What a Day

Looking at Cooper here he doesn't even look like I touched him. But today, after this photo I spent 2.5 hours on the table with him cause I keep looking at him and he doesn't look thinner. But I feel him and he does. He has so much body in his hair that it looks full despite less hair. 

We had a rain and wind storm after I pressure washed the deck. Why me? Well we have an 8 week visit and Dennis is now sick with the flu. I am still sick and Nathan has a foot that is bothering him. What a sad lot we are. So sad you have to laugh.

Poor Noah and Zoe was afraid of the storm. We turned on the tv loud. Our gazebo top broke apart in pieces flying everywhere. Oh joy. Now it flew at the house and ended up in our below ground patio. The other buckled. We still have lulls and bad wind with everything flying. Much to clean up for our 8 week visit. May not get it all done, I am afraid. :-( What a costly storm.

Did I say I got soaked pressure washing. Good thing its warm today. I am too sick to pressure wash the pathways. It will have to wait. 

I washed 3 pups at once, 3 pups again and then Mommy Safi. 

Here is today's gallery.  

Can we start the day over again or can I just crawl into bed - please?

Dogs are wonderful. Without that man of mine and the dawgs.... I don't know. 

Wet and Muggy

Dogs are a messy crew. I did comb out before I departed but they don't look like it and well we will get back to it tomorrow. Cooper will get a bit of a thinning tonight. I do a little each day. I have taken a LOT of hair out but still he doesn't look thinner. heh Well, I still have time.

Yesterday Cooper got up on my grooming table by himself - the one in the kitchen. I guess he likes grooming or its the treats. hahahahaha I have never had a dog climb up on the table himself.

As I am typing, Spicy is manuevering blankets on my couch and doing some housekeeping.

Here is the gallery such as it is considering I was gone a good chunk of time. Dennis said he couldn't click as he was just too busy as they came in the door between the muddy paw prints and rinsing their feet... well you understand and if not - I do!

I am coughing less. Thanks to some yucky cough meds.

Clarity and Farley will be departing tonight. The squirrels will miss Clarity and Brewer who love to chase and bark at them. LOL

Rheo and Ty are in LOVE with the pups. Rheo - okay but Ty is older and yes, he loves the pups.

Coco was here for the day. Barney departs tomorrow. He gets a bath and cut first thing in the morning after breakfast. :-)

Yesterday the house was very hot. Today we broke down and put the air on. We don't need cranky humans and dogs. hahaha Besides it only turns on when it is too hot.

Hot Day Today

Saffron is really enjoying her time with her Momma Spice. It's interesting to watch. They lay together in teh same room as the pups and watch them. It is endearing. It doesn't happen all the time but some of the time.

Here is the gallery.

I am getting everyone brushed out. Working on thinning Coops each day but I am not doing all the things that Dennis would like - like getting furniture out, cleaning out the pool house and all that fun stuff. Really - I am not up for it. I mentioned digging out my middle bed so I can layout the flagstone and I got rolling eyes. So, that will wait till I am better, I suppose. 

Our pool is not open yet. they did say this week...hmmm The sprinklers are getting turned on as I type. We have not turned on the air nut I did put cooling mats out and well they are hogging them. It is actually a feel like 82F - 28c today - can you believe? But Nathan says its in the 60s tomorrow so no air. hahahahahaha Besides I have to steam clean it when I feel better and must do it before we turn it on. Besides I can't tell if its heat or me. LOL

Thank you goes to Kathy - Kona's mom who left herbs and toys for the raffle - most appreciated. Glad you didn't get the opportunity to get this. I would feel awful. it seems to want to be my best pal and hang on and on and on.

Here is a photo of Pixie and Leo (leo is sitting). I am posting for those that asked. We do have one family coming out in a few days or so and we will take it from there. 

Glorious Day

It was a glorious hot day out and Cooper decided inside was better than out and Spice thought outside was better than in. Heh how alike they are. :-)

Here is today's gallery.

I am not 100% yet. I call me 40%. heh Did try to help Dennis empty the pool house as we have the pool people coming this week and he found a just died 20lb racoon - joy - not so he got to dispose of that and keep it away from any dogs then he took a hot shower. We think it must have died from old age.

Anyone who knows Dennis knows he doesn't do well with even a bug dying.

Dogs are having a glorious time. They do so enjoy the day. Today I am not sure who I clicked and who I didn't. As I said 40% but I am so trying.

Thank you to Angela for a beautiful quilt - a best in show one. We are going to use it in the 8 week visit so remind me if its not out there. It's simply gorgeous.

Tonight we pick up Pixie and Leo downtown in rush hour. We will have them at our place as we are going to try to place them together. If we must,  we will separate but we so want to place them together as they are bonded. So, if you know of anyone interested, let us know.

Rheo and Cooper seem to be best of pals today. It was wonderful to watch and Farley he got into it as well. Clarity - well Clarity tried to tell Farley you are mine. LOL

Sunning, Playing and Hanging

That about sums it up. Yes sunning - a proiority. So is investigating, chasing squirrels and plain playing.

Here is the gallery. 

Patches and Radar got to be in with the puppies. You will see it in a couple of videos. 

Everyone is enjoying this sunshine. I got to go out. Not well yet. Indeed not but I am trying and I haven't stopped today but need to. 

Dennis started cleaning some of the backyard. He has to empty the pool house before the guys come to open the pool. There is so much to do so I need to get well.

I did manage to comb out except Shoshi and Nathan brushed out the puppies. 

I am trying to get the blog done early so I can rest in a recliner. 

Patches and Radar departed. It was delightful to have them.  Bria goes tonight. She's a pistol. Everyone so enjoys each other. it's rather nice! Think Rheo is missing his brother Tchibo.

Crazy Fun

The brothers were having a crazy amount of fun. I don't know what is going on but we have a lot of jumping on backs rolling all over the place fun. It is a riot to watch. Everyone has been playing today and I mean EVERYONE - cept me. hehehehe Well, I tried.

Here is the gallery.

I am still sick so it is a short blog today!

If you don't see your dog in the gallery just know every single dog played like crazy but Dennis is not as good as I in making sure I capture everyone. He just clicks. What can I say. I so appreciate what he does.

I hope to be better tomorrow but I am not getting any rest so who knows. If its me clicking, I promise to get everyone. We will see what tomorrow brings. Now I am crawling on the couch.

Wet and Mucky Again

Yes, it's such a messy day out. Even washed a couple as I had no choice. We had some puppy potential families over today and well I could not participate as no one wants this. Apologies to all. 

Here is the gallery.

Everyone is having fun and well getting messy but that's okay too.

Sorry for the short blog. It is all I am up to. A couch is calling me.

Such a Motley Crew: 2 Updates Today

I did get to everyone despite getting sick but I think Nathan or Dennis likes to take photos before I comb out. Okay, it's when they have the time and has nothing to do with my timing for comb outs.

Weather is good. At least I think it is as it feels like swimming weather to me and then I catch Nathan in a jacket. hahahaha

Here is today's gallery.

We have a full house. It's a fun crew. Rheo loves the pups and they love him. 

Blog is short cause I am sick - sorry...

Happy 6 Months

Bonnie is 6 months today!  Here is her picture this morning at 6 months.  She is a treasure in my life.   You and Nathan raise such good puppies!!!   I finally as of yesterday have tried tying back her hair.  As she still has short ends, I have to do it in two stages with two elastics and ponies...one in front and one behind it.

So I guess I change her feeding now to twice a day.  1/4 cup in morning and 1/4 cup at dinner.

Hope to see you both next month at Woofstock.

Denise🐶🐾

P.S.  Hope you are starting to feel better.

Two Updates Today

Doozie is such a happy, happy dog and well Coco is playing every day with a variety of dogs. The warmer weather is here!

Here is the gallery.

Marco departed today. We already miss his fun. 

Brewer was here for the day and was loving the weather. You can tell he is in his element with this warmth and so are the rest of the dogs. It's as if they got a little slice of heaven with this weather.

We have so much cleanup to do outside. Oh boy....

I was really under the weather earlier. I am not whole but feeling better after a nap. I hate feeling sick as when that happens I think about the Risa!

I got all but my dogs groomed. I can play catchup on mine tomorrow. Stone and Cinnamon needs a bath. 

We have a crazy busy weekend. I need to feel alive. 

Farley and Clarity dropped in. They are here for the week. Murphy arrived. Thank you for the bagels!!

For whatever reason it is a busy weekend but a fun one! 

2nd Birthday

Pippin wishes his litter mates Chiclet, Connor, Winston, Teddy & Whisper a very happy & fun filled 2nd birthday. Pippin send lots of love to Momma Roxie, Darlah & Nathan. 

Thank you Darlah & Nathan for raising such wonderful puppies who bring so much joy into our lives.

Karen & Ron

Wet Mess

Oh the dogs feet got washed so many times. heh

Here is today's gallery.

Moxie departed today. Rusty and Winston was here for the day. Gracie arrived. It's a fun house but a messy one and we are keeping Rusty in so he doesn't get dirty.

The term - I give up comes to mind.

Here I am blogging it and well I want to cuddle with the dogs on the recliner. So this blog will be short. Not much to report other than play, play and mud and cleanups.

Happy Birthday!!!

 

Hi there,

I wanted to share with you a couple of pictures of Murphy’s Birthday celebration!  He had a great time and is all partied out!!

Hi Darlah and Nathan.:

Looking forward to seeing you soon.  We are on our way to drop off Movie but traffic is a bit rough. We hope to be at your place around 1pm.

On another note, today is Miss Moxie’s birthday 🎂. We wish all her litter mates, Farley, Cinnamon, Toupie, Ines, Secret, Archie, Velvet and Murphy a wonderful day full of treats and love 💕.  And of course, our love to Spice and  Envy for such beautiful puppies. And especially to you, Darlah and Nathan.  Your hard work and love for Talemakers puppies bring lasting joy to all of us. Thank you so much for the beautiful girl that has enriched our lives in so many ways.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

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From Me: No usual update except to tell you its about to rain. Here is a small gallery. I do believe Moxie is yet another play monkey as she goes from dog to dog to get her play out! Too bad she is only here overnight.

Warm Ice Melting

Let me in to play with the pups - do you hear? Marco is so cute. He so wanted to play with the pups and he got his wish. He had fun and so did a number of the other dogs including Stone who ADORES the pups. 

See the gallery.

Dennis has been pumping off the lake we had on the pool cover. It's taken him oh - all day. LOL

We had the pups outside so you will have to check their blog and we will be updating Cinnamon and Ella's blog today.

Dogs are LOVING this weather. They love running, lazing in the last of the ice, lazing on the diving board soaking up the rays. Who can blame them. It does feel good to be out in just a shirt and light pants. 

Blogs may be short tomorrow. I must go get my scissors sharpened. I have to drive up to Bolton as they are too dull to cut - all 15 of them. hehe So, I must drive there, wait a few hours for them to be done and then come back. So, 9-2pm. It must be done. $150 to do all of them. Good thing I only do this once a year as I rotate scissors. If I was smart, I would use one set, send them out to sharpen and have the rest on hand but no.... I get it in my mind I can't do without any. So instead of a day off - I had to do a forced day off to get a sharpening. Wish Bolton was closer. Now before you say what does she need 15 scissors - some are straights, some curves of various sizes, some thinners of different sizes. Most I was able to get from groomers that were getting out of the business or figured out this grooming stuff was hard on the arms, hands, back and feet. 

So, I may have to search Bolton to see what I can do there especially if the weather is like this. But that means no photos or very few. Sorry...

Off to check out what Dennis has accomplished. I no longer hear that wet/vac thing making noise.

Trimming Feet, Comb Outs and Sunshine

I managed to get everyone combed out today and trim Cooper and Spicy's feet but did I take a video - nah - too busy but I will do someone else's later as so many have asked how you do it. 

Here is today's gallery.

Weather was great. We have a pond on the pool cover and the pups - well they can't help themselves. The adults loved sun bathing. 

But do they look combed? Not everyone hahahaha. I so love a dog that rolls and messes themselves up. Don't you?

Looks like we have a mouse in the trug - argh

What a Day

This is Rosie before she got a spruce up - is that what you call it?

This is Rosie after her bath, thinning out and haircut. Her ears are starting to come back on after another groomer shaved her down. Rosie has thick, thick hair. 

I tell you this as everyone is a mess and after I am done this blog, I am doing comb outs - yeah at 8pm. Between the 6 week visit (we have another tomorrow) and quite a few groomings for others, I am playing catch up. So cover your eyes as the gallery will show you a motley crew and as you know I comb daily but when you have the play we have, well we have a great need to comb out. LOL

See today's gallery.

The dogs are having a ton of fun. We had a day visit with Tuffy. Tuffy has a total blast when here. No adjustment at all this time. Oscar arrived and well Dennis didn't click all but I warned you blogs would be short. 

Off to comb out. I am doing it tonight as I do not want any knots. :-) I know - why not wait till tomorrow... but tomorrow is busy too.

Wet Times

Brewer Smelling the MeltAs you can see we still have ice. It is NOT snow. But it is melting. Dennis took all these photos. I was simply too busy so if he is missing someone, apologies.

Remember I gave Marco a bath. He found mud so his whole undersides had to be cleaned. I almost just did his back and head cause at that point, why not. I have to laugh. 

I did manage to get everyone combed out and its not 9pm. These photos were taken before the great comb out. It's going to be warmer tomorrow so I suspect we will have a flood out back. Oh well. It means the 6 week puppy visit will be indoors. 

The dogs did have a serious run upstairs with Dennis. It was my saving grace as I didn't have to dry them yet another time. But boy if it was up to them, let's get soaked.

Here is the gallery.

Happy to See You

Cooper and Spicy arrived. Cooper was happy to see Scruffy and Pepper. It was nice to see the play.

See today's gallery.

They were not the only one playing up a storm as you will see in the gallery.

We are in the midst of the great meltdown. That means mud around here. Oh my dangerous indeed! Well for me. Fun for them. 

Spicy loves, loves, loves the puppies. We had one of the sable girls out with Cooper and Spice and although she got out of Cooper's way as he was dancing with excitement, she was not in the least worried about him. Tail up and oh boy this is fun. I just love these pups. 

Ella and Cinnamon ate today - small meals throughout the day. Ella has more queasiness. This too shall pass.

Ziggy, Scruffy and Pepper departs tomorrow. Charlie comes for a bath - no play. Murphy arrives and I get to wash 6 pups plus Saffron for the 6 week visit. Oh boy so short blogs tomorrow. 

Lots of Play Going On

It's been a day. Coco was in full play mode with Marco and then Marco and Shlomo had an investigation. LOL

The dogs played rather well today. Marco had a bath - you will see it in the gallery as he was matting fiercely with all the play. It was time. Shlomo was here for the day and he also had a bath.

Nala was also here for a bath and play. She's Leti's baby - Spirit's sister and boy they played too. There are a lot of great photos.

For some reason we didn't have Doozie in the gallery even though she was running around like a banshee. Ziggy is in love with Marco and well he thinks Pepper is amazing but she's not sharing his affection and he seems mighty confused by that!  Sometimes we go out to watch and not click and participate. We miss a lot of fun - well clicking it.

Here is the gallery.

Scruffy and Pepper arrived later in the day so no photos of them. We do usually stop clicking in the morning. Then I am grooming and sometimes Dennis or Nathan will click.

Tomorrow Spicy and Cooper arrives. We are so excited. 

I want to thank those of you that donated for the baskets. Still in need, if you can believe but so appreciated!

It's been a day and I am late...

Wind, Ice, Cold and Warm

Well warm is relative. It was warm enough for me to click in a sweatshirt until it got windy. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

Shoshi and Leti were busy doing snow angels but its not snow - it's ice. I had Leti so nicely brushed. Will be glad when her hair comes back in. It's a mess since pups but oh she was so great with the puppies. Leti is still truly bonded to Spirit. It's nice. 

Today is Dennis birthday. Nathan is picking up Chinese takeout for him. His sister is getting him Tim Hortons's donuts. I am giving him a total day off and that means I am it for pups, dishes, cleaning and everything else he does. He so deserves a day off. 

Dogs thought this crunchy white stuff was great. They still ran around without issue. Me, I held on to railings and walked like I couldn't. 

Coco and Doozie are having a blast. They love the TV room as so many do as we have blankets, cushions, beds and a bunch of places to get mighty cozy including on the couches. 

Ziggy... well he is in love with Marco. We haven't figured it out but where Marco goes soon Ziggy will be. LOL

Brewer - well he thought the squirrels were a magnificent toy to chase. In these conditions, the squirrels are faster.