Big oops . . . I woke Granny at 3.30am needing the toilet as a matter of some urgency. On the positive side, it gave her longer to settle before the 5.45am alarm ;o) On the negative side, it was decidedly chilly. I had been sleeping in Mum’s room and returned there until Granddad’s departure when I snuggled in with Granny.
It has been another day when I have been excellent about taking all my medications. What with the prescribed medications from my consultant vets, the prescribed homeopathic remedies from my holistic vet and the various supplements that I take, I would surely rattle if you picked me up and shook me.
I’m still on my very bland diet and having more frequent smaller meals to give my digestive system a chance to settle after the significant difficulties and dreadful pain of last week. I’m very relieved to report that the pain is definitely decreasing. We believe that I was suffering from pancreatitis.
The weather was really gloomy today so I positioned myself in the lounge to watch the world go by and to alert Granny if conditions improved. There was a break in the rain so that we got kitted up and headed off. Our destination was the Lower Leas again as it gives us the opportunity to keep safe and clean rather than slipping and sliding in the mud of some of the other locations that we frequent.
There was a spaniel for me to greet almost immediately on arrival. We engaged in the usual ritual of butt sniffing before heading off in opposite directions.
Despite the rain that had started up again, there were others out and about and my next encounter was with Ollie who suddenly appeared as Granny and I were sheltering under a tree.
We were amazed to see the water literally pouring from the branch and thought we ought to head for home but there was actually another break so we headed on.
Ten year old Buster the Bassett Hound toddled into view so I went and introduced myself. His human confided that Buster is not always very keen on going for his walk and he certainly wasn’t going to be an energetic playmate for me . . . shame.
I did manage to get in a brief period of running when Ollie reappeared and I’m delighted to say that it didn’t induce any coughing.
We spotted that Buster had come to watch so went to greet him. I was feeling very appreciative of my coat as my companions were becoming very soggy doggies.
The rain kept getting heavier and then easing but I was getting very fed up and shaking my head so vigorously that my ears were bleeding so we decided to trudge back to the car past puddles where the raindrops were creating bubbles.
Even the pigeons were looking depressed.
Back at home it was great to get dry and I enjoyed a light lunch before accompanying Granny wherever she went in the house. At one stage I was in Andy’s room and Tabitha was perfectly content to remain on his bed whilst I was within kissing distance.
Both Rhya and I decided to hug the dining room radiator whilst Granny prepared tea.
I have certainly had plenty of exercise today despite the shorter excursion as I have been up and down the stairs countless times. I’m planning to relax on the settee as soon as I’ve finished here and then hope that tonight is the night when I sleep through to the alarm.
Well folks, Granny needs to do some work on her laptop so I’ll sign off for tonight and wish you all well.
Goodnight . . . sleep well.
xxx