The song birds are here - and up early to get their songs tuned up for the day. Not such a bad thing sine there were errands to be run and lots on the Regalridge agenda. Nick had a vet appointment, we had a collection to make in the city, there were local errands and some hunting and gathering. It was good to get back to Regalridge. While away, Our Ken decided to undertake a maintenance project. Now, how many times have we pointed out that ladders and being alone on the property don't mix. He was pretty darned proud of himself until he had to listen to his lecture 37 played back to him by Lee - Our Ken doesn't like that much. And it is courting season for pheasants - just so you know. Ken came through the door chuckling to tell the story of Phil in the front yard, all fluffed up for one of the Philomenas. Phil is one big pheasant by the time April rolls around. And Chantelle arrived for the week end with her crew. The activity level has ramped up and so has the ambiance. And then there was the Shelagh story. Chantelle tries to get to the care facility once a week for a noon hour period with Shelagh. This week, Shelagh had a new electric wheel chair to show off. She and Chantelle went for a tour of the building - and managed an adventure instead. Taking the elevator upstairs, on the way back down somehow Chantelle let Shelagh get her wheel chair lodged under a handle inside the elevator. Alarms, the on call doctor, nursing aides and finally the RN came running. Shelagh loved it, the older lady in the elevator didn't love it quite as much and Chantelle - well, she's laughing about it now.
The kennel is moving right along. Perhaps the most humourous moment was Ken's comment to Chantelle that it was time to go to the kennel after dinner. Chantelle looked up at the Bose and demurred, commenting back that she still had 10 minutes. Our Ken countered that she was 50 minutes late - the Bose time hadn't been adjusted but the other five clocks in the kitchen had and Our Ken had a bead on those. Wasn't Chantelle so not amused. Ken was chuffed and Lee is still laughing. Poe had a good day - visited with all of the dogs as he went in and out to his yard and is happy. Penny and Carter have bonded and are enjoying each other and there freedom in the big exercise yards. Lucy is doing tremendously well and has reunited with Nemo. Stickley has one speed and it isn't fast. He is a long tall Greyhound who finds Our Ken amusing. Getting the two of them through a door is an adventure and something to watch if the opportunity presents itself. Stickley doesn't offer advice and is a bit of a voyeur. Savannah is enjoying life at Camp Regalridge and is vying for Nemo's attention. It's going to be tough sledding with Miss Lucy in residence.
The house dogs are happy to have their ranks swelled by Chantelle's numbers. Lori had to go to bed early - but was found roaming the halls when Lee went upstairs. Chantelle ruined May's night by putting her outside prior to the parade. Lee will fix that tomorrow. Clementine is sorting out her Regalridge routine and finding it a little challenging.
Dinner was a good one. Pan fried haddock, roast potatoes, fresh young carrots, fresh green beans - garnered comment that it sure was a lot of food - and the plates were cleaned. Then there was the maple cake and Hagen Daz. Nobody suffered and all are ready for tomorrow.
The kennel is moving right along. Perhaps the most humourous moment was Ken's comment to Chantelle that it was time to go to the kennel after dinner. Chantelle looked up at the Bose and demurred, commenting back that she still had 10 minutes. Our Ken countered that she was 50 minutes late - the Bose time hadn't been adjusted but the other five clocks in the kitchen had and Our Ken had a bead on those. Wasn't Chantelle so not amused. Ken was chuffed and Lee is still laughing. Poe had a good day - visited with all of the dogs as he went in and out to his yard and is happy. Penny and Carter have bonded and are enjoying each other and there freedom in the big exercise yards. Lucy is doing tremendously well and has reunited with Nemo. Stickley has one speed and it isn't fast. He is a long tall Greyhound who finds Our Ken amusing. Getting the two of them through a door is an adventure and something to watch if the opportunity presents itself. Stickley doesn't offer advice and is a bit of a voyeur. Savannah is enjoying life at Camp Regalridge and is vying for Nemo's attention. It's going to be tough sledding with Miss Lucy in residence.
The house dogs are happy to have their ranks swelled by Chantelle's numbers. Lori had to go to bed early - but was found roaming the halls when Lee went upstairs. Chantelle ruined May's night by putting her outside prior to the parade. Lee will fix that tomorrow. Clementine is sorting out her Regalridge routine and finding it a little challenging.
Dinner was a good one. Pan fried haddock, roast potatoes, fresh young carrots, fresh green beans - garnered comment that it sure was a lot of food - and the plates were cleaned. Then there was the maple cake and Hagen Daz. Nobody suffered and all are ready for tomorrow.
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