(12-10-2025, 03:46 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: The beauty of an old wooden floor is the way it warms to air temperature. Nice on bare toes, and lovely for a Tatty to curl up on...

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(Yesterday, 09:48 AM)GJW Wrote: For you Popeye, the dog loves playing with the bird, he was happy to end up with a dropped feather

(Yesterday, 11:24 AM)Zoe jacks Wrote: Loved the pics GJW

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Hopefully these work

(Yesterday, 06:19 PM)GJW Wrote: Zoe, those pics are great, the white dog has the most beautiful soulful face, you would just want to hug him, the tan lad looks like he could be quite a character.

Popeye Charlie is forty, I went into a little petshop along Mt Eden Road, my magpie had died and they had baby ones for sale, needless to say I came out with Charlie, cannot remember what he cost, but it could not have been to much, because I never had very much money, you have to watch him like a hawk when he is loose, it is OK if he is playing with the dogs, but by himself he is very destructive, he is noisy and takes instant dislike to some people others he is a big sook with.

(8 hours ago)kiwimade64 Wrote: morning ladies   Boy, we've had/having some rain!  It was torrential overnight.

Yesterday MrK had his disability assessment done, and nope, he's not coming home.  We are both devastated by it but accept he is in the best place for his care as there is no way I can do what the nurses do at home.  Even with help, our home isn't geared up for all the equipment he will need.  Today I will sort out our finances, once that is done and I know what's what, I will feel happier and stronger.  I spent most of yesterday in tears which didn't help MrK much.  He feels guilty enough without feeling this is all his fault.  I keep telling him it isn't, it could just as easily have been me.  My phone was going pretty much nonstop from the time I put it on the family group chat and FB for my family and friends.  Had to charge my phone twice lol.  I was texting my best friend and our son phoned.  My friend had found him on FB and told him 'phone your mum!' lol.  Our son is very grounding and puts things back into perspective, just the person I needed at the time.

I have a list as long as your arm to get through over the next few days.  There will be some satisfaction in ticking them off though. 

Thanks for your support, everyone. Have a good one

(8 hours ago)kiwimade64 Wrote: morning ladies   Boy, we've had/having some rain!  It was torrential overnight.

Yesterday MrK had his disability assessment done, and nope, he's not coming home.  We are both devastated by it but accept he is in the best place for his care as there is no way I can do what the nurses do at home.  Even with help, our home isn't geared up for all the equipment he will need.  Today I will sort out our finances, once that is done and I know what's what, I will feel happier and stronger.  I spent most of yesterday in tears which didn't help MrK much.  He feels guilty enough without feeling this is all his fault.  I keep telling him it isn't, it could just as easily have been me.  My phone was going pretty much nonstop from the time I put it on the family group chat and FB for my family and friends.  Had to charge my phone twice lol.  I was texting my best friend and our son phoned.  My friend had found him on FB and told him 'phone your mum!' lol.  Our son is very grounding and puts things back into perspective, just the person I needed at the time.

I have a list as long as your arm to get through over the next few days.  There will be some satisfaction in ticking them off though. 

Thanks for your support, everyone. Have a good one

(5 hours ago)kazza Wrote: Sorry to hear that MrKM is not coming home although I suspect you probably knew that was coming kiwimade. Is he able to stay at Pohlen? Popeye has some good advice for you to as you navigate your new normal.
I too am loving the pet photos. I am a cat person and we've had some real characters over the years but my absolute favourite was Monty, a very large 11kg ginger fluffball who we had for 13 years. He was the only cat we have had that never caught a bird, mouse or prey of any sort in his life. His prize catch was a leaf!!! He's also the only cat we have had who crossed his paws. Hope the photos work. The black cat is Rascal and she was an excellent hunter and a third of the size of Monty. She liked to sleep with us under the blankets of course. Sadly we lost the two of them within 6 weeks of each other in 2022 although Rascal was 16 years so a good age.