tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post772299220114940439..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: November 4, 2012 - Baby StepsAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-3948415441087594912012-11-06T07:56:16.451-08:002012-11-06T07:56:16.451-08:00Langela, we have no kids in this neighborhood! We...Langela, we have no kids in this neighborhood! We've been here for 23 years, as have most of our neighbors, and all the kids have grown up. I would walk them myself, but it's not safe on our busy street with no sidewalks. That's why we are trying to train them to go in the kennel, as the pine trees out front are just too close to the street and the idiot drivers who go over the 35 MPH speed limit. I used to have a treadmill, but I got tired of looking at it in the middle of the bedroom and gave it back to my daughter. Now I wish I had it back, but I think they got rid of it. I could probably have trained the dogs to walk on it. Oh, forget that....they'd have been scared to death of that thing, LOL!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-35010791903212493542012-11-06T05:52:52.823-08:002012-11-06T05:52:52.823-08:00You should employ a neighborhood kid to walk them....You should employ a neighborhood kid to walk them. I can totally see how they can be couch potatoes, though. Someone dropped one of those cuties (with long hair) at our farm last year. He was such a sweetheart and loved my lap. It's easier to cuddle a little dog and allow them couch time because they are so stinking cute and snuggly. On the flip side, we have to feed Buddy high energy, sporting dog food because he runs so much. He loves when we take him out for a run with our atvs. He runs and sustains 25 mph! He can run faster, but keeps that pace for the long haul.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-90828541261590699152012-11-05T10:50:31.434-08:002012-11-05T10:50:31.434-08:00Shhh, Langela, you'll hurt their little feelin...Shhh, Langela, you'll hurt their little feelings! Yes, weight is a problem with them, especially Annie. That's what happens when they are couch potatoes. It's not their diet, which consists of 4 ounces of boiled chicken thighs and 1 cup of weight control dry dog food each day for each dog. They get half in the morning and half in the evening, snacks are all the green beans (raw or steamed, no butter!) they want and an occasional raw carrot to munch on. An occasional bite or two of raw lean raw beef or reduced fat cheese is a real treat. Mr. Granny sneaks them a bite of food from his plate now and then, but he gets a tongue lashing from me when that happens, so he doesn't do it often. Annie got fat right after she was spayed, and nothing seems to take weight off of her. She needs a treadmill! Otto isn't really fat, but he's definitely not a mini! He's a lot more active than Annie.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-12997368381450845162012-11-05T10:16:44.038-08:002012-11-05T10:16:44.038-08:00Maybe if you starved those chubby little pups a bi...Maybe if you starved those chubby little pups a bit, they would be more eager for food! Those are some chunky dogs you've got, Granny! I DO love that one snuck in when you weren't looking to eat the steak. They are just playing you, you know.langelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17890043518879123806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-59493646018050806082012-11-05T09:29:18.737-08:002012-11-05T09:29:18.737-08:00Donna, it's back in its original location. Ye...Donna, it's back in its original location. Yes, it has been in the garden for the past three years, tarpless but covered in bean and morning glory vines. It's lovely out today, so we'll be having some tarped kennel sessions together. I'd better thaw out another package of ground beef :-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-58469408406468739452012-11-05T08:12:25.958-08:002012-11-05T08:12:25.958-08:00David, we love them unconditionally, as they love ...David, we love them unconditionally, as they love us. Sometimes it just takes a little effort to <i>keep</i> it unconditional, LOL!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-66837764766429153002012-11-05T08:10:55.863-08:002012-11-05T08:10:55.863-08:00Kitsap, I wouldn't think the silver tarp would...Kitsap, I wouldn't think the silver tarp would be a problem, as it's hooked to, and basically an extension of, the patio roof. I think they'll take better to it now that we've opened up their entry, although they were very used to using that little exit through the patio railing. Who knows what goes on in those little brains, LOL!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-30083389924418477012012-11-05T08:07:54.302-08:002012-11-05T08:07:54.302-08:00Nutmeg, they're just the best! Except they ar...Nutmeg, they're just the best! Except they are a stubborn breed.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-89908202049886071842012-11-05T08:07:10.520-08:002012-11-05T08:07:10.520-08:00Daphne, because of our trips to AZ, these dogs hav...Daphne, because of our trips to AZ, these dogs have only experienced one winter in their four years of life. We spent a lot of time out under the pine trees last year!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-43835016039495333492012-11-05T08:05:25.880-08:002012-11-05T08:05:25.880-08:00Sue, since this is my first year to see how the to...Sue, since this is my first year to see how the tomatoes do after October 15, I have no other years for comparison. Victor and Black Cherry certainly have held up well.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-51367031655118920862012-11-05T08:03:46.685-08:002012-11-05T08:03:46.685-08:00Ed, I saved the seeds from a Victor, so I will def...Ed, I saved the seeds from a Victor, so I will definitely grow it again next year. We're expecting temps to plunge Wednesday night, so I'll be covering Victor up soon. I can't imagine those young fruits would ever ripen, but I'll give it the good old college try ;-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-13858317118881086712012-11-05T07:54:53.037-08:002012-11-05T07:54:53.037-08:00but have they been going into it tarpless in that ...but have they been going into it tarpless in that location? you moved it, right? that alone is cause for great canine consternation.donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659999755051008318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-64755725794933686182012-11-05T07:50:42.090-08:002012-11-05T07:50:42.090-08:00You must truly love them! They are lucky! Steak ta...You must truly love them! They are lucky! Steak tartar on a covered veranda!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490964982321159910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-26610542368883559082012-11-05T05:23:16.392-08:002012-11-05T05:23:16.392-08:00Given they don't like to go out in falling wea...Given they don't like to go out in falling weather to do their business, I expect with time they will come to appreciate their great little enclosure. We cover our hen's covered run with a clear plastic tarp and they like the protection but the sensation of sky above them too.kitsapFGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120640838501186514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-86499648495869011502012-11-05T05:11:45.188-08:002012-11-05T05:11:45.188-08:00Oh my goodness, those dogs are tooooo cute! Great ...Oh my goodness, those dogs are tooooo cute! Great tomatoes in November! nutmeg gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497061826533988682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-8540073445258111392012-11-05T04:05:45.091-08:002012-11-05T04:05:45.091-08:00I always have to laugh at the dogs when they are c...I always have to laugh at the dogs when they are crazy like that. I guess I was lucky that my dogs loved the snow. I had one that hated the rain, but the other never noticed. Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-37830629059158804532012-11-05T02:39:00.494-08:002012-11-05T02:39:00.494-08:00I can't believe your still getting tomatoes-- ...I can't believe your still getting tomatoes-- How fortunate!! <br />We've had nighttime temps in the mid 20's here and highs only in the 40's.<br />I wouldn't mind that at all---if it would just SNOW. (Yea, I'm one of THOSE people)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-20556272531680821532012-11-05T02:00:43.906-08:002012-11-05T02:00:43.906-08:00I'm glad that Victor is still producing for yo...I'm glad that Victor is still producing for you. It s one of the few tomatoes that i'm going to grow next year.<br /><br />I hope the dogs adapt soon, but then again, I love reading about their antics.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433165045195052022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-69810507426157109402012-11-04T21:00:58.811-08:002012-11-04T21:00:58.811-08:00Susan, they have been going into it "tarpless...Susan, they have been going into it "tarpless" for four years! Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-87022896344357348642012-11-04T20:50:35.239-08:002012-11-04T20:50:35.239-08:00Nancy, spoiled? Maybe just a little. Much loved?...Nancy, spoiled? Maybe just a little. Much loved? Most definitely! Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-14251051176679044192012-11-04T20:49:02.765-08:002012-11-04T20:49:02.765-08:00Have you thought about removing the tarp to get th...Have you thought about removing the tarp to get them use to going in the kennel, and the slowly and gradually put it back on? Pulling it forward just a few inches at a time will get them use to it.Susan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18152175015586337730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-25558771132234760942012-11-04T20:04:13.131-08:002012-11-04T20:04:13.131-08:00Your dogs are too funny! Spoiled? Lucky you to ha...Your dogs are too funny! Spoiled? Lucky you to have those lovely tomatoes!! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-2481362741722899812012-11-04T18:38:58.162-08:002012-11-04T18:38:58.162-08:00TS, Mr. Granny said he saw Annie in the kennel so ...TS, Mr. Granny said he saw Annie in the kennel so I think the answer to the problem was just getting the entrance opened up wider for them. Also, they can walk in from the patio and right back out to the yard in about five steps.<br /><br />I agree, I've never had vine ripened tomatoes in November!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-8394102983167630942012-11-04T18:25:12.327-08:002012-11-04T18:25:12.327-08:00Dogs are so funny! I love them! I am sure they wil...Dogs are so funny! I love them! I am sure they will get used to the new setting before too long, especially the brave Annie! And those tomatoes in November??!!?? Now, that is just amazing! I'll be waiting for your follow up posts about them!TShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293748023964252256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-61860056008922655592012-11-04T18:11:40.177-08:002012-11-04T18:11:40.177-08:00Dianefaith, these animals can have some funny/odd ...Dianefaith, these animals can have some funny/odd behaviors! Annie loves nothing more than to go bye-bye, but she promptly lays down on the back seat and sleeps throughout the entire ride. She could stay home and do that in a comfortable bed!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.com