Out And About

A lovely walk to Llyn Cop with Orin and Siska. Our lovely little lake as full as it can be, the water running down to the copse. A fair few sheep about but nothing else .. heaven with my lovelies!

Sammi, Zeus and Meerah had a wonderful time on the mountain. So much water, so much fun!

Ross and Beti had to slum it in the fields, but they have heard that they are exploring tomorrow! 

Hospital In The Storm

Well it wasn't the day for a drive, but we made it. Mum wanted to cancel the appointment this morning, but I told her not to and we braved it. Driving down from here, the road was like a river most of the way to Penygroes, the fields were lakes and the wind shook the car on route. I missed the weight of my van, but I guess the car/s were the better options for opening the doors.

The conclusion at the hospital was that Mum has a normal heartbeat, then some erratic beats, then normal again. He thinks it can be sorted with meds. It was a lovely little hospital, very "Welsh" which helped Mum as she's far more comfortable through the medium of Welsh. I'm glad I was there, as she did forget some important details. 

The journey home wasn't much fun as the wind increased even further, and though I shouldn't laugh, but I had to grab Mum and the trolley as they sailed off in Aldi car park. Again the weather was calmer in Tremadog, but I had a rough trot home. WOW that was some wind, I couldn't even open the car door when I got home! Thankfully, it's calmer this evening, so hopefully we can "do something" tomorrow! 

We Walked

The lull before the storm, and after the last one. A dry morning, I took everyone around the fields, then I took the young girls for a much-needed walk. It really does help to get out and about. Beti was a little flat, well lacking her usual Beti Fizz, but Meerah was very full on, she's such a darling.

Tomorrow I'm taking mum to the hospital in Dolgellau, the forecast is scary ... but what can I do?

More Rain

Bloody Weather

One photo today, because it pissed it down after this walk and my phone maybe old, but it's precious. 

I wonder why yesterday's storm didn't get a name? I'll give it one Destructive Dave (See photo below) Yesterday I was spending time with Mum and then had my appointment with the physio in Alltwen hospital. Good news really, my hips are great, my left knee is great, my right one? Well not so great, but with some TLC it will last me about 20 years ... well that'll do me. I've been given exercises to do. 

The left leg has had a different diagnosis to what I was told in Caernarfon, and the exercises I was given then would not have helped. It's a hamstring issue, so yeah, different exercises to do and back to see him in January. Though his diagnosis is different, he does think that a lot of my problem is the way I walk, as my right leg is shorter than the left, but an incident which I recall in March with Ross may also have contributed to the hamstring problem. (He doesn't look where he's going!)

The drive back yesterday was nerve wracking, with the car almost sailing in the wind and rain towards home. I've no idea how I got in through the top gate as I could barely stand up out there. I was thankful that I was in the car as I doubt I'd have been able to hang onto the van door. Steve was annoyed that I didn't let him come and open the gate for me ... if you know you know! LOL 

Thank Dave!

Sky's Little Star

Please excuse the colour as I've tried to edit it, the photo was taken under a red heat lamp. 

Sadly, things didn't go well for Sky, this time the vet correctly predicted the number of puppies. Carrying such a small litter is always a nightmare, and when Sky went into labour the pups were too big to pass through the birth canal. I wish the vet hadn't given an oxytocin injection and waited an hour, I wish they had gone straight in for a caesarean, but sadly they didn't. 

The caesarean went well, and two huge girls arrived home with mummy Sky, but sadly, the biggest bitch, who had probably been blocking the birth canal didn't make it, the vet suggestion she may have lacked oxygen during the birthing process. The family are devastated at the loss, let's hope and pray this little Star thrives and gives them all the love in the world.

Two Together

Thankfully, Orin and Siska are now back together. 

Let there be peace at Blanik before Xmas.

Quick It's Not Raining

There has been a very abrupt end to Siska's season. That a promising sign, but the next few weeks will see me on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I will continue with Siska's diary in private elsewhere for now. 

Zeus, Meerah, Sammi 

Beti and Ross

Just to feel safe I'll take a couple more days before putting Orin and Siska back together.

Jamie day

Happy Jamie day everybody. Photos taken 4/12/09 and 4/12/25 There are cats, there are special cats ... and then, in a league of his own, there's Jamie!

The Sound Of Silence

 Yesterday morning it was different here, no one "singing" at 6am and a calmness within the pack. Still before breakfast Orin figured he'd go to talk to a crated Siska and she told him to "Piss Off."  Orin and Zeus ate their breakfast for the first time in days. Yesterday evening, well bedtime, Orin came flying in going towards Siska, but then realised there was a carrot in his crate and chose the carrot over Siska.

Today it's quite here, both entire males have eaten  and are relaxed and calm, so I guess both bitches have gone over now, but I won't be putting Siska out with Orin for a few more days.

Beti was on day 19 on Sunday when the "accident" happened. I have booked her in at the vets for the injections next week, on Thursday and Friday. A friend suggested an alternate, which was to wait till 28 days and scan, if she was not pregnant then no injections would be necessary, yeah that sounds good, but if she was pregnant and having seen "Beti's babies" I would then find it hard to terminate the pregnancy, so plan one it is. 

Siska has gone off really quickly considering she did not ovulate till about Friday, thank god I went on Sunday as I think 48 hrs later would have just been too later. I keep doubting myself but "Gemini" says I went on the right day. I have found "Gemini" a great tool to have on my laptop, yes it's fun to play, but in this case it's knowledge is the key.