hi from Hampshire/Dorset border

[manda]

hi, my name's Manda and I live near the Hampshire/Dorset border with my husband, two children, 4 rabbits, 2 chickens and an obese 11yr tabby cat. We used to have a beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, but he passed away suddenly at home at the end of March at the age of 10. Though we miss him terribly, we know it's important to move on, so, this coming Thursday, we're picking up a new puppy!! A cocker/terrier cross.

Penny (Penelope) invited me, so she's the one to blame for me being here!

I look forward to reading and posting and getting to know the folks here.

[wendy]

Morning Manda
Welcome to VC
most of us are friendly here but I will tell you a secret............
There are one or two nutters so watch out and dont tell anyone I told you lol

[terri]

welcome to vc...
sounds like you have your own mini zoo..
from me Terri and my zoo of 10 cockers...xxx

ps/ Penny..is a lovely lady...as i've meet her in person...at a dog show last year..and her doggies are gorgeous too...
congratulations on your new puppy..hope he/she can fill a little gap back in your heart after the loss of your dog....pics are a must on here..so look forward to seeing and hearing all about your new addition..

[manda]

Here's what Alfie looked like last Saturday when we went to visit him!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v632/manda59/ALFIE27814_428203698477_607348477_5.jpg

He's the result of a "whoopsie" between two working dogs, a Nancarrow working cocker and a jrt/patterdale. There were only two surviving pups, and both are going to pet homes. And, no offence to any here who have any "designer crosses", but the gamekeeper only asked a small amount of money, not the mega bucks that some people charge!! (which we were very glad about, on a number of levels!)

We can't wait to have him home!!

[Meerkat]

Morning Manda and alfie welcome to the mad house

Awww a poopie :078: Yay someone has learnt - new poopie and pics YAY

Will look forward to seeing how Alfie grows and hearing how he settles in with your other animals - ooo bet you can't wait til Thursday x x

NOW re Wendy's nutter part of her post - she says there are one or two LOL please note I am definately not one, well ok sometimes I can be LOL

[Penelope]

Hi there Manda - so glad you decided to join the lunatic asylum that is otherwise known as Vocal Cafe!!!
Welcome.....
The more pix you post of Alfie the more you will be loved, worshipped and adored!!!!

Catch up later.
Lots of love
Penny
PS there are lots of crazies on here!!!!

[manda]

Actually, I was rather hoping there'd be MORE than one or two nutters here, if I am to feel REALLY at home!! :044::046::012:

[Meerkat]

Actually, I was rather hoping there'd be MORE than one or two nutters here, if I am to feel REALLY at home!! :044::012:

Awww gawd - Wendy was only trying to warn you without frightening you away LOL

I think you will fit in well :046:

[MightyMouth]

ROFL at you lot trying to pretend we only have a few mentallers on here!

[cora]

Hi Manda lovely to see you here and soooo happy you are going for the puppy! Yippee!!

(p.s. Manda was the one who found Calle for my Mum :o)

[joanneg]

Hi Manda - welcome to the mad house :045: :Z

I used too live in Poole, so not far from you know, I now live in Scotland.

We are a friendly bunch, some madder than others, mention no names :046: you know who you are :045::Z

[Fluffy]

Hi,and a warm welcome to vc from me too ;) x

[Tanya]

Hello Manda and a belated welcome to VC :044:

Alfie looks gorgeous and what an interesting mix :078: I foresee a whole heap of trouble and mischief with that mix :036: :045:

I live in Scotland too, but am soon moving to Oz :074: