Weather maintained its variable personality. There was a little sun, a lot of cloud, the odd shower and light breezes. A trip to the city brought heavier rains (and no raincoats) followed by more clement periods (after the soaking of the country folks). There was a little hunting and gathering à la Ken, with a trip to Costco followed by a stop at the Chicken Burger in Bedford. As the Regalridgemobile sat in that famous Bedford parking lot, chicken burger in hand, Our Ken told stories of Ten Mile House, the one room school house and the Curren/Roche families. The move from Windsor to Robie street and the acquisition of the farm property that is now the Magazine, the period of farming the property under the firm hand of Colonel Curren and the war periods that brought a late marriage to the two families were recounted with laughs and many adjectives. It was a highly unusual lunch - Our Ken talked non-stop. Those milkshakes have amazing powers. And then there was the CBC comment that gas prices have risen in NB and are forecast to rise in NS. "Time to buy a horse" was heard, with some emotion, from the departing back of the alpha male.
The kennel is buzzing and additions are occurring daily. Chantelle's Welsh are maintaining a steady chatter, to the delight of the resident crows who are now barking back. Clem has her paws over her ears, complaining that she thought she was on vacation from her sisters and brother. The three varieties of Poodle are happy to maintain the Poodle feel of the boarding side of the kennel. Sarah is delighted to have Ms Raggs as a playmate. She misses Scarlett so the Old English is a welcome addition to Sarah's life. Brunswick has his eye on Sarah as well so she may be branching out by the week end. Pippa is happily watching all of the activity and bright as a button given her advanced years.
The house crew is getting back to normal. Piper is improving and has begun to eat well once again. Patti is enjoying life, happy with the new toys in the yard, working hard as she gathers all of them in her lair, firmly in her purview at all times. Dolly and Marilla have announced that there are thunder storms in the area and 'ALERT' must be the word of the day. Dolly is practicing her climbing skills just in case they are needed while Lori feels that staying low and tunnelling will be far more effective if the skies really fall as they are threatening to do. Marilla simply wants her thunder shirt at the ready. Rocky is happy in his crate, knowing that it will protect him from any eventuality. Gabe is perplexed by the girls and Clint shakes his head in consternation at the silliness. Mason is the harbinger of storms and ratchets up his chatter at the slightest rumble - often mistaking the wheels of the pulp trucks for weather warnings. Chantelle has work to do with the little guy. Good thing he's cute. The puppies are thriving. This was the day for their first visit to the Veterinarian. The great staff had an ex-pen set up with paper for the puppies' popping pleasure. They love pouncing about on fresh paper and listening to the noises that are made. Each was examined, weighed, vaccinated and pronounced hale and hearty. They were good little travellers, staying , Denita and a friend so all were held, spoken to and played with according to their needs. Appetites were good at supper and bedtime.
Early morning brought peach smoothies as the Regalridgemobile departed the drive. Great start to a day. Dinner was burgers - but not simply hamburgers. Lee's cookbook collection swelled by one to add a Burger cookbook - well, it was lacking in that area - and a fabulous burger found its way to each plate, even garnering accolades from Our Ken. Grating garlic, grating onion and adding lovely vegetables on top with a squeeze of balsamic glaze helped. Stilton melted under the grilled mushrooms and onion didn't hurt either. Life goes on.
The kennel is buzzing and additions are occurring daily. Chantelle's Welsh are maintaining a steady chatter, to the delight of the resident crows who are now barking back. Clem has her paws over her ears, complaining that she thought she was on vacation from her sisters and brother. The three varieties of Poodle are happy to maintain the Poodle feel of the boarding side of the kennel. Sarah is delighted to have Ms Raggs as a playmate. She misses Scarlett so the Old English is a welcome addition to Sarah's life. Brunswick has his eye on Sarah as well so she may be branching out by the week end. Pippa is happily watching all of the activity and bright as a button given her advanced years.
The house crew is getting back to normal. Piper is improving and has begun to eat well once again. Patti is enjoying life, happy with the new toys in the yard, working hard as she gathers all of them in her lair, firmly in her purview at all times. Dolly and Marilla have announced that there are thunder storms in the area and 'ALERT' must be the word of the day. Dolly is practicing her climbing skills just in case they are needed while Lori feels that staying low and tunnelling will be far more effective if the skies really fall as they are threatening to do. Marilla simply wants her thunder shirt at the ready. Rocky is happy in his crate, knowing that it will protect him from any eventuality. Gabe is perplexed by the girls and Clint shakes his head in consternation at the silliness. Mason is the harbinger of storms and ratchets up his chatter at the slightest rumble - often mistaking the wheels of the pulp trucks for weather warnings. Chantelle has work to do with the little guy. Good thing he's cute. The puppies are thriving. This was the day for their first visit to the Veterinarian. The great staff had an ex-pen set up with paper for the puppies' popping pleasure. They love pouncing about on fresh paper and listening to the noises that are made. Each was examined, weighed, vaccinated and pronounced hale and hearty. They were good little travellers, staying , Denita and a friend so all were held, spoken to and played with according to their needs. Appetites were good at supper and bedtime.
Early morning brought peach smoothies as the Regalridgemobile departed the drive. Great start to a day. Dinner was burgers - but not simply hamburgers. Lee's cookbook collection swelled by one to add a Burger cookbook - well, it was lacking in that area - and a fabulous burger found its way to each plate, even garnering accolades from Our Ken. Grating garlic, grating onion and adding lovely vegetables on top with a squeeze of balsamic glaze helped. Stilton melted under the grilled mushrooms and onion didn't hurt either. Life goes on.
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