There’s this french expression that is used in a sarcastic way when you want to say that you have more important things to do.- It goes: ” J’ai d’autres chats a fouetter” which literally means- “I have other cats to whip”! Examples- “Tu viens boire un verre?” – ” Non merci, j’ai d’autres chats a fouetter” > “Are you coming for a pint?” – “No thanks, I have other cats to whip” / – Bizarre, I have no idea where that saying comes from- maybe there was some cruel practice in France’s history that I don’t know about- & thankfully Brigitte Bardot’s animal rights activism put a stop to it!? Anyway, having said that- the weekend is approaching & with it- st. Patricks day & for me,-a trip back to England for a pub lunch in honour of my father-with lots of people I don’t know. I know how I am in such situations-what with nerves & that- I will probably end up honouring the beer a little more than necessary> & I don’t want to make a spectacle of myself.> SO, I may need to invest in a few feline friends that I could have on hand if things start looking dangerous!