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There is a soupçon, Corner. I’ll save it for Mr C! That and a nice hot Bovril should help him along!

I have to admit to an entirely indulgent afternoon. Hattie curled up on the sofa with her head tucked into the small of my back, cup of coffee, a Danish pastry and the DVD of “Persuasion”.
What’s not to like?
She is now alas huddled on the half landing which she seems to see as her “safe place” when there are fireworks. So far there has only been one bang this evening, but it was enough to send her flying up the stairs.
I’ve got Classic FM on the kitchen radio as “white noise” and I am keeping everything crossed that things are better than last night when the poor dog was a panting hyperventilating wreck
I hate this time of year!

I'd forgotten - how could I? - that MacSporran is two days older than I am. Hope it's a lovely day for him tomorrow. Two separate friends are apparently taking me out for lunch. As they don't know each other, I'll have to try to unscramble that little dilemma. I'm also hoping to meet up with another friend for morning coffee - and cake. ?

A very happy birthday to macSporran for tomorrow. The day sounds just right, enjoy it all both of you. That sunset was beautiful, don't think you'd like an image of the heavy sky and driving rain we've enjoyed all day. It does have one benefit as like mawb I'm not a lover of this time of year, far too much like a war zone, with luck the wind and rain will ensure a quiet evening

Admin done she says polishing her halo, take care everyone..

Just popping in to say that Classic FM are putting on some calming music with dog sounds in the background to help sooth stressed pets struggling with fireworks, from 7pm. Any one else aware of this? Only just been told or I would have posted sooner.

It is correct, I've just put it on and heard the advert.

I’ve got it on but it’s not doing an awful lot - nice background music for me though!

It is from 7pm apparently.

Ah, this is nice too!
I’ll leave it on and see what 7 pm brings.

Apparently firework displays have been cancelled here. I’m sorry for the disappointed children but delighted as it’s very quiet. There are advantages to living in a very wet wind tunnel .

We used to have two cocker spaniels (sisters). They never used to even flinch at the sound of even loud fireworks. They would just lie on their sides, in front of the fire in our sitting room. I used to wonder if it was because they were ‘gundogs’ (soft mouths for retrieving birds) and it was in their DNA not to ‘jump’ at bangs? Who knows.

But for all with anxious dogs I recall my mum used to get a mild sedative for her little Westie who used to bark non stop in fright. Do vets still give out these?

susan glad husbands op went ok. Hopefully, the end result will be good.
soop I’m sure you must have got that wrong McSporran cannot be more than 50! Wishing him a very happy birthday ? tomorrow.

Hope all the pets remain calm tonight and the big bangs don’t disturb them. TOYA

Thankfully we had a lot of rain tonight so there were few fireworks but as somebody said, it is merely postponing the inevitable.

Happy birthday MacSporran I am a tad early but with my memory I would forget.
TOYA

Anno and McSporran happy birthdays to you both. I see we are all of an age and next year will be the Big One. I think, Anno, I share a September birthday with your grandson.
Corner, although the bangs have been postponed because of the weather, unfortunately if they’ve bought the things they will be letting them off at some point. My DH and I will be going to the cinema tomorrow night (a rare occurrence for him) just to get away from my neighbour’s fireworks. The explosions are horrible being so close to us.

Popping by to wish both MacS and Anno many Happy returns.Time flies for sure so do make those celebrations count!!!!

I think I owe you both Mr and Mrs Corner a big apology for mis reading how poorly he is, and it is certainly no joke at all if now you too feel unwell.I know how you race to your friends,always concerned for their welfare, and are one of the first to offer help, but now with your own family some way away from you it cannot be easy managing.
Sincerely hoping there will soon be a real improvement in both of you.
A plus having the dreaded noise of fireworks postponed although I suppose there will still be those bangs whenever the weather allows.

Past my bedtime so I shall wish you all a peaceful night.XX

Good morning kitcheners. Happy birthday, MacSporran?, and Anno too ?. Have a lovely day, both.

Is your birthday in a couple of days Anno? I think I may have caused some confusion (easy!)

Tee hee. Thank you for MacS's birthday greetings. He's well chuffed.
About to get dressed in readiness for our lunchtime treat. After which...'Shaun the Sheep - Farmagedon'. I shall join you all on our return.
TOYA

Enjoy it Soop!

Happy Birthday MacS and Anno

I was stupidly looking forward to sunshine today but the rain has fallen yet again.

One four-legged black and white animal will appear around 7 pm with not a damp hair on her body.

My main problem is deciding what to have for supper tonight.

I have a mobile podiatry appointment tomorrow so that will feel good afterwards.

I am trying unsuccessfully to stay away from crowded places so that I do not end up with a cough and cold. Unfortunately, I doubt if my local supermarket would empty the store to allow me to wander around at my leisure!

A famous person now dead used to shop in my local store and one day one of the managers found an umbrella and escorted the lady, in a wheelchair, and her son pushing it holding an umbrella over their heads. Me, who shops there more frequently, said a few words and then went to my car, soaking wet.

corner I do hope that you and Mr. C are feeling better. Please stay indoors

Anno happy birthday also.
TOYA

Happy birthday McSporran and Anno! DH on the mend and he says he knew South Africa would win, so not too disappointed. Hmmm ?.
Should be painting, not on GN but the impetus keeps fading! Get on with it! ( she says to herself!)

Our GS is on his way home from hospital, it has been a worrying few days for us all.

Our D has got the keys to her new home, and is busy moving her "stuff"(and a smattering of ours!!), I now it's the right thing and her partner is lovely, they are both so excited and eagerly awaiting their new arrival.

I drove her and our GC here straight from the delivery suite (after she realised her partner of many years was a useless waste of space), and I shall miss them so very much.

Mr.Gravy and I will be rattling round this house on our own, so strange after all these years!!!

TOYA

Dear Soop do you have any time for baking these days?The Argy would appreciate some of your tray bakes, and as we are so short staffed, GG13 and Charleygirl5 (and any reprobates from The Argy hiding out on here, )the toilet cleaning rota is missing you.?