So like I’m the top social media influencer in south Munster, measured by the number of my followers who look away when they see me dressed as a giant mushroom at the opening of a garden centre because it’s just embarrassing for everyone, do you know that kind of a way? Anyway, I was judging a Beautiful Gherkin competition in Cobh last month when it came to me. #RescuePuppy #HeartOfGold #1000NewFollowers. I had to wait a while before they got a photogenic one, but I am now the owner of #Leonard, the cutest dog in my life since I went out with a Kerry footballer. #GetUpOnAnything. The only problem is #Leonard has a Norry bark, #WawfWawf #Allerge #MakesMeSeemCommon. Do you know someone who could train him to bark like a southside dog?— @YouSoWishLike, Turners Cross and Monte Carlo.
My neighbour recently started a new company called PoshPetz – only last week she cured a budgie that sounded like someone you’d sit next to on the 203. #BusOfTheNorries (No offence.)
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