July 2, 2009
Good morning. It’s another rainy day this morning. I heard rain and possible thunderstorms through out the day and possibly some sun peeking through at times.
The dogs all had breakfast and has their runs swept and pressure washed. This afternoon we welcome a few dogs back for the holiday weekend. You know I’ll get photographs up as soon as I am able. I’ll get dogs out when the rain stops in the catch pen areas because after last night’s downpour I am sure the yard will be soaked. Love, hugs and extra treats are always given on days like today.
I hope you all have a great Thursday. I’m off for my second cup of “Timmies” coffee. Catch you later.
July 1, 2009
(3:27 PM)
This afternoon (earlier) I got a few dogs out in the catch pen area because the yard is still very soggy. Then later it was not nearly as soggy so I let a few more dogs out, that you will see in the slideshow below. Today’s title should be “Roll” you’ll see why after watching it. I hope you enjoy. Remember all the pictures are unedited.
June 30, 2009
Wow we close out June today, where on earth did it go? The days are just flying by.
It’s a nice morning for a change but rain is called for this afternoon and for the next few days.
This slideshow is from around the farm. My flowers, the HD signs we Harley people love, the little pool gardens and the BIG garden. I hope you enjoy seeing the other sides of Hound Hollow Farm.
I was out to the kennel already, all the dogs have a hearty breakfast. The runs were vacuumed and pressure washed. The hair is just remarkable, I sweep and 5 minutes later there is more hair. Tis the season for shedding. Jake the Labrador Retriever leaves us this morning and we welcome yet another Charlie but he’s a Cockerpoo this afternoon. I will try and take some pictures today, weather providing.
I wish you all a great day.
Monday June 29, 2009
It’s a cooler morning then I am normally used to. Sorry I never got pictures posted yesterday, it was a busy day here.
I was already out to the kennel, let dogs out, mopped and pressure washed. I packed up all of Hemi and Neva’s things as they are leaving us this morning. I really enjoyed having them stay with us. Well behaved dogs do make a huge difference when kenneling. Later this afternoon Bailey and Skylar leave us also.
The peas and turnips both got pulled from the garden yesterday and other stuff planted, this all takes so much time. I also took sometime to wash three out of the four motorcycles. I wanted to ride the Princess clean. I still need to detail her but at least the dust from all winter is now gone. Bob then decided to get his chopper inspected so we headed there. Im telling you, all I did was run yesterday in between taking care of the dogs. Now you see why we need our weekends to ourselves otherwise our personal things would never get done.
I wish you all a wonderful work week, see ya.
This slideshow is from early this morning of the dogs.
Sunday June 28, 2009
Morning all. I was up and out pretty early as I always am except today I had help. For some reason Bob always helps me on a Sunday morning. We got all the dogs out to potty, then fed, swept the floor(where does all that hair come from), and pressure washed. Bob quickly pulled the buckets and breakfast dishes and washed them for me. Since it is so beautiful out and there is shade over the kennel most of the dogs are outside, which is fine with me. When the sun starts to hit the far side I’ll make sure they are all in the air conditioning staying comfy. Sadly, I forgot the camera when I ent out this morning but I’ll try and snap a few pictures later today.
I am off now to finish dog laundry and wash my motorcycle. I can’t be riding around on a dirty bike you know.
I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday.
Saturday June 27, 2009
(3:24 PM)
It’s been a funny day weather wise here. It starts to rain, then stops, clouds up and is now staying very overcast. Last night’s rain really made the exercise yard slick. Bob mowed it yesterday still being wet and between that and the storm we had it is slippery. I let Sunny out there to see just how slick it was and she went sliding once and that is all it took for me to decide to let dogs out in the catch pen area. The dogs don’t need to get hurt running. I have attached the slideshow, have fun watching. I got most of the dogs out as you will see.When you see little Max and Miley out together, they are two small dogs from the same household. These are all unedited photographs.
Friday June 26, 2009
(6:33 PM)
Just a quick update. I did get dogs out today in the catch pen area and I did get pictures which are in the camera, which is out in the kennel. I will most likely upload them later and post them tomorrow morning. It’s been a busy day, lots of dogs coming and going and lots of cleaning since dogs went home. I promise to get the pictures up tomorrow. We just had a nasty storm roll through so after we have dinner I’ll be back out in the kennel to let those that need to potty out.
Have a awesome weekend everyone.
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It’s back to rain here in the valley. I went out at my normal time this morning and the skies looked really dark, no sooner do I head out the skies opened up. I just checked the weather forecast and rain and possible thunderstorms are being called for all day long. This means the dogs will not get out into the exercise yard and will get their love and extra treats inside today.
We welcomed yesterday Max and Miley who I will get pictures up sometime today. The camera is finally finished charging. The other dogs all ate breakfast, their runs were swept and outside runs pressure washed if needed. Hemi, Neva, Charlie, Dax, Lexi, Hammer and Polka Dot all got out to stretch and potty even in the rain. I hope Bob can snap some pictures later of me and the dogs, especially Hammer. I want you all to see just how big he really is. Today we welcome Jake the Labrador Retriever and Diesel a Rottweiler Cross.
I am off to have a cup of coffee then head out to PT that I still have to maintain even though I got a good report from the surgeon. Then next week back to the gym to continue to gain my strenght back.
Yesterday, was a sad, sad day in the entertainment industry with the loss of Michael Jackson the “King of Pop” and Farrah Fawcett. I grew up listening to the Jackson Five and Michael and watching Farrah on Charlie Angels. RIP both of you.
Thursday June 25, 2009
(Updated at 12:22 PM)
I am back from the surgeon and I got the best news possible. I don’t need to go back now until late September and……. I can ride my motorcycle again wooohooooooo and……. go back to the gym full time. He said yes there will be limitations, yes I am still in the healing process but I am fused finally. The x-rays looked great. Bob was with me so he heard everything the doctor said.
The slideshow below features Hammer the Mastiff and Polka Dot the Smooth Dachshund. This is one “odd couple” so to speak but they are from the same household and seem to get along. Their owner says Hammer is a gentle giant which he is and Polka Dot is the rowdy one. The battery on the camera was low, so I have it on the charger as I type. All the other dogs got out as well. It is getting warm out so they are all in relaxing in the air conditioning.
That’s it from here.
Good morning. It’s a typical morning here on the farm and at the kennel. The sun is drifting in and out and the temps today are suppose to hit the upper 80’s, possibly 90. We go from one extreme to another.
The dogs were all out, had their breakfast, floors swept and runs pressure washed. I forgot to take the camera out there this morning so I will get pictures up later today. The exercise yard might be dry enough to mow finally. I hope Bob gets to that today sometime. We welcomed Hammer the Mastiff and Polka Dot the Smooth Daschund late afternoon yesterday. All I can say is wait until you see this combination. Talk about extremes, you’ll see when I get the pictures posted. Neva wanted to play this morning. She was so cute running up and back. She had her front legs down as if she was stretching and her bum in the air barking little barks at me to play with her. Hemi, just stood and wagged his little tail. Lexi also was in a playful mood. Maybe they love the sunshine, who knows.
I am off to see the surgeon this morning, wish me luck. I have to go an hour early to have x-rays done. Bob’s in charge while I am gone. I hope you all have a wonderful, bright sunny day. Look for an update later this afternoon.
Wednesday June 24, 2009
2:0O PM
Finally it was dry enough to get the dogs out in the exercise yard. There are still some really squishy areas which Lexi just adored and rolled in. I kept the dogs on the long line because it was new to all of them except Eli and Lexi and with it being still soggy, better safe then sorry. I think the gang loved their time out. The stronger dogs will have to wait until Bob gets home. My doctor says I am still healing and my neck shouldn’t be jerked around. It is just easier when the extra hand is there to help out. I am pleased the dogs I had out were all well mannered and listened to my commands.
There are over 80+ slides so take the time and watch the slideshow completely. These pictures are all unedited.
Good morning everyone. I really didn’t get to post much yesterday so I’ll try to start today off better. The slideshow is from last evening at lock up time. I don’t think I ever took pictures at that hour and posted them. I try and let the dogs out for one last stretch and potty before lights out. This way I make sure every dog gets some love and a biscuit, before bedtime.
Bailey and Skylar the Siberian Huskies are back, along with Gracie the Beagle. They all arrived yesterday. Today we welcome back Eli the Cocker Spainel, Hammer the Mastiff and Polka Dot the Miniature Dachshund. Breakfast was served to all the dogs, floors swept and mopped. All the dogs seem to be blowing coat right now, fur is everywhere . The outside runs were pressure washed as well. I turned the air conditioner on last night in the kennel because it is suppose to be in the mid 80’s through the weekend. We have a four ton industrial system that runs the kennel building. I want to make sure the dogs are all very comfortable.
I am off to drink a cup of coffee and toss in some laundry. I’ll hopefully post more pictures later today. Have a good one.
Tuesday June 23, 2009
ATTENTION: This was found in the kennel. It is a LEHIGH COUNTY 2009 PA Dog License. If it is your dog’s, give me a call and I will mail it out to you.
Woohooo another morning filled with sunshine. OK, I did hear we could get a passing shower later today but that’s fine.
When I went out to the kennel this morning it was fairly quiet, I think I woke the gang here. Once I opened the front door Hemi started barking as to say morning, feed me. He has such a deep bark.
All the dogs had their breakfast and I let those out that have to go out first thing to potty. Neva, Dax and Lexi all walk out of their runs and quickly squat. The girls aren’t like the boys who will potty anywhere except Charlie. Charlie, won’t go potty in his run either so he gets let out too. I think he just wants to be like the girls.
I am hoping with the sun out most of the day the exercise yard will continue to dry out. Bob said last night he walked back there and the water just rose over the front of his shoes, not good. He can’t even mow the grass it is so wet. Ah, living in the hollow is such fun sometimes.
I am off and running to PT as I need to be back for Skylar and Bailey the two Siberian Huskies that will be here mid morning.
Have a wonderful day everyone. I’ll update later.