Windy and Rainy

It was rainy then windy and well we survived another facetime. The issue is Nathan says let me do it as I coach from behind (bad habit) and so I let him do it. LOL He hates coaching - is that what nagging is called? Just teasing!

Here is the gallery.

Spirit is the most interesting color these days. 

During facetime today the dogs until going out was just chilling. It rained enough that our pool (you may see in the gallery) has water sitting on it. Tomorrow they open it up and i suspect it is green. We will be trudging to the pool store for parking lot pick up unless I can find chemicals in the pool house. I am thankful it will be open. With this weather I suspect we have weeks to get it ready. LOL

We did manage to clean the 2 decks, We had blown debris and well it was looking grungy out there as it usually is at this time of the year. I noticed my strawberries in the pots are starting to grow. I forgot to cover them over winter so bonus. 

I have to say that I miss actual people coming over to share the dogs with them. It makes me smile. Hoping that by 6 week visit, it will come to be. Wouldn't that be nice. 

We have had 3 consecutive power interruptions. It is blowing like crazy.

The dogs are out in the wind again having a grand time!

Busy and Ooops Day

Dear Darlah, Nathan and all of Talemaker family,
Wishing you a happy Passover and happy Easter long weekend. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay happy. Tenshi puts on her bunny suit for this special day to say: it is Springtime and let’s rejoice!
Sylvia, William and bunny Tenshi

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Now isn't she adorable? Happy Passover and Easter to all that celebrate!

Ella is found on this table and usually on the 2 arms of the chairs every time it gets warm enough to enjoy the weather. That was today.

We had a virtual meeting with 2 families. I blew zoom as we couldn't get audio working. We ended up Facetiming and let's say we are out of practice but it worked. Tomorrow's meeting will go smoother, I hope.

Here is the gallery.

Murphy and Jesse have departed. I miss them already. But Momma is happy, I am sure.

Dogs have been doing the run game today. Dennis did find the treat game and Elvis found every single one till finally said - enough and held him in place - no lie and she's heavy being pregnant. Elvis just looked at her as if to say - really?

I just love the dogs as they are downright fun and funny!

Hope in this Covid state of affairs you are making the best of it. Learn something new. Get distracted with the dogs. Tell me what you are watching - day 4 of no tv here. Maybe it will inspire me to put it on again. We shall see.

Colours

This is Spirit and Tenshi. Interesting that Spirit now has silvering coming into her coat. Spirit is a Leti baby.

Here is today's gallery.

I was busy today trying to figure out zoom. Usually I am technically inclined but we shall see if I figured it out tomorrow and Monday.

Due to these crazy times, we have had people put off getting their pup till later so we are zooming (online conferencing) potential puppy people. It's not the same as upclose and personal - which we enjoy most but hopefully it is enough to let us know if they love the dogs and to see how much we do. I am so excited about these litters. They are going to be great puppies and bonus they are going to swim. Summer pups always allow us to test their swimming abilities in the water. Plus it helps condition them.

Tuesday the pool gets open. It will remain too cold for a bit till we can swim. I am so hoping the dogs and us can get a swim in before pups come but we shall see. In the past we have been in the pool for that odd hot day in April.

I can't believe Jesse and Murphy departs tomorrow. I still need to trim Jesse's bum tonight.

Tenshi was here while mom went to Costco and she asked me if I wanted anything. Thank you!!!! Tenshi played her heart out. We forget that play is so important to the dogs - as it should be.

The dogs did a fair bit of running today. My goal is to have everyone washed and completely done before pups coming. This allows me to focus more on pups and to do less grooming on my own. So much to do before pups. For now just comb-outs and being knot free.

I am hearing from too many about knots.

It's supposed to rain for the next 2 days. That's lousy. I would like to organize the garden to be planted if I can get vegetables and if not, its an excuse to be focused on the dogs and not the garden.

It's day 3 of no tv. Even at night I watch how to videos. The dogs still lay all around me. Nathan still watches a great deal of Korean tv on his ipad off some app. He watched their version of the Good Doctor. He loved it. I am determined to learn.

It may be a gin and tonic night. I haven't had one in ages but why not.

Interactions

Stone is such a sociable being. He plays with all including the pups. Here he is with Elvis. I was able to get Dennis in midstream taking photos. As I was finishing up grooming, he was finishing up clicking so I said to him next time you go out, take photos after they are groomed. He said why? He said cause dogs get messy, mom. Well you will see in the gallery befores and afters and afters did not stay beautiful beyond minutes. But that's okay. I know they don't have knots.

As you can see, Leti is getting more wide looking. She's a small gal. They are experiencing the morning sickness vomiting thing but they eat right away after it. Thing is Stormy did it at 3am and at 6am. I sorely needed a nap but instead I washed Truffie and Spirit. Tomorrow hoping to get Saffron done. Here there... pups coming soon enough. 11 days till xrays. Will we make it in time for Stormy or not? Time will tell and we have MUCH to do to get ready. We will start the weekend of the 18th. As one of our sons has a broken leg that seems to be not healing right (haven't seen him as he's isolated at the girlfriends as she can take care of his needs lol) we need Nathan to move furniture. Not sure about that but we have to do what we have to do. Got a couch and recliner to remove and it will not go upstairs as usual but in the front room interfering with Dennis VR gaming area.  Dennis tells me he can drag it with his dad so that's what we will do.

Nathan is making banana pancakes from maui that someone gave us when they visited. It has been forever - yum. That's our dinner.  The dogs are sniffing. I tried using a thermometer that checks your temps by pushing up against your neck. It's not accurate and totally not on the dogs. That would be easier if it was. I also use it to check room temps as the puppies need to stay at a certain temp when first born for 3 weeks till their bodies can regulated.

The sun is out. Rain coming Sunday and Monday. A friend said to me, this is the 1st year I do not have to buy an Easter dress that I hate. Small blessings in disguise, I say!

Dogs are managing to play games - find the treats - hide and seek and that fabulous run game Dennis does. They are happy we are back into that!

Sleet, Rain and Sun

Jesse departs on Sunday. He kept getting matts on his tummy and that makes Jesse an unhappy dog. It was getting so bad that I was combing him out 3 times a day and still the belly knots would come even with shaving the area short. So today him and I had a bath together. As my sink is not large enough, the bathing beauty went upstairs in the bath tub. I got a bathing suit on. Brought up the forced air dryer. Dennis lifted him into the tub and out of the tub. When putting him in, Dennis forgot he had socks on and as he was placing him in, he went oh what the hey. He changed his socks while I was washing and then when he lifted him out, he did it again. Not thinking, eh?

I trimmed and cut down Jesse and will continue to do a bit more each day. As he is an older guy and has hip issues, we do not want him standing too long. Dennis supported his back legs by holding him up with his arms while I trimmed a bit. Tomorrow we will do a bit more. I took quite a bit off of him. The hair was flying. I was coughing (didn't wear a mask) and Dennis goes oh my are you sick. Yeah, I am sick of all this hair in my throat. No, I am not sick but one should not ingest flying hair.

Jesse likes to lay on one side so drying the side he rather likes to be closer to the floor was interesting but he smells good and we got it done. Not sure how anyone uses a firce dryer on a large dog as your arm sure gets too much exercise. He still looks like a collie but shorter. Tomorrow I will reduce some of his bum feathering. Now to keep him clean. I keep touching him going - Jesse you smell so grand!

So as I did Jesse early on and it took a few hours, no one got brushed so now I need to accomplish that. Of course Dennis already clicked photos.

It rained, it sleeted and now it is sunny. How can you be so busy you don't get anything done or you feel that way? Dog tv snuggling time tonight. My tv has not been on for days.

Pool is getting opened on Tuesday, I just got a call. We are to have everything they need outside including a working hose.

Hold That Thought

It feels like spring - sleet tomorrow - really? Oh the lovely feel of spring.

Here is the gallery.

I did brush everyone but hey Dennis likes to take photos of them when they are messy. To be honest he takes photos when he wants to and doesn't wait for me. I get that.

Murphy gal departed today. I took her home as Sherry couldn't get out. There was construction out fixing I think sewers and hardly any cars on the road. But I tell you the streets are an absolute disaster with potholes everywhere.

I brushed everyone out and here I am blogging and its almost 730. What happened to the day?

Sleet - seriously.....

For everyone who celebrates Passover and is attempting to do it virtually - may it be successful. For those that can't - do not fret. Money saved - less cooking... life - we can't control. This goes for Easter as well. May we all survive - and next year... but I suspect the dogs are saying - well what about the leftovers?

Indulging

We all do it. We can't help it. Each likes to be indulged in a variety of ways. Here is Saffie and Murphy - sisters eating on the chair cause it is special eating on high. LOL

Murphy was all spruced up and was making a lot of progress on undoing that. She heads home tomorrow.

It's raining. The dogs are running inside.

Today's Gallery.

We are cleaning everyone's bedding cause why not.

Everyone had a repreive from grooming today. I had a couple I needed to get done but otherwise everyone was happy with a day off.

For everone that celebrates, Passover chag sameach. I know it is a tough one but thoughts are with you on being creative in celebrations. Many are virtually doing sedars and I imagine on Easter people will be doing the same. This will be a year to remember - I guess.

Warm Day Out

Here is today's small gallery. It was Dennis day off and well I stoppd in the grocery line for 3 hours to get eggs and a few other things we truly needed and they had no eggs. It was the longest line ever. I do not have 3 hours in a day to stand and look at my phone. LOL

The dogs love this weather. It's not hot. It's not cold. Birds and squirrels and yep rabbits are out so they can chase. All is well in their world.

I am not sure about you but I am getting so very little sleep these days. The dogs are sleeping more than me.

I bought a 50% off corned beef today. Still said good for 4 more days but its in my slow cooker cooking on low till tomorrow's lunch. So trying big meals that leftovers are good from. Turkeys were also on sale I guess due to Easter. I bought one and that is thawing out in the fridge. Unlike corned beef, the turkey can be leftovers for the dogs as well. So much cooking. Maybe we need to share recipes for the dogs and ourselves?

Leti - well she is a challenge to feed at times. She gets mighty picky during this stage so we feed her extra here and there.

Like Us

You know how it starts to get warm and the sun bathes you with sun? It is a wonderful feeling - a sense of spring and summer to come. the dogs are like us. Here is Stormy relishing the sun rays.

Here is the gallery.

I need to brush out the dogs. They look like ragamuffins despite baths. Let's call the natural. I will wash the dogs again before we have pups as it gives me the window between to not worry about baths.

Nathan is on a Zoom conference call as I type with his guy pals. I hope it gives him joy and laughter.

I am going to play with Affinity today. I am all over on my learning plus I want to figure out backgrounds that I can create and do my own sublimation transfer sheets. I need to stay focused. I need to find all my dog supplies for pups and be organized and well I still have time. Are you organizing or just chilling? Have you taught your dog a new trick? I need inspiration. Too much worrying and not enough doing.

Re: pool opening - they are fighting over if it is essential or not. Most pool openings are done without interaction. Many pool companies took money in and are now saying they may delay till the end of June. We will figure out how to open ourselves if that occurs here and request it is put instead on a closing. We paid last year. Ours is supposed to be opened sometime this week. Will it happen? I do not know but if it doesn't, we will open ourselves and make sure the pool water is not a safety issue for our dogs. Algae is not safe for dogs and mosqito breeding ground not safe for humans. Stay tuned and those of you with pools - best ask as Hamilton has said despite it being a hazard to young kids and dogs, they are pushing their openings out till the end of June. Reading some of the posts online, they say no refunds to those that open themselves. It may get interesting.

Stay safe... and enjoy!

Indulging

Well Leti has been hit and miss with eating so we try everything as you can see above. She did eat but refused to when the bowl was on the floor. Only time I indulge these dogs is when they are pregnant. Well, that is a lie. I do give massages, treats but I figure those things are a given.

Here is the gallery.

You will look at this small gallery and say did she really wash dogs yesterday.

You will also see Saffron mighty comfie.

Not much to say today. We are chillin! I still can't find my thermometer. I have 2.5 weeks to do so. LOL Usually I have everything in the same place. We start taking temps a few days before due dates.

Did You Notice?

Updates in all 3 moms to be blogs. Also last nights update is below. Let me know who you think has the largest tummy. Only about 3 weeks away from pups. Not sure if antyone noticed as no comments. This is something to be excited about. 

TGIF

Does it really matter if its Friday. I am not sure. This is Gucci chilling on the chair. It stayed pretty nice outside till it rained tonight.

Here is the gallery.

Stone had a bath today and I think Willow looks more like Stone than Jeannie where Raven looks more like Jeannie. It is interesting to see who looks like whom.

I spent a lot of time grooming today. I had the window wide open and truly enjoy the fresh air. Tomorrow it is supposed to be 12c. That's not too shabby.

Here in Ontario they closed more business down. Vets are emerg only. Pet food places are curbside only. We shall see how it unfolds. I think on Sunday I will wash more dogs. My hand is on fire so tomorrow a day off from grooming.

Harlow is playing like she is a kid in a candy store. She's so delighted to be here playing. Murphy (Kat's brother) is playing with the puppies. It is delightful to watch. Jesse is still chilling and engaging the dogs in play. He even tries to herd them at times. Murphy gal finds the sun wherever she goes abd plunks herself down as if to say - ahhhh warmth is coming.

It's quieter but the dogs are truly enjoying each other! We are enjoying them!

Will the pool open next week or will it not? I doubt it is an essential service except algae can be dangerous so we will have to open ourselves if they can't. It is going to be interesting to try.

By the way, first belly shots are on Leti, Stormy and Willow's blogs along with their belly gallery. Something to look forward to!

No Fools Day Today

Ollie was having a great time today. Nathan was equally animated.

Here is today's gallery.

Murphy found a sun spot on the pool cover and didn't want to move.

Me, I got all the dogs combed out. Nathan picked up Kat's ashes now sitting on top of Risa's. Our vet sent them with her son who was called into work in Etobicoke. Nathan never saw anyone. He called her son. He opened his trunk from afar. Nathan used disinfected gloves. Took the ashes and took some concentrated hospital disinfectant that she sent for us that she was sharing. Quite nice. He got into his car and drove off. It's a strange experience not having any interaction but quite nice for her to do this. Quite touching!

Moms are getting round bellies. Stormy is ridiculous in size.

The dogs had fun running outside. Hallie is still spooning with Cinnamon. It's nice to open windows and feel the fresh air. Something good to celebrate. How are all of you?

Other than grooming today, I feel so unproductive. I did watch Good Omens till the end. I started Sneaky Pete but the premise bothered me. I am looking for another series to either be a fantasy or make me laugh. Still hunting.

April Fools Day

Shall I venture out or shall I not? If allowed - if we do not face more restrictions, out pool will be open in a couple of weeks.

Here is today's gallery.

Elvis had a spruce up - you can't tell but really he was combed from head to toe.

Our vet said yes she can do xrays but we can't go inside. They will mail us the results. Xrays won't occur till the last week and we will do all 3 together. In these times you worry what services you can get.

Spring is trying to present itself as you will see in some of the photos.

I cleaned under sinks today. Not sure what possessed me and Dennis said are you nuts - really you are going to throw things out and trash doesn't occur for another week. I just wanted to get it done. I found alcohol so I was pleased as I need it to sterilize all my hemostats etc. So, that part was a good thing. No one has any. I got rid of outdated this and that and the dogs watched me with amusement.

I am still hunting for my thermometers - can't find and not sure why. No one has those either.

It is going to be a truly warm day tomorrow up to 12c so go outside in your yard. Play with the dogs. Open the windows to get an exchange of air.

I truly believe spring is coming...

Complaints

Can you imagine in this day complaining about rain? Really - I want to but there are more things to worry about than Mother Nature. Some of the dogs embrace the rain. Some do not.

Here is the gallery.

I cleaned my laundryroom today. I went food shopping. Such an experience these days. I found chocolate cupcakes for Dennis. He was delighted.

I converted and took a background out of Murphy gal and pulled it into Cricut to cut. I shared it with Sherry. I am learning some photos are simply a biach to crop out the background especially with flying hair.

I got wet shopping - well standing in the long line as they only allowed 10 people at a time inside. You go in one door, you exit another and not till you are out will they let anyone else in. It was an experience. Sometimes I feel as if I am caught in a book and can't escape but then the dogs make me smile. I may clean under my sink tomorrow. I am not sure what I will do but groom for sure. I want the rain to stop before I start bathing dogs. It's the intelligent thing to do - wait.

I am watching a tv show on amazon sparingly called Good Omens. It's an oldie 2019 but its a good watch. Dennis gave me a list of what I should be watching. LOL I have not turned on the tv today. He says I must watch Sneaky Pete next. Ok...

It is strange to not have the routine of Kat. I am at least not crying my head off - which I was. I have yet to wash and take out his beds. Time...

I should assess my dog shampoo and conditioner and organize it better - refill bottles etc. Did say should.

I have a ritual at bed - check ears, clean around eyes, and the dogs get a small treat. They rush to say ME first especially Harlow. I just love the dogs.

Rolling

This is what happens here when you comb out a dog. They can't help themselves!

Here is the gallery.

It rained all day off and on. The dogs - most hate the rain - not Jesse - nor the puppies nor Sky.

Moms seem to be by their morning sickness.

All of this is good.

Do you get the feeling that one day is blending into the next?

The dogs still manage to play and run and have a great time.

Wednesday it is April Fools day...hmmm

Windows Open

It rained this morning and then it got up to 19c. Can you believe?

Here is the gallery.

Today Elvis' mom sent treats over for him and his pals. I think Elvis said MORE DUCK please! Thank you!

I went to buy food and our local Global was limiting you to 1 large bag. Not sure what is going on but dog food is essential.

I brushed and combed everyone out but you can hardly tell but that's okay.

We are getting an exchange of air in our house with all the windows open. Soon it will drop and we will have to close them but nothing like open windows on a breezy warm day. My mother used to do this even in winter but I wait till it is relatively warm. The dogs love the breeze coming through the house too.

I just got an email from our pool company. They were telling us a sanitized pool is safe - according to teh WHO. Are you getting more emails than normal selling anything and everything?

Well tomorrow is only 8c and rain all day. It was great while it lasted!

The Ugly Beauties

This was a day of off and on rain. I decided why not wait till tomorrow to comb out. So, they look mighty interesting.

Here is the gallery.

We are out of treats. Tried to connect with my local Globals - no answer - no returned email. Will try again on Monday as then we will need food.

The clothes we hung in the house 2 days ago when the dryer broke is still damp. I may have to go to a laundrymat. Not sure how that will work. I did use the dog dryers on them but still not dry. Maybe the washer is not working up to par. I stayed in pjs all day. Still went out with the dogs. No one is coming so I suppose I can get away with it and will save hanging clothes.

The dogs are not happy about the rain. They say thunderstorms tomorrow. That also means warmth if that happens. It just includes mud and wet stuff.

I haven't turned the tv on at all today. It's nice and quiet. the dogs are chilling and looking at us sideways if we open the back door to take them out. Really mom?

Is it Spring?

Things are starting to pop out from the ground. I guess it is spring - still cold but spring. Last night our dryer died. I said what is next. Maybe I should shut my mouth while I am ahead of things.

Here is the gallery.

I did manage to get everyone combed out though the gallery won't reflect that as Dennis likes to take photos early. His comment, if you are going to groom all day, I will go outside and click. Thanks, Dennis.

Sunday we are supposed to have a thunderstorm. We shall see. I went out to get my mail - hadn't for a few days and no one was on the street. Went out later to get something out of the car - still dead. I have to say I am glad I have reverse osmosis. All the stores near here seem to be out of water - really? It is all I drink all day.

I find I want to take a nap and the dogs want to as well. Soon it will be tv time.

Dogs ran. They played and we indeed have robins, a pair of cardinals, blue jays, a bluebird and a rabbit. Maybe they are telling us spring has sprung or maybe they want it bad too. I could handle having a lunch outside soon. I bet you are saying its time too.

3 moms are all still eating later in the day and later in the evening.

Spitting Rain, Birds, Rabbit Etc

George is visiting with his housemate Herschel. She had nothing but a glowing report for him. Herschel so loves George. It was a great to see them. They both enjoyed the other dogs and outside with Dennis. There they saw a cardinal, a big rabbit who ran like a speedy gonzales - whatever that is.

Here is the gallery.

Jesse and Murphy are here till April 11th due to Mom being in quarantine as she is coming back from Australia helping with the fires and the roos, koala's etc. They will stay here to play as she can't take them for walks etc till she is done her isolation. It is now mandated.

Dogs are playful and quiet and well I have yet to put on the tv.

Sylvia and William brought me a wonderful lunch. It is wonderful what she does as a nurse and then think of me. How nice!

It's Nathan's day off so he is napping, reading, whatever he wants. He goes upstairs afraid I might ask him to know off something on our todo list. I wouldn't do that!

Dogs are enjoying and therefore we are enjoying them!