01 October 2026

THIS IS A TEST I REPEAT THIS IS JUST A TEST (not really, it's a real post too)

So ... what in the what is going on with Blogger? My last two posts haven't shown up on blog rolls although the post before this did show up in my reader list. So what's the difference? 

I dunno.  

In other news, it's October! Woohoo! 

And in other, other news, I'm gonna hold off on the story of the new pup because I want to see if this post, actually posts. And in other, other, OTHER news, I got the cutest Halloween cookie cutters and ghost blanket from Aldi yesterday. Five bucks each. 

Not too shabby.

Happy October and Boogie Boogie! 








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  1. Hello!! Blogger has been having issues. I'm glad to hear a bit from you. The new pup is ADORABLE. I can't wait to hear all about that adventure. I will have to check Aldi to see if ours has the cookie cutters. I have a huge jar of cookie cutters, and we went through them this week looking for Halloween and I have zero. I don't know how that is possible.

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    1. Hey Lori! Thanks for stopping back in to let me know it was you! I used the cutters today and they were fun. Made peanut butter dog cookies! Hope you snag some. Not to shabby for plastic. I was impressed with their quality.

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  2. My blogger reading list is all over the map! Also, the blogroll on the sidebar of my blog doesn't update consistently. Oh well. I need to get to Aldi!

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    1. Hey Gina! I think we're getting closer to back to normal with Blogger but I'm not 100% Thanks for stopping in today. Aldi rocks. Do you have one close?

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  3. A new pup -- SO EXCITING! I didn't receive notification of your previous post that had two pup photos, so this is the first I've heard of this! Blogger is making everyone crazy right now! My blog feed seems to be more or less back to normal, but now I'm having issues with iPhoto. I don't know if that's really a Blogger issue, but I'm blaming them anyway!

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    1. Hey Debra! I agree on making us crazy for sure. Sorry you're having issues with iPhoto. That doesn't sound like much fun either. Oy vey, these things. lol on blaming Blogger!

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  4. This one showed up! Look at that cute pup!

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    1. Most excellent that this one showed up. Thanks for letting me know.

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  5. Blogger was all screwed up for a while - no one had posts showing at the side bar - just old ones. Seems to be back to normal.
    What a cute doggy!

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    1. Hi Cheryl! Thank you on the cute doggy. 12 weeks here tomorrow. Time whooshed past.

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  6. I am so glad to see you, I have been missing you!! Yes, blogger's follower list is broken. Some of the new posts don't show up, so I have to click on each one to see if they have posted something new. I can't wait to read the full story of your new pup! Where did you find him (or her?). How old, what breed?

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    1. HiYa Ginny! A boy dog. He showed up 12 weeks ago and decided that he lives here now! Owners surrendered him to us. Blogger is crazy. I hope the missing feed stuff is back to all the way normal now. He's a mix of herding dogs and pittie.

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  7. Hello Ivy . . . blogger has been causing many issues, but it seems to be sorted now (fingers crossed) as reading lists and blog updates are happening!

    I do wish you a happy October, your favourite month I think?

    Your pup looks adorable.

    My good wishes

    All the best Jan

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    1. Hey Jan! Yes! My fave month of all for sure. Thank you for remembering! Fingers crossed about Blogger being back to normal. Happy Autumn!

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  8. Your pup has gorgeous markings! Looking forward to hearing more about him? her?

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    1. Hi Kathy. Boy dog. Thank you. He's a keeper this one. Very goofy, fun and sweet.

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  9. Blogger was an absolute mess for weeks. Google's preoccupied with AI. Love that jaunty bat among the trees.

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    1. Ugh on Blogger. I went on YouTube feed yesterday and it was slop everywhere. Barf.

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  10. Blogger seems to be working well again, for now at least. Cute puppy. LOVE the Halloween blanket and cookie cutters.

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    1. Hey River! The blanket for a fiver, washed well. I took one and filled it and made a kennel bed of sorts.

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  11. The pup looks like the one in Little Rascals!! Is he a rascal? I need to know more soon.

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    1. Hey Boud! He's a goofball for sure. Yes, looks similar for sure.

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  12. I'm still having some problems with blogger so I can't seem to get the list to load at all. I just decided to come visit. Can't wait to hear more about the new pup- he is so cute.Those cookie cutters will make some fun cookies.

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    1. Hey Judee! Sorry that you're still having problems with Blogger. That is not fun for sure. OMG. The cookie cutters are so fun and for five bucks, I'm impressed. Don't like the cups though. I'll give/donate those. The cookie cutters though. So stinkin' cute. And useful.

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  13. Great to see a post from you. Glitches of blogger, some are fixed and some are not still down my end of the world. Hopefully next week it will all be fixed!

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    1. Hey Margaret! Glad that some glitches are fixed. Here's to them all getting sorted.

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  14. I don't use blogger to follow other blogs so I haven't had any problems but I have heard others talk about the issue. What cute things you found at Aldi. I should stop there and see what I can find

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    1. That's good. I've heard from others that don't use Blogger to follow. Smart cookies you guys are! Both the blanket and the Halloween Aldi Cookie Cutters are pretty darn good for five each. The cups though, those I don't like. Will donate/give away.

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  15. I use Feedly to follow blogs and haven't had a problem. Glad you got some fun stuff at Aldi.

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    1. Thanks, Alex. Love me some Aldi Finds. And Halloween to boot!

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  16. Those are some cute finds! My blog roll on blogger wouldn't load at all yesterday but seems to be working fine today. I keep thinking I'll switch to Feedly but haven't gotten around to entering all the blogs I follow yet.

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    1. Glad it's working fine today. Wooohooo! I used to have a Feedly and I can't recall why I stopped using it. I think it's a great idea to have blogs though that update. For sure.

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  17. My blog roll finally settled down, I think. It's been crazy and I keep waiting for Blogger to just give up the ghost someday. I hope not but who knows! I have to get to Aldi. I LOVE cookie cutters and have way too many! Like WAY TOO MANY. lol. Looking forward to hearing about your pup! xo Diana

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    1. Excellent that it settled down. Same with the cookie cutters. One of my fave things to look at and buy. So fun. So many shapes. I like these because they are smaller than my other bats. Thanks for stopping in!

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  18. Glad this post got through OK, Ivy, and thanks for the updates with pup news to follow. I only list blog names on my sidebar so haven’t noticed the issues you and others have been having. The cookie cutters are cute and you will have fun using them.

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    1. I am having a blast with the bat cookie cutter. Made peanut butter spelt dog treats, two different batches. Crazy fun. Thanks for stopping in today! Happy Fall!

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  19. Blogger and it's issues, ugh! Great to see this post. Adorable pup and you found some fun items at Aldi. I'm looking forward to your video. Enjoy the weekend, Ivy.

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    1. Thank you so much for stopping over there, Jeanna! Very nice of you. Do you have an ALDI?

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  20. Have fun with your new cookie cutters—they’ll be put to use soon... you’ll be showing off the results, won’t you?
    Sending lots of love to you and your sweet little darling.

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    1. Thank you. I used them over the weekend and I gotta say, I'm impressed for five bucks how nice they are. The cups though, I don't like. I have a YouTube channel where the video on making them will appear. Will keep you posted. Happy Fall 🧡🕷️🎃🧡

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  21. Happy October! And look at that cute pooch!

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    1. Thank you, Abby! How goes the reading? Be over today to see what you've been up to.

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  22. Pup looks cute! We'll look forward to hearing about it!

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    1. Thank you! 12 weeks ago he showed up. The time went, whooooosh.

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  23. Hello! I am seeing this, as are many others, so...YAY! Blogger is being very sensitive and moody lately. I hope it settles down soon. Have a cozy weekend!

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    1. Hey Billie Jo! Those are good words for Blogger, sensitive and moody. Hope your weekend was cozy. Ours went quick.

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  24. The issues are driving me crazy! Hopefully they will get fixed soon. Love the post full of Autumn-y colours!

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    1. Same with me Sharon. I feel like it's getting closer to being fixed, fixed. Really, at this point, I'm shocked Google still allows space for blogs. Glad they do though. Glad they do.

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  25. Hi Ivy! Your dog is the absolute cutest!!! So, so sweet!! I've also had issues with Blogger being really slow to upload photos - Weird. Hopefully they fix it all soon. Have a fabulous weekend!

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    1. Hey Julia! Much thanks! Hope your weekend rocked. Ours went toooooooo fast. Whoosh I say, whoosh.

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  26. Great to see you and look forward to meeting the new pup as time allows. Fun purchases. As for all the glitches in posting, I have not been able to get into my reading list for yonks. Off and on, other issues have been not being able to publish comments, bot been able to download photos, one blog friend told me she thought I had stopped posting because she hadn’t seen me pop up in a couple of week. Apparently we are not alone and I hope these things sort themselves out for you too very soon. Have a great week!

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    1. Oh yeah, I'm only back to reading blogs now. Nice to see the posts are showing up finally. Oh no on not being able to down load photos. That's not fun! I think we're about sorted. I'm going around to read one post of everyone and so far, all are updated. Woohoo!

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    2. That’s good, I still can’t get into the reading list. That was my latest hiccup and seems to be a lasting one. What a cute, cute puppy! Be still my heart :)

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    3. The reader one where we can manage? For that one I have to wait a bit but then it shows up. Slooowww though at times for sure. Gonna check it right now before I hit publish. 23 Mississippi's then said couldn't show. I hit refresh and bam bing boom. There. Wonky and slow though for sure.

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  27. I was away and a long with the blog roll I know I've missed lots of everybody's posts. I love the October header. it is so cool. And your pup is looking great too. She's a cutie. Hurrah for October!!!! Happy new month.

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    1. Happy October Erika! I think quite a few of us missed lots of posts. Feels like things are back to normal. Woohoo. Thanks on the pup. Happy October!

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  28. Hi dear Ivy, welcome back dear friend 🧡
    I have made a few suggestions on my blog for alternative or backup methods for following blogs, and they are all free.
    Many people are using any of those methods including myself.
    Even though Google has been working hard to address the issues with the Blogger news reader, even if our new post does appear, and in a timely manner, it doesn't necessarily appear in all of our followers reader in Blogger, which is why it's a good idea to have another alternative.
    Hope this helps. 🙏

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    1. That is wonderful that you found alternatives that work well. That's the best when that happens. I have a blogger roll on a reading page and when blogger is working, that's my fave way. Though I totally get that some folks enjoy getting them email. That is good that you offered that for your readers!

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  29. Oh, your dog is adorable and precious.

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  30. The cookie cutters are adorable, can't wait to see what you make. This post has POSTED.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Thank you. So far I made peanut butter spelt dog treats bats and human pie crust cookie bats. Really, really fun. So glad Blogger is posting again. Woohoo.

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  31. There's so many glitches with Blogger these days, it's so annoying. Awww, what a cutie, I'm looking forward to hearing all about the new pup.

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    1. Hey Jo. Seems like things have gone back to normal, fingers crossed they stay that way.

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  32. Well, here we are in October. Did I read 'new' pup?
    Looks like some cool cookie cutters!

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    1. Yes! Love this time of year. New pup left his old den for a new one. Happy to have him.

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  33. Your puppy is very cute( is he a Russell terrier?) I have one . Your cookie cutter are very interesting!🤨 I also had problems with blogger I was not on the reading list for Lind except today!

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    1. Hey Catherine. He's a Pitbull and a herding dog (collie and Australian). The cookie cutters are sooo much fun.

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  34. Oh Ivy, Love your treasures from Aldi. Your pup is so sweet. Glad he has joined the family.
    I have missed you and I see you posted something at the end of Sept. so I'm off to see what it is right now ...
    (:0)
    Sue

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    1. Hi Sue. Looks like posts are mostly showing up now which is good. Hopefully all the way fixed soon. We are too. He just showed up and decided that he lived here now. Thanks for stopping in.

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  35. Awww! Look at little Ivy!! Adorable! Glad he found You!
    Love the photo of the little ghost...cool!!
    hugs
    Donna

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    1. Hellooooo Donna! Great to see you. Great big huggs right back at you!

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    2. Oh nooo! Wrong name for your pup! I was thinking of You… Did I miss his name? Is it Levi?? Lololol…I’m so sorry! I’ve been ditzy from all the surfers stuff…forgive me!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🩷

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    3. Seeeee??? I meant SURGERY stuff…darn spell checker! Lol

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    4. That spell checker can be a pain in the booty! He doesn't have a name yet, still haven't picked one. You didn't miss it. Still kinda deciding what works for him. Very, very sorry you lost your Buddy. Just saw that on your blog. Heartbreaking when they go. Really sucks. Huggs and love to you and your hubby.

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  36. Great cookie cutters. I'm sure you're going to have fun with those.

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    1. OMG. They are very, very fun. Thank you, yes. Really glad to get them.

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