Playtime on a Monday

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As it is sitting around zero the play is going on in and out. 

Oreo departed this morning. Socks, Hazel, Daisy and Tuppy depart shortly. They will be missed. Tuppy thinks he is the leader of the play. I so laugh. He goes from dog to dog till someome engages and he is persistent. It makes me laugh.

I am still exercising. Still looking for a rower. Was told I need to get a concept 2. So, I save for it. In the winter and when the weather is bad, it will be good to use. I have yet to use the treadmill beyong 1 attempt at trying. I can't see the fun but Nathan takes his ipad and watches things as he uses it. Smart! I am trying FitXR before I head to my go to of Supernatural. It has become natural for me no longer having to figure out what direction to go in. LOL I am happy with the results. 

I find the american politics appalling so to manage that stress, I am exercising and it is helping. I am also sleeping better and my digestion is much better. I am gaining stamina. I have friends and family that reside in the states and there is certainly an anti Canada leanings with the MAGA crew so for the 1st time I have people feeling unaccepted. Rather crazy. Oh well, enough said.

I have 4 days before a program is sunsetted so I have to export designs as well otherwised my designs will not be accessible. Why they can't leave it and take away printing ability would make more sense. Oh well. Just more stress.

So much to do - so little time. I am so pleased though with the dogs. They get me by.

Run Run

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Today we had a fair bit of running outdoors. It was delightful to see. They are playing inside and out. Who says they need to rest. LOL

It is a full day of who is playing with whom and who watches and who eventually joins in. 

This socialization is great for the dogs especially those that have dogs alone. Even if there is a pair, they end up watching their housemate but they also play with new dogs. It all works. 

It is a fun day today!!

No Time

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Sorry folks - I still have 2 more dogs to groom so this blog will be exceedingly short. Dogs had fun. It wasn't that cold but the dogs played a great deal inside.

We are looking for a rower machine. If anyone is selling, please let me know. I need to work on leg and arm strength. I am still doing Supernatural VR Fitness. Nathan missed the treadmill yesterday but is back with it today. 

Dennis fed late tonight so he is about to take the dogs for a run. Me - I am back to grooming.

Ignore

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Shlomo was playing magnificently with his pals and Phobe and Bailey was barking for their dinner. That is new. LOL 

The dogs were playing in warmer weather but ignore the yellow snow. Dennis is trying VERY hard but its a challenge.

Nathan hasn't gone on the treadmill today. He is sleeping surrounded by the dogs. I am hoping he finally gets to it but if not, he may lose his streak but maybe his body needs to play recovery. Dogs are not allowing us to sleep much. Last night they heard Oreo and they started howling many many times. We are all exhausted including the dogs.

They are waiting for Dennis to run with them in the halls. 

It has been a good day. 

Still Cold But Warming Up

KallyToday was cold but not as bad as yesterday. Dogs got to spend a bit more time outdoors.

Kally was visiting for a couple of hours. It was delightful to spend time with her. 

It has been a long day. I need to relax. Too much crazy news and well the couch is calling me. 

The Bitter Cold Continues

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There is a limited amount of photos as it is bitter cold and Dennis spent much time trying to get rid of yellow snow. It takes time when it is ice out there. He uses a pick ax shallow to avoid destroying the pavers. So - the point is - there wasn't much time to click but he tried. 

We had Ellie and Coco here along with Daisy and Socks and Hazel are coming in a bit. Play was furious and fun despite the bitter cold but we are only taking them out for short periods of time. Oreo and Harlow lifyed paws immediately so they are using the pads. It is the safe thing to do.

Our new/used van - is that what it is - well new to use has an auto starter so Nathan can warm up the van then run out to get in the van. He is getting spoiled.

I am still doing fitness exercise daily. The watch motivates me to move too. I do silly things like walk my laundry in my arms in a fast pace up the stairs instead of using a basket. It is the best present I got for myself as it tracks my sleep and exercise, standing and movement. I am also sleeping better.  I tried to take a couple of dogs down with me but that was too distracting. Oh well - we tried. Besides, I am worried about stepping on them with the headset on.

Laundry is working. Nathan has decided exercise is now vs. 1st thing. I am proud that he is still at it. 

Dennis is doing dishes and then going to run with the dogs all over the upstairs. They so love it!!

OMG it is So Cold

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This was Charlotte and Bailey playing today. Ms. Charlotte has departed but Bailey is playing with Ms. Phobe.

It has been way too cold for dogs to go outside for long. They are lifting their feet which means they can get frostbitten so if you see them lifting their paws, bring them in immediately or if on a walk, lift them up, place them under your coat and carry them. There are games you can play with them indoors!

Dogs had fun today but only had short periods of time outdoors. I say 5 minutes here and 5 minutes there.

Harlow and Oreo said ARE YOU CRAZY when it came to heading outdoors. They each will use the pads.

No one has pushed me out of the bed. Yes, I am laughing!

Brr But Okay

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Jamie likes to play with every new comer and he was attempting to play with Phoebe. She wasn't quite sure as he does the play introduction differently than a havanese. It is hard to explain but they all get used to it. 

We still have snow, as you can see. 

Dennis played an interesting mind game with the dogs today. He always likes to keep their mind working. The dogs get so bloody excited when he plays with them like that. It tells me they need to be stimulated daily - or learn something new. It creates bonding and that - oh mommy daddy I so love you!

Play on a Sunday

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Dogs had fun. No ice crushing moments for Dennis today. He's making dinner for the dogs and then for us. I am glad as I am really tired. I made Nathan his salmon so I cooked too. LOL

It's rather wet outside. We had fun having Astro, Malla, Gucci and Maurey here. They have already departed. Brodie departs tomorrow. 

They played. They got wet. I dream of high velocity dryers all over the house. Yes, I am kidding but a part of me 

Icy

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We had icy rain off and on today. There was so much ice, I was concerned but Dennis broke up the ice and the play began. Still they say more ice is coming overnight.

No one pushed me out of bed last night - bonus. I was really tired. Today I did less exercise but enough. I did a monster or 2 classification of exercise and it was highly challenging and the sweat poured off me so I shouldn't feel bad doing less time as I sweated more than usual. 

I think Dennis and I are going to watch the last Silo of season 2 then have to wait another year for season 3. Wish they would release all seasons at once. Then on to Severance. I look forward and the dogs do too. Something about tv time together that creates great memories.

Tomorrow brings a long day of grooming. On those days it is hard to fit in exercise but each day I do it again and my body thanks me. 

Sandy made us shepherds pie. Thank you - yum!!!! It was wonderful to have a meal that I just had to heat up. It made our day. Hard to explain but you don't feel up to cooking when you are tired. 

I am down to 122lbs and eating any snack I want. My goal was to stay holding at 125lb. Now I am just concentrating on firming up. Anywhere from 125 to 135 is fine with me. Nathan is still using the treadmill  and I say bravo. He eats breakfast and before his shower he does it. I am hoping by summer he manages to build his stamina up. His cardiologist says it is a must, so he is. I am proud of him as I thought he may quit day 3. I may have to look for a rower. 

Twigs Really?

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The dogs are having a total blast. It's wet. They are bringing twigs in even with that white stuff on the ground. Dennis said I guess I should have raked better. LOL

Nathan is still getting on the treadmill. I say bravo. He doesn't have much stamina but he doubled his time. I think that is a thing to celebrate! I am thankful for Angela for the treadmill.

Laundry is still working. We are still washing and drying. With dogs coming in sopping wet, we do need to dry.

The dogs had fun playing ball with me today. I did so much grooming though I think my hand is falling off. I wonder if a massager for hands works. Just dreaming. 

Last night, the dogs crushed me up against the side of the bed and pushed me out. That is a first. Got to love dogs and I do!

Flurries

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Harlow went out while it was snowing and looked for that darn mouse then came back in. That comforter under her I heated up and she has been cuddled in as if to say ahhhh warmth. Not sure she enjoyed the wet snow but she was on a mission. Where Oreo looks out several times and goes - hmm I think not. Bailey did the same. Some dogs relish the white stuff and others not. I am not one of them. I went to the mailbox in a long sweatshirt and couldn't get the front door open. I kept messaging Dennis and he ignored thinking it was just junk text. I could have killed him. He said why didn't you knock. I said I did over and over and over again and the dogs barked. 

Nathan is still using the treadmill. He has doubled his time. I got my exercise in as I do daily. 

I have been using dryers to dry the sopping wet dogs and combing out here and there.

It's beautiful but can we have pool weather and a heated pool?

Despite all of this the dogs ARE having fun!

Long Day

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Long day. Our washer pump is clogged and found this out when Nathan's clothes wouldn't spin. So Dennis has parts all over. He did find clogged hair etc in the filter and here we  go again. So, I had to rinse his clothes out and wring them one by one to dry. It says it will take 2 plus hours. We shall see. I am mighty frustrated. I am stressed beyond belief.

We had dogs out playing and then I came in to exercise. Midstream the batteries died 1 then the other 15 minutes later. I had to replace the batteries and couldn't figure out how to get the straps in so I had to roll them and have no strap. I finished exercise and added in more just because I had interrupted exercise. It has been a day.

I brushed out several dogs. My apple watch says my stress level is in the red zone. LOL At least the dogs are having fun. Me not - none of it. Nathan is now sitting in the tv room with the dogs. Dennis is attempting to put the washer back together and hope that the washer works. Cross your fingers - will ya?

Nathan is on his 3rd day on the treadmill. Hooray. That's the good news and the dogs are having fun - the other good news. 

The rest..... well I am done! Wringing out clothes by hand is NOT fun.

Messy Out There

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I combed out Charlotte this morning and well does she look it? LOL But she had so much fun.

We have had a busy day. Day 2 of Nathan on the treadmill - bravo. I did less exercise than usual but enough. I may do some yoga later but I am on load 7 with 1 more load to go and then Dennis starts his clothes that he must do as he has no clothes left but he gets to do that. Dryer works wonderful. Had not realized how it was going as it was making noise and taking forever to dry and now 45 min later a load is done where it was taking almost twice as long. 

The snow is getting yellow - sigh so ignore those photos. LOL

Dennis made me a pesto meal. It was good but could have made it with veggies. Good to know next time. 

I played catchup combing out my own dogs. Still have a couple to do but no energy. 

Leave it to Harlow to always find a critter like a mouse in the pot. She is so highly curious that she gets the others going. Bailey has been enjoying Koda. I have to get a photo of them spooning at tv time behind Nathan's neck. No wonder why he always complains about neck and upper back aches. But they are all worth it. 

Oreo is sleeping most of the night where 4amish seems to be the witching hour. He wants to drink and eat then. We try to keep him up as much as we can with allowing cat naps. He does wake up the whole night but Dennis sleeps with just him so he can attend to his knees. He's a very old dog so he deserves that one on one at night. 

Everyone is having a great time and Gucci just arrived. With her as an addition, it will bring up the fun level.

Winter Play

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It's a riot. Even with this snow, the dogs are bringing in leaves and all sorts of debris but that's okay. They are having fun.

I am rather late but we have a dryer coming tomorrow morning. I had to move my grooming table, storage unit and shelving out so they can install. It is amazing what falls behind stuff so it took time. I also sterilized all my blades, combs, brushes cause when you start cleaning, well you clean or at least I do. I have so much laundry it is ridiculous. Oh well, i will take time to play catch up.

Dogs had fun inside and out. Some departed, 1 arrived. Play was wonderful today though they did get in the way many times while I was moving stuff but I didn't mind as they were having so much fun. Dennis has the dryer - which he moved out in the hall waiting for them to haul it away and install a new one.

I LOVE watching the play. Dennis also made a shepherd pie for me today. It was yum. 

I am still exercising daily. I may have to buy a new bathingsuit come April. LOL

Messy But Wonderful Play

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We had a wonderful day of play but it is messy out there already with them kicking up soil etc. I had a full day of grooming and Dennis, Tal and Jon went and got the treadmill. The other sons left while Dennis and I moved bookcases etc. I am exhausted. Then I had issues importing my photos but eventually we got there. I need to find a couch.

Thank you to the sons and Angela and her husband for the treadmill. Nathan has not tried it yet but Dennis did as he had to set it up and attach everything. Why he didn't insist on his brothers staying to make room and move the bookcases is beyond me but I am mighty tired.

Dogs had fun. I am tired so this blog is short.

White Out There

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It's white out there. It appeared magically last night. LOL 

We had to get a dryer that will be delivered on Tuesday. With the amount of laundry we do 6 plus loads a day with dog beds, bedding, towels from grooming etc we do more than most. So to last well over 4 years is a good long life for us. Most people it would last twice as long. I dread Tuesday as we will have way too much laundry but oh well. Soon we will end up with having to get a washer and then another 4 plus years, I hope. 

Dogs woke us up at 530am. Oreo had a - I must eat now moment so Dennis fed him but it did get us all up.

Tomorrow the boys go get the treadmill from Angela. I remember when I started Supernatural VR I was exhausted and sore after each exercise session and now finally I am over that hump. I no longer feel I need a nap and my muscles sometimes feel tired but I have made so much progress. I hope the treadmill does the same for Nathan as he really needs it. 

The dogs really enjoyed the white stuff today but they were that snowball under their carriage coat today so I had to do a slew of dogs plus my usual that I needed to groom. Bailey is the last to be picked up tonight. She's had so much fun today. It is nice when they have a play session plus grooming as it gives them the experience of fun not just a groom. 

The dogs had a wonderful day today but I am cutting this short as I want to eat bacon - can you believe and share some with the dogs. Life is great for the dogs!!

What is That Smell

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This is a short blog. I have dogs to comb out and it is already after 5. Dogs had a good day. Harlow was out sniffing - what I couldn't tell but she did this all over the yard. Bailey was smirking. Dogs have gone home. Some came for the day and grooming. I am just exhausted and I still have combouts. 

Our dryer has died. Not sure Dennis can fix that so Nathan may have to go with wet clothes to the laundromat. We shall see. 

Life..... 

Missing Dogs

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We didn't get everyone in thed gallery but those that were not in took a long nap with Nathan. It happens. I also have had a full day of grooming and I have that for at least 3 more days. No days off lately but going to try to do that next week.

Dogs had fun. They are pulling in debris and Dennis is hoping for snow so that stops. He's not asking for too much, is he?

It's been a day and I need a nap. LOL

Such a Day

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Lots of play going on. Inside - outside. I have a photo of Harlow looking like the cat dragged her through the kitty litter or something. She became aware that there is a mouse in the put and she was on the hunt. She was so funny but now I need to brush her out. She makes me laugh.

Also, I was lucky to get a photo of Jamie in Nathan's arms. You never know when a camera is nearby. 

Our heart goes out to Joanne and Reid's mom/mom-in-law on their loss. Hazel and Socks are here playing like crazy.

Our thoughts are also with Denise who is dealing with the loss of her mom. So many losses this year.

Ronnie and Elana got me an Amazon gift certificate and I bought a cordless massager that is charging as I type. I will use it daily after each exercise - which I am still doing daily. I feel better. I sleep better. My digestion is better. It is still fun. That is a bonus.

It feels cold outside. Dogs do not stay out long but they play and play and play. 

Shlomo is leaning on Natha's shoulder watching tv. It's his fave spot in the tv room.

The dogs are having fun today and our washing machine - thank you Dennis is now repaired.