It was another great day of weather and the tap tap tap of little hammers. /How much turkey would young men eat at Christmas do you suppose? The roof is complete but the carpentry work that resulted is underway in earnest. Every dormer (and there are many) had to be reconstructed. The kennel roof is being secured and the garage is complete. What a summer it has become. Our Ken had a moment as he proudly drove the tractor to the gate with the staging balanced on his cart. Staging departure was a cause for celebration at the evening meal. We take these moments where we may.
The kennel is winding down from summer's heights. Riley is having a wonderful vacation, enjoying his yard, his run, every meal, every treat and the ability to exercise his lungs as necessary. Millie had double duty on this day. She escorted Riley around her yard to his absolute delight. Then Old Bailey and Millie enjoyed the yard and the wonderful weather. Both are easy going dogs and a great pair, in spite of old Bailey's exacting requirements for methodology of movement in and out of runs. And the big news - Buzz departed. Yes, Buzz has a home in western Canada. Ken helped him into a new crate in Maureen's vehicle and waved him out of the property at feeding time. We all wish him well in his new situation.
the house dogs are not amused that the tap tap tap is again limiting their use of their yard. And this isn't a short day for all of us. The roofers arrive in the morning and don't leave until the sun sets. Piper is carrying a picket flag with a roof and an X across it. The rest are following behind her chanting slogans that sound like hey hey ho ho noisy roofers must go in Airedale-speak. Paula has her own version of that but it really isn't printable - Welsh have language all their own. The lone Marguerite puppy is thriving. She is fully housebroken, loves to be part of everything Regalridge and has now joined the adult crew in the big yard early in the morning. To see those little heels running as fast as her feet will carry her next to her hero Lily is a true joy. And Lily thinks she is pretty special - a younger sister to be proud of. The baby puppies are delightful. They are bright as little buttons, enjoy their food and goat milk combo and now one sleeps in the dish when the grub has disappeared - that one will never miss the next meal.
The kitchen was a busy spot with cooler weather bringing on thoughts of working ovens. There were Lee's famous oatmeal cookies delivered for coffee in the morning and Chantelle's favourite back ribs for dinner. The baked potatoes, new carrots and the heirloom tomato dish with Jo's blue cheese and a pomegranate balsamic glaze accompanied the ribs nicely.
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