Gem 1,430 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Everyone who was interested in my posts and made comments on Ben, he went last week to start on the hard work that makes a guide dog. The training we had given him was passed as excellent so he was ready to go, its hard to let him go when you have had him for 14months and he has been with you all the time. Miss him for many reasons. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Sounds like he'll do really well with the trading you've already given to him. Must be real hard to see him go though. You have my sympathy. Try to remember the good start you have given to him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Ben was our second puppy but i think he will be the last, i now live in a small fishing village so there is no traffic or large shops all things a puppy needs as part of his training. Just have to take Silas out and about he likes out but not about, lazy little devil. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,427 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 with the trading you've already given to him. Sorry about the typo in the earlier post. I'm sure I typed 'training' hadn't noticed my rotten Ipad had changed it to 'trading' You must have wondered what I was talking about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,302 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I'm sure Ben will go on to become a wonderful guide dog and some lucky person will benefit from all the hard work you have put in, Gem. They will also love him to bits. With a name like Ben, he'll be wowing the world with his charms! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Thanks, Margie! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Just gorrup & looked outside to see a beautiful gorgeous sunny day. Forecast looks good for the week too, enjoy it while you can. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 16 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: .and one who i get on really well with as invited me to go over and stay with him and his family Never miss an opportunity - I'm sure it would be a great holiday. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,107 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Compo said: Never miss an opportunity - I'm sure it would be a great holiday. Current Government info. still advises against travel to Libya - just sayin’. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 It was foggy yesterday morning so I decided to take a bike ride up to Scottag Farm to see the old farmer who retired recently with poor health at the age of 72. He has some seeds for an old fashioned swede that he has promised me and asked me to call in for them when passing. He always sits in his end window looking along his track towards the road, so as I approached on my bike he saw me and waved. By the time I got to his door it was open for me to enter. Anyway, long story short and all that, after an hour I left and he saw me to the door (Minus seeds - he had forgotten to look them out). As I cycled back along his track I expected him to be in the window so I turned and waved in that direction. Unfortunately, as I did so the bike hit the big ridge in the centre of his rough track and I went straight over the handelbars...again! That's twice since Christmas - getting good at it now! As I picked myself up I looked at the window but he wasn't there - he must have gone to the loo or something after I had left and fortunately, hadn't seen my comedy departure. I was on my old British made mountain bike, so no damage was done. Had I been on my newer British-made-from-Chinese-parts bike, it would have been a different matter and I would have no doubt been picking up bits of bike from the track as well as myself :D 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 7 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Current Government info. still advises against travel to Libya - just sayin’. I have never taken much notice of "Government Advice" myself. Had I done so I would not have spent a wonderful couple of years in Ethiopia in the mid-80s - amongst other places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,107 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I always ignore Government advice on travelling to Scotland each year and so far I’ve only been involved in one argument over independence - but being pursued along the High Street in Oban was not something I would want to repeat! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 38 minutes ago, Compo said: I was on my old British made mountain bike, so no damage was done. Have to agree with you Compo. I have had my Raleigh Transcend over ten years now and I have put the poor thing through some serious ordeals. Spent many times on its side in the mud, hit a few walls and pavements and apart from quite badly scratched paintwork, nothing has ever broken. Love It. I dread the day it can't take anymore and I have to have another one. Just putting my laptop down now so as we can go for a towpath ride. Not sure if it will be Staffs and Worc, Shrop Union or the Birmingham Main line.Love them all. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Compo said: Never miss an opportunity - I'm sure it would be a great holiday. Think you maybe right compo.........and also note what Phil says.........i will see how things develop......would love to go........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,107 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 You'd probably terrorise the terrorists Ben ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Accept the offer Ben. It'll be a good experience and it's only Libya, not Siberia ! At the moment ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Nice hour in Bulwell this morning,,,sun shining,, man playing Piano thing,,,walk down the Bogs,,,fed the Ducks and Pigeons,,,dozens of em........chat with an old friend,,,feeling really good,,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 2 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Think you maybe right compo.........and also note what Phil says.........i will see how things develop......would love to go........... Your friend would avoid any potential trouble spots and keep you safe, Ben. During my stay in Ethiopia the country was at war with itself. It was an almighty mess but I never once came close to being killed, kidnapped or otherwise damaged; although I did hear the gunfire and see vehicles driving around full of bullet holes There was the great famine too but I am still around to talk about it. The trick is to be careful and avoid potential clashes with those who might wish you harm....not always easy but with a guide you would be ok. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Sounds like an away trip to Millwall ! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I think there were more "Whiteys" in Addis Ababa than there are in Millwall, Fly! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 hour ago, FLY2 said: Sounds like an away trip to Millwall ! Del-boy country Fly.............i'll be ok then just take the 'Driscoll' brothers with me................. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 My new Security Licence Badge came in the post this morning........expires 2021......hope i don't expire first...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 By heck Ben, you'll see that out ! Healthy living no doubt ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,009 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Bens healthy diet plenty of black coffee a cigarette and most important chatting to friends. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Spot on Trogg..........just beat me to it,,,i was going to say exactly that.........lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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