I’ve lost my wheelie-bin. As I write that sentence, I realise how ludicrous it sounds. I often misplace my spectacles, and occasionally drop keys and small coins down the back of the sofa. But a 240-litre grey wheelie bin? That’s going take some concealment. Though I do know someone who hunts for lost bridges, so I suppose if you can lose a bridge, you can lose pretty much anything. Surely the people crossing a non-existent river bridge would notice their feet getting wet. [Read more…] about Has anyone seen my wheelie-bin?
litter
The litter problem
Britain has a problem with litter. Despite several decades of “keep Britain tidy”, it seems that you can’t go anywhere without coming across discarded food wrappers and drinks bottles.
Walkies!
I’m sure many of you will remember the late Barbara Woodhouse, the famous dog trainer whose catchphrase “walkies” has lived on.
Is there a dog owner who doesn’t use that phrase, I wonder?! Certainly all three of my dogs (the bearded collie cross, Gracie; the border collie, Mabel; and now Lady who is a border collie/flat coated retriever/chihuahua mix) all knew the meaning of the word and were/are keen fans of it!
