Snow and Toe

We are having a snowstorm enough to cover the ice and give the dogs traction and boy are they excited. They can move those bodies of theirs again. We still have extras due to the hydro issue some are dealing with.

Okay, how did I break the toe, rip the nail out of the toe completely and slice the next toe? I wish I could say it was the ice storm but no it was something idiotic. I was in the grooming room in a bin to get some toys the pups have not seen. I was looking at the toys in my hands thinking about how excited they would be to see these and I literally walked into the gate. I fell bruising my whole right forearm. It's a beautiful purple. I guess my toes separated and I have no clue how the nail came out but it was that which sliced the next toe.  Kat barked at me. I was on the ground crying. Nathan went - Kat stop barking from the other room not coming to check - never knowing what he was barking about. I guess he was thinking it was due to the heat. If the toe is not taped to the next one it literally hangs down. Sleeping and dogs and Nathan bumping my feet is my biggest issue. Good news. I am still sick with this flu but I can breathe. That is progress. Still grooming, playing, feeding, laundry and even cooking. If it wasn't for Tylenol 3s I think I would be crying. But we have heat so I need to stop griping.

Rocky and Magic depart tonight. We will miss them. Magic's home now has hydro - yooo hoo! That's it... more tomorrow.

More Holiday Photos

Be sure to check out Abigail and Spice's blog too. Molly gets to depart today. They got heat. I am so happy for them. The rest in our area won't be till tomorrow till the weekend they say.(sigh)

Karen said:

And I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Lainey says:

We just wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and we hope you're surrounded by great family, great friends, and great Havs, among all the other great things that come with this time of year! 

Sparky is sporting his new coat!

More coming as received!

Holiday Happenings

Coco and Doozie did their Holiday dance recital this month. Check it out. It may inspire you to try dance too.

Coco's Holiday Dance Recital 2013

Doozie's Holiday Dance Recital 2013

Throughout today and tomorrow we will have many updates as we get them. We have a number of promised photos that I can't wait to see.

We will also be updating Spice's and Abs blog. Exciting changes with the pups and holidays photos coming for Spice's blog. We also have Casey here and she's having a blast.

Valerie said: 

Hi Nathan and Darlah: Stella and I want to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday. Stella brings me so much joy each and every day. Thank you. I cannot imagine life without her now.  I am preparing to go to my dad's shortly. She will be sleeping with him tonight. She will have it no other way, lol. She really is a grandpas girl.

From Us: Hope its a magical holiday - hugs to the Stella gal. I am glad Stella spreads her spirit. That's special!

More later.....

Update on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at 5:22PM by Darlah

Be sure to look at Spice and Abigail's blogs. We will be updating. Later tonight I will add photos of the dogs here.

Everyone was brushed, treated and played their hearts out. It was a great day of accomplishment and fun well with grooming and play that is. :-)

2nd Update: See the 1st Below This One

This is Magic and she is here as they have no power. She has been playing up a storm. I have many photos but we already updated this area so I won't add photos till tomorrow. We are having fun. Spice's blog is updated as Casey arrived and Trigger departed. We have a few dogs here due to the lack of hydro and we are enjoying the play and the fun.

I also want to say a deepest thank you to Shannon for shortbread and Kathy for brittle today. Hope you understood why I had to stand back. You don't want this. I also got a special delivery of Tre in a frame - wow - rather nice. That's going on the wall. Thank you, Gerda. You also made me smile. Hope all of you have a very grand holiday! More tomorrow!

It's Getting Close

Cooper and his mom and dad want to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We are still frozen solid. Our driveway is treacherous so anyone who comes call and we will come out. We do not want you walking our driveway. We will try to break it up later today. No salt/pet friendly stuff or sand is available at any locally opened stores - go figure. They say it won't be above freezing till after New Years.

We have extras as people couldn't find hotels that took dogs despite what the Toronto Star says. All they talk about is the GTA and Port Hope not our area - go figure. Port Hope has gas leaks and everyone is without hydro. Our area still has many without hydro and they say its not going to be completed per our Hydro's Twitter account anytime soon. They had originally thought this morning. Hope no broken pipes. That would be insult to injury. We still have power and we feel blessed. More trees have split and fallen. Our yard thus far stays intact - thank you cedars for sheltering our yard. They aren't only for privacy but they also create a micro-climate.

Enough weather. The dogs are all playing and having a grand time. No photos yet. Nathan has already done poo patrol and he says its interesting. His hands hurt but its a must. The dogs are walking careful. Today we try to breakup the driveway and at least the deck. We will see if that is even possible as we have a new sheet of ice over everything.

I had a turkey neck and placed it in 2 cups of broth in the slow cooker and cooked it for 8 hours. Then I put it in the dehydrator for the day and it just fell apart. Dogs thought they died and went to heaven. So don't throw that neck out. It's good nutrients in it and its safe after slow cooking and dehydrating it. Plus the chicken broth is great for soup. No dehydrator - lowest setting in oven and cook.

Fun Things To Catch Up on Today Plus More Photos

The mouths have it. This is the Coops and Levon inside having an expressive game of fun. Coops is now home and they did manage to make it home with lots of snow to welcome them. I heard the Coops has already had the pleasure of snow balls on his hair and is now sleeping. They are shovelling.

Levon and Trigger are here for an extra night as Shannon and Bob is without power. Our daughter is without power and although her dad would drive to get all of them she declined. Something about I have blankets and I am worried about the pipes bursting - valid, I guess but we have the room.

Bailey is in New York City visiting family. He had his very first walk in a very busy city. Check it out. I think he was fabulous. Good one, Sylvia. What you do with the boy is wonderful. The next one is going to be lucky to have you.

We got a fabulous card from Jazmyn and Shelby's mom Barb. Don't they look regal.

Most of my photos are storm related and I am still under the weather. So tomorrow - more. I also have a video with Coco and Doozie dancing at their holiday recital but I have to cut just their dance out and upload it to youtube. They are amazing and so is Carol! It is something to look forward to - so I wanted to tease you with it.

More tomorrow!

Okay, I lied - well not really... here's a few more photos - have more but out of steam. Got wet dogs again to dry off.

Ice Storm Arrived: More Photos

Trigger, Levon and Cali!Wet, crazy play inside. We had our first casualty - no Ty due to the streets up here. They live closeby. We will miss the Ty. But we are almost having turkey and playing up a storm. The dogs smell something and they know something special is coming their way!

Cali and the Ice Pool

Trigger is Mighty interested in JeannieDennis in Background chopping ice up.Cooper Plays Hard to Get With ShoshiDogs feet and undersides getting dirty - lots of washingAfter playing inside and getting dried umpteenth times they all took naps. I swear they dropped wherever they were.

Will more rain come tonight? They say yes. I hope not. I think I prefer snow. This rain and melt and freeze is a lot of work.

At least they had turkey even if they were dried over and over. Even the Mr. Coops managed to get so wet I thought he was a different dog. heh

Oh well, we will see what tomorrow brings. Miss Ty not coming but better to be safe, I say!

Today Rain and What Not

Well, I have a head cold that is now in my chest and I pulled something in my back so everytime I cough or sneeze which is frequent - well its not pretty. I am not sleeping so well as I am having a tough time breathing. I may lay down with the dogs in a bit with lots of pillows behind me. We will have some holiday photos and video on the Spice blog in a bit. Dogs are coming in drenched except Cooper. He's managed to only get that top wet and still look pretty. I think the closer to the ground in this freezing rain you are the worse it can be. Cali is the worst of everyone. She is a total wet ball and Leti is the same but nothing like Cali.

Bailey arrived for a visit just for a couple of hours. Trigger and Levon arrived and so did Rocky and Goldie. I do not have many of the just arrived but other than Bailey who departs soon I will by tomorrow. I just hope they aren't all sopping wet photos cause that is what is happening now. It is freezing rain at the moment and only Leti, Adele and Cali have no brains and would stay out in it. Last venture in Nathan had rain dripping all over everywhere. Then on Sunday we empty out again depending on weather, I suppose and everyone will enjoy Christmas. I am going to make a turkey probably tomorrow if I am up to it. Not today. The dogs will get a treat as its a big one so lots of leftovers, I hope.

The dogs are having fun inside too and I did groom everyone though its a joke with Cali and Leti and I mean a real joke. So, we are taking a bit of a break on outside adventures as I can only dry them so much and at this moment with the rain even Cooper would be a mess but I suspect he will be by days end unless we get snow.

King Coops I said Coops look at me and he gave me this look. Got to love his expressions!

I thinned out Shoshi's coat - can you tell? Everyone is bathed - what a joke - now why did I do this with rain coming?

Early morning - see his scarf made it to morning and not any longer. Nathan was seen having it draped around his neck.

They still use under the deck for come get me games.

Poor Roxie saying, Spice please... Yes gals play games like this when in heat.

Fiona was playing stick my head in the snow games.

Here is the end result of Princess Fiona. She rolled and rolled. I think I have about 40 photos of her in every position.

Much like this one.

We are enjoying life. Check out Abigail's blog for a video later and Spice's blog. As I type Nathan is clicking away in the kitchen as they continue to play.

Changes

We have Cooper coming shortly as there is a weather system coming in supposedly ice storm. Oh boy.

I have a serious head cold but meds help so the blogs will be short. The last of my dogs were washed today this way at least mine won't need baths till starting the 2nd. Dogs don't look pretty as it is wet out there so today we have a lot of poses not running fun ones. Even the dogs don't want to run in the melt though they try at times. Can you blame them?

Although I am going to roll all but Abigail's into this blog, I will occasionally put up something on the respective blogs if its extra special or I receive something from someone. As in today Shannon send some videos so I will post them in the Spice blog.

Then 3-4 weeks before pups they will have their own blog. But with the holiday coming it will help me reduce my posts and give me more time with the dogs and Nathan too. :-)

The dogs are now taking a nap with Nathan. I may take one after dinner time so I can get better. But otherwise I will keep doing as I usually do. :-)

New Faces and Fun

Mommy is busy getting the dogs washed before visitors come for the holiday. Cosmo and Shaggy came last night and Leti scared one of them - not on purpose but she came running out saying hey hello and one of them said WHAT IS THAT. But within 10 minutes they were tolerating the Leti and now they are playing with her. Puppy magic, I say.

Here are a few photos taken today.

Miss Fiona had her bath and I thinned her out taken out half her coat. You may be thinking why in the winter but if I don't she gets a Massively huge coat. Nathan said he couldn't tell that I thinned her out. Tomorrow I will do the same to Truffie.

It was another snowy fun day. Now we are going to take to the couches and watch Xfactor or whatever tonight. It'a moments like this I treasure as I get to spend time with Nathan and get draped by the dogs!

Snowy Times

I have to say the dogs truly love the snow. I am feverishly trying to get my dogs bathed and done before Thursday. Risa had a bath - so did Abigail. There is no secret that I like clean dogs but I have a couple that you wash and they put their face in every obstacle to make sure they look like you never touched them but at least I know they were bathed. When bathing for someone else I tend to do it just before arrival or I am constantly touching up as I want them to look good. Some dogs don't cooperate. You know who you are. hahahaha

We had an amazing romp in the snow first thing and many more throughout the day. Here is just a sliver of them. I am trying hard not to wash Shoshi tonight vs. tomorrow but we shall see if I can hold off till tomorrow. Shoshi for an older lady is so delightful. Some say to me I look at the photos and they don't play like that at home. All I can say is attending a party can be fun but there is no place like home where you can get some rest after all this fun.

Here Leti is eating Risa's hair. Risa has this look - trying to contain her need to correct and she did. I am proud of you, Risa but sometimes Leti needs to know she can't eat your top knot, your tail and everything inbetween. She tries to eat MY hair too!

Cali is lost in the tackle.

Sopping wet duo

I have so many more but I have play and a bath and other things calling me. :-) We had so much fun!

Quiet Day

It's a quiet day today.

Mr. Ringo goes home today. He has had a blast!

Brewer and Cali still are bonded as if they are littermates.

Logan and Truffie have been playing up a storm.

Everyone is taking a nap after a huge play session. Just not up to a ton of photos today. I think I am still playing recovery from a jam packed weekend.

We are still having fun. It's just quieter.

Wow Snow Fun

There is no other way to put it but the dogs had a total blast. It didn't matter who it was. They all participated. No one wore jackets as they would be targets here - used as a strategic way to win. Here is the gallery from today.

It was a no win day at the show but boy we had fun at home.

Everyone departs tonight except Ringo who leaves tomorrow. I will guarantee they will sleep well tonight - me too!

Snowy Times: Gallery & Video Added

Oh my gad are we having fun despite the cold. But its so fun and I have baths to do that I will have to add a gallery later tonight but it will come. The photo above is Ringo and Darcy sporting a similar hairdo.

No wins today at the show except for Muntuno.

More photos and updates in this post later tonight. Do we have photos too!

Here is the gallery. Plus here is a video of Harper doing zoomies in the snow. You go boy!

A Few Words

We have had a busy day. Brewer had a bath. Isn't his hair getting long again? With him coming all the time I am maintaining it so its getting silky long. It will be interesting to see what he looks like by spring.

Jeannie got 2 more points today so she is short of her championship with 1 point. Nathan refuses to go into another show this year so if she doesn't win in the next 2 days we will show her next year. Adele won in her class. Muntuno beat Cali and they have 2 more days of it - go Muntuno - go. I just now finished washing 3 dogs for the show early tomorrow.

Here are some photos from today.

Mr. Ringo and Zoe is having a blast!

Everyone loves the Leti it seems!

Brewer and Spice still get along famously!

Logan and Panda love to hang out especially now!

Ringo really loves Panda too. :-)

There goes another rose bush.

Logan is always first at the door to come in on a very cold day. Let me in so I can get comfie on my fave chair, will you?

This is a piece of our day. Dennis and I really had fun. I am rather tired but after doing poor Jeannie this morning then doing her again tonight along with Adele and Cali plus Brewster.. and ran around like my head was cut off playing with them outside as Nathan wasn't here to do some of that with me - well can O have a hot bath and crawl into bed now? More blogs to do, pups to weigh and we have an early day tomorrow with the Darcy gal coming, Mabel and Scruffy and Pepper. It's going to be such a fun day indeed! I can't wait!

Brr Cold Feet and All

The dogs were really cold this morning especially Miss Cali and Miss Leti. They simply do not have the body fat to generate enough warmth and those feet - ouch lifting but Cali has no brains. She lifts her feet and doesn't want to come in. Miss Let comes running in.

Here are a few photos from today. These are early morning photos so no photos of Ringo yet who arrived this afternoon. He is having a blast!

I found the snake that still has some squeaker life in it and they were back having fun with it. It's important to rotate your toys - well THEIR toys so there is renewed excitement and they had it for Mr. snake again. The fun was had with tugging it this way or that and squeaking it to death.

Inside play is more comfortable but we still manage to go out just for shorter spurts.

Tonight a few get baths for the show plus Muntuno. It is going to be a busy weekend but a fun one for me as I am with the dogs. hehehehe But I will miss the show too. I just may find things I need for teh dogs so better that I don't go.

Oh yeah and I get to pack everything for the shows too and who gets blamed when something is missing? hahahaha

Way Too Busy

Have had too much top do today so blogs across the board will be short. Had a visit from Alex and Yvonne and Daisy going home with a bath so no photos today other than Abigail pups and a couple we clicked. Sometimes that happens.

This was the afternoon nap for anyone who doesn't believe that this is a daily thing with the dogs of course. They don't sleep all that much but he does. hahahaha

The Miss Daisy was just washed in this photo though a real chore to keep her from making a mess of herself. She is just a dog that likes to muck it up. Daisy's hair I line comb section by section as it is thick and I need to make sure I get it all.

I am finding this dehydrated chicken that Lynda gave me - well she gave me the paper thin wafer thin raw stuff is like crack to the dogs. As this is so thin you can even break it up in pieces and give it to them as toppings. Someone told me to try dehydrated beef hot dogs. I will try it the next time Nathan picks some up at the store. Next try may be sweet potato. We shall see how that goes. Yvonne gave me this recipe with potato flour, tuna in oil and eggs and said the dogs think that is crack too. Got to get some potato flour first and of course the tuna as our tuna is always in water and she said that doesn't work. I will let you know how that works when I get the ingredients.

I have had a particularly bad day. I was giving treats to the dogs and my nexus 7 - a 250.00 piece of merchandise I use daily fell and the screen cracked to the point that to use it I would slice my hand and it has a lot of dead spots so I am not a happy camper. To add insult to injury Dennis started telling me off for not putting it down before giving treats to the dogs. Got to love it.

Highlight of my day was the dogs and seeing Alex and Yvonne! The rest I could do without.

So, that was my day. How was yours?

Fun Packed Day

WE put the Miss Daisy up here as she gets a bath and departs tomorrow. We will miss her especially her spunk. As you will see in this gallery, she was mounting Miss Roxie for all she was worth. Nathan said you can't put up THAT. I said dear it's not sexual. It's just Daisy doing the mating dance and saying I am boss. I have to laugh. Miss Roxie only let her do it for so long and then said no, I think I have had enough.

On Thursday we get to see Muntuno for his bath before the show and we get to see Ringo. How fun is that?

Today we had a jam packed day of running and fun. It was certainly cold out there but brrr we warmed up. heh

Oh Boy White Stuff and Heat

Today we woke up to snow on the ground and the dogs had great fun. Panda, Brewer and Logan arrived for grand white fun and grooming and play and play and yes Panda is now in heat too. If Roxie is prime late and Panda early they could still have pups about the same time. If not it could be a week or so apart. We will see how it all unfolds. Roxie has not had her first connection yet.

Here are some of the snow fun today.

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Show Update & More

Exhausted from 3 days of ShowsAdele got best puppy today. Cali got 1st as she has all weekend behind Muntuno. He won his class. Cali came in right after him. He also won group and will go for best baby puppy in show late today. They went home and will go back. Nathan will be coming home as he is not showing for 5 hours again. Jeannie lost.

See what I said about getting up at 4am? Murphy's law. But Adele did get puppy. Muntuno did win and Nathan is on his way home. Then they get to do it again next weekend. Me, I am off to brush dogs. Daisy has leaves in her and so does Risa from their romp in the garden this morning. Brr is it cold. Maybe photos today and I get to work on the class photos. Here is hoping!

Dusty is washed and awaiting her Daddy to pick her up and Lynda is visiting around noon.

Update on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at 5:57PM by Darlah

Update: Way too tired to do photos. My energy must be in the dogs. I am plain tired. I will tell you if it wasn't for Lynda we would not even have lunch. She was amazing coming by and bringing bagels, cream cheese and Shawarma. I have to say a 11pm to bed and up at 4am is not enough. Dogs did get their sleep.

No connection for Roxie but Kat is getting exhausted. Maybe tomorrow.

All dogs did get brushed and combed out. I have my priorities.