We had a trip to the V.E.T. this morning – Cassie somehow hurt herself on Saturday (running like a loon in the snow, we think) and she’s been feeling extremely sorry for herself ever since. The vet gave her a thorough check over and she thinks she’s strained her hips. One anti-inflammatory jab later (and drops to give her over the next few says) and we were back home, Cassie much perkier. She’s under strict instructions to have a Quiet Week, i.e. no walks. Goodness knows how we’re going to manage that – we’ll both be going up the wall come Friday. She’s been staring at me with her ‘why aren’t we going out’ face all day and doing some pitiful whining which is slightly distracting when I’m trying to concentrate on work.
Anyway! When we got home from the vets, I walked her round the garden to, well, you know what, and I snipped a few flowers to put on my desk and to join in with Cathy’s Monday vases. (Do click on the link to see hers and others from around the world.)
The snow has all absolutely disappeared here – you wouldn’t know there had been any apart from a few plants that have been knocked for six. The hellebore which had been spreadeagled on the ground is slowly raising itself up again – it looks a little careworn – and this anemone was still lying flat on the ground, which is why it looks rather faded and bedraggled. Loads of snowdrops have gone over in the freezing cold but I found a patch still looking good and the gorgeous blue muscari are suddenly starting to appear. It felt hopeful and full of promise out there.
Have a lovely week. I shall be working hard at my desk, admiring these blooms and trying to ignore a thoroughly fed up dog (and a cat who likes to sit on my papers!).
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Oh poor Cassie, I hope she’s all better soon. Love that you managed to find a few blooms despite the snow. It’s all vanished here too, but strangely there is no food at the supermarket. I shall have to stop the children from eating soon. CJ xx
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Cassie is totally recovered and full of beans again, thank you. More snow forecast for this weekend (boo).
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Good to hear you have some survivors – my snowdrops and hellebores have popped up nicely again today and the crocus were positively glowing. Don’t muscari look pretty in vase? Yours certainly do and they lift the otherwise subdued nature of the survivors. Hope you and your dog survive the week like your blooms have ps what a beautifully black cat you have..!
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We have two cats – this one has become quite a lap cat in the cold weather. Alfie, the black and white cat, can mostly be found staring into the pond..! Hope our gardens cope with the icy blast and snow forecast for this weekend.
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A beautiful vase with survivors from your snow….nothing blooming yet but as our snow melts who knows.
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Poor dog! (And poor dog minder.) Hopefully, Cassie (and you) will soon forget this unfortunate no-walk week. With the storm behind you, I hope nicer weather is also in store but you. In the meantime, you managed to put together a lovely vase from your survivors.
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Thank you Kris. All better now 🙂
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That’s a pretty vase – all the more so when you consider what the weather was like just a few days ago! Hope your poor doggie gets better soon. 🙂
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Roll on spring!
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That is such a pretty dainty Hellebore, I’m glad is survived. These little vases are such a treat. Our snow has almost gone and the difference in temperature is incredible. The sun came out and I took off my coat!
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I can’t wait for it to be warm enough to spend time outside without a coat! Getting chilly again here.
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Lovely! So nice to see the Grape Hyacinths showing themselves.
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I love them.
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So pretty! And much needed today – we’ve got snow blowing sideways in 30 mph winds. Hope your doggy recovers quickly!
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She’s all better now, thanks. Hope your snow has calmed down!
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Very sorry to hear about Cassie and I hope that she is back to her self soon, but I would like to say that I get pitiful whining every day for ~1/2 an hour before Sadie’s teatime! Nice to see that lovely blue of your muscari. It just looks so fresh.
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Ha, oh dear! Cassie doesn’t tend to whine very much but she has a good repertoire of sad faces. Muscari is one of my favourite spring flowers.
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Hey Sam. Apologies, I missed this post. Hope Cass is feeling better now and able to get back out for her walks. xx
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Don’t worry – I’ve missed loads recently! Cassie is much better and currently waiting for her walk…
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