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Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Wednesday December 31 , 2025 #2 Dog Days

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Wednesday December 31 , 2025 - #2

Yes, it is the second Blog of the day. Another long day of waiting, just like for our dogs, a Dog Day Afternoon in all respects....

I went out back for 90 minutes, and Tom Thumb again ignored us.

But I did get some cute shots, especially one of the Saffron Finch switching back to front, caught in mid-air...

The buzzards are circling on the thermals without a care in the world. Our good dogs are resting and some are getting some sun on this gorgeous, balmy 32C day. My stupid weather app keeps predicting rain and lower temperatures but it rarely is right. However, I sure could wish for rain all night tonight

We received the newest care package dog to babysit. Cristina does not know her name, but her attitude has me naming her Bitchy.

So, we are looking forward to the Canada and Oilers hockey games to pass the time before having to break off for the fireworks and calm our dogs most of the night. I doubt that banning fireworks in the town will stop anyone, it is such an engrained tradition. Rain does a good job of curtailing the racket. Crossing our fingers...

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Saffron front

Saffron back

The hop-switch!!!

Pretty bird

Bitchy arrives

Lazy circles

Wish I could soar...

My best gal, Turi

Dog Day Afternoon

Rio still chases bird shadows

Grande is her shadow

Our very tame Palomin

Wednesday December 31, 2025 Calming

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Wednesday December 31, 2025

Yesterday, I finally got confirmation from Fongo that the records are now all fixed and I am good for another 366 days... Whew!! One problem gone.

We got rid of the 3 extra dogs back to their owners so it is so much quieter with just our own critters. We had to run 2 of them to the next town, Bugalagrande, by pirata taxi. Now I hear we will get another to babysit for New Year's Eve while the owner goes somewhere to party.. Sheesh!

Not much was happening outside yesterday and Tom Thumb was not cooperative again during the day. So I captured some foliage and blue sky, watered the plants, and, caught the waxing gibbous moon on a clear night. Hopefully it will be just as clear Jan 3 for the next full moon. The P1100 on full 3000mm zoom is a marvel....

Today, Cristina had a full day of running around planned for herself, but she decided to scale back most things for Friday, planning tomorrow to celebrate my 76th Birthday.

I keep in contact with my handicapped buddy, Bob, in Edmonton. He is having a rough time physically over the holidays and seemed really confused about simple things. All I can do is to try and keep his spirits up.

Today, more important hockey games will be happening, with the Oilers and our Canadian Junior team.

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! ☺♥☺♥

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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