Mundane News

[mybike]

I quit with the TVs, I just don't watch them anymore. I still have my last one. It has few hours of use and I mostly watch the computer. YouTube is a bit more entertaining. I suppose it all comes down to narrowcasting vs. broadcasting

There is some amazing stuff on YouTube.

 

[Reynard]

Blub, blub, glug, glug...

We are slowly disappearing under water here chez Casa Reynard. It's just a tad... umm... squelchy. And has been all day.

Another baking day here today - more bread and buns as last minute Christmas gifts. And now, I'm just chilling. I'm meeting a good friend tomorrow for a walk with her doggies and to exchange presents - I always do her a hamper with cheese, chutney and bread.

And we'll be in Tier 4 come Boxing Day. As expected, the hammer's come down. Hey ho. But I've plenty of bog roll, flour, yeast, cheese and crisps, so I'll be OK.

 

[biggs682]

Well it's still raining here
Been busy with work today .
Now time to watch some soapbox racing

 

[Reynard]

I have to make the custard for the trifle this morning.
Will 1½ pints be enough, do the CC Massive think? 🤔

That depends how big the trifle is meant to be...

 

[Reynard]

It is now wet outside, it wasn't earlier .
In kitten news. He is a long furred stripey Tabby, a pedigree farm cat . He is putting on a bit of weight which is a good thing as his back felt like you could feel his spine . His fur has also improved and is shiny now, some of it could be from being stroked.
He is funny! He has his own rules. He has a special safe place. It is his bed in his rat cage . It is a towel wrapped around his hot water bottle where he sleeps at night . It is his place where he will let us fuss him at the moment . A few strokes and it is head down rear up and flop he is on his side or back wanting tummy tickles .
I will try to get some pictures but he is hard to pin down .

Pics are obligatory, you know that, right?

Also, if he's longhaired, do get him used to a brush and comb sooner rather than later. It's good bonding / socializing for him, and should hopefully prevent any grooming issues down the line. Longhairs can mat surprisingly easily if they're not happy being groomed, so it's best to start early and keep on top of it.

A baby brush should be ok for now, and also a fine wire comb.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Because I find myself in the odd position of losing weight in winter, something which has never happened to me before, I have just eaten an enormous plate of chips, two halloumi burgers and sprouts (they need eating). I think I may warm up some of a fruit cake (baked and given as a gift) and have it with ice cream. Then, I plan to start on those fortifying stouts I have in the fridge....

 

[pawl]

That bad here today being dull & raining next doors solar powered Christmas lights aren't working

So not all bad news then😜😜😜

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I got somewhat wet walking along the streams formerly known as paths.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

So not all bad news then😜😜😜

So true

 

[Illaveago]

Here is the latest member of our family. He stayed still long enough today for me to take his picture.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Here is the latest member of our family. He stayed still long enough today for me to take his picture. View attachment 564842

Wish him a Bon Festivus from me. He looks a right likely lad.

 

[PeteXXX]

When I took my mask off, a short while ago, the elastic got tangled up in the arm of my spectacles and I ended up poking myself in the eye with the plastic end bit 😔

 

[Gravity Aided]

I am returned from Pontiac, Illinois. I stopped in Lexington for Checker burgers and drove through the countryside, forsaking the interstate as it was getting a tad too windy. The state dot matrix signs on the interstate highway were reminding people to have a Bon Festivus and to be sure and wear a mask for the traditional Airing of Grievances.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

When I took my mask off, a short while ago, the elastic got tangled up in the arm of my spectacles and I ended up poking myself in the eye with the plastic end bit 😔

If you use a lanyard round your neck so you don't spend half the day looking for your glasses, there is even greater potential for mask incidents. Snoods are a hazard too

 

[Illaveago]

Pics are obligatory, you know that, right?

Also, if he's longhaired, do get him used to a brush and comb sooner rather than later. It's good bonding / socializing for him, and should hopefully prevent any grooming issues down the line. Longhairs can mat surprisingly easily if they're not happy being groomed, so it's best to start early and keep on top of it.

A baby brush should be ok for now, and also a fine wire comb.

I had a Tom cat way back in the 70's which had really long fur . I called him Tumbleweed because of his long fur . It did form clumps . He was as daft as a brush but really friendly . He used to chase the water coming from a hosepipe when it was sprayed in the air . He didn't seem to mind getting wet , he just wondered why . He disappeared !