Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at 10:06AM 
Molly is wishing her siblings a huge happy birthday - Stella, Mia, Jenkins and Murphy!
From Val:
My sweet little girl is 7, it will be a bittersweet birthday without her grandpa. Every day I celebrate her.
From the Talemker Crew... Hugs to you and Stella. We miss your dad too and we celebrate Stella's 7 years - today!
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 5:39PM 
Sparky is in the house playing his fool head off with Finn and Spirit. It's nice to see.
Got to love the play when the weather cools off a bit. It is still hot enough to give me a benedryl moment - sunburn but still it was better!
Dogs are enjoying the weather. They are back chasing the squirrels. The squirrels are so very fast! Elvis departs tomorrow. Barney was here for the day! Koko loves to sit on high even outdoors. Miss Mia is enjoying the Clarity. Everyone was combed out early and well some rolled and tried their hardest to mess themselves up as Havanese simply look better as a mess. :-)
I am tired and well I am just tired.
Tomorrow is our daughter Tracy's bday so we celebrate it with a swim. Dani is coming too as this is just before her surgeries so this is her - make the most of the swimming time.
Monday, June 18, 2018 at 4:48PM 
It was so hot out there at 7am that the dogs said - really - you want us to go out in that. Off we went out. They sat there as if to say - REALLY?
Then I started grooming Finn and the rain came down sideways. Yes - sideways. They said 2pm. This was 9am.
All the towels and cushions got soaked. When it stopped, I went into the pool for 15 minutes or so and the mugginess came and stayed and it is still so muggy. Interesting as they said it would cool off. Do the weather people really know?
The dogs HATE the muggy - hang in the air feeling. But they love the air conditioning. I can't imagine what people are experiencing without.
Thunder and Harlow goes home tonight. We are going to watch tv and enjoy the air. What about you?
Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 5:57PM 
Short blogs today. Nathan is having terrible issues with his iritis and rotator cuff tendonitis. So, he wants to watch tv to get distracted and he wants company.
All dogs are doing well but the pavement is way too hot and they want air conditioning. I can't imagine not having it.
But Willow - oh my gad she loves swimming as much as Ella.
Happy Father's Day to all!
Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 7:50PM 
It's a truly hot day. They say tomorrow - Father's day is going to be even hotter.
Here is today's gallery though I will tell you I missed a lot. Harlow was playing with Sage and Saffron running like banshees. I was in the pool and was trying to give nathan hints to get the camera but he didn't move from that gravity chair.
Our son went and got Lobster cooked from Longos. Tomorrow, after I groom 2 dogs, I get to crack it all open and create lobster salad just the way Nathan likes. I hate cracking lobster open so I will tell you I must love him. LOL I really, really hate opening lobster - ooops I said that. But he really really loves lobster salad sandwiches.
Then we are hoping to get some dogs in swimming. All the dogs love to watch but swim... nah except Ella who thinks she is missing out. She longingly looks at us swimming. Poor thing!
Remember humans are also dad's to their havanese.... I hope they do something special for you!
Friday, June 15, 2018 at 6:56PM 
This is Nala, a Leti pup. She just had her first full haircut. I took about 3 inches off of her. Isn't she adorable. I have to laugh. You have Spirit and then Nala - equally beautiful but entirely different colours. I love that about the havanese,
It was ever so hot out today and tomorrow and Sunday is supposed to be equally hot.
We took a quick run to Aurora for the Rens tent sale and I bought a corded clipper as my cordless was - well the battery is lasting about 10 minutes and then I have to charge. Good thing I can cut with scissors but doing pads is interesting with just scissors. :-) We also bought a ramp. We made a makeshift one for the last crew and wanted to get something that they can go up and down to the upper and lower decks. I hope it works. It is meant for a car but we have enough time to make it work.
The dogs hung out on the furniture but more than anything they enjoyed the cool kitchen floor. They did chase a rabbit. Odin loves to sit on the table up on high. Odin is a Treasure puppy.
The dogs had fun but as soon as I finish we are going to try for tv time.
Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 5:33PM 
I just love this photo of Sadie. She's smiling. :-)
Here is Pepper this morning. She just now had a bath. I thought about doing one just before her parents come to get her but I seriously need some down time. They do not come for another 3 hours. Today, Scruffy, Pepper, Clarity and Farley depart. Harlow arrived.
Here is the gallery. As usual some are brushed - some not yet. But they all got done.
It's been a really windy day. Our pool is a reflection as Nathan takes out leaves over and over. The dogs don't mind. They just watch him.
We blocked off our bottom deck as we had a visitor not far back that kept peeing on my waterproof cover for the outdoor couch. Thank gad it was covered. When he went home a couple of boys continued the process as the smell seems to be there. So now I have to figure out how to get the urine smell off this big cover. With the deck area open I had this cover on the couch constantly so you could not use it. With it blocked, I can actually use it. It is frustrating as I want the dogs to be able to use both decks but not if they think the couch is a pee zone. They do not make this couch any longer and it was a birthday/mothers day present from all the kids a few years back. It is very comfie as it has a serta mattress and it is modular so you can life certain portions up or down depending on your needs. This is the first year I have an issue. I think I will steam it all and use the pressure washer first. Now to fund the time. Today I didn't even find the time to water my plants. LOL
When I sit on the upper deck, the dogs climb up, lay all over me and we all enjoy. Today with the wind blowing, it was an experience.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2:01PM 
Well rain was here in the morning and its coming again. Here they are saying - LET me in. I hear it is going to rain and well some of us do not like the rain.
I am in the midstream stage of grooming all dogs. Some will appear to be groomed - some won't as when I clicked I hadn't got to them.
We took Inula into the vet today for a pregnancy xray. Yeah, you heard that. Although we never saw any connection and she was kept separate, we figured best as nightmares can happen. You see Inula has been nesting, carrying toys. She has leaking milk and she has this tummy which led us to believe we may be losing our minds. Best to know. Even though my mind says impossible, her body and nesting was saying... we best check. I was SOOOOOO stressed last night as Dennis kept thinking she was and feeding the thoughts. Well, she is not pregnant but she is having a full blown false pregnancy. The poor vet took xrays from all sorts of angles and well its not cheap. I almost told Dennis she was having 16 pups just to get back at him but I didn't. Not in my makeup. What brought on the false pregnancy? Perhaps Cinnamon and Ella. I will tell you that she has enough milk for 16 puppies. hahahahaha
So that was my day - and last night. Tonight we have class with the monster - ooops the sweeties Sage. She was a compliant thing for her bath as long as I fed her treats. Wait till she finds out she is not having supper.
The dogs found the rabbit that is seriously as large as them and they chased that rabbit all over the place and getting them not to was hard. Guess who was leading the pack? Farley, Clarity, Brewer and Sadie. They were all working with each other to corner it. I never saw a working team so tight. It was as if they said you go there, I will go there etc. I do believe they thought this was grand fun. I doubt the rabbit did. Maybe it will leave my tomatoes alone. Fat chance....
I want to go in the pool but I want to take a nap, Poor Nathan slept with Inula in the other room just in case so he could watch her. I said now you know how I feel when I do this with the mothers.
I need a break from possibilities.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 5:14PM 
Sadie loves to walk right on the edge of the pool. She circles it, leans over but refuses to go in. One has to laugh. I will get close but close enough.
The dogs love the cushions and lazing in comfort. I took out some of those nasty weeds that sets seeds that get caught in their coat. I want to avoid that. I only got an hour in and 1 large lawn bag filled packed but the weeds will grow and tomorrow is another day. The dogs seem to enjoy watching me getting all sweaty. Maybe they don't get these human preoccupation with things.
Nathan was playing with Leti's baby, Spirit and she is a riot. See Leti's blog and the gallery here.
Elvis arrived and that brat Sage is barking at anything that moves to engage anyone who will engage with her. It's a typical evening - of course.
Monday, June 11, 2018 at 6:57PM 
Here is Sage telling her mother off. Yep - she is one of THOSE!
I managed to get everyone combed out early today though you can't tell. I even took out weeds that were as high as a birdbath around my daylillies at the pool. You can't tell, I am told. LOL I did ask. What did you do? You see those 2 bags full? I pulled out all those weeds there. Really?I may shoot someone.
Tomorrow, I may pull another bunch as those nasty seeds is coming out - the nice ones that get caught in their coat. Dennis said to me you can't expect me to weed too - do you? Well I do pups, weed, water, groom so why not. LOL I found myself dreaming of an easy care yard with flagstone everywhere and plants just in pots. One can dream.
While I was doing this dreaming and yanking out weeds, Nathan was inside with the pups and I had the dogs staring in wonder at what I was doing. They laughed, I swear when they saw me drag 2 pots that I could hardly move from one deck to the other.
I am still not finished. I need to get rid of old pots, broken statues and all that fun stuff. I gave that job to Dennis but we shall see.
The dogs are really enjoying the comfort of chair pads to lay on and a gazebo to lay under that actually gives nice shade. i want another one for the bottom deck but it has to be on sale and not as large as the top as the bottom deck is smaller... for shame. About that dreaming I was thinking cement patio - 2 level, tiles, sun room over it. It is strange where your mind wanders when weeding. Oh yeak a lottery win would have to happen too. Fat chance but nice to dream at times.
Dogs are truly enjoying each other, Sage is truly a brat. Leti is done breeding and I have no doubt she is pregnant.
The end of this month we will have some craziness. Our grand daughter is going into childrens for the 1st of 3 surgeries. No swimming. No activity till completely healed - something about fertility possibilities for 6 to 8 weeks. There goes the summer. We are hoping it works. After she completely heals they will do stage 2 in October. they are still arguing about the 3rd surgery timing and where. The whole thing is bizarre but we are crossing our fingers. maybe I will keep the pool open for the 1st 2 weeks of September so Dani can swim. Hmmm I think that's a good idea. :-)
Sunday, June 10, 2018 at 6:36PM 
This is Mr. Scruffy before his daily groom. I am ending up grooming ever so late in the day as I am washing dogs etc for pickups and then I do comb-outs for the rest after dinner. That's okay. I think they look great scruffy. heh
Dogs are truly enjoying this warm but not hot day. I have the upper deck set up in a way that you can put your feet up, have many dogs laying with you and be mega comfie. They like it a great deal. Me too!
I can have my ipad out there and watch it with the dogs. Ah just some spring comfort when you grab 10 minutes or so.
I looked at weeds today and said I must but then I said I can't. By the time I get time to do them they will be so big they will be easy to pull. LOL
Had hamburgers today. Removed lettuce, tomato and shallots for toppings for the toppings. having a garden works.
Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 9:41PM 
Sorry - too much grooming and a full day of it tomorrow too. This playing catch up and getting in knotted dogs at this time is not the best as I am truly juggling. Here is is 943pm and I am blogging.
I am so sorry that the blog is short but it may be that way tomorrow as well. Monday will be better... I think. :-)
Friday, June 8, 2018 at 6:49PM The dogs are truly enjoying outdoors but no one is swimming. Perhaps that is a good thing as I am unable to groom from morning till bedtime. :-) Things will get easier when they are 2 weeks old. Monday they are a week old. I did get a quick dip in yesterday and today but Nathan opted for a nap instead. Can't blame him. I think we are finally coming out the other side of feeling human.
Daisy, Coachie and Sassy go home today. Tomorrow Hugo, Milo, Ziggy and Amy head home. Shlomo comes to visit.
I had a very full day grooming. It was actually a bit insane. I need the pups older so I do not feel like I am watching my ipad and doing a balancing act.
I have some bleepin animals eating my tomatoes. When I get some energy I have some no chew netting I am going to put around them.
My weeds are growing. The dogs are wonderful. Everyone looks at me cross eyed when I say did you take photos yet? So, when they say no, I do. LOL
I am getting the plants watered and the dogs love supervising me.
Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 12:44PM 
Be sure to read, Saffron (2 updates), Leti, Ella and Cinnamon's blog today. There is news on all.
The messier Saffron is, the more elegant, I think she is but I am biased!
Here is today's gallery - as much as I can fit in. I am going to try for a 10 minute swim while Nathan watches the dogs and watches the ipad if pups need help. Thank you, Nathan!
I did frantically get everyone combed out. LOL
More later....
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 2:33PM Changing out blankrts for thr moms always so doing a lot of laundry. Liek to think i am completely recovered but not.
I have to brush here and there as I am it during the day for 2 sets of pups. It's a lot of work at this point but it gets easier 3 weeks into it and then again a lot of work at 4 weeks when they are running around and eating. But that's for their blogs.
It is cool here. Dogs seem to be enjoying that. I am too tired to swim even if it was hot.
Tonight Sage has her first class. She's a bucking bronco on a lead. It's her first time having it on.
I need some updates of the pups that went home so I can update the blog. Send it to darlah@potechin.com. I will be alive enough in a day or two to add that to my to do list as I think its important.
Jon is supposed to come home in time for me to go to a 6pm class. I may sleep all the way there or just send Nathan. He's not able to get his nap in. So, tonight should be interesting. Dennis is not up yet and we did have a doorbell rung but its due to a mouse he ordered so I can blame him. LOL
Dogs are highly curious when the moms come through to do their duty outdoors. The pups think ooooo milk and that includes some of the older pups.
Think other than reassuring you they are having a blast, that is it for today. This is a real cohesive group. They all enjoy each other!
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 7:46PM 
Sorry this blog is short. We are mega tired. I am shocked I am still awake and not a walking zombie.
Here is the gallery such as it is.
The dogs didn't get brushed - sorry but well that's wrong. I did brush Panda and Logan early as I thought they were departing early then the pups came. Their mom and dad are coming home after being away for their son's wedding. Quite nice.
I feel do inadequate when I don't get things done. But it is what it is.
Tomorrow I will hopefully be rested. Maybe we will get warmer weather. Maybe I will kill the mouse digging out a pot I have or is it a rabbit - just teasing but a pile of dirt out of my pot 2 days in a row when I am busy tests ones patience.
At least it wasn't hot and I felt like I was missing the ppol. Weather - you cooperated.
Going to enjoy not having a light on at bed so I can check to see if a puppy is coming. I will also not worry about nodding off and well cuddling is the best when you are not worried about such things.
Above is a photo of the Sassy gal.
Monday, June 4, 2018 at 12:15PM 
This is Stone and Sage cuddled up together. There is a whole series but no time or energy to create a gallery. He rather likes her. They all do but she is a brat.
Weare waiting for Teddy to be picked up. Nathan is already taking a nap. I will be laying on the couch after Teddy departs.
It may be a very long day. So, I hope you understand.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 6:40PM 
It rained. It was cool, it was muggy... and well the dogs embraced it somewhat.
We are still in wait with Cinnamon and Ella.
Tuffy and Moxie really connected. Teddy goes home tomorrow...
It's been a day. Lots of grooming. Lots of playing. But now I am off to eat so short blog.... sorry. I am trying to have some down time before pups make me mega busy.
Everyone is truly, truly having a blast!
Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 8:32PM 
Look at Teddy move. Oh my he can be an agile being when he wants to be. Get me out of this heat! I want the air conditioning. LOL
I had a great day with Sherry. We went to Unionville, ate at Jakes and then wandered down Main street as there was a festival going on. Who knew. We then came back for a quick swim.
They say rain tomorrow.
Nothing so far is going on with the girls. Dogs are really enjoying cooler mornings. Me, I am yawning.
Friday, June 1, 2018 at 9:09PM 
This is Sadie holding court. She's a riot. Nathan keeps saying remind me why we didn't keep her? I said Patt loves her so. He said yes that is what makes it right - the right fit!
We are late doing blogs as we had some family over and swimming. I had to do lots of grooming after. argh Now I am blogging it.
Ella is still jumping in the pool so no labor there. heh Maybe we will get a couple of good sleeps before the craziness of Dennis doing all night shifts begins. Please I so want.
I am going out to eat lunch with Sherry and enjoy the pool after. it's her birthday! So tomorrow may be late on blogs.
Now Nathan is finishing up his birthday in a sea of dogs. It can't get better than that!
