Things never run smoothly

Last week I wrote a heartfelt and serious entry about the death of my beloved cat. I didn't tell the whole story at the time because I was too upset. As with most feelings, time rounds off the sharp edges of emotions and allows us to laugh at situations which in the past made us cry.

Once I had made the decision to take Harry to be put to sleep, I grabbed the fridge magnet with the vet's phone number on, made the call, they told me to come down straight away as the surgery was quiet and they could see me right away.
Hazel and I had our last cuddle with Harry, put him in the carrier and off we went to a village about 20 minutes away (We changed from a closer vets at the recommendation of my bunny guru Agatha, friendlier and cheaper - the vet's, not the bunny guru!).
We arrived at the vet's, by this time I was in tears and could barely speak. I gave my name to 2 very puzzled receptionists. One said, "Is the cat here to have his ears done?" I burst into tears and said, "No he's here to be put to sleep." After a few minutes I realised what I had done. I had phoned the vet's we used to use and driven to the one we currently use. I made my apologies and left, they promised to call ahead and let the other surgery know I was on my way.
The rest you know.
You really couldn't make it up.

The Quiet Life

Little Fink is off with Nanny and Shouty Grandad in the Camper. She has been given a mobile phone to keep in contact - I knew i should have taken shares in Virginmobile! All is quiet here, I'm getting loads done and having a good clear out. Freecycle is a god send for getting rid of stuff you don't want, cant be bothered to sell but don't want to put in the bin.

The rabbits are fine - i think they are going to be ok, they are sitting together but not at the grooming stage, Mr Chips is still trying to mount Billie all the time but she is now declining his attempts and runs off, she is not aggressive but not putting up with any of his nonsense either! My bunny mentor, Agatha tells me this is a healthy sign and is just Mr Chips showing his dominance and Billie showing her submissiveness. All good there then. The next step is getting her to tolerate my presence. I think I may have to sit in the run for an hour or something!

I've been uploading our family snaps onto Flickr while I have some free time. I've done 2000, 2001 and 2002! Isn't it lovely to look back to when the children were little? So sweet.

I think I'll go to the gym again today. Just need to work out a program of exercise - cant find anything detailed enough on the web?? I've cracked smoking, I've cracked drinking, now for the weight loss. Look out gym, here I come.

New arrival Part 2

This is Billie the Bunny. She is a young doe who was unwanted and taken in by a fellow bunnyphile who could not keep her.

We collected her on Sunday. this will be her diary.

Day 1 - Sunday - Collected Billie and transferred her into Mr Chips' hutch/run combo. she was shaky but soon started to eat and look around. Left her completely alone for 24hrs.

Day 2 - Monday - Needed to get her into a run on grass for the day but when I approached her she stamped her feet and boxed her paws at me. Managed to usher her into the bunny carrier and transport her into the run without touching her. This is going to be fun. I can't keep a rabbit i can't pick up - you have to check them healthwise, everyday. I had a chat with Billie and said she had to buck (no pun intended) her ideas up or ship out! Mr Chips seems very keen but polite. laying next to her run, cleaning himself, nose to nose contact. I got Billie back into the hutch by the bunny carrier to save stressing her out.

Day 3 - Tuesday - I offered up the bunny carrier to Billie, she hopped in, transferred her to the run, no problems. I hand fed her cabbage while making little clicking noises, so she will associate, my smell, the noise and the food with good things. She still will not tolerate being touched yet. Mr Chips still interested. I'm off to purchase a larger run today, so I can get on with their introductions too. The current run is not large enough to let them get away from each other should they choose to. I'm getting lots of help and support from Agatha, the local bunny rescue lady. She is so knowledgeable and kind.