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Mo1959

Mo1959

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Location
Perthshire,Scotland
Yuck......it's gone all misty out there now.

Someone happened to link to something on Gumtree on here so of course I went off on a tangent and had a look at dogs for sale. You can buy a horse cheaper than a half breed dog just now! How on earth are people getting away with charging between two and two and a half grand on a dog, and even worse there are idiots actually paying that. No wonder the amount of dogs getting stolen just now has risen so much.
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
:hello::cuppa:
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Mo1959 said:
Yuck......it's gone all misty out there now.

Someone happened to link to something on Gumtree on here so of course I went off on a tangent and had a look at dogs for sale. You can buy a horse cheaper than a half breed dog just now! How on earth are people getting away with charging between two and two and a half grand on a dog, and even worse there are idiots actually paying that. No wonder the amount of dogs getting stolen just now has risen so much.
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Do you mean those crosses between types like a Cocker and a Poodle to create a Cock-a-doodle-doo or whatever?
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Mo1959 said:
Yep. They are basically mongrels but have suddenly become designer dogs. Even a pedigree lab is over £2,000 now. You used to be able to go to a reliable breeder and get a lovely pedigree lab for five to six hundred.
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We met three beautiful working labradors yesterday. Wonderful looking dogs with immaculate behaviour. I've only recently become aware that a number of breeds have both "working" and "show" (pet) versions. Chalk and cheese.

I know quite a few people who own this new mongrel type of breed. I don't get it.
 
rustybolts

rustybolts

pedalling tediously
Location
Ireland
PaulSB said:
Do you mean those crosses between types like a Cocker and a Poodle to create a Cock-a-doodle-doo or whatever?
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There is a fierce racket over Doodle types and all dog pup sales in Ireland . Dog theft in Ireland is a desperate problem and dog farms where pups are bred in horrific conditions are rampant. I happen to own a little toy poodle , she is 11 now and I bought her for 700 Euro and that was very expensive then . The price of dogs since lock down shot up as did the demand , Here is my little dog , gone grey now but the apple of my eye

(21) Brown Toy Poodle - YouTube
 
Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
ColinJ said:
I just watched a TV documentary about the immune system. Apparently one thing that can suppress immunity is getting less than 7 hours sleep a night and I tend to only get 5-6 hours! So despite it still being quite 'early', I have turned the TV off and am going to go to bed now (03:15). I'll try to get to sleep by 04:00. I will have my alarm set for 11:00 and see if I can actually sleep until then. (I will probably wake up way before that, but we'll see.)
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My sleep patter is normally..........
In bed ........22.00
Asleep........ 22.05
Pee..............03.00 ish
Wake........ .05.30 ish

MrsDs is......
Bed.......... 22.00
Asleep......varies
Possible pee but not always
Wake... .. .08.30

Recently I find I desperately need a doze around 1700. I find MrsDs knees with a cushion very comfortable ^_^
 
Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Mo1959 said:
I have to admit it does worry me a bit too. I can't see how my body or brain can be rested and recovered with only around three or four hours on a good night! What can you do if you just don't feel tired plus your stupid brain doesn't seem to switch off either.

Anyway, the roads are damp as there was some rain overnight but it's not as cold. Probably have a walk soon.
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We are all so different.
When me and my cycling mate went to Majorca he wanted to share a room to cut costs.
No chance.
He stays up on his lap top, watching films etc, till 02.00 whereas I like to be in bed by 22.00...........especially if I have done 40 miles and have another 40 next day .
 
Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Mo1959 said:
Yuck......it's gone all misty out there now.

Someone happened to link to something on Gumtree on here so of course I went off on a tangent and had a look at dogs for sale. You can buy a horse cheaper than a half breed dog just now! How on earth are people getting away with charging between two and two and a half grand on a dog, and even worse there are idiots actually paying that. No wonder the amount of dogs getting stolen just now has risen so much.
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Blimey......that much :eek:
Next door has a pedigree lab bitch and sometimes gets her mated (whatever its called)........it could have, say, 6 pups which they sell no problem.
They must make a mint !!!
 
Dave7

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Officially saying good morning all ^_^
Still very dark out there.
Coffee consumed and very nice it was as well.
Both me and MrsD seemed improved somewhat yesterday. She felt some strength coming back in her legs. We also managed to eat 2 meals........even though they were small.
We are hoping we can get a short walk in this morning. I know I can manage 2 miles but we have no idea what MrsD can manage. Even 500 yards will be good.
@Mo1959 today is soup day.
There are a couple of ingredients I want such as celery and lentils.......not essential but maybe helpful so I will walk to the
Co-op for them and get my 2 mile walk in.
 
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