No Gallery Day

The daughter's plane is late. Plane isn't in till 1206 now. Our plans is to drive straight to Ottawa. We also plan on after our daughter gets to see her grandpa that we will drive home making us arrive at 1am to 2am. Long day...

Dogs are quiet today. Dennis will be with them today. Weather is lousy yet again. Dennis will wait for our arrival before going to bed. That means a late night for the dogs to go to sleep but hey they will nap wherever. We should learn a thing or two from them. 

I did get everyone brushed out but already they don't appear that way. It is what it is. The daughter is looking forward to seeing her dad, her grandfather - us too and sleeping with the dogs. She's a groomer in her day job. :-) 

Till tomorrow.... I just hate to miss a day so this is it!

2 Updates Today

We have had wild, fun play despite the weather.

I cleaned up a guest bedroom that we were using for puppy stuff. That was a chore and now it is ready for our daughter. Nathan is in Ottawa or will soon be. I have no car. I helped him pack. Boy did he need the help. Poor guy! The daughter is coming in tomorrow and the local daughter will get her and then we too will go to Ottawa depending on Nathan's assessment. Waiting to hear tonight. We are on a roller coaster ride and not a fun drive for Nathan alone. 

So, Dennis will be here tomorrow. I will groom before I depart. Who knows if it is wet how they will look tomorrow night. 

Here is the gallery from today.

Dogs have been playing a great deal inside. Thunder is all over Stormy. He thinks she shoots the moon. 

I have cancelled my groomings. So much to do. It keeps one busy. 

Ali and Cinnamon is so tight. It is great to see their relationship.

I was giving everyone a small treat today and I go to hand it to Stone and they all backed away, let him eat. It was interesting to watch. He would let them have it. He's a laidback dog but they all gave him respect. They let him eat and then they all did. I only ever saw that with Risa. She never growled, barked, used a might as right reaction. She would just look and they all paid her respect. I miss that gal but looks like we have a male most like her. So interesting.

Look Who's 2

There isn’t a day that goes by that my boys don’t express how happy they are with Zoey as part of our family. We have the Talemaker family to thank for bringing so much joy into our lives.

Can’t believe it’s been 2 years. Zoey wishes her siblings a very Happy 2nd Birthday!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Marco and siblings! Wow 2 already....

Hope all of you are enjoying YOUR day!

Photos and Gallery Arrived

I am having a 'repair drive' hour on my computer. It is sitting at 9% for the last 2 hours so I will update without photos and galleries till I have access.

I had a very long day grooming. My ipad was knocked down by Nathan by accident and the case broke. The ipad survived. The case was 200 dollars. I found a replacement at Best Buy for 169. I kept looking and found it on Amazon for 145. It will be delivered tomorrow but no Chinese food. It was the case that I had to have or Chinese. Oh well. It meant after grooming I cooked.

Dogs played hard today. They are tired.

The dogs had a wet day but the sun came out in the afternoon. It remained mucky. I groomed and groomed and groomed and now I am typing on the portable surrounded by dogs including Tenshi.

We are watching the election. I have my gin and tonic - thnx Lynda. Will it be celebratory or defeating. Time will tell. No matter which the dawgs will get me by - I hope!

 I am looking at Roxie as I type. She is such a stunning dog. I know I am biased but.....

Here is the gallery.

Wet and Damp

It's been a miserable wet day and I have to say I hate how dark it gets early. 

Here is the gallery.

We have a dog that has never been here before. Her name is Willow. She is a Havanese, poodle mix I believe but looks more havanese to me. She is having a great time. She is highly playful and fun! We are enjoying her but now when we say Willow she looks and so does our Willow. 

I am hoping for dry. I have a very busy grooming schedule tomorrow. Maybe good with elections and all the rest. I am telling Nathan Chinese and gin and tonic and let's hope I am celebrating! We shall see. 

Dogs hate this weather. 

Sherry and I had an adventure today and when all was said and done we created memories. Sometimes when you just breathe, it all comes together. 

Sunday After Time Change

Short blog tomorrow. I got my gopro working again and I am flubbing through learning it again. LOL I even found a dog show on the device that I didn't realize was there. It seemed all I needed was a new battery. Go figure. 

Here is today's gallery.

I am beyond stressed. Dani is home - great news. That was fast so looks like its all working.

Dad, family and all that it brings is highly stress-filled.

The dogs woke us up at 6am. Murphy and Scruffy was the first to set out the alert - its morning then the rest joined in. I am a zombie. 2 more hours till bedtime.  I am taking tomorrow off from grooming. Nathan will brush out those going home. I am so done so I need 1 day to regroup. 

Look forward to bed and cuddling. 

2 Updates Today

Lola says Happy 7th to Simba, Poppins, Benji, Chloe - did I forhet anyone?

Be sure to check out Jeannie's blog today too!

2 Updates Today

Sky FlyingI washed Kat today and I am not even going to post a photo of him. He looked great. He went outside and well he is worse than before the bath. I am going to blow the needles out of him from the trees, rinse the mud off - blow him out but I know if I bathe him yet again he will do it again. Does that make sense. It's a losing proposition. I feel so defeated. I love him but this is so ridiculous. 

Truffie also rolled after his bath but at least it was INSIDE.

Charlie went home today. She will be missed. We heard Marcie slept a whole day after all the play here. That's what happens. They play and play and play then go home and sleep. You get an extra break. 

Magic was also over for a spa day. Amy is here hanging out. Bria came spilling in running and chasing and having a blast. It was as if she said ah play!

Scruffy and Pepper just arrived for an overnight. They came running into the TV room. Oh, it's that time already. How did they know?

Dani is improving finally. She had a slower than they thought should occur rallying. One more thing to relax about. 

We enjoyed the movie. 

Sky is getting mighty brave these days. She jumps up and down on the furniture. They grow up too fast, I say.

Here is today's gallery.

Stella Passed

Hi Nathan and Darlah, Stella passed her child friendly evaluation this morning., following in her sister Molly’s steps. They said she was a lovely dog. I’m very proud of her, I wish I could tell my dad. He would be bragging to all his coffee shop friends.

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From us: Bravo Stella and Valerie. We are ever so proud of you!

Play Indoor Day

Yes, we are playing indoors with all this rain. 

Here is the gallery.

We did manage to get them out but oh boy wet city.

We are off to the movies for the 430 matinee. Nathan is napping before we depart. :-) 

I may lay down with the rest of the dogs. It's one of THOSE days. 

Dogs... need a nap too after all the play!

Two Updates Today

It is wet and yucky out there but Saffron was sitting out chilling. I did get the dogs to go out but boy did they get a mess.

Here is a gallery.

We also had Beau visit. Check Leti's blog to see how that went.

Saffron is starting to get her hair back and she is getting round - not fat - just wider. Murphy is indeed lighter - so is Tenshi. :-) Maybe Saffron needs to get exercise like me. LOL

Sebastian and Charlie had a blast today as you will see in the photos.

Dani's surgery went well. The surgeon is positive - yeah - one less thing. She will be out of school for 6 to 8 weeks. It's a long haul but no outside bad now. Her j-pouch is inside. 

We are going to go to an early evening movie tomorrow - 430. We need a distraction. Nathan picked up his suit from alterations. Life....

I groomed my ahem off due to this weather. I now officially give up for the day. Last night Dennis was still handing me dogs to clean up. TV - what's that?

Toupie Update: Spicy and Envy Baby

Her litter mates are Farley, Cinnamon, Moxie, Ines, Secret, Archie, Velvet and Murphy. I just love those ponytails. We do not get to see Toupie as she lives in Quebec. There were more photos but what a wonderful photo shoot. 

Lousy Day Out

No one wants to go out. I caught a few photos while Nathan was napping with a few dogs. He lets whomever go with him that wants to. So if you do not see your dog in this gallery, it's because a siesta was desired.

Everyone loves Stone. I think it must be his personality. From young to old they gravitate towards him and he indulges all. He truly has an iutstanding personalty for other dogs and humans. 

Louis has an update on the Leti blog.

It's Halloween so we will shut our lights off and hang out in the back of the house. It's too hard for the dogs to contend with the repeated doorbells. We used to get a ton of kids but no longer do. Our entire street almost is dark on a night like this. Dennis is nagging me to buy him candy. I said tomorrow it will be on sale - well maybe. He is a candyholic in a true sense. I never saw someone eat so much candy and never gain an ounce. Must be nice. 

We tried taking the dogs out in-between the rain. They have NO desire but still we do take them out. As soon as they get out they want to come right back in. 

I had quite a bit of grooming to do today. Those with baths won't stay that way long - sorry. 

Adele and River are here during dani's surgery and then some, I imagine.

I thought about putting outfits on the dogs but didn't have the energy to. 

Here is a photo of Jeannie when she was a wee pup!

Happy Halloween everyone! Stay safe!!

Early Evening Outside

Played with dogs today, took naps with them. Nathan some, me some. Me on the couch and ottomon, Nathan headed to bed. His was planned. Mine was a sit on the couch, cuddle with dogs and pass out for 10 minutes till Dennis woke me up saying he didn't realize I was sleeping.

Here are a few photos.

I did brush out dogs. This is recovery day. We also went and got Nathan a suit. He didn't have one. I got black tights to go with a black dress. Nothing has changed but you have to be ready. Nathan's alterations are done by Friday. 

Dani's surgery is actually Thursday. For some reason I thought Friday.

The dogs are wonderful. Brewski is extra cuddly.  Charlie thinks she needs to eat her meals and everyone else's. heh That's okay. Ali has that perception too.

Very Long Day

Sorry - long day. We were visiting Dad. It's a long drive every 5 days or so. Our daughter is coming in from North Carolina on the 8th. It is the soonest she can come. We hope in time. When she comes in, I will not be doing grooming. Dennis will be here so the rest visitors, overnight or day is more than fine. Just a heads up - no grooming from 8th till the 12th. 

Here is the gallery Dennis took.

I am exhausted and feel its more emotional than physical or maybe it is both. 

Dennis said the dogs were great. He had a ton of fun with him despite them barking when he had to go to the door. They were over the top happy to see us. I got hugs, kisses and wriggling bodies. It makes one feel good. 

I need to spend time with the dogs so not much else to say. Though I did brush Truffie when I returned home as he couldn't see. Dennis is amazing but a groomer he is not. LOL We all have our strengths.

I need to try to get water pots emptied and in tomorrow but I have a full day of grooming. We shall see how super human I can become.

Dani's Surgery is set for November 2nd.

Lexi Departs

We will miss the Lexi, Gal. She is a love who plays like silly. 

Here is the gallery.

Velvet and Mabel departs in an hour. Life is getting quieter.

We are off to Ottawa again tomorrow. We will return at night. Will we have a gallery or will we not? It depends on if its dry outside and Dennis feels inclined. 

The next day that I return I play catchup and do all the dogs I juggled as we were going to be away.

Today was wet outside and dogs going home could not go out or the water would wick up them. I know as I already did a round of drying and combing out. Only one safe somewhat is Charlie as she doesn't have any hair per se. 

Good news - I think everyone is done their heats - hooray!

Someone is also stealing a sock at night from my feet while I sleep and chewing it up placing holes in them. I am now down to 2 pairs of socks. Think the next I buy will all be black with no designs. This way the odd sock that doesn't have a match will have one. Does that make sense? I am so tired at night that I don't know who is doing it and maybe they count on that!

Better Late Than Never

This is Charlie from the Spicy crew. Nathan just received it today. Happy 8th birthday, Charlie!!

Happy First Birthday

Happy Birthday, Bonnie. Thank you, Denise for sharing these photos. She looks lovely!! Looks like she had a great time!

Happy Birthday shout out to her siblings, Finn, Marlie, Thunder and Bailey! Your mom Adele is here and she sends love to all her babies!

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We had that white stuff fly around early then disappear but we got a few shots before that occured. See the gallery.

Dogs have been busy playing in and outside. 

Levon and Trigger departed. Daisy departs any moment. Scruffy and Pepper departs tonight. I will miss their fun... till next time.

Be sure to see the 8th birthday celebration before. Scroll down!

Happy 8th Birthday: More Photos Added

This is the year of the 8s. Happy 8th birthday dear Spicy

Happy birthday to all your siblings too! Marlee Sue, Pacho, Spicy, Doozie, Gracie and the late Baxter who passed away due to an accident. Hope I got them all! If not, yell at me!

This is Marlee Sue. I will add any sibling photos when received. 

Hello Darlah and Nathan,

I hope you and the family, including the doggies are all well.

This is to send a happy birthday wish to Pacho's siblings on their eighth year. Our Pachito is great bringing us joy everyday. Today he is sleeping in on his birthday, but he can do what he wants today, actually everyday :)

Best regards to all,

Rocio

Happy, Happy one!

Darlah and Nathan,

Hi it is my birthday and I am eight.  I am doing hurrah  in a prop from my last performance iris an antique hat box .  Birthday greetings to Spice and my other siblings.

Love

Doozie