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Morning Uki ️
That's a fabulous and funny story about your Border, but I doubt those blokes found their experiences with him far from fab!
I love those dogs but found they can go either way - either adore being fussed over or sneak in a swift nip out of the blue. My friend, who lived on a farm in Lower Wyke, had two BCs named Fly and Meg - Meg was adorable but timid and would allow us to pet her till the cows came home. Fly, whose job was indeed to round up the cows and bring them home, lived up to his name and flew off the handle if we overstepped his mark. I did and got nipped but we remained friends.
Uki, I'm throwing in a guess your boy was called Ben, or maybe Sam? xxx
A fantastic morning to you, James!
That's probably the best news we'll hear all day and I'm delighted for you, my friend. Wonderful!
How will you celebrate? Your neb and the late night walks could quickly become redundant now.
It's lovely of you to share your news with us and I'm sure everyone will be made up for you. Big big hugs xxx
Oh dear
That's what I meant about Border's iffy temperaments. You did the right thing Uki, too risky with a baby in the house.
I was trying to guess the name of your hound but got it half right with your lad.
Hopefully you'll enjoy a relaxing and peaceful day hon xxx
Morning Titan
The best of luck with your chemo today, but look forward to the bash on Saturday as that will be a good way to celebrate.
I tracked Nicola down for you but this was the best she came up with it doesn't quite live up to her motorhome, does it?
Sending you hugs xxx
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