Mundane News

[oldwheels]

Just got back from a jog and saw a man on an Electric scooter ⚡️ " walking " his dog 😮

Used to see people at St Andrews "walking" their dogs by holding a lead out of the car window as they drove along with the dog running alongside.

 

[Mo1959]

Used to see people at St Andrews "walking" their dogs by holding a lead out of the car window as they drove along with the dog running alongside.

Loads here drive to the local park and walk a few steps onto the grass and just throw a ball, usually while gawping at their mobile phones paying little attention to the dog. What’s the point of having them as a decent walk with your dog is one of the best bits, or should be.

 

[DCLane]

More and more Amazon seems to be cheap and nasty Chinese stuff that doesn’t last. Brand names are rarely any cheaper than elsewhere. I think maybe their market boom has peaked.

Which is possibly why they're making staff redundant: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64171008

 

[Andy in Germany]

Used to see people at St Andrews "walking" their dogs by holding a lead out of the car window as they drove along with the dog running alongside.

Why does this happen more in St. Andrews? I think we should be told.

Also, isn't that a great way to get a squashed dog?

 

[Reynard]

Mild, breezy and occasionally sunny here chez Casa Reynard.

Slept really well. Actually, I overslept a fair bit. Now that all of December's running around getting stuff done is over, I think I'm catching up on the sleep / relaxation I missed. Slept a solid ten hours, and even a cat wanting its breakfast didn't wake me up.

Haven't done that much this morning, just had some quiet time. I am very snotty and sneezy, so suspect I've been gifted with someone's lurgis. Maybe it's a good thing that I am not stewarding at the Capital & Longhair on Saturday. Might spend some time in the garden this afternoon, just puttering about, like. Well, I will go and look for wood that can be diverted into the insatiable maw that is the heating.

It is almost time for luncheon, and I can't decide what to have, as there are so many nice things still in the fridge.

 

[Reynard]

Used to see people at St Andrews "walking" their dogs by holding a lead out of the car window as they drove along with the dog running alongside.

I've seen people do that here - from bicycles...

At least cats are self-exercising

 

[Reynard]

I rarely look at Ebay nowadays, it was useful when I was selling my camera gear last year, but buying seems crazy. Loads of sellers trying to sell stuff at more than you will pay buying from a regular shop / company website. I always double check with Amazon too. We were buying some garden goalposts for our grandson just before Christmas. My daughter sent me the Amazon link. The link went to the manufacturers own storefront on Amazon and with the cost of the item and the £19.99 delivery charge it came to about £130. I went to the manufacturers website, saw they had various offers and got the same item for £80 with £7.99 delivery.

I'm an ebay regular, but I think it largely depends which parts of the 'bay you lurk in. I'm usually found trawling through motor racing memorabilia (programmes and magazines mostly) and secondhand and vintage watch / bling listings.

For the former, there tends to be a fairly set price range for most items, though a few sellers (dealers / bookshops) are more expensive. Having said that, they do have the less common stuff / mint condition stuff in stock, so it can be worth the premium. You do have to do your research though, as there are a lot of repros, fakes and blatant fabrications floating around. Senna and Schumacher items are the ones to be particularly leery of, but that's not my area of interest.

With the watches and bling, it's best to avoid the bun fights IMHO - you do get a feel for which listings will go crazy. Patience is the key here, and knowing what you are looking for. The thing to bear in mind is that most of these items were churned out in their millions, so buzzwords like rare and unique always make me laugh. I buy what I like, and I'm happy to wait.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've seen people do that here - from bicycles...

At least cats are self-exercising

Yes, but to be fair they're only tolerating you until they figure how to use a tin opener.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Just remembered shopping will be part of this evening, as tomorrow is a public holiday...

 

[Speicher]

Loads here drive to the local park and walk a few steps onto the grass and just throw a ball, usually while gawping at their mobile phones paying little attention to the dog. What’s the point of having them as a decent walk with your dog is one of the best bits, or should be.

Also the dog needs interaction with its owner surely.

I am owned by two cats.

I've seen people do that here - from bicycles...

At least cats are self-exercising

Yes, that is why I would not have dog. Cats can also be left alone for a day without them fretting.

 

[tyred]

I've seen people do that here - from bicycles...

At least cats are self-exercising

Every time I see someone ride a bike with a dog on a lead, it always seems like a stupid thing to do. The dog could so easily cause the rider to have an unscheduled dismount.

 

[Reynard]

Had a lovely luncheon of a chunk of melton mowbray pork pie, then a sausage sandwich, plus an apple, a clementine and two

An unscheduled rain shower put pay to the gardening, so I did all the prep for tonight's supper instead.

 

[Reynard]

Every time I see someone ride a bike with a dog on a lead, it always seems like a stupid thing to do. The dog could so easily cause the rider to have an unscheduled dismount.

Mmmm, yes, it does have a Darwin Award feeling to it, doesn't it?

 

[Reynard]

Also the dog needs interaction with its owner surely.

I am owned by two cats.


Yes, that is why I would not have dog. Cats can also be left alone for a day without them fretting.

Likewise.

I love dogs but am aware of exactly why I wouldn't have one. Ergo I am a Cuddle Aunt and purveyor of treats / squeaky toys to a pair of miniature schnauzers and a black labrador.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Just remembered shopping will be part of this evening, as tomorrow is a public holiday...

To my complete lack of surprise, the shops were full.