Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 5:23PM 
Rusty and Stone was playing up a storm! It was delightful!
I weeded and weeded and weeded while the dogs helped empty my weed bin, drag it all over and although I gave them looks, I laughed in private. They had fun today so I did - well fun with everything but weeding. So much more to do even though Dennis is helping.
Short blogs as a nap is calling or more weeding. I am trying to decide.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 7:16PM 
Sorry - we had a really interesting day but we managed to find 98% rubbing alcohol. We use it for all sorts of things but for whelping - sterilizing things. We found out Purdy's only has a very small selection of chocolates. I was unimpressed. Oh well. The food court had many choices. We also stopped at Loblaws next to Markville and found their store is nicer than ours but it drove me nuts to see the cashier with a mask barely under her nose. Stupid silly stuff. I figure wear it or wear a shield or something but silly to wear under your nose.
No swimming today. Gallery will come tomorrow. I have dogs to play with and weeds to pull. Dennis has been at it for hours.
We now have the bottom deck closed off so we can take the pups out daily. I don't like the look but it is functional. Functional wins out all the time here.
Dogs are miffed as they like that deck but they will get over it. We are making room for them by pulling weeds. But they are learning to hang out with me on the top deck when I go outside or around the pool. The middle bed needs much weeding. I am off to see how much headway I can make.
Monday, August 10, 2020 at 8:01PM 
We have not been swimming much lately. Too much grooming and pups and everything else but when someone asked, we decided it was a good thing to eek out sometime with the girls as a few are in heat. They needed the swim so I clicked. Misty always goes into the pool on the stairs. But today most times she was jumping in from the side. Bravo. Misty!
I said let's do this again tomorrow and then looked at the weather. Oh well, it was a good idea.
Ellie the pup was here playing up a storm with her brother and Nami and of course with mom. You will see a couple of videos here. You will also see Murphy playing with Misty and that too is in a video I uploaded. Dogs came, dogs left. Only Parker and Harlow remain and both are play monkeys and really enjoy the fun that visitors bring.
Dennis is weeding in a big way. I need to go see what he is doing. Maybe he pulled out non weeds. LOL We shall see.
Hope everyone survived this heat!
Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 4:29PM 
I love this photo of Coco. She's adorable peeking out.
Adele, River, Teddy, Charlie, Lexi and Chester are departing today. It's been a truly fun house. Lots of grooming but worth it, I say!
It's steamy hot today with the humidex making it up to 47%.
Parker has been having the time of his life and he looks it too. LOL Actually everyone has been. We had Teddy here, Leti's puppy so she was thrilled and so was Nami. I so appreciate seeing the pups. It is wonderful watching the play.
Got to find time for dogs and the pool. Rather missing that but Nathan takes a nap usually at prime time for that. Oh well....
Think this week I am going to try to venture out to get cherry cordials from Purdys. I wonder how busy Markville is during the week. A quick in and out and food court food on my day off... watch - it won't happen. But I think a treat is in store. I have been grooming and grooming. LOL
What are you treating yourself with? Everyone needs a treat. LOL
Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 7:24PM 
Here is Roxie enjoying the sun today.
I am having issues with errors in the gallery I built today so hoping it is okay. I uploaded it 6 times.
My grand daughter tried to groom Adele and River and now I am done Adele and tomorrow - River. It's interesting cause Adele now has ears up to her ear leather but this is how you learn. We will see how River turns out. LOL I have had a truly heavy day grooming. Tomorrow is the same - Monday too.
I did manage to get in the pool despite my schedule. I got about 20 minutes I eeeked out.
Dogs played. I clicked some inbetween groomings.
It was a good day but a busy one. As you can see, it's 8pm. LOL
Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7:18PM 
Teddy, Charlie, Lexi and Chester arrived today. Tenshi departs tonight. It's been a riot of a day. Although Charlie and Teddy are aware of each other, they are playing independently. It will be interesting to see who sleeps where.
I managed to get in the pool for a half hour and tonight I am grooming. LOL I want to lay on the couch and chill hmmmm - which shall I do? I guess I can groom in the morning. Have to do Tenshi before departure.
The dogs are playing in such a fun way. They will all sleep tonight. In and out - play, play and play. No one but Teddy and Nami has napped. It's just been way too much fun.
Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 9:12PM 
Hi Darlah and Nathan,
I can’t believe our little Beau is already 2 years old. He’s our Happy Happy Havanese fur baby.
He had a wonderful “Beau-day” and as yiu can see he’s really enjoying his Beau-day cookie.
Wishing all Beau’s siblings Is having a great birthday. Kisses to Mama Leti and Daddy Stone.
Thank you Darlah and Nathan for allowing us to have Beau. We all love this little nugget. Blessings to you and your family.
The Yan Family
Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 6:33PM 
On that note, after I get off this blog, I will be combing out more dogs. They earned being messy as they played and played and played. Not true swimming weather but warmer than yesterday.
If it wasn't for my desire to swim, this would be perfect weather. Can it stay all year?
I cooked up turkey bacon and the dogs were in heaven. They just LOVE it. They didn't even leave any for me. Okay, I gave them all but then thought later - would be nice to have a piece.
Tenshi and Brewer arrived and always manage to have fun. Tenshi wanted to eat everyone's food tonight. Special treat in it so who can blame her!
Tomorrow we have FUN! More dogs coming to play. How lucky are we? One is from the last litter so dear old Nami will be so excited.
I wanted to give Nami cross words today as she can't help trying to see the pups but Raven says they are too young. Did you hear that, Nami. We have a reprieve as she is in class.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 7:26PM 
I want to call her Sui (Sooey) vs Nami - not sure why but each time a new dog comes, she gets silly happy.
We have Parker that arrived today. Parker is playing with everyone.
I also caught a photo of Lola sitting in the tv room on top of Nathan's head. I will post it tomorrow. It was funny enough to get me to run for the camera.
Nathan's brother and wife came for a visit. It was fun to catch up. The dogs gave them a ton of kisses.
One of my puppy people told me I should post this as she said she had not heard of it. If your dog is starting to knot, it is time to wash. Greasy hair mats easily especially with friction.
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 7:34PM 
They mostly played indoors as the rain came down and down and down.
We also had a surprise visit from Louis and his mom. Here is the gallery.
It was great fun. Nami especially loved the visit - Louis too. Yes, of course us adults did too!
Harlow just got groomed and bathed. She will be departing any time now. She knows bath and groom means departure. She was playing up a storm today and you can see it in some of the photos, I suspect.
Will we have more rain tomorrow? Starting to miss the pool.
Monday, August 3, 2020 at 6:31PM 
Well, Charlie, Buddy and Tucker departed today. Rain came then went and came and went and oh boy it teemed. No watering plants tonight. That saves time but no swimming today. I stood outside with Charlie and pulled driveway weeks. LOL I think that is called multi-tasking. But boy I will be seriously weeding once the pups can go outside. I am so far behind.
We have cooked thick bacon, thin bacon and turkey bacon. The dogs like the turkey bacon in the air fryer the best.
We are taking out and rotating toys to play games. The dogs - some LOVE the toys and as the change daily, it's as if it is all new.
Sun is out. Dogs can go out now and it is hot. The day is almost done and finally it is pool weather. Well maybe tomorrow!
Sunday, August 2, 2020 at 7:48PM 
Okay - is that rain coming back? It came down in the droves then stopped and we went out then it rained and on and on. They say more rain tomorrow. Our plants need it. We usually water our plant pots at 9pmish so it is the most effective. None tonight.
Buddy and Tucker departs tomorrow after their grooming. Benji departed today. Tenshi came for a day visit and brought us some Gimbal and Nathan enjoyed most of it. We so love trying new things. So, we appreciate Sylvia and William.
The dogs say we are playing indoors as the humans have games they play when weather is bad. Thank gad for pads. Yes, sometimes it is good for dogs to be able to use pads and outdoors on days like today. Who wants wet feet wicked up the legs? Well, some of us say this is NOt for me!
Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 7:08PM Dogs enjoyed. Rain is coming, they say. I fell asleep sitting up today so this blog will be short. All I can say is Nami thinks she is a grownup.
More tomorrow. LOL
Friday, July 31, 2020 at 7:43PM 
We had friends over but we didn't get to swim as it was cloudy but they will be back to swim - am hoping! Nathan and Ella did swim despite the feeling of coolness. Ella and Rusty are siblings.
This afternoon Tucker and Buddy arrived. Benji arrives tomorrow.
Lots of grooming, it seems but we will make it through the long weekend. Nathan went shopping as stores will be closed and he said it was way busy. Figures. A couple of hours later he came home with our food list.
Nami loves, loves people. I heard all 3 pups did well in class. I surely wish I could have seen. So many changes to adjust to. But we do.
Leti and Spirit still are spooning days later.
Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 3:39PM 
The dogs love to sunbathe when it is not too hot. I can't blame them.
Meelo departed earlier and I bet he is a tired boy. He just loved to play and we miss is fun enthusiasm already!
Pickles is departing any moment. Bella departing tonight and then it will just be Nami. She is heading to class tonight. She may be exhausted from all this play but that is okay too.
It's been a real fun get together between the 3. They have had a blast.
Abby and Zoey depart tonight. They both had shorter haircuts. We are going to miss them! It has been delightful to have them.
Brewer looked at the trio pups today and said really - did you multiply? LOL Harlow decided lounging in the tv room was easier than dealing with 3 at once - one she doesn't mind but oy 3 really? I say that as it was funny - not a negative. It was as if she rolled her eyes - that look. Where did they all come from?
No swimming today. It was actually cloudy - warm but not hot. Listened to the Obama today. He inspires - I tell you but enough politics,
Here's hoping Nami has a great class. I will wait to hear! Sounds like all the pups did well. let me know how you think yours did.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 7:49PM 
Lots of grooming today so I am running late. Sorry about that.
Pablo had fun playing with everyone, Meelo, and well Nathan. LOL Yes, he played with EVERYONE.He's such a wonderful fun dog.
Bella is still here till tomorrow and her sibling Pickles is coming for the day. I can't wait!
Abby and Zoe departs tomorrow.
Nathan goes to class with Nami. Wish I could see. I sure hate covid as there are things you enjoy that you can't but it is what it is.
I have a red tomato. LOL Okay, we celebrate the strangest things here. Can't wait till more so I can make salsa.
Yikes a couple of hours and it is bedtime.
Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 5:19PM 
Bella was over for a short bit and played with Nami and her Mom, Willow. They had a blast!
Meelo arrived and is having a great time. Harlow is really warming up to Nami. It's nice. Marcie was here for a couple of hours. Abby and Zoey are getting cut short a little at a time. They depart Thursday.
Never got in the pool as it kept getting cloudy and I find I like it to be sunny to get into the pool. How silly of me. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain and I hope it does all day as I have an early morning till late night grooming. It's a busy day tomorrow.
Dogs are really enjoying the couch outside, the storage thing as they all lay out on either as if they say - it is for me - no? Of course it is.
Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:09PM 
Ellie was here for a visit and she played up a storm. It was a riot. If she is not napping then - well what can I say. She had a great time. You can see in the videos.
We also tried out the misting fan. Personally, I love it especially laying on a mat in this heat while it sends droplets on me in the pool but the dogs were not sure. We will keep trying. You will also see this in the video.
It is beyond hot today. It rained a couple of times and the steam just rose. To say it was hot was an understatement. Best place to be is inside or in the pool. But I had to watch the fun with the pups outdoors as they ran and played the best under furniture, around it and well it was fun.
We hear Pickles is coming to visit too. Can't wait.
It was great to see Leti happy to see Ellie. Even Harlow and Brewer sniffed them up. Progress! Hard to deal with crazy, running, in your face pups if you are a dawg. LOL
Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 6:28PM 
It was a scorcher today - actually still is. Finn and Hallie like running in the dirt under the Japanese Maple Tree. I think it is cool there. We only have them in the shade or out for short bits of time when it is this hot. they appreciate the air conditioning. I tried them on a misting fan and only Sky appreciated. We will try again tomorrow but I tell you having it pool side to spray on you or on the deck actually cools you down.
Took Nami to Brunos and Global and she was so waggy tail with every human.
This is my no grooming day off but Finn is going home tomorrow at 715am so I will have to plan a day off another day. did you hear that, Nathan? LOL
Dogs are really loving runs upstairs.
Hope you are enjoying the heat. It's on again for tomorrow too!
Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 8:54PM 
Leti's Ollie was here visiting and Nami and Ollie had great fun. They are in class together. They came over for a visit and brought a misting fan. I groomed till just now so I was unable to try it but we are going to tomorrow and I may even videotape it. Thank you, truly. Benji departed today (miss him already) and Finn arrived. It has been a busy day. All the dogs are doing well with each other.
I got all the dogs combed out - knot free and gave full grooms to others. I am honestly tired.
Leti arrived after her puppy arrived. It was not expected but she is home to stay. She wasn't keen on staying home alone after a lifetime of always being with others. She was excited to see us and excited to see the dogs. I am sorry that it didn't work out but I am also happy to have her snuggle with me in bed. I just wish she had come earlier to see her son. Next time... Jon and his girlfriend can come swim and visit with her anytime.
It was hot today so I had the ice cube machine running. I wanted to air fry turkey bacon but that is one of those things that will have to wait till tomorrow.
No one swam though the heat was great but perhaps tomorrow. We shall see. I have to convince Nathan to comb out the swimmers as it is my no grooming day. LOL
It seems the dogs are eating my pool float. tsk tsk What is that about?
