I had my teeth out and am doing OK although the hardest thing is contending with an upper denture. Its a huge temporary thing that in 12 weeks will I hope whittle down to a more finesse two teeth attachment.

I am 47 and now talk as if I am hard of hearing, but discover I can whistle without even trying..I have a week off to retrain my tongue and learn how to say certain words particularily my name.

Needless to say I have not managed to eat yet..even drinking is a chore.

Now I have to look back and remember if my Mum managed then I can too, though I wish I could ask her things about this

We got Max, a long haired german shepperd in 2000, when twins were 15yrs old, our eldest 3yrs and youngest 1yr.

Max immediately looked after our family and home from day one. He was 18months old.

The boys used to play with him like a horse, he was always gentle.

The twins used to take him for walks after school and he also walked over the fields with our two little boys before playschool, nursery or primary school. I must have looked a bit weird when I had toddler on my shoulders, other son by hand, and hairy dog on lead in other hand, but we enjoyed our walks.

I even took Max out for a few runs

I would like to thank the following people who made my trip down south a huge success and a very memorable one indeed!

 They are Bet, Phoenix, Chrysalis, JackieH, Chrisq6, Jerseygirl100, JayneEyre, HelpMePlease,Confused2, J3nnif3r, Martra, AndrewH1971, Pixy, Missingmyson2009 and last but not least, the lovely Smiler!

Sunset, it would have been lovely to meet you, however, there will be other times. 

Everybody got on so well with one another and I was just a little concerned with Bet not knowing anyone, my fears were totally unjustified.  She has had alot of nice comments put her way and I thank