Monty’s gone
It seems like it happened so fast, so quickly he was gone. I’m left all torn up, in shock, in tears. It hasn’t even been a... Read more
Category: Monty
Last day of 2015, weird weather, Amazon’s extreme shipping fees, and a hike with Monty
It is just before noon on December 31, 2015 and the weather is weird! Have you heard about that big storm that caused the tornados... Read more
Christmas forecast, gardening, and Monty update
Weather Update While the rest of the continent is enjoying their tropical Christmas forecast, here is ours: It is 11:43am and the street lights just... Read more
So… Monty has lymphoma
Despite celebrating my birthday this week, a dark cloud was hanging overhead. Earlier in the week, I felt a lump on Monty’s chest. He’s a ten... Read more
There is nothing sadder than a limping dog
Last night on our walk Monty flopped over on his back, as he often does, to roll around on the dirt and gravel. He got... Read more
November’s here, fire, ticks, shopping, and a new bed is on its way
November is here, time to start heating the house! Jeff threw a load of wood down the basement walkout stairs yesterday and I stacked it... Read more
Santa came early! Monty is cancer free!
Ten days ago we had a real scare with Monty. A quick recap (more here) is that Monty, our 8 year old Golden Retriever, had... Read more
Please Santa, let us keep our power on this Christmas
The forecast is warning of freezing rain for the next 3 days! Possibly up to 40mm of accumulation! I’ve never heard of that much accumulation... Read more
Monty, birthday, and another snowstorm
Monty I picked up Monty yesterday afternoon from the vet. He was still really out of it – either from the anaesthetic or the pain... Read more
Quick Monty update
I dropped off Monty this morning for the tests and procedures (see yesterday’s post for more). The vet just called and the news is hopeful:... Read more