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The clinic where I work sends handwritten personal cards :-) I know how I've appreciated them when we've lost a dog. fifi

Hesap, I'm finding Inez's post difficult to follow as well, and wondering if English is not her/his first language ? fifi

huge hugs from our clan to yours Rysup, Still so young and beautiful, run free Lexie. fifi

Your little twin heifer will likely be a freemartin - a sterile female twin. (shared blood / hormones with bull calf leads to restricted female development ) fifi

Most of the tiny calves sold at Dorrigo or Warwick go to be poddied & fattened for meat around these parts. One of my guilts about my love of dairy is the poor calves as a by-product. teach them manners now though, or when they are horse size they will walk THROUGH you instead of around you !!! When I was a kid, the people where I agisted my horses used to have a demonstration under saddle jumping team of steers in the 50's, and their kids always had a trained steer & used to ride it. I was agisting a few cattle for a friend here, one was a grown freisan poddy, he was a huge beastie, and I called him Stompy - as he'd rush out of the little mob and stamp his feet at me, scare the buggery out of me & then rush up for a scratch behind his poll !!! fifi efs

Absolutley bloody fabulous :-)) I laughed until I had tears at Alex. How wonderful that Red has come into your life :-))) Donna Hay would have a coniption at the spag one, but I think would approve of the brussells !!! fifi

Another one here who is really hoping your dog is at the vet right now. fifi

Thank you for the link Showdog. :-) fifi

Yes, some banks will allow you to apply for hardship - a payment stop of three months, which can be a blessing in a situation like this. Apart from financials, I hope your body & heart are healing Jed, and that your living situation is okay too. sending wolfie leans (gentle ones) fifi xxxx

Well done Trish, nothing beats some wonderful imput from a breed specialist :-))) Fantastic to talk to you, your enthusuasm is infectious girl !!!!! :-))) Don't think you'd like it here, lovely & cold - my kind of weather ! fifi

Anyone have news on how Trish went with the Fauve's if they've been on ? fifi

Jed, can you apply for sickness benefits ? I hope you don't have to sell your assetts to survive :-( hang in there Jed, hopefully insurance will kick in to rebuild you. fifi

I only hope karma bites them on the bum when their kids discard them in the cheapest, coldest and nastiest excuse for a nursing home that can be found. poor old fella. fifi

Oh dog, just caught up here again in time for Magnus's tribute I have an aching heart just reading about him Jed, I can't even begin to imagine your pain. you continue to humble & inspire me with your spirit, words and strength Just making another coffee here, anyone want one ? fifi

thank you for the link, I'll get onto it later. fifi

Just beautiful !!! that photo certainly has the AWWWWWWW factor ! You are so lucky to have girls who are so close. fifi

Great photos SP :-) That outfit really suits you. You are streets ahead of me, a beautiful recent litter and BISS My big scruffers would have a ball with your little scruffers Are you still on that cloud ?!!! :-))) fifi

CONGRATULATIONS BREE Another wonderful milestone for the big scruffers :D fifi

Thank you for the link, Jed - you look so composed, I hope your burns are not too painful now. Great little video and nice & small. fifi

Oh no Cin, Only this morning I was wondering how Tina was recovering. You were her angel, she was so lucky to find you. All my love to your family and to Jenny from LH, hugs to the boys who will be missing so much. I have no words, fly free beautiful girl. May the longtime sun shine upon you all love surround you And the pure light within you Guide your way home. fifi, danny & hounds xxxx

My dog its great to have you back Jed, I know there is so much healing to do, but just seeing your posts is such a great relief. You wouldn't believe some of the miscreants we had being naughty in general for a while - you would have had them for breakfast with your morning coffee, and educated them without them even knowing it !!! Your only task for now however is healing, resting, recovering :-) fifi, danny & hounds xxxx

Absolutley I bet no one missed their call though..........OMG.......the steward will whip our butts fifi

Just saw this, HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLLIE :-))) Hope you are enjoying your new life & climate wishing you many more years of good health & a sunny spot to snooze in. big smooshy kisses, fifi & hounds xxxxx

OMG......OMG......OMG.... Oh SP, what a day for you & Ziva & Casey What a dream come true Huge congratulations on a day you'll always remember fifi xxxxxx

OMG......they let you loose with a clipboard Sway !!! congrats on becoming a steward :-)) were you sweet as pie ? fifi