Whisker question

How many of you trim your cardigans whiskers? I never have, but since Peaces injury was on her muzzle, the vet shaved the one side. That was 2 weeks ago, and the shaved side has whiskers starting and they are under 1/4 inch grown. Peace is entered in her next show in about 3 weeks. I am thinking at that point they will be around 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch long. Do I now leave them with that side growing, or trim both? Her scab should be gone, but the hair may still be a little shorter on that side. I think I can get away with it, though, its on the non show side, so only at the table would the judge really notice it.

Please let me know what you would do?

Shut Up, Dawn!

I have to learn to shut up! Go ahead, say what your thinking, you would be right. Tonight we were not allowed to give commands in agility class other than our release words, praise where earned. I learned that Magic totally relies on my verbal directions and he really doesn't get the body language thing, so if I am out of breath, or don't get the commands out fast enough, he is confused. He doesnt think to look for me as much as to listen to me. which really does explain why we are better at distance where he gets directions rather than looking so much to my movement. So I need to learn to be quiet, while he learns the movement. Not sure if I can do that!

Cardigan Corgi Puppet

I got home from work tonight with a huge list of things to get done. I was thinking I was going to be frazled after a tough day at work. Look what I found waiting for me. Isn't he cute. A red cardigan corgi puppet! He was a gift from Talie's family. Thank you Ron, Sharon, Brendan and Talie! They thought he looked like Magic with the ear fluff and the fluffy coat. The little card talks about the 2 breeds and has a little story attached.

I just think he is darling! Now, I need to find a place of honor where the real Magic won't find him. Maybe in the china hutch.

Review of the years goals

Well more than half the year has passed, so I think its time to revisit my goals for the year.
First, my non dog goal was to knit socks. Well, I am not done, being a very slow knitter, but I am working on them, I have started the heel on the first sock.
For the dogs, I had hoped to meet the following goals:

Magic - Goal was to earn a couple of agility titles -to date this year -AKC NJP, NA, Nadac NJC
Additionally he earned his UKC UWP, and FO titles
Grace - Goal was to finish her UKC championship and her AKC RA - to date this year - UKC Championship earned, but still need to go to an AKC rally trial
Peace - Goal was to enjoy her times in the show ring, and pick up a few wins - to date this year - Peace has 5 points toward her AKC ch and has earned her UKC CH including a Best in Show win.
Siren - Goal was to start working towards performance - to date this year - we have done some training, but not enough.

OK, not too badly done so far, considering the financial issue. We haven't been able to attend as many events or training opportunities as I had desired. So for the rest of the year I think Magic will be done trialling, except for limited events. Grace will need to go try to finish her RA- maybe in Rochester? Peace will continue to show toward her AKC Ch, Lake Elmo and maybe Rochester? Siren, well I think I will really begin to work with her, just need to put together a plan.

I am pretty proud of all Magic and I have done, its been quite a variety, and its been wonderful. For my first cardigan, I couldnt have asked for a better boy, but i need to start working with the rest of the crew.

The Garden

This is the tomato side of the garden. We have gotten about a dozen so far. Some big, some small. Yum.

I am really happy with our garden this year. Last year it was fallow for the year. The pups came in the beginning of May and then my father in law became ill and passed away, so we just did not get it planted in time. I did go down occasionally and add compost. I am thinking that the year off was a really good thing. We are getting so many beans that we

can't eat them all. I may research canning some, as the ones a I froze the year before we didn' t much like after freezing. Maybe I will try dehydrating some?

Last nights second guest

Wishes is visiting with us for a couple of weeks. We love Wish, she is the sweetest girl. Unfortunately, she is part of the invalid crew, having broken her foot last weekend.

She is doing well, and her and Peace are spending time hanging out with Kazin, and the other 3 are spending time together. We keep rotating the groups into the main family areas.

Peace had her drain tube removed today, but the stitches are starting to itch. She woke me up last night scratching at her cone, so I am thinking she will be wearing it a while longer. I am thinking this is so cute, her girl, Brenna and her girlfriends signed Wishes cast.

Company this evening

First our Granddaughter, Kristyonna came to visit, with Mom and Dad of course. Hard to believe she is 5 months old already. What a sweetheart she is!