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[classic33]

One of Carruthers many talents is keeping a sharp eye on the use of Americanisms in English. Unless we could train a dog to recognise "defense" rather than "defence", for instance, and then judiciously apply the necessary punishments, then our language would deteriorate even more rapidly, which I'd be loath to see. Carruthers can sometimes be a bit over-enthusiastic in his use of thumbscrews or the Cat o' 9 Tails, so maybe a spell in the wheel himself would give him a chance for a recalibration. I'll think the issue through.

The dog shouldn't have any problems recognising defence, it should be familiar with at least one post.

 

[biggs682]

Second cuppa went down well.
I think a walk in to town is next
Washing machine using the solar panel power

 

[Gravity Aided]

I think the turnspit dog thing was already worked out, although it seems a bit unfair to the animals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnspit_dog

 

[Grant Fondo]

Good morning afternoon one and all!

 

[biggs682]

Why is the back home from town DIY shop harder than the walk down to it ?

 

[Tenkaykev]

Why is the back home from town DIY shop harder than the walk down to it ?

Because you purchased 10kg of odds n sods and have to carry them home?

 

[MikeG]

Because you purchased 10kg of odds n sods and have to carry them home?

Uphill.

 

[Reynard]

It's a warm and occasionally sunny day here chez Casa Reynard. A bit blustery though.

Slept OK-ish. Still feel grotty (a rather stuffed head), but my daily dose of antihistamines seems to be taking care of the leaky nose side of things. I am actually glad I didn't go to Cam Cat as I would find stewarding something of a tough ask today.

I *did* go to St Etheldreda's to get my basket of Easter food blessed. They have changed things (new priest) so instead of the priest being available between 12 and 1pm to conduct the blessings as and when needed, they now only do the one, and a second if needed. That explains why there wasn't a parking space to be had within reasonable walking distance, and also explains why I ended up sitting in traffic twiddling my thumbs. I had to drive to the Post Office depot at the edge of town to be able to turn around safely. Mind you, by the time I got back to the church, traffic and heaving hordes had gone. The priest was tidying up, but he was kind enough to stop and bless my basket anyway. Which was lovely.

I am about to have luncheon, and then I shall watch the boat races before tootling off to Tesco for the reductions.

Oh, and my day didn't start terribly well, as I stepped into a (cold) pool of cat sick that I didn't see... Yuk!

 

[MikeG]

.....Oh, and my day didn't start terribly well, as I stepped into a (cold) pool of cat sick that I didn't see... Yuk!

Something something cats are better than dogs because something.....

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

It's very springlike in London today. People sitting on the lawn in Greenwich Park. A brimstone and a comma in the garden where my mother lives. And a ladybird warming up on my car.

 

[Gwylan]

It's cut and shut really.

Unlike dog owners, I don't HAVE to go outside when it's raining sideways or sub-zero. I can sit in my armchair by the fire with a book, a nice and a lap full of warm, purry cat.

In your corner of the world, maybe.

 

[Gwylan]

Something something cats are better than dogs because something.....

For the record, I did not comment. Just quietly gloated.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Armageddon is nigh.

Aldi have installed self-service tills.

 

[Mike_P]

Armageddon is nigh.

Aldi have installed self-service tills.

2 of the 7 in my local Aldi were dead this afternoon so for once had to queue. Generally they have made the shop there quicker. The air ambulance circled over head as I walked there and settled down on a patch land on the north side of the A59. If it looks rather close to a building fear not that is a block of flats with no windows in the east elevation. Presumably half of one of those awful back to back housing units that are being put up these days .

 

[classic33]

I think the turnspit dog thing was already worked out, although it seems a bit unfair to the animals.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnspit_dog

That's why I suggested the use of Zwift or VR goggles/headset for the pooch.
At least give it the chance of feeling outside, walking.