Tam and Toby ~~ Hunting Zorba .....Take two.

[Mikey RV]

To be honest Tam I think you made the right decision. As tempting as it is to adopt another dog the next place you stay you might see some more and the next place etc etc. You got two great dogs.

 

[Northernraider]

I’m interested in what Milo said, I think he would have been up for it..... was it a two to one decision...

He was the most against it ....he said he's the family security and he wont be upstaged by some upstart no matter how big he gets ...

 

[Northernraider]

Jackie has now joined me and arrived here in tears having left the pups. She's now saying shes undecided and will see how she feels tomorrow...its hard to leave them.

 

[irnbru]

Its hard maybe but as you know dogs are a lifetime commitment and someone needs to look after them when your working etc. I think you've made the right decision.

 

[Figaro]

Probably the correct decision Tam
Still hard though, pulls on the heart strings.

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[gpat]

After a lengthy discussion with jade and milo we've decided our pack is best kept as it is for now. So to avoid any more temptation we moved this morning ....only a km away to a quieter beach spot.

Jackie has taken to feeding the dogs at her van and that has started quite a territorial dispute between my two and the mother dogs .
I think she plans to follow later today when she organises herself but ive moved already .


I think zorba may actually be a van and not a dog .... hence the confusion.

Decision made. ....no more pack members for now unless its the 2 legged variety.

The head has beaten the heart

 

[Mikey RV]

Jackie has now joined me and arrived here in tears having left the pups. She's now saying shes undecided and will see how she feels tomorrow...its hard to leave them.

She just wants a cuddle from you.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

I have always found that for me following my instincts/ gut feeling is the right thinf in the long run. Hence me- my inner voice - "do I want a puppy"?
Inner voice YES, rational voice: "but that might be a bit difficult, what about when...., what if...."
Result: I have the puppy. Long term proves correct choice.
Alternatively " do I want the puppy"?
Inner voice- "I'm not sure, it would be nice but....etc., etc.
Result- I don't have the puppy.
My doubts were foremost, my emotions were trying to overide my gut feelings. To have the puppy in the second instance would have been a mistake.
I don't know if trying that process might help Jackie.

 

[Wendo55]

Definitely the right decision Tam.

 

[Scotch mist]

Probably for the best BUT a hard choice you had to make

- 8 last night , not sure sure the new pup would thank you for bringing him here

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[Northernraider]

 

[Figaro]

Was that Jackie on the paddleboard ?

 

[Mikey RV]

Was that Jackie on the paddleboard ?

Must have been because someone was on it.

 

[Onemanandhisdog]

Was that Jackie on the paddleboard ?

Either that or she has stolen it as it's in front of her van in the last picture

 

[Northernraider]

Was that Jackie on the paddleboard ?

Yes
I only had one go and fell off lol

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[Val 3 dogs]

Wasn't it Robert the Bruce or some other Scotsman who was supposed to have said "if at first you don't succeed try,try and try again,"?

 

[Northernraider]

I had to take a photo of this. Has to be the untidiest van ive ever seen lol ....how do wimmen find anything ?

Gave myself a haircut as i was starting to look like my dad .. took me 40 minutes ws the back isnt easy

 

[Northernraider]

Wasn't it Robert the Bruce or some other Scotsman who was supposed to have said "if at first you don't succeed try,try and try again,"?

I think learning to be a better swimmer first is required

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Was your Dad grey too Tam? have you still got a pony tail?
P.S. we've got mms of white stuff thin morning, aaagh!

 

[Val 3 dogs]

Ooh you bad person! and you used to make Jade swim! Really BAD daddy!!!

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[tonyidle]

There's another reason to leave the pups: they were in good condition and being looked after. It's quite possible you'll come across a dog in future that needs help and that you simply can't leave behind. At least you'll still be able to help.

 

[Northernraider]

Was your Dad grey too Tam? have you still got a pony tail?
P.S. we've got mms of white stuff thin morning, aaagh!

My dad was almost pure white by his mid 50''s but a full head of hair. ......yes still got ponytail no intention to ever cut that lol



Its really warm and sunny here today

 

[Northernraider]

Ooh you bad person! and you used to make Jade swim! Really BAD daddy!!!

Thats why i want her to swim ...because if they fall in deep water theres a chance i couldnt save them

Nowt bad about that

I can swim but im neither a strong swimmer or a confident one in the sea

Milo is a good swimmer ...jade can swim but chooses not to ...but at least i know now that she can if she had to

 

[tonyidle]

Thats why i want her to swim ...because if they fall in deep water theres a chance i couldnt save them

Nowt bad about that

I can swim but im neither a strong swimmer or a confident one in the sea

Milo is a good swimmer ...jade can swim but chooses not to ...but at least i know now that she can if she had to

My last Greyhound chose not to swim. He could walk alongside other dogs that were swimming in a couple of feet of water. If he walked into a deep spot there was blind panic until he found another shallow spot. He used to walk round puddles on the pavement.

 

[Val 3 dogs]

All dogs can swim Tam, some less well than others (like the 'squashed nosed' breeds) but like Jade and yourself (and me) some have less confidence.

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[Val 3 dogs]

I have no personal experience of greyhounds but I imagine as they are such slimly built, stream-lined animals their legs and paws won't displace much water at all when doing "doggy paddle" which could lead to lack of buoyancy and therefore confidence/ability. Just guessing on my part.

 

[Northernraider]

My last Greyhound chose not to swim. He could walk alongside other dogs that were swimming in a couple of feet of water. If he walked into a deep spot there was blind panic until he found another shallow spot. He used to walk round puddles on the pavement.

Both of mine seek out puddles to run through lol ...worse than kids

 

[Northernraider]

Looking a bit cooler next week but ive found its never too accurate in greece the closer you get to the days the forecast changes

 

[Northernraider]

Still not seen or heard from Hymerbell for over a month now ....has he left the forum?

 

[Janine]

Still not seen or heard from Hymerbell for over a month now ....has he left the forum?

Last seen on Fun 28th December.

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