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So "Elvis" the canary. He's also a rescue. I had to build 16 new cages, as I took on a dozen canaries a breeder was going to "cull". He had too many males, but they're the chaps who sing, so all good.

Well, I know we're all scattered over the world but I'd say for most of us we're seeing the end of Lockdown and the return to normality. Hopefully this is the return to the way things were and everyone can begin to move forward. How did everyone find Lockdown? I'll be honest I wasn't horribly affected by it - I work from home and don't really drink very often or go out, I'm happy to stay home and watch Netflix most nights 😅 I've also had my first vaccine dose now. The only way it really affected me was in how much I was able to see Will. Before Christmas we were able to fly back and forth in the odd weeks where restrictions were loosened, but since January I've only been able to see him twice for a week, which is infuriating when he's only 2 hours away! As we get to the end of Lockdown, is everyone comfortable with their gambling? I know a lot of people seemed to gamble more frequently, or potentially higher amounts during Lockdown. Truthfully, as long as you stay within your overall spending limits, I think it's up to us to decide where we're comfortable. None of us were able to pay to go out for meals, nights outs, holidays etc, so if you felt yourself spending that little bit extra gambling, as long as you had enjoyment in the midst of what was a very hard time, and didn't suffer, then I think that's fine. Be mindful now that Lockdown is ending though that we probably will all start spending more money in other areas of life again, so it's important not to pass those spending limits, and it's important not to pass up opportunities to see friends or family just to stay in and gamble that money - balance is important. If you feel that you have lost control during Lockdown, you worry how you'll manage moving forward, or you feel that you need someone to speak to you can visit BeGambleAware, check out GAMSTOP if you're in the UK, or you can message @Hideous or @2Jags or myself. Hope everyone has been ok over the past year, I know it's still not fully over but as I said, I think we are all starting to see the road to normality ahead and hopefully it won't be too much longer.

Thanks Chloe lets hope the end of this virus is close and some normality can return to our lives ,Lockdown has been a sad time for me lost my ex sis in law only 50 years old , I ve had both my vaccines now,and my latest health issue may have been caused by the vaccine no one knows yet but maybe i can get to see a doctor soon , and as for my Lockdown weight well ive added 1 and half stone since May 2020 because of eating too much and lack of exercise,Like many others my holiday i booked for April 2020 was cancelled 3 times has now been moved to Sept 2021 maybe get away this time , as for Gambling i havn't gambled as much as i have done this past year online but i have to say i'm in profit with some decent hits,but its not like that for all gamblers,as the saying goes When the Fun stops ,Stop, Lets Hope we can all get back to normality real soon, Will and his fellow streamers have been a godsend to a lot of people ,so let me take this opportunity to thank Will and 2 Jags for the FREE entertainment they have given to myself and many others ,well done guys, and they have built a great little community in there streams as well which has helped a lot of people during Lockdown

I'm a sucker for any dog, but that little sausage fellah would have me twisted round his proverbial finger.

Huge! Hope you made a withdrawal and spend it on something nice 🥳

These are my two. Frank the pug is actually our family dog - we got him when i was 19 so I lived with him until I moved out at 23! He’s a bit like a cat - he loves cuddles but only on his terms and he definitely has favourites. Freddy the sausage dog is mine, I got him about 6 months after I started living on my own to have some company. I was his fourth home and he was only 14 weeks - who wouldn’t want that face! He turned 3 in February, and he’s crazy, friendly and suuupperrrr excited. Basically, the opposite of me 😂 He always goes to my parents on a Wednesday night to stay because they treat him like a grandchild and he absolutely loves Frank and always wants to play with him.

Drago,the lucky bearded dragon,awaits friday nites bonus opening

Our queen of cats “Ponyo”

My 2 babies (albeit about 10yrs old now). Both rescues. The light one I found in a river as a half-grown pup. Some monster had tried to drown him. The black Lab I bought as a small pup from a terrible home, when I wasn't even there for a dog. I'm a sucker for the afflicted. They run my life now, and it's for the best 🙂

So nice to see Babs; beautiful colour. This is my favourite pic of my two mutts; on a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. Dabs (Westie) is 10. Tutes (JR) is 19 years old and amazing for his age. If he wasn't so grey you'd never know.