No Gallery Day

Having issues uploading photos to JAlbum so hopefully it will work tomorrow. It got cold again so we have ice now. 

I am still grooming. We have dogs that are departing tomorrow so tomorrow will be long day too. Over many days I had to demat 2 dogs and when that happens I can't get to mine so I will be playing catchup. My hands hurt and I am truly tired. I have been doing this every day in short sessions not to overwhelm them. Couldn't cut them down to the body as they were matted next to the skin so it is what it is. Just letting you know why my dogs look messy. 

We had a lot of activity. I got to see Murphy who we adore plus her momma that I adore too. We had pups here playing. We had dogs going and coming. It is March Break but it is almost over. We had dogs all over playing and enjoying and while I was grooming, I watched them and enjoyed!

Next Monday is my birthday and I am still attempting to book that day off. We shall see. I do not want to groom. I want to eat something excellent and exercise without getting nagged and not do chores. Think I can pull that off? No, I do not want to go to a movie with anyone that chooses the movie. Ok, I looked and there isn't anything playing that I want to watch. Anyone know a good deep tissue massage therapist? 

Messy Times

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The dogs are a soaking mess. We have dogs departing so I am grooming feverishly. Dennis put out a pump in our front yard to go to the manhole as it was that flooded. They say cold is coming tomorrow. Funny my strawberries are growing already. 

It rained most of the day but now the sun is out. I did my exercise and went outside to take in the fresh air and after this blog I need to continue grooming. It will be a night grooming till bedtime. 

It is a slow cooker week as I do something to eat daily that doesn't need too much attention. I am addicted to Luigi's Real Italian Ice. It is hard to get. I want the lemon but Nathan has not been able to find it. It seems it is only available at Longos. It is so light and tasty. Even the dogs try to steal it.

A number of dogs departed today. More tomorrow and even more Monday. 

The dogs always manage to get busy. I need to get back to grooming.

Melt Continues

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We literally have a flood covering the sidwalks, our lawn etc in front. It is a riot. Out back we still have ice and snow but much melt. The dogs do not want to go out in it but they do. Smarty pants Coco the maltese gets up on a chair to get out of the wet. She is closer to the ground so I get that!

The weather is gorgeous but the wet is something else. 

The dogs are having fun. 

Melting Times

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Oreo will be departing tomorrow so I am giving him a bath tonight. I wonder who will take his tv spot after he departs. We shall see. Pippin has claimed the up high position. It is funny. Each dog that comes has their fave areas be it in the tv room, the bed or wherever. They stake claim. Each day they use that area to nap etc. 

We have a mess outside. It is melting away. I think as I type it is 50f - 10c. If it wasn't so messy, I would be sitting outside enjoying. I hope it remains. Wouldn't it be nice to have an early spring?

Dogs are in full play off and on all day long. They are so enjoying themselves. It is a holiday for them too. I am glad they make the most of it. 

Icy Times

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It is downright treacherous for a human being out back but not for dogs it seems.

It is Dennis' day off so I was attempting to take photos, pickup deposits and try to walk. I mostly slid but the dogs seemed to manuever around without any issue. Must be a weight thing.

This is Elvis sitting in his fave chair - Dennis computer chair. He comes for grooming and play with Rosie. They had a really great time.

It is March Break and we have a truly fun bunch of dogs. You should see bedtime cause yes they all sleep with us. It is a riot. 

Nathan asked me what I want for my birthday. I am thinking about it. To be honest he usually gets me nothing and I always get him something. He says I never have any idea what you want so he doesn't. Is that a man thing? So, I think but this is not easy. LOL Maybe an extra day off? But let's not talk about me being older. Phoenix who departed today is 4 years old today. Special day for the little one. We sent him home with duck treats. I so hope he is enjoying!

Non Havanese and a Bunch of Havanese

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We had Gibson the mini schnauzer that came to try to see if he would be a good fit and he was. As we used to take care of 2 mini schnauzers the havanese more or less are familiar with the breed so it worked out really well. You can see Gibson inviting play with a play bow. I believe he had a blast as you will see in the gallery. 

We have a mix of leaves poking through and ice and melt. It is that time of the year that the weather can't make up its mind. That is okay. The dogs are having fun. Inside or outside it is fun for them.

It is starting to be a wonderful March Break visit for all!

Fading Away

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Will we have more snow? I will say yes... but it is nice to have fading occuring. The dogs seem to enjoy the warmer weather more. Don't you?

Nathan picked me up a Phillie cheese steak with bacon from Mike's. Yum was it good. I so enjoyed it. 

Dogs are having an amazing amount of fun and Harlow found the rabbit again. You are so funny Harlow.

Meltdown

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No one likes it when it is exceedingly wet from a meltdown but we will survive.

It is now officially March Break. We have wonderful chaos playing their hearts out.

I had a very difficult dematting to start today. My hands are in pain and he is glad I am done for the day - me too! Bring your dog before they get too matted, please.

We had a huge rabbit in the yard that Nathan took a photo of. It tells me it is eating well despite us NOT feeding her. It is interesting as it is really fat. 

March Break Time Change

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Nathan lasted till 730am. I was trying to get him to last till 8am with the time change. It is what it is but hoping tonight we do better. 

March Break dogs are starting to come. I had a number of groomings - I do have the same tomorrow. 

I made corned beef and cabbage. It was the BEST corned feef I ever did have. The brand was Rachels and they are now out in our local Loblaws. The dogs were going crazy with the smell that is permeating our home. I made some bacon for the dogs for Dennis to add to their food. So a little bacon and corned beef smell. The dogs keep saying but ME... what about me. Dennis is now feeding so they will be happy. He is 90 minutes later than usual and the dogs know it.

They played and played. Me - I want a couch.... 

Is it Melting Play

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It gets warm then cold and melt away then ice. It's so unpredictable but the dogs love it as long as it is not water they are playing.

Tomorrow I make corned beef. It was the last 4 they had so at 7am, I will be placing it in the slow cooker for lunch. The dogs will smell it. They will go crazy but I think it is too spicy for them. I will have to think of another treat for them.

Time Change Coming

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Time change coming. I wish they would leave it alone. 

Dogs are simply having a grand time. It has been play play play all day. We have a wonderful bunch here at the moment. People forgey when they go away the dogs also get their holiday in and they play like they are kids going to Disney for the 1st time. They are excited and they play off and on till bedtime.

Just finished my exercise and now Dennis is exercising. It is Nathan's day off so as soon as I finish the blog, I am it. So short blogging it!

Melting Windy or Cold

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Throughout the day it snowed. It was windy - it was melting. Make up your mind - will ya?

Dogs had fun. We are about to sit down and cuddle with dogs while we watch tv. 

Hope you don't mind this short blog.

Meltdown and Flood

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Sorry this is a very short blog. Due to the meltdown, the basement room that holds all my sublimation blanks flooded so I spent lots of time cleaning up and getting the stuff I didn't have on the wire shelves cleaned up and placed on the shelf. It was a huge job so not many photos. 

I also had grooming to do and 1 dematting so it has been a day.

We had 3 people redo their holiday plans for somewhere else other than the states so 3 cancellations have rebooked. We are thankful. That means 8 are still cancelled. It feels like covid. :-(

So other than Dennis running with the dogs tonight, I am crashing on the couch with dogs. I am exhausted and I did get in exercise. While I was exercising the water alarm went off and it is how I knew. 

Dogs are having fun.

Play Play

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Not many photos in the gallery but the dogs did have fun. 

There was play all day. News is on in this house and even my exercise didn't calm me down. LOL 

As they say - it is what it is?

Someone said - we will never be able to trust the United States ever again and that is probably true. 

Oh well - enough politics.

When do you think spring will seriously arrive? I am ready for it and so are the dogs. We need some sunshine!!

2 Blogs Today

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Hmmm things are starting to get green. Is it too early? We shall see but we noticed buds on the maple trees. There is hope that warmth is coming.

It is the quiet before the storm. March break is coming. We thrive in the storm - the craziness - the enjoyment of it all despite the work. 

A number of people cancelled trips to the states and are trying to exchange for the Carribean or like areas to visit. I hope them much success but enough cancelled that we are not going to be extra busy. It is interesting the rippling effects of impending tariffs. Tomorrow is the day they say.

I have been exercising for 2 full months without missing a day. Imagine that. I quit having the dogs down with me as you can't focus. It's a riot and you don't want to know. 

The rabbit has been sighted and Harlow is excited. Spring is coming....

Yesterday Age 2

Sorry this was supposed to be up yesterday but I could not see the photos. Nathan finally gor them to me so I could update the blog. Apologies...

Hi Nathan and Darlah, 

We wanted to wish Darcy’s litter mates a very happy second birthday! 

Darcy continues to be the most joyous thing in our lives. She loves going on walks, playing in the snow, snuggling and playing with her cousins, Bailey (golden retriever) and Marley. She also loves play dates with her friend Daisy! 

We are so grateful to have her in our family and will always be so thankful to you both for bringing her into our lives! 

We hope you all are doing well, and that your dogs are well too! 

Brianna, Jacob and Darcy 

King of the Mountain

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It's before March Break so we don't have a lot of extra dogs - some day visitors or overnight. We still have snow and this photo reminded me of a game we used to play called king of the mountain - think that is what it was called. 

It is funny - Maurey departed and Nes has joined us but they look like siblings. Jersey and Lexi departed (departing) today. 

It is cold out. 

Tonight I told Dennis I will run with the dogs. Let's see how long I can run for. LOL

1st Saturday in March: 2 Blogs Today

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Sorry a ton of grooming today and a full day tomorrow so I am late with blogging and I will be short. 

It is yellow snow time again and I am not sure what it is doing outside as I have been extra busy. I know Dennis is trying.

But the dogs are having fun and they are now chillin' in here, in the kitchen or in the TV room. 

Life is grand if you are a dog here. Tonight Dennis did an extra long run session with them. That is why they are chilling. 

Happy 2nd!

Darlah and Nathan we also wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Willow for bringing Nes into our life. We cannot believe he is two already! He has so much personality and makes us laugh all the time. He loves playing with his toys and snuggling with his moms. We cannot imagine our life without him.

He is going to have his favourite lamb for dinner tonight to celebrate his birthday. He also wants to wish a happy birthday to all his litter mates - Yoshi, Farleigh, Gus and Cassie.

Thank you,

Sivan, Shrad and Nes

Let the Play Begin

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Oh boy are the dogs playing. It is a riot - flying hair and all. It is so much fun to watch.

It is snowing again. They are having fun more inside than out. Is this enough snow yet for you? 

Life is good if you are a dog here and that makes me smile.