The weather is holding - hot and dry. The ferns are growing like weeds, the hosta are happy. That's about it. The apples are small and numerous. The blackberries continue to arrive in the kitchen. One batch of jam has resulted. Another is likely to appear. There is lots of coming and going at the gate, in the yards and particularly in the kitchen. With upcoming shows, Lee's schedule is tight. All is falling into place and last minute items are working through the system. Painting projects are the order of the day, with Our Ken determining on an hour by hour basis which area is of most interest. Alex is flexible and able to bend with his grandfather's whims. That is indeed a good thing. The older puppies are most interested in this painting project and are voicing their encouragement when rollers are in their vicinity. Patti is concerned only when Sarah is involved, donning her white hat and keeping a close eye on Sarah's progress - progress that appears to include painting herself as well as the closest fence. She's pretty darned cute with her dark tan and white speckles, stripes, spots and splotches. June was in residence for work with Gabe and Alex. Both are doing well on the leads and are benefiting from their tutelage.
The kennel is in summer mode - with the boarding dogs enjoying the big exercise yards and hot days. During the middle parts of the day, they are happy to be in their cool runs. Early morning and evening, the yards are the preferred playgrounds, with Maxifer keeping track of his area, Bella in charge of hers until her departure and the others moving through available spaces. Barrett is due and Trebia is thrilled. Charlie Airedale is enjoying Sarah Airedale's company. She approves of him.
Lola's puppies are doing very well. They are growing, eating well and enjoying the kitchen deck. Learning the ins and outs of the outdoors is a major leap for baby puppies and this litter is taking the change in circumstances in their stride. They trot along for a period, play with their new toys and then pile together for naps in the shade. All is well in their world. The older two puppies are enjoying life in their big yard and developing a routine. Patti is eating well and keeping an eye on Sarah when she is in residence. Piper is relaxed now that Lee is home and life has returned to normal. Marilla, relieved of the thunder storm worry, is enjoying her evenings and has toys at the ready to share with Ken in the early morning. He particularly enjoys the large yellow duck as it, and Marilla, join him once Lee goes downstairs.
Lunch supported many. There was a fresh bacon, asiago and tomato fritatta, salad with plum dressing, feta and glazed nuts, sourdough rye from the German bakery and ice cream bars. Dinner included pork shop sausages, sauerkraut, sweet onions and Ken's freshly dug potatoes with apple pie for dessert. All is well in everyone's world.
The kennel is in summer mode - with the boarding dogs enjoying the big exercise yards and hot days. During the middle parts of the day, they are happy to be in their cool runs. Early morning and evening, the yards are the preferred playgrounds, with Maxifer keeping track of his area, Bella in charge of hers until her departure and the others moving through available spaces. Barrett is due and Trebia is thrilled. Charlie Airedale is enjoying Sarah Airedale's company. She approves of him.
Lola's puppies are doing very well. They are growing, eating well and enjoying the kitchen deck. Learning the ins and outs of the outdoors is a major leap for baby puppies and this litter is taking the change in circumstances in their stride. They trot along for a period, play with their new toys and then pile together for naps in the shade. All is well in their world. The older two puppies are enjoying life in their big yard and developing a routine. Patti is eating well and keeping an eye on Sarah when she is in residence. Piper is relaxed now that Lee is home and life has returned to normal. Marilla, relieved of the thunder storm worry, is enjoying her evenings and has toys at the ready to share with Ken in the early morning. He particularly enjoys the large yellow duck as it, and Marilla, join him once Lee goes downstairs.
Lunch supported many. There was a fresh bacon, asiago and tomato fritatta, salad with plum dressing, feta and glazed nuts, sourdough rye from the German bakery and ice cream bars. Dinner included pork shop sausages, sauerkraut, sweet onions and Ken's freshly dug potatoes with apple pie for dessert. All is well in everyone's world.
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