Roofing is hard work - particularly when dealing with a house built in 1850. Over the years, there have been roof line changes, additions to the house and roofing improvements. All are in evidence. This is the first Wood shingles, clay and more modern versions are being peeled off. Repairs are being effected and these young men continue to smile and banter. The Regalridge family is mighty impressed. The Airedales are of a slightly different opinion. There will be pay back. The kitchen stayed busy as did the telephone. Chantelle dropped by for coffee and updates were received from Miss Baylee's new family. All is well with the latest puppy to go to her home.
The kennel was maintained by Miss Lily Basset who serenaded the fellows on the house roof. While a Basset Hound may not be on their short list, they did get a kick out of her, encouraging her chorus of Basset Hounds Forever. Buzz managed his yard, sharing separately with Rozzie who is in residence for the week end. The super-sized Bernese is settling in with some concern - happy to go out to the big yard but less delighted to be repatriated to his run. The Boxer in residence is a careful fellow. He is settling in and a true Boxer in thought and personality. He will be in charge by tomorrow.
The house dogs would like the summer project to be over. The routine has changed. Patti has acclimated to the increased noise from the hammers. to footsteps on her roof (you have to admit that is a little odd unless it is December 24). The Welsh and the Norwich really don't care about the strangers outside. Their territory is inside the house and they are managing that with Welsh and Norwich fervour. The puppies are fine since it is the West roof being worked on. Next week will be a different story for Marguerite's crew. Billy and Rocky are sharing Jack's run. Rocky actually approves the change in circumstances, having found a lovely spot under one of the apple trees to stretch out for summer snoozes. Sarah led a jailbreak through the back field and garden - Atlas declined the opportunity but Lola and Clint followed the leader. And there is local news. The gas stations have run out of gas. By five o'clock, there was no gas available in Elmsdale as a result of an oil refinery issue in Dartmouth. The province is without gas in many areas and cars are sitting at stations unable to continue. It is the busiest driving week end of the summer so many plans are likely to change.
Lee supported the roofing project with kitchen help. A peach filled coffee cake was offered mid-morning with cold drinks. Lunch was a lovely butter lettuce salad with blue cheese dressing and grilled chicken shish kabobs. Lee gave thought to dinner based on the previous evening's late hour. A Bolognese sauce was prepared and dinner could happen when it happened. It was again late but less fraught. The roofers have the week end off so some normalcy will return until Tuesday.
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