Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 7:10PM Did so many dogs today. The only mental well being was the pool is still not fixed. It's hot and nathan wasn't swimming all day. I would have been jealous plus I had issues with a curcit breaker blowing so I could only do 1 dryer - takes twice as long and had to plug in this, plug in that - all taking turns. I was stressed but the dogs were either playing or lazing. Lucky them and I am so glad!
Monday, May 9, 2022 at 4:38PM 
We were dumping out pots and digging up plants and transplanting plants today. We are not finished but the remaining will wait as I have dogs to groom thsi week. I am a dead woman walking literally and we did not finish. But the dogs had fun watching.
I think the dogs thought it was quite smelly and fun to watch. I did see that many of my lettuce are coming back in the trug. When you do not remove soil, all sorts of things present themselves.
We had a singular aloe plants that I transplanted just before we brought it in last fall. It grew into 2 significant size plants and about 20 or 25 babies. The Babies are all together in a pot. I know I will be giving those away and the 2 adult ones are magnificently large - like gigantic. I like to have aloe around for cuts and sunburn etc.
I am going to finish this blog. Sit outside with dogs and try to stay awake. Nathan watched the dogs.
Sunday, May 8, 2022 at 7:22PM Guess who had an outstanding mother's day and was so tickled to death about it? Tempie who had Mr. Knuckles for a visit and she was out of her mind delighted and so was he. I find Kinsey also was so excited. Tempie knew it was her pup and he knew her. His human parents also brought a wondferful sign that we hung outside saying Havanese Street. Thank you!
The dogs had a wonderful day.
I went to a couple of garden centres. Pots and plants are significantly higher. Ouch. I will look elsewhere. I am only going to get veggies, tomatoes and herbs this year. Maybe 1 hanging basket? We shall see. Really minimizing. I can justify the edible stuff as it saves us and its healthier.
Now to watch tv as Jake is staring at me saying time - it is time.
Hope you had a good Mother's Day.
I do have a video of Knuckles, Tempie and Kinsey up.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 5:05PM The play is fun with all. Everyone is having a great warm time. Buddy is here for an additional night. Patches and Radar are a drop in for the day or overnight. Everyone is playing!
We had to go to the Apple store to get Dennis airpods replaced as they are still under warranty. I had to buy a new pencil as they do not warranty pencils beyond the 1st few months, I am told. Nathan says - that's your mom present. LOL Well I do need it as I use the pencil extensively. It is what it is.
Well having a very quick bite and I will be grooming till bedtime so I can have Mother's Day off. Hope everyone has a great one.
Friday, May 6, 2022 at 5:21PM 
Why do havanese bow? It is an invitation to play or simply they need a stretch like us.
It is a warmish day today and very warm next week and no end to the pool woe. argh.
We had another great dental clinic and everyone's teeth was wonderful. Nathan was running back and forth. We won't have another till December. We had one planned for August but its just too soon. We had 3 of our dogs done too.
Thank you to Bonham's mom for the lovely tulips and card for Mother's Day. Wonderful and unexpected!
Dogs are having a great time with this weather. Nathan is spending much time out with them. Oakley departed today. Buddy departs tomorrow and he has become quite the Casanova, as of late. He will miss the gals.
Hoping all the moms are going to have a day like you need and want!
Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 9:23PM 
Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 5:37PM 
This is Jake and he's my guy during the day and at night he is sleeping up against Nathan. It is so funny. He is playing and doing really well. He started out hesitant and then he embraced the fun. It makes me ever so happy!
Mr Alfie, Mr Chester and Buddy are enjoying playing and so is Oakley. Ms Coco the Maltese well you know how she does. She is a spitfire.
Ms Murphy has departed. Pool is STILL NOT FIXED. It's an ongoing saga. What's new but at least its not warm enough to swim.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:01PM 
Mr. Shlomo was here for a play date and sprucing up. He had a blast. Mr. Jake and Ollie arrived. Jake just finished his meal like he was starving. LOL Ollie seems to be too preoccupied with play so as soon as they are finished, Ollie will eat without the crowd. Oakley - well he is a huge play monkey and tackled Ollie as soon as he came inside - hey buddy let's play!
Dogs are now heading outside to play after dinner with Nathan outside with them. Me, I am blogging. Then I will groom.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:07PM Murphy got up on my recliner and took it over. I went to sit down and this is how she looked at me - no room for you lady - it is all mine. LOL You win, Murphy. Wouldn't give it t anyone else!
Buddy and Oakley are playing their heart out. Rosey came for the day. Chester just arrived. Daisy was here playing like crazy!
It's raining. What is new? It's dog heaven here and they just finished dinner.
Monday, May 2, 2022 at 4:26PM 
Look at who has the play in them.
Last night before we went out, we had a lightening strike in the yard. Never had that happen but we were just about to go out and saw and heard it. About 5 minutes later, we had a warning from the govt weather site that a lightening struck 0 miles from our home. No duh. No damage. It just scared the hey out of us and thankfully the dogs were inside - us too!
The dogs are having fun. They do build some gret relationships and Lachlan and Kinsey are siblings and know each other.
Today it is overcast. It's my no groom day and boy can I tell but they need a break too. They also don't care. It's just me. LOL I did ask Nathan to comb out Lachlan and Ollie. I ended up brushing and combing out them both plus the Coco. It is okay. I feel better. :-)
Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 1:24PM 
As it is raining - no gallery so I will put up some memory photos. Thi sis Truffie when he was a pup drinking from a muttini glass. They no longer make these and ours broke. I loved the uniqueness of the bowl and Truffie always drank from it like this.
This is Nathan doing what he does best and still does this.
Our late Shoshi
Maxine as a pup
Fiona and Logan
Miss Molly
Truffie and his brother Cody
Miss Abigail and Raylan
Just a memory lane thing... more another time.
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 1:42PM Sorry - I am toast. Short blog today. Dogs had fun. I had a ton of grooming. Just tired so forgive me.
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 11:58AM 
We have a dental clinic on May 6th. Send mail to Nathan if interested. nathan@potechin.com
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 7:49AM 
Sorry this is late. I got hacked yesterday so I had to invest a lot of time in protecting myself. This photo says it all. Happy belated to Dante, Lucky and Coco. Hope you are still celebrating!
The photos arrived with:
Thank you Darlah and Nathan. He is just wonderful and delicious:)
Cheers
Friday, April 29, 2022 at 6:51PM What do you do on a day off? You read outside with your hat on and dogs surrounding you. LOL The dogs love it!
Time to groom as they can certainly use a groom.
It was warmish. Car is fixed. Nathan had a good time at class but got in just before 10pm. Late night. Today he is chilling.
Ms Daisy has been visiting for the day. Coco the Maltese was here for the day. Coco a day visitor was here and Coco the extended stay is here. Do you have that all digested? Buddy is also here for an extended stay.
It's been a good day but busy when someone has a day off. :-)
Plus my messenger acct got hacked so that was a time consuming endeavor. Oh well... Hope they had fun.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 5:23PM 
Lachlan loves to corner Kinsey. I laugh at their antics. He has so much fun here, it is unreal!
Car is fixed just in time for dog class for Nathan. Over 2 grand but it was undrivable even though Nathan drove it. Swat that guy. All 4 brakes, struts, calipers and this is from a really trustworthy mechanic. Pool is still not fixed. Basement to be done. I give up. What a month.
Dogs liked this warmer weather. It was so cold this morning, I thought we were back to winter. I gave the dogs a break from grooming. Yes, they enjoy a break too.
Magic is here - Bailey is coming. Harper is departing soon.
It is Nathan's day off tomorrow and I hear wonderful weather to laze outside with the dogs. He so needs this. I bet the dogs are going to enjoy it immensely too!
Hope you have a wonderful true taste of spring too!
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 5:20PM 
Butch is over for a visit for the day. Nathan took 2 small videos of him.
He had a blast and I mean a TOTAL blast. He especially enjoyed Kinsey to a great degree and his canine mom.
Here is the gallery of the last 2 days. I am playing catch up with everything, it seems. Sorry. It happens.
Pool is still an issue. Nathan needs to take in the van tomorrow and he has to take our granddaughter to dog class with her 2. As her mom, our daughter is out and usually is on one dog, she is unavailable so he needs to take her. It gives him an opportunity to spend time with Sarah.
No Spicy today to greet the front door. It's strange. It is almost quiet. LOL No Kinsey and Cooper but Kinsey has Butch and she is loving it!
It is Dennis day off so a lot of juggling.
I had the dogs out. It is like a winter day. Yes, they are still having fun but really - enough.
Ms Tenshi I think is getting picked up. Ms Amy, Ms Daisy and Winston was here for the day.
I asked for the couch to be put out and they said REALLY. I guess they are right. Yes, it is an outdoor couch that I love to use when outside as the dogs can sit on it with me. I am hopeful but... it is cold.
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:31AM 
Hi Darlah and Nathan:
Just checking in to see how you both are doing and to share some pictures on the occasion of our dear Moxie's birthday. I can't believe it has been 6 years. What wonderful joy and love she has brought to us. We wish all her litter mates best wishes on their birthdays - and there were a fair number of littermates if I recall. Cinnamon, Toupie, Archie, Farley, Murphy, Velvet, Secret, and Ines. All beautiful puppies of the wonderful Spice.
We are so thankful for our girl. She is such a great spirit and she keeps us entertained every day. We appreciate the great start in life that you gave her at Talemakers, and we know just how lucky we are that you blessed us with this girl. I am forever grateful.
I hope you are well and I also hope that we can again begin travelling again soon, so that Moxie can visit and enjoy spending some time again with her Talemakers family.
Keep well,
MaryLou
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8:58AM 
Kitty would like to wish her siblings Ellie, Logan, Louis, Ollie and Teddy a very Happy 2nd Birthday. A special hi to Mom Leti and Dad Stone and of course Darlah, Nathan and all the Talemaker Family. Now back to the party!
Jim and Derek
Hi Nathan & Darlah,
Just wanted to send a birthday pic of two year old Ollie! He is truly the happiest go-luckiest pooch - always up for a game of chase, a treat, or a snuggle. Charms everyone he meets, except maybe the squirrels, birds, and bunnies who dare to set foot in the yard! Still a ball of puppy-like energy, but also (finally) happy to sleep in!
Happiest of birthdays also to his brothers and sisters: Logan, Ellie, Kitty, Teddy, Louis (& of course Nami & all the other litter pals)!
Hope you’re all well and getting ready for a summer of fun, sun, & swimming.
Cheers!
Ollie & family
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This was yesterday's birthday. Apologies. I did not check mail yesterday as I started grooming at 8am and finished late last night crawling into bed at midnight. if I missed a photo - apologies - send again and I will post. I am just doing bityhday photos today. I am trying to take a day off. We shall see how that goes.
Teddy is 2 today. Happy birthday to a sweet, cute boy and happy birthday to his siblings Logan, Ollie, Kitty, Louis and Ellie. Thanks to Darlah and Nathan and momma Lettie for so much joy and love.
Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:34PM 
Saffron was just brushed out and is happy that is over. LOL I should trim her feet. LOL Who has time today?
I am doing the blog early as I have Spicy and Cooper to do right up till bedtime. This way they will stay clean as they depart first thing in the morning. Cooper I will line dry and he will take a few hours. Spicy will most likely be less than 2 hours. So, we will not begin till after dinner. They eat at 430.
It was fine then the rain came. So the dogs got out when it wasn't raining and now they look as if to say - really? Cooper doesn't care and neither do I. I like the rain to stand out in and so does Cooper. He won't be able to go out after his spa session. He will be last.
Ms Bailey departed a bit ago and brought me an ice cap with whip cream. Yum! I am sure it is psychological but it wakes me up.
Tomorrow is my day off after I do a finishing on Cooper and Spicy. I haven't had a day off for weeks. First thing Nathan said was I haven't had a day off. I laughed. Who grooms from morning till night? But that's okay. They also have 1 day off this week too. It is a chance to regroup. Maybe rain or not I will lay outside under the gazebo like Nathan does daily. Sometimes I do not even have a clue what the weather is.
Our pool is still not fixed so now we have yet another person coming out to see why - yes at a cost. Nathan is frustrated. At least the weather is not hot. I am thankful for that or I would have to buy a kiddie pool and sit in that with the dogs. Now that would be funny.
Thursday the car goes in for repair. I am cringing at that. Life....
Ellie was over and having the time of her life with and without Lachlan. Okay she and he played with others too.
Ms Harlow is at home and I am reminded that she is not here each dinner time when there is no one whimpering to eat. I hope she is eating at home.
Mickey st ill remembers his brother Stone. It is amazing their reaction to each other. It is noce when they come that they remember well.
Opus is about to depart and I need to freshen him up. Catch you tomorrow!
