Matinee Coat

A finished project!  I have been working on this baby sweater for way longer than I want to admit but I can finally consider it a finished project.  This adorable little sweater is from a Debbie Bliss baby pattern book called a matinee coat made out of baby cashmerino.  I have knitted it for a friend due in December.  I can't wait to see the baby in it!

This is the photo found in the knitting pattern book by Debbie Bliss, "Baby Cashmerino."

Donny and Marie all grown up



4 shows in one day!

This past Saturday we had the opportunity to attend a quadruple show in Marietta, Ohio.  How can you pass up such an opportunity even if it is 3 and a half hours away?  John and I left the night before and spent the night at the Magnusen Inn where we were enthusiastically greeted by a gang of cats.  Too bad I didn't get a picture of it but apparently the cats have trained the hotel guests to feed them and we were no exception.  We were strong armed into sharing chicken nuggets and french fries.  I could see that this is a frequent occurance as all the cats looked well fed.  Now someone needs to work on getting them all spayed and neutered.
The show was well attended with 23 English angoras.  I am happy to report that Donny acquired 3 legs, 2 of which were for best of breed.  Marie also did quite well taking 2 best of varieties and 1 best opposite sex of breed.  She acquired 2 legs towards her grand champion title.  Unfortunately, we lost a fifth white rabbit for the last show otherwise she would have had the elusive third leg.

Marie getting the once over from judge Glenn.

Donny is the rabbit on the left competing with the tort doe for BOB.

Nope, no webbing here.

Judge Stacey gets her turn to check out Donny.

Marie meets Stacey. 

Stacey decides she likes Donny best.  He wins best of breed and Marie takes best opposite sex of breed in this show.





New Room

I have finally found the time to take the most recent pictures of the new rabbit room.  The dimensions are 14x17, it has 3 windows, two doors, a patio, a heater/AC unit, and 28! plug outlets.  I told John I could string Christmas lights in there with all that electrical work.  Hopefully I will be moving the rabbits in there in the next couple of weeks after the last finishing touches are completed.  It will be quite a transition for the rabbits but I think it will be more comfortable since I can adjust the temperature specifically for them.   

The addition is to the right.  Looks like we need to repaint the rest of the building!

A view from the back door.

A very convenient patio for cleaning rabbit trays. 

Oh boy...

It's been eons since I have updated my blog.  It has been a crazy, busy summer which leaves me little time to do much more than the basics: work, sleep, work, and sleep.  The kennel addition is coming along and should be done within the next two weeks.  One of the builders broke his leg which resulted in 15 screws to mend the nasty break, therefore, things have been moving at a slower pace.  I am glad to report he didn't do it on the job as I would have felt aweful.  I will post pictures of the progress once I take more recent ones.

In the meantime, look what I did today!  This beauty is a Komondor owned by a long time client.  It takes YEARS to shape these dread locks and Jill works very hard at it.  This big boy is Reign and he is 7 years old male.  He is an AKC champion and it has come time to make life a little more comfortable for him and easier for his owner so Jill asked me if I would do the honor and take off a few inches.  I have so dreamed of this moment!  I am in total awe of her ability to maintain this hardo but at the same time my itchy dog groomer fingers want to just shave him!  Alas, I will have to defer my dream of shaving.  It was quite difficult to make the first cut for Jill as you can't go back once you cut.  Just like an angora show coat!

Jill and I plannng our course of action.

 Yikes!  The first cut!

Granted, not my best work but Reign had a hard time standing for long periods of time.  We did cut 5 lbs of locks which made both the dog and owner happier.

Building update

This project is moving along rather quickly.  The walls are now up and the roof is in place.  Can't wait to fill it up!

Progress...

Yeah!  A slab and a doorway.  Now all I need are 3 more walls and a roof.

John and the part-time-lawn-care-kid (DJ for short) drove all the way out to Indiana to pick up these new rabbit cages.  What a couple of great guys!

Morty, the foreman, is checking things out.

A meeting of the minds.  Bob the builder (no kidding!  That's his name) and John look like they are having a serious discussion.  Most likely they are talking about the weather;)