Starts in the Morn

The crew gets up and while they are waiting to eat, they head out then come in and play.

It's rather nice to watch first thing.

Here is the gallery.

The pool heater is indeed dead so goodbye using the pool this year. Oh well... whwn it rains it pours. Pool heaters are not cheap. Dentist now and pool heater to save up for. What's next.

Tomorrow is a very busy grooming day and departure day. It is the end of the long weekend.

Tomorrow Benji, Frosty, Teddy and Charlie depart and Thunder arrives.

I am taking classes online so if boarding goes to a complete halt again, I can try to make money in another way. This covid is crazy. Trying to eeek out a window to learn is interesting. I so try. It's like a day off and you stay home. You are treated as if its not a day home for the most part. Got to laugh.

Dogs love this warm but not hot weather. It seems to get them running and playing even more than the usual. Soon we will be bringing in plants and weatherproofing and all that fun. Not looking forward to white stuff. They say this weekend they may be getting some white stuff. Really?

Soon tv time and I will try to invest an hour into learning. Till tomorrow.

Busy Week

This is Teddy and he's so funny. He checks out the xpen where the pups is inside and wants to go inside and then he wants right out. Am I a little puppy or am I a big guy. He plays wonderful with both but seems to be saddling both sides of the age group.

Here is the gallery.

We had a lot of play today. It's a coolish day and that seems to invigorate the dogs.

Harlow, who goes home tonight barks at the other dogs to engage them in play. She also barks for her breakfast. She's so funny and has conversations with you, I swear!

We have a busy week coming up. I have a fair bit of grooming and some challenging. Dennis has an eye appt due to his daily migraines. We have the vet visit. Puppy wash again time and more visits.

Watched Mulan last night and rather enjoyed it. Yes, I know some activists are boycotting but I found it beautiful to watch - the scenery - all of it. Too many streaming services though.

Every now and then, I get to watch tv blanketed with dogs. It is hard to etch out time that feels unproductive but fun. Still hoping for warmer weather or we will be hauling in plants yet again. Do you let your plant pots die or do you bring them inside?

Not As Many

We usually have more visitors on a long weekend but we are blessed with what we have. Just miss the busy-ness. So many we are not seeing. I hope all of you are well. This is Tenshi after her bath, pads, nails, tummy and a shape up. Personally, I think she is adorable.

Here is today's gallery.

She cleans up nicely. She departs tonight.

Now this was Saffron today.

This is Saffron after a comb out. The 1st one makes me laugh.

We have Harlow departing tomorrow. Goldie went today. Charlie, Teddy and Frosty arrived.

You will see photos of such grand play in both the Raven blog and in this gallery. Some were playing with the pups.

Not All Play

What do the dogs do between playing? They nap, here, there and everywhere but their most fave spot when it is warm is on a lawn chair. Bailey naps then plays and naps and plays. Naps are important when you are playing hard no matter what your age. Nathan will tell you that too. LOL

Here is the gallery.

Bailey and Murphy has departed - both had a grand time. Coco will depart tonight. To confuse you Coco #2 arrived today. 

Everyone played, sunbathed, napped and had a great time. It was a magnificent day to be outside. We hear cooler weather tomorrow.

Tenshi gets her spa night tonight. :-) She has taken over Ella's bed and looks at Ella as if to say - what? It's a riot!

Happy 2nd and Play

Happy 2nd to Parker. We tried to put some cool glasses on and a tie. He wasn't that patient about such craziness. Neither was Nami who seems t be the one he loves the most.

At least Parker held his head up with Nami kept trying to whip them off.

Happy Birthday, Parker!

The dogs had a lot of fun today. As it is Dennis' day off I never made it into the pool. It means I get to do everything Dennis does. Oh boy.

Here is the gallery.

The dogs seem to really enjoy the pups though they can be in their faces at times, they are learning from this experience and so are the older dogs.

It was a good day!

Warm September 1st

It was pool weather, folks and okay I was the only one to swim but they came to watch me do laps.

Here is the gallery.

This is Parker, Pablo and Bria. They were playing a lot but I didn't get it all as I was also taking photos of the pups.I think they will close their eyes tonight and sleep deeply. Pablo thought he had died and went to heaven as he came in bouncing and left that way.

Bailey loves the pups and she was inside playing with them. Shlomo and Nami seem to be a team today. What one does the other does and it is as if they are each others shadow.

It is Nathan's day off. I got to go to the dentist as a tooth is loose and infected and if I smile you can clearly see the tooth. Got an estimate. I  need either a bridge or an implant and it is crazy expensive so it will have to wait. I am so unhappy. But we will save up and get it done and I get to eat on one side. LOL

I have had a ton of fun with the dogs. Nathan has stayed upstairs and watched movies. Good for him! That's what a day off is supposed to be. No work - just enjoyment.

Dennis day off is tomorrow and mine is Friday. We need to do this every now and then so we can feel human.

It was so lovely to see the dogs enjoy this weather. It was lovely for me to enjoy it too. LOL

I would have to describe this day as - It was extra fun in the house. I am smiling and forgetting anything upsetting.

Here's to all those that are sending their kids to school. may they stay safe and your concerns end up unnecessary. Anything we can do for you - let us know.

Monday Hanging

Spirit ala nautural just hanging out. This storage box that holds all our cushions is one of the most desired spots to hang out outside.

Here is today's gallery.

It was a no swimming day. Dog's start playing when they get up and off and on they do throughout the day. We had Ellie and Tchibo here. Well Tchibo departs tonight and he was snuggling like crazy with me. We had so much fun. Ellie was such a good girl letting me comb her out and trim around her feet.

We connected with our grand daughter in Las Vegas for her 7th birthday. Wish they lived close but I am so thankful for Facetime!

It was a good day!

Departures and Play

Rocky came and went but still managed to have fun. Murphy and Tenshi departed = so missed.

Here is today's gallery.

Cold day. Lots of fun today but short blogging. Need some downtime. :-)

Hope wherever you are - it is warmer and you are enjoying! Time to watch tv with the dawgs!

Inside Outside

Here is today's gallery.

They play inside and outside. Everyone played their hearts out today. Goldie arrived and found her fave spot. Tenshi was playing like crazy. Parker - well you know Parker. Harlow decided she was referee today. It was a riot! Murphy decided she wanted to say hello to the visitors today - so she did - at least this morning. It was as if she said - yeah I want to join the party.

Me, I am cold. My feet are like ice and can't figure out why but it best be warm tomorrow. I have sweats and a sweatshirt and socks on and well Nathan is making burgers on the BBQ. I will be done the blog early.

Sherry and I traded vinyl. I so wish we could shop again. Oh well... patience. Can winter stay away till January please?

Two Updates Today

Lucky was here to play and decided to go in the pool. No photos of that but I was going to groom him just before he departed and he had other things in mind. He played his heart out with Nami. He took a nap with Nathan and Nami. He was excited to see his mom. I do have a couple of videos of their play that I will upload in a bit (thought I had more) but due to Raven puppy baths and creating galleries, I am a tad behind.

Here is the gallery of the play of all the dogs including Lucky.

The dogs played like crazy today. Zoey departed and she is missed! Brewer is staying over as his dad is sitting in emerg. Thoughts are with you!

It is TV time with Nathan. Me, I am blogging. Tomorrow puppy visits. Let's hope for no rain.

Be sure to check out the update below. It's happy birthday time!

Happy 4th to Saffron Babies

Hi Darlah and Nathan

I hope you folks are doing well and have been enjoying the summer.  It sure has been a crazy and difficult time for many.

I just wanted to wish all of Sadie's littermate - Chester, Amy, Tenshi, Ollie - a happy 4th birthday.  Sadie continues to bring us joy every single day.  I am so very thankful that she is part of our family.

Maui and Everyone's Fun

Here is the gallery.

Maui had a bath and trim and now you can see his eyes and those fabulous eye lashes. He departs tonight. He brought so much fun and he does stairs now - sorry about that - sort of the follow teh leader thing.

Dogs enjoyed the cooler weather today. I actually need a swim. So warm weather hopefully won't be gone. I do not even want to think of covering the pool.

Coco the Maltese was here and you will see she had a great time. Everyone had a great time.

Zoey departs tomorrow. She really likes the pups but I did tell her she can't have another. LOL

Daisy departed. We miss her fun craziness already! Maui departs tonight.

Me, I am going to try to eat and chill for a bit. Maybe I can have tv time layered with dogs. We shall see. I hope the same for you!

The Door

It is interesting to see who will go through the door and who has to be coaxed.

Here is the gallery.

It is a coolish day today and the dogs seem to come alive when it is. Better than high heat but I hope we have heat again. LOL I need more swim days.

I am now going to bed with socks on my feet and the dogs steal them while I sleep and then I have to hunt them down. We have lots of blankets on the bed which the dogs love. I am wearing sock slippers today.

First thing in the morning as I am putting out water dishes in each room, the dogs are running back and forth playing like crazy. It is a fun way to start the day!

Visiting Fun

Ms Murphy departed today. Maui and Zoey arrived. It's still a fun full house and I find I really like it that way! The puppies Nami and Maui and running back and forth, sliding into your legs trying to get each other. Maui loves to eat and Nami did better today eating. It got the adults doing the same. It is wonderful to see the activity. Not looking forward to pool closing etc. I want to extend it and wish I had an outdoor towel warmer. LOL

Here is the gallery.

We had a 6 week visit with one owner to be. She owns a winery and I am trying to figure out how we can visit her place maybe the 5th or 6th. Wouldn't it be nice if some of you can also come and let the dogs play? Just a thought! See the link to her place in Raven's blog.

It was another warm day and I so enjoy the weather being nice but they say some hurricane is going to give us a wet Saturday and I hope not as we have the 6 week visit. Time will tell.

What a Fun Day

The older pups, Ollie, Ellie and Nami had a fun filled day! So did all the rest of the visitors. It is so EXCITING to see the fun and I mean FUN with everyone.

Here is the gallery.

I bet you Ollie and Ellie are tired tonight. The ones staying are chillin in the tv room with Nathan. Ours are closed eyed and snoring - well not snoring but I swear I heard some.

It was a very hot day today. Hot tomorrow too but rain 30% chance. Let's kep that rain away. We have a visitor - more tomorrow.

Zoey and Maui are coming tomorrow, Murphy departing. More fun.... I so wish these visits continue. It is great for my heart!

Mud and Fun

Parker sure loves the mud. Have to laugh. It's okay. A floor is easily cleaned. Just takes cleanser and time.

Here is today's gallery.

Thank you to you know who for chocolates and muffins. Yes, still medicated. Still sore. Not grooming today but hope to tomorrow. I am doing blogs early so I can relax with many of my dawgs that will lay all over me and keep me in one spot.

We have visitors that took kids to university this weekend. All have decided to stay an extra day. Bonus for us as we get an extra day of fun.It is SO nice to have dogs staying here again!

I had a gift certificate from my daughter sitting there for 6 months on Amazon. I never knew what to buy.  Each day the dogs would wake up when I opened my ipad to see what time it was. I bought a projection clock and it arrived yesterday. I can now look at the ceiling to see what time it is and the dogs do not react. It's a blue light on a white ceiling so it really works well. Some come with weather and all sorts of things. Mine is basic with just the time, alarm and a radio. As the dogs are my alarm - who needs that. :-) I have to be sick to sleep in - seriously. Plus the dogs have an internal clock as we have got them used to 7am - so that's when the wake up. I dream of extending it to 8am. I can't convince Nathan though. Then there are pups. Oh well.

It was a VERY hot day today. They say cool coming tomorrow. We have 2 pups visiting and Nami andus wil be in 7th heaven. Going to be a fun one!

Run Run Got to Have Fun

Here is the gallery.

We have a full house this weekend as kids are going to university with their parents driving them. Everywhere from McGill to Queens and Western. Busy times for parents and fun time for the dawgs here.

It is interesting how the universities have changed things this year. It is interesting to hear.

Today I slipped on the kitchen floor. Nathan had just cleaned up a section of the floor and I didn't realize. as I had slippers on, down I went and my wrists are killing me. What an excuse to have a gin and tonic. LOL My neck and shoulder - only one is in pain. Tomorrow is a new day.

Dogs were running a ton today. They were really having a blast. I laid on a raft on the pool today for 20 min and then had to get out. The sun just kept going in and I was chilling. Strange as it was warm. I am not sick. I think Nathan shut off the pool heat. I am checking it in the morning as it is supposed to be hot tomorrow. They say cooler air is coming in on Monday. Please no.... Still need summer. :-)

Fun Filled Day

Here is today's gallery.

It was lovely and hot with the sun playing peek-a-boo all day. Mabel departed. Ringo and Amy will depart tonight. Barney and Daisy arrived. All dogs are having fun. Sage jumped on Nathan's back in the pool and rude him while he swam. It was a riot. I love creative dogs.

Had the best garlic bread ever from St Louis Bar and Grill. They were incredible. It was a great treat.

We had a raccoon about a week ago on our fence. Our dogs were barking. She hissed. I say she as she looks pregnant. Then she broke into our green bins - yuck and then sauntered up on the deck to go after my tomatoes. Now everyone knows Dennis is a sensitive soul and when he finds bugs he rescues them. I pointed out that their feces carry manu things that dogs can contract. He listened. He did his own research as gad forbid his mom knows anything and then took a hose and sprayed her. She went high up on the tree. Then she started to come down when he stopped so he sprayed her again and up the tree she went. We have not seen her for a week. Did it work and send her to someone else's yard leaving my tomatoes alone. The tomatoes are still there so the answer has to be yes. We go out enough that we would know. I guess she wasn't thrilled with her impromptu shower. In the heat we have she probably needed it but I think she was not impressed. I think they are adorable but with dogs they do not belong in our yard. I tell you this in case you have an issue in your yard. They are going to have their last kits of the season and will be looking for safe haven. My yard is not it. Hope yours isn't either.

It Was a Play Like Crazy 'Nother Day

Here is the gallery.

The dogs played all day. They truly had fun. I went to Nami's class tonight but could not go in so went food shopping instead. The guys was complaining about everything I got. I was washing Harlow and I heard across the house all the grumbling. I had to laugh. I guess Nathan has to do the shopping. I shopped in a Sobeys which is not my usual. It was next to the class. Then I dropped in Dollar Tree to get the Amazing Cleaner. It's 1.25 and is the most amazing stain removal and cleaner and degreaser. It is the only place that seems to sell it. I think 2 people were in the store. It's a brand new store.

Rushed home after class, washed Harlow, trimmed etc and then started blogging and here I am. LOL

I have LOTS to do. Got to make coffee, wash bowls, clean the pen, get pups upstairs - just Dennis and I. hmmm

Dogs are exhausted. The way they played - well of course they are. Till tomorrow!

The Dawgs Were Playing

I had 7 straight hours of grooming so the gallery is on Nathan and Dennis.

As I went and got the next dog, I watched and stretched my body outside and smiled at all the play.

Nathan has been yelling at me to fix the irrigation as we have mud so that is on my to do list tomorrow. I need Dennis and he's in bed with a serious migraine. So, mud we will have. LOL

Bailey, Meadow, Chester, Teddy, Rosie and Meadow - did I miss someone went home. They were all bitten by the mud bug. They are havanese and well they can't help themselves. It makes me laugh!

I put in our calendar that I am OFFICIALLY SICK this Sunday and I am not grooming. It is my only day off and I said to Nathan I am not touching a comb.

Not this weekend but next weekend is the 6 week visit so lots of baths. Next hot day we need to get the pups in the pool. I also have to get into the pool. Been way too many days.

Good news is they said that September will be warm. I so hope so!!!