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suzysunshine7 wrote: "Grizzlygrump wrote: "What a welcome back to work - two hours training on how to carry out a fifteen minute vehicle check :)"
... not laughing? ... not laughing?! ... okay, I'm laughing!!! ;o>"
So were we!
For the practical part, we were pointed toward a truck and trailer and told that there were ten faults with it that we needed to find and list. Between myself and another driver, we found fourteen faults :)
... not laughing? ... not laughing?! ... okay, I'm laughing!!! ;o>"
So were we!
For the practical part, we were pointed toward a truck and trailer and told that there were ten faults with it that we needed to find and list. Between myself and another driver, we found fourteen faults :)
A nice light lunch today - a bit of smoked cod and a cheese and mushroom omelette with a simple side salad :)
Almost an Omelette Arnold Bennett ... YUM!-YUM!!-YUM!!! ;o>
suzysunshine7 wrote: "Tech XXIII wrote: "the eagle has landed! bob zombie has spent the night in the house, in the (hopefully) cat proofed spare room! how is he? dunno, i ain't going in there, but if the wee bastid has ..."i bet he'd list to this if he could......be grateful i've posted the 3 min version here, as the original version is TEN hours long!!! Hells bells and screaming yells! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2-T...
or there's this one:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Ld0...
Or a dreadful version of the theme tune to the equally dreadful TV show Game Of Thrones, sung cat stylee....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEg4S...
....had enough yet?!
Tech XXIII wrote: "the eagle has landed! bob zombie has spent the night in the house, in the (hopefully) cat proofed spare room! how is he? dunno, i ain't going in there, but if the wee bastid has found a way to open..."Funny name for a cat....Bob? Reminds me of this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Qyw...
that's mister bob zombie to you! and he's a very good boy, furnishing his litter tray with a turd of quite magnificent proportions this morning!
No clicking on any Links for me today, Duke, as I'm still fighting with the Migraine that started on Friday night - but I'll take a look just as soon as everything looks a little less blurry and all in various shades of purple - LOL!!! ;o>
Tech XXIII wrote: "that's mister bob zombie to you! and he's a very good boy, furnishing his litter tray with a turd of quite magnificent proportions this morning!"Ohhh yuck!!! - that's my fragile Stomach well and truly flipped over and turned inside out! ;oO
It's strange just how quickly he has grasped using a Litter Tray instead of the Floor, isn't it? It makes me wonder if he originally had an owner who got him house-trained when he was a tiny Kitten? Being estimated by the Vets now as only being around a year old might mean he still remembers that? ;o>
Dinner today (after a little afternoon snooze) was fillet steak and chestnut mushrooms gently fried in garlic butter, c_u_i_l_w_r c_e_s_ and tear and share garlic bread.
Very nice it was too :)
Very nice it was too :)
(*sigh*) ... dry Toast, weak Tea and Tablets every four hours ;o<
Hopefully this might cheer you up a bit - while cooking dinner I was watching an adult Starling teaching three fledglings how to use the bird bath. They were all gathered round the edge while the adult was slap bang in the middle splashing away before moving aside so they could all give it a go. Their first efforts were a quick in and out almost as if fearing they were going to drown, but they seemed to get the hang of it eventually :)
Hope you feel better soon :)
Hope you feel better soon :)
They were probably wishing they had Water Wings - LOL!!! ;o>I went to the Loo a couple of hours ago - washed my Face and cleaned my Teeth while I was in the Bathroom then crawled back into Bed not realising that the humped-up pile of Quilt was actually Tia who had crept in and curled up and fell asleep ... I got the shock of my life as I slid my Legs down flat and encountered something large and furry followed up by a warm wet Tongue suddenly slurping my Ankle!!! ;oO
That'll teach me not to leave my Blackout Blind down and make sure that I put the Lights on!!! ;o>
Bet that made you jump! :)
It was a nice bright start to the day as the sun was rising but now it has gone dull and cloudy. It won't be a proper bank holiday though until it starts raining :)
It was a nice bright start to the day as the sun was rising but now it has gone dull and cloudy. It won't be a proper bank holiday though until it starts raining :)
Had a new visitor in the garden this morning - a Grey Squirrel came sauntering through. Cheeky little chap he was too, working his way around the garden, shaking each of the solar lanterns as he passed them as if making sure they were all secure.
Then we got to the true purpose of his visit - he didn't seem capable of climbing the brickwork on the corner of the house to get to the suet ball feeder so he turned his attention to the nut feeder on the fence, managing to get the top open and trying to reach inside for the peanuts.
He disappeared as soon as I went outside and never reappeared while I was mowing the grass but once back in the house I could see him loitering high up in a nearby tree.
As I was going out anyway to get more suet balls (the Starlings are getting through five a day no problem), I've also picked up a Squirrel-proof nut feeder.
Then we got to the true purpose of his visit - he didn't seem capable of climbing the brickwork on the corner of the house to get to the suet ball feeder so he turned his attention to the nut feeder on the fence, managing to get the top open and trying to reach inside for the peanuts.
He disappeared as soon as I went outside and never reappeared while I was mowing the grass but once back in the house I could see him loitering high up in a nearby tree.
As I was going out anyway to get more suet balls (the Starlings are getting through five a day no problem), I've also picked up a Squirrel-proof nut feeder.
Grizzlygrump wrote: "Bet that made you jump! :)It was a nice bright start to the day as the sun was rising but now it has gone dull and cloudy. It won't be a proper bank holiday though until it starts raining :)"
... which explains the dull grey heavily overcast skies and frequent Rain showers here. It is barely even light outside today - forget Summer coming, it looks like Autumn has arrived already.
I'm still feeling pretty terrible and, unfortunately, my Dad isn't helping me to feel better much either - as I've spent the morning going from Room to Room clearing up after yet one more started off and then unfinished job after another - so I've been rather naughty and suggested that certain things around the House have been playing up on me which means he is now safely off out in his Workshop in the Garage and is currently taking the old Bathroom Radio apart.
I feel a bit guilty about this obviously, as far as I know there is nothing wrong with it, but it can only ever benefit from getting a thorough internal clean and tune-up and he is so much happier in himself doing that than he is in doing anything else.
Mum is in Bed with a bad Chest Infection, the little hairy woofers are passed out snoring away on their big Bed in front of the TV and it turns out that some of 'The Brokenwood Mysteries' are being repeated in back-to-front episodes on the Drama Channel.
Now that I've finally cleaned up the chaos Dad was so busy in creating, put away all of his Tools away and the big Ladder in the Hallway (that was blocking the Front Door and the Stairs) over to one side, repositioned the Lounge and Dining Room Furniture back where it was, and put all of the contents of the Fridge back in it again (as I thoroughly cleaned the Fridge out on Friday so it really doesn't need doing again for a few weeks) ... I am now thankfully stretched out on the Sofa with a very much-needed extra strong Mug of Tea, watching the TV, and enjoying a bit of peace and quiet ;o>
Hey tech, how's our favourite feral furry friend today? ;o>I hope he is settling in nicely and enjoying being in his new Home now?
aye and naw! he does appear comfortable, and has made no attempt to escape (has been in spare room since friday) - is eating well and using litter tray appropriately. strange, but he relates well to my daughter and her boyfriend, but enjoys ignoring us! however, he's obviously got a problem with his leg - it may be fractured, it may be infected, we'll need to wait for response from cat protection as to treatment before we'll know for sure. lux not totally aware of b.z.'s presence, but i'm sure she has her suspicions!
WoW?!! - I'm rather shocked and amazed that Cats Protection are now taking their own sweet time on a Cat that is indicating having an Infection or a suspected broken Leg?! After all, if it IS broken, then it will not be setting and healing properly, will it? ;oOI hope poor little Bob isn't looking like he is in too much pain with it?
Good on the lovely Lady Lux for choosing to be SO tolerant and understanding of saucerfuls of yummy smelling food being taken up to the Spare Room so many times a day! Our two little hairy woofers would be going absolutely nuts in trying to work out just what the Hell was going on! - LOL!!! ;o>
well, our contact lady was on holiday last week, but still slow going. actually he appears to be at one with his new environment, including his new fluffy blanket and all the toys and scratch post, radiator bed, etc bought my mrs tech. his mobility is compromised tho', escalating our concern, so awaiting reply from recent email sent to determine situation. weird tho' - cat protection is based in north ayrshire, we are east ayrshire - north ayrshire is observing bank holiday, east ayrshire is not, so might have to wait till tomorrow!
Tech XXIII wrote: "well, our contact lady was on holiday last week, but still slow going. actually he appears to be at one with his new environment, including his new fluffy blanket and all the toys and scratch post,..."Ohhh bless him! - he probably keeps on wondering as to just how on Earth he suddenly got to be so lucky and deserving of such concern and tender loving care after being so unwanted and alone previously ;o>
I hope that Bob and Lady Lux settle into being friendly enough around each other - or at least into being tolerant and accepting of each other's presence in the House.
they just phoned - not happy with vet! all systems go to get leg dealt with!
YAYYY!!! ;o>I've had my Heart in my Mouth over hearing about that Leg of his ;o<
What a night?!! ... Madam Mitz was on top form ALL night long! ;oOAt half one a single loud "Ooof!" followed by a lot of moaning and groaning let me know she was 'trapped' in the Kitchen by her arch-nemesis the Kitchen Door to the Hallway ... so I had to go downstairs, put the Hall Light on, and encourage her over the invisible barrier back to Bed in the Lounge and tuck her in ... only to get back into my own Bed in time to hear her up again and growling at the Front Door this time around.
Then we had her stood yapping away at Tia barely an hour later to get her to move over on the Sofa because Mitz wanted to sleep on it and she always has to have the right-hand side and not the left! ... and Tia was quite rightly holding her ground and ignoring her by pretending to stay asleep until I came down to threaten Mitz with a smacked btm if she kept this up.
Less than 20 minutes later, she was grumbling at Tia yet again, and this time trying to forcibly headbutt her over to the other side of the Sofa and, as I came in, Tia suddenly stuck her Paw out and bopped the mithery Mitz on the Head which started off even more disgusted and indignant yelps and mutterings ... at which point my Dad got up and shouted "SHUT UP!" downstairs and then Mitz ran out into the Hall and barked what sounded just like "SHUT UP!" back at him as well!!!
I remade Mitz's trashed Bed as she had kicked her Blanket off and dragged her Duvet halfway up the Lounge for some reason known only to her - and ordered her back in it! - then tucked her in and made myself a Brew as, surprise, surprise, I was also wide awake by now and it was almost daylight outside.
After I had finished it, I sent them both out for a piddle, put fresh water in their Bowl, tucked them in and went back to Bed only to discover it was now quarter past five in the morning and so hardly worth bothering.
At twenty to six I was woken AGAIN by barking ... GRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! ;oO
I decided I was officially off-duty and on-strike, put my Pillow over my Head, and let my Mum get up and deal with it this time around ... and then I lay there listening to Mum very loudly telling Mitz off for at least another 10 minutes before I finally passed out again!!!
It's not too late to return an 11 year old 'Pup' to the RSPCA, is it?!! ;o>
I am walking around half-asleep trying my best to get jobs done ...Madam is under the Sofa - flat on her Back, Legs in the air - SNORING!!!
Another small hairy woofer with a very BIG attitude problem - LOL!!! ;o> ...http://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/viral/...
suzysunshine7 wrote: "What a night?!! ... Madam Mitz was on top form ALL night long! ;oO
At half one a single loud "Ooof!" followed by a lot of moaning and groaning let me know she was 'trapped' in the Kitchen by her a..."
You must be dog tired by now :)
At half one a single loud "Ooof!" followed by a lot of moaning and groaning let me know she was 'trapped' in the Kitchen by her a..."
You must be dog tired by now :)
It's been a hard day's night and she's been working like a ... errm ...
🎶 There I was, a-digging this hole.... 🎶 :)
HA HA HA HA HA!!! ;o>I have already informed Mitz that I am not amused by her behaviour and expect a full and sincere apology for all of last night's antics ... and she just yawned and rolled over?!! ;oO
At least you got some sort of response - I have nudged the lump at the end of our bed only to see the lump contract slightly as Phoebe does her best hedgehog impression by curling into an even tighter ball! :)
Rain and shine here, same as at my delivery this morning. I felt really guilty stood in the back of the trailer while the lad taking in the delivery got soaked, but rules is rules - at this store we have to stay on the trailer while the other lad goes up and down on the lift and pushes the cages into the store.
Rain and shine here, same as at my delivery this morning. I felt really guilty stood in the back of the trailer while the lad taking in the delivery got soaked, but rules is rules - at this store we have to stay on the trailer while the other lad goes up and down on the lift and pushes the cages into the store.
It must be hard having to stick to the strict Rules and Regulations when you instinctively want to lend a friendly Hand and help to get the Job done quicker as well.And let's be fair now?! - what the Phantastic Phoebe is actually doing is working very hard indeed in keeping the Bed all nice and warm for you for later ;o>
Flippin' foggy round here until about seven this morning, and though a little overcast, it is quite warm now.
The new sofa turned up at half past seven this morning so there is absolutely no room in the garage now - in fact we've had to move the washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer into the dining room behind the other sofa so we could get the new one into the garage!
Dinner today was just a stuffed crust cheese pizza which I topped with mushrooms and pineapple and some garlic bread - didn't have the time or motivation to do anything else after shuffling round all that stuff! :)
The new sofa turned up at half past seven this morning so there is absolutely no room in the garage now - in fact we've had to move the washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer into the dining room behind the other sofa so we could get the new one into the garage!
Dinner today was just a stuffed crust cheese pizza which I topped with mushrooms and pineapple and some garlic bread - didn't have the time or motivation to do anything else after shuffling round all that stuff! :)
It's dull and dreary, overcast and cool and frequently threatening Rain here today ... and that's typically just my Dad on a good day! ... HA HA HA HA HA!!! - LOL!!! ;o>Should you be worrying about this Furniture pile-up? Your Stepson might take a look around, suddenly tell you both that he's finally found the new Home of his dreams ... move into your Garage! ... and then turn up in the main House at Meal times and to do his Laundry and never quite get to entirely leave Home?!! - LOL!!! ;o>
It's our Duke's Birthday today ;o>x ... x ... x ... ! ! ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUKE ! ! ! ... x ... x ... x
Happy Birthday Duke from downunder. Hope you manage some treats and that it's a sunny day in every way.
I got a very surprise treat too, from a certain bakery products loving one on here.....and an impecable choice of gift it is too! I may stick piccy up later..when i've got a moment or two...loads happening at Chez Duke's presently.Thank ya sweetie..and thank everyone else for my birthday wishes! :)
45 today..gee....what the heck happened to the years! :)
Right..i'm off out to get a celebratory take away & a coupla beers too! :)
Catcha laters....be back later to post playlist for the Themes thread.
PS: learned today, that i share the same birthday date with Noel Gallagher, Rupert Everett, LaToya Jackson, Mel B..and..Sarah Millican!
Happy birthday Duke. Blimey! 45? Not sure I can even remember that.
I've decided that I'm going to slow down on my ageing now - just so that I can give Duke and the other 'youngsters' on here far more time to catch up with me - LOL!!! ;o>
Awww, I just 'saved' a little Bee! ;o>I was putting some Shopping away from where it had been left by M&D on the Kitchen Cabinet when I moved a tin of Soup and tucked behind it was a very small Bumblebee that was trying it's best to hide from the World and was clearly in trouble. It was 'panting' heavily and rather pathetically lifted a very weary front Leg up at me as if to say "please don't hurt me?!" ... ;o<
I've done this before but I've only seen it actually work a few times so far. I put a large spoonful of Sugar in a cup, dissolved it in a tiny splash of hot Water from the Kettle, then added a splash of cold Water to cool it down again. Then I drizzled a spoonful as close as I could get it to the Bee's Face and waited to see what would happen.
It slowly crawled around in a full circle, had what looked like a snuffle at the Sugar Solution and then, suddenly, a really long 'Tongue' came out and started enthusiastically drinking! ... and a few seconds later it was all alert and with it again and then up, hovering, and buzzing away to itself. I managed to get round it to open the Back Door and off it flew ... YAYYY!!! ;o>
Yes, and straight back to the hive to put the word around no doubt!
Oy? - don't piddle on my parade! ... it was just such a lovely moment ;o>
Can you imagine it? ... that little fluffy Bumblebee making it's way back and calling out ... "HI HONEY! - I'M HOME! Well?!! - what a day I've had?! I very nearly died, you know?!!"
"... suddenly tell you both that he's finally found the new Home of his dreams ... "
Don't even go there!!
I've got up tonight to a sink full of washing up which I've had to do before even considering sorting my pack up or having breakfast!
Don't even go there!!
I've got up tonight to a sink full of washing up which I've had to do before even considering sorting my pack up or having breakfast!
Happy Birthday, Duke :)
Did you get the card I sent - the one with a cheque for a million quid in it?
No?
Strange that, I definitely posted it. Perhaps it'll turn up tomorrow :)
Did you get the card I sent - the one with a cheque for a million quid in it?
No?
Strange that, I definitely posted it. Perhaps it'll turn up tomorrow :)
yeah, 'ppy bit'day y'bastid - belated. i sent you an envelope with a big surprise in it - probably best it gets lost in the post!
the zombie walks among us again after his day at the vets - tooth removed, leg (not broken, heavily infected) wound cleaned, long lasting antibiotic administered, painkillers to be given daily - seems a lot better, in fact he's a demanding little bastid insistent on having company (rec that he remains in solitary for few more days) and appears quite keen to escape his luxury prison. what have we done?
Tech XXIII wrote: "what have we done?"You've become people who are owned by a cat.
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Ohhh, he IS a very very very good boy indeed! - WELL DONE BOB!!! ... x