I'd not even clocked that it was StirUpSunday already!! I think I'm a month behind.

I'm afraid I used to very loudly tell Reggie (German Shepherd) to "stay away from that nasty little rat, you don't know where its been" or "don't even think about it sweetie you only eat organic meat" when the ALFs would hit the park with no regard for personal space.
They learnt to avoid me.

If our aga worked I'd most definitely be cuddled up against it on some of the colder mornings!

No one has mentioned asking to see my long underwear, so I guess that habit might have disappeared! (I'm sure I remember hearing about being wrapped in greaseproof paper).

Thank goodness you checked! I hope the heating can be fixed easily so no damage occurs.

I thought I had replied, but I can't see it, so... 🤦🏻‍♀️

I think next week I'll start asking around locally, and hopefully, we'll hear about a suitable pup. The farmers network here considers everyone within 3 miles a close next door neighbour!

I can understand why as they must get so many people want but not understand they're getting a working dog that needs to be suitably kept busy mentally and physically. Does push us towards getting from a breeder rather than rescue, though, which isn't ideal.

Unfortunately they only want experienced collie owners which narrows the playing field somewhat.

I have so far managed to avoid seeing the adds and hope I am able too for a long time yet.

Say March.

Oooh this seems perfect for my somewhat limited brain capacity today.