A Household "Tip" From The Checkerboard Aussies

Washing Dishes with Coldwater:

Can Cold Water Clean Dishes?

This is for all the germ conscious folks 
that worry about using cold water to clean. 
John went to visit his 90 year old

grandfather in a very secluded, rural area of Saskatchewan.

After spending a great evening chatting the night 
away, the next morning John's grandfather 
prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. 


However, John noticed a film like substance on his 
plate, and questioned his grandfather asking, 
'Are these plates clean?' 
His grandfather replied, 
'They're as clean as cold water can get em. 
Just you go ahead and finish your meal,

Sonny!

For lunch the old man made hamburgers. 

Again, John was concerned about the 
plates, as his appeared to have tiny specks

around the edge that looked like dried egg

and asked, 
'Are you sure these plates are clean?' 
Without looking up the old man said, 
'I told you before, Sonny, those dishes are

as clean as cold water can get them. Now don't 
you fret, I don't want to hear another word about 
it!' 
Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a 
nearby town and as he was leaving, his grandfather's

dog started to growl, and wouldn't let him pass. 

John yelled and said, 'Grandfather, your dog won't

let me get to my car'. 


Without diverting his attention from the football 
game he was watching on TV, the old man 
shouted! 
'Coldwater, go lay down now, yah hear me!' 


Meet Coldwater !

Bandit is the Checkerboard Aussies "Coldwater" (the dishes DO hit the Hotwater, so no fears if you come for Dinner)

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies", Australian Shepherd Dogs.

The Day After The Shame

The face that said, "you were the one who left the plant there for me to knock over".  Talk about adding "insult to injury" .... geesh, there was no way this one could be blamed on Bandit.

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies", Australian Shepherds.

Shame For Shame Bandit

Should anyone know our Bandit Boy, they know he is a pretty awesome Aussie, with rarely ever getting himself in too much trouble after he turned two, or maybe it was three, years old.

I think the last time he was in trouble was this past Summer when our oldest Grandson was visiting, when he left his cereal on the table to go to the bathroom.  I came out of the kitchen to find our wonderful Bandit up at the table just a lapping back that milk as fast as can be.  It was quite the picture, and all I could do not too laugh as I was scolding him.

Yesterday I had to leave, forgetting there had been a container of Roast Beef up on the kitchen counter.  Something I would never normally worry about leaving there ever .... not the case yesterday.

The look tells it all, "Guilty As Charged".  Poor shamed Bandit.

Thee sign came off immediately after the photo had been taken, with things turning back to normal not too long after.

Besides, how could you stay angry for long at a face like that?

Cindy, Owner & Breeder of the Checkerboard Aussies (Australian Shepherds).

With The First Day Of Fall Arrives ....

... what other then Falling hair.  That would be Aussie Hair by the way.

What a handsome "dude" our Buddy Boy is after getting another dog out from him.  A good start today, with probably a couple more brushings after todays.

Our Buddy Boy came to us a Year ago this past Mother's Day on May 12th 2012.  Buddy turned 2 years old February this Year.  He has a few bad habits that he came with, which we are not giving up on correcting, but then again with a face like this almost anything can be overlooked, can it not?

Yes our Missy Mercedes was next out evaluating the situation, surely to see what trouble she could muster up.  Around to the front door she went coaxing Bandit out to play.  Play they did until the tongues were hanging out on both of them.

Last, but not least, is our Lexus out and about to enjoy the coolness of the first Fall Day.  Where does she end up? where else but in the Veggie Garden helping herself to the Cherry Tomatoes.  What a girl she is !

It has been a good day for our Aussies, who love lots of attention and enjoy life to the fullest, "Just North of Wiarton & South of the Checkerboard."

How Much Does That Doggie Weigh Now???

Yes, I received some new Oliver photos from his Forever Family this Month. 

The update on our Checkerboard Aussies' Everything 8, Oliver from his Forever Humans who called this morning is that Oliver had his last series of shots at the Vets today and weighed in at a whomping 29.1 lbs !!! He is going to be a "big" boy ! 

Now for some big time "cuteness"

My very favourite photo thus far I am sure.  What a good boy to pose as he is, especially in a "Tutu" !!

Looking forward to future updates.  Thanks Judy & Ron.

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies" Australian Shepherd Dogs.

Hey That Hay Is Fun !

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies".

An Oliver Update !

Our very first photo shoot of one of the Everything 8 litter has came to us by Oliver's Forever Family.

Oliver is one handsome boy.  I am anxious to follow all his growing stages.

Oliver has his own Grandgirl, Arizona, & his very own personal babysitter, Ellie May, at his new Forever Home with Ron & Judy.

Hopefully we will be hearing more about Oliver again in the very near future.  Thanks Ron & Judy !

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The Checkerboard Aussies.