Had to drop our boy off for his operation this morning. He was fine though hungry but managed the busy road with little trouble. Hardest point was getting him out of the car!
1415hrs - just heard from the vets. Everything went well and we can pick him up at 1715hrs.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Home Check Tonight
Well we are getting really nervous.
We are hoping to adopt a beautiful, but absolutely terrifed,Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel, who is presently just skin & bone with no muscle at all.
He has been rescued by the most amazing rescue centre in South Wales, Many Tears and is now being fostered in Northamptonshire. He arrived with no name and the Centre called him Nobby.
We are having our Home Check this evening and taking our 2nd Carer, Teresa & her Spaniel Bob, to meet Nobby no Dobby, no, hopefully Dylan.
Please keep your fingers firmly crossed for us.
We are hoping to adopt a beautiful, but absolutely terrifed,Blue Roan Cocker Spaniel, who is presently just skin & bone with no muscle at all.
He has been rescued by the most amazing rescue centre in South Wales, Many Tears and is now being fostered in Northamptonshire. He arrived with no name and the Centre called him Nobby.
We are having our Home Check this evening and taking our 2nd Carer, Teresa & her Spaniel Bob, to meet Nobby no Dobby, no, hopefully Dylan.
Please keep your fingers firmly crossed for us.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Nobby/Dobby/Robbie
Just another shot to show how thin he is. I have another one of him but it is almost too shocking
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Nobby Hopefully to be Known as Robbie
We met this gorgeous little boy today. Fingers crossed and with lots of luck he may be coming to join our family
Friday, July 18, 2008
Another Week Done
I really could get use to working part time - but for full time money of course! Managed four days this week and overall it has gone well. Now, very tired but only got 3 days next week and then a long weekend off.
Nigel is also off Friday to Monday but is off toSilverstone Classic Racing for Friday, Saturday & Sunday. He is really looking forward to this and I just hope that the weather is reasonable.
Not too good a forecast for this weekend but Sunday looking better.
We have been asked to a BBQ on Sunday by our two good friends Helen & Denise. Hopefully this will be OK.
Sadly they lost their beloved Megan a couple of weeks ago. Love to you both plus Monty who is missing his soul mate terribly
MAY I GO NOW?
May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears. I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.
Nigel is also off Friday to Monday but is off to
Not too good a forecast for this weekend but Sunday looking better.
We have been asked to a BBQ on Sunday by our two good friends Helen & Denise. Hopefully this will be OK.
Sadly they lost their beloved Megan a couple of weeks ago. Love to you both plus Monty who is missing his soul mate terribly
MAY I GO NOW?
May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go
I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears. I'll not be far,
I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you too,
that's why it's hard to say goodbye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Our Weekend
Well where has the weekend gone.
Weather has been much better - got loads of washing dry yesterday.
Nigel treated me to anNintendo DS lite and some games. Started off with a Brain age of 80yrs!!!!!, useless at Mario Olympics and what on earth is WALL-E all about.
Does anyone else think he looks suspiciously like Number 5, laterley known as Johnny 5 in Short Circuit films?
Anyway, today pootled round whilst Nigel worked hard in the garden and washed the cars. Alex, the chap next door is fed up with us as Sheila his wife nagged him into weeding their front otherwise "our weeds will strangle Pip & Nigel's new flowers" Bless.... I suspect we may be off his Christmas Card list
I will post some pictures when I can
Weather has been much better - got loads of washing dry yesterday.
Nigel treated me to an
Does anyone else think he looks suspiciously like Number 5, laterley known as
Anyway, today pootled round whilst Nigel worked hard in the garden and washed the cars. Alex, the chap next door is fed up with us as Sheila his wife nagged him into weeding their front otherwise "our weeds will strangle Pip & Nigel's new flowers" Bless.... I suspect we may be off his Christmas Card list
I will post some pictures when I can
Friday, July 11, 2008
Gallstones, Health and the Weather
Gallstones or rather the pain seems to be a bit more under control at the moment. Actually managed a couple of hours consecutive sleep last night.
Health generally pretty poor, aching joints, very painful knee, mood quite low and absolutely exhausted all the time. And I am sure the weather is not helping. Roll on some dry warm weather.
Funny however old you are, when things aren't going well, all I want is to talk to my Dad....
Health generally pretty poor, aching joints, very painful knee, mood quite low and absolutely exhausted all the time. And I am sure the weather is not helping. Roll on some dry warm weather.
Funny however old you are, when things aren't going well, all I want is to talk to my Dad....
Monday, July 07, 2008
These Flaming Gallstones
Been quite reasonable over the weekend but absolutely pants today. Very drowsy, muffled head and lots of pain.
Ultrasound tomorrow morning. I know it won't solve the problem but feels that it might be one step closer to be getting sorted.
Roll appointment with surgeon
Ultrasound tomorrow morning. I know it won't solve the problem but feels that it might be one step closer to be getting sorted.
Roll appointment with surgeon
Friday, July 04, 2008
Daddy's Poem
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone
But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
for a man who wasn't there.
'Where's her daddy at?'
she heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,'
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day.'
The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
'My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite..
We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be in my heart'.
With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years..
For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.
'I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.
You see he was a policeman
and died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
'I know you're with me Daddy,'
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone
But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats.
One by one the teacher called
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
for a man who wasn't there.
'Where's her daddy at?'
she heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,'
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day.'
The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
'My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite..
We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be in my heart'.
With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years..
For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.
'I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.
You see he was a policeman
and died just this past year
When airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
'I know you're with me Daddy,'
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far
Weather & the Driveway
Weather looking good so hopefully driveway will be finished today. So far so good. Really pleased with appearance and getting lots of compliments
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Mobile Blogging
Dont know whether it's me, my mobile or my blog but I cannot post a blog from my mobile. I can if I want to post a picture but not if I just want to write.
Help........
Help........
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