Rain Coming

Here is Mr. Pippin. He is truly enjoying himself.

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I have to organize my desk. I have a tremendous amount of dogs to do tomorrow and Monday. 

We are walking daily with a few dogs daily. Nathan got his MRI scheduled and colonoscopy. Joy for him. 

As soon as the pool is closed, we are going to blow leaves in a pile so the dogs can have fun. I will mulch with our mulcher lawn mower and throw in in the garden bed. I am NOT looking forward to winter. 

We had the bunny rabbits out walking with mom. I guess mom is getting used to the dogs. Would think it was rather late on rabbits to have babies in the season but maybe not. I haven't googled that. 

The dogs now play a game that each time I get up in the middle of the night they take my spot. It is a joke getting them to give me room. 

Hey - just another day....

Dennis is waiting for the rain to come so he doesn't have to water his grass. LOL

The rest of the dogs are enjoying the weather and breeze.

Oh Oh

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Oh oh Sherry is going to kill me. Harlow is not here but Hallie is showing Murphy how to bark and chase the rabbits. I shut her down but she looked at me as if to say WHAT?

It was cloudy all day and now the sun is out.

We took 2 dogs for a walk. We will do this daily till the snow flies for Nathan's sake. It was fun and good for even me.

I noticed leaves are starting to fall. Oh my - already. All Dennis is complaining about is the pool should be closed so I don't have to clean leaves in the pool. What can I say...

The boys are silly crazy playing and jumping all over each other. Dennis just finished feeding and is about to run with the dogs. They do love it so!

Man of the Hour

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Lachlan is always a very expressive dog. Let me up - pick me up. Oh I know I can jump up but will ya?

Dogs are having fun. Maki just departed. Cassie is arriving anytime. 

Dogs have been playing their heads and bodies off. The day has been fun.

I need to get Nathan walking so we took Rain and Hope. Tomorrow it will be someone else. 

It was a good day!

Kitchen and Outdoors

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The play is fierce - indoor or outdoors. The dogs had fun today. 

Where does the day go?

No Gallery Day

I took photos all day and had no stick in it so we are gallery free. Sorry.

Next week the cover will go on. This week we hope it remains warm enough to swim. We shall see.

Ms. Harlow departed. She was happy to see her daddy.

Sun is out. It was overcast most of the afternoon. As it is Dennis day off, I am going to do a run with the dogs. Hopefully I will survive.

Off I go!

Warm Monday

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This is Brodie. He so loves Nathan through and through. He lives with Brewer and they are as thick as thieves. They depart tonight.

Dennis swears there are racoons at night on our roof. I have not seen but I guess we have to get up on the roof to see. I am not a fan of heights. You?

I had the dogs outside and the neighbour was screaming and I mean screaming. The dogs kept barking at them. So, I screamed will you please stop and it did. Maybe they didn't realize how clear we could hear. Fun... dogs do not like yelling like that. It was really nasty. 

Dennis cut part of the trees and the dogs had fun carrying the branches here and there. I think it drove Dennis nuts. It was funny though!

Day is still nice. We have a doctor calling us shortly and I need to focus on that!

Indoors and Outdoors

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Dogs had fun inside and out today. Marcie and Harper were playing like crazy!

It was a wonderfully warm day today - not too hot.

Dogs came - dogs went and well as you can see they play outside and inside.

Dennis was busy trying to take photos of spiders. Apologies to those that hate spiders. 

Nathan has yet another doctor's appointment tomorrow and I have some errands and will be going. I need to get a clear idea of what is going on with his health. They did add B-12 to his regiment. I have groomings tomorrow so I am busy rescheduling. If you do not hear from me, you are good for your timiing.

Pile Up

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Nothing like a whole lot of comfort and the dogs took turns piling on Nathan. 

It was a warm day but long day. Dogs had fun. It will soon be tv time and Dennis vowed to do a run with the dogs. Theu so enjoy it. When it is rainy he does it upstairs inside and when it is warm he does it up and down the paths outside. They count on it. It is a great way to expel energy. 

Me Energizer Axel and Dash departed. Mr. Bohham is more low key. Harper is just crazy silly. I could go on but I won't bore you. Dogs had a great day!

Yawn and Fun

Ollie has  departed. He was yawning before pickup. LOL 

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When dogs come, they have a great time and then they get excited to go home. Here is their dog's holiday where they do camp like things, sleep on our bed, play games and plain just have fun. We try to give them the best time of their lives for a holiday. It all works. Never saw a dog that didn't want to go home. So, if it is their 1st time here, rest easy. It all works. 

Every single dog gets multiple hugs every single day. The only thing they do not like is if I have to get knots out of them and even then I do as gentle as I can.

Momma rabbit didn't move her babies. Harlow laid in the middle bed with Hallie and just watched. They watched from a distance. I was impressed.

Sometimes while I am watching tv, I have many on my laps, on each side of me, on my neck and even my head. I don't usually get neck aches but Nathan seems to. At bed time I sleep under a couple of pillows so the dogs have room above me, to the side of me and every which way. We have a coldest bed on top of our bed and they all race ro that. When Murphy is here she always gets it to herself. hmmmm

Dogs are waiting for dinner. Dennis is feeding late as he had to defrost ground beef. Harlow doesn't whine for her food till its in the fry pan cooking. It must be that smell!

Swimming Weather - 2 Blog Day

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This is Harper. We promised her mom that we would take her in to see if she could swim. She was AMAZING! She knew how to get out and was a very strong swimmer.

Finally a day that was warm. That $%^& Fall is coming but let's keep it at bay for a bit.

Pingo departed today. Trying to keep him clean was a challenge but we or I managed it. Both Ollie, Pingo and Brodie and a couple of other dogs wanted to play and play with him. We have a really great group.

Of course there was some jealousy as Harlow had steak so Dennis sprinkled a bit less in every one else's so they didn't feel left out. They also had ground beef too. 

Willow went into the pool - not intended so I had to blow and comb out Harper and Willow. 

Lots of activity today and I think they trampled Dennis' grass. 

I am blogging and eating for 1st time but that's okay! Dogs had fun! It is almost tv time and snuggles!

Happy 12th

This is Harlow. It is her 12th birthday and she had steak added into her meal tonight to celebrate her special day. Harlow is a rabbit and squirrel hunter. She likes the chase and has never captured one but when she sees rabbit babies, she just looks and looks without touching. It would melt your heart to see.

Happy Birthday, sweetheart!

On High Rabbits and Birthdays

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Sometimes you just have to get your game on and watch from on high. We have baby rabbits. I thought this was too late in the season but the dogs are going crazy sniffing them out. It must be driving the rabbit mom crazy. Last night Nathan said 6 of them was chasing mom. She may have to move. 

I think Ms Harlow's 12th birthday is tomorrow. She will have to get something extra special as birthday dawgs and humans deserve. 

Tomorrow is hot so we must get Harper in the pool. We shall see how that goes. Pippin is crazy busy playing. It's wonderful!

I didn't get much sleep last night - maybe 3 hours with the debate and after debate commentary. I play catch up tonight. 

Had a dog jump up on my bum and rip a huge hole in one of my fave pants. Can you believe? I can't. What a strange thing to do and it is a regular and never did that before - but thinking about it - it was a head shaking funny moment. Strange - strange - strange. 

2 Blog Day

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Ms Coco is on alert as we had a squirrel run by. She was intently watching. 

Dogs are enjoying the warmer weather. We promised to get Harper in the pool in the next warmer days. That should be fun!

Tonight is popcorn, dawgs and a debate and maybe a stiff drink. We shall see how that goes but at least I can snuggle with the dogs.

12 Year Old

Magic is 12 years old. She is enjoying a grand lunch. 

Nathan had fun trying to pose her. You can see in the gallery on today's blog. There are 2 blogs today!

Here's to a wonderful day!

Gloomy Day

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It is my day off. No one is getting brushed. Above is Charlotte who departs tomorrow. She will be missed as well as the antics of Jamie. He's a real riot!

Nathan saw a urologist and they found a significant growth on his prostrate so they have him in for an MRI slated for the 1st cancellation as MRIs are 5 months from now. I am worried but don't want him to know as when I am worried, he gets worried. So, unless he brings it up - and he may, avoid the subject. We have a debate to worry about. Yeah, I am trying to make the leap to another subject. 

Dogs are in a bit of a funk today. They were not into the chase game. That is okay. That happens every now and then. There is no rhyme or reason. They are just not into it that day. Some were but most wanted to just watch. 

It looks like a gloomy day out. Ms Astro departed and her family brought me yum lime infused gin. I may need some of THAT. LOL

Sherry and I went to Walmart today and found the grocery choices are interesting and cheaper. I actually went to buy a pair of sweats. I bought a large a couple of weeks ago and they were too big but 2 Walmarts didn't have them in stock except for xlarge and large. So, I ordered online and they are almost completely out. I don't usually buy clothes from Walmart but these were incredibly soft and no wonder why as they are almost sold out. Sounds strange for it's still summer. Is it?

We may go to bed early tonight. I know I will as we will be up late tomorrow - dogs and us. Some know when it is bedtime so they may give us a hard time. We used to have a tv in the bedroom but not anymore. 

Deck and Cool Play

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Long day today - lots of grooming so short blog perhaps?

Harper, Astro and Hazel play a great deal. I am blogging and eating for the 1st time. I do quickie nachchos. Throw the chips on a cookie pan. Add bacon bits, cheese and broil. Five minutes later it is done. 

Dogs are enjoying this cooler weather. Next week is supposed to be warm again. Let's hope.

Ms. Astro goes home tomorrow. We will miss her fun. Hazel and Socks departs too. What will happen with a more quiet house? 

Dennis went out running in the yard with the dogs. They came back mighty tired. They so enjoy the runs - even Jamie and well Charlotte is a play monkey. 

Harlow is still barking for each meal. She's a riot. 

The dogs have eaten. They are now out with Nathan while Dennis does dishes. Me, I may climb on the couch. I need a rest. 

Combing

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Each day I brush out x dogs. Pingo is a daily one till his bath. If I put on my grooming coat, he just gets out of my eyesight - on purpose but I will go to every other day as his coat is knot free for the most part till he plays. LOL These days I get proactive if we have boarders. They get partially done till the last day they are here and then they get their bath and cleanup. Gus is departing tomorrow so I clipped him down and will finish him tomorrow. 

Cody is also departing tomorrow. Ms Murphy is coming tomorrow. She will be washed and bathed tomorrow night and mom will pick her up on Monday - on my day off.

Jamie has decided he controls the door. Food - I want to eat FIRST. Charlotte is more laid back. When you get to me you do. Each dog has their own personality. 

We had to buy another ottomon. A visitor ate the side off of it and must have done it in fast order. We couldn't even hide it. We do get damage. Hidden costs - scissor sharpening, damaged furniture and we won't talk about Dennis grass which is growing but probably needs to be overseeded till next year. LOL 

It is cold today - too cold to swim. I think Harper's parent's asked me about swimming. Not happening unless it war,s up but we will try.

I will tell you that the dogs like the cool. If white stuff didn't come, I could stand spring, summer and fall. I am not a fan of snow but I see snowblowers are starting to go on sale. Will we have enough snow? We haven't in the last number of years. 

Everyone is playing in a huge way and I had to cut some branches out of my middle bed as Harlow insists on going under the brush to find whatever. That was fun today.

The Rain Arrived

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The rain arrived. The dogs got out before it arrived. I have been grooming all day so not much to report. Dogs had fun as much as I could see between dogs. Dennis was in charge as it is Nathan's day off. 

It's already 7pm so I am going to snuggle with dogs. Get a blanket and watch tv.

Lazing

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Dogs were lazing outdoors. Dennis didn't take many photos and I didn't groom other than Hope who had a knot I couldn't leave. Tomorrow I will play catchup and I do have a full day of grooming. Hopefully not mats.

It wasn't hot. But it wasn't cold. I got into the pool. Jamie wants to lay over the vent in the kitchen blocking the back door. If I need to go out or in, he looks at me as if to say - really?

I bought strawberry and lemon Italian ice. Yum - the strawberry was great. Haven't had any in years. 

I had to go buy a fan which I use all year round as my existing one died yesterday. They are on sale but doubt its as food as the one that died. That one died after 2 years of daily use. I haven't taken it out of the box but for 59 dollars, on sale (Nathan says got to get the cheap one) I bet its noisy and plastic. None were on display as its the end of the season. We shall see. 

Tried a new shawarma place - rather lousy. Our last place said its under renovations but really that was 4 months ago and no changes. 

Went to a meat place on Yonge street. They were playing Israeli music and the owner was Persian. Nothing looked edible. Oh well. Got to look to know. I like meat that looks fresh. 

Dennis overseeded again. I should take a photo. Maybe next year? lol

Dogs like that area oh so much. I keep telling him to block it off somehow someway. 

The dogs didn't play hard like usual. They were like me - let's hang and enjoy. Even they need to do that at times. Always time to run tonight and tomorrow. 

Short Shifting

Nava was done till she drank water.

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I had a long day. Tomorrow is my day off and I need it.

I need a nap. I was wishing to swim but didn't happen. Too tired now. Dogs are playing heavily. 

Harlow leads the pack for rabbits and Hallie does the same.  They go under the brush and all you can see is the plants going every which way. 

Hazel likes to try to jump off tables so when I am brushing she is locked down. That gal is crazy. I can do anything.

Charlotte and Jamie joined us and when I was done grooming they were out of their minds to see me. It was nice!

Cody likes to be outside - much more than his brother Truffie. 

Everyone is having fun 'cept me. I am just plain tired. I might grab a couch and recuperate. Mr. Jax is about to go home so may wait till he departs.