Dad: sorry Pooch and I haven't been around much lately, I am having a few family problems. I think it will be a while before things are back to normal,
but it's cheering to know Pbase will be waiting when I am able to come back. :-)

Pooch is his usual self and seems to be so delighted by the advance of Spring and milder weather that we've been wondering if
the slight arthritis in his back leg is affected by winter cold and rain. He is a very cheerful and content pooch at the moment,
enjoying walkies and squ*rrel chases, and is ravenous at mealtimes. :-)