It's Been a Day

The human here has been mega busy grooming and bathing. I only managed to click a few photos. Sorry and not everyone was out. Those that were missing was laying on top of Nathan on the couch sleeping. I was working. Here's the gallery.

We have class tonight. Spice's blog won't get updated till after I return tonight. Really wanted to take some dogs in the pool and swim but its not happening today. 

The dogs are having a blast. I did pull some weeds with them around 8am and some tried to help me. My strawberries are now targets for a number of dogs.

Dennis tried to fix the tablet. Think he knows I am missing it but it is what it is. It was an accident. He's a creative soul and he has fixed our tv in the past so he has the aptitude. One would think by now all devices should be waterproof - don't you think?

Oh well have to change and get ready for class. It's an early one at 630.

One more week till picnic time.

No Pool Day

I am not sure what happened to the day. I brushed rbrryone out. I washed Brewer and Maddie and the day was gone. I didn't even get to water my pots till tonight. 

Maddie oh Maddie what a pistol. Molly and Katie have just arrived. Thoughts go out to Ruth who is having surgery tomorrow so we have the gals. Maddie departs tonight. Tiny dropped in for the day. Ozzie is so much fun and Dusty loves the pups but no I haven't managed to get a photo just yet. I was hoping the son did. 

Now Charlie is the party guy. He plays and plays and plays. Got to laugh. We are having a blast. Here is what we did get. The son took the photos so not all are clear but it allows you to see the fun. I promise to take photos tomorrow. Back to playing with the dogs and getting ready for Maddie's departure!

Before the Rain

Before the rain Ty decided to jump on the deck railings and walk on them. I know they act like cats at times but this was priceless. Ty is back home maybe practicing his high act.

It's good to have internet and tv again. 

We went swimming with just the swimmers today. Then the black clouds came in. I had a dog to do and we ran out of time. Then the rain came and well it cooled off. Tomorrow is a new day.

Here is yesterday's gallery that couldn't make its way up.

Here is today's gallery.

Teddy was here for a grooming. He also got to play a bit.

Everyone is refusing to go outside as its raining. Maybe we will chill on the couches. 

I will tell you Maddie is a full ball of fun!

Internet is Down

Our service is down and no eta to when it will be up. I am using my cellphone which is tedious and I can't create a gallery on it. I can't get mail but if its still down tomorrow I will add it to my phone.

Maddie is here and what a pistol.

This is Clarity's sister. This is hard to type on and the editor is screwed up on the phone so this may look like a jumbled mess as I am typing without being able to see everything I am writing.

So no updates till I have internet.

Update on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 9:15AM by Darlah

Internet is finally up this morning. I will be doing a full update today. 24 hours without service - wow.

Interesting Day

Risa is so full of life. It is so grand!! Lori and Roger got to see her begging for treats when they came to get Scruffy and Pepper. I so enjoy our conversations and we shared stories of spilled disasters.

Here is today's gallery.

Well Ella got best of winners for 2 points. Think she is a couple of points away from championship. Nathan got breed (2nd show) with Inula but Inula after such a long day acted up so nothing for her. Nathan was unable to show Ella in puppy as he had to do group with Inula so he ended up asking someone that didn't know Ella. She was okay but not great for her. She would have done better on Nathan or Val. Val said she had to sit with Yeshi. I am disappointed about that. Oh well.

Val won group 1 (1st show). The collie won show. Long weekend. Congrats to the winners. Now Nathan won't get home till 10ish as he has to drive Val downtown and thanks to Pan Am games roads are shut down. We have a busy day tomorrow.

Now for non show related news. Oscar was freshly bathed and I decided to take a 5 minute pool dip. Oscar decided to go on the pool stairs. I said NO Oscar. He listened then as I started swimming with the pool noodle he jumped in. So, that 5 minute dip turned into 3 minutes and I thought about air drying but he wouldn't look as pretty so instead I changed and blow dried him again and then poor Abigail - his owner had car failure so he is here till tomorrow. I surely hope to keep him dry and clean till then. It may be a struggle. hahahaha

We have visitors tomorrow so I need to cut vines. Rocco is going home shortly as I see his humans flight got in. 

Dogs have been wonderful. I have had a full day of work. Dennis got my clippers going. Pool pump is not recoverable. I need to weed but its not getting done and I have doors to stain and furniture to stain oh and Saffron has to be taken for a walk or she will be comical relief in class.

Our grand daughter is getting her colon removed on the 15th so we will be dealing with hospital visits - taking turns and all that. They say 7 to 10 day recovery in hospital expected. We are hoping to get her swimming before then on Friday. 

Now off to at least make the walkways maneuverable. Off to outside with the dogs. After Rocco departs I may have that drink. heh

What a Day

We have been busy. Despite the human being busy we managed to have a LOT of fun. We ran, we played, we lounged. We played a mad game of get the ball. Just can't play the game and take a video. <sigh> We will have to repeat when Nathan is here. Here is a gallery when I did have a camera in hand.

Ella didn't get anything in the show and Inula lost to Val's Yeshi this morning and then Inula beat Yeshi for 3 points to what I believe is her championship. I will call in on Monday and verify but I am pretty sure she is a new champion and Nathan got a photo saying such. Val's Yeshi just got his championship as well. We are proud of them! How we are crossing our fingers Ella gets something tomorrow. It would be nice to finish her championship and concentrate on Saffron. 

Oh and I have had a terrible weekend. Besides the fact we are waking u at 4am and have to do it again and when he gets home I have to wash them (he's not home yet), Dennis by accident sent my android Nexus 7 32gb in the pool and he tried to revive it but its toast. I am so sad. Then later today a bottle of shampoo fell all over the floor on my dryer, my dog dryer, the walls, the floor and it was purple. I am washing towels I had to use to clean it up and it took a mere 2 hours to do so.

Waiting for the ax to drop on something else. Oh yeah think the pool pump is almost gone so maybe that's the 3rd thing.

I need a stiff drink but still got show dogs to wash when Nathan finally gets here. At this rate I wil be washing till midnight then up at 4. Joy.

Jeannie and Spice's blog has been updated.

The Chairs

Do you get the idea that Finn thinks the chairs are his very fave place outside? He so loves to pose. I had him so perfect and well he has to be cleaned again before he departs tomorrow. Got to love his fun!

Here is a small gallery from today.

Everyone has had a total blast but we are all going to go to bed shortly as we have a 4am wakeup so Nathan can go to the show. Once he is up everyone is up. It just works that way. 

Tomorrow Dolly Parton, Satch and Cha Cha go home. I have a full day of grooming with breaks between. Maybe I will start at 5am and fall asleep in the pool by afternoon. Then we get to wake up at 4am again the next day. Shoot me now will ya?

But we still manage to have fun. More tomorrow!

Fun and Plans

Finn has been having a total grand time but so has everyone. Not a single dog is just hanging out but instead they are socializing and truly having an amazing time. Here's a gallery from today. I didn't groom as I took a day off. Can you imagine that but instead I played with the dogs and filled up a bag with weeds and there are so many more. heh

I also managed to get a strawberry before Jeannie and now *&^ Saffron does. 

Here is today's gallery. 

I will be extra busy till Tuesday as we have a show to get ready for, dogs going home and many grooms. It's why I took off today. So ignore their messy hairdos and just enjoy their moments.

With much consideration we have decided to breed Adele to Newton. It means that Nathan will spend a few days in Sudbury at Paula's whenever she is at her peak. She is not in heat yet. As he can't spend 3 weeks there we will test to get an idea of when she is in peak so we will know more accurately when she is due. It is expensive to test but this way we can guarantee the timing. We are also going to be breeding Leti to Truffie when she is in heat. We are expecting great pups from these litters. I know some of you are anxious but I would love to have a summer without heats but fat chance, I imagine. We shall see. 

Stairs: Happy Canada's Day

Here's a gallery from today.

We spent a lot of time waiting for the rain that only sprinkled. We shut off the pool and chilled out. We have stairs outside and this is a photo I took as they were coming up to snuggle and chill with me on the stairs that we have outside.

They LOVE hanging out when its not too hot and not too cold. Nathan even came out to say you have been out here for hours. Yeah... On Friday I have a lot of baths to do so I was trying to just snuggle with the dogs and regroup of sorts. Nathan is off to do a show Saturday and Sunday but he will be returning each night. Then I hope we take a break. 

Rocco and Dolly Playing TonightLooking forward to using the pool tomorrow. Well, we are hopeful. hahahaha

Everyone is doing exceptionally well. They all get along and are enjoying each other. Its wonderful to watch. I don't always have a camera on me but everyone is playing. Dolly (not one of ours) just arrived and she is already mingling and playing!

Updates

Saffron has a update on Spice's blog. It looks like rain today. Rocky departed (not one of ours) and Rocco returns. Rocco's parents are going to Iceland. Now how cool is that? I will take a photo of Rocco's slow eating bowl and maybe video tape it. It's interesting to watch upclose and personal. 

Not going to do a gallery today. Just not enough photos considering this weather of spitting rain and I had to get the rug cleaned for the dog show so Nathan has it on Saturday. 

Everyone is doing well - having fun and can this rain please go?

Oh a Dip?

Oh Zackie fell in the pool today while playing with the Schnauzers. He swam confidently to the stairs. He's such a good boy. This is why we are always out with the dogs. Its rare that one falls in and then it happens. 

Zack was also my 'ate the knee high' dog story that I tell. I just love him!

Here are some pix from today.

Be sure to check out Roxie, Panda and Jeannie's blog today.

Saffron is doing really well as you can see (in gallery) playing with the big guys. Now to get back to learning to use a lead. When Murphy comes to visit and Olive comes to visit we will upsate the Spice Blog. Don't want to bore you with just Saffron stuff. I am so in love with Saffron!

Another Short Update

Here's a gallery. Unfortunately its been raining and raining so not many photos as it is limited what I can capture in the house and I am washing feet, floors and all that fun stuff. Dogs are having fun beyond having to get groomed too much. They are enjoying games with all of us. 

Dogs go out and come in like wet rags. Rocco loves the Schnauzers. Rocky does too. Wish we could have swam but Mother Nature had something else in mind. 

Nothing for Ella or Inula today. But that is okay as Ella won every other show. Inula won one show. We are proud of them but hoping they get back tomorrow night. I look forward to getting back to 7am wakeup vs 6am. Dennis has been sleeping with some of the dogs and they keep getting him up at 6 so of course that wakes us up. Not enough sleep, I say. 

I did manage to keep Odin clean but had to wash him twice. He's a monkey. Ringo, Rocco and Reggie's visit is coming to an end. Oh well... we had a blast!

PS: Update on Jeannie's page with Fitz and Olive.

Short Update

Just a teaser - received a photo of Charlie -a Panda pup and it appears he is a water dog. oh fun but where is that sun NOW!!

I am slowly going crazy.... oh I think I already am. Poor Odin had 2 baths today waiting for mom and dad and their plane from San Francisco is delayed for 4 hours. Guess they will be coming tomorrow. Now to keep him clean till then - fat chance!

It's been raining. We have been mopping floors, cleaning feet, drying bodies, drying blankets. So forgive me for not much of an update though I did post show results below. 

Here are just a few photos taken before the rain hit. The schnauzers are visiting again and Rocky really likes them and so does everyone else including Saffron!

That Ella and Inula

Ella has had 3 best puppy groups this weekend. We shall see how she does tomorrow. It means she hasn't lost a puppy group this show. Wow!!

Inula got a Group 2 - wow! We shall see what tomorrow brings!

Gallery

Dennis took a few photos. It has been busy and at this rate I may get in my exercise at midnight but we so try. Not many but this is what he clicked. I have been grooming and the million and a half things I usually do. 

Be sure to look at Clarity going home below. No Spice update - first time but Murphy is home and well its just Saffron. More tomorrow!

Nothing for Inula and Puppy Group for Ella Bella!

Clarity's New Mom

Before haircut shot taken on the 18th of June 2015

After haircut shot taken today. Clarity is off. She's on her new journey. Can't wait to see her in class. 

I am looking forward to seeing photos and hearing how she is doing. What a perfect day to get really acquainted. Sun is shining!

Here's the full gallery.

Should Have Got a Photo

No time to post but Jeannie ate more berries today and this is ridiculous as her face is a mess. Not what I need this morning. Can you leave some for me PLEASE!

Gallery, Sun Then Rain

Crazy day today. We got up at 6am. I am not sure why but we did. Everyone ate. We turned on the pool, played outside and we were hopeful. I combed everyone out. I did a couple of baths (3). Yes, it took longer but it went better than I thought. I am spoiled with 2 dryers and a bathing beauty. It is good for me to do this so I appreciate. :-)

Then Dennis started in on the flooring in the pool shack. He had to take the door off to start in on it. We must get it done before winter. Well, we (the dogs and I including the pups) sat up on the top deck. Some hung out with him and watched and well we relaxed and played and relaxed and played. We really had a great time!

Then the rain started coming so I was trying to help Dennis get the door back in place. That was fun...

Everyone ate. Some left and Rocky arrives shortly. And its still raining. 

Thank you goes out to Kona's mom for yum strawberries. Now I don't have to worry about Jeannie stealing all mine. 

Now I have a feeling I wil be combing dogs out before bed if this rain keeps up. Oh well...

Here's a gallery from today. Check out Spice's blog too as there is a gallery and some photos include the other dogs.

Visits and Changes

Kona arrived just in time for dinner. Don't have a photo of him yet. Each time he is doing something fun I am doing something without camera in hand. Can't win!

Here is a bunch of photos from today. One collection of Coco is a riot as she did the face smash, run into the cushion thing that the havanese are so famous for but she just looks adorable!

This was AFTER I brushed her. Don'y yopu wonder why I even try? I surely laughed!

Momma Panda play bowing with Clarity.

Odin LOVEs the cushions but I think all the havs do!

Doozie kept walking on the pool stairs today cooling off her feet just like Risa does!

Spice and Tiny playing!

Finn is such a riot. He really like the guys. He really really likes Ella but she is not here till Monday.

Its nice in the air conditioning today!

Can I swim instead of the show?

Run, Odin, Run!

Can I get up too? 

We had a really really full day playing. Didn't click much but did capture some moments. Nathan was off a bit afternoon. He has one of my dryers and my bathing beauty. Oh my...heh

Nathan Departs

I am washing Tiny, Inula and Ella this morning then Nathan is off till next week. Blogs will most likely be late. We shall see how it all goes. As its a warm day I intend on doing outside a lot as rain is coming tomorrow - that is outside after Nathan departs and baths and car is loaded and I get things packed like my dryer and bathing beauty. It means I will be washing dogs the old fashion way and using only one dryer. I will appreciate what I have more when he gets back. He will need both for Inula.

Can you imagine washing Inula without a Bathing Beauty and drying her with a hand dryer? It would take HOURS. As it is one dryer will take him a couple of hours - that is if he drys her all the way and he must or her coat will not look good. Laziness does not get the end result, I am afraid and oh boy I get her to the stage of damp and want to say you can air dry but then she doesn't look like she should. Fun.... Well what else will he do in Thunder Bay but wash a dog, watch tv, eat and do a show? I think I will be busier. :-)