Your social life sounds a lot like mine Lin..............all doggies and doggy friends. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Steady away with the lovely Oscar. Please take it easy, you don't want to be going backwards. I'd rather it take twice as long but, make sure it's right. We are in a similar situation with Molly at the moment, taking it easy is far from easy, but, hare and tortoise come to mind.
I'm so very sorry your sister in law isn't doing quite as well. I'm glad you managed to spend some time with your family.
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