Small Update: 2 Blogs Today

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Petey is having a silly blast today. I am laughing at his shenanigans. I think someone gave him some wheaties today. 

The dogs loved the snow falling today but it didn't stick - which was interesting.

Be sure to check out the birthdays below - 11 years....

I have a couple of presents that I am not opening till tomorrow as I want to have surprises. Popcorn ordered. TV show - not sure yet. But tonight I am going to snuggle with dogs!

Happy 11th

Murphy is 11. Happy birthday to Saffi

It’s hard to believe that our “forever puppy” (coined by the vet!) is 11. We love her more than life and thank you for giving us this piece of happiness!

Very Busy Sunday

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Not many photos. We had a lot of activity and I had a lot of dogs to groom. Dennis was responsible for the photo clicking.

I want to thank Sylvia, Atousa (respective spouses) , Winston's family and Ronnie and family for yum treat (different treats too) and gifts... thank you truly but Kandoo barking happy birthday was something else. It was grand.

It is already 730. I am exhausted. Dogs have had fun and I am going to pass out.

But the dogs had tremendous fun time today. 

Mad Disappearance

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I groomed all day - tomorrow same and I only did 1 set of exercise. I want to crawl on to the couch and go to sleep while having the tv on but not listening to it. 

Tuppy departed and I got wonderful Turkish treats from Astro's owner and an amazon gift card from his owners. So completely nice and unexpected. Profuse appreciation! Axel and Lola got me a giftcard to Montanas and I may order from that on Tuesday. Appreciated - an understatement.

Phoenix the Havanese pulled off a full-on disappearance act this morning. We knew he was in the house because he had come downstairs, but then suddenly he was nowhere to be found. Poor Nathan was in detective mode, searching everywhere, calling his name, getting more and more dramatic by the second, while I was just trying to put out the water bowls like this was a normal morning.

And where was Phoenix during this household emergency? Curled up in the back of the crate behind Cinnamon like a tiny furry fugitive in witness protection. Nathan finally finds him, and Phoenix has the audacity to look at us like, “Excuse me, do you people mind? I was resting.” Imagine causing absolute panic and then acting offended that you were located. I so LOVE the dogs. They so make us laugh. 

A number of dogs are departing. March Break is coming to an end and it almost feels quiet here.

Hope you also had an event-filled day. You need these days to get the heart pumping. 

Funny Moments

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It’s March Break, and we are having way too much fun. People come to the door, hear the chaos, and say, “Listen to that!” LOL. It really is a blast.

I am absolutely exhausted today. Last night, the dogs kept licking my face over and over, and for one brief, foolish moment I thought, wow, they really love me. Turns out, there was a duck treat under my pillow.

So no, they were not fighting over me. They were competing for the snack. Humbling, really. But honestly, I appreciate them telling it like it is.

The dogs ran into the rabbit that lives in our yard again, and at this point I am convinced she is becoming one of the family. She is completely unbothered. The dogs surround her like a furry security team, and she just stands there acting like she pays the mortgage. Then, out of nowhere, she starts binkying and tearing around the yard like she owns the place.

Spring is clearly going to be absolute chaos, and apparently the rabbit is ready to be part of it. The question is, are the dogs ready for it?

Visit

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Charlie came to visit to see if she could get along with the havanese and they get along with her. It was a huge success. We would welcome her here anytime.

Mr. Marco departed. WE miss him already. He had an interesting time - one filled with fun, new friends and stolen bed. He was delightful.

Neesi and Astro are really 2 peas in a pod and Neesi tells her housemate, Jasper off. WE have a puppy fun house with Winston, Lola joining in on the fun. Funny when Lola is not paying attention to Axel, he seems to go - hey you are MY pal not theirs. So funny how they act differently than home.

Dogs had their feast. I need to as well. I am so hungry. lol

Smiling Play Grins

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When they are really having fun, they are all teeth.

On the otherhand, Marco, I caught in the gallery getting miffed as Daisy made a mad dash to the bed he likes. I swear she did it on purpose. Down his tail went as if to say REALLY - human help me. That is MY bed. 

The dogs are having fun. It is mighty cold again. Such a tease - this weather. 

I received a wonderful package of filament for my birthday from Sherry.... amazing and so appreciative!

As I type, dogs are barking, playing and having a grand old time. Oh to be a dawg!

Are We Having Fun Yet?

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There is so much activity that they stand in line waiting for their nap with Nathan. I have to laugh. He has so many that want to go now. They play so hard, they need that chill out.

It was Dennis day off so it was me and the dogs mostly - Nathan for a nap. I was washing floors and they would walk through the wet part. It was an experience. But it was a funny experience.

Their play was almost like my exercise - flow with movement here and there. In many ways it was a dance and they were enjoying. 

Beverly and Amy

It is with grave sadness I am posting we lost Bev (Amy's mom) to Corticobasal degeneration, which is a rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, cognition, and speech due to brain cell loss in the cerebral cortex and basal ganglia.

Services will be posted for those that cared and loved her when we know. Amy is residing here. She was able to see her before she died.

Anyone who came to the picnic got to meet such a wonderful being. More news as we know. It is a rare and insidious disease and she was first told she had Parkinsons but they were wrong.

Dancing Fun in the Morn

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Play starts as soon as they get up. It is a riot. They need to have fun before the meals are created.

Here is a short video of just 2 dogs playing today. We could have kept the video going all day and saw play.

I know I say it all the time but they really do play from morning till night and they catch their breath, nap and continue. They also have tv time from this room or that. It truly is a fun house. 

I want to be a dog and have fun not just watch the fun. LOL

New Faces New Fun

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You see Jasper the puppy that just arrived today? He is gleeful and his hoysemate Neesi goes - great - I get to laze on the human and he can have puppy fun and puppy fun he has had. He wouldn't settle down for a nap but we shall see what tomorrow brings. They arrived late so too much excitement was in store. Who needs a nap?

What can I say about Smores? He is a delicious - well almost called him a human bring but sometimes he acts that way. 

Leo departed today. We already miss him. He is so golden on the table. Tuppy was caught snuggling up to Dennis, Yes, I caught him. I could go on but I won't. Just realize every single one is having a blast - all havs and a non havanese. LOL

We are ordering pizza in as we are tired and they just added a delivery charge of almost 5 dollars. They say as gas is so high. 

Puppy Fun

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Eevee is in the house till tonight having a complete blast. Safi is so thrilled she is visiting. She was amazing her her blow dry and cut.

We have wild and silly play in the house with the visitors. Fun is the operative word.

Snow arrived then snowballs then colder and no more snowballs. 

Dennis is out with new friends so it is just Nathan and I. That means I can watch tv with the dogs and it is all about my lap. I don't have to share. LOL

I am exceedingly tired but that is okay and yes, I am still 3d printing. lol 

Long Day

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Can you believe all this White stuff? The dogs were happy but we had mega snowballs on dogs so I was busy today. It has been an insane day as you can probably guess with me doing the blog just before bed.

I am late too as 9pm is when I start doing water dishes, cleaning etc

So, unfortunately, if I want to get into bed, it is going to be a short blog.

Did you deal with snowballs too? 

Will this remain or will we get rain. I haven't had the time to look.

Dogs came - dogs went and play indeed occurred snowballs and all. 

No matter how tired I am, we always make sure the dogs have fun. Personally, I think they appreciate it and honestly, it makes me smile.

Melting Away

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Astro and Charlotte really enjoy each other's company. They will play and play. Do you think they realize they look similar? 

They say it is going to get cold again but I say enjoy the moments while you can. Things are melting. Looks mighty grubby out there.When it all melts, we start cleanup. The cedars are getting greener. 

The dogs love this inbetween weather - humans too. 

Jamie was busy trying to pilfer the fridge. Are we not feeding him enough? LOL Maybe it is good smelling food. Marco was running like the wind outside trying to get the dogs chasing him. Was he a success? Partially. I swear the dogs are lazy today!

Rain Today

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It was raining so not much outdoor photos. Dogs still had fun. 

Nathan took Amy (Tenshi's sister) over to MacKenzie Health as her mom is in the hospital. They do not know if she will ever get out. She is about 75lbs soaken wet and not responsive but Amy was glad to see her and curled up against her then was ready to come back here. I really like Bev so this is hard. Amy was happy to come back. It is as if she knows something is off. Dogs do know. We go day by day much like we did for Ruth. It weighs heavy on you but Amy does play here and there. She is eating well. We pray that Bev nakes a rebound but no one knows. 

On a more positive note, the dogs played massive games with Dennis as it was too wet outside and we had a number of dogs depart. 

Dennis and I are going to climb on the couch and watch tv with the dogs. Nathan is watching Korean tv in the TV room with other dogs. We are distributed through the house and the dogs seem to like this. If no one is coming to the door, they can go from my office and to the tv room and decide what they want to watch and who they want to see.

It is Melting

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It is the big meltdown and I tell you the weather is amazing but it is totally messy out there. 

Ren's delivered pads and Benefect and get this. They put it on the other side of our garage. As it was Dennis day off, I trudged out there to look for the mail and realized the boxes were there. So off I dragged the heavy Benefect and the pads - all 5 boxes into the house, empty, distribute all while Nathan napped. I am laughing. 

I took my exam last night for the 2nd level of this training I am taking and I passed only getting a couple wrong out of 50 questions. I am improving. This level was on batching, maintenence and how to correct flow and calibrate. I now have to do the advanced classes, Wish me well. I am now a Maker and attempting to become a Builder. It is not easy learning while distracted, interrupted and have 40 other things to do but I am attempting.

I see on my screen, as I type that we are under rain warnings. We really need a rip roaring rainstorm to clean things up but of course we won't get it. It will rain, get cold again and ice will set in. We are all hopeful for spring including the dogs. 

Today the dogs, while I was out was nose to nose with the rabbit. I went to grab the camera and it vanished. I so wanted that photo. It was magical. The sory of my life - the photos I miss that must stay in my memories of the misses I could have had if I carried a camera around 24/7 and even if I did, would I watch with my eyes or grab the camera?

The dogs came in after Nathan's nap and plunked themselves on the couch as if it was a taste of heaven. I had just washed some blankets and distributed them. It was as if I gave them the best gift in the world. They are so happy with the little things. Life with the eyes of a dog...as to what they think...

Warmth, Rain Then Cold

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Well Jamie sat and watched Dennis give a steak bone to Ella. Hardly fair in a crowd - asking for trouble idiocy but he gave the dog closest to him it and Jamie sat patiently watching. Then suddenly Jamie had it. No conflict. He just was patient till she stopped. He managed to finish it. Charlotte, although in the same room didn't clue into it. As a matter of fact no one went near Jamie when he was gnawing away. I call that success. So Dennis not thinking actually worked.

It is my day off so I try to stay out of the frey and do things that I want to vs what I need to. Today I catalogued my PLA filament. Sounds boring. It was but tick, it is done.

The dogs are manuevering all this melt. I went to the mailbox in a tshirt and marvelled at the weather. It was glorious. If I had a dry chair, I may have sat outside and read a book. It is better than the news.

The weather is supposed to be rain for several days - thunderstorms. Hope no one is afraid of the storms. Then it is supposed to be cold again so I suppose ice. Can't win but at least we are getting close to spring or so I want to believe.

Dogs have been playing. I hear them pouncing and jumping and well Marco kissing somerone. He has the wrong name. It really should be Romeo.

Hanging Out

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The havs are hanging out and oh we have 2 that are not havanese too. LOL Does everyone get along? Absolutely yes!

Ice is melting. It is my day off tomorrow and I may stay in bed longer. We shall see. I never do. We did manage to stay in bed till 7am which would have been 8am and the dogs allowed. How did yours do?

My birthday is in a couple of weeks and for birthdays we get to have 2 days off in a week. Imagine how excited I am. I know crazy about a day off when people still ask you to do things but no water dishes, grooming or cleanup. It is something!

Malla has departed. She is the dog in the photos. Think she is 6lb soaking wet. She is a little thing full of personality. I think she is the smallest we ever bred.

I am about to eat and Jeannie and I are going to eat some chicken. She rather likes that.

Wet and Yucky

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Rather wet, icy and all that outdoors.

I had a long day of grooming and I have the same tomorrow so this blog will be short.

Remember time changes tonight - well really tomorrow. So sleep in and don't look at the clock that you forgot to change. That is what we are attempting to do.

The dogs had fun today despite all this yuckiness. Hope you did too!

Busy Times

Dennis hasn't clicked enough photos. He has been too busy trying to remove ice so it is safe for the dogs. 

Will I get photos up? Not sure but if not, tomorrow I will do a 2 day gallery. No photos today nut you can see Coco and Hazel playing. I will do a dual gallery tomorrow.

I am tired today. I was doing minimal exercise and now back to my normal and my body is saying it needs a nap but I stay awake. I like to sleep at night.

The dogs - last night climbed over me, licked my face, took off my socks that I put on to feel warm - well not every night. Sometimes I don't go there as Hallie likes to eat socks. 

Do you have a dog that likes to eat toilet paper or socks, or underwear? I am told they love you more than the usual. LOL