I laughed out loud. So funny, and still giggling as I type this comment. Safe Christmas to you and your family. Regards Aussie reader from Western Australia.
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Dog Days defines a time period or event that is very hot or stagnant, or
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ReplyDeleteLol, that is too funny!
ReplyDeleteHa,ha. It's very good LA.
ReplyDeleteI don’t think I’ve seen that ‘complication’ before. Equal opportunity - wonder how things would be if that had been the way
ReplyDeleteLovely - gave me a giggle.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteLove this- thanks laughs are in short supply this year !!!
ReplyDeleteI laughed out loud. So funny, and still giggling as I type this comment. Safe Christmas to you and your family. Regards
ReplyDeleteAussie reader from Western Australia.
Surely, that wouldn't have been allowed!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this, made me smile.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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Ohhhhhh, this is hysterical!!!!!!!!!!!!
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