Friday, September 16, 2011

We might as well dance .


After two weeks of solid , uninterrupted sleep , a rough night . Trips outside every hour and a half . His water bowl filled up to the brim when we go to bed, again at two am and again at five . Drained down to the very bottom each time . It seems that after a four month long intermission the manic diabetic thirst has decided to return . No change in diet , no change in routine, maybe its ' the fonts ' absence ? More likely a complaint about the rapidly falling standard of cuisine . With Angus in charge of the kitchen he's now onto plain kibbles .

This morning the lady at the bakery leaves the cash till, wanders round to the street door and gives him some slivers of flaky pastry . Wilf perks up as the crunchy delight is gently fed to him . The rest of the queue have to stand and wait while this happens. The bakers wife scratches his chin and tells him that he's a ' p'tit chouchou ' . In return Wilf gives her his best old charmer look . He goes through life with the attitude that there might always be just a little bit more . He's often proved right .

That old Japanese proverb comes to mind : " We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance " .

17 comments:

  1. You look so handsome and cute in your photos! :)



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  2. I love that she left just to make sure Wilf got some attention. If you weren't already married, I would tell you to marry her!

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  3. Hopefully Wilf will get back to normal when "the font" returns. Please give him a giant hug from me.

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  4. Gosh Wilf, if any Japanese person saw Gail dancing they'd soon be rethinking that proverb...
    But I'm so sorry about your bad night. Hope things get back in balance soon.
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  5. Any escargot flavoured kibbles over there?

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  6. Here in the US, if someone left the register because of the charm of an old dog, there would be a riot and probably a loss of a job--Thankfully you live in France Profonde where all are patient and understand!

    I hope you have a lovely day and your quiet and uninterrupted nights return!

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  7. Let's dance - right attitude - hope you have a better night - no plain kibbles!!!! - he a haute cuisine dog - love from Southern Italy Susanne, dAisy and Foxiie the trotty

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  8. Seems that Wilf shares Petey's philosophy, "Everyone's happy to see me and there could be cookies!"

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  9. I love that image of someone stopping time to come around and feed an old dog a few tasty morsels. I hope you both have a better night!

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  10. Wilf does have a way with the ladies. ;)
    Hopeful for better nights again.

    Blessings and Love,
    Janelle and Maggie Mae

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  11. It seems that Wilf has the whole town in love with him. It's not surprising... he shows us all how to live.

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  12. Perhaps the Font's cooking will do the trick. Plain kibble? Bah!

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  13. Sending lotsaluv to you Angus...you guys are real soldiers. My thoughts are often with Wilfee - he's amazed us all, hasn't he?
    Well...good luck for the Rugby. I know you're watching too.
    MAXMOM IN SA

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  14. It could very well be the missing link!!! Routine sounds like its high on Wilf's list, so this may be it. Let's hope for a quick return from 'the font' and routine shall be restored!! Perhaps some toast slivers could find its way to Wilf?? Fingers crossed!! Keep on going Wilf, darling boy!

    With love from your Canadian pals,
    Dianna along with Tor (who is enjoying the cool nights once again!), Willow and Tucker

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  15. You are always showing us how to dance gently and gracefully through this life of ours Wilfy, thank you.
    May your nights become relaxng and drier once again...very, very soon.
    xo J~

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  16. Hoping you're back to a run of good, peaceful nights and pleasure-packed days, Wilf. And we hope Scotland continues to win!

    Jed & Abby

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  17. We suspect that some of the guests found our Wilf just a bit too irresistible and fed him extra treats, to his detriment. Unless you are familiar with diabetes, it is hard to believe that a small bit of food can have such an effect. And The Font's absence is always telling. Love to all.

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