He farkin' didn't - it was a
farkin' RAT!!!

(I live next to farm, not my fault!)
Thanks everyone. I feel the kindness in your comments, the warmth of your welcome and the delicateness of your delightful dialogue...............................................
nah, I can't keep this up! Don't hold back on my account, say it as you see it - I can take it (gulp!).
Allow me to add a little image to show that we can all like BB's & BB collections both large and small and, while I'm at it (ooo err, misses!

), here's a colourful little arrangement:
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