The weather is perhaps the most consistent stretch of perfect days that can be remembered. There have been a few showers, keeping gardens from being too dry, many long sunny days and long cool evenings. Consistency in NS weather is uncommon so this is being enjoyed by all. There was a quick trip to Maine for an overnight stay in Bangor and a short visit with Lee's brother. Billy thoroughly enjoyed the trip - landing on the bed in one flying leap from the door and flinging pillows in all directions as is his wont. The mad scramble by the humans particularly delights him as Pillows are caught and the Airedale is repatriated to the floor. The Regalridgemobile then found its way home to a busy house and a Piper adventure. Wednesday brought sorting and organizing in anticipation of a visit by friends from NYC. Thursday was the airport collection and a surprise quick visit with Cathy Prothro - lots of laughs and a potential for accommodation for Chantelle. The birds keep everyone on their toes with the hummingbirds busy at the feeder, the red winged blackbirds vying for treats with the squirrels, the juncos enjoying the shade of the feeders and the blue jays trying to move them along. The doves are ubiquitous and their cooing is a day and evening underline to all outside activity. Our Ken gardens with a purpose, still putting in plants and eyeing areas for expansion potential. The fruit stand overflows with local produce - it is a great time of year.
The kennel is busy with comings and goings - short stays for many of the dogs and indicative of the economy. Pippa is thriving, keeping an eye on the activity level and enjoying her big yards. Raggs, the friend of all, departed to a flourish of farewells from the Airedales. They do love the Old English.
There has been a high level of activity as puppies are readied to go to their new homes. Reports and pictures are being returned and all is well. The remainder of the litter seems to have a great deal more space as each little one meets its new family. Piper managed to open her incision during the short period Ken and Lee were away. That was a challenge, with Alex and Sarah rising to the occasion and our great Veterinarian returning to his clinic to repair Piper's adventure, adding the 'cone of power' to her head. Tim was here at the time, collecting his puppy, Bentley, and managed this adventure with a calm Western hand. God bless that man! Alex's explanation included the fact that 'Tim is awesome'. We concur. And what stories he will have of the Regalridge experience. That is likely the largest adventure to have been had when collecting a puppy. Let's hope it is never exceeded. New toys materialized from Maine with the hit being the set of rings for Charlotte. She is delighted, spending her days with the rings firmly planted in one paw as she snoozes or carried triumphantly as she moves from one spot to another. This will be the only outdoor 'season' for Jack. He delights in his run on these long days, moving under the steps to the cool shade and ground when it gets hot and to the shade of the apple trees if it is simply warm. The open areas beckon as Ken gardens and Jack wears his white hat to supervise. Trebia is enjoying the engineering marvels being designed to keep her in her yard. Alex is muttering about cement as he discusses design strategies.
Dinner was a NS staple - haddock in panko, risotto with fresh peas, fresh yellow beans and either peach-raspberry pie with homemade strawberry ice cream or Guyanese rum cake with hard sauce. Well, perhaps not a NS staple after all but a darned good meal.
The kennel is busy with comings and goings - short stays for many of the dogs and indicative of the economy. Pippa is thriving, keeping an eye on the activity level and enjoying her big yards. Raggs, the friend of all, departed to a flourish of farewells from the Airedales. They do love the Old English.
There has been a high level of activity as puppies are readied to go to their new homes. Reports and pictures are being returned and all is well. The remainder of the litter seems to have a great deal more space as each little one meets its new family. Piper managed to open her incision during the short period Ken and Lee were away. That was a challenge, with Alex and Sarah rising to the occasion and our great Veterinarian returning to his clinic to repair Piper's adventure, adding the 'cone of power' to her head. Tim was here at the time, collecting his puppy, Bentley, and managed this adventure with a calm Western hand. God bless that man! Alex's explanation included the fact that 'Tim is awesome'. We concur. And what stories he will have of the Regalridge experience. That is likely the largest adventure to have been had when collecting a puppy. Let's hope it is never exceeded. New toys materialized from Maine with the hit being the set of rings for Charlotte. She is delighted, spending her days with the rings firmly planted in one paw as she snoozes or carried triumphantly as she moves from one spot to another. This will be the only outdoor 'season' for Jack. He delights in his run on these long days, moving under the steps to the cool shade and ground when it gets hot and to the shade of the apple trees if it is simply warm. The open areas beckon as Ken gardens and Jack wears his white hat to supervise. Trebia is enjoying the engineering marvels being designed to keep her in her yard. Alex is muttering about cement as he discusses design strategies.
Dinner was a NS staple - haddock in panko, risotto with fresh peas, fresh yellow beans and either peach-raspberry pie with homemade strawberry ice cream or Guyanese rum cake with hard sauce. Well, perhaps not a NS staple after all but a darned good meal.
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