I see BBC news is having the lovely institute of fiscal studies on to tell us how badly we need tax cuts. No, pals, we need to tax the rich until they squeal, nationalise the public utilities for the public good, and stick conservatism in the bin. Just my opinion.
Can someone explain to me how an unelected play PM can start bombing other countries in defence of a third country without parliamentary scrutiny and agains the will of the people?
#NotInMyName
Just a thought, but at the start of the pandemic, they threw up Nightingale hospitals at a rate of knots. OK, they were never used, but couldn't something like that be done so we can house refugees in humane conditions rather than concentration camps?
I never, in a million years, thought that when I retired, I would be cold, and fearful that if I fell ill there would be no help for me.
Oh cheers, Tory governments, and it’s only taken you twelve years.
Be proud.
Dominic Raab just said we have not had an attack on British soil by Afghan terrorists in twenty years as a result of our intervention. Could anyone refresh my memory as to when we had the last one?
This
#Over50
thing. What Sunak hasn't realised is that we remember this country when it was a decent place to live. Wher you could afford to live, even.
US ambassador to the UN, after vetoing a Gaza ceasefire resolution:
“We will continue to actively engage in the hard work of direct diplomacy on the ground until we reach a Final Solution.”
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Just seen my surgeon and have been signed off. No further treatment reqired. Cured. Will be monitored for a bit to make sure. Naff off cancer! Woo hoo! 🎉🥳🍾
@peterstafford
Yes, I once cried buckets of tears over a black cat I thought was mine, killed in a traffic accident. I paid a shed load of money for a decent funeral for him. Went home distraught, to find him waiting by his bowl for his tea. Never found out who the other moggy was.
I don't know why, but I always get foul weather on my birthday. One year it even snowed!
On the plus side, I have made it to 68, how on earth did that happen?
I was just telling my husband that, when we were kids, we used to shrink crisp packets down to the size of a postage stamp by the heat of a coal fire. And it took ages and you had to be really careful it didn't burn. He didn't believe me, anyone else done it? (careful, kids!)
There's no independent candidate in my constituency. There are three genocide supporters, one liar to gain power, and one who jumped on the trash Mr. Corbyn bandwagon. When I think of how positive I was in 2019, I am in despair today.
Oh
@Ed_Miliband
how low you have sunk. And against the man who defended your father. I joined the party because of you, I am ashamed to admit. I left because of your boss. That I have no shame in admitting.
I love the way the government call undermining workers’ terms and conditions of employment, and wages, as ‘modernisation’.
I call it regression. They are good at rolling back all our rights, our hard won conditions.
Gaza seems to have slipped off the news agenda.
So I would just like to remind everyone that those poor people are still having the shit bombed out of them, starved, and refused food, aid and medicine.
There is still a humanitarian crisis and it needs to be stopped.
I cannot bear to watch the news at the moment. It’s like genocide as entertainment I am powerless to stop it. Where are decent politicians? Decent diplomats? Decent media? Are there any people of influence out there that can lobby for peace? I am totally disgusted with all of it.
She is home! A bit groggy, but OK. It was pyometra, and would have been a bad one if left. Leo gives her a welcome kiss. Well they all have done this, to be fair. The hard bit will be keeping her still and quiet!
@AlanJoh35053697
@MrsMoys
I always hold hands with my husband. It’s one of the loveliest things about having a husband it is warmth, comfort, support and back up. If more people showed love we would live in a much nicer world.
Minie update, after a thorough going over at the vet it appears Minie has strained her back! She has had a painkilling injection and will be on gentle exercise for two weeks. It’s so lovely you are all rooting for her. xxx
Meg update:
She is showing the early signs of Pyometra, and goes back to the vet tomorrow for emergency surgery.
The good news is that we were on to it very early on, as it is a serious and life threatening condition.
Paws crossed, peoples. xxx
Good morning everybody after a restless night of roaring and howling, banging and clanging thanks to
#StormIsha
we thought we might have to have indoor football this morning. But fortunately the wind has abated somewhat, it’s still blowing a hooley but our walk is doable. x
So last night a parcel arrived. Bob knew immediately what was in it. He has been in and out of the utility room checking on it ever since. I told him he could have it after breakfast, as soon as I put my knife down he was there! Clever happy boy.
There seems to be a concerted effort on twitter today to stoke up a young versus old antipathy.
I believe it is called wedge politics, and I have heard of it before.
I would prefer to stick with class war.
Meg update she got through the night OK, had a wee in the garden, and a short walk. But she is obviously very sore. Off her food, apart from cat biscuits and Grahams breakfast croissant, which he kindly donated. Leo stays close. x
Meg update. She was a very good girl and did a sample for the vet. It has been tested and all the indications are it is cystitis from an infection of some kind. So she is on antibiotics and inflacalm and the vet is confident that this will do the trick. Phew!
Isn’t nature wonderful? We found a huge ants nest in a chimney pot we use as a base for the bird bath, and the ants have constructed a spiral staircase so they can climb to the top. Amazing!
We have been lied to and deceived all our lives. What we are living in today cannot be called a democracy. There’s no honesty, no rule of law, no decency. I fear for the future when I see who weilds the power.
Meg update: the vet has seen her, her plaster has come off, and he says the skin is healing really well. She needs to wear the body suit for 14 days, and it will be 3 weeks before she can walk off the lead, as her muscles need time to knit. But all in all he was very pleased. x
So it’s the girls’ turn for birthdays today. They arrived 24 hours after the boys with the aid of a c-section. Mo has nicked the birthday badger, much to Minie’s disgust. x
So who is on strike today? Well, no matter, they all have a good case and I wish them all success and good luck. In this freezing weather too. Solidarity one and all. x
So it's my 23rd wedding anniversary today! I won't bore you with another wedding photo but here is one in our early days a'courtin'. Three months in, but we were actually sorted on the first date! 😂❤️
I find it hard to believe that nato (the US) is finding it so hard to verify the withdrawal of Russian troops.
They were so very accurate about how many were ‘massed’ on the Ukraine border for the invasion that never was. I mean it was imminent. Looming. All of that stuff.
Good morning everybody it’s cool and bright but no wind. It’s lovely temperature to walk in. There is mist in the meadow and a golden dawn. Saw a buzzard atop a tree, he gave an alarmed screech and flapped off. Magical big bird. Have a great day today whatever you choose to do x
I cannot bear that brutal dog murder tweet and it keeps appearing on my timeline. I hate what this country has become, what the police have become, I was brought up to trust and support them. I feel sick.
Good morning everybody it’s milder than yesterday but very grey and murky. We go to the rec again because they have been spraying in the fields and I am not risky Leo’s dodgy tummy. He seems fine this morning. I dedicate this walk to the memory of Paul O’Grady, much loved here. x
Good morning everybody it’s dank a and cold and we have a grass frost. Leo must only have a short walk today because of the anaesthetic so we do half a Snakes Hill. There are blossoms everywhere. Positive thoughts for my boy please, I’ll be in bits all day x
Good news! Little Mo's lab results are back, and the three areas of suspect tissue turned out to be benign. So stitches out later, and onwards and upwards for my little girl. x
Good morning everybody and happy Easter. For your present we have gone to the orchard for some apple blossom. The beehives are in position and the trees are gorgeous, personally I don’t think you can have too many flowers. Enjoy your day and stay safe love to all x
Good morning everybody as you can see a rather more sedate walk than usual. The rain has not reached us yet consequently it is dry, calm and mild. Meg must be lead walked for two weeks, I love how careful Graham is with her. She is doing very well, much brighter and comfortable x
I've been growing my hair. Just to see if I still can. And it does grow and all and looks nice if it is blow dried. But I really cannot be bothered with it. So my husband is going to cut it tomorrow. I've asked him to do a Judi Dench. Wish me luck!
Good morning everybody it’s bright and dry and the wind has dropped. Much better than yesterday although not the balmy summer morning we would like. The girls are happy though, and even Little Mo has a run! We are astounded by the number of molehills in the meadow. Peace to all x
Good morning everybody it’s a beauty. Flaming summer! The larks are singing, the wheat is ripening, the boys are grazing and all’s well with my world. Later on we play a game of boop my nose and spy a sly fox hunting at the edge of bunny field. Peace and love to all this Sunday x
The head of the British Army, General Patrick Sanders, is due to give a speech asserting that compulsory military service for all citizens will be necessary in the event of World War III with Russia.
The defence secretary, Grant Shapps, recently stated that Britain could be
Good morning everybody look where I am! Out in the ripening wheat with my dear Graham and the boys. Don’t worry I am taking it slowly and it is fine. The weather is nothing to write home about but I don’t care. I am not holding the leads. I will do this once a day until fitter x
Thank you all so much for your lovely messages about Meggie. It's very hard leaving her at the vets and driving away, but I know it's for the best. I have such lovely friends on here. ❤️