Kirislin

thanks, I've never had a dog that got to this stage of life before.

I always knew that when Penny started looking old it would happen fast, and it has. She will be 13 in May, and overall looks amazing for an aging dog, her mind is still bright and alert, she does her happy roll and squirm on the carpet first thing in the morning and she's still up for a game anytime, but I've noticed the last 2 or 3 months she occasionally looks like her back is sore and at night now when I ask her to move over, which she used to always respond quickly to, she is slow to react, I dont think it's disobedience, I think it's hard for her. Same thing when I tell her to get off my chair because I want to sit there, it's hard for her, she's stiffening up. I've also noticed she occasionally wobbles and loses balance. What I'm wondering is, does this require a trip to the vet, or is it just to be expected as a dog gets old?

Fiendish child #1 for me :laugh: better composition imo

What a lovely photo! look at the colours in the wheat field.

I'd love to but you're a long way from me (Yarra Valley), do you ever go a bit further East to somewhere that might be a bit closer to me?

He did say that is what they've become. I have the book The Complete Lurcher by D. Brian Plummer which says the same as Jack Hargreaves, that originally Lurchers were a cross between the Smithfield collie and the greyhound. Now the term has been broadened to mean a sighthound/working dog or terrier cross.

well done to capture it. I have a shot a bit like this taken years ago with a film camera, the poor bird never came back though :laugh: I'm pretty sure it was exactly the same kind as yours, I suspect it's a Tawny Frogmouth.

I think he's long since departed, they're pretty old films, but a bit of history, and something I'm glad has been recorded presented on youtube for the world to see.

Lovely!!

Oh how I'd love some fresh bunnies caught this way, they'd need to be dressed though, I'm a wimp.

I thought they were good, there's a whole series of them, but I've only watched these 2 so far.

an explanation of the Lurcher and how it came to be. Persevere, it's quite interesting. My only criticism is how he leads his pony :laugh: Here's another on rabbiting.

I dont think mine would stay there. I like the way you can see both your dogs have a waist too, you have them in good condition, oh, and the actual photos are great!! :D

congratulations on your new "toy" Looks like you've got it all under control already.

dammit, I was all set to buy it but they dont allow Aussies to use paypal. I dont have a credit card so I had to back out of it.

It's crossed my mind :laugh:

You have to put your phone number in. I'm not sure if I've done it right. I've put 0116103xxxxxxxx does anyone know if that's right?

thanks for looking. I can thoroughly recommend going, it's just lovely there, I'm in love with lotus flowers now. I bought a little mini one that is in a little bowl, but I'd love to put some in my dam, I'm just a bit nervous they'd take over and dry it out or simply smother it.

It says it's out of stock. What's the one above that says upgrade? Do you have to buy that to get the latest version, I dont understand.

what's tplo?

Ugh, must......fight.....urge........ to.............. go splat!!!!on screen :laugh:

Love the song too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3rwe-386c

If she yelped loudly I think he must have really hurt her. Your son is growing, getting heavier, I suggest you teach him not to climb on her anymore.

a few more pics of these gorgeous flowers this is a banana plant Lotus leaf water lily

They're only open until 31st March. http://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au/16x9/16x9homepage/16x9home.html http://www.bluelotusfarm.com.au/4x3/4x3homepage/4x3home.html