Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 10:50AM 
It's time to take a break today. Hope you don't mind but we will play catch up tomorrow.
Off to see dad in Ottawa to take photos, try not to talk about Trump and stay awake for the very long drive. We will probably be back around 1am only to get up ay 7am. Tomorrow we will be tired.
Catch you tomorrow.
Monday, January 30, 2017 at 3:31PM 
Ringo, what ya doing there? Nathan was taking photos outdoors today. He managed to capture a play session between the brothers.
Dogs are having fun.
Tomorrow's update will be mighty short as we head to Ottawa just for the day. Dennis will be holding down the fort. It will do me good to be off line. :-)
They say snow tomorrow. That should be fun.
Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 4:44PM 
We had a full house this weekend and then slowly they started going home. We had another light dusting of snow but that is it. It was enough to get the dogs excited though. I like the dogs in motion.
I am thankful I was able to do full grooms today. Still sick but better each day. No nap today. Progress! Hooray. May I not be sick for the rest of the year!!
I got some fresh air outdoors. I got to click Ms Daisy giving wet kisses to Nathan. I caught Teddy doing a dance. On and on.... moments captured. It was fun and nice. The dogs make me smile. I hope the gallery does the same for you.
Be sure to check out the Adele and Jeannie blogs for updates. Plus Spice's blog for an update on Princess Ines!
Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 6:05PM 
Jumping for joy sibling play!
Got a caption for this one?
Dogs are having fun. I took another 2 hour nap. I do not take naps but this what have you seems to not be departing fully. I am better just not completely.
Teddy departs tomorrow. Holly is visiting for the day. Daisy is here for the week. Cosmo is having fun! Mia is here for the weekend. Dolly ADORES Stormy! It's a full house with a ton of fun. Everyone appreciated the dusting. It brings them to life.
Tenshi I am bathing tomorrow as she looks like a scallywag - a cute one at that! Glad I am well enough to groom in moderation. Tucker is here for a very short play date tomorrow and a grooming.
Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:28PM 
It's supposed to snow but I am not seeing it. The dogs are managing to have fun. Dolly was caught playing tug with Stormy. I also caught Raven snuggling with Teddy and Teddy allowing it. At first he thought they were gremlins especially that Stormy thing as she is pretty persistent. Now a snuggle feels good.
I am not sure why but Stormy prefers a higher water dish that she barely can drink from. We change water and clean bowls many times a day. It's important to always have fresh water. Our steel water dishes have a cooling core in them to keep the water cold. They are called Frosty Bowlz. We love them as they have cold water no matter what the weather is and they keep things cool from morning till bedtime.
The dogs are rather enjoying each other. We will snap when we can. They will nap when they can and we will play and then chill again. Such is a life of a dawg - fun!!
Be sure to look at Saffron's blog for class videos and a gallery.
Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 1:41PM 
Saffron is now finished her heat. She just had a bath so she can be out in general population without the residual smell that she is still in heat. I do believe she is happy about it.
I am better today. Just trying to figure out if that means better enough to go to class or not.
I thought Thyme needed a bath and then she ran outside and got muddy as ever and I said oh she really needs a bath and Nathan says - no you are not up to it.
Dogs are getting wetter than wet and mucky. There are some that truly enjoy cuddling in on the desk, on the chairs - wherever there are blankets in the tv room and that's everywhere. It's a dog's comfort room. Nathan thought it was a man cave - yeah right.
The 2 pups have their vaccinations tomorrow. Will be interesting to see what they weigh.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 4:42PM 
Still very sick. Crawling back on the couch after I type here. Was hoping I was better today and I think I was then I started grooming and oh well I need the couch. Here is today's gallery.
Pictured above is Nathan trying obedience out on Barney. Every now and then he tests this dog or that just to treat and have fun with them. Barney departs tonight. I just finished his bath and clean up.
Nathan says he is still sick but he is leagues better than me. I have to start boosting my immune system or reducing my workload. Otherwise I have to tolerate these zingers.
Can I make it to class tomorrow.... unless a miracle happens... it is debatable. But I so hope he brings me home Noodles if I don't go. Good sign - I am hungry.
Winston was here as well for grooming, trim etc. He had a blast.
If I am not making sense, forgive me.
Will tell you something interesting. As I am sick, the dogs all surround my body at night from head to toe sleeping extra close to me. They started doing this when I got sick. It's mighty uncomfie but trying to figure out why they are doing it. Are they trying to keep me warm? I am so warm I have a fan on. hmmm
Leti starts at my neck with her rump saddled up to me then the next dog shoulder or so down and on and on till they end up back at my head again. It's awful when you have to make that 4am bathroom break but it must be love so I say okay....
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 1:14PM 
Play with me Dolly, Stormy implores
And so it began lots of crazy play today. See the gallery. Dolly rather loves the Stormy.
Everyone is having a blast. I am still really sick so we shall see how tomorrow goes.
Usually I would do updates on the pups in their blogs but 1 blog today.
Raven is a slow eater to the point that she prefers you to put her food on the floor in little bits. Stormy eats hers and wants to steal everyone else's. Raven gives solid neck hugs where Stormy is too busy to take the time for them unless exhausted. Stormy is more high maintenance. She is always getting into trouble. Raven is more laidback but she doesn't allow anyone to trample on her. They are night and day. When I feel better I will weigh them.
Also note: Do not give your pups bully sticks. We have found they loosen the stools. It seems to happen with most havanese. One doesn't know till they try and that is the end result. Also give treats in moderation. I only treat after grooming. For instance I have been sick so grooming for the pups is not happening. They have not had a treat and they are fine with it. Treats are to be used to wow you did that!
I am hoping I can make it to class on Thursday. We shall see.
Monday, January 23, 2017 at 3:45PM 
We woke up to this - foggy as all get out! It is mucky and wet outside.
Tenshi is visiting and managed to get a muddy mess. I pray I am better tomorrow as she needs a bath. Dolly looked like she was all brown. They are having fun. Teddy stayed clean and walked around the wet. Good one, Teddy.
I am still very sick. Nathan is sick. I didn't get to brush out Murphy. I feel ever so bad. I was in bed. Dennis is not sick - hooray!! I am staying away from the door so no one else gets this. Off to comb out Logan and Panda and Brewer then climb into the couch. That is actually an improvement cause yesterday grooming was not possible.
Photos as I can but not today. Dennis has been great playing silly games with the dogs. He is great!
Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 8:07AM Be sure to check out a video of Amy on Saffron's blog.
I am too sick for updates. I have probably been awake for 6 hours today. The rest has been sleeping on the couch.
Dennis and Nathan are holding down the fort. Me, I can't. Dogs are having fun. Me - not so much.
Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 5:00PM 
I had everyone brushed so they headed outside and yes this is what they looked like after combing them all out. Today I have chills so this sight is not laughable. It's oh my gad now what? I was fine this morning but this afternoon I have chills and a fever. The throat is scratchy and I am not finishing the front room nor the grooming tools. I will get there.
Dennis did take them upstairs to play and run so I didn't have even more work. See the gallery.
Last night Murphy and Saffron slept with Dennis in his room. Saffron is still in heat and this gave her company. It made them both happy as they were spoiled silly.
Dolly was falling asleep sitting up after a full day of play. I took her in the recliner with Teddy and we all rested. Nathan was taking a nap with a few others. They have so much fun that they get really tired. We make sure they get their naps. Teddy finds laps exceptional.
The pups also take naps a number of times a day. Can you tell Stormy is chillin? What is interesting the past couple of days is Raven has become mighty comfie telling Stormy 'enough' and she does need that at times. Raven is really coming into herself.
But we have a problem. Stormy is relentless when it comes to chewing shoes. So, I am on the hunt for a closed shoe rack that will fit maybe 4 shoes at the back door. She seems to get so much glee from chewing and I am reminded she 'is' teething but you chew on treats and toys. We will see how it unfolds but if you see an enclosed shoe rack, please send me the info. It's on our list to buy yesterday if not sooner.
Here is an ADORABLE collection of photos of Zoey!
As I am sick - no other blogs and I may find a couch. About now I really need one or a bed or...
I really can't be sick.
Friday, January 20, 2017 at 5:16PM 
I have to laugh at days like this. The Dolly came to visit us - a positive. Teddy is here - a positive! Murphy arrived - a positive!
I went out to get a table to fit my shampoo/conditioner and my grooming tools. It is a Mastercraft Base Workbench that you usually use in your garage. Dennis is building it. Tracy and I picked it up at Canadian Tire. It was on sale. I am tired of my grooming room looking like a disorganized mess. I have been saving for a bit. The box was 80 lbs so getting it to the van required help. We got it home and Dennis shook his head saying I thought I had a day off. <sigh> Yes, he needs a day off.
While I was there I bought 65. worth of bulbs that we needed for the kitchen as they burned out. There are 4 long tubes and 2 u tubes. Over $10 a lightbulb with no other choices. Good thing these ones last. They are used daily but its been years since we had a burn out. My tips also went to these. I think I need the $$ back. You will see why.
Nathan goes to put a u tube bulb in and it fell out of the ceiling lighting. Dogs that were in the kitchen were carried out of room. I checked pads, blew their pads incase something was lodged. No one had an issue and I was very thorough. Dennis was in a mood saying if he did it then it wouldn't have happened. I just shut my mouth, cleaned all the counters and Dennis did the floor. I am not sure Nathan appreciated Dennis' mood.
Then Nathan went to move one of the tubes on the counter and one rolled off and again a broken bulb. We repeat the above process. Dennis is really in a tizzy as once again we have to clean again. No dogs were in the room. I was thinking how could this happen. Then Dennis started taking the old bulbs to wrap them to dispose of them and HE breaks one.
After cleaning, I started in on the front room trying to organize, throw things out that was stored in there when we had pups. It has to go somewhere. We also have club stuff in there and Nathan is no longer the president. He figured 2 terms was enough and I agree. We need to lighten the load not go crazy filling it. So, all that stuff has to be shipped out. I need to tag it and ship it out. It's boxes and boxes of stuff. Oh my. So, it now looks like a war zone. Things do not look pretty when you are midstream trying to clean and organize. I wanted to do my desk first but gee this happens. Hopefully by tomorrow I will make a dent but I am not sure. We have puppy potential people coming and I have a full grooming day. Maybe a late night tonight?
I didn't groom today other than Teddy, Murphy, Logan and Panda.
Dennis is still working on the table and when he is done I have to make room, fill it with my supplies and on to the next thing.
So no gallery... and I am not super human.
Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1:49PM 
I had Chester perfect but as a puppy and he is a puppy he couldn't help but smoosh his face. I laughed and clicked anyway. I kep brushing and trying to capture but he was having none of it. I love it!
We have class tonight so I am updating early.
Teddy was looking for the recliner in th tv room. It is actually his fave spot. It is Brewer's fave spot too. Brewer got it this time. Teddy got to go upstairs and take a nap with Nathan. I think they both won in this situation.
Thyme had her rabies shot today. I keep telling Nathan not to book on class night. Oh well. She now weighs 8lb 5oz. I should bring Chester upstairs to see what he weighs. The scale is back upstairs.
Now I have to wash Thyme. It's A & W night. hahahaha
I updated the Jeannie and Adele blog.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:10PM 
Teddy and Raven
Only one blog today. Send me photos so I can update the other blogs. Chester is also here. You can see him on the gallery. Chester is Saffron's pup. What a ball of fun he is. He has been playing with everyone. He departs tomorrow. He will have a bath and so will Thyme before class. I wash Thyme every 2 weeks sometimes once a week just to get her used to the dryers and bath. Show dogs need clean hair to minimize any knots and I am practicing getting her to lay on her back for grooming. It's not working yet. I also need to give baths to the pups.
Tiny also departed today after his bath. He had a ton of fun today. Despite the wet and cold he managed to play and play!
Nathan and I also got out to eat at Milestones. Never again. The company was great. Paula and Tim was in before their departure to Florida. They leave their car here. The food was actually awful. I had a prime rib that actually had no seasoning on it. It also tasted like rubber - no lie. Paula got a glass of wine so I got a gin and tonic. I actually got a club soda and gin with not a trace of gin as far as I could tell. I didn't really drink it.
Went to Loblaws on the way home to get ground meat for the dogs and my tummy was saying you need to get home. The food was that good. Oh well... waste of $$.
I am actually gravely tired. Not sure why. I thought by now I would have caught up and recovered. I usually get a wonderful noodle dish for dinner and salad for the next day the night of classes from Noodle and Company. Nathan prefers A&W. So tomorrow it is A&W - joy. I do love the man. There is always next week.
Saffron is still in heat and no one else is. Everyone other than Inula is due anytime now.
Kat is driving us insane trying to get at Saffron and she is no better. 9 more days and she is done. Watch and then someone else will come in. My luck continues. My life - my fun.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:09PM 
My human - I think I hear him. We mostly did play in the house as it was rain and ice outside. It's mighty slick.
We also took the xpen down and started cleaning and putting things away. I still have things around the fireplace and blankets on the table and I want to redo my desk but that isn't happening today. I also want to try the recliner in another spot. We shall see. It's been so long since I had this room back that I am confused on what to do.
Getting the xpen down, sterilizing it, sterilizing flooring and putting a lot of stuff away took most of the day. I also did laundry all day but wow the dryer is working and is fast. But everyone now thinks its an invitation to clean everyone's bedding, and the dog beds and on and on. Can I shoot them? Really...
It's interesting having a break. Is this a break? I miss the pups like crazy. But I have 2 here and Ms. Raven takes no grief from Stormy. She lets her push and push and irritate and then she lets her know, I do not think so. I rather like Raven. She has her limits.
Fitz departs tonight. Tiny comes for a grooming tomorrow and Chester and Teddy comes for a visit. We also have a lunch date with Paula. Imagine that - getting out?
Monday, January 16, 2017 at 5:53PM 
This is a photo of Ms. Abby who is a Jeannie daughter. She is so cite - is she not?
Abigail and Bentley went home today. I miss them already. Fitz departs tomorrow.
Here is a gallery of the motley crew with Tenshi who came to visit.
The crew really enjoys Tenshi and she enjoys them. She is so full of life.
I had every intention of getting the xpen down today but didn't. I did put blankest away and put more grooming stuff back. I need a cabinet with a table top to fold on and hide my shampoos and conditioners. I am researching.
To say I am exhausted is an understatement. I almost fell asleep typing.
Nathan wants to watch episode #2 of Taboo. I wonder if I will stay awake. I do not care as I will have the comfort of the dogs in my lap. Nathan tells everyone how they all cuddle with him - heh
It's mighty cold out but the dogs including the pups enjoy it - well one does.
Will update you on the pups on Jeannie's blog as Adele's has an update of Marco already.
I think it is going to take me a couple of days to fully recover. I think it is physical and the departures. It is a crazy process but so happy for the families. I do so love hearing the updates!!
Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 6:12PM 
I gave myself a non grooming day and groomed a fair bit. These photos in this gallery is their before brushing clicks so you will see why I had to do some.
Everyone had fun including the 2 pups who are now in small doses getting conditioned to the larger dogs. We are not overloading but giving small short exposures.
The pen remains up but tomorrow we will take it down and I will have to put all my grooming stuff back and set up the living-room as a living-room. I also have a cleanup and grooming of Adele and Bentley as they depart tomorrow. I do the same on Tuesday with Fitz.
My dryer works wonderful - blankets - heavy 20 min. top. We also had to go out and get groceries. Both Nathan and I were way too tired to shop but we needed to. Tomorrow perhaps the vent.
River is over at Tracy and Kevin's place - getting River acquainted to the shepherd. It's going better than expected. They are not pals. They are simply getting to know each other and get conditioned. Great things happen given time when meant to be.
Life is changing. March Break perhaps Tracy and the grandkids are moving out and the dogs? Oh my... So many changes to adjust to.
Adele will still be kept intact so we can have 1 more litter with her. If this puppy works out we spay as we will have the next generation. It's rather sad this retiring business but at least its to family so I know I will see them. Not seeing is the hardest.
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 6:38PM 
Risa enjoyed doing a watch over the pups. Due to so much going on there are no galleries. We have Abigail, Bentley and Fitz visiting. I will try to do a gallery tomorrow or Monday. I seriously need down time and I have all my grooming stuff to put back. Then I have the fun of turning the family room into a family room again.
Tomorrow night we will have a Jeannie and an Adele pup left. They will both remain. Goal is to get the next generation of Jeannie pup and the next of Adele. Jeannie's pup has an attitude. We are the right people to turn that around positively. They will be going to bed with us tomorrow night. Adele and River will move with our daughter close by. It seems they are feverishly finishing a basement to make that happen. I will have my summer clothes storage closet back. :-) I will see her frequently, I hope. Too many changes but happy for her.
We took the cabinets off above our appliances in the kitchen. We have to reduce the cabinets but for now its okay. We just finished hooking up a waterline to the dryer as its a steam one. Had to drill a hole for the waterline. Cleaned out the laundry tub cabinet, fixed a door and put all the stuff back. Still have to get a new vent for dryer but the old one will do till then. Dryer vent is coated and we can't seem to blow out the lint from it. So, we will start anew. Vent is very old too.
We had 2 puppies depart today.
What have we learned? If you do not rake before fall is done all winter long you bring in leaves - no lie.
Dogs are happy. Nathan made them some steak that had thawed. They all went yum yum.
I have yet to eat nor had some down time. Nathan is coverd with dogs watching tv. Can I too?
Still got things to do. So no gallery.... sorry.
Friday, January 13, 2017 at 8:41PM 
Okay no galleries today. I did manage to get everyone brushed out today but oh boy can this day go away?
Nathan started out this morning going to the podiatrist for an infected foot. He should have went days ago. Then the day began.
It's hard enough saying goodbye to the pups but the delivery guys was major late. The appliances finally got here. They are too tall so now they are plugged in hanging out in the kitchen while we try to figure out what to do with the cabinets above.
I must say I am SO glad it wasn't I who measured the space. I just shook my head and laughed. The timing wasn't great either as Gizmo's dad was waiting and he came into a disaster of a kitchen and us laughing about the fiasco. I think Nathan appreciated that I was laughing vs being mad but my motto is ^%$# happens and if you can't laugh... well you make life unbearable. There are always solutions - well I hope.
I had to put my grooming table back. I had to set up my dryers, hook up a dryer (need a new vent but I got it working till we get one) and then had to wash and take photos of 2 pups that are departing tomorrow. I can't even find all my supplies as what I needed was certainly at the bottom of a box vs. on top.
I still have a ton to put away and organize. I am blogging now and eating as I do. I have so much to do but the fridge is working cause we plugged it in despite not fitting and so is the freezer. The dryer I picked and measured fit perfectly. hahahaha
So those coming tomorrow you can laugh too as that is all we can do at the moment as we mull over a possible solution.
