Not in jail just yet

Another busy day at Regalridge and all is well.  Lee had a day in the city with her usual share of adventures.  Landing in the heart of the city at a relatively early hour, she exited a parking garage only to be met by one of Halifax's finest advising her that she could not proceed.  Now, that was a bit of a conundrum.  The parking attendant had opened the door for her to exit and the door did not open if you were not a vehicle to trip it's eye.  It was now firmly closed.  Lee briefly considered this interesting situation and advised the officer that she actually was proceeding.  He had a gun but Lee had an appointment, a fairly even stand off was in play.  With a strong comment that she was not a journalist and that the scene in front of the two of them seemed to have been controlled if not resolved, Lee stepped around the man, reckoned that he was less than likely to shoot her and continued on.  He grumbled,  Lee shook her head.  Life in the country prepares you for a lot.  Life with Our Ken prepares you for more.  Then it was on to appointments, shopping for the upcoming trips and a bit of hunting and gathering.  Our Ken held the fort at Regalridge.  There was a visit to the puppies, there was gardening and the dogs were wrangled. 

The kennel ticks along.  Lucy and Ruff are great pals.  Lucy runs and chases Ruff who delights in the companionship of another dog.  The two Retrievers have bonded strongly and quickly.   Buzz is slowly learning that waiting to do what it is that he wants to do is a benefit to all.  Rozzie loves the big yards.  She runs, barks and twirls, enjoying her time in the country.  Dolly is moving from the kennel to the house.  It will be bath time tomorrow if all goes well.  Repatriation can't come too soon according to Dolly. 

The house crew is managing well  Weather in Belnan was slightly better than that in Halifax.  Halifax offered up fog, drizzle and cold.  Belnan went from fog to clearing, from cold to warm and even offered up a little sun.  There was the potential for thunder showers that did not materialize.  Marguerite is being weaned away from the puppies.  This was a challenging day for her.  She started with a couple just for a quick 'hi how are you' moment and noted her disapproval of these big puppies that could not possibly be hers - hers are little and much cuter according to Marguerite.  Piper gave Lee the business on her return from the city - the shoe store had a dog-in-residence so Piper noted that Lee had been consorting with the enemy.  Marguerite didn't care.  Keep in mind that Our Ken had a day with Marguerite.  She tortures him unmercifully and today decided that his coffee cup was fair game.  He left it on the kitchen table only to return to Miss Marguerite with her feet on the table and nose in the cup.  To put a point on her escapade, she repeated the performance later in the day.  Marguerite 2 Our Ken 0. 

Dinner was Costco's chicken pot pie.  It was followed by cake with Regalridge strawberries and cream. And we set our sights on tomorrow 

Sunshine and happy dogs

It was a glorious day.  There was sunshine, hot weather and happy people.  Our Ken had meetings with this little health board friends so was stuck inside.  Lee managed Regalridge, found a cache of new toys for the dogs and all was well.  There was a meeting in the city at day's end for Lee but a full day spent in the company of dogs on a perfect summer day presaged that. 

The kennel is well.  Buzz has settled to the point that he is quite contained as we work in and around his run.  There is absolutely no aggression with people - just boisterous behaviours that need education.  Lucy the Lab is well and delighted to be with her friends at the kennel.  Lucy is much loved by the other dogs and may well be having an impact on Buzz.  Ruff is in residence for a week and enjoying the double run.  He is another great fellow and wears his advancing Golden years well.  Rozzie is bright and happy, enjoying her freedom in the kennel and her meals.  She is a NSD Tolling Retriever and is on top of everything - the kennel manager position has yet again been filled.  Moses would not be amused. 

The house dogs are happy.  The weather is improved, there were toy games and a day to relax without the need to constantly supervise Our Ken.  Jack is back to being Jack.  One of the new toys was added to his deck.  It was spied immediately, collected and carried.  Lee was bringing in clothes so offered a toss of the toy.  Off the old fellow went, at an impressive trot, picked up the toy and returned it to Lee for another throw.  This went on for many tosses and a thoroughly delighted Jack.  Considering that last week we felt we were saying good by to the old fellow, this is a heartening change.  He is eating well again and will not be a challenge for Chantelle on our departure.  The puppies are doing tremendously well and are enjoying their next phase of life.  Marguerite has an occasional visit but is content to view them behind bars  - of their playpen.  They are growing daily and will soon be ready to be introduced to Jack's deck off of the kitchen. 

Dinner didn't happen.  Both Ken and Lee were at meetings.  Ken did find the end of the cherry pie late in the evening it appears.  And we are on to another day.

Another day, another meeting

It was a day for Our Ken to bond with his Health Board pals in Truro.  From Strategic Planning he moved to Finance Committee so was gone much of the day.  That left Lee alone to manage Regalridge.  The Airedales translate that to PARTEE!  There was toy throwing, games of chase, grab and pull Lee around the yard (an Atlas favourite) and hit her with all four feet to see how loud she can squeal.  At that stage, Patti puts an end to it.  The puppies are thriving and well settled in Lee's office.  They love Diana Krall and Rod Stewart.  Lee is giving some thought to adding Christmas music (she does that to torture Ken at odd times of the year).  It's good to be a little off balance.  The weather continues.  Enough said. 

The kennel is gearing up for a long week end.  Buzz is Buzz and progresses slowly.  Lucy the Lab has arrived.  She is a friend to everyone, loves all of the dogs and they are totally enamoured of her.  Rozzie the Agility Toller is also in residence.  There is a rumour that Rozzie may be the Toller who was being convinced by her owner that the floor was a table at a recent Agility trial.  If that is really the case, Lee will have a little chat with Rozzie.  That is downright embarrassing and a dog like Buzz will call her on that. 

The house crew are happy.  Jack is on the mend.  He had an episode late last week but has rebounded and is pretty well back to his Jack-ness.  Old Welsh are still tough customers and with Our Ken's ministrations live long lives.  Marguerite is learning to leave the puppies.  She wants to count them but with those sharp little teeth now working, she really doesn't want to be a lot closer to her charges.  Conversely, they are delighted to see her and cheer her on if she agrees to allow them to nurse (she stands and they are on tip toes but it seems to work. 

Dinner was tenderloin grilled by Our Ken, potatoes, portabellos, sweet onions and asparagus.  Chantelle joined us but missed the late night butterscotch pudding - sorry about that.  And we look to tomorrow.