I should have known better than to drink coffee at 9 pm. Now we have only seven dogs boarding, all quiet, and I might have been able to rest after the busy weekend. My mind is so busy with random thoughts, but mostly reflections about my daughters. Every night, when I’m enjoying some leisure (or … Continue reading
I thought I’d better touch base with you lovely readers before the great onslaught of boarders for the weekend. In addition to several “stayovers” from the past week or weeks, we will have extra pets on the occasion of the Robson Valley Music Festival. Last year we had 36 dogs boarding, and though that would … Continue reading
Whether we’re away overnight or for four days, home always looks good. I was glad to have the weekend in Prince George to attend the Bob Dylan concert, and even happier to get to Nelson for Juno’s birthday celebration. But now we are home again and there is much to do. The garden is still … Continue reading
It seems earlier this year, or maybe mid-July has somehow sneaked up on me and food handling always happens so-much-at-once. Keep in mind, I’m your friend who can’t remember what the weather was yesterday, or what I had for supper, unless I really work at it. I don’t remember when things ripened last year; now … Continue reading
Yesterday was particularly taxing as we had Dewy’s “Celebration of Life” to attend. It was indeed well attended; there were so many who loved him. I cried more than I usually do at funerals. We were really tired by the time we went home. One of the brighter points of the weekend was that Kim … Continue reading
Today started with what might be considered a small trauma. To one unfortunate bunny, it was the end of a very short life, therefore extreme trauma. I was washing our few breakfast dishes when Gary came back into the house and called. Sam the Siamese cat had a rabbit, and it was hurt. Grabbing garden … Continue reading
This is the time of year that we start to eat from the garden. Oh, yes, we’ve had a few greens and tiny onions, but now it’s getting rather exciting. With a large cat, a small dog, and a big hare frequenting the vegetable patch, there are a few rows that have been “thinned” more … Continue reading
