I know that started this brilliant idea so I wanted to carry it on for her and as the forum has become a little gloomy recently as we face loosing them both soon.
So
1. daloni and dizzie outlasted their prognosis by years and I am sure proved that you can have quality of life despite doctors best guesses and we all benefited from knowing them on here.
2. I just got back from a fabulous holiday in Galicia, northern Spain. I walked more than I have for months (chemo pushed me into a wheelchair) the food and wine was fab and I met old friends and laughed a lot.
3. Macmillan have admitted that their upgrade has been a bit sh*t and are working on improving it. Hurrah for Macmillan who have admitted it didn't go well. How many organisations actually come out and say that.
I don't like to think that newbies think that we are a miserable lot, what struck me on here when I came was how much joy, laughter and living went on despite cancer.
Nicky
Hi Stuart the keipies are magnificent and I did not realise how large they are until standing beside them, wonderful holiday.
All the best Ulls
Arnie and Reggie, ready for another day of adventuring ️
Stuart x

Hope the rescue staffies work out for you. We have friends who looked after quite a few old staffies - several who had been used for fighting. 'Red' was covered in scars from his ordeal and although something clicked in his brain when he saw a cat, he was the biggest softie ever and had 8 happy years with our friends, who then promptly adopted another. I can well see how you would quickly miss having one around. All the best OBS - Rainie x
They look like they have a tough life Stuart. Have a lovely time. Rainie x
Is that exhausting to drive Stuart? It looks a beg beastie. Have a great trip. Rainie x
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