You're very welcome for the ribbon, I hope you had a wonderful birthday! Has the snowed calmed down since earlier this week? Being in MA it's been so strange for us not to have any snow! We did have about a 1/2" or so yesterday but other than that it's odd. That's so adorable that he does a "seal walk" in the snow - hilarious!! You should definitely try to post a video of that. Hope you had a great weekend!

Thank you, Carol. :)  I'm having fun with my blog, too.  I could write pages and pages about my furry hooligans, but who has time for that?  Anyway, they help keep me grounded.

Your boys are so handsome and what a spectacular view you have from your yard!

Hello friend, you’re more than welcome!! Ha ha, I hope you husband finds himself busy throughout the day with projects and hobbies that he’s always wanted to start or complete before his retirement (congrats to him!). If he spends his days baking I hope he makes some delicious treats for you, Sonny and Lucky. I’m lucky on my end as my fiance is a fantastic cook and baker - I wish the same for you! Pomegranates...mmmm! I love em but they’re so much work and I end up wearing half of it, lol! It’s definitely worth it! My goodness, I’ve been watching the news over the past couple weeks seeing how much snow everyone has been getting and WOW! You’re right in that Minnesota has been pummeled with several feet of snow. I know a couple who live there and they’ve said it’s been horrendous with the amounts they’ve gotten. We’ve had frigid temperatures here and the rest of the week will continue to be the same. We did have about an inch of snow yesterday into this morning, I like that amount as opposed to the mass accumulation. Alwyn LOVES the snow - it’s cute to see him frapping around the yard! I must admit I can’t wait for us to have a huge storm and see him bunny hopping and getting lost in the snow. 

Oh dear; I hope no injuries to you after the fall.  Seems this winter is proving to be monsterous so far (and it's technically still fall).  It's snowing in Central VA right now and will turn to ice tonight.  My kids (both 2- and 4-legged) think it's WONDERFUL, but I don't know.  People around here get crazy driving in winter weather and our grocery stores will sell out of milk and bread this morning. (We're only supposed to get 3-4 inches of snow, but you'd think a blizzard was coming.) 

I bet the view from your house is even more incredible with snow everywhere, but just like here, I'm sure the snow gets old after your stuck in it for a while. 

Jeez, it sure seems as though you can’t get a break from all of that snow and ice! That’s too funny that Lucky slid down his ramp - I think I’d fall over laughing if Alwyn did that. It’s funny how snow seems to bring out the best in their FRAPPING abilities. I’m glad that your Sonny has found the joy of doing so. Ha ha, maybe he has an insta-FRAP button on his butt as Jer has discovered. Alwyn goes nuts when we take him out in the extreme cold, let alone when there’s some snow on the ground. He’ll bounce around the yard and driveway as if he can’t control his happiness.  I hope you were able to find a heater for the pole barn - do you raise animals in there or use it for other work? Stay warm my friend!

HA, I love the idea of a sign on his butt about the insta-FRAP button and one around his neck asking that he not get any hand outs. That stinks that Sonny is gaining weight - is he taking more of Lucky’s food during feeding times? About the rabies shot, do you have an animal clinic or a think Petco or Petsmart in your area? They may do rabies shots at a discounted rate plus you’d be able to shy away from your vet. giving you the third degree. I’d love to see the photos of Lucky making corgi angels in the snow, please post it when you have a moment! I’m very anxious to take photos of Alwyn playing in our first big snowfalls. Not that I’m complaining at all, but usually by now we’ve had quite a bit! I’ll keep you updated my friend!

Hi Carol. I just joined here and am not sure how I will keep up with all the "Social" sites. I enjoyed our chat too. I got to the chat last week to late and everyone had left.  The Wheel Corgi group on Yahoo is a great place. To learn and share. We share a common bond and a love for our Wheel Corgis. 

Thank you for your comment on Llyr's story.  It was emotional for me to write, but I wanted to share. The Daily Corgi Drive for 5 for DM Research is bringing in a lot of money. $3340 as of 2:30 EST today! Amazing! Check out Laurie's latest post:

http://thedailycorgi.blogspot.com/2011/03/huge-news.html

Hugs to Lucky and Sonny and thank you for the gift!

Amy, Llyr and Awstin

Hi Carol! I missed the chat on WC's yesterday. How are you doing? Llyr is doing well. I just have not had much computer time lately. I have to get better at organizing my time!

Your corgis are just sweet, they both look so happy and healthy :) 

Happy Birthday Carol!!!!! Long time no see...how the heck are you????

Thank you...I was very happy how quickly and easily it was to set them and have no one move but look at me with full ears.

I'm sorry to hear about that, it's a horrible feeling knowing that they may have ended up with someone who doesn't know how much effort and patience it takes to take care of these little furrbabies. Let's hope that the new owners look up and educate themselves on what it takes to take care of a corgi. Thank you for commenting and letting me know that you have gone through this situation as well. Best luck and wishes with your beautiful corgis!

Hello there,

Thank you for the info about Corgi Aid. I will look into it. Comet did not actually pass on from the effects of DM.  A couple of days before Christmas in 2011, we put him down because of seizures. The second seizure had affected his movement. He had a hard time eating.  The vet suspected that he had a lesions on his brain.  Prior to his DM diagnosis, he was being treated for cancer. Comet had surgery on his left rear foot to remove a cytoma.  He was on oral chemo for about 10months and became cancer free.  Comet was born with poor vision. When he was 8, we had decided to have a prosthetic implant in his left eye.  He was suffering from severe glaucoma.  My husband and I had called him our little energizer corgi.  Despite all his health problems he just kept going and going. Never complained. Always reminded us to give him his medication if we forgot.   He lived a happy 13 years!

Comet, aka Mr. Comet, aka Mister Mister, aka, Mr. Cometski, aka Comet Dog

Hello there. CorgiAid received our donated cart today.  The cart will be going to an elderly lady whose vet recommended that she put her corgi "Annie" down.  Annie still has a lot of energy in her. Good to know that we will be helping someone else out.  How are Sonny & Lucky?

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How are you???????

Hi Carol:

Just checking in to see how you, Lucky and Sonny are doing.

Thanks I just joined the Wa state Corgi board. It's so nice to have such support. I am actually looking at plans and such for a wheelchair. My boyfriends grandfather is going to build him one. I hope it makes a difference. I just feel so bad that he is laying around all the time.

I will look into that too. I feel so overwhelmed with all of this. This website is a huge help, finding people that have such great advice and encouraging words. He started his chemo the night we found out, so on Tuesday night. His lymph nodes have gone down to 1/4 the size they were. He is doing okay at the moment. I am just so worried about when it starts to get worse. I constantly worry. I am taking him to a specialist on Tuesday to get some sort of prognosis. Duvall is a little East of Redmond. Do you know where North Bend and Carnation are? Duvall is north of Carnation. Whidbey Island is not all that far. I used to live up North in Bellingham. I am going to go look at Corgiaid right now. Thank you so much. I hope Lucky enjoys having mobility again!

Thanks I am going to measure him tonight. He is a trooper so I am going to push for the 2 years! In hopes he is comfortable and enjoys every minute of it! I am seeing the oncologist on Tuesday and I will for sure update everyone. I will check out that book too. Thanks again. :)

Carol, I am so sorry to read that your pups have gone to the rainbow bridge.  (((((Hugs)))))

I know how hard it is, our cardigan welsh corgi, Lance went to the rainbow bridge five months ago yesterday, so very hard.  You gave your pups a good life, we never have enough time with them. 

Oh Carol, I am so sorry for your loss...I can only imagine the heartbreak.

I am no longer breeding. I wanted to breed Sage but I can't find a good enough male for my sweet girl...so I may not be carrying on the bloodline. This will be the last year I would even consider breeding her before she gets too old.

My rescue Teddy is getting older(about 11) and Wynn is over 9 with a bladder stone. Although they are in fairly good health...I just wish Corgis could live much longer...

Take care and it was great to hear from you!

Carol, I will check the breeder out this eve. I'm getting ready to leave and go babysit grandchildren for 4 days:) Sage is coming along to help me! Wynn seems to be getting better but we had to add potassium to his new bladder stone diet and then he ran a fever and is also on anitbiotics...I can't imagine how difficult it must have been trying to take care of 2 aging corgis in carts and having surgery...lucky for them they had you so they could have a good life. I hope you find the perfect pup...