Howdie! Been a wee while since I last wrote, just so happening here in the desert, hardly get a minute to myself.
Word must have got out that I am now officially flying solo in the classroom (the other teacher who I am covering left last week to have her baby). Having spent last weekend in good old Newman for a ‘wellness’ break, I’ve come back and the community have all abandoned ship. There’s hardly anyone here, let alone any children. Did Christmas come early or something? Poobella me. What’s a teacher to do? Clean. I’ve been sorting, cleaning, sorting, cleaning…I actually love doing it. Gives me a great sense of organisation and starting fresh – on my own – with no children!
Speaking of ‘wellness’ break, my dearest Bonnie Prince Charlie was not so well last weekend. In fact the week leading up to our trip into Newman he had a decent bout of the runs (I’ll spare you the photos for this one). It was the first time that I felt really isolated. My brain was doing backflips wondering what the hell was wrong. Was it the water, a dodgy egg, dodgy sardines, dodgy chicken, dodgy dogs, dodgy soap that he goes and licks after he’s had a wash with it, dodgy treats, dodgy heat, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH MY BEST BUDDY? For the rest he was ok actually. Still wanting to eat, still wanting to go for walks but it was every hour he needed to go – day and night. Poor fella. I was beside myself. Luckily we went into Newman where I promptly made a visit to the local vet. She was lovely and said it could have been any number of things and thankfully if was not a virus but a bacterial infection in his gut. She sent us both away with a smile, antibiotics, probiotics, electrolytes, and gave my prince a tablet whilst there. Charlie pretty much immediately perked up. Poos got more solid, and we were back on track – PHEW!
On the subject of our fur-babies, we have a couple of vets coming into the community tomorrow to carry out checks on the community dogs – the involved de-sexing, worming, general health check-up. Fantastic I say. Might be called upon to help out.
Thought I’d leave you all with this parting shot of Sir Colin and Lady Camella having an intimate moment!
Ciao xxxx
On the road with my dog 
Aah I think I see them!!
Poor little furry friend—
so glad he is on the mend!
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