Political Animal

Eric attended his very first demonstration yesterday at Leigh Animal Sanctuary after the expose by the Times. As I am a technomuppet I'm afraid I can't copy the photos everyone else took (shame as there are horrendous ones of me on there). So I have added a link. OH is on the left of the first photo in the sweatshirt unfortunately Erics head got chopped off (in a photographic sense) and I am the one carrying the flowers in the 2nd photo as well as in looking very ugly waving a banner in the "Dogs trust" photo later on.

The protest was totally peaceful and the police were sympathetic, to the cause.

By the way Eric's eye is fine now and he enjoyed some theraupeutic sausages. It was a warm day and whilst we packed loads of water and treats for Eric we forgot to provide our own refreshments.

It was a worthwhile day as we have saved two whippets and two cats on the day and now Leigh Animal Slaughterhouse Ltd ahem I mean "Sanctuary" have said they will not take in any more greyhounds. That doesn't stop all the other lumpy and bumpy dogs who are too ugly to be profitable to be saved though.

Well at least its a start and we have public support on our side. It also was good for Joe Public to realise that the overwhelming majority of us who are committed to Animal Welfare aren't a bunch of Terrorist nutcases.

Sick as a dog

Good thoughts please for Eric, my Lurcher. He had to visit Mr Vet this morning as overnight his eye had puffed up really badly. Mr Vet gave us some cream and tablets after injecting some dye into Eric's eye. Eric got to the V.E.T.S. this morning and as soon as he clocked where he was, sat down (on strike) and refused to be taken in. Before now the entire waiting room have been in fits of hysterics at his stubborness to go in for his jabs.

Here's hoping some therapeutic sausages and chicken make him forgive us...

Time travel, or is that time gentlemen please?

Day 1 of the weekend study sessions at Keele - up at 6am didn't get to sleep till 2.45am after sampling a delightful evening meal (in Keele Uni's cafe) of cod in a cream ,prawn and dill sauce being plied with free booze (well not that free as the course costs an arm and leg).

Day 2 of the seminar today again up at six so I am shattered and spent the day drinking caffeine and eating pro plus. Most of the students and lecturers where ahem feeling delicate from the after effects of the night before (I'm out of the drinking habit).

OH asked me before going "do you feel studenty yet?" my answer "No way, there should only be one six o clock a day that you are awake for on the weekend ALL students know that".

However upon wandering into the postgraduate pub on campus K.P.A (quite friendly and nice actually) I discover that "happy hour actually lasts FIVE hours".

Tomorrow is my last day of the seminar and is supposed to be a half day 9-12.30, but who knows... There its official.... Keele Uni have discovered the secret of time travel...but I never expected it to be the Student Union bar who achieved it!

A Doggy Dictionary

BATH: This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.
BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes and you prance away.
BUMP: The best way to get your human's attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of tea or coffee.
DEAFNESS: This is a malady that affects dogs when their person wants them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.
DOG BED: Any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guestroom or the newly upholstered sofa in the living room.
DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.
LEAN: Every good dog's response to the command "sit !", especially if your person is dressed for an evening out. Incredibly effective before black-tie events.
LEASH: A strap that attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want him/her to go.
LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail. If you're lucky, a human will love you in return. RUBBISH BIN: A container that your neighbours put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and mouldy crusts of bread.
SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dogs rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop.
SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.
THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.
WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old sweet wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.

yippee!!!

Had "the interview" at Keele yesterday and as I was last one to be interviewed got offered a place on the spot.... :-) now the hard work starts.

Tattoo part 2 today. Have decided to go and see the fogeys today (my parents , nah I love 'em really folks). They are convinced that I'm only coming over to get their share of the holiday money (we are going away together to Cumbria in a few weeks) ...actually I think its more like OH wants his birthday pressie!!!!

The Lurchness monster

Today we went to Cannock Chase with Mr Eric as the weather had brightened up. However no piccies so you will have to cope with this photo of the "Lurchness" monster spotted at Tittesworth recently....

Random pictures I have just uploaded

Eric's Birthday Cake (See Mum I didn't they money for it on Booze, however I did have to "help" Eric eat the choccy bits as choccy is v.bad for dogs)

The new hair do

The new tattoo part 1. Part 2 next week. Does my Bum look big with this??


my OH (Dave) and Eric at Tittesworth

Things that are difficult to do when you are drunk

Things that are difficult to say when you're drunk . .
a) Innovative
b) Preliminary
c) Proliferation
d) Cinnamon

Things that are VERY difficult to say when you're drunk .. . .
a) Specificity
b) British Constitution
c) Passive-aggressive disorder
d) Transubstantiate

Things that are DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE to say when you're drunk . a) Thanks, but I don't want to sleep with you.
b) Nope, no more booze for me.
c) Sorry, but you're not really my type.
d) No kebab for me, thank you.
e) Good evening officer, isn't it lovely out tonight?
f) I'm not interested in fighting you.
g) Oh, I just couldn't - no one wants to hear me sing.
h) Thank you, but I wont make any attempt to dance, I have zero coordination.
i) Where is the nearest toilet? I refuse to vomit in the street.

New me?

Well folks, I know I am crap at remembering to blog. Well not much exciting has happened and I have been very busy doing not a lot of any great importance. Other half has finally agreed to another dog. We had set our hearts on one Murphy a big brindle greyhound but alas, it was not to be.

I have applied to do a Certificate in Industrial Relations at Keele university to keep my brain from rotting. As part of the massive application pack I had to complete I had to get two personal references sent in asap.

My lovely work HR angel Eryl, wrote me a smashing one after I asked her "to lie and say I am a worthwhile excuse of a human being". Was exciting and thrilling to take the pack up to Keele I was nervous though with the thought of going back into HE after my brief but rewarding time at University of Wales College of Medicine at Cardiff. Excited because if I get the certificate then I will be eligible to go on to do an Masters degree. Whooah... cool huh me the blonde welsh muppett with a MASTERS??!!!!???.

Anyway after busting a gut to get the form in and massive personal statement written it went up last night.After being caught stalking round reception by the friendly security guard, he promised me he would put it on the Course Administrators desk. Today I arrived home to an email offering me an interview- I am delighted! Not telling you when it is though... haha

Eryl got a "bribery" choccy bar for her troubles. Who says fat and ugly Union bods and skinny HR bods with perfect hair never get on?

The other thing I have done is after 5 ish years of having a proper blonde "Bridget" bob hairdo (as per my out of date avatar) I have had my hair cut short. So here is a picture of Sharon Stone copying my hairdo. Shame I can't do something so quick and easy to make myself thin....now where did I put my hoover???

...and part one of the new tattoo tomorrow.