Ann’s Weblog

Quite of few of my Australian and NZ friends must read my weblog (thank you!) because according to the graph of my readership that is on my sign-in page, a great number of visits have been made on “Monday”. Here, it is still Sunday!

Lady has become comfortable with “her” chair again. She looked like “road kill” until I clicked the camera:

We have “Bailee” an Appenzeller puppy staying with us. I didn’t get a very good portrait of her:

Also above is Axel, who is a purebred Basset Hound, always gentle and good in the house. I wakened him with the noise of the camera, so this doesn’t show his handsomeness.

We had our regularly scheduled breakfast “out” in McBride, with lots of sharing and laughs. Gary had some horse hoof trimming to do in this bitter cold, so he ran along earlier in the morning, and left we “girls” to keep visiting.

I should get at bookwork, Raggedy Ann dolls, doghouse painting and more. So many folks around me are complaining about the long, long, winter, but I have found it is going too fast! My spring, summer and fall work is harder, so I am enjoy the hiatus, even though it is not quite “hibernation”.

Take care, everyone, even my nemesis. See you soon. ~ Ann

Lady recognizes “her” chair even with the new fabric on it. She was lying there looking almost noble, all composed, but once the camera came out, she did not have that same relaxed demeanor! We have since put the coverlet back on her chair.

Life goes on as usual. This week went by quickly, and the number of canine guests jumped from two in mid-week to eight. We have safe, warm spaces for everyone: some indoor kennels in my “grooming shop” and places for dog beds in our house. All the dogs are familiar boarders and seem happy to be here. Even so,  I always acknowledge that it’s difficult for humans to leave their family members behind.

Tugger is still here… you met him a few days ago. I’m posting his pictures so that the friend of his owner who will be adopting him, can see his handsome face:

As usual, one can click on these images in order to have a printable portrait.

Must go back to painting dog houses. I have nothing but that and the care of the dogs on my agenda this weekend.

Love, Ann