Exciting News!

Some of you who follow my blog know that I have a soft spot for a very sweet Labradoodle named Lula. Over the summer I had been giving her a run each morning alongside my bike on the Walkydog. It gave me and the dog an excellent  cardiovascular workout, and it helped  my neighbor. They have moved recently, and they no longer have a fenced yard for Lula. She would have had to be tied, which wouldn't work. I just made arrangements with her "aunt" to pick her up on Saturday. She will be moving into our pink cottage with all of her things. I am thrilled.

She is a very intelligent and sensitive dog. I noticed that when I would tell my friend about things that Lula had done, (that she shouldn't have,) she would listen very intently, like a person. She was really processing the information. It was just wild. Such a mind she has! She really cares what you think. I'm a huge dog lover, but I've never encountered a dog who listens to my conversations with others with the level of perception that she has. She reminds me of a Broadway conductor. Really. It's uncanny.

Dogs certainly make life more fun and exciting, especially when you are single. Lana has been as sweet as ever, but it is a challenge for us with her dermatitis. I have been bathing her with the medicated shampoo every other day, and may switch to doing it every day. It's very sad when dogs get older. It hurts her for me to lift her, and she yelps in pain. I am teaching her to put her paws on the edge of the tub, so that I can give her a boost from her back legs. That way she has control. She is on prednisone, which seems to have really helped her. Her appetite has increased, and she's eating well. She even put on some weight, which she really needed to do. I think having a young dog as a sidekick will really give her a boost. They get along well, so it will be an easy transition. (I hope!) We'll see. Lulu has spent a lot of time here, so that will help.

I am nearly done with knitting the shawl. I just have ten more rows to go. The border is a very pretty lace pattern. This afternoon I realized that I probably don't have enough yarn in the contrasting color, so I picked up one more skein  at Creative Ewe. It's really soft and warm. I am so pleased with how the colors look together. I'm learning that less is more in knitting. I love the simpler patterns with just a bit of an accent. I don't want too much going on at once. This pattern has been a very enjoyable knit. It's listed as easy, but I had to rip it back a few times. It was worth it to keep the details exact. It makes a glamorous wrap, too. Shawls are so versatile.

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