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Raised by punctuality nazis: Punctuality, “the politeness of princes” . It’s hard to be sure, but it seems to me that in todays laid back society it’s just unfashionable to be on time. People wander in five minutes late without a second glance, in fact , five minutes late, would barely be considered late atContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life 29”

Regular readers may be aware that my superhero weakness is queueing. I persistantly find myself standing behind the person determined to use the 6 months out of date voucher (“I’d like to speak to the mananger please…”), wishing to pay in Zlots (“no but they’re worth a half goat each…”), and more than once, behindContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life 28”

First – it was Bob Calvert, as an attentive reader pointed out (see IaD 26). Lockhart? Where did I get Lockhart from? – Well his “other” bizzare prog rock release (which Tam did have) was “Captain Lockhead and the Star fighters” – which includes such classics as “Catch a falling starfighter…” . Second, sad newsContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life 27”

(Immediately post op)Surgeon- “There’s a tear in the back of your eye so we need a special lens, and I don’t just keep them in a drawer…” LDW – “So I’ll have to come back? Any idea how soon?” Surgeon – “Within the month” (Two weeks later) Surgeon – ” It’s healing up excellently, we’llContinue reading “Its a Dogs Life 26”

Level 2! I have had a friend staying over this last week, and assorted visitors both indoors and out, and (one of) my neices 21st birthday. A busy week of socialising – and juggling numbers to stay legit. I’ll need some social distance to recover. This was a week which saw me deploying a tarpaulinContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life 25”

Last year my son Ben had the misfortune to break his arm – cycling accident, “Well dad I was trying to do a wheelie and get airborne on a traffic bump…” Chip off the old block. I couldn’t say anything really, he bore the injury with much stoicism, and a metal pin and a fewContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life 24”

“Everytime God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window…” (Sister Maria, Sound of Music) 18 months later than advertised, 3 days isolation, (dancing round the familly, “no you have to leave before I go in” ” which towel did you use?”), 2 weeks holiday booked (the advised recovery period) with – no heavy liftingContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life (23)”

Just when you thought it was safe, to stand close to the edge of the water…(Tag line for Pirannah V “the flying fish”). Of course this whole idea has been completely pirated by the unlikely success (?) of the Sharknado films – thus demonstarting that there is indeed nothing new under the sun. Freddie returns,Continue reading “It’s a Dogs Life (22)”

I prepared for an outdoor rehersal by ressurecting a Dalmallyfest tarpaulin – all safely stored away against, who knows what need… Anyway, they have a very long “best before date”. With the help of the “Really tall steps” I was able to fit some hooks in the back wall, and delving further into my bagContinue reading “It’s a Dogs Life (21)”

Congratulations to Andy B on his kiltwalk ! – which for some reason I thought was a “virtual kiltwalk” (what would that even be?). Money well raised in a good cause. At least he got a good day for his effort. Attempting to walk any great distance in a kilt in the pouring rain isContinue reading “It’s a Dog’s Life (20)”