Friday, 1 March 2013

Reading!


I love Call the Midwife on television and I enjoyed the book very much too. In fact I found it very difficult to put down.

Some time ago I read In the Midst of Life by Jennifer Worth and I intend to treat myself to her other two books, Shadows of the Workhouse and Farewell to the East End.

At the moment I’m reading My Future Husband by Karen Clarke – it's a lovely, fun read!

This week I took Indy for his check up and – I hardly dare breathe this – I don’t have to take him back for three months as long as he continues to do well and doesn’t start to lose weight again. The worst part of all this is his blindness. He has to stay on an extending lead now on our walks because he gets worried off the lead.

But he’s sleeping through the night which is a huge plus, especially as some nights I had to carry him up and down the stairs. It must be better for him if he can have a good night’s sleep. And he enjoys playing with his treat ball – I save some of his kibble to put in that.

I know he’s nearly thirteen, but I still look at him and see a puppy. He has never really grown up and he still has his naughty moments – I am very glad to say!



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  1. L1 March 2013 at 12:32

    I love Call the Midwife too; one of the few good TV viewings at the moment. I hopeIndy continues to do well.

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    1. Teresa Ashby1 March 2013 at 15:43

      It is one of the best things on at the moment isn't it, L. I'll be sorry when the series ends x

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  2. Wendy's Writing1 March 2013 at 12:42

    Really pleased about Indy - that's very good news. I had same with Bobby. We don't have to take him back as he's put on a bit of weight but must carry on feeding him extra (though we don't know why he suddenly needs it).

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    1. Teresa Ashby1 March 2013 at 15:44

      Thanks, Wendy. It's very odd about Bobby isn't it, but as long as the extra food is working, that's the main thing :-) x

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  3. Pat Posner1 March 2013 at 14:13

    Hooray and happy barks for Indy!

    I love Call the Midwife - so glad there's going to be another series.

    xxPat and T&T

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    1. Teresa Ashby1 March 2013 at 15:45

      Thank you Pat and T&T :-) I didn't know there was going to be another series - hooray :-) x

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  4. Deborah Carr (Debs)1 March 2013 at 14:19

    I'm glad Indy is doing so well. He sounds adorable and more like a puppy than a thirteen year old dog.

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    1. Teresa Ashby1 March 2013 at 15:47

      Thank you, Deb, he is adorable, even when he's trying to mug me when I'm eating - but don't tell him I said that :-) x

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  5. Caroline1 March 2013 at 14:50

    So pleased to hear about Indy, Teresa. We do love our fur babies don't we? I too, love Call The Midwife. I think I've blubbed in every episode this series! Caroline x

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    1. Teresa Ashby1 March 2013 at 15:48

      Thanks, Caroline. I was so amazed - I was hoping he'd say we wouldn't have to go back for a month and when he said three - well I was over the moon :-) Me too with the blubbing - but isn't it lovely to be so involved with something that it makes you cry :-) x

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  6. penandpaints1 March 2013 at 15:03

    Yay, good news about Indy, I'm glad he's doing well, sleeping through the night makes a huge difference doesn't it? He's lucky he's got you to take such good care of him x

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    1. Teresa Ashby1 March 2013 at 15:50

      Thank you - I must say I'm enjoying not having to get up in the middle of the night too - or wander round the garden in my bare feet because he's found something interesting to sniff in the bushes and won't come in and I've forgotten to put my slippers on ;-) x

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  7. Karen1 March 2013 at 16:54

    I can't believe I've somehow missed Call the Midwife and must catch up at some point!

    So glad Indy's doing well, and a big thank you for being nice about my book :o)

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    1. Teresa Ashby2 March 2013 at 09:02

      Ooh Karen, hope you can catch up :-)
      I am really enjoying your book, Karen - I read the beginning and couldn't stop, so it went to the front of the queue :-) x

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  8. Anonymous1 March 2013 at 18:07

    I'm so pleased to here about Indy, all our fingers, toes and paws are crossed here for him.

    I love Call the Midwife too! I'd not thought about reading the book so I think I might give it a try. :-)

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    1. Teresa Ashby2 March 2013 at 09:06

      Thank you :-) The book is really good and the characters in the series are so true to it x

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  9. Patsy1 March 2013 at 18:43

    What great news about Indy!

    Karen's book is on my (huge) to read list.

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    1. Teresa Ashby2 March 2013 at 09:08

      Thanks, Patsy :-) I've a ridiculously huge to read list and I can't stop adding to it :-) x

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  10. klahanie2 March 2013 at 02:49

    Hi Teresa,

    I will admit I quite enjoy the show, "Call the Midwife". Luckily, after my ultrasound revealed I wasn't pregnant, I wont be needing one:)

    Bless Indy and I'm heartened that I'm reading some hopeful news about him. We both know how much our beloved furry friends, cherished family members, mean to us. Penny and I send our love and warm wishes for the weekend.

    Gary :) x

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    1. Teresa Ashby2 March 2013 at 09:11

      Well, Gary, at first you had to watch just in case you had a baby on the way, so you'd know what to expect and when to puff and pant and boil the water! I'm very glad you aren't expecting :-)

      Thank you and Penny for your kind wishes - hope you have a peaceful weekend x

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  11. Joanna2 March 2013 at 06:36

    It's heartwarming to hear how well things are going for Indy.To be able to maintain his weight and sleep well at night, as well as to still enjoy walking and playing, means he he must be feeling good. And it's all because of the love and good care he receives from you. He is truly blessed and I feel very happy for you all.

    I love Call The Midwife too and am so pleased that my husband and youngest daughter watch it too. I think they did it to please me at first, but now they are just as excited about it as I am! x

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    1. Teresa Ashby2 March 2013 at 09:14

      Aw thank you, Joanna :-)

      My husband started to watch the first series of Call the Midwife, but he either leaves the room or sits at his computer now while I watch bless him x

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  12. Sue Blackburn2 March 2013 at 09:39

    Brilliant news about Indy, Teresa. So pleased for you and him. Our furry bundles know when they are loved and cared for and we are trying to help and I'm sure Indy has responded so well because of your devoted care.
    I adore Call the Midwife. What a brilliant programme, all the more so for being based on true stories I think. (I record it to watch because my husband isn't keen!!)
    I must add Karen's book to my, also, huge reading list! :o) xx

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    1. Teresa Ashby2 March 2013 at 17:20

      Thank you, Sue :-)
      I was so pleased when Pat said they were to make another series :-) x

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  13. Colette McCormick3 March 2013 at 09:28

    Glad to hear that Indy's doing better - long may it continue.

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  14. Rosemary Gemmell3 March 2013 at 14:11

    So glad Indy is sleeping better, Teresa. I love Call the Midwife but haven't read the book yet.

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    1. Teresa Ashby3 March 2013 at 16:36

      Thanks, Rosemary. There are a lot of interesting snippets in the book :-) x

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  15. Anonymous3 March 2013 at 16:23

    Glad Indy is feeling better. You should be the doggie nurse Teresa. It's your special care that's given him the fight to keep going for you.xx

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    1. Teresa Ashby3 March 2013 at 16:37

      Thank you, Sue, what a lovely thing to say :-) x

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  16. Rosie Hendry3 March 2013 at 18:42

    Glad to hear Indy is doing well. Our animals are such an important part of the family. Sunday nights with Call the Midwife are wonderful, it won't be the same when the series finishes.

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    1. Teresa Ashby4 March 2013 at 14:43

      Thanks, Kate. I haven't seen Sunday's yet, but something to look forward to later in the week :-) x

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  17. Lydia6 March 2013 at 20:42

    So glad Indy seems to be doing well. Great about sleeping through the night - a bonus for both of you! x

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    1. Teresa Ashby7 March 2013 at 11:22

      It's lovely, Lydia. And so nice not to have to do those glucose curves every fortnight :-) x

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  18. Carolb10 March 2013 at 13:57

    So pleased to hear that Indy is making good progress, and less worry for you too, Teresa.
    Enjoy the book.

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