Mum Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I like that advice! Do you think an empty dog basket in the house would be a tad too far? Or one of those collar & leads with an invisible dog on the end - like you could buy from Blackpool or other seaside places! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Oh I really feel for you, you sound quite lonely at the moment. I agree that a dog would be fantastic for you, as I work from home I am on my own for long hours and really enjoy my morning forest walk and have a good chat with the regular walkers. What about dog sitting or walking, here you need a licence but you could put a card in the local shop and see if there is any need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Have you thought about fostering a dog? There may be an organisation near you who would love someone to take a dog for a short period or even contact the vet to see if they know of any fostering needed. Then OH would see what it would be like to have a dog but know it was short term (you may be able to make it long term ) It sounds as if after all the business of moving that things are getting you down a bit and maybe it has affected OH too but in a different way. Time hopefully will alter how both of you feel (you getting out a bit more and feeling brighter and OH being happy to consider increasing the animal count). He maybe doesn't want another change to life at the moment, but I wouldn't give up hope for the future dogwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I like the 'plant the seed of an idea' method myself. Must say though that OH surprises me at times - such as when he told me 'you know we can't have another cat' a couple of years ago, then bought the kitten I had been coveting as my Christmas present. I wonder if the means that your OH is being as devious as mine? Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 NO he is a bit of a grot bags at the moment, not devious! Resigned myself to the fact of never - and I mean never having a dog. At least whilst he is around! Grrrrrrrr I have lots of names I want to call him, but the forum wouldn't allow me to type them! Fostering a dog wouldn't even be considered by him. Plus I'd never be able to hand the dog back! Would be too heart breaking. I am a true animal lover, I can't help that. At the moment I also feel that I am crying out for some love, just a huggie would be nice. Poppy cat in her basket, chooks all shut in for the night. So going to lose myself in my sewing I think! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have to say I'm with Egluntyne on this. I find fait accompli the best method. But we have been married 43 years so maybe had time to get him into shape! Good luck anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 ... At the moment I also feel that I am crying out for some love, just a huggie would be nice ... Oh, go on then .... ((((BIG fat squidgy huggles, squeezes)))) ... but, don't tell everyone or they'll all want one! and do *not* ask me to lick your face and wag my tail there are limits you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Aww Emma......more {{{{{{{{{{hugs }}}}}}}}}} from me too.....I hope you can come to a compromise and soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Let's sing! Altogether now.... " Hubby wouldn't buy me a bow wow"! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I know "You've got a little cat, and you're very fond of that, but you'd rather have a bow wow wow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Exactly! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Use the Mrs Doyle approach.... Aahhh G'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, g'wan, G'WAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oh my goodness, that would be instant divorce! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oh my goodness, that would be instant divorce! Emma.x Gosh, that is a real toughie ... dog divorce dog? Divorce? (I know which would win in our house ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 What is really funny is that a friend from my craft group rang this morning. Afterwards I went through our phone to take down her number. Then it clicked... it was her number that was advertising Jack Russell puppies in the village shop last week!!! Fate??? Come on hubby just give in...you are not going to win this time..no way!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Emma, I say again ... wait until he is away on business, grab that pup and just make it a fait accompli! He may be a bit nose out of joint for a day or three, but, he does sound like he has a good heart and wouldn't turf the bow-wow out into the unknown (or you either ) If that is too deceitful for your ethics, then do have the "fate!" conversation with him and see if he thaws, just even the slightest bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well my mum thinks he is softening a bit. That's only because when I said I'm sure it's Anne's number that is the same as the one selling the pups - he said " ask her". Mum thinks he wouldn't have said that if it was a real stern no. I'm not so certain. Mum thinks he is softening because of being so ill. I don't think he would soften even if I was extremely ill ! He loves our chooks & Poppy cat to bits - why wouldn't he get to love a doggie? Tell me he would - please. I do have a slight naughty mission. I might ring 'Anne & ask her if it was her selling the pups. If it was I might ask if I could have a look & then go for a walk with hubby & just 'call' in on her. Surely he would melt then? What is so funny is that she lives so close by to us. Fate, definitely fate! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Think your mum might be right If he was not considering it he would not have wanted to prolong the discussion by you finding out if Anne was selling the pups. Not sure about the dropping in though or the fait accompli Really depends on your OH. I know that would not go down well with mine Keeping my fingers crossed that it works out for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes you are right..fait accompli will not work with him, nor will just dropping in. More seeds are needed here I think! My sister is best. She sends him woof woof google talk messages & calls him a meanie! Ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wearing down I think is what it is called Sounds as if your sister is doing a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sister is doing her weekly hinting later! Good Sis! I on the other hand will do my weekly search on Preloved. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 We're all rooting for you Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I've wanted a dog for over 30 years - my son for less but just as much! I wish i'd done it sooner!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hubby is slowly coming round!!!! Thanks Sis! Puppy pics have been emailed to him & he has even said we will have a dog one day, but he only likes scruffy haired, HMV style ones, with a patch , so he could call it Patch. Hmmm that's original! I wonder if I'm slowly getting somewhere? Must be because of my operation I think. Bit of a sympathy thing. Ha ha Just thought I would revive this thread, whilst it's fresh in Hubby's mind. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I would go and take him to a rescue place - just to look you understand im pleased he is coming round I would love a dog...kev is sort of swaying to the idea its the cat I need to persuade (and the fact that im out at work all day ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
