tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post454177414355314676..comments2024-03-28T05:56:52.754-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Two 'D'sThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-51264203604035680542017-08-26T14:06:48.566-07:002017-08-26T14:06:48.566-07:00Aww don't rehome Tess 😣You will both miss eac...Aww don't rehome Tess 😣You will both miss each other so much xxxBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509651772730179311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-2333511698003126082017-08-25T11:01:22.643-07:002017-08-25T11:01:22.643-07:00The only thing I would add is don't do what I ...The only thing I would add is don't do what I did and move to somewhere with no garden. It has been very hard to have to get up and go out 3,4 plus times a day to allow for toilet breaks in all weathers especially as growing older.<br /><br />If you are moving to a home with no garden think very carefully about whether you will be able to cope. Our dog needed more and more outside breaks as she aged and it has been difficult.ALT58https://www.blogger.com/profile/09863561462074785093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-4042908527888109592017-08-25T10:57:33.738-07:002017-08-25T10:57:33.738-07:00Just an afterthought would you be able to have an ...Just an afterthought would you be able to have an electric mobility scooter. I have seen these transform dog walkers lives as they are able to walk their dogs without having the pain of physically walking (if you see what I mean) dog is tied to the side and off you go.<br /><br />Google mobility scooter dog walking and you will see people on their scooters with dogs tied to side.<br /><br />Problem solvedALT58https://www.blogger.com/profile/09863561462074785093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-10660463345158640142017-08-25T07:46:27.641-07:002017-08-25T07:46:27.641-07:00Thanks to you all.Thanks to you all.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-91442474372860967722017-08-25T02:06:33.600-07:002017-08-25T02:06:33.600-07:00Well done Pat, let us know what you have decided t...Well done Pat, let us know what you have decided to do - good luck.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-41722643678681331922017-08-24T22:34:00.650-07:002017-08-24T22:34:00.650-07:00I think Weave has got the message.I think Weave has got the message.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-39659981249428296702017-08-24T19:26:13.705-07:002017-08-24T19:26:13.705-07:00PI have to agree with everyone else. Keep her. She...PI have to agree with everyone else. Keep her. She is good for you, and you are the one she loves. As for managing stick and lead and handbag, etc. --consider getting a crossbody bag that will free you from dealing with the handbag at least. <br /><br />I wonder if you could have a run or a pen built for you little girl to go outside and get her exercise? That might help with the walks. <br /><br />Wishing you all the best. These are not easy decisions. I think the hardest part of getting older is that our minds are still perfectly agile, but our bodies not so much.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-86737882209155541002017-08-24T15:59:25.801-07:002017-08-24T15:59:25.801-07:00I didn't read all the comments, but the ones I...I didn't read all the comments, but the ones I did read seem to agree with me. Keep her as long as you can. She'll be slowing down herself and dogs are adaptable. At least I think you should give it a try when you move and if it really becomes impossible then, well, then see what options there are. I think you two will need each other in the future.<br /><br />I think of you often.thousandflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577151568516965587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-13406693431175629262017-08-24T14:46:50.154-07:002017-08-24T14:46:50.154-07:00Weaver, I often read, but don't think I've...Weaver, I often read, but don't think I've ever commented. Would you have thought of rehoming Tess, if you didn't know that these people were looking for another dog?<br />Tess is a part of you, a part of the Farmer & the life you shared together. She also gives you a reason to do things, throughout the day. A dog brings new people into your life, people always stop to talk to a dog and then to you. Tess woud much rather be with you than anywhere else on earth and I think you would miss her company so much.<br />There is also the possibility, that if Tess were to go to a home with another dog in it, the other dog may not want to share its territory with a new dog, especially if it is missing it's old friend.<br />When Dad died, Mum couldn't walk Bonny in the same way that dad had, due to her arthritis and other health issues, but Bonny adapted and so did Mum and they were inseperable until Bonny passed away 3 years after Dad. Kim @ Him, Him Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09566674565055851455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-31354676162571083692017-08-24T14:11:51.700-07:002017-08-24T14:11:51.700-07:00Reading the comments, I'd say that settles it....Reading the comments, I'd say that settles it. W is right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-33095647974276213032017-08-24T12:35:53.525-07:002017-08-24T12:35:53.525-07:00Dogs are very adaptable, and I'm sure Tess wil...Dogs are very adaptable, and I'm sure Tess will adapt to whatever you manage for walking and there's bound to be someone who'll take her out once you have more neighbours around. <br />Handbag cross body long strap - never gets left behind and two hands free.Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42218090047595531822017-08-24T10:53:31.010-07:002017-08-24T10:53:31.010-07:00Derek - depends where I am going - if I am going s...Derek - depends where I am going - if I am going somewhere where I need money then I need a purse - various other things. I intend to buy a handbag which straps across my body out of the way.<br />John - you say more or less what Derek says and of course you are both right.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-3383161488729370122017-08-24T07:04:03.175-07:002017-08-24T07:04:03.175-07:00I agree with all the comments and I really do hope...I agree with all the comments and I really do hope you make the decision to keep Tess. I understand that you are only thinking of her welfare, but you are her "Mum" and animals adapt to changes, especially if they are with the people they love and trust. A dog walker would be the answer and once you are moved and settled and found the right dog loving person to walk her you will be able to get into a routine and Tess will enjoy her walks with her new kind person and enjoy even more coming home to her "mum". Your post really touched me - don't be downhearted, enjoy your life with your best friend.Louise Stopfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11151477784515959764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-58758074483473907382017-08-24T05:50:47.396-07:002017-08-24T05:50:47.396-07:00Well I think you've well and truly had your an...Well I think you've well and truly had your answer there Pat and pretty much all agreeing the same thing. One thing though, why do you need a handbag when walking the dog? Mobile in your pocket, stick in one hand, dog lead in the other - sorted surely.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-6495517606061176782017-08-24T04:57:05.118-07:002017-08-24T04:57:05.118-07:00You've made so many big decisions in the last ...You've made so many big decisions in the last few months - give yourself time to get situated in your new place before making this one. She'll survive and adapt in the short term - that's what dogs and people do. <br /><br />There's nothing more important to a dog than their person. You are hers.Jean Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06196240994719010142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88313770786631496882017-08-24T03:21:50.845-07:002017-08-24T03:21:50.845-07:00Well I can't read all the comments, but the ge...Well I can't read all the comments, but the general consensus is keep her. Remember she is growing old with you and won't require so much exercise, I think you both need each other.<br />There is a new move, maybe different options for walking her, wait a while for both your sakes. Xthelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934860502828923562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-50935565897736988772017-08-24T03:14:06.264-07:002017-08-24T03:14:06.264-07:00Don't give her up. Her world would be turned u...Don't give her up. Her world would be turned upsidedown...use a dog walkerLinda Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14706004604567190617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-84230392702038216302017-08-24T03:05:22.415-07:002017-08-24T03:05:22.415-07:00Doing less exercise is not going to help your mobi...Doing less exercise is not going to help your mobility problems so I think you need to try to manage some short walks if you can. Do you really need to take a handbag or would a small backpack of shoulder-bag be better - or maybe a coat with more pockets? A stick with a wrist-strap can also help.John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00832873074550725579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42150411841157656872017-08-24T02:54:58.700-07:002017-08-24T02:54:58.700-07:00I think everyone has said what I would have. A dog...I think everyone has said what I would have. A dog walker would be the answer.Minigrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677581746987151899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-37913884955954238792017-08-24T02:41:13.737-07:002017-08-24T02:41:13.737-07:00That is a dilemma Pat, and one I wouldn't like...That is a dilemma Pat, and one I wouldn't like to deal with. However, you must do what is right for you, especially knowing that there is a loving home waiting for Tess. She will adjust. <br /> If you can't bear with the thought of parting with her, employ someone to take her for walks and enjoy her companionship and love, and you on good days you can still take her for little walks in between the longer ones.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-34910838392477876212017-08-24T00:26:38.955-07:002017-08-24T00:26:38.955-07:00You have answered your own question."I just c...You have answered your own question."I just could not bear to be without my little friend."<br />As many people have said, maybe employing someone local to dog walk her but also take her for small walks yourself. This will be difficult but it will keep you mobile too. Without Tess you would not have to walk and that would cause you to become even less mobile.<br />She is part of your family,someone to greet you every day, someone to talk to and are for.<br />I'm sure Tess, as she gets older would prefer to be with you despite the restrictions you mention.<br />What you need is a responsible dog loving teenager or adult to share her care.<br />It may bring you a new friend too. <br />I keep saying it but I do admire the way you are facing up to difficult decisions.<br />This is one you needn't make, a dog is for life. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-78907009455042555022017-08-24T00:26:16.272-07:002017-08-24T00:26:16.272-07:00I have become increasingly limited with mobility d...I have become increasingly limited with mobility due to a knee problem, my little Bichon has adapted and as he grows older he needs less strenuous walks ! He is devoted to me and vice versa ...Keep Tess she is your family and friend Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603534128933028981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-57108108298456445882017-08-23T23:52:02.152-07:002017-08-23T23:52:02.152-07:00Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these po...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these positive answers.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-31276571221775642542017-08-23T23:05:53.073-07:002017-08-23T23:05:53.073-07:00My instinct is to say keep her with you as the two...My instinct is to say keep her with you as the two of you are happy together, but ultimately only you know what the right thing is for both of you. Reading your words, it strikes me that it's the walking that's the only issue so the solution would surely be a dog walker and there are lots of people who offer that service. It would mean less disruption for Tess and for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-1624430755199363252017-08-23T23:03:33.329-07:002017-08-23T23:03:33.329-07:00I'm not one of commenting usually but feel I m...I'm not one of commenting usually but feel I must today. <br /><br />Keep Tess. <br /><br />You need each other. She will be picking up on your emotions and probably will be missing the Farmer as much as you do. You've both been through so much and are not settled yet.<br /><br />Like everyone is saying - try to get a paid dog walker a couple of times a week for her. Sending virtual hugs from Lincolnshire.Seasidelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501640923970156441noreply@blogger.com