Category Archives: Humour

Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 7 – Funny Or Strange Signs.

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I know… I’ve posted this one before, but it was perfect for  Hugh’s photo challenge. This grave warning tickled me when we came across it in a medieval churchyard in Milton Keynes a while ago… I think it may count … Continue reading →

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The many and the one

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Sue Vincent

My dog is a cheese hound, though chicken attracts her But show her a tennis ball, nothing distracts her. She’s partial to cuddles, and happy to nuzzle, Likes having her ears scratched and strokes on her muzzle, But soon as … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It was bad enough to be disturbed by her stumbling around at stupid o’clock, without her expecting me to go out in the cold when I was half asleep. Dawn was still ages away when she made my breakfast… then … Continue reading →

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Sausage Dog

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Old Mother Hubbard’s fridge Must look an awful lot like mine, It seemed a little empty When the hour came to dine. I had a fair old rummage But the only thing I found Were theatrical sausages… A full, unopened … Continue reading →

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Ordinary treasures

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“I’m getting old.” The lugubrious tone was hilarious. “Why in particular?” You have to remember that this is my son. If he’s feeling old, he must see me as ancient… I wasn’t giving him that opening though. “I like Antiques … Continue reading →

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A cautionary note from the small dog

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Er, hello? Who said you needed to have fireworks for Halloween? Hmm? I know there is that Bonfire Night thingy coming up… I know ‘cause it gets dark early then they start letting of the whizz-pop-bangs every night… and I … Continue reading →

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Gems in the garret…

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Sue Vincent

You know you have a problem when you desperately run hot water in the bathroom to try and bring back the notes you scribbled in the steam on the mirror… there was, after all, nothing else handy. And you were … Continue reading →

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How not to go viral…

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Sue Vincent

My fingertips are frozen blue, I’m boiled and casting clothing. Were I a man, it would be ‘flu… I read reports with loathing That womankind copes better Going viral in this manner, And while my nose gets wetter I’m afraid … Continue reading →

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Notes from a Small Dog – Abandoned

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Sue Vincent

She’s away gallivanting, leaving me with my friends all alone to play with Gooch and Hardy… All she’s been doing is tapping away at the ‘puter for ages… ‘proofing’, she says… ‘not now’ and ‘just a minute’ she says… Boring… … Continue reading →

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Culinary torture…

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Whoever invented the slow-cooker was a sadist. For the past six hours the house has been steadily filling with the deliciously savoury aroma of a rich beef and winter vegetable stew. A miniature volcano of homely comfort bubbling away in … Continue reading →

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