Well, life is busy. The weather is great, the season is progressing at speed and evenings are incredibly lovely. Lawns are being mowed repeatedly, with the scent of freshly mown grass permeating the air. The swallows are enjoying the weather and are as friendly as can be - almost agreeing to being patted as people go in and out the back door. With the little characters enjoying the evening black outs and Charlotte positioning herself across the top step, there is plenty of opportunity for exciting kitchen entrances.
The kennel has been busy as is usual for the long week end in May. Settling after the holiday Monday, Miss Bella is in residence, managing the kennel with all three pounds of her experience and focused energy. Coby is impressed. Old Bailey has opened the geriatric ward and includes Moses and Naomi in her undertakings. The three old dogs are well content with the kennel routine and are settled nicely.
The big news with the Regalridge dogs is the advent of Marguerite's litter. Our Marguerite is the soul of thoughtfulness, having her litter through the day rather than the norm of late night arrivals. Beginning mid-morning, the little Airedales began to arrive quickly - five in the first hour. Following that the arrivals were more evenly spaced, almost allowing Lee to catch her breath between puppies. As is Marguerite's wont, the balance of males and females is maintained. On day two, the puppies were better identified with coloured necklaces being sported by all. Given the number of mouths to feed, some supplementation is required even this early so Our Ken made a trip to the store to collect new baby bottles and additional nipples (don't you wish you had been there for that hunt?!). Goat's milk will now be the order of the day as formula is prepared and appetites increase. Marguerite is a fabulous mother, maintaining a calm and even demeanour in the face of this exceptional brood.
Dinners have been catch as catch can with Lee rather occupied. A quick fiddlehead, new potato and pork chop meal was managed with late night ice cream to accompany the late night outdoor run with the new Mom.
The kennel has been busy as is usual for the long week end in May. Settling after the holiday Monday, Miss Bella is in residence, managing the kennel with all three pounds of her experience and focused energy. Coby is impressed. Old Bailey has opened the geriatric ward and includes Moses and Naomi in her undertakings. The three old dogs are well content with the kennel routine and are settled nicely.
The big news with the Regalridge dogs is the advent of Marguerite's litter. Our Marguerite is the soul of thoughtfulness, having her litter through the day rather than the norm of late night arrivals. Beginning mid-morning, the little Airedales began to arrive quickly - five in the first hour. Following that the arrivals were more evenly spaced, almost allowing Lee to catch her breath between puppies. As is Marguerite's wont, the balance of males and females is maintained. On day two, the puppies were better identified with coloured necklaces being sported by all. Given the number of mouths to feed, some supplementation is required even this early so Our Ken made a trip to the store to collect new baby bottles and additional nipples (don't you wish you had been there for that hunt?!). Goat's milk will now be the order of the day as formula is prepared and appetites increase. Marguerite is a fabulous mother, maintaining a calm and even demeanour in the face of this exceptional brood.
Dinners have been catch as catch can with Lee rather occupied. A quick fiddlehead, new potato and pork chop meal was managed with late night ice cream to accompany the late night outdoor run with the new Mom.
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