That’s because we’re both incredibly cool, Clive. Unfortunately I did not replace them with new balance, I replaced them with ASICS, because they were the cheapest ones in the shop 😄

I wouldn’t be surprised if she had something to do with it. I did just have to express her anal glands which was really not pleasant for anyone involved

Well to be honest it was so annoying I ended up walking faster than usual and a shorter route which meant I ended up back in time to go out to town with my husband and son and we had a really good day so I think in the end it was all for the best!

I feel like the good luck and kindness fairy has sprinkled me 😄

I have Things To Do otherwise I might have done 😄 but @bridgeanne.bsky.social has just made it all better so I think I’ll be fine ✨

Anne this is SO lovely! I feel like the day has just improved immeasurably, thank you for bringing to light this ancient rhyme 😄❤️

I'm going to let you believe this because it's much funnier 😄

I'm going to let you 😄

That does add an air of mystery to the whole affair doesn't it? Is she a friend? Relative? Neighbour? Dog? I would argue that the ambiguity makes it funnier 😄