The long week end comes to an end

Monday was still the week end in Nova Scotia and a busy one it was.  The weather was fabulous with temperatures below seasonal, clear skies and cool breezes.  The dogs were in their element and nobody came on the property without commenting on the perfect weather.  Ken spent the day in the gardens, weeding, trimming, harvesting and admiring his handiwork.  There appeared to be a fair bit of resting on long handled implements and concentrating on that last area.  Lee concentrated on the house organization, the phone which seemed to be attached to her on a constant basis and some gardening just to get outside.  The kennel beckoned to all of us with Chantelle manning the grooming room and all of us moving dogs.  Kendra called to let us know that has she had to go back to the hospital.  It seems her system was not ready to manage well enough without the support of the protocols that are available within the facility, even with the twice daily VON visits.  It was the VON who called the ambulance and had her taken back.  She has been readmitted and is awaiting a bed.

The kennel was full of good dogs.  Rozzie is looking after her area with intent and is losing the compulsion to comment on every activity she sees being taken.  That is a good thing.  Lily departed - ears first as only a Basset Hound can do.  We will miss her dulcet tones and that wonderful Basset look.  Jack left with a bounce in his step and obvious joy in seeing Garth and Verna at the gates.  Ruff's family called to say he would be welcome home mid-week.  He will have to think about that since he now considers himself lord of the kennel.  Ben is thriving.  He is bright and cheerful, loves to watch all of the comings and goings and is eating well as only an Airedale who has recovered from a serious illness can do.  It is amazing to see how he has improved so quickly and a testament to the wonderful care of his family.  The two Bull Terriers departed with Bull Terrier smiles intact.  Old Justice is challenged a bit and Lee sent him home with some Glyco Flex and an admonishment to his family that it might be exactly what it needed to keep him mobile into the future.  Little Megan looks great and is going home this week all trimmed and looking her best.  she wouldn't have it any other way.  Charlie came and went with a spa visit fitted in.  Reese did the same.  Ruff will  miss his Airedale girls.  Little Maggie is here, settled in next to Nemo and enjoying her August vacation.  Trebia has heard that Barrett is arriving back soon and can hardly wait!  Mikki the Sheltie arrived for a stay and will soon be herding everyone who will allow herding - that is Mikki's best thing and is employed at any opportunity.

The house crew spent a lot of time going in and out of the house as dogs came and went.  That was fine by them.  Laurel and the puppies are thriving.  The puppies are adding puppy games daily to their repertoire and are delighted with life.  They are growing, exploring their world and bonding with each other.  Life is great if you are an Airedale puppy.  Piper is in season and has gone to the kennel.  She is very, very, very unhappy with her lot in life.  Marilla, however, is delighted with her expanded opportunities to take over - particularly to take over Lee.   There will be words on Piper's return. 

Dinner was pizza.  In Lee's defense, lunch had been a lovely salad from the garden and fishcakes with homemade watermelon popsicles for dessert.  Tomorrow will be quieter.