Booming Banter

It was Goldilocks weather yesterday so we got two good trots.

I thought I’d share with you how I gaze at Mum to encourage her to get her boots on.

It is most important to combine a look of love combined with deep hope and longing.

It’s imperative not to show teeth. I put a few tears in my eye for full effect.

You should try this.

If you have something you really want from someone or you have to ask for a special favor or if your bargaining for a better deal be like me.

At the worst people will feel sorry for you. At best you’ll get what your heart desires.

Blessing#2727-Getting Your Way

Every now and then Ma has to have a “fix” of Gandhi.

It usually happens on a Sunday when the world is in chaos and she has made some sort of curry for dinner.

So it was yesterday that we, make that they., had swai (bought in large quantities at the Chinese grocery) cooked up in a good madras mix.

Smell was good is all I can say!

It was then on with the epic movie that even I have now seen so many time I know the words.

Ma always gives off at the same things and Dad always tells the same stories and the Bro always puts on his best Indian accent and pretends to be Patel!

One thing that’s missing in that movie is a dog. Ma tells me there are plenty of strays on the streets in Indian and even back in the day posh Indian people kept them so where are they? All that walking and no dogs doesn’t ring true!

I must have a peaceful protest on this point. It won’t be a hunger strike though.

Blessing#2726-Home Cinema

I had a sleepover with my Bro last night. He’d been away all day so when he came home he quickly ate his takeout and adjourned to his chambers.

The niece and I followed and we all got into his bed to watch some sport.

His room is fab! It’s got all sorts of things in it like flags and posters and rugby jerseys and football cards and red bull lights and merchandising.

There is so much going on that the only place to sleep is in the bed with the Bro or the nieces crate and obviously for reasons of olfactory objection I wouldn’t dream of sleeping there.

So while it was a tight squeeze the three of us managed to get a fair kip all together in bed.

Ma said she was lonely though so I’ll return to usual arrangements tonight.

Blessing#2725-Bunking Up

Did you know yesterday was world theatre day? Didn’t even know that existed but there are days for everything now.

Anyway, it was ironic but unplanned that Ma and Pa should choose yesterday to go with Auntie Marsha and Uncle Jim to THE PALACE!

They went to see a tribute to Streisand and Sinatra and said it was really good the singers were super and the band was brilliant!

I like it when they go out at night because I get to hang out with the Bro. OK the niece is there too which is loathsome but the Bro is handy with the snacks and likes to watch Scooby Doo cartoons on the big flat screen.

I hear my name over and over and over again and it makes me smile.

It’s such a change from Royals and Midwives and Escape to the Country that is Ma’s masala or worst of all those judges that Dad obsesses about.

I can’t wait till they go out again!

Blessing#2724-Showtines

Precious Peeps it the DISH and the FISH here to whistle you into the weekend.

We had quite a bumpy ride from about 8:00 pm yesterday with tornadoes twisting in the region but we survived.

We comfort each other in times of trauma by whispering sweet nothings to each other.

If you don’t have a loved one at hand you can always talk to yourself. That way you can be sure that you’re listened to.

If you’re feeling like you’d like some fun over the weekend you can also dance. We do that often around our kitchen island. Our favorite is the Mashed Potato that we usually do with The Chicken.

Dancing alone is maybe not quite so fun as having a little partner to party with but consider it! A little bar work maybe if you’re feeling posh or a belly dance if you’re in a more exotic mood.

There now, aren’t you glad you tuned into us today. Now you’re all set to be as fabulous as we are even if you’re not loved up.

Take care and we’ll talk soon in the meantime we love you but we love each other more.

Blessing#2723-Dance Moves

We have new pets! They have taken to flying in each morning and perching on our fence.

We think they think our pool is a little lake

It does have some water on the cover so it might be deceptive.

They make a bit of a racket but we can accept.

Ma loves ducks and has a whole collection of ornamental ones. She admires that they mate for life.

We are just wondering have they nested in our yard or are they just here for the sport.

They better be careful or Jaws may have them as a snack.

We think we’ll call them Donald and Melania that would be Donny and Mel for short since they’re family now.

Blessing#2722-New Arrivals

Precious Peeps it’s THE Pretty Pitty here to heave you over the humpty.

I’ve been getting most of my exercise these past days chasing squirrels around our back yard. They are fast off the mark and have the advantage of being able to climb trees.

I’ve only nuked one so far!

It can be quite exhausting so of an evening I like to relax with Granny and a good movie.

Her choices can sometimes induce sleep but we watched one this week about a famous lady called Mo Mowlam who was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland some forty years ago.

Granny said she was a fine filly. Very courageous and wise. She brought peace to the province and when she passed away had her ashes scattered there.

Sounds like my type of gal. Tough but huge hearted.

We highly recommend the movie. It’s called MO and stars Julie Walters along with a host of other great actors.

We caution though that Mo was not afraid to utter the odd obscenity so if you don’t approve of that don’t watch.

I’ll be talking to you again in Friday in the meantime I’ll blow kisses at Kong and try to hunt down another bushy tail.

Love you almost as much as me!

Blessing#2721- Strong Sisters

Yesterday I thought I’d never see the end of shopping.

Ma hit Aldi early as she said it was too cold to trot. When she came back with the usual weekly haul she said it was still too cold to trot. Bummer.

She ate a quick lunch then put the niece in her crate and took off with Dad. He had his annual appointment with the cardiologist but they were going to make the most of their trip to Columbus.

They hit Trader Joe’s, Patels Indian grocery and Dayou International for their Chinese needs.

Let me tell you it is insane the amount of snacks and exotic veggies and spices and fish and breads and of course dumplings that they purchased. How they managed to squeeze themselves into the car is beyond my comprehension.

Now there is not an ounce of space left in fridge or freezer. They even had to have dumplings for dinner just to make room!

Here’s the thing though they didn’t buy the niece or me a thing. That’s injustice! I’m miffed!!!

Blessing#2720-Restock

Last night we had our first real thunderstorm of the season and it was a strange one.

We had tons of lightning but very intermittent thunder. There were so many flashes Ma said it was like and ancients disco.

Maybe it was far away and we could only hear the biggest booms but if you’re educated in these matters please let us know if this was a special sort of storm.

Anyway it got us all planning where we are going in the event of severe weather since we don’t have a basement at the new ranch.

The only room we have without a window is my little cosy chair spot off the kitchen.

We can all get in there but if all those book shelves were to fall we’d be in diffs. It is sort of centrally placed within the house which is also meant to be safe. The alternative is the corridor to the bedrooms but it wouldn’t be very comfortable to hang out there for any length of time.

I think we’ll risk the book barrage.

Blessing#2719-Safety Planning

It’s Auntie Hema’s birthday so of course one of our first things to do today was send her best wishes. We have another six friends with birthdays today and that got us thinking why is today so popular.

Well according to the office of national statistics today is not one of the most common birthdays in the USA. The number one is September 17.

You can work out why for yourselves but it’s linked to a big man in a red suit!!!

Mine is number 171, dad’s is 333, the bro’s 305, Jaws is 271 and Ma’s 47. I’d never have guessed this!

Here’s a chart for you to ponder all day long if you have any desire to disconnect from world affairs.

Sometimes it does you good to simply reflect! If you have the charts for your country please share so we can have entertainment for weeks to come cross referencing!!

I hope you appreciate all the research I do for you!

Blessing#2718-Dates