Sunday, 26 February 2023

A sort of 'Book Free' Sunday selfie!

 Mrs H has pretty much recovered from her sore heads. So this week we return to a hastily (one hour ago) visit to Upper Much-Mousing, to see what has been going on . . . .

 

"Do you have to make that noise, dear?" The intermittent bursts of scratching and groans of disappointment from the chair on the other side of the fireplace finally made Mrs H look up from her knitting and crossword. She glowered at Erin over the top of her glasses.

"Umm, well, I was just trying to win big on this lottery scratch card we got from Mrs Singh. Buy any three SSS - Singh's Super Sassy curry from her takeaway menu and get a free scratch card."

"You got. I didn't buy any. A complete waste of time no doubt." Mrs H frowned. "Well, if nothing else, it explains the silver residue blocking the vacuum cleaner. I was begining to think the woodworm had changed their diet!"

Erin eyed the large pile of cards on the table and the stack of silver shavings on the cushion, and groaned inwardly. Maybe she had gotten carried away. But then again, as she saw it, Mrs H wouldn't have to cook supper until at least the summer.

"And what, may I ask, are the prizes? If it's more curry, I'll have to ban you from using the credit card this month. You can't move in the freezer for frozen takeaways."

Erin sighed deeply. "I've been trying to get the three cream pot symbols in a row. That's the top prize! But I've only found one cram pot."

Mrs H's right eyebrow raised in half surprised half enquiring manner. "And what do you win for three pots? No, let me guess, a large pot of Mrs Singh's spicey cat nip cheese topping?"

"No, what made you say that?" Erin looked quizically at her housekeeper.

"Well, it's just a large jar that arrived this morning. I wasn't sure if it was wrongly ordered when that Percy pigeon went astray last week."
 
"Ahh, no. That was my prize when I got three spiders in a row."

"Well, that's something you don't see too often, especially around here," Mrs H muttered to herself, knowing how keen Erin had been to make new friends.

"No, the top prize is a year's worth of cream! And the second, for three mice in a row, is a year's worth of Nice Mice Vegan Treats. The third you'll like, Mrs H – six bottles of Mrs Singh's home brew XXX Catnip Sherry!"

"Hmm." Mrs H's eyes widened slightly. "I think I can see a certain merit in this after all. Encourages careful meal planning."

"Exactly" Erin nodded her head vigorously.

"Saves on use of electricty and washing up time and materials."

"Absolutely!" Erin said, "We can spend more time relaxing."

"Not to mention bicycle wear and tear, and the fuel and servicing the Brough Superior." Mrs H was clearly getting into the swing of things.

"Dont forget fiscal restraint. You always tell me to do that. Save the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves, is what you always say." Erin had leaned forwards, sending a shower of dust to the floor along with three spent scratch cards to add to the collection on the hearth rug.

"Couldnt have put it better myself, dear. Yes, I think this could be a wise move indeed. Do you have any of those cards spare? . . . . "

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Well, folks, that is where we leave Erin and Mrs H for another week. Will the Manor House's petty cash and housekeeping money be drained by next week? Will Erin ever get the supply of cream? Will Mrs H get to finish knitting the scarves for the orphan kittens?

To find out, or possibly not, tune in next time!

Now before the selfie of the week, we are pleased to announce, somewhat late, the winners of a copy of the fabulous 'The Lighthouse Bookshop' written by Newt's mum, Sharon Gosling.

It was reviewed by Mrs H last year – see the review via this link. The winners are our USA pal Meowmeowman from the blog Animal Shelter Volunteer Life, and The J Cats, in Israel.

Congratulations to you both!

Please send me your addresses in a separate comment, which we will then delete/not publish. And we will post your prizes as soon as possible!

And now for the selfie!

We are joining the Sunday Selfies hosted by the excellent Janet Blue over at the Cat on my Head blog.


 
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This....©



 


27 comments:

  1. Congrats to the winners! That is a lovely selfie.
    I hope you and Mrs.H don't get any "tummy trouble" from all that curry!

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    1. She's monitoring my intake ;) But the veg curry is realy mild and healthy so no problems as such.
      ERin

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  2. Erin, We think that your selfie is one of the best you have effur done!
    We wish you the Best of Kitty Luck in the scratch card lottery. It sounds like Mrs. Singh might really be on to something with this idea.
    Wow! We are so surprised at being winners of anything ourselves! How do we get Our Address to you?

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    1. Send me a separate comment with the address, and I will not publish it but use it to mail book to you. 🙂
      ERin

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  3. Erin, perhaps it would be simpler to make a deal with Mrs. H for some extra-thick double cream?

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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    1. Yes, you are right. Mrs H has come to that conclusion, and so is donating to the charity and buying me cream. Win win situation :)
      ERin

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  4. Oooo we do love the chance of winning something once in a while so big congratulations to your winners. I used to love reading but recently just not hat the time, with my dad's daily hospital trips for Radiotherapy, so I joined Audio Books and absolutely loving it, I spend so much time driving at the moment and have heard several books, it's not the same as reading but so much better than local radio xxx

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    1. We do try to get as many give aways as Mrs H's pension allows, and a variety of books too. We will do another give away for Sharons upcoming book, so do watch this spot!
      ERin

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  5. Erin, that is a most beautiful selfie. You look so comfy and cozy.

    Good luck to you and Mrs. H with those scratch cards. Paws crossed for three cream pot symbols! :)

    We are excited to have been selected as a winner. Thank you! We will send you our address shortly.

    XO

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    1. Thank you, it was, and is where I'll be shortly! 🙂 Message and address received, thanks!
      ERin

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  6. I love your curly selfie sweet Princess! Hey, there are 6 kitties here and all of us are good at scratching, they need some scratch off cards too!

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    1. That could run to quite a bill! Plus lots of vacuuming for someone 🙂
      ERin

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  7. WoHOO Well done winners. Books from ERin are always worth a read. Those scratch cards though......

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    1. Yup, I did over do the cards. Still all for a good cause, besides my tummy! 🙂
      ERin

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    1. We do have some fun things going on, that's for sure. I cant be the only cat with such a chaotic life and housekeeper, can I?
      ERin

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  9. Erin, it sounds like a lot is going off at U-M-M, and those scratch cards sound good, we could do with at batch a BBHQ!

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    1. Make sure you get a good deal on the curry and the cream!
      ERin
      Better yet, don't use your own cash ;)

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    1. Thank you, I was rather impressed with how I possed for this one. 🙂
      ERin

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  11. Charlee: "Wait ... There are prizes for catching spiders? What about moths? Crane flies?"
    Chaplin: "We are totally getting cheated of prizes here. We need to go on strike."
    Lulu: "You can't go on strike if you haven't got a job."

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    1. Oh yes, but only if you live in Upper Much-Mousing 🙂. They have prizes for everything in these parts 🙂
      ERin

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  12. Lottery cards!! Hope you get your prize(s), Erin!

    Enjoy your snooze!

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  13. ERin, it sure looks like you tuckered yourself out with all those scratch off cards!

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    1. Hard work never hurt anyone is what Mrs H says. At least thats what she tells me!
      ERin

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  14. ERin, it sure looks like you tuckered yourself out with all those scratch off cards!

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    1. Now, does tuckered have anything to do with 'tuck' as in food? If so, then this is surely what Mrs H would say I was as the food bowl was empty 🙂
      ERin

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