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Thank you all!
We certainly are having fun. We're lucky to have found perfect accommodation and the area is truly beautiful.
Don't worry Maw , our little donkey ( called Wonky ... obviously ) will stay in the shelter as he is a therapy donkey in his spare time ! We just get to pay for his carrots !
Everyone gave up lunch to pay for him.
Yes don't encourage us Lona .... we are off to see Meercats tomorrow!
This is Wonky ...he can't come into the kitchen but I do feel he could put his head through the window now and again !
Well now...here we go...
Wobblybits your message, albeit brief, made my day. You are missed. Us lot wish you well and look forward to your next visit. 
N&G If there is a family with a larger zest for life on this forum...I would be amazed. You are great fun. Where did the donkey come from? No matter, if it is to be included in your family unit, it can thank it's lucky stars.
anno Bracken lived in the forest when we first encountered her. She was about six months old. She, together with her sister and mother, were very difficult to capture prior to a trip to the vet in Campbeltown. When she was released back into the forest, the threesome took the familiar path they shared. We have no close neighbours. Her meals were provided for her on a daily basis. She had a close bond with her father, Rory, and would sit on a branch in the woodland and wait for his appearance on the doorstep. They were happy to spend time together. After almost a fortnight, we do fear the worst. It's a sad fact of life.
Greyduster I'm wishing your daughter good fortune with her search for alternative employment.
ann There is nothing "ordinary" about you. 
MawB See above comment.
The garden calls. I am beginning to see the light of day. The hard slog is paying dividends. We've left a message with the local hunk man to contact us regarding the digging of the trench to take the water away before it reaches our fence and swamps our footpath. Funny how much more optimistic I feel. To date, MacS has insisted that we do not need help. The bump on his head has made him see sense. 
How, just how are you going to fit a donkey in the back of your car and what will Sam say? ☠️☠️☠️
N&G what a lovely family you have.
Ann, the world is full of very ordinary women doing extraordinary things - you are one of those.
I am helping on an Alzheimer's Carers Information and Support Programme for the next four weeks and I am always amazed by the way ordinary people cope in these circumstances - that's why I volunteer to do it. One of our sessions is about how looking after the Carer is important to enable them to continue their caring role. I am so chuffed that you are giving yourself a change of scene.
GD, your daughter must be very daunted by this change in circumstances but I'm sure you will be there to offer whatever support she needs.
I'm really excited. I've just had a call to say that my wood carving is arriving tomorrow - yippee!! DH commissioned it for my birthday from our (once a year) gardener. We talked through what I would like but, apart form saying that I fancied something sort of like a tree, we left it up to her. She is quite spiritual and likes to 'find' what is inside the piece of wood she is using. Apparently mine became 'Seeker of Wisdom' - I can't wait!!! Photos will follow.
These "little" (to some people) pleasures can mean such a lot Ann60 . This has to be something to brighten your month!
Oh poor Soop, I do feel for you and McSporran waiting for Bracken to come home 
Never give up hope and who knows she might have found herself a cushy billet where she is the sole cat. Fingers crossed.
DH has had a fairly good couple of days (quietly optimistic ) Although admittedly he was too slow taking his diuretics this morning and didn't feel he could manage his Philosophy class, but took us out to Brasserie Blanc for a lateish lunch instead
He has not disappeared off to bed at 8 o clock either, let's see if he can keep this up until the next blood test on Thursday!
Off for Gracie's bedtime limp (none of my shoes FIT!) 
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ann well done, I'm so pleased that you're going to see your friends. Who knows, if it goes well, you may be able to do it again occasionally. You sound much more positive 
Hope you have a good time.
ann so pleased you had a look at the information. At least you now know where to find some available support should you need it in the future. I'm still amazed your CPN and the memory clinic hadn't thought to tell you
Have a wonderful break with your friends, you deserve it and I admire your sparkle. I think the hotel is a good idea as your H may be a bit disorientated in a strange place, which will probably be easier for you to cope with in the hotel.
A lovely lady I knew took her (ex-naval captain) husband, who had dementia, to USA to visit friends/family for one last time. Before settling down for a sleep on the flight he told her he was just going up to the bridge for a smoke! She used to carry cards with her printed with the message that her husband had dementia and to please excuse his (sometimes) erratic behaviour. For example, if there was difficulty in a shop or restaurant she was able to pass a card to the staff without making a big deal about it
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