Good Day

Rusty is laughing in delight. He's going home and Sam the human dad had his breathing tube out so exciting to see progress. He was so excited at the door he couldn't do any of the tricks they taught him. He's forgiven. Excitement or performance? Excitement in this case a great thing!

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It's just Dennis and I so I am a tad busy but the dogs all had an early wake up today. They have had a bunch of runs.

Someone just got finished and is ready to go home. We will miss her!

Snow Fun and More

Ronnie's husband made it through surgery. I tried to explain it to Rusty but he looked at me as it I was taking a foreign language. When Sam gets to come home, Rusty will be so excited. We are thankful that he made it through. This is a complicated surgery so we are celebrating!

Here is today's gallery.

We woke up to snow and the dogs LOVED it. Dennis and I not so much. You see it was that snowball on the coat type of snow. But we survived and its getting colder so that means no smore snowballs.

Nathan is gone till next week so send me mail if you have questions. He will not have access to email.

It's just Dennis and I and I have already made mistakes formatting a memory stick. It wasn't of the adults but instead the pups. It happens.

Dogs had a blast today. Something about snow.

Snow and Ice

This is Willow - a tad messy due to this weather but I am putting her up as she is also a Jeannie puppy. Raven is also a Jeannie pup. The brown sables in the Cinnamon crew should be a similar colour though Willow was lighter when she was their age.

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We had ice pellets then snow today. We still got out to try to expel energy. The dogs enjoy the runs so. It was not as slippery as I thought or experienced after the pellets descended on us. After the snow cover it actually was not so slippery.Maybe I have great traction on my boots?

Our son Jon was on his way an hour ago to see his girlfriend who lives just above the place we are having dinner at. He said the highways have not been iced nor plowed so he turned around to come home. I hope it is better later.

Harlow joined us while his dad moves back to the city. He said, I am moving to the lakeshore - think that is what he says. Harlow will love it as its a real dog world downtown. It is here too but just different.

Rusty's mom and sister is dealing with Rusty's dad - Ronnie's husband having to get a mechanical heart as he is not a candidate for a heart transplant due to health issues. I am posting so you can send virtual healing thoughts to pull him through. They are wonderful people and need to be around for years and years to come enjoying and creating memories. Rusty is here having fun. Thank you, Ronnie for the dog toy and chocolates. So thoughtful even at this timeframe. Deepest appreciation.

Hoping we can make dinner. It's a 2 drink gin and tonic night. LOL

Saturday Saturday

Despitehaving 2 puppy visits, we still managed to have fun with the dogs, before, between and after. It's why the afternoon blog took me longer.

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Brady departs tonight. Murphy departs tomorrow and Harlow arrives. Four more days till Roxie and Spirit is out of heat and gets a bath. We found out long ago that if you bathe them during the heat, the boys want them more. LOL It's a crazy subject but we so are glad when we are not in the midst of it.

Tomorrow night Sarpa. The anniversary is actually Monday but Nathan leaves Tuesday. I refuse to spend an anniversary helping him pack etc. Plus he goes a tad crazy packing.

I want to say thank you Lynda and Gallan for the Anniversary card and gift. Truly nice! Deepest appreciation and Dollar Stores rule. hahahaha Dennis gets his fill of candy too. Have to try that again as he almost ate it all - can you believe?

They say a storm is coming. I hope its a ton of white stuff and we can still make it out to eat. 2 gin and tonics are in order. I survived washing 3 moms, 1 dad and 14 pups. We had fun with it as it was I who thought of ribbons, hats and glasses. First time for that.

We so try to enjoy and make smiles! No gin tonight or I would be out like a light before chores before bed. hmmm...

Next week I start getting puppy bags ready.

Similar and Fun

Truffie needs a bath and a good comb out, Meadow had a bath but we have gals in heat and after I comb Truffie out he looks like this again. Meadow was here and a photo was taken to show their similarities. This is grandpa and grand daughter.

I had a marathon bathing job today but the dogs had fun. See the gallery.

No matter what goes on, we find ways to have fun and it gives us smiles when they are crazy, silly.

Brady and Murphy gal arrived. Meadow departed.

The gals are finally out of heat on the 4th - hooray!

Less Muddy

I just finished washing, trimming and blow drying Meadow. I had to do her tonight as tomorrow brings bathing and drying and photos of 14 pups. So, tomorrow I will freshen her up, blow dry and brush her out so she looks as good as new.

Here is today's gallery before the grooming. LOL

Meadow went running up to see the puppies. At first she played and then they all came at her like gremlins descending on her. So, I took her in with 1 puppy in one of the rooms and the puppy play bowed for all it was worth and she said no. Now, she likes the puppies but 14 at once.... that is an experience that some will experience this Saturday.

The dogs enjoyed a crazy game of running the halls upstairs. Dennis hates photos of himself so I can only explain it. Inula has destroyed 4 toys this week. They need to make sturdier toys.

It was a little windy today and the dogs sat out and let the wind blow through their hair.

Blogs may be shorter next week and then again not. Nathan is off with the boys to Florida starting Tuesday for a week so it's just Dennis and I. We shall see how I manage my time. Blogs come secondary to fun with the dogs. Sorry... but true!

Yeah Rainy

I know - you have heard enough about rain from me but this is sky - only the 3rd time of getting in this state so its a clean up with waterless bath and blow dry her out only to get that way yet again. The huys here go - Darlah... Sky and x and x as she is not the only one. I am so glad I love the dogs.

Here is today's gallery.

As you will see in one of the photos with Meadow, a dog ripped the chair cushion. I need industrial chairs. Ignore it when here. I so try to. LOL

I have a friend in Utah who is dealing with sideways snow. Not sure rain, mud or snow is best. Do you know some of our trees still have leaves on them? is that crazy or what?

I have a video of Thunder and Charlie playing that Nathan put on my ipad. May have to send it to Jodi. The dogs are truly making the best of it and don't mind staying inside vs rain and then again you have Sky.

Monday is our anniversary and I may celebrate Sunday instead. Nathan heads out on Tuesday to Florida and he gets a bit crazy about packing. We are heading to Sarpa as I just had dinner with a dear friend there and the experience was so nice from the company, the waiter, the wait staff that I need to share it with Nathan. Memories are important.

To Play

Here is today's gallery.

Dogs had fun today. Lola and Ollie came for the day. Ollie had a bath and he was strutting as if to say, I look so good. He is such a character!

Tenshi also had a bath but she just wanted the treats - plural. Onlu 1 - really? Okay melt my heart with those eyes and I will have to give you more.

Thunder arrived. Charlie and Meadow arrives tonight.

Tomorrow we head out to the One of a Kind Show. It was Nathan's idea. It will be good to have a short time together without chores. LOL

We are experiencing the TV room takeover. They want the entire couch and then some. LOL

Dancing, Playing and Fun

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The dogs had fun today. Logan, Panda, Winston and Pablo came for a visit. They played like crazy. Nathan was out so not many photos were taken.

We haven't had a sign of snow. We do have lots of leaves but have yet to figure out what to do about that especially with limited time. Maybe this Sunday, if no snow, we should just run the mulcher over it or wait til spring and do the same. LOL I envy those that have time for this stuff. Come January when there are no puppies, we get back to our list. Yikes - the thought of it. Can I wait till spring?

Misty seems to be the glue these days. She won't take no for an answer and gets everyone playing even if they don't feel like it. Then they go - oh this is fun.

Elvis, who has been here for a bit is mighty comfie. It is rather nice to have him hang out here!

Quieter Times

We always get a lull before the holidays with visitors. In a week and a half Nathan is on a boat out of Fort Lauderdale for 6 days while Dennis and I hold down the fort. He does this with the guys. Not looking forward as it is a lot of work for Dennis and I.

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The dogs have taken over the entire Tv room. They love the open space and the comfort. When we sit in there, they are all over us.

Saffron is out of heat. she slept up against me in a wonderful spooning position. Spirit and Roxie are still in heat. Ten more days and counting for it to be over.

Very Late

Sorry - so late.... went to a dog show to see a dog from Paula whose mom was Roxie and Envy. Both were my dogs.

I said hmm I like that dog before I knew who it was. LOL

I am waiting for the results. I was rather busy clicking but I think it won an award of merit. Will know when the results are posted.

If anyone wants to see the dogs that were there in the specialty, check out the gallery I posted.

We didn't leave till almost 2. Did the vendor show. Bought bows, a dog wallet and that's it.

Dogs stayed home with Dennis. Rushed home so I could say goodbye to Scruffy and Pepper but they left minutes before we arrived home. Go figure. At least I combed them out before they departed.

Dennis said he played a ton of games with the dogs, watched tv and totally had fun.

Till tomorrow!

Dennis Clicking

Dennis is a self taught photographer like many of us that have no ability to take classes etc so it is try and try again. LOL It's a slow way to perfecting your skills but also fun too. If you push yourself to learn 1 new think each time, there is progress. I rather like this photo of Any that Dennis took. Amy is Saffron's sister - Murphy too. Got to love those eyes.

Tomorrow we head out to the International center for a dog show. I will click and shop though I doubt I will buy anything but bows etc. I do not think Dearmint is there. I know Wheatley Wares is and Treasure Coast.

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Tanner, Amy and Frannie departed today. Scruffy and Pepper arrived and Scruffy went straight to the treat jar. LOL

Its been a windy, cool day. It's time to win the lottery and create a warm bubble over our house and maybe swim. Boy is that a dream that sounds rather crazy. The motley crew rreally enjoys the tv room. Humans - you do not need space - do you?

Broken Record

I sound like a broken record but the dogs go out. They sniff, they look around and say let's go back inside to play. We have had melt and rain and water pools here and there in the photos. It's not fun for them. We so try but inside runs and fetch and find the treat - well that's the best till it dries out. 

Here is a small gallery.

Harlow, Logan and Panda will depart later tonight. Brewer is staying overnight. We have a fun crew. 

2 Updates: Happy 7th

Nora says happy birthday to all her siblings. This is what Nora does when I ask her if she wants to go for a walk. She hates the cold and damp conditions. Shady on the other hand is by the door sniffing at his leash, tail wagging!  We can’t believe she is 7.   She is the funniest, most affectionate character and so loved by our entire family she is constantly in someone’s arms.

Brewer says, bone day for me. I am a happy boy! Happy birthday to my siblings, Nora, Pepper, Kora, Darcy, Lily and Rafi. I hope I remembered all your names.

Meadow and More

Meadow can’t get enough of watching your videos....

Today's Gallery.

We have a want to play indoors day again today. It's warm and wet outdoors. They still go outside but play is indoors.

Water Taking Over

Mr. Ollie says - its wet out there - like a growing lake. can we have dry or something other than this?

There is no gallery and we will play catch up tomorrow.

The dogs are choosing to chill out then to go outside no matter how fun Dennis tries to make it. Even Murphy is in a different chill out spot.

Of course Tanner and Misty the puppy duo thinks resting is for .... fill in the blank.

Dennis is now heading upstairs to play the chase game.

It's Wet Out There

It snowed, it rained. We had a flood outside. So, just like we run with the pups, Dennis does that with the adults.

Missing photos of a few but I was way too busy washing feet and legs. LOL I am sure you understand. I am hoping the weather is better tomorrow. Till then.

Gallery...

Relationships

As we are talking about relationships, I had to share a wonderful photo of Marcie with her human sister.

When they dogs come here they also create lasting relationships and especially around Chanukah and Christmas time, they see the dogs they played with and yes they remember even if its once a year.

Here is today's gallery.

We were busy grooming and cleaning and playing. We got a lot of play in. One ball bit the dust. Sometimes in all the play, toys die. Today it was a rubber ball. As soon as someone rips a toy, out it goes.

Changing of the Guards...

We have a bunch of photos on a memory stick that seems to be corrupted. So the gallery is actually smaller than desired. I guess it is time to buy another memory stick. Mine don't last as long as I use them so extensively.

Here is the gallery.

Everyone has had a blast. Tchibo is visiting. Zoey, Ty and Lexi departed. Frannie dropped in. Beau comes tomorrow. It's a fun weekend and well the holidays are creeping up.

We have a fun December - that's for sure.

Snow Slide

The snow was sliding off the gazebo and the dogs was looking as if to say - when. So, Dennis went out and brushed some off. We have some interesting pix in the gallery. Dennis is still learning night photography.

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The dogs had a truly outstanding time today. Tanner is so in love with Misty. I have to laugh. Someone is missing her sister Saffron. Saffron, Roxie and now Spirit is in heat. Oh boy.

I found my sock outside. It's a miracle. Usually I have to wait till spring. Remember Charlie's toy? We never found it? Who took it away? The squirrels? Perhaps.

We found pet friendly ice melter and bought 3. Last year was horrendous at our doorway. We vow to buy a vat of it if necessary. someone told me at Canadian Tire that he just takes the city's sand. Really? Isn't that illegal? I don't want to know.

The dogs are truly enjoying themselves and yes its warmer but wetter but hey we are rolling with it. Hope you are too!