Popular Post Bill Posted December 22, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 The time of year when we should all be rejoicing but there is so much going on that dampens the spirit. Strange that although we have never met I feel as though I have made a lot of friends on TT, some of who go back almost 20 years, and that's a long friendship. I would just like to wish everybody on TT a very happy Christmas and a better New Year. Please stay safe and enjoy the holiday with your Families. Cheers. Romey 1878, Bailey, StevO and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Same to you and all. Daughters still testing positive so we're locked down until 29th and to cancel our big plans last minute. But, since I'm allowed out, I will be picking up a puppy tomorrow StevO and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Merry Christmas to each and every fucker on here. dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt said: Same to you and all. Daughters still testing positive so we're locked down until 29th and to cancel our big plans last minute. But, since I'm allowed out, I will be picking up a puppy tomorrow That is the best thing you could do after being allowed out. Do you know what breed?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 1 hour ago, dunlopp9987 said: That is the best thing you could do after being allowed out. Do you know what breed?? Cocker Spanial boy. I wanted a Bernese mountain dog for a link to my Swiss past, but those pups are about the size of a full grown Cocker, fully grown bigger and heavier than my wife Maybe in future... dunlopp9987 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt said: Cocker Spanial boy. I wanted a Bernese mountain dog for a link to my Swiss past, but those pups are about the size of a full grown Cocker, fully grown bigger and heavier than my wife Maybe in future... Show or working mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, Palfy said: Show or working mate. I keep getting asked this and no idea Apparently he's a pedigree but he's not going to be a show dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, Matt said: I keep getting asked this and no idea Apparently he's a pedigree but he's not going to be a show dog. I have a working Cocker they were bred for shooting mainly pheasant they are trained for flushing and collecting from the peg, sounds like you are getting a show Cocker mate less hyper than a working Cocker, both are very friendly and great with kids, their fur isn’t coarse it’s got the feel of silk to the touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 15 minutes ago, Palfy said: I have a working Cocker they were bred for shooting mainly pheasant they are trained for flushing and collecting from the peg, sounds like you are getting a show Cocker mate less hyper than a working Cocker, both are very friendly and great with kids, their fur isn’t coarse it’s got the feel of silk to the touch. One of my daughters has two pooches that do whatever you're talking about at shoots, her partner's mum has a farm and is big in stuff like that; lovely dogs but bloody hyper, as you suggest! Not cockers though I'm pretty sure. https://photos.app.goo.gl/PR24tvqo2jJtaQ5WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, MikeO said: One of my daughters has two pooches that do whatever you're talking about at shoots, her partner's mum has a farm and is big in stuff like that; lovely dogs but bloody hyper, as you suggest! Not cockers though I'm pretty sure. https://photos.app.goo.gl/PR24tvqo2jJtaQ5WA They are probably Springers or could be Sprockers, but they are definitely from a working breeder because the tails have been docked and only breeders of working dogs can have the tails docked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornish Steve Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 One of my sons' colleagues is an anti-vaxer and believes everyone should just be willing to get this virus. He showed up for work on Monday, clearly sick, and is now diagnosed with COVID. Now, my son and his family are quarantined for the holidays. Our well-laid plans, with all six children and their families flying or driving in from other parts of the country, and a photographer arranged for an extended family photo, have largely gone by the wayside. Our grandchildren won't see or play together, and so on. Still, it's Christmas, it's a time off work and together with most of the family, and we will have fun - and already have. It's just so disappointing, though, that the selfish act of one extreme conservative, who insists on passing along the implications of his politics, can spoil the plans of everyone in that office. Matt and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 33 minutes ago, MikeO said: One of my daughters has two pooches that do whatever you're talking about at shoots, her partner's mum has a farm and is big in stuff like that; lovely dogs but bloody hyper, as you suggest! Not cockers though I'm pretty sure. https://photos.app.goo.gl/PR24tvqo2jJtaQ5WA Sent you a couple of Videos by email mate of my dog catching rabbits, don’t know how to post to site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: One of my son's colleagues is an anti-vaxer and believes everyone should just be willing to get this virus. He showed up for work on Monday, clearly sick, and is now diagnosed with COVID. Now, my son and his family are quarantined for the holidays. Our well-laid plans, with other children flying in from other parts of the country and a photographer arranged for an extended family photo, have largely gone by the wayside. Our grandchildren won't see or play together, and so on. Still, it's Christmas, it's a time off work and together with most of the family, and we will have fun - and already have. It's just so disappointing, though, that the selfish act of one extreme conservative, who insists on passing along the implications of his politics, can spoil the plans of everyone in that office. That’s a shame Steve, these people need to be brought to task and pay in someways for their actions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 Not got a clue about dogs other than if I go to the mother in laws her two always leave my clothes covered in hair. So can’t go round there in nice clothes, so why go at all? The the excuse and I’m sticking with it!! Matt and Steve, I feel for you. We got lucky that my wife was over it pretty quickly and we’ve both been lucky enough to work from home (and gone no where else) since then and up until Christmas to reduce our risk. I hope you both manage to have a good, if somewhat limited, Christmas. To the rest of you, have a good one, make the most of it. The last few years have shown that we can’t take anything for granted and enjoy anything we can, while we can! I’ll raise a glass to you all on the day. Romey 1878 and dunlopp9987 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 48 minutes ago, Cornish Steve said: One of my sons' colleagues is an anti-vaxer and believes everyone should just be willing to get this virus. He showed up for work on Monday, clearly sick, and is now diagnosed with COVID. Now, my son and his family are quarantined for the holidays. Our well-laid plans, with all six children and their families flying or driving in from other parts of the country, and a photographer arranged for an extended family photo, have largely gone by the wayside. Our grandchildren won't see or play together, and so on. Still, it's Christmas, it's a time off work and together with most of the family, and we will have fun - and already have. It's just so disappointing, though, that the selfish act of one extreme conservative, who insists on passing along the implications of his politics, can spoil the plans of everyone in that office. Sorry to hear that, Steve. I think we're all pretty fed up with people like that. Doesn't make it any easier though, glad to hear you're making the best of a shitty situation. I just went and bought 6 at-home tests. Gonna take one before I go over to my family's on Friday, and I basically demanded that they all do as well. Did the same for Thanksgiving. Told them I won't be coming unless everyone gets tested beforehand. Stay safe and warm everyone. MikeO and Cornish Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 22, 2021 Report Share Posted December 22, 2021 No Christmas here, it's a little better than last year in that I can eat (five hours in A&E last Christmas Day when my feeding tube broke) but hard to find any joy, always an empty chair to cope with. Abattoir on the edge of the village give out 200 chickens at random locally every year and this time I have one....but no idea how to cook itEvery roast I've ever eaten has been cooked by my mum (unmatched), my wife or one of my daughters so I'm a virgin but I'll give it a go; wish me luck. Palfy, Zoo 2.0 and Romey 1878 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 12 hours ago, MikeO said: No Christmas here, it's a little better than last year in that I can eat (five hours in A&E last Christmas Day when my feeding tube broke) but hard to find any joy, always an empty chair to cope with. Abattoir on the edge of the village give out 200 chickens at random locally every year and this time I have one....but no idea how to cook itEvery roast I've ever eaten has been cooked by my mum (unmatched), my wife or one of my daughters so I'm a virgin but I'll give it a go; wish me luck. Are you with Josh on Christmas day Mike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted December 23, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, StevO said: Are you with Josh on Christmas day Mike? Certainly am, it'll be OK. Landlady at my "local" (it's actually a few miles away but my local local is crap) actually asked me if I'd like to have lunch there (gratis) which was really nice of her as I only go in a couple of times a week and only ever have one pint, apart from the rare occasions when somebody else is driving. Had to politely refuse though, eating is still not easy and big meals are impossible. Will drop down for a pint with Josh though. StevO, dunlopp9987, Romey 1878 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Going to daughter's on Christmas Day, will have most of family there. Daughter is a brilliant cook so looking forward to it. Hope everyone on here has a great Christmas and a very happy and healthy new year. StevO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 hours ago, MikeO said: Certainly am, it'll be OK. Landlady at my "local" (it's actually a few miles away but my local local is crap) actually asked me if I'd like to have lunch there (gratis) which was really nice of her as I only go in a couple of times a week and only ever have one pint, apart from the rare occasions when somebody else is driving. Had to politely refuse though, eating is still not easy and big meals are impossible. Will drop down for a pint with Josh though. Sounds a lovely pub Mike. And maybe get Josh to Google how to cook the chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 Good grief the trials some people have to go through... https://www.devonlive.com/whats-on/food-drink/fuming-plymouth-mums-christmas-ruined-6391166?fbclid=IwAR0ZzvWcMYudYg5hdJn187QiuXlPrnho6xw9SciFc3D8R7Qkb4nA_EspnAM Romey 1878, StevO and Palfy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Was in the supermarket checkout queue behind an old dear. Must have been even older than me! When it was her turn she found she was £4.36 short and was visibly upset. I did the right thing though and put all the items she couldn't afford back on the shelves. Well, it is Christmas. Palfy, StevO and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Romey 1878 Posted December 24, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 In the spirit of Christmas I'll admit that I don't dislike all of you. I won't name who those people are because I don't want to embarrass any of them. Bailey, Matt, Btay and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Romey 1878 said: In the spirit of Christmas I'll admit that I don't dislike all of you. I won't name who those people are because I don't want to embarrass any of them. Going all gushy on us eh? You've changed Matt, Romey 1878 and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, MikeO said: Going all gushy on us eh? You've changed Bourbon, Mike, it's the only explanation. MikeO and StevO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo 2.0 Posted December 24, 2021 Report Share Posted December 24, 2021 Merry Christmas to all on ToffeeTalk! Lovely little place this, long may it continue. StevO, Palfy, Romey 1878 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Btay Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 Merry Christmas to everyone from Aus. Hope everyone is well and can enjoy the day despite the crazy times we are in! Stay safe and lots of love Romey 1878, MikeO and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 Matt asked me to post this pic, just an excuse to show off his new Star Trek pyjamas if you ask me . Gwlad, Romey 1878 and StevO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, MikeO said: Matt asked me to post this pic, just an excuse to show off his new Star Trek pyjamas if you ask me . Cute, couldn’t he have got a blue one I meant the collar although you can get blue dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 26 minutes ago, Palfy said: Cute, couldn’t he have got a blue one I meant the collar although you can get blue dogs He's apparently a Blue Roan, close enough And technically the collar is tartan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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