Wednesday was not my best day. My ear was giving me some pain and even worse I was not eating. I got boss(he) to help a little with the web site to keep it on schedule for completion this weekend.
The Skyline R32 GTR has gone. All 416 BHP now belongs to someone else, boss was a little sad but the guy that brought it looks to be a the sort to get it back on the road and give it lots of TLC.
I think the boss(he) is suffering from pre-Christmas tension at the moment trying to organise presents and the like and get everything sorted for the family. Nan is away for a couple of days so the new number plate in black slate, very tasteful, will be screwed to the wall as a surprise.
I am hopeful that this wet and cold weather will make way for some sunny and cold weather. I love the blue sky and the way the sun makes for contrasting colours with it being so low in the sky.
Have a good day and remember you have the choice be miserable or be happy. Blaming others is just that it's your choice so choose for happiness.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Interesting start to the week
Monday was "just another day" as the Beatles sang. Weather has turned very Novemberish with damp roads and some fog patches. According to the boss(he) the grey and silver car brigade insist on driving without dipped headlight in poor visibility for some strange reason?
Tuesday same weather early on then it brightened with some sunny periods. Went out with D&M for a walk and whilst out along came another little dog laid down ready to spring up and have a play and it bit my ear and would not let go. Blood everywhere and another visit to the vet, ear was trimmed, more jabs and back home having been given a very mild sedative. Back legs seem to have a mind of their own and I feel so tired. Would not have minded but the mutt was only a little thing, seems that I have had more trouble with little dogs having a go at me than any other size. Hm must be a reason. best take a little more care when little dogs approach from now one. Check the vibes before making a decision on whether to play or not.
Looks like the car will go today. Boss(he) has had a hard time keeping focused as on Sunday another tire kicker phoned and had a look. Turns out the original person is going to buy and was having problems with selling his car to finance buying this one. It will be sad to see it go; as a fox would sometimes sit under it in the morning and I would chase it off. Still it's better to go to someone who will get it back on the road and give it plenty of TLC.
Just a note that I will not promote any sites on my blog that just leave me promotion chatter,reciprocation is the name of the game, I like my back to be scratched so you do the same or don't bother with your promo comments. Grrrr.
Web site should be up by the weekend, a little delayed with my two visits to the vets. I will keep you posted.
Enjoy the sun and let it shine in your heart.
Tuesday same weather early on then it brightened with some sunny periods. Went out with D&M for a walk and whilst out along came another little dog laid down ready to spring up and have a play and it bit my ear and would not let go. Blood everywhere and another visit to the vet, ear was trimmed, more jabs and back home having been given a very mild sedative. Back legs seem to have a mind of their own and I feel so tired. Would not have minded but the mutt was only a little thing, seems that I have had more trouble with little dogs having a go at me than any other size. Hm must be a reason. best take a little more care when little dogs approach from now one. Check the vibes before making a decision on whether to play or not.
Looks like the car will go today. Boss(he) has had a hard time keeping focused as on Sunday another tire kicker phoned and had a look. Turns out the original person is going to buy and was having problems with selling his car to finance buying this one. It will be sad to see it go; as a fox would sometimes sit under it in the morning and I would chase it off. Still it's better to go to someone who will get it back on the road and give it plenty of TLC.
Just a note that I will not promote any sites on my blog that just leave me promotion chatter,reciprocation is the name of the game, I like my back to be scratched so you do the same or don't bother with your promo comments. Grrrr.
Web site should be up by the weekend, a little delayed with my two visits to the vets. I will keep you posted.
Enjoy the sun and let it shine in your heart.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Happy Thanks Giving
To everyone a Happy Thanks Giving. My American relations take time out to meet with friends and family and partake of a meal and other good things to celebrate. I think it sets the mood for the festive season culminating in Christmas. In the UK we celebrate the harvest with a thanks giving too, but not in the same manner as our friends across the pond.
What a week of changeable weather out with the boss in the mornings and not certain if it was going to be wet or very cold. Still it's November so should expect some changes to the weather, particularly getting colder.
D took me out on Saturday, only one jogger and very little else. The sky was filled with fast moving clouds but we got back without getting wet. Bosses went into town after dropping youngest son and girlfriend at the station. Boss(he)sorted out the pelmet lights in the kitchen and the day looked to be one with achievements.
Sunday out with D and boy was it cold. Flushed a heron by the pond; his feet must get cold standing in the water. Saw Buster, he is very busy at the moment with all the security problems and looked to have lost some weight. Talking of which my diet is going well and I am a leaner, meaner boxer dog. More info on my web site.
Much collecting of leaves and some tidying of the garden, sunny and quite mild considering the morning was cold.
I see the BBC web site has a section explaining the sub mortgage problems in the US. The only problem is that some people have made a lot of money and caused hardship to many, not to mention that people are now homeless. The net result it not contained in the US, but has rippled across to the UK and beyond. Tighter regulations and less small print could have prevented it. But, then there would have been less money for a few to get at the expense of so many. In this country there are still ads on certain TV channels encouraging you to get into debt by consolidating your existing debt into "one easy payment". It is still a debt and if it's tied to your house it has the potential to create more problems.
Smoking is bad for your health and advertising has been banned. Lets do the same for debt and credit cards there are just as bad for peoples health if not more due to the stress debt causes. Of course people should not get into debt, but buying a home or car is a debt and we all need them.
Have a good week and may the sun shine and light you world.
What a week of changeable weather out with the boss in the mornings and not certain if it was going to be wet or very cold. Still it's November so should expect some changes to the weather, particularly getting colder.
D took me out on Saturday, only one jogger and very little else. The sky was filled with fast moving clouds but we got back without getting wet. Bosses went into town after dropping youngest son and girlfriend at the station. Boss(he)sorted out the pelmet lights in the kitchen and the day looked to be one with achievements.
Sunday out with D and boy was it cold. Flushed a heron by the pond; his feet must get cold standing in the water. Saw Buster, he is very busy at the moment with all the security problems and looked to have lost some weight. Talking of which my diet is going well and I am a leaner, meaner boxer dog. More info on my web site.
Much collecting of leaves and some tidying of the garden, sunny and quite mild considering the morning was cold.
I see the BBC web site has a section explaining the sub mortgage problems in the US. The only problem is that some people have made a lot of money and caused hardship to many, not to mention that people are now homeless. The net result it not contained in the US, but has rippled across to the UK and beyond. Tighter regulations and less small print could have prevented it. But, then there would have been less money for a few to get at the expense of so many. In this country there are still ads on certain TV channels encouraging you to get into debt by consolidating your existing debt into "one easy payment". It is still a debt and if it's tied to your house it has the potential to create more problems.
Smoking is bad for your health and advertising has been banned. Lets do the same for debt and credit cards there are just as bad for peoples health if not more due to the stress debt causes. Of course people should not get into debt, but buying a home or car is a debt and we all need them.
Have a good week and may the sun shine and light you world.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Where has the sun gone?
Out with the boss on Monday, early and although it had been raining it was dry and the sky was becoming clear with a multitude of stars showing. Rather uneventful walk as we saw nothing and no body. The clear sky does mean that it is getting cold. Only one thing for it. Back home and under the covers until breakfast time.
Boy was the afternoon bad. The rain was persistent and heavy at times and kept everyone inside. Not only was it wet but cold as well. Not good for a Boxer dog as me joints suffer a bit in this weather. I was inside keeping guard, whilst M watched the TV with her eyes closed and snored. D came in from the summer house to tell M that a fox cub had walked across the decking in front of the summer house and carried on up the garden before jumping into next door's garden.
Tuesday it had rained in the night but again was clearing as we went for a walk. My fox friend came with us part of the way. Cheeky, walked only a few feet behind us until we hit the clearing then was gone. The temperature is about 7 degrees and it feels colder. Out and back at a brisk pace and then under the covers to get warm and await breakfast.
Boss took the computer to a friend to have the hard drive checked as he thought it was on the way out. Brought PC back with a new hard drive and a hope that the data can be recovered from the old drive. Both he and his friend are thinking that it might be due to the drive being in upside down, as his friend sees a lot of drive failures with this location problem. Any thoughts out there?
Lets ensure that our week is not a grey as the weather by changing our view point. That way the pillock who just changed direction without signalling and without any lights on in poor visibility, may have something on his mind other than other motorist!
Boy was the afternoon bad. The rain was persistent and heavy at times and kept everyone inside. Not only was it wet but cold as well. Not good for a Boxer dog as me joints suffer a bit in this weather. I was inside keeping guard, whilst M watched the TV with her eyes closed and snored. D came in from the summer house to tell M that a fox cub had walked across the decking in front of the summer house and carried on up the garden before jumping into next door's garden.
Tuesday it had rained in the night but again was clearing as we went for a walk. My fox friend came with us part of the way. Cheeky, walked only a few feet behind us until we hit the clearing then was gone. The temperature is about 7 degrees and it feels colder. Out and back at a brisk pace and then under the covers to get warm and await breakfast.
Boss took the computer to a friend to have the hard drive checked as he thought it was on the way out. Brought PC back with a new hard drive and a hope that the data can be recovered from the old drive. Both he and his friend are thinking that it might be due to the drive being in upside down, as his friend sees a lot of drive failures with this location problem. Any thoughts out there?
Lets ensure that our week is not a grey as the weather by changing our view point. That way the pillock who just changed direction without signalling and without any lights on in poor visibility, may have something on his mind other than other motorist!
Monday, November 19, 2007
Mainly wet weekend
Saturday and D will come and take me for a walk later as it is raining hard, blast the weather. 10 o'clock and the rain has eased so out for a walk. Very little to report only one jogger and he did not look happy. Strange, most joggers never look happy!
Not much going on today. Boss(he) is at D&M stripping off old wall paper and peeling paint as he is unable to do any outside painting; due to the rain. Went to see how boss(he) was doing. Looks like the finish plaster has come off in one place partly due to the leaking roof and partly because the scratch coat hardly had and scratches to help the finish coat bond to it. He will need to take down the plaster ceiling and look at the state of the joists and put in a proper lead flashing on the outside, cut into the wall.
I am back to normal now and my diet has been given the OK by the vet who reckoned that for a 9 year old I was in very good condition and as strong as they come. My new web site is coming along and will be ready soon; more information to follow.
Sunday and it's dry but very cloudy with fast moving grey clouds every where. Again nothing of interest, not even a jogger today. Deliver papers and have walk without getting wet. Boss(he) is off to do some recreational painting today. A vase of flowers I think.
Rain by mid day and it has got cold again. No gardening today as it is too wet. I like the sunny cold days by dislike these wet and cold ones as the cold seems to get right into the bones.
Christmas is not far off now and no doubt my relatives in the USA are starting to prepare for it. They always seem to have a more community spirit to Christmas than here in the UK, where everyone has their own somewhat private celebrations. It will be interesting to see how the market responds to what should be a lean time as the interest rate and leveling house prices start to hit the pockets of consumers.
See you soon take care and may the sun shine on you for a while.
Not much going on today. Boss(he) is at D&M stripping off old wall paper and peeling paint as he is unable to do any outside painting; due to the rain. Went to see how boss(he) was doing. Looks like the finish plaster has come off in one place partly due to the leaking roof and partly because the scratch coat hardly had and scratches to help the finish coat bond to it. He will need to take down the plaster ceiling and look at the state of the joists and put in a proper lead flashing on the outside, cut into the wall.
I am back to normal now and my diet has been given the OK by the vet who reckoned that for a 9 year old I was in very good condition and as strong as they come. My new web site is coming along and will be ready soon; more information to follow.
Sunday and it's dry but very cloudy with fast moving grey clouds every where. Again nothing of interest, not even a jogger today. Deliver papers and have walk without getting wet. Boss(he) is off to do some recreational painting today. A vase of flowers I think.
Rain by mid day and it has got cold again. No gardening today as it is too wet. I like the sunny cold days by dislike these wet and cold ones as the cold seems to get right into the bones.
Christmas is not far off now and no doubt my relatives in the USA are starting to prepare for it. They always seem to have a more community spirit to Christmas than here in the UK, where everyone has their own somewhat private celebrations. It will be interesting to see how the market responds to what should be a lean time as the interest rate and leveling house prices start to hit the pockets of consumers.
See you soon take care and may the sun shine on you for a while.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Another week is all but done
Thursday was very cold in the morning with a heavy frost that took the sun some time to melt. What a glorious sunny day with birds busy feeding and the leaves falling from the trees like confetti. Blue skies with the occasional white wispy cloud. A day to be glad to be alive and in the now. Still feel a little off colour, although my appetite is back but I have only a restricted amount to eat until the weekend.
My apologies to the pigs of the world. It would appear that my reference to being a pig had offended. As a creation of the world I have no problem with pigs and my colloquialism was not meant to offend my pig readers.
Friday was very cold again and today the sun did not burn off the frost in areas of shade. The Blue Tits were very busy in the trees and Robins had a good time searching for food amongst the fallen leaves.
Seems this week has not been good from a techie point of view as the main family computer has gone on the blink.Dad is doing his usual and will at least get it back and running to backup to another drive. Technology is a wonderful thing, yet humans are always at it's mercy. Take cars they are more and more reliant on computers to control the braking, traction control etc. Yet on little thing can immobilise them. Lifting up the bonnet is no longer of any use. The boss remembers when he used to build engines and gearboxes for his custom cars. He does admit is was in the 70's.
Well lets hope the weather stays sunny for the weekend. Talk tomorrow.
My apologies to the pigs of the world. It would appear that my reference to being a pig had offended. As a creation of the world I have no problem with pigs and my colloquialism was not meant to offend my pig readers.
Friday was very cold again and today the sun did not burn off the frost in areas of shade. The Blue Tits were very busy in the trees and Robins had a good time searching for food amongst the fallen leaves.
Seems this week has not been good from a techie point of view as the main family computer has gone on the blink.Dad is doing his usual and will at least get it back and running to backup to another drive. Technology is a wonderful thing, yet humans are always at it's mercy. Take cars they are more and more reliant on computers to control the braking, traction control etc. Yet on little thing can immobilise them. Lifting up the bonnet is no longer of any use. The boss remembers when he used to build engines and gearboxes for his custom cars. He does admit is was in the 70's.
Well lets hope the weather stays sunny for the weekend. Talk tomorrow.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Another week is flying by
Boy, what a week. After my little episode on Monday evening down the vet and completely loosing the plot and the will to stay upright. Tuesday was a mix of gaining some sort of reality to this world and plenty of sleep. Food was just starting to become an interest in my life. Boy I must have been bad to not think about scoff.
Funny, or not, but life often gives at a jolt when we are not being what we ought to be. What was I doing, begging for treats and make a pig of myself. When I should have been doing what I am good at - being a boxer dog.The treats would have come anyway, although not so many and been better for me.
Lesson to be learnt? When you put more effort into doing and not into being life gives you a jolt to reset your bearing and be more and do less. Humans have the same problem. Take my family, they are always working hard and long hours for less. He works long hours and earns money so he pays more tax. She works hard and appears to get no where in terms of reward or acknowledgement. The end result is that resentment creeps in and blinds them to the fact that doing less will produce more.
Now most humans are told to work hard and be honest and punctual and you will succeed. Whilst these attributes are creditable they do not take account of the BIG picture. All this talk is about separateness, all individuals striving to have a better life, job, car, holiday, house etc. Yet humans are not separate, if they were the vast majority would not be experiencing the same things, in varying degrees.
Recent surveys have found that over 78% of people are not happy in their job and a similar percentage find the job they do stressful!
The dollar is now trading at just over 2 to the pound. What does that REALLY mean. Nothing because there is not enough gold in reserves or on deposit to cover all the "money" in circulation. I have spoken about this before and the "feeling" attached to money that gives this false sense of security. The value of gold rises to attempt to cover for the credit. Copper is now more expensive to buy yet in the UK we are building no more houses than normal. Why has copper become a "hot" trade. What do you think?
As a dog and in some ways more able to see the whole facade of "human life" my observations lead me to conclude that humans have lost their way and instead of trying to find the way back delude themselves through the pursuit of money and material things as the way.
Enough of humans things the days have been cold with some rain and some sun. Life in the garden is one of storing for the Winter and readying for Spring. Last evening I came upon a young fox in the garden who was off like a shot and on the bosses shed. Well I had to start barking as the shed roof is getting old and not able to take the weight any more. D came out with his flash light and the fox was off the shed and into our neighbours garden without a goodbye. Today, Thursday it is very chilly at minus 3 and my coat seems to be rather thin so I am home to get into bed. Looks like it could be a wonderful sunny day. See you again.
Funny, or not, but life often gives at a jolt when we are not being what we ought to be. What was I doing, begging for treats and make a pig of myself. When I should have been doing what I am good at - being a boxer dog.The treats would have come anyway, although not so many and been better for me.
Lesson to be learnt? When you put more effort into doing and not into being life gives you a jolt to reset your bearing and be more and do less. Humans have the same problem. Take my family, they are always working hard and long hours for less. He works long hours and earns money so he pays more tax. She works hard and appears to get no where in terms of reward or acknowledgement. The end result is that resentment creeps in and blinds them to the fact that doing less will produce more.
Now most humans are told to work hard and be honest and punctual and you will succeed. Whilst these attributes are creditable they do not take account of the BIG picture. All this talk is about separateness, all individuals striving to have a better life, job, car, holiday, house etc. Yet humans are not separate, if they were the vast majority would not be experiencing the same things, in varying degrees.
Recent surveys have found that over 78% of people are not happy in their job and a similar percentage find the job they do stressful!
The dollar is now trading at just over 2 to the pound. What does that REALLY mean. Nothing because there is not enough gold in reserves or on deposit to cover all the "money" in circulation. I have spoken about this before and the "feeling" attached to money that gives this false sense of security. The value of gold rises to attempt to cover for the credit. Copper is now more expensive to buy yet in the UK we are building no more houses than normal. Why has copper become a "hot" trade. What do you think?
As a dog and in some ways more able to see the whole facade of "human life" my observations lead me to conclude that humans have lost their way and instead of trying to find the way back delude themselves through the pursuit of money and material things as the way.
Enough of humans things the days have been cold with some rain and some sun. Life in the garden is one of storing for the Winter and readying for Spring. Last evening I came upon a young fox in the garden who was off like a shot and on the bosses shed. Well I had to start barking as the shed roof is getting old and not able to take the weight any more. D came out with his flash light and the fox was off the shed and into our neighbours garden without a goodbye. Today, Thursday it is very chilly at minus 3 and my coat seems to be rather thin so I am home to get into bed. Looks like it could be a wonderful sunny day. See you again.
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