Gwen @ Drews new potential forum

An experiment..............

I decided to resurrect this blog and give it new life as a forum for Gwen @ Drews as well as being a vehicle for information to share.

Moving away from 2008/9 and updates on pets and rescued animals, it can now be put to use to discuss therapies, research and other related topics.

One thing I have been impressed with recently is The Emotion Code and The Body Code.  A friend recently qualified in both disciplines and I was fortunate enough to be one of her case studies. So, congratulations Hazel Markou of www.breamore.com - well done on your newly-qualified status!

For information on what treatments are available at Gwen @ Drews, take a tour round www.massagebucks.co.uk for more information.

For forthcoming events and monthly specials, take a look at: Special Offers (loads in smilebox and may take a few moments).

Gwen @ Drews

In July 2010, Gwen @ Drews came into being.
What is it?
Well, it is an oasis of calm; a respite from the hustle, bustle and stresses of daily life; a place where even if for only an hour, one has the chance to relax and recharge one's batteries, ready to pitch into the fray once more!
It is like stepping into a time warp - another world where frantic activity doesn't exist.
Where is it?
Just outside Aylesbury, Bucks in the village of Whitchurch, located above the hairdresser's in the village, on the High Street (Drews).
Check out www.massagebucks.co.uk for more information plus map and directions.

Soul Transitions

The New Year 2011 is starting, for us at least, with news in the space of just a few weeks of 4 friends passing over. One could argue that news of this sort is to be expected more and more as we approach retirement age and particularly during the winter months but it still comes as a shock and also a reminder of our own mortality.

Perhaps, as the magical '2012', heralded for many years now as the Day of Reckoning, looms ever closer, these souls chose to go ahead and prepare the way or act as a welcoming committee! Who knows?

Whatever the reason, they will be missed and they leave a person-shaped hole in the lives of those they have left behind.

Heidi

Elsa

After the untimely and sudden demise of our beloved GSD Heidi in January, after almost ten years for her with MrT and almost six years with me, the void left behind was more than dog-shaped. Why is it that only when someone, or a much-loved pet, departs that we become aware of how many invisible tendrils of love they have created? The out-pouring of touching messages brought much comfort in knowing that others also held her in high esteem and affection.

Such was the silence and sombre mood in ensuing weeks that I chose to 'facilitate' the decision over when and if to consider getting another dog by trawling GSD Rescue, GSD Lifeline and other rescue sites for a GSD bitch. And we found one in the innocent guise of 'Gemma' at the Dogs Trust in Evesham. Her write-up forewarned of apparent aggressive behaviour that masked a loving and kind nature.

We duly trundled off to Evesham to meet her. We asked if we could go alone to begin with and the location of her run was pointed out to us. As we rounded the corner to her run, we were confronted by a large-ish young GSD launching on its hind legs towards the mesh of the cage with much growling, barking and an impressive display of very white, effective-looking teeth. We both instinctively dropped to our haunches and within moments she calmed down, lay down and was rolling around in friendly, submissive mode.

Two more visits followed after which we found ourselves the new owners of 'Elsa' (new start, new name..)

Thanks to MrT's experience and patience, she is gradually morphing under his leadership from ladette to good girl - 'Lady' would be a step too far at this stage!

Her earlier introductions to Sam have not been that great - he is a little too small and rabbit-like, thus exuding great appeal to her hunting instincts. We have decided, especially as he has had recent ill-health and surgery, to delay any further introductions until he is stronger and she is better disciplined.

Once I have mastered the art of uploading pictures I will let you see both Elsa and Sam.

Sandy Stevenson Workshop

In anticipation of attending the Sandy Stevenson workshop in Milton Keynes on Saturday 8th May, Paulette travelled down from Oldham on Thursday and I switched my Friday clinic to Thursday so we could have at least one day together other than the workshop itself. The events for Paulette leading up to that time must be disclosed only by her but assume it was a pivotal time for her! Synchronicity and serendipity in terms of timing of the workshop though!!

We were not disappointed - are we ever?! - with the workshop, Sandy's self-discipline and dedication to her mission and the integrity with which she works. If you also look at Karen Bishop's web site it is clear to see that Mother Earth is wrapping things up!

Another 26,000 years here? Nooooooo, I don't think so. Motivation if ever any was needed to get one's act together now.

On a lighter note, I have been pondering putting together a sampler on the blog of 'The Snoop Sister's School of Skullduggery' about the exploits of a pseudo private detective. Maybe one day Steven Spielberg will see the wisdom in converting it to film. Yes, I AM joking!

Should the sampler manifest, some feedback would be welcomed.......

Passwords 'r Us!

Aren't they a blessing, these password thingies? Blocked out of my own blog because I failed to record my own details..... ah, the joys of ageing!

From 30th September 2009, The Boy was officially adopted so there was a seamless transition as he was already residing with us under foster care. The relief was immense, given the roller-coaster ride we - and the others - had experienced during the 20 months it took to conclude. His identity can now be revealed: The Boy's name is Sam.

The ravages of his earlier life continued to loom large in 2010. During a routine visit to the Medicine Man in January for booster injections it was evident that he needed some dental treatment. This was scheduled for 15th February and proved to be far more serious than anticipated. Six teeth were removed, his gums had to be cut and stitched and stomatitis diagnosed (a condition from which most of the other 13 suffered). His recovery was hampered by nasal bleeding so his stay was extended. He was home briefly (like two days!) before being due back for a check-up and just as we were leaving the house to keep his appointment, he opened the nasal blood-gates once more and had to be immediately handed over to a nurse on arrival.

Thankfully, he was allowed home again after the check up as the bleeding quickly subsided.

All was well for a couple of months until the beginning of this month, May, when his ears began causing problems. He is currently on treatment for that and is due back in a couple of weeks for another check-up!

Will update the situation after that.....

ThetaHealing

In mid-June, I took my ThetaHealing course; it exceeded any expectations I may have had in what we covered. Already I have been putting it into practice before I "go public", as it were.

It will be interesting to see what results it brings ....

There are still a few more volunteers in the pipeline, for which I am very grateful. Although it is a very simple principle, the techniques take some getting used to.

Watch this space for feedback on those sessions.