Little walks
Yesterday was a day for little walks. Now that may not sound exciting but can I tell you for me it most certainly was. Our Mistress is still ill but she says she is as desperately in need of the fresh air as we are. Shadow is back to her five minute walks along the road to try and build up some muscle tone. Ari is back to going to the airfield to walk for however far he feels his legs will cope with. Wilma is still having to make do with only a little bit, but then there is me. I haven’t been for a walk for a long time, because I said I really found it all too much. Anyway, I’ve been talking to Shadow and she has told me how lovely it is just walking along our road and how safe she feels, so I asked our Mistress if I could give it a try.
Oh the smells
I need to try to get my leg moving so I don’t have any more incidents with the stairs. I do have my swimming, but our Mistress thought a little walk each day would help if I could bring myself to do it. I’d forgotten how good it is as a dog to smell all the scents along the way. I got quite excited as soon as I was out of our front gate. We only went a very little way and to be honest I was very disappointed not to be going further, but I did understand that I need to start with baby steps. We’re not going to know how hard I find it unless we meet anyone or any dogs. I have been coping better recently so maybe it will be ok. Only time will tell, but I’m hoping it will do me good. I did bark for an hour when I got back, but that’s a small price to pay – isn’t it?
Good for everyone
Our Mistress said finally being able to get out was good for her. She can’t wait to feel well enough to go on some long walks. She is planning to take Wilma to lots of new places just as soon as she can cope.
Anyway, I’m off swimming today. What are you up to?
Alfie
Hi Alfie, pleased to hear you enjoyed your walk. I find it is always good to get out even for a short while. It is amazing the things you see. I hope you enjoyed your swimming session today. I am have a relaxing day today as I over did it yesterday and I have a sore leg, fingers crossed it will soon be better. I went to a class at my training club and we did a lot of running. It was great but I think I must have been going very fast. Mollie and Jinx were there. They are my friends. Hope your Mum is soon better. My Mum has to go and have an Xray on her foot later. It is getting better slowly.
Lots of love Dickens X
Isn’t health a pain, Dickens? Wouldn’t it be good if we could all stay fit and well all the time? Ah well, I can dream.
Hope the xray goes well
Take care of yourself too
Love
Alfie