My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline.
I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy.
I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere.
These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
We inherited Vicky from a friend of Linda’s whose mother ran the local RSPCA (Royal Society For The Protection From Cruelty For Animals) during the war in Kingston Surrey. according to Carol’s mum Vicky was handed in after being found between bombing raids wandering the streets. Carol and her family went to work in San Francisco for 3 years in 2000 and we said we’d mind her while they were away… they’re still there!
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She is brilliant!!!
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Isn’t she
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She moves faster than me…. tee hee. (But then I’m ten years older…) Cheers,
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I bet you can still cut some cool shapes given the right incentives…
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She sure shimmies! ❤
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She’s a rocker for sure
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Cute 🥰
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That is so darn cute!
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Isn’t she?
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It’s amazing she can feel that! How do you know she’s 80, Geoff?
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We inherited Vicky from a friend of Linda’s whose mother ran the local RSPCA (Royal Society For The Protection From Cruelty For Animals) during the war in Kingston Surrey. according to Carol’s mum Vicky was handed in after being found between bombing raids wandering the streets. Carol and her family went to work in San Francisco for 3 years in 2000 and we said we’d mind her while they were away… they’re still there!
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That’s a great story, Geoff. How did you know to scratch her back?
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I imagine we were told this when she came to stay
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👏👏👏
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Cute!
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She shimmies like your sister Kate (an old song) – how do you know how old she is and how long have you had her?
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Sorry, should have read your previous answer. I think she might be a few years older than 80 but she’s found a good home and someone to pet her!
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She might be older. She’s still fairly perky..
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Absolutely amazing 🤗😄🤗
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Cute carapace cha cha!
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Perfect
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What a way to file your finger nails
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Turtle twerking has many uses
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Dancing Queen Victoria!
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We are amused
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Vicky, you go girl!!
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She’s up for any partaay!
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😀
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