A balloon sends america into mass panic and meltdown

[sonyc 5,541]

5 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said:

The possibility of alien life is definitely a subject that needs a thread of its own. 

You're right there. 

These damn things are turning up everywhere. One in a local field here.

[littleyellowbirdie 2,595]

On 15/02/2023 at 14:07, sonyc said:

You're right there. 

These damn things are turning up everywhere. One in a local field here.

Pink... So that's what really happened to Elvis then.

[sonyc 5,541]

7 minutes ago, littleyellowbirdie said:

Pink... So that's what really happened to Elvis then.

It must be 😅 ....but it was actually rusting. My photo doesn't do it justice 😉

 

On a serious note, my poor old dog now has really bad tendonitis so our daily walks are out of the question. Could be 6 to 12 months😟

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

52 minutes ago, sonyc said:

It must be 😅 ....but it was actually rusting. My photo doesn't do it justice 😉

 

On a serious note, my poor old dog now has really bad tendonitis so our daily walks are out of the question. Could be 6 to 12 months😟

How far did you go?

[sonyc 5,541]

2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said:

How far did you go?

She is 14 this year and her (then slight) limp started in November but not hindering her. We used to do a good walk each day and as a terrier she rarely tired. But she started to not want to go.

Had all tests and the shoulder tendon seems likely. She is so very sad (dogs have such exaggerated emotions).  It's become rather like lockdown these last couple of weeks as her condition has got worse. The painkillers don't appear to work for her either.

Dogs eh? You form such a bond together. Just a question of time (I hope) and plenty of the nicest food for her. Small things. I'm due to go to Wigan on Saturday which will be the first time away from her for many weeks! 

[dylanisabaddog 4,987]

7 hours ago, sonyc said:

She is 14 this year and her (then slight) limp started in November but not hindering her. We used to do a good walk each day and as a terrier she rarely tired. But she started to not want to go.

Had all tests and the shoulder tendon seems likely. She is so very sad (dogs have such exaggerated emotions).  It's become rather like lockdown these last couple of weeks as her condition has got worse. The painkillers don't appear to work for her either.

Dogs eh? You form such a bond together. Just a question of time (I hope) and plenty of the nicest food for her. Small things. I'm due to go to Wigan on Saturday which will be the first time away from her for many weeks! 

I have a terrier of the same age. We've walked thousands of miles over the years and 18 months ago she managed 40 miles in 5 days along Hadrians Wall. Now she has developed Westie Lung and she struggles with a couple of Norfolk miles. Horrible isn't it?

You never know, yours could still improve. It does seem strange that painkillers have no effect. Fingers crossed. 

I'm totally ignorant of all things medical but have found in the past that Serraquin gives older dogs a boost. It's a natural remedy designed to help with arthritis 

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

12 hours ago, sonyc said:

She is 14 this year and her (then slight) limp started in November but not hindering her. We used to do a good walk each day and as a terrier she rarely tired. But she started to not want to go.

Had all tests and the shoulder tendon seems likely. She is so very sad (dogs have such exaggerated emotions).  It's become rather like lockdown these last couple of weeks as her condition has got worse. The painkillers don't appear to work for her either.

Dogs eh? You form such a bond together. Just a question of time (I hope) and plenty of the nicest food for her. Small things. I'm due to go to Wigan on Saturday which will be the first time away from her for many weeks! 

Do terriers have illnesses peculiar to them? We have a Bichon Frise/Schitzu cross and they are more likely to get diabetes. Mrs KG gets worried when she drinks a lot of water.

We decided we would only get a dog once we retired as we don't like leaving her. In fact, Mrs KG has the opening night of her singing groups Songs from the Shows and I'm am allowed to take Kiri along. She is good, she will just sit under the table as  long as she can be close to us.

I hope your dog doesn't get any worse and you can get out walking again. Its such a conversation opener and the new acquaintances you meet is remarkable.

[dylanisabaddog 4,987]

On 15/02/2023 at 13:07, sonyc said:

You're right there. 

These damn things are turning up everywhere. One in a local field here.

That is almost certainly a Vulcan craft. Has it been reported? 

[sonyc 5,541]

4 hours ago, dylanisabaddog said:

I have a terrier of the same age. We've walked thousands of miles over the years and 18 months ago she managed 40 miles in 5 days along Hadrians Wall. Now she has developed Westie Lung and she struggles with a couple of Norfolk miles. Horrible isn't it?

You never know, yours could still improve. It does seem strange that painkillers have no effect. Fingers crossed. 

I'm totally ignorant of all things medical but have found in the past that Serraquin gives older dogs a boost. It's a natural remedy designed to help with arthritis 

Got some Umoov which is similar. At the rate we're going she will be on 3 lots of medication! She already has thyroid tablets. Will just see how she goes. She is really opinionated as a dog (pets like their owners eh!) and it's sad to see some of that spark leave her. Of course dogs don't often show their pain. 

Just seen your reply @keelansgrandad and I don't think terriers have any special illnesses about and beyond other breeds. But I guess her life expectancy is 13 to 15 years and she is soon to be right bang in the middle of that.

Anyway, here's a happier Snowy from last year! 🙂

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

13 minutes ago, sonyc said:

Got some Umoov which is similar. At the rate we're going she will be on 3 lots of medication! She already has thyroid tablets. Will just see how she goes. She is really opinionated as a dog (pets like their owners eh!) and it's sad to see some of that spark leave her. Of course dogs don't often show their pain. 

Just seen your reply @keelansgrandad and I don't think terriers have any special illnesses about and beyond other breeds. But I guess her life expectancy is 13 to 15 years and she is soon to be right bang in the middle of that.

Anyway, here's a happier Snowy from last year! 🙂

Caption reads "I am not going in a wheelchair"

[dylanisabaddog 4,987]

10 minutes ago, sonyc said:

Got some Umoov which is similar. At the rate we're going she will be on 3 lots of medication! She already has thyroid tablets. Will just see how she goes. She is really opinionated as a dog (pets like their owners eh!) and it's sad to see some of that spark leave her. Of course dogs don't often show their pain. 

Just seen your reply @keelansgrandad and I don't think terriers have any special illnesses about and beyond other breeds. But I guess her life expectancy is 13 to 15 years and she is soon to be right bang in the middle of that.

Anyway, here's a happier Snowy from last year! 🙂

Daisy has seen this and is suffering from coat envy.

KG is right as regards Westies at least. They have all sorts of health issues including the lung condition that my Westie X has developed. But at least she hasn't suffered from the skin conditions that seem to plague them.

She's the only small/terrier dog that I've ever known and her only other problem is being extraordinarily stubborn. 

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

See who has the conch in our house

[dylanisabaddog 4,987]

3 hours ago, keelansgrandad said:

See who has the conch in our house

And the remote😂

[Wings of a Sparrow 1,428]

We said goodbye to our dearly loved Patterdale terrier at the ripe old age of 16 recently. I miss her every day.

[Wings of a Sparrow 1,428]

Luckily I have Daisy the one eyed cocker spaniel to keep me sane. She loves her long walks and finding every available muddy ditch, and of course is spoiled rotten.

[sonyc 5,541]

13 hours ago, Wings of a Sparrow said:

We said goodbye to our dearly loved Patterdale terrier at the ripe old age of 16 recently. I miss her every day.

I love Patterdale Terriers! They are the black equivalent of our Parson's. Full of energy, curiosity and damn stubborn with it. 'Proper' dogs. I am sure yours became more grey in the face as she aged whereas with a white dog you can't see that ageing of course. Great picture that shows all her qualities, especially the lifted front leg as she will have wondered, what next will happen. Maybe a ball will be thrown? Ours used to carry a tennis ball everywhere (it was her 'rat' I reckon) but since her tendons have hurt it is forgotten much more. Maybe in a few months she will be up to it again. 

 

[Wings of a Sparrow 1,428]

9 minutes ago, sonyc said:

I love Patterdale Terriers! They are the black equivalent of our Parson's. Full of energy, curiosity and damn stubborn with it. 'Proper' dogs. I am sure yours became more grey in the face as she aged whereas with a white dog you can't see that ageing of course. Great picture that shows all her qualities, especially the lifted front leg as she will have wondered, what next will happen. Maybe a ball will be thrown? Ours used to carry a tennis ball everywhere (it was her 'rat' I reckon) but since her tendons have hurt it is forgotten much more. Maybe in a few months she will be up to it again. 

 

She loved her tennis balls so much - she wore her teeth down on them (we didn't realize what it was until too late).

I once left a tennis ball in my Barbour wax jacket pocket, and you guessed it, she chewed through it to get to it!

I would have another one in a heartbeat, she was fine with the cats and the chickens too.

Edited February 18, 2023 by Wings of a Sparrow

[sonyc 5,541]

30 minutes ago, Wings of a Sparrow said:

She loved her tennis balls so much - she wore her teeth down on them (we didn't realize what it was until too late).

Ours was the same. She got bad breath (like from the bottom of a bin) because of her rotten teeth from always holding a tennis ball. In the end she had 13 teeth taken out!

Every now and then she might lose one on a walk and we spent probably many hours over the years going back to try and find it.

Edited February 18, 2023 by sonyc

[littleyellowbirdie 2,595]

22 hours ago, Wings of a Sparrow said:

She loved her tennis balls so much - she wore her teeth down on them (we didn't realize what it was until too late).

I once left a tennis ball in my Barbour wax jacket pocket, and you guessed it, she chewed through it to get to it!

I would have another one in a heartbeat, she was fine with the cats and the chickens too.

We used to breed Norfolk Terriers, but our last one died about 6 years ago. We've recently adopted a cat who does a fair impression of a romantic era classical pianist.

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

On 17/02/2023 at 16:26, dylanisabaddog said:

And the remote😂

Sorry, that is the Conch. From Lord of the Flies. Did you think I spelt couch wrong?

[Herman 9,825]

I did. But couldn't be arsed to pull you up on a clear typo.😳

[sonyc 5,541]

On 16/02/2023 at 22:11, sonyc said:

She is 14 this year and her (then slight) limp started in November but not hindering her. We used to do a good walk each day and as a terrier she rarely tired. But she started to not want to go.

Had all tests and the shoulder tendon seems likely. She is so very sad (dogs have such exaggerated emotions).  It's become rather like lockdown these last couple of weeks as her condition has got worse. The painkillers don't appear to work for her either.

Dogs eh? You form such a bond together. Just a question of time (I hope) and plenty of the nicest food for her. Small things. I'm due to go to Wigan on Saturday which will be the first time away from her for many weeks!

Bit of an update.

We had to put Snowy to sleep on the 8th.😟 Took her to another specialist at the vets who quickly found what was her problem. A cancer in her shoulder and a hardening of the whole area and a grim prognosis. She was still struggling so much in the week before.

Have to admit I shed tears at the vets (went in with her when the injection was given) as I had that morning coming down stairs to see a dog treat on the kitchen floor and her empty bed. I knew what was coming later that day (midday) and that emptiness intensified the loss.

That little dog followed me for almost 14 years and she was rarely less than 6 feet away from me. Not been able to post about her before. I suppose dogs do reflect us. She was so loyal, a bit wary plus a stubborn little bu**er which is a fair reflection of me. It was the right thing to do of course because there was no more pain or miserable existence for her to endure. 

I suppose loving something and someone is two sided whatever the Buddha says. You get attached and feel the loss when you can't be attached. But...there is no alternative for us, we have to give everything of ourselves for others.

Dogs eh. 

[Yellow Fever 3,834]

33 minutes ago, sonyc said:

Bit of an update.

We had to put Snowy to sleep on the 8th.😟 Took her to another specialist at the vets who quickly found what was her problem. A cancer in her shoulder and a hardening of the whole area and a grim prognosis. She was still struggling so much in the week before.

Have to admit I shed tears at the vets (went in with her when the injection was given) as I had that morning coming down stairs to see a dog treat on the kitchen floor and her empty bed. I knew what was coming later that day (midday) and that emptiness intensified the loss.

That little dog followed me for almost 14 years and she was rarely less than 6 feet away from me. Not been able to post about her before. I suppose dogs do reflect us. She was so loyal, a bit wary plus a stubborn little bu**er which is a fair reflection of me. It was the right thing to do of course because there was no more pain or miserable existence for her to endure. 

I suppose loving something and someone is two sided whatever the Buddha says. You get attached and feel the loss when you can't be attached. But...there is no alternative for us, we have to give everything of ourselves for others.

Dogs eh. 

Very sorry to hear that SC. Dogs form such loyal bonds. I have a nine year old. We're best friends and know each others moods so well. Besties as they say. Daft too but so far no real issues. An over large lap dog if given half a chance (and then I can't see past to watch TV in the evening). I know I would really miss him. 

[Herman 9,825]

Sorry for your loss Sonyc. 

[keelansgrandad 6,679]

Sorry to hear the Sonyc. Its heartbreaking when a pet is suffering. And then the guilt of stopping the suffering. And all their things about the house.

Mrs KG's horse, Eclipse, has cancer and is losing weight badly on her hind quarters. The vet came before Christmas and said wait until the Spring. Its an awful decision to make. Eclipse still walks about the field, eats plenty of grass and likes her Carrots and Mints. I have to my wife to call the farm vet out to given a real honest opinion.

We are in the throes of adopting the chap below. His strange look has meant nobody wants him and we just feel so sorry for him because apparently he has a wonderful nature.

[wcorkcanary 4,337]

On 20/03/2023 at 12:03, sonyc said:

Bit of an update.

We had to put Snowy to sleep on the 8th.😟 Took her to another specialist at the vets who quickly found what was her problem. A cancer in her shoulder and a hardening of the whole area and a grim prognosis. She was still struggling so much in the week before.

Have to admit I shed tears at the vets (went in with her when the injection was given) as I had that morning coming down stairs to see a dog treat on the kitchen floor and her empty bed. I knew what was coming later that day (midday) and that emptiness intensified the loss.

That little dog followed me for almost 14 years and she was rarely less than 6 feet away from me. Not been able to post about her before. I suppose dogs do reflect us. She was so loyal, a bit wary plus a stubborn little bu**er which is a fair reflection of me. It was the right thing to do of course because there was no more pain or miserable existence for her to endure. 

I suppose loving something and someone is two sided whatever the Buddha says. You get attached and feel the loss when you can't be attached. But...there is no alternative for us, we have to give everything of ourselves for others.

Dogs eh. 

Hi Sonyco , sad news indeed . I remember admiring Snowy when you posted a piccy of her before, we lost Chalks, our wire haired jack Russel a couple of years ago  from a large tumour that appeared and grew so quickly... he was the  only dog i'd ever       ' chosen' and i still miss him.  When my wife passed away,  her Springer took it very badly but its been good for me to look after her, shes 16 and will still run through every puddle and drain and i cant take her fishing....she will not stay out of the water.  Not sure what I'll do when she eventually goes, probably take a break from pet ownership and go travelling with my Fishing rod. 

RIP Snowy. 

[sonyc 5,541]

1 hour ago, wcorkcanary said:

Hi Sonyco , sad news indeed . I remember admiring Snowy when you posted a piccy of her before, we lost Chalks, our wire haired jack Russel a couple of years ago  from a large tumour that appeared and grew so quickly... he was the  only dog i'd ever       ' chosen' and i still miss him.  When my wife passed away,  her Springer took it very badly but its been good for me to look after her, shes 16 and will still run through every puddle and drain and i cant take her fishing....she will not stay out of the water.  Not sure what I'll do when she eventually goes, probably take a break from pet ownership and go travelling with my Fishing rod. 

RIP Snowy. 

Thank you Corkio.

I recall now that you had a JR as well. Still slowly coming round to life without her. It is sad to see her tennis ball in the garden. She was a character.

It's nice for you to have another dog to look after. I think Snowy increasingly became our new child after the lads left home. 

Will definitely have another dog but need to give it a good while first.

Thank you for your best regards.

[littleyellowbirdie 2,595]

On 24/03/2023 at 20:05, sonyc said:

Thank you Corkio.

I recall now that you had a JR as well. Still slowly coming round to life without her. It is sad to see her tennis ball in the garden. She was a character.

It's nice for you to have another dog to look after. I think Snowy increasingly became our new child after the lads left home. 

Will definitely have another dog but need to give it a good while first.

Thank you for your best regards.

We had an English Setter turn up in the garden next door this morning, just lying there looking out in the grass. She was four or five years old at a guess.

I bought her into our place, nipped up to the supermarket, and got some Pedigree Chum as she was skinny as a rake. Then I rang the mairie to ask someone to pop down to check for a chip. In the meantime, she'd settled down on an old dog bed we had kicking around, quite content. Her temperament was lovely.

I nipped out for a quick job when the mairie rang to say they'd come to check her chip, so rushed back for that. They found a chip.

I went off to my next job and got home at 1900 to find the owner had been around and picked her up. Dad said she was cowering from the owner and he finished up carrying her to his van. Feeling rather uneasy having not had a chance to meet him myself.

[sonyc 5,541]

43 minutes ago, littleyellowbirdie said:

We had an English Setter turn up in the garden next door this morning, just lying there looking out in the grass. She was four or five years old at a guess.

I bought her into our place, nipped up to the supermarket, and got some Pedigree Chum as she was skinny as a rake. Then I rang the mairie to ask someone to pop down to check for a chip. In the meantime, she'd settled down on an old dog bed we had kicking around, quite content. Her temperament was lovely.

I nipped out for a quick job when the mairie rang to say they'd come to check her chip, so rushed back for that. They found a chip.

I went off to my next job and got home at 1900 to find the owner had been around and picked her up. Dad said she was cowering from the owner and he finished up carrying her to his van. Feeling rather uneasy having not had a chance to meet him myself.

Some people ought not to own dogs. They need nice owners (like KG recently with his rescue animal).

West Yorkshire where I live has high rates of animal cruelty - not a great statistic (but then it has other poor statistics too - poverty, domestic violence, even life expectancy etc). I suppose there may be a correlation.

As an aside - What I'm finding weird is that I've heard Snowy now 3 times. She used to have a distinctive short sharp bark at night (middle of) and she would be at the bottom of the stairs - she wanted to go out to do her stuff. Now, this may well be me hearing what I want to hear - a kind of grief?....but it is uncanny and further, my wife has heard her too! And on one occasion at the same time! Go figure as they say. Ghost of a Jack Russell?

Collected her ashes only today so she hasn't been 'in' the house so to speak...has anyone had similar experiences?

 

[littleyellowbirdie 2,595]

12 hours ago, sonyc said:

Some people ought not to own dogs. They need nice owners (like KG recently with his rescue animal).

West Yorkshire where I live has high rates of animal cruelty - not a great statistic (but then it has other poor statistics too - poverty, domestic violence, even life expectancy etc). I suppose there may be a correlation.

As an aside - What I'm finding weird is that I've heard Snowy now 3 times. She used to have a distinctive short sharp bark at night (middle of) and she would be at the bottom of the stairs - she wanted to go out to do her stuff. Now, this may well be me hearing what I want to hear - a kind of grief?....but it is uncanny and further, my wife has heard her too! And on one occasion at the same time! Go figure as they say. Ghost of a Jack Russell?

Collected her ashes only today so she hasn't been 'in' the house so to speak...has anyone had similar experiences?

 

Definitely ghosts, including animals!

It turned out the chap who picked her up while I was out was the guy from the mairie who came to check her chip. He was taking her back to her owner who I just had a text message exchange with.

Her name is Alba (the dog; not the owner), which I'm sure some know is the Scottish word for Scotland. This struck me as a hilarious name for an English Setter; it was even more amusing when I learnt that her owner didn't know this!

Edited April 1, 2023 by littleyellowbirdie