Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 5:14PM 
It's Treasure's birthday today!
Roxie and Spicy
Abigail letting loose
Truffie in play
The late Shoshi
The late Risa
Ms Fiona
Snow - it is a coming some day...
No photos today. Only some memories. It has been raining so no one clicked and I need to groom Harlow before she departs. I also have to get Sage's whelping box set up.
Happy Sunday!
Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 5:49PM 
Here's a gallery from yesterday and today.
Dogs are having fun. It's a no rain day - hooray. I am over the next few days playing catch-up on groomings due to Spirit having her pup.
Did get everyone brushed out. It's the weekend - really. Have to buy food. We are out. Nathan says not on the weekend. Borsht was delish and Dennis ate all the cornbread. LOL
Pool may get closed next week. It's time. Then all the fun will begin with dogs running over the cover. I can't wait.
We had many running games today. As I type, Dennis is sleeping in the recliner. He is adjusting to night shift once again.
Friday, October 2, 2020 at 6:05PM 
Happy Fall!
I hope the family and all the pups are doing well. So looking forward to the new pack to be born. Cannot wait to follow their little puppy journey on the blog.
Had some pictures taken of Pingo and wanted to pass them along! :) I think he looks so much like his momma Stormy and acts as free spirited as her too.
Feel free to post on the blog if you’d like.
Hope your weekend is restful,
Tegan
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We will return to our usual gallery of dogs etc tomorrow. I so hope you enjoy this pingo update as much as I do!
Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:03PM 
Leo and Pixie came to visit with their momma. It was great to see them. She really takes care of their hair - bravo! She shared some Borscht that she made - yum! Thank you, truly!
Maui, Nami's brother was here and oh my gad are they are riot in their play. I will try to get a video or 2 up. Maui was a funny moving target on the grooming table.
Murphy came to visit. Tenshi and Murphy was in a tiny little crate together sleeping. We leave the doors off but some like their own space when they catch zzzs and some like the couch or chairs or beds. By the time I grabbed the camera, Tenshi decided she wanted the chair instead. Maybe it was too crowded. Harlow always grabs the back of the couch and Brewer loves the leather recliner. It must be cool to the touch.
It was good weather then rain. We had to have an electrician here as we had an issue so he was pushing cable through the walls. I am glad we have heat as it is getting cooler. Still have to clean and organize the garage so we can park inside. So much to do, so very little time.
We got a call this morning that we were supposed to be doing xrays today. Hmm thought tomorrow. So, Nathan did that on his day off.
It has been a day.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 5:08PM 
Tenshi_galIt wasn't so bad out this morning and after Opus departed, the sky opened up. It was so bad that the kitchen got wet but maybe another eaves trough repair? <sigh>
Tenshi paid a fair bit with Raven. You will see it in the gallery.
At least its not too cool as our heater seems to be blowing out cold air. Got to love it. The g-ds up in wherever that is or whomever it is says you need a repair to make life interresting. They are too preoccupied with us.
I did wash the moms to be and did belly shots. You will have to look at their blogs.
As it was wet out there (thank you for pads) no one wanted to go out excepy guess who... Nami and Halle and we won't talk about the 3rd and they look like drowned rats. There is always someone who keeps you on your toes as they believe you lead a dull life. Rain all week - they say - cold air from registers - guess time to shut down. No need to blow that cold stuff around.
Now to lay on a couch, be blanketed by dogs and be in heaven!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 6:27PM 
As it was Dennis' day off, Nathan had his hands full. I was grooming all day - longer than expected.
Here is Bailey playing with Nathan after she got groomed. She had a chance to play with the puppy, Opus today and with the Nami. She seems to enjoy all.
They say it's the last day of heat and it will rain and cool down starting tomorrow. For shame.
Harlow is a picky eater at home and here she sings for her dinner, gobbles is down like its her last meals - she can't wait for it.
We now have gals in heat - too young to breed and Leti - not being bred again. So, the boys are driving us crazy. Xrays this Friday for 3. Nathan's day off tomorrow.
A tall glass of gin and tonic and a debate for tonight. Let's see how that goes.
Dogs are truly enjoying each other.
Monday, September 28, 2020 at 4:33PM 
It's a no groom day other than Ellie and well Jeannie who needed hair out of her face but it was supposed to be a day off.
Nathan is off to class tonight. I am blogging. I have a very full day of grooming tomorrow - Wednesday a puppy - the last departs. Thursday Nathan is off and well Friday - shall I look?
Dogs are REALLY REALLY enjoying this weather. They are relishing their time outside. Mem I am going to watch the Boys with Dennis before Nathan departs so short blog. But know the dogs are truly having fun!
Sunday, September 27, 2020 at 5:03PM 
Such a warm and magical day out there today. Tomatoes will not survive the cooler weather coming but maybe fried green tomatoes? Have to learn to be creative.
Dogs were playing but not full steam running around the pool. We need our cover on. Do not have a date yet.
Harlow is still singing for her dinner. She truly does. I have to take a video of it. You can't make it fast enough. barney is truly enjoying the fun. He rather likes the girls. Who can blame him. The puppy Opus seems to try to engage him over and over. He doesn't seem to mind.
It was a great relaxing day for the dogs filled with play here and there.
Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 6:09PM 
Lexi was not intimidated by Hallie in the least. Reality they were playing and having the time of their lives!
We have more photos today as I was clicking. Nathan is playing recovery as he is now off the new meds the doctor gave him. Amazing what meds can do if they don't agree with you. I was worried about him. Although he is resting, he is much better. It is Dennis and I holding down the fort. Several dogs departed. Tomorrow Barney comes for the day. I am celebrating getting plants in. When we pulled down the vines, there is damage to the stucco and brick and in the basement area so bad that the foundation has to be repaired. Yikes!
The weather was amazing today and the dogs and I celebrated that pool or no pool. Sometime this coming week, I have to hunt out any holes in the garage and fill them. But unlike Dennis, I will use gloves and a mask and goggles. LOL I may put an xpen across the garage seeing we won't have pupies and place a few dogs out so they can get some noise conditioning. We shall see. I am alwaus looking for new things to expose them to.
We got back to our game - hide the treat and they said - what took you so long?
One of the families that went home with their puppy (Leo's - 1st born's family) brought us homemade dog cookies and I want to say the dogs LOVE them! I will have to ask for the recipe. The dogs thank you for them profusely!
Relish this weather. Rain coming all next week.
Friday, September 25, 2020 at 8:58PM 
Started at 745am and finished at 8pm - 7 dogs. As this is Dennis day off, I have to start cleaning the pen, doing dishes, making tomorrow's coffee, changing out the pads and i will drag my ahem into bed and crash. It's been a very long day, Nathan only took a few photos so no gallery today.
We had a fun bunch. As Nathan had a dr visit - 1st set of tests is good other than high sugar - heart next week - well I had all the dogs to myself and I was also grooming so they were all with me. It was an interesting day but now I need to get busy so I can go snuggle with the dogs in bed.
Exhausted is an understatement.
Dogs are all good!
Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:13PM 
Take a day off and look at the mess they get in.
Zoe, Abby, Coco, Tenshi and Brewer dropped in. Brewer and Coco will depart soon. They are really a tight knit group today really enjoying each others company.
Tomorrow is an insane day for me. Kally gets a bath to depart on Saturday and I have a lot of grooming to do. It is also Dennis' day off. I thought of doing something unusual today but instead it didn't happen. Still have a few hours but did eat lunch outdoors and the weather was absolutely wonderful.
I am TIRED of things breaking. Soon there will be nothing left. We did manage to get all the plants in that won't be allowed to die. Progress till life gets extra busy again.
Maybe tv time with dogs is in store and welcomed!
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 5:05PM 
Chester is homeward bound tonight. Murphy departed earlier.
It was a very warm day - in the 80s - wow = 7os the rest of the week. Dogs love it. I wish I was swimming. Oh well. Can't have everything.
Ollie was at our house the day before this video was taken and was home sleeping when they video taped it. Here is the video and he was so excited to watch himself and Nami play. Hope it makes you smile!
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 5:01PM 
Two pups departed. Another had a bath. We had comb outs and the gardeners were back to do clean up so our yard was only accessible to the dogs between times. So no gallery but the dogs still had fun. No gardeners tomorrow so we will go back to our usual photos. LOL
Dennis is freaking out in a big way as our trees and garden is rather sparse and cut back but it was needed so we can start anew. Even our Japanese maple was trimmed back and I cringed about that but I embrace the start anew so it can get overgrown again theme. Every now and then you have to do a hari kari on some of it. LOL
It was a warm day. Even when I comb out the dogs, 10 min later or less they look like I didn't touch them but that also means they are playing. I think I would rather the play than just laying around.
Another pup departs tomorrow.
Monday, September 21, 2020 at 8:17PM 
We had such a grand amount of fun today but a very busy one. I had a lot of grooming and we are bringing the last of the plants in so that means reorganizing things, moving a couch out and all sorts of fun things. That is why I am blogging now and I still have a ton to do after this blog.
Amy and Brewer dropped in. Murphy and Chester is here. Harlow departed - always missed. Ellie, Winston and Nami played like crazy as you will see in the gallery here and on the Raven blog. They also got into a warranty card - oh boy and shredded it. Hope I do not need it.
It's a long day but just know we had a ton of fun depsite how busy.
Nathan is on a new med and getting queasy from it so he missed class tonight. Hoping he feels better tomorrow as we have pups departing.
Got to go finish everything else. We still have a few hours of work. That means an after midnight experience.
Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 6:14PM 
When will we close the pool? Certainly after the pups depart. It's just too busy and we have not had a date selected for us from this new company. The dogs love the swimming and then they love the Fall when we have more running space. It's a safety cover that you can walk on.
We have had a lot of play from morning till night. A few videos were taken and Harlow was in the thick of it. Chester remains loving to the pups and loves his crazy play. Well, Murphy likes catching the sun rays and napping. She takes after Nathan. Ms Coco departed and we always love to see her. We take care of her as she is one of the senior gals indulging her. She likes to eat standing on the chair. It's funny. They each have their own loves and desires. That is what makes the havanese so special.
Found a good local shwarma place that I like. After Rifkas went, I was afraid one would be hard to find. Different than Rifkahs but delish none the less.
Nathan has part 1 of his complete physical tomorrow - blood, urine etc. Wed Cardio. I can't go with him as I have grooming and puppies baths before departure etc. It's a hectic week but many families will be happy with their new addition. The pups are truly outstanding!
Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 6:54PM 
As this is Nathan's day off, I do double duty. I am sitting here at 7pm and wishing I was in bed but the dogs are full of energy and I suspect it is due to this really cold weather. We have all the plants in but 1 and I am not sure but I think tomorrow Dennis will attempt to do it himself.
The dogs ran and ran and ran. Brewer was here and loving it and Coco plays a little but now that she is older, she likes to cuddle and watch tv. Chester and Harlow play like the crazy dogs they are and Chester likes pups. Sometimes they don't when they get a tad older as they have no patience but sometimes they appreciate the young things. Murphy says to Nathan - let's go upstairs and chill. LOL She is a smart one.
Another short blog. Heat is now on so we don't have to wear coats in the house. That Nathan... I guess we aren't going to have the door and windows open now. Though they say the exchange of air all winter long is good but what 10 minutes of cold rushing through? Hmm and kaching kaching that meter will run. LOL The dogs may like it though. I may have to buy a super sized heating blanket and wrap it around the dogs and I. I think nathan must be in man-o-pause. Yes, I am laughing.
Friday, September 18, 2020 at 6:19PM Short blog tonight. In the last few days we have had the neighbour of fun, dump runs, a son that came over at a distance for his birthday outside - jammed printer over a project I wanted to do for the pups departing. Sizzling garage door opener - needs replacing. Plus there is a ton to get ready for the pups departing.
So, we are busy. I have a cheap printer to set up, things to print out and plants to move in. So... know that all the dogs are having fun. Us, not so much with other things but we are enjoying the dogs!
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:17PM 
Rusty is waiting for Elana to come home from work so we can celebrate his 6th birthday He is very patient 🥰
Happy Birthday to all Rusty’s siblings and a special hug to his Mom Roxie and the great memories of his dad Kat🐶
Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 5:29PM 
Rosey, Nami's sister was over and it was great to see them together. Rosey is cut shorter and Nami is a bit taller and fatter. LOL
We also had Kora over - a Spicy baby and it was great to see her. We got a ton of kisses and they are the best!
There will be 2 updates today!
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 6:28PM 
Well our backyard is almost complete. Tomorrow they fix the eavestroughs. Gone are a lot of my vines that will come back in a couple of years but hey everyone needs to do this every 20 years. LOL It doesn't look as pretty as overgrown but you must cut back for the health of the plant every now and then but 20 years is pushing it. Dennis said but mom I loved the overgrown look. Me too but they did a good job and explained and left it to us why this or that should be cut back. We also couldn't top our cedars as we have a neighbour who thinks we should cut the cedars on his side up to the trunk and we should pay for it. He also thinks they need to be topped off to the fence line. That will certainly kill them. They want to look into our yard and have told us that. We rather like our privacy. Our nice neighbour on the other side also likes them nice and tall and thick. Lovely to have a neighbour that wants you not to have privacy so they can watch you and wants to kill your cedars that you have had over 20 years. He screamed at our gardeners and they were polite but said no can't do that - so he is busy trying to find someone that will.
Enough with pain in the ahem neighbours and seriously we have tried.
Now on to the smell. I did end up grooming everyone but you see some still not combed out. But I feel good that by 630 - started ay 8 that they were all done. I am tired. It is Dennis' day off so I do his jobs and mine.
Other than our pool side needing a good scrubbing (water is too cold for your hand) the dogs smelt something in the pool. They were leaning over and sniffing the air literally. Nathan looks in and lo and behold a dead mouse and they could smell it through the water. Oh my! I am not afraid of mice unless they jump out of your drawer but I hate to see dead anything. That was fun and the dogs were fascinated.
Dogs are not happy with us destroying their playground. They like to play hide and seek and not much to hide in. They looked miffed but new growth next year dawgies!
Jon's bday (our son that moved out) was today and I am told his girlfriend (they live together) was taking him to the Keg and eating out on the patio. Glad it was warm today. He comes by tomorrow. He is slowly moving things out of the basement. Us, we are going to do our garage - when things die they get placed in the garage. Well, it is time to get rid of it.
Fun but busy day and I also have to get ready for the pups departing. Why is it that when you are supposed to have down time it never works that way?
Dogs are doing tv time with Nathan.
Me, I have 1 more blog and well clean up before bed begins. Hopefully Nathan will tucker the pups out and put them upstairs. Bed is calling. LOL
