Quieter Times

We always get a lull before the holidays with visitors. In a week and a half Nathan is on a boat out of Fort Lauderdale for 6 days while Dennis and I hold down the fort. He does this with the guys. Not looking forward as it is a lot of work for Dennis and I.

Here is the gallery.

The dogs have taken over the entire Tv room. They love the open space and the comfort. When we sit in there, they are all over us.

Saffron is out of heat. she slept up against me in a wonderful spooning position. Spirit and Roxie are still in heat. Ten more days and counting for it to be over.

Very Late

Sorry - so late.... went to a dog show to see a dog from Paula whose mom was Roxie and Envy. Both were my dogs.

I said hmm I like that dog before I knew who it was. LOL

I am waiting for the results. I was rather busy clicking but I think it won an award of merit. Will know when the results are posted.

If anyone wants to see the dogs that were there in the specialty, check out the gallery I posted.

We didn't leave till almost 2. Did the vendor show. Bought bows, a dog wallet and that's it.

Dogs stayed home with Dennis. Rushed home so I could say goodbye to Scruffy and Pepper but they left minutes before we arrived home. Go figure. At least I combed them out before they departed.

Dennis said he played a ton of games with the dogs, watched tv and totally had fun.

Till tomorrow!

Dennis Clicking

Dennis is a self taught photographer like many of us that have no ability to take classes etc so it is try and try again. LOL It's a slow way to perfecting your skills but also fun too. If you push yourself to learn 1 new think each time, there is progress. I rather like this photo of Any that Dennis took. Amy is Saffron's sister - Murphy too. Got to love those eyes.

Tomorrow we head out to the International center for a dog show. I will click and shop though I doubt I will buy anything but bows etc. I do not think Dearmint is there. I know Wheatley Wares is and Treasure Coast.

Here is the gallery. 

Tanner, Amy and Frannie departed today. Scruffy and Pepper arrived and Scruffy went straight to the treat jar. LOL

Its been a windy, cool day. It's time to win the lottery and create a warm bubble over our house and maybe swim. Boy is that a dream that sounds rather crazy. The motley crew rreally enjoys the tv room. Humans - you do not need space - do you?

Broken Record

I sound like a broken record but the dogs go out. They sniff, they look around and say let's go back inside to play. We have had melt and rain and water pools here and there in the photos. It's not fun for them. We so try but inside runs and fetch and find the treat - well that's the best till it dries out. 

Here is a small gallery.

Harlow, Logan and Panda will depart later tonight. Brewer is staying overnight. We have a fun crew. 

2 Updates: Happy 7th

Nora says happy birthday to all her siblings. This is what Nora does when I ask her if she wants to go for a walk. She hates the cold and damp conditions. Shady on the other hand is by the door sniffing at his leash, tail wagging!  We can’t believe she is 7.   She is the funniest, most affectionate character and so loved by our entire family she is constantly in someone’s arms.

Brewer says, bone day for me. I am a happy boy! Happy birthday to my siblings, Nora, Pepper, Kora, Darcy, Lily and Rafi. I hope I remembered all your names.

Meadow and More

Meadow can’t get enough of watching your videos....

Today's Gallery.

We have a want to play indoors day again today. It's warm and wet outdoors. They still go outside but play is indoors.

Water Taking Over

Mr. Ollie says - its wet out there - like a growing lake. can we have dry or something other than this?

There is no gallery and we will play catch up tomorrow.

The dogs are choosing to chill out then to go outside no matter how fun Dennis tries to make it. Even Murphy is in a different chill out spot.

Of course Tanner and Misty the puppy duo thinks resting is for .... fill in the blank.

Dennis is now heading upstairs to play the chase game.

It's Wet Out There

It snowed, it rained. We had a flood outside. So, just like we run with the pups, Dennis does that with the adults.

Missing photos of a few but I was way too busy washing feet and legs. LOL I am sure you understand. I am hoping the weather is better tomorrow. Till then.

Gallery...

Relationships

As we are talking about relationships, I had to share a wonderful photo of Marcie with her human sister.

When they dogs come here they also create lasting relationships and especially around Chanukah and Christmas time, they see the dogs they played with and yes they remember even if its once a year.

Here is today's gallery.

We were busy grooming and cleaning and playing. We got a lot of play in. One ball bit the dust. Sometimes in all the play, toys die. Today it was a rubber ball. As soon as someone rips a toy, out it goes.

Changing of the Guards...

We have a bunch of photos on a memory stick that seems to be corrupted. So the gallery is actually smaller than desired. I guess it is time to buy another memory stick. Mine don't last as long as I use them so extensively.

Here is the gallery.

Everyone has had a blast. Tchibo is visiting. Zoey, Ty and Lexi departed. Frannie dropped in. Beau comes tomorrow. It's a fun weekend and well the holidays are creeping up.

We have a fun December - that's for sure.

Snow Slide

The snow was sliding off the gazebo and the dogs was looking as if to say - when. So, Dennis went out and brushed some off. We have some interesting pix in the gallery. Dennis is still learning night photography.

Here is the gallery.

The dogs had a truly outstanding time today. Tanner is so in love with Misty. I have to laugh. Someone is missing her sister Saffron. Saffron, Roxie and now Spirit is in heat. Oh boy.

I found my sock outside. It's a miracle. Usually I have to wait till spring. Remember Charlie's toy? We never found it? Who took it away? The squirrels? Perhaps.

We found pet friendly ice melter and bought 3. Last year was horrendous at our doorway. We vow to buy a vat of it if necessary. someone told me at Canadian Tire that he just takes the city's sand. Really? Isn't that illegal? I don't want to know.

The dogs are truly enjoying themselves and yes its warmer but wetter but hey we are rolling with it. Hope you are too!

A Bit Warmer But

It's warmer but oh boy the snowballs. I have to laugh.

Here is the gallery.

The dogs are having fun. It has been a riot of a day. Even Nathan had to rake snowballs on dogs.

Gucci and Ollie was here for the day and they were playing before her grooming. You will see their play in the gallery. Rosie departs. Reggie and Zoey arrived. It's a bloody fun house.

We are out for the night arriving back home for bed time.

It's been a day but a very fun one!

Frigid Day

Despite it being down right colder than hey, they did manage to have moments outdoors. This is Misty being chased by Harlow.

Here is the gallery.

The dogs are having fun, fun, fun despite the weather!

Inula, Sky, Misty, Harlow and Tanner thinks the snow was meant for them. The others go out then right back in. It is truly cold. We are very aware of them lifting their feet and when that occurs, inside they go.

Tomorrow the blogs will be very short as we are heading out and Dennis and Jon is remaining home. We will be back in time for bedtime. Nathan said shall we take transit. I said in this cold - really? No - sorry dear we drive downtown. LOL

Cold Day, Snow Anyone?

It was a cold day today and the dogs at times were lifting their feet. This is a sure sign that it is too cold for them other than going out and back in. But they persisted so we only did small play sessions MANY times a day throughout the day.

Here is the gallery.

Inside, outside fun was had by all!

First Real Snow of 2019

I was wondering where my havanese socks were. Now will I find them before meltdown? I think not. I did look.

Here is the gallery.

We didn't get much snow but enough to make them excited. We still have leaves on the trees. We won't now.

Nathan is away till after midnight. It looks like he will actually be home sometime between 1230 and 1am. It will be good to have him home. We will stay up till he gets home.

Dogs had a wet mess today. It was fun!

Cold Coming

The dogs wanted to play indoors more than outdoors Here is Elvis and Tanner playing like crazy. 

Cold is coming. Niagara is getting hit hardest. We are supposed to have half the snow they get. We shall see. It always changes by the hour but I look forward to seeing Farley, Clarity and Kona playing in the snow. Will they? Hope the human moms tell me.

Here is the gallery.

Marco, Winston, Charlie, Daisy and Mia departed. It felt like holiday time and they had fun, fun, fun!

Logan and Panda arrived. Lynda didn't have good results and she is back to hospital. Hoping things turn around. may her next test results show improvements. Thinking positive thoughts! The duo already took over the couch.

Tomorrow Coco comes and Rosie departs Tuesday.

Nathan is in Ottawa at an event where his best friend gets honoured for his work in charity. He will be coming back at midnight Monday. We stay awake late tomorrow waiting for him. 

It's going to be a busy day tomorrow but a fun one!

Not Many Photos

It was cold today but dogs played outside. Tanner is playing like crazy.

Here is a very small gallery.

We have a fun bunch.

I need to comb everyone out so the blog will be short. It was a great Saturday for play!

I also have a request. We've been down this road again. It seems tylenol 1s are in short supply and Nathan who relies on them to manage his pain is almost out. Can you please check your local phamacies to see if they have any? Have money - will pay. Feel ridiculous asking but tylenol 3s upset his stomach and tylenol 1s do not. He really needs them. I called our local phamacy and was told it could be months before restocking. That's rather scary. Off brand is fine. Send mail to me - darlah@potechin.com, if you can pick up and we can etransfer to you or let us know where so we can go get some. We would be deeply appreciative!

Happy 3rd and New Dogs

It's a birthday party here and they had steak bones. Lucky them!

We had a tough time getting them to look at us so I can click. Here is the gallery.

Meadow and Pablo departed. They both had fun. Pablo has been here for a bit and well he's a play monkey to the max, I think he needed this play. Nothing like a slew of friends. Here is the gallery of everyone. Ty dropped in for the day and laid his head on Inula out in the snow. I ran to get the camera and of course they moved. It was endearing.

Tanner and Charlie arrived and got right into the play. Rosie and Koko departs tomorrow. Rosie takes over the recliner in the tv room and Koko takes over the table we have that has all sorts of doors like a maze. We had it made but now it looks like we need a new one but the dogs don't mind at all. We have a enbd table crate that we leave the door off of with a bed in it and the dogs LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that. There are so many eays to create dens for the dogs and they enjoy that after a real play session.

The cool weather invigorates them so play is the name of the game here.

Murphy also arrived and will be here for a bit. She's been keeping her sister Saffron company. They so enjoy each other!

Tenshi has departed. She gets so excited to come and so excited to go home. It is teh way it should be!

First Snow of 2019

It didn't snow much but enough for the sopping wet dogs to come in and the fun play to ensue.

Here is the gallery.

They played and played. They were dried and dried. No snowballs though.

Guess it is time to bring in the furniture.

Today I had barking dogs each time I attempted to take a video of the pups. I lost my cool as they barked and barked. Then we realized Ollie was here. What a day. They have not barked since.

Fun, Fun

Dance your way to happiness! Even dogs like to play the game!

Here is the gallery.

Dogs had a full day of play. They brought in many leaves and pine needles and what have you. It was hard to keep up.

Meadow lost her top knot pretty fast. She so loved playing with Misty!

I can't believe Pablo is going home in 2 days. On Friday Marco and Stormy celebrate their birthdays!