August 23, 2010
American Attitudes towards Muslims
When one looks at the history of human misery and suffering caused by Christians, it seems ironic that there are christians in the UK and the USA (and elsewhere) prepared to treat their fellow citizens with fear and hatred because they happen to be muslim – as were the 9/11 terrorists. One might as well discriminate against Christians everywhere because of past atrocities committed by those who shared the same faith. Yet since the 9/11 attack on the twin towers, the word Muslim and Terrorists have become interchangeable in many people’s minds
Viewed from this side of the Atlantic it would appear that . . .
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August 21, 2010
Wee Rab shares bed with Sisters
Thursday was a Red Letter Day.
As some of you know, I have 4 dogs. An old labrador/Staffie crossbreed bitch (Ceilidh), a Jack Russell male (about 4yr old), and two 4 month old female Jack Russell pups (Susie & Spice).
Introducing the pups to the two older dogs has not been easy . . .
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August 18, 2010
Grrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!
My son came home from school today terrified and in tears and absolutely refusing point blank to go to school tomorrow. My immediate thought was that he’d done something terribly wrong at school, and was scared to go back.
But NO! My blood pressure has now reached boiling point, and I need to blow off steam … so here goes … (close your ears if you don’t want to listen!) ….
August 14, 2010
I’ve had better days.
It’s not been a good day today…..
We returned from a week’s holiday last night, and then drove to the local vets who had been boarding Katie, our rather ancient chocolate labrador. She had gone downhill during the week, and was incredibly anaemic and had been on medication and undergoing regular blood tests during her stay. Her anaemia was nothing compared to how pale I went when I picked up the bill!
July 28, 2010
Come home Panjo!
Panjo is a 310 lb, 17 month old Bengal Tiger who has been hand reared by Goosey Fernandes, because he was rejected by his mother as a newborn cub.
Early Monday morning on the way back from the vet (after Panjo had his final innoculation), Panjo managed to escape from the enclosed canopy of his owner’s bakkie.
July 21, 2010
Playing with whales …
Look fellas, teasing a whale is just never going to end well! I’m sure mummy told you this when you were growing up – you just wouldn’t listen!
The nice little whale is liable to jump out the water and go “boo” in an attempt to scare you!
July 20, 2010
A wider audience
Last week, Ratty posted this video clip in a comment in the Daily Chat.
It cracked me up, and I reckon it deserves sharing with a wider audience.
So, if there are any chubby buggers around who reckon they’re wide enough, have a giggle at this….
July 1, 2010
Trouser related risks
As a result of recent unfortunate events, all Leicester City Council employees will now be expected to complete a Personal Risk Assessment (Trousers) process before leaving the house in the morning.
Please contact your line manager for a stock of PRAT forms.
