21st February 2026
In an attempt to calm Winnie down in the evenings, we decided to take her to the dog park that is not far away. This would be an opportunity for her to run unharnessed to her hearts delight. I took a couple of brightly coloured balls that I could throw, and for her to chase.
Of course it was bitterly cold, having snowed again. There was only one other person there with her old dog, so they eagerly got acquainted and chased each other around the area. There was also a bit of ball throwing, but she hadn’t got the hang of returning it to me, needless to say I did a fair bet of running myself.
However the atmosphere was disturbed by the arrival of a large lanky dog of some strange breed I had never heard of, immediately he started to throw his weight around.
Winnie and Phoebe took an instant dislike to this lout, and even the older dog was not interested.
At one point it slammed into Kelli’s leg, forcing it to twist awkwardly, that was our cue to leave, which was just as well as my fingers were numb.
Before settling into our warm home we walked around the block, we really wanted to tire them out.
Earlier in the day we went to collect a buffet that Kelli saw on Marketplace, it was a bit of a wreck being painted in black with stickers and odd handles, this will not be a quick job to do.
Then whilst we were out we did the rounds of both Goodwills, nothing had been added, but Kelli made a new thrifting friend, a lady who engaged her in conversation of things she was buying for her garden. In the short time they chatted, no doubt their life history’s were shared as well as their phone numbers. I’m amazed how these things happen, I guess some people just like to talk to strangers, so I’m sure they will meet up again to rummage through the shelves to find the hidden treasure.
Another Lifetime to go 