jiveturtle

Hey all, sorry, had been away for so long.  Sometimes have so many things going on and so many thoughts, not sure what to write. Life update is that we've moved out of the in-laws place, and renting an apartment in the city.  It's not brand new. No lifts, and we live on the top floor, but it's my home now. Just recently been in hospital for stomach ulcers causing internal bleeding.  Nightmare, when you wasn't allowed to eat or drink for 4 days.  But I'm back home now, but only this morning, I discovered I now have a gout attack.  FML. Anyway, life continues to surprise or annoy me in new and fascinating ways. Mimi is still with us by the way, always staying loyal and guarding. Until next time.

After some sight seeing with Dipesh, I went to wander around the Xin-yi shopping district of Taipei, near the Shin-Kong Mitsukoshi Department stores. On arrival bumped into these fellows lying on the floor hugging. These retrievers are owned and looked after by the local dog shelter. They regulary come to tne Xin-yi shopping district handing out leaflets and reminding people we should adopt abandoned dogs as much as possible. The dog shelter seems rather good, as the dogs do look healthy and best of all, adoption of a dog is free. Very tempted to help out and adopt a dog for myself. I think it would be a good way to get out more and exercise. I think Amelie would love the idea of having a dog too. Will have to keep looking into this.