Well, with one thing and another I haven't managed to keep anyone updated with my inactivity and everyone else's activity. 

We had the bits of leftovers that dogs are allowed that day.  I was given a brussels sprout in my dish.  Suffice to say I licked it clean and left it in my bowl for Mum to dispose of.  I could only assume that it was put in accidently and that she meant to put brussels pate in it.  Harrier disagrees as he says we aren't allowed that because of the salt content.  Collie says she probably put it in deliberately to ensure we have a bit of vegetables and if it is repeated I should fish it out of my bowl and leave in the middle of the kitchen floor to register my displeasure.

On a crafting note we have Aunty Amber from America staying with us at the moment who does the most amazing beaded cross stitches complete with very neat reverse. I may encourage her to provide a bit more information on this by bouncing on her lap.  If this doesn't work an accidental paw in the bead dish may focus everyone's attention.  Aunty Amber you have been warned!