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Pruning and teeter

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It was a beautiful day today, sunny and in the 50’s, just a bit of breeze coming to us from that storm on the east coast.  So I set about doing a bit of tree trimming.  Probably no one else but me will  be able to tell what I have trimmed out of three ornamental trees.  But I know.  Plus it felt really good to be outside doing some sort of yard work.  I put a few of the trimmed bits from my redbud tree in a stone vase.  Just in case they’d like to bloom a bit early inside.

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Then since it was so nice out, and because I’m leaving tomorrow for 3 weeks and won’t have another chance, Katie and I went out to try her teeter again.  This time no towels to muffle the banging.  She did pretty good.  It’s still not her favorite thing, but if enticed with cheese she’ll slowly trot across.  She stops at the central part to wait for it to drop, and I think that’s quite smart of her.  If I don’t have the treat ready she’d still rather hop off at the middle, but if the treat is waiting for her at the end of the plank she’ll inch her way down to it.

I don’t see the exuberance she exhibited when she figured out the dogwalk though.  I’m not sure she thinks this is fun yet.

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Where’s my treat Mom?

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Is this a good 2o2o?  How long do I have to stand like this anyway?

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I hope she has a good time with her Dad while I’m gone, and that she still remembers how easy teeter is next time I get it out.  She’s a smart dog, I’m sure she’ll humor me.

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Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

6 thoughts on “Pruning and teeter

  1. Wow, your going away for 3 weeks. I dont think I could do that. Have fun! Diana

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  2. Mom did some yard work here last week and she really enjoyed it too!

    Katie will learn to do the teeter – if I can do it, she certainly can!

    Have a safe trip and take care and post whenever you get the chance to let us know how you’re doing!

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  3. Great work Katie.

    We were waiting to hear how Reilly’s Mom was doing because we hadn’t heard for so long. Amazing how you can feel happy and sad for people you’ve never seen. Then of course you see their spirit in their writing and their dogs.

    Dog Dad

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  4. Essex and Deacon…I know. I’ve been so worried about her and her family. Good to know she’s home, but I’m still worried.

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  5. Have a safe trip.

    Katie will get over her teeter fears, and 3 weeks don’t mean anything in dog training time!

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  6. Mum said she really likes that stone vase.
    Hope you has a good 3 weeks away. I sure Katie wont forget the teeter!
    ~lickies, Ludo
    pee ess: thanks for letting us know about Reilly.

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