I would just like to say

Wimblowdriver said:

Being a penshuner has its advantages. I think I will get Mr Shoe Snack's bunce for me energy bills . Now, if he could be persuaded to get me the odd tank full of diesel for me tratter --------

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Try and see if you can get it on prescription for yer mental elf ...

Late on parade today, sorry
Slept in because herself was getting the paper and going to the butchers for her ma.
I've put the laundry in the washer and made the coffee.
Noe trying to catch up on my likes.
Have a lovely Friday.

Back from the dentist. It went well considering

Mornin.
Bit quiet intit?

Edge to edge blue skies here. Dottir bringing her bicycle round for a service this mornin, then off to work, then off for a cold one.
Ruby tonight.

Still in bed, having a lay in

Us boys be up urly an it be a braight start. Us be keepin us ed doan in case Missisdebn fainds wurk fur us tu du. Us eggsplaynin as us keepin flewid levvels up in drai wether. Be vital fur an elfy laife.

Morning All
Lovely day here so far, with clear skies and warm breezes.
Have a great day.

It's a lovely bright and sunny morning 'ere too but I'm not sure about the 'warmth' - there is some power in the sun but this is frequently overpowered by the cold wind which does not seem to want to go away.

Good morning my happy family.
Hope you are all fighting fit & happy. Out this morning to finish paperwork. Later today off to see parents on the long way to Northampton. Meet up with friends for a quiet time tonight.
Just packing Motobike for a relaxing ride….

be happy in the sun…

(any sign of @Shimsteriom or @kevstar )
I had noted that @derwendolly now has a motorsnail

I hit a dog on the way home just now ...

She'd slipped her lead and ran out from behind a small parked van ...

I saw a blur of tan and white, swerved right, no oncoming traffic, braked and heard a yelp ...

She ran down the road a few yards and hid in a front garden, the owners are taking her to the vet now ...

I'm in bits ...

Dippypud said:

I hit a dog on the way home just now ...

She'd slipped her lead and ran out from behind a small parked van ...

I saw a blur of tan and white, swerved right, no oncoming traffic, braked and heard a yelp ...

She ran down the road a few yards and hid in a front garden, the owners are taking her to the vet now ...

I'm in bits ...

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Sorry I can't like that. I hope both you and the dog are ok.

Dippypud said:

I hit a dog on the way home just now ...

She'd slipped her lead and ran out from behind a small parked van ...

I saw a blur of tan and white, swerved right, no oncoming traffic, braked and heard a yelp ...

She ran down the road a few yards and hid in a front garden, the owners are taking her to the vet now ...

I'm in bits ...

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Upsetting for you but not your fault.
Everything that can be done is being done and it really is up to the owner to learn the lesson of having a secure attachment to her/his beloved pet.

derwendolly said:

Upsetting for you but not your fault.
Everything that can be done is being done and it really is up to the owner to learn from the lesson of having a secure attachment to her/his beloved pet.

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I still feel as if I could have done summat different ...

The owners wife was in tears ...

Hicap phill said:

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(any sign of @Shimsteriom or @kevstar )

Both have disapperared into thin air so I hope they are enjoying whatever they are doing.

I had noted that @derwendolly now has a motorsnail

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Yes, an Auto-Sleeper Mercedes auto, a step up to make sure I get some fun out of my hard-earned before the Charities get the lot - no more living and deserving relatives.

derwendolly said:

Yes, an Auto-Sleeper Mercedes auto, a step up to make sure I get some fun out of my hard-earned before the Charities get the lot - no more living and deserving relatives.

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And may you all do many miles in it ...

Dippypud said:

I still feel as if I could have done summat different ..
The owners wife was in tears ...

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We always think that, - 'What if ......' etc. The dog should not have been loose.
It is natural for the owner and his wife to be distressed but I'm sure they will understand that an unfortunate set of circumstanses has resulted in this happening and next time they will make extra sure that the lead-to-dog connection is secure.

derwendolly said:

We always think that, - 'What if ......' etc. The dog should not have been loose.
It is natural for the owner and his wife to be distressed but I'm sure they will understand that an unfortunate set of circumstanses has resulted in this happening and next time they will make extra sure that the lead-to-dog connection is secure.

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She slipped the collar ...

Dippypud said:

She slipped the collar ...

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But if the collar had been measured and fitted correctly it could not have been slipped. Good collars can cost a lot of money so it is up to the owner to weigh up the pros and cons of the best one when buying. Nowadays, many people have gone down the harness route to surmount this problem. A 'spooked' dog seems to be able to break free from most collars.

Choke chain, always a good choice of collar, never seen 1 slip and for a well behaved dog is no problem but it controls an unruly dog pretty quick.

Feel for @Dippypud but not your fault or anything you could have done, please dont beat yourself up over it.

J

Just back from our little jaunt to a new town and hotel, Very nice. Loads of history to the town and a great nightlife going on. Think we will be going back.

Sat outside till Midnight, then had breakfast outside at 9am just what is not to like.

Drive back and 3 cats still alive and seem to have forgiven us already, they are easy bribed with food.

Hope all have a great start to the weekend.

Aren't Mr & Mrs @Stanleysteamer supposed to be getting dressed up in their finest this weekend, hope it goes well.

J