Longshanks

Thanks Is it R&B Haulage on Saxon Rd that comes up on Leah Lacie's Google search?

We have a few items of light iron scrap we would like to weigh in, not enough to warrant taking it over to the big places at Attercliffe, we have been told by a couple of people that there's a yard at Olive Grove Rd, I was over that way this morning so had a look around, couldn't find it though! Is there really a scrap yard on Olive Grove Rd?

Reason for Rehome / Sale Time Scale – Soon Sale Amount - Free Has the Dog been in Rescue - No Location - Sheffield 11 Age & Sex - 8 years, male Breed/ Mix - Cocker Spaniel (he's on the large side for a cocker, almost like an undersized Springer) KC Registered - Yes Approximate size - 16 Kilos Exercise Needed - he's a lively, active dog that would benefit from a daily off the lead run Neutered & Micro chipped - yes, both Vaccinated & Wormed - yes, both Live in / out - in Ever lived with other cats/dogs/other animals - he has been boarded at 'The Dog House' on several occasions Any Current or Historical Health or Psychological Issues - no Temperament - friendly, lively Good or Bad with Children - Not good with younger children that do not understand he might not be in the mood for a cuddle or petting. Dislike of Men or Women - likes both OK with Dogs / Cats/other Animals - not sure about cats, he exhibits dominant 'mounting behaviour' with other dogs in a home environment. Travel OK in Car - absolutely brilliant - we've taken him to Devon years running, not a peep out of him! (Bless!} Left happily alone in the House for How Long at a time - A morning or afternoon Destructive Behaviour - would steal food off the table given a chance. often takes a fancy to people's picnic food in the park.... Barks - yes, at the postman, anyone at the door, often when a car pulls up outside the house. Doesn't do it if we're out. Pull on the lead - yes, he does - but better with a Halti Crate trained - yes. Housetrained - yes. He is an affectionate, healthy and happy dog who loves a fuss and a cuddle (especially on the settee or your lap) he'll follow you around the house and wait for you by the door if you're out. He's a real friend. It hurts us to re-home him, but he won't tolerate the attentions of our four year old and fourteen month old, so I'm afraid we have no alternative but to re-home him. If you're interested in giving him a good home, please PM me with details of the sort of home environment and 'social life' you can offer him Pictured here And another picture here

Cosywolf - I must tell you I have recently been through a similar experience -got a note saying my levels of the protein were high and was rushed in for a scan at 17 weeks. They couldn't see anything wrong but I had to wait another 3 weeks for the 20 week scan where they said they'd be able to see things more clearly. I can completely sympathise with what you're going through:( At the 20 week scan everything looked fine and they said there are other reasons why the protein could have been high, e.g. bleeding in early pregnancy. As others have said above, there are varying degrees of SB, most of which are not too serious. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and your family and sending positive vibes.

I couldn't find any info on this on the RSPB website, but I have heard Bill Oddie say that it's preferable to feed ducks seeds rather than bread.

Sorry Gina and Peaches, I was being a bit over-sensitive last night.

Serious replies only please:rant:

OK, so I expect plenty of sarcastic comments, but I keep hearing and reading that it is a really bad idea to feed ducks bread. Apparently it's extemely bad for their health, shortens their lives and pollutes the water. Some information e.g. http://www.liveducks.com/bread.html suggests that we shouldn't feed ducks artificially at all.

No, but I will try anything! Thanks Raychul

Hi Peaches - congratulations! I will be 9 weeks pregnant on Sunday with no. 2. Can I ask you a question about the acupressure bands - do you have to wear them for long before they start working? I am feeling sick all the time and tried them for 5 hours with no effect:gag:

I would also recommend Lisa Halse - I took my baby to her for cranial osteopathy because his head got stuck during my labour and he was a very unsettled baby. He really calmed down during every session with Lisa.

Well I must have an unusual child then as this doesn't work!

No, he hasn't got the snuffles. He ate his meal last night:) . What's he's now doing is deciding he doesn't like something before he's tasted it. Yesterday I had some peach to give him for a snack, and he would not open his mouth, even though I know he loves peaches. So I had to force a small piece into his mouth (sounds cruel, doesn't it) but as soon as he tasted it, he realised he loved it and couldn't eat it all fast enough, little tyke:loopy: Thank you to everyone above for your reponses - I resolve to be more harsh in future!

I would agree that olive oil is the best thing to use for baby's dry skin. Glad to hear the little one slept a bit better last night.

Hmmmm ... it seems most of you think I shouldn't give in. Thank you for all your advice. Tonight we all had the same meal, so I did explain to him that this was all that was on offer, but he cried so much it was horrible. I got him out of his highchair and put him on the floor while we finished our meal and he cried more. Actually I did do what Henrietta suggested (before I read your post) - gave him a slice of bread an hour afterwards and he was obviously starving because he wolfed it down in a couple of minutes. If I hadn't done this I'd be worried he'd be hungry during the night and awake in the early hours. Maybe I should try the food he dislikes at lunchtimes? Then at least I wouldn't be worrying about him being hungry and not sleeping.

Draggleshanks has started being very difficult with food and refuses to eat much other than marmite or cheese sandwiches. He was eating pasta/curries/stews/fish very until a few weeks ago. We've got to the stage where he refuses what I've made him so we give him a sandwich instead. Is he too young to understand that if he refuses his meal he will get his own way? Should I let him starve if he refuses it or is he too young to understand this? I really don't know what to do - help:huh: Has anyone else had a similar problem around this age?

I'd completely agree with you Scoop - it was the hardest time in my life. I thought it would never end and vowed I would never put myself through that again. But it did get easier over time and by the time he was 4 months things did get better and after doing controlled crying at 7 months we've never looked back. I now have a wonderful, happy toddler who sleeps all night and rarely cries.

I took my baby to an excellent one when he was young because he cried so much and wouldn't sleep. She's called Lisa Halse and works at both Greenways in Totley and Stillpoint, Nether Edge (2586133). I don't know what she did exactly but he always calmed down and fell asleep during the sessions, and stayed calm for a few hours afterwards. I don't know if it really did anything but I was desperate! I'd be interested to know how you get on.

I used the Medela electric one (sold in Mothercare) and found it really good, though a bit noisy. I found it best to express first thing in the morning when you have a lot more milk. I also eventually managed to express from one side while feeding my baby on the other!!! He didn't seem to mind at all. Good luck Hels.

Thanks everyone for your constructive suggestions.

Our dog Fergus doesn't bark a lot, but he goes mad when someone comes to the house and doesn't stop barking until they've gone away. He also races to the front door and it's quite difficult to restrain him. Presumably he thinks his barking has driven them away succesfully. I was thinking about trying a training aid - such as an ultrasonic collar or unit which emits an unpleasant sound which only the dog can hear when he starts barking. Does anyone know whether these are effective? Or do you have any other suggestions?

Think the Longshaw Estate is next to the Fox House pub, and next to Padley Gorge.

So do spaniels, unfortunately. Fergus has been covered head to paw in thick black mud on several occasions. Causes much entertainment for passers-by but I don't enjoy cleaning him up, and neither does he!! He puts up with a bath but gets very scabby when he's wet, although he's getting better with the hairdryer.

Padley Gorge, cos he loves getting wet in the river! Mind you, there is a stream in the bottom part of Ecc Woods, but it's so muddy at this time of year we tend to avoid it.

Have you got transport? Padley Gorge, just past the Fox House, has some grass but is fairly sandy. Nearest thing to a beach I can think of!