Happy 2025

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Bailey doesn't like the mud and wetness. I get that. Neither does Coco but we do get them to go out as fresh air is important. Bailey started playing with Coco and Fudge today from the comfort of the crate. She pounces and swats at both in a game like fashion. It is a game. I am glad as she was reluctant to play outdoors. It really is wet and although not very cold - it is not bright and sunny.

We are starting the new year off with less than stellar weather but this should pass. 

The dogs are playing. Dennis does play games every day and everyone does join in. I wish he would let me take photos or a video of it so you can see but he hates being on camera. All Dennis has to do is say game time and they come running from every corner as he makes it so much fun. He has introduced yet another game of see how fast you can run. It is hard to explain but the dogs love it.

I can't believe it is 2025. How did that happen?

Dennis has 2 mop buckets with benefect in them to clean and sterilize the floors. He gets a bit ocd about it but I get it. He uses one then cleans the bucket to always have one or 2 ready. 

I made bacon yesterday and the dogs were focused on that. I laugh. They do love it so!

The dogs are having fun. 

Happy New Year's Eve

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They say 70% chance of snow tonight but it is still muddy out there and the dogs love the cover the most as it is simply dry not muddy.

Nathan picked up some popcorn from the movie theatre for us. I get double layered butter. He gets plain but he bought an apple pie. LOL He is the only one that eats apple pie here.

Thank you to Angela re: the treadmill. A moving company wanted 600 dollars to move it so we are trying to get the sons to do so. Nathan needs to walk according to his diabetes doctor. Though his blood sugar is the lowest it has been, he is not mobile enough according to his doctor and he says he will be with a treadmill. We shall see. 

As for me, I am still doing Supernatural vr exercise and still enjoy it. Actually, I love it and look forward to it. My sleep has improved other than Oreo (LOL) and my digestion is better. I am firming up and I will keep at it. The Supernatural coaches are doing an exercise in unison at midnight tonight. I will pass. LOL Though it may be fun to exercise with a lot of people, I am lucky if I make it past 10pm and sleep matters.

I think the dogs are sick of mud and wet. Us too. There is a mouse in the planter pot outside and the dogs go crazy trying to get at it. It's funny. Oh well, it gives them exciting times and I am all for that. They never get close enough - they just try.

Well happy new years everyone. May 2025 be kinder to all!

Rainy Day in Paradise

Oreo the almost 17 year old and Socks sharing the recliner. Imagine that. I also noticed that since Harlow is not here, Ty has taken over her spot.

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It's another rainy day and we do manage to get them outside between rain. The dogs and us make the most of it. I am so tired of the rain and we have a mouse in a pot and the dogs are after it. At least the mouse is not in our house.

It is almost New Year's eve. I made steak frites for Nathan and I. It came out delish. It was the 1st time I made it and followed a recipe. I will make it again though it did take time. LOL Good things come to those that wait, I suppose.

I am still exercising. I am trying to get Nathan to do the same. I love, love, love Supernatural on the VR. I am starting to firm up and it is becoming my time which is not usually what I get except on a day off outside of the house. Nathan said to me, you are exercising too long. In all the years he has done this every time. I told him he is sabotaging me. He says no - just think its too long. If you can't do without me for an hour a day and 15 min to shower - how will you cope when I am not here. If I got the dogs exercising with me (is it possible) maybe he would let it go. Bonus, I am sleeping better till 4am or 5am. See below why.

The thing about an old dog is they get doggy dementia and Oreo despite keeping him awake as much as we can during the day howls at 4 or 5am and the house is up. My apple watch is saying my sleep is dismal so I took a few dogs this afternoon and took a half hour nap, I had to. The dogs loved it. They were all over me, on the back of the couch and over my head. You would have laughed.

I wish it would just stop raining entirely. I so hate dirty floors and mud but I am learning to ignore. I think Dennis washed the floor 6 times today. As I went to get water, it is dirty again. I said maybe he needs an auto floor washer. He said are you joking? The dogs would be chasing and barking at it and they are expensive. I walked in with a headband to hold my hair back while I exercise and the dogs barked at me as if I was an alien. Silly doggies!

Meltdown

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Sorry very few photos today. It's like a lake out there from the rain and the dogs simply do not like it. I am glad I have Dennis to play games and run with them indoors. It is supposed to rain till Thursday and well it is mighty disgusting out there. Dennis is also cleaning the floors nonstop. 

As I type, Dennis is exercising 1st after feeding the dogs. I got my exercise in late as I had groomings and departures to go. 

It's been a day but we accomplished a great deal despite any obstacles.

It is snuggling dog time for me. Exciting highlight of my day to have all those hugs and I mean that sincerely.

Really Wet

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It is sopping wet out there and dogs like Fudge get drenched and I mean drenched. As there are so many getting soaked, I comb them out and moved my dog dryers to the tv room with Nathan. Nathan is not happy but the dogs are getting dry inmassed and I am taking the driest and finishing them off. It's the only way I can be productive in getting them dry and then they will get wet again after supper - which is about to begin.

Do you know M&M meatshops has free delivery now? I had no clue but had a credit there that was about to expire the end of this month so I ordered a few things. The order wasn't large but it has to be over 100 dollars and I barely got over that to get the delivery. We shall see how that works out.

I think the most difficult thing I am doing today is attempting to keep the dogs dry. What a comic hour or shall I say hours in the plural sense.

Hazel was playing with Oreo and when I got my camera, they stopped. Oreo is a very old dog so I would have liked to catch that on camera. Hoping there is a next time. 

I watched a show called "the Order" and now I am watching the 600 lb journey - gastric bypass etc. Our son in law had this surgery but didn't stick to it. I found something interesting watching that the carbonated drinks increase the size of the tummy dooming you to fail. Felt bad for all the people that do not have supportive people helping them on this journey. It gave me insight as to how hard this is. 

As I type, the dogs are barking like - well you describe it but my watch says the loud level noise is at an extreme. I am laughing!

It's another day at the dawg house and games to begin as long as the dogs are not too wet after supper.

Mighty Wet

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Everything is melting down and therefore the dogs are MIGHTY wet. Some have decided the wet is not for them. I get that!

I want to say thank you to those that tip for grooming. I am so appreciative!

Fudge has decided to rip the pads. He seems to be so delighted at this endeavor. He has done it 5 times today. LOL Dennis just started at him the last time - no verbal output - just a staring. I think he got it as he hasn't done it since. 

The dogs are playing. They are barking for dinner. It's an exciting time of the day. LOL

I am watching a movie that was suggested to me and I am not sure how I feel about it. I will have to watch it till the end to know. It is called "The Order". 

What have you watched lately?

Boxing Day

Hoping you're having a wonderful Holiday, lots of good food as well. Pics don't do justice to the joy these 2 have been in our lives, if only they liked having their pics taken, lol!

Dorothy, Tom, Pixie and Leo

From me:

I do believe they look adorable and how you maintain their hair - amazing! Hope the holidays are grand one!

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It is boxing day. I am eating leftover roast, cheese and grapes. It's what I could put together quickly. Dogs are having leftover roast too other than those on restricted diets.

It is mighty slushy outside. The dogs get wet and even wetter. 

Soon it will be 2025. How did that happen?

Dennis played a very fun hide and seek game with the dogs. All he has to do is ask who wants to play and they come running. No one hides or just watches. They want to play!

I want to thank Bailey's mom Pippa for the wonderful gift. Dennis used his meta card immediately. It is so good to see him excited. Candy - money - exciting gift truly.

Trying to get Nathan to get me double layered butter popcorn and he just looks at me as if I am asking for the world. Maybe for New Years eve.

I am excercising. I am not trying to lose weight but instead firm up. I am actually sleeping better at night despite a visiting dog that wants to wake me up by attempting to clean my nose - yuck. Talk about a rude awakening. LOL

The dogs are having fun!!!

2 Blog Day

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There are 2 blogs today. One is the dog play here and the other is holiday photos that were sent to us.

I cooked a roast that actually came out perfect. Dogs are about to indulge in it as toppers on their food. They will be thrilled.

They ran. The played. They had a roaring grand time. Life is good with dawgie company.

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

Happy Holidays

Hi Darlah,

Just wanted to say Happy Holidays to you, Nathan and Dennis! Thank you for our beautiful little Rosie! She brightens our lives every single day!

 Best,

Cathy, Stephanie & Rosie

From Miss Laci! 
(13 on Feb 5/25).
Still a beauty & very sweet soul!  💕

Hello, I hope everyone in the Talemaker family are doing well and are prepared for the holidays. kitty wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas/Holiday and a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Best wishes always, Kitty, Jim and Derek

Hi Darlah, Nathan, .... Willow, Frank and Ruth wish you a Merry Christmas!

Newt and I wanted to wish you Happy Holidays. He is embracing his first winter like he does everything-with joy and excitement. A Happy Hav🥰

Sue & Newt

Happy Holidays  Darlah, Nathan and Dennis

Thank you for always being there for Maury and us.  He’s grown into such a wonderful little fellow.

Love Maury, Pat and Tom

Christmas Eve 2024

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It is Christmas eve and tomorrow is the 1st day of Hannukah as well. 

People's plane times and dates are changing. Magic is above as she comes for her preholiday bath and trim. 

It has been a crazy day of grooming. I had planned to make the roast but no time. Perhaps tomorrow.

Dogs are having a great time. I now have a shoulder that hurts from lifting. I am going to chick this body out.

Dogs had a ton of fun today. Nathan made steak for the dogs. They are mighty happy.

Hope this is the start of a really fun holiday season for all of you!

Snow or Cold

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It's almost Christmas. It's almost Hannukah. The holidays will begin!

Our son sent us $$ to buy a prime rib roast. I will cook. We will indulge and so will the dogs. It will be a feast for the holidays for all visitors alike. I may cook tomorrow - we shall see.

The pool snow is mushy and wet. As it gets warmer that patch will grow. The dogs have been having fun on the chairs that need to be thrown out. Although frayed, it is good enough for them to sit on them till next year when we have to replace. The dogs seem to put holes in them. It is interesting the wear and tear we go through with visiting dogs. They do have fun so a small price we pay.

We are starting to get a full house. Dogs are having fun!

Thank you to Pepper's family for a wonderful tip and to Ollie's parents plus Coco the maltese brought a wonderful gift basket. It is wonderful. Thank you!!! It feels so good that you thought of us - truly!!

Almost Holidays

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We may have found the snow shovel but that rake is still out back. LOL So much for that garage cleanup too. Can't take us anywhere, LOL

We took our son and daughter-in-law to be out to lunch at a Deli place that they wanted to go to. I had eggs and toast and it was lousy but we had good conversation and a great time out. I then came back to groom Ollie and Pepper. 

I started my exercise this morning and now Dennis is exercising. I am also doing some back exercises that is actually helping. I haven't done them yet but will after the blog. 

The dogs had fun today and we humans seemed to mind the cold more than they did. 

Our son sent us money to buy a prime rib roast. I will need to make it but the dogs will have leftovers. They are going to go YUM! Me too! I cook a great roast. I guess I will not cook that for a few days. We shall see. It depends on when I find the time. We shall see.

It is going to be a fun. Time to chill out and watch tv with the dogs.

Saturday Saturday

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In another 10 days we will be in yet another new year. Do you do the resolutions thing?

The dogs go in and out and we are still seeing squirrels and things that the dogs can chase. Now that Harlow is not here, Teddy is taking up the  challenge.

Dogs are coming. Dogs are going. I have an insane schedule for grooming to get them ready for the holidays. That's okay. I am cutting Pepper down tonight so I can finish her tomorrow before she goes home. Mostly everyone is coming not going.

Mr. Brodie has departed and so has Jax. 

I hope this is the start if a grand holiday season for all. It is our busiest time of the year straight through to the New Year.

We take our next son and girlfriend out for lunch tomorrow for deli food - Nathan and the son's request. Last week we did this with our other son.

The dogs are hanging out with Nathan watching tv. Dennis is exercising. I am blogging and will soon be doing Pepper. It's been a long day but a fun one.

Thank you to Sherry for such a magnificent holiday present. It's a wifi photo frame. Going to be fun selecting photos for it! Think this is my only gift other than an Amazon card from Harlow's dad. So appreciative that you think of me truly. Nathan is terrible at stuff like this. I did get him presents. I am also thankful for cookies from Ty's mom. You should order cookies from her. They are absolutely amazing!

Snow Day

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Finally got a dusting. Will be interesting to see what we end up with. The dogs do love the snow. 

Mr. Dash departed and will be heading to Florida. He's already sporting his summer hairdo. We will see him in April.

Mr. Marco departs tomorrow and so does Oreo. Holiday boarders are still arriving. Mr. Ollie and Petey arrived today. Jersey is playing up a storm. Everyone is. 

They do like the snow but not deep enough to shovel. 

Are you finished shopping? Are you ready for the holidays? 

Play Bow

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This is Harlow play bowing. What is play bowing? It is an invitation to play. 

Thank you to Harlow's dad for such a nice holiday gift. So appreciate!! Ms Harlow is home today to play and enjoy her dad. Now that is the best!

The dogs are ramping up to a huge holiday fiesta. It is about to begin in a couple of days. We are excited!

It is our most fun but busiest time of the year for us, for you. I so hope you have a magical holiday even if it means sitting, watching tv and relaxing. I get tons of dog hugs. Now that is the best. At night though I get heavy legs as they all vy for a spot on my legs. They each compete with who gets the favoured spot. 

Do you know it gets dark at 444pm and we wake up at 7am to dark too. How is this saving us more daylight? 

Mighty Wet

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Bailey thinks this wet stuff is a pain and well Fudge thinks getting muddy is the very best. Though I just washed Bailey and she is also muddy again. I can't win. 

That's okay. We waited and waited for the snow but it never came.

I had a day off. I am back exercising but only upper body and with a back brace. So far so good. If I start to hurt, I will stop but am acutely aware of my back. This pain was unreal and I do not want to get it again. I was barely sleeping and functioning. You appreciate when it goes in a huge way. I still can't bend over to put out dishes but that will come. 

I did go to our daughter's new place. Although tiny, it is cute and has so many automatic features but she had me come to try the sauna and it was broken. Oh well, I was able to make funny things for them as holiday gifts. 

In less than a week we will have a full house and lots of fun. Dennis is creating some new fun games to keep the dogs minds working. Will we have white stuff? Time will tell. 

We ate out at a fish place that no one was under 70, I swear. Scallops was good. Fries were terrible. Oh well. This is what happens when you try something new. You never know. They now live in Leaside. It is a great neighbourhood as it allows them to have access to 24 hour buses and big box stores all around. 

Short Blogging

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It is a quiet day and I am about to be picked up to see the daughter's new place - do a suana and eat some scallops and chips. I am hoping it is good.

I did some great funny holiday presents for the daughter, hubby and kids. Let's hope they have a sense of humour. One never knows after all these years.

Dogs have been playing. It is my day off. It looks pretty gloomy outdoors. My backache is now a mild aching. I am ever so glad. I did do upper body exercise. Let's hope it wasn't a mistake.

I have not picked up a dog yet but have Dennis and Nathan for that. 

Soon we will be extra busy. It's going to be fun for humans and the dogs but a lot of work. That's okay!

All Due in Time

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Bailey got her bath in and in the next 2 days, I will cut her down. For dogs that do not have to go home, we are doing a little at a time to get this back to 100%. 

It is threatening rain. 

Dogs had fun indoors. It is my day off tomorrow so looking like that cut on Bailey will be Wednesday. She's nice and clean and knot free. 

Marco is in lust with Hallie. I am not sure why but oh my gad is he all over her as if she is the best galfriend possible.It is funny how relationships develop.

Sunday Sunday

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It's been a long gloomy day. 

The dogs are playing like crazy and having an immense amount of fun. Nathan is off to buy steak and ground beef for the dogs. It is a birthday not that Nathan needs an excuse for that!

The dogs eat well! 

I have been busy doing some custom things for people for the holiday or after the holiday like towels, apple watch band, pillows, tumblers. I am lucky that all my orders are pickups vs mailing out. 

Thank you for the chocolates today. I think Dennis is eating them faster than me. LOL

PS: We finally found the snow shovel. Yes, I am laughing!

Happy 6th

Good morning. Hope all is well and our little boys are having fun. Please could you give Charlie birthday hugs and kisses. He is 6 today. Thank you both for bringing him into our lives. He is a special boy and loved so much by all the family and especially his brother Teddy. Happy birthday my darling boy 😘😘🥰🤗🤗