Sunday, December 2, 2012

Work and Play

Saturday morning started with an early morning phone call from a friend of mine. Her daughter wasn't feeling well and the two were signed up to take a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log) baking class, and would I like to attend in her place?  Of course I gladly accepted the invitation. The class was 4 hours long and its description said that in that time you were "to learn the mysteries of a proper genoise (sponge) cake, the wonders of butter-cream frosting, and the magical decorating powers of mushroom-shaped meringues." However the class was described, it was really a lot of fun!  The cake was a lot of work, but I think it had a really good flavor, and so I took it to a get together last evening. But this morning I have to admit to having overdone it on the sampling and along with a late night, I woke up with a bit of a headache.
The rest of the weekend has been uneventful as the focus turned to Humble who we've had for about two weeks now.  She's settled in nicely and really enjoys playing with Todd. One thing that was obvious when I first met her was that she is not 13 years old.  My friends and I and the vet all agree that Humble is probably only around 11. Her energy level and physical condition pretty much confirm that.  This week she becomes available for adoption through the rescue, and I'll list Humble on their website to try and find a forever home for her.  Of course we have thought about keeping her.  But we feel that she's just not a good fit for our household. This is only because she's a little too rough with our cat and is possessive and a little growly around food when the other dogs are around, and that creates a little bit of a problem in a multi-dog household.
But even though Humble doesn't like the other dogs around when she eats, she doesn't mind sharing the dog-beds, and that is just one of her many good and endearing qualities.  

47 comments:

  1. You care for them.love them, and let them go, the hardest of all, but we who do this have the dog or cat's very best interests in our hearts.She looks beautiful. Greetings from Jean.

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  2. That first picture you show is just beautiful! Its Carl and the dogs, having a fine walkabout in the beauty of the morning.

    Your Buche de Noel is gorgeous too.

    You know your dogs and your Home but it looks like Todd might take off with Humble. Maybe even though Humble has some marks against her, she might be a good pal for Todd? Could she get past some of those other issues?

    Jo, Stella and Zkhat

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  3. Oh yum yum! I'd love to try a bit of that!

    Sam

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  4. I love that first picture. Very pretty. I also like the picture of Todd and Humble. Too funny. Sounds like a nice weekend.

    Have a great week!

    :)

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  5. All your photos are lovely but that first photo is awesome that would look great framed . These things happen some dogs just are like that especially if they have been through a tuff life and didn't grow up around other animals . I do hope Humble finds a forever home ! Have a wonderful day !

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  6. I just think it's the sweetest things two dogs can do is to share a bed and snuggle with one another.

    Taking a cake class sounds like a real treat! Must do that sometime. :-)

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  7. Love the cake! But it does look rich. Yes, family dynamics are important in a multi-dog house. And small problems can turn large pretty quickly.

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  8. It's great that Humble and Todd have become such good buddies in a short time. Now we gotta go beg for some food after that cokking class and picture!!!!

    Your Pals
    Susie & Officer Bites

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  9. that yule log cake ROCKS! so cute!!!

    good luck, sweet humble!!!

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  10. OH ow we love reading about all the lovely goldens that come stay with you. Humble has quickly won our hearts along with Wendy, Annie, and the others, especially fond of Todd.

    Glad you are having a good weekend

    Bert

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  11. It looks like Humble has run into some good luck, after the bad luck of her previous owner's less than stellar commitment! Good luck because she found her way to your home, where she will be loved and cared for until her new forever home materializes. Here's hoping that will be soon!

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  12. You know what we think of cats....but we hope she can find a forever family.

    Any dog who likes Todd has to be alright!

    XXXOOO daisy, Bella &Roxy

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  13. That baking class sounded like fun...and your effort looks very yummy indeed. (I'm inspired! :))
    Holding thumbs that Humble gets a good home. She certainly looks happy running around with Todd. (Somehow I think Todd and Toby would make a good team)
    Lotsaluv
    C

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  14. Love the photo of her and Todd running. They look like they are having a lot of fun.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  15. Woof! Woof! The cake looks DELISH n pretty except for the mushroom. Oh Todd... Golden LOVE to the Golden Pines gang. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  16. I love the way Todd is flying next to Humble in that picture. Your yule log cake looks delish too!

    Cindy

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  17. So glad Annie and Wendy had good news from the vet and that Humble is starting to settle in. Maybe she'll get over the cat stalking.

    The buche looks delicious! Are you making more for Christmas?

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  18. Todd looks as if he's not going to be bullied !

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  19. That cake looks very delicious!! It looks like Humble was having fun playing, but you know best when it comes to placement!! Happy Monday to you and hope your headache is better! xo Jeanne

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  20. That log cake looks delicious. I would so have a piece now. I have been lately on a sweet tooth mission. The mushrooms are adorable.
    Humble seems so sweet and you are right looks very energetic. I am sure that if you put her up for adoption or you keep her, she will have a good home. You will make sure of that.
    Have a great week. ANA

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  21. Kim, your pictures are fabulous!!! But you know I love the one of Todd running alongside of Humble.

    xo
    Lynn

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  22. It's been years since I made a chocolate log for Christmas. They always look so good, but are sickly when you over indulge, which I always do!!!

    Fingers crossed Humble finds a forever home.

    Gill

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  23. Thanks for stopping by! Your golden puppies are just beautiful!!!!!

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  24. The yule log is picture perfect and looks delicious.

    I didn't think Humble looked 13 either. Love that last shot.

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  25. She is a beauty, and I am keeping my fingers crossed that she finds a forever home soon.

    That cake, oh I love it, I haven't seen one of those since I was little. I had a Uncle that was a accomplished pastry chef, and he made us one.

    Yours looks delish.

    Jen

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  26. Please pass the yule log...Yummy!! Humble is precious and little flying Todd, well he just makes me giggle.
    I really like your new header--tell me how you did it!!

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  27. Hey Golden Pines Gang, Jet here. Hi Miss Kim.

    Sorry about your friend, however, glad you got to attend a fun class. The cake looks beautiful. (even though I'm colorblind!) Mom's quite impressed.

    All the info you learn about Humble will no doubt help her find the most appropriate forever home.

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  28. Nice job on the yule log! I bet the class was fun! Humble and Todd do seem to have fun together. Love the pics of them playing. I guess every dog can't be a fit, so I sure hope Humble finds her loving forever home.

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  29. That's brilliant that you have bûche de Noël classes down there! I always love seeing French Canadian traditions being practiced outside of Canada!

    Good luck to Humble on finding a forever home, I'm sure she'll have no trouble at all :)

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  30. I'm way behind on blog reading (due to the Nanowrimo challenge) so I while I read all your posts, I'm only commenting on this one.

    Humble/yeast rolls I was on pins and needles reading about the rolls and had the desire to kick someone in the backend because they want to travel! Glad you have her and the roll incident turned out okay. I'm sure you'll find her a great home.

    Good news on Wendy and Annie. I always worry about the dogs being on medications for too long. I too don't care for the vaccinations, I'm hearing they are considering making rabies a 5 year vaccine, which I would like very much.

    And very good news about your barn!! I did do Black Friday this year but it was in NH which is totally different than doing it in CT. :-)

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  31. What a festive looking cake...well done, it's almost to pretty to eat.
    Lots of life left in Humble, it would be nice if she finds a good home, maybe with kids to run around with. The shot of Todd jumping beside Humble really made me smile. Todd is such a happy little guy :)

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  32. Ooo. That is a yummy looking creation! Mmmmmm! I love how Todd is flying in that photo! Weee heee!

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  33. All of them get along with Todd, don't they? I hope ya'll find a wonderful forever home for Humble, they all deserve unlimited love. Thank you for the sweet comment you left me the other day. I miss Sprint, but I know he crossed over rainbow bridge, and is playing with and talking with all of the others up there.

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  34. When we come visit you and all the Goldens- it just feels like the most wonderful visit.
    love
    tweedles

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  35. She looks so cute playing with Todd!

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  36. That is the cutest cake Kim!

    Looks like you have a new pup to love and take care of. Oh you have a big heart my friend.

    Lots of love and hugs to you!
    xo Catherine

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  37. Your lot are so photogenic and Todd ever so the clown.

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  38. Normally I don't comment on some of the pastry and other decadent food you occasionally display on your blog, but OMG that looks good. If it took a four hour class to created it, I could destroy that cake in 5 minutes. Yum.

    Interesting about Humble and her age. Sounds like she will make someone a wonderful companion in a single dog, no cat home. Paws crossed she finds one.

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  39. The Buche de Noel looks beautiful and like a whole lot of work! :) Sounds like Humble will be a very good only "child". :)

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  40. Humble is what Humble is, I guess! Fingers crossed for a successful placement....love the snuggles pic!

    Ron

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  41. Us old gals don't like sharing our food! Lol. She's a doll. I hope she finds a caring family soon. xo

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  42. The first photo is gorgeous. I adore it.

    I wish that I could eat that cake. It looks delicious! And, I hope that you find the perfect home for Humble.

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  43. I love the both pic. they looks innocent and lovely

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  44. And we are wishing for a perfect home for Humble too.
    love
    tweedles

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  45. Yum!!!! That looks awesome. I love all of the pictures . Good luck with humble .

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  46. Well now I have always wanted to make a Yule log cake. Yours came out great. I would have enjoyed that class!

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  47. Oh God - they're so beautiful. And that cake! Gorgeous!

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