The Dogmother Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Had a pretty rubbish couple of weeks; a close friend's husband died very suddenly. He was only a couple of years older than me. Then a good friend's lurcher was killed when we were out walking.... she ran off on a hunt, and ran straight out in front of a car half a mile away. She died instantly, doing what she loved. We buried her the next day. We're devastated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I'm so sorry to hear that, DM, how sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 So sorry to hear your sad news DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Breast clinic again for painful boobs. Fed up with them. Had this a couple of yrs back but pain is different so GP referred. New bras - no underwires. Nervous as mum was 53 when diagnosed with cancer. Sorry hypochondriac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Hope all goes well AG. Sorry to hear your sad new DM My DS is due home from St Andrews at 11 pm today, really looking forward to seeing him, last saw him on 10th September . He was moaning about packing and the 9 hour journey home, I said to him that the bonus was he gets to see me at the end of it, he said he was looking forward to seeing our cats Scamp and Ziggy more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Sorry to hear your news Clare. Breast cancer nurse thinks the "lump " is a rib and said it happens with skinny women I have never been called skinny so roared with laughter. Had mamogram and for scan in Jan. Chickencam - boys know how to make their mums feel special - I feel your pain. Cat gets a cuddle before me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 Sorry to hear it Clare. Someone was flying our Goshawk around campus last week, he must have caught sight of a bird, flew into a window full speed and died instantly. He was in peak fitness just a freak accident so everyones a bit shook up We've popped him in the freezer and would like to get him taxidermied at some point, its just expensive. Hope DS arrived home safely. I'm looking forward to seeing Gary the cat, its weird not having him around in my room at Uni... I've bought him a Santa Suit which I'm sure he'll love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 As some of you know, I have been a Special Constable for the past 2 and a half years (also a Special Sergeant for the past 8 months or so). But on the 14th of December I handed in my resignation and now I am no longer a police officer. Why? Because I have offered an amazing job which starts on 4th of January, but it means I can no longer be a special constable. As for what this job is, I'll tell you on my first day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Well done - but naughty for keeping us in suspenders till then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Congratulations F! I'm just packing my suitcase with Christmas tunes blasting, taxi is booked for 15mins and I'm flying home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Safe journey - see you tomorrow xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 That sounds fabulous news F, it sounds as if you are really looking forward to your new job, although it will be sad for you to leave the force as it's been your passion for as long as I've known you. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I either saw somebody drive off from flytipping today, or he was driving off having inspected the fly tipped stuff - probably the latter as he went to the tip straight after and inspected the 'for sale' stuff there. Bit disconcerting though as I was on my way to the tip and therefore followed him all the way, which might have looked a bit odd to him - I was on the receiving end of a very hard stare when we arrived. On a nicer note, next door rescued a cockeral from freezing to death about 2 months ago. He is a beautiful OEG. Today he turned up in our garden as OH as he was sawing up wood. He was so nosy, hopping about under the saw. For his own safety I decided to help him go home. I walked up the garden, followed by the happy chappy, I climbed over our dividing fence, he flew over, then he followed me down the garden to rejoin his ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Love the chickens of fate stories. I hope you will be able to keep him if "Ooops, word censored!"ody claims him. We wouldn't be able to do that just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hey Val.. sorry i missed saying goodbye to you on Sunday; was being pulled every which way! You look really well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yesterday, I was planning to drive up to Derby. Was running a bit low on fuel so, I drove to a nearby petrol station and filled up with unleaded petrol. Started the car, moved about 5 meters down the forecourt then broke down. Tried starting the engine again, to no avail. A few friendly people had to push my car into a nearby bay. Called my dad (he is a mechanic) who said he would come and have a look. He arrived, looked at the car, and said it was fuel contamination, even though I had triple checked that I had filled up with petrol and not diesel. Had to call recovery to get the car towed to my dad's garage. Recovery arrived, checked the tank and said it wasn't diesel, yet the black smoke coming out the exhaust suggested it was. Car was towed away. Instead of making it to Derby, I only made 4 miles from my house! Car is fine now too, my dad drove it from work no problem, and had to do no work on the car either.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 A very strange hiccup! Wonder what it was? But at least it's working well now. Yep DM. It was a lovely surprise to see you. But never mind about the ttfns - it was a big place and not surprising we never crossed paths again. Good journey home until Didcot and roadworks! Slow crawl that added 45 minutes to the journey! Hope you had a successful filming session! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Bought some £10 champagne from Lidl today (other supermarkets are available!) wonder what it will taste like......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Ooh, a bargain! I'm sure after the first glass it will taste fabulous . Sorry to hear about your goshawk, Lewis, that's sad . Will look forward to hearing what your new job is, Geoid, you're being very mysterious . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Still chuckling after a message from a friend where she relayed a conversation she'd had with her OH when he'd asked her why she was laughing at a text I'd sent. He said "what, Vicki the hill runner, without an ounce of flab on her anywhere?" (which is so untrue it's laughable!) She replied "no, the other Vicki, the social recluse who sits on the sofa all day eating biscuits and lusting after inappropriate men in American box sets". He said "I can see exactly why you are best friends." (I might have just a little crush on Wentworth Miller after watching 4 seasons of Prison Break back to back .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 First day at my new job today, it went very well. If you want to know what I am doing now, send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 If we do, will you have to kill us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Haha, no. I just don't want to post it on a public forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 PM me please F!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Me too please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
