Thinking of Paris

The events that occurred in Paris last night are horrible. I am sending my thoughts to all those affected by these terrible acts. 

I know the French are strong and resilient, and will overcome this. 

I hope that Hailey's boyfriend Easy's family and friends are safe. 

I dream of some day living in a world were this type of thing just doesn't happen. 

Hailey in her prayer pose

Lady Fail - by Lee and Phod

Hailey: "Phod, the Lady has found a new way to neglect us."

Phod: "I can't imagine our Lady every neglecting us, she is so awesome."

Hailey: "She really has this time."

Phod: "What has she done?"

Hailey: "I saw on the Twitter it is PetExpo this weekend and when I asked her, she said she wasn't going."

Phod: "That means she will be staying home with us."

Hailey: "What that means is that we won't get all kinds of pawsome treats and toys. Remember all the stuff she has brought home the last two years. She said we have a cupboard full of stuff and she will buy what we need. She says it is a better reflection of her now more mindful lifestyle. I think it is a load of crap."

Phod: "I have a Precious, enough to eat, I get a greenie every day and when the Lady gives you a pill, I get a cookie. I can't imagine needing more."

Hailey: "Oh Phod, you are not going to help me make her feel guilty are you."

Phod: "Sorry Hailey, I won't."

Hailey: "I am going to find something to pee on to teach her a lesson."

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Winter is Coming

In our house, you can determine the seasons by Hailey's sleeping position on the bed. In the warmer spring and fall weather, she sleeps at the bottom of the bed. In the hottest summer weather, she prefers a bed on the floor.

In the cold weather, she likes to sleep curled up between our knees or up by our chests. She needs to be touching us.

This past week, the temperature has dropped. Our bedroom has been about 16 C/60 F (which I the Lady think is perfect sleeping temperatures, but I tend to get very hot in my sleep). Hailey has slept mostly curled up on or by my legs. However, on Tuesday night, she spent some of the night up higher, more chest level and she wrapped her paw around my arm. It was so sweet. I really wanted to roll over but couldn't bring myself to disturb her.

Phod still mostly sleeps on the floor (on a dog bed) although occasionally he will join us on the bed.

Lest We Forget

Today, we pause to give thanks to the men, women and animals, who have and are serving in the Canadian forces and with our allies. 

 Years ago, I was visiting my father's parents. Gramps, was a WWII veteran. His father had been a POW in WWI. Grandmother's father had fought in the trenches in WWI and had been gassed. Over breakfast, my grandparents had a debate as to which of their fathers had a harder time at war. They were each supporting the others father. Although I was never asked my opinion,  I would have sided with Gramps, and go with the trenches being the worst. He after all was the one with the first hand knowledge of war. 

 It was one of the few times that a discussion of the conditions of war happened in my presence. Not that I blame survivors for not wanting to share horrors that are beyond most of our imaginations. However,  with so many veterans lost to old age (including my Gramps), I worry that the stories and lessons from those horrific times will be lost with them. 

More recent conflicts have not had the huge societal impact that WWI and WWII had. Those without family members or friends directly involved in the recent conflicts, were able to "ignore" these conflicts in a way those facing shortages, daily casualty lists, etc. during the World Wars couldn't. 

 "Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it."

We will use this day, to thank all who serviced and as a reminder to keep history alive, in hopes of producing a better, more peaceful world. Because at the end of the day, that is what all the sacrifices were for. 

Solemnly,  The Lady, proud Great-granddaughter, Granddaughter and sister-in-law of Canadian Forces Members

Hot Spot Update and New Habit

It is gone and he hasn't been licking it. We wonder if he just got a scratch in the bush that hurt for a day or two. We are just glad he is better.

Phod has a new habit. With the days getting shorter, it is getting dark on some of our morning walks. Normally when we are walking, both dogs are out in front. However, if it is dark, Hailey is out in front and Phody is either beside me or slightly behind me. He doesn't feel as confident in the dark. This is fine except sometimes he tries to cross behind me and be on the other side and then we end up all tangled. Hailey gets annoyed when we have to stop and untangle. Perhaps he will get use to the darkness. 

Mischief Monday - What a Day!

Last Wednesday wins the mischief day!

It started with Man realizing as he was leaving for work that he had a flat tire. Fortunately, Lady was working from home, so he could take her car. Lady dealt with having CAA come and put the donut on. We were very mad that we had to stay in the house while Lady was outside with a stranger. We barked the whole time. Lady said it was amusing because the guy who came to deal with the car only spoke French and Lady doesn't really speak French, so she really had no idea what he was saying.

At least we got to go and check it out after the guy left

Then, after dinner, Lady thought Phod was playing in the bedroom. She went in to discover he had gone into the laundry hamper, taken out underwear and chewed up 2 pairs of her underwear and one of the Man's. She didn't take a picture of that to spare you all. However, she took a picture of shameful Phod. He sulked all night after being scolded. The closet door now needs to stay closed so he can't eat underwear.

It is a little blurry but Lady was lecturing him while taking this with her phone

Black and White Sunday - Easy - by Hailey

Did you hear? I, Hailey, have a boyfriend!  It is Easy!

He is handsome, he has shiny fur, he lives in France (French boyfriends are highly coveted. Lady tells Man if he dies, she is replacing him with one), and he is crazy unique and his own dog like I am. I think we will be the perfect couple, as long as he can keep up with me!

Getting ready to FaceTime with him, is my fur ok?

He is so dreamy!

Easy