Losing The Plot...

Didn't go to Tesco's.

Went to our local supermarket instead which is a hundred times better actually...not to mention a darn sight cheaper.

It's Himself who always suggests Tesco's 'cos he likes the jam doughnuts...just how sad is that...

Nobody stares at me either in Supervalu...I can trundle my trolley around with oxygen bottle in it and talk to myself as well if I so wish and no-one gives a monkeys...

Actually, most people who shop there are talking out loud...'did we need any-more tea-bags' you hear them say as they stand in front of the Barry's tea...or they ferret about in the frozen fish and wonder what sort of fish is Pollack when it's at home...

There was an offer on huge ripe Nectarines...two dozen in a wooden box for €5...but although I adore Nectarines, I didn't buy those...they ripen up so quickly and easily spoil...just bought four in a tray instead. A woman asked me what the furry fruit were called...had to think for a minute before I realised she meant Peaches...then she asked are they nice to eat...bit personal isn't it really...just 'cos I like them doesn't mean she would...

There were only dog toys in the pet section...so I bought Murphy two 'pocket-money' bouncy balls...very small and roll easily...they have tiny plastic dinosaurs inside them...he's already lost one behind the chest of drawers in the bathroom...

Bit concerned about Murphy today...he hasn't eaten anything. Could simply be that he isn't hungry but he uses up a tremendous amount of energy zooming about...he doesn't have diarrhoea now which is good. Perhaps the change has affected him more than we realise...though he was virtually stuffing down four meals a day up until this morning...

There'll be some chicken in the freezer...I'll cook a piece and mince it up...he might like to eat that.

Now tomorrow Himself has said we can go to Horkans. It's an expensive 'Lifestyle and Garden Centre' selling the kind of stuff you want, but certainly don't need, 'cos I want to get one of those cat poles with a sleeping compartment on the top...honestly all my gripes about excessive consumerism have gone straight out of the feckin window since we brought the kitten home...

When I was looking on their website, I even found myself looking carefully at blue velvet kitten collars...with a bell attached.

Perhaps I'm losing the plot.

[velvet55]

Hi Vashti

You can never lose the plot where pets are involved. If Murphy would like it, he must have it ! It's the same where my Murphy ( woof ) is concerned.

Now as for garden Centres I want the lot but as you say, I don't need it. Enjoy your day tomorrow, and I hope Murphy feels better soon.

Velvet xx

[helingmic]

Vashti, "Bit concerned about Murphy today." Well if he's eaten a dinosaur, what do you expect!

I don't mind which Tesco or Sainsbury's ... I just go on line because I am too short of breathe to push trolley around; and I am freezing ing teh freezing department; so I let the staff freeze their hads to get the diced turkey for me. I also realised that if I make a list, I have - more or less - succeeded in keeping to the list, well sort of ( I know , I didn't need the viennetta ice cream of Mr Kipling;s almond slices!)

Moreover, the lorry comes to my door, the man takes the four crates on his JB whatsit and roll it down the path to my door and into the kitchen.

It's true, I went to Marks in Canterbury and bought some strawberries, a lovely salad, olives, stone baked French bread and ... OK,OK. far too expensive that little trip!

Well, I'd better go back to my diced turkey. NO I'm not sharing it with Murphy! Cheers, Mic

[redted]

No,just fancy spoiling Murphy and why not,hope he is feeling better tomorrow,don't forget piccies if you get the bed on the pole. Lol

[scorpiolass]

No, not loosing the plot Vashti, unless i have lost it too. Pets, are part of the family, i always bring Ollie treats back from shopping & holidays. I hope Murphy enjoyed his and the dinosuar is lodged behindf furniturevand not interfering with his appetite.love Margaret x

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Ha ha vashti. Your post so inspired me I have been on Amazon and ordered a pet bed for my cat. Very good value and the reviews were mainly 5 star. x

[CornishBrian]

I don't have any pets apart from George the spider that comes and has a mooch around every night. TESCOS...that's another thing. We are blessed with a very large Tescos and an even larger ASDA but don't use them for shopping. On a cold, wet day or even a red hot day, they are a fantastic exercise area. If I am struggling, I select a trolley and use it like a zimmer frame. Up and down the aisles, walking quick, then slow....hardly ever buying anything unless it's fresh fish or something "oopsed" How to avoid temptation....go straight after you have eaten. Food doesn't take your fancy then. Want a be=reak from walking....try weight lifting....gently at first...a can of baked beans in each hand, pick them up, look at them, put them down....now another brand.....up, look , down. After three varieties you are getting ready for the biggy...the four or six packs....pick u, look, down....not so difficult....time for the bulk dogggy food....up, look, down Now for the stretching, one hand on the trolley, bend those knees, look at the bottom shelf and back up again....who needs gym membership with a supermarket.....if only they would install showers an changing rooms........

[sassy59]

You are just in love Vashti and not losing the plot. Murphy is such a cute little kitten you want to spoil him which is understandable. Hope you find a lovely cat post for him to use with a bed attached and also hope he is feeling better today with more of an appetite.

Agree with you totally about Tesco too. Their prices......!

Have a good day and take care. xxxx

[Azure_Sky]

Cat beds with viewing posts. A very popular toy for cats is a ping pong nall,

amazon.co.uk/Scratching-Fur...

amazon.co.uk/Deluxe-Scratch...

[DecD]

The plot kittens................

[Azure_Sky]

Cats love ping pong balls.

[grandma3 in reply to Azure_Sky]

Speaking of ping pong balls,my cat loves them and anything small enough he can bat underneath the chairs. Unfortunately he still hasn't learnt that when the last object goes underneath,that's the end of his fun until someone comes to visit and is willing to shift my heavy riser/recliners. Meanwhile I have to put up with a sulky cat.did buy him bed but it was rejected in favour of a wide windowsill in bedroom or the dining table in living room.