Crossing fingers for the dog rescue, Hil! If you get the pooch, I suggest enrollment in a beginning obedience class as soon as possible--it's as much about learning how to be a dog owner as it is for the dog, and I find that training is a great way to bond with my dogs.

Thanks! I'd been thinking about doing that -- glad to know that it's worth it.

Yeah, I totally second that.

On the lighter side - yesterday I went out and ran into a neighbor walking her dog. We chatted a bit, asked "how are you" and so on; I asked how the dog was - she has a delicate digestion, so this is always a subject of conversation. Neighbor replied that she had to wait until the dog "pooped" (her word) to see. So ... the proof is in the pooping?

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Hil, good luck with the pooch. I endorse training classes no matter how many animals you have trained. It is a great bonding experience. I can seem to find a group class for Zoe. For some reason all the ones I am finding are one on one. Annoying because I really want a group class.

Today is WindSparrow's birthday! May this day and those to follow treat Andi with the loveliness that she so generously bestows to all of us.

Anybody heard from Allyson lately?

Today is WindSparrow's birthday! May this day and those to follow treat Andi with the loveliness that she so generously bestows to all of us.

I could never say it better than Laura.

Much love, Andi.

Hubby's out of surgery and it went well. We got here at 4 AM, he went in at 5, they should let him out tomorrow. So many hours here at the hospital. Thankfully they have cable and he brought his computer--I'm doubtful about Internet in the room--and I have multiple crochet and beading projects. I'll probably finish that scarf I was making, at lesat.

Thanks for the wellwishes. And hooray for the Internet machine in the hospital lobby.

Thank you for the update, Connie. Sending quick healing ~ma.

Good news, Connie. Thanks for the update.

So glad to hear from you Connie. Healing~ma!