All is well at Camp Regalridge. Laurel is uncomfortable and would like to offer up the litter in her tummy asap. She has found her best position in Ken's lovely leather chair and should anyone make the mistake of lighting there, she positions herself with a baleful look directly in front of the chair, glancing from her belly to the person. Communication skills come easily to Ms Laurel. It was a day of getting back into the routine and readying the property for the summer project. This year it is a new roof for the house - perhaps we will all survive this one! Trucks arrived and departed, dropping off 100 bales of shingles (who knew shingles were baled), boxes of heaven knows what and the next truck with staging - whatever that is. There is consideration being given to simply leaving the country. Lee is quite certain someone would offer up a spare room if culinary skills were offered as a trade off. There was some banking done, a trip to the grocery store to fill in the holes in the pantry - ok, maybe not holes but there were a couple of centimeters of flat surface. Tony did not eat sufficiently during his visit, something to be remedied in future. Perhaps the sommelier duties are too onerous. Karen. on the other hand, polished off the salmon with alacrity. She may be able to take on additional tasks.
The kennel is doing well. Lucy Airedale departed with a wave of her paw. Ruari and Finn are packed. Finn was particularly speedy since we had lost his friend Bella the day before. Ruari is assessing his options. There is some thought that if Finn is leaving, Ruari may take the option of staying. Pippa is managing Nemo and Ruari and putting up with Finn. They are a motley crew in yard number 4. Barrett has extended his stay a couple of days and is delighted. The races are going well and he is one up - in his mind. The fact that he turned and ran the wrong way until he realized and reversed did not add another lap in Trebia's books but Barrett is nothing if not enthusiastic so she shakes her little hound head and acquiesces.
The house dogs are well. Looking forward to the activity to accompany a roofing job, they rested up in favourite spots and contemplated life on this perfect summer day. The puppies are thriving, growing and having a great time as they learn about life at Regalridge. Another will leave later in the week and the games will have to readjust once again. Patti is well and on top of her game, wondering where in the world Felicia has been taken and keeping a close eye on the gate. Marguerite is managing the ' leaving of the babies ', counting daily and shaking her head as they leave.
Dinner was easy - prime rib from the week end with new potatoes and corn on the cob. From the evidence on the counter, Cheryl's chocolate cake continues to be the late night snack.
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