Whilst off sick, I have had a bit more time than usual to go exploring on the latop. I came across a forum with handy tips for arthritis sufferers, one of which was to collect all the laundry then throw it downsatairs ahead of you.

Susie's French exchange partner is arriving tonight (bad timing as another body to look after is not really what I need at the moment!). This causes much swapping of beds and bedding. So, I gathered one huge bundle together inside a sheet, rolled it up (not particularly easy with sore hands!) and threw it down stairs....

Unfortunately, it landed on the dying poinsetta on the hall window sill, sent that crashing to the floor and smashed the pot. The bottom of the stairs was a mess of plant, soil, pottery and much dirtier laundry! It added a whole new meaning to soiled bedding! Both cats are traumatised as they wre asleep under the hall radiator. Betty, the nervous one, is now sitting on the sideboard and staring at the carpet in fear. Teddy is sitting outside in a resigned manner.

I'm trying hard to have a "you've got to laugh" attitude at the moment, but this one was not easy ... I think I will avoid any new handy hints for a while! xx Ailsa

It made me smile too Ailsa......it must be the way you tell it!

Hope the cats have forgiven you and you've had a well earned cuppa!

Doreen xx

Oh Ailsa

Yes just had a good old chuckle. You poor thing evend more mess to clear up now.
I also throw my clothes downstairs but do not have the pot plant at the bottom of the
stairs. Toilet rolls get thrown down for the little loo and I have been known to hit 'somone'

Hope you get cleared up soon. It is windy here so I am going to struggle now and
hang out some washing. I dont have a tumble dryer.


Rose

I'm guilty of having a giggle, too, Ailsa! xxxxxx

Lyn!! Sounds like Tilly and Ted are still up to mischief then! Betty and Teddy are much more sedate now.... but ..... As we ave the French student staying, I thought we had better set the table and do 'proper' breakfast instead of the free for all that normally exists. Just before I had chance to clear up, Betty was discovered on the table, lapping away at a new tub of Lurpak (which I'd bought as a treat instead of the usual olive spread!) Had to bin it! Serves Betty right ifshe has a heart attack from cholestorol overload. She is making no attempt to look guilty, stretched out and having a liesurely wash! Cats! Who would have them!!?

Ah yes mischief indeed! They are now hatching escape plans behind my back ... each time a door opens they are off! At least three times daily I have to perform a retrieval exercise. I've told them they're not going out until 1) they are bigger, 2) they've been chipped 3) the weather is better and 4) they start to understand some English! So a way to go yet then! I have had them neutered and bought collars so it's a start :)

Well you definitely spoiled Betty's breakfast treat ... they never look guilty do they?! Tilly and Ted have to have an afternoon nap shut in the back room for a few hours, it's the only way I can get through tea for everyone without someone's plate being hijacked!

It's very sad Jean that you've lost four cats in such a short space of time. We do become attached to them don't we?

Lyn x

I tried chucking mine downstairs too- but then couldn't bend down to pick it up!!!! the laundry,not the cat