Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Lockdown fun.

At the river, Roxy used to wait for Diane to finish her coffee.
After licking out any coffee-milk residue, 
the ripped up the cardboard cup.


She hasn't done it for awhile, but last weekend  at the river,  she enjoyed ripping up the cup.  Yesterday, stopped for a coffee and apple slice to bring home.  Roxy was very excited when she saw the cup.  Had a great time ripping it up!


Saturday, April 25, 2020

Reopening Too Early

After nearly two weeks of restricted movement, Roxy was bouncing off the walls.
She was allowed to go to the river Saturday morning.
We hope it isn't the equivalent of reopening
the economy too soon.
We took a leisurely walk around the track.


 She got in a bit of duck stalking,

and  socialised a bit with the other dogs.
There appears to be a bit of weakness in her back legs,
more evident when she's tired.
But she managed a good trot most of the way.


It is probably the effects of the drugs, so she was supervised carefully and not allowed to run. 
 However, an hour outside made her ready to be quiet 
for the rest of the day.
Thanks for all the good advice and POTP.


Monday, April 20, 2020

Lockdown

Roxy is in lockdown....supposedly for 2 months...only to be carried outside for 'business'.

 For awhile she has not been herself.  She would cry and snap if any other dog came near her.
Some mornings she wouldn't lift her head--even for treats.
You can see here, she isn't sitting in her usual 'happy' pose.

Last week we went to the 'dreaded' vet.
Had an appointment, then had to ring reception
to let them know we were outside.
A masked, gloved vet came to the car, heard her problem and escorted us inside.
After a very thorough examination,
X-rays were suggested.
While she was at the vet's
her old puppy crate was taken out and put together.
Naturally, the X-ray showed up nothing.
But the examination did indicate a weakness in her back legs.
So it was suggested 'total' rest, painkillers and see how we go.
As Roxy is a couch potato, she is only confined when not supervised.
So far, she is accepting being in the crate and not going for walks.
It has been a week, we're both getting used to the new regime.

Roxy's crate ( a canvas thing that looks like a tent) is the same as Dui's mancave.
The first night of confinement, Roxy had to be pushed into the crate and zipped up.
The next morning when the door was unzipped, 
Dui charged out ahead of Roxy! 
 He must have been inspecting it.  Don't know how they squished together, but neither made a noise all night.
We could use POTP...for Roxy's improvement
and for HER trying to keep Roxy quiet.


Friday, April 17, 2020

Friday Follow-up!!!


Isn't Blogville Great??!!

So much hidden talent out there.
Creativity, skill, style, technique and finesse!
We had a fabulous time looking at all the competitions 
and events out there for the ISO-lympics.
Thank you so much for participating.
We think everyone had a good time judging from the positive comments.

It was wonderful to see some of the 'Angels'
Gone but not forgotten...
Another BIG Thank You.....
You made the ISO-lympics a success!
Wish we could send everyone Gold Medals.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

2020 Blogville ISO-lympics




Welcome to the FIRST EVER (and we hope last)
 Blogville
 ISO-LYMPICS

We have a packed program today,
lots of events and talent on display
So
Let the Games Begin!

*   *   *   *   *

We'd like to start off by
showcasing the events we in which we EXCEL

Dui performing Frog Feet Position
Bella competing in the 1000-metre Mosey.
She demonstrates the classic unhurried Mosey gait.
mere distractions do not deter her...
such as telling her to hurry up...keep coming...MOVE!
She just keeps moseying.



Next we have  Synchronised Scotty Security




Finally, we have Roxy competing in  the Sleeping Marathon.
Showing the 'donut' 'curl' 'stretch' 'hidden' and 'with apparatus'






Please visit all of our hardworking competitors
and show your appreciate for their talents.

Fay  (coming to you via Face Book)







You are next... Click here to enter
This list will close in 7 days, 7 hrs, 33 min (4/22/2020 11:59 PM North America - Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time)







Monday, April 13, 2020

It's getting closer!

Thursday is approaching....the BIG day is nearly hear.  We hope you have your posts ready...or at least in progress for
 APRIL 16th.....
the day of the BLOGVILLE ISO-LYMPICS!
Ours is ready...maybe a few tweaks needed.
Look forward to seeing the talents on show of our
very own Blogvillians.


See you there!!!


Molly the Airedale
Millie and Walter
Itai, Nellie and Snow
Ruby
Pocket, River and probably Foley
Wyatt and Teagan
Mabel and Hilda
Bertie
Da Phenny and Da Nellie
Bowie
Fay (no blog but she'll be there, we're sure)
Big Boy
Madi
Hailey and Phod
Astro and Mitzie
Jakey, Arty and Roxy
Sweet William (aka Sugar Billy)
Lightning, Timber and maybe some others
Kismet, Kaci and Kali
Ranger
Dougie Dog
The Porties
Princess Leah
R, Shyla and Hachi
And of course US.

Not too late to add or delete your names.

Friday, April 10, 2020

Eleven

It's the 11th of April here....

We're celebrating the 11th birthday of our beautiful girl.

Bella!



Bella--Upyrkilt Im on Fire--from cute pup to Grand Old Dame.
Mischievous to Quirky...
Happy Birthday, Girl!

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Pupdate

It's all happenin'.

Sweet William the Scot
with a little help from his assistant
has made an ISO-lympic badge for us.

So far we've got the following entries:

Molly the Airedale
Millie and Walter
Itai, Nellie and Snow
Ruby
Pocket, River and probably Foley
Wyatt and Teagan
Mabel and Hilda
Bertie
Da Phenny and Da Nellie
Bowie
Fay (no blog but she'll be there, we're sure)
Big Boy
Madi
Hailey and Phod
Astro and Mitzie
Jakey, Arty and Roxy
Sweet William (aka Sugar Billy)
Lightning, Timber and maybe some others
Kismet, Kaci and Kali
Ranger
Dougie Dog
The Porties
Princess Leah
R, Shyla and Hachi
And of course US.

It's not too late to enter.....or drop out,
Just let us know and we'll amend the list.
Hope everyone is getting some extra practice!!

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

ISO-lympics Update

HOW what a great response!
This is going to be a fairly low-key event.
SHE's  computer illiterate.
We chose April 16th, because it was after Easter
so the Peeps could get in the dogs-in-ears fun.
And after tax time--though we think that's been extended.

On the 16th post on your own blog, your ISO-lympic
post.  It can be whatever you choose...simple to elaborate.
Anything goes.  As we said any pet....Angels included...
are welcome.
Be creative.
If you let us know you're definitely in, before the 16th, we'll put links on our post directing everyone to your blogs.

Come and have fun!
(If anyone is creative enough to make a poster or badge, please do.)
Oh and by all means have as many 'competitions' as you want
because some excel in many events (as pointed out by Bertie)

Monday, April 6, 2020

Announcement!


We're thinking of hosting the first 
(and we hope the last)
Blogville
ISO-lympics!
April 16th

We thought everyone could post a photo/video
of an event/activity you excel in.....
It can be anything. (Be creative.)
Angels can participate, too.
No prizes or awards; but hope lots of fun.
Who's in?
Let us know if we should go ahead with it.



Sunday, April 5, 2020

Mischief......



We went to the river yesterday to see if the 'new' rivers were gone.
They were--just flattened grass and mud where they had been.
It was a gorgeous day.
We were getting back in the car.  Roxy and Bella were
in, Dui was just about to be lifted in, when friends
arrived.  Dui was so excited, he was allowed to go
greet them.
After a few minutes of saying hello (the peeps keeping the proper distance) Dui was put and the car and we came home.
Gate was closed, and Dui's bicarb dunk was ready...…...
SHE reached in to grab Dui when WT**##
WHERE WAS BELLA!!!!!
Bella must have got back out of the car.
Dui got a quick dunk
And SHE took off with all sorts of worse-case scenarios 
racing through her mind!
It was hoped that Bella would follow the others and NOT try to chase the car!
Happy to report that Bella did go back  to retrace our walk, and was with the others...tired from another walk around the track.
However, it'll be a long time the jokes about HER inability to count to three will stop!!!!




Friday, April 3, 2020

Water Water Everywhere

We had a HUGE rain overnight.
We did get in the Early Morning Walk and by 9:00 a.m
the sun was shining.
We headed to the river.
And were met with a road closure.
 But we went around it and came in from the other end.
Dui did his ritual christening of the closed sign.
And we went under the gate.

Didn't get very far though.  
There were new rivers everywhere!


Bella
All we could do was sniff around and walk back to the car.
We hope it dries up a bit before tomorrow.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Virus Trap Update


Look what happened to our Virus Trap:


It drowned!

We had rain all day, and it's supposed to continue 
for the next few days.
So much for that idea.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Wednesday Work

Look, we are making a Virus Trap:


We didn't even know that's what we were making


until we saw that Da Phenny and Da Nelly
were making one.
So that's what we're calling ours......
What SHE calls it (and us) we can't print.