It's an anxious day .....

Today turned out to be a sunny and cold day - just what I wished for yesterday.  We were up at a reasonable. time and Dad took his dog for a nice long walk - coming back across the local field ( on the footpath of course). After breakfast we started to get ready to go out to Tavistock when we noticed some drops of blood on the carpet.  Maisie, Dad's dog, wouldn't let anyone get close to her but seemed to be okay - she certainly ate her breakfast quickly!

So we left her home and went out for the day, slightly concerned of course but confident that she had probably just caught herself on something and would be okay after some rest.  Of course, Tavistock has a lovely fabric shop which I just couldn't resist - I mean, just look at this lovely pile of fat quarters!! I also managed to get some lovely poppy fabric to make a last minute present - mum's request again!

Whilst in Tavistock, of course, there was the obligatory coffee and cake - it's the law isn't it?

( yep they will hate me for that photo!)

When we got home, it became apparent that Maisie was walking a little funnily and, on closer inspection, she had scraped the skin off the pad of one of her paws.  There's not a lot that we can do but we will keep a watching eye on her.  As I write this she is feeling a little sorry for herself!

Tomorrow the call has gone out - no going out - it's time to get the housework done and get ready for Christmas - darn it!