just read this. larlar and candlelight you going to see john edwards? where?when? i would so love to see him. oh i hope you get a message.
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Little treats.
Misty- Posts : 441
- Post n°51
Re: Little treats.
21 Feb 2009, 12:05
just read this. larlar and candlelight you going to see john edwards? where?when? i would so love to see him. oh i hope you get a message.
just read this. larlar and candlelight you going to see john edwards? where?when? i would so love to see him. oh i hope you get a message.
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- Post n°52
Re: Little treats.
25 Feb 2009, 16:21
That reminds me to ask candlelight when we're going ! May 31st is it ? What time ! I've forgotten.
It's at The Apollo Theatre in london.
That reminds me to ask candlelight when we're going ! May 31st is it ? What time ! I've forgotten.
It's at The Apollo Theatre in london.
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- Post n°53
Re: Little treats.
25 Feb 2009, 21:39
May 31, 2009* Event time:
3-5 PM
Apollo Victoria
London, Great Britain SOLD OUT
May 31, 2009* Event time:
7-9 PM
Apollo Victoria
London, Great Britain Tickets still available
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We're going to the afternoon one. Tickets sold out now, but apparently you can still book for the evening one.
May 31, 2009* Event time:
3-5 PM
Apollo Victoria
London, Great Britain SOLD OUT
May 31, 2009* Event time:
7-9 PM
Apollo Victoria
London, Great Britain Tickets still available
---------------------------------------------------------
We're going to the afternoon one. Tickets sold out now, but apparently you can still book for the evening one.
Candlelight.kk- .
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- Post n°55
Re: Little treats.
06 Mar 2009, 20:32
Who? John Edward? Yes, jiffy, he is - very happily. lol - what 'little treats' are you thinking about there?
jiffy wrote:
is he married ?
Who? John Edward? Yes, jiffy, he is - very happily. lol - what 'little treats' are you thinking about there?
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°56
Re: Little treats.
13 Mar 2009, 00:13
3pm? good! we can go the pub afterwards for our little treat.
3pm? good! we can go the pub afterwards for our little treat.
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°58
Re: Little treats.
24 Apr 2009, 23:49
I will probably have to catch the train straight after but i hope we can have a drink before we go.
I will probably have to catch the train straight after but i hope we can have a drink before we go.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°59
Re: Little treats.
25 Aug 2009, 16:05
Olives...
green, purple, black...
stuffed with pimento, almonds...
I love them all.
Olives...
green, purple, black...
stuffed with pimento, almonds...
I love them all.
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°60
Re: Little treats.
27 Aug 2009, 17:32
Yuk yuk.Sends shivers down me just looking at them.
Yuk yuk.Sends shivers down me just looking at them.
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- Post n°61
Re: Little treats.
28 Aug 2009, 11:29
You amaze me, lar-lar, I can't imagine anyone not liking at least some varieties of olive.
I use lots of olive oil in my cooking too. Mmmm.
Perhaps you'll like these better? (Me, I love them all. Delicious!)
You amaze me, lar-lar, I can't imagine anyone not liking at least some varieties of olive.
I use lots of olive oil in my cooking too. Mmmm.
Perhaps you'll like these better? (Me, I love them all. Delicious!)
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°62
Re: Little treats.
12 Jan 2010, 00:56
I'm going out for a meal tomorrow, my tastebuds are craving steak
I'm going out for a meal tomorrow, my tastebuds are craving steak
Misty- Posts : 441
- Post n°63
Re: Little treats.
12 Jan 2010, 10:33
I've eaten so much over the last few weeks. No more treats for me for atleast a week anyway.
Enjoy your meal lar-lar.
I've eaten so much over the last few weeks. No more treats for me for atleast a week anyway.
Enjoy your meal lar-lar.
Feather- Posts : 520
Location : Scotland
- Post n°64
Re: Little treats.
12 Jan 2010, 13:49
Don't tell me, rainbows, your steak will have to be MEDIUM RARE!!!
Don't tell me, rainbows, your steak will have to be MEDIUM RARE!!!
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°65
Re: Little treats.
04 Feb 2010, 11:34
A walk around the pet shop.
I love the puppies, rats and ferrets best because they get up to all sorts of antics that make us smile.
Watching the multicoloured fish swimming in the aquarium is very calming and therapeutic.
Perhaps best of all is when there's a parrot who talks to you and cocks his head as if interested in your reply (though of course they'd be better off in their natural environment).
A walk around the pet shop.
I love the puppies, rats and ferrets best because they get up to all sorts of antics that make us smile.
Watching the multicoloured fish swimming in the aquarium is very calming and therapeutic.
Perhaps best of all is when there's a parrot who talks to you and cocks his head as if interested in your reply (though of course they'd be better off in their natural environment).
maxine- Posts : 28
- Post n°66
Re: Little treats.
07 Feb 2010, 02:18
There are no puppies in any pet shops ive been to
There are no puppies in any pet shops ive been to
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- Post n°67
Re: Little treats.
10 Feb 2010, 13:29
That's very strange, maxine. Do you live in a dogless zone? What do they have in your pet shops then?
That's very strange, maxine. Do you live in a dogless zone? What do they have in your pet shops then?
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°68
Re: Little treats.
12 Feb 2010, 23:22
There are no puppies/kittens in the petshops where i live. There used to be when i was a kid so has the law changed in the uk?
There are no puppies/kittens in the petshops where i live. There used to be when i was a kid so has the law changed in the uk?
Feather- Posts : 520
Location : Scotland
- Post n°69
Re: Little treats.
12 Feb 2010, 23:45
I don't know for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if the law had changed.I disagree with sensitive creatures being kept in the cramped conditions that exist in most pet shops.
I don't know for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if the law had changed.I disagree with sensitive creatures being kept in the cramped conditions that exist in most pet shops.
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- Post n°70
Re: Little treats.
13 Feb 2010, 00:27
I believe that a law did come into play some years ago imposing certain restrictions and guidelines which must be adhered to regarding premises where animals are kept on a commercial basis. I think there are legal requirements now in force which monitor the requisite size of the shops and enclosure areas as well as other facilities that are available for the animals (such as someone being on the premises at all times) . I know that some pet shops don't actually keep any animals at all and you will only find things like pet food, baskets, collars and accessories, etc.
I believe that a law did come into play some years ago imposing certain restrictions and guidelines which must be adhered to regarding premises where animals are kept on a commercial basis. I think there are legal requirements now in force which monitor the requisite size of the shops and enclosure areas as well as other facilities that are available for the animals (such as someone being on the premises at all times) . I know that some pet shops don't actually keep any animals at all and you will only find things like pet food, baskets, collars and accessories, etc.
jiffy- Posts : 54
- Post n°71
Re: Little treats.
13 Feb 2010, 10:59
North Yorkshire council :
North Yorkshire council :
http://www.cravendc.gov.uk/Craven/Contact+Us/PET SHOP LICENCES
What criteria need to be fulfilled for the premises to be licensed as a Pet Shop?
Accommodation provided for animals, must be in all respects suitable as regards construction, size of quarters, exercising facilities, temperature, ventilation and cleanliness.
What types of animals can be sold?
Dogs and cats (puppies and kittens) Smaller domesticated mammals e.g. Rabbits, Guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters, rats and mice
Larger domesticated animals e.g. Goats and pot bellied pigs
Primates e.g. Marmosets
Other mammals
Parrots, parakeets and macaws
Other birds
Reptiles
Amphibians
Fish
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°72
Re: Little treats.
15 Feb 2010, 11:52
The pet shop I visit has big spaces for the puppies (and kittens, etc); their bedding and water are changed frequently. There are usually two or three together so they can jump about and play, and they have toys to tug at and chew. You can see they love the carers who look after them (who often stop to stroke them and play for a minute or two). They don't stay there very long as they are sold quickly.
Years ago, there used to be animals kept in restrictive and not very clean conditions in shops along the river; it was obvious they weren't happy and it was very sad. But, after the media made a fuss and animal protection associations were mobilized, strict new reglementation was brought in.
Pet shops are not ideal of course, I agree with you there Feather, but it's often the only option in a big city, especially if you don't have a car. Now I see why you had to travel on a train to go fetch your puppy.
The pet shop I visit has big spaces for the puppies (and kittens, etc); their bedding and water are changed frequently. There are usually two or three together so they can jump about and play, and they have toys to tug at and chew. You can see they love the carers who look after them (who often stop to stroke them and play for a minute or two). They don't stay there very long as they are sold quickly.
Years ago, there used to be animals kept in restrictive and not very clean conditions in shops along the river; it was obvious they weren't happy and it was very sad. But, after the media made a fuss and animal protection associations were mobilized, strict new reglementation was brought in.
Pet shops are not ideal of course, I agree with you there Feather, but it's often the only option in a big city, especially if you don't have a car. Now I see why you had to travel on a train to go fetch your puppy.
Feather- Posts : 520
Location : Scotland
- Post n°73
Re: Little treats.
15 Feb 2010, 13:00
No train, Stardust. My son, Ray, and I drove down for her and brought her home with many a cuddle.
She's never looked back, bless her.
No train, Stardust. My son, Ray, and I drove down for her and brought her home with many a cuddle.
She's never looked back, bless her.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°74
Re: Little treats.
5 Feb 2010, 14:55
She looks as if butter wouldn't melt...
a real cutie.
She looks as if butter wouldn't melt...
a real cutie.
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°75
Re: Little treats.
17 Feb 2010, 01:42
She's so lovely. If Feather was looking after me, i'd be a happy bunny. All those cuddles
Nice rug Feather - or is it a dog bed?
She's so lovely. If Feather was looking after me, i'd be a happy bunny. All those cuddles
Nice rug Feather - or is it a dog bed?
lar-lar- Posts : 355
- Post n°76
Re: Little treats.
17 Feb 2010, 01:42
She's so lovely. If Feather was looking after me, i'd be a happy bunny. All those cuddles
Nice rug Feather - or is it a dog bed?
She's so lovely. If Feather was looking after me, i'd be a happy bunny. All those cuddles
Nice rug Feather - or is it a dog bed?
Feather- Posts : 520
Location : Scotland
- Post n°77
Re: Little treats.
17 Feb 2010, 11:03
I've been wondering about that myself,lar.
I've been wondering about that myself,lar.
jiffy- Posts : 54
- Post n°78
Re: Little treats.
03 Mar 2010, 01:56
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell.
He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups.
And set about nailing it to a post on the
edge of his yard. As he was driving the
last nail into the post,he felt a tug on
his overalls. He looked down into the
eyes of a little boy. "Mister," he said,
"I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the
sweat of the back of ! his neck,
"These puppies come from fine parents and
cost a good deal of money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment.
Then reaching deep into his pocket,
he pulled out a handful of change and held
it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine
cents. Is that enough to take a look?"
"Sure," said the farmer, and with that he
let out a whistle. Here, Dolly!" he called.
Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran
Dolly followed by four little balls of fur.
The little boy pressed his face against the
chain link fence. His eyes danced with
delight. As the dogs made their way to the
fence,the little boy noticed something else
stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another
little ball appeared, this one noticeably
smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a
somewhat awkward manner, the little pup
began hobbling toward the others,doing its
best to catch up.... "I want that one,"
the little boy said, pointing to the runt.
The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and
said, "Son, you don't want that puppy.
He will never be able to run and play with
you like these other dogs would. " With that
the little boy stepped back from the fence,
reached down, and began rolling up one leg
f his trousers. In doing so he revealed a
steel brace running down both sides
of his leg attaching itself to a specially
made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer,
he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well
myself, and he will need someone who
understands. " With tears in his eyes,
the farmer reached down and picked
up the little pup. Holding it carefully
he handed it to the little boy.
"How much?" asked the little boy.
"No charge," answered the farmer,
"There's no charge for love."
--- Author Unknown ---
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell.
He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups.
And set about nailing it to a post on the
edge of his yard. As he was driving the
last nail into the post,he felt a tug on
his overalls. He looked down into the
eyes of a little boy. "Mister," he said,
"I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the
sweat of the back of ! his neck,
"These puppies come from fine parents and
cost a good deal of money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment.
Then reaching deep into his pocket,
he pulled out a handful of change and held
it up to the farmer. "I've got thirty-nine
cents. Is that enough to take a look?"
"Sure," said the farmer, and with that he
let out a whistle. Here, Dolly!" he called.
Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran
Dolly followed by four little balls of fur.
The little boy pressed his face against the
chain link fence. His eyes danced with
delight. As the dogs made their way to the
fence,the little boy noticed something else
stirring inside the doghouse. Slowly another
little ball appeared, this one noticeably
smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a
somewhat awkward manner, the little pup
began hobbling toward the others,doing its
best to catch up.... "I want that one,"
the little boy said, pointing to the runt.
The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and
said, "Son, you don't want that puppy.
He will never be able to run and play with
you like these other dogs would. " With that
the little boy stepped back from the fence,
reached down, and began rolling up one leg
f his trousers. In doing so he revealed a
steel brace running down both sides
of his leg attaching itself to a specially
made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer,
he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well
myself, and he will need someone who
understands. " With tears in his eyes,
the farmer reached down and picked
up the little pup. Holding it carefully
he handed it to the little boy.
"How much?" asked the little boy.
"No charge," answered the farmer,
"There's no charge for love."
--- Author Unknown ---
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°79
Re: Little treats.
03 Mar 2010, 15:25
A lovely, touching story.
Darn it, jiffy, now I've got tears in my eyes.
A lovely, touching story.
Darn it, jiffy, now I've got tears in my eyes.
Candlelight.kk- .
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Location : London
- Post n°80
Re: Little treats.
03 Mar 2010, 18:49
Reminds me of a favourite song of mine - 'Nobody's child'.
I defy anyone to sing this or listen to it without gushing. I think Doris Day or someone sang it, but here's Bill Fury's rendition.
Reminds me of a favourite song of mine - 'Nobody's child'.
I defy anyone to sing this or listen to it without gushing. I think Doris Day or someone sang it, but here's Bill Fury's rendition.
Candlelight.kk- .
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Location : London
- Post n°81
Re: Little treats.
Actually here's a better version. The top one missed out the most important verse.
This is the version I remember (not Doris Day lol)
This is the version I remember (not Doris Day lol)
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°82
Re: Little treats.
04 Mar 2010, 11:59
Have you two invested money in the paper hankie industry?
Have you two invested money in the paper hankie industry?
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°83
Re: Little treats.
08 Mar 2010, 10:14
I love looking for original cards and postcards.
It gives me pleasure when I find one that has that special something about it,
or a feature that matches a friend, an occasion, or a mood.
Or one that brings an immediate smile or laugh.
When I send it the other person gets pleasure out of it too,
so a double treat.
I love looking for original cards and postcards.
It gives me pleasure when I find one that has that special something about it,
or a feature that matches a friend, an occasion, or a mood.
Or one that brings an immediate smile or laugh.
When I send it the other person gets pleasure out of it too,
so a double treat.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°84
Re: Little treats.
19 Oct 2010, 11:11
Two plain Activia yogurts every weekday lunchtime. Mmm!
Even though it's regular, it's still a treat each time.
Two plain Activia yogurts every weekday lunchtime. Mmm!
Even though it's regular, it's still a treat each time.
Feather- Posts : 520
Location : Scotland
- Post n°85
Re: Little treats.
22 Oct 2010, 22:11
Kissies from my darling little doggie----
Kissies from my darling little doggie----
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°86
Re: Little treats.
25 Oct 2010, 10:01
Whiter than white!
She's cute, Feather.
Whiter than white!
She's cute, Feather.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°87
Re: Little treats.
15 Feb 2011, 13:49
Thought I'd post that picture again, just cos I like it.
It was posted a year ago today, Feather, so how about a new one?
PS: Cuddle for Chica.
Feather wrote:
Thought I'd post that picture again, just cos I like it.
It was posted a year ago today, Feather, so how about a new one?
PS: Cuddle for Chica.
Feather- Posts : 520
Location : Scotland
- Post n°88
Re: Little treats.
16 Feb 2011, 22:54
Your wish is my command, Stardust---
Your wish is my command, Stardust---
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°89
Re: Little treats.
22 Feb 2011, 14:18
Aah, thank you, Feather.
She's changed a lot hasn't she - and is not a puppy anymore, but still cute.
I hope we'll see more photos as time goes by.
Ooh, that makes me think of Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman...
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Aah, thank you, Feather.
She's changed a lot hasn't she - and is not a puppy anymore, but still cute.
I hope we'll see more photos as time goes by.
Ooh, that makes me think of Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman...
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Location : London
- Post n°90
Re: Little treats.
22 Feb 2011, 19:47
Ah yes, Casablanca ... a real classic. One of my favourite films .. one of my favourite actresses, Ingrid Bergman ...Stardust wrote:Ooh, that makes me think of Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman...
This is my favourite clip from the film:
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°91
Re: Little treats.
23 Feb 2011, 13:18
I saw a lot of those old films. My Mum loved them and we'd stay up late every Sunday night for the Cinema Club and watch them together.
I saw a lot of those old films. My Mum loved them and we'd stay up late every Sunday night for the Cinema Club and watch them together.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°92
Re: Little treats.
14 Oct 2011, 12:09
Another little treat: getting a brand new puzzle book (codewords, sudoku, crosswords, etc).
Reminds me of the pleasure when at school of starting the first page of a brand new exercise book at the beginning of each term.
Another little treat: getting a brand new puzzle book (codewords, sudoku, crosswords, etc).
Reminds me of the pleasure when at school of starting the first page of a brand new exercise book at the beginning of each term.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°93
Re: Little treats.
05 Aug 2015, 19:33
I could do with a little treat right now. Too busy to eat a proper meal so made do with cashew nuts, pickled onions and a banana. Sounds disgusting, doesn't it? Had to make do with what was at hand, lol, at least it's food and not junk.
I could do with a little treat right now. Too busy to eat a proper meal so made do with cashew nuts, pickled onions and a banana. Sounds disgusting, doesn't it? Had to make do with what was at hand, lol, at least it's food and not junk.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°94
Re: Little treats.
10 Nov 2015, 11:04
Hmmm...
Bought some really delicious liqueur chocolates a couple of weeks ago, to keep for the New Year celebrations.
Unfortunately, I left them somewhere visible and a few evenings ago we thought we'd just have one as a little treat. You've guessed what happened, last night the box was empty.
Guess who now has to go and buy more - have to hide them away and try to forget all about them this time.
Hmmm...
Bought some really delicious liqueur chocolates a couple of weeks ago, to keep for the New Year celebrations.
Unfortunately, I left them somewhere visible and a few evenings ago we thought we'd just have one as a little treat. You've guessed what happened, last night the box was empty.
Guess who now has to go and buy more - have to hide them away and try to forget all about them this time.
Stardust- Posts : 903
Location : City of Light
- Post n°95
Re: Little treats.
02 Nov 2016, 09:57
Those delightful chocolates are made in Alsace on the German border and I've been keeping a lookout in the shop that usually sells them for the end of year celebrations - not stocked yet, but soon I hope.
In the meantime, got some of those "Mon Chéri" chocolates with a cherry inside... mmm...
Those delightful chocolates are made in Alsace on the German border and I've been keeping a lookout in the shop that usually sells them for the end of year celebrations - not stocked yet, but soon I hope.
In the meantime, got some of those "Mon Chéri" chocolates with a cherry inside... mmm...