Laxie through the Looking Glass

[Laxie]

Job done.  They've just landed to collect Milly and she's her hoody on for the trip home...

The following are NSFG (Not Suitable for Girgy)   

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[Laxie]

Tinned tuna fish - I heard earlier today it was good for adding to dog food as an aid in keeping their coats shiny.  Makes sense, but not sure is it true or just another old Irish wives tale.  Anyone know?

[Claw75]

 I don't travel often and when I do they're certainly not exotic locations. 

you came to Ruislip though - that's proper exotic!!

[Laxie]

 I don't travel often and when I do they're certainly not exotic locations. 

you came to Ruislip though - that's proper exotic!!

Yer not wrong.  International cuisine options on every block. 

We've only one wee chipper in Knocknagree.  I had to teach him how to make pizza dough when he decided to expand the menu.  God help the locals.

[RED-DOG]

What a great example of a JR puppy. Good head and some proper legs under her.

I could almost swear she's from the D Brian Plummer strain. she's gorgeous.

[Dingdell]

That is sooo mad - I was in hobbycraft today looking through some books and came across a knitting book for animals - not for them to knit things you understand but for others to knit things for them...........anyway - they had lovely hoodies for dogs, ruffle collars for dogs, a hamster pouch, it even showed you how to knit plastic bags into water lillies to put on a pond so your fish didn't feel left out.

The best of all was a balaclava for dogs for fireworks night as it covered up their ears so they would be less fieghtened - and it was modelled by a dog that was the spit of Cassie! I almost bought it and sent it over to you laxie and then I thought that would be stupid............and then I read this thread!! I will be going back - if you can knit - and I'll send it over to you - it was the best book ever - completely mad but you would love it! ;-)

[Laxie]

Sounds EXCELLENT!!!  I can't knit for beans, but the mother-in-law can.  She was one of the Blarney Woollen Mills official knitters/inspectors for years.  Until they got Milly she thought outfits for dogs were daft.  But they adore her so much and got such a kick out of the hoody, I'm sure she'd love to do some knitting for all three of them to pass the winter away.

Cassie wasn't too keen on Halloween costumes, but I've a feeling she'd appreciate a coat when the winter proper kicks in as it gets pretty cold where we are.  Lily has so much hair she'll do with just accessories bar the semi-annual shave down time where a coat wouldn't go astray. 

I know we sound mad.  But keep in mind this is the same family who buy XL nappies and cut a hole for the tail during their 'in season' weeks so they won't mess up the house. 

[Laxie]

What a great example of a JR puppy. Good head and some proper legs under her.

I could almost swear she's from the D Brian Plummer strain. she's gorgeous.

Cheers Tom!  They'll be delighted to hear that.  Seriously.  Fecking thing cost €100!!!

[Laxie]

Just gave Lily a bath.  She smelled sooooo bad it was unreal!  No idea what caused her to stink so much, but she's washed now...and so am I.  Cheers Lily. 

Cassie hung out in the hall keeping an eye on things.  She didn't join us in the bathroom until it was condition and comb time.  Then she wanted in on the fun too.  So once I was done with Lily I gave Cassie a good rub down with that rubber grooming thingy the kids brought back from the States.  And the pair are shining again.

[Laxie]

Sarah posted this photo on her wall last week and I've just now seen it for the first time.  Don't know when they organised it but made me giggle.........

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[Laxie]

TWO MORE SLEEPS!!! 

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[Laxie]

So tomorrow Ger the Duke lands.  Can ya tell I'm looking forward to the visit?   

Ger tends to blame me for the excesses of the week-end but I next to never go out these days unless he's here.  I know.  Shock horror but it's true.  With the past year I rarely go out.  Sooooooo, when he gets here we go out.  A goodly bit.

When we're not gone out, he's busy getting his backside kicked by Sarah at poker and poker dice.  He shouldn't have taught her how to play.  She has no fear and crushes him most times.  Sinéad joins us in the odd game of hold 'em with great success too.  So much so that with the past two years his visits have brought on shouts of "Ship it!" and "Bring him on!" from Sarah and quiet confident smirks from Sinéad.

Anyone in Knocknagree who's ever met Ger looks forward to his visits now.  Bridget was responsible for this particular week-end's booking.  She kept hassling him to narrow down dates so she could get time off work.  Margaret will be wearing a top with shoulder pads in it for the Friday night poker...just in case he falls asleep on her shoulder again.  Martin has brought in extra stock for the bar.  Even the 96 year old woman across the road has been asking for him.  Baby always mentions 'the big man' who helped fix her telly and stayed chatting with her for a bit.  Every time I call over she asks when he'll be back.  Well Baby, he's on his way.

Brian lands home Friday.  I'm usually responsible for getting his laundry done and ready to go back to uni for Sunday.  Sinéad knows how to use the machines and Sarah can iron.  They can teach him.  Because for this one week-end...I'm on strike. 

[Laxie]

Got some great news yesterday.  Well the good news started on Tuesday and just got better yesterday. 

The girls have their mother's teeth.  Sarah more so than Sinéad.  Loads of teeth and not enough space for them.  Took Sarah to the orthodontist clinic in Cork City on Tuesday to find out if she'd qualify for free treatment.  When Sinéad went they told us the guidelines had changed but as she'd been on the waiting list so long they'd slip her into the programme.  Their guidelines are based on the state of your mouth/teeth. 

With Sarah there was no question.  She more than qualifies, poor kid.  That was the good news.  Saves us at least 3k in fees.  The only downside being the waiting list is three years long!  Good thing we had her seen early. 

So yesterday I'm going about the business of sorting things around the house for Ger's visit.  Here's a free tip for ya.  Think twice before buying a large white leather sofa if you've lots of kids running round the place and two large dogs.  Managed to wash it down in just under two hours.  Was a new record for me.  Anyway, the phone rings.  It's the orthodontist crowd in Cork.

"We'd like to see Sarah next week." 

"But you already saw her yesterday."

"Yes, I know.  But we'd like to see her again."

"For fun or for like real live treatment?  I thought there was a three year waiting list."

"Consider this an early Christmas present.  She's been bumped to the top of the list."

Turns out the specialist saw her x rays and said she's not to wait as there's too much work to do.  I could have told them that.  In fact I did.  Kind of.  Didn't want to upset the apple cart by being too forceful at the time.  Waiting lists have a habit of extending themselves if you piss certain people off.

Sent Sarah a text with the great news right after I got off the phone and she's over the moon! 


 

[Laxie]

Ger lands in a few hours.  Can't wait!  Look forward to introducing him to Cassie although I reckon Cassie will be a bit shy at first.  She usually is...for a minute or two.  Will take loads of photos and maybe some video during the visit and post them up as and when there's time. 

Have a great week-end everyone!  xx

[pleno1]

For noobs like me who is Ger and whats his reltionship to you? Brother?