Corrupting AleHouse

I've worked in a team since I was eighteen

That's 40 years all told man and boy

I'm a good team player

And I understand the dynamics at play

But I do understand when you need a break from work

And I need my break from work.

I left work yesterday with a gift from my friend Ben.

Ben is a rare breed, he's a hands on academic nurse. A nurse who has taught at the university as well as wiped bottoms on the shop floor. 

His gift was a bottle of homemade beer from his  corrupting Ale House brand which features a hairy fat naked man on the label ! 

I wonder where he got the inspiration for that ?

Ben wrote me a note on my birthday which said " I'm so pleased that you have come into our lives ! happy Birthday " 

It moved me greatly

I've shopped today and hired a professional carpet cleaner
The cottage is pristine and tomorrow I can plan my time off with no distractions of filthy carpets and doggy smelling cushions and throws.

John The Dogs

I love this photo 

It was sent to me tonight from Facebook 

" remember this? It said!"

And I did 

Me, Winnie and my old dogs William , George and Meg

All having a lie in a couple of years ago 

Winnie looks mighty proud does she not?

So do I 

I miss my lost dogs

I've always missed them all 

16

It's 21.17 pm

My first major sit down 

Dotty is busy licking my feet back into some normality

I have 16 days off 

16!!!!!!!

Enjoy

Oh don't you love blogger!!!!!!

You write a heartfelt piece of prose which receives perhaps 5 comments 

Then bang out a bit if shiteabout a cheap cushion that looks like a big minnow 

And bam!!! 40 comments stat!!!!

Go figure 

Love it......

I've just finished work . The hospice is a bit fraught as we have covid amongst the staff, but protocols have been followed rigorously so it's hey ho , best foot forward.

I'm working all tomorrow too.

So dearhearts , I am going to leave you with this video

It's a bloody delight.

It really is

A Spanish bride is surprised by her husband after he has organised that her students deliver his wedding ring, and the camera captures two delightfully sweet people without any words or further explainations .....

With all the shit going on in the world 

Please....just enjoy it , for what it is  

It's just lovely 

Impulse Cushion

I'm slightly obsessed with cushions
It's a well known fact
Ok cushions come fifth in my obsession stakes
( behind Scotch Eggs, The Walking Dead, Chris Pratt, and my dogs) 
But the obsession is there

Here is my latest cushion bought from Lidl yesterday

How good is that?
A FISH CUSHION!!!!!!
Fabulous !!
I'm at work Thursday and Friday long days this week
It's a bit stressful .....
I will tell you about that laters if I can

Home

The high tension of yesterday's dog versus cat war dissipated this morning after I had taken the younger girls out for a long walk, but taking no chances I brought Winnie into the front garden where I knew Albert would follow.
The weather is glorious and I've planted  a sapling staghorn Surmac, by the front gate, where the old Californian lilac tree used to be. It will give height and colour to that part of the garden.
Meirion ( he who has the best garden in Trelawnyd) stopped to chat, he was impressed with my new planting....( I gave credit to my sister)
He's got a lovely agapanthus collection by the way!!!
Ohhh err missus!

Lazily I planted day lilies and cosmos as Albert cuddled Winnie in the sun.
As she snored , I noticed that he cupped her face with his paws and daydreamed by watching the clouds roll by.
Their friendship is a real one of affection

The only mini drama today was a quick visit by Jason the Affable despot who was after first aid for daughter Liv who had come off her bike.
I dug out antiseptic and plasters and told her it looked worse than it was.
She's a trouper and didn't need bullshitting  !

Bike ride later
My gusset has recovered
Hey ho

Gusset Pain

The fitness push continues

Out bike riding with Janet earlier

I now have a gusset like chopped liver!!!!

Ohhh the pain

Choir tonight

Jamie's 1940s RAF moustache has returned

Hurrah !!!

Stand off

The war between neurotic bulldog and middle aged disabled cat has continued throughout the day
It started over the possession of a dead rabbit early this morning but over several skirmishes and one full blown claws and teeth battle on the staircase
There is now a full blow Mexican Stand off in progress in the kitchen

These animals will be the death of me