Rabbit Rescue

Fifi - the killer cat - has struck again. This time it's a tiny little rabbit who she has injured. Dan found her in the hall earlier and brought her to me. It's a little female rabbit who we've christened Rachel, and she's only about 7 inches long. She's got an injured shoulder / front leg which she can't put to the floor. We've wrapped her in towels and put her in a box. She's had a drink of water via a little pipette - she was quite thirsty!!! And she's also had some tiny little pieces of apple. She's asleep now - but if she makes it through the night I'm taking her to the vet first thing in the morning to see if she can be saved. Fingers crossed.

I know it's only nature that makes Fifi go out on the prowl and kill and injure all these creatures, but I wish that she could be a little less aggressive. It's not as if she's hungry. Nature is quite wonderful - but can also be quite cruel.

New Links

Every day I read Christian's blog (in my opinion he's not a very prolific writer!) and then I use the links on his blog to read what Oboe Jane and Rachel are up to, and now Victoria too. Jane lives in London and Rachel is up in Bonny Scotland, whilst Victoria resides in Dronfield. I like to read what these ladies have to say and their posts are entertaining and funny. I have never met these ladies (apart from Victoria), and before I started reading their missives I didn't even know they existed. Now we regularly put comments on each other's blogs, and have become almost like 'virtual' friends. Because of this I have added links to their blogs so that you too can read what they have to say. I hope you enjoy their stuff as much as I do. I've also added a link to "Hot Phil's" blog - but that's out of good manners as he was kind enough to put a link to my blog on his blog - so I thought I'd repay the compliment. Mind you - his blog is funny and entertaining too!!

A bit off colour

Phoebe was a bit off colour yesterday. She hadn't eaten all her night time haynet (never been known before as she's a tad greedy). She was 'tucked-up' which basically means that her tummy was a bit pulled up, she'd been chewing her flanks and she looked a bit forlorn with her head hanging over the stable door. Now, I have a full equine first aid kit including stethoscope and thermometer - so I listened to her digestive sounds (biggest killer of horses is colic - equine tummy ache, usually cause by intestinal blockages) and everything was gurgling away nicely. Then I took her temperature. This includes lifting the tail and poking the instrument up her bottom - the look on her face was priceless(!). Her temperature was also normal. As I was mucking her out I managed to stab the sharp prong of the shavings fork in her foot and there was a little bleeding (Sorry, sorry). Anyway, by teatime she was much better - but her stable looked like it had been used by an elephant. If that amount of 'poo' needed to come out - there's no wonder that she had a tummy ache!!!! If anyone is growing rhubarb this summer and would like some first class horse manure - just give me a shout!!! I don't think horses go out for curries, but if they did she probably had a vindaloo!!!

I love this......

Success is:


At Age 4.... Success is..... Not peeing in your pants

At Age 6.... Success is..... Finding your way home (From school)

At Age 12.... Success is... Having friends

At Age 18.... Success is... Having a driver's license

At Age 20.....Success is... Having sex

At Age 35.....Success is... Having money

At Age 45.....Success is... Having money

At Age 55.....Success is... Having money

At Age 60.....Success is... Having sex

At Age 65.....Success is... Keeping a driver's license

At Age 70.....Success is... Having friends

At Age 75.....Success is... Finding your way home (From anywhere)

At Age 80.....Success is... Not peeing in your pants.


As for me; all I can say: Man .... what a life..

Beggars Belief

I had a nice message from a good looking, slim chap on the dating website. He asked me to join him for a chat on MSN. I declined (too soon) but said he could contact me by e mail. Then I re-read his profile and noticed that he was married / cohabiting. I politely declined any further contact, and then received a message from him telling me that it was no wonder I was alone as I was too picky!!! Cheeky twat!!!

Training Course

I am busily writing a new 'Induction' course for new starters at work. I have to make a powerpoint presentation and include all the departments. To prevent it from being boring ...yawn... I have decided to take photographs of each department head and include them in the slide. I e mailed everyone concerned today to let them know that I will be taking the pics on Wednesday. (Thought they may like to ensure that their hair is clean etc!) and you cannot imagine the ensuing panic!!! Hilarious.

Bad Bad BAD girl

I have to confess - because I know that you were all so supportive (in spirit if not in person)- that I have had a few cigarettes this weekend. I have no excuses, and feel disgusted with myself. Now I have to start the stopping all over again. I'm sorry everyone.