Not Much At All

Charlie and Teddy have had a magnificent time. It was my day off and well Dennis hardly took photos. I think I will have to take over.

Here is a very mini gallery.

We had rain then warmth but not swim warmth. They played. I tried to do a course and play myself. We await a dog pickup so we can go to Shoppers. I can't go tomorrow as I have too many to groom and well Nathan brings back the wrong thing and besides I want to actually see what I am getting. Oh well. 

Nathan went to his doctor and he is in good shape. His ankalosing spondalitis seems to be staying at bay. Who knew...

Logan, Panda and Bailey depart tomorrow. We hope for no rain. We shall see.

Hope you are enjoying!

Small Gallery Day

Here is a tiny gallery.

Not sure why Dennis did not take more photos but this is all I have. I was grooming since 7am. That's 10.5 hours so I am done. I am going to crash on the couch. I hate eating with my plate on the washer and I am grooming. I mean, I really hate it.

While I was grooming, someone complained I wasn't moving the laundry along and folding. Really? I think I should go on laundry strike. 

Mr. Tuffy, (Lexi poor people had the flights from hell diversions so a day late), Luna, Rusty and Pepper will depart soon. Mr. Oreo arrived. Mr. Zach departs tomorrow.

Tomorrow is my day off. I need to get to Ikea and I am going to take a live class. I also have to get Zach ready. 

Since Nathan's got to eat less sugar, I find we have less to snack on. Sometimes nothing. I think dogs get grouchy with no snacks too. 

Nathan goes to his internist tomorrow. Maybe I will go and sit in the car so I can get out. LOL 

The sun is out. Pepper departs in 15 minutes then the couch is calling me. I am enjoying 'Justified' and 'Wheel of Time'. What are you watching that you are enjoying?

Happy 11th

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Magic turned 11 today. Here’s a picture of her photo. Thanks for all your help. 

With love and thanks,

Caitlin, Bill, Phyllis and Magic

Messy Times

This is King Kong. I had just finished doing his hair and less than 3 minutes later, this is what he looks like after smooshing his face to get the rubber bands out. Do you have a havanese that does similar?

Here is the gallery.

Mr. Tuppy departs tomorrow after a full spa day. He will need sleep as he has been going and going.

The dogs have been playing like crazy dogs enjoying the cooler weather.

I am about to sit down with dogs and Nathan to watch Justified. I love Timothy Olyphant.

My feet are cold so I need havanese all over me. Off to enjoy! 

Visitors and Fun

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We had a nice visit with Terry and Mary. Terri is a cartoonist and Mary has exhibitions with her wonderful art. They have creativity exuding from them and are quite the nice couple. Their love is Sparky, a Kat puppy. It was wonderful to see all three of them.

Weather was great. Not hot - not cool - very comfortable.

I combed out a bunch of dogs earlier in the day and now Nathan is napping. I should too but... I may have an apple pie - not my fave but Nathan's. Mine is blueberry. LOL

I am in so much of a mood for Purdy's. Will have to talk Sherry into going this week. Are you reading this, Sherry. So laughing. Haven't had Purdy's in forever and hadn't had Dairy Queen either. 

I was looking at the stores online for dog related stuff and they already have the snowsuits in stock. Really?

I did the paths out back and still sore from it. I think I am old as I was so sore last night and still sore today. My knee was not happy as I didn't use a pad and knelt on the ground. Bold me... Dogs loved the gardening. Hey - this is new - really what are you up to. Let's mess up and knock the lawn bags over - which they did.

Time to relax and snuggle with the dogs. My feet are cold so I need some warmth of hairy things sitting on my feet!

Cool Times

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Tuppy arrived today and is an absolute play monkey. Ms. Tenshi departed. Several arrived for the weekend. It mixes things up when you have new dogs to get involved in the play and the dogs love it. 

King Kong and Panda now play with others most of the time. They are bonded so they always check in. They have also found fun playing with the other dogs and this is so good for them.

I had someone tell me to use the old type of kitty litter on a driveway oil stain. It lightened it but didn't take it all up. Now to figure out try #2. Not today. It took me time to pick up all the kitty litter. LOL 

We have visitors coming tomorrow. 

This morning we met Ruth's longest friend. She is such a genuinely nice person. It was a pleasure to meet her. We were going to eat at Pickle Barrel but get this they do not open till 10am so we ended up at Tim Hortons where I knocked over my orange juice and Nathan dropped my hash brown on the floor. The line up was way too long to try again. I had to laugh at that. It was a mighty busy location. They were lined up to the street to do the drive thru. 

When we got back, the dogs was doing the run game with Dennis. They had a complete blast and I enjoyed watching!

Rain and Cooler

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I tried. I asked Dennis to get photos of Mocha after his haircut and he got everything but his face. I hope his Momma was able to click. It was obvious when he was departing he didn't get enough play in. Puppies.... they so need the play.

It is 26c - 78f and I should get in the pool but they say lightening is closeby. Oh well...

Dogs are having an immense amount of fun. We even had the chase game going on started by Daisy. It was a riot. Grabbed the camera and it was done. :-(

Oh a Hot One Indeed

I put this particular photo up due to the expression on Lachlan's face. I am hoping it brings a smile to his momma's face. You will see more in the gallery and there are 1 video of Lachlan and 2 of Harlow as my video didn't take on the 2nd one of Lachlan as I forgot to touch the video button. Sorry about that but the gallery will show his fun. Here are the videos. I even put up 3 videos of Harlow and Youtube won't let me delete one as it is a duplicate. Oh well...

I took Harlow and Lachlan in as they are going home today and it timed out right. Both are mighty grand swimmers. They had their full groom after swim.

Here is the gallery. 

Will we have hot weather tomorrow? They say rain tonight and thunderstorms and much cooler weather tomorrow. It was nice while it lasted. 

Even those that didn't swim had a blast. I also got pool time in not once but twice. I am so happy! Nathan is going to go back out by himself. It is Dennis day off so it is just me and the dogs. 

We have a fair bit of shade under our big maple out back so the dogs love to run there. 

No bird hunting for Harlow today but she does have others now into the game. 

Truffie tried to eat Ella's food and she was having none of it. You can't irritate the queen - well the queen in her mind.

Saffron now has her ear hair feathering long enough that I can match the length on the shorter side but I decided - why. It surely makes her unique. LOL

The Heat is On

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King Kong decided it was way too hot and literally jumped not fell in the pool. Who had cameras but he swam like a champ. Of course I washed him and dried him after. He doesn't go home for 10 more days. It will be too cold to swim by then. Too bad - so very sad about that!

I truly can't believe how hot it is but in a day or so it will cool down and I will wish the heat was back. 

I have a full day grooming tomorrow so tonight I am going to snuggle with the dogs and have a nice refreshing drink.

Dogs have been out for short spurts. We had a mega amount of ice in cooling bowls. Now to keep Dash inside and out of them for his departure. He can be full of it! Opus has his play going on. 

On Saturday I have a heat press arriving from someone to review and test. It's a low end press - meaning the price is low but if it works - I will have a second press to use for the Fall months when I hibernate. 

Dogs had a water hose game play session. Yes, they got wetter than desired so I had to comb out. 

The dogs are blocking the air vents getting cool and some are hogging it. It's not as cool as I like but who is complaining.

Wasps are out so eating outside is challenging for dogs and humans. Our next door neighbour has a nest in his entry way. We just have birds being silly outdoors and dogs that are fascinated by them - especially Harlow and Sky.

It's a good day but I am tired. Hope you get to relax too!

On Friday morning we are meeting Ruth's best friend and her husband for breakfast at Pickle Barrel. Dennis is going to have to get dogs arriving as its the on;y time they are in as they are from the states.

Yikes So Hot

Here is the hot day gallery.

Everyone asks about getting their dog to swim but in reality, unless they are getting groomed that day and going home, it's a crazy amount of work. We just took Tobi today but he is going home so perfect day to get him to swim. I bathed him, trimmed him and blow dried. Now he has been playing so he may look interesting but knot free. I didn't take Coco in as she was more interested in the cool air conditioning. It was 40 hot feeling out there. My ipad overheated.

I also washed and blow dried Ella, Misty and Sky. I had 3 others to do - so do the math. Tomorrow we shall see if I or my hands can do the departees swimming. Nathan these days does less and well it is all on me. I hate to have to say it but tips are appreciated when I have all this extra work. It is my bonus when I have to work extra hard - like dematting etc. 

The dogs were standing on their legs playing. Harlow was shimmying in the grass.

I went to mow last night but the lawnmower was sending out smoke and none of us had a clue. I really need to weed but I am not going to. I hate 'to do' lists, don't you?

Hot Day Chilling

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This is Jeannie air drying and chilling. She actually walked in the pool and laid on the steps. It's my day off so I will have to comb her out tomorrow. She has a wild kinky look to her. 

It's a hot day and will be hotter tomorrow. Dogs don't stay out long but Jeannie is sort of extra attached to me so where I go, she tends to.

Tomorrow I have some grooming to do but we will get pool time in. We must as it is perhaps the last hoorah. 

I do know Tobi, Oreo and Coco goes home and I am not sure who else is coming for grooming so we shall see how tomorrow goes. It is also our son, Joseph's birthday so if I don't remember that, I am toast.

Nica was here for the day and had a blast. Barney cancelled. Opus arrived. Lola departed. 

Lots of play was going on. King Kong and Panda play with others but they certainly love each other.

Is the Rain Coming?

Look at them run and they tend to do every single day. It's a spur of a moment thing where one starts and some follow.

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Looks like rain but we shall see. We also are under a heat watch starting tomorrow and then Wednesday a cold front comes in. I so wish it would stay warm. We have had a lousy summer weather wise. 

I want to take a nap. 

I am combing and combing everyone as the more physical they are, the more knotty they get. So to keep knots at bay, I comb as much as I can. Then I look around and the hair ties have fallen out and they simply look a mess. All you can do is laugh.

The dogs are having fun on this holiday weekend. Let's hope for pool time tomo

Oh the Warmth of it All

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It is a stunning day. Not hot, not cold and swimming weather but never got there. I vow to tomorrow.

Dogs have been having a magnificent time. They truly have their play going on. 

I had such a grand time watching them.

Ella and Nathan went for a swim. I gave them permission as it is his day off and someone has to dry her. I envy that they got the time but tomorrow - tomorrow. Supposed to be warm all weekend and even if there is rain, I am swimming.

I had a light day of grooming and spent much of the time just combing dogs out. I also sat out and watched the dogs and took in more tomatoes and cukes and squash. Green beans look like they are done and so do the strawberries. 

I guess summer is winding down. Here's hoping September is warm. The dogs deserve it - don't you think?

End of August 2023

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What a delightful day weather wise. Dogs are thrilled. We have a number departing today, tomorrow and the 2nd. I am laughing as I looked at Pablo and went oh boy are you a mess and I combed him out. He plays so much, he just wears the look.

Ms Harlow is departing tonight. She really has been singing for her meals. Maybe it is the competition but she so loves to eat. She so loves this weather. She is chilling on the couch outdoor in mega comfort. She's a riot.

Zach really has his groove on. Each new dog that comes he plays with. I could go on but back to grooming.

I had a Leti puppy here called Beau. It was delightful to see him.

Crazy Long Day

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I started this morning at 730am and finished just now grooming. I am eating salad while I blog and probably pistachios for dessert. Just too late to eat heavy. 

Dogs played all around me while I groomed so I know they were having a great time. These pads up above is Dennis pads he used to do VR gaming. It was his day off and because Nathan hardly took photos, between dogs, I took photos. Nathan took the ones outside. It is Dennis day off. 

Think Sherry told me it was freezing outside. Nathan had a lot of outdoor time. I never made it out the door literally. 

We have a groove going on. The dogs are really tight with each other. They watch. They play. They have a great time.

That's it for tonight, folks. Sorry.

Kandoo Swims and Lots of Play

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It is my day off so short blog. I have videos of Kandoo swimming. I will get to it after dinner. The videos will be found here.

Kandoo did really well swimming using her tail as a rudder. She is a strong swimmer.

People do not know where the galleries are. Each day I hotlink a gallery of the dogs. They are all having fun. Tobi is a HUGE player - so is King Kong, Coco, Pablo, Ozzie, Charlie, Teddy, Tobi, Zach and our crew. Yes, this is the last week before school and we have a full but very fun house.

It is my day off. I get to spend time with Murphy and Sherry and I had Dairy Queen which is rare as Nathan can't have. I need to get Costco pistachios so if anyone is going, I have cash.

Nathan had a credit card compromised. Charges such as food from Loblaws, Cannabis, electronics etc. They went to town but Nathan cancelled immediately when he started getting alerts on his phone - did you buy this? We have to wait over a week to get a new card but better safe than sorry. He figures it had to be from a gas station as that is all he uses it at. Be careful, folks. Track your charges.

As Dennis didn't have a day off last week as Nathan was at the dog show, Dennis gets 2 days this week off. Lucky boy. He gets to game play.

Tonight we are going to watch a movie and chill. I am eating dinner as I blog. I will be surrounded by dogs as I sit on the couch and Nathan sits on the recliner. He gets a few and I will get the rest with the exception of Dennis and his lineup of chairs so the dogs have chairs to sit on and watch his gaming. There are times he has a dog in his arms while he plays. It is a riot!

They are so Playing

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The dogs are having a complete blast. They are running, hiding and well chilling too. 

Harlow was highly fascinated when she saw a bird in the water bath. I swear she acted like a cat swatting at it. Bird actually ignored her and went on drinking.

The younger set has been full speed ahead playing with each other. 

King Kong and Panda are fitting in quite nicely! Pablo - well we all know about him.

Vivi, Willow and Buddy departed.

It's a Birthday Celebration. Amy came for her cleanup. Sadie sent a photo - well her momma did. 

I need to bathe Katie but trying to figure out short or long? What do you think? I haven;t seen her in a long coat since she left.

Everyone is having a blast. Make sure you look at the birthday blog!

Happy 7th

Hey Darlah and Nathan

Wishing Sadie and all her siblings a very happy birthday today.  I don’t remember all their names….I do think Tenshi is one of them.  As you know, Sadie is a much loved member of our family. We are so very thankful for her!

Have a great day.

Patt

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From me: I just washed Amy today for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Sadie, Amy, Tenshi, Chester and Ollie. Mommy Saffron and Daddy Stone wish you a special day!

End of a Crazy Weekend

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I have to say, it's been a very busy but fun weekend. We had a number of day visitors today. Dogs departing early, dogs departing late. We are busy till after school starts in September.

Brusha-brusha was me. I had way too many dogs that arrived matted. My hands hurt. It is tedious work. Oh well, it is what it is.

Dogs are playing. We were wishing it was warm enough to swim. It isn't. I did put on my swimsuit and then gave up.

I have a massage thing that fits on a chair so I put it on my recliner and turned it on. Hallie hogged it. She has a new love. LOL I only had the vibrate on but still. It is really a junkie device but every now and then I give it a try in hopes it is better than it is. Now I know at least one dog likes it. I do have a calf and foot combined massager that the kids bought me years ago. It is amazing. The dogs can't use that as they can't fit their legs in. 

My garden is a true mess. I brought in tomatoes and cucumbers and squash - green beans too. Going to miss the lack of fresh. Not been a great summer weather wise. 

Dennis tells me he is planning a scavenger hunt. Dogs that can't have treats will have a different fun game. He so loves playing games with the dogs.

Dennis says a deep appreciation to Rosie's humans for the Steam gift certificate. He is beyond excited and has been having fun trying to choose. He rarely gets a treat but boy he was so excited. 

Dogs enjoyed sitting on the couch outside with me. 

Short Blogging It

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Some like the rain - some not. It has been raining off and on. Thunder was loud last night and no one blinked an eye. 

The dogs are enjoying each other immensely.

I can't believe Coco the maltese departs tomorrow. She will miss being "I am top dog' It is so funny as the havanese treat her like another havanese. A number of others depart tomorrow including the 2 Leos. 

Everyone had fun. The day has not finished but I still have 2 two dogs left to groom.