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[turps]

We did go to see Clifford the Big Red Dog yesterday and for the first time ever, were the only people in the screen. That was fun and a bit weird and I really enjoyed the film. I was watching an interview with Jack Whitehall last night and he was saying in the US Clifford is a big thing, sort of like Paddington here, so I didn't have that cultural element. I just really enjoyed a film about a huge red dog and the people around it.

Masks are mandatory in the cinema again, but that wasn't an issue as we'd never stopped wearing them anyway.

It was a lovely winter early evening when we left the cinema, cold but that nice brisk kind of cold that comes with sun, not the bitter biting kind. I wanted to get a photo of the big Christmas tree with the castle in the background but a group of students were doing a shopping photoshoot so we watched them for a while before heading home.

Got back and some parcels had been delivered. I'd bought a cheap bundle from Yankee Bundles so now have enough scented Christmas Yankees to last well into the new year, probably months into the new year tbh. You have no choice on scent, just they're from the festive range. But thankfully I liked the ones I was sent. Cherries on Snow especially smells good.

I meant to post this yesterday but forgot. So many bad things have happened this last year so some good that doesn't directly relate to me but made me happy. Four months ago a cat from Murphy's rescue escaped from its new owner of a few days. It was an ex feral so scared, didn't know its name yet and still young. The owner of the rescue put out fliers and many members of the group went out looking in the area, but she was nowhere to be found.

Two days ago, on the private adopter's group, someone linked to a general FB post asking if anyone knew the owner of a cat they'd seen. They'd included a photo, and it was the escaped cat.

The shelter owner went to the area and left traps, and a day later the escaped cat had been caught, checked over and was after a couple of days to be watched over, was going back to its owner.

And just, it had been four months when most people had expected the worst long ago and sometimes it's worth reminding yourself good things still do and can happen.

Comments

[shadowhive]

Ohh nice! I’ve only had the cinema alone once, for one of the resident evil films. A big red dog does sound fun

Ohh nice, we do like Yankee stuff but usually get melts over the candles

Oh that is good news! That’s amazing that they’d survived outside for four months like that.

[turps]

I don't know if I'd have liked being totally alone in a cinema for a film like Resident Evil! You m must have nerves of steel.

I usually get the Yankee melts too as they're cheaper and smell great.

Yeah, it really is amazing. I couldn't believe it when the post went up she'd been found.

[shadowhive]

It was the second one and it was my second time trying to see it (the first time I took a wrong turn going there and got lost). But it was fun! I’d love to see the new one but it’s not playing at the near cinema

Yeah same! We need to use the ones we have

Yeah of course! It’s good to have some good news

[spikedluv]

I'm glad you enjoyed the movie! I still remember reading Clifford when I was a youngster.

We're back with mask mandates in public spaces come Monday, yay!

I love Yankee Candle! It's a given that if I walk in that store I'm walking out with candles. *g* (It's funny that when I looked up Yankee Bundles, they have a website separate from Yankee Candle even though they're bundles of Yankee Candle candles. o_O)

It's wonderful that kitty was found and is okay.

[turps]

Seems Clifford really was popular, not that I thought Jack was lying but it's nice to read the fond memories.

The Covid situation seems to be one step forward, two steps back lately. I'm glad masks are mandatory again here as so many people stopped using them at all.

I have a feeling Yankee Bundles must get older Yankees and have a licence to sell them on. I know they're much cheaper than the official site. Like you I love a Yankee candle. They smell so good, so much better than the cheap non-brand ones.

I was so happy to read the cat had been found :D

[i_amthecosmos]

Yep, Clifford the Big Red Dog. One of the cornerstones of children's lit. Although, my favorite books as a small kind were books on science and nature that a relative gave us. Thanks cousin Stanley.

[turps]

I've been enjoying reading memories of Clifford the Big Red Dog. As I said below, it makes sense that a dog made huge via love would be popular.

[ephemera]

That is good news, that the escaped kitty was caught and returned home none-the-worse-for-wear.

Cherries on Snow *sounds* delicious

[turps]

It was excellent news, and so unexpected. I suspect most people were fearing the worst.

I lit Cherries on Snow last night and it lives up to the name.

Also, hi you! I missed seeing you in these parts ♥

[frausorge]

Yeah, I remember reading Clifford books as a kid. And there were a bunch of them in the children's section of the library I used to work at, very popular.

That's such good news about the cat! It's wonderful when people manage to work together like that.

[turps]

That's lovely about the Clifford books. I can see why a series where a dog grows due to love would be popular.

It was excellent news about the cat. I still can't believe she survived for so long.

[turlough]

Sounds like you'd a very nice Friday afternoon at the movies.

Brisk but sunny is the best winter weather!

I wish I could use scented candles - so many of scents sound delicious - but sadly they just made make my nose clog up and my eyes itch.

That's such heartwarming news!

[turps]

It was a lovely afternoon at the movies, quiet, a good film and a screen to ourselves. So great.

Yeah, when it's brisk but sunny I can understand why winter holidays are popular. Not so much when it's sleeting or raining and horribly cold.

That is a shame you can't use candles. I really like mine and they make the house look so cheery.

It was excellent news!