Whew
It’s overwhelming, but all enjoyable. I got through my season opening day for the “plant business”, which was Mother’s Day. Not as many people attended as I’d hoped, but then, I only had two small ads out in the local papers, NO posters, and no sign on the highway. There just isn’t enough of me. Gary has been busy both helping me and with his “own” work.
The pet business, which comes FIRST, has been quite steady also. I’ve neglected to take pictures of some of our wonderful guests, but then, I always hope they’ll return; then I’ll have another chance at portrait-taking.
Pictured are Bobby (left), and Tim, with our Lady. They are playmates, and a good match for romping, barking at ravens, and ball chasing! Click to enlarge the photo, because you can’t see all of it in the “thumbnail”.
Gary built a frame into the back wall of the greenhouse so that all I had to do is tack window screening to it. Then I (after all these weeks!) finally got the plastic nailed down at the back, also. I’ve since made a cover for the little window; one night the temperature was well below freezing and some plants were damaged. Gary built a “Dutch door” for the entrance to the greenhouse… it is charming and functions very well to be able to have the bottom half closed and top open as the front vent. I’ll get you some pictures soon. Also above is a pic of the first shipment of nursery stock; since then I have unearthed the trees and shrubs which overwintered here.
Some other darling boarders who stayed with us:
Mika and Rinka’s owners came home with a set of goggles to protect Rinka’s eyes when she travels with her head out the vehicle window:
I’ll try to catch up to picture taking. We have one large husky cross dog, named “Spud”, boarding with us. When Spud’s owner dropped the dog off, I thought the man didn’t look well; this week I heard from a nephew, who says that his uncle is fighting for his life in Vancouver General. The family will keep me informed and will pay the boarding fees, but they didn’t sound optimistic. It’s so sad to handle the dog, knowing that he might not be reunited with his beloved owner, even though “Spud” seems happy here.
I have a couple of small dogs to groom tomorrow and at least three new guests to stay. I told a friend tonight that every day seems like a holiday when you can do what you love.
Goodnight, my friends. I’m sure everything will seem EVEN MORE fun if I get enough sleep! ~ Ann
