Summer arrived with sun and heat in abundance. An early cool (cold) morning gave way to a hot and humid afternoon, followed by a lovely clear evening. Only now is there enough light in the sky to read outside later than 9:30 in the evening. It is fortuitous that our longest days also bring the best temperatures. The birds are busy - some feeding their babies, others on their nests. The swallows have not yet hatched but the woodpeckers are frantically hunting and gathering - looking like Our Ken mid-December. Planting continues and the greenhouse is emptying of pots as the ground is prepared. Roses are blooming and peonies are ready. The ferns are fully extended in the shade garden while the mint spreads. Lee made a quick trip to the city for a Piper inspection and a visit to the favourite box store. Peaches are in - life is good. Dogs are being readied for the week end shows. Dawn and Jimmy were coerced to bring Logan for inspection and to stay for dinner. Jimmy had an adventure and arrived sporting a very impressive bandage, sling and wound. Ken's head shook even as he slept.
The kennel ticks along. Miss Bella is fully in charge - holding off the thundering hordes - in her little mind - and fiercely telling Marguerite that she is not to look at the kennel - ever! Marguerite thinks the little white dog is nuts. Scarlett is amused by Bella's antics. That is a good thing.
The house crew tick along, joined by Old Clem. Chantelle is taking a little vacation and Clem has been repatriated to Regalridge for a few days. The old girl approves, reminding Ken of her many and varied needs on a regular basis. The puppies are growing and giving increased consideration to solid food. While it is not yet high on their radar, it is at least being ingested by most. Bottle feeding continues but at a decreased rate. And this was the first overnight in the den. Marguerite had no complaints. The appointment has been made ( a couple of weeks out) for the first Vet visit and the initial vaccination. It is hard to believe the time has gone by so quickly.
Dinner was a 'welcome summer' meal. Our Ken visited with his fish men and found lovely fresh haddock. Add to that grilled asparagus, new potatoes with butter and chives and a dessert of meringue with fresh peaches in raspberry sugar and a lovely chocolate sauce with Cointreau and all were reasonably comfortable.
The kennel ticks along. Miss Bella is fully in charge - holding off the thundering hordes - in her little mind - and fiercely telling Marguerite that she is not to look at the kennel - ever! Marguerite thinks the little white dog is nuts. Scarlett is amused by Bella's antics. That is a good thing.
The house crew tick along, joined by Old Clem. Chantelle is taking a little vacation and Clem has been repatriated to Regalridge for a few days. The old girl approves, reminding Ken of her many and varied needs on a regular basis. The puppies are growing and giving increased consideration to solid food. While it is not yet high on their radar, it is at least being ingested by most. Bottle feeding continues but at a decreased rate. And this was the first overnight in the den. Marguerite had no complaints. The appointment has been made ( a couple of weeks out) for the first Vet visit and the initial vaccination. It is hard to believe the time has gone by so quickly.
Dinner was a 'welcome summer' meal. Our Ken visited with his fish men and found lovely fresh haddock. Add to that grilled asparagus, new potatoes with butter and chives and a dessert of meringue with fresh peaches in raspberry sugar and a lovely chocolate sauce with Cointreau and all were reasonably comfortable.
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