Friday, July 8, 2022

Nature Friday - Flowers by Phod

 Thanks Rosy for organizing this event.

I thought, since Lady is on about my age, I would take the opportunity to share some wisdom and nature at the same time.

Don't be afraid to go off the beaten path. 



Always stop and smell the flowers - even if they aren't roses!


It is always best to just pose when the Lady wants you to, it gets you more sniff time in the long run. 


Let your Lady show off whatever she wants from her garden, even if she does less than nothing to get the lilies to grow! I likely did more by watering them!




Have a great weekend! 


Thursday, July 7, 2022

Aging

As summer has arrived, it very clear that Phod is now an old Man. He is not in pain or suffering, more than the occasional stiffness that we are all blessed with as we age. However, the signs are there.

First, he doesn't like if his routine is changed at all. This is him sulking because I had my morning tea on the back deck and not inside. 

He is walking much slower and doesn't like to go as far. Our morning walks are about half an hour now (they use to be 45-60 minutes and this likely wasn't always long enough for this pair). In the field we end up very far behind Hailey and the Man.


He doesn't want to play fetch or run. While he still loves Precious, and wants her outside with him, they tend to just hang out together. At best he may want you to throw it once or twice, but more often than that, not at all. 



 Our first two dogs lived to 8 and 6 respectively, so this is our first experience with a true senior dog. While it makes my heart heavy to know our time is more limited with our boy, it is my goal to give him the best golden years possible. I like to think, he is living his best life, at least most of the time!

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Tasty Tuesday - Stay Hydrated

Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day, after assisting with gardening, than a drink from Lady's glass of water. It is important to stay hydrated!



Monday, July 4, 2022

Mischief Monday - Helping Out - by Lee

 Dear Man and Lady.



While you were gone for 87 million years (about an hour) to have breakfast, I thought I would get a jump start on the housework. You know I am a helpful gal like that.

That is the only way to explain how the entire water dish ended up all over the floor.

You are welcome.


your bestest girl LeeLee Bug


Friday, July 1, 2022

Happy Canada Day Nature Friday

HAPPY CANADA DAY! 

We thank Rosy for hosing Nature Friday. 

First up, wild flowers from our yard.


Then, if you look closely, can you see the deer? 


Last some wild flowers from the field! 




Thursday, June 30, 2022

Thankful Thursday - Field Walks Return

The simple things in life are keeping us smiling during these difficult times. Now that the grass is longer and the weather a bit drier we are back to field walks. Don't worry, we have meds to keep us safe from tics and Lady and Man check us for them. In the 10 years out here, we have seen one dead tic in the bathroom.

We had not been for a walk to the back of the field since the derecho. Lady was sad to see her favourite tree, the one with the face, was damaged. As you can see, there was so much damage, followed by not great weather that it isn't all cleaned up yet, in spite the fact, especially on weekends, the hills are alive with the sound of chainsaws.

There were other trees and tree branches down in places too. 


Phod made Lady laugh a lot when instead of going around one tree (there was plenty of room), he walked down the trunk!




Hailey found her inner Tigger and bounced through the field. Thrilled to be in it completely off leash!

                                                      


We are thankful to our wonderful neighbours the Q's for sharing their field with us!