Since we lost Mavis just over a week ago we have both been trying to do all the walks that meant so much to both us and her. Alan took her on long rambles all around town, so he keeps disappearing for an hour or so re-tracing their steps. But as I can only manage short distances, and when Mavis was getting unwell and her breathing wouldn't allow her the long walks, I took her on what we called the 'short canal walk'.
It was so hard to do this for the first time on my own ... but I did it.
There was a boater to say hello to as he 'sped' past me at three miles an hour.
There were ripples to watch dissipate as he carried on ahead of me.
There was the lovely old bridge to go under, before climbing the old stone steps back to the road.
But there was no dog to chatter to, no dog to wait for while she had a good sniff around and no need to bend down 'poo-bag' at the ready.
A walk is a different thing altogether without a dog.
When I got home I got stuck in to making my breakfast, I didn't want to allow time for thoughts.
Every time I make a meal I am chopping up all the vegetables used in the preparation of that meal to save time preparing future meals. This time it was the turn of the courgette and red onions. Now they are safely bagged up and in the freezer. Next time it will be chopped white onions and celery.
My omelette was delicious and very filling and garlicky too.
Lonely walks and omelettes not to bad a start to the day.
Sue xx
What a beautiful day for your canal walk but sad it was without your little shadow. Your omelette looked tasty and hope you enjoyed it. Catriona
ReplyDeletePre-prepping is such a timesaver. If I'm cooking potatoes, I always do a double portion and fridge or freeze them to use later.
ReplyDeleteGrieving a beloved dog or cat is real. I’m so sorry for your loss of Mavis and throughout the years, we too have walked those lonely walks without our dog. My dog is 12 this year.
ReplyDeleteI do feel for you both, Sue, life without a beloved animal companion is unthinkable. I cannot imagine what I'd do without Betty, although it's on my mind increasingly as she's nearly 8 1/2 and her breed/s don't generally have long lives. It's such a good idea to do pre-prep, saves so much time and energy. I love omelettes.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard at first isn't it? I think as time goes by the grief just softens a little and we can cope better. In memory they are always with us. Your omelette looks delicious and you have plenty of chopped veg for further meals, a win win in my book.
ReplyDeleteYour breakfast omelette makes my toast and marmalade seem positively boring!
ReplyDeleteIt must be so odd and sad walking without Mavis.
You are so brave and strong. 💚 🐾
ReplyDeleteThere are walks I found I could not return to, just too painful on my own. I still bawl my eyes out if I go to Crummock so I just stopped going, I am fortunate there are plenty of other lovely places to visit.
So sorry, I know I'll be bereft when I lose Beano.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that you have lost Mavis, and you must be absolutely heartbroken, especially as it isn't that long ago that your darling Suki went over Rainbow Bridge. You gave them both a wonderful life and a gentle death, and what more could any animal ask? Sending (((HUGS))), Jennie xx
ReplyDeleteLosing beloved animals is so hard...Sending hugs and hopes that your rambles get easier. I hope you enjoyed the gorgeous breakfast.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sad business, losing a loved companion. I hope going on those walks is helping you through the grief.
ReplyDeleteI remember all the pictures of you and Mavis on that walk. Following the footsteps must be hard for you and Alan but I do hope as they continue they bring you some peace.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It must be so hard walking alone now but I bet you have some wonderful memories to cherish.
ReplyDeleteI've started pre-prepping too and freezing stuff to pull out of the freezer at a moments notice when I don't have the energy to cook. I was lucky enough to get a bag of fresh leeks for 10p last week and intend to chop and freeze them for soups and stews etc Your omelette looked delicious.
Angie x
It must have been very difficult to go on that walk, alone. But, I'm sure Mavis and Suky, too, were with you in spirit.
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