Blowing in the Winds of Change

Sun_Addict

I don't blame you for thinking about getting another dog Robin. I would do the same, they are such good company it must be hard to live without one. It would be lovely if you could rescue one - what a wonderful time you'd give it - all those adventures

maddiemay

Pleased that OF achieved wish of a peaceful passing.

I truly believe that the right canine companion for you will present his or herself as soon as the time is right. OH and I have had our lives blessed with 6 rescue/rehome canines over the past 36 years. After the appropriate time of mourning we have somehow been made aware of their need and began a new partnership, luckily each lasting a great many years:D

Gentle cuddles and tail wags to you from Miss MM.

*Robin*

Thanks for the support, Sun.A and Maddie. Get what you're saying about 'the right dog arriving at the right time' Maddie - problem here is dodging everyone who's desperate to re-home the 'wrong' dog with me.. If not careful, could easily end up with the last two pitty pups who featured in m' Xmas post! Many reasons against that idea, not least the impossibility of travelling to the UK with 'em! (Still favour the special-needs Pod - might go and visit her tomorrow, but not take travelling crate etc., just meet and find out more about her).
Sun.A, hadn't thought much about giving a canine companion an 'adventurous' life.. The UK breed rescues I've approached about taking on another [senior] snow-dog have all knocked me back due to m' lifestyle, which is somewhat upsetting given that I've got well over twenty years of successful experience. Hohum. :cool:

TFSS arrangements are becoming extreme. Am running up a bill with our legal expert. Hohum again.
No news from Agent re flat yet.

Bubblesmum

Sun_Addict wrote: »

I don't blame you for thinking about getting another dog Robin. I would do the same, they are such good company it must be hard to live without one. It would be lovely if you could rescue one - what a wonderful time you'd give it - all those adventures

Mrs SA has said what I was thinking. I respect your thoughts about taking on a young dog. I must admit I now try and live in the moment, having lost two cats in recent years who I thought had years ahead of them and didn't. I now have one oldish and one young, and I must admit it is a delight to have the joy of a young animal, with all their enthusiasm for life.

I also know that I have family and friends who would care for any animals if I couldn't.

*Robin*

Hello MSE World, :hello:

More weeks have flown past. The funeral was even more chaotic than I would have thought possible. One mourner drowned her grief in alcohol - not helped by there being a bar at the crem - swigging beer, dropping a bottle during the service, and swearing at the Celebrant who was so inept that he got sacked in the middle of the service, leaving DS3 to take over (who did a much better job!). Then there was a bus load of sweet Spanish neighbours who didn't understand a thing until Divo Three took charge.. Our Dear Departed must have been looking down and splitting his sides, well pleased that his departure was truly unique! :A
I didn't go to the bar afterwards; was exhausted by the time the service concluded, so Current Tenant [in DH's cottage] took me back to the Nest before joining in with what was apparently the best party of the decade.
Ay, so it goes; the end of an era. Can't help wondering how long it will be before it's my turn. Just climbing the steps up to the house leaves me breathless, and I've made a bed on the sofa because am needing to rest so often - fed up with waking in the middle of the night freezing cold after passing out in front of the Box..

Two days ago DS3 left me the van, so I went out for a couple of hours; transferred most of my cash into the bill-paying a/c then gave him the last 20€ note on his return, which he spent on irrigation bits and bobs. Didn't tell him it's left me brassic. I have plenty of food between freezer, store cupboard and garden, so hopefully will manage until the big money tangle [house / flat] sorts itself out.

Haven't been well enough to go and visit the shelter where the special-needs Pod is - now wondering whether I could cope with rehabilitating her? Divo Three brings the Grand-pup to visit which is lovely; I've babysat for him several times and it's wonderful how pleased he is to spend time with me. In fact he won't leave unless he's carried, which makes us all laugh.

Am grateful for bright, sunny days filled with buzzing bees and birdsong, for my dear boys who make time to keep an eye on me, and those good friends who stay in touch despite my not being able to join in most social activities.

tunathe_cat

just sending hugs to you x

*Robin*

Hello MSEers, :hello:

Thank you for the hugs Tuna, and thanks to everyone who makes the effort to comment on my meandering progress (or lack thereof). I really appreciate every single post.. But sometimes when I come on here, am struggling with brain fog and simply need to set down whatever is on m' mind at that moment. Then the post gets so long I just forget to acknowledge some of the responses to previous updates - for which I apologise, most sincerely..

So where am I now? Still missing CD terribly; got her last 'photo as the screensaver on lappy and every time I see it, the memory of burying my face in her so-soft fur as her soul flew up towards the Bridge is almost overwhelming.. The flowers we planted on her grave are flourishing; every day I spend a few minutes sitting there, just remembering what a very special companion she was - it's hard to believe another dog could ever take over where she had to leave off. :A
Meanwhile I am not walking enough without a dog to follow (or tow me as required). Some rather frightening symptoms of physical deterioration are cropping up, which am attempting to control myself - with promising results so far. Reason being that I know from experience I'm allergic to the allopathic drugs for treating this issue.

At least am losing weight at last due to being brassic - eating from garden and store-cupboard stocks which don't include much sugary stuff since DS4 left (am keeping the last packet of ginger biscuits to offer guests with a cuppa ). Every day I wander around the verdant meadow my garden has become, picking veg for dinner. Salad stuff, artichokes, wild asparagus and broad-beans are on the menu. Divo Three planted lots of heirloom seeds, some of which have grown into unfamiliar forms and caused amusement; he laughed when he found poppy leaves in my salad one day (I thought they were some kind of spinach! :rotfl:).

Had a look at the finances. Taxes all paid for the year, utility bills covered for the next three months although I still owe the parking yard £100, while m' wallet contains precisely £35.53, 7cts and an Iranian coin which someone passed off as 10p.
Our British solicitor confirmed that the house paperwork has gone through, so am now in more debt than I've ever had before (until the flat sale goes through).

Haven't spent anything on m'self since posting last, but the Grand-pup had an emergency which resulted in "borrowing" 50€ from the bill-paying a/c. DS3 brought him up the other day with his best mate, a rather overweight staffie. They tore around the garden for ages, having a whale of a time, but then Grand-pup came to find me. He wasn't breathing right, had something stuck in his throat! Luckily he's still small enough for me to perform the canine Heimlich manoeuvre on him; an object the size of a walnut flew out of his mouth - which he promptly swallowed again as soon as I put him down. Then he curled up behind me - poor thing's feeling a bit shocked, I thought, and sat cuddling him for a few minutes. But it was soon obvious something else was wrong; Grand-pup couldn't stand..
We high-tailed it down to Dear Vet's clinic. Five minutes later another emergency case burst through the door and I found myself wielding an emetic-filled syringe while DV assessed the new arrival.
Grand-pup was the lucky one. Both dogs had eaten poison; the other owners took much longer to notice and had to leave in tears without their pet.
Grand-pup spent the night in intensive care on a drip, but he came home the following evening and after being subdued for a while, is now fine. Thank goodness. Divo Three was dreading the bill - hence my contribution (which actually covered it - Dear Vet is such a lovely, generous person).

Today am grateful for my beautiful wild garden which feeds me, the wonderful climate here that makes it grow, and Grand-pup's return to health.

Sun_Addict

Lovely to hear from you Robin. A sad start to your post (which brought a tear to my eye) but a happy ending. What a scare with the pup, glad he's ok now. How sad for the people who lost their dog, good job you noticed pup was ill in time to save him.

please-let-me-be-lucky

Oh Robin, I don't like to think of you being brassic with not much to eat .

So glad all turned out ok with Grand-pup. How scary!

CD must be a huge miss Xx

Bubblesmum

please-let-me-be-lucky wrote: »

Oh Robin, I don't like to think of you being brassic with not much to eat .

So glad all turned out ok with Grand-pup. How scary!

CD must be a huge miss Xx

PLMBL has said all that I was thinking - sending hugs and hoping you've had a puppy cuddle recently.