Vidock's Valiant Vendredi

Vidock: Studly Neighs, EveryFriend! The Big V here! I am doing my best to be valiant but I have to tell you that things have been a little tough for me. Gather round and I will tell you more.

As you know, I have been feeling off-colour the past few weeks. #1 had a series of blood tests done on me and everything appeared normal. So, on Tuesday, Mr. JP came to ride me again to see how I was, and I wasn't great... On the 200m slope uphill going into the woods, I had to stop six times to catch my breath, and Mr. JP even felt me stumbling once or twice. He said to #1 that there was still something clearly wrong and he was beginning to wonder if it wasn't a problem with either my lungs or heart. Ouch! So, #1 spent a lot of time talking with various knowledgeable people, most importantly with Dr. C. She is the vet for Tommy and the Chans. She doesn't normally deal with us Vs because we are too far away from her practice, and it's tough for #1 to transport us as she doesn't have a trailer. But Dr. C and her husband, Dr. R, breed horses so they know a lot about us. Having heard about my state, she told #1 that if I were her horse, she  wouldn't mess about with a test here and a test there. She would pack me up and take me to a really good equine hospital for some serious tests.

Fortunately, Dr. C was able to give #1 the name of an excellent place and I have an appointment for next Tuesday morning. I will have a battery of tests including an endoscopy to check out my lungs, and an ultra-sound and stress test to check out my heart. Then, we will know what the matter is. We are very much hoping it's not a heart problem as there isn't much that can be done for horses with heart issues. So, can I ask for some big-time crossed paws, purrs, woofs, neighs, and anything else you can send my way? Thanks!

#1 snapped a few shots just when Mr. JP started riding me on Tuesday and I seemed pretty energetic and looked really handsome:

 

 

Oh, and the wonderful Mr. JP is giving up his whole day on Tuesday to take me to the hospital in his trailer. It's almost two hours away. Thank you, Mr. JP, for being such a good friend. 

Before I leave you, I also wanted to say that each and every one of us at The Poupounette was heartbroken to hear that our gorgeous and sweet Sibe friend Ciara  had put on her silver harness and crossed to that special place North of the Rainbow Bridge that welcomes the Woos. She fought such a brave fight against epilepsy for so long, but she finally lost. We bow our heads in respect. You will always be in our hearts, Ciara. 

Tommy Thursday

Tommy: There has been a lot going on with #1 these past few days but, thankfully, nothing that has taken her away, so I have been getting my romps in the field. We both love these October days when there is still plenty of sunshine. #1 always has her camera at the ready and takes photos of butterflies and dragonflies, and me!

 

I got a new toy yesterday!

 

It looks like a ball but it is more hole than ball. It's really easy to carry around but doesn't bounce much. Still, I really like it! 

Oh, and on Monday, #1 and I went to a village where the primary school kids are taken from the school building to the canteen for lunch every day in a horse-drawn carriage! There I met a very friendly Australian Shepherd called Eole, and we had a great time playing!

 

Isn't this the coolest school bus you've ever seen?

 

Wordless Wednesday

Treat Time!

 

Tama-Chan Tuesday

Tama-Chan: Tuesday greetings, Dear Friends. Our #1 was out most of yesterday but she says she is now done. We have heard that before.... Still, she says it's important for her to be around to make sure little Blue Boy eats properly, so we might as well take advantage of that, right? He ate a big, big meal last night, after she got home, and she was really happy with him. And I got some ham to celebrate! Bring it on, I say! And I am crossing my paws that he continues to eat well:

 

This is a somewhat unusual photo. I was leaning against the laundry basket, next to one of #1's shoes... #1 says my coffee bean pawpads are cute.

 

Then I got itchy!

 

Moving right along, this is my sultry look. What do you think?

 

Oh and I got to spend some time in the cat run after #1 cleared out some of the thorny plants that were all over it. Can't remember why I am sticking my tongue out, though!

 

Manly Monday

Genji: Mee-Yow, Everyone! The Shining Prince here. I would like to start by thanking all of you who sent purrs and crossed their paws. I know it really helped. I am feeling better although #1 is being very cautious about this. Still, I have been eating, note huge quantities, but regularly. #1 has been preparing tiny dishes of yummy things to whet my appetite. They all involve chicken consommé, fat-free given my condition. The other thing is that she has spent hours snuggling with me. Just the two of us on the sofa, with Tommy for company occasionally. I know that that is a great remedy! #1 has to go out for a chunk of today but, apparently, Mr. G is coming over at noon to dispense cuddles and food. Anyway, here are a few pics from yesterday:

In a sunpuddle:

 

It's important to look good, even when you're not feeling 100%:

 

And here is one taken in the cat run:

 

Tommy: I usually share a lot of action shots with you, but here I am relaxing... 

#1 says this one shows off my curly bits!

 

And here is an official Camp Tommy portrait from last week:

 

Da Beebs: Here is my literary pic for today

 

And one of me in the cat run:

 

 Vidock: Do you like my pensive look?

Snuggles on Sunday

Tama-Chan: Today, I would like to start with a little request for some purrs and crossed paws for our little bro, Genji. He has been off-colour the past couple of days, and #1 is having a hard time getting him to eat. It has been over eight months since he was diagnosed with pancreatitis and a coronavirus positive test. He has done remarkably well in the interim, and we will do everything we can to get through this blip. As you can imagine, he has been snuggling a lot with #1:

 

Genji has also been snuggling with Tommy:

 

Tommy has also been snuggling with #1:

 

As has my Beebs:

 

 

And here is a pic of #1 getting in a cuddle with Sei-Chan:

 

And one with me!

 

Of course, we had Fernant here for a couple of days this past week, and he loves to snuggle!

 

And here is one of Tommy having a snuggle with his outside BFF, Jade:

 

No snuggle pics of the Vs this week. We'll try to do better next week.

 

Single Shot SEIturday

Sei-Chan: Hapy SEIturday, Dear Friends. After that bonanza last week, I fear that is indeed going to be a single shot SEIturday today. Still. I think it's a pretty cute, rather pensive, shot, and I hope you  will like it. I am in my basket, perched above #1 desk.

 Don't forget to join us tomorrow for Snuggles on Sunday!