R&R For The Therapy Dog

I have a torn ligament in my left knee ... so the dog doc said (so I was told) to stay off my leg as much as possible for the next 6 to 8 weeks. As you may know, 8 weeks in a dog's life is way more than in people terms ... just think - I am six years old, but in human terms I am really in my mid 40's ... and now it all starts ... my joints are starting to give out. I have overheard Mare and Schwen talk about stuff like this, but who thinks it will ever happen to them ... until one day ... .... it happens .. a jump here .. a wrong landing there .. and everything changes ... a dog is hobbling on all threes.

So ... now ... everything has slowed down ... they keep me on leash - even in the house at times - so I don't run up and down the stairs or run for the door ... I have to wait to be carried. Now, don't get me all wrong - this has certain advantages .... I get extra cookies, I get carried up and down the stairs ... they stay at my beck and call - I just flash those big cocker eyes (especially to Schwen - I have him wrapped around my little paw) ... I sort of got it made in some ways.

The disadvantage is this ... the chippy outside I have told you about before, has the total run of the place. I am injured and out of commission for one week .. and look at what he has done ...



I think he invited more chippy's in with him because they dug a bigger entrance, evidence at hand from the large dirt mound they now have just outside their entrance ... what the heck ... in one week, they have really taken liberties.

What can a dog do ... I can only do so much, and with this whole R&R thing the doc ordered, I am at Chip's mercy.

I have a secret plan ... one night while we are out on the deck .. and Schwen and Mare have let their guard down .. then I am going to make my move. The trouble is ... I usually fall asleep before I can make my move .. this whole injury thing has really taken it's toll on me .. so I tend to need even more sleep these days (can that be possible?). I might need a Plan B.

For now - until Plan B presents itself, or until I get better .... I guess I will take this all in stride and go with the flow. Us dogs are good at that - in fact we invented it!! You have all heard .. It's A Dog Life ... and so all in all, things are good. Another great saying... there is no way to happiness, happiness is the way - and who better in life represents this than dogs.

Off I go for my nap and try to sneak a rub in - if I drag my leg just right, Schwen is all mine - I got him right where I want him ...

Love
Tundie

July 15th - Happy 21 Years

I am a few weeks late posting - but we did have a great celebration for our 21st Wedding Anniversary.

We have been going to the Ali Baba Steak House for the 22 years that we have known each other - and it is a special place for us.

We did a pretty good job of accommodating my new vegetarian life style .. for going to a Steak House :) .... they make the best ever (ever, ever ... did I mention ever?) Caesar Salad right at your table side .. so that for me was the high light of the dinner ... the wine was wonderful, but ..... best of all was the company - and of course, that is what it is all about - could life get better??

It was an amazing celebration of a great marriage - it is lovely when you know you are married to your soul mate.

Mare