Juggling

Ruth passed at 512am this morning.

I will be juggling Sunday and Monday's grooming. Sunday we need to go to the funeral home to do a video with Ruth's mom to make decisions. She is in a wheelchair and can't go to them. Nathan feels he can't do this alone. Monday, most likely the funeral will occur. So, I will be grooming inbetween everything. Nathan is supposed to be at a dog show working it on Sunday till Wednesday.

Lots of grooming today too.

Feels Like Fall

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Maki and Jax are getting along famously. Maki goes home tonight and Jax will be tired.

Ms Coco the Maltese has been caught laying on Nathan's legs outside. She is the queen of all she surveys. I could go on and on about everyone having a blast and they truly are. The cool weather seems to have invigorating them.

It is Nathan's day off.

I may put on socks as my feet are cold. I have a ton of blankets on my couch in here and many of the dogs are making the most from it. 

I asked Nathan to get me a chocolate treat like Turtles or Costco pistachios and he forgot. Nathan has been extra good about his diet and he is forcing me to be as well. Will I ever survive? I can't even have Dairy Queen due to him. But I made him a lovely fish meal today. Guess who will have the leftovers - not Dennis who hates fish of any type but of course cut up in little pieces, the dogs. They went crazy for it. I guess the dogs have more taste than Nathan. Okay - maybe I can't cook fish. The dogs can thank me that I do such a poor job!

Happy 9th!!

PatchesAbbyPatches and Abby, along with Radar, have made our lives complete.  Liz, Ed, and I thank you so much for allowing us to bring these little darlings into our homes and be part of our families.  The joy they bring us is immeasurable.  Radar is here because he wanted you to know he joined in the party.  Best, Angela

No Rain YET!!!!

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They say a big storm is coming tonight but so far the sun keeps playing peek-a-boo. The dogs love it that way.

We have the electrical getting fixed in the pool house. He comes back tomorrow. I am tired of breaking things. GO AWAY!

Nathan is making dinner and he has the avid attention of all the dogs. No barking for the supper without Harlow. I laugh. 

Nathan works at the show - I didn't realize from Sunday to Wednesday. Joy...

Dogs mostly lounged. It is Dennis day off so no running crazy today. Tomorrow they will expel their energy in a huge way. I just played retrieve  and not all thought that was fun. Lady, you have to run to have fun! But my hip is bothering me - think rain coming so I am taking the Nathan way of dealing - not to run. LOL

Raccoons are indeed next door - not in our yard and I think they are in his pool house. We see a hole. They never opened their pool and although they have cars in the driveway, no one responds so I left a note. I would want to know. So far, they haven't done a thing and that was 3 days ago.

Dog Day Warm One

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The dogs are having a great time. It is my day off. Tomorrow I play catch-up on grooming. Dennis may make me dinner. 

I had a wonderful breakfast with Sherry. It has been a long time. I was so full, I didn't eat lunch. I await dinner. LOL Thank you. I have not had a true day off for weeks. 

We are non-stop getting news about Ruth. I have not slept uninterrupted for 3 days literally. I may crawl into bed early tonight and take something to sleep.

The dogs that are here truly are enjoying each other. No more eating baseboards for one today. We celebrate.

The dogs truly find the weather delightful as they want to be out in it more times than indoors. I am glad they try to make the most of it. Of course one or 2 of us are always out with them. 

Looking forward to finding something on tv to watch.

Oh the Fun

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Not many photos in the gallery. I had lots of grooming today and some not so pretty. LOL Knotty times.

Dennis decided to play vs. clicking and for the most part, that is what he did. Dogs loved it. Photos, blogs etc sometimes reduces the amount of play. We strive for balance for humans and canines.

The dogs had fun. I am done grooming just now. I am going to sit outside while Dennis makes dinn

Repair Repair

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It is the summer of repair. argh Today washing machine that I must have as I do too much laundry. Got great service - same day repair but not a great price. Tomorrow pool repair. 

Receiver unrepairable so had to get a new one. The dogs liked the old one as all it would do is buzz. 

Had a number of dogs to groom. Everyone ate really well - even I from a meal Dennis made for me. Yum!

I just finished leftover popcorn. 

A puppy is chewing gouges out of our trim in kitchen. That will have to get repaired. That is a 1st.

Dogs liked the cooler weather to laze outdoors. Maybe a good night to blanket it and laze outside instead of tv.

Mr. Tuppy man goes tomorrow. Going to give him a bath in trade of the popcorn. He REALLY needs it. LOL

Frog Legs, Visit and Play

This is Frog Legs Tuppy. LOL It means he has good hips.

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We had a visit from Kevin but I only got a quick look and greeting as I was grooming on a time limit. I did upload a video. Even I didn't look at it yet but did upload it. We do not edit the videos. It is what it is.

The dogs played. They had fun. Me, I am just working - same for the next 2 days and maybe breakfast with Sherry on Wednesday. So, need an escape so looking forward.

Pool is still broken. Dogs are so running like crazy dogs at the moment. It is a fun day. It was very nice to see Kevin despite the short time I had. Someone decided to come an hour earlier. I made it but I had my doubts. LOL

Dogs Keeping Me Going

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It is my day off and I really really needed it but not meant to be. Feels like a regular day. I had to wash a dog that is going a day earlier. We are non stop dealing with the hospital and caretakers and Ruth. I am barely sleeping but the dogs are amazing.

We had a visit from someone that is having their dog stay here. It is a Raven pup. It's been years but he gave me a lick on my face and knew me. He didn't react to Nathan. Maybe he likes women best. Think Nathan was sad about that. But he will come and a light bulb will come on. It's rare that this happens.

Told Nathan due to this crappy day, I want buttered popcorn from the movie theater. We shall see if that occurs. Tomorrow I have a highly busy grooming day. I have yet to eat. Think that is stress. I have a headache but I so love the snuggles the dogs give me. I played retreive with them. That was a riot with who will get the ball first.

I so need a break. Soon Nathan will be at a dog show for 3 days in a row and Dennis and I will be carrying the load. 

Pool still broke. Yoshi went in the pool herself - 1st time for that. The gal with the skinny legs. The pups can't get enough of each other. 

Magic stopped playing in the water bowls. Tuppy started doing that too but learned fast - no we do not appreciate. If this pool gets fixed before he goes home, maybe we will take him swimming and call kandoo at the same time. Not hopeful but hopeful - if you know what I mean.

Long Day

I think Bailey likes the camera as she smiles and looks at you as if to say - again?

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I still have a dog to wash. Many left - many arrived and a few arrives soon.

Ringo has had a great time. Everyone ate like crazy tonight I gather from all the activity. Dennis and I kept them busy. It is Nathan's day off. He is way too busy with phone calls - hospital stuff. He needs a break too.

Astro departed and we already miss her. Her parents gave us two highly absorbent towels from Turkey. How wonderful. It will come in handy when the pool is fixed. Yes, the pool seems to have a blockage or something and think they can come out a week from now. How cute. It will put a damper on my day off. Maybe I will just stay in bed. hahahaha

Weather is nice. Everyone has been really enjoying. I have a dog to do... I said that!

News and Play

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Jax and Hallie have been over the moon about seeing each other but the younger ones are all playing heartily. The adults too.

This blog is going to be short. 

Dennis has made sure the dogs are having fun. Now we are all back and after outside play, we will be tv timing it. They actually love that as it is also lots of snuggle time.

Guess this blog was not so short.

Outside is the Best

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Ringo is so enjoying himself. He is so delighted to be hanging out 

We spent a lot of time outdoors today. I picked some cucumbers and green beans to add to a salad. Brave me eating a salad again. LOL

Cassie departed. Thunder will depart soon. Ellie came for a play date. We had a lot of fun today. Magic, Chester and Buddy arrive today. 

It has been Dennis' day off so I am doing his chores. Everyone deserves a day off each week while you can. 

Socks departs already tomorrow. Lachlan and Coco the maltese come for a play tomorrow. They say rain tomorrow. Let them be wrong. 

Come Friday Astro will depart - too soon. I bet you her parents don't say that but she's been a dream playmate for many. 

My stereo receiver is on the way out. We watched Good Doctor and Justified and well sound was an issue. So, I await a replacement. Dennis looked it up and it lasted 12 - almost 13 years. It seems soundbars are popular but if you already have the speakers, a stereo receiver is a better choice. I was shocked that soundbars cost as much if not more than a stereo receiver. Crazy costs on everything lately. We won't talk about groceries.

Anyone know a good cucumber salad. It seems they are growing better than the tomatoes. LOL

Hope you are all enjoying a FINE weather day.

Out Every Time

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Socks decided the pool was refreshing. Socks even swam leisurely. 

Repeat - one of us are ALWAYS out with the dogs. It doesn't matter if it is raining, sunny, snowing. If they need to go out then one of us do too no matter what the weather is. 

We have a moderately quiet house today especially after the long weekend. 

It's not hot. It's not cold or rainy. The dogs are laying sunbathing so they think it is just right. 

It is a perfect day. Hope you think so too!

Even Oreo - the old guy is loving this weather!

No Rain THIS Minute

I call this - so it is about to rain so you can't come in. LOL Of course they were let in but I so laughed looking at this.

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Lots of dogs are departing today. Lots of grooming. It is the end of the holiday weekend and most are coming back early due to the weather. 

It almost seems quiet here. 3 more depart tonight. I am sure they will all go home and sleep. They have all partied hearty. Though Bella thought lots of blankets very soft on the couch shimmied up to me was the best.

With Nori departing, it is just Cassie and Yoshi of that size. 

Ms Mabel arrived - only arrival today in a sea of departures. She's been playing and playing so much she went for a nap with the old guy that resides here that needs a nap daily.

Otto keeps looking at me as if to say - hey outside couch time human. Who cares if it looks like rain. 

It's a good day - lots of work but great!

Investigations

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Coco is a riot. If she sees  bird in the plants in the back, she is on the hunt to figure out where they are going. She never connects. She is just highly curious. 

We went to see Ruth this morning and then I had my couch and veg time with dogs that enjoy that sort of thing at the moment. I fell asleep with them snuggling with me. I had Otto, Saffron, Bella, Astro and Nala. They were mighty content to cuddle and catch some zzzzs. The weather was perfect for that sort if thing. Nathan napped upstairs with the pups and a number of others. Dennis played with the rest. We let it be their choice and it works well that way. Panda and Logan always like their afternoon naps.

They say rain is coming but Dennis is playing the game - do I need to water or not? We have had way too much rain. 

Bria is getting a brushout daily and she well looks mighty interesting. It's that play you know. 

Many depart tomorrow so I will be busy. End of long weekend you know.

Puppy Swim Time Today

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We had Misty supervising. Nori, Cassie and Yoshi swimming and Truffie fell in or didn't. I will put up a few videos in a bit. You will see them shortly after the blog is done. They all did well in the pool but strange enough, Cassie didn't jump in today. I guess she learned last visit.

Bella watched from the couch. She adores the couch. She is not the only one. There are some couch hoggers. They want to snuggle but wouldn't mind if I sait on the deck. LOL This is the outside couch.

Last night Astro and Leti competed over who was going to use my body as a pillow. Others draped over my feet and head. It's not just Nathan that has the fun but it makes him feel good when they sleep so close.  LOL I had to mention Astro as Nathan tells her parents she is always all over him till she finds I get up less and make a fine pillow. I am so laughing but she is a great snuggler. 

Dogs had fun. It wasn't so hot. Nathan is making egg rolls. Three for me, please.

Lots of grooming tomorrow. Just a few today. 

Mr. Woodruff dropped in and he is having a blast. So did Daisy! Ms. Bria needs a brushout as she was in the mud of her own making. Get feet wet, walk in dirt and jump on Nathan. 

I could go on and on but I have to eat and make my grooming list for tomorrow. Oh yeah and upload videos.

Motley Crew

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This is Astro, Katie and Bailey on watch. 

It was Nathan's day off. He spent it visiting Ruth. Dennis and I held down the fort. I actually felt like I needed a nap. 

Lachlan was here for a fluff and go service - yes a grooming.

Cassie doesn't look like Cassie. She has a short do. She came in the door running to play. Yoshi came out to the hall as Cassie is an energy bunny and although Yoshi plays and plays - she likes down time. I think Cassie is totally excited. What is down time?

We have a full house today as it is the long weekend. Several go home tomorrow and the exact amount departing is replaced. I think everyone is going away and I hope they have wonderful weather.

Bailey and Bella's mom is getting married so we hope for wonderful weather. 

It's an exciting weekend for many. We even have Adele and River here. Crossing our fingers and toes for a fab weekend for all.

Oh, and I combed Astro out and just placed her down. She looked at me - how cheap are you. TREAT - did you forget and I had and then handed one to her and then everyone came running. LOL

Two Blog Day

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This is Leti and her daughter Ellie. It just so happened that both was here at the same time and yes, they knew each other. 

Lachlan arrived and he is such a player. Tenshi, Coco the Maltese and Leo are alsohere. They bring such fun for the day.

As this is my day off the dogs are in the no brush break for the day and are loving it. LOL

Weather is humid. Dogs go out and want to go back in but hey it is much better than rain that may come tonight. Of course it will as Ronnie, Elana and I will be on a patio eating. Murphy's law.

Coco the maltese is beyond excited to be here. It has been awhile and she is a riot showing how excited she is about being the boss over dogs. She already has mastered us humans.

Nori will be here for a bit longer and well she has really found herself. Yoshi thinks she is the boss but Nori says - do you really think so? 

Thunder thinks I am his person - Leti too. It is funny who chooses whom. Nathan thinks I am stealing them all away from him. He says you must be bribing them. Nope...

Chester has been jumping all over Stone. Best yet Stone allows. Polo - well he's a player. He came in the door excited that he had a party to attend. Otto takes over my couch especially if I am on it. Well, why not?

Oreo was supposed to come but they may be losing someone. We know that experience. 

It's been a day but a truly fun day for the dogs. I have been trying to get Nathan to make the bed after washing the bedding. Think I will be successful or I will come back from dinner doing it myself. We shall see!

Happy 1st

Hi Nathan and Darlah!

Gomez has turned 1 year old today and we are celebrating.  How time flies.  He’s been a wonderful addition to our family. 

Wishing his whole litter a very special birthday.  Sending lots of hugs to all of you.

Inga, Dave, Cassie, Sylvia, Lola and Gomez
Abby is next to balloons.

She is such a personality and loves (I mean LOVES) to play fetch, tug, chase, be chased and run like the wind!  She also loves (I mean LOVES) all good and treats and snuggling into your face to sleep!  She especially loves her big sister Meadow.

Happy first birthday to all her brothers and littermates!

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

I can’t believe Jimmy turned one today what a fast year this has been.  He is a beautiful little soul inside and out.  He adores his older sister Newt and his best friend Louie my neighbours Bernadoodle.  He is a happy playful little guy who loves to cuddle and is a joy to be around. 
Jimmy wishes all his litter mates a happy birthday and wants you to give a special hug to his mama Willow.
I would like to thank you both for bringing this special little boy into my life.

Regards
Helga Caissie

Play of It Mid Week

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This is going to be a very short blog. We got called to come tonight to see Ruth. We had planned Friday. The doctor said no - tonight. So - this is Dennis day off. But we must go.

Dogs had fun. Dogs departed. Some arrived for the day and well fun was had and I had a ton of grooming.

I did Koda and Astro's head 3 times each and still they managed to make it interesting. I so laugh.

Ms Leti is here for a visit too. It is so good to see her. I think her momma is cancer free now. We celebrate!

Ms. Harlow is departing tonight and so is Koda. Mr. Dash already departed and so did Luna and Rusty!