After 24 hours of non-stop rain, it actually DID stop at 10am this morning. Phew. I had arranged to meet up with my friends at The Cheesewring Pub (the highest pub in Cornwall) in Minions, and I took Zac along for a little outing. He loves going there because he knows that a handful of Spillers Shapes comes his way every time! Sure enough, he showed an unusual turn of speed once he was out of the car and was waiting at the door for us to catch up and let him in. He then sat in 'his' corner by our usual table and stared at the barman - and stared - and stared. So when our drinks were brought to us, a handful of dog-biscuits were placed on the table. Yessssss!
Are you getting the impression that Zac's mobility has improved? He had his 1st injection last Tuesday and he has shown small improvements each day since then. It looks as though this treatment could be the one to help him long-term.
When we came out of the pub after our very good lunch, we found ourselves face to face with this rather impressive pair of horns! Actually she was several yards away (thank goodness) and I used the camera zoom to get this portrait.
The sound of many hooves trotting down the road made me turn to get this next photo; all the Banded Galloways were being moved from a very sodden part of the Moor to fresh grazing on higher ground.
Even the hard surfaced track held plenty of water.
The wild-eyed look because there were 2 collies running free behind us and I had told him to stay by me. He was so tempted to join them.
It felt so good to get out in the fresh air and sunshine after our enforced confinement.
I'm ready for a few more days like that! So is Zac!
What a lovely walk up on the moor! You and Zac must have enjoyed being out together again. It`s so good to know that his treatment is helping his mobility so much.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that Zac's mobility is improving with the injections and hope the improvement continues so that you can get out and about again for longer walks. You live in such an interesting part of the country and it must be frustrating if you cannot get out and enjoy it. xx
ReplyDeleteIt was sooo good to get out together and to have sunshine as well. His hind legs were stiff again after a sleep, but he's had his dinner and is now fast asleep. I hope it wasn't too much for him - but it was only about 4/500 yards.
ReplyDeleteMan and beast are only to pleased to have a break in the continuing rain to get out side for a breath of fresh air and exercise. Oh and a pub lunch!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though Zac is making great improvements. Well done Zac!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post, and learning that Zac is responding to the current injections. It was also interesting to see that landscape is still waterlogged. I liked seeing the standing stones, and hope that in a future post (when the land is dry and the weather warmer) you might return there with Zac and your camera for a closer view.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes. xo
I can definitely feature the standing stones more closely in a future post, Frances; not only The Hurlers but many more of the stones that we have in this area. As you can see, it would have needed rubber boots to get close to those stones yesterday!
DeleteLovely to hear Zac is responding well
ReplyDeleteJulie xxxx
What a wonderful outing thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteHello Doc! Welcome to my blog and thank you for popping in. I'm glad you enjoyed our little outing to the neighbouring village. There's a little more about the Cornish standing stones in today's post.
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