Another hot and dry day in the NS desert. Our Ken is not amused. There is lots to keep everyone busy, in spite of the heat. Maintenance jobs are waiting patiently; painting of fencing is an on-going delight that awaits anyone who remains stationary and is in Ken's sight line. He appears to be giving passing thought to fixing a paintbrush to Gabe's tail. This, too, shall pass. Lee manages to barely keep a lid on her activities, scheduling meetings, managing dogs and maintaining warp speed activity in the kitchen. Piper is having a little difficulty parking on her feet but gives it a go at every opportunity. There is peach jam on the counter - a nod to the season and sandwiched between paperwork and a meeting. There was a great ATA show committee meeting with good friends and lots accomplished. For those in the area, the bi-annual Specialty Show for terriers will be at Exhibition Park on August 31. There is lots schedule including all-terrier Obedience (yes - Obedience) and Rally as well as the Conformation show and Junior handling. Then it was on to the Keg for dinner. That was the first time in decades that the Regalridge people had enjoyed the Keg. It was a great meal courtesy of Logan's wins and gift cards. There didn't appear to be any 'doggy bags' going home to the Tufts' residence so Logan may not be amused. Fortunately there was no bacon served so Lexi may be more forgiving. Now, country folk are not often in the city proper, unless for specific appointments. As a corner was turned, the car that passed sported a man with a buffalo head - we are not city people. In the country, buffalo heads are not a common sight in the back seat of cars. Parking rituals were also observed. There was the challenge of finding a spot, sorting out the process of yet one more underground, unmanned lot and finding a space. Better still was the leaving routine. It took Dawn and Jimmy considerable time and some additional exercise to get out, including a walk around their van as it sat behind the barrier and next to the recalcitrant exit machine. There is some question about what was actually happening but the barrier keeping the line of cars hostage was unbroken when the Toyota's turn came so apparently Jimmy didn't have to have a physical altercation with the stationary object - or if he did, he lost.
The kennel ticks along. The resident Cocker Spaniel departed, to the waves of his pals the Lab puppy and the old Lab. It had been a sporting dog party in yard three. Little Maggie is in residence and greeted Little Bella. Now, Bella is in charge of everything so the appearance of another little critter next to her was not amusing. She is considering her options and has advised Little Maggie that she is in charge, that her orders are to be followed and that her rules must remain unbroken. Little Maggie is pondering this edict - since she was here first and has stayed here for many years. Amy departed and Sarah is disconsolate. That was the best friend she has found in her time in residence at Regalridge. Amy felt the same way. Linda and Charles may have some thinking to do. Trebia awaits Barrett's return and is quite certain she can hear him singing his way north.
The house dogs are well and happy. Patti is thriving, enjoying her days on her favourite bed and moving in and out to keep an eye on the youngsters. Piper was not amused that Ken and Lee had a meeting and dinner out. Her displeasure could be measured by the number of times she whacked Lee on the leg on re-entrance. The older puppies are well and happy, although little Virginia still pines for her kitchen deck. Alex (who loved her deck chair) seems to have made her feelings known. The chair that had been on the kitchen deck has magically appeared in the puppy run . . . When her wand appears, there will be a better understanding of that feat. Abigail has been a little under the weather with a tummy upset but is on the mend and has Ken firmly in tow, dancing to her whims.
And dinner was at the Keg.
The kennel ticks along. The resident Cocker Spaniel departed, to the waves of his pals the Lab puppy and the old Lab. It had been a sporting dog party in yard three. Little Maggie is in residence and greeted Little Bella. Now, Bella is in charge of everything so the appearance of another little critter next to her was not amusing. She is considering her options and has advised Little Maggie that she is in charge, that her orders are to be followed and that her rules must remain unbroken. Little Maggie is pondering this edict - since she was here first and has stayed here for many years. Amy departed and Sarah is disconsolate. That was the best friend she has found in her time in residence at Regalridge. Amy felt the same way. Linda and Charles may have some thinking to do. Trebia awaits Barrett's return and is quite certain she can hear him singing his way north.
The house dogs are well and happy. Patti is thriving, enjoying her days on her favourite bed and moving in and out to keep an eye on the youngsters. Piper was not amused that Ken and Lee had a meeting and dinner out. Her displeasure could be measured by the number of times she whacked Lee on the leg on re-entrance. The older puppies are well and happy, although little Virginia still pines for her kitchen deck. Alex (who loved her deck chair) seems to have made her feelings known. The chair that had been on the kitchen deck has magically appeared in the puppy run . . . When her wand appears, there will be a better understanding of that feat. Abigail has been a little under the weather with a tummy upset but is on the mend and has Ken firmly in tow, dancing to her whims.
And dinner was at the Keg.
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