Laughter and Wet
Monday, October 15, 2018 at 5:02PM 
As you know we have girls in heat. Kat has been going loco quite literally and Patches and Radar was trying to comfort him then they had enough and turned their back to him. That's dog speak for enough. It was priceless as I wanted to do the same. One can only handle this whining for so long. It seemed to work as Kat is quieter now.
It has been miserable outdoors today and finally as the evening starts the sun comes out. Everyone needed a comb out and rinse the feet experience. I really hate rain. I used to like rain.
I am thankful that we have the gazebos as they will go outdoors under them - me too and as they are metal tops they will remain up all winter.
Tomorrow very early we head out to see Dad in Ottawa. So a short blog it will be. I am sure Dennis will take some photos.
Today, among grooming everyone, I got a hall closet cleaned (now that was a joke). I have all the gloves in one basket, all the hats in another and all the scarves in yet another. All the old shoes and coats are gone or put in bags for donation. It was a big job. It shouldn't have been but I have been ignoring it for what feels like years. Just throw more things in and then you can't find a thing. These are the normal things I do not have time for. I also started cleaning my desk and did a ton of laundry - bedding, and all the dogs stuff we use so they will be ready for the next crew.
I have decided after all that as soon as we have a few days that are dry I am going to mow over the leaves and break them up and not pick them up. It will be natural fertilizer and easier than filling bags. Sometimes we need to look at easy vs. oh my gad all that work.
Buddy is now home. He had but 1 connection with Stormy but it was a long one so I suspect it did the job. No connection with Raven but it is early yet. Poor Nathan gets to do all that and it can be frustrating.
Oh my Kat is back at it... I really hate heats.
I am missing the pups but I am getting some things done. I need to find down time too or what I call learning. I have classes online that I bought that have been sitting there waiting for time.... that elusive word.
Well, till tomorrow late... We are hoping dad has a ton of time. I know that is not realistic but still... 6 years ago they said 3 months and they fooled them.
Reader Comments (7)
Darlah - you are one busy gal! I always mow over the maple leaves on my lawn. And I don't even have a maple tree on my property!
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to your father in law. Drive safely.
Thank you, Liz. He's been a dad to me so many years as my dad died very early. I am going to cry a million tears when he goes. So till then, we create memories.
Mowing seems perfect - thanks!!
I just tried the mowing trick on the weekend after I read that suggestion last week and it worked! Yea !!
Safe travels!
I hope you have a wonderful visit ❤️
Hi Darlah, we passed our thoughts and wishes on to Nathan regarding your father-in-law when we picked up our babes last night. I really hope you are right re tons of time.
I laughed though when I read your comment about Radar and Patches trying to calm Kat. They are such wonderful dogs, I can totally believe they would do this. Then turning their backs is a riot. They do that to some of the over exuberant puppies we meet on our walks and it works with them too. I try so hard to learn dog body language and have taken seminars and read books about it. But man, it is so hard.......... they understand us so much better than we do them.
Hi Darlah. Just catching up. I was sick all weekend with a horrible cold. Getting better now and love all the photos but Pepper made me laugh. What fun he(?) had.
I truly hope you had a good visit with Nathan's dad. I too hope he had lots of good time with little suffering. I am sure you will be exhausted tonight Hope you get a good sleep.
Your drive sounded very stressful. Your visit with Nathan's Dad will be part of all your memories.
Loved the pictures that Dennis took. Who is the little dark pup in # 8743 on the bench with 3 other dogs so very interested in pursuing him/her ? The whole series of photos 8731-8737 where very cute.