Time to be on our way.

Time to be on our way.

They feel duped because they have been. Nice mark up - over 300%

They feel duped because they have been. Nice mark up - over 300%


https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4598718

Play Store is having Spring Deals

Play Store is having Spring Deals
How about some spring deals to go with your spring cleaning? Take a break in between clearing out that closet with a game (deals on in-game packs, up to 80% off certain paid games or ebooks under $5), listen to a book while you vacuum out the den (audiobook...
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2018/03/play-store-is-having-spring-deals.html

Almost holiday!

Almost holiday!

Milo is at the kernel and we're splurging by staying at the hotel attached to the airport.

For all you writers out there.

For all you writers out there.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/979103025749901312.html

Just no. Killing 2 people and denying their families any closure by burning their bodies is harsher than any jail sentence.

Just no. Killing 2 people and denying their families any closure by burning their bodies is harsher than any jail sentence.

Do not waste any more tax payer money than needed to keep these people in jail.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4599829

There should be a large enough pool of units to dedicate some to pet owners. Maybe the SPCA should become landlords for people and animals.

There should be a large enough pool of units to dedicate some to pet owners. Maybe the SPCA should become landlords for people and animals.

Dogs (and other pets) don't recognize property ownership and many people are not good at respecting other people's choices not to be affected by pets. I like cats, just not in my yard. I know there are people who like dogs, just not in their hearing. Allergies aside, pet owners can be their own worst enemy.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4598333

Great idea.

Great idea.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?t=9096721

Canadian couple, Canadian level expenses. Stuff is expensive here.

Canadian couple, Canadian level expenses. Stuff is expensive here.

These guys spend a lot on restaurants but in the end we spend about the same amount in groceries so...oh wait that was a week I'm thinking a month. Now that we're retiring we're keeping our same money management style without the savings pool; household and 2 allowances.

$750 seems like a lot for a dog from the SPCA. I don't know how much Hobbes will cost but Milo was more than that 15 years ago.
http://www.chatelaine.com/living/budgeting/weekly-budget-tips/

Ohhhh, this is one of Meiville's most accessible stories.

Ohhhh, this is one of Meiville's most accessible stories.

Waiting to see how this looks. This is one world I definitely have visions for.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/a-detective-is-torn-between-two-worlds-in-the-new-trail-1824148522/amp

Bitcoin is a little too hysterical for my gambling taste. At least when I play slots I don't use the electricity of a small town.

Bitcoin is a little too hysterical for my gambling taste. At least when I play slots I don't use the electricity of a small town.

Just like most financial transactions, some people make money. I would rather make money for providing a service rather than off someone else providing a service but...
https://freethoughtblogs.com/stderr/2018/03/28/the-inevitable-bitcoin-posting/

File under Really?

File under Really?

It's amazing to me the amount of magical thinking supposedly rational people do. AI will be an unflinching reflection of humans with none of the forgiveness. That is why diversity matters.
https://www.itbusiness.ca/news/ai-can-be-as-as-fallible-as-the-humans-that-make-it-microsoft-panel-concludes/100522

One of those times where you fall asleep in an awkward position then can't sleep.

One of those times where you fall asleep in an awkward position then can't sleep.

Fell asleep with legs line a number 4. Aging hips don't really like that. Took awhile to give in and take a Tylenol.

So levered buy outs that strip cash assets is a major cause of retailer failures.

So levered buy outs that strip cash assets is a major cause of retailer failures.

Once again, the rich get richer and the workers are left out in the cold. This is all greed on the part of the finance gurus because they can't look any further than next week thus driving the stock price down if the company chooses to do anything other than strip assets.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4577670

Truly amazing work done by her physicians to find the root cause of her strokes - cancer!

Truly amazing work done by her physicians to find the root cause of her strokes - cancer!

I"m sure as imaging and diagnostic testing gets more sensitive we'll find causes for more idiopathic disease. Whether we'll be able to do anything about it is another thing.
http://www.cbc.ca/1.4586876

Try Google Pay and we'll both get $10 Google Play credit after your first purchase. Use my code GCJWMMTB: https://g.co/paypromo/GCJWMMTB

Try Google Pay and we'll both get $10 Google Play credit after your first purchase. Use my code GCJWMMTB: https://g.co/paypromo/GCJWMMTB
https://g.co/paypromo/GCJWMMTB

If you're on twitter, this is a great follow - Thread Reader Bot (@threadreaderapp): https://twitter.com/threadreaderapp?s=09. Coherence out of chaos.

If you're on twitter, this is a great follow - Thread Reader Bot (@threadreaderapp): https://twitter.com/threadreaderapp?s=09. Coherence out of chaos.
https://twitter.com/threadreaderapp?s=09

Conversations at our house look like this.

Conversations at our house look like this.

Watching Milo interact with us now really emphasizes how much Duffy changed the pack dynamic. Milo is back to eating super slowly, coming to check on what we're doing, playing and generally hanging around in my space. Now that he's old he isn't doing stairs unless he has to (bio breaks).

We're getting a pup in July (Hobbes) but he shouldn't be a bother to Milo for at least 6 months. With both of us home most of the time, it should be easy to make sure there are no noses out of joint.

We built our house to maximize natural light.

We built our house to maximize natural light.

It's easy to forget just how big our windows are and how bright our house is when winters are so long. Our builder had remarked on it. A lot of newer homes seem to be built with darker colours and smaller windows. I get the smaller windows - less heat loss but darker colours :( It's something to look for when we go househunting on the coast. Low natural light and white wall are something we agree we do not want.

History that makes sense because people with working dogs still use whistles. Women aren't dogs though.

History that makes sense because people with working dogs still use whistles. Women aren't dogs though.

Too bad they had to end the article with a woman who wouldn't mind being wolf whistled because she's old and it hasn't happened to her in a long time.

H/T mary Zeman
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20180322-the-surprising-history-of-the-wolf-whistle?ocid=ww.social.link.googleplus

The pretend assailant should be a 16-18 year old white male as they are the most common school shooter, not an older adult.

The pretend assailant should be a 16-18 year old white male as they are the most common school shooter, not an older adult.

Yes, there is a clear objective for the training and yes it is voluntary. Good things. To increase effectiveness they need to practice against a likely suspect and very regular practice. I think bullet proof doors, teaching how to use fire extinguishers as weapons and having less access to guns would be more effective.
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4584612

Title

Still clearing snow. Fred's around corner with blower.

Still clearing snow. Fred's around corner with blower.

Neighbour just home from US got stuck in cul-de-sac. Snow was soft and loose. Clearing snow is the guys team building exercise.

Bixby suggested this...

Bixby suggested this...
https://giphy.com/gifs/thirsty-6Eyrpl2cuOCvm?source=Samsung+DayLite

it's that time again!

it's that time again!

I was a girl guide then I switched over to air cadets.

FYI lovesick teens sit at home and cry to sad music not take a gun to school and shoot people.

FYI lovesick teens sit at home and cry to sad music not take a gun to school and shoot people.

I wonder what toxic masculinity is? Could it be reacting with violence to others when responding to a typical life experience? Yes.

https://amp.thecut.com/2018/03/school-shooter-lovesick-teen-domestic-violence.html

I have always thought the dichotomy between science and art was false. Both require imagination to excel.

I have always thought the dichotomy between science and art was false. Both require imagination to excel.

From the article...

“Both science and art are creativity and imagination and execution,” Johnson says. “You come up with new ideas and you test those ideas and you execute them. So I find that the creative people of the world come in many flavors. People always talk about science and art as being very different things, and I find them to be very similar things.”

edited to add I never thought CP Snow was actually stating there should be a division but that any division was artificial because art and science are synergistic.
http://m.nautil.us/issue/58/self/why-do-so-many-scientists-want-to-be-filmmakers

The book is free today on Google Play (in the US not sure about elsewhere) if folks are interested

The book is free today on Google Play (in the US not sure about elsewhere) if folks are interested
Growing up as a Martian on Earth has left Jas Harrington solitary, quick-tempered, and with zero tolerance for fools. All plus points when working as chief security officer aboard prospecting starships.

Jas' latest berth is aboard the Galathea , which trawls the reaches of the galaxy seeking precious minerals and rare resources. She thinks it's a routine trip. She's wrong.

An inspection of a far-flung planet leaves Jas suspicious that there's more to the place than meets the eye. If only she could convince the captain of the need for caution, but she might as well wish for a tasty meal in the ship's canteen.

When the captain disciplines Jas for insubordination, she has only two allies: a timid navigator and the second pilot, who has the hots for her. Not that Jas notices.

All hell breaks loose, and Jas' skills are put to the ultimate test. Can she enlist the help of the only two friends she has? She's in a race against time to prevent the aliens from achieving their goal: Generation.

If she fails, the ship's crew, the galactic empire, and humanity itself are at risk.
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/J_J_Green_Generation_Shadows_of_the_Void_1?_bbid=9521894&_bbreg=us&_bbtype=email&id=jeVNDwAAQBAJ&pubref=bookbubemailf

We gave up our Costco card because there isn't one locally and we just didn't buy enough on line.

We gave up our Costco card because there isn't one locally and we just didn't buy enough on line.

When we used to go to Medicine Hat regularly we would at least go in and browse with the in laws but it's not really our thing. We can get good enough deals through bulk barn.
http://www.moneysense.ca/save/budgeting/how-one-family-spent-573-at-costco/

Enjoyed the Constantine TV series but found he was really different on LoT.

Enjoyed the Constantine TV series but found he was really different on LoT.

I'll be interested to see how he develops.
https://io9.gizmodo.com/your-incantations-worked-john-constantine-is-set-to-be-1823895064/amp

This is how a community works to protect each other.

This is how a community works to protect each other.

Glad they could save this senior from a costly mistake.
https://www.cheknews.ca/shoppers-drug-mart-staff-in-nanaimo-stop-elderly-lady-from-being-scammed-out-of-4000-430554/

Ooo glitter option for edge lighting

Ooo glitter option for edge lighting

Ok, if we're going to do that we may as well also implement ranking and let the 2% who refuse spoil ballots.

Ok, if we're going to do that we may as well also implement ranking and let the 2% who refuse spoil ballots.

I think I drove the LeadNow phone contact crazy when I said I was more interested in getting the Senate impartial and working on what we have to be representative. If voting legislation is up for review though, it should include going to ranking, prohibiting political PACs and party funded vendors for campaign tools. And it should be done while the Conservative Party is not in power as they tend to favour corporations rather than the voters who pay them.
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4579051

It's here as promised!

It's here as promised!

Really missed Duffy today for snuggling on the couch.

Really missed Duffy today for snuggling on the couch.

We were talking that it would take a puppy a year to be a family member. No kayaking with him this year summer. Obedience this fall. Click training from day 1. We miss our little furry companion.

It's been two weeks now and people seem surprised that the first retiree is content.

It's been two weeks now and people seem surprised that the first retiree is content.

The first argument we had was about a "honey-do" list that people at his work were teasing him about. I said that's a very sexist term that I would have no part of. He has eyes, can look around and decide what tasks he's going to do/prioritize. We'll continue on the "person who is driven nuts first does the task" schedule.

Stepping back - when we lived in Calgary and had similar hours, we divided up the household tasks in terms of time taken and what we hate the least. When we moved and I didn't have a job, the chores mostly defaulted to me. I kept up a lot of them after we moved here because I finished work a couple hours before him.

Now I have to admire the winter routine he's created. He rarely wants the Macan right now (I'm sure that will change with the season) so he only occasionally drives me to work. Otherwise he catches up with what's going on in the world, exercises (I couldn't be that disciplined), cooks then does chore or not. I always thought he was just too tired to prioritize inessentials around the house and it's turned out to be true. Hopefully we'll be able to move somewhere with more outside year around weather.

Join In Daily. #joinindaily with Johnny Wills

Join In Daily.  #joinindaily with Johnny Wills


Today's theme is "Sepia Photographs!" (Black And White if you don't have any)

Two least favourite things, spring snow and daylight savings time combined for a great b/w opportunities.

The long winter continues.

The long winter continues.

How Black Barbershops Save the Lives of African American Men

How Black Barbershops Save the Lives of African American Men

http://flip.it/ifKCGK
http://flip.it/ifKCGK

Have to agree with viewer who said if you forget it's the Saint it's not bad.

Have to agree with viewer who said if you forget it's the Saint it's not bad.

Loved 'The Saint' TV show as a kid. Read all the books as a teen/YA. The remake with Val Kilmer was a little closer to the books. This...was not The Saint but still entertaining.
https://youtu.be/q3b_luiZ8bo

Relics of a massive injustice.

Relics of a massive injustice.

I do think works should be returned to the families as much as possible with the the dark provenance made public on the rest. I also hope that most of them would donate back to museums for public viewing.
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2018/03/cornelius-gurlitt-nazi-looted-art/554936/

We were a good looking bunch back in the day.

We were a good looking bunch back in the day.
https://play.google.com/music/r/m/Asnt2bsdtid5loe2vnc5yepbmxm?t=INXS

Should never sell infrastructure to private industry but especially foreign investor.

Should never sell infrastructure to private industry but especially foreign investor.

Churchill is the perfect place to pump federal money into so make as sustainable as possible. As the North warms it will be more difficult to maintain the territories as part of Canada. Basic income (none of this northern allowance stuff) and greenhouses, alternate energy, self-sustaining water supplies to reduce living costs. Encourage Co-ops to create value added products. Hide it under a Space program if you have to.

What about the rail line? It is more important to service the community. I would get the MB or federal government to purchase it for a dollar as is, get federal money to repair the line..
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4559515

Woke up to this report. Sad when an honest statement is news

Woke up to this report. Sad when an honest statement is news

I just burst out laughing, of course he was lying. All along reps from the US involved with commerce said there was a surplus of trade into Canada. With such a larger manufacturing base in the US whatever Canada was exporting would have to be very high value, large volume and cheap to transport. In that case it would prevent be owned by a US based multinational.
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4577179

Meat as a protein source has really gone down for me and I'm enjoying the different flavours in our diet.

Meat as a protein source has really gone down for me and I'm enjoying the different flavours in our diet.

Eat what you enjoy and be aware of the nutritional density of your diet.
http://www.mintel.com/press-centre/food-and-drink/taste-is-the-top-reason-us-consumers-eat-plant-based-proteins

BBC game helps kids lead the fight against fake news http://engt.co/2pebjaq

BBC game helps kids lead the fight against fake news http://engt.co/2pebjaq
http://engt.co/2pebjaq

#joinindaily with Johnny Wills

#joinindaily with Johnny Wills

The aim - is to make sharing and viewing your images fun.

Today's theme is "Farm Animals!"

We were kayaking at a local slough.

Gack, science is why you can drink tap water!

Gack, science is why you can drink tap water!

Where do these Canadians live that they think they don't use science? Are they bears that sh!t in the woods? How did they answer the questionnaire, standing barefoot in a dirt pile?

Science is embedded in our daily life.
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4562812

Scientists blasted a 10th Century book of psalms with powerful X-rays and discovered an erased 5th Century medical text underneath.

Scientists blasted a 10th Century book of psalms with powerful X-rays and discovered an erased 5th Century medical text underneath.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/535701/ancient-book-blasted-high-powered-x-rays-reveals-text-erased-centuries-ago

PCT not as big a deal in Canada as level crossing incidents. Low population helps?

PCT not as big a deal in Canada as level crossing incidents. Low population helps?

Rail worker compliance is very difficult to manage and we need improved infratucture. Perhaps PCT could be rolled in with it but infrastructure to get product moving on time first.
https://www.transportaction.ca/national-news/positive-train-control/

I was taking a multivitamin until my family doctor asked me why. They then recommended specific use only

I was taking a multivitamin until my family doctor asked me why. They then recommended specific use only

Calcium for bone strength, I exercise instead. I should try harder to remember B12 as I'm way over 50.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/02/supplements-are-a-30-billion-racket-heres-what-experts-actually-recommend/

Amazing man, amazing legacy. And great communicator.

Amazing man, amazing legacy. And great communicator.


https://gizmodo.com/physicist-stephen-hawking-has-died-at-the-age-of-76-1823754958/amp

Crime and punishment. He did plea guilty but how much should that mitigate his sentence?

Crime and punishment. He did plea guilty but how much should that mitigate his sentence?

I don't have a lot of sympathy for the PSTD defence. I am biased. I supervised someone, from eastern Europe, who submitted a harassment complaint because I told them what to do (come to work for set hours, don't falsify data). They took stress leave after they got disciplined for insubordination.

I do think actual jail time is important, they need an effective deterrent to repeat behaviour. 3 months is not terribly long but in view of his stress claim one month?
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4573115

Damn, I've had a subscription for years to this service and Samsung has always pushed reading on their tablets.

Damn, I've had a subscription for years to this service and Samsung has always pushed reading on their tablets.

I don't expect support to remain for Android. I should dump my subscription sooner than later I guess.
https://www.androidcentral.com/apple-has-signed-agreement-acquire-magazine-service-texture?amp

Phone update this month, tablet this summer.

Phone update this month, tablet this summer.

Will be interested in the changes. I'm using Action Launcher so I expect most changes will be not that apparent.

I am careful about body cream because Duffy liked to lick it off my legs so I totally get this review.

I am careful about body cream because Duffy liked to lick it off my legs so I totally get this review.

Plus anything you put on your skin should not have toxins that absorb through skin.
https://www.refinery29.com/amp/2018/03/193011/context-nude-lip-balm-review

Really interesting read for those who don't have boys. There's a harsh interval they need to get through.

Really interesting read for those who don't have boys. There's a harsh interval they need to get through.

I think all you can really do is set an example and be consistent in living your values.


https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/will-leitch-on-raising-sons-in-2018.html

Loneliness is a huge health factor. We need to know how to reach out...and how to respond.

Loneliness is a huge health factor. We need to know how to reach out...and how to respond.

I think it's normal to feel isolated at certain points and that's when loneliness can creep in. It's important to be able to ask for help. We all think we know what that means but do we? What if your regular group isn't that tolerant towards displays of "weakness"? Social media is great for some stuff but I think local hotlines and practice asking is important. As for responding? If you know someone is going through a time or has a history, consider setting aside some activities you can do in their presence, be proactive in checking in by text/messaging (to set a manageable time limit) and get your own support group active.

And recognize we can't know what other people are thinking even as they reach out.


https://letsqueerthingsup.com/2018/03/03/10-ways-to-reach-out-when-youre-struggling-with-your-mental-health/

An amazing number of unsympathetic characters.

An amazing number of unsympathetic characters.
https://youtu.be/gJmjKv7WP7U

I have never thought if Weight Watchers as promoting negativity but providing structure. Food logging plus peer pressure.

I have never thought if Weight Watchers as promoting negativity but providing structure. Food logging plus peer pressure.

I'm unsure what the protest would be about learning good nutritional habits. Obesity research has found a psychological element to weight so a group element could be helpful. Summer, for students, is a great time to start because you have time to focus and to make new friends.

In the run up to retirement, which is like a long summer holiday, Fred started to cook more and now that he's retired he's changed the structure of his eating and exercise habits. It would be awesome for teens to get this help before they make a lot of bad habits to overcome later.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4570022

Doctors talking woman's anatomy. Lots of myths out there

Doctors talking woman's anatomy. Lots of myths out there

If you would rather read, there's a book coming out - The Wonder Down Under. I had heard a long time ago about the hymen and more recently about the clitoris being a larger than recognized organ and ova being more active in sperm selection than is commonly taught in sex ed.
https://youtu.be/1oNlTrLIjU4

was browsing for couch cushions ...

was browsing for couch cushions ...
#TheOffice

As much as I would like to think Milo misses Duffy I don't think he does.

As much as I would like to think Milo misses Duffy I don't think he does.

Milo has his Puppy back, he gets to go for walks without being dragged around and he gets all the pats and treats. We even do click training. He's going to be disappointed in July when Hobbes joins the pack.

Women face road blocks as simple as delayed processing of PACs

Women face road blocks as simple as delayed processing of PACs

Our advisor told us if the female partner signs documents as the primary investor paperwork takes longer to process. They found this out through client complaints.

The article has great tips for everyone.
http://www.moneysense.ca/save/10-ways-women-can-grow-their-wealth/

Oh boy a low pressure system.

Oh boy a low pressure system.

No wonder I feel like my head belongs on another body.

03/07/18 PHD comic: 'So productive' http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=2000

03/07/18 PHD comic: 'So productive' http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=2000
http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php?f=2000

Yikes! I don't think all these women are in urban areas.

Yikes! I don't think all these women are in urban areas.
http://www.moneysense.ca/news/b-c-women-more-stressed-by-finances-than-women-elsewhere-in-canada/

Pretty sure we won't be running out of garbage too soon. Also good way to take care of plastic waste.

Pretty sure we won't be running out of garbage too soon. Also good way to take care of plastic waste.
https://www.engineering.com/ElectronicsDesign/ElectronicsDesignArticles/ArticleID/16591/Turning-Trash-Into-Joules.aspx

Western Producer, serving farmers asks if having blood on your hands is better than having insurance replace goods. Rural crime is committed by rural people.

Western Producer, serving farmers asks if having blood on your hands is better than having insurance replace goods. Rural crime is committed by rural people.

It would depend on if they think thieves are as valuable as livestock - and I would argue there's a proportion who don't. There are people who would rather kill or maim someone than install a security system and claim insurance. Never make the mistake of thinking rural communities are friendly or that if you are in need of help you can approach a farmyard.
https://www.producer.com/2018/03/guns-not-answer-protecting-property/

Great, the US is exporting its love of 'gun violence as a resolution' to Canada.

Great, the US is exporting its love of 'gun violence as a resolution' to Canada.

This is how on line violence affects real lives. Youth empowerment through community involvement will be key.
http://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.4564643

Almost all Canadians consider phones distracting while they drive, according to an Allstate Insurance survey.

Almost all Canadians consider phones distracting while they drive, according to an Allstate Insurance survey.
https://mobilesyrup.com/2018/03/06/allstate-canada-poll-distraced-driving/?utm_content=bufferacc7e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=plus.google.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Porsche wasn’t expected to bring a new EV to the Geneva Motor Show 2018, so imagine our surprise at seeing the new Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept. A crossover sibling for the Mission E sedan which Porsche plans to launch commercially in 2019, the…

Porsche wasn’t expected to bring a new EV to the Geneva Motor Show 2018, so imagine our surprise at seeing the new Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo Concept. A crossover sibling for the Mission E sedan which Porsche plans to launch commercially in 2019, the…
http://www.slashgear.com/porsche-mission-e-cross-turismo-teases-ev-crossover-to-rival-tesla-06522207/

It's about the court replacing parental consent for 17 year olds.

It's about the court replacing parental consent for 17 year olds.

As Libby Anne says, really resolved by just setting the age to 18. I feel the problem is the young person marrying someone undesirable to the parents (who aren't actually in the marriage)
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/lovejoyfeminism/2018/03/why-conservatives-objected-to-that-kentucky-child-marriage-bill.html

I will always remember Duffy as ready to play.

I will always remember Duffy as ready to play.

We'll be finding toys when the snow melts.
https://youtu.be/f57bhvJQlpU

Very different from last week at this time.

Very different from last week at this time.

Milo has decided his Puppy stays on the bed beside the window. He goes over there to lie with it every once in awhile. And we went for a walk because it's warmish and a Sunday.

Interesting read. I wonder if at some point autonomous vehicles will make the same mistakes and drive people to their deaths (who will have even less of a chance to correct these errors as they won't pay any attention to where they are going, possibly even be sleeping).

Interesting read. I wonder if at some point autonomous vehicles will make the same mistakes and drive people to their deaths (who will have even less of a chance to correct these errors as they won't pay any attention to where they are going, possibly even be sleeping).
https://arstechnica.com/?post_type=post&p=874931

Big snow so Fred thought he would clear a path for the dogs Milo to do a lap of the yard.

Big snow so Fred thought he would clear a path for the dogs Milo to do a lap of the yard.

It used to be when Fred was our shoveling, Duffy would be right there behind him. Milo not so much. He watch with zero interest as Fred went around the yard. Then we tried to get him to do a lap and he went out to the tunnel, through the tunnel and back to the house. This photo is quintessential Duffy, following with a toy just in case you decided to play instead of complete a task.

I thought Milo might be missing Duffy so I brought out his old puppy.

I thought Milo might be missing Duffy so I brought out his old puppy.

Milo and his Puppy were inseparable until Duffy came along. And that only changed because Duffy was much rougher with Puppy than Milo. Duffy chewed like all puppies do and Puppy quickly lost its eyes and nose. Milo seem happy to have it back.

In other news, I went to exercise class today. Didn't remember how much loss saps energy

The last weekend in February Duffy started having his legs go out from under him frequently.

The last weekend in February Duffy started having his legs go out from under him frequently.

He still wagged his tail and ran up and down the stairs. Sunday I took him for a walk and he just powered out. I ended up carrying him part way home. He recovered but I made a vet appointment. That afternoon, I could have gone back to work but instead puttered around the house. Duff sat in the chair with me and watched NCIS.

I got home Wednesday and he wagged his way over but he was twitchy and uncomfortable seeming so I called the vet for some painkillers. Very shortly after, the phone rang and he had a seizure. We zipped him over to the Animal Hospital. He recovered enough to know we were there but was clearly not coming around. It made the right decision easier and we said goodbye.

12 and a half years is a pretty good run. He was a very different cairn terrier than we are used to. Friendly and cuddly but not super confident. He taught me to be better at accepting and working with what is so everyone can be content.

Duff loved to chill with us and assumed some unusual positions

Duff loved to chill with us and assumed some unusual positions

On the upside - Milo didn't want those places so there was no fighting

Summer was fun time with lots of playing out in the yard.

Summer was fun time with lots of playing out in the yard.

Duffy would play ball for ever...or until the pool called him. He could be quite demanding:)

Duffy and I did obedience together.

Duffy and I did obedience together.

From this picture you would think he learned the automatic sit and all that. He never, ever, adjusted to other dogs in the class not being there to play. The only time he was focused on me was when he had flung himself off the deck and rolled then had a stiff neck. Too sore to play with others.

And with the separation thing, I could not leave his sight when he wasn't in a kennel, or with another member of our pack.

Separation anxiety made Duffy really hard to house train so pants it was.

Separation anxiety made Duffy really hard to house train so pants it was.

After 2 years of marking I re-assessed the aim of house training. Containment so we could all enjoy the house was the goal so pee pants became the norm for Duffy. He really didn't notice and would stop at the door so I could put them on before he bolted away.

He seems to have figured stuff out in the last year but maybe that was a symptom of his kidney failure:(

Even though Duffy came by air he wasn't that comfortable travelling.

Even though Duffy came by air he wasn't that comfortable travelling.

Whenever we went in a vehicle, if he wasn't in a kennel, he hunkered down behind a seat.

Duffy really adapted to winter.

Duffy really adapted to winter.

It is winter here for way too many months of the year and he got really used to being in the snow. This winter they were happily going for walks down to -20C. Bathroom breaks were shorter.

That bowl...he would run all over clanking it and driving Milo crazy. We ended up having to anchor it.

Duffy was rarely alone

Duffy was rarely alone

Duffy had separation anxiety. The first day I left him in an expen in the kitchen I came home and found him hanging out with Milo. He had clambered up the expen, then used a blind slat to get over the top. I thought I had left it so he couldn't get out. Next day I was more careful, next day he was out again. That was the start of him hanging out with Milo.