Rea Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I've just had a bonfire. When I came in the house one of the cats was waiting to go out, so I opened the door and said 'be careful down the garden, I've had a fire'. I shut the door and as so often happens, realised she wont understand a word of it. I do it to the ferrets too 'why have you pooed there?' 'Now you've spilt the water 'I think I said NO!'. Are we nuts or is it likely to be the best conversation we'll have some days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melba Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 At least they usually look interested in me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Gary Larson is perceptive on this! :1b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 While I do wonder what my princess understands, I know she doesnt hear 'blah', she's far more intelligent than a smelly dog anyway. I'm hiding from the dog lovers now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I speak like this to my cat too - I swear she understands every word! Do you think it's because we are so used to 'commentating' at work it just naturally spills over into home life <thinks rocking the supermarket trolley when caught in conversation, chopping up hubby's tea in to little pieces, only filly mugs part full> :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I do all of that gingerbread man + all sorts of gesturing when speaking - couldn't possibly use words to describe things such as size without using my hands :blink: Have even been known to say to Mr S "now that wasn't a very good idea was it" and all sorts of phrases that I use for the children! :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 I still occasionally spell out a word using Letterland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I still occasionally spell out a word using Letterland Oh - I was going to add a response using Letterland - but actually it's all fallen out of brain! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Uppy Umbrella. Sammy Snake. Eddie Elephant. Eddie Elephant. Annie Apple. Robber Red. Poor Peter. Lucy Lamp Lady. Uppy Umbrella. Golden Girl. Sammy Snake. It might help to keep things in! :rolleyes: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 love it Rea - i talk to my pets too (including the fish) - they keep me sane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 While I do wonder what my princess understands, I know she doesnt hear 'blah', she's far more intelligent than a smelly dog anyway. I'm hiding from the dog lovers now Finley is not impressed with this comment!!/////although have to say he is late for his hairdressing appointment so actually is a bit smelly!! But i also speak to the cats guinea pigs and even the fish! :blink: :bananas: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I speak to my cats all of the time. (Never admitted that before!) I am sure they listen and understand me...Unlike my husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 My boys always talk to me it would be rude not to reply... one has a very loud voice and he uses it all the time... one sort of chirrups at us, the other has a rusty voice that never seems to get out despite trying.. and when they come in with a special gift they all come in crying in a different sound so I know to go search for it... of course I have to chat to them... and they repond depending on the tone.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 ...Unlike my husband that's what I was thinking!! Cat get a running commentary - whist hubby gets the slow one word at a time speech!!! :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I talk to my dog ALL the time and do you know what, he understands every word!! He is such a good listener!! I must admit it's probably a good job I live in a very rural area as I talk to him when we are out walking and if I met too many people they would think I was a basket case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 No pets, no husband but I talk to myself all the time - frequently along the lines of 'Helen don't be such an idiot'! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 No pets, no husband but I talk to myself all the time - frequently along the lines of 'Helen don't be such an idiot'! Ah yes, I definitely do that. "Why on earth did you ....?" etc. Although I don't call myself Helen, generally. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 Gosh!!! I thought you were going to say you say 'Helen don't be an idiot' too! Better not eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) I talk to my dog ALL the time and do you know what, he understands every word!! He is such a good listener!! I must admit it's probably a good job I live in a very rural area as I talk to him when we are out walking and if I met too many people they would think I was a basket case. I'll show you basket case...I used to have a ferret that loved going for walks. We honestly have stopped traffic and had people coming out of their houses, we chatted to everyone we met. I once heard a little girl call to her friends 'oh look its the ferret lady'. Edited February 7, 2013 by Rea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth1 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I talk to the budgie (usually looking a little stuffed) most of the time. She never makes a peep, and only makes noises when she fancies it. At least all the other budgies we had talk aka mimic cry at us. Oh speak of the devil she has decided to natter now we are ignoring her hehehe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Finley is not impressed with this comment!! Ah, hence your user name! I've learned all sorts today I constantly spell out words using ah, buh, cuh, etc and reference fingers by tommy thumb, Toby tall I think these things are telling us all sorts about what early years does to a person...where's that in the Truss report! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Uppy Umbrella. Sammy Snake. Eddie Elephant. Eddie Elephant. Annie Apple. Robber Red. Poor Peter. Lucy Lamp Lady. Uppy Umbrella. Golden Girl. Sammy Snake. It might help to keep things in! :rolleyes: Not p.c. enough now Rea Robber Red is Red Rover and Poor Peter has changed his name to, and as for Naughty Nick!! and Wicked Witch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 You're kidding!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 (edited) Not p.c. enough now Rea Robber Red is Red Rover and Poor Peter has changed his name to, and as for Naughty Nick!! and Wicked Witch! It had to happen <shakes head sadly> Great how the powers that be will exact change 'on paper' so to speak but not do enough to make real differences! Edited February 8, 2013 by gingerbreadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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