Barney desperately wants to go on his walk but it's almost 100° outside. #dogsofmastodon #husky
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Pretty warm inside our house today.
Summer likes her new cooling mat.
Tomorrow is supposed to be even warmer.
At least the carpets I washed dried fast.
One more thing done.
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So tired today I crawled out of the sea. Human Dad said it was like the TV scene from The Ring, how rude. Have a lovely weekend everyone! #dogsofmastodon #dogs #dog
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Who cares about Harry and Meghan? Oscar and Abbie are the *real* royal hot couple here at doggy day care.
I am happy to report that my husband is feeling better every day.
A steady diet of milkshakes, cookies and pies are putting some pounds back on him.
Today he jumped in to help me make coffee. I was struggling to open the giant water bottle so he flexed his muscles and unscrewed the lid with one hand even. Since he was already in position he lifted the heavy container to fill the coffee maker right to the line. I do believe the coffee tastes better because we made it together.
Summer even got a little massage while he sat in his chair. Soon he will be off to see one of his many doctors.
Today our well work starts. I am trying to avoid thinking about what could go wrong and look forward to clean water on tap again.
Summer says good morning Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
My dog got kidnapped. My friend, who adores him, borrowed him "for a week", and brought him back two and a half weeks later. He got home yesterday, and went straight to the kitchen cabinet where his treats are, and looked at it pointedly. We had put away his dishes since he wasn't here, and he also looked at where they should be, and then at us, and then back at where they should be.
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Summer is hard at work tearing up cardboard to recycle.
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Here is Max cheesing it up for the camera. Normally, he is begging for a snack, but this time, he only wanted to be pet.
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Here is Max cheesing it up for the camera. Normally, he is begging for a snack, but this time, he only wanted to be pet.
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Summer is determined to find some fun on this drizzly early morning.
I explained that with no running water I can't really take her on an outside adventure. All of our adventure options require a shower or at least a spirited washing afterwards.
When she asked for some playtime on the stairs I just couldn't deny her.
I have found myself defending her presence in our household the past two weeks. I am positive that she isn't causing any of our current issues with bacteria. She is super healthy, we are careful about keeping her from licking her pal and she is kept as clean as is possible.
She isn't going anywhere.
So anyone who thinks otherwise is barking up the wrong tree.
My daughter has decided to intervene for us with the health department staff to explain that we keep a clean and orderly environment at our house.
I expect when our water is clean we will fall of everyone's radar again.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Day two with no running water.
There will be lots of clean up when the well is back up and running.
Yesterday the workers drained, cleaned and disinfected our 2,500 gallon holding tank. I used the water to give our rhododendrons and apple tree a good soak.
Par for the course something had to go wrong. It seems we have a breakdown in the electric connection needed to install the water filters. Lucky for us the plumber's brother-in-law is an electrician who agreed to come out this morning. The below ground wiring goes from our house two acres down the hill to the well. Hoping for the best...
In the mean time we are staying positive because the people working on this project seem determined to provide us with a safe functioning water system.
It will happen.
I have faith.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Some nights I sleep better than others.
Last night I worried instead of sleeping.
I know better but it's best to let my brain consider all of the possibilities and then move on again.
Since sleep wasn't happening I jumped up at first light to get Summer out for a much needed run.
All of our favorite spots were full of people who looked like they were camping. None of these places allow overnight so there's that.
We moseyed down the hill to our trail of last resort on Humboldt Bay. This trail is for hunters to access the bay but is deserted in the off season.
The tide was out so Summer stayed on the shore and out of the standing water.
She was a good girl and fun was had.
Good morning, Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Summer blooper this morning.
She was so excited about her message she couldn't stay still.
We love our Canadian neighbors and are very sorry that the US sucks right now.
We had a great time on the beach.
I tried and tried but there was no wearing Summer out.
Good morning Mastodon.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Been away from Mastodon for a while. Life is odd. But I got my dog a grooming appointment, and she looks so respectable and innocent. (She isn’t!) :)
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Sometimes Skye will pose for me!
Taken yesterday afternoon between the rain showers in the woods at Contin.
1. Met a friend for coffee and pastries at a local farm stop that’s walking distance from my house. A gorgeous morning to visit outside.
2. I found a dog toy in some random bag – no memory of buying it. When you squish the body, it makes a crinkling sound. My dog loves it and is now sleeping from all the excitement. (video attached)
3. Slept through the night last night. A full 7 hours of sleep – which is more than I typically get. Yay!
Kind of a long night and then off to the VA clinic early. They are trying to help us to stay out of the hospital this weekend.
Really nice people.
The deck builders came early so they could double as dog sitters while we went to town.
The deck floor has been installed and the stairs will be built Monday. The redwood for the railings/windbreak sides has been gifted to us and was milled from a fallen tree on a friend's property.
We are blessed.
The kindness and generosity of our friends and neighbors is humbling and uplifting.
Summer told them they could go home early today to have a nice weekend.
She is an excellent project supervisor.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
Summer runs a tight ship.
If you want her to fetch something it requires a verbal request.
Once the details are ironed out she proceeds as directed.
Post haste.
Slippers are often requested items to fetch for her pal.
No matter where he left them last.
She knows.
She even supervises the application of the delivered slippers.
One of Summer's many well deserved titles is Slipper Procurement Manager.
She is so proud and happy to help.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon
