I have stopped feeding the birds during the summer, but still get blackbirds, pigeons and sparrows in the bird bath.

Quote from: Alex on Today at 11:48:53 AMI'm going to start a campaign that once you hit 70 years of age, Steroids should be available for collection at the local post office - along with your pension.    I know they won't give you many for fear of long term problems like osteoporosis, high blood pressure, thin skin etc.... but at this age who cares anyway !

Ah, you are back! And about bloody time, can we have a note from an adult next time you decide swan off?🤗🤗

Dashed out early o clock and gave the container plants a bit of a soak

I'm going to start a campaign that once you hit 70 years of age, Steroids should be available for collection at the local post office - along with your pension.     I know they won't give you many for fear of long term problems like osteoporosis, high blood pressure, thin skin etc.... but at this age who cares anyway !

I hope all goes well on your grand-dog's visit Muddy x

Quote from: Vlad on Today at 09:53:06 AMHot 🔥 hot 🔥 here already 29C but estimated to be 35C later today....its mankini time in the garden today hooo rah!

I trust the neighbours have kept their eclipse glasses .

Been out. Doubt I will again today other than to put the bin out.

Quote from: Mups on Yesterday at 10:01:12 PMIt is so very sad when you see them declining like that, isn't it.  Poor old fella.  What sort is he?

My Liffey has things going wrong with her now too,  she's 14 & half.  Cataracts in both eyes, hearing not good, stiff joints etc.
It does worry me.  I really struggle with facing the inevitable.

Will he remember his way around your place still, Muddy,  as partially sighted dogs are much the same as partially sighted people aren't they,  and they are ok as long as you don't move things about,  they need familiarity round them.
How long will he be staying with you for?

I know its easy to say,  but try not to worry.  I am sure the old fella knows he's loved, and your  son knows you will do your best too.   

He is the sweetest dog 
He's a brown labradoodle but little and with a fine intelligent face 
Almost like a little brown lab with just a small kink to his coat 
He's was/is  a very clever dog and so good .
He's not bold so gets on with mungo who is gentle and amiable very well .

Aww! Muddy.. He sounds a lovely old thing.. 
I couldn't bear to hear him crying downstairs all alone..
 Just give him lots of love and nice treats.. He has earned them..
And just hope.. it's not 'on your watch'..