On The Island

We walked the field in Eastry . So lovely in the afternoon we were out in the garden, of course in between Mal was at the allotment.

We have bought a new toasted sandwich maker, this is a different one…it goes in the microwave!

We went into Deal to see a highly qualified dog sitter with the possibility of her taking care of Ellie when we go to the Palladium Panto in December. We have already cancelled two London shows not being able to leave her with anyone. Because of her age it is quite a responsibility. Isabella is registered with the council and has all the qualifications to impress us. Ellie seemed quite happy there and just lay down and went to sleep…she must feel comfortable there.

So, we have booked her. Isabella looks after another 15 year old Goldie and so is familiar with their quirks!

The first Strictly on in the evening. I can’t say I was impressed with the presenters and why have three?

Ellie had a stressed night , showing us that yes she does need pain killers. She also slipped coming down the stairs and so we started her back on the Metacam. All a bit stressful and I have to say she almost talks to us. We will let Andy the vet know next week.

I potted some of my new violas but it has been such peculiar weather, a lot of the summer plants are still going. Of course the tomatoes are still producing so many. I have never had so many daily.

I had another fasting blood test first thing at the doctors surgery. As usual it wasn’t first attempt and finally she gave up with my arms and took it out of my hand.

I then went straight to Wingham Wildlife to meet the Kent Lavender Ladies girls. We really had the best day. Rain had been forecast but that soon changed and the sun came out. It was such a relaxing day. We saw baby Orangutang Tonic and also the hand reared chimpanzee but both hid their faces in the trees when we saw them.

We stopped for our lunch by the lake with our own lunches . We sat watching the birds playing around us. Time for a catch up and then an ice cream.

Only five of us could make it but a really lovely day.

A walk around Eastry field.

Time to return to the vets with Ellie. This time the other vet referred us to Andy who is the  Orthopaedic specialist. He checked Ellie’s tummy and almost back to normal, just a slight twinge but he said that was OK. Also said her heart was in very good condition and then started moving all her joints around to see if she had pain. He said he could feel her metal plate.

We all came to the conclusion that the trial of Metacam may not have been needed and to keep her off meds and assess her.  He also had a form (LOAD), questionnaire to assess Ellie every month and then return it to him.  This form is part of his research with Liverpool Uni.  He then told us he knew all about Goldies as he has one!! Excellent.

We asked if anyone had returned the form to Waves for Ellie’s Hydrotherapy and he said there was no note on our files. I contacted Waves when we were home and they said they had sent the form and would chase them up. We need the vets consent.

In the afternoon I was back in Eastry for my exercise class.

In the evening we started the latest series of Slow Horses.

A short walk around the cricket pitch as Ellie is getting back to normal and she wanted to walk further than we let her. We didn’t want her to overdo it. There were a lot of mosquitoes down there and we were both bitten.

So many tomatoes, they keep coming every day!

Two losses with the football in the evening, both Spurs and Hammers but I guess we have to be thankful Spurs scored a goal at last!