Sunshine

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King Kong and Panda departed. So did Ms. Bailey and Buddy. Sun has been shining. It would have been a great day to swim but I think I twisted my ankle. Oh my gad does it hurt. I got 1 more to groom today and a full day of grooming tomorrow. 

Family has departed as of last night but missed planes means they have not landed yet in North Carolina. 

There's a new sandwich place in Markham and Nathan took a photo and they were out the door. Next time. He was out there dropping off scissors to be sharpened. I only have my bare must have ones retained so I can groom. It will be fun. LOL

I am also putting on film on my french doors so you can't see through - well the dogs can't see through as they tend to bark at the door. Will it work? I don't know but I have to hope I have enough film. I only got 2 panels done and 18 to go. I am in no rush so as I can is my motto. I should get them all cut though to see if I need to order more film. 

It is Dennis day off. Mine is Thursday. I hope for sun but we shall see.

My grand daughter moved everything of mine. I think it will take me till the end of the year to know where it is. It has beenm a struggle to find even minor things that I need. I had just organized before they arrive. Silly me. Who knew.

Thank you to Bailey's grandma for bringing Tim Horton's Ice Caps. I needed mine. Dennis is drinking 2 as it seems Nathan's sugar is off the charts. I think he has been cheating. 

Grass is coming in but dogs are trampling it. It is sparse so Dennis has to overseed. I should take a photo so you can see. The weeds are growing fast though. He weeds it daily. Dogs so love trampling through dirt. I get that!

Harlow has 2 other dogs looking for the rabbits in a HUGE way. It took her awhile to teach them her ways.

Dogs had fun. Hope you all enjoyed the holiday weekend. Now that is done, kids are now at school and maybe some of you moms can get a time to breathe. Halloween will be here way too soon.

Last Day

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So many of the dogs got conditioned to a very busy grand daughter and a quiet one. The quiet one is pictured above. 

We just finished dinner and they are off. Will we miss the chaos - yes but enjoy the quiet too. I wonder what it would be like if they lived down the street. They live too far away.

The dogs - some of the visitors and our own was not used to younger kids. It was interesting but good for them. Some like Harlow loved them up and some like our Chai said are you kidding? Chai was good eventually but Maddy just kept moving and she was not used to chaos but as I said it was good for all. 

I have my tv back. It may take me till next year to find things but I got wonderful hugs. Shall we still go to bed at 930pm? It may be a new routine. 

Dogs got excited to have the couches back and it is quiet. 

I managed to make tumblers 2 sizes, a mug, pillow cover, t-shirts - lots of presents. Plus we got Evelyn a Kobo as she is a huge reader. We also got small things for Maddy. Till next time!

Hope everyone had a great long weekend. 

Grandkids, Sun and Dogs

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Dennis is about to feed the dogs. We have had a long day with dogs, grooming, sun, grandkids and pool. I think it will be another 930pm bedtime. 

Only Misty went in even though we invited all. Not even Ella who loves to go in rgought it was a good idea. Instead they waiteds at the pool to bark when the girls jumped in. I am glad it was at least warm enough. 

We took the girls to the food court at Hillcrest. It was crazy busy!

The dogs are playing exceedingly well. Harlow almost caught a baby rabbit. Momma rabbit was freaking out. I bet she will move them tonight.

Nathan is outside watching the girls as I blog so I must get back out there. Our company departs tomorrow night, I believe after dinner. It was a short visit but busy one. I told nathan we may sleep for a week and the dogs may too. They charge up the dogs as well. 

Company and Dogs

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We have a very busy day. We celebrated birthdays. I had to groom. Malla is about to go home. I am mostly babysitting the grandkids and trying to do a blog. My office looks like a war zone. One grand daughter is quiet - one VERY busy. I also have to do tumblers for the grandkids. So much to do - so little time.

Dogs loved the grandkids so it was nice to watch the relationships develop. They played and played and now they are about to eat. Interesting enough Harlow loves the busy grandchild.

Now I need to get to tumblers and watch the grandkids. Maybe instead of Dennis I will get the grandkids to run with the dogs. That ought to be fun!

Grandkids and Dawgs

We are enjoying the grandkids and the dogs. 

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I am glad they love dogs as we have a full house this holiday weekend. It is a crazy house - a short blog day and we are trying to make the most of the weekend as they depart the 3rd.

The dogs did have a ton of fun today and are continuing doing so. 

Crazy Times

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The dogs had a ton of fun today. Weather was on the cool side. Our relatives come tomorrow. 

Sad news - we lost both Gallan and Gordon. Sister is still hanging in. I wanted to go to Gallan's wake but we have Evelyn and the son's birthday luncheon that no matter how hard we try, we can change the time or day. Really upsetting.They will be in our thoughts.

Dogs had a ton of fun. We had Axel playing up a storm with all takers. Bonham is a bit quieter but Axel is a puppy.

I can't believe Petey and Ollie are departing tomorrow. I have to do them before everyone arrives. Hoping it is a swimming day. 

Nathan thinks Astro loves him the best but that's not true. LOL She snuggles with me in a huge way despite me combing her out daily.

Ms Harlow is back looking at or for rabbits. I could go on and on...

Happy 8th

Tenshi turned 8 yesterday! She got a filet mignon cake.

And of course a birthday gift for the princess Tenshi

Hi Darlah and Nathan. Hard to believe that this girl is 8 years old today. She’s spending her birthday at the cottage and I tried to get a picture of her with the lake in the background but she wasn’t cooperating. No problem as she looks beautiful in this one. 😊. Sadie wishes all her siblings a happy birthday.
Patt

Cold Drop

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It went from oh boy is this hot yesterday to it is downright cold. I am hoping it warms up. Most of my pix were done inside. It is daring to rain. Dogs are happy inside although I have had them outdoors many times.

Kally and Tuppy depart tonight. Dennis is still in bed. My feet is cold so socks are going on.

Tuppy and Koda play like they never get enough play in so they are making up for time. LOL

Harlow thinks her bed should be her bed in the tv room and she insists. 

Marli is trying his life out in a new home. So far - so good. Our philosophy is if it works - wonderful - if not - simply not meant to be. 

We had Katie and Trigger visiting and they are pals. I think it took a bit but wow - meant to be. I am glad for all!

Think I am going to get the blankets out and snuggle with the dogs before dinner is created for them. Then the barking will begin - dinner and the door. 

Hot Day Indeed

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So sorry - short blogging again. We had to get the carplay fixed. We had to order 2 cakes - 1 for the grand daughter and one for the son. We had to go to the pharmacy. Nathan had to pick up meds but we had a dog getting dropped off and Dennis doesn't like to do the door on his own. We had a person arguing with the pharmacist as she wanted to return used meds and object at getting charged 200 a year before her reduced costs kicked in. She was loud, obnoxious and after 15 minutes of this we had to leave without getting Nathan's meds. I feel like I was watching a soap opera.

We had dogs lazing outside. We had play inside. We had dogs go - dogs come. It has been a crazy busy day. Now Dennis is feeding and I may go outside as there is barking for food. It's loud. It's real and funny! I guess they think they are starving. 

Okay, the day was busy but comical. Family is coming this weedk. I have much grooming before that and it is my day off. I need to go relax. LOL

Sun Lovin' Day

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It's been a long couple of days for me. My hands hirt incredibly from dematting. Tomorrow is my day off and I rest. It hurts to type. It is hard to explain but it is like I have cramps in my hands that won't quit. So... I need a rest from dematting. 

Dogs enjoyed the sun. Nathan got Chinese from a gift certificate we had. He loves this place. Me - I am okay with it.

Tomorrow Nathan brings the van over to fix the carplay. They say 3 hours. Guess I am pooling it on my day off. 

We do have grass growing but it is rather sparse. LOL

I had a huge embarrasment. A dog went home and I thought he ran through an accident at the front door so I washed and dried his feet. Dennis tells me it was NOT pee but disinfectant from cleaning up earlier. Yes, we sometimes have boarders that have accidents. I was really embarrased - oh I said that.

Astro is an equal opportunity dog. She plays with EVERYONE!

It is cooling down so Dennis is going to do a run with the dogs. I wonder who will be in front and who will be in the back. Harlow, I am sure will cut everyone off at the pass. What a smartie pants she is!

It's a Long Day

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I need pain pills, a short blog and a couch. I started my day dematting and my hand is on fire. It even hurts to type tonight. 

Dogs had fun. I simply need rest and to keep this blog short. Sorry.

Lachlan above is sitting on the step with his paws a step down. I thought how interesting and cute. 

Warm Day

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I got in the pool today. Dogs are having fun running and playing. I am blogging. Dennis fed them chicken broth and rice added to their food. They were looking for more.

I am about to go out and enjoy the day - well the rest of it with the dogs. 

Dennis is about to do the run game again. Yes, he did it this morning but Harlow wasn't here yet.

It's a good Saturday!

Warm or Not?

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Nathan kept insisting it was hot but really it was comfortable not hot. 

Dogs chased me all over the backyard and no one fell in the pool. Hooray! We had fun. I was so busy playing with dogs and grooming that I didn't click too much. It is Dennis day off and he has yet to come downstairs. When I got up this morning all the water dishes were out (my job) so he must have stayed up all night. That was a nice surprise!

It is my day off tomorrow and it has been awhile. I have to order a cake for our grand daughter's birthday and the sons. Not sure where to get one locally. She wants a Star Wars theme. It has been awhile since I ordered cakes. I can't believe they are coming next week. 

We have a full house of dogs as I guess everyone is doing the last hoorah before school etc. Everyone is enjoying each other but it can get loud at times and funny! It is enjoyable watching the relationships!

It is Warming Up

Hey Jersey gal....

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Dogs had fun. Nathan's day off. He went to the eye dr and his eyes have degraded so new glasses. 

I groomed all day. I am hungry. I am tired. Dogs are having fun especially with that dirt area that now has some grass blades coming in but he will have to overseed many times as the dogs LOVE the dirt. 

I am too tired to blog. Sorry...

Cool Playing

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Prayers to Gallan - Lynda's husband. He had a heart attack and was down for too long. He is in hospital and decisions will have to be made. Our thoughts are with the family. It makes me worry about Nathan but he was visiting his cardiologist today and the ozempic is working. He seems to be okay. Terrible things we go through worrying. My heart aches for them. Really really sad about this myself. Lynda, Gallan and Nathan and I had some really good memories with them. 

Dogs had so much fun today. I had a lot of grooming. Got a lot tomorrow. Nathan is taking tomorrow off. I am taking Saturday and Dennis Sunday. It is a truncated week due to the dog show. Then we have family coming in. 

Dogs played. Dogs played hard. They thoroughly had fun. We had dogs departing - dogs coming. 

Can't wait till the warm weather comes back. We need to get dogs in the pool before the summer disappears.

Posers or Not

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It is cool today. Nathan is at the show. He will answer email when he returns late tonight. I think the dogs enjoy this cooler weather - me - not so much.

Nathan has a very busy day tomorrow. He has his cardiologist plus all sorts of errands quite literally. My day off is Thursday. I feel like I so need it. :-) 

I found Creamsicles from my childhood - the original at Walmart. yum. Funny what you liked as a child and when you see them you must try again. 

Dogs have been out a great deal - no rain - just cool breeze. I want to put on sweats.

Dennis is about to make dinner and I will help him. 

We played a relay game today with Dennis and I throwing a treat back and forth. The dogs ran back and forth. They had a ton of fun. Dennis thinks up these crazy games so they expel energy and it works. They come in and nap then we do it all again or something different.

Our son, daughter-in-law and grandkids are coming next week. I so wanted to go to the CNE but maybe next year. We have a very busy schedule and I have tumblers to make for them. :-) Why wait till last minute. :P:

Sun Finally

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Nathan is at the show. I hope he is staying dry. We finally got bright sun at 4pm. 

Dogs have been out a few times but it is mighty wet so the dog's legs get wet. It's okay. We are dealing with messy floors.

Nathan is back at the show tomorrow then he has appointments on Wednesday. We are still trying to figure out days off.

Dennis keeps watching his grass growing. Nothing has peeked through as you can see in one of the photos. We have not had to water plants and the pool is not on. It will go back on when the weather is warmer and dry. 

Dogs played a hide and seek game with Dennis indoors. They had so much fun. Some seem to find the treats faster than others but Dennis always makes sure all get one.

We will all sleep tonight!

Rain and Stop Then Rain

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This is Astro chasing Coco during the time the rain stopped. Everyone had wet legs. 

We try to get the dogs out between. 

Nathan has to go to an outdoor dog show and needs to depart at 6am so we are going to go to bed at 9pm so they can get up an hour earlier. Do you think they will notice? We need to do this for 2 days. I am hoping no rain for his sake and for the dogs.

Dennis is playing games indoors with them. He really really has fun with them. We are about to lay on the couch till Dennis finishes dinner. What will he cook for them tonight?

Happy 10th!!!

Patches and Abby celebrating their birthday together. Happy Birthday little ones!

Hard Rain

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Sorry - we are under a tornado watch and severe thunderstorms and we have tons of rain then stop, then rain. It is thundering again so I took some quick head photos. Sorry do not want soaked dogs and some are going home so they must stay dry. It is pouring again as I type. Thunder is making its noise too.

Astro is comical. I cleaned up and combed her and here she is back a mess. It is hysterical.

Nathan has a dog show that he is working next week. He's not showing just ring stewarding and doing the tear down. He will be gone all Monday and Tuesday. I hear rain on Monday. I hope they are wrong. This is an outdoor dog show. He  will be miserable.

I need Nathan to buy some food as our fridge is almost empty but he can do that tomorrow. I have dogs to groomed to go home. On the top of my list is Maurey. We will miss that play monkey. Lachlan got soaked as he went out with Dennis who was watching his grass grow (lol) Yes he did put seeds down but he keeps going out to make sure it is okay and Lachlan was caught with him in the rain with muddy paws. I would have taken a photo but I had to carry him to the sink or Dennis would have had to wash the floors. Wonder what that will do to your seed, Dennis. He is going to be mad if I say anything on THAT subject.

Dogs are about to eat. Dennis is busy cutting up steak. 

Each time someone comes for drop off and pickup, I am watching otherewise they get soaked. 

It's been a day but good news no one is afraid of the thunder!