Thread 10 - TalkLair: “The candle flame gutters. Its little pool of light trembles.”

[Kucinghitam]

Continuation of previous threads (thread 9).

Although the nights are gradually drawing in, the new lair of JTT escapees is all cosy and homey inside. The hearth is glowing, the walls covered in dubious artwork, books by non-approved authors line the shelves, rugs are down on the floors (and assorted pets curled up on them).

We just won’t mention the gnawed bones of our prey over there in the corner of the cave…

Aww, look at them being all snuggly!

I had my knuckles nibbled by a long-haired German Shepherd girl this afternoon. She's only 5 or 6 months old and absolutely full of affection for everyone, but nevertheless I tucked my fingers in before offering her a hand to sniff. Mr G admits he did the same ... with the same gentle nibbling result. I think reading that Joe Biden's dog has now bitten at least 11 people since last October may have made us wary. 😉

I think reading that Joe Biden's dog has now bitten at least 11 people since last October

Oh dear, really? That’s not a dog you want in a busy place of work. When I read the first reports soon after his inauguration I assumed the dog was unsettled after the house move, but a dog that’s been allowed to bite “at least” 11 people should be put down, imo.

The pictures of the four-legged creatures are such a balm to the soul.

I've had a shit couple of days with all that is going on with the oesophageal part of my body and today is marked on my calendar as "Be grumpy and pissed off. It's allowed." so that's what I've done. Long story short: I have thrush in my oesophagus, this is not unusual for me and why it keeps happening is anyone's guess. Apparently, that's made it difficult to read the biopsies which means that after a two week course of antifungals I have to have another endoscopy for more biopsies from a thrush free oesophagus. In the meantime I've been told that the bearable pain interspersed with a gripping pain which is up there with the worst pain I've known, is because of the thrush which is pure bullshit because that's never happened to me with thrush before. My guess is tumour growth. So at least a fortnight before the next endoscopy (which has to be done in bloody Guilford for their reasons) and then at least another fortnight after that before results. I have no idea why they've can't just remove the tumour through all of this and I will bring that up when I'm in for the endoscopy. Anyway, I've allowed myself a whole day of not moving much which means fewer instances of gripping pain and to be a miserable beeyatch.

In stuff that isn't me, me, me. If anyone hasn't watched the something, something pack of lies on the BBC it's well worth a watch. Thoroughly enjoyable fivie part series.

@MavisMcMinty Yep - it's not the same dog, though. This one is "Commander" and has only been there since the end of 2021. His predecessor, "Major", had the same "problem" and was banished from the White House. This suggests to me that perhaps the Bidens should be banned from owning dogs they can't control. Or perhaps give them less military names?

Gosh! That suggests to me that the Bidens are fearful people, as dogs tend to bite from fear or anxiety. Maybe they need less guarding breeds of dog.

How awful for you Mouse. Time your suffering was dealt with. Oesophageal thrush can be painful, or at least exacerbate existing pain. Hopefully they’ve given you industrial strength anti-fungals that will banish it forever, but it can be a sign of your immunity being weakened. x

Mega-sympathies to you Mouse. I hope they can deal with it as fast as possible.

This twitterer is a bad man:

https://twitter.com/davecorviddave/status/1707086678639133146

Arf! 😂

((Mouse)) Grumpy and pissed off is an entirely reasonable (indeed, understated) reaction to that. I hope the antifungals work fast, and do help with the pain.

Ha, Angelico - v bad, but v funny.

Ha ha! I might have to nick that for the next belligerent teenage TRA who fancies his chances on MN.

Oh @MouseMinge my sympathies! It all sounds horrifically painful. I hope the anti-fungals get to work quickly.

Mouse, that sounds utterly crap, I really hope you get the right treatment soon. Feeling grumpy and pissed off sounds entirely reasonable.

To cheer everyone up:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4907350-a-brilliant-rightmove-listing

JFC, that's hideous. Who would want to live there?

Did you see the post on how much it has been altered in the past decade?

Yes, it looked better as an ordinary bungalow, to be honest. Apparently it's also about 5m from a busy dual carriageway. No one in their right mind would want to buy it.

As everyone says on that thread, why have so many tiny bedrooms? Odd place, terrible photos.

weaseleyes

I'm in awe of your composition of cat, antler and mirror!

MouseMinge

I'm sorry to hear of your continuing woes and wish you a speedy resolution.

Cripes, that house is terribly awful, isn't it? I was tickled by the image of the (I presume) owner in the bathroom mirror.

((Mouse)) what a rotten time you’ve been having. I really hope the antifungals kick in soon.

Sending good health vibes aplenty your way @MouseMinge - here’s hoping for a speedy and effective resolution. You are allowed to be very grumpy indeed in the meanwhile.

And that house is beyond awful. Also, why so many duplicate pictures? Is it so that you can say “yes, still dreadful” when they come round again?

Architectual atrocities of that nature shouldn’t be allowed in sight of traffic. It must increase the risk of distracted drivers crashing.