First snow of the season…
The day was crisp but sunny, and a skiff of snow had fallen overnight. I have some perennials, and lilac bushes (now bare of leaves), still to plant.
I’m feelin’ fine today. I had a small golden retriever to brush out: she was a beauty with a sweet, gentle disposition. She was so excellent to groom, that at one point I realized that I had kissed the top of her head and called her “little sweetheart”. It doesn’t happen EVERY day, you know!
Yesterday I groomed a very large wolf cross dog (pictured above) and I was absolutely exhausted by the job. There was nothing to complain about with HIS behaviour either. “Grizzly” would periodically groan and stretch out flat on the floor (where I was grooming him, because I could NOT lift him), and close his eyes. He needed some fairly vigorous dethatching, but was patient and gentle throughout the day. It was seven hours of steady work, but “it’s a living!”. This morning I awoke feeling like I had been run over by a truck, but with a couple of ibuprofen, I was “good to go” again.
After grooming the retriever today, I went for lunch at the Chinese Restaurant with a close friend. We had a very good visit, and since I have dogs booked for grooming again tomorrow, I won’t be at our regular Sunday morning brunch.
This was a day full of friendship and friendly affirmation. I met some potential new clients in our local hardward store: I saw two “strange” dogs tied outside, and actually introduced myself to the couple. A long-time customer overheard the conversation and interjected, “OH, you won’t find anyone better to look after your pets!
Another fellow, for whom I have groomed a couple of cats, crossed the street to tearfully thank me “from the bottom of his heart” for sending a sympathy card when one of their cats was killed by their neighbour’s dog. The family has had a tough row to hoe otherwise as well, with the wife very ill lately, so a little note about the cat was the LEAST I could do.
Made beef barley soup and cheese scones for supper and it was a big hit.
We’re having a relaxing Saturday night in the Robson Valley. The movie “Sideways” is on the T.V., and I’m, as usual, at the computer and about to check into Garden Chat.
Take care everyone. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Thanks for visiting.
~Ann
