Monday, June 23, 2025 at 8:46PM With this heat we go out late and early - mostly Nathan. They say 1 more day of heat.
Dennis fixed hoses. He weeded in a sweatshirt - yeah don't believe that. Dogs appreciated being outside but we canb't bring them out past 8amish and after 8pmish. We are surviving and they are still enjoying.
Hope you are managing to stay cool.
Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 6:45PM It was way too hot and we only let the dogs out for minutes or early when we woke up. it is beyond hot and older dogs simply can't be out except for minutes.
I did go in the pool but it still felt hot. Dennis is busy watering and i said but why? I said you need to do that when the sun goes down but he knows best.
Many departed today. I still have a grooming to do. My day off is tomorrow. I may stay in bed. LOL
Dogs appreciate the air in the house and some are hogging the vents. We have some smart dogs here!
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 6:21PM Neesi and Cinnamon had a great time with Nathan and I managed to catch it. It was wonderful fun. They are so similar - full of personality.
Poor Lachlan got sprayed by a skunk. This was at his home. This is the season. I don't want to see a skunk here as some of you that have been around for a long time know that I made Nathan sleep outside under the gazebo with a blow up bed, sheets and the whole 9 yards and walls when 2 of our dogs got sprayed. I learned from our late golden that when they come inside, they rub all over everything and the smell remains. It does on the dogs too as it seeps into the pores. It takes about 3 to 6 weeks before it totally fades. We took him into the pool then I did many treatments and get this, I should have done it with gloves on as when I started exercising, all I could smell is skunk. I guess I am skunked. Yes, I share so you can laugh as I am. This is the time to pick up from Pet Pharmacy or from your vet to have on hand skunk off. If you have corn starch, even better bnut you should have both on hand. I say this as corn starch absorbs the oil. Of course, I can do it for you if you are one of my grooming clients. It takes way too much time to do it for someone that isn't a grooming client. You can do it yourself but you need the supplies on hand. It lasts from year to year so no worries about it going bad.
It was overcast today for a part of the day. The dogs enjoyed it. Our son and girlfriend came to visit. It was wonderful. The dogs had a ton of attention. Dennis did the run game around the pools. I had to cut foliage back so he had room to run. My bad but I got it mostly done.
It has been a day of lots of work but it was a fun day too! Hope yours was too. Heat is coming.
Friday, June 20, 2025 at 5:58PM Neesie is here visiting and she is over the moon happy. She keeps ki ssing us and was excited to see her mom. Ollie was also here and playeed like a crazy boy. Jersey, Lexi, Socks, Logan, Panda, Leo, Jax, Oreo and Charlie are really enjoying this weather. It is warm but not hot and Charlie loves looking for the squirrels. Harlow we are being careful with the heat so we take her out for small stints and she loves laying on the chairs by the pool. Life is good for all!
The dogs - all of them had a grand day!
It is our daughter and daughter-in-laws birthday today so we got to sing happy birthday - badly but we did it.
Almost weekend!
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:58PM 
No gallery as we are getting the camera dry to see if we can get it to work properly. So far not.
I am frustrated but we will figure it out. Heat wave is coming. Make sure your dogs are in air and drinking plenty of water especially the older dogs.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:09PM Grass is shorter. Some of the dogs needed to stay inside in air conditioning as it was that humid. Dennis left my camera out and when I went to take the stick out, it was damp. I guess the humidity got into the camera.
Oreo at 16.5 needed to come indoors. We had him out for a minute or two. I come indoors and I put a sweater on and socks. One extreme to the next but the dogs appreciate the cool. Nathan does too. I figure we have a long enough winter. I insist on trying to enjoy warmth.
Dogs played indoors. Dennis played a ton of games with the, They had a wonderful time and he gave them all greenies.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:06PM After last year of Ella not swimming as Sage kept jumping on her, we took her out by herself and she was jumping in so many times, I lost count.
It was a hot day. Nathan and ella had fun. It was great to see.
Now Dennis is heading to the pool to do laps.
Me, I am blogging.
Dogs had fun today. It is still hot and they prefer indoors - can you believe?
I am still exercising daily. Dennis does most days.
Dennis is waiting for a wet day so he can weed in a rain jacket. LOL
Rusty and Luna's family gave us a cup filled with chocolates. Yum!
Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:23PM It was my day off so no one was brushed. They get a break and I get a break. It all works. I will be back at it tomorrow. Everyone needs a day off.
Dogs hung out with Nathan and me outdoors. Weather was lovely.
We got to go to Fortinos today and I got my Italian Ice. It's a new brand with different flavours such as apple, oranges, mango and all sorts of flavours different from the last time.
Now Dennis and I are going to watch tv with dogs.
Before pups come, I think I need a total day off without still doing chores. LOL We shall see if I get that.
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Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 7:54PM It was a great day for the dogs. Mia decided to swim. I had to dry her out. She is a strang swimmer and kept swimming away from me wanting to stay in. She is an old gal too. It is like riding a bike - you never forget.
River was chillin' under the table.
We had chinese food.
I just finished exercising as we had too much on our plate but I got it done. Nathan said - really - just skip. But I have this streak.
I also had grooming and dogs departing. Tomorrow is a no grooming day with my day off. It is supposed to be warm. I have to run out to Fortinos to get Italian Ice. I found another brand that I almost enjoy as much. I may have to buy boxes.
Hope everyone had a great Father's Day. I think the dogs truly enjoyed.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 6:43PM Dogs came, dogs departed. It was a busy day. Harlow is doing better and you can tell as she wants to be outside more.
We have not seen the mole, the rabbits but did find a deceased mouse. :-(
Charlie is hunting for squirrels or maybe looking for the raccoon. We have not seen it for over a day so I hope the dogs got it to move on.
Our son got our lawnmower fixed for Father's Day and mowed our lawn. It was really bad. Jon was really sick but picked it up, brought it to get repaired and waited for it to be done. Then he brought it back and mowed. How nice was that.
Pingo is waiting to be picked up and Oreo just arrived.
Dogs will be spending a grand day tomorrow to celebrate Nathan.
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 5:26PM It is cooler times. Dogs are having fun. I have a dog visiting us that was so close to me at bedtime, I thought she was about to push me off the bed. It was a riot. Some dogs do this - others not. I woke up with my back aching.
Dogs played outside a ton. It is Nathan's day off and he gets Sunday off too due to Father's Day.
Life for the dogs are amazing. Dennis kept them mighty busy. He was out trying to find the mole and they kept following him and trying to see what he was trying to see. It turned into a huge game. Pingo and Ollie led the charge.
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:02PM Finally the sun came out and Nathan went swimming. The dogs hung out.
We had a raccoon walking the fence line. It was more afraid of us than we were afraid of her. I just don't want any babies in our yard from it. I am glad we still have a metal roof on.
It is Father's Day come Sunday but all the kids that are local seem to have plans. Got to laugh - not.
Hope all the father's have a great day. I hope the weather is good so Nathan can swim. There is that!
We had Yoshi's puppy here to have her nails done and wow Yoshi was thrilled.
We also had a full multi load of laundry that the dogs thought was fun to jump on and they did like a game. I love how creative they can be.
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:11PM It was a wonderfully hot day. I even got in the pool but the dogs didn't go in. They did watch.
I have family and friends protesting so I have a ton of anxiety. i worry about them but if I was in LA, I would be out doing the same thing.
Dogs ran and ran with Dennis today. He even did laps. We celebrate warm weather. They are now laying on out outdoor couch with Dennis. They are in heaven. Tomorrow they say rain.
Our neighbours are now complaining about our grass. One even called the city to talk to us about it. Fun - not.
I am going to pretend someone didn't do that. I wouldn't to someone else.
Dennis plans to stay outdoors with the dogs that want to till the sun goes down. I do not blame him. Do you?
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:12PM Nathan didn't take photos today and Dennis is off. I promise we will make up for it tomorrow. So no gallery or photos. Sorry.... but everyone is doing well.
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:41PM I sat outside despite the rain under the gazebo. Mostly the dogs surrounded me and napped. Others walked around to investigate.
It has been a low key day of fun. It is my day off so it is relaxing to me though when home, I still must do stuff so not truly a day off. It is funny how that works.
Guess this weather is good for the plants. My strawberries are growing like crazy. Soon we will be eating some.
Neo departs today. Lola is not coming till next week. Ms Astro departed. Bailey arrived. It has been a busy day. Life is always good for the dogs! Oh to be a dog!
Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 4:43PM When all you want to do is laze around at the pool.
I love the dogs. They know how to chill!
So many changes. We had a lot of departures. Lots of grooming. It is my day off tomorrow. Watch the weather will be bad - just because. I remain hopeful though.
Tomorrow Neo departs. She has had a great trip. I remain her person here. I took a break today from combing out Pingo. I will pick back up with it on Tuesday. He just plays so hard. I do think he is having a truly fun time and will sleep for days after he departs.
Our lawn mower won't start. Anyone know who repairs?
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 6:39PM This is Astro and Pingo. I DID comb out Pingo last night and today. Does he look like it? I am laughing. Well, at least he is not knotted.
Dogs did laze outside longer today than yesterday as air quality is still poor but I do not smell smoke. I think we are fine but any dog compromised can't hang outside for an extended period.
I would get another bed like this. It is faded but the dogs LOVE it. They do come with a shade thing on top too.
Can't believe Neo is going to depart Monday. She is going to miss this place. It has been a very good visit for her. I do believe all the visitors have had a tremendous amount of fun!
Friday, June 6, 2025 at 5:33PM We are under a smoke advisory so we are only letting the dogs out for short periods to do their duty but its not bad here. We are only being careful. They are playing a ton indoors. This too will pass.
As I type, the pool guy finally arrived and is installing the pump. I hope it goes smoothly.
We saw the bleepin mole again and I do think he/she is digging up our lawn. Soon we will have to reseed.
Have some grooming to do - especially Pingo. Yes, I can come him out daily and voila he looks like he is not groomed. It's the play.
Lots of grooming tomorrow so I am going to prep tonight - meaning comb out, trim and then wash a
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:06PM Hallie went absolutely crazy when she saw a mole in our yard. Never had a mole. Now Hallie is on the hunt everytime she goes outside. Oh boy - always excitement here.
Harlow is doing better today. We shall see how she progresses. Thankfully she wasn't out when the mole was in the yard or she may have been inclined to go after it.
We have a new pool pump going in tomorrow. Pool is already getting cloudy. We didn't need this expense now but do you ever?
Nami was bred today. We shall see how it goes.
I have dogs trying to eat my tomatoes. I may have to put them up. Strawberries I get but tomatoes?
If I go down to exercise, Neo cries for me but if I bring her down, she nibbles at my feet. It is a riot.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:21PM Neo decided to come into the pool at her on volition. She loved swimming and it was fun having her swim. No one else decided today was the day.
Our pump is broken so we have no circulation. We are trying to figure out what pump and how to get one. They are not cheap. We will figure it out and hopefully be swimming soon again.
Pingo and Opus seems to be the best of pals.
Ms Tenshi departed.
We had Harlow at the vets. So, a hard day today but she is happier, at the moment. We take those moments. She sure loves her cheeseburgers - usually only from Wendy's but she was a traitor today and gleefully ate Harveys.
It is Dennis day off tomorrow. Dogs are all doing TV time. They are enjoying and princess Harlow has her usual bed on high.
