WEEKLY CHAT (NON-OSPREY) SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2015)

Er......I'm not Helen.  It's really weird - loads of people call her Clare and me Helen!  Even Limpy does it occasionally.

Oooer!  That's odd, Clare!  I could swear I typed your name. A Freudian slip as I was imagining us with our babies as I typed! And I'm tired already even though I just got out of bed & dressed!

At least your computer didn't take over the spelling of Helen.  LOL!

Hi Annette, thank you for starting us off.  Nice to know that all the family had a lovely time and are now back home. I expect you are ready for a bit of a rest after that marathon.  

Just to let you know - Laddie is back at LoTL - I know this is'nt the right thread but......... its exciting news.

AQ - keep up the good work on physio and hope its soon OK

OG lovely couple of days at Pitlochry.  Must dash as off for coffee prior to another working Sunday. Will catch up later.

Thanks Annette for starting the week. Your trip sounds exhausting but obviously so enjoyable. You did seem to fit in so much in such a short time though.

AQ, Pleased that your back is showing signs of improvement, but your coach trip sounds as if it could be a problem, unless you can take a walk up the aisle occasionally, which may not be allowed. ( seat belts ) Take care of yourself.

Linda, Sorry, but just had to laugh at your puppy adventures. My son has a drinking water dispenser, which hangs on the side of Penny's cage. It is larger, but just like the ones you buy for caged birds / hamsters etc. Obviously the pup has to be shown what it is, but it does stop water dishes being upended. You haven't yet mentioned that she is digging holes in the lawn or flower beds. Penny made a real mess of our lawn when she stayed as a young pup.  

Lindy - it certainly looks like you have your work cut out for the first few weeks, no doubt she will get the hang of things.

I shouldn't have mentioned Penny. We have just been asked to have her, while son and his wife go away for the Easter weekend. Plus could we store some boxes etc when they go to Singapore.

Brenda: I thought everyone would like to hear about our trials and tribulations!! - and laugh!! I put the washing on the line, her bed from last night etc, and she tripped me up on the way to the line, then had another go at my clothes pegs. My OH went to inspect our garden fences, as we have hedging around some of it, which hides some mesh wire netting put in years ago to keep dogs safe (we still get feline visitors, who jump the fences). He found some small gaps, well illustrated by Bonnie accompanying him and pointing them out - at one point she actually got through to the building site which is next door, LOL!! He has now blocked up all the ones he found with chicken wire.