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Morning! Off to Baggeridge Country park today for another labby get together. I haven't met any of the people before, so hope I don't go off walking with the wrong crowd again!

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I think Jack would have looked like this Wow Griff, no wonder you are full!

Too right Jazz That's lovely of your vets practice Griff Thanks for the info Marion Good luck for tomorrow Alex Hmmm, had a right day of it today, everyone I was assisting was lying to me big time. And then a neighbour of one of my vulnerable tenants had a go at me, shouting in the street, all because I wouldn't tell her confidential info. She's going to "take it further". Good luck with that, I can't get into trouble for NOT giving out confidential information. Ah well, home now. Gave the dogs a shoulder massage and got enough fur off Jack to make a small dog!

Blimey. you have been busy today! I am just on lunch, so catching up. I like the sound of no knead bread Marion, if I can't have a slice of the real thing, do you have the recipe please?? What's a dutch oven look like? Yay for gold!! hope the tv gets sorted Griff! I would like summer back too, it is so dark and grey here.

Sorry Alex, I have just realised it's "Garden" , not gardening leave! oops, sorry

Great news! and well done on the fundraising Well done! Fingers crossed Alex. Have you got gardening leave? I can't see anything wrong with you getting union support. It helps having someone on your side. I think Aldi had some DVD players this week. (maybe yesterday?) Do you have a smartphone? You can download Kindle books and audiobooks to them. I know it's a bit small, but it's still readable, I do quite like an audiobook sometimes.. Also, Coventry library now does eboooks too, for free! I haven't done a lot today, been too showery to go to the allotment and felt a bit of fatigue. MAybe left over from the weekend. I have podded a big bag of broad beans picked yesterday, and now have a broken thumbnail!

Morning all, day off, so lots of catching up to do. Good luck Owl Glad you enjoyed Jools Holland, Loo. Sorry about the Clampitts Alex, I used to have noisy neighbours, the spoilt every summer, as they just couldn't sit outside (Or indoors) without having music blasting so loud it was actually distorted! Good luck at the hospital Griff, fingers crossed you get your treatment, and well done on keeping quiet for your nan's sake. LOL & Marion! i am sure Archie is an angel.

Here are a couple of pictures from today. The first one on top of Beacon Hill and the second on the dam at Melton MOwbray. We did ask someone to take a picture of all of us together, but she didn';t press the shutter properly, so no pic! Thanks once again

Thank you everyone for your good wishes and thank you so much for your donations! We are on our Way home now and it is still a lovely day. Have pics to upload later. Glad your nan Is the hospice Griff x

Thank you! One challenge done, one to go. We're on our way to Melton country park now.

Morning I enjoyed it Alex, though it didn't make sense to me at the beginning. I liked the comedy touches especially the queen "parachuting in! So many original ideas. I think you are right, the animals were only on at the beginning,I don't think they were necessary really. We'll be leaving soon. Keith's woken up with a cold, that came on quick!

Thank you, I think it will be a bit cooler today, and a little shower is forecast for later. We will be leaving soon!

"bump" . it's tomorrow! A big thank you for your support.

ooh, I don't know where to start, apologies if I miss anyone out. Marion, you are a great person with a wicked sense of humour and anyone who snubs you is missing out. big hugs for all the poorly people and hope your medication settles down Suzeanna I wish all the best for your nan Griff You will be fine Snow, everything worth having always has issues along the way. Glad your dad is being well cared for in the home Michelle. Have a great holiday Cheryl Fingers crossed for your job interview Alex Well, another hard week gone by. I don't know if it's getting harder, or if I am less able to deal with stuff, but I just wish I could sleep at night. Anyway, tomorrow is the day of our big challenge, I am so looking forward to it (even if it rains) The dogs have sausages and Keith and I will be mostly fuelled by cake! A huge thank you for all your support, i am overwhelmed by how many people have shown an interest. Can't remember any more, sorry

so sorry you had such bad news Alex.

Morning Hope you all feel better soon Griff, and lots of good thoughts for your nan. Suzeanna, I hope your medication works and the side effects are minimal. Glad your sister got home Owl Congrats to your Daughter Loo Have fun Jazz Have fun Alex, I too have a mountain of paperwork! Hugs for everyone I haven't mentioned, I am thinking of you all. Had a rather stressful week at work, so yesterday we decided at the last minute to go to Melton Country park, for a labby get together. It was Tucker's first gotcha day. Dogs had a great time, though Cherry is a little stiff this morning Here's a few pics A ring of Labs, and Cherry! This little girl called Lily kept mugging Jack for his dummy! Cherry got a "bit" muddy with her running pal Luna!

I am indeed ! hope you find cheaper EPO Griff. I am liking \Norman Back from a lovely meal with friends who are leaving in a few days time to go and live in Spain. We will miss them.

My letter came! everything is ok....Phew

Thanks both I have seen the postie around, just not calling here. Ohh Alex, what a fun walk! Hope the "aroma" improves with a hosing!

Morning all, grey and wet here here, but at least I don't have to go to work!! I have never met your neighbour Marion, but i don't like the sound of her at all! Poor Scoobs! I hope he is on the mend, it's horrible when they're poorly. x Suzeanna, I think your GP surgery is taking data protection a little far, as they weren't actually revealing any personal info about your OH. I think they need a bit of re training. Good luck in France Mary! Fantastic flower Alex! Griff, you really do have a lot to cope with and I am so sorry that your mum is getting a rough time at work. Why is waiting for test results soooo stressfull? I just want to know and I've not had any post for days.

Morning Big hugs Griff, that sounds awful! If you want anything, just shout, I'm only down the rd from the hospital and pass it every day. even if you only need a top up of chocolate and magazines (At home too! ) hugs for you too Suzeanna. Hope everyone else is ok too. Can't seem to keep up everywhere these days. i am in negotiations with an artist who will paint Jack and Cherry in Acrylics, so trying to sort out some reasonable pics. it's slow going though. Been putting plan b into action on the lottie and at home, so hopefully the autumn/winter spring crops will fare better than the "summer" . I just hope the rabbit doesn't eat what's left! Anyway, busy busy as usual, off to Rugby for a meeting, then wall to wall visits. These days I am mostly exhausted at the end of the day, so have a good day, I might not see you later. x

So sorry for your loss Bonniebird, but as you say, you aunt is at peace. Sleep tight Mary. xxx

Of course! One must have slaves to feed one carrots when one can't be bothered to get off the sofa

What great pics, all look so happy.