Rain Really?

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The dogs had a ton of fun. Me, not so much. I have been sick since last night - stomach issues so I was in bed at 6pm and was trying to work through it today. Nathan was at a show and he will be there tomorrow. So, I did laundry, puppies, grooming and I am about to crash again.

Dogs had a run game with Dennis. His hand is still swollen. He can't do dishes so that's on me. 

I can not believe that people have the luxury of being sick and not carrying a load. 

If I am late on mail or messages etc - I apologize. Just trying to get it all done. Hoping tomorrow I am 100%.

Dogs are happy. 

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There are no photos today. It's been a day. It was raining all day and Dennis accidently formatted the stick. Apologies.

Dogs had fun. I was extra busy and I suspect I will be for the next 2 days as Nathan works a show. 

Dogs had fun mostly indoors. 

Me - I have an upset tummy that won't quit so short blogs tonight. Everyone is well and enjoying - 'cept me - I think. 

Keep on Raining

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Inside outside - rain and not then rain. What a day. It was a no swim day of complete mugginess. 

Dogs had fun or shall I say still are. Dennis is limited in what his hand can do. 

Lots of play going on. The hide and seek game was really fun for the dogs. That is what it is about.

Posers

Some dogs love to pose - I guess like humans too. Not me - get that camera away from ME!

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It has been a day. Let's start with the good - it was hot and I swam. LOL. The dogs laid out and watched me and no one wanted to swim too. I actually wish they had. Did finally get them all combed out. 

I just laid on the raft and then the sun went away but oh boy it was muggy as hey. Dogs enjoyed it despite the heat. We put out huge plant saucers with water in it and a few decided to stand in it. 

We had a rabbit come out and oh boy some of the dogs thought that game was fun - the chase game. 

Now the not so good. Dennis was watering plants and tripped over the diving board. He fell on his tailbone and as he was falling clothes and all into the pool, he tried to break the fall and ended up with a swollen wrist that blew up. I now have to do the dishes. It is his right hand. He is bruised rather badly. I said ice but did he listen? Sigh

We also had changes that I had to do all myself with pups. I am so behind as I have extra on my plate. 

I think I am going to change our name to the Klutz family. 

On a good note the dogs LOVE LOVE Dennis so they knew he was hurt so they tried to kiss him up. Aren't dogs wonderful? They genuinely care. 

We had a ton of play today but no more run game for a bit. Dennis said he is going to try hide and seek. We shall see how that goes. He is like me. He can be down for the count but keeps going. It's interesting how Butch and Olive was so attentive to Dennis after the fall. Sure all the dogs congregated around him but those 2 were very attentive.

It was a day... yes a day. It's not over but we need to learn something from the dogs. They always manage to have fun!

The Dance

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There are some dogs that walk in the door and well they dance. Butch and Teddy and Oh many others do too but they have been doing the dance off and on all day long since arrival. 

I have had a full day of grooming and have a bit more to do but want to climb into the recliner and relax. I am tired at 445pm. That's ridiculous. I am walking around with a bathrobe and socks on as Nathan has this ridiculous idea that he needs it cold upstairs so he turns the air up or is that down? I think anything in the 60s inside is well cold. The dogs do not mind it though. 

The dogs have been playing inside, outside and well inside again when it rains. Rain is just enough to interrupt your normal activities. The dogs make the most of all areas to play cause they can.

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Riley had her brother over - Mr. Bean. He departs tomorrow. They are enjoying each other.

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I am late doing blogs. I had a particularly bad day today so here I begin. Tomorrow will be the same. I still have 4 more blogs to do. Yikes... then dishes, then pens then - on and on so bear with me. I will find a groove but not the next 2 days.

Dogs had a blast today - thank you Dennis. No matter how bad things are - the dogs always have fun.

2 Blogs Today: Happy 8th

Hello everyone, (sorry if you get this twice it bounced back)

We wanted to say hi as it Max's birthday along with Abby and Patches today.

Max is doing great and is the love of our life.  He is super attached to my husband as he is home with him and takes him up north where he has 3 cousin doggies.

Max is healthy and his favourite snacks are still red pepper, orange, eggs and cheese.

I hope you are all doing great and all the furry faces in your life are happy and healthy.

All the very best,

Kerry, Bill and Hannah

Here is Ms. Patches

Here is Ms. Abby

Happy birthday to all 3 of you. So happy to see photos of you. It does my heart good!

Heat, Rain and Then Heat

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As a whole most dogs do not like the rain and well there is always inside. Me, I like to sit under the gazebo and watch the storm. 

As soon as it dries out, they go outside again. 

It's like the wild west out in the back. So many weeds - a knee that won't do. I try to weed but I give up and besides - who cares. The dogs love the wild west and well there is next year with a knee that works, hopefully!

I now groom with a leg up on a chair sitting on another chair and it works. 

Today I laid out on my outside couch and the dogs were my blanket. It was a riot. Life is better with dogs. They are amazing beings!

Perfect Weather

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Dogs really enjoyed the weather. It was truly an outstanding day. We have wasps that are a mighty irritant if you have food outside so we put our netting on the lower deck gazebo so we can enjoy eating outside. It's only day 1 but so far it is working. 

They do not seem to bother the adult dogs but they really dive bombed the pups so a solution had to be found.

It was cloudy enough that the weather made Dennis' runs enjoyable for all. 

It was a good day for the dogs!

Monday Monday

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Riley is tuckered out after doing the run game with Dennis. Here she is settling in for her afternoon nap before dinner time. 

Tonight is the addition of ground up steak added to their food. Yum - no one refuses that!

If I added up what we spend on extras on the dogs, I could probably buy a ---- well fill in the blank. But they are so worth it and everyone eats!

It's Sunday

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Sometimes when you have the best intentions, time simply flies. I had a lot of groomings plus we changed 2 pens which actually takes a lot of time. We won't talk about laundry. 

So, I have very few photos in the gallery. We had a number of dogs departing so it was groom and snuggles and well who had time for photos? 

It's TV time as I type. This is my last blog. I need to start changing pens, fresh water, washing dishes and well crawl into that bed. I need that bed tonight and to be surrounded by all those dogs - okay Nathan too but those dogs... LOL

Having Fun

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We are having fun today. Not too hot. Not too cold. Just right - I dare say and the dogs loved it - us too. 

Nathan even caught Riley and Louis playing in the tv room. I swear the tv room is their fave room in the house as it has reclining sectional, recliners and well crates that are open and even stairs up to it all. We try to make it extra cozy for the dogs. 

Most of our daylillies are no longer flowering.  No more smashing flowers for the dogs. Yes, they trample through them often. 

Dennis says time to play the run game. So - we are done blogs...

Very Late Very Long Day Short Blogging

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Sorry - its been a day and I have so much left to do as I just finished grooming. Above is Nami on my pool raft.

Several dogs went home. Everyone is tving now. Me, I am blogging and trying to get them done. 

The dogs had a great day. It's much cooler - just like they like it!

What a Riot

Can you see who is on top of Rebel. That Coco makes me laugh.

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What fun times indeed for the dogs. They have been a riot today and Coco the maltese has departed. She will miss hanging out on top of Rebel. 

Dogs had a blast. I have to do one more comb out before bed changes, water change and food etc So - a short one!

Nice Summer Day

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I just love it when Harlow smiles and that she does.

Dogs enjoyed the outside today - me too with ipad on hand to watch the dogs when I swam plus Dennis was here to watch. None of teh dogs wanted to swim but that was ok. I just laid on the raft and they watched me. I can't believe that Coco the Maltese is departing tomorrow. She makes me laugh with her tiny bark. 

Dogs are looking forward to TV time and lazing outside with Nathan. I am here with the pups. 

It is a dog's life - for sure and wouldn't have it any other way!

Wild Fun and Endearing

Misty and Lucy was playing up a storm today.

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The steamy heat has broken. They say heat again tomorrow but just for one day. I need to get in the pool at least for 20 minutes. We shall see. Just too cool today but could have used it.

I am going to play hide the treats with the dogs tonight as Dennis will be sleeping. I hope I do the game as well as him tonight. I hope for it to be fun. I have done it before but each time is different as the players are different.

Hot Heat and Rain With Steam

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It was so hot out and steamy then rainy and more steam. Not sure dogs were in love with it but when they see the rain when we open teh door, they go back inside. LOL

It is so funny. What are you allergic to rain?

It has been a good summer so far for the dogs. So many fun dogs to play with. How can it get better than that?

Wow What a Hot Day It Was

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It was so hot that the dogs enjoyed indoors more than outdoors even with Dennis spraying to cool them off. We are supposed to get thunder and lightening so I hope no one has an issue with it here. Usually not but you do get the odd dog that does.

Riley, each time I comb her out looks at me with those eyes as if to say - really? 

Dogs had fun. I am running behind and need to do the usual clean up before Dennis gets up for the night. 

The dogs - they are enjoying each other.

Heated Hot Day

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Riley and Jasper prefer the air conditioning. Oh, they went out but was it steaming out there. So we made many trips out and in for a short duration. Sometimes the dogs looked cross-eyed at us and decided no heat for me! Can you blame them? 

Dennis did his crazy runs upstairs in the hallways into the bedrooms. It sounded like a herd of elephants. Got to chase those willies out!

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T.G.I.F.

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Hallie is moping. I am looking for ways to get her out of her funk. At bedtime, she is wonderful. She body snuggles like no other and of course wakes me up kissing my face.

I am sorry I am so late for the blogs. It's just been one of those days. When I do puppies, I am the one that stresses and frets around here. The guys think I can fret so they do not have to. After this, I need to do chores - all the things we do before bed.

Weather was good and the dogs appreciated it. The dogs and who they play with and what fun they have is unique each day. Some make friends and that's their pal throughout their holiday and others play with someone different all the time. 

The dogs enjoyed the sun today. They are TVing it with Nathan and I am doing all the rest till Dennis gets up. 

Ms. Daisy left a bit ago but we get to see her later in the week. Ms. Harlow grabbed her fave spot cause it's hers after all. I could go on but I am too tired to. Forgive me.