ouchouchouch...
Pleasant river walk notwithstanding, trudging in this heat is no fun. And the dogs' home itself is distressing - not the place, which is fine, and the staff obviously love the beastlies, but it's awful to see so many unhomed dogs, eagerly (or desperately) bouncing around for attention when anyone walks by.
Today was just an initial visit, to see the place, get advice, find out the procedure for rehoming a dog. They were very helpful, and thought, from my description, that Quyn might benefit from a companion. But we have to choose carefully, and he
has to go there to meet the new dog (so a lift will need to be arranged) under controlled conditions before the new can come home for a weekend visit. All dogs are neutered/spayed, microchipped and inoculated before they leave: cost is £80 for a dog and £90 for a bitch (I'd prefer a dog).
There were several potentials there today - two lovely collies (one already reserved, the other, unfortunately has mild hip dysplasia) and two cute x-breeds (one of whom, to our surprise as he looked full-grown, is a 6 months old stray, too young for Quyn to cope with I think). However, we won't be going any further until after Kai and I get back from GoodTwin's at the beginning of August, and there are dogs coming and going all the time. I've no intention of hurrying the process - it's a long-term commitment and everything has to be just right.
Dropped into Phoenix on the way back and picked up
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (on Lutra's recommendation). What a fine film! Very enjoyable, and Depp is terrific, with an unpredictable and slightly dangerous edge. I love the little
homages all the way through. Great soundtrack too. Definitely on the list to buy to keep. We also have
Underworld: Evolution for Ken and I later. I'm not expecting much - the first film was the archetypal triumph of style over substance - but it's Ken's birthday today and a little exotic, prettily cg-ed brain candy will go down well after the steak (with new pots, breaded garlic shrumps,
petits pois, green beans and carrots, and a toffee cheesecake for dessert) I'm cooking for dinner.
What happened yesterday? Oh yes... Kai woke complaining of a stomach ache, but seemed well enough to go into school - until his teacher rang at 11 saying he was poorly and could we collect him please. Ken went up: sprog spent the afternoon on the sofa (and missing PE. His least favourite lesson. Hm...)
I had a smattering of website updates for clients, fiddly but not too demanding. Now started
H ch 12, nearly finished
2AC 1.5.01, and am ready to write the review of
Schism, so all in all a fairly satisfactory day.
26°. Too hot...
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Joules *Dances with Haddock* Taylor
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