tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post4477753744873555265..comments2024-03-29T12:00:55.658+00:00Comments on Going Gently: A Rat Under The Duvet and Other StoriesJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-82220098558751987322012-07-01T20:46:16.029+00:002012-07-01T20:46:16.029+00:00Good choice for yourself. Hope you can find some s...Good choice for yourself. Hope you can find some suitably satisfying alternative. I'm drinking an awful lot of tea right now. Ah those bitter tannins...<br />Hey your rat/mouse in the bed reminds me of waking up on our narrowboat soon after we'd bought it to find a slug trail on my pillow!Lady Mondegreen's Secret Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638813551209321151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37834198834485575792012-06-30T19:59:36.245+00:002012-06-30T19:59:36.245+00:00Congrats on getting healthier. I also put it down ...Congrats on getting healthier. I also put it down when my eldest brother died of liver failure and a sis-in-law went into wet brain. It's just not worth it. I'll still go on a mission now and then, but it's not a weekly or even monthly occurence.<br />Aren't cats thoughtful? ;)Austanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568578637922817033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-73468331416337701172012-06-30T19:28:42.473+00:002012-06-30T19:28:42.473+00:00Kitty Niles likes to leave me a mouse present next...Kitty Niles likes to leave me a mouse present next to my slippers. Such a thoughtful kitty.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944121836337072178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54694113357951667872012-06-30T13:39:53.065+00:002012-06-30T13:39:53.065+00:00I stopped drinking a evening glass of Cabernet Sau...I stopped drinking a evening glass of Cabernet Sauvignon when the pounds started creeping on, and it really did seem to help with weight loss. But, I do miss the wine. I haven't given it up completely, but I have cut back a lot; maybe that's what you should consider. Good luck, John.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443352705506509732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-23880364092519960612012-06-30T07:54:03.724+00:002012-06-30T07:54:03.724+00:00Thoughtful gift.Thoughtful gift.DHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199859409385042568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74112402814425360882012-06-30T06:58:52.340+00:002012-06-30T06:58:52.340+00:00welcome mary
and thank you all for your comments
r...welcome mary<br />and thank you all for your comments<br />rat and alcohol ones included xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-14904580476778332772012-06-30T05:09:42.337+00:002012-06-30T05:09:42.337+00:00Oops, hit the wrong button, sorry. I was going to...Oops, hit the wrong button, sorry. I was going to say, why am I reminded of variation of that old phrase..."Is that a rat under the duvet or are you just happy to see me?"1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8131367010183142632012-06-30T05:07:54.574+00:002012-06-30T05:07:54.574+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-23373944637480566982012-06-30T02:35:11.350+00:002012-06-30T02:35:11.350+00:00Fun visit. I just joined you.Fun visit. I just joined you.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840472612308245156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39531057373844188132012-06-30T00:29:42.739+00:002012-06-30T00:29:42.739+00:00Give up my Merlot? mmmm I don't know. LOL.Give up my Merlot? mmmm I don't know. LOL.Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-8769057394192892682012-06-29T23:18:44.378+00:002012-06-29T23:18:44.378+00:00And I too wish I had the hips of a snake! Good for...And I too wish I had the hips of a snake! Good for you for dropping the alcohol habit. Your cat was so thoughtful to bring you a meal for your breakfast. All I ever get from my dog is a dirty tennis ball on my bed -- reminding me its time to get up and throw the ball. -- barbaraFolkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-2378257639000442632012-06-29T23:11:58.371+00:002012-06-29T23:11:58.371+00:00Pour that half a bottle on a ham and roast it the ...Pour that half a bottle on a ham and roast it the alcohol cooks off and the ham is great.<br /><br />Oh, the many gifts our cats bring us. My gifts were not always dead - like a snake, a bird and a baby bunny. I've had my share of mice and rats too. Thank goodness this last cat doesn't get to go outside.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65560706831041694802012-06-29T22:09:02.779+00:002012-06-29T22:09:02.779+00:00I actually gave it up about seven years ago myself...I actually gave it up about seven years ago myself out of necessity. Loved it a bit too much and my aging body wasn't dealing with the strain as well as my younger one had. I'm just grateful I could quit. My sister-in-law couldn't and died of cirrhosis at 43. <br /> <br />I think your weight loss should definitely pick up, as long as you don't replace the drinks with fudge cake or something like it. (Don't, John. Trust me on this one.) I've lost 47 pounds and about fifteen years since last October (almost 3 1/2 stone). Go Weight Watchers!<br /><br />And last but not least, I'm sure you and the mouse were equally disgusted by the situation.<br />DxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-11249712602437671872012-06-29T21:29:30.757+00:002012-06-29T21:29:30.757+00:00I hope you accepted the mouse donation in the spir...I hope you accepted the mouse donation in the spirit in which it was given!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-3554287039438275392012-06-29T19:53:10.742+00:002012-06-29T19:53:10.742+00:00Good luck with giving up the booze John, I try it ...Good luck with giving up the booze John, I try it from time to time and I last about a month. Which is better than nothing.<br /><br />And it's a rat, IMHO. My god, Albert must be fast, gammy leg and all!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-54464414484188042072012-06-29T19:00:53.137+00:002012-06-29T19:00:53.137+00:00spinner I thought that but the bloody thing was ve...spinner I thought that but the bloody thing was very long!it looked more like a very young ratJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-52306490119206274272012-06-29T18:58:32.426+00:002012-06-29T18:58:32.426+00:00Well done you! You'll be a proper skinny-minny...Well done you! You'll be a proper skinny-minny soon :-)<br />It took me 35 years to give up the fags so it may take a while to give up the booze too, so I'll raise a glass on your behalf and toast Albert...you must be very proud LOL ^..^KittyKittyWeaselFishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07201256107231716490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80187861948005591612012-06-29T18:45:03.007+00:002012-06-29T18:45:03.007+00:00I'm glad you're finding it easy to give up...I'm glad you're finding it easy to give up alcohol. I don't drink very often and when i do imbibe, it's not usually very much. I like a dram of Scotch every now and again and might have one every two or three months.<br /><br />Albert appreciates you and Chris, and perhaps wanted to gift you with his idea of a lovely breakfast in bed. I'd have screamed, i'm sure. I think it's a large mouse, as i think a rat's snout is a bit more pointy. It looks very similar to the mouse down cellar that Phoebe killed the other week--it was the evening of the day that the bear dropped by.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-90848875887777906512012-06-29T17:26:23.992+00:002012-06-29T17:26:23.992+00:00Well done you! I don't think I could do it, a...Well done you! I don't think I could do it, and I justify this by remembering 3 of my pals who are no longer with us, and they never touched a drop - or smoked. xxxxDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11269721218424514656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-51595462884157121272012-06-29T17:18:02.278+00:002012-06-29T17:18:02.278+00:00How long is the body John? It looks like a field ...How long is the body John? It looks like a field mouse in coloration and size.Spinners End Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378599044206074919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-63260913090184616722012-06-29T17:08:07.105+00:002012-06-29T17:08:07.105+00:00Don't forget you are officially old enough to ...Don't forget you are officially old enough to drink Sanatogen.Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21040062870053047842012-06-29T16:32:29.777+00:002012-06-29T16:32:29.777+00:00EW! My cats must not like me very much, no present...EW! My cats must not like me very much, no presents. But then the field mice were cleaned out long ago. If any cat gifts me with a scorpion on my bed...<br /><br />janetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-84812464585700494192012-06-29T16:28:19.271+00:002012-06-29T16:28:19.271+00:00Hmmm. Alcohol withdrawal and sudden pillow-rats. I...Hmmm. Alcohol withdrawal and sudden pillow-rats. If the creature remains in the photo we can rule out temporary hallucination.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-67454771769589837692012-06-29T16:25:51.796+00:002012-06-29T16:25:51.796+00:00A sensible decision if you're someone who is t...A sensible decision if you're someone who is too easily tempted by the stuff. Hope your resolve stays firm. Fortunately I've never been that excited about alcohol, a few glasses a week does me fine.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75316070234398965672012-06-29T16:18:39.001+00:002012-06-29T16:18:39.001+00:00There's no doubt about it, your weight loss wi...There's no doubt about it, your weight loss will speed up no end, once you kick the booze. <br />I guarantee it.<br />It's just *another* sodding example of how everything I *really* like, conspires against me....<br /><br />Oh. And it's a rat....<br /><br />No, really, it really IS a rat...Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674861197059323883noreply@blogger.com