From Coast to Coast to Coast

Happy Sunday everyone! A bright day for Canada today. In just over two hours, the most anticipated Olympic event will take place. The puck will drop and the best of the best will be playing. No doubt that most Canadians will be watching the game with immense pride. No matter the outcome, there will be no losers. Only champions of different shades. Go Canada Go! Your effort, heart and pride will be on full display!

This past week was good. Between walking the pooches, running some errands and trying to get things done around the house, we spent a good amount of time watching the Olympics. TV will be pretty boring after today although the regular NHL games will resume on Wednesday. The chase for a playoff spot will be full on.

Our weather has been much milder and the sun is quite warm. We are really noticing the brighter and longer days. It is so nice. It's hard to believe that we are entering the last week of February. 

We are now just about three weeks away from our Barbados trip. I started putting aside some clothes, etc for both of us. Our guest bedroom looks like a war zone at the moment.  We're starting to get excited.

Our boys are doing well. Russell gave them a bath last week. One of the videos below is of Merlot doing his crazy face planting right after his grooming...his way to release pent-up energy from the bath. Sherlock doesn't do face planting LOL! 

Short and sweet blog this week.  Have a great week everyone and enjoy the game if you're watching! 

Spring is just around the corner and the boys
are on high alert for squirrels!

No, Sherlock does not have 
dandruff...this is fresh snow!

Merlot marches to the beat of a 
different drummer and makes
his own paths in the fresh snow.

Inside or outside, no squirrel is 
safe from their watchful eyes!

Trying to watch the women's Olympic 
hockey game with two lap warmers.

Merlot is famous for his patented 'face-plants',

his way to expel excess energy and mess up

his fresh topknot!

The boys at the ready - about to start the pretzel

game...a treat hidden in a knotted towel.

A wintery scene at Edgewater Park on the 
bridge with Cooper and Spicy...this moment
captured February 19th, 2021.

Gold for Kingsbury!

Happy Sunday everyone! It looks like the frigid cold weather is behind us, for now anyway. We have some mild temperatures on the way this week. It is starting to feel like Spring....how can I tell? We've been hearing the unmistakable mating song of the Cardinals for the past few days. One of the most beautiful outdoor sound at this time of year.

Before I get into our news, I feel it's important to recognize the terrible tragedy that took place in British Columbia last week. The entire country is grieving the loss of those innocent lives. We were also deeply moved by the powerful show of solidarity from our political leaders during this difficult time. Canada knows how to come together during these tragic moments.

Last week was good. Russell's birthday came and went. The boys and I made sure he had a wonderful celebration. The first Canada Men's hockey game took place that day and we won. A birthday doesn't get any better than that 🎉

This morning, we watched Mikaël Kingsbury win our first gold medal in the dual moguls. Congratulations! We've been watching the Olympics throughout the week. Of course, I'm especially interested in the Men's Hockey. The third Canada game is this morning at 10:40. We have to plan our day around this event. I can't wait to see which two teams will be in the Gold medal game .... next Sunday at 8:10 am. 

We had some plumbing work done. It seems that all of our faucets are falling apart. As soon as the plumber left last Wednesday after replacing our bathroom faucets, the kitchen faucet starting leaking. He's coming back tomorrow to install a new one. Next up will be our water heater. 

Merlot & Sherlock are doing well. We are enjoying more walks with them now that the weather is not as cold. 

Those are my news for today's blog. Tomorrow is Family Day in most provinces except Quebec. If you are celebrating, enjoy those precious moments. Have a great week!

Two to go...the Boys on the 'place' trampoline,
ready to have some training fun.

 

What does the phrase "Daddy's home"
look like...patiently waiting for the 
door to open.

Merlot in one of his favourite 
spots...perched on a knee,
this time it was Russell's knee.

Sherlock has very special eyes and
he knows how to use them.

Happy Birthday Russell...the 
lemon tarts were yummy!

Merlot and his shenanigans while Sherlock

calmly watches...wondering what this guy

is up to.

Fresh snow overnight can only mean one thing...

game on, catch me if you can!

Cooper and Spicy were soulmates and this
magical moment was captured on
Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2018.

Game Day

Happy Sunday everyone! It is a bit chilly this morning, a cool -21 Celsius. We might not have a lot of snow but it's been a very cold Winter so far. On the plus side (there is always one), the sun is stronger and it feels wonderful 🌞 

This past week was good. Russell had a successful colonoscopy on Wednesday. I dropped him off at 7:30 am. He was the first one and was ready to go. It's always good to get these things out of the way first thing in the morning LOL! 

After a few nice wins for the Montreal Canadiens, NHL hockey is now on pause during the Olympics. I admit I need that pause too....watching the games and following the standings has been consuming a lot of my energy 😏 We have been watching the Olympics. We're up so early that we get to see a lot of it live. This morning, we saw Lindsey Vonn's last run come to an end. It was very disturbing to watch having followed her journey these past few days. 

Merlot and Sherlock are doing well. One day last week, we took the thinking game outside. It was very different, with the distractions from birds and squirrels. I gave them a break and let them cheat a bit.  I was keeping a close eye on them as I thought they were going to "mark" the cones at some point. That would not have been good LOL! 

Tonight is Super Bowl. We will be cheering for the Hawks. Although I never really knew who Bad Bunny was until a few months ago (please don't laugh), the half time show promises to be a fun and interesting one from what I read. If only for the "political" side of it, we will watch it.

Tomorrow will mark the two year anniversary of Cooper & Spicy's passing. It is a day forever etched in our hearts 💕 

I leave you with a few videos taken last week and some random pics. Good luck to all Olympians! Have a great week everyone!

Sherlock and Merlot decked out in the Hawks
gear ready to cheer them on to victory!

Merlot was keen to watch the Westminster 
Dog Show, he surely recognized his own
breed and was cheering on Cosette who
won Select Female.

TV time...where do the humans sit?  The boys
say get your own sofa.

Dinner time antics, Merlot flings his plushie

while Sherlock gives me the 'eye'.

 

Some al fresco training, Merlot and Sherlock

enjoyed the session and the many distractions

helped with everyone's focus.

Sherlock and his jumping routine.

Merlot is equally up to the jumping challenge.

Cooper in full flight clearing all
the hurdles - this special moment
captured March 6, 2021.

Spicy in hot pursuit of her pal Cooper as they
clear the hurdles in the backyard - this precious
moment captured, March 6th 2021. 

Hello February!

Happy Sunday everyone! A huge welcome to the shortest month of the year. Russell and I can now say that we're off to Barbados next month 🌴

This past week was good and very productive. We went through our closets and sorted out our beachwear. I got Russell a few pairs of cargo shorts and those Manmade T-Shirts that have become so popular, a Canadian-owned and Montreal based company. I bought myself a couple of cute dresses from my favorite store in Pointe-Claire Village, Artizan. We almost have everything we need. 

We got some snow last Sunday. Compared to previous years, we don't have a lot although it seems like we do as Russell keeps blowing the snow onto the barbecues. They are totally covered so no chicken wings on the BBQ any time soon LOL! I smiled when I looked at the video below of January 2021... that was when we didn't block off the yard in the Winter. I can't believe the shovelling I did then!

Merlot & Sherlock are doing well.  Despite the cold, they've been playing hard in the backyard. We haven't had a lot of walks as it's been too cold, not so much for the pooches, but for us. Some days were simply frigid. Somewhat milder weather is on tap this week. 

The 2026 Westminster Dog Show is on tomorrow and Tuesday. Myriam and Cosette are attending again this year. We will watch the Toy Group tomorrow at 3:15. Last year, Cosette won Select Female. Fingers crossed for another win! 

Russell has a routine colonoscopy on Wednesday. I can almost guarantee no walk for him on Tuesday LOL! 

The Winter Olympics start on Friday. We always enjoy watching the various events. I've been following the news surrounding the potential launch of Artemis II. Due to the cold weather in Florida, the launch date has been pushed from February 6 to February 8. I have a feeling that it will be delayed though. We'll see. 

That's my blog for this first Sunday of February. It is shaping up to be a month filled with big moments...Super Bowl, Russell's birthday, Valentine's Day, the Olympics, possibly a lunar spaceflight mission...no doubt with unpredictable moments along the way 😏

Have a wonderful week! 

We know that look these two 
give us, it is the "are you guys
going somewhere" look!

An early morning moment captured before the
break of dawn!

You have heard about Facebook FaceTime...
the boys take that to the next level with 
their version.

A pretty Winter morning with freshly
fallen snow in the backyard.

We used to have two BBQ's - can you see 
them?

Merlot and Sherlock have locked in the 

'PLACE' command - a proud moment.

The battery powered snow shovel doing its

job...Merlot and Sherlock making sure Russell

does a good job!

Cooper and Spicy loved playing recall in the

 snowy backyard - that was a lot of shovelling, 

this moment January 4th, 2021