Monday, May 27, 2024 at 4:08PM Not too many photos as it rained and Nathan didn't take photos. So, I did after grooming.
Despite the rain, it finally stopped and they went outdoors to have fun and I clicked.
This rain has to stop - please.
Sorry for the short blog. It is Dennis day off!
Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:26PM Dogs had a blast. Our son came over and mowed the lawn with our new mower. We still need to find someone to weed. We can now see the dogs when they run on the grass. That's a bonus but I think they like it long.
We have a busy week coming up. It is nathan's birthday this coming Saturday. It's a big one so we celebrate. The older you get the more you have to create memories.
We have a number of visitors and they are having a blast. Keke departed, Jax too. Pingo went this morning. Logan and Panda departed and Sox and Hazel arrived. Ollie arrived for the day.
Everyone is having an absolute blast.
Sherry took me to Costco and got some potted plants. I am not sure Dennis took photos of Murphy. hmmm Murphy departs tomorrow but I am not looking at my grooming list tomorrow. LOL I think it is a long day.
Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 6:09PM It rained and rained and now the sun is out. There was lots of wet feet, mud and play indoors. They had fun. I groomed and groomed.
Oh and the gardener didn't come as it was raining. Makes sense but is it raining tomorrow too? I hope not.
The dogs are having fun. I am eating nachos - 1st meal of the day. Good news with the rain - always something you can say is good - well no watering the pots. LOL But I think the muddy feet made up for it.
Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:59PM 
Sorry - we had a great day but I handed the memory stick to Dennis after I thought I transferred and I hadn't transferred them. He ended up formatting so they are lost.
It is ONE of THOSE days.
I planted some plants that I over winter in the house and I went to do another pot and one of the havanese dug up the 1st one. Oh my.
I hope you forgive me. We all have days like this at times.
We tried to get our mower going. Tried is the operative word. I hope the gardener shows up.
Nathan is going out with his 2 brothers for lunch tomorrow to celebrate his birthday on the 1st. We are getting some of the family together on the 1st for lunch. He is going to have a fun week - tomorrow, Friday his day off and another day off on his birthday. Lucky guy! Best of all he will have extra dog snuggles. I will make sure of that!!
Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30PM Of course Ozzy is playing and playing with Chiclet.
Yes, the dogs managed to have fun today despite the warmth. Nathan said when did you put the air conditioning on. Amazing he just noticed. Tomorrow is Nathan's day off.
Dogs were having a ton of fun today. I planted onions and garlic and lettuce in the trug. The dogs watched me intently.
They lazed inside and outside.
Today Nathan said when did you turn the air on? He just noticed? Well, we have to be comfortable and so do the dogs.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:27PM When a dog looks at you like this your heart melts - doesn't it?
It was a hot one. We had hail, rain, wind and sun again. Mother nature is having fun.
We had dogs depart. Dogs come. It's a full house but no dogs swimming today. It was my day off and well I didn't want to groom more than I needed to. :-)
The dogs had a blast!! I mean a total blast! Now they have eaten and are lounging in back with Nathan.
We found someone to do our lawn and weeding for $25 an hour. He starts on Saturday. It wasn't easy as everyone is booked. He is the most reasonable so we will need to tip him if he does a good job. It's only fair. I get that. I may be proud of my garden again. Who knows. LOL
Well back to the dogs. We have an amazing crew with us. They all enjoy each other immensely.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 5:44PM Tuppy is laying next to Chai. Chai had a bath and so did Tuppy. Who thinks they look a mess? Now if you saw Maurey in that photo you would see how much he was mucking it up. Well, that is what happens when you are play monkeys. Jango arrived and they welcomed him in a huge way embracing him and getting him to play and then the rest did.
We have a slew of dogs departing today. Cassie the player departed already.
Tomorrow is my day off and I planned to look for 2 hanging baskets. Everyone tells me that they are slim pickings due to the long weekend. Guess I will find out.
Rue had to get spruced up as she rolled in the mud. Oh my - she looks good now but we will see for pickup.
We got to see Nava. How gorgeous is she.
The dogs are really enjoying the hose. The mud. They are kicking up the grass and we still are looking to a service to mow the lawn. The stuff is getting as tall as half my body. I am embarrased. I worked on the mower and can't get it started. :-(
No one wanted to swim. Nathan and I got a short swim in. Will it rain tomorrow?
Monday, May 20, 2024 at 5:43PM 
Here is the gallery.
Got 2 more dogs to do so extra small blog. Dogs had fun. Many departed - only Maurey arrived. Pingo, Maurey, Tuppy are running the backyard with Cassie. The dogs are a mess. Cassie departs tomorrow. She so needs a bath - like beyond needs one. Tuppy is no better. Pingo and the boys like to destroy each other's hair and I brush frequently. They are having fun.
We need someone to mow the lawn. If you know of someone, let me know. Our mower does not work and I have no time. So, we need to hire someone. Hoping it is not too much. But our grass is really getting high. Let me know.
Our son came over to walk with Nathan. He needs to walk daily he is told - slow pace, small distance till he can go a bit further. So they took Rain and Hope. It's going to be an experience. Hopefully a healthy one. LOL
Well got to eat takeout as Nathan just got back and go back to grooming.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 7:33PM 
This is a mini golden doodle. I don't think I see any golden in her. She is visiting for a couple of days.
Here is the gallery. I did manage to click.
The dogs did not react to her. She was a little nervous at first but getting much better. She is now playing. I swear she wants to jump in the pool. Oh and Cassie did but no one else. I said no to her and it is as if she said - who said! I wanted to swim but it is Dennis day off and I had a record breaking amount of dogs to wash and groom so tomorrow - tomorrow. I will start grooming at 730am tomorrow and hopefully be finished by noon so I can get a swim in. I earned it - oh boy I have earned it.
While Nathan napped, I had all the dogs with me in the hall while I groomed.
I think I am too tired to type - if you c an believe.
Rue is playing like crazy - bravo Rue. A number of dogs went home. More depart tomorrow and yet more on Tuesday. Wednesday is my day off and I may drop dead - okay not literally.
Anyone see any hanging baskets that look nice locally? Let me know where. I never have time to look but if I know where I can make the time to get 2. I am on the hunt - but if you are too and see - drop me a line!
Sorry - I am tired but everyone had a blast!
Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 5:01PM I brushed Pingo this morning and look at him now. I have to laugh. Can you see? Guess another combout is necessary. There are just some dogs that truly know how to have fun. Shlomo looks like he is ignoring him but Shlomo is trying to catch some resting time but Pingo says - come on.
Dogs are having fun this long weekend. I am about to go to Canadian Tire to get Nathan another gravity chair. Not sure if they make them cheaper or what but his only lasts 1 year. Oh well, it is my birthday present to him. He is also on a new med that is making him feel sick so he is spending a lot of time trying to play recovery. They say it is normal for the 1st month. We shall see.
It is warm and sunny this early evening. Not great this morning. Tomorrow is supposed to be outstanding so I best get some swimming in. Will the dogs get some in? It depends on how many combouts I want to do.
Butterflies are already in the garden so I guess warm weather is coming. We shall see.
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:20PM I have been grooming all day. I even ate while I was grooming one bite at a time with hair - yuck.
We had Brodie and Brewer here for the day. Lexi and Keke got outside despite them not being overly keen with the rain. Shlomo said no rain for me. Harlow stands out and lets it rain on her. Rue likes to watch the pool cleaner move and then jumps when it comes up the wall. Lachlan, Ellie, Rosie, Eilvis departed. Pingo caught eye of that rabbit - oh my. I could go on. I think I am too tired to. LOL
Nathan is upstairs reading a book as it is his day off and good weather is not in his favour. It is what it is but I hear tell next week 80s? Hope that is true. Probably not on MY day off. No, mine is Wednesday and its hot on the days I have a full schedule to groom so Nathan will get those days.
It is a busy long weekend. Dogs are having fun.
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:11PM 
How is it possible that Rheo is 7?
He has been an incredible part of my life. He is loved by all, shown his smarts in numerous dog sports and was a great little ‘brother’ to my late Golden, Kinsey, and to my recently passed, Jasper. Now he continues to enjoy life and keep my lap warm❤️❤️
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:05PM Newt has all the gals after him even Ellie. I have to laugh. I will have to comb him out before he departs.
The dogs had an incredible time today playing. We have dogs coming and going so I am unable to go to class tonight. Rain and Hope also had a bath. Fluffy puppies.
Mr. Alfie is departing a day early so he just finished eating and was groomed.
I did manage to lay in the pool for 15 minutes but had too much to do. I so appreciate the 15 minutes but no dogs in the pool today. It's the start of the crazy long weekend. I want to say next week as I always thought of it as the May two four weekend but not this year.
It was an incredible day for the dogs. They will be tired today.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:37PM We had the dogs chase a rabbit in the pool. We have found mice in the pool. The mice need to go. We also have a hole in the pool house that needs to be fixed. The critters are out there. Thanks to Harlow, the dogs love to chase - not catch though Hallie had to be told to stand down. It's been interesting. I think Harlow needs the games. She leads and she is good at it. But as I said, they never catch.
It is too cool to swim - cloudy always. Dogs love this weather.
Cassie has been busy gardening - chewing this or that tree branch. We stop her and then she does it over and over again. She so wants in the pool but its not been warm enough.
We have pups here and Newt who arrived yesterday is a class act napper and he gave me the stink eye when coming him out. I gave him the stink eye back and he just laid there as if he realized it won't work here. LOL
The dawgs - well they are having fun!!!
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 8:09PM The pups are having a blast but it is not just the puppies that are playing. Nes departed - huge player. Tenshi mid range player but she is not a puppy. They each have their own energy. Rue and Shlomo play when they want to and when they do they take a nap as they all do after expelling their energy.
Harlow found a baby mouse and chased it into the pool. I hate mice but that's me. We also had a squirrel find its way into our pool house. We found a hole that needs to be repaired this week. I don't want raccoons etc. I need to be proactive.
I planted my cannas but nothing else.
It's been a day but not warm enough to swim. Still sitting outdoors was wonderful. I believe the dogs felt that way too.
Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:45PM Short blog. Much to do. Dogs are having fun despite the rain and finally the sun has come out.
I have to do some serious grooming so short blog.... sorry.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 4:31PM 
hmm who is Nes chasing? Have to look at the gallery to figure that out.
We had much play today and now Dennis is about to feed the dogs and Oreo and Harlow are barking for their dinner. I have to laugh as they sure do love their food but it sounds like a loud chorus here.
Oreo departs tomorrow. He has been with us a few weeks. He will be glad to see his humans and only Harlow will bark for her dinner. Oreo has had 2 baths already as he tends to get dirty when it rains. He will get one tomorrow before departure.
We were hoping for a warm swim day. I had a light jacket on and socks. It was cool.
I had the son come over with his wife to be. I also had our daughter with her husband who came to eat lunch and visit.
One son called me from the states and awaiting the others.
Going to watch the last episode of Shogun with popcorn Nathan is picking up. Sun is shining now - of course. Bet it is warmer NOW!
Dogs will head back out with Dennis. He finished the netting and curtains for the 2 gazebos. It was a relazing day - unproductive, I suppose.
Still, the dogs laid outside with me, ran, played and simply had one of the best days. I am ever so glad! Besides it makes me smile when they enjoy.
Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 5:58PM Alfie and Mocha was having a whole day of play off and on. We had Neesi, Nica, Murphy depart and who else and quite a few tomorrow on Mother's Day. Mocha will depart later tonight. Everyone was playing off and on. No rabbit hunting for Harlow. She just preferred lazing outdoors. She so loves the outdoors.
I want to wish all the moms - human and canine a wonderful day. The daughter is coming over and we are just going to have wings on the deck. Everyone else is away. Dennis is placing up gazebo curtains as my present (finished washing them yesterday) so in case it rains we are sheltered. The dogs will appreciate it too.
I just finished grooming so beyond Nica laying on my legs while Dennis did the curtains and Nathan napped, I was grooming so everyone could be ready for Mother's day.
Thank you to Mocha's mom for the Mother's Day gift.
I heard the weather is not going to be the balmy 70f that they predicted so we will make the best of it. So much for pool weather. I guess not yet.
No one wants to sit outside tonight including Nathan. It is just too gloomy out there.
PS: I got sap out of a dog that came today. It didn't get it in our yard but oh my gad was that tough to get out. Best watch your yards as something is growing that has sap on it.
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 6:10PM We had puppy heaven today with Axel, Neesi, Hazel, Hope and Rain. Axel so loves Neesi. It was a riot to see them together. Thank you to Axel's mom, dad and sister for the Mother's Day gift.The cookies are GONE and I want to know what they were but oh my addicting!
We also got a visit from Kandoos and Asal's mom and yum what a grand yum dessert. I don't know what it was but so delish. Asal is not our breeding but we consider her family. They have been having serious health issues with Asal but 22,000 later they don't yet know what it is. We await hearing. She thought of me even after going through this ongoing stress with Asal. I can't believe what a thoughtful person she is. My heart goes out to her.
No swimming as it is downright too cold.
It is Mother's Day on Sunday. One son is in Ottawa. Our daughter will come over to chat and eat lunch out back. I hope it is warm enough to swim. Who knows. With all the groomings for Mother's Day, my dogs are looking rather messy but come next week, I may be playing catchup. LOL That's how it works. I do visitors 1st. Maybe I will talk the daughter into taking me down to the Farmer's market in hopes I can find some Canna Lillies. We shall see.
We have had highly fun playing with the dogs but Harlow is now napping after almost catching a rabbit. Oh my!
I could go on but I have another grooming... It is Nathan's day off. So extra work on my plate too.
Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:55PM It's Mother's Day Sunday so I am feverishly getting other people's dog's done so they can lay on your lap and you can tune out to the world or smile at visitors. That means I will start doing mine here and there today. Well I did Sky extra early and she is now a complete mess. Part of me says why bother but I like knot free, if I can. I have no idea what we are doing for Mother's Day except no grooming. I hope you have a no groom day too. I will be doing comb-outs after this blog.
Nathan bought me an ice shaver. I do not like appliances for presents but this one I am excited about. I tried to shave ice in my blender. It does a poor job. The one I am getting is not expensive so the end result may be pitiful but I like flavoured ice in the summer. We shall see how that goes.
I tried to cook bacon in the convection oven to treat the dogs tonight. It was a bust so halfway cooked I put it in a fry pan and it went quick. The dogs are going crazy as they can smell it and know tonight an extra special treat.
Today the dogs got caught in my raspberry bushes chasing something or other and Harlow was leading the pack. Nathan thinks it was a rabbit. I am sure it was. They had fun trying but not fun getting stuck.
No one tries to swim in the pool. Progress. It's not war, enough.
Dogs are acting like it is a cool fall day to laze. Imagine that!
Nathan enjoys the outdoors no matter the weather!
