Tuesday, 8 December 2015

News from the Winter Fireplace.

It's nearly a month since we returned home to England following 2015's final cruise and our subsequent trip to Rotterdam to meet our friends. 

 A few days before we arrived back home, we'd received a concerned email from the dear folk who look after our beloved dog when we're away. She (the dog) had been suddenly struggling to get up and was very, very weak on her off-hind leg. The knee joint just didn't seem to be working and she could hardly use the foot properly. Long story short: she has a bone tumour in that leg and the prognosis is not good. She's 14 1/2 years old and to subject her to radical and traumatic surgery is not on our list of good, or even kind things to do.  She is currently very happy, waggy-tailed, cuddly, eating well and generally enjoying life still. And for as long as that remains, then we will continue. She has a great Vet in whom we have complete confidence and we're working as a team to look after her.

 Here she is, back in summer this year. Still looking about two years old...


She is still demanding to be taken on walks - just that those walks are now very, very slow and entirely at her pace. Mostly they are major 'sniff fests' which she has always delighted in. We don't go very far at all but she enjoys it which is all that matters right now.




Our focus is now firmly on her, and so plans for some jaunts to warmer climes over the winter period are on-hold for the foreseeable future. 


We are maintaining a positive outlook - or at least trying to maintain a positive outlook. For her sake as much as ours. As a consequence, we're still dreaming of our boat whilst Nav/Tour Director is looking at various options for our cruising plans in 2016. 

 I guess that I'll be doing a little bit more blogging about stuff going on here over the winter although I also guess we won't be going far for the foreseeable future. And I think I'll be writing some more blogs about Pirramimma: maybe some more photos of our cruising this year and maybe about a couple of minor maintenance tasks I've completed over the past 12 months or so. As well as, of course, those cruising options for next year. 

 Meantime, all positive thoughts for our beloved little girl would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

 Vxx





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11 comments:

  1. Vallypee8 December 2015 at 20:23

    I think you know how much I am with you in this, Veronica. This was our life too for several months up to March this year. You will, I know, do what your heart tells you to do. Your beloved girl is just so dear. Give her a big cuddle for me.

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    1. Unknown8 December 2015 at 21:13

      Cuddle duly administered. She asked for more!! Bless you Val. Our dogs/pets are as children. It's hard to let go but she will always be our primary concern. In due course. xxxxx

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  2. Alison Alderton9 December 2015 at 07:51

    My dearest friend, I cry for you and send you all my love. Do not give up on your lovely girl, be strong for her. There will be tough decisions ahead, we too had to finally say "no more" to tumour operations on our dear Buster, he had a final year without any operations and I will be forever thankful to our vet for understanding and helping us to make the choice. No words I can say will help but rest assured my family are holding you in our hearts and prayers, xxx

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    1. Unknown11 December 2015 at 09:19

      Thank you dear Alison. I am so grateful for your words and love. I promise you we will not give up on her. I hope we have many more good times to come with lots of waggy tails and cuddles from her. Rest assured she is being spoilt rotten with love, cuddles and treats from us. Love to you xxx

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  3. Libertetoo.com9 December 2015 at 08:58

    Veronica and Richard, I empathise with you on this but be assured you continue to give her a fantastic life and will know the right thing to do at the right time xxx

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    1. Unknown11 December 2015 at 09:16

      Thank you Margaret - your words mean a lot to both of us. xxx

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  5. Sandra Crook9 December 2015 at 14:01

    So very sad for you Veronica. So many of us have been through it, I wish our accumulated strength and wisdom to "know when" could be passed on to you, but it's a very personal journey. Thinking of you, every step of the way. xx

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    1. Unknown11 December 2015 at 09:19

      Thank you Sandra, it's a tough one for sure. Somehow I think it gets tougher for every pet we have to make the decision for - never ever easy. Grateful for your thoughts. xxxx

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  6. Vallypee12 December 2015 at 22:38

    I see her dear, sweet face and just pray for you that she remains with you for many more loves and cuddles. As you say, the decision when it comes is hard, so hard, but she looks happy and as long as she isn't in pain....xxxx

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    1. Unknown13 December 2015 at 09:52

      I promise you I won't let her be in pain. It's under good control right now as she's happy, waggy and very demonstrative with her affection. I couldn't bear to see her suffer. xxxx

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