup landed in the right place, that's for sure. Light's still on! ;)

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    1. Thanks. You're new. Nice to meet you. How did you come by this way?

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  14. It sounds like you're putting the action in missing in action. Well done.

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    1. Thank You. It's been a wild ride so far. I truly enjoyed the blog and reminder to stop and enjoy the little, little things. Found it positive and welcoming.

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  15. Good to see a post from you. Take care and glad you enjoyed your vlogging.
    A puppy, how sweet 😊

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    1. Much, much thanks, Margaret. Felt good to pop in with a post. Vlogging was more fun than I thought it'd be.

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  16. Thanks for dashing in with vital news! We'll be here when you get back.

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    1. Hello Boud! Was fun to pop in. Love your meal/ingredient prep. I find that enjoyable. For the most part. Sometimes I feel rushed. I like it better when I don't feel rushed.

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    1. Thank You. We're real happy he showed up. Great dog. Happy Weekend!

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  18. A new pupper sounds very exciting. Looking forward to hearing more floof-centric tales (tails?) in the future.

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    1. He is super duper cute and a big burst of energy. I never remember if it's tails or tales either! Hope season 13 is spooky good. I feel like 13, it really should be a good series. Happy Watching.

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  19. Good news on teeth and looking forward to photos of new pup.

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    1. Thanks, Alex. I'm thrilled to have all the pain gone, gone, gone. I enjoyed your writing regret story. Thanks for sharing that and Happy Weekend.

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  20. Puppy. Sweetest words to my heart.

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    1. Helllllooo Val! I thought of you when he showed up and all the good training you do and the work ahead. 100 percent worth it. LOVED the mushroom shots. Would also love to taste chicken of the words.

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  21. Thanks, Ivy, for all the updates on teeth, new dog and vlogging. Like all the others, looking forward to updates.

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    1. Much thanks for stopping in. Fun post about JAWS. The movie that made me afraid of water. Similar to how Psycho made people afraid of showers. Pretty cool that movies can do that.

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  22. I'm happy to hear you're doing well. I can't wait to hear about your puppy.

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    1. Oh my gooh, he's too cute. He ran away from home and he didn't want to be there and the owners didn't want him either so it all worked out.

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  23. Looking forward to your doggy adoption story! Good news about your teeth!

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    1. Hey Debra. Short quick story is he ran away from home because he didn't want to be there and turns out, the owners didn't want him either. Ours is our 3rd and final home. Excited to read your upcoming come back tory!

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  24. It's so good to hear from you, Ivy. Yay for a new pup! I look forward to the story.

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    1. Hellooo Sandra! He showed up after running away from his home. longer post to come soon. Also, I love your round table area. How cool. I could sit there for gobs and gobs of time.

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  25. Good to have an update... cannot wait for the story about the pup. :-)

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    1. Thank you, Carla! He ran away from his home because he didn't wanna be there and we learned after talking with the owners, they didn't want him either. Longer story to come. PS: Loved the stick bug! What a treat to photograph. So cool.

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  26. Wishing you lots of joy and plenty of patience with your cute new puppy... a hug for you.

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    1. Much, much thanks. Yes, patience is a real thing and I'm grateful for the reminder lesson this pup teaches. Huggs back!

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  27. Oh a pup. I wanna see photos :-D

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    1. I've got about a million. Thanks, Ananka. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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  28. Happy to see a post from you. Also very glad things are going well. I look forward to reading more about the new puppy and I can't wait to watch the Aldi video. When do you plan to post it?

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    1. Hi Jeanna. I just saw that you joined me on YouTube. Thank you. The video-making got put on hold with the dog showing up and his operation and all that fun stuff. Want to get back to working, working on food stuff this coming week. Will keep you posted. Thank you for asking and joining. It means a lot!

      PS: Huggs to you about your aunt 🩷

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    1. Thank you! Have a wonderful day and Happy New Week!

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  30. Oh, I am really interested in hearing about how you got adopted by a pupper!

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    1. Hey Gina. It's just a weird little thing. He ran away from home and he didn't want to be there and they didn't want him. It worked out well in the end for everyone. LOVE that you're writing your story. I enjoy reading your journey and truly, as I mentioned to you, you are in inspiration. For realz.

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  31. Yay, I hope you will post the vlog here or let us know where, dying to see what you did. sorry about the tooth. and really dying to see who has adopted you... YAY

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    1. Hello my beautiful friend. My apologies, the teeth are allll good. Infection long gone. The vlog stuff got put on hold when the pup arrived and between the operation (to remove his nards), and he hot spot on his neck I sorta let the work of food writing/vlogging fall behind. That's okay. Time spent.

      In short, he ran away from home and the owners no longer wanted him and he no longer wanted to be there. Worked out for everyone in the end. Longer story to come!

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  32. Dear Ivy, I am so happy to see your post, dear friend! Sorry about the tooth! Congratulations on the pup!!! Sending you much love and many hugs.

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    1. Hello my beautiful friend. My apologies. The tooth is good. The infections are long gone. Thank you. We love the new pup. I'm sorry he had to run away from home but turns out, the owners didn't want him, anymore than he wanted them. In the end, all worked for everyone the best. Huggs and love to you! 🩷

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    1. Hey Abby! We are happy he is here. I love the land you guys bought. My goodness. What a groovy thing. Happy Reading too. I fell behind and wanna get back at it. Really, during the last 4-5 weeks I've fallen behind everywhere. That's okay though.

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  34. sounds as though there's a good story behind the pup!

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    1. Hey Sharon! There really is. Short story he ran away from home and the owners didn't want him and he didn't want them. Longer story to come. Question: I just found your photography blog. LOVED the leaf. Will you be posting on there? Looks like a fun space. Cheers, Ivy.

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  35. Bestimmt gibt es bald eine spannende Geschichte über den Welpen. Ich freue mich auf viele schöne Bilder. Ich staune immer über eure Begeisterung für ALDI.

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    1. ALDI hat viele tolle Angebote, die ich liebe. Danke, dass Sie vorbeigeschaut haben. Ich hoffe, das Deutsche ist gut lesbar geworden. Danke.

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  36. Thanks for. popping by my blog. Hope your mouth feels a whole lot better soon! We 'found' a pup, too. She is adorable and what a little blessing. Can't wait to hear your story. xo Diana

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    1. Hey Diana. Apologies for the confusion. The teeth are good! A few missed that though and I do that as well. Miss a few things in a post for sure. Nice though to be out of pain and the infections and gone, gone, gone.

      How great that you found a pup. That's so cool!!!!!!!!

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  37. Looking forward to the whole story, enjoy your time away.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Hi Amalia. The quick story is he ran away from home and the owners didn't want him anymore than he wanted to be there. Longer story to come. In the end, it worked out best for everyone. Pretty cool. Huggs.

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  38. Oh, I can't wait to hear more about the runaway pup!

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    1. Hi Jo! A runaway pup he was for sure. Longer story to come along with a few million photos. Also, LOVED the knitting you did. I mean, really Jo. That's some quality high-end crafting. Really cool.

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  39. What a blessing that you have been adopted by a pup. I hope he brings you lots of joy. Looking forward to your posts.

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    1. Sorry anonymous above is me. I forgot to sign in.

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    2. It really was! Lots of work and lots of fun. Longer story to come for sure. I forget, do you have an ALDI? If so, the organic garbanzo beans went down to 99/can. Not as good as in the pressure cooker BUT ... I still grabbed a few or so tins because they are nice to have on the ready.

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    3. PS: The fart salt is .... kala namak or black salt. Smells like eggy farts and is fun to work with.

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  40. Look forward to hearing about you and the new pup. Have fun.

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    1. I had to pop in for sure. And, really, it's nice to get back to reading blogs as well. Longer story to come about the runaway pup with pictures. I only got about a million. lol. LOOOOVED the chocolate dessert. Love those whip 'em up and put 'em in the fridge goodies. Delightful.

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  41. I can't wait to hear about your dog!!!

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    1. Thanks, Debra! He's been a good add to our lives. Write more soon.

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  42. I love your posts Ivy, your images, comments, contents, everything, a nd like your other commenters I'm looking forward to hearing about your new pup. Glad to hear the teeth are ok 😊

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    1. Good Morning, Polly. What a lovely comment to start my reading today. Much thanks. Will write longer post soon. In short, he showed up and adopted us.

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  43. Have fun Ivy....can't wait to hear the rest of the story...

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    1. It's been a ride for sure. Loved your Riddle Me This post. Very fun.

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  44. we are in "similar" boats!! have fun, joy is totally underrated!!

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    1. Hey Debbie. Nothing wrong with stepping back and uneven postings. It's refreshing actually, I find to step away for a bit. I love it. I do it often. Happy New Week and boogie boogie.

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  45. Enjoy...we always miss you when you're gone...
    big hug
    Donna

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    1. Hey Donna. You have a lot going on right now and I love your outlook. Sending lots of good wishes and huggs.

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  46. Hi Ivy, How's that pup? The light is still on, with no sign of dimming;)

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    1. Hey Sandra! He is doing good. He recovered from his being fixed surgery and is enjoying outside time like a wild pup. Thanks for asking and thanks for the light on.

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  47. Pleased your teeth are okay.
    Looking forward to reading about the new pup.
    Enjoy your August days.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Hi Jan. How fast has summer whooshed by? My goodness. Too fast. Thanks for stopping in. I'm enjoying your foodie posts. Lots of yummy dishes.

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  48. That Wonder Woman figurine is just so cute. I hope you are having a good break. I'll see ya when you get back! I'm awaiting Fall! ; )

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    1. Thank you, Sheri! A cute little pop figure. Part of my collection. Happy to send you some fall. Very nice Autumn 🍂 day here.

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  49. Hello Ivy :)
    it's good to recharge our batteries by having a break. Have a good one, and enjoy your new pup Will enjoy seeing the "few" photos you took.
    All the best
    Sonjia.

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    1. Hello Sonjia! lol. Yes I might have a "few" photos.

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  50. Thank you for your visits to my blog and for your lovely comments. I tried to respond by email, but you’re a no-reply comment blogger and I couldn’t send.
    Enjoy your break!

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  51. I can't wait to hear about your new doggie. Enjoy your break.

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    1. Thanks. Very, very sorry to hear about your pup passing.

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  52. Just stop by to say 'hey'. And since the light is LED (heh), it will be on as long as needed.

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  53. Will be here when you return!

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  54. That's a new header photograph ... lovely looking bread.

    All the best Jan

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  55. I love that close-up of the rolls on your Header. Baking is a must this time of year. Lots of goodies out there. I wish you wonderful September days. Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope you are well.

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