Cate's Diary

Thanks, Petal. I think I need to get outside & do something very physical! I feel like screaming (or crying). Physical might be good. I'll go move some plant pots off the decking I think & make way for a dog. I need a dog.
 
Looks like that beagle lady is making two families happy: the one that adopted her and yours, by convincing you you need a dog :beating:
 
Hi Cate - great that your son got a promising job. I'm sure it will work out.

I absolutely love your house. I live in a cookie-cutter colonial (I'm not complaining), but I really enjoy seeing uniquely constructed homes.
 
Cate said:
Thanks, Petal. I think I need to get outside & do something very physical! I feel like screaming (or crying). Physical might be good. I'll go move some plant pots off the decking I think & make way for a dog. I need a dog.
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I hope that energy shifts for you. I think crying is a good thing to do to let that energy move into a different place. Screaming...well i guess that depends--if you can do it without alarming anyone that might be good too.
Putting energy into some physical work sounds good--especially if it involves prepping for your new dog!
 
LaMaria said:
Looks like that beagle lady is making two families happy: the one that adopted her and yours, by convincing you you need a dog :beating:
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I think my tears were from missing out on the beagle, LaMa. Brain still says life would be easier without a dog. Heart says get a dog.
jackbenimble said:
Hi Cate - great that your son got a promising job. I'm sure it will work out.
I absolutely love your house. I live in a cookie-cutter colonial (I'm not complaining), but I really enjoy seeing uniquely constructed homes.
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Hi, Jack. Our son works for a government department & got slotted into a different job within that. It's great that he does have that security & it's good that it is closer to where he lives.
Thank you. We love our house. It is unique & really suits us. It's also solar passive & we use little power.
liza said:
I hope that energy shifts for you. I think crying is a good thing to do to let that energy move into a different place. Screaming...well I guess that depends--if you can do it without alarming anyone that might be good too.
Putting energy into some physical work sounds good--especially if it involves prepping for your new dog!
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Thanks, Liza. That energy has shifted & I feel much better this morning. G was very much in tune with how I felt yesterday & suggested another walk in the late afternoon. It was really nice. I didn't scream yesterday or cry but did get it out of my system & I think it was a combination of the walking, watching "The Last Waltz" & the Blues Brothers movie later. Good timing, universe!
I'm still a bit conflicted about getting a dog. Life changes so much with a dog. I would find it hard to stay away a night leaving a dog at home.

I think I'll let the universe decide & stop actually looking for a dog.
The sun is shining today & it's time I got on the move!
 
Cate said:
Life changes so much with a dog. I would find it hard to stay away a night leaving a dog at home.
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That is true, you really can't leave a dog home alone for long. We don't leave ours overnight unattended. You kind of get used to it, but it is something to think about. For me it's worth the hassle, and figuring out workarounds isn't too hard. We have people who will look after the dogs, and a kennel is always an option. Good luck with your decision!
 
Glad that energy shifted with a good walk and some good movies!
I go through the same debates about getting a pet. They are nice to have around and growing up we always had a lot of animals around, but i don't know about taking on all that comes with having a pet. I like just enjoying the wildlife...i know you can't cuddle wildlife and there's something so deeply loving between an animal friend and human, but yes lots to consider.
 
I grew up with pets (dogs, fish, kittens, rabbits, chickens, pygmy goats...) and if I had more space I'd probably have a room dedicated to some turtles but living alone and being away for over a week 3-4 times a year it doesn't seem sensible.
 
Well Cate you will know from my diary all the trouble we are having right now . But would I be without her , not in a million years . The love and trust and cuddles and affection , the fun , the laughter are all worth it .
 
I don't have a pet but my grandparents had cats, dogs and even lovebirds at one point. They just become part of the family and you don't think about it after a while. In Toronto they have pet sitting services in case of vacations/ time away, I'm sure they have something similar where you live, Cate?

The only thing to think about would be how much energy you have to deal with a pet but they are so therapeutic.
 
Thanks, Rob, Liza, LaMa, Petal, Sun & Misty :grouphug:
I will stop actively looking for a dog & see what happens.....well I might keep looking at the dogs that come into the pound in my FB feed. I must admit to feeling a bit sad about, B, the beagle. She did look very sweet.
I woke up & decided to fast today as I wasn't even slightly hungry & then heard G cluttering about in the kitchen. Too late. He was hungry & had cooked poached eggs & baked beans. Luckily I was in time to serve the baked beans. Tomorrow will have to be my fast day.
It is bucketing down!

Yesterday we went for a really big walk up the road & headed right this time. We got to talk to a couple of guys who were standing either side of their adjoining fence chatting. I told them that our neighbour's sheep were savaged by dogs the night before as one of them had sheep. L had rung me up just before lunch to see if we still had a gun as one needed putting down. Poor things. She was so upset. I suggested she ring our next nearest neighbour as I know that he does & told her I would ring her back in the afternoon.
After lunch & our big walk & seeing & talking to the policeman who was on his way back from her place I sent her a text suggesting we meet up at 4.30 at our fenceline for a drink. I said to bring a glass & I would bring some wine. We sat & talked for about 40 minutes at 4.30. She had even dressed up! She thought it was a lovely idea & it really cheered her up. I said let's do this once a week until you move & said how about every Friday. We'll meet in a sunnier spot though. It was pretty cold.
 
Great idea for the fenceline meet and drink!

Sorry to hear about the sheep, were they feral dogs, or did they belong to someone? Feral dogs can be dangerous, folks around here shoot them. In fact any dog seen attacking livestock or wildlife is usually shot. Not something I would want to do, but I understand it.

Good luck with tomorrow's fast.
 
Sorry to hear about your neighbor's poor sheep. With wolves on the rise in Europe I guess we'll be dealing with that kind of thing again soon as well. The fenceline meetup sounds lively!
 
alligatorob said:
Great idea for the fenceline meet and drink!
Sorry to hear about the sheep, were they feral dogs, or did they belong to someone? Feral dogs can be dangerous, folks around here shoot them. In fact any dog seen attacking livestock or wildlife is usually shot. Not something I would want to do, but I understand it.
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We don't get feral dogs here, Rob, but these dogs will belong to some feral people.
LaMaria said:
Sorry to hear about your neighbor's poor sheep. With wolves on the rise in Europe I guess we'll be dealing with that kind of thing again soon as well. The fenceline meetup sounds lively!
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liza said:
Love the sound of the fenceline meeting. Great idea!
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The fenceline meet-up was a good idea. I'm glad I thought of it.
On a sad note, one of our 13 sheep is missing. It's my favourite, horned one. We kept her & her sister when we had 8 lambs year before last. G & I have searched all over & couldn't find her. It has made us feel sick.
 
Cate said:
After lunch & our big walk & seeing & talking to the policeman who was on his way back from her place I sent her a text suggesting we meet up at 4.30 at our fenceline for a drink. I said to bring a glass & I would bring some wine. We sat & talked for about 40 minutes at 4.30. She had even dressed up! She thought it was a lovely idea & it really cheered her up. I said let's do this once a week until you move & said how about every Friday. We'll meet in a sunnier spot though. It was pretty cold.
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That's such a nice idea. Goes to show that you don't have to make a full evening out of things to make it feel worthwhile.
 
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