Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

Hello everybody. Looks like there is a lot of productivity and nice things going on here today. @Gwladysover Pleased you have had improvement with your double vision. @jazzy Love the furniture for your Mum. Really nice. @Barnfred 55 Thanks for sharing the pics. Beautiful place and the church with the seashells is just gorgeous. @fandjango Enjoy Oxford and hope your guitar playing morning was as lovely and as chilled as it sounds. Somehow I don't see you and your buddies launching into a thrash metal jamming session lol

I moved my place of work today from the kitchen to where my son used to work when he was working from home. It's only taken me 6 months to decide that yes, he is settled in Nottingham and is unlikely to return. So, I now have a computer desk and much nicer views. (not that I spend ANY time looking out of the window) I also have my kitchen/dining area back.

I need your advice. There's a group of 10 of us who socialise together. Because we haven't all been out together for ages I have invited them all round for a barbecue over the Bank Holiday weekend. One of the gang A, has a dachsund. It actually belongs to her daughter but she minds him while she's at work. She has ruined it. Her whole life revolves around the dog, social events have to be changed to accommodate the dog. He can't be left alone because he has separation anxiety. If some of us meet for lunch, the dog has to come and it's embarrassing because it barks - if anybody moves or comes into the pub. I'm sure other people having their lunch don't want to listen to a yappy dog. Anyway, A and her sister have just responded to my invitation and asked can they bring the dog. I don't know what to say. I'm annoyed that they have asked. I don't know how our cat will react to a dog - she's never met any, and I don't know what the dog is like around cats. I also don't think it would be fair to lock the cat up in a bedroom for the afternoon/evening. It is her house after all and she's very sociable and likes to be in the middle of what is going on. To be honest I'm really irritated that A has even asked. If I say no then either her or her sister will drop out so they can mind the dog. I guess I could say yes but he has to stay outside but then if it rains then that solution is no good....

Please help, dog lovers and/or voices of reason! Finally here's some pics from my new office (including cat who also moved with me!)
If A has a dysfunctional dog it is not fair for them to spoil everyone else gathering . Perhaps the two owners can share the duties with a half time switch but In my humble opinion firm but fair the others do not need a spoiled party because one dog owner can’t accept the consequences of rearing an antisocial pet
Firm fair friendly request to leave the dog behind
 
Good evening friends. Feeling a bit depressed this evening after hearing about another mass shooting at an American school. These shootings are too common in this country. Every time they happen it is terrifying, and even more having to tell my daughter about it. I’m afraid this news of shootings are going to begin having some repercussions on her mental health. Young people in the US are having to deal with all this senseless violence and they are more depressed that they have ever been ☹️

In other news, after a very fun time at the wedding the hubby began feeling sick today and this afternoon tested positive for Covid, first time, so I’m also getting tested tomorrow although so far I’m feeling good. Hopefully the vaccines do their job and we overcome this health scare without much trouble.

@Terrarian I’m sorry you having to deal with such financial hardships, it really is not fair you don’t get all the government assistance you deserve given in how much agony you endure daily. @jazzy I hope your visits at the gym are going well. Your mum’s patio furniture is very nice and Rosie is looking so big and adorable, lucky you that she sleeps at night unlike our cats ? btw, I have yet to read about DCL but now I’m curious @anjelikaferrett your new office location seems ideal to get distracted looking at things out the window ? btw, I am sure it must be uncomfortable to discuss the dog situation with your friend, but it was her who put you in this uncomfortable situation and if she feels comfortable asking you to bring him, you should also feel comfortable to say “no” because of your cat. Don’t let this situation ruin a good time with your friends who can make it to the gathering. @Gwladysover you are really an amazing neighbour, cleaning up her garden was a very thoughtful gesture, hopefully she can get back home to appreciate it. I’m also happy to read your sight has finally improved ?? May it continue. @Barnfred 55 you seem to be having a blast, Im very happy for you. Thanks for sharing all the pics of the gorgeous places you are visiting and the boat. I especially love the one of you ? @blue1948 it is incredible that you can already put tomatoes and cucumbers down in Finland, when would it begin getting cold again for you all? And how big is your vegetable garden? I have three beds that are about 8 ft x 5ft. @fandjango I hope you are having a lovely time with your friends and your girls! @Ducans elbow your Nora looks like a cutie. @Armaghtoffee @larbert toffee @Methuselah @Spadge Vernacular @blue to the bone thinking of all you all too, i hope all is well! Xxx
 
Wow. Just got back to my room. Pissed as a fart. Supposed to be meeting for breakfast in 5 hours?

Had the most amazing meal then went back to the hotel bar for a nightcap. Ended up with the head barman, hotel owner and local wine merchant until now. Great guys with lots of stories to tell. Great night Great music and great conversation
Ha ha enjoy your breakfast meeting with a pounding head lol been there too often myself
 
Good evening friends. Feeling a bit depressed this evening after hearing about another mass shooting at an American school. These shootings are too common in this country. Every time they happen it is terrifying, and even more having to tell my daughter about it. I’m afraid this news of shootings are going to begin having some repercussions on her mental health. Young people in the US are having to deal with all this senseless violence and they are more depressed that they have ever been ☹️

In other news, after a very fun time at the wedding the hubby began feeling sick today and this afternoon tested positive for Covid, first time, so I’m also getting tested tomorrow although so far I’m feeling good. Hopefully the vaccines do their job and we overcome this health scare without much trouble.

@Terrarian I’m sorry you having to deal with such financial hardships, it really is not fair you don’t get all the government assistance you deserve given in how much agony you endure daily. @jazzy I hope your visits at the gym are going well. Your mum’s patio furniture is very nice and Rosie is looking so big and adorable, lucky you that she sleeps at night unlike our cats ? btw, I have yet to read about DCL but now I’m curious @anjelikaferrett your new office location seems ideal to get distracted looking at things out the window ? btw, I am sure it must be uncomfortable to discuss the dog situation with your friend, but it was her who put you in this uncomfortable situation and if she feels comfortable asking you to bring him, you should also feel comfortable to say “no” because of your cat. Don’t let this situation ruin a good time with your friends who can make it to the gathering. @Gwladysover you are really an amazing neighbour, cleaning up her garden was a very thoughtful gesture, hopefully she can get back home to appreciate it. I’m also happy to read your sight has finally improved ?? May it continue. @Barnfred 55 you seem to be having a blast, Im very happy for you. Thanks for sharing all the pics of the gorgeous places you are visiting and the boat. I especially love the one of you ? @blue1948 it is incredible that you can already put tomatoes and cucumbers down in Finland, when would it begin getting cold again for you all? And how big is your vegetable garden? I have three beds that are about 8 ft x 5ft. @fandjango I hope you are having a lovely time with your friends and your girls! @Ducans elbow your Nora looks like a cutie. @Armaghtoffee @larbert toffee @Methuselah @Spadge Vernacular @blue to the bone thinking of all you all too, i hope all is well! Xxx
I am growing in boxes ,too long with a greenhouse 4000sq.ft. we dont need that many tomatoes anymore as we gave most away as we did with lots of other vegetables .We don't have a cold cellar now so it is hard to store like we did .
On the weather it probaly won.t get 0° now until October ,I know I shouldn't have posted that !!
 
Wow. Just got back to my room. Pissed as a fart. Supposed to be meeting for breakfast in 5 hours?

Had the most amazing meal then went back to the hotel bar for a nightcap. Ended up with the head barman, hotel owner and local wine merchant until now. Great guys with lots of stories to tell. Great night Great music and great conversation
So much for not having the confidence to go out alone Fred ! Good on you ,I too had you down for the flambouyant shirt wearer .Chuffed your having a ball .Well done that man.
 
Hello everybody. Looks like there is a lot of productivity and nice things going on here today. @Gwladysover Pleased you have had improvement with your double vision. @jazzy Love the furniture for your Mum. Really nice. @Barnfred 55 Thanks for sharing the pics. Beautiful place and the church with the seashells is just gorgeous. @fandjango Enjoy Oxford and hope your guitar playing morning was as lovely and as chilled as it sounds. Somehow I don't see you and your buddies launching into a thrash metal jamming session lol

I moved my place of work today from the kitchen to where my son used to work when he was working from home. It's only taken me 6 months to decide that yes, he is settled in Nottingham and is unlikely to return. So, I now have a computer desk and much nicer views. (not that I spend ANY time looking out of the window) I also have my kitchen/dining area back.

I need your advice. There's a group of 10 of us who socialise together. Because we haven't all been out together for ages I have invited them all round for a barbecue over the Bank Holiday weekend. One of the gang A, has a dachsund. It actually belongs to her daughter but she minds him while she's at work. She has ruined it. Her whole life revolves around the dog, social events have to be changed to accommodate the dog. He can't be left alone because he has separation anxiety. If some of us meet for lunch, the dog has to come and it's embarrassing because it barks - if anybody moves or comes into the pub. I'm sure other people having their lunch don't want to listen to a yappy dog. Anyway, A and her sister have just responded to my invitation and asked can they bring the dog. I don't know what to say. I'm annoyed that they have asked. I don't know how our cat will react to a dog - she's never met any, and I don't know what the dog is like around cats. I also don't think it would be fair to lock the cat up in a bedroom for the afternoon/evening. It is her house after all and she's very sociable and likes to be in the middle of what is going on. To be honest I'm really irritated that A has even asked. If I say no then either her or her sister will drop out so they can mind the dog. I guess I could say yes but he has to stay outside but then if it rains then that solution is no good....

Please help, dog lovers and/or voices of reason! Finally here's some pics from my new office (including cat who also moved with me!)
Morning peeps how you lovely people today? It's wet and cold again May seems to have swapped places with March recently.

Tough one with the dog Anj. I have found myself in similar situations with Daisy, I won't go anywhere if she can't come with one caveat, time, it all depends how long I would have to leave her as she has separation anxiety, the difference is I have a big pen I can put her in so she doesn't destroy stuff.

I refused to go to christmas dinner with my family as I don't like leaving her unnecessarily. However, I wouldn't ask in your particular situation and I wouldn't take her to a pub/restaurant either. I used to stop off at a pub for dinner when I used to take her up to Ulverston Hoad and she's a pain lol

I would say it all depends on time but your cat also must take priority in your home.
 
Nice too meet you @Barnfred 55 lol looks like you had a brilliant time in a stunning location, glad you enjoyed yourself, maybe not this morning though, have a feeling you may be delicate lol

I like the garden furniture @jazzy does the dog come free lol she's a belter. Great pics of the deer @blue1948 you have some stunning scenery also. Made up you can see again @Gwladysover haha I know that feeling.

@Sassy Colombian I've never ever whinged at government assistance, I'm thankful for anything while I am not able to work and it has never been a problem until now when everything has gone through the roof price wise. You learn to live on a budget, it's hard but I always tell myself at least I have a roof over my head.

I don't smoke cigs or drink alcohol and I have no dependants so I always managed even though since they changed it to monthly payments I find it hard going and am generally skint 75% of the time probably more.

Great thread with great people this have a lovely day all. Sorry for 2 long posts lol
 
Good evening friends. Feeling a bit depressed this evening after hearing about another mass shooting at an American school. These shootings are too common in this country. Every time they happen it is terrifying, and even more having to tell my daughter about it. I’m afraid this news of shootings are going to begin having some repercussions on her mental health. Young people in the US are having to deal with all this senseless violence and they are more depressed that they have ever been ☹️

In other news, after a very fun time at the wedding the hubby began feeling sick today and this afternoon tested positive for Covid, first time, so I’m also getting tested tomorrow although so far I’m feeling good. Hopefully the vaccines do their job and we overcome this health scare without much trouble.

@Terrarian I’m sorry you having to deal with such financial hardships, it really is not fair you don’t get all the government assistance you deserve given in how much agony you endure daily. @jazzy I hope your visits at the gym are going well. Your mum’s patio furniture is very nice and Rosie is looking so big and adorable, lucky you that she sleeps at night unlike our cats ? btw, I have yet to read about DCL but now I’m curious @anjelikaferrett your new office location seems ideal to get distracted looking at things out the window ? btw, I am sure it must be uncomfortable to discuss the dog situation with your friend, but it was her who put you in this uncomfortable situation and if she feels comfortable asking you to bring him, you should also feel comfortable to say “no” because of your cat. Don’t let this situation ruin a good time with your friends who can make it to the gathering. @Gwladysover you are really an amazing neighbour, cleaning up her garden was a very thoughtful gesture, hopefully she can get back home to appreciate it. I’m also happy to read your sight has finally improved ?? May it continue. @Barnfred 55 you seem to be having a blast, Im very happy for you. Thanks for sharing all the pics of the gorgeous places you are visiting and the boat. I especially love the one of you ? @blue1948 it is incredible that you can already put tomatoes and cucumbers down in Finland, when would it begin getting cold again for you all? And how big is your vegetable garden? I have three beds that are about 8 ft x 5ft. @fandjango I hope you are having a lovely time with your friends and your girls! @Ducans elbow your Nora looks like a cutie. @Armaghtoffee @larbert toffee @Methuselah @Spadge Vernacular @blue to the bone thinking of all you all too, i hope all is well! Xxx
Oh ffs no, not another shooting of schoolkids, how terrible. Why on earth won't they ban guns it's crazy.
 
Good evening friends. Feeling a bit depressed this evening after hearing about another mass shooting at an American school. These shootings are too common in this country. Every time they happen it is terrifying, and even more having to tell my daughter about it. I’m afraid this news of shootings are going to begin having some repercussions on her mental health. Young people in the US are having to deal with all this senseless violence and they are more depressed that they have ever been ☹️

In other news, after a very fun time at the wedding the hubby began feeling sick today and this afternoon tested positive for Covid, first time, so I’m also getting tested tomorrow although so far I’m feeling good. Hopefully the vaccines do their job and we overcome this health scare without much trouble.

@Terrarian I’m sorry you having to deal with such financial hardships, it really is not fair you don’t get all the government assistance you deserve given in how much agony you endure daily. @jazzy I hope your visits at the gym are going well. Your mum’s patio furniture is very nice and Rosie is looking so big and adorable, lucky you that she sleeps at night unlike our cats ? btw, I have yet to read about DCL but now I’m curious @anjelikaferrett your new office location seems ideal to get distracted looking at things out the window ? btw, I am sure it must be uncomfortable to discuss the dog situation with your friend, but it was her who put you in this uncomfortable situation and if she feels comfortable asking you to bring him, you should also feel comfortable to say “no” because of your cat. Don’t let this situation ruin a good time with your friends who can make it to the gathering. @Gwladysover you are really an amazing neighbour, cleaning up her garden was a very thoughtful gesture, hopefully she can get back home to appreciate it. I’m also happy to read your sight has finally improved ?? May it continue. @Barnfred 55 you seem to be having a blast, Im very happy for you. Thanks for sharing all the pics of the gorgeous places you are visiting and the boat. I especially love the one of you ? @blue1948 it is incredible that you can already put tomatoes and cucumbers down in Finland, when would it begin getting cold again for you all? And how big is your vegetable garden? I have three beds that are about 8 ft x 5ft. @fandjango I hope you are having a lovely time with your friends and your girls! @Ducans elbow your Nora looks like a cutie. @Armaghtoffee @larbert toffee @Methuselah @Spadge Vernacular @blue to the bone thinking of all you all too, i hope all is well! Xxx
So sorry to hear about MrSC testing positive.
Just about all of my friends have contracted it recently , some as old as me and some with underlying health conditions but all vaccinated and thankfully none have been badly affected, so fingers crossed hubby should be fine.

The shooting is terrible but sadly not shocking anymore, America really does need to ban guns but of course it won't.
 

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