No water fell from the sky. Our Ken pouted. Mowing is not a daily chore as is the wont with regular rainfalls. Our Ken does not consider that a bonus. Projects continue. Even without mowing, the tractor is pressed into service. On this day there was a usual hiccup of detritus wrapped around the mower blade, taking the morning to repair. One step forward, two back. Weeds like the dry conditions and are removed regularly. Learning to love weeds would be a great thing, in Lee's opinion. Our Ken demurs. There was paper moving on the desk and runs back and forth to the village. Our Ken had a yen for haddock for dinner. His fish monger was among the missing, a crisis in Ken's life. That meant a mission for Lee, scouring grocery stores for a replacement. And vehicles were filled with gas in advance of a major price hike.
Sarah and Amy have bonded. Airedale games abound and Amy's addition is perhaps Sarah's favourite ever. The two girls really enjoy the other's company. Bella Sheltie, Bailey Spaniel and Lily Lab had a great play. All are great dogs, easy going and well settled. With their collegiality, all are enjoying the company of the others and are playing well. Little Bella is managing the kennel as is her wont - keeping order and torturing Sarah. Trebia misses Barrett.
The house crew are thriving. Patti is returned to her old and garrulous self. Orders are given, especially to Piper and Marilla who circle like sharks as Patti eats her meals on her bed, perched soundly and in charge of her fiefdom. Jack is thoroughly enjoying the warm summer days, keeping track of activity on the property from his outside yard. Chantelle added Viola and Clem to the mix so Jack had company. She is one of the few he actually enjoys. Clem managed the property from behind her eyelids, getting up for a wander every now and then. The older puppies (Alex and Virginia) are doing well, Virginia somewhat more interested in her food but still pining for her deck off of the kitchen. Alex, more tractable and equanable, is enjoying the new and larger run. Lola continues to manage her family very nicely, shares her thoughts freely and has a schedule that must be followed. The puppies are solid on their feet, are enjoying their new freedom and will begin a weaning process this week end. That will be interesting given their great care by Lola and their well filled tummies. As yet, there are no teeth so Lola remains solicitous.
Dinner included pan fried haddock, divided so that Sarah could enjoy her fish in Chex crumbs (gluten free). That worked. Potatoes, Hants County corn, yellow and green beans accompanied the main course. Rice pudding followed (with sorbet on the side for some). Our Ken approved.
Sarah and Amy have bonded. Airedale games abound and Amy's addition is perhaps Sarah's favourite ever. The two girls really enjoy the other's company. Bella Sheltie, Bailey Spaniel and Lily Lab had a great play. All are great dogs, easy going and well settled. With their collegiality, all are enjoying the company of the others and are playing well. Little Bella is managing the kennel as is her wont - keeping order and torturing Sarah. Trebia misses Barrett.
The house crew are thriving. Patti is returned to her old and garrulous self. Orders are given, especially to Piper and Marilla who circle like sharks as Patti eats her meals on her bed, perched soundly and in charge of her fiefdom. Jack is thoroughly enjoying the warm summer days, keeping track of activity on the property from his outside yard. Chantelle added Viola and Clem to the mix so Jack had company. She is one of the few he actually enjoys. Clem managed the property from behind her eyelids, getting up for a wander every now and then. The older puppies (Alex and Virginia) are doing well, Virginia somewhat more interested in her food but still pining for her deck off of the kitchen. Alex, more tractable and equanable, is enjoying the new and larger run. Lola continues to manage her family very nicely, shares her thoughts freely and has a schedule that must be followed. The puppies are solid on their feet, are enjoying their new freedom and will begin a weaning process this week end. That will be interesting given their great care by Lola and their well filled tummies. As yet, there are no teeth so Lola remains solicitous.
Dinner included pan fried haddock, divided so that Sarah could enjoy her fish in Chex crumbs (gluten free). That worked. Potatoes, Hants County corn, yellow and green beans accompanied the main course. Rice pudding followed (with sorbet on the side for some). Our Ken approved.
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