I was due to catchup with friends in Sheffield today, but I’m still feeling a bit washed out so decided to stay home. My friends understood but it was a bugger as I’d already paid for the hotel.
Hey ho
I caught up with my pals on the phone this afternoon, and made butter bean and chorizo soup, whilst the washing machine scrubbed clean the living room throws and the three stuffed animals that live in a basket in the inglenook fireplace.Now, I’m not one for stuffed toys but these three have a sentimental sort of value. A chameleon with a cheeky grin I bought from Waterstones on a whim. A red lobster ( a gift from Mrs Trellis and a terrier dog bought on my first visit to Nu’s Irish home.
All stank of soot and smoke.
I put all three in for a gentle wash alongside a fat platypus ( who I use as a hearth duster) and thought no more about it.
Only when the machine started to spin did I hear Roger yapping
And when I walked into the kitchen to investigate, I found a worried Welsh terrier sat in front of the washing machine, his eyes fixed on several fleeting glimpses of helpless stuffed animal expressions as they bounced around and around the drum.
Oh, sweet Roger alerting you that his friends might be drowning and were in need of saving!! Bless his sweet, caring heart. He's one of a kind and precious, too.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling lots better and am sorry you had to cancel your trip. That was probably wise.
Hugs!
Cheers babs
DeleteLove Roger - always looking out for his buddies.
ReplyDeleteWill Jay
He’s a dim empath
DeleteWhat a great chapter title! the Dim Empath
DeleteNoted
DeleteA great line
ReplyDeleteI put all three in for a gentle wash alongside a fat platypus ( who I use as a hearth duster)
Keith
Xx
It was an original line
DeleteOh, darling Roger. Maybe he was afraid he'd be in the next wash load!
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame you had to cancel your trip, but probably for the best, while you're still feeling a bit off. xx
It’s a relief
DeleteSorry you missed your trip, but oh well.
ReplyDeleteI love Roger sounding the alarm about the friends trapper in the washer. Who's a good boy?
He’s so dim
DeleteOh Roger! He is always good for a giggle, isn't he?
ReplyDeleteHe made my day
DeleteAwww...
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DeleteOh that gave us a fit of the giggles! Thankyou Roger.
ReplyDeleteAll being well, see you after lunch which I will be having Chez Les Manleys
How lovely , I need to see them later tomorrow
DeleteRoger. Bless him. x
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DeleteI think this means Roger is smart! And sweet and loving. How about those heat pumps you were offered, less smoke and soot, warm cottage after working all night etc? Glad you're feeling better today.
ReplyDeleteI’m still waiting
DeleteOur dogs love their toys and if they see them on the clothesline or in the dryer they stand and wait!. Hope you are on the mend
ReplyDeleteI’m ok x
DeleteWhat a sweet boy, watching out for his chums.
ReplyDeleteHe’s a funny old dog
DeleteSweet Roger was worried about his toys whirling around in the washer. He must be happy to see them safe and sound, and nice and clean.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better John.
I’m brighter
DeleteHe probably thought they were all having such fun, and he wanted to join them!
ReplyDeleteTheir eyes were bashing the drum, I think that’s was it
DeleteI feel Roger's pain - even more than for the stuffed ones.
ReplyDeleteHe’s a worrier
DeleteRoger just knew it wasn't right and was disturbed. I think I feel a bit sorry for the flat platypus though - not much fun to be used to clean the hearth :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a gift from my ex husband,I wanted to make him useful
DeleteHa! I wonder what set him off -- the sound of the animals clunking around in the machine or the sight of their faces? It's amazing how perceptive dogs can be.
ReplyDeleteHe’s a watcher steve
DeleteAh Roger, you may not be the brightest spark but you are so loving. Bless him,such a sweetheart.Carole R.
ReplyDeleteHe’s such a lovable boy
DeletePoor old Roger looking out for his friends. Our Magnus would be the same with his beloved 'Cluck-Cluck', a toy that used to look like a chicken!
ReplyDeleteFunny they were not any of his toys
DeleteI've seen videos of dogs standing by the clothes washer waiting for their "stuffies" to come out, and they are just wrought with sadness! I love how sensitive your Roger is. That's the thing about the "dim" ones, they have other delightful qualities!
ReplyDeleteHe has empathy , I got home after my eye appointment and had a good cry …only Roger came up to comfort me
DeleteOh John, such a connection to you! Honestly, dogs really are little 4-legged benevolent spirits, aren't they?
DeleteI wonder if he identified with their faces spinning around. What a guy!
ReplyDeleteHe likes to watch
DeleteI often feel like a fat platypus. We all need a sweetie like Roger.
ReplyDeleteI am a fat platypus
DeleteBless his heart. Who says animals don’t care? Hope you were able to reassure him.
ReplyDeleteHe fell asleep after a pigs ear
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