Dear pals,
I learned on the weekend that if I want to be able to do this
when I get home I have to do this
and it makes me feel this.
I am not sure I like this new type of torture or if it was worth it.
your pal Phod, whose people don't want him to get another skin infection
Lady and Man hadn't been to the beach for some time because since Mr. Phod can't go thanks to his skin infection, they haven't gone.
Anyway, when they had people over last weekend, they went (without us) and they were shocked with what they saw.
The first pictures was taken summer 2020. You can see the beach and easily get to the dock.
Now let's look at June 30, 2024.
The lake is so high, the beach is gone and you have to walk the plank to get to the dock. Callie's Lady, who has lived out here her whole life (so 40 years) has never seen the lake so high. We will continue to watch and see how the water levels go.
Thanks to Rosy and Sunny for hosting this hop.
Hi pals,
Last week when we were talking about the mean person who has us fighting for our dock, we also shared about our goose fence and we think we confused people.
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| The goose fence with MJ's dock in the background - it attaches to the land at the furthest place in this picture, parts rest on the beach for the winter |
It is a bit complicated.
Currently, our lake access is owned by nice neighbours we will call MJ. Our house, Callie's house and another house, have deeded access. MJ doesn't really use are part with the natural beach. They leave that to us (and by us most of it is Callie's people). To keep the geese from the beach, Callie's people have a goose fence, which is very easy to move and Lady and Man often do, however, sometimes Phod is too fast and jumps over it (when he shouldn't).
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| Lee wading - this is about as far as she will go on |
The problem the mean person is having is the bylaw states there can be only one dock per property. We have ours on the beach and MJ has theirs down the lake in front of their house. The mean person has been complaining a lot (like at least once a week for 3 years). She rebuilt right on the property line because due to changes in zoning it is the only way her place could be on the lake. She feels our dock ruins her view, she can hear us (if you have ever been to a lake you can hear everyone on it) and someday Callie's kids may have parties that disturb her (she should be more worried about 40 years olds having parties). Her mother, who is the actual owner, has made comment to Lady that they should have bought all this land years ago when Callie's grandpa did, so none of us would be here. Lady said nicely, but you didn't and we are here. They feel entitled, as they have said things like, they pay more taxes and therefore have more rights. They have a lot of money and I believe, had a huge dispute with neighbours in England where mean Lady and her husband live. We don't believe the other 3 siblings share this view. They just stay out of it. At this point we don't talk to any of them, we don't wave and Lady actually turns her back if she sees them.
Dear pals,
You may remember that a not very kind neighbour has been on a 3 year campaign to get our dock removed. Well, we just found out, she has won round one, and our dock needs to be removed.
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| It is amazing how this little thing can cause so much trouble |
This is likely going to get messy as our very nice neighbour's Callie's people, are exploring all our options, many which involve things like lawyers.
Lady has resolved to not let this nasty person win (and she has said a lot of HBO words). For now, we will continue to enjoy our beautiful, clear lake, even if we don't have a dock.
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| I can't believe I get to finally go to the lake! |
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| Hurry up Lady - you are missing the fun. |
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| Lake, how I missed you! |
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| Hailey, enjoying the dock the mean neighbours are trying to force us to remove. |
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| At sunset, I am a glow in gold. |
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| It is better with my bumper, but this is better than nothing. |
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| Phody shark - do do do do do do |
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| Come in Lee, it is nice. |
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| This is deep for Lee/ |
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| She seemed to like my lake too! |
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| Us together in the lake - a rare site |
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| Hey, there are 2 Phods in the lake! |
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| I am so happy, I don't think it can get better. |
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| But then it does, my boy D came! |
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| Callie, I will show you the ropes. |
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| I am so happy to be able to swim again! |
Dear pals,
You know I love the lake and I love to swim, even if I choose to only swim for like 10 minutes at time now. I am happy to report I will be getting extra swimming time this summer. You see, the people who cottage beside our lake access, are being difficult. In short, they would prefer we don't use it when they are here (which is for all of July and August). It has been stressful and is likely to get messy. Anyway, Lady is implementing a passive protest and using the dock and access way more than she might otherwise. While some may think this is spiteful, I think it is splendid as it means lots of swimming!
Last Friday, Lady took me down alone while Lee and Man went into the field.
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| Testing the water temperature on my belly |
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| Bouncing in |
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| Hurry up and throw it! |
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| More bouncing |
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| Usie one |
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| Usie 2 |
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| I always get it! |
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| So much fun, but I might need shades! |
In spite of the trouble this is causing, we remain grateful for this lovely lake and all our wonderful, fun neighbours who share this access and lake with us!
Dear pals,
I kept making sad eyes at the Lady about not being able to go swimming so she texted my vet and asked when I could go swimming again. For once I am thankful they are friends. He said "Couple of weeks for swimming as long as not itchy." Lady said "Phod says thanks for letting him swim." My vet said "Just trying to keep him happy."
I did have to wait a few more days after this exchange to get to go (because of the weather and something about not wanting a wet dog in the house before friends came over), but it was worth the wait. Lady and Man quickly noted I could not swim as deep, I seemed to be taking in a lot of water. They aren't sure if it was because I was just toooooooooooooooo excited or if it is because I am a senior. Anyway, they kept me in shallower water and there wasn't much of a problem. I was just happy to get to go!
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| One happy boy! |
