nonnaB 4,282 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Good idea Gem 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,165 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Either that Gem, or give the chippie a ring and ask them to float your order down the beck, (in a Moses basket). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Margie, has there been any news of Zippy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,406 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, nonnaB said: Good idea Gem  There is a fault with my idea...they would probably eat them on way home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,444 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Gem said: A small bridge stops us from going for a drink or fish and chips could I send the dogs over with a note...  There was a family on Rocester Walk Clifton who had a black mongrel, about the size of a small Labrador. It was nothing unusual to see it coming down from 'top shops' with a package of sausages all wrapped up from the butchers in its mouth, nobody with it, just the dog happily trotting home 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 It wasn't the same dog who used to appear on That's Life and growled "Zosages!" was it? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 6,841 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 59 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Margie, has there been any news of Zippy? Thanks for asking Jill x He came back late last night but he’s been behaving very oddly - sometimes just standing very still in the middle of the room doing nothing,  not wanting to sit on our knees or be stroked.  He once walked slowly over to his feeding bowl but just looked at it.  He wouldn’t even try to eat or drink.  He went in the garden once but came in after only a few minutes.  He’s been lying quietly behind the armchair nearly all day, but doesn’t seem to be uncomfortable.  If he were to become distressed, we’d take him to the vet... I hate this, but at least he’s chosen to be in the house with us ....  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 I'm glad he's come home, Margie. At least you know where he is. Might he have dental problems which are making it difficult for him to eat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 6,841 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 He is seen by the vet once or twice a year, so it’s unlikely but of course, possible.  He’s refusing water (rainwater) as well...  He’s  had a ‘blown’ pupil for about a year but that doesn’t seem to affect him unduly - the vet also knows about that. I hate times like this....  Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 It's very odd and, as you say, disturbing. Time will tell. It's a case of wait and see. Not very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,282 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 It's worrying when your pet has problems and you don't know what to do. My daughters dog vomited this morning and worried us all because it was ......... She took a photo and sent it to the vet. ( she can't go out of the community because of this pandemic) he replied and said it was undigested food in liquid form. So she's been in our care all afternoon and has gone from being frisky, quiet and trembling. I know she's hungry but it's better not to try to feed her. The vet wants to know how she is in the morning. Glad your cat has returned and hope she settles down again. Maybe she's had a traumatic experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Tarquin, my tabby and white cat, is on a diet. Getting a bit porky.  This morning, he bolted biscuits and some chicken before I could stop him. Less than 5 minutes later, he threw the whole lot up on my bed! It hadn't even reached his stomach!  It's a jolly good job I love him to bits! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,536 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Beekay we can all speak Yorkshire  you only need to learn these words  "How Much"  no offence  to our Yorkshire folk. just a little tale  While on holiday in Spain (many moons ago) we made friends with a Yorkshire man named Sid. Well Sid wanted to buy a fishing rod, down to the market we went, first stall wanted 10 eruos another 15 euros each time Sid used to say "HOW MUCH" now come on your joking. He tried to bargin with the stall holders, but this did not work. Yes he did get his fishing rod but ended up paying 25euros as the other stall holders had sold all there rods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,536 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hi nonnaB yes Christmas time was a very happy time to work in the salon. It was amazing how many clients would give us Christmas presents. I remember one year, we had about 30 bottles of wins 10 boxes of Chocs plus what you client would give you in a christmas card. Mind you when NonnB and myself worked in salons the wagers were C!!!!!!!! we did rely on tips and our commission for a decent living wage.  "Merry Christmas" nonnaB and Merry Christmas to all members.  Those were the days my friends we thought they would never end. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,282 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Mary, very true. You couldn't believe that so many customers thought so much of you as to bring Christmas presents. About "how much" it's ok to ask it but when they reply can you understand them? I had to learn replies very quickly here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,165 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 For JillSparrow, for no reason but...... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 4,607 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Jill, I find when a cat upchucks, they do like a soft surface underfoot! My house is mainly tile, with a couple of rugs. If they start to be sick they move to a rug! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Ah, thanks Beekay. I have a very similar moggie. His name is Bruno. Â Lovely picture. Â Katyjay, I find that when they start to throw up, putting newspaper in front of them doesn't work either. They go elsewhere! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 14,292 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Cats here tomorrow.....favourite names at moment........Jills Maud and Anns wor Jackie........but wait till i see em.......... Â 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,714 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Post a photo, Ben would love to see them, why aye! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 14,292 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Will do Jill.............when grandaughter comes.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,536 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Great Photo BeeKay the cat looks like its smiling, It reminds me of the Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 4,607 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Just to throw my two pennorth into the suggestions, Geordie and Pet, or Geordie and Vera. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,165 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 Here's one just for you Ben... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 2,839 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Another day cutting the tree stump out. Contractor can't do it with stump grinder because it is embedded with an ancient rock soakaway and has also encapsulated concrete posts and footings. I've dug a 5' deep trench all the way around it and removing the rock soakaway from underneath. There could be a tunnel under it this afternoon. A bit like working on a coalface with a pick. Quite enjoying it really Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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