Today I'm neither Angry nor Happy about....

[TANGODANCER]

Re: Lost mutts:

You'll probably find, TANGO, that the eighty quid covers micro-chipping and de-sexing plus a general health check. It does here anyroad.

That wasn't my point, Dujon. To pass the cost on to the owner (and I presume they only do this micro-chipping etc after the claim) simply encourages owners to abandon the animal and I gather that may be a death sentence.

That's what I'mafraid of Monty. It looks to be a mongrel, pretty much like this one.

[Dujon]

[Monty] You are undoubtedly correct. My point was that if one pops down to the local pound, or veterinarian, in order to select a pooch (or cat) to join your household then the bills have to be paid. I suppose that previously micro chipped animals - even those already desexed - would have their 'owners' identified but have either moved or died or couldn't give a . . .

[Harry Genshaw]

Same thing happened to me last year Tango, I posted on here at the time. I did the responsible thing and handed it to the dog warden, who then took it to Leigh cats & dogs home. We called there a week later because we were thinking of adopting it ourselves. They were asking £100 for it. Fortunately, we found out much later on that it had gone to a good home.

Have heard that some pounds put dogs down after a certain length of time but not sure how true that is

[Gary the Enfield]

A few years ago I found a mongrel wandering down the road one Sunday morning.

I slipped off my belt and made a noose for it with the intention of taking it to the owner but there was no tag. As soon as I opened my front door it ran staright upstairs which I thought was a bit odd.

I 'phoned the local police station to report a lost dog and they said ''Is it a golden retreiver?'' I said ''yes, how did you know?''

They said the owner had just reported it and would I like them to pick it up from my house? I asked who the owners were and they said they were substitute landlord and landlady of the local boozer (which is why the dog ran upstairs).

I offered to take the dog round myself and in their gratitude was rewarded with a slap up Sunday Lunch for me and the missus, and a couple of pints. Niiiiice.

[Bijou Bob]

Same thing happened to me last year Tango, I posted on here at the time. I did the responsible thing and handed it to the dog warden, who then took it to Leigh cats & dogs home. We called there a week later because we were thinking of adopting it ourselves. They were asking £100 for it. Fortunately, we found out much later on that it had gone to a good home.Have heard that some pounds put dogs down after a certain length of time but not sure how true that is

A 'farm' was it?

[mrkint]

I've decided that I might like to try out rugby at the ripe old age of 25. I've only ever played league before, and that's barely.

Is this a good idea or am I doomed to fail/die?

Is this what a mid life crisis feels like?

[Lost Leopard Spot]

I've decided that I might like to try out rugby at the ripe old age of 25. I've only ever played league before, and that's barely.

Is this a good idea or am I doomed to fail/die?

Is this what a mid life crisis feels like?

Don't. It hurts, proper pain and everything. and you'd probably look stupid with cauliflower ears - most people do.

[Annoyed Grunt]

I've decided that I might like to try out rugby at the ripe old age of 25. I've only ever played league before, and that's barely.

Is this a good idea or am I doomed to fail/die?

Is this what a mid life crisis feels like?

As LLS said....it'll hurt, lots..

[mrkint]

Quarter-life crisis, then.

I think it started when I realised the VIP entrance to clubs was just queuing from a different side.

[Gary the Enfield]

Quarter-life crisis, then.

I think it started when I realised the VIP entrance to clubs was just queuing from a different side.

In the nineties when I was going through a similair crisis I took up American Football as I thought it involved less running 'cos you could throw the ball forwards and that.

I lasted one training session with the Enfield Bullets and retired through ill health. I have never been hit so hard in all my life and 'sacked' so many times I considered putting sponsorship on the soles of my boots. My friend, who joined with me, persevered as he had dreams of being a quarterback. But even he quit at the ripe old age of 27 (two years later) citing it was a 'young man's game'.

My advice is forget the contact stuff. Go for something more genteel. Like running.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Quarter-life crisis, then.

I think it started when I realised the VIP entrance to clubs was just queuing from a different side.

In the nineties when I was going through a similair crisis I took up American Football as I thought it involved less running 'cos you could throw the ball forwards and that.

I lasted one training session with the Enfield Bullets and retired through ill health. I have never been hit so hard in all my life and 'sacked' so many times I considered putting sponsorship on the soles of my boots. My friend, who joined with me, persevered as he had dreams of being a quarterback. But even he quit at the ripe old age of 27 (two years later) citing it was a 'young man's game'.

My advice is forget the contact stuff. Go for something more genteel. Like running.

In fact forget 'sports' altogether - admit it, you're getting old: try knitting, just watch out for the sharp pointy bits.

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Quarter-life crisis, then.

I think it started when I realised the VIP entrance to clubs was just queuing from a different side.

In the nineties when I was going through a similair crisis I took up American Football as I thought it involved less running 'cos you could throw the ball forwards and that.

I lasted one training session with the Enfield Bullets and retired through ill health. I have never been hit so hard in all my life and 'sacked' so many times I considered putting sponsorship on the soles of my boots. My friend, who joined with me, persevered as he had dreams of being a quarterback. But even he quit at the ripe old age of 27 (two years later) citing it was a 'young man's game'.

My advice is forget the contact stuff. Go for something more genteel. Like running.

In fact forget 'sports' altogether - admit it, you're getting old: try knitting, just watch out for the sharp pointy bits.

Better still, get a proper pint glass with handle and dimples. You know, the heavy ones. Fill it with beer and drink. You'll have toned arms in no time. Play darts at the same time and there is your walking. A complete workout routine whilst at the pub

[Bruce Rioja]

Better still, get a proper pint glass with handle and dimples. You know, the heavy ones. Fill it with beer and drink. You'll have toned arms in no time. Play darts at the same time and there is your walking. A complete workout routine whilst at the pub

Sage advice from the twin there, Kinty. Then you can step it up by going getting the ale in more often.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Better still, get a proper pint glass with handle and dimples. You know, the heavy ones. Fill it with beer and drink. You'll have toned arms in no time. Play darts at the same time and there is your walking. A complete workout routine whilst at the pub

Sage advice from the twin there, Kinty. Then you can step it up by going getting the ale in more often.

And to keep your mind active play Dominoes on Tuesdays...

[Prufrock]

Aye, but he'll have to be ordering a lager in a barrel glass, and that just isn't right!

[Worthy4England]

I've decided that I might like to try out rugby at the ripe old age of 25. I've only ever played league before, and that's barely.

Is this a good idea or am I doomed to fail/die?

Is this what a mid life crisis feels like?

I reckon it's a sound idea. Most Clubs have at least three senior teams to fit your own particular style of drinking and dedication, from just the 10 pints after the game on a Saturday to "better have a quick whiskey before the game on a Saturday."

You won't understand mid-life crisis at least until you make a beeline for the girl half your age and it's all legal.

[Bruce Rioja]

In Asda last night, selecting deodarant, I couldn't help noticing this stuff. L'oreal (men experts, apparently) 48 hour deodorant. Which minging, unwashed feck* requires a deodorant to last for that long?

[superjohnmcginlay]

Do they do a 7 day one yet?

[Gary the Enfield]

Do they do a 7 day one yet?

Apparently so. http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... 3238,d.ZG4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[superjohnmcginlay]

Do they do a 7 day one yet?

Apparently so. http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... 3238,d.ZG4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Awesome I won't have to leave the pub. Ta.