Another interesting day of weather. There was heat, showers, thunder (notable but not near) and a lovely evening. Our Ken managed to find gardening hours but it was touch and go. Much like a jack-in-the-box, he popped in and out according to the noise level in the skies and the heat. Noting that the alpha male is happy when outside and less happy under a roof, the skies were carefully watched by all concerned. The doors were busy accommodating the whims of the dogs and visits by wayward friends. The gardens are happy with the combination of sun and rains, thriving under Ken's care and ministrations. There are shrubs being planted, flowers still going into the ground and new beds being contemplated. There will be little grass left on the acreage if this continues. That bodes well for the tractor since the mowing blade will see less business but the trailer will see double duty as weeding and fertilizer put miles on. The peonies are full and the scent amazing, perfuming the entire front of the property. The rose gardens are in full bloom as well, ranging in shade from white to dark reds.
The kennel is busy and additions are occurring daily. Clem is working to keep Our Ken on his toes, on this day decorating the grooming room. That was in interesting decision on Clem's part and interior design will not be encouraged as her next career. A symphony of Welsh is always tuned up and serenades are the order of the day. Raggs has arrived and is nicely settled, has bonded with Sarah and Trebia and is enjoying summer camp. Zoe has had her spa day and is lovely to behold. She approves and is flaunting her new look.
The house crew are not highly approving of changeable weather. They have repeatedly requested that someone fix the up and down nature of the rain/heat mix. Not one to wear out her paws, Piper is disgusted with the showers and simply decided to stay in until winter. Marguerite suspected that there were games that could be played if there was a long enough time between raindrops so maintained a close eye on the window. Billy snoozed, belly up, in front of the air conditioning and Lori joined him for the afternoon. Moving through the den is a minefield of dog beds at the best of times but in summer the outdoors generally calls to the point that beds are requested only in the evenings. With unsettled weather, that is not the case so stretching legs are seen moving carefully so as not to disturb slumbering terriers. The puppies are growing - rapidly. They are eating with improved interest, are enjoying the deck and their toys and have learned the 'follow me' game as Ken trots up and down the deck with a dozen little Airedales in tow. Freud would have a field day at Regalridge.
There were chocolate peach muffins in the morning, croissant sandwiches at lunch and a dinner of grilled chicken with new potato, tomato and blue cheese accompaniment and fresh strawberry ice cream with dark chocolate brownies. No complaints were received.
The kennel is busy and additions are occurring daily. Clem is working to keep Our Ken on his toes, on this day decorating the grooming room. That was in interesting decision on Clem's part and interior design will not be encouraged as her next career. A symphony of Welsh is always tuned up and serenades are the order of the day. Raggs has arrived and is nicely settled, has bonded with Sarah and Trebia and is enjoying summer camp. Zoe has had her spa day and is lovely to behold. She approves and is flaunting her new look.
The house crew are not highly approving of changeable weather. They have repeatedly requested that someone fix the up and down nature of the rain/heat mix. Not one to wear out her paws, Piper is disgusted with the showers and simply decided to stay in until winter. Marguerite suspected that there were games that could be played if there was a long enough time between raindrops so maintained a close eye on the window. Billy snoozed, belly up, in front of the air conditioning and Lori joined him for the afternoon. Moving through the den is a minefield of dog beds at the best of times but in summer the outdoors generally calls to the point that beds are requested only in the evenings. With unsettled weather, that is not the case so stretching legs are seen moving carefully so as not to disturb slumbering terriers. The puppies are growing - rapidly. They are eating with improved interest, are enjoying the deck and their toys and have learned the 'follow me' game as Ken trots up and down the deck with a dozen little Airedales in tow. Freud would have a field day at Regalridge.
There were chocolate peach muffins in the morning, croissant sandwiches at lunch and a dinner of grilled chicken with new potato, tomato and blue cheese accompaniment and fresh strawberry ice cream with dark chocolate brownies. No complaints were received.
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