In and Outside

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We have a number of visitors so there is a lot of play. I swear when the visitors depart, our dogs sleep for days. I am not sure if they are recuperating from all the play or they are depressed or a little of both. They do have each other but there is nothing like having the opportunity to be social.

It was a great day. Teddy was trying to play with Diamond. She was starting to play back. I didn't expect for him to attempt engaging with the other dogs but so impressed. I need to give him a bath today. I thought I had to wait for a few days so he settled in but he seems to be doing well with everything so far and he really needs a bath.

Coach and Sassy arrived today. They are already playing. They are from Wasabi's 1st litter and love to play still. This is Coach in the photo - black and white.

The dogs - they are having total fun!

In Step

We have a few visitors. It almost feels like the holiday season and it is delightful to have the activity. Look at these two in step with each other and thoroughly enjoying each others company.

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We had a busy day. We went to get Teddy, who is staying here under the umbrella of Havanese Fanciers Rescue of Canada. I am on the commitee of rescue and have a fabulous group that genuinely care. The Havanese Fanciers site has been down so I will post here about Teddy's experiences. When that goes live again, we will place his photo and bio there. Claire who also does the social media will be posting updates there. We are all in his corner to have the forever life he deserves.

The dogs that are visiting are having a great time. I am sadly behind as I had so much on my plate today but it was still a lovely day. It's cold out. The dogs seem to enjoy the briskness and most of all - hooray no rain.

Last night I was not doing well. I did something stupid. I had a door open at the top of my desk. I bent over and stood up fast only to have the top of my head connect with the corner. I have a good size egg on the top of my head but no cut. I was in a lot of pain. I was vomiting and queasy. This morning I felt better though the head still is sore. How stupid can I be but get this not stupid enough as I left it open again but noticed I did so didn't do it again but really, Darlah! Interesting enough all night long the dogs licked my face, my head. They did not want me to sleep. Havanese are the best but tonight sleep guys!

We have a wonderful bunch of dogs visiting. They are outstanding. They play and play. If you want a smile - well they will fill your wish.

Wet Dry Whatever

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We have a lot of fun dogs at the moment.

Tomorrow Nathan and I are taking a drive to pick up a rescue havanese named Teddy. He's on the large size and lives a relative sedate life. We will see about getting him to enjoying after he adjusts. We will be posting after he is here.

We are still waiting for Kally who will arrive at 9 tonight. Tomorrow Diamond comes for fun.

People are going shopping and we have visitors. No matter what has happened this year, what a grand way to end the year.

Drier Day

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Nice to see visitors this year. Covid stopped people from travelling and now that people have shots, people are travelling again and we get to see their dogs. We have Ollie, Pingo, Benji, Tia, Rusty, Luna and Kally coming tomorrow. Now that is so much fun. Each brings an element of fun that I look forward to.

If you want fun in a small package - well Coco the maltese will be here for the day. She makes us all laugh.

Archie came in with exhuberence as if he was invited to a party and well he was the guy that everyone was waiting for. LOL Siopao and Dimsum immediately got comfortable and in their element even though its been some time. It may have been some time but they remember. We so make sure they have grand memories.

As the winter starts heralding in - it feels like normalcy and that we celebrate!

Melting

Was that snow or slush or rain. You tell me.

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No one was crazy over the weather today. It couldn't make up its mind but it felt damp cold. That's okay. The dogs do play well indoors.

We are hoping for a warmer day tomorrow. Maybe those days won't come till April?

Nathan also took a video of Coco and Ellie playing. You can find it here. We had a lot of play going on inside. Not so much outdoors.

Want to Buy Plus More

Did anyone buy this comb at my suggestion and you do not use it? If so, I want to buy it. They do not make it anymore and it's the one thing I was using all day every day. 

Please let me know. 

When it is raining you run inside. Here is the gallery. Although the dogs went out, most stayed under the deck. I truly believe they like snow much more than rain and can you blame them?

We had a busy day. I still have videos to upload. 

Play FunI think

The play is great when the weather is cool. Inside, outside, it all comes together.

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Dennis is finishing up the leaves. The dogs like to impede his progress. It is all fun though.

I had a very busy grooming schedule so I am going to make the blogs short. I just finished Magic who is going home momentarily.

I think there is a video of Parker and Coco playing on a leaf strewn kitchen floor here.

Slowly Grooming

We or shall I say ME is slowly grooming here and there. I have not got to Tenshi yet but oh boy she has been playing hard and looks like a wild child.

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Ty departed and so did Coco the maltese. Soon Tia and Benji and Logan and Panda will depart.

Everyone had a blast today. Harlow has taken possession of the up high bed now in the tv room so she can look down and surgery all. LOL

People are going away and we get to have their dogs visit. We are so excited.

Fun Fun Day

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We had a full house of fun today. I have much grooming to do. LOL Leaves in the house, stuck to them and wild abadoned fun. They so enjoyed each other and I enjoyed watching all of them. The play was great today. Those that went home are probably napping. Those that remain are napping after dinner.

We had a couple of videos uploaded that Nathan took. He should have taken more.

Our son Jon came over and outdoor furniture and pool stuff is away with the lone table and chairs that can stay out so we have something to sit on in the winter if we are so inclined.

It is going to be a fun winter as we will have pups playing in white stuff. I hate cold but I surely enjoy watching the pups in winter.

Will it snow a great deal? I can't remember a great storm for what 30 years when the city was shut down and we had a crazy neighbour that shovelled his way all day long to the main street. Those were storms. As Nathan says, we do not need a snowblower. We have our arms. All these years I think we still need a snowblower. Will we get one this year? I doubt it. But here is hoping.

Deep Fall

It's deep Fall and we are having fun. The pool cover is on and the dogs are running all over it as you will see in a couple of videos.

The weather was splendid without rain. A friend told me she is having slushy snow. We are lucky not here.

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We had a visitor Odin who slowly opened up and had fun. I love to see that in a 1st timer. The dogs are so inviting to others that are new. Havanese are truly special!

You will also see Pepper getting everyone to chase her. What a spirit. Ms. Daisy also found the cover fun and so did Katie - ih they all did!

Gucci was here and played her heart out. Ms Harlow is hunting chipmunks and she has Stone helping her. They just started this game but they both seem fascinated by their antics as if they want to play with them.

Brewer is excited to be here again and is playing in the leaves and had them all throughout his coat. I think it is time for Dennis to keep at it daily. lol Dogs like Brewer think the leaves are for jumping in and making a mess. I love his spirit.

Thank you to Sherry for a lunch treat - Phillies and thank you for Daisy's mom who gave us this box of Italian desserts that I must know where to buy from. Actually you all need to know. LOL Thank you to Pepper's mom for coffee and donuts. The donuts disappeared down Dennis throat in a flash. I feel spoiled. Not many days like that but today was it and I so appreciate it!

Oh and I started a blog for Tempie. She is in heat.

My ipad keyboard cover broke and a new one arrived and now I have lost my apple pen. We need trackers on them - well I do. I guess it will show up sometime. I am irritated at myself! How can you lose an Apple pencil - easy I say!

Cover and Rain

First thing this morning the pool cover went on. This is a safety cover that 4 adult humans can stand on.

This is the latest we have ever closed.

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Harlow was trying to figure out why this again? Yes, this means eventually the white stuff will come.

Instead of running all over it like they usually do, they walked on it. They smelled it and went okay. It may have had something to do with the impending rain.

Nice Fall Day

Weather is warmish for a Fall day. Hoping it stays that way. Good news, we may have photos of the dogs running over the pool cover. Supposedly we close tomorrow but I do not know what time. That is why I say we may. If it is late, the photos will have to wait till the next day as it gets so dark so early. We have never closed in November and the 9th - wow. Maybe it will feel like it is early when we open. Only 5 months to opening. I am not hopeful, am I?

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After the pool is closed we have to try to get a son over here to give Dennis help in moving the furniture inside. The dogs will miss it. We also have to get all the statues in but it will also give them more space to play and they rather like that. Nathan will probably keep a chair out that he can sit on - maybe under the gazebo. We shall see.

The dogs had a LOT of fun today. Dennis took up the leaves and the dogs did their best to ruin his plans. But good for him, he laughed about it. He also skimmed the pool and we are doing the last recirculation.

No gas line put under the ground. It will have to wait.

It's Sunday With a Time Change

I am not sure about you but the dogs knew 6am was really 7am and they let me know for that solid hour off and on. So much for an extra hour of sleep. Poor Dennis had to be up for an extra hour.

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Ty came back. Oakley arrived  - both a high pleasure and Ms. Tenshi departed. Ms Harlow is fascinated with the puppies when I walk them around after their eyes open. I mean HIGHLY fascinated. LOL

We didn't get much of a gallery today as it got dark too early and Dennis forgot that dark was coming. He said blame it on him so I am. LOL

Look Who's 5

The Marco man is enjoying his 5th birthday! He wishes his siblings a huge happy birthday. Hope you are spoiled!

Byes and Hellos

Ms Pepper departed this morning. She looks just like Sage but a different colour. She has a super personality too. What a clown - a playful one that makes you laugh and laugh. Ms Sage got so excited to see her and she got so excited to see her canine mom.

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Mr. Ty comes back tomorrow. Tia and Benji arrived and are playing like crazy. Ms Frannie likes Truffie. LOL Ms Tenshi is here for the day.Oakley arrives tomorrow - hooray.

We still are waiting for the pool to be closed and when that happens we will do the furniture. I hate the furniture coming in as its a sign of winter coming. I guess it is November so it is time.

Thursday I am taking it as a no groom day. I need my hand to recover and just do pups for 1day to regroup. It will also give me time to play with the adults. Yes, I do that to. :-)

Yesterday was exceedingly busy so blogging was very late. I hope to finish earlier today.

More news on Spirit.

Can you believe I have a small crafting project and can't manage to find time to do it. maybe when the pups are older.

Short Blogging Again

Here is Bailey jumping at the camera. She's a riot.

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As you can see, I am really late. So we are short blogging it. I have 2 puppy blogs to do plus Spirit's blog.

Ty went home. Bailey is going home in a half hour. Nathan is tv watching with the dogs. I am blogging and in with pups trying to get blogs done.

The dogs had a ton of fun.

My pool is STILL not closed. argh.

Cool Play

What's a day without play?

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When pups are young yiu juggle a lot and you need downtime too so as soon as I finish this blog I will weigh the pups and Dennis and I are going to watch Foundations with the dogs and pray I don't fall sleep midstream. Dennis gets so impressed when that happens.

These days each time Ripley sees me he jumps up, wags his tail and gets so excited to see me. It's  wonderful feeling. I am in and out of the puppy room so this is often. LOL

Alfie is departing soon. Bonham was here - so long since we seen him and delightful. Mr. Ollie man departed and Frannie arrived. Mr. Brewer was an unexpected surprise and he just departed.

It was a good day but time to weigh and then watch TV after Mr. Alfie goes. No departures means no interruptions.

Getting Cold and Crazy

This is Charlotte on her back. She has Pepper here and is having the time of her life. Tomorrow Bailey comes hopefully before Charlotte departs. Plus Mr, Alfie is coming - so exciting. It is going to be a fun puppy play.

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If you look at the videos, I did have Charlotte and Pepper playing.

The dogs had a fun-filled day. Nathan is off to the last class with Ronnie, Kuna and Rebel and he forgot so here I was juggling and he hands me her to comb out. Now I have to go weigh pups.

It is a crazy house today and it will be for quite a few days - till a week from Thursday. Sorry... but our time is with the dogs vs blogs - but I try to do it all. Just forgive me for short blogging.

Happy 10th

Hi Darlah and Nathan!

Just wanted to share some photos from Lola’s 10th birthday.  It’s hard to believe that our puppy is double digits now.  She’s been precious to each and one of us.  Always full of love and happy to just hang out with her family.  Thank you for this beautiful dog.

Wishing Lola’s whole litter from Fiona and Phantom a very Happy 10th Birthday!!!

Lots of hugs from all of us.

Inga, David,

Brr Fall

It feels like winter out there - well almost winter. Nathan is wrapped in a jacket in a blanket of dogs in the back yard. Somehow the weather seems to be invigorating to them.

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Winston went home this morning. Rosey and Daisy will depart in a few minutes. I am behind in updates as I was grooming all day and inbetween checking and making sire pups are on. We shall see how I did when I weigh them tonight. Multi-tasking craziness.

The dogs love the play next door.

Katie is still here but Ruth sounds stringer every day. Hooray. We are glad!

Dennis told me to go dig up the bulbs, I am going to just replace next year. I just don't have it in me to go shovel them up. Sometimes you can't be super human.

Hide and seek treats was the operative game today and everyone managed to get a treat or 2. You just have to have fun!

Tomorrow Ollie comes overnight and Charlotte and Jaime (sp?) depart.

Dennis asked me to say thank you to Dorothy. She brought leftover candy and he is absolutely thrilled.