I Really Fancy............

..............KFC. Three pieces of chicken, french fries, coleslaw and one of their lovely coffees. Yummy, yummy!

Absolutely no chance as it's over an hour's drive to the nearest and it won't taste the same as it does in England. Strange that. We hanker after stuff like sausage rolls, scotch eggs, black puddings and pork pies but when we get them they never live up to expectations.

I've just found a biography of Spike Milligan written by Norma Farnes. It's amazing what turns up in our spare room! I'm off to bed soon to start it and, hopefully, my late night cravings won't interrupt my concentration.

Next time you have KFC think of me!

Mark Jeff's Words

He's not a chap who readily gives in to doom and gloom but he did give me some food for thought this afternoon. He reckons we will all turn up and find that the Bowling Alley has closed and he doesn't think it will be long in coming.

On reflection, I agree with him. The leagues are dwindling, machinery is being repaired but not replaced, no adverts on the local radio and no-one has demanded the locker fees which were due on the first of the year. In fact, they haven't even been mentioned.

There is a general air of disinterest. The printer packed in weeks ago and internet access wandered away. All pretty obvious when the idea gets into your head.

I can't say that I would miss Sunday bowling but I do enjoy playing in the Monday league. Ros and I had a good win today against Carol and Eliot...........the first time they have been beaten this season!

Now I'm worrying about getting my ball and shoes out!

A Party!

It was Charlotte's seventh birthday today and having been invited to her party we had a walk down to the park this evening.

She looked really nice and natural in her 'Spanish Style' frock and was having the time of her life.

We didn't stay long and I missed out on the cake. Happen she will save us some.

Brilliant!

I'm into the habit of giving Clio three or four doggy biscuits during the evening. She isn't allowed any scraps or 'human food' so this is her daily treat.

She has to work for it though. We started with sit, then stay, shake a paw and now for the first time she did 'lie down' tonight. I am so impressed with her. Seven months old and she can do all that.

Such a wonderful puppy and I love her to bits.

Chewing Gum

I'm having a bit of a rant about this at the moment as I spend ages grooming Clio only to find that she is covered in the stuff when we get home.

The police, and rightly so, would fine me if I didn't clean up after my dog but it seems that it's ok for other people to throw gum wherever they want.

There's nothing else for it but to cut off the affected fur tomorrow which is so sad. Poor puppy!

Strawberries for Tea!

It wasn't until I uploaded the pic that I realised that the flash wasn't on. Apologies for the dark fuzzy photo but it's too late now! Pretty yummy though.

I've been a little 'blogless' lately as life has just trundled by without anything interesting to report. It has been the same old thing. Dog walking, cleaning, washing and a couple of beers before the usual telly stuff.

Those 'hidden object' games have claimed my attention just recently. You can spend hours searching for sea horses, hour glasses and frogs. Which puts me in mind of a boss I used to have years ago. He'd sit at his desk every morning and say 'Roll on death'!! I wonder if he felt the same when he retired?