Bright cold days are better than rain and cold so we'll claim this one. And Our Ken continued his winterization of the property. With a forecast for a cold night, the hoses were turned off, the window project assessed - and re-assessed (but not moved forward it seems) and outdoor clean up in full swing. There was a sorting and cleaning of the great room with treasures unearthed that thrilled the Airedales. Lee managed to make a successful foray through the growing paper pile and also to add some forward momentum to the Christmas list. Wrapping is happening and some thought being given to trimming. American thanksgiving is this week, after all. By early afternoon the kitchen was filled. Alex and Sarah were here as was June. June has taken on the task of lead training the youngest members of the Regalridge Airedale crew and is making great progress. The puppies are enjoying the attention and are teaching June many Airedale puppy tricks, in case she was not remembering properly. Coffee and cranberry bread fueled conversation. Piper joined in and approved while May circled the table ensuring everyone was properly corralled. Dinner was followed by the Pittsburgh hockey game - ensuring Mr Crosby acquitted himself in proper Nova Scotian style - he did.
The kennel is settled into a routine. Capone and Chopper are managing the West Side with Capone truly in charge. Finn has determined that trading Ruari in for Capone is a true option and is considering how this might happen without Warren being the wiser. They are both terriers after all and to Finn one terrier is much like another - APBT/Westie - not much difference in Finn's eye but what a hero he could have and how improved could be his swagger with Capone at his side! Ruari simply shakes his Westie head and rolls his eyes. Our Ken has managed to keep Sarah within the confines of the new paddock - much to her disgust and to Our Ken's delight. Jimmy can pat himself on the back - at least so far. Trebia doesn't care as long as she has company. Little Bella is holding forth from her number one position on the East Side and Lola continues to stand amazed at the number of rules and the energy Bella devotes to explaining them.
The house dogs are fine but a bit ticked that the dog bed covers have been washed. In Patti's opinion, that is neither necessary nor an improvement. Now they have to be beat once again into submission, rolled on to get a proper smell and otherwise pummelled and poked prior to being able to rest comfortably. |People do get in the way of a dog's life, it seems. Abigail, as always, enjoyed her time with grandson Alex and Piper turned to mush as she visited with Sarah. Jessie continues to enjoy her puppy and the Airedale puppies are thriving under June's ministrations. Breezy's ears are settling in nicely and she is turning into a lovely adolescent Airedale. Gabe and Izzy/Dory are simply having a wonderful life.
Dinner was chicken pot pie - last week's attempt at this local favourite was thwarted by Marilla. Who knew it was also an Airedale favourite! And life goes on
The kennel is settled into a routine. Capone and Chopper are managing the West Side with Capone truly in charge. Finn has determined that trading Ruari in for Capone is a true option and is considering how this might happen without Warren being the wiser. They are both terriers after all and to Finn one terrier is much like another - APBT/Westie - not much difference in Finn's eye but what a hero he could have and how improved could be his swagger with Capone at his side! Ruari simply shakes his Westie head and rolls his eyes. Our Ken has managed to keep Sarah within the confines of the new paddock - much to her disgust and to Our Ken's delight. Jimmy can pat himself on the back - at least so far. Trebia doesn't care as long as she has company. Little Bella is holding forth from her number one position on the East Side and Lola continues to stand amazed at the number of rules and the energy Bella devotes to explaining them.
The house dogs are fine but a bit ticked that the dog bed covers have been washed. In Patti's opinion, that is neither necessary nor an improvement. Now they have to be beat once again into submission, rolled on to get a proper smell and otherwise pummelled and poked prior to being able to rest comfortably. |People do get in the way of a dog's life, it seems. Abigail, as always, enjoyed her time with grandson Alex and Piper turned to mush as she visited with Sarah. Jessie continues to enjoy her puppy and the Airedale puppies are thriving under June's ministrations. Breezy's ears are settling in nicely and she is turning into a lovely adolescent Airedale. Gabe and Izzy/Dory are simply having a wonderful life.
Dinner was chicken pot pie - last week's attempt at this local favourite was thwarted by Marilla. Who knew it was also an Airedale favourite! And life goes on
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