Saturday, October 23, 2010

Skill.



The vet has reduced the Cortisone dosage to one tablet every other day from one tablet daily. A shrug of the shoulders and the sage diagnosis " he'll know when it's time ". No arguing with that. Back home from the surgery via the cafe. A coffee with the peroxide waitress and the beer and absinthe crowd - Wilfs Cortisone driven thirst making quick work of his bowl of water. Home in time to bark at the builders and carefully christen the tyres on each of the five white vans lined up in the courtyard. Job done, a definite bounce in his step that said ' that took real skill '.

In the afternoon another long walk, off the lead, through the walnut groves. Irrepressible boyish delight in the sound the crinkly leaves make underfoot. The afternoon sun warm but not hot. Perfect PON weather for leisurely exploration . A little roast salmon with his kibbles at lunchtime and chicken and rice for dinner. The lip smacking contentment obvious. The way to this boyz heart clearly through his stomach. Time for twenty minutes rug surfing and hunt the meerkat before falling asleep, enthralled with life, in the middle of the hallway. Another very good day. PON's and laughter go naturally together.

33 comments:

  1. The 2nd picture is so sweet! Happy weekend!

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  2. It is a blessing to enjoy life as much as Wilf does!

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  3. Enjoy this new wonderful day sweet Wilf. Cuddles beloved boy.

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  4. Happy weekend. Get all the enjoyment you can. Wilf looks great, as usual.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

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  5. Hope you have a fantastic weekend - rug surfing, swing bopping, meerkat hunting and of course, dining.

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  6. I love these good days!
    And oh, do PONs love salmon.

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  7. Each and everyday I'm a bit apprehensive to come in..i fear the worst...then i see wilf's familiar face..a kindly greeting, like an old friend..and the world is OK again..the light still shines bright.

    Wishing you all a happy weekend.

    Stormy..

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  8. Glad that you and Wilf are still having good days in total defiance of the original sentence. Good for Wilf! Every big of salmon counts.

    lotsa licks, Lola

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  9. Hey there Angus...
    TWELVE DAYS OF GRACE!!! (High five!)
    That is wonderful news! I know its not easy, but you guys are holding up really well...gracefully! :)
    Enjoy your weekend.
    Lotsaluv
    MAXMOM IN SA

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  10. Happy Weekend to all of you! Wilf, you makes us smile. :)

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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  11. Wilf is a bright shining star in my day. Thank you for sharing this precious time with all of us.

    Emma Rose and the Duchess

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  12. Well, darn it! Here Wilf finds the secret to unlimited tire christening and you cut back his dosage of Cortisone! ;) I love that he's still doing what makes him happy!

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  13. Another wonderful day for Wilf and you. Any day that involves rug surfing is a good day for Wilf!

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  14. Nice pictures! Here's to another wonderful day of grace!

    Sam

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  15. Great photos. Wilf says he is doing things his way and we think it is a very good way.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  16. Vilfy, you bring tears to my eyes! Have a lovely weekend, all!

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  17. wilf, you have us all spellbound! your antics never leave me without a smile on my face and joy in my soul. :)
    keep enjoying your weekend to the fullest!

    the booker man and asa's mama

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  18. Another new sport for the next Paw-lympics: tyre christening. Perhaps not PC since it would be for boy dogs only, but WTF (sayeth we WFTs)

    Jake and Just Harry

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  19. I'm so happy to hear Wilf's still having great days like these.

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  20. Happy Weekend, dear ones...

    Pear tart, hmm??? Oh, Lacie is having so much trouble gettin' into her jeans from readin' this...we actually think she might have split them and not mentioned it to us...

    Pawslaps, dear Wilf...

    The Boyz, Lacie's long suffering brothers

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  21. So pleased to read that Wilf's hanging in there and then some.
    Cheers,
    Gail.

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  22. I steel myself every day to open your newest post because I'm afraid but I'm always so glad to read your words. Wilf looks fabulous as always - bless his heart and soul.

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  23. Glad to see Wilf is having great days here.

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  24. So glad that you had a good day!

    Woofs and Kisses!
    THe Fiesty Three

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  25. Angus,

    Wilf definitely has the “skill” to find maximum fun in his moments, and I’ve always enjoyed reading your descriptions of his antics.

    Thinking of you all and wishing Wilf a good weekend filled with the things he loves best,

    Love,
    Riley and Francesca (Riley’s mum)

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  26. another happy wilf days makes ours all that much better - loves and licks

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  27. I hope I get to keep reading these kinds of posts for a long long time.

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  28. Wilf has had a good life. I'm glad he (and you!) had another good day.

    I always hold my breathe each day as I open up each new post (yours is the first one I read now) and each day, he surprises me. I'm glad he's hanging on and seems to be still be doing quite well, despite the circumstances.

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  29. Another good day for the memory bank. We hope you keep adding to the account, Wilf, so Angus and the Font can live on the interest for a long time.

    Jed & Abby

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  30. Sounds like good news Wilf. Keep it up
    Snorts and Snuggle
    Benny & Lily

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  31. we love very good days. here's hoping for many more to come.

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  32. Hi Wilf,

    We did not forget you though we have not commented. Piappies Mom was not home and just got back. Another blessing for you having good days. Keep enjoying them. We are very grateful, Angus for all your lovely posts.

    Love,
    Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Pai & Wai-Max

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