* The bulldog sitter Mike texted me around 6.30am stating everyone had had a wee this morning and all had gone back to bed. Dorothy had been given her painkillers hidden in a piece of boiled chicken and had slept by his side on the couch all night.
They had watched an entire box set of something I’ve not heard of and he had eaten three quarters of the quiche I had prepared yesterday in addition to the beers I had bought in special
I was somewhat embarrassed when he told me he’d done a load of washing after spying a small pile of underwear, uniforms and T shirts in the laundry basket by the washing machine
That’s a friend for you.
But I’ve had a busy long night and need sleep so I didn’t dwell on things.
* Yorkshire Puddings version of Going Gently the novel lol
Ps the ponies are back
A good friend indeed.
ReplyDeleteWe all need em, especially being single
DeleteCopies of "Going Gently" are available from Orinoco at only $20 US plus postage and packing.
ReplyDeleteOr free here....
DeleteYou must tell me the app you used YP ITS FACINATING
DeleteHow very nice to have the ponies opposite. Put 'large bag of carrots' on your shopping list.
ReplyDeleteIt’s lovely to have them return , nice to see them on the front of my book too
DeleteIn my mind YP got your book image quite right.
ReplyDeleteJust the head of the queen in the cottage window
DeleteI thought you had really done it in secret for a moment.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteI was halfway to ordering from Amazon . . .
DeleteYes I was thrilled by his artistry …he’s done ten blogs books in a similar vein .
DeleteLove the book cover, now just waiting for you to fill it with your wonderful workmanship! Hugs to dorothy and of course the other two. Noreen
ReplyDeleteEven though I’ve never written a book, it’s strangebtonsaybibwas moved when I saw the “finished” article lol
DeleteNot up to writing at the moment John but enjoying reading everyone. A load of washing in retur for a quiche -- lucky you. x
ReplyDeleteI was lucky weave, having friends and people to help when Dorothy is sick ..it’s at times like these friends that go up a gear , mean so much
DeleteYou love a man washing your skids for you x
ReplyDeleteIt’s been a long time Mavis
DeleteBoth comments made me giggle
DeleteLee
Beautiful window scene. Beautiful cover for book.
ReplyDeleteI’d love the book cover , filled with the characters I talk about , tge fun would be recognising them
DeleteA great cover for your autobiography.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t it just
DeleteWhat a good friend. Now get that book collated and published... xx
ReplyDeleteYes plenary of time x
DeleteLoved all the book covers done by YP, very cleaver. Glad To hear Dorothy had a good night with your amazing friend. She is such a cuddly dog. I have never had a friend come over and wash my smalls, you are fortunate to have such a good friend! It’s nice to see the ponies out your window again. Gigi
ReplyDeleteIt’s been a better day for all sorts of reasons, I worked with nice people last night and we laughed the shift away
DeleteNow that you have a book cover you need to get your book written like so many of us wish you would! Gigi
ReplyDeleteI know x
DeleteI find when one of mine is off colour or worse I can get obsessive about their wee's and poos - often thinking I may need to aquire a microscope - YP's book cover would be lovely as your blog header - You never know who may be looking x 🐎 📚
ReplyDeleteMy mother used to obsess over her dogs bowels , I stop myself
DeleteThe book cover is fab—it’s just missing a touch of your humor to cut the sweetness —maybe a cut out of the queen waving from an upper window?
ReplyDeleteLol thought that too Fresca
DeleteI would like tiny touches in the picture
Mrs trellis bobble hat above a stone wall, a Turkey in a field, a tiny black cat in a garden, a beetle blue car in a driveway ,
What good hands you were able to leave your dogs in.
ReplyDeleteI was very grateful to be given compassionate leave to go to the vets , a very adult and savvy managerial move
DeleteYP, that is a very nice book cover. Will YP facilitate writing and publishing the book? Any and all help with laundry is great. You've got a good friend there.
ReplyDeleteI love Mike! What a brilliant friend to you and Dorothy. I hope her comfy sleep on the couch with him will be the turn-around she needs to start her recovery.
ReplyDeleteI did tell him to sleep upstairs either in my bed or the spare bed , I think he enjoyed the warmth of the fire
DeleteYorkshire Pudding's AI mockup of "Going Gently, the novel" is absolutely brilliant!
ReplyDeleteIt’s the it just x
DeleteYour own Mrs Doubtfire! Shame he had to sleep on the sofa though when there was an empty bed.
ReplyDeleteSee above
DeleteYes to a book! I also think a TV series based on your life would be very interesting!
ReplyDeleteWho would play me ?
DeleteAs Miriam Margolyes would say
I’m warming to my theme
Russell Crowe of course! The likeness is there!
Deleteoooo la la
DeleteBeth GP
Well there you go lad…have always said you should write a book. Now you have a cover ready to go..though the stone wall needs a black cat on it for perfection.
ReplyDeleteYes it does..land maybe a little aunti Gladys with bag of scones in hand
Deleteand a Scottie in memory of George. Hugs!
DeleteWhat a good friend Mike is. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful mock up of your potential book by YP ... it just needs a Croc wearing scruffy chap chasing a turkey down the High Street. ;-)
Yes, do you know your words moved me , you know me
DeleteKnow you, love you to bits ... and would be first in line to buy the book.
DeleteWow, I thought you had some big publishing news for us! That IS a good-looking book. I'd buy it.
ReplyDeleteI got all excited too and I know better lol
DeleteWhat a wonderful book cover for "Going Gently"! y eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw it on YP's blog and how perfect!!
ReplyDeleteAm waiting for the 3-D version. Hint, hint...
HAm so glad Dorothy is improving.
Hugs!
She’s brighter today but is milking the nursing
DeleteWhat a wonderful friend! Hope you've rested well today, and Dorothy's improving bit by bit. Head scratches for Dorothy, Mary & Roger, and a hug for you, John dear.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I needed one today
Deletewhy would we buy a book when it's free to read it all here?
ReplyDeleteThere may be another version to purchase " Saucy Gray "🌶.
DeleteFifty Shades of Gray.
DeleteI’d read that one …I suspect you’ve had some passionate moments John
DeleteKeith
Xx
Think again keith
Delete"saucy gray" well John frequetly spills his food down his t shirt so that could include sauce (ketchup) gravy and suchlike.
DeleteAlthough i suspect your smutty mind means differently flis.
Loved that beautiful cover with your details from Sue's suggestions added in. Vision board. Vision board.
ReplyDeleteLike your legions of friends, I thought for a moment you'd published.
ReplyDeleteFriends like that are rare indeed. I'd cherish the few each of us gets, if we are lucky. Mine consoled me when Cary passed, and have themselves passed into the unfulfilling stuff of memories, waiting perhaps for me.
Glad your girl is improving, if I read right.
Yours,
Mike
DeArheart , she is miles better , but dogs burst with health when helped…I’ve seen it all before
DeleteAs long as she loves walking, cuddling and eating thats my yardsticks
Your friend was wonderful! Work colleagues too.
ReplyDeleteSo strange to see the book cover and imagine the possible reality of your blog in print. It looks good and I like the idea of a few tiny images of characters added.
The comment left on your yesterday's post directed at me - 8.55 pm is concerning 🚩
ReplyDeleteJohn has removed the comment before I got the chance to see it but I'm asking the question "why are you still replying to anonymous comments flis?"
DeleteThis saga has been going on for so long now, you reply to anonymous comments then ask John to intervene as you get "scared" or "concerned"
If you didn't reply to any anonymous comments at all this situation wouldn't keep repeating itself. In short, you bring it upon yourself. I wonder why you feel the constant need to reply.
You are the person writing the comments - now hiding as " P " .
DeleteIf you think I write as "anonymous" then you are very wrong, I am "P" in all my comments and I've no reason to hide behind my own identification. Why would I need to do that?
DeleteI've commented on here many times but always with an ID.
You perhaps feel the need to accuse me as being anonymous as a way of avoiding an answer to my question which was "why do you feel the constant need to reply to the anonymous comments? "
and I have noticed that you always appear as "P"
Deleteto support " anon" abusing me.
Found you out - Fliss is one of the anonymous commenters.
DeleteUntrue.
Delete🚩
DeleteAh - so I'm now not the anonymous commenter? You seem to be tying yourself up in knots.
ReplyDeleteI do not support anyone abusing anybody, on the contrary I was pointing out that you are bringing it upon yourself when you keep answering anonymous comments then get "scared" or concerned" and ask John to intervene. I am giving you advice which is don't reply to anonymous comments then you will have no need to feel "scared" or "concerned" but of course if you choose to ignore the advice then that's up to you. In which case I would then assume that you enjoy the "repartee" with Anon. Might I also point out that John himself has asked you several times to refrain from replying to Anon's comments.
Reply to my comment if you wish but this is the last I have to offer on the subject.
Good day to you. 🙋.
ReplyDeleteYou're missing the main point here Fliss, this is John's blog and he has asked you not to answer anonymous comments but you continue to do so, don't you have any respect for him?
ReplyDeleteAway with you 🙅.
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable, what is the matter with you flis?
ReplyDelete🌟 🌩 🌩
ReplyDeleteI saw Agatha in a few of the book Covers ! I told her about them she was very happy !
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