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English Springer Spaniel Saturday
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Kittykatt
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
The English Springer Spaniel is a breed of gun dog in the Spaniel group traditionally used for flushing and retrieving game. They are descended from the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels of the mid-19th century; the breed has diverged into separate show and working lines. It is closely related to the Welsh Springer Spaniel and very closely to the English Cocker Spaniel; less than a century ago, springers and cockers would come from the same litter. The smaller "cockers" were used in woodcock hunting while their larger littermates were used to flush, or "spring", other game birds. In 1902, The Kennel Club recognized the English Springer Spaniel as a distinct breed.[1] They are used as sniffer dogs on a widespread basis.
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helia
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
It took me several tries to get here; got several error messages along the way. I wonder if others are having trouble with the site today too?
Thanks for the start, Kitty. I think Springer Spaniels are very pretty!
Last night, the birthday party was fine; dh, M, and I all went together. We didn't' really know anyone else, but everyone was friendly. We left early, and then dh and I went out for coffee together. The air quality was in the "dangerous" zone due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires; it was rather hazy. Dh and I slept with a window cracked and a hepa filter on last night. The numbers are better this morning but not down to good levels yet; around 100-125 on our side of town. One place registers over 150 on the other side of town.
Today is pretty scheduled:
8 - 5K! I'm up so I'll go for it.
12 - zoom call with C and I (dh's sister + dh in the UK)
visit Mom??
visit dd29's booth at the art fair
4:30 - ? wedding; I am expecting to see the man whom I testified against in the trial (and his wife) and his friends who called me immoral for not taking a side - and then said indirectly they couldn't be my friends any more. I think I'm ready; dh will be with me as will friend MM, who has taken a similar stand to me - and been similarly "punished" by the group.
Next:
- back exercises
- gather everything and otd by 7:50
- 5K run
TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- dressed to jog
- coffee
- email deletions + weather website
- texted MM re: sitting together at the wedding
Thanks for the start, Kitty. I think Springer Spaniels are very pretty!
Last night, the birthday party was fine; dh, M, and I all went together. We didn't' really know anyone else, but everyone was friendly. We left early, and then dh and I went out for coffee together. The air quality was in the "dangerous" zone due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires; it was rather hazy. Dh and I slept with a window cracked and a hepa filter on last night. The numbers are better this morning but not down to good levels yet; around 100-125 on our side of town. One place registers over 150 on the other side of town.
Today is pretty scheduled:
8 - 5K! I'm up so I'll go for it.
12 - zoom call with C and I (dh's sister + dh in the UK)
visit Mom??
visit dd29's booth at the art fair
4:30 - ? wedding; I am expecting to see the man whom I testified against in the trial (and his wife) and his friends who called me immoral for not taking a side - and then said indirectly they couldn't be my friends any more. I think I'm ready; dh will be with me as will friend MM, who has taken a similar stand to me - and been similarly "punished" by the group.
Next:
- back exercises
- gather everything and otd by 7:50
- 5K run
TaDas!
- up; weighed self
- dressed to jog
- coffee
- email deletions + weather website
- texted MM re: sitting together at the wedding
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Kittykatt
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
Good morning, Helian! I've also had trouble with the boards. I managed to start today's thread, but then when I tried to make my next post, it wouldn't load, and I kept getting error messages.
I'm glad you had a good time last night, despite the poor air quality. I will be thinking of you this afternoon at the wedding. Could you just attend for the service , as that is (hopefully) the most important part of the day, and then congratulate the couple, make your apologies and leave? I have noticed that people can usually manage to behave themselves during a service, whether it's a wedding, baptism or a funeral. It's afterwards, especially when the alcohol starts flowing that trouble and unkindness can start. I'm glad you will have support from DH and your friend during this time.
Yesterday was very productive - I have agreed with MQ (the verger) the date of our Christmas parish lunch at the back of the church. It will be on the 4th of December. MQ is also happy about the catering company I have suggested, who will bring the food on platters, as it makes everyone's life a lot easier. (And, looking at the various meal options they do, it's also reasonably priced). We have discussed setting up the tables - it will be a buffet style- and MQ has suggested we use paper plates, as the clearing up afterwards much easier. She has also agreed to crackers, festive tablecloths and napkins, and herself suggested fairy lights and holly round the top of the font. She is also happy to make the tea and coffee (we'll agree a charge for that, which will be included in the price of the lunch. We are not having alcohol as a) we would need an Events Licence, which is more hassle and expense and b) MQ doesn't consider alcohol necessary at lunchtime! My plan this year is to keep everything very simple, so, if it's a success, we can build on it for next year.
Inspired by getting the Christmas meal booked, I have also booked the parish lunch for July at a local pub within easy walking distance from the church. So, I'm slowly making progress.
In the afternoon, I just managed to get everything I needed to do in the garden done before the rain started. So no kitty nails done yet!
Evening was spent doing admin. Our vet sent me an email advising of their free "Summer Smile" dental checkups. So, I booked Matilda in for today and Jude for next week. (I can't easily take them together, as Matilda gets bored very easily and sings the Song of her People, which upsets Jude, who is very timid.)
Matilda behaved beautifully, with only a little singing while we were waiting. But, although she had a thorough dental exam during her checkup in February, she's had significant development of gingivitis since then, to the extent that one of her canines is actually a little loose
. So, she's now booked in for a dental scale/ polish, XRays and deep clean, and possible extractions for Friday. Fortunately, we have Petplan! ( The vet did say it wasn't urgent yet, but I would far rather act now when it's reasonably convenient and get it over with, rather than have an emergency on a Sunday or bank holiday, or risk Matilda getting an infection. I will admit to feeling some déjà vu, as DDeparted Trifle had terrible trouble with her teeth, and it was a relief to see them go. And I do take comfort that once Trifle had got over the surgery, she just Didn't Care about her lack of teeth, and still preferred her biscuit. I learnt the hard way, that you Do Not Challenge a strong willed cat over her dietary preferences! 
) I am now just hoping that there won't be any nasty surprises with Jude on Thursday!
Today it's raining, so I'm trying to motivate myself to do something indoors. I did manage to PUPA/dust and hoover the hall and sitting room before I left, so at least that's done. I've got behind on paperwork now DH no longer goes out Tuesday evenings, and more banking stuff arrived today, so that needs to be a priority. I also need to find Matilda's insurance paperwork (that's probably the most important, as I'll need that for a direct claim), there's some laundry to do, and it would be good to spend time on the photos. And, of course, there's baking to do and tomorrow's lunch to prepare.
I'm glad you had a good time last night, despite the poor air quality. I will be thinking of you this afternoon at the wedding. Could you just attend for the service , as that is (hopefully) the most important part of the day, and then congratulate the couple, make your apologies and leave? I have noticed that people can usually manage to behave themselves during a service, whether it's a wedding, baptism or a funeral. It's afterwards, especially when the alcohol starts flowing that trouble and unkindness can start. I'm glad you will have support from DH and your friend during this time.
Yesterday was very productive - I have agreed with MQ (the verger) the date of our Christmas parish lunch at the back of the church. It will be on the 4th of December. MQ is also happy about the catering company I have suggested, who will bring the food on platters, as it makes everyone's life a lot easier. (And, looking at the various meal options they do, it's also reasonably priced). We have discussed setting up the tables - it will be a buffet style- and MQ has suggested we use paper plates, as the clearing up afterwards much easier. She has also agreed to crackers, festive tablecloths and napkins, and herself suggested fairy lights and holly round the top of the font. She is also happy to make the tea and coffee (we'll agree a charge for that, which will be included in the price of the lunch. We are not having alcohol as a) we would need an Events Licence, which is more hassle and expense and b) MQ doesn't consider alcohol necessary at lunchtime! My plan this year is to keep everything very simple, so, if it's a success, we can build on it for next year.
Inspired by getting the Christmas meal booked, I have also booked the parish lunch for July at a local pub within easy walking distance from the church. So, I'm slowly making progress.
In the afternoon, I just managed to get everything I needed to do in the garden done before the rain started. So no kitty nails done yet!
Evening was spent doing admin. Our vet sent me an email advising of their free "Summer Smile" dental checkups. So, I booked Matilda in for today and Jude for next week. (I can't easily take them together, as Matilda gets bored very easily and sings the Song of her People, which upsets Jude, who is very timid.)
Matilda behaved beautifully, with only a little singing while we were waiting. But, although she had a thorough dental exam during her checkup in February, she's had significant development of gingivitis since then, to the extent that one of her canines is actually a little loose
. So, she's now booked in for a dental scale/ polish, XRays and deep clean, and possible extractions for Friday. Fortunately, we have Petplan! ( The vet did say it wasn't urgent yet, but I would far rather act now when it's reasonably convenient and get it over with, rather than have an emergency on a Sunday or bank holiday, or risk Matilda getting an infection. I will admit to feeling some déjà vu, as DDeparted Trifle had terrible trouble with her teeth, and it was a relief to see them go. And I do take comfort that once Trifle had got over the surgery, she just Didn't Care about her lack of teeth, and still preferred her biscuit. I learnt the hard way, that you Do Not Challenge a strong willed cat over her dietary preferences! ) I am now just hoping that there won't be any nasty surprises with Jude on Thursday!Today it's raining, so I'm trying to motivate myself to do something indoors. I did manage to PUPA/dust and hoover the hall and sitting room before I left, so at least that's done. I've got behind on paperwork now DH no longer goes out Tuesday evenings, and more banking stuff arrived today, so that needs to be a priority. I also need to find Matilda's insurance paperwork (that's probably the most important, as I'll need that for a direct claim), there's some laundry to do, and it would be good to spend time on the photos. And, of course, there's baking to do and tomorrow's lunch to prepare.
Last edited by Kittykatt on Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:57 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Kittykatt
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
Today's list:
All cats on the bed
Up/ shower dress etc
S/S bathroom
QT
DH launched for men's breakfast and then he will meet his DBro for a day out
Cats breakfast and meds
My breakfast and meds
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
5 minutes in front garden
PUPA, dust and hoover sitting room
Wind clock
Matilda to vet for dental checkup
Matilda booked in for dental cleaning/ X-rays and possible extractions on Friday
( not ideal for me, as I have 2 nurse appointments for me in the morning, but I don't want Matilda to be in possible pain any longer than absolutely necessary)
Drive home
Lap time with Freddie
Load of towels in washing machine
My lunch
Towels hung to dry
Find Matilda's insurance paperwork
30 mins on other paperwork
Banking - change those numbers for acct #1 #2
Wash that cardigan?
30 mins on photos?
Polish shoes
Polish bag
Bake something
Prep tomorrow's lunch
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow do you around 7-7.30 pm, as that's a good time for her)
Parish lunch extras:
Create mail list based on those people who used to come and those who have expressed an interest
Send out group email reminding them of parish lunch for this month (26/6 at the community café)
Start listing ideas for Xmas parish lunch (decorations/ paper plates/ which catering firm will we use etc. ) Maybe find a notebook for this?
Volunteers to help set up and clear away afterwards
Etc etc
All cats on the bed
Up/ shower dress etc
S/S bathroom
QT
DH launched for men's breakfast and then he will meet his DBro for a day out
Cats breakfast and meds
My breakfast and meds
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
5 minutes in front garden
PUPA, dust and hoover sitting room
Wind clock
Matilda to vet for dental checkup
Matilda booked in for dental cleaning/ X-rays and possible extractions on Friday
( not ideal for me, as I have 2 nurse appointments for me in the morning, but I don't want Matilda to be in possible pain any longer than absolutely necessary)Drive home
Lap time with Freddie
Load of towels in washing machine
My lunch
Towels hung to dry
Find Matilda's insurance paperwork
30 mins on other paperwork
Banking - change those numbers for acct #1 #2
Wash that cardigan?
30 mins on photos?
Polish shoes
Polish bag
Bake something
Prep tomorrow's lunch
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow do you around 7-7.30 pm, as that's a good time for her)
Parish lunch extras:
Create mail list based on those people who used to come and those who have expressed an interest
Send out group email reminding them of parish lunch for this month (26/6 at the community café)
Start listing ideas for Xmas parish lunch (decorations/ paper plates/ which catering firm will we use etc. ) Maybe find a notebook for this?
Volunteers to help set up and clear away afterwards
Etc etc
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Kittykatt
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
Progress! This site is REALLY flakey today. 
Today's list:
All cats on the bed
Up/ shower dress etc
S/S bathroom
QT
DH launched for men's breakfast and then he will meet his DBro for a day out
Cats breakfast and meds
My breakfast and meds
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
5 minutes in front garden
PUPA, dust and hoover sitting room
Wind clock
Matilda to vet for dental checkup
Matilda booked in for dental cleaning/ X-rays and possible extractions on Friday ( not ideal for me, as I have 2 nurse appointments for me in the morning, but I don't want Matilda to be in possible pain any longer than absolutely necessary)
Drive home
Lap time with Freddie
Load of towels in washing machine
My lunch
Towels hung to dry
Find Matilda's insurance paperwork
30 mins on other paperwork
Banking - change those numbers for acct #1#2
Wash that cardigan?
30 mins on photos?
Polish shoes
Polish bag
Bake something
Prep tomorrow's lunch
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow do you around 7-7.30 pm, as that's a good time for her)
Parish lunch extras:
Create mail list based on those people who used to come and those who have expressed an interest
Send out group email reminding them of parish lunch for this month (26/6 at the community café)
Start listing ideas for Xmas parish lunch (decorations/ paper plates/ which catering firm will we use etc. ) Maybe find a notebook for this?
Volunteers to help set up and clear away afterwards
Etc etc
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Today's list:
All cats on the bed
Up/ shower dress etc
S/S bathroom
QT
DH launched for men's breakfast and then he will meet his DBro for a day out
Cats breakfast and meds
My breakfast and meds
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
5 minutes in front garden
PUPA, dust and hoover sitting room
Wind clock
Matilda to vet for dental checkup
Matilda booked in for dental cleaning/ X-rays and possible extractions on Friday
( not ideal for me, as I have 2 nurse appointments for me in the morning, but I don't want Matilda to be in possible pain any longer than absolutely necessary)Drive home
Lap time with Freddie
Load of towels in washing machine
My lunch
Towels hung to dry
Find Matilda's insurance paperwork
30 mins on other paperwork
Banking - change those numbers for acct #1
#2Wash that cardigan?
30 mins on photos?
Polish shoes
Polish bag
Bake something
Prep tomorrow's lunch
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow do you around 7-7.30 pm, as that's a good time for her)
Parish lunch extras:
Create mail list based on those people who used to come and those who have expressed an interest
Send out group email reminding them of parish lunch for this month (26/6 at the community café)
Start listing ideas for Xmas parish lunch (decorations/ paper plates/ which catering firm will we use etc. ) Maybe find a notebook for this?
Volunteers to help set up and clear away afterwards
Etc etc
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Lauralind
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
Ohh can I post now? Seems so. The site is being glitchy again.
So I got up and did some things. Scrubbed my showers along with my shower. Laundry started. Hmm maybe I didn't do much more than that.
Let's see. Kitchen... clean out fridge. Double check flour supply pretty sure I have enough.
Priority list
Basic routines
Kitchen clean and run cleaner in dw
Bake buns for lunch
Plant the rest of the veggie plants here
Wash sheets
Whb
Work in flowerbed some
Music prep (she'll pick songs I just have to practice them)
Sister's game later
Today's tada list
Tidy laundry room and master bedroom
Empty dw and run with cleaner
Wash a couple things
Finish tidying kitchen all the way
Do I have enough flour
Shower and scrub showers
Start laundry
So I got up and did some things. Scrubbed my showers along with my shower. Laundry started. Hmm maybe I didn't do much more than that.
Let's see. Kitchen... clean out fridge. Double check flour supply pretty sure I have enough.
Priority list
Basic routines
Kitchen clean and run cleaner in dw
Bake buns for lunch
Plant the rest of the veggie plants here
Wash sheets
Whb
Work in flowerbed some
Music prep (she'll pick songs I just have to practice them)
Sister's game later
Today's tada list
Tidy laundry room and master bedroom
Empty dw and run with cleaner
Wash a couple things
Finish tidying kitchen all the way
Do I have enough flour
Shower and scrub showers
Start laundry
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Kittykatt
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- Joined: Fri Mar 14, 2025 5:10 pm
Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
Hi, Laura! Good to see you - yes, the site has been very glitchy today. I'm keeping this short in the hope it will post.
I've been through all the paperwork and have a large pile for shredding/recycling and a much smaller pile I actually need to file! I've finally got the mailing list for parish lunch together ( it took ages, as I am *not* techy!) and sent out an email, letting everyone know that I've taken over the organising, and where and when the next lunch will be.
Just waiting for the washing machine to finish, then I'll hang up the towels to dry, and then start cooking.
I've been through all the paperwork and have a large pile for shredding/recycling and a much smaller pile I actually need to file! I've finally got the mailing list for parish lunch together ( it took ages, as I am *not* techy!) and sent out an email, letting everyone know that I've taken over the organising, and where and when the next lunch will be.
Just waiting for the washing machine to finish, then I'll hang up the towels to dry, and then start cooking.
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Kittykatt
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
Today's list:
All cats on the bed
Up/ shower dress etc
S/S bathroom
QT
DH launched for men's breakfast and then he will meet his DBro for a day out
Cats breakfast and meds
My breakfast and meds
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
5 minutes in front garden
PUPA, dust and hoover sitting room
Wind clock
Matilda to vet for dental checkup
Matilda booked in for dental cleaning/ X-rays and possible extractions on Friday ( not ideal for me, as I have 2 nurse appointments for me in the morning, but I don't want Matilda to be in possible pain any longer than absolutely necessary)
Drive home
Lap time with Freddie
Load of towels in washing machine
My lunch
Towels hung to dry
Find Matilda's insurance paperwork
30 mins on other paperwork
Banking - change those numbers for acct #1 #2
Wash that cardigan?
30 mins on photos?
Polish shoes
Polish bag
Bake something
Prep tomorrow's lunch
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow do you around 7-7.30 pm, as that's a good time for her)
Parish lunch extras:
Create mail list based on those people who used to come and those who have expressed an interest
Send out group email reminding them of parish lunch for this month (26/6 at the community café)
Start listing ideas for Xmas parish lunch (decorations/ paper plates/ which catering firm will we use etc. ) Maybe find a notebook for this?
Volunteers to help set up and clear away afterwards
Etc etc
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All cats on the bed
Up/ shower dress etc
S/S bathroom
QT
DH launched for men's breakfast and then he will meet his DBro for a day out
Cats breakfast and meds
My breakfast and meds
Rubbish down to wheelie bins
5 minutes in front garden
PUPA, dust and hoover sitting room
Wind clock
Matilda to vet for dental checkup
Matilda booked in for dental cleaning/ X-rays and possible extractions on Friday
( not ideal for me, as I have 2 nurse appointments for me in the morning, but I don't want Matilda to be in possible pain any longer than absolutely necessary)Drive home
Lap time with Freddie
Load of towels in washing machine
My lunch
Towels hung to dry
Find Matilda's insurance paperwork
30 mins on other paperwork
Banking - change those numbers for acct #1
#2Wash that cardigan?
30 mins on photos?
Polish shoes
Polish bag
Bake something
Prep tomorrow's lunch
Text DF E re coffee tomorrow do you around 7-7.30 pm, as that's a good time for her)
Parish lunch extras:
Create mail list based on those people who used to come and those who have expressed an interest
Send out group email reminding them of parish lunch for this month (26/6 at the community café)
Start listing ideas for Xmas parish lunch (decorations/ paper plates/ which catering firm will we use etc. ) Maybe find a notebook for this?
Volunteers to help set up and clear away afterwards
Etc etc
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Harriet
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Re: English Springer Spaniel Saturday
So glad Twins' Mom and Kittykatt were able to get daily threads started today. We have received no communication from GoDaddy about this, no explanation. Hoping whatever the glitch was, it's over now.