I hear you on the arthritis. I've been achy for the last several days. I try not to take my meds for it as they seems to make me need to take them more. I just about had to force myself to keep knitting last night. I'm so close to being done I can practically taste it.
Bummer about the turn in the weather....but that tree is gorgeous! Love all the beautiful blossoms!
Funny about the dog in the meat grinder....mine does that too, but for no other reason than he has been forgotten outside for longer than he is happy about....dumb dog!