At my age, it's always squeaky bum time. (Sometimes it's not limited to squeaks)

These two crows are trying to get to the greenfinch nest that I know to be inside this holly Bush in the garden.


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You know how delivery firms send a photo of your parcel at your property prove they delivered it? Well I think they should also send a photo of your property when they say they attempted to deliver it.

I've been hst home for the last two days. Both times Evri have messaged me to say "Delivery was attempted, sorry we missed you".

What a load of bollocks. They have been nowhere near. Total lies

I was too accident prone to risk it.

I was once caught short out in the fens, not a tree or a bush as far as the eye could see, so I jumped down into a dike that would be deep enough to hide me once I had assumed the position.

Unfortunately when I landed at the bottom, Newton's first law came into play. I stopped, but the contents of my rectum continued on it's downward trajectory.

That was an uncomfortable journey home.

The more mature readers amongst you will no doubt remember Andrews Liver Salts. Well I saw some today, and they have lost the liver and are now just called, "Andrews Salts". What's that about, has liver become un PC, or has society become too genteel to be confronted by such a visceral word?

As far as I recall, Andrews Liver Salts was a laxative. The slogan on the tin was, "For inner cleanliness". The instructions read, "Add two tablespoons to a glass of water for constipation or one tablespoon as a refreshing drink". (The second option sounds a bit risky)

On the new pack, advice about of toilet activities has been replaced by, "For indigestion and upset stomach".

The "Refreshing drink" aspect has been dropped altogether.

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You have heart problems Maureen?

Thailand is fantastic, very cheap and lots of smiley people. I could easily live there.

Thanks Craig. I'm doing fine now touch wood. I'm playing 18 holes 3 or 4 times a week now so I guess I've been pretty lucky.

Also, Mrs Red has cut my conjugals down to once a week but still I can't grumble, there are a few others that she has cut down to once a fortnight.

Lovely to hear from you Maureen. I'm really glad that you and Darren are going to try to grab a little happiness for yourselves. If anyone deserves it, you two do.

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Great photo. Which one is Compo. 🤣

 

Ever the etiquettist you Ralph.

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What sad news. She was a good friend to the blonde community for many years. She brought warmth, compassion, energy and enthusiasm. She really will be missed.

RIP Shaz.

Well I can't believe there is one here without a mate so it's at least 50/50 to be the same one.

Then again, I wonder if both sexes call?