April - showers. A day that started out with sunshine and warm temperatures fell apart quickly and ended with rain and our eternal winds. With that came mud season. Charlotte is thrilled. The rest of us - not so much. The saving grace was Felicia's afternoon and evening support. Floors were managed repeatedly and well as, with the other hand, she patted and talked with the dogs. Our Ken worked through the day, putting finishing touches on Clint, sorting dogs and moving in and out of his garage with regularity - what goes on in that building is a mystery known only to males of the species. There was occasional rumbling about a new lawn tractor - did I mention it was raining? - and something about Betsy's battery. Hmmm. Lee bonded with the new telephones, enjoyed their 'ring tone' and mused about the need for a 'ring tone' as one of life's accoutrements. Phil and his bevy came and went under the chestnut tree, the spring birds joined them on occasion and the feeders outside the kitchen window stayed busy.
The kennel was a busy spot. Carter departed mid day and Poe left at dinnertime. That settled things for the evening into a quieter routine. Lucy and Stickley were out in the big yard between showers. Felicia had a play with Stickley who, in turn, showed her how a Greyhound can stretch his legs. She was mighty impressed. Lucy, on the other hand, pointed out that while Stickley was her responsibility, Nemo is her boyfriend and that interloper Savannah has to go! This visit has Lucy highly conflicted. She is bunking next to Stickley, understands her duty as an aunt to the big dog but also knows that this is her vacation and that Nemo is an essential tenet of any Regalridge visit. As she comes in from the yard with her gangly nephew, she now trots to the far side of the kennel, stands and looks at her regular spot (now occupied by Savannah), speaks to Nemo next door and glares at Savannah as only a geriatric Welsh with lots of experience can glare. Savannah ignores her and gazes raptly at Nemo - that really ticks Lucy. Savannah smiles. Nemo is so chuffed that he can hardly stand himself. Not bad for an ancient Welsh male,
The big news of the day is that Patti has found herself a new 'puppy'. She has taken Felicia on as a project, adores her and has returned to the maternal, nurturing Patti of her younger days. As soon as she hears Felicia's voice, Patti is up and wagging. She had a ball game, trailed around after Felicia in the big yard and laid by the kitchen door when Felicia left. It was great to see. All of the others hold Felicia in high regard as well so she is 'in' with the dogs - high praise indeed.
Breakfast included hot cross buns so was deemed seasonal Lunch was a favourite of Our Ken - Lee's portobella mushroom soup with sherry. That worked for him. Dinner was grilled marinated pork, fried potatoes and fresh asparagus with fresh parm. A tomato salad with blue cheese completed a good meal and offered up an extra piece of meat to be used to tempt Nick's palate. And we look to tomorrow
The kennel was a busy spot. Carter departed mid day and Poe left at dinnertime. That settled things for the evening into a quieter routine. Lucy and Stickley were out in the big yard between showers. Felicia had a play with Stickley who, in turn, showed her how a Greyhound can stretch his legs. She was mighty impressed. Lucy, on the other hand, pointed out that while Stickley was her responsibility, Nemo is her boyfriend and that interloper Savannah has to go! This visit has Lucy highly conflicted. She is bunking next to Stickley, understands her duty as an aunt to the big dog but also knows that this is her vacation and that Nemo is an essential tenet of any Regalridge visit. As she comes in from the yard with her gangly nephew, she now trots to the far side of the kennel, stands and looks at her regular spot (now occupied by Savannah), speaks to Nemo next door and glares at Savannah as only a geriatric Welsh with lots of experience can glare. Savannah ignores her and gazes raptly at Nemo - that really ticks Lucy. Savannah smiles. Nemo is so chuffed that he can hardly stand himself. Not bad for an ancient Welsh male,
The big news of the day is that Patti has found herself a new 'puppy'. She has taken Felicia on as a project, adores her and has returned to the maternal, nurturing Patti of her younger days. As soon as she hears Felicia's voice, Patti is up and wagging. She had a ball game, trailed around after Felicia in the big yard and laid by the kitchen door when Felicia left. It was great to see. All of the others hold Felicia in high regard as well so she is 'in' with the dogs - high praise indeed.
Breakfast included hot cross buns so was deemed seasonal Lunch was a favourite of Our Ken - Lee's portobella mushroom soup with sherry. That worked for him. Dinner was grilled marinated pork, fried potatoes and fresh asparagus with fresh parm. A tomato salad with blue cheese completed a good meal and offered up an extra piece of meat to be used to tempt Nick's palate. And we look to tomorrow
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