Friends and Fun

We had friends over but we didn't get to swim as it was cloudy but they will be back to swim - am hoping! Nathan and Ella did swim despite the feeling of coolness. Ella and Rusty are siblings.

Here is today's gallery.

This afternoon Tucker and Buddy arrived. Benji arrives tomorrow.

Lots of grooming, it seems but we will make it through the long weekend. Nathan went shopping as stores will be closed and he said it was way busy. Figures. A couple of hours later he came home with our food list.

Nami loves, loves people. I heard all 3 pups did well in class. I surely wish I could have seen. So many changes to adjust to. But we do.

Leti and Spirit still are spooning days later.

What a Day: Gallery Added

The dogs love to sunbathe when it is not too hot. I can't blame them.

Meelo departed earlier and I bet he is a tired boy. He just loved to play and we miss is fun enthusiasm already!

Pickles is departing any moment. Bella departing tonight and then it will just be Nami. She is heading to class tonight. She may be exhausted from all this play but that is okay too.

It's been a real fun get together between the 3. They have had a blast.

Abby and Zoey depart tonight. They both had shorter haircuts. We are going to miss them! It has been delightful to have them.

Brewer looked at the trio pups today and said really - did you multiply? LOL Harlow decided lounging in the tv room was easier than dealing with 3 at once - one she doesn't mind but oy 3 really? I say that as it was funny - not a negative. It was as if she rolled her eyes - that look. Where did they all come from?

No swimming today. It was actually cloudy - warm but not hot. Listened to the Obama today. He inspires - I tell you but enough politics,

Here's hoping Nami has a great class. I will wait to hear! Sounds like all the pups did well. let me know how you think yours did.

Ooops forgot to do the gallery. LOL

The Fun Of It

Lots of grooming today so I am running late. Sorry about that.

Here is the gallery.

Pablo had fun playing with everyone, Meelo, and well Nathan. LOL Yes, he played with EVERYONE.He's such a wonderful fun dog.

Bella is still here till tomorrow and her sibling Pickles is coming for the day. I can't wait!

Abby and Zoe departs tomorrow.

Nathan goes to class with Nami. Wish I could see. I sure hate covid as there are things you enjoy that you can't but it is what it is.

I have a red tomato. LOL Okay, we celebrate the strangest things here. Can't wait till more so I can make salsa.

Yikes a couple of hours and it is bedtime.

Bella and the Crew

Bella was over for a short bit and played with Nami and her Mom, Willow. They had a blast!

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Meelo arrived and is having a great time. Harlow is really warming up to Nami. It's nice. Marcie was here for a couple of hours. Abby and Zoey are getting cut short a little at a time. They depart Thursday.

Never got in the pool as it kept getting cloudy and I find I like it to be sunny to get into the pool. How silly of me. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain and I hope it does all day as I have an early morning till late night grooming. It's a busy day tomorrow.

Dogs are really enjoying the couch outside, the storage thing as they all lay out on either as if they say - it is for me - no? Of course it is.

Visit

Ellie was here for a visit and she played up a storm. It was a riot. If she is not napping then - well what can I say. She had a great time. You can see in the videos.

We also tried out the misting fan. Personally, I love it especially laying on a mat in this heat while it sends droplets on me in the pool but the dogs were not sure. We will keep trying. You will also see this in the video.

It is beyond hot today. It rained a couple of times and the steam just rose. To say it was hot was an understatement. Best place to be is inside or in the pool. But I had to watch the fun with the pups outdoors as they ran and played the best under furniture, around it and well it was fun.

We hear Pickles is coming to visit too. Can't wait.

It was great to see Leti happy to see Ellie. Even Harlow and Brewer sniffed them up. Progress! Hard to deal with crazy, running, in your face pups if you are a dawg. LOL

So Hot Out

It was a scorcher today - actually still is. Finn and Hallie like running in the dirt under the Japanese Maple Tree. I think it is cool there. We only have them in the shade or out for short bits of time when it is this hot. they appreciate the air conditioning. I tried them on a misting fan and only Sky appreciated. We will try again tomorrow but I tell you having it pool side to spray on you or on the deck actually cools you down.

Here is the gallery.

Took Nami to Brunos and Global and she was so waggy tail with every human.

This is my no grooming day off but Finn is going home tomorrow at 715am so I will have to plan a day off another day. did you hear that, Nathan? LOL

Dogs are really loving runs upstairs.

Hope you are enjoying the heat. It's on again for tomorrow too!

Visits and Change

Leti's Ollie was here visiting and Nami and Ollie had great fun. They are in class together. They came over for a visit and brought a misting fan. I groomed till just now so I was unable to try it but we are going to tomorrow and I may even videotape it. Thank you, truly. Benji departed today (miss him already) and Finn arrived. It has been a busy day. All the dogs are doing well with each other.

I got all the dogs combed out - knot free and gave full grooms to others. I am honestly tired.

Here is the gallery.

Leti arrived after her puppy arrived. It was not expected but she is home to stay. She wasn't keen on staying home alone after a lifetime of always being with others. She was excited to see us and excited to see the dogs. I am sorry that it didn't work out but I am also happy to have her snuggle with me in bed. I just wish she had come earlier to see her son. Next time... Jon and his girlfriend can come swim and visit with her anytime.

It was hot today so I had the ice cube machine running. I wanted to air fry turkey bacon but that is one of those things that will have to wait till tomorrow.

No one swam though the heat was great but perhaps tomorrow. We shall see. I have to convince Nathan to comb out the swimmers as it is my no grooming day. LOL

It seems the dogs are eating my pool float. tsk tsk What is that about?

It's Friday

It's overcast. they say this weekend will feel like 41c but it's balmy at the moment. Okay not balmy but comfortable.

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Dogs have been playing. I sit on the couch and they jump over the xpen to get to me. LOL Yes, even the might Nami can jump over too. What an agile creature she is. Nathan said yesterday - I so love this dog as she loves me. This is after she broke in this room to check out the pups not once, not twice but 3 times and when I yelled - NAMI she just saunters off as if to say WHAT?

I brushed, combed and cut down somewhat - doing it in stages 2 dogs. I decided I will play catch up tomorrow and maybe I need a nap too. I certainly have to upload videos. Here's one of a few dogs playing. I need to take more of them playing outside.

Play Play Play

4 Siblings were here - well 3 are still here and they had so much fun as you will see in the gallery.

Everyone played and played. I tried to weed but only did a small amount and had a full day of grooming but not like the other day. LOL Dogs like the path being back. Yes, I only weed for the dogs - actually that is probably true. I just have no time or desire.

Tomatoes are big but not red. Oh well.

We tried St. Louis Bar and Grill takeout the other day and I rather liked it. Instead of BBQ I had a fajita sandwich. I will have to try their BBQ.

Nathan bought turkey bacon and we used the air fryer to cook it. The dogs LOVED, LOVED loved it! We did it for Raven but spread the wealth with everyone. Now we have to buy more! I think they wanted MORE. I even felt it tasted good. Love the toaster oven being an air fryer too. It even works well as a dehydrator. When Nathan bought it when our toaster oven died, I said what do I need an air fryer for. Well, now I know. It's about time!

Rain Off and On

The chairs have it. Yes, our comfort is their comfort. I am not sure what it is about these particular chairs but they covet them. They also like the new arrangement of the deck. I still have not used the couch but will when the weather is good. Today we have had rain off and on.

Hallie and Benji  are really tight. They play with each other quite a bit. It looks like they are fighting but this was pure play. Hallie will miss him when he departs.

Nami is an interesting puppy. Nathan has been working on her quite a bit. She does come to his call now. She is learning heel without a lead on. He is afraid she will be a bucking bronco but I tell him it is time. She's actually a wonderful dog. She's very independent and plays with all quite well. The dogs rather like her too. I combed up Stormy and well they laid down together in play and Nami made her look like she wasn't combed ever. A mother often indulges. LOL

Mia departs tonight. We will miss her. Murphy and Chester depart tomorrow - will miss them too. Bailey comes for groom and play. It will be fun to see the play!

It is ever so nice that we are seeing dogs again. Even a playdate gives them the socialization they are missing. It is highly enjoyable to see them play like they do.

Covid - begone! I know it will be here for quite sometime but living is part of life now to a degree. That is good too.

Let Me In

Sorry we are so late today. I had 11 dogs to do and well here I am. No swimming and no dog snuggling for me. Raven was unhappy. She kept coming up to the grooming room looking at me and sighing.

Here is the gallery.

Rain coming tomorrow and I have more grooming so tomorrow I won't feel bad about not getting in the pool for a quick dip.

I had the guys rearrange the deck space. I put the couch up on the top deck and the furniture that was there down on the bottom deck. The idea I will use it more but I haven't used it yet.

The dogs are a tight group. Ollie arrived today. Mia departs tomorrow. We always enjoy her visits. It felt like normal with visitors. It has been rather nice. Didn't realize how much I miss normalcy even with the work.

Dogs ran, played and enjoyed today. Each time I finished a dog, I went out to see them. Nathan or Dennis was out with them. they were taking turns with the pups. Me too!

I am tired.... Raven is happy!

Visits

Rosey was over to visit and Rosey and Nami played their heads off.

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I think after she left Nami said where is she? Here is a video of them playing.

We had a full house today. I had a full day of grooming and that is why I am updating the blog this late. Tomorrow is busy too.Nathan is barred from my grooming space as the dogs get too excited to see him.

Abby and Zoey arrived this afternoon. Abby is Benji's sister and they look a lot alike.

Meadow comes for a play and groom tomorrow. We are excited to see her.

Murphy, Benji and Chester play this silly game of go under the Japanese maple and then pounce at each other. It is a riot.

They are now out with Dennis having a great time and well, I am blogging!

Yawn Storm is Coming

Here is a small gallery.

Yes, it includes some of my pots.They seem to love this humidity. My tomatoes are not ripe yet but wow are they growing.

We manage to have some great play sessions this morning then the rain came and came and came. We now have a lull and they say more rain is coming soon. We were under a tornado watch but other than the sky turning black and appearing to be night, it lightened back up and thunder and lightening arrived. No tornado here! I sat under the gazebo filming and enjoying and the dogs peered outside through the door. No one wanted to come out but think we are going to get back out there before more rain comes. It's been very hot and dry so I am glad for the rain.

Harlow departs tonight so I need to get her groomed. Tomorrow is very busy.

I am told by Georgie's new home that she is doing well.

Is it Saturday?

Benji and Murphy Boy

Here is the gallery.

Some swam, some chose not to. They say rain tomorrow. I hope they are wrong. Chester arrived. Harlow departs tomorrow. Rocky was here for a bit. We had a fun day.

I still have this cut that oozes. I hope by tomorrow I can use it properly as Monday I have a lot of grooming to do.

Benji I am trying to get him used to the clippers by using them a little each day and when he has had enough, I stop no matter what he looks like. LOL The goal is to have him not be afraid of them. I am not sure if its the vibration or the noise or both but he is already MUCH better. Slow, positive conditioning is what should be done as we fear what we do not know. He is a silly, great boy who plays profusely.

I hope Nathan combed out the dogs that swam as I can't till this cut stops oozing. I should check. LOL

Raven continues to run around the pool when Nathan goes in with great glee. She gets her exercise that way. We have some dogs that can't get enough of the pool and others - well they head the other way. Today, Sky jumped off the side and well who didn't have a camera. I actually happened to be in the pool, at that time. Oh well, I know she did it!

Heat is Back

We started out being busy early.

Georgie the rescue now has a new home. I am a suck. We didn't have her long but I miss her.

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I so need to wash my dogs but I need the pups older to invest the time. They get daily comb-outs so they are okay. I am just picky. It's funny as I washed them about a week before Raven gave birth. But they play hard and enjoy life as it should be. Nami also keeps right up with them.

Today I was cutting something and I cut me instead. It was a tiny but deep cut and it just would not stop bleeding. I wrapped. I put pressure, ice on it etc. I would unwrap and it would pour out or it would soak the wrap in a matter of minutes. I do not want to do medical anything with covid so Nathan went to Shoppers and brought back steri-strips. He also bought some butterfly things that did not work. It is still throbbing and I am hoping by morning I can remove and wrap again. I think it may take a few days. That's my stupid moment of the day. We all have them.

Before all this I put pigtails in Stormy and she looks funny but funny in a cute way! I like to have fun at times.

Reggie departed and gets to meet his brand new human baby sister. Lucky him! May they get lots of sleep.

Murphy boy arrived and Brewer is gone till his visits next week. I did manage to get a swim in. Waiting till dark before watering in this heat.

Raven - yes Raven was outside when Nathan was in the pool with Ella and Sage. She ran around the pool like a mad woman having a total blast. She did it over and over again. Can you imagine feeling that good and having such a fun time so soon after pups.

Pool Day - NO

Spitting rain off and on. I cleared the pathways while they played and Nathan watched the pups. We have someone coming to see Georgie tomorrow and I looked outside and went oh boy weeds grow fast. They do especially in this humidity.

Here is the gallery.

Nami tried to sneak in to see the pups not once, not twice but 3 times today. You see she fits through the bars still. She jumps with ease to the chair and lays there surveying all that is going on. She loves ALL. I was going to update the Stormy blog but until I get updates, I will include Nami in this blog. She had her shots today. handing a dog to a vet tech is counter productive to getting them to like vets but they said she was waggy waggy tail even with the shot.

Dogs like climbing under shrubs, playing a hide and seek and chase sort of a game and they excluded us. LOL This is their thing. It's good.

I still find myself to be tired. It is ridiculous. I say get over it!

Think my weeds will be taller than me when these pups of Raven can go outside?

I went outside and Dennis was on a garden recliner sleeping and the dogs moved and he woke up. They were all on him and surrounding him. He is so trying to play recovery.

Strawberries and blackberries and raspberries are growing insane. Maybe I need to figure out how to make jam.

Walking the Walk

Short blog today.

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Reggie always walks right on the edge of the pool. He is self assured. LOL

No one got groomed other than Reggie, Tempie, Harlow and Benji. I will play catchup tomorrow.

Nathan took Tempie to class and said I will try to stay awake. Words like that make you worry. He should have stayed home. At least it is an early class.

Nami can jump up and down on couches, on chairs with ease. Oh boy...

Weeds are growing. I am not weeding. Eventually they will be waist high and I will have to but I am watering.

Dogs had fun today. They were so happy when I got into bed last night that they all spooned with me.

Still swimming heated weather outside. Oh well... tomorrow.

Leti's blog has an update. :-)

Oh Today Plus Ravens Having Pups

Went up to Bolton to get my scissors, fixed clippers and blades - all fixed and sharpened. Stopped in a store and found some interesting items we do not have locally in the food department. They also were closing their plants out for real steals and they were all in excellent condition. Syopped on the way back at a Shwarma place and well not that good. Oh well. It was edible. LOL Thought of taken Raven but its an hour there and back and she wasn't showing any signs. But this afternoon she was nesting so hoping she really does wait 2 more days but we will see how it unfolds. As I type she is nesting again. She is in my office/familyroom - just her and I.

Here is the gallery. A few photos were taken yesterday.

I folded down the couch this afternoon and Raven and I laid down on it and just enjoyed outside. I noticed how big my weeds were but my Plumeria is growing like weeds. My key is ignoring and little water. :-)

Our squirrel did not pull anymore vines down. Finally, maybe his nest is built now.

Dogs like it when the sun goes in. A few went swimming but I didn't run into the house to get a camera. Was going to weed tonight but figure I best stay attentive to Raven - so maybe a tall glass of apple cider and tv?

This mix of dogs truly, truly enjoy each other!

Funny Day Today

I started out the day laughing - yes laughing. Weather was great. Did not swim. Could swim now but I vote for relax first.

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The squirrel was still taking down my vines and not just a few. This squirrel is busy.

I started out grooming Charlie. My scissors need sharpening. They were starting to fold hair. One after another - 7 scissors doing that. What are the chances? I so tried to adjust but it was futile, so I pulled out the scissors that I usually only use in emergency. The ones this sharpening place calls junk. LOL Some are decent - some not so much. I got a few that worked well. I went to use my clippers and both wouldn't cut blade after blade. Really? I need new assemblies. Okay - can't clipper either so full scissor cut with scissors that are not my fave. Got it done and then my 2 clippers, many blades and scissors Nathan took up to Bolton. With Covid they no longer allow you inside nor do same day sharpening. But at an extra cost they can get it done for tomorrow. I am going to hate to see this bill.

I need 3 clippers not just 2 and a backup of my fave thinners that are not in stock - special order only. I was so laughing and frustrated at the same time that I said - it's a NO grooming day. I did comb out everyone yesterday but they already look interesting.

So tomorrow we go to get them. I have not sharpened for a year so once a year is not bad. A 2 day trip to Bolton - oh well - gets us out before Raven has pups.

Murphy departed today. Charlie has now gone home and we were able to see Teddy the pup. He was delish with Nami. It was a welcomed short visit!

Now we are heading outside to have a run. I wonder if Nami will attempt to keep up.

Dogs, including the rescue Georgie are loving the cooler weather.

There is an update in Leti's blog. Please send your photos to me so I can update the blogs!

Who Is Blogging Today?

Sage says - not my human Mommy. Soon I will be able to shape up Sage as her hair is coming back in. If you look behind Sage you see all sorts of branches. We have a squirrel ripping down my trumpet vines. All my hanging flowers just falling on the deck.

Tenshi came over and got groomed. She departs at 6. Our electricity went out just after I rinsed her in the tub. I had dreams of having to air dry her but voila it came back on and we got her done.  She's a tiny thing with a big wonderful personality!

It was cloudy and cooler today but still swimming weather. Would have been a perfect time to take dogs in but Nathan was facetiming and I fell asleep on the couch with Stone, Reggie, Harlow, Georgie the rescue and that tells you how tired I was. It was a short nap but I must have needed it.

Thank you to those that brought masks and a toy. Got a long journey note how someone was led to us. Thought about posting but have no clue where but it was so nice.

Think I am going to pour a tall one and relax tonight. Usually I stick to water but why not before I enter the land of no sleep with Raven. LOL

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. You must be celebrating this cooler weather. All of us, including the dogs are. 28c is alright by me. Who would have thought I would say that.

Oh yay all dogs combed out early. Maybe that's why I took a nap.