Sunday Randomness #121 : Imperfect spring haiku...

  Perennially

Spring renews my soul with light

Revered time of year

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The ongoing saga of B-B and B Part 8 A giant pink frisbee

To B-B the pink plastic children's pool is just a giant frisbee...

 

B wasn't too happy with B-B trotting around with her pool even if she had chewed holes in it earlier in the summer.

Silly puppies!

The ongoing saga of B-B and B Part 7 Bath Time!

We took B-B and B to a local dog washing spot in Feburary.  B-B was pretty relaxed through the whole process.  They have a couple of non-slip steps for the dogs to climb into the bathtub and a gentle cinch leash to keep them safely in the tub while they are being bathed.  The shampoos were all formulated specifically for dogs but we were still careful to just use small amount and kept soap away from their heads.  It's a single hose system where you just turn the dial to the soap you want, water, conditioner, etc...

B-B getting rinsed.

Awww...B looks rather apprehensive about her turn in the tub!

B-B after shaking off the first round of water.  They had multiple drain filters that we emptied after we were done.

B still looks like she'd rather be anywhere but getting a bath.  They were both very calm and quiet. 

There was another dog there being bathed by employees of the shop who yowled and howled through-out his bath.  They said he hates getting baths and is very vocal about it every time even though he's a frequent customer.  

We were glad our two behaved well through the process-even with the noisy blow-dryer (which was fixed on a low temp).

B and B-B were really happy to get home and run crazies around the house, rolling around on the carpet, and shaking excess water everywhere.

The ongoing saga of B-B and B Part 6 Together/Alone

 Sometimes you want to be together with your family and sometimes you want time alone.  B-B prefers the kitchen and by the side back door for his alone time.  B prefers under the desk at our feet or on the couch downstairs for her alone time.  

At first B-B only wanted to be where other family members were congregated.  Now he is comfortable enough to find his own spots and the kitchen is a new favorite whether someone is cooking or not.   (But he almost always finds his way to linger in the kitchen if there is someone actively cooking!)

B is more independent and will want to be outside by herself, just sunning, or on the downstairs couch, or behind the upstairs couch. 

But she likes all of us well enough that she will settle by someone (human or fellow dog) or bring a toy to play with either a human or her doggie brother a fair amount of the time.  

B-B is definitely a golden-he will plant himself most of the time right next to a human for ear skritchies. (Yes, not a real word but I like the sound and it's apropos.) 

Sunday Randomness #810 : Calvin S. Smith Library-closing March 26th PART 2

Just a few more pictures from the Smith Library.

 

Sunday Randomness #810 : Calvin S. Smith Library-closing March 26th Part 1

https://www.slcolibrary.org/index.htm

Here are many of the titles in the most current Reader's Choice display for the Salt Lake County Library (as of March 2022).  For more about Reader's Choice with SLCO Library visit: https://www.slcolibrary.org/we-recommend/readers-choice  The page also lists past winners and you can even click on a printable list! For more about Calvin S. Smith you can visit this site: https://history.utah.gov/repository-item/calvin-s-smith/

Closing March 26, 2022.  If you want to visit the Calvin S. Smith Library in Salt Lake, this is your last week to go.  The Smith Library and the former Columbus Library collections will be integrated with new material at the new Granite Library which is scheduled to open Summer of 2022.  For more about the new Granite Library, including pictures, visit https://www.slcolibrary.org/locations/library-construction