Sunday - the day of rest - hmmm. Lee was off and running to an appointment at 8 in the city. That meant a different organization in the morning and some juggling. Did you ever notice that juggling/change is not something everyone enjoys? Appointment replete, it was on to Costco to sort out the vegetable and fruit requirements of the house, on to the bank and then to the drugstore and Sobeys. By that time, the potential to fill the house was replete so Betsy and Lee headed home. Unloading is never so much fun as loading - that took a while but all was safely compartmentalized, Ken and Chantelle shared their news and it was on to the enjoyment of the rest of Sunday. It was an odd day in the weather department. Beginning with clouds, showers arrived early and the fog was thick on the 102, so thick that you had to slow the car and that says a great deal for Lee. By mid-morning, the heavens opened and the rains came - in bursts. Afternoon brought sun (blazing hot) followed by mini-thunderstorms - repeated in waves. The dogs were completely underwhelmed by this show of the force of nature as was Ken.
The kennel is moving along with comings and goings for Chantelle's little friends. Lacey is still in charge in her own mind - looking after her yard and proud of it. Reese and Darryl have bonded and Darryl becomes more Airedale-like every day! Trebia continues to enjoy her revolving gates - looking after Nemo, Viola and Laurel in turn.
The house dogs are looking forward to a better day coming soon. Many of them detest thunder storms. That is one of the few things that seems to take the joy from the eyes of the Airedales and each copes in his own way. Dolly needs to be pressed against Lee's knees (challenging when she is trying to move at the same time), Piper and Nick pant and circle the wagons (one attached, two circling like sharks), all small dogs bark it away, letting thunder know that it is not welcome (one attached, two circling and six barking wildly in all directions), Patti loses her mind and heads for the back deck because the storm originates on the opposite side of the house (one attached, two circling, six barking like banshees and Patti attempting to go through the steel door, paws flailing and eyes rolling). Ken arrives inside, apparently to act ad director of this production. Ken leaves. Thank goodness we don't have many storms like this one - marriages are fragile things.
Dinner was great - beer can chicken (Rickards white, rosemary and garlic), new potatoes, fiddleheads, grilled asparagus, corn on the cob and lemon cream cake (we finished by nine).
We hope for a less eventful Monday.
Regalridge Kennel
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Fiddleheads from NB graced the table - we are delighted
It was Saturday and a day of all in residence. That meant three meals, lots of coming and going and happy, happy dogs under foot. Chantelle started in the grooming room early and we fished her out for meals. Replete with the best coffee in the world early in the day, she was on high speed and managed to pull hair out of anyone or anything that came across her path. Bella came and went, readying herself for fun in the sun in Lunenburg. Ken dug and planted, planted and dug and was a happy boy. The tractor went by the window on a regular basis with a flip of Ken's hand and a determined expression. Lee fed the troops and kept a lid on the house, wading through CKC paper and looking bemused, at best.
The kennel is a happy place. Darryl and Reese have bonded and are having a whale of a time. They are running and playing, with Reese pretty sure Darryl will make a good Airedale if Chantelle could only get him into the grooming room on one of her rotations! Lacy manages her own yard and the kennel, in her mind. She is in charge and proud of it. Darryl and Reese think that's funny. Laurel is ticking along and goes out with Trebia; followed by Nemo with Trebia and finally Viola with Trebia. Trebia is looking forward to Barrett and a stop to this revolving door.
The house dogs are happy and healthy. Piper has almost forgiven Lee but is still spending most of her time a few feet away - punishment can't be walked away from too quickly. Nick is managing the kitchen and working hard at looking after the doorway into the hall at the same time. A lot of responsibility but he is up to it. The little prince is doing well and learning that the big world outside the whelping room is not such a bad place (as long as you have your blue teddy bear and your spotted tiger). It appears that the bear is more hungry than the little fellow - it is the stuffed animal who is generally sitting with his head in the little food dish.
Meals were plentiful. There was a big breakfast with a lovely apricot based fruit salad with a lemon syrup and orange cranberry scones; pot roast soup and lovely maple oat bran bread and chicken Parmesan for dinner with Greek potatoes and fiddleheads. The kitchen was busy. All is well.
The kennel is a happy place. Darryl and Reese have bonded and are having a whale of a time. They are running and playing, with Reese pretty sure Darryl will make a good Airedale if Chantelle could only get him into the grooming room on one of her rotations! Lacy manages her own yard and the kennel, in her mind. She is in charge and proud of it. Darryl and Reese think that's funny. Laurel is ticking along and goes out with Trebia; followed by Nemo with Trebia and finally Viola with Trebia. Trebia is looking forward to Barrett and a stop to this revolving door.
The house dogs are happy and healthy. Piper has almost forgiven Lee but is still spending most of her time a few feet away - punishment can't be walked away from too quickly. Nick is managing the kitchen and working hard at looking after the doorway into the hall at the same time. A lot of responsibility but he is up to it. The little prince is doing well and learning that the big world outside the whelping room is not such a bad place (as long as you have your blue teddy bear and your spotted tiger). It appears that the bear is more hungry than the little fellow - it is the stuffed animal who is generally sitting with his head in the little food dish.
Meals were plentiful. There was a big breakfast with a lovely apricot based fruit salad with a lemon syrup and orange cranberry scones; pot roast soup and lovely maple oat bran bread and chicken Parmesan for dinner with Greek potatoes and fiddleheads. The kitchen was busy. All is well.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Planting, planting everywhere and not a drop of rain
Fridays are interesting days of the week. In this case, it was the first day that Ken adn Lee were 'in residence' so a week's worth of activity and email had to be fitted in to one day. An interesting concept. Didn 't happen. Ken did manage to dig in the dirt for several hours, in between spells of riding around on the tractor. Favourite pastimes are hard to be away from for a few days at this time of year. Strawberry plants have been planted to the extent that we will be setting up a stand outside the gates next year if they all produce. It it hard to keep Ken contained when he is on a roll. We continue to be in a 'dry area' so watering is the order of the day.
The kennel is ticking along. Lacey is looking after her yard and has taken the job on with great seriousness. Laurel is doing well - up to her usual tricks and full of beans. We hope she is also full of puppies. Time will tell on that score. She will have an ultrasound in a week or so. Three weeks goes by so quickly. Reese arrived to boost the Airedale numbers. Darryl is as happy as a Bernese gets and today will have Reese as a playmate. That will tickle our Darryl. Trebia is miserable since her buddy Barrett hasn't been around for a couple of weeks. We are trying to keep her on an even keel by reminding her that she will have her partner in crime for two weeks in June. So far, she is skeptical.
The house dogs are happy to have life back to normal. Nick spent his day in the kitchen in between trips around the village with Ken. Hunting and gathering wiht Ken is a favourite Nick event and happens almost daily. Today they came home with scratch and dent rose bushes. Happy males. The little prince came out to the den today adn started to eat puppy food. While not as impressive as Mom, it gained a certain cachet by late afternoon. Marguerite is not amused. But she is darned happy to have yard time. Piper is working toward forgiveness of Lee's abandonment. She will stay in the same room now but give only sideways slit eyed looks and will not lay beside Lee's chair while she is eating - just to keep her in punishment mode!
Dinner was grilled T bones with fresh asparagus, new potatoes, sweet onions and mushrooms and a new square recipe requested by Ken for dessert. And the week end looms . . .
The kennel is ticking along. Lacey is looking after her yard and has taken the job on with great seriousness. Laurel is doing well - up to her usual tricks and full of beans. We hope she is also full of puppies. Time will tell on that score. She will have an ultrasound in a week or so. Three weeks goes by so quickly. Reese arrived to boost the Airedale numbers. Darryl is as happy as a Bernese gets and today will have Reese as a playmate. That will tickle our Darryl. Trebia is miserable since her buddy Barrett hasn't been around for a couple of weeks. We are trying to keep her on an even keel by reminding her that she will have her partner in crime for two weeks in June. So far, she is skeptical.
The house dogs are happy to have life back to normal. Nick spent his day in the kitchen in between trips around the village with Ken. Hunting and gathering wiht Ken is a favourite Nick event and happens almost daily. Today they came home with scratch and dent rose bushes. Happy males. The little prince came out to the den today adn started to eat puppy food. While not as impressive as Mom, it gained a certain cachet by late afternoon. Marguerite is not amused. But she is darned happy to have yard time. Piper is working toward forgiveness of Lee's abandonment. She will stay in the same room now but give only sideways slit eyed looks and will not lay beside Lee's chair while she is eating - just to keep her in punishment mode!
Dinner was grilled T bones with fresh asparagus, new potatoes, sweet onions and mushrooms and a new square recipe requested by Ken for dessert. And the week end looms . . .
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