It was a beautiful day in the neighbourhood. Lee managed a quick trip to the city with Jessie to have her progesterone test and for Dolly to have a quick follow up with Eric. There was a good chat opportunity with Faith and her husband, a bonding moment with a Standard Poodle who slipped away from his owner for a closer look at Lee and a chance to see a lovely Golden who felt it a true error that he found himself in the back of the clinic being held by a tech. There is always a party. Chantelle found her way through the door for an early coffee. The roofers arrived in great number and Felicia was on bath patrol with the house dogs. The property was buzzing. Our Ken was everywhere at once. Old shingles were flying and being carted away. Supplies were needed, ordered and purchased. Roof vents were the order of the day and were installed by the talented foreman. Our Ken supervised - from afar. The new tractor and trailer are getting a good work out. The gardens are managing on their own and through it all offered up the blackberry crop on this lovely August day.
Sally the Lab is doing well and is the goodwill ambassador. Every dog on the property loves her. Lorena the GSD has moved in incredibly easily. She is happy, enjoys the big yards and mentions this to Buzz on a regular basis, telling him to buck up. Buzz is Buzz. Bentley is the Amazing Welsh Superdog. He eats well, loves to go out in the big run and has made a friend of Trebia the Cirneco. Now that is a pair almost equal to Barrett and Trebia. A geriatric Welsh and a young, speedy hound likely isn't happening anywhere else in the world.
The house crew are having spa treatments. Felicia is bathing and tidying at a great rate and all look wonderful. Patti may have been a little less impressed than most since her 'puppy' should not ever be in charge of her. The rest applaud. Marguerite's puppies are thriving. They enjoy life although have thoughts on rain that are not pleasant. Toys that make noise are high on their list - a baby's rattle seems a favourite this week. The big fellow goes to his home on Friday and is more than ready for the transition. He is a great fellow and will enjoy Newfoundland. The young Laurel litter are really starting to develop their personalities. With open eyes and increasing mobility, they explore their environment and offer up their thoughts. They now get cuter by the day. Laurel has determined that more time in the kitchen is now to be her reality. Einstein is looking after the roofing project, keeping a close eye on the progress from his various perches - the living room couch, the bench in the hall or the top of the desk. His white hat is a bit questionable as he opens only one eye in his supervisory role.
Dinner was unusual for Our Ken. Lee had found outstanding veal scallopini (not a favourite of Our Ken) but high on Lee's list. With flour flying, the veal was transformed and a veal limeoni was created. The garden offered up lovely basil which was flash fried. A lime butter was created (melted with fresh juice). Flour was seasoned and dredging preceded frying. A wine sauce was quickly reduced and the lime butter added in small quantity. With fresh pasta and a rosé sauce, it was a meal fit for a Tuscan evening. Our Ken survived it. Fruit for dessert ended the day.
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