Morning all! The dog woke me at 6am demanding breakfast, and to be let out in the garden. She has been fed, and has followed me back to the...
Saw a lovely green woodpecker checking out our lawn for ant nests this morning. I haven’t seen any bull finches recently, and not as many...
On the train to Bath! I’m dog sitting for the weekend, while son and wife have a weekend away to celebrate his birthday. After looking at the...
That is so sad, @Ladybird4. I loved hearing about your visits to him, bearing cake! He must have so looked forward to seeing you.
Heard a dull thump yesterday evening, and thought it must be one of the wood pigeons hitting a window. Luckily, they seem to get away with it...
Thats very sad, @Thevictorian. My feelings are that once a pet has reached a certain age, there is less need for vaccinations ( unless needed for...
Aargh! That all sounds terrifying, @Obelix-Vendée! I’ve just had confirmation of the house insurance renewal, that’s enough trauma for me for one...
But of course, @Tinkerton! With that deranged individual in charge at the White House, the jaw dropping moments are not going to stop! All worthy...
Glorious morning here in Surrey. Friend’s flat overlooks an area of parkland which leads down to an offshoot? of the Thames. I’ve been watching...
@Obelix-Vendée, have you tried the old fashioned Piriton hayfever tablets for your wasp stings? When I got attacked a couple years ago, the nurse...
It’s a lot quieter at Exeter Airport since Flybe went bust. A great shame, I did use them. Now we have holiday flights by Tui, who seem to have...
On the train to Surrey. A very dear friend who lives abroad has arrived back in the UK for a weeks holiday, so I’m having an impromptu trip to...
Saw this moth web on a silver birch sapling at the weekend. Caterpillars sunbathing on top! When we passed it again on our return, there were...
Seen beside a fjord in Norway last week. Don’t know what the little purple flowers are, or which type of wild orchid. I saw some bee orchids just...
Is the vet able to come to the house, @Penny_Forthem? If we ever have another pet, that will be my first choice. Having said that, our cats...
Good morning, all. Quite a lot to read back through, so please consider yourselves all liked, friendly or informative. So sorry to hear your...
I was quite talented at art, but had to give it up as I was streamed into the Latin class instead. I did hate chemistry, but managed to get a...
Grammar school kid too. Did French to O level, but our teacher was Irish. I can’t understand, or speak with, a French accent, so it hasn’t been of...
If I get approached by ‘chuggers’, I now ask them if they are volunteers or being paid. They have always confessed to being paid, so I just tell...
@Ladybird4, maybe worthwhile asking Ford if they intend to provide you with a courtesy car to use if yours isn’t deemed safe to drive until...
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