Messy Times
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 4:15PM 
Harlow goes out but like some others she says really when it is raining. I can't blame her. Harlow and I are real pals. She is a gal after my own heart.
Kona departed. I was upstairs combing out wet and mucky dogs while watching the puppies when Kathy arrived. It's called multi-tasking. LOL
As you will see in the gallery everyone looks downright unkept. Dennis said to me, have you washed Bria yet? I said no, that's tomorrow. He said good. Come look at her. She was a wet, black leggy thing with a grin on her face. It's a hopeless cause.
We are cooking turkey and all the dogs will have their turkey too. They have been sniffing near the stove. The ones that remember knows what this smell is about. Poor Kona was also staying near the food area. Too bad he doesn't live closer. I would bring Kathy and him some food.
I am still getting everything ready for pups to depart this week. My printer died - a 329 dollar all in one. It's now on sale for 259. Still too pricey but we use it all the time and did I get an extended warranty? NO. While I was trying to figure out why it was putting streaks over everything, I knocked a glass over that went all over everything. I had a grooming schedule that was insane. Yes, I was also juggling grooming and dogs while Nathan and Dennis was out. My desk looks like a war zone. I have no time to clean and dry out important things but I am. It's all hanging everywhere. Then I also had files I needed disappear. There was much, much more but its a better day today. I just said whatever will be will be. I am using a black and white printer. It will have to do. The paper and electronics will dry and it will work or it won't and if it won't I suppose I will cry then gain perspective. It's called life. My gopro may be dead in the water quite literally but we shall see. It's old. There is a new one out but maybe for next years birthday.
Pups are going on Friday till Sunday and I suppose I am bummed. Don't get me wrong. I am happy for them but going to miss them.
No connection with either Stormy or Raven but too early for both.
Dennis already is starting a list at what we can accomplished in chores when we don't have pups. Can you imagine? He knows it will be just him and I. I have a closet that the sliding doors need fixing. I haven't a clue how to do it and I need to empty it and get rid of things that we never use.
But it's Thanksgiving weekend. The dogs are dirty, messy and wet. One has to pause, give thanks and laugh at it all. I hope you can do it as well with whatever is going on in your life. Nathan's dad is still alive. I smell turkey and so do the dogs. It will be a feast tonight then I have 2 dogs to wash - yes really as if I do them too early I will just have to do them again.
I think on the 16th, I may take the day off. That seems like a long time off.
Reader Comments (7)
Darlah what a hectic time. Why when one thing goes wrong tons more follow. I can smell the turkey too. Yum. My turkey goes in the oven tomorrow. What temperature do you cook your turkey at? I do 325 but it takes forever people say you can make the oven hotter but that makes me nervous. ENJOY with your family. Happy Thanksgiving to all my Talemaker friends. Xo
Wow, what a whirlwind, or windstorm, going on at your place!
As you said though, so much to be thankful for too.
I bake it at 325. It keeps it moist. I spray with Pam - yes Pam, put seasoning on and spray again. It not only seals in the moisture but sets in the spices. I do a prime rib roast that way too. I also wrap the wings in aluminum foil after seasoned. I then tent the entire turkey in loose aluminum foil so it tents it but doesn't stick. I take the tent and foil off wings for the last 45 minutes. Turkey was perfect. It will cook faster tenting but remain incredibly moist. My father in law said he hated turkey till he tasted mine. He's picky so that was nice. He was honest too as he always wanted my turkey. LOL
Our turkey was 17 pounds for two people only (I always buy big for leftovers LOL), cooked at 325 for 4 hours exactly, stuffed. I used to tent with foil but I don't anymore. It was super moist. Everyone has a different way to do it. I'm sure your turkey was delicious and the dogs enjoyed it to the fullest. I will shred some of the meat for our duo and freeze some for their meals :-)
Anne: Glad your turkey came out great. Yes, we each have our own way.
This year I was designated to bring the turkey,was told to try the frozen prestuffed. Ok but getting up at 4am not my style. Double cooking time from frozen. Tom said it didn't have that wonderful aroma,just plain. Next time I'll make it my way,was actually hoping to get a fresh bird. Anyway doggies got turkey liver added to their dinner,yum! And they loved the roasted pumpkin puree too. There were no spices in either of these two treats.
Hope the rest of the week is less stressful. And I seriously hope Nathan's eye gets better soon.
Thanks... I have had no name turkeys despite shooting them with liquid be dry. Tried to get a butterball but only Fortinos had them and they are 25 min away. Nathan is not a fan of going but I do so like their choices better. The dogs were in heaven with turkey 2 days in a row.
I put chicken liver cooked and seasoned into my stuffing. Some do not like the liver though they ate it for years and didn't know and loved it. Funny how the mind works. Now I do two versions.