It doesn't matter if it is cold the dogs always manage to find play. Maybe us humans need to.
Today we bought a 12x16 piece of linoleum. We had 2 pieces protecting the family room overlapping each other, 2 different designs which I would trip over. We need to protect the wood so we use it for this purpose. Now I have one solid piece that I won't trip over. Dennis had a fit. What you want me to remove what is there, move all the furniture and put it down? I said yes. He was none too pleased. I said call it my holiday present. LOL I love him but gee I will help him. It can't be that bad - I hope. Let's see how many days it takes. It just has to be done by puppy time. I can't begin to tell you how many times I have tripped and if I really hurt myself, who is going to do the pups, the grooming, the baths, laundry and on and on. I think it is a good investment.
Interesting enough the guy at Home Depot said more people buy rolled linoleum to do just what we are doing till the pups are trained. Hmm... great idea! Our son, before he owned his house did it through his rental till his labs were trained. He had carpets throughout. Us, we haven't had carpets in a long time since a late german shepherd we had was allergic to them so we yanked them all out. Yeah, we are crazy dog people.
Ash and Grey departed today. Both were playing like crazy before departure. Levon, Trigger, Pepper and Scruffy joined us. Rocky has been playing like crazy. He plays so much he deeply naps. Actually most have this afternoon siesta to gain their energy back. Nathan takes some to bed with him - alternating or asking who wants to go. They all know. Murphy is always one of them.
Today was a mix of weather. We had a dusting in the wee hours, balmy morn, then a drop in the afternoon. It feels downright cold out there. Dogs so far do not seem to mind.
We drove by Akasaka. They have a huge banner saying closed for renovations, opening soon. There were many contractors around. That appears hopeful. Strange time to do it.
Time for snuggles and dogs and tv watching.