Life continues at Regalridge with a week of sunny days, warm weather and happy dogs. Without a line on Our Ken, it is impossible to predict his whereabouts, his timing or his movements on the property. The mantra is 'so much to get done' and it seems to be recounted each time that flash of orange vest makes its way through the hall. Rumour has it that Phil was here to pick up some unused shingles (do you suppose the roofing project is truly done?!) and that the garage sorting is underway. The Toyota made its way in country fashion for its inspection. That entails Our Ken driving 'up the road' to Leblanc's, Mr Leblanc driving him home and then bringing the car back with Our Ken returning him to his house. It is an interesting process but one that occurs not infrequently. You have to love country living. Lee has moved on to Christmas mode. Wrapping is underway with Calgary now complete to join the Woodstock check list. Shopping is almost complete. Today the Christmas Tree dishes were unpacked and brought into play with the filing of the Noritake flowers until spring. And, no. the Spode doesn't stay out until spring (although that might tickle Lee) there is a winter plaid that brightens the table until the snowdrops appear under the oak tree. Finally there was the wrestle with the new heated bedding purchased by Our Ken, of course. A long, long time later, no success has been had by Lee so the engineer among us will have to come to the rescue.
The kennel is reasonably busy. Chopper and Capone are in residence and well mannered. Capone shares his thoughts on most comings and goings, keeping everyone up to date on the happenings on the West Side (of the building). Ruari and Finn are in awe of the big dogs down the hall, Finn echoing Capone's vocal stylings just to see if he can sound anywhere near as impressive. Ruari shakes his head. Bella is managing the East Side, urging Lola to keep up as she heralds the day, the noon hour, the afternoon, the dinner hour, the evening bell and all in between. Sarah is confined to barracks and allowed out in the big yards only under Our Ken's direct supervision. That has taken away her construction ability and she is plotting revenge on Our Ken. It will be an interesting week. Trebia awaits Sarah's plot as sidekick-in-residence.
The house crew are themselves. Patti is thriving and Little May is enjoying her grilled burgers interspersed with asiago topped senior food (occasionally palatable but other times only fit to have the topping licked off). Billy and Rocky have come to a reasonable understanding and one or the other can be loose in the den to enjoy the pleasures of the kitchen. Both love to help Lee, particularly sensitive to the dropping of any and all food that needs immediately and with dispatch to be cleaned. Of course, the Norwich have to be trod on to accomplish that work but the Airedale boys simply ignore that little set of obstacles in their zeal to be helpful.
Dinner heralded the Christmas season with a splash. There was grilled rib steak, mushrooms and caramelized onion, turnip and string beans, baked potatoes and brownies with ice cream and caramel sauce. And tomorrow is coming.
The kennel is reasonably busy. Chopper and Capone are in residence and well mannered. Capone shares his thoughts on most comings and goings, keeping everyone up to date on the happenings on the West Side (of the building). Ruari and Finn are in awe of the big dogs down the hall, Finn echoing Capone's vocal stylings just to see if he can sound anywhere near as impressive. Ruari shakes his head. Bella is managing the East Side, urging Lola to keep up as she heralds the day, the noon hour, the afternoon, the dinner hour, the evening bell and all in between. Sarah is confined to barracks and allowed out in the big yards only under Our Ken's direct supervision. That has taken away her construction ability and she is plotting revenge on Our Ken. It will be an interesting week. Trebia awaits Sarah's plot as sidekick-in-residence.
The house crew are themselves. Patti is thriving and Little May is enjoying her grilled burgers interspersed with asiago topped senior food (occasionally palatable but other times only fit to have the topping licked off). Billy and Rocky have come to a reasonable understanding and one or the other can be loose in the den to enjoy the pleasures of the kitchen. Both love to help Lee, particularly sensitive to the dropping of any and all food that needs immediately and with dispatch to be cleaned. Of course, the Norwich have to be trod on to accomplish that work but the Airedale boys simply ignore that little set of obstacles in their zeal to be helpful.
Dinner heralded the Christmas season with a splash. There was grilled rib steak, mushrooms and caramelized onion, turnip and string beans, baked potatoes and brownies with ice cream and caramel sauce. And tomorrow is coming.
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