A cafe in the Pollet…

… with flowers around the door. Looks great for Flower Friday.

In recent days JacZero https://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3382053997320864080 has been to the races in Worcester which reminded me of my visit to the dogs at White City not long before it closed. So my saying of the day is ‘gone to the dogs’
The saying "gone to the dogs" means something has declined in quality or standards, becoming much worse. It suggests a state of decay, ruin, or neglect. The phrase's origin is thought to be from ancient China.
In ancient China, dogs were considered unclean and were not allowed inside city walls. All refuse was thrown outside the city, and dogs would scavenge for food in these areas. Criminals and outcasts were also banished to these areas, essentially living amongst the dogs and garbage. This led to the phrase "gone to the dogs" being associated with a life of decline and ruin.
Later Usage:
The phrase continued to be used to describe things that had declined in quality or standards. It can be used to describe a person, a place, or even a country that is no longer as good as it once was. 
Other Possible Origins:
Some sources suggest that the phrase might also be linked to the idea of throwing spoiled food to dogs, or even to the 19th-century practice of betting on dog races, which could lead to financial ruin. However, the ancient Chinese origin is the most widely accepted and cited.