The week is unfolding with spring like weather

It was Tuesday and there were things to do - late in the day when there should not be things to do.  We are an early morning crowd and since our creatures of habit are - creatures of habit - they were up at sunrise.  And our day started.  The great coffee maker gets us going - latte is the order of the day followed by good strong coffee to give us a little boost.  We spent the day as gate attendants - letting dogs in and out at their whim on a lovely spring day.  Mud is surfacing everywhere so the Airedales are happy and the Welsh delighted. Ken managed to get some trimming done and the raspberry patch got more attention.  Lee worked on the ATA Specialty advertising and on her meeting for the evening.  Scout and Chantelle began their next foray into the world of Agility, this time with Brenda at Fetch.  Lee had a meeting in the same area at the same time so stopped in to collect Barrett late in the evening, in time to watch the end of the class.  Dogs working on exercise balls make for an interesting sight, late at night when you're quite weary.  Out of body experiences come in many ways.  Barrett was happy to return to Camp Regalridge in the PT Cruiser and marched down to his run, checking out the new arrivals and having a bonding moment with his Cirneco before he could go into his run.  With his all weather coat and jaunty step, he looked the part of the urbane gentleman out for an evening stroll as he cantered along with Ken offering words of encouragement to 'say hi to your friend because it's bedtime and you have to go to sleep so you can go out with her tomorrow''  They are the funniest combination, the little smooth coated pointy hound and the very large full coated Gordon Setter and they have become fast friends. 

The kennel is rocking along.  Ken announced at lunch that this is the best crew of dogs, as a group - that we have had with us.  None requires a leash to be walked out to the yards.  The Golden and Dachshund march out to their yard, tails wagging and grins on those faces.  They love the country space and the exercise.  The two Labradors walk in lock step from their runs to their yard and are delighted to be anywhere that is a prelude to a meal because that's what life is all about in the mind of a Lab.  Sophie, of course, knows the routine and tears madly to her run hoping desperately that Piper is behind her rather than ahead.  Tippy has sorted out the indoor outdoor concept and while the castle and rug are the preferred spots, the outside does now hold some allure.  All are eating well, including out little black lord of all he surveys, and tuna is no longer required with every meal. 

The house dogs are doing well in this lovely weather.  Old Sophie is in decline but does love the outside and is still up for a game of ball.  The rest are wagging and happy.  The little crew are doing well with lots of coming and going to keep their vocal cords in shape.  Patti is sleeping in the big bedroom these days since she is taking her potion after Chantelle's parade has gone to bed.  That will be an interesting dynamic when Piper returns to the fold. 


Dinner was America Test Kitchen's pot roast - and it was excellent with a few minor changes including the change out of dark beer for the red wine.