Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 4:45PM We are only taking dogs out for 5 minutes max. It is simply way too hot for them so not many photos but they are having fun inside.
They say weather will be like that all week. We are going to sit in the air, play games, watch tv and just ignore that blazing sun. Hope you are doing the same.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:56PM We went out early so it wasn't too hot but now in early evening, it is scorching outdoors. We are doing indoor play.
That is okay. We have fun inside too. Even our deck is hot so I put water on it before they go out and we wet all the walkways taking them out while they do their duty.
It is supposed to be like this all week with tomorrow being even hotter. So stay safe with your little ones. Keep them cool. We are thankful we have air. I feel for anyone who isn't.
We have our grand daughter's dog here and she is installing an air conditioner. I suggested she remain here for another day or 2. Dogs really can get sick from weather this hot and it can be a life threatening event. If you do not have air, bring them here or to someone who has air. I guess we now have Europe's heat.
Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7:48PM It has been a funny day. My coffee maker died. It was a 250 dollar unit and refused to allow the buttons to work. It is not new. But it wasn't cheap so no coffee today made me an unusual frustrated - going through withdrawel from caffein being. I so tried to get past it. So off we went to buy a cheap coffee maker - a 60 dollar this time and got it home. Dennis got it out of the box and broke the carafe. Replacement carafes cost 35 dollars. I set it up after Nathan got a replacement but no metal insert - have to use paper. Have to find a metal one on Amazon or something as Canadian Tire didn't have. Still no caffeine. I drink water. I am usually not moody but even the dogs were giving me massive licks as if to say - what is WRONG with you. |
We had dogs come - dogs go. I have to wake up early to groom as Buddy departs. Dennis has a dr. appointment for his asthma attacks which happen too frequently.
Dogs have been lounging or playing greatly. They say real serious heat is coming. Oh boy thank you to air conditioning. I can't imagine what that would be like. We are thankful.
It was actually a good day despite my coffee fiascos. You have to laugh about that!
Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 4:54PM It is a hot day but thanks to air, we remain very comfortable and so are the dogs.
The dogs have had runs in the hall seeing it was so warm. They love running in or out. I am glad as it makes extreme weather solutions and we do like to expel their energy and just give them fun daily. Then they always nap so energy they do expel.
Dennis did water the plants and the dogs tried to catch the water stream - well some of them did. Others just watched.
Canada defeated South Africa in the World Cup. Exciting to hear.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:04PM I had a lot of grooming today so just finished. Ms Bailey was enjoying life here. She just departed.
Please go to Rain, Rebel and Tempie's blogs and tell me if comments work. No rush but I want to know before I escalate this. I can do comments myself so it doesn't help that I can. It matters if you can.
Nathan is into Ottawa for the day tomorrow to celebrate his uncle's 100th birthday and his cousins 100th. I have too much grooming so impossible for me to go. He will bring back stories and photos.
Dogs had a blast today but I have a mess at the front door of leads and collars that I still have not got to to tidy up. I will get to it before bedtime.
I am about to watch tv with some of the dogs.
I am doing a 3d print of this really ornate bowl and it finishes in an hour. It is a 22 hour print.
I just looked down at my socks and the bottom is full of hair. Oh my.
The dogs did have many many play session and they had steak tonight. Sometimes they eat better than me.
I hope to get back to exercise on Monday, I am now only doing bare minimum to keep my streak, I simply can't fit more in, It happens but doing enough to maintain my streak.
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:51PM 
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:11PM Long day of grooming so I am doing a short blog.
The dogs had a blast. Then they come in and nap. You can always tell when they have a blast as they nap and start again. They had 2 naps today. LOL
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:33PM After huge play, they all come in and chill in a huge way. They are messy. They are tired and they just need a nap after fun play.
It is Dennis day off today. It is Nathan's on Friday and he heads into Ottawa on Sunday to celebrate his uncle's 100th birthday. I won't be going - though I wanted to but I simply have too many things on the plate so I will hear stories, see photos and live it through the eyes that are not mine.
This is a funny summer. It gets sunny then cloudy but cloudy more than sunny. The dogs love it. I haven't decided.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:32PM Someone thinks Socks is all that. LOL
The dogs are funny today. In and outside they played and played. We had a lot go home and a lot arrived.
The sun is shining bright. New and old relationships are cultivated by the dogs. It is actually quite fascinating - well for me. I like the looks, the play, the solid nap times and then back at it again. I consider myself rather lucky to have this in my life.
Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:43PM This is Rocco. He is lazing around. He departs today and has been pretty busy trying to convince the world he didn't have a bath. Thnx....lol
Mr. Winston also departed earlier.
I want to take a nap, get popcorn - Nathan thinks why - d you really really want it? Yes! We shall see.
I think I am getting the hang of 3d printing. I can repair the printer. So laughing.
It is also cool in the house but not so hot outside.
The dogs are enjoying.
Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 7:09PM This is a photo of a sneak attack. I wonder if we teach these games they play with each other as we do hide and seek often enough that they know the game.
We have a slew of dogs departing tomorrow.
I felt bad for Nathan as he had only a couple of kids call him. He doesn't like to tell anyone anything but it is bothering him. Oh well, it is just a day or is it? Hope the dads had a wonderful day.
I groomed all day literally.
Nathan made himself a steak with a baked potato. He has been chilling outside or watching tv. I barely exercised as I just had too much to do. But there is always next week.
We still only have Rebel and Rain in heat. You can't attempt breeding till about day 9.
I still have 2 fans to return. I hate that comments are not working. I am going to contact them again.
I am so cold, I have socks on and the dogs are cuddling with me in blankets. It is a riot!
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:30PM This blog will be short. We have 2 girls in heat. You can't breed till 9 plus days so we have at least a week to go. So we play the game of girls here, boys there.
It is sunny outside and I still have grooming to do.
Happy early Father's Day to all the dads out there of humans and dawgs! May it be an amazing one!
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:32PM The dogs are loving this weather and lazing out on the couch. It's a fine sunny day that is not hot and I believe the dogs are LOVING this weather - us too!
Dennis is going to do the run game with them after the sun goes down. That ought to be fun!
Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:52PM I am slowly combing out but had to take a photo. What a just out of bed look. I can relate.
We woke up to rain and the dogs didn't want to go outside and they were miffed at Mother Nature. They enjoy that just before breakfast jaunt outside that we didn't get. But they did get the after breakfast run.
I am not sure but I feel mighty tired today. Rain does that. Never get a nap in - well almost never but the news cycle is driving me crazy. I should just turn it off and look at something new. There is Netflix etc
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:29PM It is a crazy week. Not many boarding. It almost feels like covid. We will be breeding when the girls come into heat. They should be coming into heat soon and then it is 63 days from conception.
Not getting any headway with fixing my comments. They are not sure why. Cute and I remind them I pay for this...
It is a crazy year less dogs, huge expenses but we have the dogs.
I had the dogs lazing with me on the outdoor couch. They love it when you laze with them.
Nathan is still walking dogs. Good for him!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:14PM Let me in - will you? It is raining, you know.
Yes, it rained then the sun arrived but it is cooler outdoors.
Dogs are having a fabulous time. They run, they play and they gawk at anything moving.
Today I attempted to play ball with them. They were having none of it so I took a toy and threw that. They liked that choice better. hmmm
Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:54PM There are always less photos on my day off. LOL But we had play, fun, chilling and it has been a good day.
I had to go up to Deboers to get my clipper charger and scissors that was repaired. It was good to get out even for something like this.
Dogs like this weather better than rain or real heat.
The dogs are fascinated in the birds playing in the birdbath. They don't go too close. They just are riveted to the activity.
One wonders what they are thinking.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:59PM We’ve had rain, rain, and more rain, so outdoor time has been pretty limited. Jersey has decided she wants no part of it. Her plan? Stay inside, chill on the couch, and watch TV with Nathan. When I tried to take her photo, she just gave me that look that said, “Oh great... a camera.” 😆
A few of the Havanese were brave enough to venture outside despite the rainy weather, but when it was time for the treat hunt, they came racing back indoors in a hurry!
Rain or not, it’s been a wonderful day filled with happy pups, wagging tails, and plenty of fun. All participated. Everyone won.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 6:02PM The best outdoor lazing device is this couch outside. The dogs love it and so do I.
We have a great bunch here that play up a storm. Then they nap. We need to do the same thing, I think. Well Nathan does. I never get one in. LOL
The house is cool. The dogs and I appreciate it more than you know.
Games night tonighht indoors as the mosquitoes are awful. We bough dunks in hoping to reduce the population. I think wearing netting is wide. hahahaha
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:36PM I am slowly combing out everyone that is boarding here. We just finished feeding. Nathan is off. He is watching Korean tv and sometimes Japanese tv - his passion.
I managed to print out a dryer vent and install it as it was broken. See, you can do repairs with 3d printers as well. I have had my fair share of issues with the printer but you can't bring your printer in for repair. They ship you parts and directions and you repair it yourself. I have had to repair a number of things. You don't know what you don't know till you don't.
Dogs are enjoying the weather. They are playing a ton and it is delightful to watch.
I have a dog to groom unexpectedly who is going home a day earlier so on to it, I must.
