Asa Bear

My old CBR turns 14 next month and is long retired. He slept outside in kennels in his younger days but now sleeps on a rectangular cushion type dog bed indoors. I’m looking to treat him to an orthopaedic style bed for his twilight years, what would you recommend? I might be going soft but he’s earned a comfortable retirement.

Bargain! I can’t believe this hasn't been snapped up already. GLWS.

Could you take a couple of measurements for me please. Armpit to armpit and the length of the belt. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Carl, hope all received ok. 🍺

Ditto 😳

Wardrobe clear out. Size XL, one dark green, one marl grey. Just pay the postage and they’re yours.

It’s all over her belly as well but seems the pic can’t/won’t load. Hyperpigmentation has been suggested but still no nearer on how to clear it up.

Does anyone know what this dark pigmentation might be? My parents’ dog (cockapoo) has been struggling with sensitive skin, scratching all of the time for some months now. First vet has referred her to a second and they just seem to be trialling different remedies with no success. I’m not sure what particular medicines have been used but had this message from my Mother this morning. I did say it’s a question for the vet but she seems at the end of her tether. She never had this before . Not dirt…. Reaction to the Apoquel tablets ? Why is she still scratching ????? IMG_0550.HEIC IMG_0550.HEIC

The dog is in his run for now and not allowed in the garden. Keeps looking at me with his, "what have I done" eyes. I'll bite the bullet and replace the panels myself and leave the neighbour to karma.

I have one neighbour like that, they're ying & yang! No stew unfortunately and I don't suppose I'll be borrowing a cup of sugar for a while.

Laughed out loud much to swmbo's disapproval.

I am tending to err this way for the easy life although it is totally out of character for me and I'd love to put him underneath his conifers.

Minor dispute with the neighbour that has the potential to go pear shaped. The fence dividing our properties that is his responsibility is concrete posts & gravel boards with overlap panels and is approximately 13 years old. On his side of the boundary are conifers hiding the fence, whilst mine is flower borders. A few months ago I offered to share the cost of replacing his panels for featheredge panels, which he declined, as the fence is bowed and rotten in parts. Here's the potential banana skin. Yesterday my dog broke through one of the panels and killed a lop eared miniature rabbit the neighbours were looking after for a family on holiday. The rabbit was running free in his garden as was my dog in mine. I have patched up the knackered panel but should I replace the whole fence? Don't even mention the rabbit as their friends are still on holiday.

I'm amazed at how many people have the attitude of "like it or lump it". Yes there might be a line of people ready to replace the underground workers, willing to work weekends and for less money to boot but as achosenman has said there is somebody prepared to replace every single one of us in our chosen profession for less money and not as many benefits. I don't like this race to the bottom one bit.

We celebrated our first anniversary in Whetstone, Leicestershire. I played rugby in the day time against Lions and got my wife to drive over and meet me in the restaurant. I had already supped one or several beers, was still wearing my club tie and was sporting a fresh shiner! We celebrate twenty years this year. I've led a charmed life.