That's my boy.  My daughter bought him for me 6 years ago for my birthday!  He was the size of a man's hand at that time.  We even took him with us to a near-by town's festival and he rode in my boyfriend's "hand".  He was suppose to be approx. 5 lbs, but he is more like 8-9.  He only eats Eukaneuba (ever how you spell it) and a few Ole Roy treats (his favorite!) from Walmart.  He has associated treats with me or Tom getting out of the shower!  When I worked, he would always be ready for a treat in the morning when I would get out of the shower.  AS soon as the shower went off, he would come running as if to say:  Here I am...ready for my treat!  He gets so excited over a little bitty treat!

We have dogs in the 3 houses that adjoin our back property and on one side.  He "socializes" with all of them and has no clue that he is the runt of the bunch.  He thinks he is as big as the boxer!  And, he loves to get outside to run the fence line with the dogs. 

Our vet said he had never seen a chihuahua so friendly.  He thinks "it's all about me".  He thinks everybody that comes to our house is here to see him.  He doesn't really like kids, but he tolerates them.  Has only snapped at one when she kept aggravating him.  We watched him very closely around the children, but so far, he is OK.  He really likes to run in the backyard with them, or chase his ball.  He hasn't learned to fetch and bring it back.  He can fetch, but he keeps running with it in his mouth.  Such a funny guy.

He has really added to my life in the past 7 years. 

I got him at the same time I started dating my current boyfriend.  Baxter was so little that when we took him outside, he would whine because he thought he couldn't get up a tiny step that was only 3-4 inches off the ground.  Tom would just shut the door...making him do it.  Poor little guy.

Baxter was brought to me in a basket with a pink "full-sized" thermal blanket.  That is still "his blanket" today.  And, he started out sleeping in the downstairs bathroom, and that is still where he likes to sleep.  At midnight, he jumps down from the recliner where he and Tom have been sleeping (Tom says they are watching TV! Yeah, right!) and goes downstairs to his pink blanket...which by the way, is on top of a new flannel doggy bed that I purchased off Ebay.  He loves his "space" and fits into my life "like a charm". 

I wanted a chihuahua because my mother had one when I was a child.  It slept with me and growled if I so much as tried to move during the night.  Then came the Taco Bell commercials and I had to have another little dog.  Mom's dog was tan and looked like a little deer.  Baxter is as close as my daughter could get to that!  He has been perfect.

I did notice when I took his pic though that I think he is getting cataracts.  He has gray around his mouth.  Actually, he and Tom have a lot of features in common!  Hmmm.

Come and check out my mystery auctions.  Pick up some items for your own personal use or resell it!  Use what you like and sell the rest (nice way to get your things for close to free).

Here they are:  No gallery photo...to save money on listing fees...and keep the costs low. 

ACTION FIGURES:  I have bags full of a variety of action figures.  There are TMNTs, Hero figures and many that I don't even recognize.  If you have a little boy, he will know who all of them are!  I have had transformers and who knows what all...not even sure what is left...but I am putting as many in the flat rate box as I can stuff in!  I want these to GO.

SPORTS RELATED:  In the past, I have been a baseball card enthusiast.  I have collected many cards and still have a huge collection.  I have figurines of various players, sports games, trivia games related to sports, nascar items...just a little bit of everything.  I need to clean out some stuff.  This is my way of doing it. Great for the collector, or just resell!  Your choice.

WOMEN'S CLOTHING: This will be items taken directly from my closet.  It may include pants, shirts, sweaters, summer, winter, you name it.  I need to clean out my closet and feel this is a good time to do it.  All items can be worn or resold.  Keep what you like and sell the rest.  I hope to put in items that are Medium/Large/X-large, size 12-14.  I can't list each individual measurement because that would defeat the "mystery" of this auction. 

LADIES ACCESSORIES:  Women need lots to put together their "total look".  There may be items such as scarves, belts, jewelry...earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc...

VALENTINE'S DAY:  This is a flat rate box...and will be filled with things that are appropriate for Valentine's Day.  May include flowers, candy, wine glasses, videos, etc....anything I find that would help celebrate the occassion.

SIMPLY TOYS:  I have loads of toys.  Baby toys, toddler toys, toys for bigger kids.  Mostly this will be a lot of infant/toddler children's toys...The grandchildren are outgrowing many things and we need to move them out.  Everything that will fit into the flat rate box will go.

ESPECIALLY DESIGNED:  Is it your Birthday, Anniversary, or just a be-nice-to-me-day?  Let me know what your choice is and I will do my best to make this box center around that occassion. 

WHAT-NOTS:  I have many trinkets, figurines, things to sit around, etc.  They need to go.  This is a way for you to get some new things for your own home, or for you to resell.  Your choice. 

YOUNG GIRL:  I have a lot of things for the young girl..apporx. 6-10 years old.  There are things like books, purses, costume jewelry, hair items, etc.  I can't even begin to list all the things, but there are bags of things. 

USE OR RESELL:  This auction is to clear out a lot of my inventory.  I will stuff it with as much as I can.  You can use it or resell it.  Your choice. 

SPORTS MAGAZINES:  Stacks of collectible older sports magazines.  Some have some collectible stories of various sports figures.  There is enough to more than fill a box!  There are Nascar, Baseball, Football, Basketball, etc.

Come and bid.  Help me clear this stuff out.  I appreciate you help.

I have the cutest Hallmark basket-box that is made especially for a NURSE.  Fill it with candy, flowers, goodies, etc...and give it as a special gift to your favorite nurse...or one who is graduating from Nursing School.  Cute item and great idea!

If you are reading this, it is worth an extra 10% off the marked down price.  Just let me know you saw that before you pay.  I will send your invoice as soon as I get back to my computer.

I am leaving for about 2 hrs. to spend time with the grandchildren.  Catch you all later....in the blogs.

Post your spam here and while you are here, check out some of my things.  I do discount shipping on multiple items.  Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to check out Boot Scoot and Boogie and later today, Double Dare.  Tomorrow starts a new Penny Ante.  Great fun in all the games.

Come in and post your spam here! 

As for me?  I have just finished listing several mystery auctions.  They all start with a FLAT RATE Priority box and will be filled with many various contents. 

What is going on?  I am starting to clear out things. 
My social security disability has been approved and I finally...after almost 3 years...got my lump sum settlement, including the payment to the lawyer paid by them!  Yep, what I got in the mail is ALL MINE.

I am beside myself.  Haven't bought anything in the almost 3 year time, and now?  It is hard to even want to spend any of it. 

I am going tomorrow to invest most of it.  The good thing?  Now, I will have a little bit of income on a monthly basis. 

Ebay?  It will be for "pure pleasure".  I can sell and buy whatever I want, as much as I want, for as long as I want.  I don't have to do it. 

So?  I am wanting to sell off some of my things and am offering lots in the flat rate boxes.  Check them out.  There may be something you would like to "take a chance" on. 

The auctions start at just .99.  I did that so I could at least cover my fees.  Other than that, I really won't even be looking at the selling price.  It will be nice if it is upwards.  But, I will let the items go, regardless. 

Come bid with me. 

I have also listed a few more school uniform pieces.  These are polo shirts and shorts for the upcoming Spring and Summer.  Most are NWT. 

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a good night.  I will be running along to bed now.  Need energy for tomorrow...lots to do...places to go..Going to look for a new bed set...comforter set.  That will be nice for the house.

I am celebrating getting my Social Security Disability finally after close to 3 years!

I have already marked down most of the items in my store.  However, for today ONLY, buy my items and take an extra 10% off the already marked down prices.  Email me for a revised invoice BEFORE you pay and I will gladly take an extra 10% off for you.  That does not include shipping...just the listing price.  However, it does include ALL items in the store purchased. 

I will also discount shipping on multiple purchases too!  I normally take the highest price and add half of each of the others to it.  Lately, I have been actually weighing everything in the shipping box and determining the actual shipping from that, adding a small handling fee, usually $1-2, depending on the number of items.  This is a great savings on shipping of multiple items for the buyer.

If you don't like my prices, make me an offer.  NO reasonable offer refused.  I do have to make enough to cover my costs, but my main goal is to move this stuff out.

Buy for your own use, or for resell.  Your choice. 

I hope to have so lots of clothing for sell soon too.  These are good for personal use or resell.  Keep watching and help me liquidate this stuff. 

Thanks and have a great day.

I have finally gotten my back pay settlement from Social Security Disability.  I have not had any income since April 26, 2005, the day I had surgery on my right dominant hand for carpal tunnel.  From there, everything went downhill and I ended up with nerve damage in my hand.

After all the problems I had, I found out that I had fibromyalgia and it was causing me as much trouble as the carpal tunnel did.  Needless to say, I was unable to continue doing my job as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician.  I filed for Disability September 9, 2005, after I was forced to resign from my position. 

I am glad it is finally over and I have the money I should have had much sooner.  It is sad that people have to wait so long and go thru so much interrogation to get it. 

Now, I am very interested in selling my items off as quickly as possible.  Check out my auctions and store.  Make me an offer and buy whatever you see that you want. 

I have lots of good quality children's clothing and may decide to sell them off in big lots, just to move them out of here.

Thanks to everyone who has helped me get thru this disability thing.  The things you have bought has helped me to be as normal as I could be, in relationship to having some kind of income.

Have a great night.  I know I will sleep much better.

Just before I go to bed, a little spam I must spread. 

As I sleep throughout the night, I pray that you will check my site. 

I am listing new stuff.  I have some shorts & short sleeved school unform items...some were listed tonight and others will come in a day or so.  I also am starting to list some spring and summer children's things.