Change of Guards

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I am going to tell you that Jamie, the Scottie arrived with his havanese pal in crime Charlotte and he was over the top excited. Sure Charlotte was too but he was crazy excited. I think she misnamed him as he seems to be a Cassanova. He so loves the girls. It is a riot.

We had a number depart and a number arrive. Everyone gets really excited when many go and new ones arrive as it means new dogs with different personalities. It's like a party!

It was a good day. I did climb in the pool but without sun, it wasn't fun getting out. We shall see what tomorrow brings. I may have too many groomings. I have not looked at the calendar yet. 

Okay, looked at the calendar and we have someone I have to wash to trium tonight as she departs at 9am. LOL One should always look at the calendar but....sometimes you simply don't. 

I see Pablo is going at 11 and Thunder and Logan and Panda. So, more dogs departing. Who knew. Think I always want them to stay especially the crazy players as they make me laugh. Fudge departed today and I think the pups miss him.

I could go on and on but seems I have to do a dog. The dogs did have a blast and well Harlow claimed her bed and she's back after that rabbit. She never gets it but she does manage to get muddy if Dennis waters. I said to him it is time to stop watering. lol

Warm Still

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This one is fascinated with the birds not the rabbits. Harlow is back at it tonight. I laugh. 

We had the smell this early morning of a skunk. So, Dennis went out ahead to make sure it was safe. Who wants to deal with skunk cleaning. It seems it was in the neighbourhood but not in our yard. Hooray! Haven't seen any wasps since the neighbour erradicated his wasp nest. His was right in the entrance to his house. Joy...

It wasn't warm enough to swim but maybe tomorrow. I had a very full day grooming. Dennis and I are going to watch the latest 'Wheel of Time' and relax with dogs. 

Sky was a mess today taking tips from Harlow getting into the hidden areas in the garden. 

I was dizzy today. Not sure why. Actually had to take a nap to get past it. I can't and won't get sick, I tell myself. 

Our pool closes just before Thanksgiving. Want to make a turkey etc for family. We shall see if we can fit it in. Our freezer is full at the moment. We need room before I buy a turkey. I like large for family and well for leftovers. I love turkey and stuffing sandwiches with a side of cranberry sause. The dogs love leftovers too. Can you blame them?

Oh well, it is a good Saturday other than feeling like I need a couch. Hope yours is too!

Short Blogging Today

Here is Yoshi and Nes playing their hearts out.

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Long day and still got grooming in but the dogs are playing and hanging and enjoying.

It is Nathan's day off so he was sun soaking today with some dogs. 

I have several dogs departing after grooming - 1 more to do then another. Oh, I said one. LOL

We had some interesting couch play earlier. No matter what the weather or time, they manage to enjoy. Nathan also took quite a few for his daily nap. Nathan calls them for the nap. Some choose to go - some not. It's funny!

Who Knows What Happens

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It was my day off so no one got groomed. We play catch up tomorrow and they love that. hahaha

We had Ms. Murphy over for a day visit while her mom and I went out. I went for a swim when I got back and Nathan took in Misty when I said I will play catchup tomorrow getting her combed out. He just knew he didn't want to. I want you to know he USED to groom too. I keep asking why I am getting all these extra jobs. That's okay. He went out and got me Japanese. He is forgiven.

The photos we got in the gallery was thanks to Dennis. I never know who he fancies to click. It depends on who is doing what or not, I suppose. 

It was a warm day - not hot and that's okay. The dogs are truly enjoying themselves. 

I am looking for orchids to have in my room where we have pups. I love the idea of nice ambience so if you see any, let me know. Take photos so I can know if I best get out there ASAP. I am getting ready to bring flowers indoors so I can feel like I can make it through another winter. I so hate cold. 

I consider myself lucky as I have 4 more hours off. When it is bedtime, the dogs tackle me and well so much for room but I wouldn't have it any other way. 

Messy As It Is

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A messy dawg is a fun dawg, I say. This is Pablo after I combed him out.

This is Rebel after her comb out. LOL

This foursome is watching the silly play. Oh, they got into it but let me think they were not. I put the camera inside and away they went. It is Murphy's law. Drives me crazy but life.

I do not think the rabbits are gone as they are hunting still. We heard a lot of activity last night too. Sorry I can't get a good photo as it's underbrush and darker. But I tried.

Nathan tried to get me to swim. I think I will tomorrow on my day off. We shall see. The fall weather is coming. A friend of mine says it may snow where she is this weekend. Leaves have not changed. It will come.

Look Who is Playing

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Ali and Pablo was playing up a storm. Dante departs tonight. I just finished his bath and I am about to do Jax who is a terminal play monkey. He departs tonight. I need to fix Tenshi's head hair before Jax. Busy night. 

Tomorrow is a busy day grooming then Thursday is my day off. Hooray! I need some easier times.

Today Harlow decided she wasn't interested in the rabbits or they have moved on. I didn't see them.

I took a few laps in the pool but I do not think the temp of the wayer was sufficient as it felt cool. They say 70s this week so perhaps the pool will be turned on 1st thing unlike today.

Dogs have been playing a great deal. Life is good to be a havanese. 

Cooling Down But No Rain

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Bailey had fun with her momma and Dennis actually caught a few photos. They continued to play even after going inside to get the camera. Now that in itself is a miracle. They usually stop when you go to grab the camera.

It is a very quiet day here. 

Dogs are playing but not wild - can't get enough. They are playing the respectable play. LOL Don't ask me what the difference is. 

I have Dante going home today in my calendar but he's not done so we will have to play that by ear.

Pablo found the rabbits under the brush. He didn't reach them but bet mom moves them. He was a dirty - blow out that dirt dawg. He is here for another week so I don't want to wash him yet. He is challenging me. At least he knows how to have fun!

Change of Guards

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Ty and Pablo messy as ever despite a comb out earlier. It means they are having fun!

It is cooler and the dogs are enjoying even though it is 71f outdoors, it feels cooler as there is hardly any sun. 

Out of all the days in the year, I do believe the dogs appreciate Fall with no rain days. I may be wrong but most are not fan of rain and well snow... some do and some don't. Frigid is another story. When it is too cold - well it is too cold for us. That is the weather I am not looking forward to. 

Harlow was miffed she didn't see anything to chase. Though she looked and Daisy was her partner in crime curious as to what she was doing. 

Jax, Pablo, Dante, Velvet and Mabel are chilling and enjoying. Nica is like a crazy dog enjoying. We did her nails and pads and tummy and she made me laugh. Nica leaves tonight and so does Ty. Opus - the man already departed. It gets quieter again on Monday. Seems weekends this Fall is busy and week days are less so. Kids - school and all that stuff. 

We have our son, Tal visiting so we are bout to eat. Hope you have a wonderful evening.

Time for CombOuts

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The dogs played hard today and I am about to comb them all out. Nathan used to help with this but it is rare that he does so I have all the fun. I may comb out with my grooming clothes on one by one while watching tv. That's how you should do it too.

Josie went home. What a wonderful puppy she is. So, full of fun.

Coco met Kandoo in Winners. Who knew you could take dogs into Winners. How fun is that and they are related. I am so ecstatic when I hear people meet each other.

It made it up to 73f today and I swam laps. I am still trying to figure out the math. I am a bit fried. A pool lap is 40 feet. My pool is 36 feet. I swam up then back 30 times. How many laps did I do? My legs and arms are sore. I wonder if this is the last warm day. I hope not. We shall see.

The dogs sat around the pool watching me go back and forth without stopping. We shall see how I feel tomorrow.

Ms Daisy and Pablo was playing. I caught them from my side glance while I did laps and thought how interesting. Those 2 don't usually play with each other. Then it made me smile and got me swimming more. I thought of getting out to get a camera but by the time that happened, it would have stopped. I need a camera out back that just films always. Yeah right...

It was a great day for the dogs. Me, the burn is already arriving. Call me crazy.

Out in Sun Play

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Pups are having a tremendous amount of fun. Jax, Josie, Yoshi and on and on.

The sun is warm but not enough to swim. The dogs love it!!

Josie departs tomorrow. 

Dante only cares about Sage and Sage loves to tease.

King Kong and Panda departed. Ty, Logan, Panda and Mabel arrived. Nathan sliced up steak that he almost burnt for the dogs. They were in for a treat. Lucky dogs.

Shana Tova - Good Year to all those that celebrate!

Today is Nathan's day off and tomorrow is Dennis.

Fun Moments

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Josie, a Misty baby remembers her momma well. They play considerably together and they have the same fun personalities.

Dante has arrived today and he bred with Sage. See her page. He will stick around for a few days till she says no more. Right now she is bloody excited. 

Jax will be dropping in soon. I bet you Josie and Jax will get along just fine. Mr Ollie is departing tonight. He is a true player. Mr. Pablo arrived - another crazy player. Maui, Daisy, Coco and Lachlan - all day visitors departed or is departing soon. We had a full house with the day visitors today and a full house means a ton of fun. 

Harlow went after a rabbit in my middle bed that scurried under some overgrowth and couldn't get out. She didn't get the rabbit but she had to wait till I cut some branches down so she could get out. It didn't stop her any as she was back out this evening looking for it. She is so funny these days.

It's Cool You know

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We stopped turning on the pool unless we get a heat wave. I am in deep mourning. It is my escape. Oh well!

Dogs like this cooler weather. I am glad someone does and if it is dogs - even better.

Harlow no longer goes down the ramp from the couch. She will cry so you can place her down. She doesn't seem to be in pain but she sure does like to be babied. Who doesn't. Can I get some of that?

By Sunday we will be extra quiet. Can you imagine that? I miss the dogs that depart. You get to share their lives and poof they are excited to be home. That is the best of both worlds.

Daisy was coveting a toy that Saffron thinks is just hers. I think Daisy was enjoying driving her crazy. Saffron is a little silly about toys. She takes one to bed too. It's okay, I gave her an old toy - as she prefers the tattered ones and she was happy again. Dogs are like toddlers sometimes.

Dogs are having fun but when aren't they? I want to be a havanese playing here too!

Not Much At All

Charlie and Teddy have had a magnificent time. It was my day off and well Dennis hardly took photos. I think I will have to take over.

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We had rain then warmth but not swim warmth. They played. I tried to do a course and play myself. We await a dog pickup so we can go to Shoppers. I can't go tomorrow as I have too many to groom and well Nathan brings back the wrong thing and besides I want to actually see what I am getting. Oh well. 

Nathan went to his doctor and he is in good shape. His ankalosing spondalitis seems to be staying at bay. Who knew...

Logan, Panda and Bailey depart tomorrow. We hope for no rain. We shall see.

Hope you are enjoying!

Small Gallery Day

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Not sure why Dennis did not take more photos but this is all I have. I was grooming since 7am. That's 10.5 hours so I am done. I am going to crash on the couch. I hate eating with my plate on the washer and I am grooming. I mean, I really hate it.

While I was grooming, someone complained I wasn't moving the laundry along and folding. Really? I think I should go on laundry strike. 

Mr. Tuffy, (Lexi poor people had the flights from hell diversions so a day late), Luna, Rusty and Pepper will depart soon. Mr. Oreo arrived. Mr. Zach departs tomorrow.

Tomorrow is my day off. I need to get to Ikea and I am going to take a live class. I also have to get Zach ready. 

Since Nathan's got to eat less sugar, I find we have less to snack on. Sometimes nothing. I think dogs get grouchy with no snacks too. 

Nathan goes to his internist tomorrow. Maybe I will go and sit in the car so I can get out. LOL 

The sun is out. Pepper departs in 15 minutes then the couch is calling me. I am enjoying 'Justified' and 'Wheel of Time'. What are you watching that you are enjoying?

Happy 11th

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Magic turned 11 today. Here’s a picture of her photo. Thanks for all your help. 

With love and thanks,

Caitlin, Bill, Phyllis and Magic

Messy Times

This is King Kong. I had just finished doing his hair and less than 3 minutes later, this is what he looks like after smooshing his face to get the rubber bands out. Do you have a havanese that does similar?

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Mr. Tuppy departs tomorrow after a full spa day. He will need sleep as he has been going and going.

The dogs have been playing like crazy dogs enjoying the cooler weather.

I am about to sit down with dogs and Nathan to watch Justified. I love Timothy Olyphant.

My feet are cold so I need havanese all over me. Off to enjoy! 

Visitors and Fun

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We had a nice visit with Terry and Mary. Terri is a cartoonist and Mary has exhibitions with her wonderful art. They have creativity exuding from them and are quite the nice couple. Their love is Sparky, a Kat puppy. It was wonderful to see all three of them.

Weather was great. Not hot - not cool - very comfortable.

I combed out a bunch of dogs earlier in the day and now Nathan is napping. I should too but... I may have an apple pie - not my fave but Nathan's. Mine is blueberry. LOL

I am in so much of a mood for Purdy's. Will have to talk Sherry into going this week. Are you reading this, Sherry. So laughing. Haven't had Purdy's in forever and hadn't had Dairy Queen either. 

I was looking at the stores online for dog related stuff and they already have the snowsuits in stock. Really?

I did the paths out back and still sore from it. I think I am old as I was so sore last night and still sore today. My knee was not happy as I didn't use a pad and knelt on the ground. Bold me... Dogs loved the gardening. Hey - this is new - really what are you up to. Let's mess up and knock the lawn bags over - which they did.

Time to relax and snuggle with the dogs. My feet are cold so I need some warmth of hairy things sitting on my feet!

Cool Times

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Tuppy arrived today and is an absolute play monkey. Ms. Tenshi departed. Several arrived for the weekend. It mixes things up when you have new dogs to get involved in the play and the dogs love it. 

King Kong and Panda now play with others most of the time. They are bonded so they always check in. They have also found fun playing with the other dogs and this is so good for them.

I had someone tell me to use the old type of kitty litter on a driveway oil stain. It lightened it but didn't take it all up. Now to figure out try #2. Not today. It took me time to pick up all the kitty litter. LOL 

We have visitors coming tomorrow. 

This morning we met Ruth's longest friend. She is such a genuinely nice person. It was a pleasure to meet her. We were going to eat at Pickle Barrel but get this they do not open till 10am so we ended up at Tim Hortons where I knocked over my orange juice and Nathan dropped my hash brown on the floor. The line up was way too long to try again. I had to laugh at that. It was a mighty busy location. They were lined up to the street to do the drive thru. 

When we got back, the dogs was doing the run game with Dennis. They had a complete blast and I enjoyed watching!

Rain and Cooler

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I tried. I asked Dennis to get photos of Mocha after his haircut and he got everything but his face. I hope his Momma was able to click. It was obvious when he was departing he didn't get enough play in. Puppies.... they so need the play.

It is 26c - 78f and I should get in the pool but they say lightening is closeby. Oh well...

Dogs are having an immense amount of fun. We even had the chase game going on started by Daisy. It was a riot. Grabbed the camera and it was done. :-(

Oh a Hot One Indeed

I put this particular photo up due to the expression on Lachlan's face. I am hoping it brings a smile to his momma's face. You will see more in the gallery and there are 1 video of Lachlan and 2 of Harlow as my video didn't take on the 2nd one of Lachlan as I forgot to touch the video button. Sorry about that but the gallery will show his fun. Here are the videos. I even put up 3 videos of Harlow and Youtube won't let me delete one as it is a duplicate. Oh well...

I took Harlow and Lachlan in as they are going home today and it timed out right. Both are mighty grand swimmers. They had their full groom after swim.

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Will we have hot weather tomorrow? They say rain tonight and thunderstorms and much cooler weather tomorrow. It was nice while it lasted. 

Even those that didn't swim had a blast. I also got pool time in not once but twice. I am so happy! Nathan is going to go back out by himself. It is Dennis day off so it is just me and the dogs. 

We have a fair bit of shade under our big maple out back so the dogs love to run there. 

No bird hunting for Harlow today but she does have others now into the game. 

Truffie tried to eat Ella's food and she was having none of it. You can't irritate the queen - well the queen in her mind.

Saffron now has her ear hair feathering long enough that I can match the length on the shorter side but I decided - why. It surely makes her unique. LOL