Happy Valentine's Day 2026

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I had a pretty bow in Murphy to take a photo and cheer her mom up who had surgery - now home. But I wanted to make her smile. Murphy was saying I know it is warmer but let me in, please. I have to laugh. At least she is consistent. 

We have Nafas and Kandoo here and Nafas was so excited to see her mom. They did play off and on. Kandoo ignored Opus turning her back on him each time he tried to engage till he got the message, Dogs are so funny!

We had gift certificates for Montanas and that is how we celebrated the day. Nathan has a sore shoulder line but it has become so bad that I think it is a rotator cuff which he has issues with since playing baseball in his younger days. He needs to get checked. He can't seem to lift anything and has taken over my recliner and the dogs go oh boy a lap so they join him.

We have a full crew here. Daisy departed and was excited to see her human. Noah and Zoe said oh this place again. I have fave spots here so best grab them before anyone else gets ideas. Chicklet is now home. He had been on 3 legs since his acl issue he had jumping wrong at home. Just a couple of days ago he started using it. Bravo little one and no more pain pills. 

Cassie and Juni are keeping us on our toes. They seem to have similar spirited personalities. It is fun to watch.

Buddy is one of THOSE that is a creature of habit and likes many fave spots. 

Ollie, Petey, Lucky and Ollie are looking for something in the backyard but they are not finding it. LOL Yes, we have 2 Ollies here.

Leo, Marcie, Pepper and Barney well run run run - it's warm enough - hey finally but we hear it is about to drop again.

Did I mention everyone?

Hope everyone is having a relaxing special day. 

Tomorrow I have a ton of grooming so the blog may be shorter and less photos but we shall see what we can do!

Issues

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I had a long blog and it disappeared. Hopefully this time it will stick.

I talked about bedroom rituals where each dog goes to snuggle and kiss and have their moment. Last night it took 45 minutes as each dog said their good nights. They all sleep on the bed and I am done as this won't upload - argh

Warm Enough to Enjoy

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It was my day off (Monday was not doable this week) and I have been troubleshooting issues with my 3d printer almost all day long. Let us say I am continually learning. I am tired of being frustrated. When it works, I go wow I made that. When it doesn't, I want to throw it out. Somehow my son thought this was what I needed. Gee thanks...

It is warmer outdoors and that means the dogs are enkoying outdoors more. Murphy still says - no not yet.

I watched the Epstein victims after the Bondi fiasco on youtube and felt horrid for these women. It was just more irritation so why do I watch? 

Socks and Hazel went home and they did have fun. I find Socks does have this affection with Hazel but at times it is as if he says - grow up - calm down but he does it now with just his eyes.

The dogs ran and ran outside today. It was nice to see them like that. 

Oh Is it Warmer

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I am not sure it is warmer but it is -8c at the moment. That is cold to me.

Dogs are coming - going and instead of Monday, my day off is tomorrow as Dennis has been feeling out of sorts and it appears he is not sick but severely anemic. Anemia is something I have lived with all my life. Joy that he has the same issue so now we deal with it. 

The dogs have been having fun but mostly indoors. Rocky - the 16.5 year old is heading home tonight. Hazel and Socks are staying overnight. Everyone is truly having a blast!

Though Murphy really wants to only use the pad and I can't blame her. LOL

Visiting Things

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What do you do instead of going out? You crawl into a crate so no one can see you. LOL That is Murphy!

Today we had a visitor on our deck. The dogs went absolutely wild - some more than others. You can see this being in the gallery. The being just froze and wouldn't move till I got everyone away from the door and then it sauntered off. 

It is always an amazing amount of fun around here. Even though it was Dennis day off, he went and carried Ollie inside as he was the most - I got to get this thing but if I do what do I do with it? 

Is it still cold? YEP!

Frigid it is

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We but go out for under 5 minutes. It is simply too cold. This has been a horrid winter but we do play indoors.

Not all the dogs were clicked today. Some just wanted to hibernate in warm blankets. 

Dennis fixed our dryer so we have been washing and drying all day. I feel blessed to have a dryer after many days of none.

Shout out goes out to Sherry - Murphy's mom who had hip surgery today. I hope things went well. Murphy is one of those dogs that are refusing to go out and instead uses the pad. I caught her and Safi hugging today. The sisters are still close. 

I need to start doing the dishes and get us ready for bed. We try to get Nathan up at 930pm and I get in finishing things up hopefully by 11.

It is Downright Frigid

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Not sure about you but even the dogs think this is a brutal winter. It is so cold, it is awful. They hold their paws up. They look forward to playing indoors. It is simply not fun. This is not weather to take a walk. Use a pad, if you can or a quick out and in is desirable.

I can't remember it being this cold for this long in a long time. Can you?

How are you coping with this cold?

Frigid Cold

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Not many photos today. It is downright frigid outside and many of the dogs say enough. Marlie went out, lifted his fromt paws and Dennis got to the door and ran in along with the rest. He was out less than 3 minutes. It is that cold. If you notice your dogs lifting their paws, pick them up. Thi sis dangerously cold weather. It has been some winter.

Thankfully we have pads down and the dogs can use them vs heading out.

Hazel and Socks departed. They were sleeping with Nathan when their parents arrived. I bet they sleep tonight. They have been playing hard. Mr, Murphy departed and Ms Murphy arrived. Ms. Murphy has NO desire to go outside. I laugh. She is a smart gal!

Dennis is going to do a run game and hide the treat game. They have gun in and out. One has to keep their mind busy. It is how we all thrive by doing so!

Mini Update

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Sorry it is cold and yellow outside again. I apologize but because it is so frozen, you can't eliminate. Apologies. I could not take photos but not fun for families of visitors. It will go or get warmer so Dennis can clean up.

We have Winston the puppy here and he is having a blast. We have Daisy, Socks and Hazel, Lachlan and Marlie and the wonderful Benji. They too are delightfully excited - like really excited - all of them.

Dennis has been working on the dryer all day and had to order more parts. My grooming room looks like a war zone. Let's hope the wheels - yes wheels that help the belt rotate arrives tomorrow. The belt had to come from the states and took 4 days. Soon Nathan will have to go to the laundrymat unless Dennis can fix. I have been washing and hanging items and they come out so stiff and rough. Oh well...

It is Nathan's day off. 

I am late blogging but it has been our day!

Happy 14th

Hi Darlah:

So hard to believe Laci is celebrating her 14th Birthday. She’s always been such a sweet & calm companion. We treasure every moment with her.

Here’s a pic. Still my pretty girl!  💕

The Choice

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It is Dennis day off. So, it is just me when Nathan naps. The dogs have choices on who joins him on the naps. Some insist on every time where others refuse and then some it depends on the day, their mood what have you. Usually Panda and Tenshi go each time but today they decided, not today and halfway through the nap, they both decided they wanted to go but I didn't dare in case Nathan was sleeping. They were unhappy with me. 

Dogs like Maurey like to play too much so that nap interferes with that where Rocky - over 16 senior dog relishes the naps. 

It is all a matter of choices and needs and sometimes they don't realize that you snooze you lose as if I am the choice to be the loss so I sat on the floor and played with Tenshi, Panda and then all the dogs joined in. So, that choice wasn't so bad at all. LOL 

Fun Play

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I love it when the dogs so enjoy playing that they appear to be dancing while standing on their back legs. 

Ms. Koko and Jersey has departed. They will be missed. Mr. Forest is departing tonight. We will miss him but Yoshi will really miss him. She has enjoyed taking care of him in a huge way!

Still cold but not as extreme. Melt or give me a fresh blanket of snow, will you? Dogs are happy with it not being so extreme - me too!

Dogs have had really silly fun play today. It does my heart good. 

Departures and Fun

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Alfie is waiting for dinner. LOL Alfie already had his bath and cleanup and as soon as I am done this blog, Newt is next. I did Newt and he proceeded to ruffle himself up rolling as if he said - I will show you. I just laughed!

It is pretty yellow out there. I hate it but I hate editing photos more so it is what it is. No time for that!

Brodie just departed and I need to get my butt in gear so this blog is short. We have had a fun day!

Can it Snow or Melt?

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My backyard - sigh - each year that yellow stuff comes and it gets so cold you can't remove it. I like fresh snow as it looks so white and nice. Oh well...

Yesterday our dryer died. 6 years is a good life. Dennis ordered a belt, looked at a video online and when it arrives this Friday, he is going to attempt to fix it. It is 40 dollars for the part or 1200 for a new one...hmmm His eyes were getting glazed over as it is a big job but he will try. 

The dogs don't want to hang outdoors for too long. I get that. We mostly play indoors when it is like this. At least its not as bad as it was.

Today we had Coco and Magic spooning. It was magical to see.

The dogs are really a tight group these days. It is so nice to see.

Laps Are Best

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Laps are the best - don't you think for humans and dogs alike.

We had the fun of dogs - pups playing up a storm. Lola came and played with Forest. Coco Chanel was also here having a fabulous time.

Lola's mom gave us a present and the most amazing cookies. Gone, gone gone. What is wrong with this house. I have 3 and they steal the rest. That's okay. I won't gain that way.

I apologize ahead of time as we have snow that is yellow and I do not have the time to edit it out nor do I ever. Apologies. It is what it is.

I have 40 minutes left on a 12 hour print. Watch it fail so I can cry. LOL

I moved my printer and it is telling me my z axis is loose and I can't fix it till it is done and the machine is off. It is amazing what I am learning from this machine. I have never had to fix my z axis so this ought to be interesting. I also helped my son with his 3d printer. Amazing and I finished a certification for a course I took to learn about it. Bet you are getting sick of me talking about it. I am. 

Dogs had a blast today. Think the yellow weather warning is gone. Does that mean it is getting warmer?

Looks like it is my day off and I have a dog that has to be groomed now so he can depart 1st thing in the morning. Glad I looked at my calendar!

Oh More Toasty Now Ha Ha

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Are you getting sick of this frigid weather?

I will tell you, Dennis can't even pick ax the yellow out of the snow/ice. It is just not doable so if you see yellow in the gallery, know when the weather allows, it will be banished. Till then.....

Forest and Coco and Juni took a liking to each other but so did many other dogs. Coco arrived today and oh boy they all just fell in love with her. It is a riot to see the initial interaction. 

I spent much time moving my 3d printer as I couldn't see the screen and I must have the blinds up for the plants. It's still a mess but getting there in the organization. Between the press (I moved that all 85lbs) and this 3d printer (Dennis moved that), Dennis was looking at me cross-eyed saying is this the last place you are moving it to? 

The dogs that are visiting all had greenies today. They went - yum and because they are the teenies, they vanished in minutes. 

We saw the rabbit again. The rabbit must be loco coming out or hungry or both. :-(

Happy 7th

Our first born (haha) turns 7 today!  How time flies but I take a moment every single day to be so thankful for her.  She makes every day brighter and we love her so very much!  

Frigid Isn't It?

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It is downright cold but they are playing slightly longer outside. When the feet are lifted, the dogs must come in.

Last night I had so much fun trying to get everyone back in. Nathan went to bed early. It was Dennis day off so it was me and the dogs. They saw a rabbit running so off they ran. No amount of come worked. 3 times I had to rally the dogs to come indoors. They were having too much fun. Not me. I was freezing. Then I came indoors and called dogs out by their name and all was there. I couldn't take a chance one was hiding trying to get that rabbit nor could a dog be outside for an extended period of time. Besides, it was bedtime. I finally got the dogs upstairs 30 minutes later than usual. I will tell you the smart dogs that were not losing their minds over the chase came in right away. Not all like the chase game. Those that remained do.

I was exhausted by the time I crawled into bed and do not remember closing my eyes. 

Today it is Nathan's day off. He took Dennis for his tests at Lifelab - he is doing his yearly physical. He went shopping. He's laying in bed reading and when he got home, he broke the front door as it got iced over. Dennis fixed it somewhat but when we can, we need it repaired fully or get a new one. Always something.

Mr. Benji just had his groom and he is now eating and heading home any minute. 

I am so trying not to watch the American news. Each day is chaos. What are people watching?

Bitter Cold

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Jax has his fave spot here and Alfie has his too. It is a riot how some are truly creatures of habit.

As this was Dennis day off, I took the dogs out several times today and I must admit, I was downright chilly even bundled up. It is inhumane out there. LOL

I do not have to say to the dogs let's go in more than once. They come running. Even Juni thinks it is too cold. Imagine that!

Puppy in the House

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Forest came to visit and boy is the house lively. Yoshi is so exceedingly pleased and so is Stryker but the adults visiting and our own are excited too.

I have to say it is a VERY fun house today. 

It remains cold. Dogs are going out but not for long. We do frequent vs longer and depending on the dog, it can be no outside at all. 

That is okay. You will see they are playing a ton inside!