tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post8957558167066849018..comments2024-03-29T05:26:30.522+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: What a lot of Balls!Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91477954174714314602021-12-02T04:30:29.007+00:002021-12-02T04:30:29.007+00:00One of our greatest pleasures of being back in Eng...One of our greatest pleasures of being back in England has been meeting fellow Dog owners. They are such a friendly and pleasant crowd, and I chat with several every morning and afternoon. What a difference to France, where you're lucky to get a 'grunt' from people. We've even had neighbours who threw stones at Billy, kicked him, and hit him, when he was still a puppy. Pure nastiness.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64119275787251114162021-12-01T22:22:21.336+00:002021-12-01T22:22:21.336+00:00Dog owners are very friendly people and this makes...Dog owners are very friendly people and this makes walking the dog a social gathering too. I have formed very nice friendships with others while walking my dog. People will be happy to have a newly washed ball for their dog. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-83488280739254888912021-12-01T11:44:45.288+00:002021-12-01T11:44:45.288+00:00I know you travel a lot, so having a dog is probab...I know you travel a lot, so having a dog is probably out of the question. A shame, as one would be great company.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-12204645848580460812021-12-01T11:36:20.224+00:002021-12-01T11:36:20.224+00:00As one of only two people in my township who does ...As one of only two people in my township who does not have a dog I feel very isolated from the news when it comes to local gossip until I've met one of my close neighbours walking past. Given that I live almost at the end of the road there is only one family from whom I regularly get news - and they are away at the moment. Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-54631545175052048032021-12-01T11:27:55.445+00:002021-12-01T11:27:55.445+00:00I keep a small bottle of anti-bacterial gel in my ...I keep a small bottle of anti-bacterial gel in my pocket. I have no worries about catching distemper or rabies.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-2929628250111071312021-12-01T11:25:52.922+00:002021-12-01T11:25:52.922+00:00Ours are in a brass 'cauldron' by the fron...Ours are in a brass 'cauldron' by the front door, and Billy often grabs one on the way out.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-20609590762300843052021-12-01T11:24:31.144+00:002021-12-01T11:24:31.144+00:00Yes, I really see no difference!Yes, I really see no difference!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87234261812577261112021-12-01T11:13:33.849+00:002021-12-01T11:13:33.849+00:00What I find fascinating, and disturbing, about dog...What I find fascinating, and disturbing, about dogs is that you can throw them stick/a ball and they'll chase it. You don't even need to say "fetch", they'll bring it back to you regardless. Repeat. Forever.<br /><br />In that respect cats are less labour intensive. They make their own fun.<br /><br />You are a better man than me, Cro. There are certain things I wouldn't pick up if I didn't know their provenance, like those balls. Unless, maybe, possibly, I was wearing my Marigold rubber gloves. Highly unlikely when going for a walk. Call me squeamish - but the motherland and adjoining countries are not known for nothing when it comes to hygiene.<br /><br />My throwing skills aren't great otherwise I'd direct a ball (a new one) to Billy - as the crow flies.<br /><br />UUrsulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722046288685936851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71166816638866657722021-12-01T11:01:19.235+00:002021-12-01T11:01:19.235+00:00Tennis balls used to bounce over our nets into the...Tennis balls used to bounce over our nets into the lane below. For a while we collected them until we had too many. We knew we had too many when the dog we looked after at times would no longer fetch a ball but go and get a new one from the tin bucket we stored them in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-85795673183764307322021-12-01T10:53:40.523+00:002021-12-01T10:53:40.523+00:00It is like an Easter egg hunt. Except it is not Ea...It is like an Easter egg hunt. Except it is not Easter. And those are not eggs. And there are dogs. Except for that, it's totally the same. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45087036692862987112021-12-01T09:04:13.040+00:002021-12-01T09:04:13.040+00:00I'm sure Billy would like his back.I'm sure Billy would like his back.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-89701755616821724992021-12-01T08:58:14.366+00:002021-12-01T08:58:14.366+00:00Washed balls. What more could a dog desire.Washed balls. What more could a dog desire.JayCeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373622852406554111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-58960719558967519752021-12-01T08:32:17.968+00:002021-12-01T08:32:17.968+00:00I think they like to share them! There was a Bulld...I think they like to share them! There was a Bulldog in the park just now with TWO in his mouth.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64668561465910968762021-12-01T08:30:20.123+00:002021-12-01T08:30:20.123+00:00A young girl at the 'dog club' recently of...A young girl at the 'dog club' recently offered Billy a 'doggy cup cake' that she'd made to share. They're such a nice bunch of people.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77916692927323143102021-12-01T08:01:48.571+00:002021-12-01T08:01:48.571+00:00Lost and found balls are part of a dog's life....Lost and found balls are part of a dog's life. You lose a new one and find an old one or the other way around - it is part of a dog's normal day. My friend's Alfie is just pleased to arrive and leave with one.pottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06834163803780455512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-46009114534411783802021-12-01T07:13:20.383+00:002021-12-01T07:13:20.383+00:00Great idea to take them all to the dog club. Just ...Great idea to take them all to the dog club. Just remember to keep Billy's.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-50878541775298032021-12-01T06:33:42.764+00:002021-12-01T06:33:42.764+00:00I'll take them down before Christmas.I'll take them down before Christmas.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-53042484483643802422021-12-01T06:32:57.735+00:002021-12-01T06:32:57.735+00:00I hope so, on both counts.I hope so, on both counts.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-91248551222217602392021-12-01T06:32:16.029+00:002021-12-01T06:32:16.029+00:00This will indeed be a big surprise for Billy's...This will indeed be a big surprise for Billy's friends.Yaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181961536405061470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-79048260374486041522021-12-01T06:09:19.359+00:002021-12-01T06:09:19.359+00:00I wonder if their owners will recognise them now t...I wonder if their owners will recognise them now that they have been washed - will their doggy smell have gone?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com