Doug Tait

Won't play for me

I've found a helpful way to deal with post covids is to feign utter stupidity with a smile on your face. Was strimming the river bank I look after the other week and stopped for a break, said to a guy in the river fishing "having much luck?". His reply was quite impolite, but along the lines of "got no chance with you making all that noise". But I smiled, said I can absolutely guarantee you sir that I'm not disturbing the trout. "How the flip do you think that!" he said. Well, I've been looking after this river bank for over a decade and never once have I had a noise complaint from the trout so clearly they're not bothered at all, could it be they don't like the brand of your waders? He looked at me for a moment in disbelief but he was defeated, he knew no matter how angry he was you just can't argue with stupid, so he turned and waded off downstream quietly and I was left to strim in peace.

Morning all. Blowy last night, meant to be gusting 50mph today, should help with the hedge clippings at least. Have a good day.

They identify as "post covids" now.

I find it quite believable that a junkie sex addict with a big profile and even bigger ego, would take the opportunity to treat people like trinkets for his gratification. If anyone has known a junkie before it's not news that they're selfish, nasty individuals that can't be trusted and have no thought for anyone but themselves. They're on a mission in life to please themselves in the moment however it suits them. Add in the self confessed sex pest part of his personality and I'd think it likely he's treated a lot of people badly. As for letting the courts decide rather than MSM, that's exactly what will happen. But apparently it takes MSM to see a story worth running, then commit resources to investigative journalism and gather evidence, before the police get involved in the first place.

Not an option spud, the girls are committed to a day on the sofa together! Thinking I'll borrow my mates two Vizsla's this afternoon and head off to the hills with them instead.

Cassie (wee Poppes) has had a rough time lately. Went in a while ago for an operation on a swelling around her hip that was thought to be a hernia, but they discovered during the op it was a tumour. They removed what they could but little more can be done so she came home with meds for palliative care and an expectation of around 6 months. She was recovering well from the op until she went over a kerb awkwardly and did the ligaments in her other back leg so she's had another few weeks as an invalid. Last day or two she's been back to herself again which is great to see, had a walk at the wind farm last night and she was running around completely engaged, into the long grass hunting little things, felt quite proud of her and lovely to see her enjoying life again. She didn't need a rest for the first time in a while, hoping it continues as long as possible now! Edit. Was only Poppes and I out hunting last night as the oh was on the couch feeling sorry for herself having been to A&E for stitches, a clash of heads playing with our friends 2 Ridgebacks and she came off worst! Amazing how often she was asked in hospital "was it an XL Bully?"

Morning all. The little dog is snoring, sounds like it's raining and the coffee smells good. No rush to get up!

And a lot of people think they can tell but they can't.

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Bit like the sun over the yardarm, always morning somewhere in the world.

Morning all.

Wouldn't be the first Facebook ad for "established hedge for sale, buyer collects"

Did you soldier in a previous life then Blackbriar?

Morning all. Just got a coffee in bed so no idea what it's like out yet, sun coming through the curtains though...

You should try out with a foreign one Stubby, helpfully they revert to their native language as soon as you find it so you know instantly when you've stumbled upon the right bit!

That's an awful lot of beverargino down the drain in Portugal.

Took your advice Les, it was lovely!

We've a warning in place for heavy rain/thunder, supposed to get to us from 6pm.

What you're saying makes sense eggs. Never really thought about it on a countrywide scale before, it seemed viable in the rural location I'm used to because nowhere in the region is big enough to have more than one post office. Think it was probably my dad that told me.

Thanks Les, sounds like very sound advice!

Yes, that's what I've always thought too

Morning all. The big question in my world this morning is to go out for a fried breakfast or not. Have to say it feels like the right thing to do!

Sahara sand in the atmosphere is helping with the sunsets just now apparently, certainly had a dusty layer on cars the last few mornings.