Podcast Summary
Visiting Cooper for Potential Dog Purchase: During a Canal Thursdays episode, Joe and David discuss buying red setter dogs from Cooper, discovering his history of caring for old dogs instead.
Joe and his friend David are participating in a fictional series called Canal Thursdays, where they pretend to buy a canal boat and interact with various characters. In this episode, they are visiting a man named Cooper to potentially buy red setter dogs for companionship on their boat. The conversation is filled with improvisation and humor as they discuss the age, training, and potential cost of the dogs. Despite some initial nervousness and uncertainty, they continue the interaction, unsure if Cooper is selling puppies or adult dogs. The conversation reveals that Cooper has a history of keeping old dogs and taking care of them himself. The interaction ends with the group discussing their prior encounter with Cooper, where they had mistakenly thought he was selling a carpet instead of dogs. Overall, the conversation showcases the playful and imaginative nature of Canal Thursdays, as well as the unexpected twists and turns that come with improvisation.
Distinguishing Between Similar-Looking Red Setter Dogs: Despite identical appearances, red setter dogs have unique names and sizes, but the speaker struggles to tell them apart due to confusion over which dogs were purchased from a specific seller.
The speaker and his wife own multiple red setter dogs, some of which they bought from a man named Peter Lake, and they have trouble distinguishing between them due to their similar appearances. The speaker's wife frequently visits her friend Lillian Driftnet, who lives an unmemorable distance away. The dogs are named after their owners, and one of them, Tbilisi, was purchased from Latvia due to a misunderstanding about the capital city's name. The red setters typically live to be around 50 years old. The speaker expresses confusion about which dogs they bought from Peter Lake and which they did not, and they have considered color-coding the dogs to help tell them apart. The dogs' names are Bannerman, Tillmans, and Muffy. Despite their identical appearances, they are different sizes, but this doesn't help the speaker distinguish between them. The speaker believes that Peter Lake, the dogs' original seller, may have named them after himself.
Selling Dogs to Save Wife's Pottery Hobby: Couple sells unsuitable dogs for their lifestyle, seeks ad placement to boost business, Banaman costs £1200, Tillman £200, Muffy £1900
The speaker and his wife are selling some of their dogs due to the destruction caused by them to the wife's pottery hobby. The breed of dogs they have, which includes Banaman, Tillman, and Muffy, are not suitable for long walks and require less exercise than what the couple is currently providing for them with their 7 dogs. The speaker's livelihood comes from a small lamination and delamination business, which they have been running for years due to the limited availability of such services. The conversation ends with a suggestion for the speaker to contact a local newsagent, Sperry's, about placing an advertisement for their business. The pricing for the different dog breeds mentioned varies greatly, with Banaman being the most expensive at £1200, while Tillman is £200 and Muffy is £1900. The reason for the significant price difference between Muffy and the other breeds is unclear.
Expensive Red Setters: Moffys on Narrowboats: Moffys, a specific breed of red setter, are expensive due to their high energy levels and require careful handling. Originally bred on narrowboats, they're known for their red coat and popular among boat owners. However, their care and maintenance, including sedation and regular baths, can be time-consuming and costly.
Moffys, a specific breed of red setter, are expensive due to their high energy levels and excitable nature. They are often sedated after walks and require careful handling. Peter Lake, who owns three Moffys named Moffi, Bannerman, and Tillman, shared that they were originally bred on narrowboats. The dogs are known for their red coat and are a popular choice for narrowboat owners. However, their care and maintenance, including sedation and regular baths, can be time-consuming and costly. The conversation also touched upon the potential challenges of living with three Moffys on a narrowboat due to their size and energy levels. Despite the initial sticker shock, Peter was open to negotiating the price, offering a significant discount when the potential buyer expressed concerns about the cost.
Owner's Unusual Affection for Lady Beauty: Speaker intends to buy Lady Beauty and possibly other dogs from the owner, but the transaction is complicated by the owner's conditions and the flexible nature of the deal.
The speaker is engaged in a conversation about purchasing a dog named Lady Beauty from the owner, who seems to have an unusual affection for this particular pet. The dog, Lady Beauty, is described as being sedated and not very active. The speaker is interested in buying the dog for an agreed-upon price, but there are some complications in the transaction. The owner mentions that Lady Beauty comes with a large bag, which is used to carry her around. The conversation also reveals that the owner has other dogs, and the speaker intends to buy all four dogs but will later sell back three of them. The deal seems to be flexible, with the owner suggesting that the speaker could hold onto Lady Beauty for a few months before selling back the other dogs. The conversation ends with the speaker agreeing to take all four dogs, but the details of the sale are not fully resolved. It appears that the speaker is willing to buy Lady Beauty and the other dogs, but the transaction is complex due to the owner's conditions and the flexible nature of the deal.
Speaker's Large Dogs Cause Traveling and Business Challenges: Despite challenges caused by aggressive dogs, the group remains optimistic about their pub lunch and plans to ask for Bill upon arrival.
The speaker, who owns several large dogs that are not great travelers, has offered to buy back items sent to his large, mostly unused house. However, the dogs, which include Bannerman and Tillman's mafia, can become aggressive in the car and are heavily sedated to keep them calm. The speaker and his companions were planning to have lunch at a pub called "The Horse." They had encountered some delays in their business due to a machine malfunction caused by one of the dogs chewing a cable. Despite the challenges, they were looking forward to their pub lunch and planned to ask for Bill when they arrived. The speaker had assured that he would remember the address and would purchase the items back once he was ready. The conversation also revealed that the speaker and his companions had had to put down a dog named Baby Sandwich due to its excessive barking, and they found it necessary to keep their other dogs sedated due to their behavior in the car.
Exploring deals, dogs, and calming influences: Characters discuss a profitable deal, the calming effects of heat and Lillian's voice, and the supposed large vocabulary of dogs.
The characters in this conversation are dealing with various issues, including sedation as a solution, the effects of heat as a natural sedative, and the calming influence of Lillian's soothing voice. The conversation also touches upon the topic of dogs and their supposed vast vocabulary, as well as the background of Peter Lake and his move to India. The deal they discuss, involving Wilford and Bannerman, appears to be a good one, with Wilford paying £3,250 for a service worth £2,000 less. The mention of sedation and calming influences suggests that some characters may have mental health concerns, and the conversation also reveals that some characters, like Peter Lake, have had unconventional lives. The dogs in the conversation are another interesting aspect, with the mention of their supposed large vocabulary and their preference for being in the car rather than inside it. The character of Lillian is described as having a soothing voice that can help calm others, including Wilford's wife who worries excessively. Overall, the conversation touches upon a range of topics, from deals and dogs to sedation and soothing voices, providing a glimpse into the lives and concerns of the characters involved.
Speaker arranging sale and transport of dogs: Speaker involved in buying, selling, and transporting dogs for commercial purposes, sedating them for travel, and has backup sedatives on hand, mention of other individuals in the business.
That the speaker is arranging for the sale and transportation of dogs, likely for breeding or resale purposes. He is finalizing the payment for some dogs, and making plans to purchase more. The dogs are being sedated for travel, and the speaker has backup sedatives on hand. The speaker mentions that his wife is out of sedation medicine and may need some, indicating that this is a common occurrence. The conversation also reveals that there are other individuals involved in this enterprise, including a man named Ian Lefebvre who is selling good dogs, and someone named Bigger Lakes who is in India. The speaker seems experienced with this process and is confident in the care that will be provided to the dogs. Overall, the conversation suggests that the speaker is involved in the business of buying, selling, and transporting dogs, likely for commercial purposes.
