I've hidden nothing from Steve about my forthcoming plans for Blanik. He may not be dancing for joy, but he's giving me full support for the mating and hopefully another Siska daughter in the pack. I've involved him in my choice of stud dog, discussing my reasons for my choice, like I said I have his full support ... but now he's realised that I'm taking Siska to Merthyr Tidfyl alone, well he's not amused with me. I've explained to him that I have no choice, my friends all have something else going on, and I've accepted the fact that if I don't go alone I won't be going. He suggested I leave it till her next season so I'd have company for the journey, sorry that is not happening! To be honest, I'm not that concerned about it, If I've learned something about myself this year, then I've learned that when needs be I have the strength to do things on my own!
