My condolences to your loss of your friend, I still miss my little cat Bubbles.
Chris H.

  I only realised today that if I turn my phone sideways, I get the full page with avatars, flags, who made the last post, etc. 

So sorry to hear your loss some people never realise that a pet  is just as important as anyone in the family but we treat all our pets AS one of the family we Have a cute 9 year old dog Mitzy and wevhave Guinea pigs that have just gone back out to their summer house after being indoors over the winter and we have now adopted our granddaughters 3 pet rats .
We have just lost or 19 year old cat Fergie who will be running around with all the other pets we've had ,We even had a Guninea pig called Herbie who lived for 14 years the Vet who checks our pets just couldnt believe that he was that old but the records of all his checkups proved it .
Regards
Bob

PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED

"And afterwards, Giles?" Jeremy winks again.

"Flushed with satisfaction after completing a particularly intense painting session, Eli steps out of her smock, stained with the vibrant hues of her artistic endeavours, her body glistening with a sheen of sweat from the frenzied session of painting. The deep red silk and lace lingerie clings to her every curve, the delicate fabric a delightful contrast against her freckled skin. With a tantalising sway of her hips, she unclasps the bra and lets it fall to the ground, revealing her ample bosom, then, reaching down she slips off her silk and lace panties, the delicate fabric a whisper in her hand as she drops them, with the bra, into the wicker laundry basket in the corner. Next, she takes off her paint-dotted flat loafers. The black stockings follow into the waiting basket, the gentle caress of silk against her skin a sensual delight. With fluid grace and a sense of serene anticipation, she steps into the shower, a minimalist haven of white tiles gleaming in the soft studio light.

"Her bright blue cornflower eyes close in pleasure as the water cascades from the showerhead, washing away the remnants of paint and sweat, cleansing her body, and rejuvenating her spirit. The cool water flows over her, a sensual caress that makes her shiver with delight. Then, after adjusting the water temperature, she begins to lather herself with soap, the suds slide over her body lingering on her magnificent chest and slender waist. Next, she shampoos her short red hair, the foam running down her back, leaving a trail of glistening moisture in its wake before mingling with the water as it flows down the drain.

"Having concluded her ablutions, Eli emerges from the shower, back in everyday reality, the cool air producing a smattering of goosebumps upon her charmingly freckled skin as she reaches for the voluminous white towel suspended from the nearby stainless-steel rail. With gentle motions, she pats herself dry, the fluffy fabric absorbing the droplets, leaving her skin aglow with warmth and a tingling sensation.

"Eli grins as she admires her audacious new bob in the mirror above the basin, the daring style a striking juxtaposition to her freckled, youthful visage. Once dry, she applies a touch of 'Soir de Paris' by Bourjois to her wrists, behind the ears, the base of her throat, and inner elbows, then swathes herself in a cosy woollen dressing gown, the soft material wrapping her in a cocoon of comfort and warmth before she joins me on the time-worn leather sofa. Thus, Eli emerges from her shower not just physically refreshed but also mentally prepared for her next artistic endeavour. It's a ritual as integral to her creative process as the act of painting itself."

"A most enticing picture you render, old chap! And she does not mind you watching this process of... transformation?"

"Jeremy, old sport, Eli has shared with me her perspective. She pointed out that, given that I've seen her in her rather revealing French Louis Réard bikini and even, as our American friends would say, 'skinny dipping' in the secluded, sheltered Cornish cove we often visit with Sylvie and you, what is there left that I haven't already seen?" he laughs happily.

That's interesting. It's a Golf R. Obviously I got the renewal, scoffed at it, went online and everything was even more expensive than my renewal. I did call them, I can't honestly remember if they brought it down, but it was still vastly more than the previous year.

Quote from: njee20 on Yesterday at 06:22:26 PMMine near doubled last year (not an EV, but a desirable 'hot hatch' if you listen to the motoring press), rather hoping it goes back the other way again this year...

Hi

Out of interest which one?

According to the motoring press I also drive a hot hatch (Hyundai i30n). My insurance has only gone up £13 from last year after I rang them.

Cheers

Paul

Thanks Martin @port perran and Chris @crewearpley40 . Yes, she is rather good.

This band popped up and I had never heard of them until now. I can't remember the last time I sat for an hour and a half solid watching such an amazing live performance, full of energy and fun.

So here for a taster, is Solstice playing "Wongle No9" live from Grand Chapel Studios...

https://youtu.be/SIpuWa1TYi8?feature=shared

I think I will have to go and see them live ASAP.

Cheers,

Tim

That is funny and terrifying in equal measure!

Quote from: njee20 on Yesterday at 06:22:26 PMThat's because you let children drive and the driving 'test' takes place in a car park 

16 to drive, but 21 to drink.

They've got their priorities wrong 

In Colorado you are let loose on the streets as part of your driving test.
But as the test person said to me "You made a couple of mistakes, but it's good enough for Colorado, you've passed"

John P

Fantastic sound
Great voice
Super choice Tim