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Can people please keep me distracted.

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theferry · 01/03/2023 19:27

My mum is dying. I’m on the train trying to get to her with my DDs. She’s waiting for me. Can people please help me stay distracted. I’m trying to not be a blubbering mess in front of everyone.

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Silverkirk · 01/03/2023 20:01

So sorry to read this, sending you Flowers Would you like to hear about our puppy? She's been to the vet today and she was such a good girl. The receptionist gave her 3 gravy bones!

A lady was leaving but came back to give pup a kiss as apparently she's 'so pretty'. How lovely is that. We bought her 2 new toys on the way home. The first one lasted less than 20 minutes, our floor looks like we've had a snowstorm Grin

cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:01

Englishash · 01/03/2023 19:56

Probably no wood if the woodchuck had any sense. Sounds like a lot of work for little reward to me. I mean, where would he Chuck it ? And why?

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I saw one the other day at a park. He was chucking it just for fun and it was so much work but it was having fun.

I gather it's a way to figure out if their chosen tree is nest-worthy

Silverkirk · 01/03/2023 20:02

Enough of our woofer, do you have any pets?

Englishash · 01/03/2023 20:04

Maybe wood-chucking is a kind of recreational thing amongst large toothy rodents creatures. Who even knows?

Eggsley · 01/03/2023 20:05

Sending love from England OP xx

Distraction-wise, what is the capacity of Bramhall Lane (Sheffield United's football ground) and what colour socks are Spurs players wearing at the moment. No googling!

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:06

Englishash · 01/03/2023 19:56

Probably no wood if the woodchuck had any sense. Sounds like a lot of work for little reward to me. I mean, where would he Chuck it ? And why?

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Sounds like a very reasonable reposnse. I don’t know what a wood chuck is ?!

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Englishash · 01/03/2023 20:08

Eggsley · 01/03/2023 20:05

Sending love from England OP xx

Distraction-wise, what is the capacity of Bramhall Lane (Sheffield United's football ground) and what colour socks are Spurs players wearing at the moment. No googling!

That's on the other side! I've got Utd v Hammers on!

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:08

Silverkirk · 01/03/2023 20:01

So sorry to read this, sending you Flowers Would you like to hear about our puppy? She's been to the vet today and she was such a good girl. The receptionist gave her 3 gravy bones!

A lady was leaving but came back to give pup a kiss as apparently she's 'so pretty'. How lovely is that. We bought her 2 new toys on the way home. The first one lasted less than 20 minutes, our floor looks like we've had a snowstorm Grin

how cute. My sister has a puppy and the DDs are badgering us for a dog but it’s not very practical for us st the moment.

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Eggsley · 01/03/2023 20:08

@Englishash Spurs fans in this house!

HVPRN · 01/03/2023 20:08

Ooh teens! Ask them if either of them have ever helped you change the toilet roll like my teens (see pic) 😅😅🥴

Can people please keep me distracted.
cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:09

theferry · 01/03/2023 20:06

Sounds like a very reasonable reposnse. I don’t know what a wood chuck is ?!

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Got 1 for you OP

Can people please keep me distracted.
daisydoods · 01/03/2023 20:09

Silverkirk · 01/03/2023 20:01

So sorry to read this, sending you Flowers Would you like to hear about our puppy? She's been to the vet today and she was such a good girl. The receptionist gave her 3 gravy bones!

A lady was leaving but came back to give pup a kiss as apparently she's 'so pretty'. How lovely is that. We bought her 2 new toys on the way home. The first one lasted less than 20 minutes, our floor looks like we've had a snowstorm Grin

Ahhh puppy! ❤️ what sort is she?
Our puppy is 10 in August, he will always be my puppy! He's a springer and is currently curled up in a ball snoozing

cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:10

Englishash · 01/03/2023 20:08

That's on the other side! I've got Utd v Hammers on!

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Have you ever visited Newcastle? How did you like it?

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:10

Silverkirk · 01/03/2023 20:02

Enough of our woofer, do you have any pets?

No pets at the moment. We had two lovely bunnies that passed away a few years ago. I would get some more in a heartbeat bur DH is resisting it.

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Nsky62 · 01/03/2023 20:10

What is your hol nightmare

daisydoods · 01/03/2023 20:10

HVPRN · 01/03/2023 20:08

Ooh teens! Ask them if either of them have ever helped you change the toilet roll like my teens (see pic) 😅😅🥴

Is this a wood Chuck?! I always thought it was some bloke in a checked shirt who chopped down trees! I'm mortified!

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:11

HVPRN · 01/03/2023 20:08

Ooh teens! Ask them if either of them have ever helped you change the toilet roll like my teens (see pic) 😅😅🥴

Absolutely 😁. Mind you, DH does that with toilet rolls too.

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:11

daisydoods · 01/03/2023 20:09

Ahhh puppy! ❤️ what sort is she?
Our puppy is 10 in August, he will always be my puppy! He's a springer and is currently curled up in a ball snoozing

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Its a Scottie dog (is that the right term?)

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:12

cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:10

Have you ever visited Newcastle? How did you like it?

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I lived in newcastle for ten years. I would give my right arm to be back there. Best place ever.

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Silverkirk · 01/03/2023 20:13

Your DH needs to give in. What breed of dog would you go for? Rescue or puppy?

cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:13

daisydoods · 01/03/2023 20:10

Is this a wood Chuck?! I always thought it was some bloke in a checked shirt who chopped down trees! I'm mortified!

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Omg!!! ♥️

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:14

cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:13

Omg!!! ♥️

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Eeek, how did I not know what a woodchuck is?!

train is delayed. Stuck at a station.

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Englishash · 01/03/2023 20:15

"Is this a wood Chuck?! I always thought it was some bloke in a checked shirt who chopped down trees! I'm mortified!"

That's a lumberjack ! On Wednesdays they go shopping and have buttered scones for tea.

cassiatwenty · 01/03/2023 20:15

theferry · 01/03/2023 20:12

I lived in newcastle for ten years. I would give my right arm to be back there. Best place ever.

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Yes!!!! It has that amazing buzz to it, can't explain it 🥇💫

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theferry · 01/03/2023 20:16

Signalling problems. They Don’t know how long it will take

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