It is the end of the work week - why that matters when you are retired is a mystery but there you have it - a notable day. First on the order paper of 'outside the norm' was a visit with folks who will have a new puppy soon. There are three great children in this family. The decision making process was a fun one with 'chase' being an integral part of the choice of the puppies Lee had offered for consideration. The right choice was made and the children now know who 'Penny' will be. The weather gods offered up another pleasant day with warm temperatures and breezes. Our Ken gardened while Lee managed dogs and paperwork. There was a run to the stores, Ken's fisherman pal at the Irving station and to the fruit stand. The kitchen is now filled with strawberries awaiting processing into jam. They are fabulous this year.
The kennel is ticking along nicely. Sarah is delighted to announce that her new best friend is Miss Raggs the OES. Raggs simply smiles since she is everyone's best friend. The two Poodles departed with a wave and that leaves Brunswick to hold the fort for the non-Sporting Group. Chantelle's little characters have determined that they will live until she returns so are now in charge of everything and happy to announce their promotions (each is in charge, you see) to anyone who will listen. Pippa is amazed by their enthusiasm.
The house crew are doing well - except when the neighbour decides to set off firecrackers. That alarming little decision creates pandemonium among the Airedales, extending to the humans as things fall apart quickly. Piper is improving, finding food more palatable and happy to go in and out at her usual, inconvenient times. Not for her a stroll around the yard with the dogs. She is a person after all, and insists on off-time patrol with Lee in tow. Yes, Piper is back. Lee, Piper and the bats were out late evening with Piper delighted, the other two entities less impressed. Patti continues to eat well and is in charge of the dogs - in her mind at least. Her rule is the law, again if you ask her. And to give credit where it is due, she does manage to corral all of the toys and take them to her lair for safe keeping. Charlotte is less than happy about that. Marguerite has made no move to return to the kennel to keep time with Clint. There are more counters to be checked in the house and more assistance needed for Our Ken when he is at the table. The puppies are growing quickly. All but two are delighted with food, any food, in their large dish and there is a circle of tails straight up in the air as that dish descends for their dining pleasure.
Dinner was provided by Our Ken's fisherman. On this evening it was Digby scallops, fresh from the ocean and accompanied by a lovely halibut steak. That was more than was necessary but darned impressive just the same. There were beet greens and new potatoes as accompaniments and bowls of the lovely Hants county strawberries for dessert. Summer is a great time of year.
The kennel is ticking along nicely. Sarah is delighted to announce that her new best friend is Miss Raggs the OES. Raggs simply smiles since she is everyone's best friend. The two Poodles departed with a wave and that leaves Brunswick to hold the fort for the non-Sporting Group. Chantelle's little characters have determined that they will live until she returns so are now in charge of everything and happy to announce their promotions (each is in charge, you see) to anyone who will listen. Pippa is amazed by their enthusiasm.
The house crew are doing well - except when the neighbour decides to set off firecrackers. That alarming little decision creates pandemonium among the Airedales, extending to the humans as things fall apart quickly. Piper is improving, finding food more palatable and happy to go in and out at her usual, inconvenient times. Not for her a stroll around the yard with the dogs. She is a person after all, and insists on off-time patrol with Lee in tow. Yes, Piper is back. Lee, Piper and the bats were out late evening with Piper delighted, the other two entities less impressed. Patti continues to eat well and is in charge of the dogs - in her mind at least. Her rule is the law, again if you ask her. And to give credit where it is due, she does manage to corral all of the toys and take them to her lair for safe keeping. Charlotte is less than happy about that. Marguerite has made no move to return to the kennel to keep time with Clint. There are more counters to be checked in the house and more assistance needed for Our Ken when he is at the table. The puppies are growing quickly. All but two are delighted with food, any food, in their large dish and there is a circle of tails straight up in the air as that dish descends for their dining pleasure.
Dinner was provided by Our Ken's fisherman. On this evening it was Digby scallops, fresh from the ocean and accompanied by a lovely halibut steak. That was more than was necessary but darned impressive just the same. There were beet greens and new potatoes as accompaniments and bowls of the lovely Hants county strawberries for dessert. Summer is a great time of year.
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