Brindle, not bridle 

I think staffies have adorable eyes my ex-friend had 2, I loved them dogs

 Like this

Gorgeous.

Staffies are such lovely, good-natured, loyal dogs. It's such a shame that thugs have hijacked them and given them a bad rep.

Wonderful dogs, very intelligent and full of love x

I know, i see it every day, people take a body swerve when they see her. She has never been aggressive in her life

Mr summer had a lurcher that was brindle, she was one of 11 pups and the only brindle coat!

11 pups , my goodness 

I know, it's a shame.

It's very unfair on the breed

Off to read my book, will finish it tonight 
Got my cheese and crackers at the ready ! I know i shouldnt but i sleep alone, so........
Goodnight everyone 

It is Summer 

Sweet dreams skylark & Kia I hope you enjoy the end of the book

Hope you don't get crumbs in the bed. Goodnight skylark.

Will let you know, if its a weepy i shall keeel you  
Goodnight xx  

Hope you catch the bus tonight, Summer.

I'm off for a bath and then a read of my book.

Sorry I keep missing you Ros, hope all is well with you.

I missed it yogi, but the stop was pleasantly crowded Sweet dreams & happy reading

oood morning everyone

 

Colder than recently, but the early morning frost has gone.

 

Saw this on Wiki:

Staffordshire Bull Terriers are big-hearted and usually affectionate towards humans. They express their affection through jumping up, nuzzling, lickingand pawing, and even when trained can still be 'fussy' with owners and others. Staffordshires are perhaps not suitable pets for those who prefer quiet, reserved dogs.

RSPCA chief vet Mark Evans said: "Staffies have had a terrible press, but this is not of their own making - in fact they're wonderful dogs. If people think that Staffies have problems, they're looking at the wrong end of the dog lead! When well cared for and properly trained they can make brilliant companions. Our experience suggests that problems occur when bad owners exploit the Staffie's desire to please by training them to show aggression."

 

Good morning everyone, it seems like a nice morning, I haven't ventured out yet but it looks cold but lovely and sunny.

 

I agree about Staffies, my grandsons' dad had a female Staffie when they were growing up and she was very very patient with them when they were toddlers.  Horrible to think of rescue homes stuffed with them with no-one wanting to re-home them.  Hope you liked the end of your book Skylark and I hope you are enjoying your book too Summer.

Good morning everyone.

A lovely, bright and frosty morning.

El and Squiggle, I agree with everything you have said about Staffies.

One of Mr Yogi's work colleagues has adopted a wee Staffie from a Dog Rescue Centre and she is a wonderful addition to their family and gets on really well with their other dog. It's good to think that there are some people who are willing to give these dogs a second chance.

Morning xx
Very cold here  Yes indeed staffies are lovely dogs, mine puts her paws around my neck and gives me a cuddle, or she will sit on my knee with her head on my chest.She is very good with granddaughter, who annoys her terribly , but i would never, ever leave the two of them together. They can be a bit jealous, so i am always a bit wary.

Anyway, yes i am enjoying the book.almost finished.
Got a few things to do today , so probably wont be back on. Have a good day  

good morning, well what's left of it lol I've been out in the garden all morning, it's a beautiful day! Calm, clear, sunny, cold but not too cold.. I'm also testing out a pocket hand-warmer that mr summer gave me for valentines day. You fuel it by lighter fluid, keep it in a velvety bag and pop it in your pocket! When we're out walking it will help keep my hands warm It takes a few goes to really get it to work at its best, which is why I'm testing it out around the house I've groomed the rabbits, cuddled them, cleaned out their hutch and tidied the garden Now it's time for a walk.. Could one of you lend me a doggy please? have a lovely afternoon, see you shortly

Here you are Summer

Have a great walk.

Enjoy your walk, Summer. I hope your hand warmer keeps you cosy.

@ the walking dog.

 

I love the walking dog too, I would like one of these

 

Its a wonderful afternoon now, sun shining and they say that down here it will be about 15 degrees by Thursday

I'm sure you were all shocked by the news a few days ago about the Revd John Suddards who was murdered at his vicarage in Thornbury. I didn't know him and don't know anyone in Thornbury but Thornbury is in the Gloucester diocese. Needless to say, he, his family and the people of Thornbury were in our prayers today ay church. The service was held by our curate as the vicar was away. It turned out that our vicar was conducting the service at another church in Gloucester. The archdeacon of Gloucester would have been taking that service but was with the people in Thornbury trying to help them come to terms with what has happened.

 

A 47 year old man Stephen Farrow was arrested in Folkeston this morning following information from a member of the public. The West Mercia Police are also interested in the arrest to see if there are any links between this and the murder of the 77 year old pensioner Betty Yates in Bewdley, Worcestershire last month to see if the two murders are connected.

What a shocking and sad case that is, El. 

I had read that a man had been arrested but I hadn't realised there were possible links with the murder of Betty Yates.

 

Squiggle, those puppies are gorgeous - I want one!

From what I have heard on the TV the man who murdered Rev Studdards was someone who targeted the clergy and christians in general.  A dreadful crime especially for family and friends of Rev Suddards but I am thankful that he is now with his God 'who wipes away every tear'.

Thanks for the dog El I called him Rudolph Our walk was lovely, I even had to use sun cream on my face I heard about the vicar case on the radio El, I knew it wouldn't be too far off your region. Very sad, very shocking, the only good to come of it is that he's now in heaven. I'm very glad someone had the courage to come forward with information that led to the arrest! I'm popping off for a bath, see you after

I'm back! But I'm going lol I'm very sleepy tonight so I'm off to bed early. Sweet dreams all here's to an exciting pancake filled start to a good new week

Sweet dreams, Summer, sleep well.

From me too, I'm heading off to read too so hopefully catch up tomorrow (the plumber is coming first thing to fit a new shower, the old one developed a leak , and I have the lawn mower in for servicing and then I have to find the money for the car service and MOT why do they all come at once?)  Oh well keep smiling

Aww Squiggle, you are having a run of bad luck. Why do things always breakdown in multiples?!

Enjoy your book and sweet dreams.

Off to bed, goodnight all.

Hug for Ros.

Good morning everyone, up bright eyed and bushy tailed waiting for the plumber (he's a friend and fellow Christian from our church too which is nice).

 

Another nice morning and now we are being threatened with a hosepipe ban because of the dry weather   Can't say I have really noticed a drought.  Anyway I hope the sun will shine on you today wherever you are

Good morning everyone

 

Squiggle, what a drain on your resources with all those things happening around the same time

 

At this time of year over a period of a few weeks I have my car tax, car insurance, annual payroll software and annual accounts/tax software to pay - a total of around £1,500 but it is budgeted and I have the money to pay for these so it doesn't cause a problem.

Good morning everyone. Weather is very wet and windy.

Squiggle, it's good that your plumber is someone you like and trust, as there are so many cowboy tradesmen around.

I doubt there will be a hosepipe ban up here, we get so much rain that we ought to have webbed feet.

Squiggle, I think you may have misheard the news this morning - it's the south east facing a possible hose pipe ban rather than the south west - that's what I heard.

Here's a link to the Environmental Agency map for England and Wales - it's recent but it shows that the south west is in the moderate risk rather than the high risk area.

 

The map doesn't cover Scotland and Northern Ireland but they've had above average rain so no drought there.

good morning Look at me! I'm posting from work again, I have the chance! It's very gloomy here, and cold too. I'm hoping to bury my head in my book during lunch so I can pretend I'm somewhere warm Squiggle, what rotten timing for you, I hope your maintenance works go smoothly

EL being up so early (about to transfer Songs of Praise to DVD for a friend who missed it) I caught a glimpse of BBC Breakfast which I don't normally watch.  They seemed to suggest on there, showing several nearly empty reservoirs, that it was a countrywide thing.  I am glad you know otherwise.