Good humour abounds when the weather is this great. Clear skies, sunshine and cool days offer opportunity for any job imaginable. Our Ken spent his day in the yards, finishing up after the roofing project, hauling away the bits piled in strategic corners of the property. This activity was interspersed with television coverage of the 9-11 stories. Lee spent the day in the kitchen managing the incoming crops. The dogs were delighted. With little coming and going at the gate, progress was actually noticeable. Lily sent a note showing her position with Ian and Glenda - poor Darby. Lily is firmly in charge and the blanket box has a new owner. There was regular news from the week end shows with Logan doing particularly well. He is in great condition and at the top of his game.
The kennel is quiet. Chopper and Capone are happily looking after their yard, keeping an eye on the fruit stand activity and generally looking after all that needs to be looked after. Sarah and Trebia had a few half hearted races - Trebia notes that without Barrett it simply isn't the same. Sarah has an eye out for escape hatches, her newest and best trick and one that Our Ken does not find amusing.
The house dogs are well. With a busy kitchen, much management of Lee happens. Piper firmly planted herself in the midst of activity and refused to budge. You just never know when a morsel will need to be tried. Dolly found herself a corner that ensured quick access to the table, secure in the fact that meals would be well spaced and plentiful. Marguerite, ever the opportunist, sailed through at strategic times with a quick up and down at each counter. Her name is rarely offered up in quiet tones. She laughs. The puppies are well. The babies are enjoying both the deck and the regular food offerings. Routine is important to them and they applaud well timed meals. They are growing and bright, beginning their house breaking and in awe of the birds that are returning to the feeders. Each has tried to fly and has been disappointed in the lack of agility. Wings will be on order for Christmas, we suspect.
Meals were reflective of the harvest. There were apple muffins early in the day. Lunch was tomato soup with focaccia. Dinner was a beer can chicken with potatoes, the first squash from the garden, baked heirloom tomatoes and a dessert of meringues made early on this dry day with home made grape nut ice cream, local peaches and blackberry coulis. Our Ken was content and a visit from Chantelle only made that better.
The kennel is quiet. Chopper and Capone are happily looking after their yard, keeping an eye on the fruit stand activity and generally looking after all that needs to be looked after. Sarah and Trebia had a few half hearted races - Trebia notes that without Barrett it simply isn't the same. Sarah has an eye out for escape hatches, her newest and best trick and one that Our Ken does not find amusing.
The house dogs are well. With a busy kitchen, much management of Lee happens. Piper firmly planted herself in the midst of activity and refused to budge. You just never know when a morsel will need to be tried. Dolly found herself a corner that ensured quick access to the table, secure in the fact that meals would be well spaced and plentiful. Marguerite, ever the opportunist, sailed through at strategic times with a quick up and down at each counter. Her name is rarely offered up in quiet tones. She laughs. The puppies are well. The babies are enjoying both the deck and the regular food offerings. Routine is important to them and they applaud well timed meals. They are growing and bright, beginning their house breaking and in awe of the birds that are returning to the feeders. Each has tried to fly and has been disappointed in the lack of agility. Wings will be on order for Christmas, we suspect.
Meals were reflective of the harvest. There were apple muffins early in the day. Lunch was tomato soup with focaccia. Dinner was a beer can chicken with potatoes, the first squash from the garden, baked heirloom tomatoes and a dessert of meringues made early on this dry day with home made grape nut ice cream, local peaches and blackberry coulis. Our Ken was content and a visit from Chantelle only made that better.
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