Ah ha, a Collie, but not the Border type. I’m not very good at distinguishing breeds, but I sure know a friendly face when I see one. She’ll be a constant delight, whether paddling or puttering. My younger brother is mourning the loss of their faithful companion, bless all their hearts. His family had 14 happy, yappy years up till yesterday. We’ve been heating up the e-mail miles since yesterday, walking down memory lane together with their lovely old dog. I only just shared their front stoop this past fall with that dear old girl. I’m gonna miss her. I’m afraid I don’t have the temperament to get myself a dog, as I haven’t the self -control. My wife has enough trouble getting me to do stuff around here, as I’d never leave the floor, with all that puppy wrestling to do. Your dear little new addition’s littermates will no doubt find good homes. Our home will remain dogless, and besides, we have 3 cats. Dogs provide unconditional love, while cats have more conditions and opt-out clauses than a complicated Constitution. Sheesh! My friends’ dogs greet me with “You’re back! Hooray!” Our cats glower at me, as if to say ”YOU again! I thought you just left?”
Yes Rob, we enjoy Thanksgiving here in Canada, albeit in October. We took our grandkids to a local fall fair. We did the usual country fair things; carnival rides, school exhibits, livestock barns, and 4-H small animal areas “Can I have one of those to take home Grandpa? As much as I’d love to, Grandma would never forgive me for giving you a piglet.” We hosted a big dinner, with as many family members as could attend. I gave thanks for two family members safely delivered back to us, in good health once again, and also a soon to be brand new member early next year! And yes, I’m thankful for good friends like you, near and far.
Your cat harassed friend,
Brad