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We were out walking our greyhound last night wearing our face masks when a passing cyclist shouted ‘that’s not til Friday, IDIOTS’.

Fuming 😡, like we like wearing them! I feel conscious enough as it is, but wearing one does make me feel that bit safer.

What gives him the right? How does he know what’s going on in my life.

Oh well, here’s a photo of Noah keeping me sane through these strange times.

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Put it down to their ignorance and lack of maturity and do what you feel is the right thing for you.

Noah looks like he is spoilt same as our ginger tabby baby!

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Taffsmum in reply to

He Is a retired racer and waited a year to be homed so we are giving him the best life. All pets deserve that 🥰

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Lizard28

How annoying, shallow people. My hubby had to go to the shop while we were in lockdown he wore his mask into the shop, he told me there were a lot of sniggering at him for wearing it. Why? Now it’s mandatory in Scotland, I wonder if they still snigger.

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Taffsmum in reply toLizard28

Exactly! Will certainly feel better come Friday when everyone has to wear them.

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springcross

Sheer ignorance, they are idiots. Ignore them and with a bit of luck they might get themselves educated. Noah looks like a lovely lad, he also looks quite contented. xx

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Hi there, do not give this foolish clown another thought and do not allow them to tinge your day. They are not worth the energy of a thought. Your dog is very beautiful and elegant. After racing and waiting for a good home, I am sure you will give Noah the best retirement he could wish for. Have a nice day. 😊🌼🌻

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Buddy34

Everyone's got an opinion haven't they. People should just mind their own business.

But I just want to say, what a beautiful dog you have ❤🐕

Hard not to be affronted Taffsmum. But just remember who the real idiot was! 😄

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margaretpaloma

Surprises me how some people concentrate on 'the rules' and forget the underlying cause. We have an 80 year old friend who does everything she possible can, and then some, on the basis - well its allowed now.

Masks mandatory in Spain now, inside and out, just a very few exceptions.

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MaggieSylvie

I would be fuming, too. So rude above anything else, and what's not "till Friday"? I don't get how rude people have become and how unaware. If he was on a bike, you couldn't even ask him what he was upset about. Not allowed to protect yourselves or anyone else until Boris tells us we can? That's how the virus spreads. Let's hope he goes and tells his friends about the "idiots" he saw wearing masks and that one of them can tell him it's your business, not his.

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Taffsmum in reply toMaggieSylvie

And how much of a coward he was to wait til he had ridden past us to shout it out!

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MadBunny in reply toTaffsmum

Of course.I wont write what Id really like to call him as such language wouldn't be allowed on here!Some people are really pathetic.

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Likes of people like him shouting and sweating that spread Covid. My husband won’t let me go cycling at the moment because of “Lycra Lunatics” dashing past. At least he knew when to put a mask on 😷

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Maisiemay13

Please do not let any ignorant people upset you.

I went food shopping on Friday put a face mask on as no need to wait until you have to might as well get used to it,yesterday I needed to pop to the village post office and as I walked in remembered I didn’t have it with me so going to stick a little note on back door FaceMask

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margaretpaloma

Sadly stats are going up in Spain, we fear a second wave, mad to allow tourism, both international and inter regional. But it is so important to the economy. So we are preparing for a second wave, buying a bit extra at every shop.

One of the things I have bought is hats with plastic screen in front, my husband says they are 'bill and ben' hats. If it gets bad again we will wear them and, quite honestly, give anyone who laughs a truly international hand sign.

That reminds me of my husband last year, when we were first here we were the near victims of car jacking, didn't get caught out as we refused the 'help' but they the nicked our car papers and that was a hell of a job to sort out.

Anyway my husband said after that he would not hesitate to 'dismiss' someone who tried anything again. Well last year we had just done a shop in Aldi, husband had sorted out the bags and got in drivers seat, I was returning from taking the trolley back when I saw this guy approach the car. Saw my husband get out of the car, speak to him and he almost ran. When I got back Ron explained that he had tried to tell him our rear tires were going flat (which we knew they were not because he had just checked and sorted pressure) and would we like to go to his garage round the corner. Ron is 6'5", he got out of the car, towered over this little man, didn't even bother with Spanish but just growled 'F*** off' at him - that's when he ran!!

Maybe a bit off topic but I thought it would amuse you.

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Taffsmum in reply tomargaretpaloma

Yes it did thank you . I will remember in future to use the international hand sign 😂

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Agoodenough in reply tomargaretpaloma

Everyone needs a 6ft 5” Ron in their lives 😂 loved your story thanks for sharing!

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margaretpaloma in reply toAgoodenough

So it seems, when we have been at our local hospital (I've had surgery and he broke his foot) he has a fan club among the female doctors and nurses, despite being in his seventies! I think he is gorgeous of course!

I said to one of them, 'but I'm tall as well, I need a tall man', and she just looked wistfully at me, sighed and said 'oh me too'.

I frequently tease him about it.

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Agoodenough in reply tomargaretpaloma

Haha love it! 💚

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Agoodenough

That’s really annoying he did that! Some people are just so stupid and rude. 😡

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Taffsmum

Thank you, he keeps me smiling.

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GhoundsReading Rabbits

Idiots. I've been shielding alone with my Greyhound. My soulmate.

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ellj

If I had time before he disappeared my reply would have been something like, I am suffering from what could be Covid so protecting you !

Probably too ignorant to understand though.

Try not to let it stop you wearing your mask or walking your lovely Noah.

Ellie

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Taffsmum

I was hoping we’d see him again today so I could say my piece!

Today we got looked at by a cyclist and she just said ‘scary’. What is it with people on bikes, I spose they know they have a quick getaway.

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daveh121

Yes, people can be rude and ignorant.

However, that is a great dog photo. And he gets the couch!

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Bingo88

Good morning Taffsmum. Sadly there are some small minded idiots out there Just have to upset people instead of minding their own Business Your Greyhound looks lovely and Spoilt sitting there Take care Ignore the idiots Brian

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