A cold front blew in today (go figure) and Simon and I both had arthritis flare-ups. Fortunately for me, my medication works pretty well, but for Hopalong... not so much. He had two pain pills today but was still limping this evening when it was time for our walk. I wasn't quite sure what to do, but he was antsy to go out, probably because he's so well housebroken that he doesn't even poop in our tiny back yard. So I had to take him so that he could do his business. I was so embarrassed every time anyone drove by because what kind of a mother would drag her gimp dog out for a stroll? I had walked to the clubhouse today for book club, so got my steps in, so a short walk was only resented by the big girl. I feel guilty for both of them... poor babies.