Costs

Unfortunately starting in the New Year, our costs will go up. Please contact nathan for updated costs.

Picnic Photos & Details

The picnic date took place on August 17, 2019 from 12pm to 5pm at Yvonne's place in Brighton. Check out the details here. Photos from the 2019 picnic can be found here. Yvonne's place is NEXT DOOR to her old place. I will try to put a havanese flag out front. Hope you can join us. Directions are here. The house # is 25. There is no picnic in 2020 due to COVID but hopefully in 2021. Stay Tuned!

Grooming 101

Want to see how I get a smooth coat and what equipment I use? I am continually learning and perfecting but I created this video Windows version) and for you Mac apple folks - here's a conversion. - not a professional one, to help you get a head start and perfect your own skill. Got questions? Ask away.

Want to know how to create a bathing machine that will save you time, product and wash your dog better than ever before? Check out Dick and Irma's instructions on how to create your own machine for a fraction of the cost.

Woofstock Is Back

Meet us at Woofstock. Dogs are welcomed. We meet at the restaurant across the street from Woodbine Park. Here is the location. Meet up happens on June 22, 2024 at 9:30 to 945am. Rain date is the next day. Look forward to seeing your havanese there and the humans too! Don't have your havanese yet? Well join us anyway! 

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Certified Pet First Aid

Walks 'N' Wags Pet First Aid is a recognized National Pet First Aid Certificate course for dog and cat professionals and pet owners. Talemaker Havanese now has that certificate having taken and passed the course.

Friday
Oct042019

Yawn Day

Here is the gallery.

It's a cold yawn day. when it first gets cold, you feel like snuggling up and napping or watching tv and not doing a thing.

Sherry and I went to the Home Show then to Hillcrest to look at these way cool boots that have built in snow treads from Walking on a Cloud, to get Purdy's Chocolate and then off to Home Depot to get yet another shelf unit. That makes 3. I hope its the last all in the name of organizing. Then we headed to Loblaws and to Tim Hortons. I bet you Sherry is sleeping by now. LOL

It was my day off. Sunday is Dennis. Tonight I finish the staining after dogs head to bed. Tomorrow we move a couch, set up an xpen and all the things to get ready for the pups. Cinnamon is HUGE. When I say huge, what do you say, Sherry? Is she?

Tomorrow I play catch up on grooming, baths, departures and the last of the dump runs. Monday, xrays. Is this going fast for you? It is for me. We will at least know a puppy count of Cinnamon and Leti on Monday and Raven on Wednesday.

Sherry is gifting the pups with an air purifier she no longer uses and blankets - a new one for each litter. This way each litter has something new. Sue from England also gave them soft mini blankets that they will be able to snuggle into. Lucky pups. (thank you!!!!!)

Rosie departs tomorrow. She has had a blast! Teddy has arrived and took over one of the recliners. Murphy gal has decided no one has rights to her crate. LOL Lola - what a play monkey!

It's almost tv time! can't wait!

Thursday
Oct032019

Eyes Have It

No eyes, Stormy. Put her hair in an elastic and it looks like this 5 minutes - if we are lucky later.

It is cold. It is rainy off and on. Ozzie arrived. Benji departs tonight. Tenshi is back! I am off to the home show tomorrow. Today I stained frames and doors. Got 1 more to do but that will wait till this weekend. I also repainted the front door as it had a streak I wasn't happy with. It's now fixed. LOL

Here is a small gallery.

Our supplies, roofing etc ordered for the pool house. Everyone is attempting to get their pool closed so we are in a - when we have time for you slot. LOL Heat is off. Heat went on today in the house. With staining I had doors and windows open even with rain. I worked on the one bedroom left to do today. It's not done but a huge dent was made. I plan to have it all done by Saturday. The dogs loved playing downstairs.

Nathan is still in pain. We think it is due to the cupping. The goal was no pain.

We thew blankets on the couches in the tv room and they settled in. The dogs have access to the entire house minus the basement where our son lives, He invites them down at times. They are also no longer allowed in the familyroom. This is the whelping room so we create a quiet place for the moms before they whelp. When we do not have pups they are hanging out here too. That is okay as they now have the livingroom that is attached to the tv room to enjoy.

Tomorrow - unless Dennis clicks will be a no gallery day.

I so want a nap! I need a shower instead!

The dogs - well most dislike this rain.

Wednesday
Oct022019

No Gallery Day

This is Mr. Murphy.

It rained off and on today and got really cold. Hard to believe that it was so hot yesterday. I even got a sunburn. Today the pool is off. We have to book the pool closing and we are busy inside.

Dogs still managed to be having fun.

Let's see what I got done today. No to curtains. Realized I only have 1 panel. Now is that a riot or what?

I cleaned the expanded tv room and organized it. Its got frumpy furniture in it but the dogs love it and we have 2 mismatched recliners. One that goes back and one you have to rock and rock to go back. I laugh but I hate it.

Measurements had to be done for the pool house so we can replace the roof and part of the flooring. Home Depot actually cuts it all for you but it takes 2 weeks after order. Nathan is going to be busy as I will be busy with pups. That's okay as I did my dent on the house and then some. We are doing a metal roof so the critters stay out.

I have all the pig rails set up, the whelping boxes organized as well as the supplies for whelping. I bought the things I was missing tonight. Now all I need is plastic hemostats and we are in business. We find the plastic ones are light so will not pull on the cord.

We took in plants. Well, we are still taking in plants. I don't want to talk about it. The guestroom is now clean (was a storage area for puppy supplies and whelping boxes etc. Even the closet is perfect. The puppy room that the pups use at night is now clean but I may put up a few more photos. Closet is organized too. I wanted to paint it and get one colour of linoleum. I now have 2 different designs overlapping each other. I use it to protect the wood flooring. The size room makes the cost approx 185 for 1 sheet of linoleum all one colour so it matches. I will pass. Sorry. May look funky but next time we breed perhaps. This time the car that had to be fixed and the pool house makes us poor. heh

I also finished cleaning one of the bedrooms downstairs and it has two heavy duty racks that holds all the supplies for puppies and dogs. The other bedroom is halfway done and I must start on it tomorrow as Saturday we make another dump run.

The dogs find this all so fascinating. I think they think I am nuts. I always throw toys and work and play and work throughout. It adds to the time but the dogs appreciate it.

Nathan got a massage today as he has been aching. She was trying to get him to be a regular so she did a full tissue massage (he paid for 45 min), cupping, hot stones and she walked on him. He was there for an hour and a half. He paid for 45 minutes. Shall I be worried. I am laughing. He has these red welts on his back from cupping too. He slept for two hours after he got back while I played and organized and cleaned and on and on.

The dogs love, love the expanded tv room. They at first hung out in the original area with the odd dog laying on the couch in the attached room but now they are all over the place. It is nice. As time goes on, we will figure out what works for them. It's also large enough now to play a grand came of retrieve. I am lucky that we have large rooms. It was what attracted us to this house when we bought it.

Hoping for a gallery tomorrow but we shall see. It's important to get these things done before pups. We are already figuring out where to put grow lights. Oh my... I also need some plant stands (looking used) and I am letting a lot die. <sigh> Only so much room.

I set a get everything by September 30th and I missed that date.

Tuesday
Oct012019

Happy October

Elvis was just bathed and is not allowed outside as it is POURING. He is heading home tonight and what a cutie he is!

We had a WONDERFUL hot day till about 4pm and then thew rain came. It's still warm outdoors but mighty wet. Good thing we got our big pot in as saturated it is impossible to move. It's a really big planter. Now it is inside.

Some dogs went swimming. Most wanted just to soak in the warmth. We will now order a pool closing. It is our last day of swim and I got a burn and that's okay. LOL

Here is the gallery.

Our repro vet thinks we are having pups across the board earlier than I think. Time will tell. We need to change the xray dates. LOl That is in my calendar tomorrow.

Looks like I am in fast drive to get everything done. What is new? Pool house will have to be done after pups come. That means I am not responsible for it. I will be puppy busy. It also looks like I need to finish my staining of baseboards.

After I finish here, I have to empty a bookcase of all old fantasy books of Nathan's. He is having a hard time just throwing them out. Decluttering is painful, at times.

I have to hang a curtain in the next couple of days but I think the curtain I bought is too long. Go figure. I may Velcro the hem as that is the only size they had - too long or too short.

Soon the land of no sleep.

Dogs are truly enjoying this weather. Maybe it is due to us enjoying. Going to miss the pool. Till next April. LOL

Monday
Sep302019

Happy 4th

Happy Birthday to the Adele and Newton litter: Oliver, Charlie, Keiki, River and Tessa. Four years old - wow!!

Monday
Sep302019

Heat Coming

50% chance of rain tomorrow with a temp of 84F - 29c. Will we swim? You bet!! I don't care if it is pouring but wonder how the dogs will feel? Then we face closing. I am so not happy about it and I imagine the dogs will not be. Wednesday we take in our plants that are going in. The rest will be left to die. It is a sad time for us - well me.

Here is the gallery.

Xray dates are up on the mom's blogs. Realize I will not be posting till later that night. It takes me awhile to receive the xrays. It irritates me but I will nag. LOL I realize it is the longest time to wait so I get it up as soon as I receive the digital. I also realize after that it is the longest time till pups make their debut. Me, I need time.

We have been busy - well I have been cleaning the puppy room upstairs and organizing. We sterilize everything and we are setting it up different so I can walk around 3 sides of the pen. This is the area that they use when they are over 4 weeks old so it is a bit premature but not really. I like everything to be ready and we haven't had pups for a bit.

Today I spent hours and still have much more to do. I take some of the dogs up with me and they make it interesting as they drag things here and there. I am organizing toys and blankets and supplies.

Tomorrow Velvet, Mabel and Elvis depart. We really miss them when they go. There is always a lull of quietness when they depart from the dogs. I do believe the dogs miss their pals too.

It is also October already tomorrow. Wow, how did that happen?

Soon there will be no sleep, eating whenever I can fit in cooking and beautiful soft pups. Thanksgiving will come. Stuffing, turkey, gravy and cranberry sauce. Then costumes and scary stuff. All pups will be born by then and families will start buying for Christmas and Chanukah. White stuff and cold will descend and not depart till close to April.

Cinnamon's pups will most likely go home just before Xmas or we will hold them and the rest just after Xmas. Those that celebrate Chanukah will have their bundles of joys at home during the holiday.

Then the New Year and 2020. Slow down... let's go slow. but that's my take. Back to work in hopes I get TV time with the dogs. I didn't last night. I did lay down on the couch for oh 5 minutes and then Nathan came down and well that was over. I had Jeannie between my legs, Raven on my side, Cinnamon on the arm and my head on the arm. Leti was on the other side. Dennis was out with the rest of the dogs. Cinnamon is such a happy gal she kept swishing her tail in my face. This is my life. LOL

Sunday
Sep292019

Cold Day

For our Jewish friends

Shanah tovah um'tukah - May you have a good and sweet new year.

This was Dennis day off so Nathan and I have been doing everything. It's been too cold and Dennis tells me I have to start repotting as it is going down to 1 this week. Really?

Thank you truly to Sue for sending blankets for the puppies. They arrived today. From England - wow - deepest appreciation. Gabriella also send treats for the dogs. We will use them in our find the treat game. Thank you truly! Elvis is moving clear across the country so they have been busy getting their home up for sale. they will be missed by us.

Here is the gallery.

I have to get back to organizing upstairs. I feel like I am moving but not moving. I guess everyone needs to do this once in awhile but not all at once. I have 4 more containers to fill hopefully tonight. We shall see.

I used a whitener on Murphy before she went home. Whitener is not just for whites but it lifts the colour without dyes. It makes apricots brighter and whites, whiter. You can use it on black and the black gets richer.

I hid a treat under a couch cushion today and Jesse found it pronto and took his nose and threw the pillow. Why can't I catch moments like this. Its so unfair not to have a built-in camera.

We had a fun day but now they come upstairs and watch me organize or hang out with Nathan or Dennis in the tv room. Best part of the day and they sure tell us it is time!

Saturday
Sep282019

Saturday Rain and Not

This is Mabel and Stormy. I combed them out today. I am laughing so hard as they - well I believe - look darn adorable.

Here is the gallery.

It rained. The sun came out and then it got cloudy and now the sun is out again. They say Tuesday will be hot and the last of the heat. Hopefully we will all swim then pick a date for a closing.

You will see in the gallery, Jesse has taken over one of the recliners. It's a riot.

I am going through the puppy room upstairs, moving things out as it has become storage - not sure why and so has the guest room so cleaning I am doing. The vacuum seal bags - well i am using it but not a huge hit here. I am using the 130L clear plastic tote and that seems to work better but too costly so we will buy a new one here and there. I have 2. Sherry is getting me 2 from another store as the local store to me is out. I so need this before pups. It is my last project other than taking in plants, setting up xpen and whelping boxes etc. I will set up xrays for the last week of gestation. It's not time yet.

Fitz, our 6 year old is still looking for a home. Haven't advertised him. He's been doing well though he is missing Jon. Our son Jon is at a wedding in the Muskokas this weekend. It is a 2 day affair and then he comes back tomorrow to do laundry then off for training in New Jersey for 2 weeks.

Murphy, Kat's brother plays with the dogs from morning till night. Kat no longer plays. He will swim but he's just too sore from arthritis. We are looking for solutions to manage his aches. He will miss the swimming. Me too!

The dogs really love the tv room now as they have a ton of space but Nathan sits down, I sit down in there and suddenly you have a blanket of dogs. Oh to be so loved is so nice!

Harlow has decided that she owns the couch. She rolls and tried to spread herself out to claim it.

Murphy gal has decided the last crate is hers again. That and the cushiest soft blanket next to my chest each night. She loves her comfort.

I need to hang curtains. Make things look presentable in there but doing so many other things. Yesterday's grooming almost killed me and get this, at 3am I was up and couldn't go back to sleep. Everyone else looked up and went back to sleep other than Cinnamon who likes to bat me with a toy - let's play. I have a baby, mom. Maybe I was over tired.

I am back to doing upstairs for another hour or 2 and calling it a day for today.

Looking forward to a play session in Burlington on Thursday and the Home Show on Friday.

Friday
Sep272019

Late Blog

Darlah told me that Mommy and Daddy are coming to get me. So, where are you? LOL

I just finished doing Spicy and Cooper as they are going home around 9am. I would have to get up at 5am, get dressed and start grooming so - tonight was the night.

I had 10 dogs to groom today. So, my day started at 7am and I just finished. I need the money after all these repair jobs. So, I just kept going. Nathan made me a tuna sandwich which I ate while I was grooming. They kept bringing water and they played with the dogs.

Here is the gallery.

Ignore what the TV room looks like. No time to clean. it's not done yet. Yes, I really need some better furniture in there. But just concentrate on the dogs. It is about the dogs. They had fun. Me, I am tired. Till tomorrow!

Thursday
Sep262019

Hail and Sun

We had hail today that went sideways for about 4 minutes. It was indeed cooler but they say warm is still coming. Nathan so wants to turn the heat off on the pool. Me, I don't want to miss a day. 

Here is the gallery.

This is my day off to allow me to recoup. No one is getting brushed today but I will play catch-up on everyone tomorrow. Everyone should have 1 day off every now and then especially before pups arrive. 

I went to Scholars and Collars to have a play session with Misty. I quite enjoyed it. Misty quite enjoyed herself too. Nathan may take a class with Misty there so when he refers people, he has the direct understanding on how they hold classes. We shall see. 

Some of the dogs enjoyed the rain by standing under the gazebo. Jesse is always one that finds it fascinating. Others enjoy inside. The dogs truly enjoy the larger tv room now. 

I doubt I will get everything done by the end of the month. 

We played a fun game of get the ball today. I would throw out a bunch of balls at once and they ran and brought them back. No biggie one or two dogs but get a few together and it gets interesting. The game was a hit! Dennis is about to do the run game. They love it. They get tired and boy do they enjoy. Interesting enough, Velvet runs faster than Mabel during this game.

Such a fun day!!

Wednesday
Sep252019

No Gallery Day

We are a little spent. I still have dogs to comb out. Shelves are done. I have not started organizing puppy blankets and supplies. So, although we did a lot with the dogs today, clicking was not it.

Now off to groom and finish laundry. Sounds exciting?

Tuesday
Sep242019

Eating Outdoors

We had a day today. We ate outside as we had to redo our baseboards after years of dogs and puppy chews. The baseboard I stained - al bleepin 6 pieces - 10-12 feet was the wrong size. So off to home depot I went and then after it was installed it had to be stained so dogs outside. We played, hung out and ate outside. I do not take any chances with stain or paint. It is best when you do it when you have the dogs outside and you air out the home in all directions, which we did.

Here is the gallery.

I combed out Jesse today and he was not happy with me but I was gentle and persevered.

Cinnamon is getting HUGE. It will be interesting to see how many she has this time. Both Leti and Raven are getting round but Cinnamon takes the cake. She was first to be bred so that is part of it.

Baseboards are done. I am no longer embarrased by them. TV room is done though I need a loveseat recliner - non powered leather. If you see one on sale, let me know. I need curtains. I have a sheet on one window.

Dennis is building a shelving unit so I can start organizing my puppy stuff. This will be a huge job.

Tomorrow's project is find cheap rubbermaid containers so I can put blankets, pads etc in them or baskets. I have not figured it out but like the idea of sealing them up. I also am building 2 shelves for my grooming room inside the closet. I need to organize all the shampoo and conditioner. It is semi organized now.

Dogs enjoyed outdoors as it only got up to 21c. Tomorrow 27c. Oh swimming day again! Thank you!! It means I may not get things done but oh well. I need time to figure out a system and how to organize everything. I so feel like quitting.

Everyone is combed out. Irrigation is shut off. Someone is telling me it is Fall but I do not want to hear it!

Off to tv room, watching tv smothered in dogs. Now that is the best!

Monday
Sep232019

Fun Day

This is Shlomo. He surely needs a bath. LOL He laid on the steps of the pool when I went in and this is how he air dried. I had combed him out this morning. Shlomo departs tomorrow - after his bath, of course. I love a dog that has fun.

This is Mickey, Stone's brother. He was the only black and white in the litter.

Here is the gallery.

Charlie was here and as you will see in the gallery, she had black coming through everywhere.

She also has some snazzy eyebrows.

Today I stained the baseboards and I am hoping the handyman can repair the ones that got damaged from chewing.

Tonight I had planned on working upstairs but Nathan is in bed with a headache so we shall see if I can get it done tomorrow. Still have to organize the 2 rooms - tv room and front room but I am running out of steam. This daily - every day is too much but the dogs can;t help so they are having a blast. LOL

Sunday
Sep222019

Updates: 2 Blogs today

Chloe

Chloe is a Cinnamon puppy. She seems to smile all the time much like Cinnamon. She was here for a bath and cut and play.

Shlomo is so happy the tv room is back. I think we all are!

What a wonderful day - high 80s - 31c. We got out all our items in the garage that needed a heave ho and then I swam and anyone who wanted to join did. There are no photos as Nathan was napping and Dennis was so trying to fix a broken tv stand that occurred when Nathan was painting. We may have to buy a new one when we can. Need something that fits a 65" tv so if you see something on sale locally, please let me know. Nathan also washed the curtains and they sort of shriveled up. I guess I need new curtains too. He is so trying not to open up the other room but tomorrow we will figure it out. I told him we will slowly condition him.

The baseboard repairs begin on Tuesday so that may kill the bank but must be done. It means I must stain a second coat tomorrow. I have a full day of grooming so I hope that doesn't have to be done after everyone goes to bed. This is killing me.

Nathan is sitting in the tv room as I type. It is done. Hooray Nathan - us newbies to this stuff conquer the - what did you do and how can we fix THAT. As Nathan says he is dangerous with tools but he may be fixing the pool house himself. We shall see.

Here is today's gallery.

Dennis tried using my mirrorless camera outside when it was pitch black. Works well but he has to practice holding the camera steady. He is really enjoying my camera. LOL  I am glad as he needs to learn.

I did get everyone brushed out but wasn't able to do so till tonight. Pool took my time during the day. I so apologize but wow we may not see this heat again till next year and this is my holiday. Nathan has a trip with his pals each winter. So, when he wants to shut the pool, I remind him of that. This is my holiday, dear!

Today, many of our own dogs went in as I did laps and Nathan napped. He earned the nap today as he had heavy stuff to take to the dump. Even Jessie gor soaked so now I have to do a huge raking of his coat. Felix was fascinated with the pool but his hair is so gorgerous, I didn't want to take him in. Carmen takes such great care of their hair. Interesting enough Felix and Misty play really well. Misty is so - I am here so she doesn't take no for an answer.

Now to make my list of grooming and chores for tomorrow. Think I will have a gin and tonic. Carmen and Max gave me aviator gin. I earned relax time tonight. So - till tomorrow.

Sunday
Sep222019

Tchibo Update

Tchibo is back from Russia and he now has a human baby playmate. Check out these videos.

Tchibo and Max 1

Tchibo and Max 2

Tchibo and Max 3

Tchibo and Max 4

It was a pleasure to see him again.

Saturday
Sep212019

Oh What a Day

This is Felix. he lives with Ines. I think he is the smallest boy we ever produced. He's a beauty.

Here is the gallery.

I do not think I got  photos that wasn't blurry (Dennis was trying out settings) of Murphy gal.

I finished the back door after removing tape. I did this at 10pm. Then they told me I really needed to do the door jam - is that what it is called so I did this but that wasn't pretty. One really needs to take teh doors off to do that but it is what it is. I am so done with doors. I still have staining baseboards to do but that will be easier. I am getting practice. About 1 pm, as I did 2 coats, I climbed into bed.

This morning, I woke up and combed everyone out. Nathan painted. It is a learning process for us both.Then next is organizing puppy stuff and getting rid of things that are broken that I thought I could fix or blankets that are frayed.

I did my regular grooming schedule and Tchibo came to visit. He is lovely. His parents are too. I will post a video of him playing with his human brother when they send it. It is too adorable!

Charlie was here - thank you for the tip!!! He played and played and played. I think he is going to be exhausted tonight. His mom also bought a calendar. We have them for sale!

Now we are off to a party and Dennis is home with the dogs. We never stay late. Even New year's eve is a bust. The dogs know when it is 10pm.

Hoping I get swim time tomorrow!

Friday
Sep202019

Still Warm in September

Chester decided to go in the pool and I let him air dry. Look at those lovely waves.

I didn't get to brush anyone today till just after dinner time. It's been a crazy day. I scraped the paint off the door and chipped some paint that I shouldn't so I will be touching up tonight.

I am also getting complaints that the door jam in the front is not painted so I am doing that tonight.

Today I sorted through downstairs in 2 bedrooms so we can do a dump run today but the son didn't show up so tomorrow is the day.  Oh boy. I had things from Tracy and the gang and our son Tal. I figure if you don't come for it when I warn you and its been here for so long - out it goes.

Nathan also painted the tv room but needs another coat. if the light is off it looks done. LOL

This is Coco, a Leti's baby. She looks so much like her mom. What a beauty!

Dennis did a lot with the dogs today. He did a game of hide the treats all over the place. They found all of them. Such great noses.

Here is the gallery.

Mia went home today and I believe they have completed their move. I was in the pool when Mary picked up. Thank you truly for the big tip. Most appreciative!

I groomed a bunch. Tomorrow is a hot one - hooray - I so appreciate days that pool time is in the cards.

We get to see Tchibo tomorrow - how nice. We also get to see Felix and Ines.... wow what a fun day!

Then tomorrow night we have a party for our son as he is moving away on October 4th to Nelson, BC.

Sunday night we take Jon and his girlfriend out to Akasaka for his birthday.

Then Monday is crazy busy and that garage and puppy stuff has to be organized somehow - at least started. Will I get done by months end? Just think - no more household renos talked about - just puppies. That has to be better!

Thursday
Sep192019

Another Warm One

My blogs won't save. I am so frustrated. I have to put in a ticket as this is infuriating to write a huge post and not have it show up.

Here is the gallery.

Cooper was the only one to see a possum. Well, besides me.

This blog will be short. We have warm weather for the next 3 days.

I got roped into organizing the pool house AFTER my shower as Nathan was napping and the dump closed at 430. This was his job. Oh boy!

I am going out with a dear friend who is between chemo and radiation treatment. May we laugh. No matter how difficult life is, we need laughter.

I did manage to get everyone combed out but it won't look that way in the gallery. I combed, I clicked, I combed etc

Mr. Ollie was visiting us today. What a cutie!

Door is done. Well mostly. Need a few touchups. one more thing off the to do list. May the rest get done.

Wednesday
Sep182019

Blog is Here

We had sun today. No dogs went into the pool but I did and got burnt. LOL

Here is the gallery.

Tchibo is back from Russia. We are excited as we will be seeing him Saturday!

Tonight I paint the back door after the dogs go to bed. This way it will be dry by the time they get up. I am hoping for 1 coat. We shall see.

We had Desi over. Nathan was having a grand time with him as you can see above. 

I put a braid in Spicy's hair and it kept sticking up. It was so funny.

Not much to say today except all the dogs played and played and played!

Tuesday
Sep172019

Three Updates Today

Argh I am having issues with updates. I wrote a large blog and it didn't show up.

Let's see if I can remember what I said.

This is Raven's puppy, Willow. She was here for a play date and a bath.

Crosby was madly in love with her today.

I stayed up till 1am doing taping and doing 2 coats of primer on the back door. It is still bleeding through but I think its good enough to paint. I had intended on doing it tonight but I am trashed. It is dangerous to paint when you are exhausted. 

Here is today's gallery.

I was also up at 4am and then had to get up at 7am. To say I am exhausted is an understatement.

So, tomorrow starting at 945pm, I will paint the door. I have to do it at night due to the dogs.

I will be glad when the painting is done but I will be touching up baseboards and door frames with matching stain after the baseboard is replaced where the dogs chewed it. I am getting someone else to do it. I do not feel confident enough to cut tight fittings. 

I also need a system to put shelves in two closets for dog products. Anyone turned a closet into a sea of shelves and if so, what did you use?

Nathan started outlining the tv room with paint. I am so happy that's not on me. He is going to do the tv room and the living-room attached and we will open up the french doors to make it all one room. The dogs will love it and we will too. 

Dennis was off today so while Nathan was painting, it was me and the dogs. Then his nap time and then with no tv room, he is sitting outside with his computer watching a tv show with the dogs. LOL I hope it gets done by weeks end. The dogs love the tv room so. Then he can shut the french doors and do the other room. 

After that, he says he will be doing the emptying of the pool house, organzing and doing the roof? Really? It has to be done but my hubby is a computer geek, like I am but hammers, repairs are all foreign to him or so he likes me to believe. 

I will be organizing puppy stuff and dog supplies. Less than 2 weeks left. Then rest.

Dogs barked like crazy around the pool today or they swam. It was one or the other. I did get into the pool with the dogs and had a blast. I was going to lay on a raft and fall asleep till Nathan started painting. Then Nathan came in and wild and crazy running occured. It was a blast.

They say warm weather all week. I surely hope so. One needs the pool for a break. Glad it is not closed as it was last year at this time.