Monday: Good morning run ... cooler (well, relatively cooler, not as humid), all dogs very perky. Kenneled, gave Corey ear drops (oh, he doesnt like it at all..., moans and groans, you'd think i was torturing him) fed and went to work. When arrived home, all 4 dogs met me at gate, Corey resting his paws on top of the fence ... and escorted me back to trailer. Husband outside working on slab. Went in, changed clothes, sat on porch with dogs and husband, all very peaceful ... all of a sudden DB leaps off porch and heads toward fence, others following ... Corey then returns. Trying to figure out WHAT the other 3 are after, see a black and white streak gio by followed by 3 dogs at full speed, first think its Mattie but no! It's a cat! Corey, bless him, doesnt even notice ... put Corey inside, husband goes to rescue the cat, a BIG black and white cat, now up in a tree ... husband gets DB,Banshee and Snoop kenneled (with dog biscuits, they're suckers for dog biscuits) Meanwhile, I brush corey and fix food. After awhile, Corey and I go out, i get on mower and release the 3 cat chasers, who go straight to the tree the cat WAS in ... apparently gone now, as they follow me happily down hill. Whew. I have NO clue where the cat came from, there are some feral cats in the woods ... decide to water trees on other side of property, mow a bit, then feed and kennel. What excitement.
Tuesday: Early AM run, workers arrive, all dogs cheerful and energetc. DB and Banshee check the fence line for the cat From Yesterday ... no luck... join me, corey and Snoopy at the bottom of the hill. Feed, clean Corey's ears, brush Snoop, go to work. Return to all 4 greeting me at gate again, Corey adding immense excitement as he thinks loud welcoming barks are in order. Give treats, am escorted back to trailer, change clothes and stay on porch awhile, watering flowers (Corey and DB taking turns drinkibng out of faucet, I dont see how they do this without choking...) Husband joins us, then I go mowing and watering fruit trees (need some RAIN here, weather angels!) Corey decides this is an absolutely wonderful opportunity to drink out of the hose, gets drenched, DB joins in, Banshee and Snoopy watch. Return and get food, then give Corey ear drops, brush Banshee, give all peanut butter mix with tooth cleaner, then chewies. Several rounds of barking in the night from Banshee and Corey, I think that cat's out there somewhere ....
Wednesday: Morning run, workers already here, fed and kenneled, cleaned Corey's ears. I think they're getting better! Return 530, threatening rain, dogs decide they want a van ride (actually, they go to every vehicle and circle it, barking.) Van ride through Johnston and some back roads, return, not raining so do a bit of mowing, then feed and kennel.
Thursday: Workers here already again (they start earlier in summer), I'm very proud of how well the dogs go over and greet everyone, then down the hill with me. Clean Corey's ears, brush Snoopy, get mat from behind Banshee's ear, go to work. Husband reports high point of the day, they were digging a hole to plant a ginko tree, filled it with water (its been very dry here) to soak in, Snoopy then jumps into the mud hole and tries to enlarge it, then jumps out and onto husband ... he takes her to her wading pool and refills it so she can clean off. Return home, threatening rain, was going to water trees but decide to mow instead ... it never rains. Husband and Jesse in town getting lumber, they return and we all sit on porch (with jesse's wife) with dogs for awhile, dogs are pretty obnoxious, actually, clamoring for attention, wanting to lick faces, my excuse ... they hadnt had enough of a run, the wind blowing revved them up, they arent used to company in the evening ... finally I took them for run, then fed and kenneled.
Friday: Fed and kenneled went to work, return around 530. Pretty hot today, stifling in town, better out here. Evening run, watered trees, mowed a bit. Corey very eager to run tonight, he and DB set off in a wild chase across the back line ... stop and talk to neighbors who hadn't met Corey yet , he is very polite and dignified when meeting new people (and dogs) ...
Saturday: First really hot day of the summer, got up to 100 degrees! AM run,fed and kenneled, Corey's ears looking better ... did a bit of mowing, Corey sat under tree and watched, then was sitting on porch and found a tick in Snoopy's ear ... yuk. Guess I'm gonna have to use Frontline, I was hoping the herbals would work. We don't get fleas, but I can't have them getting ticks. Took DB in to vet to pick up Frontline, then to SPCA dog wash for her 'annual bath' ... had to wait in line an hour. Saw many folks we know. then to PetSmart (i cant find my little tick puller), they didnt have one, but visited with SPCA folks there for adoptions, then to Tractor Supply, Super Petz, no one has a tick puller. DB looks beautiful, clean as a whistle. Driving around noticed temp had got up to 100 degrees, called husband (he and workers still out in heat) told him they could stay out if they want but put the dogs inside. Got home, stifling hot, put DB in shed with Banshee, Snoopy decides she wants to be in her outside kennel not in the a/c shed. well, whatever. Got the tick out of her ear (Used some of the herbal (a rose geranium spray on a cotton ball, which made the tick 'let go and removed it.) Took a nap, back up around 5, still hot but about 95 so let dogs out. Mowed and watered trees from 630-830, not too bad, a breeze at least. the dogs were pretty lively for as hot as it is. fed and kenneled,replenished water.
Sunday: Another very hot day. AM run early, already in mid 80's. Fed and kenneled went to church. Returned, husband and worker outside with all dogs (DB,Banshee and Snoopy in their cool places on and under the porch, but Corey staying out by the slab, near the humans ... he hasnt quite caught on to being a 'farm dog' yet (you let the idiot humans go out in the sun and do whatever silly things they feel they have to do while you head for the cool spots under the porch) ...at least he finds shade, if it exists, but he HAS to keep the humans in view) one small shady spot by the slab ... took Corey inside. Then put others in the a/c shed when temp hit 100. Let out about 630, still very hot. About 730 finally cool enough (down to 92) to venture forth and do some watering, a little mowing. dogs followed me around and even played together briefly but mainly lay around and watched me and drank water out of the hose pipe ... Corey drinkig water is a hoot, he catches the water sideways in his jowls, sucks it down and sprays it everywhere ...stayed out til 830, then fed, brushed, did ear meds and kenneled.
I am thrilled at how well Corey is fitting in, he is a delight, beautiful, amusing, very loving, deferential to the girls ,,, if only he could stop the Damcat chasing .... I think of Angel Ginger a lot, gamboling around across the bridge (where's it's always in the mid 70's .... ) watching over us, and smiling... God is indeed good. When Angel Ginger passed, I was so worried about getting another dog, not to replace her, but to help fill the empty spot she left .... but I was determined to wait for St. Francis to send me one, to not 'go looking' ... St Francis and Angel Ginger decided I was taking too long, i guess, and sent Sir Corey to us ... thanks be to God1
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