This weeks is set by Tiggerlane
“Have you heard of The Bucket List? Well, that’s what I want from you! Make a list of things you want to do before you die. It must be at least five items – and you can make it as long as you desire. Photos are optional. And let’s hear about some of the wackiest, most bizarre to-do’s on your Bucket List!”

Well mine is going to be fairly short, as it’s late and my imagination is running low.

1. Visit as many countries as I can
2. Write & direct my own TV/Film comedy
3. Learn to fly a plane
4. Own a brand new car
5. Help someone else to achieve their dream
6. Restore & modernise a classic car
7. Improve my imagination

For a long time, Boxer’s claws have been too long. This is because he is a house cat and choses to ignore the scratching post that we so nicely bought him. We’ve been meaning for a while to contact the vet to have them cut, but decided today that we’d save a bit of money and do the job ourselves. Here’s some instructions for those of you who might like to do the same:

• Lay out towel on the sofa
• Place cat on towel
• Fold towel over cat to restrain him
• Put plaster on scratch wound & retrieve cat from windowsill
• Place cat on towel
• Throw out shredded towel
• Rugby tackle cat and keep him in a headlock while you’re partner clips claws using pliers.
• Apply antiseptic to underarm
• Retrieve cat from light fitting
• Entice cat back onto sofa with whiskas treats
• leap from behind sofa landing on cat
• Instruct your partner to clip the claws from the limbs protruding from underneath you
• Release cat
• Seek medical advice regarding deep chest wounds
• Use the vet in future

My favorite Christmas present this year was by far a power kite from Sarah. Unfortunately, I crashed the car on new years day and mangled bits that are required for kite flying and consequently hadn’y had a chance to try it out.

Until Monday that is.

Both Sarah and I took the day off to go shopping in Ashford, which incidentally was where we were headed when I crashed. Since I was feeling better I threw the kite in the car and we stopped off on the way to give it a try. Here’s me flying it:

Thankfully we made it all the way to Ashford this time avoiding collisions with almost all other road users. We got some great bargains at the shopping centre too. I got a great new ski jacket heavily discounted, and Sarah got a really nice ballgown for an upcoming charity dinner dance we’re hosting. If you’re local, drop me a message and I’ll give you the details.

Look forward to my next flying trip now.