It seems that progress on our neighbours house has slowed right down. There have been builders there since just after Christmas but somehow progress has seemed much slower.
That’s one of the mysteries of the building trade. People on site but not much happening. Or so it seems.
They have finished the brick work – I think. It’s hard to know how high they are taking it up. It also looks like the veranda structure has been put up. This is a good sign as then the roofing might go on.
Promising signs on the roof of the paper lining being installed.
All in all it’s taking shape. But its slow and you do wonder sometimes what these builders do all day.
I don’t think I’ve properly introduced you to our neighbours. There are two girls living there at the moment and we looked after them when their parents went away at new year. Girl dogs that is. Lucky and Jesse who live up in their own dog houses close to the new build.
Here’s Lucky – she’s the eldest and a real sweetie.
She was real pleased to see me when it came to feeding time!
And here’s Jesse. She’s only 2 and a real live wire. She never sits still!
See how she fidgets. What a charmer!
Personally I find it hard that they are chained all day and live on their own but these are outdoor farming dogs not pampered pooches who have cushions to sleep on and have snacks at bedtime. These are feed them once a day dogs who live outdoors unless it’s real cold when they get a special warm spot in their barn.
In case you are wondering they do get looked after normally by their owners who come up each day to feed, water and walk them. They are all looking forward to the time when they can all be living in the same place and enjoy a bit more freedom in their new place.
I don’t think I would do it now but when we first had dogs in London the only way they could be in the garden on their own was on ropes as one could scale the 6ft fences and the terrier would dig under any fence. It was either that or leave them cooped up in the house when we were at work. They had 2 good walks running free out on the common every day and when we moved to the country they had the fields around to run in. It sounds as if your neighbours are doing the best in the circumstances for the dogs and they look happy and healthy. I don’t think your 2 would enjoy that regime though.
Hi Ruta, we used to tether our basset when I was a child because she used to escape. The line was long enough she could reach anywhere in the garden but not get out. The only problem was that she often got herself caught up and often wound herself around the washing line and then barked like mad to be let free again! JT
Gorgeous place to build! What a view! Just met a young couple here in Alberta where we live and they’ve come here from New Zealand because of her job. She’s a physician! Her parents are visiting at present. It’s such a joy to spend time with them. Love the accent too! Thanks for visiting my Welcome to Alberta post today!