Maple is in evidence at Costco - spring is near

All is well at Regalridge.  Chantelle held the fort for the week end while Lee and Ken travelled to Newfoundland.  Hospitality on Canada's largest Island province was fabulous and the fires a sight to behold   There was a significant issue prying Our Ken away from that fire.  Weather intervened and an evening flight was transformed to a 6:00 am marathon the following day requiring a very, very early morning.  However, repatriation to Regalridge did occur and even a surprise Chantelle collection at the door happened.  Then it was off to the vet for progesterone for Sarah - we live in hope that her numbers have climbed just far enough.  a side trip offered up great lemons, cantaloupe and maple treats at Costco as well as a new bed for Clem that Chantelle had ordered.   Ken manned Regalridge and fought the battle of the ice.  The snow is almost gone but the ice is mighty impressive. 

The kennel continues to be busy.  Darby and Annie visited and had a spa week end.  Chantelle is smitten with Annie and there was some question that she would return to the smaller island province.  Liard delighted in torturing Chantelle and is up on points in his hunt game.  Chantelle loses regularly, unfortunately for her.  Perhaps her Wii will give her a little more speed.  Sprite the Otterhound look-alike is well and happy.  She loves her play time and enjoys the double run.  .  Her best friend is Lucy the Lab.  Both enjoy the big yard, enjoys their meals and loves to play.   Ursey arrived - her owner had an unplanned trip to hospital so our Shepherd-in-residence is managing well.  Odie arrived as his owner shook his head and sighed about travelling to Cuba.  We are fairly sure he would sooner be home with Odie.  Odie shrugged and checked the runs for the best playmate. 

The house dogs love their vacation with Chantelle.  All have a lot of 'freedom' with their sister in charge.  And look at Our Ken in wonder when he suggests they go into a crate at bedtime or outside - at all!  Piper is happy to have Lee home.  Lee requires a great deal of management and Piper is always up for the challenge.  Patti thrives and has enjoyed sharing Chantelle's meals - all of which would have been chicken based  . . .  The Norwich are rumbling about their mean step-sister - that translates to Chantelle using methods not becoming a family member to keep the Norwich from assisting her in walking Scout up to the bedroom.  Billy notes that it took a night to whip Chantelle into gear - she had some foolish thought that he would sleep downstairs and it took until the middle of the night to remind her that doesn't happen!

Dinner was Chicken Parmesan with creamed potatoes and corn.  Life is back to normal at Regalridge.