tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post8091287790154942009..comments2024-03-29T06:35:42.668+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Sorrel and ConstanceJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-46696649721153364712011-03-30T23:30:23.030+00:002011-03-30T23:30:23.030+00:00I have been to Chester a couple of times... a frie...I have been to Chester a couple of times... a friend (From the US)owned the Boat House restaurant on the River Dee and we stayed at the B & B across the street. I had the best adventure EVER ina 2nds shop near Chester. I hope to return one day soon!<br />Ruth (Califnornia USA) :)HOA Mgr Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949018880623140075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-44847149869290408432011-03-28T21:02:31.046+00:002011-03-28T21:02:31.046+00:00Oh Lord John, you never fail to crack me up!Oh Lord John, you never fail to crack me up!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052490338805921112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20046615358905216652011-03-28T17:27:52.087+00:002011-03-28T17:27:52.087+00:00"Constance bulldozed her way through the thro..."Constance bulldozed her way through the throng to give the newcomer the once over with eager little piggy eyes and a somewhat sputum filled smile. She sniffed loudly and with the loudest of grunts belched then cleared a mouthful of goo from a mouth the size of a gin trap." <br />WHAT, I ask you, is not to love here? <br />Sorrel has my sympathies. I adore dogs and animals of all kinds but I still require a modicum of personal hygiene in all my relationships. (Perhaps Constance would eventually break me of such shallow needs?)<br />You write this stuff brilliantly, John.<br />DiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-86293525113545757222011-03-26T03:12:03.244+00:002011-03-26T03:12:03.244+00:00"The Bulldogs In-Law" a book title for s..."The Bulldogs In-Law" a book title for sure. And why can't my name be Sorrel ? Donna is so dullDonna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-73537958482494122302011-03-26T01:50:08.707+00:002011-03-26T01:50:08.707+00:00What a very clear description of how that meeting ...What a very clear description of how that meeting went ROFL ROFL. I can just see the whole thing!Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-13873946033326239352011-03-26T00:22:42.189+00:002011-03-26T00:22:42.189+00:00Well stated! I laughed out loud Mr. Gray!!
As on...Well stated! I laughed out loud Mr. Gray!!<br /><br />As one who is not much of a fan of inlaws and having 4 poodles I say, "Love my dog or get out!"<br /><br /> xoIna in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163454431322742148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-66702757198799630932011-03-25T22:12:56.598+00:002011-03-25T22:12:56.598+00:00You know how to set up a scene, that's for sur...You know how to set up a scene, that's for sure. I could even smell the farts all the way in California.--IngerIngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-37145778944669461322011-03-25T22:03:41.186+00:002011-03-25T22:03:41.186+00:00Tra la la. Sounds like Constance leaves a strong f...Tra la la. Sounds like Constance leaves a strong first impression. hehe. I adore pooches, but even I might take some time to warm up to Constance. The loogie was the deal breaker I would guess!!<br /><br />xx-the old troutCassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12342650928455607172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-18429153950418868252011-03-25T21:44:41.151+00:002011-03-25T21:44:41.151+00:00I'm with you on that one John! I would prefer ...I'm with you on that one John! I would prefer to weed any day than go shopping!!!!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-29871846550749963962011-03-25T21:35:01.046+00:002011-03-25T21:35:01.046+00:00What a hilarious meet and greet! My Calico Prince...What a hilarious meet and greet! My Calico Princess snores, but at least (as far as I know) has never "let one loose". Hmmmm, do cats fart?<br /><br />Nancy in IowaMom Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08173057786790186340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91988472636426615392011-03-25T20:30:35.548+00:002011-03-25T20:30:35.548+00:00Haha! Good stuff! You have a way with words, John,...Haha! Good stuff! You have a way with words, John, to be sure. "...international assassin...(and part time knitting shop operative)...." Brilliant!<br /><br />I think Constance is gorgeous, but I don't know if I could live with her.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-19657596581498169802011-03-25T19:12:02.279+00:002011-03-25T19:12:02.279+00:00Oh dear. Just trying to imagine Sorrel's expr...Oh dear. Just trying to imagine Sorrel's expression when Constance let one loose in the house.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04410366147691365995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-84986931998864589862011-03-25T17:12:37.301+00:002011-03-25T17:12:37.301+00:00You passed up the chance for some retail therapy i...You passed up the chance for some retail therapy in Chester??? You're obviously beyond redemption! <br />(But I think you would probably get on well with Keith.) ;)Jennytchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621488409334115930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-12309093827816566672011-03-25T16:54:28.904+00:002011-03-25T16:54:28.904+00:00pud...sorrel is my mother in law....AND is also an...pud...sorrel is my mother in law....AND is also an international assassin...(and part time knitting shop operative)John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-81359724184919498422011-03-25T16:36:53.209+00:002011-03-25T16:36:53.209+00:00You painted the picture perfectly! It left nothing...You painted the picture perfectly! It left nothing to the imagination. Loved it!Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-12940126431187976512011-03-25T16:32:58.033+00:002011-03-25T16:32:58.033+00:00Who is Sorrel? In her dark shades she looks like a...Who is Sorrel? In her dark shades she looks like a Ukranian spy. No wonder Constance is gooing her.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-80833486268735961952011-03-25T16:06:56.190+00:002011-03-25T16:06:56.190+00:00Chris has rather a pained expression... or is the ...Chris has rather a pained expression... or is the sun in his eyes? Or maybe Constance's performance was even a shock for him? hee hee<br /><br />Where was your video camera? These events should be recorded. This could go viral. Ha!Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16987113236724683842011-03-25T14:32:06.656+00:002011-03-25T14:32:06.656+00:00Fear not John - eventually everyone succumbs to th...Fear not John - eventually everyone succumbs to the charms of the bulldog however much they protest in the first instance. Constance is my most favourite blogland dog.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-92084081319761797212011-03-25T14:25:20.008+00:002011-03-25T14:25:20.008+00:00You are so funny. Your blog is a 'grab a coffe...You are so funny. Your blog is a 'grab a coffee and enjoy' type blog. Love it. Poor dog! I know some are not the prettiest in most eyes but I think she is lovely. Stinky, maybe...but lovely.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-60619403564698556272011-03-25T13:44:44.412+00:002011-03-25T13:44:44.412+00:00Chester is suprisingly 'classy'. Even so, ...Chester is suprisingly 'classy'. Even so, I'll join you in the garden; Haddock's is in desperate need of TLC. Onions, Carrots, and Spuds will all need to go in soon, and there's so much to do.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-78920129226417502902011-03-25T12:26:09.267+00:002011-03-25T12:26:09.267+00:00Thanks for the morning laugh. Constance is a dear...Thanks for the morning laugh. Constance is a dear, but, yup, I can understand where she might be a little off-putting to some.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692541935507155362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-84375111458204305692011-03-25T12:16:44.002+00:002011-03-25T12:16:44.002+00:00Brought a smile to my face and a morning chuckle, ...Brought a smile to my face and a morning chuckle, John. I can just imagine that scene. Haha.<br /><br />Sun and dirt (and your animals) definitely sounds like the better deal.<br /><br />Hope you all have a great weekend! :)LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-16793887761210742342011-03-25T12:05:40.355+00:002011-03-25T12:05:40.355+00:00As usual, very funny.
I was in Chester last week ...As usual, very funny. <br />I was in Chester last week and did all the shops including a new Primark where Wollies used to be.<br />I thought of you this week when I saw a rather large whitish bulldog trotting along at speed with his master. I thought that propbably Constance would not move that fast!!<br />SueLiving the frugal life in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620598210939499286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39445550290081203302011-03-25T11:45:25.997+00:002011-03-25T11:45:25.997+00:00Sounds to me like the typical jockeying-for-positi...Sounds to me like the typical jockeying-for-position-routine that goes on between alpha-females John!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00728645243327906117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-22952747278406192782011-03-25T11:35:59.699+00:002011-03-25T11:35:59.699+00:00I could just see that scene! What a lovely photo o...I could just see that scene! What a lovely photo of mom and son. =)V.L. Loceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07412184990781515157noreply@blogger.com