There was little summer early but these shorter September days are filled with sun and clear skies. It is a good season for late crops - apples, squash and tomatoes in abundance to make up for the lack of beans, peas and greens. Lee is back at Regalridge after a week in Toronto. Regalridge is breathing easier as a result. The house is back in a semblance of order, meals return to a schedule that makes sense and the extra pair of hands is welcome. The revolving door continues to swing as Our Ken made off like a bandit for his Health Board meeting in Truro and a visit to the car dealership. That's a treat for Our Ken. The major news of the week is the addition of a raccoon to the property. Our Ken is not amused. The big fellow is stealing his suet cakes that are out for the birds, sitting in the tree at the deck and generally being a nuisance. There is a live trap in his future, it seems. Ken is thinking he would be a good pet for Chantelle and has his eye on a run to Kennetcook.
The kennel is quiet and easily manageable as is generally the case in September.
The house dogs' numbers are down. Misses Piper and Lori are in season in the kennel and not amused. That leaves a reduced crew in the house to keep track of Lee. Marilla rises to the occasion, of course, and Abigail is holding up the Norwich end of the equation. Marguerite climbs Lee several times a day to look her in the eyes and be certain that is indeed the same person who left a week ago. So far, it appears all is well and Lee hasn't been possessed. The puppies are doing well. The older two are delightful characters - wonderful personalities, housebroken and bright. They love the world and all that is on offer. Chantelle took the little female home for a visit and regaled everyone with stories of her confidence and ability to keep the Welsh in order. Rumour has it that Scout was not sorry to see her depart and had a party when the tail lights of the car glowed red. The baby puppies are at the adorable stage. Their personalities have developed in the past week; each is now an individual and doing well. Vaccinations are in their future and the beginning of departures will be later in the week. That hardly seems possible.
Meals are coming to a regular schedule. Dinner was grilled chicken with a lime butter, new potatoes, fried green tomatoes and new carrots with homemade ice cream for dessert. Our Ken was much happier than when Lee is out of town.
The kennel is quiet and easily manageable as is generally the case in September.
The house dogs' numbers are down. Misses Piper and Lori are in season in the kennel and not amused. That leaves a reduced crew in the house to keep track of Lee. Marilla rises to the occasion, of course, and Abigail is holding up the Norwich end of the equation. Marguerite climbs Lee several times a day to look her in the eyes and be certain that is indeed the same person who left a week ago. So far, it appears all is well and Lee hasn't been possessed. The puppies are doing well. The older two are delightful characters - wonderful personalities, housebroken and bright. They love the world and all that is on offer. Chantelle took the little female home for a visit and regaled everyone with stories of her confidence and ability to keep the Welsh in order. Rumour has it that Scout was not sorry to see her depart and had a party when the tail lights of the car glowed red. The baby puppies are at the adorable stage. Their personalities have developed in the past week; each is now an individual and doing well. Vaccinations are in their future and the beginning of departures will be later in the week. That hardly seems possible.
Meals are coming to a regular schedule. Dinner was grilled chicken with a lime butter, new potatoes, fried green tomatoes and new carrots with homemade ice cream for dessert. Our Ken was much happier than when Lee is out of town.
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