I had insomnia last night..was all tired almost asleep and my husbands phone beeps since he forgot to shut it off and that did it...couldn't go back to sleep so ended up coming here and never went to bed. I hate nights like that but got some stuff done that would of taken awhile for me to get at. LOL I love my dogs and I truly believe they appreciate what I do for them. My puppies thrive and are always pleasant and really don't have people having issues with them except for a few questions on training and thats only because they are second guessing themselves. Heck..I do it all the time too. I started off using Revolution and then switched to Sentinal and I've used Bio Spot years ago and a few others and I've never had an issue with any of them. I do offer garlic tablets. I don't think I've ever had a flea problem with my dogs now for sure or even growing up as a kid unless they came with fleas. I hate those things. I'm anal about fleas and intestinal parasites. I don't like stuff you can't see. LOL

I'm glad to hear your travels were safe and your back home but most importantly your daughter is doing well even though it was more extensive then originally thought. The greatest outcome of it all is atleast they got it all. Thank heavens for prayers answered.

My front yard is dry enough that I've been able to allow my pack to run and wrestle again. I've played ball with them and they are so grateful. Since it was such a nice sunny day on St. Patrick's Day I took my puppies outside for the first time. I didn't keep them out there long since that fresh air tires them out quickly but I did get a quick video of it. They did very well and weren't caught off from all the traffic going by. I like to expose them early to this if weather permits since then its so much easier for them as they get older. Imprinting..I firmly believe in it.

So how did your trip to PA go? The snow falling in different areas this year was a weird pattern. We really didn't get that much even though accumulation shows we got alot we just didn't have the build up that we normally get. I love to watch the dogs tunnel their way through the snow and it just didn't happen this year.

Thank you for the note; and very nice to hear that you're originally from Alberta. I love your Corgi's; those faces are just the best.

Another time Marion. Great when family can help out. Best to your family and a speedy recovery for your daughter-in-law. If you are still up that way on the 13th Kerry Foose is having a 'sugar party' and she is near Scranton area. Not sure we can make it since with the snow storms we have had to reschedule some work.

Thanks for the note. We live about an hour and a half from Scranton. Easton is southeast of there along the Delaware river. A lot of the pictures on my page are at my sister's. She has 2 border collies and my parents have a pembroke corgi, Punch. It is a lot of fun when they all get together in the Summer. Punch being the oldest is the boss and tries to herd everyone. He barks and barks. Luckily Le-Le is not much of a barker which is nice. If you are coming our way give a shout!

Sounds like you made the most of the snow....can just envision the dogs running up and down the hill and wishing they could herd the sleds....Merry and Sam did not get to go to the park yesterday.....the wind was brutal....but that is a sign of spring on the way....OK, it's not my fault that they have forecast a snowstorm for Tuesday or Wednesday of next week....We had a visitor to our yard yesterday....one big golden lab (yellow)....I kept waiting for Merry to be aggressive...it did not happen, she just smelled him and said "alright, big boy, lets play....Sam, my trusty protector, stayed by my side and made sure all was well....Not sure why I had a lab in the yard...but we sent him home where I really hope he will stay. Dogs and I are making a trip to Pennsylvania Sunday...They have had one big snow...hope the roads are clear by the time I have to drive on them...Have a wonderful day....Marion

We are getting hit pretty good with the snow right now and its windy which causes alot of drifting. The dogs love it. Sunday I took Meagan and Winston with me and my daughter to go sledding. They liked to chase her up and down the hill and of course visit with everyone else. They were very good. Never ran after other sledders or bothered anyone who didn't want to be bothered by them. Meagan bit onto Winstons skirting at one point all the way back up the hill..I think she was hitching a ride. LOL They both went for a ride on the sled with my daughter...they are such troopers. The pups are the cutest. There is nothing more pleasant then sitting on the floor with the pups and being happily mauled by them. They are such angels.

I got an awesome litter announcement picture of Baron and Layla before the snow would melt. The sun was out and couldn't pass up the day. Thank goodness I did since the next few days it was melting and now the snowman looks like a deformed marshmellow. LOL Now we've been getting snow again and a big storm is coming for tomorrow morning into Saturday. Never can tell what we'll get with the lake affect or what we might not get but accumulation can be as much as 18" or more. You can never trust the weathermen around here..actually its that lake. It does keep you guessing. The next town over got nothing last night and we got 2"+ from 7am - 10 am this morning. So it can be very sporadic as well. Here is the picture I got of the 2.

How exciting for you. This will be great. I hope they do well and this is something they are good at. As far as the tweeter toy...I never allow plush toys for my guys and most of those squeaky toys are to easily ripped apart so don't allow them. Only puppies under 8 weeks and with that constant checking the toys and the pups with them. I only allow hard solid things for my dogs and the only thing I allow without constant supervision is cow hooves. Infact mine don't even care about the hooves in their crates when I'm gone probably because they are all over the house for them all the time so its boring. LOL If I'm planning to be away almost all day for some reason I like to give them those hollow bones that have filling. It last for hrs and pretty safe. Once they work the filling out I just crush dog food and mix peanut butter and some yogurt to make a filling and fill them back up and put in the freezer. Its healthy and last awhile. Good luck at the herding.

Dear Marion: Our lessons usually are Sunday mornings and I'll work nearly an hour. Tasha has graduated from pen work to chute work and occasionally, we get to drive a small flock of sheep from one place to another on her farm. You have to wear sturdy shoes! I note that you live in Hopewell, too. I cross on the Jamestown ferry and drive directly through Smithfield to get to Benn's Church. Terri may charge you $30.00 but that's about all. I try to get other corgis out so that we can help one another keep costs down.....I'll get in touch with Terri and see if we can resume in March. By the way, there are some interesting videos on youtube of corgis herding/chasing. Later! Nan

Marion: I take regular herding lessons with Terri Chisman who is now in Isle of Wight. She is fabulous! We usually meet up on Sunday mornings on her farm in Benns Church. If you are interested, once the weather clears and we are back at it; I'll ask Terri if you can come out. I have been at herding lessons when there have been four or more corgis in attendance. Terri would also help you instinct test your dog - but be careful! Herding is habit forming! Lessons are reasonably priced and I have learned so very, very much. I would love to meet with you and go walkies some Sunday afternoon! Talk with you later! Nan

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Conconully is in North Central WA state, population 256....lol. Its just like Mayberry complete with a lake for fishing and a general store to sit out front, eat ice cream and play checkers. Its a slice of Heaven.
Coyotes are a big problem around my house too. I hear them often but see them rarely but I see signs that they are close. I never let my dogs out alone and I never let my cats out at all.

You are so creative....Edward and his glasses do deserve some sugar....and I am sure he will get it...This is what we got, a rain downpour last evening...sleet very early this a.m..... snow around 7-9a.m....last, but not least wind somewhere in the 25 to 30 mile an hour range...which caused a blizzard for a little while, but the snow was too wet once it got on the ground to get blown around too much...Yours truly picked up the shovel and cleared the driveway again...Now the sun is shining and most of the new snow has melted from the streets, not the yards....Crazy, isn't it...Sam and Merry are having trouble figuring out whether to put on rain boots or snow shoes.

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about 9 inches of new snow here and school closed for the day!! Ed is such a snow lover he actually fell asleep out in his favorite snow bank after playing in it all day long. It started snowing here on Sunday afternoon and it is Tuesday and still snowing!!!! Oh that Ice is nasty stuff I do hope you don't get that! 14inches??? Is that a record????I think you deserve a nice massage after all that snow shoveling!!

Are you up to your rooftop with snow yet??? We are in a storm warning today, but only gonna get 6-12inches in the next couple days...so they haven't closed school or much at all here. Ed and Gem never tire of the snow and I was out this morning on a walk with them thinking it would tire them out...then I filled the bird feeder and I think that may have been a mistake cuz they just want the blue jays, cardinals and squirrels now. Hope you got shoveled out and enjoyed it a little bit!!!

Hope you have a great weekend!!!

That is eerie with the names and such. Haven't met very many Marions' in my life. I am third generation with that name. I named him Tedi Bear because I collect bears. He started having seizures and they could not figure out why, just could not put him through anymore so we let him go. Still feels like someone squeezes my heart when I think of him. So on to other thoughts. Got off work early today so decided I would suprise my husband with home made chicken and dumplings. I enjoy cooking (and eating!). It is cold here today with snow off and on. It is not sticking though was 41 awhile ago with 15 mph winds. Well better go pull the chicken off the bones. Wonder what else we have in common?