It is Cool Again

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It is cooler times. Dogs are having fun. I have a dog visiting us that was so close to me at bedtime, I thought she was about to push me off the bed. It was a riot. Some dogs do this - others not. I woke up with my back aching.

Dogs played outside a ton. It is Nathan's day off and he gets Sunday off too due to Father's Day. 

Life for the dogs are amazing. Dennis kept them mighty busy. He was out trying to find the mole and they kept following him and trying to see what he was trying to see. It turned into a huge game. Pingo and Ollie led the charge.

Finally Sun

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Finally the sun came out and Nathan went swimming. The dogs hung out.

We had a raccoon walking the fence line. It was more afraid of us than we were afraid of her. I just don't want any babies in our yard from it. I am glad we still have a metal roof on. 

It is Father's Day come Sunday but all the kids that are local seem to have plans. Got to laugh - not. 

Hope all the father's have a great day. I hope the weather is good so Nathan can swim. There is that!

We had Yoshi's puppy here to have her nails done and wow Yoshi was thrilled. 

We also had a full multi load of laundry that the dogs thought was fun to jump on and they did like a game. I love how creative they can be.

Wonderful Weather

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It was a wonderfully hot day. I even got in the pool but the  dogs didn't go in. They did watch. 

I have family and friends protesting so I have a ton of anxiety. i worry about them but if I was in LA, I would be out doing the same thing.

Dogs ran and ran with Dennis today. He even did laps. We celebrate warm weather. They are now laying on out outdoor couch with Dennis. They are in heaven. Tomorrow they say rain. 

Our neighbours are now complaining about our grass. One even called the city to talk to us about it. Fun - not.

I am going to pretend someone didn't do that. I wouldn't to someone else.

Dennis plans to stay outdoors with the dogs that want to till the sun goes down. I do not blame him. Do you?

Long Day

Nathan didn't take photos today and Dennis is off. I promise we will make up for it tomorrow. So no gallery or photos. Sorry.... but everyone is doing well.

Rain Really

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I sat outside despite the rain under the gazebo. Mostly the dogs surrounded me and napped. Others walked around to investigate. 

It has been a low key day of fun. It is my day off so it is relaxing to me though when home, I still must do stuff so not truly a day off. It is funny how that works.

Guess this weather is good for the plants. My strawberries are growing like crazy. Soon we will be eating some. 

Neo departs today. Lola is not coming till next week. Ms Astro departed. Bailey arrived. It has been a busy day. Life is always good for the dogs! Oh to be a dog!

Lazing on a Warmish Clear Day

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When all you want to do is laze around at the pool. 

I love the dogs. They know how to chill!

So many changes. We had a lot of departures. Lots of grooming. It is my day off tomorrow. Watch the weather will be bad - just because. I remain hopeful though.

Tomorrow Neo departs. She has had a great trip. I remain her person here. I took a break today from combing out Pingo. I will pick back up with it on Tuesday. He just plays so hard. I do think he is having a truly fun time and will sleep for days after he departs.

Our lawn mower won't start. Anyone know who repairs?

Warm Day But Still Air Quality

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This is Astro and Pingo. I DID comb out Pingo last night and today. Does he look like it? I am laughing. Well, at least he is not knotted.

Dogs did laze outside longer today than yesterday as air quality is still poor but I do not smell smoke. I think we are fine but any dog compromised can't hang outside for an extended period. 

I would get another bed like this. It is faded but the dogs LOVE it. They do come with a shade thing on top too. 

Can't believe Neo is going to depart Monday. She is going to miss this place. It has been a very good visit for her. I do believe all the visitors have had a tremendous amount of fun!

Smoky Day

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We are under a smoke advisory so we are only letting the dogs out for short periods to do their duty but its not bad here. We are only being careful. They are playing a ton indoors. This too will pass.

As I type, the pool guy finally arrived and is installing the pump. I hope it goes smoothly. 

We saw the bleepin mole again and I do think he/she is digging up our lawn. Soon we will have to reseed. 

Have some grooming to do - especially Pingo. Yes, I can come  him out daily and voila he looks like he is not groomed. It's the play.

Lots of grooming tomorrow so I am going to prep tonight - meaning comb out, trim and then wash a

We Had a Visitor

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Hallie went absolutely crazy when she saw a mole in our yard. Never had a mole. Now Hallie is on the hunt everytime she goes outside. Oh boy - always excitement here.

Harlow is doing better today. We shall see how she progresses. Thankfully she wasn't out when the mole was in the yard or she may have been inclined to go after it.

We have a new pool pump going in tomorrow. Pool is already getting cloudy. We didn't need this expense now but do you ever?

Nami was bred today. We shall see how it goes.

I have dogs trying to eat my tomatoes. I may have to put them up. Strawberries I get but tomatoes?

If I go down to exercise, Neo cries for me but if I bring her down, she nibbles at my feet. It is a riot.

Hot Day

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Neo decided to come into the pool at her on volition. She loved swimming and it was fun having her swim. No one else decided today was the day.

Our pump is broken so we have no circulation. We are trying to figure out what pump and how to get one. They are not cheap. We will figure it out and hopefully be swimming soon again.

Pingo and Opus seems to be the best of pals. 

Ms Tenshi departed. 

We had Harlow at the vets. So, a hard day today but she is happier, at the moment. We take those moments. She sure loves her cheeseburgers - usually only from Wendy's but she was a traitor today and gleefully ate Harveys. 

It is Dennis day off tomorrow. Dogs are all doing TV time. They are enjoying and princess Harlow has her usual bed on high.

Warm Day

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I had a wonderful day off. Let's see, I went to the dollar store and got tootsie roll pops, peanut butter cups and dark chocolate mints. It was a junk candy day. I also made it in the pool and Neo seemed like she wanted to. I also sat out with anyone who wanted to sit with me. Neo is always there during the day and at bedtime. She cries if I am gone. I think she attached herself to me as she is so attached to her human mom. She really seems to enjoy herself and is eating well. 

I did get into the pool and my new suit fits. It is much smaller than last years. LOL I guess exercise pays off. 

Pingo - well Pingo is an absolute play monkey. He is like Rain and Hope who I bathed 2 days ago and with hours looked like they never have been combed. Pingo seems to have the same method of playing. Pippin seems to be full of himself. I swear he giggles when he plays. It is a riot. I could go on with each but everyone is having a grand time!

I found a woman that had small canna lillies that I am going to plant tonight. I tried to find another plumeria but no go so far. This woman was wonderful to deal with. The plants were small but the price was right. She was local and ever met someone that has the best smile? That was her. I need to plant them now. I wonder if the dogs will help me. I will buy from her again.

We are going to sit outside after I finish the blog and enjoy this glorious weather. I hope you are too.

Day of Grooming

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I have not exercised today nor gone into the pool. Nathan has been. I just have been grooming.

Tomatoes and strawberries are already producing. 

Rusty, Luna and Tuppy are or soon will be departing. Thank you Rusty and Luna's parent for bringing Nathan and us Centre Street Deli for his birthday. I will exercise on a full stomach. LOL

Dogs are enjoying this weather. I wish I could be doing so but it makes me happy that Nathan can.

We have not seen the rabbits around but we are seeing chipmunks - not squirrels. It makes great fun for the dogs as they love to check them out.

It is June and warm weather is coming and we think our pool pump is dying - joy. Always something. 

Neo has decided I am her person. She sleeps spooned next to me and if I am grooming, she wants to be with me. 

Nathan's Day

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Today is Nathan's birthday and he chose to hang out with the dogs. They loved it. I told him I will make up for it on Father's day. We did have liver and onions - his choice and the dogs went hmm what is that? We gave them a tiny bit of liver - no onions and they got to celebrate too. 

Got 2 more dogs to wash and some to brush out so this blog is short. 

Everyone is really getting along like they were invited to a party and they know each other. 

Got to love the havanese!

No Rain But Cool

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We are chilling as it is cool. Nathan swam by himself yesterday but today ot is simply too cold. 

We had dogs come and go. We are about to enjoy TV time. Even at TV time, some sit with each of us wherever. It is never forced. It is a choice of who they want to sit with. 

Nathan made steak to top the dog's food with. They went YUM - I know - I swear I heard it. LOL 

I had a ton of grooming today.

It is Nathan's birthday tomorrow so he gets an additional day off this week. That is how birthdays work here. 

Dog relationships have begun. New dogs attach themselves to our dogs or dogs that are already here. 

Brothers Rocco and Ozzie are excited to see each other. They haven't seen each other for a long time but they knew who each other was. It was delightful to watch!

Not Many Clicks Today

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I vow to do better at clicking dogs tomorrow. We had a couple that came in late afternoon so not many clicks. Harlow is enjoying the sun. Neo has decided Cassie is her dog and I am her person. Neo is doing well.

Everyone is enjoying this warm rainless day. It is about time. 

Rain Yet Again

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Oh come on - it is raining yet again. 

I do believe the dogs are mighty sick of all this water falling down outside but Dennis doesn't have to water the pots. That is okay with him.

Milo is adapting to life here while on holidays. He is enjoying his time with Dennis and he is starting to engage in play with the others. He doesn't appear to mind the wet weather. 

Dennis did the chase game today with the dogs and they loved it. He has this pile of balls and chew toys that I seem to clean daily and he has a blast throwing them here and there so they can retrieve them. It is a riot to watch.

Rain Rain Go Away

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Getting mighty tired of the rain - I mean mighty tired. 

But the dogs had fun. We have dogs departing - dogs arriving. Dogs are still having fun. 

My day off is tomorrow. I may sleep in. I usually don't but would be fun to do so - I think. I can keep Jeannie with me as she likes to eat later in the morning. Still mulling it over.

Almost June

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We have only had 2 days of swimming and none was very hot. Can we order some heat, please?

I had a long day of grooming and same with tomorrow so I am wanting to crawl on the couch and snuggle with dogs. 

It is Dennis day off so he is downstairs playing VR games. He didn't run with the dogs. They did sit with him while he played a card game on his computer. It is a game he can not have to focus on the computer so it all works. 

Our next door neighbour had a racoon on its roof. Oh boy - it can stay there not here. I guess it is the season. 

The dogs played a ton today. It was a dogfest!

Warmish and No Rain Hooray!

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Dogs had fun. I think I got food poisoning. I was so sick most of the night. I am better now. 

Dogs came - dogs departed and well they had fun. 

The dogs sure enjoyed the sun outside today. 

Now I am crawling on the couch and snuggling with dogs. I have a full day of grooming and exercise, of course! Can we swim yet?

Sunday News

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This is a windspinner I made. Just having fun. It helps to decorate the garden.

We went to a seminar today at Whos Walking Who. Gillian is back involved so it was great to see her. Dogs came - dogs departed and more tomorrow. I have to get up and do 3 dogs starting at 730am so they are ready. 

When we were coming back from Ajax we noticed low funnel clouds but by the time we hit the DVP, they were gone. It is now bright and sunny outdoors.

Dennis was on a marathon of cleaning dog beds so for the last 2 days, I have done way too much laundry. He does this often. LOL

Getting tired of the rain. How about you?