After Storm

Well we had a dusting this morning that melted fast. Our gazebo has a leg bent but still usable from the wind storm. It really was a bad storm. It's a miracle it survived.

Here are a few photos.

Our car is in the transmission place. It has been since the day after Risa left us. Part of the rest of the story is when we were on our way back from the vets on Easter - April Fools Day our van kept shifting by itself. So we called yesterday hoping it was ready - they said no van. We called today and they said next week. We have parts on order. Oh my. So Nathan is now renting a car. You do what you have to.

Monday Sherry and I are going out to Pacific Mall so I am not sure how many photos I will get - maybe just 1 on each blog. We shall see. The guys aren't taking photos. It's just a transition period. I was supposed to be going tomorrow but something important came up. Fun...

We do not have any extra dogs. Tomorrow Bonnie visits for the day - oh is she such fun. I am taking the day off - grooming and otherwise. I will miss seeing Bonnie but I need the distraction and Nathan gets Bonnie all to himself. He will be happy as he thinks I hog all the dogs.

Spirit went for her rabies and she is now 6.5lbs 

Marco comes on Saturday - a welcomed ball of fun.

It's sunny. The snow this afternoon did not come. Weather people.... Can we truly get spring now?

Good Distraction

Charlie came to visit and they played and played and played. Spirit and Charlie not only recognized each other but they couldn't get enough of each other. 

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It was so windy that I thought the dogs would fly all over. The pups could care less and Shoshi and Brewer thought this wind was grand fun. Our gazebo keeps flying here and there as we try to brace it up aianst the railing in hopes we keep it intact.

They say snow is coming. We have had hail. 

This wind whistling has also been good for Safi's pups so they hear it. They too are starting to get really active. It's nice!

Lynda did indeed lose her mom. It's been a heck of a week. Hugs...

I am TRYING

Leti and her pup Spirit no longer fit in the same crate. Spirit doesn't usually eat in a crate. But she has decided to wait till everyone is done and can't figure out why Willow has attempted to eat it all. 

Here is today's gallery. We just have Tenshi visiting us and she departs tonight. As usual, Tenshi is delightful.

We had visitors today and well Nathan had visitors as I was crying my head off. I felt mighty rude and guilty but I didn't want to be in that state on a first meeting. I have these bouts of overwhelming sadness. I hate how out of control it all is but it too shall pass. I do so miss Risa. I am lucky to have so many memories.

Last night the dogs didn't look for her. I still turned on the fan and left it on. It was something that Risa enjoyed and now it is habit. When Dennis is banging around downstairs it drowns out the sound.

Today we have had massive hail. The boys didn't care. Ella stood on the chairs as if she was and is queen and I suppose she may be but Roxie may think otherwise. 

The schnauzers departed and they play so well with the dogs that they are sorely missed. They are lovely dogs - Ash and Gray. We enjoy them so. I like the dogs having exposures to friendly breeds that are not havanese at times. 

The 3 pups went to a play session. There will not be another till next month. Gillian is off to England. They had fun but watching 3 at once in a sea of dogs was a good focus. 

Tomorrow Charlie comes for a play session tomorrow. We are so looking forward to it but can the hail go away?

Friday Sherry and I head to massage chairs in Pacific mall. It will be a fun distraction. I so need it.

A Day

Sorry hardly any photos today. I washed two dogs - Stone and Cinnamon who was overdue and i am not sure how I got those done. nathan is determined to keep me crazy busy so I don't think, I suppose. It doesn't work.

But we are off to class with 3 pups tonight - a play session. 

Here is the gallery.

Only Ash and Gray are here - the schanuzers and they make for such fun. I am glad. I need to watch fun. Tomorrow they depart. 

Last night they all looked for Risa. It was quite sad. Sorry... I promise not to dwell.

New Friends

Tuffy is not one of ours but we had a great time with him today. As you can see, he always attempts flying. We enjoyed him immensely!

Here is today's gallery.

In among a very tough night and day we still manage to make sure the dogs have fun. When they have fun it gives me smiles.

Elvis departed - so did Bria and Tuffy. 

We lost Risa today. She jumped for her dinner last night. We went out last night to meet our daughter's inlaws to be. We got called from our son that something was wrong with Risa. We believed she had a stroke. Then today she had several seizures. I posted photos on Facebook. I am spent and can't write anymore. It's a gin night and I have already poured a drink. I miss her so and Nathan is exhausted as he stayed up with her all night. I could tell you funny stories about her... indeed a great grand dam!

Sorry... its all I have.

Mucky Outside Clean Inside

This is going to be short. We have Bria and Amy visiting - so nice. Bria departs tomorrow and Amy tonight. Elvis departs tomorrow. Tuffy visits us tomorrow.

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The two dogs that were coming have found a home before they arrived. We are happy for them.

I am still sick but we have a meet our daughter's mother-in-law's to be surprise birthday party to attend so we will do the best we can. Nathan doesn't want to go by himself so... 

I had a number of dogs to get ready for Easter. By the last one, I wished I was crawling into bed. Nathan is tired despite a short nap. 

Dogs are bringing in twigs and all sorts of fun stuff. Too much brushing. Tomorrow only 2 baths and I may not even have to comb my own and truly rest after that. We shall see.

My PVR keeps filling up. I need some down time to make some space. Do you have that problem too?\

Oh I so wish my body gets well tomorrow. 

Quiet Day

Good Friday, Happy Easter weekend and the start of Passover..... No matter what you celebrate, may it be one filled with memories.

Here is a short gallery.

I made it to the pet show with 2 immodiums and not eating. LOL It was way too busy by the time we departed. Managed to get a few beds and a stool and a hard decorated tunnel. Enjoyed seeing old and new vendors. 

Picture this, 2 bernese sprawled across the aisle and the owner not caring if you had no room to get by. Then we had vendors that were incredibly nice. The crowds came and I mean the crowds came and we had to depart. 

Got home, thought I did well so let's eat. Guess its way too early to eat. Back in recliner after this. Joy... not

This is a big eating weekend for you that celebrate. It isn't happening here. I celebrate that I made it to the pet show and I came back, combed a few and played with pups. Food is not my friend. It is what it is. 

So enjoy your holiday weekend. Cuddle with your havs even if you are sick like me. It's the best medicine!

Rain, Rain

They were all combed out but I am not even going to show you Elvis. He rolled into the mud under the tree and oh boy hose off time for him. Got to laugh. 

Very short blog as I am still sick - sorry. Everyone is getting wet.

Fun Times

Only Logan, Panda, Elvis and Murphy are here at the moment. I am still not whole. I may lay on the couch and watch tv. I did manage to get the dogs combed out and the puppies washed. Tomorrow, if I am up to it I will do Saffron. 

Here is the gallery.

Not much to report. Dogs make me laugh. They put up with me grooming and they got antlers today to munch on - yum!

Logan and Panda are here till it is needed. Lynda's mom is well not doing well. The nursing home called to tell her to gather the family and come so hugs and good vibes to Lynda, Gallan and the entire family. I was blessed to have met her. She is such a character. Thinking about all of you. Too many good friends lately...

It's a Day

It's a no photo day. Just not up to standing in rain to take photos when I am not feeling well. 

Shlomo and Frannie departed today.

Amy came to visit and it's her humans 40th anniversary!! Happy anniversary. 

Tomorrow Reggie departs and his human mom and dad had a baby so Reggie has a new brother - wow!!

Saturday we are getting in 2 adult dogs in that we know well. We will be rehoming them hopefully together as they are bonded. More info Saturday.

We are going to go to the Canadian Pet Show Friday. I try to go yearly. Seeing I didn't get to do the March on my birthday, I really do not want to miss this as well.  I already had tix when someone asked me to groom their dog so we are figuring it out - maybe Thursday or Saturday. 

I am still sick but doing what I have to. Nathan is sick and getting a nap in. Good for him but wish it was me.

That's it - got to groom Brewer, Logan and Panda before they depart. Then I crawl into a recliner or maybe bed.

I am a Mess

I am grooming as much as I can but I think I have some cruddy thing going on. So, I do what I can, I don't do what I can put off till tomorrow. Raven is my dog so she can wait till tomorrow.

Here is the gallery.

It's a small one but it's what I have. 

We are fine. This will pass but oh boy I need to set up shop in a bathroom. That's as graphic as I can be. <sigh>

Observing

It's melting and the squirrels and birds are driving the poor dogs crazy. They want to chase, bark and have fun with all this activity. I think the squirrels and birds actually enjoy the attention - a bit of a nah nah game.

Check out today's gallery.

I washed Stormy's hair today and she looks like I never touched her. She certainly lives up to her name.

We went from a full house to less activity. Elvis is playing a ton with Reggie and the pups. Frannie is enjoying the adults. Shlomo just loves anyone who will play with him and that they do. It's a good mix.

Not Many Photos

Didn't get to go downtown. Dennis was tired and well too much for him to stay up after a long night so we went out for a Lobster Roll (yum) and went to a grocery store called Farm Boy. I wasn't impressed but we did buy wonderful sushi for Nathan and well we got a few more things. 

It's a no grooming day. Nathan will have to groom Thunder before he goes home. I hope he is thorough and I am not helping the feeding at night. So, time off. It's my big present. LOL

Here is today's gallery.

It's wonderful to watch the dogs run in the cool fresh air. Me, I thought it was a bit nippy out. 

Two Updates Today

Patches has such an expressive face. They came - Radar and Patches and went and we enjoyed them immensely!

Tonight Olive, 3rd birthday gal will be departing and so will Pixie and Leo. Indeed missed! The house is emptying out but Thunder came for a visit - so more puppy fun and Murphy who we adore. How lucky can we get. 

Here is today's gallery.

I want to thank Sherry for giving me the Keg experience. So thankful!! I have to say I LOVE these dog cards. Where do you all find them. I am going to save and treasure them. 

Tomorrow we are going to try to go downtown for the March and then out to eat but that makes a long day for Dennis so we shall see. The pups are at a point where they can find mom so I am hoping he sleeps some. Maybe instead of the march I will get my scissors sharpened - hahahahaha

Spirit was lucky to have her brother Charlie visiting us today. We adore him and Leti and Spirit was in heaven. Even Stone perked up. 

By the way, for those that asked - the mattress from the home show is wonderful. It was so cheap Dennis kept telling me it would never get delivered. Got to love it. 

Well dogs are happy with this warmer weather. They are having fun. Are you enjoying it as well?

Happy 3rd Birthday

Hi Darlah and Nathan!

We wanted to wish a happy birthday to PJ's brother and sisters: Leo, Murphy, Maggie, Olive and Saffron! hope you are all doing awesome and that you got extra special treats today!!!

And to you Darlah tomorrow, I hope you have a very special birthday celebration!.

We have been lost for a while as things have been a little chaotic in this household, we had my parents stay with us for a year and things have been a little busy here but we keep checking your blog and are happy to see the updates on the Talemaker family. Saffron's little ones are just too cute!

Attached is a picture of PJ (he needs a bath! hehe)

Take care

Adriana

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From Me: Personally I think time flies by way too fast. Happy birthday little ones!! 

Really

If the gallery doesn't have your dog in it, blame Dennis or the timeframe he took them. hahahaha but all are having a complete blast!

Here is the gallery.

We are lucky as we also have Radar and Patches visiting. Some snuggles they give!!

Shlomo also dropped in and made hi,self at home immediately. He's great!

Rosie is also here to get a spruce up for her film debut. :-)

Jeannie and Inula are in heat. No oops here. 

Tonight Rosie departs. Brewer was hosed down and left (teasing - he had a bath) and Tenshi departed.

Tomorrow the house empties out and Charlie comes for a spruce up. Saturday is my birthday so we are downtown as long as we are both well. Nathans a bit under the weather so we opted not to go to class. Besides, I am exhausted. 

Thank you to Ronnie for the lovely card and movie bonus and thank you Lynda for the gin, tonic and chips - very nice of you both truly!! I sincerely mean that!

Dead Today

Panda always loves to see Trouble. It's rather nice.

Everyone has been having a great time. I am rather tired so this blog is short. Just a very long day of grooming and tomorrow is the same plus class. So bear with me.

Here is the gallery.

Sorry this is so short.

2 Updates Today

Olive is exploring outdoors. Her face spot is on the kitchen chair next to Dennis or next to Nathan when he is cooking. Hmmm food.

Here is a small gallery.  I am skipping grooming other than the 2 that were going home today. Tomorrow I am back to grooming.

This is a short blog as I am trying to get rid of this bug that I have. Nathan too but he is napping now. I was trying to but may crawl into bed when he gets up. 

Dogs are having a blast. 

Congrats!!

Spice (Spicy) and Anne successfully achieved the Caring Paws Animal Therapy Evaluation. Anne took Spicy to visit her mom many times and she knew then that she would make a wonderful therapy dog. A new journey is about to begin for Spicy and Anne. Russell and Anne couldn't be happier.

We feel the same!!

Getting Nice

The sun is bright. I decided to groom everyone but departing dogs after blogging as they don't ever look groomed. hahahahaha May as well do it when it is convenient to me.

Here is the gallery that Dennis took.

We will have a short set of blogs on Saturday as its my birthday and I may go to the march and out to eat. We shall see.

I bought a Dupray Steam cleaner when I was on Montreal. Each night Dennis cleans something new. LOL. It is actually the first steam cleaner that I really like and I may use very little or no chemicals from now on. I am impressed. 

We have cleaned the whelping box, the linoleum, floors, the xpen as it stands, back door window, appliances, the steel trash cans and appliances, tile grout, toilets, walls and the list goes on. We owned a steamer - an upright one but this is a canister one and it works so well, it even makes those that hate to clean (me) get lost in seeing what it does. Got to laugh. I originally bought it as I felt it was healthier for the pups not to use chemicals and the high heat kills bacteria etc. Dennis has used it on a new job every night. He was cleaning cabinets last night.

Dogs have been truly sunning today. They love this trying to be warm business.

I am a bit congested so I am finding a couch after my comb-outs and I will hopefully have a blanket of dogs. What could be better?