It was Christmas shopping day. Chantelle needed to finish up and Lee had been given a list and 
checked it twice so the girls were off to the city. Chicken soup and apple pie were dropped off for Reg's dining pleasure - he is always pleased to have a change in diet and homemade soup is one of his favourites. Lattes in hand, Bayer's Lake Business Park was the target and the girls were delighted with their foraging. While it was busy, it wasn't overwhelming, the parking was plentiful and the options limitless. Good pricing is everywhere (although why we get the impossible requests from Calgary, we haven't quite figured out - does anyone out there have a line on hockey cards?!) and the van was full of a collection of gifts as it made its' way back to Belnan for a late dinner.
The dogs had a bit of a turnover with two arrivals. Amy remains in residence, sporting her lovely new haircut and Winnie is keeping her company. Neily and Keesha are settling in and have quickly graduated to the perimeter run of the kennel. That's a great start for new dogs. This pair (a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Bernese Mountain Dog) is well socialized and seem happy with their changed circumstances, not uncommon for dogs boarded in pairs.
The housedogs were limited to supervising our Ken and found that job a bit light. Although he is in constant motion, one person does not a full workload make. They were relieved to see the van return and their full complement returned to Regalridge. Piper has integrated fully into the house routine after what she considered her banishment to the bedroom with the puppy. The change in having him downstairs suits both of them well. She checks on him regularly, he has the room with a view so more stimulation in his fourth week of life and the two return upstairs in the evening for their bonding time. We have actually enjoyed the one puppy experience with Piper and have learned, yet again, the special nature of our dogs. Patti is doing well as is Sophie so the world continues to turn as it should.
Dinner had been prepared in the slow cooker so the chicken in an Oriental sauce was ready - much to Ken's relief. Paired with vegetables from the garden and Christmas cookies, we were worn out but content.
checked it twice so the girls were off to the city. Chicken soup and apple pie were dropped off for Reg's dining pleasure - he is always pleased to have a change in diet and homemade soup is one of his favourites. Lattes in hand, Bayer's Lake Business Park was the target and the girls were delighted with their foraging. While it was busy, it wasn't overwhelming, the parking was plentiful and the options limitless. Good pricing is everywhere (although why we get the impossible requests from Calgary, we haven't quite figured out - does anyone out there have a line on hockey cards?!) and the van was full of a collection of gifts as it made its' way back to Belnan for a late dinner.The dogs had a bit of a turnover with two arrivals. Amy remains in residence, sporting her lovely new haircut and Winnie is keeping her company. Neily and Keesha are settling in and have quickly graduated to the perimeter run of the kennel. That's a great start for new dogs. This pair (a Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a Bernese Mountain Dog) is well socialized and seem happy with their changed circumstances, not uncommon for dogs boarded in pairs.
The housedogs were limited to supervising our Ken and found that job a bit light. Although he is in constant motion, one person does not a full workload make. They were relieved to see the van return and their full complement returned to Regalridge. Piper has integrated fully into the house routine after what she considered her banishment to the bedroom with the puppy. The change in having him downstairs suits both of them well. She checks on him regularly, he has the room with a view so more stimulation in his fourth week of life and the two return upstairs in the evening for their bonding time. We have actually enjoyed the one puppy experience with Piper and have learned, yet again, the special nature of our dogs. Patti is doing well as is Sophie so the world continues to turn as it should.Dinner had been prepared in the slow cooker so the chicken in an Oriental sauce was ready - much to Ken's relief. Paired with vegetables from the garden and Christmas cookies, we were worn out but content.
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