Tag: chloe

Better Late Than Never…

July 12, 2015
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On Saturday, Susan and I headed out to the Obon service at Mt Pleasant cemetary, due to the Pan Am Games it was an hour later than usual. Traffic wasn’t bad getting to and from Toronto. While we were waiting Auntie Margie pulled out an envelope and she pulled out a little toy rifle. She handed it to me and said it was mine. I didn’t remember it, but she said she had taken it away from me many years ago (mid 70’s?) and put it somewhere safe. She also had some other toy figurine weapons that she had. Those went to Mark and Carey. Here is the rifle. I’m not sure what action figure it came from. The marking on it is “Hasbro Hong Kong”. Big Jim was made by Mattel, so it was probably a GI Joe accessory. A quick check on the inter-web didn’t give any answers.

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It was a hot one today, here is Chloe just basking in the sun.

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A few photos of the gardens.

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Backyard continued…

June 21, 2015
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Some more photos of the backyard. The benches are from Ikea, we initially bought the single and double and then thought we should get another double, but they were sold out at all the GTA Ikea’s. Last weekend we were down in Burlington at the MEC and we stopped in and there was one left on a skid, they must of just got another shipment that day.

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The post in the foreground is the last remnant of the girls play structure, it was a support post for the swing set. I realized the other day that it was also a scratching post for Carla and the one corner is carved out from her claws. Guess it’ll have to stay now.

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The first time Chloe saw the Dum Dum statue in the garden she started barking at it, she is good with it now.

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I gave Chloe a much needed haircut last weekend, she had a good goatee going, even a few people at the girls soccer games commented on it. Other than the fact she dripped more water than usual after getting a drink, Claudia and I liked it, Angela was impartial, but Susan and Gillian didn’t. So a couple of photos before I trimmed it back.

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Here we are relaxing on our new outdoor furniture, sitting in the shade.

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Chloe in the Backyard

May 18, 2015
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Chloe was relaxing in the backyard this morning.

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Chloe All Cleaned Up

March 29, 2015
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Chloe was overdue for a haircut. I had fallen behind on her grooming. As usual I started her week long grooming process.

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I had her sides cut and there was long hair on her back, it looked like she had a cape on.

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Today I finished her trimming and we gave her a bath. She looks good and is good for another couple of months.

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Christmas Chloe

December 21, 2014
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We had our Christmas tree up early this year. We went to our usual garden centre to cut down the tree (from the rafters). Once we had it up, Chloe was taking up residence under the tree.

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Chloe with her Santa suit on. Not very impressed from her look.

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Time for a stretch.

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Kudos to Gillian!

August 9, 2014
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Half way through our trip we got word from Gillian that Chloe had been sprayed by a skunk. As it was late at night, she enlisted help from the internet, Marcus and Brittany. Together they figured it out.

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It took a couple of washes to get her less smelly. She washed her bedding and kept her confined to her kennel for the first couple of days. Once we got home I gave Chloe a haircut and trimmed off most of her shaggy hair.

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Here is Chloe after another bath after we got home on Tuesday.

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Thanks again to Gillian, Marcus and Brittany!

Backyard Happenings

June 7, 2014
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Some photos from the backyard recently. Angela and Claudia were playing badminton and Chloe was watching (waiting) for the birdie. As soon as it hit the ground she would grab it and take off.

The girls are pretty good now, so the birdie doesn’t hit the ground as often.

 

Our lilac bush has finally bloomed and with it has attracted the bees and butterflies.

The bees were busy.

The Region of Peel offers free landscape consultations to residents. It is called Fushion Landscaping. During the consultation they show you ways to create a modern, environmentally-friendly space and give you a personalized garden plan and plant list. They also give you some free stuff. Since we took the play structure down we have been thinking about how to make some changes to the backyard. Stay tuned.

Chloe Chasing Laser

May 19, 2014
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Claudia was teasing Chloe with the laser pointer.

Chloe Haircut

April 26, 2014
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Chloe’s was in dire need of a haircut, I finally decided to buy a set of clippers and give it a go myself. The actual grooming of her body only took 15 minutes, but it was about a week of prep trying to get her mat free so the clippers could cut easily. It started with a bath that was badly needed after the winter. It should be easier from this point on, and she should look a little better as I figure out (via YouTube) how to do a better job trimming her paws and face area.

Rattray Marsh Clean-up

April 12, 2014
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We went down to the Rattray Marsh to volunteer for the annual clean-up. Claudia’s Pathfinder group always helps. There was a lot of fog on Lake Ontario.

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there was still some ice hanging around.

Claudia trying to skip stones with her bum arm. Couldn’t remember if she can skip stones with a good arm.

Any chance for Claudia to get in the water she takes it.

Chloe looking pretty shaggy.