Don't watch strictly so not spoiling anything for me Jazz.
Would love a puppy in some respects, could cope with all the toilet training, chewing, teething etc. But there's so many old staffies out there needing a home that I'd really want to adopt one of those. Just have to find a rescue that doesn't insist on it being an only dog (because they want all the love - really? They wouldn't want to have fun with other friendly staffie crosses, go on fabulous walks on beaches, glens and hills and have company 24/7. No they'd rather be stuck in kennels, obviously.) Or that homechecks have to be done by their volunteers and they can't use another rescue's homecheckers. Not that I'm bitter or disillusioned lol.
I'm lucky with family. Since I've moved back to Scotland I've got so much closer to my cousins up here and we meet up every few months now. Same with the family down in England. We all keep in touch and meet up whenever we can. Think losing Dad and Auntie Peggy has brought us all close together somehow, which would have pleased them greatly.