HELLO ALL!!! Bet you’re wondering where we’ve been since September.
Tess is still alive and kicking but life just seemed to get in the way.
Here we are again though. And what a busy few months it’s been.
First Tess developed a limp. Nothing to worry about we thought, it would soon sort its self out. NOT! After a visit to the vets he assured us it was probably just a sprain and gave her an injection and some tablets. Nothing happened so after a suitable length of time he decided to xray the offending limb. Still nothing so shes been eating a luxury (that means expensive!) Hills Prescription feed for joints ever since and so far so good. Lack of exercise (and too much Christmas excess!) has meant she’s put on a little weight, but more of that later!
Of course November is Tess’s birthday. This year she was 4 and as usual we celebrated with her brother Wilby. They are definitely maturing, but still have typical Welsh Springer Spaniel traits – nutty, nosey and clingy, following you everywhere! We had a lovely weekend in Norfolk, walking at Sandringham and Burnham Overy Staithe. And, of course, raising a glass (or two) to the siblings!! They get on brilliantly, which is lovely to see. They are such a gentle, lovable breed.
Along with December came the snow. Most dogs love romping in the snow and Tess is no exception. I think Cambridgeshire was the least hit county in the UK, thankfully, and we managed to function as normal, but sympathised with the rest of the country. HOW DID YOU MANAGE IN YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS?? Still managed lots of nice dog walks???
Christmas was a magical time. We had a quiet festive holiday spent at home with our little girl. We had a long walk on Christmas morning at our favourite Magog Downs, along with lots of other dog owners. What a good excuse to get out in the fresh air. And Tess just loved opening her presents. But, just like us, she had a little too much to eat and we entered the New Year trying to loose a few pounds. She’s shot up from 15kgs to just over 17kgs which is a worry as she is quite small for her breed, although still within the accepted breed standard. So no more turkey for her!!!!!!!! Of course at this time of year – cold and wet and muddy – they probably get shorter walks so hopefully the extra pounds will drop off!!
And so to 2010.
Steve celebrated a big birthday so Tess went to stay with our usual dog sitters while we had a ‘grown up’ weekend away in our favourite Blakeney. Strange to be there without our little Welsh Springer Spaniel, especially when we met a little working cocker skidding round in the mud on the marshes, but nice to be able to dress up for dinner and visit the local RSPB bird sanctuary at Cley, which we can’t usually do with a dog in tow! And now its February. Roll on Spring when we can have a nice walk without having to spend ages cleaning the mud from paws, feathers and tummies. Oh and my wellies!!!
And watch this space as Steve got a rather special birthday present, but you’ll have to wait till next time to see that!!!!!
