Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 8:07AM Be sure to check out a video of Amy on Saffron's blog.
I am too sick for updates. I have probably been awake for 6 hours today. The rest has been sleeping on the couch.
Dennis and Nathan are holding down the fort. Me, I can't. Dogs are having fun. Me - not so much.
Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 5:00PM 
I had everyone brushed so they headed outside and yes this is what they looked like after combing them all out. Today I have chills so this sight is not laughable. It's oh my gad now what? I was fine this morning but this afternoon I have chills and a fever. The throat is scratchy and I am not finishing the front room nor the grooming tools. I will get there.
Dennis did take them upstairs to play and run so I didn't have even more work. See the gallery.
Last night Murphy and Saffron slept with Dennis in his room. Saffron is still in heat and this gave her company. It made them both happy as they were spoiled silly.
Dolly was falling asleep sitting up after a full day of play. I took her in the recliner with Teddy and we all rested. Nathan was taking a nap with a few others. They have so much fun that they get really tired. We make sure they get their naps. Teddy finds laps exceptional.
The pups also take naps a number of times a day. Can you tell Stormy is chillin? What is interesting the past couple of days is Raven has become mighty comfie telling Stormy 'enough' and she does need that at times. Raven is really coming into herself.
But we have a problem. Stormy is relentless when it comes to chewing shoes. So, I am on the hunt for a closed shoe rack that will fit maybe 4 shoes at the back door. She seems to get so much glee from chewing and I am reminded she 'is' teething but you chew on treats and toys. We will see how it unfolds but if you see an enclosed shoe rack, please send me the info. It's on our list to buy yesterday if not sooner.
Here is an ADORABLE collection of photos of Zoey!
As I am sick - no other blogs and I may find a couch. About now I really need one or a bed or...
I really can't be sick.
Friday, January 20, 2017 at 5:16PM 
I have to laugh at days like this. The Dolly came to visit us - a positive. Teddy is here - a positive! Murphy arrived - a positive!
I went out to get a table to fit my shampoo/conditioner and my grooming tools. It is a Mastercraft Base Workbench that you usually use in your garage. Dennis is building it. Tracy and I picked it up at Canadian Tire. It was on sale. I am tired of my grooming room looking like a disorganized mess. I have been saving for a bit. The box was 80 lbs so getting it to the van required help. We got it home and Dennis shook his head saying I thought I had a day off. <sigh> Yes, he needs a day off.
While I was there I bought 65. worth of bulbs that we needed for the kitchen as they burned out. There are 4 long tubes and 2 u tubes. Over $10 a lightbulb with no other choices. Good thing these ones last. They are used daily but its been years since we had a burn out. My tips also went to these. I think I need the $$ back. You will see why.
Nathan goes to put a u tube bulb in and it fell out of the ceiling lighting. Dogs that were in the kitchen were carried out of room. I checked pads, blew their pads incase something was lodged. No one had an issue and I was very thorough. Dennis was in a mood saying if he did it then it wouldn't have happened. I just shut my mouth, cleaned all the counters and Dennis did the floor. I am not sure Nathan appreciated Dennis' mood.
Then Nathan went to move one of the tubes on the counter and one rolled off and again a broken bulb. We repeat the above process. Dennis is really in a tizzy as once again we have to clean again. No dogs were in the room. I was thinking how could this happen. Then Dennis started taking the old bulbs to wrap them to dispose of them and HE breaks one.
After cleaning, I started in on the front room trying to organize, throw things out that was stored in there when we had pups. It has to go somewhere. We also have club stuff in there and Nathan is no longer the president. He figured 2 terms was enough and I agree. We need to lighten the load not go crazy filling it. So, all that stuff has to be shipped out. I need to tag it and ship it out. It's boxes and boxes of stuff. Oh my. So, it now looks like a war zone. Things do not look pretty when you are midstream trying to clean and organize. I wanted to do my desk first but gee this happens. Hopefully by tomorrow I will make a dent but I am not sure. We have puppy potential people coming and I have a full grooming day. Maybe a late night tonight?
I didn't groom today other than Teddy, Murphy, Logan and Panda.
Dennis is still working on the table and when he is done I have to make room, fill it with my supplies and on to the next thing.
So no gallery... and I am not super human.
Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 1:49PM 
I had Chester perfect but as a puppy and he is a puppy he couldn't help but smoosh his face. I laughed and clicked anyway. I kep brushing and trying to capture but he was having none of it. I love it!
We have class tonight so I am updating early.
Teddy was looking for the recliner in th tv room. It is actually his fave spot. It is Brewer's fave spot too. Brewer got it this time. Teddy got to go upstairs and take a nap with Nathan. I think they both won in this situation.
Thyme had her rabies shot today. I keep telling Nathan not to book on class night. Oh well. She now weighs 8lb 5oz. I should bring Chester upstairs to see what he weighs. The scale is back upstairs.
Now I have to wash Thyme. It's A & W night. hahahaha
I updated the Jeannie and Adele blog.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:10PM 
Teddy and Raven
Only one blog today. Send me photos so I can update the other blogs. Chester is also here. You can see him on the gallery. Chester is Saffron's pup. What a ball of fun he is. He has been playing with everyone. He departs tomorrow. He will have a bath and so will Thyme before class. I wash Thyme every 2 weeks sometimes once a week just to get her used to the dryers and bath. Show dogs need clean hair to minimize any knots and I am practicing getting her to lay on her back for grooming. It's not working yet. I also need to give baths to the pups.
Tiny also departed today after his bath. He had a ton of fun today. Despite the wet and cold he managed to play and play!
Nathan and I also got out to eat at Milestones. Never again. The company was great. Paula and Tim was in before their departure to Florida. They leave their car here. The food was actually awful. I had a prime rib that actually had no seasoning on it. It also tasted like rubber - no lie. Paula got a glass of wine so I got a gin and tonic. I actually got a club soda and gin with not a trace of gin as far as I could tell. I didn't really drink it.
Went to Loblaws on the way home to get ground meat for the dogs and my tummy was saying you need to get home. The food was that good. Oh well... waste of $$.
I am actually gravely tired. Not sure why. I thought by now I would have caught up and recovered. I usually get a wonderful noodle dish for dinner and salad for the next day the night of classes from Noodle and Company. Nathan prefers A&W. So tomorrow it is A&W - joy. I do love the man. There is always next week.
Saffron is still in heat and no one else is. Everyone other than Inula is due anytime now.
Kat is driving us insane trying to get at Saffron and she is no better. 9 more days and she is done. Watch and then someone else will come in. My luck continues. My life - my fun.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 7:09PM 
My human - I think I hear him. We mostly did play in the house as it was rain and ice outside. It's mighty slick.
We also took the xpen down and started cleaning and putting things away. I still have things around the fireplace and blankets on the table and I want to redo my desk but that isn't happening today. I also want to try the recliner in another spot. We shall see. It's been so long since I had this room back that I am confused on what to do.
Getting the xpen down, sterilizing it, sterilizing flooring and putting a lot of stuff away took most of the day. I also did laundry all day but wow the dryer is working and is fast. But everyone now thinks its an invitation to clean everyone's bedding, and the dog beds and on and on. Can I shoot them? Really...
It's interesting having a break. Is this a break? I miss the pups like crazy. But I have 2 here and Ms. Raven takes no grief from Stormy. She lets her push and push and irritate and then she lets her know, I do not think so. I rather like Raven. She has her limits.
Fitz departs tonight. Tiny comes for a grooming tomorrow and Chester and Teddy comes for a visit. We also have a lunch date with Paula. Imagine that - getting out?
Monday, January 16, 2017 at 5:53PM 
This is a photo of Ms. Abby who is a Jeannie daughter. She is so cite - is she not?
Abigail and Bentley went home today. I miss them already. Fitz departs tomorrow.
Here is a gallery of the motley crew with Tenshi who came to visit.
The crew really enjoys Tenshi and she enjoys them. She is so full of life.
I had every intention of getting the xpen down today but didn't. I did put blankest away and put more grooming stuff back. I need a cabinet with a table top to fold on and hide my shampoos and conditioners. I am researching.
To say I am exhausted is an understatement. I almost fell asleep typing.
Nathan wants to watch episode #2 of Taboo. I wonder if I will stay awake. I do not care as I will have the comfort of the dogs in my lap. Nathan tells everyone how they all cuddle with him - heh
It's mighty cold out but the dogs including the pups enjoy it - well one does.
Will update you on the pups on Jeannie's blog as Adele's has an update of Marco already.
I think it is going to take me a couple of days to fully recover. I think it is physical and the departures. It is a crazy process but so happy for the families. I do so love hearing the updates!!
Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 6:12PM 
I gave myself a non grooming day and groomed a fair bit. These photos in this gallery is their before brushing clicks so you will see why I had to do some.
Everyone had fun including the 2 pups who are now in small doses getting conditioned to the larger dogs. We are not overloading but giving small short exposures.
The pen remains up but tomorrow we will take it down and I will have to put all my grooming stuff back and set up the living-room as a living-room. I also have a cleanup and grooming of Adele and Bentley as they depart tomorrow. I do the same on Tuesday with Fitz.
My dryer works wonderful - blankets - heavy 20 min. top. We also had to go out and get groceries. Both Nathan and I were way too tired to shop but we needed to. Tomorrow perhaps the vent.
River is over at Tracy and Kevin's place - getting River acquainted to the shepherd. It's going better than expected. They are not pals. They are simply getting to know each other and get conditioned. Great things happen given time when meant to be.
Life is changing. March Break perhaps Tracy and the grandkids are moving out and the dogs? Oh my... So many changes to adjust to.
Adele will still be kept intact so we can have 1 more litter with her. If this puppy works out we spay as we will have the next generation. It's rather sad this retiring business but at least its to family so I know I will see them. Not seeing is the hardest.
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 6:38PM 
Risa enjoyed doing a watch over the pups. Due to so much going on there are no galleries. We have Abigail, Bentley and Fitz visiting. I will try to do a gallery tomorrow or Monday. I seriously need down time and I have all my grooming stuff to put back. Then I have the fun of turning the family room into a family room again.
Tomorrow night we will have a Jeannie and an Adele pup left. They will both remain. Goal is to get the next generation of Jeannie pup and the next of Adele. Jeannie's pup has an attitude. We are the right people to turn that around positively. They will be going to bed with us tomorrow night. Adele and River will move with our daughter close by. It seems they are feverishly finishing a basement to make that happen. I will have my summer clothes storage closet back. :-) I will see her frequently, I hope. Too many changes but happy for her.
We took the cabinets off above our appliances in the kitchen. We have to reduce the cabinets but for now its okay. We just finished hooking up a waterline to the dryer as its a steam one. Had to drill a hole for the waterline. Cleaned out the laundry tub cabinet, fixed a door and put all the stuff back. Still have to get a new vent for dryer but the old one will do till then. Dryer vent is coated and we can't seem to blow out the lint from it. So, we will start anew. Vent is very old too.
We had 2 puppies depart today.
What have we learned? If you do not rake before fall is done all winter long you bring in leaves - no lie.
Dogs are happy. Nathan made them some steak that had thawed. They all went yum yum.
I have yet to eat nor had some down time. Nathan is coverd with dogs watching tv. Can I too?
Still got things to do. So no gallery.... sorry.
Friday, January 13, 2017 at 8:41PM 
Okay no galleries today. I did manage to get everyone brushed out today but oh boy can this day go away?
Nathan started out this morning going to the podiatrist for an infected foot. He should have went days ago. Then the day began.
It's hard enough saying goodbye to the pups but the delivery guys was major late. The appliances finally got here. They are too tall so now they are plugged in hanging out in the kitchen while we try to figure out what to do with the cabinets above.
I must say I am SO glad it wasn't I who measured the space. I just shook my head and laughed. The timing wasn't great either as Gizmo's dad was waiting and he came into a disaster of a kitchen and us laughing about the fiasco. I think Nathan appreciated that I was laughing vs being mad but my motto is ^%$# happens and if you can't laugh... well you make life unbearable. There are always solutions - well I hope.
I had to put my grooming table back. I had to set up my dryers, hook up a dryer (need a new vent but I got it working till we get one) and then had to wash and take photos of 2 pups that are departing tomorrow. I can't even find all my supplies as what I needed was certainly at the bottom of a box vs. on top.
I still have a ton to put away and organize. I am blogging now and eating as I do. I have so much to do but the fridge is working cause we plugged it in despite not fitting and so is the freezer. The dryer I picked and measured fit perfectly. hahahaha
So those coming tomorrow you can laugh too as that is all we can do at the moment as we mull over a possible solution.
Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 9:20PM I was able to go to class and will be updating the Saffron blog in a few minutes. Then off to finishing all the appliance *&^%.
Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 1:30PM 
I am on overload. Good news and bad. We are defrosting freezer, cleaning out fridge for tomorrow delivery and we have a pup going home. Them we have class. To top it off Nathan bit the bullet and got the dryer as it was no extra charge for delivery.
So, I am cleaning out that room to make room for the dryer to come out and a new one to go in. How I am going to get my grooming table out, the towels out, my supplies etc and wash and clean out behind the dryer - well I may not sleep tonight. Inevitably there are always things that fall behind and need to be cleaned. Plus it all has to go BACK!
We still do not know when delivery will be but we have 2 pups going home so we will be juggling tomorrow and then all that stuff has to go back - oh I said that - a nightmare. By Sunday after the last pup goes home, I may fall dead asleep.
So, no upload. I am sure you understand.
Nathan will clean up the kitchen after cooking before the pup departure but the rest is on Dennis and I. Hmm why is that?
Nathan is not doing well with his arthritis and foot infection so he gets to take care of him. Maybe he will take care of me on Sunday. hahahaha
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 7:18PM 
This is an old photo of Adele. I didn't have time to click a camera.
I spent 3.5 hours dematting a dog. Please use a comb to find knots before they get felted - please. My hands hurt as I was gentle as can be with this dog but that long on a table is not fun for human or dog. I did not need to lose 4 hours of a day with what I have on my plate. But I am thankful it wasn't left longer.
What else is new?
Let's see our freezer and fridge (2 units died or almost died. They are both going on 25 years old so I shouldn't complain. The issue is it takes 4 to 5 hours to defrost the freezer and come Friday (yes watch them come when pups are going home) we get our replacements. It was either then or the end of the month. The freezer frosts up in hours so you can't even see what food you have in it. The fridge/freezer unit barely keeps things cool.
So, we need to empty a fridge and defrost and empty a freezer by Friday morning. I am laughing. So thank you to those that got their paperwork in. I also have class tomorrow night so Dennis said I will do it - no worries.
Now, I hope I do not come home to an insane amount of work. I may. I know from defrosts previously I had to do 4 loads of towels soaking up the water. I also figure Dennis will be heaving food. I have that strange feeling. So is it worth that to get out of the work? Stay tuned. Plus I have 2 pups to wash tomorrow and 1 going home before class.
Rocco departs tonight and that leaves only Adele and Bentley. Saffron is in deep - I want the Stone mode. No one else is in heat. So, I should count my blessings, I suppose.
I stayed up till 1130 last night doing bags to go home with pups.
So, no photos. I will try tomorrow. I will also be taking photos of the class tomorrow night.
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:21PM 
Run, Run, Run! There's white stuff out there sadly going to turn into mush and ice. So, we maximized our time playing. Be sure to check out the pup photos as some of the adults were out with the pups.
Rocco departs tonight. We will miss him. He is one of the dogs that got to play with the pups.
I am frantically trying to do bags, and paperwork and well it's interesting so the blog is short again.
We also have a dying freezer and fridge so we have been researching that. The dryer is going too so this could be interesting. I guess I should be glad they lasted over 20 years. hahahaha
Monday, January 9, 2017 at 3:36PM 
Mr. Chiclet is a Roxie puppy. He is so adorable. Now he has a smile on his face!!
Clarity also has a smile on her face. See Havanese do show you their emotions. Clarity is a Panda pup.
Archie's mom apologizes for not getting her holiday photo in. I just received it yesterday and figured you wouldn't mind a post holiday photo. Archie is a Spice pup.
PS: Aren't they simply gorgeous?
Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 5:38PM 
Did you know your havanese smile? This is Pixie. She's not our breeding but she comes to visit us and we lovd it. If you look close, she is smiling. She is about to get a treat and that pleases her.
We had a low key day today. It was way too cold. When it is very cold we still go out but we do many outdoor visits vs. less and longer. When I say frequent, I think one of us went out with the dogs at least every 20 minutes. We all had our turns. It sounds silly but the dogs love the outdoors but if it is too cold they will sniff but not run and then they come in after the cold and play as they are frisky after all that cold.
Adele and Bentley was walking up and down and over me all night long. I am not sure I got any sleep but I so tried. At 5am, I gave up. Bentley wanted Adele and Adele wanted me and Jeannie and Ella and Spice and Truffie all wanted me and oh yea Leti too.
Most of our remaining holiday visitors depart tomorrow. Tuesday I will take a break fropm grooming and do paperwork and bags for departing pups. It's so crazy busy that I can't think and that's good to be busy when they depart.
So many changes starting this week. Emptier house all across the board...
Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 3:44PM 
Sorry but this has been a long day. This is Ms. Abigail. She is mother to Roxie and Adele. I have not seen her in a long time. She seems to be very happy to see us especially me and I am delighted. Bentley, her son (Adele's brother) is also here. Same haircut and it is hard to tell them apart.
I do not have any galleries and I suppose I could go out and click some and do a last minute gallery but I am going to restrain myself. I will click tomorrow when we are more awake.
Holiday vistors are winding down. Then I have bags and paperwork to do for the pups going home.
Busy times are getting quieter.
Friday, January 6, 2017 at 12:47PM 
Saffron is in heat - joy. No, she is not being bred this time not even by accident. hahahaha
Thyme is now 7lb 6 oz. She is growing like a weed. Tenshi and Thyme adore each other. Look at the gallery to see their interaction.
Dogs had a blast today. Chase, Socks and Bailey departs tomorrow. They will be missed.
Got lots to do - sorry so it's a short blog today.
Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 6:57PM 
Winston Being Cheeky
Rosie (Emmy's pup)
Winston and Bissli
It's a busy day. I still have 1 dog to groom after I finish the blogs. Nathan is at class with Thyme. I was unable to go due to my full day. I did 9 dogs so by bed it will be 10. Oh boy.
So short blogs tonight.
Everyone is having fun. I am unmotivated to do my 10th dog but I must. Tomorrow pups and 4 dogs.
Feeling awful as I had to miss Thymes first class. But going and doing a dog and blogs at 9pm is a bit insane.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 8:11PM 
We went from rain to it dropping in temps with mighty big wind. The dogs loved it!
It's interesting that when it gets windy the dogs really get spirited. They love that cool nip in teh air where we bundle up. It's a dawgs life, I tell you.
Dennis said the dogs had a ton of fun while we were at the vets.
Skylar and Barney have departed.
Tomorrow Thyme has class. I hope I can go but we shall see. I also have a very full day grooming to make up for today. Friday washing moms, pups and 5 others. I may be asleep come Saturday. hahahaha
Oh well... it's been a day. Now it is tv time with dogs on laps.