Queen and King Dawgs

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There are dawgs that have this attitude that they deserve everything. That is Jeannie. You noticed she is laying on the cot but no one is up on it with her. Oh, they try and she just looks at them and they lay down off the cot. In the house though they all say I am up on the couch too so there! Everyone likes this cot and I bought it off marketplace for really cheap. It came with no instructions but we managed. 

It was a warm day today. I almost took Neesi into the pool but being lazy as that would mean bathing her too. We will try closer to going home.

My tomato plants are working on overdrive. I have been making salsa, adding to salads. I even made a tomato sauce. Got to do something with them - ideas?? I have cherry and beefsteak tomatoes.

Dogs have been lazing. They are eating now. Then they will head back outside to hang out with Dennis. This is so much better than rain. Rain is a lot of work. Our son and daughter-in-law and the 2 grandkids are coming up the end of August. He wants to celebrate his birthday with us. Should be fun but exhausting too. You know what that is like. Our daughter-in-law just lost her dad and Nathan just lost his aunt this week. Sad times for all so the distraction of a visit should be good. 

We get to see Ms Murphy tomorrow for an overnight. I am excited!

Ms Harlow found the soil Dennis laid down so I took my forced air dryer and blew it out of her. I am starting to be creative after rain, soil etc. We learn after all these years.

Cloudy But Warm

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Neesi, Lachlan and Herschel hanging out on the deck. I have been grooming most of the day but Nathan got his swim in and the dogs got their play on. 

It was a good day for all. 

My ipad may be fixed tomorrow. We authorized them to do it after they finally gave us the estimate. This is an ipad Apple said was not fixable. 

We found if Dennis is outside with the dogs and I lock the door on his request due to Herschel opening the door, I forget to let him in and Herschel gets miffed that the door won't open. I don't know what my reaction is about this but we are working on solutions. 

Tomorrow more dogs going - more coming -same as today!

Monday is very busy so Tuesday is my day off. It best be a nice day!

Not Much Rain

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It was a better day today with little rain. Yesterday was a wash as we had to use pads all over the house and in the bedroom. Most refused to go out even at bedtime. I hate torrential rain all day. Today they were able to play outdoors. They were happy and so were we.

Nest and Maki were like peas in a pod. Where one was the other was. 

Today I have a headache that won't quit that is sitting behind my eyes. I am trying to keep going despite it. I don't usually get headaches like this but Dennis does. 

The dogs played and played today. Harlow was hunting the rabbits again and chasing a butterfly. I tried so hard to get her captured chasing the monarch butterfly but grabbing the ipad, I got the butterfly a bit blurry but not her. My excitement and all. Still, it was fun to watch. She so loves animals especially when they move.

Think I am going to close my eyes and try to get rid of this headache. 

Another Rained Out Day

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Harlow says, I am MOT going out in that and so did many other dogs. I changed so many pads, it was unreal. Hope went out and looked like a dead rat. She looked at me as if to say - what? Harlow looked at her as if to say - you are nuts child. I am with Harlow.

I combed out Beau then started on the rest. They say rain tomorrow? I hope they are wrong. Good news no plants needed to be watered. It is Dennis day off so I got the photos I could indoors. As they say - it is what it is.

We had a short reprieve with the rain and Nathan shoveled them out. Harlow gave him what I call - a really moment and laid back down. We did get her out.

The rest played and played indoors. Other than rain - it was a good day!

Gardening Day

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Herschel and Jax eating - ooops gardening. Dennis is busy putting soil down around the trees and the dogs are busy dostributing it in and out of the house. They can't help themselves.

The dawgs are having fun. Our floors was washed early today. Just like the dog's hair - it doesn't look like a thing was done. That is okay. They are having fun!

It's a Hot One Today

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You can always tell its my day off when the dogs aren't brushed (did yesterday but who can tell) and there are hardly any photos taken - thanks, Dennis. He has an excuse as he is laying down soil. Nathan says why do we need to do this? Oh every 10 years or so you have to add soil and add fertilizer - just because. 

It's really hot and a few of the dogs joined me after my swim. It was a lazy afternoon. After Astro gets picked up, we have to head to Shoppers for a few critical things and figure out dinner. 

It's a try to do next to nothing day. Wed all need that.

Did visit a friend and drop off my broken ipad to a repair shop that we have used before. No call yet so I think they can't fix it. Apple couldn't but want this place to try. We await a call. 

Dogs are happy we are inside. It is cooler after all.

Heat is On

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The heat is on. I managed to get in the pool for 15 minutes and got burnt. I still have 2 dogs to do tonight that are leaving early morning. Tomorrow is my day off. 

I need a break. :-) 

The dogs had fun but mostly indoors due to the heat. Dennis is feeding now. Nathan is upstairs reading, I think and I am typing away at a blog. I am brushing dogs here and there between full grooms.

The dogs woke us up at 6am... well one dog and wouldn't go back to sleep so an early start to everyone's day. Dennis slept through it. 

Dogs are no longer distributing soil in the house from Dennis putting it around the cedars. He says we need 40 more bags. LOL I see dityu floors in store for us over and over and dirty dog feet. I am now letting their feet dry and brushing and combing out. Better than washing and washing.

Hope you are having a fantastic Sunday!

Long Day

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It has been a very long day today. I got 9 dogs fully groomed today. I am not sure how I am functioning - seriously. I have many to do tomorrow too. Still trying to figure out my day off this coming week. I think I did 7 loads of laundry too - bedding, etc. 

Nathan made me 2 lamb chops, corn and a half of a potato. I so appreciated.

The dogs really like this cot that I got on marketplace really cheap. I am glad. I am happy when the dogs are happy.Most are outside chillin with Dennis as I type or in the tv room with Nathan. Me - I just want to sleep - seriously sleep. 

That is it for this blog. I think my brain is lost in fog. Forgive me. 

Before the Rain

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Coco and Jax really enjoy each other. 

Looking out the window, as I type, it appears rain is coming. Dogs played in and out. 

Dennis put soil all around the cedars in back and then he will put fertilizer stakes. We do this every few years but just the back cedars he placed 20 bags all around them and had no more for anything else. Oh boy. The dogs couldn't help themselves but they ran through it and made a mess. Dennis was miffed but they had fun and then they dirtied all the floors and I mean all on this floor. He had to go outside and scream then he was done and got into cleaning floors. I cleaned feet. It's been a long day so short blog.

Shhh I swear some of the dogs was smiling. 

Strange Weather

The bros are here - Ollie and Lachlan and their mother Misty was telling them what to do. Mother's will always be moms. What can I say.

How come everything is supposed to be cheaper at Costco but you always spend too much? That was me today and thank you Instacart delivery.

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Nathan is swimming and it is his day off tomorrow so no swim for me (his napping today) or tomorrow his day off. 

My beefsteak tomato is happy now that I transplanted it and put a box support system around it. Hooray. 

Got Bria cut down today and I wash and finish her tomorrow. I did others but tomorrow is extra busy. Got to do that prep work ahead of time.

It's a strange summer weather wise. 

Dogs are playing. I got this flapping lobster which they are fighting over. Who knew. 

Late night for me as Dennis is off. That means I do everything he does at night - water bowls, washing floors, pads etc It's my to bed at 1130 weekly night. Nathan always gets to bed at 930. hmmmm 

Dogs - me and tv before cleanup and I am looking forward to it!

Got any polyester shortsm pants blankets what have you and don't want? I need it to test my sublimation.

Play Factory

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I sometimes feel as if I am lost in a play factory. They sometimes play and play and play - in out and about! That was today! 

I am eating a bowl of ice cream and Dennis had the audacity to tell me I should skip it as I am not skinny. I am still flabbergasted. I will eat the ice cream cause I want to. 

Well, back to the dogs... They had a ton of fun. I repotted 3 pots and created a box trellis for my tomato plant as it needed help. They jumped in the spilt soil. Oh well - they had fun. 

Puppy Play and More

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We have Petey, Malla, Rain and Hope - sibs here and boy is Nami and the pups enjoying her.

It's my day off so it is a no groom day - not tomorrow - today. LOL

Many went home. Some arrived and there is no sun but I got to laze on a pool mat before the fun faded and Nathan got up from his nap saying - no fair it was too cold and no sun for him to swim. There is always tomorrow while I groom. Can't be too greedy with this syn business. LOL

Dogs love it when the sun is gone as it is mighty comfie outside. They so love the cardinals. Today all 4 were in the birdbath while I was in the pool. 

For my day off we went to Home Depot to get soil. We seriously need top soil around the cedars. Got 20 bags and maybe tomorrow we will get 20 more as its on sale. Got to get fertlizer banged into the ground and put soil on top. We shall see how that goes. If you are looking for tomato plants, they are on sale too. Didn't look at anything else. They look like they are taking care of the mixed planters - not on sale - still full price and I think Costco has tghem cheaper but the tomatoes is stuck in an aisle and sorely needs to be transplanted and watered. I watered. Transplanting tomorrow and they are huge for the price. They had cherry tomatoes and Beefsteaks in the same pot and then singular ones. I love tomatoes as I make so much from them. I have a friend that grows hers indoors in the winter. Never had success but she has a fancy auto watering pod of sorts that costs about 700 dollars. I so laugh. I guess if you have the money to blow - would it be that?

Puppies are playing their hearts out and so are the adults. Herschel has a method of banging his body on the back door to get in when he wants to despite us being out back. He's a smart one but he has taught the rest to do it now.

We have 3 water bowls out back that need to be replenished many times a day. One is a Coldest bowl so it stays cold but despite being cool they are drinking.

Everyone ate late at 5pm today. We usually eat at 430 and Harlow and Herschel let's you know you are late. It is a riot.

I have a heatpress that is giving me fits that is still under warranty so I need to turn it back on to see if it is back to behaving or it needs to be returned. Time will tell. 

Happy Canada Day

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It was a low key day and people are starting to catch flights. I heard from one that Air Canada was also a disaster. Terrible to be stuck.

We have 2 sets of cardinals in our yard. We are used to 1 set. The dogs are delighted to bark at them. Though we close them down. 

Tomorrow is my day off. I am still grooming so I can get that day off. LOL Many are going home today and tomorrow. It's the end of the holiday weekend. It goes by so fast. 

Dogs are running, playing as it is so lovely outdoors. No extreme heat and no cold. Tomorrow is supposed to be outstanding. Hope it remains!!

Long Day

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Jeannie is all smiles after her dental cleaning as mommy is allowing her to kiss her face. LOL Jeannie is my dog through and through. It is interesting how some pick you and no one else. That is her. 

It's another long day and I am taking a break to do the blog. Then I am back to grooming. Many are supposed to go home tonight or tomorrow but many are struggling to get home due to Westjet. I have to get them groomed in case a miracle happens.

Dogs had fun today. No one swam. Dogs had fun!!

Outside or In?

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Well, they said rain all day but the sun just came out. The dogs did not want to go out but we kept taking them out anyways. 

We feel bad for all those flying West Jet. Some made it away. How will they get back? Some cancelled. It is hard on everyone. Thank you to those that brought their dogs so they could have a holiday despite strikes.

Good news - still no watering plant pots. There has to be something good from all this rain. The water on the shrub seem to be glistening. As it is Dennis day off, Nathan is getting food ready for the dogs. Usually he does the morning and Dennis the evening. 

Hopefully no rain tomorrow.

How are you faring this fine holiday weekend?

Clean Yard

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My deepest thank you to Dorothy and her husband for cleaning up the weeds. What an amazing surprise and deepest appreciation.

We had a dental clinic and they came up to get their dogs done. As you will see in the gallery, it is amazing what they accomplished. Thank you again. Many dogs have nice beautiful teeth. One it was impossible to do. It happens.

Dogs went out as if to say new yard?

I had a ton of grooming to do. I just finished another and need to do 1 more. I have no time to breath, LOL

Due to the long weekend, we have a full house with most departing Tuesday. The dogs ARE having fun. 

It looks like rain may be coming. We shall see.

Rabbits Where Are You?

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It is trying to find the rabbits time. What I can tell you is Harlow is already under the brush seeking them out. 

The dogs enjoyed the not too hot weather. I was grooming all day. I took slight breaks to see what the dogs were up to. It is Nathan's day off as it is dental clinic time tomorrow. I will be grooming tomorrow.

Nathan went off to Montanas to spend some giftcards as we are watching the debate tonight. It's 3 hours away but he also is getting popcorn for later. I am a glutton for punishment. Unless it is lively, Nathan will fall asleep and I have to do water bowls, make coffee for next day etc so late night. I hope it is worth it.

It is the start of the weekend starting tomorrow and we will have a full house. It's going to be fun but oh I wish I could swim. Nathan got a good swim in today.

I am looking forward to couch cuddles. Who will I cuddle with? LOL

Is it Spring?

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It is about to rain and Ellie is using the new bed I got off marketplace. It was dirt cheap. Came with no instructions but we managed to get it together. I wanted to get one so they could feel cool off the cement when it is hot. Well, it's not hot now but trying to rain yet again as if it is spring.

Today my ipad died. Nathan took it into the apple store after Dennis tried to fix. They couldn't fix it and said as I had it repaired previously at a non apple store - well it is toast. I can't turn it off and it just keeps sitting with an apple icon on the screen. It is an older ipad. Of course my case doesn't fit on the new ipad pro. We have Coco and 

I use my ipad all day, every day while I groom - to do learning in zoom etc. I even play a couple of games in it. I was gutted that they couldn't fix it. Nathan picked me up a new one and I will pay him my tips till it is paid but I am up and going. It wasn't fun as I am on IOS 18 and it didn't want to update me with IOS 18 but I managed to figure out a work around. It is nice to have a new ipad but not the cost. Apple charges way too much. If anyone wants to have had it on my old one to fix, will pay or may have Nathan take it into the last place we had it fixed but maybe they screwed it up? What a day...

Coco and Ellie, Lachlan are here and so is Brodie and Brewer. They have been having a TON of fun. It is nice when they come in and hear all the barking. Then it calms down and they go - oh time to play!

Nathan is off tomorrow as he didn't want dental clinic Friday off. I get that. Dennis is off this Saturday. It's all the wrong days off but that's okay. You have to adjust. 

Today Rain was literally playing a game and jumping over dogs as if it was hurdles. I wish I had the camera going but that Ipad was demanding attention. Next time but she has found a new game on her own.

Life is Grand

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The above photo is Ollie happy as a clam. I have to laugh as it keeps raining off and on here. 

Dogs mostly had fun indoors. Outdoors is - well wet. The extreme heat is gone. Rain - well we don't have to water the pots. Silver linings and all. 

We put extra blankets out so they could cuddle in. They are happy.

We have the dental clinic this Friday. Still got room. 

It's a TV and snuggling night. The weather demands it. Well, that is my excuse!

Warm But Not Hot

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We still have some spots open for the dental clinic. Send mail to Nathan, if interested.

It wasn't hot but wasn't cold. It was just right. 

I attempted to use a weed whacker out front and only got half done when the battery died. I will have to get back to it when the battery is charged. I have never used one so it was an experience. 

Dogs enjoyed the weather and chilling. I had a lot of grooming. Between my hand hurting badly after weed whacking and grooming, I want to sit on the couch with a few dogs and not move - I mean literally not move. 

Dennis rearranged the lounge chairs out back to put them under the trees in the shade. Dennis loves them this way and so do the dogs. Even Nathan is caught in them. 

Dennis did a hunt for the treats game today. The dogs were in heaven.