Thursday, March 28, 2013

Renovations with dogs

In order to answer the often heard question, "How do you get anything done with all those dogs around?"  I though I would show you an example of how a typical project begins.

Time to paint the bathroom (the final painting project, we're almost done)

The bathroom is very small, open floor space is only about 15 square feet. 

Not too bad initially with deaf Azule laying in the doorway, blind/partly deaf Brook and Bill wandering by to see what is going on.


Of course, once two or three arrive, the others are likely to wonder what they are missing.


Typical Forest, he's brought a tug toy along.  

To keep the paint out of reach, I put it in the bathroom sink.  It was the only safe place I could think of!


With five dogs in the bathroom, two of them playing tug, Bill acting as if he is trapped against the bathtub (he's a nervous boy) I knew that I was not going to be painting.  

Me: "Come on you guys, out ya go."

That is all it takes, just a normal tone of voice, a finger pointed (for Azule) and off they go.  


Bill pretended to leave with the others but then came back in. 

As they left, I turned toward the tub and saw this...

 

24 comments:

  1. Eek! You have a stalker! Ahahaha - your dogs and kitty are so funny!

    I think I'd be laughing too hard to get any painting done. ;)

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    1. Oh, I was laughing, big time! Gerrard looked so serious sitting there.

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  2. :-D Hahaha, wow...it must take five times the amount of time to get anything done in your house! Personally, I'd hand them a paint brush if they really wanted to help!! Aw, Kitty wants to know what's going on too!

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    1. It really isn't as bad it must look. Oh sure, hand them a paintbrush? It's enough trying to make sure the blind ones don't walk into the paint tray or walk in to the brush or roller!

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  3. Woof! Woof! Oh My !!! Great last photo. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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    1. Gerrard is a smart little dude, he knows where the dogs can't get him!

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  4. LOL cats are independent!

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    1. Oh ya, independent and smart too!

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  5. Heehee. Love the pics - esp'y that last one. So cute! They must keep you on your toes!

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    1. There is never a dull moment. One would be nice sometimes though! : )

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  6. ♥ Oh my so much ♥

    I love how all your pups want to be in on the action. I REALLY love how Bill remains above it all. And then the kitty. Perfection.

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    1. They always want to be a part of things. Keeps it interesting and exciting!

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  7. LOVE IT! (especially the brave cat in the tub). I can only imagine the fun with all those dogs around. Wish I was a fly on the wall.

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    1. Lots of fun! As for being a fly on the wall, well, hopefully you get a sense of that through our posts!

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  8. Renovations look fun, especially with all those beautiful helpers! I love your halfway hidden kitty too :-)
    Have a great weekend

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    1. Lots of fun, oh ya! Brave little Gerrard was supervising from a safe place.

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  9. Love all the pics! Dog party in the bathroom! :) Gerrard doesn't look too thrilled at the prospect, so cute. :)

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    1. Photo proof that although the bathroom is small, one human and five dogs can all fit in!

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  10. Hehehe, no wonder they wanted to stay there. That photo is priceless! Happy Easter mates. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory

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    1. One of their favorite past times is bugging the cat!

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  11. This is hilarious--possibly my favorite post of all time! LOL!

    Susan and Wrigs

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    1. So glad we could give you a smile!

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