While the weather is more seasonal, the skies did not support the forecast messy day. The calendar was full and roller blades were on. Chantelle's market was in Windsor so the Regalridgemobile was readied, June arrived and it was the trek across the county. Houses are decorated for Christmas, the roads are bare and it is still a breathtaking view as a vehicle crests Courthouse Hill and the valley spreads out below. Vendors were in a Christmas mood, the baking was impressive and those great cranberries were on offer. Our Ken found his favourite cinnamon treats from Doris' Avon Emporium. And it was on to Windsor's most excellent English pub for lunch. The return trip was uneventful, dinner was made and eaten without ceremony, clothes were upgraded and the little car was off to the city. Now, a night out in the city is not an every day occurrence so is cause for minor celebration. However, not being an every day occurrence apparently leaves less of a hologram than it might. Parking at the Cohn is impossible. University is in, the Arts Center has no parking itself and the streets are full of cars. Thousands had arrived before the folks from Belnan. As a space was finally decided upon, Lee queried Ken on the availability of his cell phone. The request was to call a cab. After the concert, there was the usual crowd walking to vehicles. The crowd thinned as cars were reached. Lee and Ken had a lovely solitary stroll for the last several blocks . . . The concert was a Christmas event - Rita MacNeil (a favourite of Our Ken) and Frank Mills. Tickets had been a birthday gift that was much appreciated. Frank Mills was fabulous. His version of 'Piano Man' had the audience almost frantic - not a mean feat given the average age of the audience.
The kennel is doing well, the visitors are happy with the good weather and access to the big exercise yards. June's little crew departed, after a warm welcome for their owner. That is a happy little gang.
The house crew are not amused by the comings and goings of their people and are protesting. So used to having someone at their beck and call, the absence of Lee and Ken does not amuse Piper, Dolly and Marilla. Charlotte found her way to the kennel on the early trip, refusing to come to the house when she was called - rest assured that did not repeat in the evening. As Lee left the house, Charlotte was ensconced on her favourite new dog bed, rumbling at little Abigail who was lobbying to be allowed to join. The babies are growing and Lily is spending some time out in the house now. She enjoys her breaks, her food and the babies - all in equal measure. The little ones now have open eyes and are getting up on their legs to try their luck at lurching from one side of the area to the other. Some are steady, others not so much.
Dinner was shepherd's pie (a quickly eaten meal) and on the return from the city, the cinnamon treats appear to have been broken in to. The rest of the week is fully scheduled.
The kennel is doing well, the visitors are happy with the good weather and access to the big exercise yards. June's little crew departed, after a warm welcome for their owner. That is a happy little gang.
The house crew are not amused by the comings and goings of their people and are protesting. So used to having someone at their beck and call, the absence of Lee and Ken does not amuse Piper, Dolly and Marilla. Charlotte found her way to the kennel on the early trip, refusing to come to the house when she was called - rest assured that did not repeat in the evening. As Lee left the house, Charlotte was ensconced on her favourite new dog bed, rumbling at little Abigail who was lobbying to be allowed to join. The babies are growing and Lily is spending some time out in the house now. She enjoys her breaks, her food and the babies - all in equal measure. The little ones now have open eyes and are getting up on their legs to try their luck at lurching from one side of the area to the other. Some are steady, others not so much.
Dinner was shepherd's pie (a quickly eaten meal) and on the return from the city, the cinnamon treats appear to have been broken in to. The rest of the week is fully scheduled.
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