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Old 24-06-2008, 02:08 AM
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Let me explain:

Now and again, I volunteer to leave my man, and more reluctantly, my adorable black cat, to go Cat-Sitting at a Big House in The Welsh/English Countryside, and I'm not being indecisive here. Lots of the acres are in Wales, and lots of them are in England as well. And sitting on the terrace, eating my cornflakes, I can see all of them at once, which is just stunningly beautiful, and every time I do that, I feel incredibly lucky to be alive - Excellent!.... (Note to self: Volunteer more often Luv...)

So, in my absence, perhaps you'd be kind enough to remind Trousers again for me (and the mainstay of this forum that I personally rely on for their timely sense of humour, gay abandon, hug in a mug, french first word books, sensitivity and sticky sweeties, funny late-night emails and hugely funny Snail Mails that make my Postie smile on a regular basis)
... to put the bins out on Wednesday?

And, incidentally, he'll need to look and see what our neighbours put out as to whether it's Green Wheelie Bins this week or 'God have I drunk that many Bottles?'

Please also tell him that, if he drinks all the red wine, he WILL actually need to buy more, because I lied when I told him that there were 'Red Wine Fairies' last week.

The Cat hasn't yet learned to open the Felix Pussy Cat Pouches on her own, or to pour herself Go Cat Biscuits, so will need some help in this direction. Given that I've not yet started her on Pocket Money, Driving Lessons or the art of Shopping, he will actually need to do that for her too.

And she doesn't know how to work the Dishwasher. This is located marginally to the right of the Microwave, which is in The Kitchen. The Kitchen is located.........OUCH!

Trousers is a hugely gorgeous guy, and, whilst he won't miss me in the slightest, things'll be kind of quiet round here without me.

Would it be possible for you to make some noise around him for me?!
That would be great, thanks.....
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Old 24-06-2008, 08:34 AM
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What - no limoncello to turn this time around??

Hope both of you don't miss each other too much - will try to do reminders this evening if I remember them (that's not saying much!!).
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Old 24-06-2008, 08:53 AM
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Have a good time Wellie! Behave, Trousers!!
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Old 24-06-2008, 09:22 AM
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Wellie - have a blast - and am I jealous you have that GORGEOUS fandabydosy view allll to yourself!!!

Trousers - on behalf of BC DONT FORGET cats need food too, and love, and clean bowls, and cuddles, and more food .....

I guess Wellie has taken the Pinot with her so you're stuck with the red stuff?? Enjoy, but ... dont ... forget ... to ... put ... the .... empties .... out ...

And a BIG NOISY SHOUT to make up for the lack of Wellie's noise ...

More later honey bee and bee-ess! Behave yourselves and miss each other lots and lots wont you.
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Old 24-06-2008, 09:51 AM
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OOH, hope you both have fun. How long you away for Wellie?
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Old 24-06-2008, 09:57 AM
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Bins
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Dishes

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Old 24-06-2008, 10:04 AM
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List for Trousers,

Bin, (need more wine)
Wine, (need more wine)
Catfood, (need more wine)
Dishes, (need more wine glasses)

Yep, I'm sure I can remind trousers, do you know where she's hidden the corkscrew? Note to trousers, might need new corkscrew, when shopping for wine. Boy this rminednig is esay hcik!!
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Old 24-06-2008, 10:59 AM
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Party at Trousers house then. Get all the lads together for a bit of "male bonding". I'll bring the beer can the rest of the lads bring ( in no particular order) ~beer,crisps,beer,peanuts,wine,something for the BBQ,beer,football,beer,rugby ball and a few bottles of decent whiskey(Irish or Scotch~ I like both ). Did I forget anything?
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Old 24-06-2008, 11:20 AM
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Bin
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cat food
Dishes
Bunch of flowers for Wellie

Have a fab time Wellie, Trousers - the cat is the one with 4 legs and fur! tee hee, cheaky HF!
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Old 24-06-2008, 11:21 AM
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Party at Trousers house then. Get all the lads together for a bit of "male bonding". I'll bring the beer can the rest of the lads bring ( in no particular order) ~beer,crisps,beer,peanuts,wine,something for the BBQ,beer,football,beer,rugby ball and a few bottles of decent whiskey(Irish or Scotch~ I like both ). Did I forget anything?
Erm... Beer
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Old 25-06-2008, 06:07 AM
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the list of to dont forget and do this goes on and on ifeel like the andrex puppy....anyway cat is fed going out to check the plant thingys then off to the lottie,i forget why but its on the sodding list somewhere,
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Old 25-06-2008, 06:56 AM
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Old 25-06-2008, 09:10 AM
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Honestly Piskie, you're losing your touch - not enough wine on the list and, don't forget wine for Wellie - she'll need fortification whilst she's on the front line

Trousers luv, don't worry about anything, just get the cheese in. It'll be alright, BC will bite you to let you know when she's hungry
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Old 25-06-2008, 09:48 AM
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Trousers luv, don't worry about anything, just get the cheese in. It'll be alright, BC will bite you to let you know when she's hungry
She has sharp claws too (BC that is). How's it all going hon ???? You confooosed yet??
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Old 25-06-2008, 12:37 PM
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the list of to dont forget and do this goes on and on ifeel like the andrex puppy....anyway cat is fed going out to check the plant thingys then off to the lottie,i forget why but its on the sodding list somewhere
Ah a man after my own heart, if its not edible I have no idea why it there. Lottie rules, only flowers that are beneficial for good predatory insects, herbs and salads, are permitted (preferably they should fall into all three catergories at the same time!!). Where there's muck there's veg.

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Old 25-06-2008, 12:45 PM
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the list of to dont forget and do this goes on and on ifeel like the andrex puppy....anyway cat is fed going out to check the plant thingys then off to the lottie,i forget why but its on the sodding list somewhere,
It's Wednesday Trousers, you forgot the bins!
Too busy emptying the wine bottles to put them in the recycling thingy?
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It sounds like all is well in the Forest so - sorry I forgot reminders last night but everything under control, rodger rodger... Keep growing things wet, cat fed when demands are made, and run a duster around 10 mins before Wellie gets home (with a bunch of lovely blooming things added 2 mins later from the garden - reserve the PG for her from the fridge with a smile, and sod the rest of it,,,,

Life is for living!!

(Or you could start another limoncello for us to remind you about - better yoet, have the quickie version ready for Wellie's return, and then absolutely all will be forgiven!!).
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Old 27-06-2008, 03:48 PM
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Have we all forgot about you trousers, are you missing wellie yet. If so here is a glass of plonk from me to cheer you up.

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Old 27-06-2008, 03:57 PM
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Has BC been fed this week???

Are all the empty bottles out??

Are lots of luvverly noo bottles ready??

Are all the planty type thingys well watered??

Mostly - are YOU okay hon???
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Get yr feet up lad....take away ( food) in bed..TV and a few beers, early night ready for tomorrow..tis weekend now- enjoy!
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Old 27-06-2008, 09:27 PM
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thanks everyone the cats doing her thing and i am doing mine ,shall meet up with herself tomorrow and off to chez piglets for their birthday bash ,and am i looking forward to it!!!
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Old 27-06-2008, 10:15 PM
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So....Piget's 40th is the 1st July ...and he's starting his celebrations tomorrow????..........YEY!!!!!!!!
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