WHAT A ROUGH WEEK!

Figured that it was my turn to post something instead of the 2 Woofy Sisters.

WOW - this has been a week of ups and downs for Blaze, Amie and Myself. If you have been reading our blog posting from Friday, 21 September 2007, you would know that Little B has had a few lumps cut out. Well basically what started off as something pretty routine turned into something that has kept me on tenterhooks all week. Those who know me well, would know that at the moment I am renovating a house, working full-time, studying to get further qualifications in my chosen profession, running the greytwalks website, trying to update a blog, entertaining 2 naughty but fun greyhounds, volunteering with the Greyhound Adoption Program when I can fit it in, and also trying to have a social life (hahaha). Whew, no rest for the wicked, and who needs sleep?

The last thing I need on top of juggling all these balls in the air is an unclear pathology result on the lump that was biopsied on Little B's chest. Worry is not good when you have a lot on your plate. We got the initial results last Friday night, with further tests needing to be carried out this week on the biopsy. We had a follow up phone call this week regarding this annoying little lump. The results were inconclusive as to exactly what type of histiocystic lump it is and whether it it potentially malignant. BTW I am no good with the big words the vet uses, just as well he has a uni degree. It seems that Little B needs to go back to the Vet next week to have the lump and a good patch of skin around it removed to be on the safe side. I figure she has had it for approx 3 months already (I thought it was an insect bit to start off with), and that she is probably more playful now than she has ever been, so it can't be that bad. But as the vet suggested, it is better for it to be removed now than pay for it later. I went through this a few years ago with a lump on my arm, and it is definitely better to be safe than sorry.

I am sure that Little B will continue to milk it for all the cuddles and sympathy that she can get!

Anyway, here is a cheerful shot of my two girls laying at my feet while I type this up. Isnt it nice to have a devoted fan club who follow you every where!

CATCHING UP WITH FRIENDS

Mum organises Greytwalks once a month where we get to catch up with our greyhound friends. We really like getting out and about with a whole lot of our friends. The best part is that she usually tries to make sure that there is water that we can paddle in, or if you are like me, just lay down and cool off.

I think Amie might have read the signs along the river pointing out the presence of sharks. She kept looking at Me and asking "Can't you read? Are you practicing at being shark bait by laying there? At least if I am standing I get a head start." I didn't care, at least I was cool.

OH HOW I HATE THE VET

Mum pulled a swifty on me the other day, she took me to the vet and left me there. The nurse is nice and tries to butter me up by giving me treats, but I know its just bribes. And that vet, not such a nice person. They cut out some lumps and made me look like a patch work dog. The only good part was the drugs. As you can see, I am having a great time recovering.

Amie wasn't to sure though. I think she couldn't make up her mind as to what was going on.

I figured that my best option was to just lay there and lap up the attention.

WANNA PLAY?

Mum thought that she would embarrass me again.

QUIZ?

Mum is taking a break from renovating and came across this quiz. It takes a while to load. If you like using your head (unlike us) and having a laugh, check it out.

IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

FRIENDS COME TO VISIT

We love it when friends come to visit. It is sooooo exciting spending time with our friends. If only we had opposable thumbs to enable us to open the door so we don't have to rely on Mum to open the door.

GETTING AHEAD

I thought this was a view of Blaze that I have to share. Blaze is a very loving dog. She has a way of knowing what is cute and will get her another cuddle. The latest trick is to lay length wise on the floor beside the couch just to be near me. If I happen to be giving her a cuddle and stop, this is the view I get.

OMG! Dog head with no body.

SNATCH AND GRAB

Mum bought me a new toy last weekend. A squeaky chook. I like my squeaky chook. Mum said I could post 2 videos showing me when I first got given it, and how I try to get it off Mum when we play.

This is me finding out about my new toy.

This is me deciding I want my new toy now!

MISS BOSSY BUM

Where is my dinner? Well are you going to get up and get me my dinner? How about moving off the couch and proceeding to the fridge and getting me my dinner?


Oh bugger it. I shall go find myself someone who cares.

WHAT MESS?

OK, I have cabin fever. Mum has been sick since Saturday and we haven't been out anywhere since she got sick. I like doing the attentive loving act, just to show that I do care, but today I had to just let loose.

It started at 5.30am this morning with barking at Mum and then throwing my toys all over the lounge room. Then all day I have been in a very playful mood. Mum has picked up my toys about 5 times today. My last effort with the toy box must have caused Mum a hissy fit. She has partially lost her voice, so it makes it hard for her to tell me to pick up after myself.

Big raspberries to Mum, as if I would listen anyway.

NURSE MAIDS

Our Mum is Sick! No, not in the head, she has a really bad cold. She has spent 4 days so far in bed, coughing, sneezing, and snuffling all over us. We decided to show a little sympathy, we haven't left her side except to pee and poop the whole time she has been sick. We even check on her in the middle of the night by putting a cold wet nose on her poor hot head. She has been whinging about a head ache, so we have been real careful not to bark when we play. The good thing about Mum being sick is the extra cuddles that we have to give her to make her feel better.

Its even nice to sit beside her on the couch while holding her hand.