Oh thanks re the lemons as I need some for a potential recipe.
Boo to the migraine, I get them, my mum used to suffer terribly too.
Indeed dogs rock, I adore mine, but hell they cost too! That said, we've had more family holidays with the DC because of the dogs, in that they adore them too and somehow going up mountains in Scotland is fine with dogs when they'd never 'just' walk up a hill with their parents in normal circumstances!
Definitely a gap in the market unescorted. Have you considered looking at Borrow my Doggy (think that's the right name), you look after folks dogs when they can't due to a holiday or whatever but just for short periods. I don't know full details though.
Should be doing stuff but I'm having a bit of a rest for a bit to recharge.
Revised menu plan based on fridge items
Smoky bean stew with ciabatta or rice (will decide)
Chunky vegetable soup to use up some bits.
Veggie sausages and mash.
Mushroom stroganoff.
Sweet potato dhal.
Lemon risotto (if needed)
Roasted vegetable pasta (if needed).
Everything is in the house for these, so I might just need milk, bread, cheese.
Never tried Afghan food, sounds really interesting though. Lidl's next promotion for food is Eastern European themed, but seems quite meat based.
Ps - ddog1 had a slipped disc too life, the operation was £8k, thankfully mostly insured but wow, what a cost!