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CLP,

Can't wait to see the photo because that means the book is on the shelves ready to be purchased by moi!!!

XX Gail.

Can't believe I am first, that's because I am so quiet at work and can check the blog every two minutes (sad or what).

Morning CLP,

Can't stand pictures of myself.

How can my two kids and the CMM always look so good and I look like fat old beetroot?! You can only work with what you've got I suppose.

Just received a huge box of sweets through the post...am currently chewing a Wham bar and living in 1982.

Happy days

Rips

It's nice to be nice!

x

Morning CLP,

Sounds an exciting day - aren't you supposed to say Wogan then you have a nice pout going on. It's better than saying cheese or sausages!

Really looking forward to the book, although I don't want to wish the summer away - that's if we have one.

Rips, were you expecting the huge box of sweets? If not a nice surprise - chuck us a flying saucer, if you've got any.

AliB
xx

Ah, Christophe, I'm sure that you will look your usual sparkling self...it's amazing what they can do with a bit of make up and photoshop these days. Why, I myself am a delishus, almost edibly photogenic person...especially after a small gin.

Keep your head high on your neck to avoid any nasty double chin.

Looking forward to the book. Out in time for Christmas is it?

Don't shoot the messenger
love
hazel
x

Morning CLP 'n' all

Hate my photo taken immensely, don't even look in mirrors if I can help it! What's that all about?

When my grandchildren had a professional photo shoot, they were told to say, bogies.
It got lots of laughter and the result was a fantastic picture.

Sunny here, but don't think it's gonna last. Some menacing white fluffies up above.

Penny x

This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.

...have just read my post #5 and it sounds mean...is def not meant to sound mean...just meant if you do get there all pink and cross from your trainer...or all hot from the cross trainer...or trained by a hot cross bun...they'll be able to bring you back to your normal beauticious and bodacious self...

is all
love
hazel
x

ps acid mike...if my mum say's 'that's a lovely picture' this is the same photo that immediately gets shredded. I find that Mums in general have no idea of what constitutes a 'lovely picture'. This is why the 'naked in the paddling pool' pics should be burned prior to ever meeting a new prospective partner.

must be a slow day again today - only ONE bit of post today!

Ho hum...... will catch up later - going to improve my Vocab on the other side

Quack

Morning all - right murky it is here today.

Hate my pic being taken - haven't seen a decent one of me since I was about 20 and that was very very soft focus! Chin up Chris like Hazel says.

Beez xx

Got a curly wurly in your bag of sweeties Ripples? - that should cure my toof once and for all!!

...and I'm sure you don't look like a frog. Or if you do, then this one's quite cute...

Oh no Hazel!...... can't burn photos it ranks up there with burning books! Just not right!!

Quack

Oh, but Dook surely the paddling pool pictures???

No???

In which case they should be buried at least 6ft under in an airtight box for future generations to find, and wonder why these little people are all surrounded by water and blue puffy circles...and possibly a cricket bat...although that may just be me...and probably not for here.

I was 'treated' to one of those makeover sessions followed by some soft focus photography. I was actually quite impressed by the results and took them to show my Mam. 'You look beautiful' says Mam (quite high praise indeed since Mam spends most of her day picking splinters from her bottom as she occupies a permanent position on the fence!).

Anyway, 'you look beautiful' says Mam 'they say the camera never lies but it clearly does. Amazing what they can do with photography these days!'.

Cheers Mam!

PiPx

pip
My facecloth picture is from one such session and I think it just goes to show what a professional photographer can do!

I wasn't airbrushed but she did know what angle I needed to be at and what angle she needed to be at to avoid unsightly lumps and bumps!!

Just goes to show that with the right equipment you can make a silk purse out of a sows ear!

Like your mum, my son felt the need to comment, only his was that it was my 'soft porn' photo!! - I was almost pleased!

Crumpy xx :o)

crumpy - i love your fb picture

me and Mr bp had a proper photo shoot done when we got together and gave eberyone a copy od the best - now we can see how loved we are from where the picture ended up in their houses

we then had a hair/ make-up and multi outfit (both of us all three) one done after we got engaged - best photo used for wedding invute

Very glad I got that done as Mr bp had his hair straighthened and it was the longest it will evr be - all down his back - hes had it cut to shoulder length now and it will never be that long again - I have his actors headshot photo in a frame next to me at my desk

Super bp x

The makeover's are great fun, aren't they.

I have had two now - went with one friend for the first one (facecloth pic) and a group of us went for a girly day out for another - had a lovely one of 5 of us taken!
Then went for tea at The Ritz!

Wished I had chosed a black and white pic too, as I think they look great.
Have got a couple of sone, when he was about 5 (now 21) that my brother took.
They look terrific.

Bet you are gazing at Mr bp, right now, all gooey eyed!

C xx

deev - me or someone else?

problem is handdrawn piccie of Johnny depp and JD calender are also in eyeline when I look at photo

bp - just mix and match, mix and match! lol xx

Indeed Crumps, you do look scrumm(p)y! Mine was taken after gin (whilst on holiday with mother...which is only to be expected...don't judge me) with a tan, without a light on, in a mirror...why it is green I have no idea. Possibly the gin.

Anyhoo, Christophe, are you going to be using one of your new pics to update the header of the blog??? That's gotta be three years old now surely...and a lot of wotsit has passed under the thing since then...

Perhaps one of you dressed as a pilot, with one of those scarves with a coat hanger in it.

three dog night
love
hazel
x

btw Sbp, I envy you. The only pic I have of the Badger should say 'Have you seen this man?' underneath it. Next to the numbers.

Shhhh ... quick ... lady boss in the lav ....

baggy # 18 ... que?

Sweets!!! How fantastic Rips! Someone somewhere must think an awful lot of you hon!

Tin hats on here at the mo .... not nice at all.

Back in a bit.

Deevah
x x x x

Hi Chris,

Good luck with your photo shoot. I'm sure you'll look smashing! I love your photo on the web page biography, trouble is it just doesn't look like you!

Enjoy your day.

x.x.x.

debhasjoined...just trying to have a superfast ketchup while my dinner is nuking, and would like to say thank you for your very kind comments! My mother used to say (she still does) that I could win prizes for waffling. I haven't yet done that, but it's always nice to receive a compliment!

many ts m'dear
love
hazel
x

ps we are just having the great jaffa cake debate. Cake or Biscuit. I've gone with cake as they're sponge. Although sponge fingers are hard. Now am confused and may have to finish off yesterday's Car@mel.

pppss Pip, egg, beetroot and green beans. Does this diet include copious amounts of black coffee too? If so, I tried it a few years ago. We had to re-upholster the settee.

And breathe ........

Now at lunch, so here "legally", as it were.

I hate having my photo taken, I hate looking at photos of me and I'm not keen on taking them either (too self-conscious, I guess).

So on that note ... Good Luck CLP. Project and radiate from within and I'm sure all will be fine and dandy!

HL - I'd go for cake in thr Jaffa Cake debarcle too, merely because they are called Jaffa "cakes". Otherwise would they not be Jaffa "Biscuits" ?

And what on earth is the lime / lemon flavour variety all about??? They are orange. Always have been. Always will be. End of.

I'm very passionate when it comes to Jaffa Cakes, y'know!

Man, I have had such a bad morning you would not believe. Tin hats, bullet proof vests and pistols at the ready.

If I'm still on the wagon by 7pm it will indeed be a huge achievement, not to mention minor miracle on my part!

Deev x x x

deev - no issue - got you and crumpy mixed up - must learn to read better like

Deev -medicinal purposes only, of course!

Pen x

Wotcha bevryoddy,

I am sending this before the men in white coats come to take me away!!

Sorry, but I'm going to rant - I just gotta

I have had, as I'm sure many of you have an absolute ruddy nightmare - it's also known as the jobcentre. As I've not been working since the end of Jan, bank balance (no that's not right it's not a balance at all), anyhoo I thought on Friday I nest do summink about it.
You can only contact them thru an 0800 number, so I hung on for 30 mins - I now know Vivaldis Four Seasons back to front. Eventually speak to a nice (or so I thought) young man who to save time will complete your claim over the phone, so an hour later he says he will give me an interview time at the jobcentre, this was yesterday 10 am. I get there and no appointment had been made and all the ruddy questions he had asked me were not on the system. 'You best go home dear and ring the 08sodding00 number again, as it's only them that can make an appontment' Well, after another 1.5 hours on the phone, appointment set up for this morning. They were actually expecting me, which I thoust was a good sign.......but oh no, they could anly talk to me about the time I was signed off after having me appendix out. Apparently, if you need to speak to someone about Job Seekers allowance.........you've guessed, Go home and ring the 08........................
Well, I done it, and another appointment for Saturday (I checked and yes they are open)

Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day
I'm jibbering and foaming at the mouth, someone open a bottle of something!

Try to get back later

Medicinal? For the sake of my sanity today, I think Penny!!

So this is a bit of a weird request ....

Can anyone recommend a good biography on George Best?

I've never really known much about him, other than the obvious, but after watching the docu-drama on Beeb2 t'other night I would like to learn more about him. Not necessarily huis playing career - after all, he retired at 27, but more his background, his decline / demise etc.

Much of what the docu-drama depicted struck a chord within me, having watched my lovely dad battle alcoholism (his ultimate eventual downfall).

I'm fascinated by addictive personalities. My entire perspective of Pete Doherty changed when I read a biog on his issues a couple of years back.

Thanks gang!

Deevah
x x x

I also hate having my photo taken, I'n not photogenic, and normally get caught pulling a stupid face or something similar, so good luck CLP!

Horrid atmosphere here, have had one poor guy return from compassionate leave to be informed within 30 mins that his job is at risk....it's disgusting....

Anyway, must get back to it, have people chasing me for all sorts, and having to reply by email, as have just about lost my voice, and my ears are bunged up too, so phone is just too difficult at the moment...why do people talk quietly just because you do?

Hang in there Deev xx

Catch you later

JG x

As far as I'm aware a Jaffa Cake is officially a cake due to VAT being chargable on biscuits as they are a luxury item (!). Jaffa Cakes are essential foods( :-) ) and are therefore VAT free!!! The argument used was that when a cake goes stale is becomes hard whereas biscuits go soft!

See there are good reasons for tax laws - they settle the burning issues of today's society!

Quack

I'm starting to have second thoughts about the job.

I'm a quite outgoing, busy, buzzy type of gal. The job, I will be the only one in the building (well, alive anyway) It's that busy an office, I thought oh well, I'll be blogging to me little hearts content, then shock, horror, outrage they do not use compooters, at all!!
I asked the bossman if it would be ok, as long as very quite for me to have a radio as I may well go nuts, his reply was, the company does not approve of such things, but added as long as I can't hear it how would I know.

I hope I'm not making one of those great big fat mistakes, but I'm starting on Tuesday....can only give it a go 'spose.

The bossman seems nice enough, although a bit overchummy I feel, he rang last night about references etc. and finished the call with 'no worries it'll be fine babes'
Babes, babes - instant gag reaction

Oh well, thats it for now.
Hazel, hope toe not so painful today.
Deev, cakes deffo, and have you resorted to the bunker that is beneath your desk, stay there til 5 you should be ok.

Sorry: its not that busy an office

Nicki - you coming to work here with me then?? No pooters (my boss still uses a quill), no raydeos (although I am rebelling against that one, very quietly!) ..... sounds very familiar!


JG - I'm hanging!!

Thinking nice thoughts of nice things.

Happiness is a Russell Brand coffee mug!

DeevskiBear
x x x x

This one...



...if anyone else is interested too...

dook, as they don't get left long enuff to go hard...I'm wondering who found that out...

VAT. Can't be doing with it at all frankly...since they added it to 'laydees' items. I'd like to see Gordon Brown being 'non-essential'.

With regard to today's Blog subject...photos...I'd love to share one I've just taken of my pink furry flippers that I am currently sporting about the ossif. But I can't. Hey ho.

Also, the Broken Toe Club, henceforth to be the BTC. Can we have t-shirts?

Ah, Nicki, thanks (babes)...anyhoo I used to be a funeral director in a previous life, and I was allowed a radio (being generally the only person alive on the premises) but with the HUGE proviso that as soon as the front door went, it got switched off. As I don't know what your new job entails, this may be a useful tip for you...good luck for Choosdee x

Babe or baby. NOT babes. Unless you want a dollar in yer g-string.

Cheers Ms Love!

And divine furry flippers you have there! Will reciprocate tonight when I'm suitable flippered up!

Deev x x x

Hi everyone!

Just spent most of the day catching up since last I was sat sitting here. Ghosh you have all been very busy.

Was going to start with a Yippee for Nicky and now I'm not so sure that you're happy with the lot which is about to be your's! Congratulations anyhow, have followed your progress with crossed things and glad you got it. Could sumfink in your ear be the answer - music that it rather than the radio. As for puter....to me that would be against most of our human rights! It's a must in any organisation these days.

Don't get me going on JobSeekers etc (no, there are no others available, ask my sister who has 4 kids and got made homeless. AND because her ex pays her £5 over the odds she can't get it - or the benefit!!)

As for those fone tunes - OMG don't they drive you to distraction. Specially when you're paying for the b****y call!!

Back in a bit, more to catch up on

Steffib
X

Deev,

Agree with Hazel's recommendation - I've read Blessed and it gives a good insight to George, not just the football side. The documentary showed more of the effect on his Mother, which was very well done wasn't it?

Nicki - can understand your reservations re the job but you could give it a chance and see how it goes. Maybe once you're in, you get away with a radio. If you don't like it there at least you would be earning a bit until something else comes along? Agree with you about the 'babes' though, nearly as bad as 'love'.

Darce xxx

Darce

As much as I found it enjoyable to watch, it was also quite painful/difficult. As said above, much of it struck a chord from my upbringing.

I thought the actress who depicted Ma Best was amazing - and how they showed the effects on her physically as well as emotionally and on the family: her ageing so prematurely, her weight loss ..... just brilliant.

Can I nominate it for a BAFTA next year?

Deev x x x

Nicki - wot a di....lemma!! If it was me I'd give it a go, and if you find it isn't for you then move on. At least that way you will still be earning.

Good luck anyhoo!

Penny x

Hello Darce - Just read your post re Nicki, great minds!

Penny x

Hi Penny -yes!!

Deev, yes the acting was superb. Although I'd read the book, I didn't realise just how quickly the effects of the drink took hold of her. It was a relatively short time for such devasting changes. It also highlights how both George and his family were totally unprepared for how life would change.

Darce xx

OK. Now I am worried about me.

Had a sudden burning urge to listen to Hero by Enrique.

So, found it.

Now listening, and a tad on the swoony side.

What's THAT about???

SwoonyDeevah
x x x x

Lucky Mr Deev tonight!!

Penny x

Where has the sun gone. It was beautiful here in Norfamps earlier and now it's horrid. Still, at least it's not raining. The weekend was so nice - got to visit a local outlet village for a bit of retail therapy with the GD whilst the beloved was up North watchin the blues get stuffed. What does he care, the final beckons etc.

Sunday was spent 'doing' in the garden, even tho it's not ours. Have decided we're going to put some veggie plots in anyway!

As for yesterday, a bit of networking at NEC Beauty and Holistic show. Very interesting and good to meet up with folks haven't seen for a while. All work I hasten to add. Got a nice chap visiting from the fatherland, so HAVE to do the hospitality bit. Out again for din din's tonight so have to get up with the birds for the swimathon!!

Back again in a bit if you can stand it.

Deev - got a hard hat you can borrow if needed.

Steffi
x

Penny .... he should be so lucky!!

Pah!

Deev xx

Morning, afternoon everyone from a not so hot and still lovely upstate New York. Temps over the last couple of days were in the upper 80s and low 90s....... very unusual for this area for this time of year. Today a bit more seasonal. Temps in the 70s with rain expected later today. Lovely now though. Clear blue skies, leaves beginning to appear on the trees. Think I'll have to take another pic of the view from my office window and post on FB...

Hope you are all having to good day.

Heloooo Bondy, didn't see your appearance yesterday. Glad you got nice weather.

Not so here today, boo.

Love Mark and Liza, playing great toons today.

Penny x

Morning Bondy,

Lovely weather report from you today - can just picture it in my mind.

Nice start here but very dull now, and a bank holiday weekend coming up so probably not a good outlook either.

Hope your day goes well.

Darce xx

Make us jealous why don't you Bondy - sounds lovely, can you push some this way, especially in time for the Bank holiday, as Darce said. Ta muchly

AliB
xx

darce - dont say that - me and Mr bp are off to somewhere near Great yarmouth on BH monday - for a restful few days

Penny - agree about great tunes. Have just booked tix for Av White Band for beloved b-day. Am v excited bout that. Only have to wait till September.

S x

Bagpuss, don't worry if you're going to be there for a few days after the bank holiday it will be lovely cos the rest of us will be back at work!!

Hope its a nice restful break before the build up to your big day

Darce xx

Hi Penny, I wasn't on the blog yesterday. Was out of the office running here, there and everywhere. Sorry the weather is crummy where you are. May be you'll get this weather in the next few days.....

Hello Darcey, thanks. If you're on FB you'll see the tree picture of the view from my office. I'll have to update it it to show spring..... We don't get a bank holiday now until the end of May.....

Afternoon Alib, I'll see what I can do..... LOL.

SB, I know Great Yarmouth quite well. My folks live down that way. Hope you have a good weekend.

"Restful" and "Great Yarmouth" .....

Not often you hear those two in the same sentence!

x x x

Hi Bondy

The view sounds lovely! We used to have nice views, but in the 8 years I've been here it's gradually all being built on, or hidden by loads of new offices and apartment buildings. I used to be able to see across most of Manchester, but can't now.

But I can see the new Media City ±«Óãtv building going up too

JG x

afternoon all, hope you're well?

sb - GtY is ok whatever the weather, it's only 20 mins from us. If you come Norwich way at all, let us know and we'll meet you for latte's or bieres?

Portraits - aaaaah, I was a photographer in my previous life. Many a story to tell, few celebs, but mostly kids, families, schools and Norwich City matches focussed into the end of my lens. Don't worry about being slightly red Chris, us pale gingembre's need all the help we can get!!!!

Sun's been out al day but has now gone all shy behind the clouds. On nights from tomorrow for 6 days but will try to pop in as and when.

Eldest daughter is 12 today so I've been to 'see' mummy with some flowers (can't let her girl miss out) , was soooo sunny too which just made it al the nicer.
She's doing the race for life on Sunday with a few memebers of the faily. Gonna be an emotional experience methinks???

bonnet de douche


KWx

obviously thay should've read...

... 'few members of the family'!!!!!!!

ginge - thanks - I still have your number so if we find outselves in norwich will text you!

big happy birthday to your girl

LOL CtD.

JG... now that is a shame...... that's progress huh?

I've seen the FB view from your office Bondy and it looks lovely - very jealous. All I can see at the moment are vans, cars, skips and warehouses - but I can see a lone horse behind a tree inbetween 2 warehouses!

Look forward to the Spring update and even more coming over to NY in a few weeks time.

Darce xx

i dont get a window - im in a middle pod and all the blinds are down all the time

Bagpuss, hon ..... "a pod" sounds worse than my orange 9 - 5 prison cell!

{{Hugs to you for being in a pod}}

Deev
x x x x

Aw Chris, you are alway so good with us when we come and take your photo.

I hope the shoot went well and you are happy with the results.

Hells

Ah, the Redman, best wishes to your eldest...so glad the sun was out for you all x

Weather update speshully for the Lord Bondy.

Is very sunny and turtley GAWJUS here...and because I'm sarf of the Sarf Darns, I can actually see where the blue sky finishes and the clards begin...my mother say's it's raining where she is...which is about 25m north...apparently it's gonna be pants for the BH but what's new.

Darce, the sea (further sarf obvs) is a beautiful turquoise blue, and my mate said is blimmin FREEZIN'. Sep she didn't say blimmin.

winter drawers on
love
hazel
x

I was jolly cold at home last night, but I refused to put the heating on. Instead I snuggled under a blanket whilst I watched TV.

AliB
x

Very funny Hazel - you've definately given Bondy a run for his money with that update!!

We've missed you these last few weeks. Of course its winter drawers on - our Mums have told us ' ne'er cast a clout until May is out'.

Darce xx

Ali - I

heyy Chris!!!!

hope the piccie session goes okies!!!!

aww Noah is getting cuter every day!!!

love n hugs Billie xxxx

Oops - I pressed the wrong key - was going to say Ali, I had a duvet and lit the fire!

Darce xx

Horray! The sun has got in hat on again and is shinning brightly though the skylight as our office is a mezanine (sp).

Just been catchingup a bit more and find alot of poorly peeps out ther. BIG HUGS to all who need them.

Debbie - glad to see and hear that life is getting better and better. Bless you XX

How's the bleached carpet?

Later pepps.

Steffib
x

PS Bondy - love the piccie

Darce, are you sure you're not me...I nearly put that...and I am very definitely NOT casting any clouts. In fact (AliB) the only interest I have in football is the length of the season...which is persackly the same amount of time I still have a Wally Bottle. And if we do have a warm spell, I just kick it out if I get too hot. But it still gets done. Can't bear being chilly in bed. Even with a Badger.

keep yer vest on
l
h
x

I'm just a bit tight with the heating! Haven't had the heating on for three weeks now. But I've not cast any clouts and won't do until the end of May and I've still got my double layer duvet on!

I did think about getting my summer clothes out from under the bed, but am glad I didn't now.

Off in a mo to do a shop at @sda, then home to put a pizza in the oven, get my jammies on and watch Chelsea beat Barcelona - or not?!?!?!

AliB
xx

Darce - Our heating went on last evening too, but utterly refuse to put it on in May!!
Which is fast creeping up on us as we speak.

We were in North Devon the first week in May last year and the temps were 70 degrees.


Penny x

Hazel I might be you - Wally bottle and socks - and keep right under that 15 tog duvet whatever the weather. Was going to put the only difference is without a badger but perhaps I can't say that.......

Darce xx

Oh all that talk of duvets and fires makes me want to snuggle up. (Un)fortunately not. Off on my trek to see P!nk in concert now. Waterproofs at the ready.

Catch up with you all tomorrow.

Have a lovely evening.

PiPx

Pen/Ali - yes it was cold wasn't it and I'm a bit tight with the heating as well but I light a fire as I've got lots of logs at the mo. Even in the summer I light the chimnea in the garden and hog that.

Darce xx

Enjoy the concert Pip - And get that party started xx

Light lots of candles of an evening. Creates a lovely mood and gives off heat!

Thankyou!

Deevski x x x

I do that Deev - I love candles. Then the other half comes in and switches the lights on to read the paper or go on the computer. He can go upstairs for footie tonight!

Darce xx

Is there footie tonight? I thought "THE BIG GAME" was tomorrow ...... !?!?!

;-)

GoonerDeev
x x x x

Thanks Darce, just taken an updated pic, will post it soon.

hazel.... loved the weather report.....

Steffib, thanks....

LOL CtD......

I get that Darce, he says bit dark in here and puts light on. Romance - wot's that?
LOL

Penny x

Hey Bondy,
I have I said something wrong. Friends request on Faceache not accepted yet.....

Thunder ...... you need to watch Bondy: he's building up his Hareem of Bond Girls on Faceache!

Ha!

Me
x

Hi all,

Nicki darlin'

I hope it's not the revelation that we would work within five minutes of each other that has put you off!

Take care Sweetie.

Is the Big Fella trying to tell me something....I'm goingto pick my Mum up from an AA meeting tonight, which ironically is held across the road from a really nice Pub.
I was going to pop in about 8:00 have One pint of shandy and a read the paper (no issue with Mother, I'm not that daft....I'm not!) and then collect her at 9:00 before running her home.

By chance came back to the office that way today, and it's burnt to the ground, last weekend apparently.....alright...I get the idea, could have been a bit more subtle!!!

Rips

x

Thunder, sorry. I just check and I don't see one from you. Can you send it again.

Deev,
I did wonder if Bondy was ignoring my request as I am of the male variety (Am I allowed to say that in these days of PC).

Rips,
I did wonder if Nicki's cold feet (no pun intended) were in response to your revelation. ROFL

CtD..... I think you may have been the first.....

This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.

Bondy,
Faceache wont let me. It just says "Friend requested" greyed out

It's probably a fairly reasonable response too Thunder!

Oh well!

R.I.P's

hmmmmm, let me take another look......

Got it thunder, apologies again.....

No worries Bondy

Just uploaded the spring pic ...... interesting to see the view has changed..... next will be a new puppy pic......

Aw Bondy - getting a puppy - or is that a euphemism for something I dont know yet?
debs2
X

Ha!

Am I the original Bond Girl of The Blog?!!?

Fantastic!!!

;-)

Deevah
xx

Thought that would make you smile CtD.......

debs2, I got a puppy just before xmas and posted a pic of the little pudding on FB. I think it's time for an update.