After returning from the trip the other day, my daughter has been staying at home. It was a happy day for Konatsu. But my daughter is going back to her house today …
As I wrote before, Konatsu started dieting around July and was able to lose 1.3 kg at the end of August. After that, it’s not good to lose too much weight suddenly, so gradually loosen her diet …
And Konatsu eats my wife’s homemade tuna and beef jerky for her, and yesterday I weighed her. Then, Konatsu has gained another 1kg in the past month. Did I give too many dog treats?
これからはオヤツは控えめにしようと思う。
From now on, I’ll try to be modest in giving dog treats.
Maron’s owner had been hospitalized for more than a month, but it was surprisingly good that he seemed to be fine. He said he was quitting smoking during that time, so he said, “I think I can stop smoking.”
Today, the last day of the three consecutive holidays, the weather is good from the morning. I got information that fresh whitebait was a big catch this morning, so I made a reservation immediately and went to buy it.
ここは境川、少し上流では柏尾川と呼ばれている。
This is called the Sakai River, and a little upstream is called the Kashio River.
The estuary is about 500m from here. It is a river that flows in front of Enoshima. You can see a boat on the left bank, and there is Hamano Fisheries.
今日は湘南の地ダコもあるという事だったのでそれも予約しておいた。遠くからママが戻ってきた。 I heard that there is a local octopus in Shonan today, so I made a reservation for it as well. I can see my wife who bought it is back.
こなつは生シラスも大好きだから、今夜は大騒ぎだろうな。
Konatsu also loves raw whitebait, so it’s going crazy tonight.
Typhoon No. 14, which caused heavy rain, has passed, and the next day, today, it is fine from around noon. In the evening, I went for a walk in the coolness of autumn.
毛が抜け始めてもう2ヶ月近くなるのにまだ収まる気配がない。お尻の周りに白い毛が浮き上がっている。
Konatsu hasn’t seemed to settle down even though it’s been almost two months since her hair started to fall out. White hair is floating around the buttocks.
家の近所を歩いただけだから、何度もご紹介している場所しか写す処が無いけれど
Since I just walked around my house, I can only take pictures of the places I have introduced many times.
龍口明神社の前で撮影してみた。歩いているうちに辺りはだんだん暗くなり､､､
I took a picture in front of Ryukomyō Shrine. As I walked, the area became darker and darker …
中秋の名月は明日21日ですが、今年は満月です。
There is a seasonal festival called “Otukimi” in Japan. Otukimi means “viewing the moon”, people decorate silver grasses and offer rice dumplings to the moon. It also means gratitude for the harvest of the grain. tomorrow is the day.
反対側を向くと富士山のシルエットがきれいです。
Looking to the other side, the silhouette of Mt. Fuji is beautiful.
七里ヶ浜の広場ですが、夏の間、雑草が伸びて歩きにくくなっていたのだが、草が刈られていた。 It was a park in Shichirigahama, but weeds had been growing and it was difficult to walk since before summer, but the grass was mowed.
With this, it gets wet with morning dew, grass fruits stick to Konatsu’s body, and I was worried about mites, but from today I can walk with peace of mind.
今朝はワンコに会うたびに「歩きやすくなって良かったですね！」が挨拶になっていた。
Every time I met someone this morning, the greeting was “I’m glad it was easier to walk!”
メインの広場の方は以前のままだけど、こっちはそれほど伸びてないからまだ大丈夫。
The main park is the same as before, but it’s still okay because it’s not growing that much.
In the end, she just walked around the ground and got into the car herself and complained with her eyes, “Let’s go home early!” Although she likes to take a walk.
So, 90.3-72.2 = 18.1kg is the moment when the goal is achieved ! Since it was 19.4kg at the end of April, Konatsu succeeded in dieting 1.3kg in 4 months.
やったね！ このまま減り続けても困るから食事の量を少し増やそうかな。
You did it ! But it would be a problem if it continued to decrease, so I think I should increase the amount of food a little.
Looking at the rain radar, there are still so many rain clouds, but the forecast says that the clouds will go up to the north, so summer will come back.
By the way, the title “Dogs without names”. It was a movie that was screened six years ago, and it is a work that combines the coverage of “Chibawan”, which protects abandoned dogs, with a drama. It is currently distributed on NETFLIX. If you have a NETFLIX contract and are interested, please have a look.
Konatsu also has a past that was protected from dog shelters by “Chibawan” 11 years ago and saved her life. I hope that as many protected dogs as possible will be happy.
My family is not particularly religious, but we value events such as Obon and equinoctial week. First, prepare offerings for the Buddhist altar.
仏壇が狭くてお供えを乗せきれないけど、まあこんなもんで良いでしょう。
Obon is a Buddhist festival in Japan to honor the spirit of our ancestors. We welcome back the spirits of our ancestors during Obon every year.
正式には野菜を使って牛と馬を作るのだろうが今回はこれで代用。
WE prepare straw horses or oxen, which are supposed to carry the returning souls.
こなつにはご先祖様が見えている？ と思いたくなるような目つきだ。 そして、玄関で迎え火を焚きます。
Konatsu, can you see our ancestors ? You have a look that makes you want to think so. Then, ignite the fire at the entrance.
こういうのって、何となく敬虔な気持ちになるものですね。
On the first night of Obon, people light the small fire called Mukaebi or light lanterns so that souls wouldn’t lose their way to come back to their home.
In Kanagawa prefecture, where I live, the number of people infected with COVID-19 is increasing again, and my daughter, who lives a little far away, is refraining from coming to us. So today, my wife and I have delivered to our daughter with Konatsu.
駐車場に着いたら「お姉ちゃまはどっちから来るのかな？」と尻尾を振りながら探している。
When we arrived at the parking lot, Konatsu was wagging her tail, “Which one does my sister come from?”
「きたー！」 Here she comes!
嬉しくて、されるがままのこなつだ。
“I’m happy ! “
短い時間だったけど、こなつは会えて嬉しかった。
It was a short time, but Konatsu was happy to meet her sister！.
On the way back, I stopped by LOPIA in Konandai for shopping. By the way, the Olympics start today, but we’re not at all excited. Perhaps more than half of the Japanese feel the same.
Waiwai Market is a farmer’s market that sells local ingredients operated by JA Sagami. It’s a very popular market, and on weekends, it’s crowded with cars waiting to enter the road.
この日は月曜日なのに店内への入り口は入場制限していた。
Even though it was Monday, the entrance to the store was restricted.
炎天下に並ぶことになるので、店のスタッフが日傘を用意し「ご自由にお使いください！」
Customers will be lined up under the summer sun while they wait, so the store staff will prepare a parasol and say, “Please feel free to use it!”
まあ当然だけどワンコは入店禁止。
Of course, pets are not allowed in the store.
入場制限してる割に店内は凄く「蜜」だ。
The store is very crowded despite the restricted admission.
前回ここで買ったトマトが安くて美味しかったので先ずそれを買い､､､
The tomatoes I bought here last time were cheap and delicious, so I bought them first …
いつの間にかカートは上下2段とも野菜でいっぱいになった。
And the shopping cart was full of vegetables on both the top and bottom.
It looks frozen in the photo, but it’s hot outside, so when you open the case, it instantly becomes this state, but it’s not frozen. One pack of tuna for sashimi is 2000 yen, but if you eat it, you’ll be satisfied!
さつま揚げもお買い上げ。
I also bought Satsuma-age. Satsuma-age is a flied fish cake.
ついでに花も買って、これで終了。
I also bought flowers, and that’s all for today here.
