Ray – The Book Update 1!

Being my first book, I was obviously naive about the processes involved in moving from writing it, to actually getting it published. After some shopping around and negotiating, I agreed to let Friesen Press guide me through the process. Continue reading →

Tracker dog Ray?

I remember reading an article on how dogs track, and why they tend to appear to zig-zag! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 93

Meeting Philip* was a huge turning point for me. He was clearly concerned about my welfare, and we met on a weekly basis to discuss anything and everything that was giving me problems. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 92

I knew that this Post was going to be very difficult to write because it would be necessary to withhold significant information, and yet project circumstances that resulted in my demise. Here goes… Continue reading →

Dog Poop!

It was suggested recently (and indirectly) that I write a Post about Ray’s poop (thanks Kate)! Continue reading →

Another Ray “Trophy”?

Carol let Ray out this morning (Jan 13) so that he could complete his pee ’n’ poop routine. I generally take care of the “front end” as I am up and moving before Carol. That gives her the honor of taking care of the “rear end”! Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 91

One Saturday morning, my partner went into town to do some grocery shopping. I was home with the kids and was busy doing something (can’t remember what) in the house. In the early afternoon, I went outside into our back garden and sat on our wooden fence having a break. It was a lovely sunny day. Continue reading →

Dear Diary – Page 90

1972 saw us in Essex having a 2-week holiday courtesy of my parents. If it was not for them, we would not have had a holiday as we simply could not have afforded one! Continue reading →

Ray’s play buddy?

When Ray moved in with us in early 2013, two of his obvious issues were a lack of any social skills, and a distinct problem with other dogs. Continue reading →