Beryl Seel meets Daisy

You may remember Daisy, the animatronic cat who demonstrated her repertoire a few days ago (here). Well today, she finally got to meet my mother - they seemed to get on.

If these animals could only talk - I'd buy ... .

Daisy

Our very own synth, Daisy, arrived here today. It's destined to join Cindy (video here) as my mother's new animatronic pet. Here's a video of Daisy (Amazon link) showing off her repertoire.

We bought Cindy (below) for my mother seven years ago. I am amazed that so little progress has been made in the state of the art.

Cindy - my mother's robot pet

Family history note: Daisy was my mother's auntie. Oh, and here's Daisy's manual.

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Menagerie à trois

En route to Bristol today - with Joni Mitchell warbling 'California' in the background. I turn from the steering wheel to ask, "Did anyone ever suggest that Joni should've taken up engineering instead?"

Clare was loyal: "Joni is so smart, she would have made a success of anything."

A few miles later it's John Lennon belting out "When I get home to you, you know the things that you do ..." . I say, "Apart from 'Maxwell's Silver Hammer', did the Beatles ever release any tracks on STEM subjects?"

And they wonder why the UK has a shortfall of 50,000 engineers. Finally, here's some of what transpired after we all got back from Costa at Next.

Menagerie à trois from Nigel Seel.

When the district nurse comes round, legend has it that they all hide ...