Mundane News

[Mo1959]

In some respect i am glad we have no cat , but we do miss our old boy at times

I think I have the strongest bond with Molly that I have had with any of my pets over the years. I am going to be absolutely devastated when the day comes that she won't be around. Hopefully a long time yet as she is just 5.

 

[oldwheels]

A bit windy but not yet raining.Warnings of ferry disruptions out as well.
Today was a big day in our working calendar in the past as we set off for a major Trade Fair.
Disaster if we failed to get there as it was our main selling point of the year and we took our Head Girl with us as a part holiday for which she got paid. It showed her the selling side of the business as well as buying for our own shop.
We met old friends and took up conversations where we left off the previous year.
There was also a full social calendar and the Skiing Doo welcomed us back and ushered us to the best tables. They had a file of likely customers with all business details and so were able to welcome you as tho' they actually did remember from previous years. Good business practice and we did the same with our regular customers.
Three days of high pressure as our business depended on getting sales. I like to think we had a good selling team as well as a well priced good product.
It may not have been apparent but there was a set way to approach customers old and new. One problem often was identifying the customer tho' everyone had name badges.
Happy but hard working days.

 

[Mo1959]

Black as the Earl of Hell's waistcoat out there and the rain is rattling down again.

 

[Oldhippy]

Absolutely chucking it down here.

 

[biggs682]

Gentle drizzle has faded now
Looks like a busy day ahead with medical appointments for me and swmbo thankfully nothing major

 

[woodbutchmaster]

I guess l know what l will be having for lunch : ( one good thing about having fields full of horses)

 

[PeteXXX]

Well, it's been a damp morning so far. First in the queue for a drizzly visit to Ecton tip (sorry, recycling centre of excellence) then, as I was already wet, a walk with 🐶... ☔

I love the smell of wet dog in the morning...

 

[oldwheels]

Just to show the Cat People that I actually do have a cat which came from our Trade Fair days.
One of our real cats took exception to this tea cosy and then looked very foolish when she realised her mistake.

 

[biggs682]

Empty waiting room so let's see how long I have to wait for my appointment

 

[fossyant]

Glad I have an indoor cat!

One of ours (4 indoor cats) brought a mouse in from the 'cat run' - we've a large area they go into outside, but a small creature could get in. We caught it and popped the poor thing outside.

 

[Illaveago]

Could this develop into a new Olympic sport? One Man and His Dog, herding MP's into Lobby Rooms?

 

[PeteXXX]

Could this develop into a new Olympic sport? One Man and His Dog, herding MP's into Lobby Rooms?

"Come-Bye".... 🐶

 

[Speicher]

Could this develop into a new Olympic sport? One Man and His Dog, herding MP's into Lobby Rooms?

I thought they were playing musical chairs, but no one can hear the music, and there are too many chairs.

 

[oldwheels]

"Come-Bye".... 🐶

“ Away” more likely. “ Haud on” not so likely.

 

[Speicher]

In other news, despite feeling below par, I have been doing more tidying/sorting/laundry and recycling.

If you sit still for too long, you will be put in box, or in the recycling or consigned to the garage.