#Owly booster plus#

When I need to lean forward she will sit in front of me so I can clasp my hands behind her shoulders and get a boost. She can take my slippers or hat off when my feet or head are hot (on windy days it does get chilly in here so I wear a stocking hat), and bring them to me on request when I want to put them back on. Throughout the day if I need something out of reach she gets it for me when I drop things she picks them up. We have 3 mirrored closet doors outside the bedroom and she watches me in those when she’s on the bed. At other times she folds herself into Pete’s chair if he’s not in it – usually in his “ham shack” (travel trailer) – or else on our bed. If she isn’t on my legs but feels a need to be near me (I’m not sure how she decides when to do this) she will lay alongside my legs at the back of the davenport.

#Owly booster plus#

Her 80# of body weight plus higher body temperature is helpful in easing pain. Maisie will either lay nearby, her eyes on me constantly, or, when requested, lay along my legs, head on my stomach, tail at my feet. In the living room I sit sideways with my spine in pillows at the end of the davenport and my legs extended in front of me.

She especially loves to carry pillows, and gives them a little shake which I like to think is fluffing them up but more than likely it’s a play thing for her. When I forget something (it happens more often than I like to admit!) she will run back after it and bring it out to me at my request. I bring my essentials such as my phone, water bottle, neck pillow, and so forth with me, and if I have a lot to carry Maisie is more than happy to carry the extra. Until recently I spent the day on my bed with pillows packed around me but now I have a 2nd spot in the motorhome that I can use (thanks to help from Leelan!) so I’m not stuck in one place anymore. Most days now I relocate to my spot in the living room. If I can reach one shoe or boot or whatever but not the other, I can show it to her and ask her to “get the other one” and she will bring that also.

But on the days I do get dressed, Maisie helps me get my nightgown off by pulling it off my arms and over my head, brings me whatever I have set out to wear, and patiently picks up the things that I drop – I drop a lot! – and hands them to me. I don’t always get dressed since we have to take our laundry to the laundromat in the winter I don’t bother making more work if we’re not going anywhere or expecting company that day. Maisie takes over his spot in the bed, then when I wake up – usually late in the morning – Pete brings me a cup of coffee and Maisie, without any prompting, brings me the pillows that I pack around my spine so that I can sit up and drink my coffee. Instagram: forget to to share your food photos on Instagram or Facebook by tagging using #TastingVictoria for a chance to be featured.In the wee hours of the morning, before the sun rises, Pete is up and at ’em. Location: Bay Centre lower level next to Government Street entrance The Bay Centre We sampled the salted caramel and oatmeal coconut balls, but will be back tomorrow for the chocolate chip!

Location: Bay Centre Food Court Booster Balls from Booster JuiceĬhewy, bite-sized balls made with whole ingredients like gluten-free oats, peanut butter, chia seeds, and honey.

A protein-packed meal that is rich in omega-3s. Location: Bay Centre Food Court Rainbow Roll from Umi Sushiĭid you know eating colourful food can help you live a longer, healthier life due to the presence of phytonutrients? Umi Sushi’s rainbow roll melts in your mouth with ingredients like fresh salmon, shrimp, imitation crab, and avocado. Plant-based proteins that will make your tastebuds sing! Freshly ground chickpeas blended with Mediterranean spices, lightly fried till crispy, and served with OPA!’s famous tzatziki. Location: Bay Centre exterior on View Street Falafel Snack Bites from OPA! of Greece Our fave combo is Orchard’s veggie snack pack (fresh veggies, cheese and dip) paired with almonds and mandarin orange. We curated this on-the-go grazing board with an assortment of fresh ingredients from a locally-owned Orchard on View. Location: Bay Centre exterior next to View Street entrance Build-Your-Own Protein Pack from Orchard on View We tried Owly Café’s zesty tangy shrimp and the refreshing veggie eggie, but can’t stop thinking about the honey glazed pork, salt and pepper chicken, and smoky beef meatball. The best bao in town! Fluffy, freshly steamed gua baos stuffed with five addictive fillings. We’ve got your go-to guide for 5 healthy snacks for under $8 at the Bay Centre.