Update on Florence

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Update on Florence

by tylluanpenry @ Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 – 22:26:35

I've not been around much the past few days since I've been feeling a bit yuck, unlike our Florence who, after being quite poorly not long ago is finally 'back to normal'.... gnashing her teeth at her terrified entourage and generally laying down the law.

However, it must be said that the 'new, improved' Florence takes some getting used to. No longer am I to greet her 'Hello Florence darling' in the morning. Oh no. Now it's got to be 'Ave Florence, strength and honour.'

To which she replies 'Ave Moi.'

Yep, she's been watching Gladiator again. And Asterix...
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- jackfrost ^Pro
- Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 @ 22:31:28
hope you are feeling much better TP.
- - tylluanpenry
  - Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 @ 22:43:07
  Thanks Jack! I'm still not myself, but am trying to make the most of days when I feel a bit better. I don't think this wet weather is helping, either. I'd love to go and sit in the garden!
  - - jackfrost ^Pro
    - Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 @ 22:58:06
    Being sick has a mental part,
    So use your head to cure you.
    Thinking good thoughts is the way to start,
    And smiling works, I assure you.
    
    Keep up your spirits to cheer yourself;
    Don’t let the gloomies win.
    A happy soul will get well fast,
    And right now is the time to begin.
    
    By Karl Fuchs
    - - tylluanpenry
      - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:08:45
      Thanks Jack, that's a lovely poem!
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- kevinwilson ^Pro
- Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 @ 22:43:22
good for florence!
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:09:10
  Yes, there's never a dull moment with her!
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- menhir
- Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 @ 22:48:11
Who is Florence? She sounds good.

Are you affected by the need to boil water for the next 3 weeks? We heard about contaminated Welsh water, the water companies are red around the gills again.
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:10:23
  Florence is the eldest of our dogs. Ten is very old for modern St Bernards.
  
  We don't appear to have to boil our water yet, but sometimes what comes out of the tap is quite disgusting, so I keep a supply of bottled stuff just in case. It never used to be like this years ago - progress, eh?
  - - menhir
    - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 10:24:21
    A St Bernard of ten years. They are super animals that need quite a bit of caring and a lot of commitment. She's doing very well. This is the time of her life where you will have to be watchful.
    
    I presume you filter your water from what you say, for the time being, keep a stock of boiled water might not be a bad thing.
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- Thursday, 04. Sep, 2008 @ 23:08:09
Florence sounds like her illness has left her ever stronger. Hope you are better soon and can go for that sit in the garden.
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:11:44
  Thank you, SLJ.... I know, in my heart of hearts that each day is precious with Florence now. Maybe she'll be with us at the end of the year - maybe not. It's just important every day to let her know how much we love her.
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- deleted user (Visitor)
- Friday, 05. Sep, 2008 @ 00:12:33
Very glad to hear that she's okay , long may she reign o'er you . .
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:12:05
  Thanks,Martin!
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- technomist
- Friday, 05. Sep, 2008 @ 01:28:28
Sorry you have not been up to par. Hope things pick up soon.
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:12:39
  Thanks, Technomist. I hope I feel a bit better soon!
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- miramaze
- Friday, 05. Sep, 2008 @ 08:16:20
Haopy to hear that Florence is fighting fit again. May you feel better too.

(((hugs )))

XX
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:13:25
  Thanks Mira. She's fighting fit but I know in my heart she's getting more frail. Every day is a bonus now!
  - - miramaze
    - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:23:10
    My heart goes out to you and Florence. My sister had a big dog , Krispian , a commodore , great big Hungarian sheepdog who was her soul mate and best friend. It was heartbreaking to see him ailing and fading away and in the end she had to face putting him to sleep. Every moment with our soul friends is so precious. Bless.
    
    XX
    - - tylluanpenry
      - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 10:29:32
      It's hard to warch them fade... Florence is so indomitable. She lets us help her up sometimes nowadays, something which would have been unthinkable only a few months ago. She's learned to be an excellent patient, although there are still flashes of her old self sometimes.
      
      Her 'boys' although terrified of her are very concerned for her wellbeing, and if ever she's in difficulties they come and tell us!
      - miramaze
        
        Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 13:18:11
        
        Oh bless . It's lovely how they all stick together
        
        X
        
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- AmethystLady ^Pro
- Friday, 05. Sep, 2008 @ 12:57:00
I hope you feel better soon and good for Florence!
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:13:50
  Thank you! Florence says 'Ave'
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- ganesharocks
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- Friday, 05. Sep, 2008 @ 14:29:40
Sending you healing hugs across the pond
xxx
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:14:14
  Thank you - much appreciated!
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- skip2468
- Friday, 05. Sep, 2008 @ 22:40:48
Thinking of you with a BIG kiwi health germ.

Made in NZ!
- - tylluanpenry
  - Tuesday, 09. Sep, 2008 @ 09:14:40
  Just what I need! Thanks Skip!
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