Gem
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Loppy reading your post brought back a memory of trying to bath our Staffie. We filled the bath with warm water got him in but he wouldn't keep still, my daughter got into the bath and shampooed him i told her to keep him still and would pour a bucket of water over him. You can probably guess what came next i threw the water dog jumped out of bath and daughter looked like a drowned rat. We went back to the old way which he loved the hose pipe.
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15 hours ago, PeverilPeril said:
I would like a Bulldog or a Staffie. Both very gentle breeds if treated correctly. Not Mrs PP's choice though and she will be doing most of the walking.
They are both lovely dogs, our Staffie came into our life hidden under our sons coat he knew once his dad saw the dog it was a done deal. Duke was with us for 14 years, the only problem with the breed is when out walking they have to be out in front, be it a few yards or a long as the lead will allow. I have no idea if all Bulldogs are the same but Silas will spend all his time sitting beside you fast asleep, an occasional snuffle to remind you to tickle his tummy. Don't you just love them to bits, one more little point in his favour he loves the cat that lives near us.
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6 hours ago, loppylugs said:
There are a lot of Bulldogs here. University of Ga. football team is the Georgia Bulldogs.
Folks that own them say they are bad to snore because of their flat noses. So don't let one sleep in your bedroom.
To late on that one loppy, when i moved here he was distressed so i took him upstairs just for one night. Now when the lights go off he sits at bottom of stairs all ready for bed, i find that his snoring in an odd way gives me comfort.
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32 minutes ago, loppylugs said:
Looks more like he's ready to take a chunk out of my leg!
He is a sweetheart but looks bad tempered not many people bend down to fuss him before saying "is he friendly". I always say he's best left alone........
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This miserable little face means it time for a walk, he is so lazy.
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2 hours ago, denshaw said:
I heard a phrase, Blue and Green should never be seen, except on a Queen.
This one was used when I was young Blue and Green should never be seen without a colour in between, lime green/shocking pink endless choice.
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20 hours ago, nonnaB said:
Know how you feel Gem its happened to me too.
Unfortunately Nonna after waiting 2hrs to get into the house i went through to the kitchen to feed Silas and the backdoor was unlocked. Mum is usually fanatical about checking doors are locked so didn't look, they both found it funny.
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Sitting outside my house very bored as i am locked out and waiting for someone to come home and let me in........on the upside i logged onto NS and have spent the last hour hour reading the giggle pages from the first post. Lots of good ones but a special thank you to Compo, just as well not many people pass they may have thought i was "under the influence".
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On 04/04/2018 at 10:55 PM, Brew said:
Me mam was in the land army but from what she told me farmers didn't treat them very well. At one point they threatened to walk off the farm, she didn't say why.
Both Mum and Aunty worked at the local power station during the war, somewhere there is a photograph of them in overalls and hair tied up turban style. On their way to work they had to pass through a tunnel called "dead man's arch" they would stand at one end and shout, if no one answered they would run like hell.
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5 hours ago, catfan said:
Thats a very long winded explanation to prove men don't listen to their wives, professor's excuse not mine.
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American professor has found that men don't ignore their wives when they talk and talk about nothing they are suffering from SCT. Will try and find article again.
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SCT.......look it up evidently it is something most if not all all married men suffer from.
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1 hour ago, benjamin1945 said:
Why would i want to Gem ?........lol
Someone may be looking for you........old ladyfriend ???
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31 minutes ago, jonab said:
A problem with changing your name here is that the references to your original name in the forum text will become meaningless/anonymous
Never thought of that, it would have been a very easy change as my name is Meg. Will stay as i am.
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Is it possible to change your name .
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12 minutes ago, catfan said:
Ah Wetherspoon's Monday Club ! Can't beat it.
Full of students.........
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My daughter was in Newcastle today, the Wetherspoon's she went into for lunch had nothing to indicate that it was anything but a normal day.
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There are times when i wonder about about the mindset of people. I have just been reading that a large group of people have tried to force their way into Alder Hey Hospital the reason being they do not agree with a court decision. It is one thing to voice your protest another to disrupt people trying to access medical help, upset other young children and cause their parents anguish. My opinion sorry if it upsets anyone.
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5 hours ago, radfordred said:
I knew they would get out of the Championship at first attempt
You'r kind words are much appreciated..........not
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Yesterday i saw a ladybird on the fence went to put in the hedge and its markings were unusual, to me anyway. It was larger than others i have seen on its back were four spots and two stripes at tip of wings any ideas.
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On 20/04/2018 at 2:48 PM, philmayfield said:
Just one point about SUV’s. They are somewhat higher off the ground than conventional cars - you must appreciate that because you’ve had a Disco. Are Mum and Auntie nimble enough to get it in? You can always have sidesteps fitted of course.
Test drive in Volvo was a good one may go for it, the main point i wanted to say was i mentiond sidesteps and said i didn't know anything about them. He looked at me then my car and said they are fitted on the Discovery no wonder they are nimble, in my defense i used to drive a mini.
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Have just had my BMW test drive i must admit it was a vanity drive just for me, but saying that i found it heavy on cornering. They have always managed to get in the Disco but sidesteps are something i would consider, my Volvo drive is tomorrow. We are having tea in Whitby and they say to tell you they are very nimble thank you.
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On 19/04/2018 at 12:05 PM, Commo said:
Gem, I'm with Brew on his suggestion of the Volvo, apparently the Compass is good in the 4x4 version for off road use and does look like a SUV, but doesn't fare too well in other departments when compared to the competition. Budget may be a factor, and if you're not anticipating much off road use, have a look at the Seat Alteca.
Everyone has differing opinions on cars, all boils down to personal circumstances, but I 'll nail my flag to the Volvo, I have had various models over the years and more than satisfied with them all.
Commo, looked at the cars suggested by yoursel Brew and Phil, i have booked a test drive in a Volvo momentum and BMW X1. I need a car with lots of space and comfort for mum and aunty so will see it goes.
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Need a little help please, went yesterday to look at the Jeep Compas, the salesman treated me like a child and reeled off facts and figures. Basically is it a decent motor it will be used country more than town, i drive a Landrover discovery but maybe need something smaller. When i spoke to my son he said " ask your mates on the Nottingham thing you go on" so i have.
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Violet Elizabeth Bott who would "thcream n thcream" till she was sick to get her own way, loved William's adventures. There was a small lending library near me in the front room of someone's house, there i found Agatha Christie and John Creasey i think i was the proverbial bookworm.