Thankful Thursday - Hailey

Sunday, September 4th,  marks 12 years since Lee came into our lives and changed them forever.  

Who would have suspected that this little face, as shown on PetFinder, would have the impact she had!

While Lady attributes most of her grey hair to this former very destructive pup (now just occasionally destructive, but doesn't listen pup), she can't imagine life without her.

Puppy Lee pre living with us

current Lee

She has taught us so much about owning a dog and anxiety. She has been loving and made us laugh. She always reminds us she is independent and will do things the way and when she wants to. She has taught us patience (ok this is still a work in progress). She has connected us with a community of dog lovers we would have no business knowing who live all over the world. She has started some very important friendships. At age 12 years, 8 months, she is almost exactly the dog we always wanted (minus the wanting to destroy the house when storms roll through and trying to fight with Charlotte).

Happy 12th Gotcha Day Hailey! We love you!

Wordless Wednesday - Deading

 

Trouble On A Tuesday - Near Misses

 Dear pals,

It is that time of year, where the mornings are getting pretty darn dark again, and there is an increase in the wildlife around our house. 

Recently, at about 5 am (it was much darker than our recreation), we were heading out for our morning walk. Lady was dolled up in her safety vest and headlamp. We had just stepped out the front porch when we both started barking. Lady immediately held us in place and did a scan to see a little black and white butt not 4 feet from us scarring away. She said that is one way to get the heart going.

A few days later, near the mailbox, we were about 6 feet away when what we call the bad black and white kitty scurried into the ditch. We took the long way around where it had been.  Almost every morning we have smelt a skunk on our road. Callie's Dad (who is also up bright and early) said he has seen many around.

We are all just hoping we don't get skunked! 

Lee and Phod who so far only smell like dog!

Mischief Monday - Not Miss Manners - by Lee

 Dear pals,

Lady and Man say they are embarrassed by my recent behaviour. I think I am justified.

The face of an innocent angel

So Callie's human grandpa, has a Weimaraner named Charlotte. (Long, long time readers may remember his Weimaraner Ghost, who was our friend). Anyway, one time when Charlotte was new, she sort of came running towards me barking so I have decided I hate Charlotte.  

Usually when Charlotte is visiting, Lady and Man only take me out on leash, because they know I want to fight her. However, on Saturday, Lady didn't know Charlotte was around and took me out off leash. 

I was having a good roll in the grass while Phod was off in the bush taking care of business when suddenly:

This is when Lady heard Charlotte bark and started frantically calling me. I did not listen. I charged ahead.

Fortunately, Callie's dad was there and he tried to touch me and I don't like that so I stepped back. He was able to put Charlotte in the house (she kept barking). We never touched, we just barked at each other a lot. Lady was so embarrassed. Man heard all the barking and came over.  They were both a bit angry. 

As I was walking away, not going to lie, I was smiling. I was very proud of myself. It was worth having to spend the rest of the day on leash when outside.

It may not have been polite, but it is what needed to be done. 

Your pal, the protector of Paradise, Hailey Bug

Nature Friday FFF- How Does The Garden Go?

Thanks Rosy for hosting this event so Lady can go on and on about boring things.

For those, who are about as excited about Lady's garden as we are, here is a dose of Phod in his favourite place!

Phod would like to contribute to Final Friday Fiction - hosted by Aunty-Yam.

Oh summer

Hot days

Clear skies

Cool lake

Wet dog

Roll in sand

Sighing Lady

Oh summer

Now to the garden. Lady's zucchini plant has given her 4 zucchinis so far. Here is a picture of one. She loves they are not perfect!

Now, while Lady is thrilled to have grown something she can eat as 2022 goal, she is just as thrilled that her sunflowers started to open! She loves the flowers and all the bees!

 

And nature is giving us asters too!

Happy last weekend in August!

Thankful Thursday - Celebrating Man!

The Man had a great birthday. He thanks you all for the warm wishes!

Man took the day off and took himself for breakfast and to the movies. Before dinner, our BFF Dylan came over for cake. 

meeting Dylan in the driveway

Lady made Man an ice cream cake. It had an Oreo cookie crust, a chocolate layer, a creme brûlée layer, and chocolate icing. It was very good. 

Lady and Man went to a El Salvadorian, Mexican Tapas place for dinner. It was excellent. Everything was handmade and fresh. They ate a lot of tacos! When they came home they found this. 

Callie and her kids made the Man a card, and we were the stars! 

Isn't the cartoon perfect? Isn't it perfect that we managed to star in the Man's day?

We are thankful to have such great neighbours.

Wordless Wednesday - Same Snuggle - Two Angles