The boring thread.....

[Mups]

I don't go out on my own, always with Dunc. If I came off I'd not be able to get back on, she's just too high. After my leg was smashed I wasn't even allowed to be off a lead rein, he was determind to keep me from losing control, it was over a year before I was in charge of Bonnie.

Sounds like you have a good caring fella there, Raven. 

[Raven]

That's one way of putting it, One day I got so fed up being bossed about I told him he was a bloody control freak and if he didn't stop I'd get in the car and drive down to Perth, for some peace and quiet. 

[Mups]

That's one way of putting it, One day I got so fed up being bossed about I told him he was a bloody control freak and if he didn't stop I'd get in the car and drive down to Perth, for some peace and quiet. 

Oh dear -  sorry.

I suppose there is a difference between someone caring and someone controlling everything.

[Michael Rolls]

glad you riding again, Raven. Well done!

[Alex]

Beach AND a forest, sounds like a great place to live

[Raven]

Oh dear -  sorry.

I suppose there is a difference between someone caring and someone controlling everything.

No No Mups he's great really but after the fall I was was getting so frustrated and fed up not being allowed to do things. It just felt like I'd never get back to my normal life, and I took out out on him that day.

Right, off to the pool. 🏊

August 11, 2025, 07:20:50 AM

Beach AND a forest, sounds like a great place to live

Right across the road from each other, will post some pics when I return. Mike will know where I mean as he used to come up and stay at Dunnet Caravan Park. 

[Michael Rolls]

very true

[Scrumpy]

It is going to be a scorcher.. 

[Raven]

Not long back from the pool, stuck in waiting for the locksmith to come and change the barrel in the front door, it's stuck solid, the key goes in with a struggle but refuses to turn either way. 

[Dextrous63]

Been for a swim, then Aldi, then Halfords and finally a charity shop.

Fixed dead gtech battery.  

Wired in a replacement socket.

Now, having a few minutes before Mrs Dex and I go to a jewellers to value some of her old family heirlooms.

Curry for tea.

[Alex]

Lovely day here, I've been busy in the kitchen, I made a crust-less quiche and almond pancakes     Back to the cleaning later 

[Dextrous63]

So, having just driven to Manchester City Centre to do a bit of shopping, which was fun advice every route that I used to use has now changed and have new restrictions, and having had the additional delays due to ongoing building work (especially high rise flats), it made me wonder whether there will ever be a time when all of the work is actually finished and people can go about their daily business unimpeded?

I suspect that once we are approaching that point, the buildings they're erecting now will have become old and obsolete, which will mean they'll have to be demolished and new buildings will be put up.

[Mups]

Just had a spare padlock key cut,  got home, tried it,  and it won't budge the lock!   

[Scrumpy]

Just had a spare padlock key cut,  got home, tried it,  and it won't budge the lock!   

I have a key .. funny shape , on the bunch of keys I use when driving.. Heaven knows where it fits.. I don't even remember using it..!!!  
It might fit your padlock Mups..😜

[Mups]

I have a key .. funny shape , on the bunch of keys I use when driving.. Heaven knows where it fits.. I don't even remember using it..!!! 
It might fit your padlock Mups..😜

Aha.  That could explain it.