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Many thanks. Why can't life be that simple?

Glad it was that simple. Like the puppy. Has wildwoman become puppy lady?

Absolutely. Sleep deprived, no social life (until Saturday when her immunisations kick in) wearing shredded trousers, covered in fluff and there is also that strange smell... Who would be a "puppy mummy"? Me!

wildwoman wrote:
and there is also that strange smell...

Yes, I wasn't going to mention that.