Another bright and sunny day. Extra roofers are supplementing the core team - hope they like dark meat because we're already at two turkeys. Shingles were flying and the deck looks as though a tornado has been through. What a mess. Going back and forth to his yard, Jack the Welsh (who loves that deck dearly) just shakes his head. Our Ken had a Health Board meeting so Lee was left to deal with roofers, dogs, boarders and the regular routine. Linda called with news of a significant earthquake in Richmond, All was well at her home but Remus was not amused. With a rating of almost seven, it rattled the substantial house for three minutes and caused evacuations to take place in DC. They are now preparing for the impacts of the hurricane forming south of Florida. Our Ken is also somewhat concerned about the week end weather potential and notes its trajectory seems to parallel that of Hurricane Earl. That one missed Regalridge, for the most part, but caused tremendous damage on the coast of Nova Scotia. The roofing project should be almost finished by then, given the amount of effort now being placed and the progress made. There will be painting left and some carpentry work to finish up the east side but the rest will be done in the next two days with a good weather forecast. That is fortunate, indeed.
The kennel is bustling along and the campers are happy. Ruari and Finn are together except for mealtime. Ruari is taking his pills well and eating his low fat food. We haven't told him it is not as tasty as Finn's because he is highly suspicious that Heather likes that little brother more than she likes him. Finn, of course, vacuums his food and would be glad to lend someone else a paw. He is a cute little devil. Jessie is still in residence and is doing well . She has bonded with Riley and the two enjoy each other's company. Old Bailey is doing just fine, eating her meals and enjoying the activity level. The weather is to her satisfaction and she is back and forth to the big yard three times a day. Kenzie Airedale, Raggs the Old English and Mollie Wheaten have formed a triumvirate. They are managing number three yard and developing coated-dog games. Mollie has always loved Raggs so the addition of Kenzie was a natural progression.
The house dogs are fine but mighty sick of Our Ken's project. Marguerite's two enjoy the larger deck but still look longingly at their former haunt, wondering where in the name of heaven all of that mess came from. The baby puppies are doing very well and Laurel is in the process of distancing herself as they learn to enjoy dog food with goat's milk. Piper managed to stay in the house as did Patti and Laurel. The rest moved to the exercise yards for the day. The pounding would have undone most.
Dinner was late but adequate - chicken pie appeared as Our Ken surfaced after his Truro adventure. Chocolate squares were approved as a decent after dinner treat. During the day a blackberry coulis was made and caesar dressing so tomorrow's meal is started.
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