‘Spare’ by Prince Harry

Forsythia

I think animals do sense things. I felt the inclusion of the animals was a lovely moment.

Yes, so did I.
The Queen adored her horses and dogs, they were an essential part of her life.
They cared not that she was Her Majesty or Head of State.

At her state funeral in the Abbey I can't remember there being any mention of her love of animals, it was all very formal and a bit stuffy.
As she had planned it all meticulously maybe she wanted that final public image to be of the devotion she had to her animals and their unconditional love back..
And I believe animals (dogs especially) sense things like happy celebrations or sad bereavement.

Oh dear. It all went over my head, what a shame. Thanks for explaining Tickingbird.

I was worried it was my fault for joking about cats.

Yes dogs are wonderful, I'm sure they do. I'd want to spare them the pain but maybe it's kinder to include them to help them process the loss.

Iam64

Ok dogs and bereavement. My two certainly have picked up on the sadness around us. But I feel there’s more to their changed behaviour than simple reaction to a busier home with higher emotions than usual. The young male lab began guarding me as soon as he came home, total first. He also went straight to mr i’s chair and sat on it, something he’s not allowed to do (well he is now).
I was moved by the image of Emma, the Queen’s pony and the two corgis. A friend’s funeral included two golden labs who escorted her coffin, then lay motionless either side of the coffin throughout the hour long service

I'm sure they know more than we realise, Iam64.

Your friend's dogs showed their devotion and may well have been aware of what was happening..

OnwardandUpward

tickingbird

OK, reported.

Whatever for?

I’ve just sat down to read the rest of this thread and this.

Maybe some need to take a break as this is ridiculous. Get a grip!

Read this quick as no doubt it will be reported and I’ll be sent to the naughty step!

I'm wondering what happened here

Why is anyone being sent to the naughty step? I thought it might be me who was reported for imagining very naughty cats at a funeral. But if so, a sense of humour is severely lacking

I love cats. I'd have cats at my funeral in preference to some people

I love cats. I'd have cats at my funeral in preference to some people wink

Yes cats are lovely too. I would prefer cats/dogs (all animals really) around me whilst I’m alive - not too fussed who or what us at my funeral

Remember the rainbows in the day The Queen died? I'm sure she was going to Rainbow Bridge. I want to go there too. 🌈

Callistemon21

Here comes the clique!!

I know you dislike that word but it is quite funny.
Every time.😂😂😂

What clique for goodness sake.?

Are we allowed to use some people on GN?

Just to clear things up so the thread can get back on track…. Callistemon please can you say what you meant by “here comes the clique “. Because I’m lost frankly. I’m asking
Politely by the way

Me too. What clique?

Joseanne

Remember the rainbows in the day The Queen died? I'm sure she was going to Rainbow Bridge. I want to go there too. 🌈

Yes, it was, of course, a coincidence but quite amazing Joseanne.

The thread went off track pages ago.
Anyone could get it back on track if they wish.

Spare’ by Prince Harry (663 Posts)
NanKate Thu 27-Oct-22 16:08:30
To be published in January. Oh dear ?

Oh dear or not oh dear - that is the question.

What clique please ? I don’t wish to fall out with you but saying here comes the clique (followed by laughing emojis) then not explaining is not fair as it makes people worry if you mean them. For example me and Volver have been accused of being each other’s wingman because we agree on lots of things (not everything!) but there are lots of posters who do that and surely two people aren’t a clique.

Lucca

For example me and Volver have been accused of being each other’s wingman because we agree on lots of things (not everything!) but there are lots of posters who do that and surely two people aren’t a clique.

I don’t wish to get involved in any spats but feel quite strongly about the above.

A few weeks ago I backed someone ONCE and Volver immediately posted sarcastically that I was that poster’s wingman. Not long after you were supporting Volver, which you do consistently, and I posted “speaking of wingman”.

You can’t keep getting upset if people get the impression you work as a team. Volver gets herself involved in spats more or less every day and you, without fail, come on and defend her - you’re doing it now. It comes across that you and Volver believe you can carry on with impunity but can’t handle being called out on it. You’re behaving like a dog with a bone now. Why? Hoping the thread will be pulled?

Why would I want a thread pulled. I don’t. How am I defending Volver here ? I’m asking who the clique is.
So let’s be clear ..you are saying I must now make sure to not comment on the same thread as Volver otherwise we are a clique of two. Right ?
I’m not going to flounce/ leave GN but you have upset me.

few weeks ago I backed someone ONCE and Volver immediately posted sarcastically that I was that poster’s wingman.

I have never accused anyone of being anyone else's "wingman". Except Lucca once, to demonstrate the ridiculous of people who think like teenagers.

There are "some posters" who seem obsessed with other people wanting to get threads pulled. Perhaps they might consider why the threads they are on get pulled so often.

Now, if anyone wants to go off and find a thread where I talk about wingmen sarcastically, please do. I've had enough of silly women.

I’m genuinely sorry if I’ve upset you as that wasn’t my intention.

Also, let me be clear I am not and have not said that you aren’t to comment on threads that Volver is on. Don’t twist my words.

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Volver

I think you post so much you ‘forget’ what you’ve said and to whom. You were involved in some heated to and fro with DaisyAnne and I said one thing in support and you replied immediately to DaisyAnne referring to her wingman - me!!

If you can’t moderate your own posts at least be honest. Crack on. I’m off!

And yes I get the irony and won't be surprised if I'm deleted.

Little pal? Pray tell.

I won’t be back on for several hours but doubtless this will be gone by then so I’m resolved to remaining in the dark

Sooo sorry Tickingbird.
Yes they can keep getting upset. You aren’t allowed to tell posters what they can and can’t do.
I hadn’t noticed anyone working as a team on this thread, just been grateful for a reprieve from the sniping I get whilst the focus was on someone else. I’ll be sure to notice any wingmen in future.
When I read “here comes the clique”, I immediately had the Small Faces lyrics in my head “Here comes the nice (it’s understood)” and I laughed.
Does that mean I’m in a clique too? 🤣🤣

That made me smile, tickingbird, the very idea of you being DaisyAnne’s wingman 😂
Volver, is your aim to be deleted?

I haven't followed this thread completely but if someone supports what someone else has said they have formed a clique?