Letter from Manila - Santol - of course!

I did that but with a Champagne cork, pity the car was a Fiat Panda...

George,

Congrats on the new abode!

I'm wondering, though.... As yet no photos...., so is your new beer drinking overlook with fridge close at hand taking a while to establish? 

Best,

Lance

Hope you didn't get wet in the earthquake today

They say love is blind, and I think recent events in the GeorgeB household prove they could have a very good point. 

The reason I say this is because Toppy…



The parvo loving Shi Tzu, whose tongue is too big for his mouth, has got together with this…



Whiskey, the Shi Tzu with a face only a mother could love, and made a bit of whoopee.

The plan was to get her spayed, but we waited while the lovely Lola…



recovered from her similar op first. As you can see, it was the toilet roll what did it.

After all, who in their right mind would bonk Whiskey? Obviously, Toppy, not having a right mind, was a prime candidate.

Now Whiskey has a belly full of arms and legs. Well, just legs in this case. Bless her.

Maybe, just maybe, the pups will have their mother’s tongue and father’s teeth and thus be relatively normal. However, that’s just not the way things work in our house, is it? 

So get yer names down for one of what could possibly be the ugliest litter on the planet. Go on, treat the kids. Imagine their screams of horror as they open the box, the weeks of nightmares, possible permanent psychological damage. How can you refuse? 

Probably about two weeks to go.

And where would we be without it?

Drove past these buildings tonight, about 3kms from me.



The left one just gently leaning against the other.

I think someone must have used four of sand, one of cement in the footings, rather than the more normal ratios.

Oh, and don't let anyone tell you that animals have a sixth sense about natural phenomena. Spud was caught unawares by the quake and fell over. The other three apparently slept through the whole thing.

So don't be depending on your pets to foretell disasters, ain't going to happen.

Of course, it could just be my lot.

Glad to hear that all is ok with you & the family .Nothing more frightening than an earthquake. At least the new house din't collapse.

Hi, Is Toppy going to have his pockets picked as well?

Colin

^ Once again, many thanks for the mental images that I *really* didn't need (& may not be able to erase for a long time!), but after the weekend I've had the laugh was much appreciated. Shame I'm working night-shift (unplanned !) at my new job* and have just got a very strange look from my "alleged boss" after an outburst of what she has since described as slightly hysterical laughter   

Less than 5 minutes ago I was tempted to offer the same advice to someone who walked in off the street with a glass of wine*, asking "Have you got a phone charger mate - I'll give you good money for it, my phone died innit" (or similar). My "alleged boss" (after she came to help dressed in what I'm sure are very trendy PJ's) explained the chap was actually a paying customer of ours who had gone out for a walk (to Weatherspoons & cultural centres, hence returning with a glass half-full of wine)   

* I was renovating a hotel January/February in Devon and got offered the job of manager for the summer. Looking at the job specification the phrase "responsible adult" set alarm bells ringing so I declined, but then accepted the alternative job they had available (the job title is still not confirmed but we loosly agree "General Dogsbody" is as good as any). I *love* the job, 2 days sort-of work a week, 9 pubs within 500 yards, beach not a lot further, live music every week, and regular "market research" (aka pub crawls - so we can advise guests where to eat & drink ). A very manic bank holiday was a lot of fun, and also explains why all the staff are frazzled. We officially close at 10pm - we closed the doors early tonite and all staff were in bed before 9pm   
I need more practice, if I'm tired after just 4 days 24x7 work / play / party / drinking how will I cope in the Summer party season 

You two read my mind!

My first thought was, "Take me home, mate."


Thanks. It's the biggest I've been through. Interesting.

The "new" house didn't collapse probably because it isn't new! I reckon its seen a few in its time.


Ah, the debate rumbles on.

Madam, for some reason seemed to think it's the ladies responsibility to practice birth control, whereas I reckon the boy's op is a lot simpler and less invasive. She kinda seen my point with Lola, but still not 100% convinced. One of 'em is getting done though.



Jeez, ours will look like supermodels in comparison!