It's a dog's life...

I knew I'd get round to it in the end...for all you Indi fan's out there...here she is looking resplendent in her new bed...

Building work

This week we've had the electrician's in. They've been fitting new lights in Radlett, both inside and out. They've got on quite well really, most is now done...just need to actually get the outside lights and we'll be sorted I should think...

Snow...in April?

So, we finally got some snow! Yay! I love the snow, so does SJ and so do the doggies! Indi of course has seen it all before but for Chief it was a bit of a new experience! I don't think he's ever seen that much snow but he took to it all the same...

We went over to a field local to us...here's the pics...



and videos...


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Nobivac

On Tuesday, I took Indi & Chief to have their annual Kennel Cough vaccination. Now Chief is a bit of a wuss when it comes to pain/discomfort and the last time he had this, we had to chase him round the surgery to give it him. This time was no different, except it was worse! He really does not like this vaccination. Its given up the nose and it really unsettles him. in the end I had to give it him as the vet could not hold him still long enough! eventually we got it in but by then he was very wary and was really nervous. I made a mental note to nring him back the following day so he could have a positive experience! Indi could not have been more different, I don't think she noticed it going in. She's as tough as old boots..

Ideal Home Show

On Sunday we were up bright and (reasonably) early and after taking the dogs for a walk, headed into town to Earls Court for The Ideal Home Show. SJ nor I had been before, my parents had but it was quite a while ago. It was fairly quiet, which was good as it was easy enough to get around and see the exhibition then. This is probabaly because it runs for so long...its about 3 weeks in total which is a hell of a long time if you're on Stand Duty!

The show itself was quite good, they had some interesting things there. SJ managed to spend a bomd, she bought lights, wine, cleaning stuff, etc, etc. I didn't buy anything but I did come close to seriously looking at a set of Roland Electronic Drums. They were fantastic! If they'd been a bit cheaper I'd have had them...as it was £2.5K was just a bit too much for something you basically hit!

We headed back into St. Pancras as my parents hadn't seen the station before. It's still impressive and I think we'll be doing the Eurostar before long...

Sunday night, we ate at The Red Lion, the parents favourite before we all (minus SJ) headed back up to Rugeley on Monday.

The Barns

On Thursday night, SJ and I headed North to Rugeley. We'd got the friday off as holiday so wanted to not spend it on the M6 and M1. Actually, it was a good time to travel, we left around 9:00 and got to Rugeley about 11:00...no traffic...

On Friday I took SJ to the Chiropractor and then we headed over to Telford for a spot of shopping. I actually bought some clothes! Its been years since I bought any clothing so for me, this was pretty good.

On Friday night we went to The Barns in Cannock for a surprise birthday meal for J, SJ's friend. It was organised by R, J's partner, The meal was not that good really. The best part was the soup! Overpriced and underwhelming. We didn't carry on into Cannock, we just caught a taxi back home as we'd got to be up early on Saturday...

...or so we thought...SJ was really quite ill on Saturday morning, being sick all over the place...delightful...we eventually managed to get on out way about 12:00. We were heading back down to Radlett as my parents were also heading down to stay with us as we were going to the Ideal Home Show on Sunday at Earls Court. About halfway down the trip, SJ perked up and then seemed to be OK. Whatever it was had gone.

Back in Radlett, my parents arrived about 4:00 and I took them down the town to McNeill Gallery and then round to M & S and Sainsbury's. We came back, had some tea, watched a DVD and then went to bed.

Dog beds

So we bought the doggies dog beds. I was sceptical at first as I've bought Indi a dog bed before and she completely ignored it and then ate the bedding that I'd bought her...

SJ ordered these particular ones online and as soon as they arrived Chief was in his element...Indi loved hers too but I haven't got the pictures of her as yet...I'll post the pics as soon as I get them...

They haven't left them as yet...particularly as my parents also bought them some towels to go in them...working malamutes..my a**e!!

No changes...

Still no changes at work incidentally...not heard anything as yet on the TUPE....

Easter

An early Easter this year...can't remember one being this early for a long time...

On Saturday afternoon we headed up to Rugeley as it was SJ's dad's birthday on the Sunday. Saturday night we didn't do a lot...just had some food in an a quiet one. On Sunday we went to the Horse & Jockey in Ironbridge...SJ's dad's avourite place. I had pie...again! I've only ever had pie there but they are nice! Followed that with Treacle Sponge & Custard...b-e-a-u-tiful!

Sunday night we had another quiet one...with fish & chips (from Morrison's) on the menu!

Monday we headed back down to Radlett. We had a good trip down, not much traffic and we made reasonable time. On Monday night we had (another) night in...becoming a bit of a habit! We ordered some pizza from Domino's..first time we'd tried the pizza down here...a thorough thumbs up...

Work...bl**dy work...!

Jesus, what a week! SJ and I had Monday off although this was spent driving from Radlett to Rugeley to pick up the dogs and then back to Radlett...whilst on the way up I had a call from my boss saying that the Business Unit I previously worked for had been sold to another company...that's fine but apparently I'm still "organisationally attached" to this BU. Therefore this means I basically have to transfer as part of this deal or resign! This is covered under TUPE law and is legal surprisingly!

Anyway, I had to go into Luton on Tuesday to meet the new potential employers, etc, etc...I had a meeting with my boss beforehand as I don't think I should have been on this "list". It appears this list was formulated some time ago when I was a part of this BU, however for the last six months I've been doing something else!

I didn't like the new potentials...they were ******** ******** if you ask me...!

Anyway, I made it clear that I was not in favour of this or that I should actually be included in this whole process. I hope that this is enough for me to be excluded from now on but who know's...apparently there is a meeting next week to determine who is critical to this process. If it was me, I wouldn't buy me!!