It was a day for melting and spring puddles. No need for heavy jackets and Alex was working with Our Ken in his sweater with the sleeves rolled up. There was a bit of a structural failure as a result of snow build up and the reconstruction took the two men much of the day. Both seemed satisfied that all was well as the afternoon started to cast shadows. Having a tall, strong grandson who is handy with a hammer is a good thing. There was lots of activity as Chantelle landed with Clem and an armful of grooming gear. Sir Riley departed with a spiffy new look and Baylee had her spa day as well as her ears put up. She is a beautiful girl - a sister to our Breezy. June arrived for a nice splash in the puddles with Izzy, Gabe and Breezy. There is some question as to who was wettest at the end but the verdict was unanimous that it was not the dogs. Fueling the crowd was Lee's job, taken seriously given the numbers. And Our Ken walked through the kitchen noting "that poor fellow had a bad night" as Dylan sang It Ain't Me Babe on the Bose.
The kennel is buzzing. Barrett and Trebia had a great day in the yard supervising the construction and racing and wooing to support his direction. Capone and Choppa managed number 3 yard, had some good rolls in the snow and enjoying the great day. Moses and Naomi had a good day. Naomi is doing well and seems quite energetic given her advanced years. Ruari and Finn are bright. Ruari is taking his meds with a bit less suspicion than on arrival but it must be a different strategy daily - he's a smart one. Sarah and Lola had a good time in the yard with the snow restricting Sarah's escape plans.
The house dogs are happy and well. Patti had a nice day with Sarah in residence. Piper enjoyed the day in the kitchen as did the Norwich. Abigail had a trim and was not amused. The star of her 'beloved older sister' (Chantelle) plummeted. Clem snoozed the day away - on the biggest bed much to Patti's annoyance. Jessie's little prince is growing and at the point that when the whelping room door is opened, his little face pops up over the edge of the whelping box. And Jessie is already teaching him Agility tricks. Jessie sits on the little bed in the whelping box and the little prince sits up proud and straight parallel to his mother looking straight ahead. It is adorable.
Meals were frequent. There were scones with red and green rock sugar in honour of the season. Then a tomato soup from Our Ken's garden tomatoes, with fresh parm and bacon. There was fresh bread and lots of coffee. And dinner was lamb so all was well in Our Ken's world.
The kennel is buzzing. Barrett and Trebia had a great day in the yard supervising the construction and racing and wooing to support his direction. Capone and Choppa managed number 3 yard, had some good rolls in the snow and enjoying the great day. Moses and Naomi had a good day. Naomi is doing well and seems quite energetic given her advanced years. Ruari and Finn are bright. Ruari is taking his meds with a bit less suspicion than on arrival but it must be a different strategy daily - he's a smart one. Sarah and Lola had a good time in the yard with the snow restricting Sarah's escape plans.
The house dogs are happy and well. Patti had a nice day with Sarah in residence. Piper enjoyed the day in the kitchen as did the Norwich. Abigail had a trim and was not amused. The star of her 'beloved older sister' (Chantelle) plummeted. Clem snoozed the day away - on the biggest bed much to Patti's annoyance. Jessie's little prince is growing and at the point that when the whelping room door is opened, his little face pops up over the edge of the whelping box. And Jessie is already teaching him Agility tricks. Jessie sits on the little bed in the whelping box and the little prince sits up proud and straight parallel to his mother looking straight ahead. It is adorable.
Meals were frequent. There were scones with red and green rock sugar in honour of the season. Then a tomato soup from Our Ken's garden tomatoes, with fresh parm and bacon. There was fresh bread and lots of coffee. And dinner was lamb so all was well in Our Ken's world.
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