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Rufus2 Fri 10-Sept-21 15:31:42

A man is driving down a country lane. He runs over a ^cockerel and is very upset.

He goes to the farmhouse and knocks on the door. A woman opens the door and he says, 'I'm so sorry. I've killed your cockerel. I'd like to replace him

And she said, 'Please yourself - the hens are round the back.^

Courtesy of The Oldie.
Nothing much to report this evening; but we can't let a "Friesday " go by without a mention
Strangely, there seem to be two conversations going on here.
One is discussing the easing of various lockdown provisions whilst another is reminding us of the ever-increasing toll of new Covid cases.
Another record yesterday. 324 and not far short of the magic 364 of Sir Len Hutton way back when! grin

A modern "Misomer Murders" was on TV earlier this evening; 2016, so no Covid Masks, Neil Dudgeon as Barnaby, the first murder inside 10 seconds and a drone appeared to be the murder weapon.
Otherwise, it was being used by the village pharmacy to home-deliver prescriptions
Must mention that to our local chemist! grin
Of course, we are being inundated with footage of the shocking 9-11 events.

Now we are told that GB is considering copying the Aussie procedures for turning back refugee boats in the Channel.
France is not amused! So what's new?
Good Health
OoRoo

Jaxjacky Fri 10-Sept-21 16:05:22

Hi Rufus, I love a Midsomer murder, could do with some new ones. We watched the second episode of the new Vera last night, unfortunately, there’s a wait for any more, it was as good and occasionally amusing as ever.
MrJ and I are off on hols next week, the delights of Weston super Mare await us, never been before, MrJ happy as there’s a golf course. I’m disappointed as there are no sand sculptures, because of guess what..
Our Covid numbers are in the high 30 thousand, but no one seems to be flapping about it, our local is shut as the landlady has it, that’s our Friday night catchup off ?.
I’ll leave you with this. Take care ?

rafichagran Fri 10-Sept-21 16:15:13

Hi Rufus hope you are feeling better. Not much to report today myself, at home today, cleaning and trying to get rid of a headache.
Sleep well and keep posting.

Aveline Fri 10-Sept-21 17:14:40

Hi Rufus2. The main excitement round here is the introduction of the two beautiful cats. They have led to a rush of visitors keen to see them. They're very friendly and largely inert!
(Bit like myself?!)
We wear our masks out and sanitise etc. So far so good but I take nothing for granted. Friends were both double jabbed but caught Covid all the same. A nasty ten days but OK now.
Stay safe!

Megs36 Fri 10-Sept-21 18:28:35

Hello Rufus

Good you’re posting regularly again, Hope your ‘convalescence’ is going well and no lasting effects from your hospital stay.
Prefer Neil Dudgeo in Midsomer Murders, at moment the repeats here on ITV3 are the originals with JohnNettles,seem quite dated. The ‘Veras’ are pretty old too, we’ve seen most of them but never remember the end ??.
Still hoping for booster vaccinationshere but all up in the air atm.Did you get yours when you were ill? Grandson in NSW had hisfirst I’m pleased to say.
Keep safe.
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Megs36 Fri 10-Sept-21 18:32:07

PS Had message from docs to saydeliveries of flu vaccine supplies are delayed !

Jaxjacky Fri 10-Sept-21 18:44:42

Megs have you not seen the new Vera’s there was one last Sunday (we recorded) and one the week before}

BlueSky Fri 10-Sept-21 18:45:03

Hi Rufus your Friesday posts have been missed. I don’t contribute often but always read your posts. Have a good weekend x wine

Jaxjacky Fri 10-Sept-21 18:45:36

Sorry Aveline, names of very furry cats please?

Callistemon Fri 10-Sept-21 18:52:27

I was disappointed when the lovely John Nettles (Bergerac) left and was replaced by "his cousin" but I do like Neil Dudgeon and his wife in the series.

It's all so ridiculous but enjoyable.
Who would want to live there? shock

I hope you're improving, Rufus
Never mind the Shiraz, I think Guinness is a good tonic.

Aveline Fri 10-Sept-21 19:25:52

Jaxjacky this is Finn who loves shoes and Jackson who likes a box. We've never rehomed adult cats before and were a bit concerned but they've been an absolute dream. Lovely boys.

Jaxjacky Fri 10-Sept-21 19:39:39

They’re very photogenic!

Aveline Fri 10-Sept-21 19:41:33

They're better in real life!

Megs36 Fri 10-Sept-21 19:49:05

Yes Jax thought you meant you’ seen another new one last night, we had seen the ‘new ‘ when they were on first.

seacliff Fri 10-Sept-21 20:25:51

Wow they are gorgeous Aveline

Hellogirl1 Fri 10-Sept-21 20:54:10

Aveline, are they Maine Coons? It`s the ears that made me ask.

Aveline Sat 11-Sept-21 06:19:49

Yes they're Maine Coons.

FannyCornforth Sat 11-Sept-21 06:36:08

Hi Aveline we’ve spoken about MCs in the past.
Your new two look lovely.
I wish that I could take a decent photo of Rosie. I’ve got a new phone now, so I might have more luck. I’ll try today and post here if it works

Rufus so pleased that you’re doing well. I saw that joke from Barry yesterday, I am very much enjoying The Oldie, and always think of you when I read it smile