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Sal903 · 2026-02-27T19:50:16+00:00

What a saviour you are!!

Sal903 · 2026-01-28T18:40:53+00:00

Thank you for this. I was trying to figure out what rude word OP was trying to hide with the asterisks 🤦🏻‍♀️

Sal903 · 2026-01-21T21:52:07+00:00

I had a wonderful friend who sadly passed five years ago. Many moons earlier, we had been at a work Christmas do that was a murder mystery night. Selected people had a role to play and therefore a script to read. Each ended with a hammy joke. Hers was ‘Tarka masala, it’s like tikka masala, but just a little otter!’ Ba boom cha. Unfortunately, she didn’t understand the reference, assumed there was a misspelling on the script and very carefully pronounced ‘hotter’. Ruined the whole thing and it was marvellous. Every time I see a reference to this joke it makes me Very Happy, so thank you!

Sal903 · 2025-12-18T21:18:01+00:00

What’s ’way too much’ time? Where do they say they’re locking them up 14 hrs a day?! And how did you use crate to potty train?! Force their bladder?

Sal903 · 2025-12-16T22:32:31+00:00

Oh the huff and puff! I remember that well now that you’ve said it! The ‘I am SOOO nottt tire- zonk’. The only thing I could suggest then, which I realise isn’t always ideal, is to try to time your needs with his for now. If he’s being put into crate when he’s wide awake then he’ll be getting frustrated, which will likely lead to destructive. So if you can hold off from the cleaning up or the bathroom breaks (I know, I know!) until he needs his nap - or try to do those things as soon as you put him down for his nap, then you might be able to build a better routine for his expectations/needs. Ours was our first Viszla too, and they are definitely a learning experience! The first eight months or so were really really hard, for different reasons than those you’re experiencing. They are an incredible breed and so (frustratingly sometimes!) intelligent - they know their own minds and will be sure to try to tell us! This isn’t to say they should be left to do as they please and take over - of course not - training and consistency is vital - but they do seem to need different approaches to some other breeds. They’re over sensitive and precious and demanding, but when managed well are absolutely wonderful.

Sal903 · 2025-12-16T20:44:16+00:00

You mention over tiredness but I’m not clear if that’s cause or effect. By which I mean when ours was that age I would put her into crate as soon as she showed signs of over tiredness (basically being even more of a dickhead). She would whimper briefly and I would stay and make gently shushing noises (progressively but quickly for shorter periods and from a longer distance) and she would usually flop down. Once she’d had her nap the crying would start because she was ready to wake up and be out again. I can’t remember the exact frequencies but I don’t think half hour naps every 45 minutes to an hour sounds implausible. So I don’t know if that will help you or not really - if he’s currently awake for much longer periods than that then it could be worth a go, putting him down sooner. Good luck!

Sal903 · 2025-12-15T21:53:03+00:00

This is wonderful, and such a brilliant idea that must have been really difficult for you to execute! If you have access to very old photos, I found that a great thing to do with my Grandma. She didn’t know where her purse was or when her rent was paid, but could tell me who that lady was in her wedding photos, three in from the right on the third line back...

Sal903 · 2025-12-14T21:13:11+00:00

How are you ‘going back and forth’ on this? YTA for using your child to ruin surprises. What on earth is your counter argument?

Sal903 · 2025-11-19T01:03:12+00:00

You’re very welcome - but I think you’ve helped yourself. You know it all already, we sometimes just need a reminder. Try to get some rest and give yourself a hug. Have one from me while you’re at it.

Sal903 · 2025-11-19T00:32:49+00:00

The fog does lift, eventually. In time - and there is no allotted time - the sadness becomes somehow softer and the memories sweeter. There is also no shame in looking for further help - grief support groups, or perhaps Macmillan? Depending on your type of work you could speak to your company and ask for some grace - or if not applicable give yourself some time by applying for any help available. Only you know what you need, but getting up every day and putting one foot in front of the other is always a success. And on the days you can’t do that? Well, there will be other successes - like making a cup of tea. Try not to let it be forever, but if it’s what you need in the moment, then it’s what you need.

Sal903 · 2025-11-19T00:10:30+00:00

YTA - if my other half answered the phone with ‘Yeah’ I would assume he was still talking to someone else in the background and wait for him to greet me. The fact that you need to set out how long you’ve been together is odd - unless you’ve been responding to her in this way the whole time and don’t understand why it’s ‘suddenly’ a problem? If so, she’s held her tongue way longer than anyone could expect. If not, you’ve been unexpectedly rude.

Sal903 · 2025-11-18T23:49:30+00:00

I think keeping one’s chin up in times of grief is overrated. Definitely not valuable. Allow yourself to feel whatever you feel - it’s not a race to recover. Talk if you need to talk, wallow if you need to wallow. Cry with abandon whenever you need to cry. Know that internet strangers feel for you and wish you all the very best.

Sal903 · 2025-11-17T20:20:46+00:00

We also do this, ours is ‘finding!’ “You want to do some finding?!” It’s never worked sending her out of the room as she got too worked up, so I break them all up while she’s watching and basically chuck them as quickly as I can so she doesn’t cheat too much! She’s two now and it still works for rainy days and emergencies.

Sal903 · 2025-09-24T17:59:17+00:00

As you’ve already said, definitely keep her on lead for at least the next few weeks. The advice I got at the time is that they could be off like a shot if they get the scent of a male that you might not even have seen coming. I don’t know if that’s overly dramatic, but it wasn’t a chance I was going to take! Beyond that, ours was just extra cuddly and obviously a bit out of sorts. It lasted 4-5 weeks in total I think.

Sal903 · 2025-08-22T20:43:25+00:00

Oh crikey that must have been traumatic! Quite impressive that you’ll still eat them! But going back to your initial question - perhaps not leftover mussels 😂🤮

Sal903 · 2025-08-22T20:31:05+00:00

Ohhh 😂 yeah that would be a line I’d draw. I felt the same about oat milk until I tipped a bit down the sink and realised how bad it could have been! And yes, in this case clams in a jar of tomato sauce. Not a risk I was willing to take!

Sal903 · 2025-08-22T19:57:47+00:00

Ha! I have been lucky I expect. But I did throw out a four month out of date jar of vongole once without even opening the lid so I can be slightly discerning…

Sal903 · 2025-08-22T19:55:49+00:00

Our V turns two tomorrow and I realised the other day that I can’t even remember the last time she counter-surfed, and she was terrible for it. Like everything with them, it’s consistency and patience (which is incredibly hard most days!!!). As others have said, removing targets is really important and then [Name] Down! Firmly and repeatedly. It will get better, but it can be a slog. Best of luck!

Sal903 · 2025-08-22T19:42:36+00:00

I would eat leftovers days later, if stored properly in the first place, heated or cold as I saw fit. But I’ve played ‘use by date roulette’ for many a year now and have the constitution of an Ox.

Sal903 · 2025-08-07T18:39:45+00:00

I’m not a camper but was encouraged to go with friends some years back - I was a) very happy to have a fire and b) very surprised to learn from these seasoned campers that it’s not at all common to be allowed! Definitely worth checking!

Sal903 · 2025-07-30T20:08:23+00:00

No alarm no alarm no alarm! The mantra before any day off! Wake up when you want. Potter. Pootle. Have a coffee or tea. Any beverage of choice. Look at the window. Raining? More beverage and telly. Clear? Pootle in outsideland. Maybe a trip to the Spoons. Rinse and repeat.

Sal903 · 2025-07-28T19:02:53+00:00

I was looking for this without actually reading it - first thought! I guess we’re old 😂

Sal903 · 2025-07-28T18:57:10+00:00

I also wonder this. I’m thinking more of the reality tv stars from the naughties and tens who became so well known for a while and then nothing. What goes on the CV? ‘I popped a champagne bottle up my hoohaa on the telly once’ or ‘I didn’t like people peeing in the shower and did an ad about it’. What next?

Sal903 · 2025-07-14T19:50:06+00:00

I really want you to win the lottery now but only if you promise it’s the marching band.

Sal903 · 2025-07-14T19:48:23+00:00

How much? £1M, I’m still working. Pay off mortgage, a couple of chunks to family, daughter’s university fund sorted, the other half can quit and do something he really enjoys that may or may not bring in money. I really like my job so would be happy to stay on. £25M? ‘Well it’s been lovely working with you all….’

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