Outside Inside and Visit From Our Youngest Son Jon

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The dogs had fun inside and out. We had our youngest son Jon come to visit and he had a blast with the pups and well Stormy and Kinsey was over the moon to see him. The others were too but those 2 were crazy to see him. It was not a long visit but I am going to climb into a recliner and take a nap. How unlike me but I need it. Of course a nap wouldn't be a nap without dogs on my lap. 

Everyone loved the back yard. 

Happy 10th: 2 Blog Day

Hi Nathan and Darlah,

Magic is 10 today.

I’ve attached some pictures of Magic enjoying her cupcakes and toy for her birthday.

Hope you like them.

Caitlin

Swim Time?

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Not sure if Murphy has a pool but he decided to go for a swim tonight. He is a strong swimmer and swam to the stairs to get out. Nathan put a towel down on the chair and he rolled in the towel to dry himself. He was a riot! I think Ella was miffed as she wasn't invited to swim but seeing I end up having to dry her and I have other things to do - maybe tomorrow. Not today!

We had 2 puppy visits today so Dennis won't play his games with them till tonight. I also have to finish blogs and try to demat a dog. He's a tough one as he doesn't want to be dematted. Who does?

Dogs really love the lounge chairs. Often Nathan can't find room for himself. It's so funny!

It was a nice day!

Lazy Day

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We have a busy tomorrow. Today I washed 2 dogs and 12 puppies. Tomorrow 2 visits.

Dorothy was here and she did an amazing job. I came in after she was here and fell promptly to sleep in the recliner. My knee was bad today. I think I need to create a device that covers my knee at bedtime so the dogs don't lay on it. Ideas? For now I have been wrapping it with a comforter. 

The dogs are looking forward to tv time. Can you blame them?

Who Do I Want?

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I had to share this photo that I received today. This is Meadow who is getting a new sibling from this crew we have here. She is intently watching and perhaps figuring out who she wants as a sibling. LOL

Me - I am mighty grumpy as my leg is unhappy till I take something for it. 

Dorothy did an amazing job with our garden. Oh my gad - I mean amazing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You can see the results in the gallery.

Mid Week Lazing

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Dorothy weeded for us and now comes the fun of trying to figure out how to slip her some money. I must do something for you. Bring suit - swim tomorrow? Send me photos so I can make things for you!

I did something stupid I wanted to get bacon bits and pistachios and well our Costco didn't have. I walked around Costco and my knee is slapping me silly as I am in serious pain and taking pain pills now. I guess it was too early and well too much. Now to look online to see if they deliver these items. 

We are quieter today. Rosey came for the day - Daisy too. Winston and Ellie is here. Otto and Ringo comes this evening. Harlow departs this evening. 

It has been a busy summer but it is getting quieter. 

We have a 6 week puppy visit this Saturday but after that and Sunday swim perhaps?

Low Key Day

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It's been a warmish day but not hot. Nathan is taking his naps with the dogs that wanted to go. They all know the drill. Ellie decided Dennis is his human so she hangs out with him. She plays with the other dogs but knows where Dennis is always.

Archie departs tonight. He has had a fantastic time. It has become quiet. 

I have been using the pool pump for washing. It works. I am glad. I am going to take off the end to see if I can get more pressure or does that work the other way? We will find out. LOL 

The dawgs - as usual are having a great time. 

Tomorrow our electricity will be out for maintenence the electric company tells us. Oh what fun.

We have 3 dogs coming tomorrow longterm. We are excited!

Labour Day Concludes

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House is emptying out. Labour Day is coming to a conclusion. Some coming tomorrow. Wish teh weather was nicer for those that are away. Think it starts to warm up tomorrow. 

Dinner was interesting. No tag team barking for dinner - Benny and Harlow. Harlow departs Wednesday and Benny departed today. 

The foursome depart tomorrow and so does Archie. You would think that the dogs departing leaves lots of room on the bed. All it means is the remaining dogs spread out. LOL This is so true. Same with the tv room. 

We had a mouse on the deck. That usually means when it gets cold they will attempt to come in. :-( The dogs chased the heck out of it. No one caught but boy did they get excited. I hate mice and rats. Oh my 

Cool Day Out

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It was a cool day and the weekend is coming to a close tomorrow. Dogs will be departing - well some today - some tomorrow and then it will get quieter.

I am grooming like crazy so short blogs across the board as it is already 7pm and I need to demat a dog plus my ricirculating bathing beauty died and Dennis is going to try to resolder the wires. We shall see. Not sure how he will do it with one hand but its taking me twice as long to groom and a new one is over a grand. We will figure it out.

Dogs had a ton of fun. I think they enjoyed the coolness. Me - I want the heat back. I can't even wrap my head around cold again. Oh well....

Chilling at the Pool

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I was getting upset with Dennis as he simply is not taking enough photos and he looked at me and said you do realize I have to click with my right hand that is injured. How stupid can I get. 

Today Willow and Ella went into the pool and they so loved it. Everyone was watching and relaxing. It was a huge treat for them. Chester, Kally, Daisy and Nava went home today. We have more departing tomorrow. Long weekend, I guess as some depart Monday. Gorgeous weather. 

Dogs had a new game - pick what hand or pocket the treat is in. Dennis - so funny but he loves to work their minds. 

TGIF

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The dogs had fun today. The garden is a disaster but I live by the motto - do what you can and the garden will wait till next year. It's okay.

We have not booked our pool closing. I hope we have warm weather through the month. The closing of the pool means summer is over. I hate summer being over.

Dennis did a hunt and seek game today and there were a lot of winners but not to worry. We make sure everyone gets a treat. 

I cooked up bacon and we broke up pieces to add to their food tonight. They went yum. Not a single dog turned up their nose at that addition.

It was interesting who was playing with whom.

Cozy Day and TV Time

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They are already gathering for tv time. In the tv room (used to be a formal diningroom) is a 3sectional reclining unit. On each side is a crate with doors open or removed. On top of each oversized crate is a bed on top so someone can sit in the crate and on top. To the side is 2 recliners with stairs up to them. There are stairs up to the main couch too. It also has an ottomon etc. It is mighty comfie for all and the dogs love it. Despite all those comfie spots, Nathan finds himself under dogs as he watches tv. It's a riot!

It was a lazy day. Dogs enjoyed the sunshine. Nathan swam. I was not up to it. Life but the dogs had a blast!

As We Age

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This is Benny from Risa's 1st litter. He is over 16. He actually seems to be doing a bit better. I wanted to bath him but I will wait till he goes home. I do not want to stress him out. Nathan babies him like he is an old man and I guess he is. Dennis does too. I snuggle him too but he sees me as the grooming person and so when I took him to the table to groom today, his tail went down and he showed me he was mighty unhappy so I said - Benny that's okay. We will try tomorrow. I may just put him in my lap and do him.

We also have Oreo the senior guy too. He is doing well and claims his spots that he has claimed over the years. He's always treated like the prince he is.

Today Stone was kissing puppies through the xpen. Truffies was kissing them as I walked by with one. 

We had a lot of play with everyone today. 

Barking for the Supper

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Much rain today so everytime it stopped we went outside. When it rained, back in. Needless to say we spent more time in that out. I hope tomorrow is better weather.

Now we have Pingo and Benny barking for their food as I type. They do have distinct voices. Dennis - Nathan - why are you so slow. We smell the fresh cooked topping. Are you trying to tease me?

I am short blogging today. I had an exceedingly painful night last night and the knee has not calmed down. It was so painful you could hear me screaming when I turned or a dog laid on my leg. It was not a fun night. Today, Dennis had laundry on the floor - about 6 inches and I realized I couldn't climb over. His hand is not better. I am tired of this. I can no longer sit on the floor with the pups. Oh well - enough complaining. I am so done with it.

Not Super Human

I am going to reduce the galleries. Dennis is falling down on the job in clicking the adults and I am doing blogs late at night and never having down time so I can't sacrifice what we do with the dogs and pups so the blogs are the reduction I must undertake. 

I will be doing 1 gallery for here and 1 gallery for the pups. I hope you can tell which pups are whose. I will put up special galleries if something unique comes up. 

Benny is back with us as his human's mom's dad died and they are sitting shiva. 

Ruth is back in hospital - not sure how long for and Katie is with us. 

I am grooming a lot and my knee was in through the roof agony today. I am taking pain pills so it is now at the dull stage. 

Spicy and Cooper depart tomorrow. They will get their final teeth cleaning and comb out by me 1st thing in the morning. They will be missed. I keep meaning to put them on a rug as a present and I just am not finding the time. I am frustrated about that.

Summer is winding down. Next week will be quieter but still doing the gallery solution. Sorry.

Dogs had a wonderful day.

Insane Schedule Today

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I just finished grooming my last dogs - Cooper and Spicy and each day I put that gorgeous bow back in her hair. This is the 1st day that Cooper didn't try to go in the pool. 

I need serious weeding in the back but it will have to wait till next year. It is what it is. Dennis can't weed around the pool due to his hand that he keeps hurting. I want to kill him. I am grooming and well Nathan doesn't groom but he may have to cut some of the path so you can walk down it. So laughing. We have people coming on Wednesday and well you can only do what you can do.

We have Katie here as her mom is in emergency. So Nathan had to go get Katie. Then he had to go to Rens as my clippers died. Hand scissoring is - well it takes a long time. I like to finish with scissors. I also dislike doing pads with scissors. 

I have lots of grooming tomorrow so it will be late blogging again. It's almost labour day and then we will get semi quiet. 

Sorry for the lateness. Everyone had a splendid day today. Weather was PERFECT!

Fun Times

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I had a lot of grooming to do today so I am late. This is Misty's Ollie who departed tonight. The family was excited and so was Ollie. Nothing like family. It is wonderful to see. Cooper and Spicy are visiting and well Cooper keeps trying for that pool. I have to laugh.

Dennis played the run game tonight. Pingo won but Pippin did a shortcut and almost won. so funny - they are so like kids.

Dennis hand still is not in good shape so I have to hurry here so I can do bed changes and dishes. I do not stop till bedtime - no lie.

Nice Day Out

We are coming up to the last hurrah of summer. Come school times, many will arrive home and settle in till the winter break. 

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Misty had a big chunk of her hair chewed off from a playmate visitor and nathan wanted to take her for a swim soo I shaved her down. I haven't finished her yet but wanted her to end the summer jumping in and she did.

Mr Cooper decided he wanted to go in but as a freshly bathed soul, we said no, no, no Cooper and he just got his feet wet. I am so laughing.

Benny seems to be doing okay at home.

Pingo decided to lay on my legs today. Then Tempie and on and on. 

I can't believe, Ollie, Ollie - yes 2 Ollie's, Opus, Shlomo are all going home this weekend. Lots of grooming and party goers departing. Come the 4th - life gets quiet again and the pups are more active. LOL

Let's hope for a summer that extends. I know I need it. 

Need a Break Today

I will try to get a gallery up but its been raining most of the day. I had a lot of grooming. Benny departed for the vets. As a 16 plus year old dog, well what can I say. We managed to turn his loose stools around. He was eating - barking for his meals. He showed improvement. The 1st day we thought we would lose him. 

Despite his rallying, after running tests, he is not doing well. They pick him up at 7pm and will make him comfortable. I am deeply sad. I know they can't live forever and over 16 is a good life but why can't they have a longer one?

I have one more dog to groom. I have blogs to do. I hardly took photos as news came in. So short blogs across the table. 

My knee is in agony but Nathan is home. The dogs are enjoying tv time - that they thoroughly adore. No Benny barking for their supper - just Harlow who we thoroughly adore to pieces. Many of you that follow the puppy videos heard Benny barking. As much as it drove me crazy - it is missed. 

Rainy day - what can I say. Hard time for the family. My heart goes out to them. 

Please understand the short blogs. 

I believe Riley goes home tomorrow. She had the time of her life and will be missed.

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Quiet Today

No rain today so there is a lot of sniffing going on. Benny is on the right. He's over 16 and he's the dog you hear barking in the videos. He barks for his food. He barks to go in or out. He's just a vocal guy. He wasn't eating at home but he is eating here. I hope it continues at home. He departs tomorrow.

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Nathan is at a dog show and won't be home till 830pmish. So, it is just Dennis and I. 

Dennis is about to take the dogs out again. They had tv time in the afternoon today. I think that confused them. LOL It is good to mix things up. 

Miss Olive departed this morning. Her fave dog was Riley. Riley and Pepper were also best pals. 

I think because I have been sick, I am finding the galleries - 5 of them too much so I am looking forward to when they are all together. We shall see how that goes.

Kinsey really loves the Tempie pups but she loves all dogs - but especially the puppies. 

Miss Murphy was combed out and looked at me as if to say really? All the dogs are funny - really comb out again? 

It's been a day - a good day! I am not whole but better.

Dennis is throwing beds, blankets, toys etc in the laundryroom. He does this often to make sure everything is fresh. I am now on load 10. Really?