Thankyou everyone for your kind words.
Caroles mum is doing better, and should be out of hospital on Monday. So things are a lot better on that front Barbara. (Carole is on the hunt to get some boots like Maximus now. )
Possum was a rescue pup, so we are not exactly sure what mix she is, though she certainly looks like she has Besenji.
lvdogs I'll tell Carole you loved her pants, they aren't exactly my colour.
Kay I think of Ki almost everyday, now that I'm managing pool shops.