Mundane News

[Reynard]

My near neighbours never learn. I call in to refresh their two cats water when they are working up north for short spells.
They have a very retro looking auto feeder of which the lid must be very securely placed.
The neighbours store the big bags of croquettes on the kitchen cabinet tops and don't seem to get the message. Twice I have witnessed a slow trickle of biscuits coming from a hole torn in the sack.
I know which one is responsible, small and dainty looking all black girl cat. The other one is a large built tabby who looks to be the criminal type but he is innocent.
Edit: I just give up on this phones predictive keyboard.

Ah, but girl cats tend to have more brains than the boy cats.

I cover my arse when it comes to pouches and biscuits, as I keep the unopened stuff in the utility room behind the garage. Except for the boxes of biscuits and pouches which are currently "in use". The girls have a gravity-fed dispenser for biscuits.

Had to switch to clip top tubs for treats, because Poppy (as a kitten) worked out how to open the boxes. Admittedly her method was the feline equivalent of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut - namely pushing the box onto the floor to dislodge the lid.

 

[Reynard]

The bike is definitely the best way to get around Cambridge! Mind you, on a Friday afternoon when every driver on the North Circular seems to be having a nervous breakdown and when the A2 is at a standstill, you're very swiftly reminded that the bike is the best way to get around London too. Not as pleasant as Cambridge though.

I learned to drive in Cambridge. That was enough to teach me that other methods of getting around town were more convenient than the motor vehicle. The park & ride is handy, but I tend to favour bike-train-bike myself.

 

[Reynard]

Anyways, I feel a girly pamper session coming on.

 

[raleighnut]

Ah, but girl cats tend to have more brains than the boy cats.

I cover my arse when it comes to pouches and biscuits, as I keep the unopened stuff in the utility room behind the garage. Except for the boxes of biscuits and pouches which are currently "in use". The girls have a gravity-fed dispenser for biscuits.

Had to switch to clip top tubs for treats, because Poppy (as a kitten) worked out how to open the boxes. Admittedly her method was the feline equivalent of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut - namely pushing the box onto the floor to dislodge the lid.

Fluff* has decided he likes the Co-ops 'Harissa' sausage rolls, so much so that he'll knock the bag onto the floor to get at em. Not so keen on the pastry cos that is generally spread all over the place but all the meat is gone.

* I know it is him cos the evidence of puff pastry crumbs are all over his face and whiskers.

 

[Reynard]

Fluff* has decided he likes the Co-ops 'Harissa' sausage rolls, so much so that he'll knock the bag onto the floor to get at em. Not so keen on the pastry cos that is generally spread all over the place but all the meat is gone.

* I know it is him cos the evidence of puff pastry crumbs are all over his face and whiskers.

 

[rockyroller]

well, Wifey says it's a beautiful day in New York City at the NY Botanical Gardens for the Yayoi Kusama’s COSMIC NATURE show

 

[Illaveago]

Good old David Gray supporting the Curlew.

We used to see about 4 of them where we lived in Melksham in the late 70's to 80's, that was until they did some land drainage .

The drainage scheme was just a way of claiming grants . The land was never used before or after the land was drained. The Curlews disappeared !

 

[randynewmanscat]

Ah, but girl cats tend to have more brains than the boy cats.

I cover my arse when it comes to pouches and biscuits, as I keep the unopened stuff in the utility room behind the garage. Except for the boxes of biscuits and pouches which are currently "in use". The girls have a gravity-fed dispenser for biscuits.

Had to switch to clip top tubs for treats, because Poppy (as a kitten) worked out how to open the boxes. Admittedly her method was the feline equivalent of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut - namely pushing the box onto the floor to dislodge the lid.

There is just one criminal cat at my house, the rest know better.

 

[randynewmanscat]

The land was never used before or after the land was drained. The Curlews disappeared !

Evidently it was used by Curlews.

 

[biggs682]

Well that's another week nearer to my pension
A weekend to look forward to as well as swmbo has made me a promise that if all is well the tandem can come out

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Well that's another week nearer to my pension
A weekend to look forward to as well as swmbo has made me a promise that if all is well the tandem can come out

You'll be stoked when that happens!

 

[Reynard]

Another lovely supper this evening...

Steamed salmon with gnocchi in a cream sauce with mushrooms, leeks and tarragon

Am listening to Arsenal v Everton.

 

[Jenkins]

My only excitement was seeing an Osprey 'helicopter' in the metal last weekend in Wales as it flew over. I've wanted to see one for ages.

Ospreys are regulars in the skies, as I'm only just up the road from Lakenheath. There was a bit on the news last night that one on a training exercise wrecked the helipad at Addenbrookes.

We get them around here occasionally as well - noisy buggers, especially in hover mode. For those that haven't seen the video, this is the incident that @Reynard is referring to...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-cambridgeshire-56847090

 

[Jenkins]

The local council election ballot papers were delivered today with a massive choice of two candidates to vote from - one Tory & one Labour. As this is Suffolk, one of them is wasting his time. Also included were the papers for the PCC election which I have spoiled with my customary addition of an extra voting option of "Save money & eliminate this post"

Burger & chips for tea.

 

[pjd57]

I should have put some sun cream on my legs before going out this morning.
Wee bit nippy now.