My journey continues...

[finn's mom]

The nomad that I am, I am returning to the Lone Star State. I'd prefer to stay in South Carolina, as I'm not Texas's number one fan. Don't get me wrong, I love certain things about it, but, I'd rather live here in the pretty little state of South Carolina. But, I digress. I am in love. I have loved my best friend, David, for years now, but, we were never both available at the same time. Now, we are. And, it's about darn time! I have felt love before and have felt passion before and have felt like "this is it" a couple times. But, hind sight being what it is, I've always seen red flags that I should have paid attention to. I always felt like I could get around certain things or certain types of personalities. But, I'm really praying that David and I can make a life together. He doesn't want to stay in Texas, either, so, who knows where we'll go from here. But, for now, Plano it is. Finn and I will be moving in with him and his two dogs, Freckles and Dudley. Wish us well, would ya? We are best friends, have been for about seven years, and, I've known him since I was about 15, though we weren't high school sweethearts. Anyway, I just wanted to share with you all the newest chapter in my story. Thanks, if you read this far.

[Karen]

Oh, good luck, and I hope the dogs get along well, too!

[Jadapit]

Kari, I wish you and David all the happiness in the world, you so deserve it! That is so awesome that you were best friends first I think that is so important for a relationship. I truly wish you all the best with your new journey in life.

[Cataholic]

Look at it this way, as long as you are moving along, no mold can grow on you! Good luck with your next step.

[finn's mom]

Look at it this way, as long as you are moving along, no mold can grow on you! Good luck with your next step.

Hahahaha, that's funny. Yeah, no mold here.

Woo Hoo cant wait to meet you.. Plano is in the metroplex not far from me.. There is several of us in the round about area of the metroplex.. Let me know if you need any help..

Awesome! I lived in around the metroplex for about six and a half years before moving back to South Carolina...so, yeah, we'd better meet this time around! And, thank you for the offer, I will surely let you know if I do.

Of course I don't know your friend, David, but there is something about a guy who has two small dogs named Freckles and Dudley that just warms my heart. I do wish you and him the very best of luck. Do you have a job lined up?

I know what you mean, it's very attractive. And, the dogs are as sweet as they can be, and, David is very sweet with them. Freckles is definitely his girl. It's really endearing.

As for a job, not yet. I've got my resume out there, and, David is looking, too. I'm not too worried about getting a job to get by on. I have never really had a problem finding work. I'd like to find something more this time, something I could advance in. But, we shall see!

Congrats! I hope everything turns out great, and you don't have any bumps along the way..but how could you, being the loving Kari that I know!

Good luck!! Hope it turns out to be a fairytale ending!

You're very sweet. I'm sure we will have bumps, we're both very headstrong people, but, very aware of eachother's feelings. I'm okay with bumps. I don't really worry too much about the fairy tale ending anymore, but, he's most certainly my prince. Hahahaha, no more toads for this girl!

And, to everyone's well wishes, thank you from the bottom of my heart! It means a lot to have so much good luck coming my way. I will certainly tell you all how the introductions go. David's met Finn, when he was a puppy, but, his two dogs have never met Finn. I'm not asking for instant best friends, I just want them to tolerate eachother at least.

[dukedogsmom]

Hey, I just now saw this. Good luck! I wish you both well. We'll look forward to seeing pics of all the dogs. I hope it turns out happy for you. Love is indeed, in the air, it seems. Let us know how it goes, ok?

[finn's mom]

Hey, I just now saw this. Good luck! I wish you both well. We'll look forward to seeing pics of all the dogs. I hope it turns out happy for you. Love is indeed, in the air, it seems. Let us know how it goes, ok?

Yeah? Who else is in l.o.v.e.? I miss talking to you by the way! But, you know I'll be doing my best to get pictures of all three dogs!

[Toby's my baby]

. I don't really worry too much about the fairy tale ending anymore, but, he's most certainly my prince. Hahahaha, no more toads for this girl!

Lol!

Do you know when you will be moving down there yet?

[Oggyflute]

This is great Kari, I'm so pleased for you. I could offer various words of wisdom I guess, but just follow your heart, you have a real good one.
(I've just got to like a bloke who has kids with schnauzer in them )

[finn's mom]

Lol!

Do you know when you will be moving down there yet?

Yeah, I'm leaving on the 18th!

[finn's mom]

Hey, thanks guys. Donna, I know, I'm happy that this has happened for him and me, I think it's important, too, to be friends first...I've always lacked that connection at first.

Karen, me, too! We are going to take as many precautions as we need to to make this a smooth situation.

Any suggestions on introducing new dogs to eachother would be greatly appreciated, of course.

Dudley and Freckles are smaller dogs (schnauzer and whippet mix) and are both five. Finn, of course, is about 2 1/2 and weighs over 80 pounds. We're thinking of introducing them on neutral ground, off leash, with muzzles, just to be on the safe side. Not completely sure, though.

[carole]

Geez Kari i cannot believe i missed this, so sorry, but what wonderful news, so romantic, i wish you all the happiness in the world for you and David,you really do deserve it, so excited for you both, yahoo.

[finn's mom]

Geez Kari i cannot believe i missed this, so sorry, but what wonderful news, so romantic, i wish you all the happiness in the world for you and David,you really do deserve it, so excited for you both, yahoo.

It's all right, it wasn't up at the front for very long. I don't talk much on pet talk, so, I don't mind...it happens! Thank you for the well wishes, you are a friend, and, next time I chat, I'll more than likely be in Texas!

[Rachel]

Please let us know when you arrive safely, as some of us have a tendency to worry about *the youngins*. As for making the big decisions in life, I'm afraid it really never gets any easier. For what it is worth, I think you are right to take this opportunity to develop your relationship with David. It is a big step but finding your partner for life is well worth the risk.

[pitc9]

We're thinking of introducing them on neutral ground, off leash, with muzzles, just to be on the safe side. Not completely sure, though.

Yes, that is the BEST way!!
If none of the pups normally wear muzzles, then it's best not to start when you first get them together. Having something new on their faces/mouths may make them nervous and may send the wrong signal to the other pups!
Keep in mind... good meeting behavior for dogs are to greet one another side by side. (head to butt) Not so much straight on. To a dog, that is the least threatening greeting posture.
(Learned that by reading the book "How to Talk Dog" Lots of good things in there!)
I wish you all the luck in the world!!