It's Play and Hanging Out

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I am so late tonight as so much to do for pups to go home and Nathan was at the doctor and is now on antibiotics for his knee infection. 

We had new visitors here for overnight and just play. Everyone had a blast. 

Me, I am trying to finish puppy stuff - having fits with my printer, my knee - about to give up - get ready for xrays for Spirit tomorrow. Just juggling so blogs will be short. 

We did manage to have a ton of fun.

Long Day Sorry Late

Long day doing so many things including grooming. 

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The dogs have fave spots and Alfie is coming out of one. Everyone likes this spot. So if you have a table with a shelf or platform - whatever you want to call it underneath, the dogs will love this spot.

They also love anything up high and open door crates. They have their spots that they like the most.

The dogs got to play with the pups and it was perfect weather. Think Nathan soaked his leg but I didn't catch a breath and I still have lots to do so short blogging. I also have to get ready for pups departing in a couple of days. I am partially ready but had to order last minute items. 

Koda and Harlow depart tomorrow. Missed beyong belief. I have not looked at the calendar - those 2 were on my grooming list for departures. Is it a long weekend coming up?

Cooler Daze

Someone has to be on watch at all times of the day. LOL

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We had a cooler day after the storm hit last night with lightening, thunder and huge hail. The dogs couldn't go out at bedtime as they would have been pelted. One wonders why we do pads and outdoor training. There is a reason. 

Today it felt refreshing with a slight breeze. It was the kind that you want to open all your windows for fresh air but can't do that with wee pups. 

Dogs were delighted with the weather. We had Tenshi, Buddy, Ty and Ellie depart. Tomorrow Barney departs and Emmy arrives. I also believe Winston is here for the day. Wednesday Koda departs. What a ball of fun will be missing here. Oh my gad she needs a bath. LOL

Dogs were in shape to do running games with Dennis today as it was so nice out. Yes, I miss the pool but this was a nice change for the dogs and for me too. Heat will come. Summer is not over yet!

Rain Then Sun

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There is a theme going on this summer. Rain then sun heated up. Dogs played indoors for the most part this morning then were outside hanging out in various places.

A few are going home today. It's been a busy summer and welcomed. I am glad people are getting away and their dogs are vacationing too. 

TV time is a hoot. Love the dog snuggles and Nathan does too. 

Lots of Play

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The dogs were playing like crazy. It was an absolutely hot day. They found the air was inviting but also went out many times a day. 

Dennis did the hide the treat game. He also did a run game upstairs. They so adore both games but I think the run one is the fave. Can you blame them? Even wee pups like that one!

Got to Play

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Everyone is having a ball but I tell you the humans are trashed. Dennis is working on about 4 hours sleep but things to do. The rest of us doing all that we normally do plus pups. Got to laugh. 

So, this won't be a long blog but the dogs have been really playing up a storm. Harlow decided she would lay on the steps today that have water on them. I went to grab my camera and she just sauntered off.  She did not swim. She just cooled herself off. 

No one else went in the pool. Nathan has a banged up knee. Yes, you heard that right so he sat in the pool today. I have been unable to. Last night Nathan went to bed at 945. I was still finishing up at 1045. Hoping me and the dogs go to bed earlier. LOL

We did manage game time and running though Dennis looked like he ran in slow motion. It will get better as we adjust. 

We have some truly outstanding players here at the moment. The dawgs - all of them are having a blast. Good for them!

Very Hot Day

Dogs are not happy about the heat. They said at one point it felt like 111f. Vivi held up her foot - an indicator too hot so we are going out for 5 minute or less. We have water dishes cold everywhere. 

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We are doing short blogs today as pups need to go to vet and Dennis is off. We are also on Tempie watch. 

Just know the dogs are having fun inside. I am thinking up games and entertaining their brains. 

Oh Boy That Heat

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It is really hot. Poor dogs simply can't stay out that long and we have ice in bowls. We do many many small stints outside. It is too hot. Thank you that we have air conditioning. The poor dogs would be miserable and well face heat issues. We only had the pups out for a small amount of time. They will be going upstairs to play as its too hot. When they have their tongues out to their knees - well not literally but you know what I mean, you MUST listen and not put your dogs in danger. 

The smart dogs would go out and then stand at the door. Really - are you kidding?

So we played a ton inside. They say tomorrow will be like this. Maybe Thursday?

Dogs really like the shade. Me too. 

Did get swimming in. Knee is not in excruciating pain like yesterday. Iced it 4 times and wearing my brace. I am determined to get this to heal. Nathan did something idiotic - well we all do that sometime in our life. He went to brush some crumbs off the burner and it was hot. He now has this mega blister. 

We have air. I said that already - but we have air. The dogs and us are way thankful. Plus the Maisels brought us Purdy's chocolate covered cherries. Wow - thank you. 

What a Weather Day

Can I go in now? It's sunny NOW!

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Rain then clouds then downright muggy and hot as I type.

I went to see a specialist today for the knee. He manipulated it in such a way that I am in agony. How foolish of me. I was hoping for a cortisone shot but he said that only deceives you and then you will damage it more so best to do tylenol 1s when the pain is real bad and Aleve and more Aleve. No more walking over xpens. No more running marathons - me, I don't do such stuff. Ice several times a day. Don't allow it to get stiff but do not overdo. Pillows under leg. Raised position as much as I can. Exercises to strengthen after pain subsides completely. He tells me it is a Grade II but really almost a Grade III and I will need surgery but we are avoiding that. I went back in as I couldn't handle the pain and to be honest, I had a temporary status of stupidity. Yep, that's me. So, if I looked stoned, I may be pouring gin and tonics for myself night and day. Yes, I am laughing. the dogs know something is wrong as they are licking my knee all night long. They seem to take turns. This too shall pass but I have no patience for 5-6weeks. Whine, whine, whine - so sorry. 

Think I will go lay in the pool and see if the crabby me goes away. The dogs and I. Dennis said too hot for an outdoor run.

Busy Times

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No matter how crazy it gets, the dogs always manage to have fun.

Nathan said I have such a backache and neck ache and leg ache. I do not understand. I said its sleeping with the dogs. LOL I did laugh.

Ella did not go swimming with Nathan today - her choice. Now that is interesting. 

I thought my washer was broken. It seems I put stuff in it that was too jam packed. oh oh Got told off for that. So laughing. Can't have dogs and pups coming without a washer. 

It seems to be glorious for playing early in the day and by afternoon it is downright scorching. 

The dogs are playing hard and well look like their messiness is earned despite combing out. 

I had a long day of grooming. Tomorrow is my day off so I am doing Lexi just before bed so Nathan can spruce her up tomorrow. Rain they say but a day off is a day off. 

Saturday Mid June With Dogs

Alfie is a strong swimmer. 

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He's not crazy about going in but once in he swims and swims.

Simba departed. No more puppy play for him. The pups and us will miss him. Thunder is supposed to go home tonight.. Tomorrow Juno and Leti depart after grooming and baths. Monday is my day off and they say rain. 

The dogs are funny running like banshees in the morning and when it gets hot either walking on the stairs of the pool or lazing. 

Jasper is having a magnificent time trying to capture birds along with a few others but Jasper is so into it he is often seen face plowing trying to out maneuver them. Jasper tends to get the others into the game too but he is most physical about it. You may see in the gallery his dirty face but don't worry - when done we clean it off. A dog has to have fun, you know!

Ms Olive is still a diva. She makes me laugh. TV time neck brace. As it was Nathan's day off yesterday, Dennis and I watched Dark in the tv room. We were slathered with dogs. Funny trying to read the screen. 

Milo is here and its been a long time. Wow what a magnificent coat and he is really having a great time!

Cooler Than Hot

Well, Tempie had her vet visit. You will have to see her blog to see what's up.

Pups earlier and how many?

The dogs are finding this weather interesting. It's cool in the morning and about now strikingly hot. Nathan is swimming today. I will swim tomorrow as it is his day off. I vow to swim daily till pups. 

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Global here on Bayview/Major Mackenzie is having a customer appreciation day tomorrow. There are big savings. We are going to try to go. We shall see. 

Dogs had plenty of fun. Dennis played the bottle game with them where he puts treats in bottles and they have to bang them to spin and spill out. 

Olive arrived today and was eating as if she was starving. We have ground beef added to their food tonight - yum for them!

We have a full house this weekend. We like it. The dogs like it as they get new dogs - or haven't seen for  bit to play with. Life is good! I still have a few to groom and Simba departs tomorrow. Boy has he enjoyed the puppies.

Hanging Out

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The dogs are having fun. No swimming. Nathan's day off tomorrow so maybe and Tempie has xrays. Her belly shots are on her page. 

They supposedly fixed one pipe and have to figure out the rest but if this one holds, we can swim and just wait for them to fix the rest. He left us a note and we didn't see him. Said not to test till 630 for it to cure. 

As it wasn't too hot today the dogs spent a lot of outside time with one of us. 

Ms Harlow departs tonight, Murphy departed earlier. Her mom brought me new blankets for the upcoming pups and Dairy Queen banana split without the banana. Yum! Thank you!

Tomorrow Maddie departs. Ms Olive arrives plus a few others. Mr Bonham came for a day visit and enjoyed himself immensely. Katie was here for the day. 

Pups are crying to go out - a 1st and I need to ice my knee while I watch them.

Play Play Play

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The dogs have played inside when the rain arrived and outside when it subsided. They are totally smart. If it is raining, they head for under the gazebo. 

Harlow keeps hanging her head over the pool and we have to remind her that without the pool getting fixed (where are they?) she may be cold if she decides to go in. We won't.

It is Dennis day off so he will not be doing the run game tonight. He is busy playing VR games. Can you blame him? I can't. We all need a day off. Days off will be short lived with pups coming. 

The dogs really love when Dennis VR mats come out. He has his headset on and they just run around on the mats like banshees. It's a riot. One wonders how he can play a game but he does. 

I have to laugh. As I watched the play, I noticed Daisy is the referee. Yes, she plays but she also controls the play. They keep playing. It's as if she is the coach. LOL

Rain and Not

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It rained. It didn't. When it didn't it was hot. Still no pool. Dogs had a delightful time today. I had a full day of grooming but Nathan caught me playing with the puppies - which is rare as it is usually me behind the camera or Dennis.

Simba was in playing or shall I say sniffing the puppies. It was nice to see. He cries to go in to say hello. 

Rusty, Luna, Lachlan and Murphy arrived today. 

It was a grand day for all and it's not over.

Not Many Today

What a hot day this is/was. Not many photos as we had to go buy a chainsaw for Dennis to cut all the trees down that he already has all over our front lawn. 

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Our pool is leaking so we await till they can come. Of course Nathan added pool water as it was low and now the water is downright cold. I got in up to my waist and gave up. Ella was the only one that went swimming with Nathan. Her tummy is getting big but she has this passion for the pool. She is managing swimming quite well still.

Harlow didn't try to wade in the pool. 

I am going to finish the blogs and go sit outside with the dogs. Yes - the dogs are really having fun!

Leti was playing full on with the pups today. How nice!

Sunday With the Dogs

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The dogs wanted to go swimming but we have a pool leak in the equipment. We tried to repair it ourselves but even after curing, it would burst so we wait till they can come. Tomorrow is my day off so we shall see if they repair it tomorrow. Fat chance. :-)

Dogs still managed to have fun. They really love the runs and Dennis did a find teh treat game tonight and all was mighty successful. 

We have a dog here that the owner says she will not eat Fromms kibble but she is with gusto. I think she is playing hard and has competition so she eats. :-) I am glad.

Harlow is making a habit of either going for a swim or walking on the stairs. I have to laugh. She is not a regular swimmer but maybe she is growing into the fun? She always wants  to right after breakfast. 

Blog will be short as I have puppy visit videos to do and need to ice my knee. 

In and Out and Lazing

They play. They rest, they investigate and they laze. 

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Dennis is weeding. He only got a few photos and I was grooming and doing puppies who had their 1st swim and baths. You will have to look at Hallie's blog to see how they did.

I pulled out some weeds that was killing a couple of plants and Truffie rolled in the dirt and plants and well looked a general mess. He still does. I have to brush him out. 

Everyone is eating REALLY well. They expel so much energy that come 8pmish they want to laze and watch tv. Well, some watch tv and others just cat nap. 

I have so many weeds it is ridiculous. I can only do a bit and my knee just won't handle it. I did buy a leg wrap for it and it's not in agony like it was last night. Still hurts but huge difference. I also bought a sleeve for my knee that won't come till tomorrow and if that works, I am going to wear that in bed till this heals. 

Dennis just told me he is taking a break from weeding so he will run with the dogs. 

This morning Harlow went in for a swim and has not since. She's a gal that decides what she wants to do when she wants to. LOL

The Faces Say It All

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This is Kinsey about an hour after she got combed out. She is a gal after my own heart with a A+ personality and so loves the pups.

Archie is departing today. I just finished grooming him. 

Dorothy, the angel showed up to weed my front yard. My knee screamed when I was weeding a couple of days ago. I think I should just embrace the wild look. Dennis still has trees on the ground but Nathan has to go rent some equipment. I am still out of commision with this knee. I am told I need to ice and put it up but not till just before bed do I have the time. Maybe a frozen gin and tonic. LOL Wish I had an ice shaver as I would make some slushies. May try the blender as that should work. Throw some gin in and probably not care. I rarely drink honestly. It's just days of knee pain that does this silly talk. 

The dogs were having a ton of fun today as we had some new ones arrive. Harlow was singing for her supper quite literally. She wants to be fed 1st you know. 

Ms. Leti is here and ate her dinner with gusto. Then she wanted everyone else's. 

This Roger outage is putting a crimp on communications. What a fiasco. 

Time for Archie to go so I must put this blog to a close. Really - its running time with Dennis too.They so have fun with that!

Sunny and Bright

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I have to say it is wonderful to have the dogs visiting us. I so missed them completely!

It is Dennis day off and it is a riot how they watch him use his VR. They must think he is a martian with his mats on the floor and headset over his head and eyes waving his hands every which way. One wonders what the dogs are thinking but they are used to it now. The more they get exposed to strange things the better off they are. 

I weeded part of the path and the dogs was forever grabbing pieces and running with it. It was such a game for some. They had smirks on their faces too. It created so much extra work but it was funny.

It was a frustrating day as Nathan had to do errands. I have grooming to do and Dennis was in bed. It added to my load to the point that I am putting in the calendar that Thursday is not viable to go here and there while I am multi-tasking. Besides, I have this bum knee that makes fast movement impossible. 

Spirit is not eating except when she wants to and when other dogs see she got extras - well they want them too. LOL They all get extras but they want extra extras.

All the dogs genuinely like each other. I find that amazing when most people have someone they dislike. The havanese - well it is a havanese so what's not to like?

When Nathan sits outside and he often does, the dogs surround him and lay all over him. I find it to be a riot!