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are wont to do. But people complaining about the cats behaviour were promptly asked what they expected from a cat cafe. Moira Funnell opined that the cats hadn't been trained properly and needed behaviour modification. HER cats never tried to eat off anyone's plate and a diet of cottage cheese and pickles was ...

Hello Dolly! ~ Louis Armstrong I looked him up. Sad, and only 25 😔

obstructive and frankly, so bloody-minded, suddenly discovered he needed an urgent visit to the WC. 'Tell him I'll ring later'. Of course, he conveniently forgot. Things were actually going quite well for once. Johnny's menu was attracting a different clientèle, those who appreciated a good down-to-earth, homecooked meal, baked beans on toast and the like. Plenty of spud. The moggies had settled down, they had nothing to complain about as they were given gourmet fare (unlike the humans) but cats being cats ...

Oh My Darling, Clementine ~ Traditional I know the song, Muggle, but feel I remember someone else singing it?

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who was really in charge. I suggested this to Rosie and she readily agreed. She was still getting over the shock of being addressed as a Madam, so I sat her down and made her a cup of sweet tea. 'Do you think we should tell Daddy?' Daddy had lately been conspicuous by his absence and as far as I was concerned, long may it last. As long as he kept financing our little venture, everything in the cafe was rosy. Clever little pun there, I thought. 'I think not, darling. You know his heart isn't strong and it would just upset him.' 'I'll just ring him and tell him about the name change.' Not five minutes later ...

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Awwww ... that really takes me back. Too young 😥 There was a parody of that song too 'Brand New Combine Harvester'.

Sounds lovely, as do the Blue Ridge Mountains. Have you read A Walk In the Woods by Bill Bryson? His walking the Appalachian Trail.

thing just happened. I had a call from a very rude man and he called me a Madam! He thought we were something to do with taking your clothes off! You don't think our name could be misleading, do you? I thought you said we were named after a movie about James Blonde or someone? Did he go around taking his clothes off all the time?' 'Well, sometimes ... but only to go to bed,' I reassured her. 'Anyway, I hung up on him.' 'I think ...

Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes ~ Paul Simon

Love the Poldatk novels. Do you mean you read The Miller's Dance each year, or one of the series?

Another huge fan of Wodehouse. Haven't read anything by Denis Mackail (will take a look) but humorous and satirical books I've also enjoyed are Three Men In a Boat by Jerome K Jerome; Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons; and EF Benson's Mapp and Lucia books. ps. Thought I recognised your name from way back and saw you last posted in 2009, so a very big welcome back! 😊

supercilious. 'I beg your pardon,' said Rosie indigantly, 'to whom am I speaking?' 'Hubert Hoitytoity, Madam. Investigating racketeering and criminal operations.' Now Rosie, usually the sweetest and most obliging lady you could ever meet, was annoyed. Hubert had clearly crossed a line. 'I'll thank you kindly NOT to address me as Madam! I am NOT and have NEVER been, a brothel keeper! And I have never heard of the establishment you are referring to. Please don't call again!' And she did what many of us do when faced with an unsolicited call, she ...

God Bless the Child ~ Billie Holiday

of adequate ventilation. Unfortunately, covid had somehow affected his spacial awareness and he didn't seem to realise he was outdoors. Detective Myonly Hope tried to de-esculate the whole situation by calling for calm, but his voice was drowned by caterwauling cats and their irate and vociferous owners. PC McCatchem went round with his notebook and pencil trying to ascertain who was responsible for the stink. It wasn't long before all fingers were pointing at Jack Fishbreath who was cowering behind the barricaded door, crying piteously that ...

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just going to waste, otherwise.' This brought a fusillade of indignation from both cat owners and their pampered pets. Everyone started yelling at once, the cats began throwing up everywhere and Jack Fishbreath had to take refuge in the shop and barricade the door with fish bins. Someone called the police ...

I think members of the clergy, if following the teachings of Jesus, should not be condemning anyone. Georgia looks a very beautiful country.

Speak For Me ~ John Mayer You can say that again! 🤣 I'm not very familiar with the dulcimer, but Tom is certainly a wonderful craftsman.

one who's a fan of sardines, all those crunchy bones, the bane of homo sapiens but most delectable for felines. Surely, the least fishmongers could do in appreciation for the service cats provided in keeping down the mice and rat population, was to supply sardines pro bono.' Most cat owners, seeing which way the wind blew, decided to ...

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Lovely fiddle playing, he puts a lot of emotion into it. I don't remember you saying you played the fiddle, Muggle! Do you still play? Hello Walls - Faron Young Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) ~ Foster the People

Your latest book sounds really good, Anna. Let us know when it's published 😊 Have you been back since October, Kev?