Tuesday Sept.21

Another scorcher ... geez, yesterday turned out to be 100 degrees, today it was 98... morning run, no one has the runs today (thank heaven!) fed and kenneled, went to work ... return lunchtime, all dogs outside watching husband dig with tractor (from under a shade tree) ... took Corey in, brushed him, let others in, then take Corey to pet therapy (new venue, Hitchcock assisted living) ...  Corey is probably not suited to this line of work ... he is so exuberant, and so boisterous, he kisses the residents, slobbers on them, and gets so bored so quickly, he greets and wants to move ON and if we don't, he barks. Loudly. I think he's Ok for the smaller assisted living facilities IF we keep moving ... the residents DO seem to enjoy him, he does indeed bring life and joy with him ... at least he doesnt paw at folks (like my DB)... then to PetSmart for a bathroom break and check if they have anymore crate pads, then home ... join the other 3 dogs and husband and Damcat for a nap, then out to do evening run and watering

Monday Sept.20

W arm and muggy, morning run, Snoopy has runs still, gave her Flagyl. Fed and kenneled went to work ... husband reports he and dogs watered trees until around noon, then it got too hot, went inside ... when I returned, met at gate by DB and Banshee, Snoopy on porch, Corey inside, brush Corey, then go out for evening run, still hot. Try to water peach trees on side but husband hasnt fixed line yet, sitting behind travel trailer, Corey gets 'lost' cant find me, runs up and down the hill, barking, I whistle, he snaps his head around, still cant spot me, DB and Snoopy run over to where he is standing and point me out, he comes galloping up ... water some in front, gnats are terrible over by the woods, get in dogs eyes, my nose ... yuk... no Mattie tonight. Fed and kenneled.

Sunday September 19

Warm again, in 90's ... morning run, Snoopy now has the runs ... fed, gave all pumpkin... kenneled and went to church. Return, DB greets me at gate, Banshee on porch, Snoopy and Corey inside... the Damcat is coming into the room now with Corey, no problem, actually jumps OVER Corey and Corey doesnt blink an eye ... Snoopy still 'too interested', as is Banshee ... but will back off immediately if you say 'ack' or 'no'... DB steers clear. Very lazy today, dogs, husband, and cat all primarily interested in sleeping ... out in late afternoon, little Mattie joins us, dogs perk up and start chasing each other, rolling over and over in the grass, jumping over each other ... Corey spots a sail plane and thinks itrs a huge bird, chases it to back of property and returns, pleased as punch... water a few trees, but water line on the side I wanted to do is busted... fed and kenneled.

Saturday Sept.18

Warm again this morning ... unkennel dogs, now Corey has the runs... clean his pen, then do morning run, feed and kennel. Give Corey pumpkin, if hasnt cleared up tomorrow will give Flagyl. Bring Corey inside and brush out sandspurs in prep for his bath later ... then take him and go to chiropractor (my back is a bit better) where he's a big hit (but instead of laying quietly by the chair like Banshee does when i get 'adjusted', Corey comes over and sticks his nose in my face ... leave chiro, stop by vet to pickup printout of shot record, saw Connie (the wonderful lady who was St. Francis and Angel Ginger's earthy emissary and 'arranged' for Corey to come to me) then by SuperPetz for final sale (got a LOT of canned Eukanuba at 75% off, plus cat food and some leashes), then to PetSmart to try to find crate pads (none the right size), everyone of course commenting on how beautiful and BIG Corey is), then to SPCA dog wash where Corey got a bath (he was quite good during all of these excursions today, excited, but no barking, except at the very end, after his bath, I was going to walk him around to dry off some more but oh no, he was READY to leave ) then home, other dogs inside, Corey joins them, everyone sniffs his shampoo scent thoroughly ... brush Banshee (who has sandspirs0, then take nap. out again for afternoon run, then go for inaugural ride in new van, with 4 crates! went well, no whining, but Corey managed to get the pad in his crate all balled up in the rear (this is why I need sheepskin crate pads) .. Corey misses looking out (the others never have, they just go to sleep the instant you start the engine), but this will be great for long trips. Return, husband joins us for tree watering, then feed and kennel (give all pumpkin just in case) ... as we're about done, here comes little Mattie ... too late to play (her people had taken her somewhere) but she gets a chewie.

Friday Sept.17

Up early, still dark, morning run at sunrise ... feed and kennel. Return at same time as husband, he's been getting tags for new van ... little Mattie is waiting for us, outside the kennels where my 4 dogs are waiting, runs up to greet me. Get groceries inside, then release dogs ... evening run, very buggy tonight. Husband reports that all dogs checked out new van, got inside, wouldnt get out ... this van has doors on both sides and can get 4 crates in it, Snoopy and Corey haven't ridden in crates, will see how this works out tomorrow ...  Dogs much better with the Damcat, Corey keeps wanting to sniff Damcat's butt in doggie greeting, Damcat promptly hisses and sits... cats don't say 'howdy' that way ... Snoopy and Banshee still inclined to 'stalk', DB will tentatively reach out to sniff noses, when Damcat hisses DB jumps back .... Mow a bit on side with sandspurs, water a few trees that i can get to without bending... back inside, let Corey in while fix food, then feed and kennel.

Thursday Sept.16

Pleasant morning run, fed and kenneled, Banshee still has the runs... Snoopy not eating this morning. Work, DB and Banshee greet at gate, Corey and Snoopy inside ... with the Damcat. Corey gets so wildly excited when i return home, the others greet me cheerfully, Corey quivers all over, bounces up and down, does the Irish jig, whines, barks, moans ... finally get him calmed down, attempt to brush ... sandspurs in his feathers, having real problems bending ... take all out for evening run, husband again helps with tree watering ... feed and kennel

Wednesday Sept.15

Not as cool today, morning run, fed and kenneled. Corey and Banshee have the runs, (persimons I bet)  clean pens. No Mattie. Go to work, return (long day at Senior Extravaganza), DB, Snoopy and Banshee greet me at gate, Corey inside. Back killing me, laid down on ice pack, then up, husband helps water trees (cant get on and off mower). Feed and kennel, give all pumpkin.