I know no one will care but...........

[simmo 21,941]

To all the Grandma's out there.

[simmo 21,941]

Sophie was 56 this week.

She seems to be getting better with age 

 

[Ken 1,739]

21 hours ago, simmo said:

To all the Grandma's out there.

But we don't all have Polish Grandma's!

My son was lucky enough to have his (Ukrainian) Grandma here in Australia for Grandparent's day last year. In Australia it's the last Sunday in October. That meant he had her at the school event (they always have a special event in the week before for Grandparents to come in) for the first time ever.

[simmo 21,941]

1 hour ago, Ken said:

But we don't all have Polish Grandma's!

My son was lucky enough to have his (Ukrainian) Grandma here in Australia for Grandparent's day last year. In Australia it's the last Sunday in October. That meant he had her at the school event (they always have a special event in the week before for Grandparents to come in) for the first time ever.

It should be every day

[unzippy 3,971]

On 21/01/2023 at 08:33, Parley said:

Just Murray being a whinging pom.

I thought he was Scotch?

[Toots 12,302]

1 hour ago, unzippy said:

I thought he was Scotch?

Scotch is whisky.  He is a Scot or Scottish.

 

[unzippy 3,971]

On 21/01/2023 at 08:33, Parley said:

Just Murray being a whinging pom.

I thought he was Scotch?

[unzippy 3,971]

On 21/01/2023 at 08:33, Parley said:

Just Murray being a whinging pom.

I thought he was Scotch?

[Toots 12,302]

50 minutes ago, unzippy said:

I thought he was Scotch?

No, he is a Scot or Scottish.  As I said above Scotch is whisky.

[simmo 21,941]

[simmo 21,941]

The latest twitter files are very juicy indeed.

 

 

[HappyHeart 14,374]

Our old girl went over the rainbow bridge yesterday. Even though she was 14 and had been deteriorating it still seems too soon and was a shock. Been with us for over 12 years.  She just couldn't cope with life anymore. In a way glad she went of her own accord and we were spared making the call but nonetheless she suffered for a few hours. We kept her at home overnight which was painful but comforting and took her to the pet crem this morning. Trying to make sense of it. I know it's quite clear cut but it doesn't feel that way right now. RIP Tilly 2008-2023.

 

Edited January 30 by HappyHeart

[Skani 5,408]

1 hour ago, HappyHeart said:

Our old girl went over the rainbow bridge yesterday.

So sorry to hear that.  They certainly  leave a gaping hole.  I'm sure she had a wonderful 12 years with you.

[Rallyman 4,104]

Going to be a grandad again 2nd grandchild on way , due in August

[FirstWorldProblems 2,139]

12 minutes ago, Rallyman said:

Going to be a grandad again 2nd grandchild on way , due in August

awesome!  Congratulations

[Rallyman 4,104]

16 minutes ago, FirstWorldProblems said:

awesome!  Congratulations

Thank you 

[Drumbeat 739]

23 hours ago, HappyHeart said:

Our old girl went over the rainbow bridge yesterday. Even though she was 14 and had been deteriorating it still seems too soon and was a shock. Been with us for over 12 years.  She just couldn't cope with life anymore. In a way glad she went of her own accord and we were spared making the call but nonetheless she suffered for a few hours. We kept her at home overnight which was painful but comforting and took her to the pet crem this morning. Trying to make sense of it. I know it's quite clear cut but it doesn't feel that way right now. RIP Tilly 2008-2023.

 

Sending my condolences . We had to make the awful decision for our girl a few months ago, I was heartbroken

[Toots 12,302]

17 hours ago, Drumbeat said:

Sending my condolences . We had to make the awful decision for our girl a few months ago, I was heartbroken

Our old mare Cilla was "put to sleep" last Wednesday.  She was 33 and had bad arthritis.  It had reached the stage where she wanted to lie down a lot but then she couldn't get back up again.  Life had become a painful struggle for her.

She is buried in a corner of a field near her favourite shady tree.  

[HappyHeart 14,374]

38 minutes ago, Toots said:

Our old mare Cilla was "put to sleep" last Wednesday.  She was 33 and had bad arthritis.  It had reached the stage where she wanted to lie down a lot but then she couldn't get back up again.  Life had become a painful struggle for her.

She is buried in a corner of a field near her favourite shady tree.  

I’m sorry to hear this. It’s such a difficult decision. I’m glad she is in her favourite spot now giving back to the earth. Best wishes.

We will bury Tilly’s ashes in Autumn when the rains come, alongside those of her brother who died 2 years ago and plant a special tree there. We will also get a bench for a shady spot and have a plaque made so we can sit there and think of them both. 

[Bulya 2,859]

5 hours ago, Toots said:

Our old mare Cilla was "put to sleep" last Wednesday.  She was 33 and had bad arthritis.  It had reached the stage where she wanted to lie down a lot but then she couldn't get back up again.  Life had become a painful struggle for her.

She is buried in a corner of a field near her favourite shady tree.  

About to invest some $500 in a litre of 4CYTE for our gelding.  Shoeing is becoming a problem due to arthritis in one leg. 

[Toots 12,302]

2 hours ago, Bulya said:

About to invest some $500 in a litre of 4CYTE for our gelding.  Shoeing is becoming a problem due to arthritis in one leg. 

In her much younger years long before we had her, Cilla was a showjumper and I reckon her poor old knees got a lot of bruising and also damage to the bottom joints of the hock.  All of that resulting in arthritis in later years.  The vet prescribed Eqioxx which helped a bit but the poor old girl had had enough in the end.

Hope your boy improves after his treatment.  

 

[Ken 1,739]

On 23/01/2023 at 14:02, Toots said:

No, he is a Scot or Scottish.  As I said above Scotch is whisky.

He's only Scottish when he loses. When he wins he's British.

[Parley 7,918]

3 hours ago, Ken said:

He's only Scottish when he loses. When he wins he's British.

He is both.

[HappyHeart 14,374]

23 hours ago, Toots said:

In her much younger years long before we had her, Cilla was a showjumper and I reckon her poor old knees got a lot of bruising and also damage to the bottom joints of the hock.  All of that resulting in arthritis in later years.  The vet prescribed Eqioxx which helped a bit but the poor old girl had had enough in the end.

Hope your boy improves after his treatment.  

 

Sounds about right. A bit similar to racing greyhounds who have a predisposition to osteosarcoma. All that cumulative inflammation from racing injuries as young dogs cannot do them much good. 

[Quokka2005 3,236]

Hi everyone 

Hope you’re all well!