Kissing Up Times

Cooper is kissing up Tchibo. I have to laugh at Tchibo's expressions. 

Here is today's gallery.

Levon and Trigger departed. If you need your roof done talk to Shannon first. She's had one heck of an experience. Poor thing! It continues too. 

Velvet, Mabel, Patches and Radar dropped in. Dusty and Murphy depart tomorrow. Hmm Murphy usually goes on Sunday so hope I got that right.

Roxie and Ella are in heat - oh boy - not. Inula is almost done. Roxie is not getting bred. She had her last litter. We will get her spayed 6 to 8 weeks after this heat. She will remain. Ella was supposed to be bred but she may be due the week that Nathan is with the guys on his yearly Florida get together with the guys trip. I am not willing to whelp myself plus have 2 other litters so we will do a progesterone and breed if she ovulates when she is not due during his holiday. Otherwise we will wait till next. My goal is to have the summer off but we shall see how it all unfolds.

It's never a dull moment around here but if we do it may reduce or eliminate our waiting list and that may make some of you happy. :-) It also may kill me but to make everyone happy.... :-)

Click of Two

Sisters: Roxie and PandaSpice and Saffron: Mom and DaughterCooper and Spice: New SiblingsRoxie and Tchibo: Mom and sonJust happened to catch these moments of 2. But check out the rest in the gallery.

Brady goes home tonight. We will miss him and so will the dogs. He has been delightful!

It was a nice day today and I got into the pool and then it clouded over. I changed and the sun is back out. Got to laugh.

We had squirrel hunting today and Levon and Trigger are very keen on this game. No, I didn't create it nor did I applaud it. I actually try to stop it but it's like little kids in a candy store. They can't contain themselves.

The dogs are having fun and enjoying this weather!

It's a Puppy House

This is Brady. He is raven's litter mate (brother). He is so cute and fun. 

This is Tchibo, hanging on stormy. Like I said a puppy house full of fun.

Not many photos today. See the gallery.

We are working on no bark. We are not saying who. Hopefully we will help. Dennis is sleeping during the morning so the barking isn't helping his sleep. 

It was a warm day that started out cloudy. No dogs in the pool. I was sitting on the recliner outside and Spice jumped up on my lap. Cooper decided to jump up too but on top of Spice. Spice was NOT impressed. 

Dusty is everything Nathan. I have to laugh. Sure she sits with me etc but when Nathan comes in the room - she has all eyes for him. I have to laugh.

Levon and Trigger have found their comfort in the tv room. They love my lap or up on the desk on top of a bunch of comfort blankets. If I have popcorn - hmm it's my lap. What's that about?

It's been a nice day but it is tv time shortly. 

I am told Adele is having morning sickness. 

A Story Today

Miko the TT was here and he was playing up a storm with Tchibo. At first Tchibo was not sure what this larger being was but then they started playing. It was great to have this exposure for him and Miko really loves the puppies.

Miko decided to go for a swim today so I was blow drying him when his mom came. It wasn't intentional on my part but it was on Miko. I was laying in the pool and well he got the idea swimming was what he wanted to do. Unfortunately I do not have photos of it but he can swim. I wasn't counting on having to dry him but he had fun. 

The pool is barely at 70. I am hoping tomorrow it is in the 80s even if I have to sneak out and turn it on so it is on all night. ROFL

You see I got this idea that I was going to float in the pool despite it being cold but I hate cold water so I edged partially in to get on the raft and it literally felt like I was laying in a pool of ice. The heater says 70 but really it was cold. I was shivering and then Nathan took a few photos of me (they are in the gallery and I hate photos of me) but I had to share as it's part of the story. He had me laughing so hard that I kept sinking and getting colder by the minute and yes he was doing it in purpose. 

I will tell you I never intended on doing this but it's warm out and i love the pool so I was determined but if I had to do it again - NO - NO -NO! I didn't even take a towel out as I didn't plan to do this. I had just planned to lay out on a recliner. 

The dogs thought I was nuts as I was laughing. Ella wanted to go in and yes Miko went in after Nathan took the camera in. I then blow dried him and here's to maybe getting more dogs in tomorrow but I will tell you if the temps are like it was today (water wise) i wouldn't do that to the dogs but Miko didn't mind it one bit. 

Maybe I need to come back as a dog?

Ozzie departed today (schnauzer mix). It's endearing to watch him loving up Nathan. 

Inula is still in heat. No one else is. Adele is having morning sickness. Jeannie is absolutely pregnant.

May the sun last - well forever! Can we have the summer we never had now? The dogs and I would love that. Can you do something about it?

A Day

You wonder what dogs are thinking when they look a certain way. Now Trigger was watching the pool cleaner. He seems fascinated with it but Shoshi was smirking behind him and I haven't a clue why.

I brushed everyone out and took a slew of great photos. I had some sailing through the air. I was so excited and I must have deleted them. they were not on any of the memory cards. I will tell you to say I was miffed was an understatement so I tried to duplicate it. The dogs just stood there. well, not entirely but they didn't play like I clicked earlier. 

Dennis said so now you have a story for the blog. Yeah an irritated one but it happens. I am still not entirely sure how.

Here is the gallery that I did manage to find.

Couldn't swim today. Pool was too low and I didn't put water in as I figured it would stay cold. So today I filled and heated but its still too cold. I am hoping its warm enough tomorrow. 

Silly frustrating things but the dogs did make me smile. TV time soon - here I come draped with dogs. Let's see how many I can fit on my lap!

Two Updates Tonight

I was out today so no nicely brushed dogs other than those departing. But they had fun and a day off. 

Roxie and Tchibo are still very close. It's nice. 

Going to make this blog short. I am tired and need to play recovery.

Here is the gallery. I hope it gets you by. Till tomorrow!

Happy 5th

Hi Darlah,

Today is Magic's 5th birthday. Here is a photo of her. We wish all her siblings a happy birthday.

Thanks,

Bill, Phyllis, Caitlin, and Magic

Happy 8th Birthday!!

Big shout out to Penny, Mia, Kit Kat and Tiger Lily. Huge love sent to you from the Talemaker Crew!

Full Day

MickeyThis is Mickey. He is Stone and Radar's brother. He was the only black and white in that litter. He has the silkiest hair. He was here for a grooming. I had a VERY full day grooming. These past 2 days I want to shoot myself and put my exhausted body out of misery but tomorrow I am off with the daughter to Pet Expo and the blogs will be lean for different reason. Poor Nathan gets to hold down the fort with Jon (if he gets up) till Dennis gets up. 

Here is the gallery.

There is a Rheo update on Roxie's bog so be sure to check it out! Happy 16 week -wow!

Did manage to get more photos cause I took them. hahahaha I hope I captured some moments like Cooper's tongue.

Yes, I groomed, I clicked, I groomed, I ate, I groomed, I clicked. One dog took me 3 hours. Another almost 4. Yes, this was a 12 hour day again. 

Spicy chooses to sleep with me. Lovely silky snuggles and Cooper with Nathan. 

Clarity finds the squirrels interesting. She barks and barks at them. 

Rocky is playing and it was great to have his dad see him play in person. 

Tchibo will eat everyone's food if allowed. He is so bloody cute, I tell you!

Jeannie is out of heat - and I am so happy. Jeannie, well I missed at night. You see when we are in heat Nathan has to sleep with the gals in heat and I get to sleep with the boys and some gals. The cost of them sleeping in bed with us. Now to get Inula out of heat but watch someone else will come in. That is why tv time is very important during these times but no tv tonight. 

Can't promise photos tomorrow but we shall see if the guys surprise me.

Crazy Busy

Dennis took photos. Here is the gallery. I apologize if everyone is not there. I noticed the Coops and Patches and maybe Radar was not. I do not tell Dennis what to click as that would be staged so - sorry. I will ask him to take the missing dogs tomorrow.

I had 9 dogs to do and that meant haircuts etc. After I finish this blog I need to brush out everyone else. So, I figure I am done at bedtime. Due to pups coming early I had to delay some groomings and then add my usual, well I am exhausted. As tomorrow is just as bad, I can't even promise photos then but I will try. 

Dogs are having fun. Me, I need to sleep but I got to groom so off I go!

Thankfully Christine said wash them whenever so I fit them in today. Got their feet trimmed up, nails done and both rubbed their head and shook and I laughed.

New Arrivals

Cooper arrived and he keeps smiling. Got to laugh. See Gallery. Yes, Spicy arrived too and oh my gad she is having fun too but its bloody raining again so we have few photos and most indoors. They brought blankets and bagels and cream cheese. Yum. 2 fluffy baby comforters.

Coco and Doozie also arrived for a overnighter and is perfectly groomed so it will be fun keeping them clean. 

We also have Ozzie the mix Schnauzer here. Gracie departs tonight. It's a fun crew and it was great to see Cooper and Spicy. Russell really, really takes care of her hair well. It's back to being so silky. Nice!!

We are now going to feed and will try to keep everyone clean. 

Ah going to be an extra fun tv night!

Mid Week Cold

Well we won't have the trampoline cover on till the end of the month. It seems our cover is not fixed yet and I am not sure we are going to have real warmth again - do you? Too much to do with pots and furniture etc when I finally arrive at the belief that is true. Dogs love the cover on as they can run over it like a trampoline and Saffron's pups will be ready to go out their first time after the cover is on - bonus.

Here is today's gallery. 

Tomorrow Cooper and Spicy are coming for a visit. I am so excited!

I think we are still playing recovery. Crazy but true.

Is it TV time yet? I can't wait! Dennis will sit in with Saffron and us with the dogs. I enjoy my cuddle time so much with the dogs - and Nathan too!

Rain AGAIN!!!!!

Coming and going is the norm today. Each time it rains we play inside and each time it stops we go outside. 

Here is today's gallery.

I am so tired of the rain and to be honest I am still in the mode of recovery. 

Dogs were all brushed out while nathan went running errands while Dennis slept. Now Nathan is sleeping. We so try to alternate rest for each of us. This too shall pass.

So, a short bog but dogs are doing well. 

Before Rain

Out before the rain hits.

By the time Nathan got in the pool it was already clouding over and getting cold. I managed to get in earlier. Will this be the last swim? Surely looking like that with the weather coming our way.

Dogs were glad we got them out before rain arrived. Even Saffron looked when I opened the door and went nah...

Please do not give us a wet fall.

Here is the gallery.

Levon and Trigger are back while Shannon has a roof done. Wish her luck. The boys are really having a blast. Levon's even sharing the recliner with Teddy. Time helps everything. :-)

Miss my tv time with the guys but I am in here with Saffron. Now off to put the gallery link on her blog.

NEED a RIDE

Is anyone going to Pet Expos on the 9th or 10th? See show info. Dennis is sleeping during the day and he can't leave the pups. I also have to leave the car here in case of any pup emergency. I doubt we will need but just makes sense.

Will pay gas if I can go with you. Will make either day work. 

Let me know!

Raining Day

Most of the day we had indoor play due to the rain. Here is today's gallery.

It's going to be a lean update day as we are still in recovery mode. I hope you understand. Pups coming 3 days early was not in our plans.

Everyone is playing well but it is pouring out. They say our only hot day will be tomorrow. I am going to try to get the last hoorah in the pool even if for 15 minutes. We shall see how I feel tomorrow buit looking at the weather forecast we are in deep fall weather for 14 days at least where everywhere else is going through a heat wave. Go figure. 

I look forward to sleeping with the dogs tonight and watching Saffron on the video. Dennis will be doing the night time duty. He could have done it last night but best that I did so I could do grooming when I got up. 

5 more hours and bedtime. 

Now off to help feed the dogs/

Yikes & No More

Inula is in heat and no we are not breeding her. Think we will spay her in 8 weeks. It's time to stop this craziness for her called heat.

Leti and Ella is due anytime. 

We set up the whelping box tonight but I think we should get it done.

We just heard from Brenda and she can no longer make the fish beds or houses. She is dealing with serious health issues. 

Here is a very small gallery.

It's cold outside. Will I get a swim in before Saffron pups? Mother nature please cooperate.

Dogs are playing. I just now finished combing them all out. I should be taking photos now. 

But we are feeding in a few minutes and I may take a nap with saffron on the couch.

Are you surviving this long weekend?

Long Weekend Fun

Yes we do manage to have fun. No pool as it is too cool but they say tomorrow warmer. We are hopeful.

Here is this morning's gallery.

Panda and River have their onsie off. I will put River's on tonight to avoid any issue with scratching. I will suggest the same with Panda. They seem to be back to normal and on Monday they can get their stitches out.

This is how Clarity rolls. Gad I love her! You have to love a dog you comb out then looks like this 3 minutes later.

The dogs are enjoying this cooler weather. Me, I need a nap.

Levon, Trigger and boy Murphy departs today. I hate to see them go. Everyone with kids are getting ready to head back to school. Lots of changes for humans and dogs.

Moments Going Into Long Weekend

Trigger and Stormy know how to play!

Farley is a love - look at that kiss!

Tchibo visiting and having a blast. They say he now weighs 7lbs.

Oscar says what is up? That's my fave spot and its blocked. That's okay Oscar, we will put you up there anyways. You see we blocked it as 2 not 1 dog decided the cushion needed to be marked. Got to love it!@ We have a full house due to the long weekend but we have these things happen and we wash and move on and create ways to not duplicate. 

Here is the gallery.

Check out Jeannie's blog. Check out Adele's blog. No one else is in heat but they are due. 

River and Panda are doing well. Tomorrow Panda goes home and early Saturday morning River goes home. Tracy has to pick up her family from the airport. Panda is itchy. River doesn't seem to be. Go figure.

Everyone is having a total blast truly!! The weekend has almost just begun!

Hanging

Love it when the dogs smile, don't you?

It was a warm but cool day out. It almost looked like it was going to rain but it didn't. Nathan thinks I should give up heating the pool but I persist. I try each day to get 15 minutes or so and well I don't want the summer to go away anytime soon but it will. 

Here is today's gallery.

The dogs were having a running blast out there a few times today. It's much easier on them when its not dreadfully hot so there is that!

It's been a day!