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What a lovely start to my day. Thank you one and all for your amusing and informative posts. You have put yet another on my face. In fact, you lot are better than any tonic.
Rory had a bit of a struggle getting on to the bed to share our early morning cup of tea routine. He didn't have tea, mind. He simply likes the company and full-on fuss that his presence deserves. His rear legs continue to give him mobility problems. We do put low stools beside the bed. Even so, MacSporran invariably has to give him a bit of a lift. When it comes to getting off the bed...more stumbles when his paddy paws land on the wood flooring. However, in spirit, he's in fine fettle.
Hattie has overcome her "guilt" about getting up,on the sofa (as if!) and snuggled up beside me last night to watch Bake Off plus whatever else as I didn't have the heart to disturb her! Like a BIG hot water bottle - what's not to like?
paw's weight is turning (just) and there is the carrot of coming home on Monday, but oh dear the "dire rear" has not cleared up yet 
Is it because it is a lovely sunny, if slightly autumnal day, but I do feel my spirits lifting at last.
I am going to tackle the FILING when I get home this afternoon as paw was not up to dealing with any mail for several weeks before he went into hospital and since his admission I have jut piled it up on a capacious tray. It is mostly a case of punching and filing (wish I could tackle my own pile of stuff, but other people's paperwork is always easier than my own!)
I do feel virtuous. ???
Or else I might have a nap in front of Escape to the Country?? ?
It seems like the day before yesterday Persia was born!!!
Are you sure she is old enough?
Fear not Charley this is in fact us this afternoon
I see that somebody is having a go at my namesake on the Note to Self thread.
At least I assume it is my namesake??? 
kittylester what an absolute poppet your little DGD is. Totally adorable 
Please stop it with the dog images - I'm getting envious again Lovely animals.
Talking of being lovely so is Persie, as is her back seat comment kitty, I agree, that comment is a keeper.
Pleased Rory is in good spirits soop, hes not the ony one who needs help with a climb
I'm also thinking about filing maw, thinking being the operative word. No children today so the fridge is re-stocked ready for tomorrow and the necessary admin is done. Filing isn't classed as necessary today, it will need to be soon as the tray is sort of full. Pleased paw is picking up again, although the dire rear would be better gone by the time he comes home. I know you won't let them discharge him if he's not well enough and have crossed fingers for you both.
My achievement today is re-negotiating my mobile contract, it took an hour - yes, an hour - but I got what I wanted in the end and my existing provider matched an offer from a competitor. I always knew they would, so did they, so why do they make it so hard?
Congratulations on the weight loss n&g, no chance here today as the admin has required not one but two lots of chocolate to help the process along. Oh well, tea is sort of healthy, well, sort of
Talking of tea best get on with it. Children back tomorrow so loins to be girded in readiness. (How do you do that?) Take care all.
Galen I'm trying to recall the exact words my ex boss ( a pharmacist) used when advising a customer to be prone when using some treatment or other. Can't remember what it was. Customer responded, should I be horizontal or vertical? Chemist said...on your back is advisable. It doesn't seem as funny as it did at the time. I hooted at the time.
Apologies to MacSporran. Finger is trigger happy.
It's goodnight from me. Tomorrow...the first day of September. 
Just popped in with a photo' for downsizred
This is the lovely Harry rescued from a good home when he was six months old. He was the most gentle and loving JRT.
The similarity to Buzz is amazing they could be litter mates.
He lived with us for ten years, still miss him.
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