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Lots and lots of good thoughts for Cliffy and family

For 6 1/2 hours but the dogs loved it, and Jamie is very very quiet right now We were going to cross this wall, and Kiera being the agility girl she is, shot up the stone steps and trotted across the top of the wall to find out what was taking us so long And then got stuck and couldn't work out how to get back - and the jump down was a big one, and MUMMMMMMY come and get me, and finally made it back with a bit of encouragement On on of our breaks, Sparks decided to try out his Man in Black blending in disguise, and it did work. Jamie went looking for him and couldn't find him And finally, Mr Handsome, my gorgeous boy, Jamie just being Jamie A really fantastic walk - thanks guys

I may never be able to look at one of my work colleages in the same way again. These are her favourite films To be honest, I don't understand films like that at all, or the people who go and watch them for fun. There is so much real life horror and pain that is around us all the time, isn't that enough ? Why then go and see more as entertainment ? I do wonder if films like this could be a small part of what to me at least, is part of the massive social collapse we seem to be going through. So many seem so dissasociated from all that is around them, there seems to be so little empathy for other humans or animals, and films like this are fun ? No, I just don't get it.

Obvious really - on the floor, at their paws, waiting for the next demand, command, order erm request, just as a well trained Mum should be They are lovely

I love how he's taken his toys with him

Love the tongue in the first one They are lovely

Just lovely

Hey Griff, if you try it, I hope you like it, and just double checked, and there are definately no wholemeal mistake chances

now say after me "wholemeal is just wrong"

Can't edit origingal post, so edits added in colour, as would you believe someone Billy, used wholemeal, and then wondered why it didn't work - though I will confress to putting coarse cornmeal and I shouldn't have - Sorry ! NOW STEP AWAY FROM THE WHOLEMEAL, IT'S JUST WRONG

Anne that is really good to hear, thank you. Not had chance to meet with him yet, he was asking around some farmers he knew (all the ones I contacted, said not a chance). Will give him a ring tonight.

And another one that's been requested Coconut and Cashew Curry - Serves 4 Have ready cooked and set aside 8 - 12 (depending on size and appetite !) new potatoes, cut into bite size pieces. Cooked basmati rice. 1 tbsp oil 3/4 cup raw cashew nuts 1 onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced OR 1 small leek, thinly sliced if sharing with dogs. 1 tsp black mustard seeds 1 stalk curry leaves (about 8 leaves if using dried) 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tbsp finely grated ginger 1 tsp turmeric 4 dried red chilles 1 red pepper, cored and thinly sliced 2 tomatoes, each cut into 6 wedges 1 14 oz tin coconut milk 1 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh corinader Seasoning Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan. Add the onion (or leek) and the cashews. Cook (stirring frequently) for about 5 mins - the cashews should just be starting to colour. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. When the seeds start to pop, add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, chillies and red pepper. Cook for about 2 mins, stirring. Add the tomatoes and coconut milk, bring to a simmer, cover loosely and cook for about 10 mins (it starts off a lurid yellow which mellows with cooking). Add the reserved potatoes and coriander and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve over rice. This is quite a mild curry, but watch out for biting a chili, and if making the day before, the heat will come out Enjoy

An old thread I know, but have been naggedasked by Billy for some recipes, and this seemed as good a place as any Journey Cakes (or Johnny, Jonny, or Shawnee cakes) These go really well with tomato and bean based stews, or just with maple syrup poured over the top for breakfast. 1/2 cup SR flour 1 cup cornmeal (can be fine or coarse grade) 1 tsp - 2 tbsp (depending on taste) of sugar or liquid sweetener 1 tbsp gram flour Pinch of salt 1 cup of soya milk 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp margarine extra marg for the pan Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Mix all the wet ingredients together in a pan and heat enough so that milk is hot and margarine is melted. Put frying pan on to heat (between med and high). Whisk the hot milk into the flour mix for a smooth thick batter. When pan is hot, add a little (about 1/2 tsp) margarine and swirl around to melt. Add a ladle of batter - do not swirl pan, and just allow to find own limits. When edges are golden and the top is smattered with bubbles, using a spatula, ease the blade underneath to loosen and then just flip over. Cook until golden on the second side and remove. Repeat until the batter is gone. Makes about 4 - 5. Place pancakes into dogs bowl and watch disappear at high speed

Another one who thinks this too My 3 mogs also have Fiv and it is something I rarely think about. We have other issues, as in Baileys litter tray musings and Josies part time hairdressing designs, and as for Manuka, well she just has plans for world domination All normal moggies - I just watch out for sniffles and whathaveyou a little more. Lots of to your guys

I havn't heard of Galen therapy before, it sounds interesting ! May just have to go and google. Glad to hear that the dogs have all enjoyed

So very sorry Run free lovely Lady

Welcome home Maddison I am so glad that she is with you guys

Happy day sweetheart xx

Hey Sproggie, after Billys glowing reference, I'm afraid I can't help - sorry as most of my experiance is with liver disease. Whichever diet you decide on for Cass, this may help you in monitoring it http://cron-o-meter.en.softonic.com/ It's a nutritional programme, and you can change the numbers to suit yourself, and so could have the programme set to evaluate the numbers specically for Cass. Take care xx

Hope that your shoulder is soon much much less hurty Take care

Thinking of Ellie

Thinking of you

Ellie that is beautiful. What a wonderful memorial to your special girl

Just lovely

s and lots of good thoughts to you both