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‘Spare’ by Prince Harry

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NanKate Thu 27-Oct-22 16:08:30

To be published in January. Oh dear ?

Lucca Tue 01-Nov-22 07:23:25

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.

Callistemon21 Mon 31-Oct-22 23:20:30

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.

Callistemon21 Mon 31-Oct-22 22:19:55

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.

nadateturbe Mon 31-Oct-22 22:00:50

Me too. What clique?

Lucca Mon 31-Oct-22 21:49:21

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

Mollygo Mon 31-Oct-22 21:48:55

Are we allowed to use some people on GN?

Lucca Mon 31-Oct-22 21:44:27

Callistemon21

Here comes the clique!!

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

What clique for goodness sake.?

Joseanne Mon 31-Oct-22 20:53:06

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

tickingbird Mon 31-Oct-22 20:45:15

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 funeralhmm

volver Mon 31-Oct-22 20:34:04

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 grin

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 grin

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

Callistemon21 Mon 31-Oct-22 20:32:41

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. flowers

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

OnwardandUpward Mon 31-Oct-22 20:29:42

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.

Joseanne Mon 31-Oct-22 20:29:33

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.

Callistemon21 Mon 31-Oct-22 20:29:21

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.

tickingbird Mon 31-Oct-22 20:26:23

OnwardandUpward

I haven’t reported anyone. Volver has reported Callistemon, allegedly for accusing her of being in a clique.

I made a joke about being sent to the naughty step. Personally I think it’s all rather silly and think perhaps some should just take a step back for a bit.

Anyway, aren’t dogs wonderful; they definitely know and feel a lot more than some give them credit for. They know when someone’s died I’m sure.

OnwardandUpward Mon 31-Oct-22 20:18:51

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

Im so sorry for your loss @Iam64

Did you find it helped your dogs to accept the loss?

Forsythia Mon 31-Oct-22 20:18:14

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

OnwardandUpward Mon 31-Oct-22 20:17:59

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 grin

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 grin

Iam64 Mon 31-Oct-22 20:11:18

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

volver Mon 31-Oct-22 20:10:39

19:40 and 19:47

Cue: Oh, I didn't mean you, I didn't mean that, you're so touchy.

tickingbird Mon 31-Oct-22 20:09:50

You know what volver ? I truly don’t give a fig one way or the other.

I daresay this thread will be pulled shortly anyway. You’re having a good day.

Callistemon21 Mon 31-Oct-22 20:08:20

volver

You won't be reported tickingbird, unless you tell me to stop posting and accuse me of being in a clique.

Simples.

That's very odd.

Did I accuse you of being in a clique?
Did I tell you to stop posting?

No.

volver Mon 31-Oct-22 20:02:54

You won't be reported tickingbird, unless you tell me to stop posting and accuse me of being in a clique.

Simples.

tickingbird Mon 31-Oct-22 19:59:57

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!

Lathyrus Mon 31-Oct-22 19:55:52

OnwardandUpward

Im loving thinking about cats at a funeral. It's improved my day no end grin

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Believe me, four horses was no picnic🐎🐎🐎🐎