Sunday, June 21, 2015

Berries and Buddy


Under the hot sun and humidity I continued with the berry picking, while the Berry Patrol continued their berry eating.  Yesterday we added Todd to the group.  He isn't as crazy about the berries or as good at pulling them off the canes as the other dogs, but he keeps up.
This morning it was Sheba (below).  We are pretty much at the end of the season for them now. There are a few here and there, but we'll let the birds, bugs and spiders have what's left.  
~Sheba--Berry picking is hard work!~
This is probably a good thing since homemade cobblers like the one I made this morning are a favorite this time of year.  My favorite recipe is one that I like because it's simple, quick, and pretty good. (Recipe here)

And speaking of eating, Buddy is a dog that lives to eat!  This makes getting him to take his allergy pills, a snap.  This also means that Buddy will eat anything that even remotely looks edible.  I'd noticed a few days ago some white around his mouth that looked like he'd gotten into something.  I wiped his face and it didn't come off.  A couple more times I'd try to scrub it off with no luck. Finally I took him outside to get a good look at whatever it was that couldn't be washed off. It was then that I saw what it was...  Because of his allergies, Buddy hasn't had any hair around his mouth because he was constantly rubbing his nose and face, and now, it's finally growing back!  (Sorry about all that hard scrubbing Buddy!) But it does show that the itchiness, especially on his face, has gone away and the allergy pills really are working!
~Fuzzy hair growing back on Buddy's face!~
I hope its been good weekend for you too!  

27 comments:

  1. Oh, that's too funny, scrubbing new hair growth! So good that the allergy pills are working! Too hot anymore for blackberries - about time for blueberries - here anyway. Have a good week!

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  2. oh, poor buddy, scrubbing off his facial hair! :) glad he's doing better. i'd be laid out after berry picking, too!

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  3. Poor Buddy. It's bad enough to get your face scrubbed when you've gotten into something, but new hair!!

    Thank you for the recipe. Mom is going to make it tomorrow.

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  4. Yay for Buddy - getting better!!!! Labs are like Goldens when it comes to berries - they love them!

    Our R is really suffering with his pollen allergies and our vet is suggesting we might have to try something stronger than Claritin. For now, we're adding a daily rinse to get the pollen out of his fur... I hope that we can have the same success you've had with Buddy!

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  5. SHE made an apple crisp.....we didn't get any.

    Looks like a great and profitable expedition for everyone. What fun.

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  6. Buddy could grow a beard to rival Todd's.

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  7. We're happy to hear Buddy is feeling better. Good thing you didn't rub off all his new hair.

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  8. So happy Buddy is ok, Kim, such a sweetie. Looks so good the cobbler, yummy.Hugs Francine.

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  9. Buddy! Mom tried to pick a "tick" off of our angel sister Alley for two weeks before realizing that it was a mole!! Sheesh!!
    Today I went to the beach and I met the two nicest goldens! They were beautiful and they were rescues. Like ME!! Their humans and my mom shared an "I don't get why someone would give up such awesome dogs" moment. They had never been to the beach before and my friend Wizard, the labradoodle, showed them about water. It was awesome!!

    -Otto

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  10. Oh how we would be loving a bite of that berry cobbler! You had some good helpers to help you get those berrys!

    Oh so glad Buddys fur is getting better,,, its a wonderful sign.
    love
    tweedles

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  11. Scrub as you will, he was innocent. At least there was no evidence.

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  12. I was just thinking about Buddy today and wondering how he is getting along. What an incredibly sweet face. I know he is feeling better. Such good news that his hair is growing in on that adorable face. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, we will remember when Buddy had such a problem with his allergies!
    Great picture of your helper Sheba. Sweet girl! Goldens are always so helpful!
    Have a great week. Always enjoy your posts.
    Gus' Mom

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  13. Todd would just enjoy being in the midst of things.
    What wonderful helpers you have, Kim, and what beautiful faces they all have. We hope Sheba left some berries for everyone else ! Good to know that Buddy's pills are working - we must try them on our girl Lab.

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  14. Delicious berries. Love to eat them...

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  15. Great news about Buddy :)

    xx

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  16. That's so funny, scrubbing Buddy's new furs!!!!
    I luffs the berries, wish I could be there helpings the eatings bit!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  17. Hello Kim, I enjoy seeing your berry patrol. They are all so darn cute. And I am happy to hear Buddy's allergies are clearing up and his face hairs are growing back. The cobbler looks delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe link. Have a happy Monday and new week ahead!

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  18. oh little buddy!!! how he must have suffered over the years with that allergy. can you imagine living with a horrible itching constantly?
    and yet the tail wags and there's a grin. and they go on loving life!
    they are amazing. how we can learn from them.
    i'm SO GLAD he's getting better and better! xoxo
    and that cobbler looks divine. oh lordy yes. divine.

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  19. Good to visit here again and see how the dogs are enjoying their summer days.

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  20. Blackberries look and sound sooooo good . . .
    And the doggies are such fun to see . . .

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  21. Fuzzy hair . A small, but memorable, triumph.

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  22. Fuzzy hair . A small, but memorable, triumph.

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  23. Moon loves to eat blueberries when I pick...one for me, one for her, one for the bucket! Glad to hear the "kids" are doing well, Kim!...:)JP

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  24. Oh my word, that pie looks so good!

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  25. Cute pups- Sheba looks pretty pooped out! Ours are just turning, and my husband has already been out picking- ready for a cobbler, I'm sure.

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