I’m Fairly indifferent to the music
But with my old friend Ruth in tow, we manned the door and counted in seventy odd souls from Trelawnyd to enjoy the night.
I faded around eleven after night shift, but left enough dancing away
It was lovely to have the 2 village Ukrainian Families cater for us all with real Ukrainian finger food
They were our special guests
My star of Eurovision ? Amazing Hannah Waddingham
Ruth and Mary who has just been diagnosed as deaf
How lovely.A great night for so many people.Barbara
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful evening for everyone attending in Trelawnyd! Bravo/Brava to all!
Wait a sec... Mary has been diagnosed as deaf?
By accident
DeleteYou & Mary will adapt to this "new" reality, and with lots of love & patience, all shall be well.
DeleteHugs to you both!
Don't know if Eurovision is available here so I may have to just read about it. So sorry for Mary but animals adapt to such things so I bet she'll be fine.
ReplyDeleteI’m not worried, Albert is more a worry today
DeleteSounds like a very good evening and the food must have been terrific. Sorry about Mary's hearing loss. Is the loss partial?
ReplyDeleteI think so
DeleteLooks like another successful event for the Hall! And hugs to poor deaf Mary, too bad about that diagnosis.
ReplyDeleteYou are good with your dogs, and will learn how to adjust to Mary's situation. Poor old girl.
ReplyDeleteHannah Waddingham brought the fun. Love her.
ReplyDeleteI do too, she’s a real tonic and very professional
DeleteI lasted for the first few 'songs', I'm afraid that was all I could take. I see this morning that Sweden won, so Lady M will be happy.
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DeleteSorry to hear about Mary. Being a dog, she should still recognize your scent if not your voice.
ReplyDeleteShe doesn’t seem bothered by it that’s why I probably not noticed , even though I always thought she was lazy
DeleteSo sorry to read that Mary is deaf. What kind of accident caused it?
ReplyDeleteI didn't last long with those songs either.
So glad the village dinner and dancing went well!
Hugs!
Babs she had numerous ear infections since she was a puppy
DeleteI don't think I have ever watched Eurovision whilst living in NZ... but it's not really my thing anyway. Poor Mary; how did they find out that she was deaf and has she never showed signs before of hearing loss?
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
She never gets up when called in the morning , which I always put down to laziness
DeleteThe news 'discovery about poor little Mary is yet more upsetting than Euro being won yet again with an insufferably indifferent song, this year delivered by a middle-aged Swedish lady lying inside a sandwich-like container whilst yelling her pretty little head off - as though this sort of thing was something exceptional! Lucky that Mary wouldn't have heard it, poor girl. But I'll save the rest of my peeves on the contest for posting on my own blog.
ReplyDeleteI've just spent THREE hours drafting a blog on last night's Eurovision - and accidentally deleted it all! Heigh-ho!
DeleteI’ve just commented on another blogger’s comments of your famous Eurovision review every year xx
DeleteI've now caught up, JayGee - de-spamming your comment and all!
DeleteMy previous dog was rather deaf for the last few years of his life, but it didn't seem to cause problems. I found that he could usually hear a sharp clap of the hands if I needed him to look at me.
ReplyDeleteYes it’s the waves of sound, I get that too
DeleteGlad the Eurovision night went well. Poor Mary. Is her deafness total? I don't suppose they have hearing aids for dogs. She, and you and the gang, will all adapt. She probably has already. Give her a hug from me, please. xx
ReplyDeleteSome of me thinks a tiny bit of the deafness is laziness
DeleteShe hates getting up in the morning
Poor Mary - is her deafness a slow incremental condition, or caused by an illness? If it's been creeping up on her she will already be adapting to it, but if it's sudden, she'll be finding it all very difficult. Poor dear. Your 'manning the door' was a valuable contribution, even if Eurovision wasn't really your thing. Good on you.
ReplyDeleteShe had surgery on her R ear a few years ago which never worked and has only stopped being bothered by it despite the vet trying “ alsorts”
DeleteI am thinking it’s gradual
Ah, sweet Mary. At least she didn't have to listen to Eurovision.
ReplyDeleteOr me bellowing around the house
DeletePoor Mary. Is it complete or partial? Elsie's hearing has deteriorated with age. She now doesn't hear the postman walking up our gravel drive.
ReplyDeleteHe said it’s quite profound but I think it’s partial
DeleteI was spent a cheery afternoon in a stretch Limo drinking champagne with the lovely Miss Waddingham - Bel Ami
ReplyDeleteNow you dark horse!!!!! I want full details on my next jaunt to sheffield
DeleteI enjoyed the contest and had a good sing song and dance around the living room. I am sorry to hear about Mary. x
ReplyDeleteGood for you Simone x
DeleteThat village gathering is lovely. The news about Mary not so good. I don't suppose they do dog hearing aids but she always looks so very happy and I know she is loved.
ReplyDeleteShe’s not bothered , she does hear some things I’m sure
DeleteI agree with you about Hannah Waddingham. She was good in Ted Lasco. I fancy her too. Following Brexit the UK can never expect to be higher than number two for about ten years or more.
ReplyDeleteShe’s a big busty broad with attitude and a cracker smile
DeleteA shame that Mary has become deaf. You'll have to keep her well away from busy roads.
ReplyDeleteI suspect that she was a little as she never comes when called
DeleteJohn, put a bell on her collar so you’ll know where she is.
ReplyDeleteGood idea but the Welsh terriers are never off the lead in public , never
DeleteSorry, I should have clarified. For inside the house and yard so you know where she is.
DeleteWe think Olga is losing her hearing too. It's an old dog thing! (But Mary's not that old, is she?)
ReplyDeleteShe’s 8 Steve, in her case it’s probably an old infection
DeleteI just wonder John, if Mary may have a bit of water and soap in her ears after her skunk-rolling many washings? Just a thought. (Love your blog. I'm a reader for many years now.) Karen from Pittsburgh
ReplyDeleteWhere in Pittsburgh?
DeleteI visited your city in the 1990s and loved it
She had a long term ear infection which eventually cleared up with no thanks to the vet . I suspect it’s from that
DeleteI live in the South Hills area of the city, just at the border of Castle Shannon. I worked for an orthotic and prosthetic company in uptown in the 90's. Small world, John. I do hope Mary is feeling better, poor little sweetie. - Karen from Pittsburgh
DeleteI lived in squirrel hill
DeleteSorry to hear about Mary's deafness. It affects your pack.
ReplyDeleteI remember the Vet counselling me when Anna started going deaf. My response was 'How would I know? She never listens to any commands anyway!' Her impeccable manners and adherence to the routines of the household sustained her for many years.
Will Jay
I understand that
DeleteWelsh terriers never listen anyway
Sorry to hear that Mary has being diagnosed as deaf, she will have been learning to cope for a while as it crept up on her. Suky has been deaf for the last two years, and due to me teaching all my pups a very basic set of hand signals when they are being trained she is coping really well. She follows Mavis everywhere as she is also very short-sighted ... and luckily Mavis is white. Deaf dogs can live a very good life, and if you are on your own with them and they are asleep you can even manage to eat half a bag of crisps in peace until their noses start twitching.
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