If you want to live a healthier life get a Nozzle

Scientific research has proven it. Having a dog leads to a healthier life.

And as I feel my health deteriorating rapidly this month, I'm going to need a dog. According to an article that appeared in a Psychological Journal, having a dog is doing wonders to your health in more than one way. It's cholesterol reducing (I guess you feed him the fatty bits under the table), your blood pressure decreases and physical condition improves (all those long and healthy walks), you suffer less minor ailments (the dog sniffs and licks all the dust in the house which reduces your chances of a snotty nose? - in that case: works as a hoover), they act as early warnings to epileptic seizures (always a bonus), it facilitates the development of social contact (the sexy next-door neighbour walking his poodle?! - no wait - that's got gay written all over) and it enhances the psychological human health (he will always love me regardless what).

Stu has no leg to stand on anymore. How can he say no to this fur ball? I think getting a dog now/ this summer when we've moved back to Tunbridge Wells, is definitely going to increase our fitness regime. We'll have to go for walks, which will be quality time and an excellent opportunity to discuss third world countries and the American strategies for the war in Iraq. We'll meet more people; only a Russian dictator can walk past a Labrador puppy without any sign of affection. (or maybe Stu as well) Plus we'll also be practising our 'responsibility' skills. All good. And in the few cases, we both need to work out of the house, Nozzle has permission from Jamie's mum, Suzy, to come and stay at the farm where he can run around all day, play in the mud, and get to meet some horses and the other 4 dogs living there (v. important for my dog's social life). Only need to convince Stu now somehow...