Trying to find my purpose in life (+ exploring a Cornish sculpture garden)
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- Join me for some lush tropical gardens and sculptures down in Cornwall. I’ve had a lot on my mind lately, trying to figure out what to do and what direction to take while struggling to get used to Miss Nancy not being here, and wondering what my real purpose in life might be. #cornwall #sculpturegarden #lifepurpose
Thanks for watching,
Tori (and the spirit of Miss Nancy) x
A little about us: I adopted my ex-racing greyhound Miss Nancy three years ago, it was a massive learning curve for both of us and we have become the best of friends, who love going on outdoor adventures, wild swims, van camping and finding vegan food out and about! We make videos showing what it’s like to have a greyhound as a pet, the beautiful outdoors, vanlife, and life with a greyhound!
When we aren’t making videos I am a jeweller and illustrator, you can check out my work here: www.victoriagracesilversmith.com
My new website with greyhound info and illustrations: www.MissNancysDayOff.com
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My favourite dog reference books:
Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies by Lee Livingood amzn.to/3OdP0hB
The House Lurcher: Care, Rearing and Training at Home by Jackie Drakeford amzn.to/428xH7k
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell- amzn.to/3vJArfk
Further Resources:
Patricia McConnell (certified animal behaviourist and worldwide expert in dog behaviour training) for articles and resources www.patriciamcconnell.com/the...
Forever Hounds Trust to look at beautiful sighthounds needing homes, and downloadable factsheets covering training and behaviour foreverhoundstrust.org/hound-...
Out there is some lonely dog just waiting for a caring human to share all its love loyalty and affection. It will give back to you as much as you give it hope and a life it has never imagined existed. You are not replacing Miss Nancy just giving another poor dog the lifestyle that you gave to her which she would never have had without you.Go for it use your experience gained and transform the life of another animal as only a loving human can
I’ve got some work to do before I can do this, but you are right 🐾
For me, it felt strange taking on another dog after losing one, and I didn't form an immediate bond with the new dog, if truth be known, but time heals and I always grew to love the new dog in the end. As other people have said, you can't replace your dog but finding a new companion that you will grow to love and bond with will be very therapeutic for you.
I can understand yet. To be honest, and this isn’t something I’ve talked about on here before, I did not bond with Nancy Drew straight away and I felt awful about it! But in time we were inseparable and now it’s like I have a huge hole in my chest. I look forward to being able to bond with a new companion one day 🙏
I've incredibly proud of my daughter, she walks dogs for a living. This week I've been helping her, so I've met a lot of new hounds. She rents some land, and is making it pay.
Follow your heart and your dreams. You can and will do this! Good luck! ❤
That is so lovely good for her! What does she do with the land? Thank you ☺️❤️
@@missnancysdayoff she collects the dogs from their houses and takes them to the field.they tear round like lunatics for an hour then she takes them home.
@PhilWaud brilliant! That’s really good idea ❤️
Dont be down tori, focus on you and the here and now. You are an amazing person. I've had hard times in my life, but from all of the hard times there comes moments when the sun shines on you. You are a wonderful maybe too thoughtful girl, but you will and deserve a happy wonderful life.
thank you ☺️
I don't think that you have to choose between time on your own and time with people. A balance between the two is important for most of us.
I'm glad that you're thinking seriously about another dog. You've loads of love and adventures to share with a dog and there are so many dogs out there looking for a Tori to give them the life that they deserve. Another dog wouldn't be disloyal to the spirit of Nancy Drew or take her place in your heart. It would just bring it's own personality and love into your life and find its own place in your heart.
And we love what you call waffle. It's actually an insight into your thoughts and feelings and the nosey parker in all of us loves that 😁
So true balance is the most important thing. I truly hope for a new adventure hound one day I am hating adventuring alone truthfully. My near Miss Nancy can see how sad I am. But thus is life at the moment. I’m glad you are nosy for my waffling 😅
Your beautiful ❤ that heart is not just a picture, it's positive energy ❤❤❤❤👍
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Love conquers all most humans a to stupid to understand it .
Isn't it crazy how much perspective an animal friend can give you without even uttering a word? It sounds like Miss Nancy was teaching you, the whole time you were together, about what is really important to you.
My connection to animals has been the most important thing in my life and it prompted me to become vegan about 7 years ago having been vegetarian for 33 years prior to that, literally since birth. With that in mind I cannot overstate how much animals mean to me so I understand the desire to help them all too well and I believe that you're on the right track.
I've always wanted to buy land as well to start some kind of small vegetable or bamboo farm and small numbers of rescued animals often came to mind during my thoughts on it. If I had land then how could I not want to share it with them?! Whenever I've looked at land though it's been the same story over and over. I would either find nothing, or find something that seemed perfect, even on price (it can be found cheaper than you might think), but was the other end of the country. So if you do go down that road, I'd say take your time and hold out for the right place, find somewhere that really suits you and where you can be truly happy.
Exactly true. Everyday I am thinking how much she taught me just by being there it is crazy. We are obviously of a similar mind, being able to grow vegetables, permaculture or some kind of eco friendly natural land thing (you can tell I don’t know much about this yet!) and then also try to rescue animals. I’ve have had some looks at land and it seems so confusing with planning etc, and yeah I am from the south so it feels like I will have to go very far away to be able to achieve this. May we need a group of people together to set up a kind of vegan farm/rescue community. If that doesn’t make me sounds like a massive hippy which i don’t think i am 😅 As you say I think I need to actually spend some time in some different places to see if I would actually be happy living there (and probably try to save some money too!)
@@missnancysdayoff You're right, we definitely hold similar values and whilst I wouldn't consider myself a hippy either, I do love a good lentil stew. 😆 So yeah, small vegan ranch? Count me in!
In the long term, it might be beneficial for you to visit a rescue centre that caters to different sorts of "farm" animals, and just ask the owners what was involved when they started out. If you plan on volunteering at any point then a place like that would be ideal to learn the ropes too. Then eventually talk to a land management company to get a grip of the legal aspects? It sounds like you have a dream there which is great. If life has taught me anything it's that you want to focus on the short term goals because after the initial steps, before you know it, the long term goal comes into view. I guess that just means getting as much information together as you can at the moment and seeing what fits. 👍
You keep picking places that I love Tori 🙏😁... Big fan of that garden... the views are just amazing aren't they 😍. I think your definitely on the right track there Tori.. I hope the right job comes up for you or a piece of land. It's so hard to get land with planning permission in Cornwall isn't it...but that would be amazing if it happened. Or maybe something that's already set up as an animal rescue that they are selling on 🤔. I'm certain that what ever you do.. you will be great at it and you have lots of love to give 🙏. You are so creative and artistic too with your jewellery...perhaps combine the two 👍💗🤗😘
It’s such a relaxing lovely place ❤️ yeah I’ve been reading more about the land and it does seem super tricky, usually you can buy it but aren’t actually alllowed to do anything on it 🫣 more research required! Definitely going to have to be a longer term plan but it would be amazing if it could happen. Thank you ☺️ hmm ok yes maybe a jewellery workshop too and a little vegan cafe. There’s so many great ideas, I know I’m not the best at actually making these things happen hopefully that can change 🙏🤗
It's a common misconception that happiness is something we find externally through another person, career or object. So a person for instance seeks to own a particular car only to find that attaining that desired object does not fill them with the happiness they had hoped for. A person may want to be with another in the full belief that the other person can make them truly happy, only to find out this is not the case and often leads to great sadness. The reality is that as cliché is it sounds happiness comes from within and there are certain things that help greatly improve our chances of feeling genuine happiness. As you rightly pointed out and as your experience in building this close bond with Miss Nancy has shown the importance of close emotional bonds to our prospect of happiness. It is these bonds that we make through our lives that become the most cherished and important pillars of our happiness. It is wonderful to witness your own internal voice your intuition growing louder and guiding you in the direction of true happiness. Your ideas are coalescing into a plan and I'm certain in due course you will manifest this reality. I'm sure this community has given you endless ideas and suggestions. I know I've mentioned the Cinnamon Trust in another post reply maybe that will feature in your future at some point.
The fact the job you applied for didn't respond to you is guidance from the universe this isn't necessarily your path. There's many ways in which you can express your natural desire to care. Also saying yes to happiness doesn't exclude future adventures either.
I did not notice any peeling on your nose and that was even with watching on a large TV, that said I definitely would recommend an SPF. As someone very fair I can attest the sun can be very cruel to the skin. 🌞
The sound was perfect throughout this video 👍 and what lovely Gardens. That's another way in which we can stay on the right side of happiness is connecting with nature and what a wonderful place to do that. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you 🙏 yes you’re right there are lots of different ways to make a difference, maybe I haven’t hit on the right one yet we will see I suppose! Oh my gosh my nose is still peeling, I was wearing sun cream but I failed to reapply it I think, and my self control is down lacking when t comes too not bothering it.
That is good, I don’t think I even used to microphone for this one 🫣 it’s frustrating! The gardens are lovely. I am definitely finding at the moment that it is a slippery slope back to misery, but when I am outside I start feeling markedly better and more in control ❤️
@@missnancysdayoff When it comes to sun cream as a typical bloke I go for the easiest possible solution that doesn't feel yucky on the skin. So I tried an aerosol based factor 50 sunscreen and it was obviously very convenient to apply and I was quite thorough, then went off on my merry way but ended up getting burnt ears 👂🔥. I honestly assumed given that I wasn't going to go in the ocean that day and it was a factor 50 I was covered for a few hours but no it was my lack of reapplying caught me out. 😡😂
I know it's hard but do try to keep up the self-care. Just little things throughout the day to make you feel a little bit better and have an accumulative effect. After the guilt, blaming yourself and all those negative thoughts it's about trying to turn it around and communicate to yourself that you do deserve care, that you are a good person. What we see, hear, touch, smell, even taste effects our emotional state so wherever possible we try to focus senses on what is good which in turn changes our internal state and well-being. You are doing amazingly well ❤
@Melatiah 😅 I’ve never applied sun cream to my ears! I feel like there are some days you’re going to get burnt no mate want you do, a nice big hat is probably the best option!
Thank you, wise words ☺️
@@missnancysdayoff You are very welcome. I have a collection of Aussie-ish wide brim hats. G'day mate! 🤠
Your very beautiful and sweet get a new greyhound 🐕🐾🐾
Hope your dark clouds are parting and the sun shines on you at the weekend Tor. Andy x
Thanks me too ☺️ and for you as well x
A lovely video and the gardens look like lovely too.
Fate usually decides where and what we do in life.
Right now for you, that is being in Cornwall and being close to your sister and family is very important in times like these.
It’s good to have plans and purpose in life though, but start small with tangible and realistic goals that you can aim towards, and are achievable. Those mini steps will help you get to some of your bigger goals.
Just remember Rome wasn’t built in a day, and only do things for yourself, that make you happy, and not what you think will please others.
So if that is taking on another rescue dog, then that is only something you will know when you are ready to do.
But as mentioned earlier, your sole seems firmly planted in Cornwall, and if you ended up working locally, then your adventures and trips away, would be something to plan ahead and look forward to, whilst having a steady income to fund those trips!
Just don’t map your life out, as fate always has other plans, and life is never easy.
Good luck with the job news, and hopefully you will hear something on that front soon. Take care ❤️
Thank you, this is actually something I need to read right now I appreciate it ☺️
What a beautiful place!
Follow your heart, Tori. You will make the decisions that are right for you.
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Hi Tori, great video as usual. Just a thought.... " A dog can not rescue it's self, but it will rescue you. XX from Sheba and I.
🥰 they do xx
You were real good at taking care of Nancy. She was real happy being with you she did not want to be with anybody else. This means you will be real good at taking care of another dog. Or other animal if you prefer to try something else. We all know animals don't live that long. Some people don't either but we don't ever let that stop us from aquiring a friendship. Thank you for all the great videos I just love the landscape I'm thinking you are in the UK I am kind of new to your videos.
Thank you 😊 we were a bonded pair it’s true. Hopefully I can have the same with another dog one day. I’m glad your liking the videos, yes in the UK at the moment 🙏
Just think of that poor dog waiting to be rescued while you spend time trying to decide the inevitable. And don't feel guilty, Miss Nancy had a lovely life with you and she would wish all dogs could have a life like she had with you. You can still dream big but right now there's a doggy somewhere that needs you.
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The view of St Michael’s is so beautiful 🩵
What a great video! I do hope you achieve your goal of helping lots of animals and that you take us all along on your amazing journey.
Hey so good to see you, yes, I think if I am not caring for people or animals, in some part of my life, then I am not happy. Losing a companion is so hard, they are there everyhwere you go and there every time you sleep or awake, so losing them is so big and people struggle to understand how much of a loss it is. A friend said to me when I lost my 1st pet, grieve, feel it and then find a new companion as you will get back the love that you give to your companion. No rushing it, but you loved caring for Miss Nancy and she made you feel loved to. So I can see why you miss that love so much. Miss Nancy could have a charity or something in the future who knows what you can create. x take care.
Thank you ☺️🙏 It would actually be so lovely if Miss Nancy had a charity that’s a great idea x
Thank you for a lovely video in a stunning part of Cornwall.
Whatever you decide to do, do it with a long dog by your side. You will never ever regret it as they give so much in return for your care and friendship.
I find life is much too quiet without a greyhound or four around 😁
You're there for them, and they will always be there for you !
As I've said before, I've owned many dogs over the years, and they all weave into a life of wonderful memories 😊
I’m glad you liked it 🙏 i think you are right, a whole flock of greyhounds could be the thing 🥰
Everybody needs a purpose.there is so much good you can do.and the satisfaction you will get from helping will make you so joyful.earn an heart of gold😊
Don’t tie yourself down with a job. Rescue a dog and remain a free spirit.
If she gets her wish and opens a rescue dog centre she'll be fulfilling her wish to give her love to distressed dogs. And she'll really have her work cut out to get one up and running as a charity; and who's going to fund it? 'She' isn't the dog's dinner she's Tori the Mother Theresa to abandoned dogs.
I mean that sounds like the dream 🐾
Follow your dream girl !! GO for it !!
Lovely video Tori sounds like you are working things out we are all on earth for a purpose. Take care look after yourself.💗
Love your openness. Missing seeing Miss Daisy with you. Got two rescue greyhounds myself, Sasha and Kelly. Know someone who adapted loads over the years, always the older ones that were less likely to find a home. Such loving dogs. The garden walk looked great by the way, must try it out.
Thank you 🙏 yeah I miss her being there more than I can say. Sasha and Kelly lucky you, I have greyhounds on the brain. I think giving the older dogs home is the kindest thing it’s really beautiful. The gardens are lovely!
Hello Victoria, I’m glad you are working through your loss . I wish you any and all the love you desire.
Lovely video , it’s fun to see my patch which I don’t always appreciate.
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s easy not to when you live somewhere
Beautiful video Tori and what a lovely place, I definitely think you are working out what your purpose is, your connection with animals is so strong, it can and will happen and you will be so good at whatever form it takes, you have so much love to give x 🙏❤️
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Beautiful garden Tori , be well . God Bless 👍😘
Thank you ☺️
She is with you every where you go they leave us to cry and be unhappy for a long time but remember the beautiful memories together I know it’s hard I am going through it myself. It be a year in 4 months time for me and every day I think about him loads and loads, but what I do now is go jogging where we use to walk together the next jogging is north wales and some walks we did are going to be very hard for me but I just need to smile and cry around it then I feel better I am a big guy but having your boy taken away from you after 15 years it’s super hard so yeah I am with you all the way it’s good to cry because that shows you loved them to bits not like some people just didn’t care about them.. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
15 years, so greta to have him that long but so awful to loose. It’s really hard keeping on moving forward when you just want to lie down and cry bit you are right have to keep going and if I cry well that’s life I guess, they are on our minds so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🐕
What a beautiful place....
People who foster dogs are wonderful people!
I waited a couple of years after losing my last - and got a rescue dog; a Finnish Long Legged Dachshund. That was three years ago and it took a while to stop comparing him with his predecessor. He is a totally different character and my regret was having waited two years before adopting Rudi. Rudi was only nine months old and had been poorly treated when I adopted him as his 5th ‘father’. He is now a very friendly, powerfully built 50kg hound. It’s taken three years to gain his trust. It’s been a long journey and he comes everywhere with me - we go hiking / camping every other weekend throughout the year, where we also are looking for a plot of land for ourselves. I particularly love donkeys and other ‘work’ animals that are just discarded when they age, amongst other animals. I would also like to offer homeless veterans a comfortable place to rest their heads in exchange for their help.
A few years ago whilst sailing, I met a couple that had opened a sanctuary for Lemurs in Madagascar - it was an incredible experience to see what they were doing. So meaningful.
Good luck to you.
Rudi is definitely lucky t have you. 50kg is a lot of dog! So cool he loves camping, I am so sad me and MIss Nancy never got to go. Donkeys are a particular favourite of mine too. There is so much mindless cruelty and abuse out there of animals. I hope you find somewhere it sounds like good plans. Thank you ☺️
That garden place looks cool and sea kayaking sounds awesome! I'm sure if you get another rescue dog camping will be much more fun. I hope you get another, what better way to honour the memory of other dogs than to treat a fellow lonely canine to a great life.
Oh I hope you get that job at the dog rescue, that would be such a fun job (especially if it pays lol). It's hard for us, humans to find purpose because there's so much in the world to do these days. Sometimes I think my life would be simpler if I was a caveman and all I had to do was hunt, eat and sleep. Guess that's why I was obssessed with survival games for a while 😂
Survival games 😅 it’s true though it is far simpler to live a life based on working to feed yourself, resting and sleeping. Western world with all our developments has left us with way too much time to be confused!
You look beautiful, keep doing what ur doing looks absolutely beautiful where u r, look forward to the challenges you have planned. You be free and follow your heart n do what’s you happy, if you feel happy getting another dog you do that am sure miss Nancy will approve as she will want you to be happy n don’t think ur replacing her as you ain’t Tori keep doing your adventures n hop we see you with a fury companion, hope your ok much love n hope to see you in the Northumberland area soon.
Thank you ☺️ One day I hope 🐶 could actually be coming up north soon, i know i say that all the time 😅
@@missnancysdayoff 😂😂 hey take ur time but it would be nice to see you up this way, I believe you will love it and the views. Your welcome ❤❤
In terms of what you should do, obviously you are a nurturer and love animals. I would not, however, automatically turn your efforts to running a shelter. I know two women who have devoted themselves to these ventures. One became the rural neighbourhood's dropoff point for stray cats. She had 13 plus several other animals (I gave her a duckling. No duck has ever lived this well!). She can't go anywhere for more than a couple of days even with parental backup and animals cost money to feed and medicate. 10 years after she reached peak capacity she still has over a dozen dependants and feels stifled.
The other woman used her inheritance to set up a shelter for horses and mules/donkeys. The workload was incredible and volunteers sort of drifted away after a few years. So she had several barns of animals all needing care and she was wearing herself out delivering it as her funds were running down. I don't know if she is still doing it but I would expect major emotional trauma if she had been forced to shut it down.
On the positive side, if you would like a small house on an acreage near a wilderness area, perhaps you could make friends with some of the local wild species as they visited from time to time. You could also maybe assist in helping to restore the habitat and population of an endangered species. I know this is love at a distance but still, it could be fulfilling, manageable cost and still allow you free time to windsurf around Africa or something. What I am saying is that to fill the void left by Miss Nancy, don't allow your heart to write cheques your bank account and your energy levels can't cash in the long term.
These are some interesting stories, and I appreciate the truth in what you are saying. Maybe some things are not practical in the end. I definitely don’t know how this will turn out all just thoughts at the moment! I had never considered windsurfing around Africa, is that where you live?!
@@missnancysdayoff The windsurfing reference was a wildly overthetop example. I'm in Nova Scotia, not Africa. Windsurfing around either would end in a failed fantasy in fairly short order but I am sure you will keep your adventures within the realm of reality. You do such a great job showing off the local countryside, it gives one a feeling for the area and its residents. Bite-size outings will keep your beautifully shot, relaxing videos coming! Much better to ensconce yourself in a small energy positive home in a lovely area and support the wildlife and domestic animal efforts which will more than fulfill your nurturing nature.
@johnm2879 i thought it was you (ie Nova Scotia john) but the reference to Arica then threw me off 😅 I think the adventures being bite sized will be easier that’s for sure. Honestly it sounds wonderful the way you say it who wouldn’t want that?
@@missnancysdayoff It does sound wonderful and certainly can be but it comes with the baggage of "doing something different" plus a lot of work. But if you've lived in a van with a large dog, make food, keep it organized and still were able to keep your jewelry clients happy, you can handle it!
Just started watching your videos. Love the beautiful scenery and I very much appreciate your emotional honesty. I struggle to relate to most people but I can certainly empathise with the journey you are on. P.S never apologise for being fully human!
Thank you, I am so glad you like the videos 😊
Hi Tori,
Good to see you out and about again in the beautiful Cornish countryside.
I'm glad that you are thinking of getting another rescue.
We have had, and we have lost, lots of animals, not just dogs, over the last 30+ years.
We never forget any of our lost 'friends', and whenever the Universe sends us an opportunity, they are an addition, not a replacement.
Wish you all the best with finding land, and your plans..... we are doing the same! 👍
Thank you so much! I wish you luck too ☺️
Hi, Tori. Hope all is well. You are a sweetheart. I think if you get a piece of land, get volunteers, and create/build an animal rescue/ sanctuary, it will be great for you and the community.
If I ever leave my cave and see the sun again, I will volunteer for your rescue place.
Whatever path you choose, what is important is that you are always safe, healthy, and happy because everything else is manageable!
Pops
Hey Pops, You will leave your cave I know you have big plans! If I ever do achieve this we will be so happy to have you ☺️
@missnancysdayoff hi, Tori. I got the nickname, "Pops," when a neighbor was moving out of state, and asked me to take his dog, for good, which I accepted. While he was leaving, he told the dog: "You have a new Pops, now. Be a good girl. " From that moment on, I became "Pops. Only the dog knows me as Pops. I got a second dog for them to play together. The first dog passed away at the age of 16 from cancer, after a few years of treatment, and the second dog is still around, making me smile and keep me company in my cave. I never had pet dogs until I got Mia and Missy.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy.
Pops
Another lovely video Tori and a beautiful place you were in. it's so good that you are thinking of helping another soul(s) who will need you and bit by bit you are working things out in your head. I think that you would get a lot out of working with a shelter as well as adopting your own dog. Remember the job with a rescue centre would not be forever, but I believe would help you through your tragic and premature loss of Miss Nancy. You will work things out in time ♥
Yep to all of that 😊
Thank you ☺️ wise words which I appreciate
Cool place 🎉❤
Sorry to hear you have lost Nancy ❤️❤️🙏🙏🤗🤗
Lovely to see you out again, love the garden There’s one thing that stands out in that garden that is absolutely beautiful and that is you. I love your videos. Sorry to hear about the burnt nose Rudolph lol x
Thank you i am glad glad you like the videos 😊 its still red as well 🫣 x
Yet again another beautiful video you can waffle as much as you like and I hope you do fufill your dream with working with animals or dog related it sounds perfect for you good luck take care and stay safw Xx
Thank you ☺️ xx
I didn't think Mermaids were afraid of the sea...That was a a nice Sculpture Garden, I will put it on my list.
There are some strange mermaids out there 🤭
Bless you young lady I wanted to reach through the screen and give you a hug 🤗
Thank you ☺️
Hi Tori
My sister in law manages an animal sanctuary on the outskirts of Plymouth in a place called Plympton.
They are always struggling to find truly animal oriented reliable volunteers.
Before committing to finding land and striking out with no experience, you could volunteer in a place like this and learn how it works, the good stuff and the hard stuff.
You only commit to the time you have and it doesn't have to be forever.
If you're interested I can pm you the details.
It's called Woodside Animal Sanctuary and it's on the edge of the moor.
Be kind to yourself and stay positive.
Thanks for your message, I actually think you are right. Yes send me the details thank you 🙏
Talk to Sandra @ Russett Greyhound Sanctuary at Blackrock, for all things volunteering/fostering/adopting. If you want some greyhound loving in the meantime, Gracie is always happy to oblige whenever you may be about... she was very fond of you and your crew ❤ Love and best, Grace & Mitch x
Thank you! ☺️ little Gracie, I would love that it’s so hard not having Nancy I just miss the sweet faces so much, just being around them. I hope you guys are well! ❤️ x
This is amazing, im in Bali, boat to lombok tomorrow, video looks great.
I can’t say I am not jealous! Thanks 🙏
Hi Tori, I've thought about this a bit. My take - First and foremost, do what makes you happiest. Sounds simple but people often don't. If i had my time again, im not sure i would have chosen the career that I have.
However, when it comes to helping dogs, or greyhounds specifically, I can't help feeling your time would be best spent getting a new one carrying on having adventures and sharing them with people.
Think how many people you could reach and how many dogs you could be the catalyst to finding their loving forever home. You are a very talented presenter and filmmaker. Use your talent.
You’re not wrong there, I think a lot of people, maybe even most people, end up in jobs they don’t particularly favour. It’s certainly not easy to get away from though but it’s true it’s possible. Maybe you are right. It did make me happy doing this with Nancy. And if I can keep growing the channel that could be a lot of people to share the beautiful greyhounds with. I actually did speak to an adoption place last week, and I think I am going to have to sort out some sort of settled home before I will be able to adopt a new one. And I get it, going on adventures is great once they have found their feet but it’s tough at first. Definitely the first six months for me and Miss Nancy were tough! So I think I need to look at options for making that happen then hopefully I we can have a new pointy face to star in these films 🥰
I randomly clicked on one of your videos earlier today as, on a whim, I was looking at Skoda Yetis! 😂 Now I feel invested in you story! Wishing you peace and happiness.
Looking at Skoda Yetis is good fun! 😅 thank you, I will try and give the story a happy ending!
What ever you decide to do and whatever the next chapter holds for you just please make sure you take us with you and your dear Sister..because these videos are a breath of fresh air !
So funny when you said you lost your Sister due to rambling on about yourself 🤣
Although you actually got me a bit choked at one point 😏
Very poignant and beautiful put
Stay smiling 😊
Stay beautiful 🥰
Ps..i hope you here from the rescue job soon,that sounds interesting and could be a great experience for your future dreams
Lots of love xx
Thank you ☺️ I am so glad you like the videos, honestly I feel scared everytime I am going to publish it incase it’s just not of value to anyone so it’s really nice to hear you say that, especially at the moment when it’s kind of emotional stuff xx
Tori Lovely gardens Accompanied by The modern art and sculpture really suit that environment.
No doubt what Ever you do in the future you will make a success of it with Miss Nancy’s best wishes and love At your side ❤
Thank you ☺️ hope you are still having a good time in France 🇫🇷❤️
In one of the rescue centres in Plymouth are 2 Greyhounds looking for their forever home
Hi, absolutely agree. My recently passed away adopted Irish grey taught me so many things - about myself and a lifecycle itself. Meaning that dog's life is actual mini version of a human life - you know where I am heading at right?. Carpe diem. Cheers, Tom
Hey Tori. You shine, girl - let yourself sparkle, be free and follow your heart. David.
Hello Tori.
Well done. A beautiful watch.
Everyone will offer you advice, do what you feel is right for you. I hope you just take a little time because you are grieving.
I get getting another dog completely.
What beautiful place that is, stunning 😍
I'm a bit slow on this message because yesterday I was walking the Malvern Hills, 12 miles. Loved it. I got back 10pm.
Nice your sister was on the video again and talking 😁👍
Thanks for sharing.
Keep smiling happy girl👋
Thank you 🙏 yeah I am going to take more time, I’m actually so up and down at the minute I need to just try and get straight again. Malvern hills sounds lovely I wish I was there! ☺️
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Sounds wise.
I hope you keep playing and enjoying the outdoors😁
You have so much to explore and share with others.
If you get down today have a look at my short that I put up this morning with me falling on my bum at a waterfall looking like a right plonker😂
Someone had just arrived there, I thought time to leave. I then slipped on my bum and fell in the river.
Cool, really cool 😎
Your last video the garden looked stunning. Hope you enjoy the☀️👋
@JamieHarding5 i didn’t know you had a channel just found it, um hope you don’t mind me saying but that was one of the funnest things i have seen for a while 😅😀
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Glad it made you laugh.
It made me laugh too😁👋
Voluntary work with animals is a very rewarding experience, you'd be perfect for it and you get to meet like minded people.
🙏 agree this is a really good idea
For what it’s worth I think you should explore more before you commit to another dog and during the summer it would give you chance to embrace other things as yet undiscovered, anyone has a lose with any pet we tend to have a reaction to get something to fill the gap , time is a great healer also time can be useful to open our eyes for other things in life that we have not considered.
I actually think you are probably right, I’ve been seriously struggling this week and I may need to focus on getting outside and getting my head on track again first 🙏
I didn’t know it was Comic Relief Red Nose Day already🤣.
I hope you’re feeling better, Tori.
Yeah it;s more than once a year now 😅 🙏
Hi i know how your feeling of being lost when i lost my late wife i would take myself off to a place i love to go to when my wife was around but it never seem the same i would love to care for a dog but were i live my land lord will not have pets in his flats but seeing your vblog i feel now is the time to have another dog as you have so much love to give them all the time i have been to Cornwall i never know there was such a beautiful sculpture garden take care we all love and care you keep smiling ❤🙂
I am so sorry for your loss, it’s very difficult experiencing all these things again without them. It’s tough when you aren’t in a position in life where you can get a dog, I understand that entirely. Thank you ☺️❤️
Porpoises are very sweet and playful. The most important thing about a porpoise is freedom. That's the purpose of life and love 🎉❤🎉
I hope you are well and having fun with your porpoise. 💜
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I lost "my little girl" rescue dog of 17 years in Nov....heartbroken....In Feb I filled my doggy hole with the most gorgeous rescue boy on earth. The hurt is always there... but my new boy has saved me. A dog needs you...and is waiting for you..❤❤
I am so sorry 💔 but so glad you have a new rescue boy ☺️ I can’t sit til I can rescue another dog 🐶
Miss Nancy would want u to share Yr life with another.....I have always got another.. 3 Danes 2 gsd 2 rough cols so far over 27 years...loved them all
I'm more than likely wrong but I don't think anyone can find what their purpose is I think that it finds you & when it does you will know that it's right, but for now share the love that you & Nancy shared by volunteering even if it's just taking a lonely dog for a stroll 😊
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So sad to hear about your loss. I think that as long as you can talk about Miss Nancy, she still lives; so you should carry on living your life and trying to make a difference.
Art is pretty much anything that evokes an emotional response, so even if one doesn't like it, it's probably "Art".
The problem with, "Buy some land, build a tiny house, ...", is that any land that one could afford won't have planning permission, any land with planning permission one cannot afford and getting planning permission requires superhuman patience, more money (which one probably doesn't have) and one may probably die of old age before permission is granted. You should try for an easier problem such as Peace in the Middle East!
Thank you ☺️ that’s what I keep reminding myself, I have to keep going or how else can I help other animals and try to make a difference. It’s true art is probably beyond definition, I was never keep on the urinal, but it all gets people talking! Probably right about the land as well but there has to be a solution somewhere, I really hope so as I want somewhere to live after I’ve created peace across the world😅
You seem to be doing a good job of finding your way. Some advice given to me years ago - was to get your foot in the door. I think there is value in going to a place of interest...like a an existing dog rescue and start chatting with folks there. i.e. Hang out around dog shelters. Have lunch / coffee with someone at the shelter or get an informational interview. Getting experience - if even for a short while will give a lot of insights into what you like and don't like. I've just joined your channel so I don't know all your background - so maybe this is all obvious. Your dog that you cared about can be like a pillar of your purpose now. Best wishes.
Thanks for your message, I think you’re right and that would be a good idea for me. Volunteering somewhere would give me a better idea of what I can actually do - my worry really is that you need to be really strong emotionally because you are seeing some very difficult things. The more experience I get as you say will be really insightful 🙏
@@missnancysdayoff I know you will figure it all out.
When you are ready for through the same process as before about getting a retired greyhound,I suggest a male as Nancy was female,that way you get a whole new fresh experience.When and if you ever do is obviously your call.Take care my dear and just keep being you.xx
You might be right, i love dogs that look like Miss Nancy but maybe a totally different one is best to less chance to compare. Thank you ☺️ xx
I felt quite purposeless after mum had passed and I had cared for her. I wrote about that experience, for sometime. I found it was a bit like slowly constructing a bridge and connecting again with the person that you missed so terribly. One day, after many days, I had found that I’d actually walked over that bridge and left most of the sadness behind me. You seem to have some wonderful artistic abilities, which is something I’ve always envied, maybe you could write something and also use your illustrations skills as a way of honouring Miss Nancy and moving forward through your grief?
I am so sorry. Writing your way through the grief that is beautiful. I keep thinking of things I want to write about Nancy, and things I want to draw, maybe the time is right to start. it’s been hard because sometimes I just can’t deal with the feelings it brings up. but I think it would be more beneficial than trying to suppress it, thank you ☺️
@@missnancysdayoff what I found worked well for me was writing about some of the easier memories first. I would just jot ideas down in the notes App of my phone or iPad. They didn’t have to be coherent, I just wanted to get them down. The harder more confronting memories I treated a bit like a cliffs edge. I’d cautiously move towards the edge, and try and be brave enough to glimpse over the edge for a moment or two and then step back. I was eventually able to spend a little more time, each time viewing those more painful memories.
Waffle away. It's all part of the grieving, healing process. I certainly did when I when I lost my four legged companion. My best friend is trying to convince me to take on another rescue.
Thanks ☺️ what do you think about getting another rescue? I think I would if I could. There are so many sad dogs out there it is breaking my heart
@@missnancysdayoff it's all the worry and heartache when they become ill. And beating yourself up that I could've done. When in fact you've done everything possible. Emotional rollercoaster. And living in a van too. But the highs must and do outweigh the lows. Companionship and adventures I miss. If I was living in a house , I would say yes. I love the herding breeds to honest.
Ah well that sums things up for me too. It’s not a fun ride atm. But still I would get another rescue except I don’t have a house either so that kind of sucks. Herding dogs are special too even though I love the long dogs 🐕
@@missnancysdayoff oh for the old run down farm for sale down a quiet leafy lane. Dog heaven.
I foster for a local rescue, it’s very rewarding.
If you are wanting to learn what it takes to do a rescue, best thing is to get in touch with local resues and ask to shadow for a week .
The one I help would love the help and knowing it may result in more dogs being saved! If you’d be interested in coming to Gloucestershire to try (ran by another vegan if that gets any points 😅), they’d let you park van there too, I’m sure there would be some more local to you to do the same
Thank you, this is definitely a good idea I am totally interested! Also I rarely get to meet other vegans so that is infact even better 😅
@@missnancysdayoff I'm happy to provide details of the rescue, and/or facilitate intros :)
Once my van is fixed I'm hoping to bring current foster for a trip to Cornwall, perhaps we will cross paths!
@philclayton5150 great thank you! Oh that’s nice, so great for them to get used to different things ☺️
Hi Tori,
You're looking well as usual, breathtaking gardens by the way.
I wonder that if you helped rescue dogs whether you'd be able to part with them come the time. However, if you had another dog of your own it might be easier.
You could use your channel to highlight your local rescue centres and help find homes for the animals and perhaps raise funds for their upkeep.
What ever you do, I'm sure something will turn up, just relax and go with the flow!
Take care
Thank you 🙏 I think that is a good idea with the channel and something I should look into ☺️
Nice person. Problem is you cant change the past, just live with every moment and crack on. Life is just that and when it ends as it does for all things the world keeps turning. It will never be perfect, it will never be exact we live in a time where humans have never had more opertunity and such a cosy life yet we are told to focus on what the media and powers that be hav edeciee it fear and it posions us as it was intended in all aspects of out lives, if we let it. My view is a dog is for life, your life not its life, its life is short so remember with fondness and cherish the memory and good times and move forward with that. Seems there is so much more going on here than a dog, its comes across as replcement therapy for something else. So common in so many women i know sadly in modern life.. just my view. Be happy not sad and and cherish the knocks as they never stop coming in one way or another. 😊
Me and my little dog need to be with you 😊
Don't try to run before you can walk!!! Get the land a little later on but first and foremost you really need to get another dog. No ifs and buts, do it now! You know inside you that certainly a big part of your purpose in life is to help another dog.
You are not wrong 😅 these were just ideas some long term, problem is I have no house so I can’t get another dog (been thinking about this a lot), so I have a few things to organise first 🐾
@@missnancysdayoff My bad! I couldn't have been listening well enough to hear you say you don't have anywhere to live currently. Mind you that's an even bigger incentive to find somewhere to live. Not for you but for the impending, incoming dog!!!
@garylovell6017 i don’t think I did say i was to busy waffling 🫣 i was hoping i could make it work but after thinking more don’t think i can currently. However as you say it is the best incentive for changing things up and finding somewhere!
I sold all my land years ago, but there is still cheap land in many American states, and a dog rescue would be much easier that way. There's also very cheap land south of the border but it is not too safe.
I think where I am from in the UK is definitely one of the worst places for this as there are many people for the land mass so it’s very expensive and harder to do things!
Having a pet helps.
Many.many things
So true ☺️
After watching your wonderful video It would be nice if you can find a shelter that you could get involved (Volunteer/Work) with to learn about all the things you brought up in your video first hand. The Wife and I have been rescuing senior dogs for the last 15 years and have been blessed with some amazing Dogs. Looking forward to following your adventures as you travel on your journey! Jeff & Nancy
Thank you, I agree, learning and experiencing those things will be best for now. So lovely you rescue the senior dogs it’s a beautiful thing to do 🐾
Are you still in mourning? It is hard to replace an animal that we love. I have not had a different dog for oh twenty years since I lost my last one. But I finally got myself a stray cat he found me. Hope you recover. Lovely area you are at. I see it really.
I guess I must be everyday is still a struggle. I’m glad your cat found you ☺️
Great Vid!! and positive thoughts on stuff. Surely there's a dog out there and you both haven't met as yet? Those 3 figures in the garden look 'Pompei' ish ?? All best.........
Hi Tori, I can't offer you land but if you are after a DIY labourer who can plumb and do electrics, woodwork, hang doors and most important make a good brew...lol enough of the advert. Wish I could see some of your art work. But keep the dream and each day take one step towards you goals. I know there were some people near Gulval that fostered cats so there must be a place to accept dog fosterers. Happy to bounce ideas with you and maybe I can help find the spark that lights the candle to your future.
All the best
Well those are all extremely useful and desirable attributes, labouring is no good without a decent cup of tea! Thanks, step by step . There definitely is places wanting fosterers but you basically need a house so I cannot do it at the moment. Bouncing ideas is always good, turning dreams into reality is not always easy 🙏
@@missnancysdayoff Well that's the first time my attributes have been deemed useful and desirable....lol but happy to bounce ideas if you want to. Take care and I hope I made you smile
What a fantastic place. How did you manage to be the only two people there ?
Well there were a couple more but it was quiet!
Just a little message wondering how you are hope your well been 9 days from a upload and just worried hope your OK due to the stress and miss Nancy you will find your peace.
Thank you ☺️ It is a bit tough going at the moment if I’m honest, but I am trying to keep moving forward, new video this Friday 🙏
@missnancysdayoff look forward to friday and it will be but you will get there and I can see you with a new rescue dog and miss Nancy will be proud of her mum ❤️
Hi Tori, beautiful gardens you have 😅
The light company is called Lutec it sells all knds of solar lights but the one I think useful to you is a camping lantern that is bi-fold you open it out and there is solar panels either side during day to gather energy for light at night when you close it up link coming>
Yes very nice aren’t they I love gardening 😅 I’ve googled again but for some reason all I can see is house house light by Lutec not sure where I’m going wrong! I don’t think YT will let you put links here sadly
@@missnancysdayoff try search "Lutec solar camp lights" and there will show them mine is like a table lamp but it folds out from middle with two sideswith solar panels - it has been reduced 30% to around £34! 😀
@@missnancysdayoff it is worth it believe me as you just need to put it in sun during day and it will light upto ten hours with 3 dimming settings.😉👍
I don’t know what’s wrong with me but i am still struggling with this what website? 🫣 I’m so sorry 😅
@@missnancysdayoff Got it - Lutec "Dragonfly" outdoor solar light ! Try that you will be offered many prices from different sources! Sorry, I not meaning to muck you around Tori 🙃
Definitely think you should do something working with animals, you would be great but you must do what you think is best for you
Your title is sad Tori :( However, I like the idea of you thinking about being a foster mum to another rescue dog :)
I’m sorry I didn’t mean it to be, although to be honest I am sad so I suppose it’s not surprising! One day hopefully I can be a foster mum once I’ve got a home situation sorted out ☺️
I know have always seen life differently ,
Thank heaven for the flowers and trees because that 'sculpture' was utter cr*p! I can see the likeness between you and your sister who actually got a chance to speak this time. (I like the colour green in all its aspects.)
There was a lot of different sculpture so probably not all to anyone’s taste, but fits very well in all the green! Haha yes she had a speaking role ❤️
Please get another doggie. We have been there. Suggest being open for human companion too ❤
.. She must have many suiters..
I'd be tors Mr darcy any day. 🎉
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I will as soon as i can ❤️ I am not against human companions either but that is a different kettle of tofu!
@@missnancysdayoffwell I'm vegi and a terrible cook...
You may not get that vacancy THIS time round Tori, but once you're on their "radar", maybe an opportunity in the future, people come & go all the time !
You are similar to a British girl vet, Dr Janey Lowes, who appeared on Ben Fogle's "New Lives In The Wild" ! Moved to Sri Lanka, to take care of 100's of neglected, sick "Street dogs"
Amazing what she has achieved through her "calling" !
Thank you, and I will have to look her up sounds amazing!
@@missnancysdayoff Should be on both UA-cam & CH 5 Catch-up Tori. He went back to see her recently after a 4 year gap, broadcast a few weeks ago. Amazing person.
@johnmcnulty1129 thanks!
Hi Tori,
As I have a beautiful daughter, of similar age to you, this comment is from a Dad's point-of-view. 🙂
In common with many others, I think you will eventually feel ready to adopt another dog... and that will be great for both of you.
However, isn't there room in your life for a special person too?
You are in the prime of your life and, most definitely, very easy on the eye (my guess is that your wild swimming videos probably get a lot of views), so I strongly doubt that you lack options. In addition, you come across as a sincere, sensitive and good human.
Dad's always want to see their daughter's being loved, cared for and cherished... so I'd suggest a new canine and human combination!
All the best.
thank you, don’t worry there is room for everything in my life, I think these things happen when they happen! Although infact it’s easier to find a dog you can get along with 😅
@@missnancysdayoff … thanks for your reply, Tori… and it's good to know that your future is very likely to be doubly-enhanced!
My daughter ❤️ lives in beautiful British Columbia… where she has a Jack Russell that is never more than 10ft away from her side (and he keeps the bears away!) - plus a loving husband (whom she met at university - in their first week!).
I wish you good health & happiness… 🐾❤️🐾
Ow ya week been Tor.. Where we going for Bank Holiday, your treat. ...
😅 bank holidays are for hiding
@@missnancysdayoff Mans not giving up. I cant face going anywhere, lost my gps. :( And raining all day tomoz. Ill be hide in the tree hosue with ya.
@BOTG_Adventures you can’t go anywhere without a gps? 😅
@@missnancysdayoff NO Andy does not know the way to Cornwall .. #TorAdventure. Had planned a visit to the Devils Arrows but lost my mojo now. Mans staying in playing Farming Simulator.
@BOTG_Adventures i do not know what to say about farming simulators 😅
There's a place called Heartlands that Cornwall Council are trying to sell off I think, it covers 19 acres. You could check it out for availability of a parcel of land to buy or rent maybe. I know you're not a quitter but a hell of a lot of work would be required to set up a dog rescue centre. And probably a lot of money as well all so you can scoop up smelly dog poo. Much rather you than me Miss Nancy.
Thank you for the idea! I am sure sure are right, it’s something I need to learn an awful lot more about that’s for sure. 🙏
@@missnancysdayoff Setting up a dog rescue centre will cost a lot of time and money and it's a total financial loss venture, you'd need to be constantly looking for funding. I watched a video on here the other day where this guy took this little dog out for a walk; I don't know what breed it was but it was really cute. I think people are more drawn to little dogs than big ones. They're the only type I could tolerate.
Of course you could look for a house, garden and some trees to live in and keep one or two kennels at the bottom of the garden..... and take me in as a lodger paying rent.
Sweet girl. I wanna suggest something. I believe you should do what best suits your mood, long term. I'm totally with the idea of working with the dogs. I think it would be so fulfilling. Obviously none of them will be Nancy but they're still canines. Best buddies you could have. Were it possible, I'd love to be a kind of assistant, helping you cruise through this episode. Oh! And if you do get your land and stuff going... need an electrician? I can travel once I get my elgrand serviced. Big plus? I'd work for free. Least I could do.
You've also given me a venue to visit in the near future. Thank you for that.
Be well, Happier and safe.
Take care Tori. Love ya.
Wolfie. Bristol.
Thank you ☺️ I guess only time will tell, these were my thoughts but I’m not sure where it will go. Definitely need an electrician that’s not my strong point. Or any point at all 😅 free workers definitely sounds ideal, in return for somewhere pretty to park up plenty of tea and probably even nourishment!
@@missnancysdayoff IIn all honesty, I could so go for that. And the chance to commune with a lovely lady. Just an observation. I'm 60. Beyond asking for dates or the like. I'm another one who's can tolerate solitude. Happy to make new friends any time though.
Again, take care. Maybe I'll get lucky enough to meet you.
Luvz, Dug. Wolfie, Bristol.
Your purpose in life, should be enjoying and make the best of it! Get a new dog!👏👍🙏🇸🇪❤️
Thank you, I am going to work towards that ☺️🐾❤️🙏
💜💜 A dog rescue centre is for you. Rehabilitation for them before they move to their new families. I actually see you doing this with a new life partner....... Don't be in a rush - just see what transpires. I think you'll be delighted. x
Thank you ☺️ x
Only some people ever find their true purpose in life...
Most of us are just stumbling on and blowing in the direction of the wind..
I think an Animal Rescue would be a good thing to do.. But not now but later..
Guess it depends, animals would keep you grounded and in one place. Or do you travel more..
Know which I'll be doing first..
I would agree with that! It’s a life’s work for most people, it’s good to be in the game though. Yeah the rescue has to be a future plan, a lot to learn and do before that. I can see why that would appeal, the grass it always greener on the other side! ❤️
@missnancysdayoff when I buy my land I wanted some chickens. But then with animals it limits your movements and range you can travel.
As I'm good with electronics and automation I was wondering if I could build a fully automated chicken coop. For watering and feeding etc. Just a mad scientist idea LOL.
@stu7575 😂 well that’s an idea! What if it gets out of control and wreaks havoc?!
@stu7575 😅 what couldn’t you. Build, you could automate everything then go on your travels. But hold on where does this lead, haven’t you seen terminator?!
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It's true with enough time, thought and money you can pretty much automate anything. My whole house is a "Smart" Home and everything can be controlled with an app on our phones..
Yes I've seen Terminator and Sky Net wreaks havoc! I like Sci-fi films actually. But they are a warning usually of dystopian futures.
Scared of A.I. as you know..
Why I want to live off grid and have a small home stead..
good art is like a good joke.. if you have to explain it, it ain't good.
i knew that you'd eventually circle back to the idea of helping another dog - or more than one dog, or maybe more than just dogs. you might want to look up alveus sanctuary, which is run by maya higa.. although i'm not sure how helpful a sanctuary in the states would be for you.
i'd say that you're doing well on your healing journey. thanks for taking us along.
😅 sounds accurate!
Yeah I’ve got animals on the brain. Hopefully I can help somehow, I will love up Alveus. Thank you ☺️