.
July 18, 2023, 11:58:44 AM
. Beat that...
Just saw a mention of Ryan Giggs. That was the footballer who took out the super injunction whose name I couldn't remember back in the heady days of Guess Hew.
Bad news is I haven't a clue what it was all about.
Giggs had an affair with his brother's wife ..... I think
Allegedly...
No dick picks from or to teenage boys then?
Boring.
Or it might have been his brother had an affair with Ryan's wife - boring anyway and no dick pics :grin:
I liked him in Mary Poppins anyway.
Quote from: Ashy on July 18, 2023, 02:13:17 PMI liked him in Mary Poppins anyway.
In the Mary Poppins remake Disney has banned dwarves, they're up in arms about it. :cool:
Snow White is the one with the giant multi ethnic dwarfs.
But Ashy likes Mary Poppins :grin:
Does his wife know?
Does he have a wife?
If so she'd not mind Mary Poppins. So wholesome.
Quote from: Alex on July 18, 2023, 12:30:42 PMGiggs had an affair with his brother's wife ..... I think
Well that show's he's a family man.
Indeed. Keep it in the family so to speak.
Wasn't Rooney involved.!!!! . I think he played around with something other than a football.
Quote from: Scrumpy on July 19, 2023, 10:31:55 AMWasn't Rooney involved.!!!! . I think he played around with something other than a football.
Geriatric prostitute I believe :rolleyes:
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
I have booked an eye test..
We had a chippy tea.
Been across the road to feed neighbour's cat 🐈
Will be watching TV
The cat or you ? :grin: :grin: :grin: so will I Klondy, though I am actually engrossed in the 2nd series of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem on Netflix, probably not one for the fellas.......
Time for bed said Zebbedy
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I like to start the day with a cup of tea.
Might have sausages today.. still thinking about it..
I'm waiting for this coffee machine to switch on.
Have you tried pressing the knob down. !!
I'm useless at pressing knobs Scrumps.
I have seen two helicopters fly over today..
Probably a missing dog..
Lots of rain earlier.
I might have a... I might go .. I might phone.. I might not..
Far too many decisions ..
My shopping pal is away, on my jack Jones today.......
There's a huge festival in our local park. We're not going.
Went out to get some petrol.. I had the forecourt all to myself..
Been sat under the brolly in the rain......... :cool:
Rain. More rain.
Missed the rain somehow. Only a drop.
Today I keep yawning..
Considering I might get up.
I'm sat here waiting for UPS to deliver...
It's raining
the sun is shining
Tip from Alexa. Try using Calendar to control your busy schedule.
I use post it notes. Sometimes the glue dries out and they fall off.
There is some old band member lives just off the road I used to go along to work every day. I have forgotten his name.
Looks like rain.
The pool in our local leisure centred reopened yesterday. The water was cold.
It didn't rain. At least not yet. The weeds aren't wilting though.
it's drizzzling
I sprayed the weeds with bleach. They are wilting now.
I sat down on the sofa with a cup of tea.. I fell asleep..
The tea got cold..
I should bring my washing in before it gets rained on.
Has anyone else noticed that the timer on a washing machine goes slower than the time on the kitchen clock.. ?
Must admit I've never sat watching the washing machine timer, must put that on my 'things to do' list :cool: :cool:
has anyone noticed that toast toasts more quickly if you don['t watch it?
Sour dough bread doesn't toast very well I find, unless you toast it twice
I agree, then it breaks your teeth!!
This morning I cleared all the crap off the kitchen counter.
I had a nap this afternoon, then a cup of tea. Its quite warm.
I looked around, my car was the oldest in Waitrose car park..
Get a vintage car owners club sticker.
July 29, 2023, 06:47:11 PM
Or shop in Aldi.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
After a spicy lunch I've been forced to eat two mini choc ices :busted:
abuse!
Got an Amazon delivery today.
Something my son is having sent here.
Might have something for me in the post.
Probably not though.
It's raining
It's raining here as well
Forecast here.
So far it hasn't.
Oh the suspense.
I've ordered a Bullet..
Britain's washout summer: Met Office warns of yet more rain with up to ten days of showers as temperatures struggle to climb above 20C into August- Forecasters say weather going into August will remain unseasonably unsettled
- Prospects for 'prolonged dry and hot spells' next month are currently unlikely
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If you're wondering whether we've skipped summer and moved straight into autumn, the figures back you up.For July was cooler than June for the first time in more than half-a-century – and the wettest since 2009, forecasters said yesterday.And there's little sign of August being much of an improvement, with the Met Office warning that the prospects for any 'prolonged dry and hot spells' next month are currently unlikely.The Met Office says this week will see more unsettled weather with rain, showers, stronger winds and cooler temperatures. Into August, the country is likely to see thunder, sunshine and showers. Temperatures are likely to be mostly below average, forecasters predict.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12355403/Met-Office-warns-showers-low-temperatures.html
Brian was right. Summer is cancelled.
I think it's my fault. When all the reports of the European heatwave started I put up a ceiling fan. It is a very good ceiling fan. I've had it on twice. Once to test it. Once when I sat on the remote.
relatively cold and pouring here - I'm going to put the imitation log burner one for the first time in months
Put the light on at 8pm last night.. :angry:
My son's Amazon thing hasn't arrived yet. It will turn up when I'm in the loo for sure.
I did get the thing I bought in the post. That was Amazon too but from China. I think I've broken it already.
2 minutes of tedium
https://youtu.be/wpnfnc_SR7A
Well there's a dinky toy, does it make tea though ? :wtf:
It might have when it worked...
Its getting dark here already.
I watched your 'thingy ' operating right to the end..
I might watch it again later.. Thank you..
Quote from: Alex on July 31, 2023, 05:17:36 PMWhat is it ?
It's a version of sterling engine. This type is called a vacuum engine or also flame licker because it does just that. A meths burner is positioned in front of the cylinder, There is a valve on the end of the cylinder. As the flywheel is spun it sucks in the hot gases from the flame and as the rotation continues the valve closes, The cylinder rapidly cools the hot gases and a partial vacuum forms. The air on the other side of the piston pushes it back to the top and the cycle repeats.
I'm fascinated by little engines - probably harking back to a steam engine I had as a child and model aero engines too. Anyway I came across the flame lickers on youtube and looked around for one, Many are stupid money and none work very well as there are design deficiences. I found that one for just over £30 on Amazon and got one knowing that it would need constant fiddling with to keep going.
It has no use at all - just a toy. Something to pass an hour or so fiddling around with. I put it up on YouTube as I use that for all sorts of short videos I share. The link posted here will just show the video but I added a bit of text in case anybody comes across it on YouTube I'll paste it in here...
This one was the cheapest I could find at £34.54 delivered from China. It took just over a week which was less than the estimate. This style are known not to run long as the cylinder overheats and stops the process. From cold it would probably go slightly over 2 minutes but I had run it for a short time before making this video.Once it had cooled it wouldn't restart and investigating it I could see there was a little carbon in the cylinder, Not much but enough to stop it starting. I took it to bits carefully noting the timing. Obviously not quite carefully enough as although it ran again it was only at about half speed. I'll need to fiddle with it.I was using meths. Maybe there are cleaner fuels or a quick way to decoke - I do have a Napier VP90 spray for cleaning shotguns which may do the trick.
I watched it too. I can see why its on this thread 😐. I might buy a new lipstick today.
Quote from: klondike on July 31, 2023, 09:04:18 PM.
It has no use at all - just a toy.
Phew ! I nearly missed the answer there :yay:
Please note the thread title :grin:
Cocked up my Tesco order...
couldn't find my walking stick - then I did
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 01, 2023, 08:59:02 AMCocked up my Tesco order...
It all started a few weeks back.. I wrote out an order.. it was delivered..
Two days ago I wrote out an order.. You know the sort of thing.. Pate.. Bread... eggs.. bleach.. shampoo.. Pots.. lettuce.. milk.. tomatoes.. Chicken.. Rice pudding pots.. Chicken.. Toilet rolls.. green beans.. Tonic water.. Quiche... sausages.. broccoli tenderstem..
My mind has gone blank.. I will try and think what else I ordered...
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 01, 2023, 12:43:20 PMIt all started a few weeks back.. I wrote out an order.. it was delivered..
Two days ago I wrote out an order.. You know the sort of thing.. Pate.. Bread... eggs.. bleach.. shampoo.. Pots.. lettuce.. milk.. tomatoes.. Chicken.. Rice pudding pots.. Chicken.. Toilet rolls.. green beans.. Tonic water.. Quiche... sausages.. broccoli tenderstem..
My mind has gone blank.. I will try and think what else I ordered...
This is far too interesting 🤣🤣
Here you go....
Quote from: Ruthio on August 01, 2023, 02:19:47 PMThis is far too interesting 🤣🤣
Try this...
https://youtu.be/wpnfnc_SR7A
If insufficiently soporific repeat.
I'm sending it back. Too unreliable.
I cleaned my patio windows today.
I thought about cleaning mine. I often think about cleaning things.
Mine were minging :grin:
looked out the window at the fields
I just cleaned my glasses. I hope it wasn't a mistake.
Replied to one of Brian's imaginings over there.
forgot to shave
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Michael.. You are a delight..
modesty forbids
Been watching an Amazon Prime video.
It's called Out for Delivery arriving by 1PM.
Bit slow moving.
August 02, 2023, 11:14:42 AM
Got interrupted by the doorbell and I've missed the ending.
Scraping paint, now watching Bayern
having a doze (well, wake now, obviously)
Son picked up thing he'd had sent here. Demonstrated fan so that's 3 times it has been on.
My tap is dripping.. a slow.. drip...... drip... Long spaces in between..
Check it isn't a code coming from a UFO.
I missed the rain - just
Nothing to add.
I might have another cup of tea
Roasting a chicken.. I have cooked half of it.. I have just turned the roasting tin around to do the other half..
Not expecting any deliveries today.
Guaranteed something unexpected will arrive while I'm on the throne, taking a nap, having a shower etc.
Quora Q&As
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They're funny! Enjoyable for a pedant like me. ☺️
Sorry.
Don't apologise. 👍🏽
It's supposed to be boring though.
I like the 'humor ' :grin: :grin: :grin:
:upvote:
I can't make out if the questions from our colonial cousins are just trolling or if they really are that thick. I come across others where they question evil atheists with some really really stupid stuff and get some beauts of replies. If I carry on reading this stuff in the years to come I'll likely need some tennapants.
been having a doze
Been painting, I'm not as good as I used to be :smiley:
Portraits? Still life? 😉
Day 9327. Realise that where you've been putting something for years is not the most convenient spot. Place it 18 inches away where it is much easier to reach.
Day 9328. Spend 10 minutes hunting high and low for something which has mysteriously vanished.
Quote from: GrannyMac on August 03, 2023, 10:25:25 PMPortraits? Still life? 😉
:grin: :grin: :grin: Dulux type GM
I had a piece of toast for breakfast
More explaining British idioms to Americans.
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I was watching Teletubbies at 7am this morning.. Heaven knows what their names are..
I know. :cry:
It's a bit windy
And rainy.
I bought a bag of Garlic Bread flavour crisps today
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so they do
I didn't know that. 🤓
learn something every day!
Just plucked a hair on my chin..
had another cup of tea
Thought about going for a shower.
answered the phone - wrong number
I'm reading this thread. Bored.
I've read it twice. !!!!!!
really?
A man from Birmingham phoned and said this thread isn't boring, but unless we all meet at 3am for a run, it will be cancelled. 😶
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Just had a cup of tea
Twas on a Monday morning the plumber came to call
Need to plug in this tablet.
I don't like Mondays..
Seeing Bob Geldof in this makes me feel old.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kobdb37Cwc
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Good grief almost lost my drink there ! :grin:
He's younger than me. :hmm:
couldn't sleep
I got a new kitchen tap..
Rain forecast today. It hasn't started yet.
Ours started an hour ago.. or maybe two..
The marmalade jar is empty
read yesterday's paper
Was your horoscope correct?
Nope
I cut the grass.
Amazon again. Tracking says 12:45 to 1:45. Tracking suddenly says 5:45 to 7:45.
dozed after lunch
I dozed too
I got rained on..
August 09, 2023, 08:33:17 AM
I have been counting steps.....
remembered to shave
I have been counting steps.....
Checked mine. 1 out front, 1 out back and 2 to the patio doors. It was pretty boring, I may do it again tomorrow.
Well done.. !! It may only be four steps but it is a start.
Little steps and all that...
There was one from the garden to the back alley but I converted it to a slope in case I get a mobility scooter in later years.
Good thinking Bat Man...
I forgot to buy marmalade
Couldn't be without my Marmalade..
had a doze
Had a haircut.. Pulled a few weeds..
Odd. Never found any weeds in my hair.
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
oh I dunno the smell of weed can stick to your hair....... so I'm told :grin:
had my first cup of tea of the day
Dragged lawnmower out of the shed.. Sat here waiting for the grass to dry..
Had breakfast in the garden.
had a cold hard-boiled egg - took longer to get the shell off than to eat it!
Did a Lidl shop
It's really hot out there, washing is on the line.
Mowed the grass.. It's not posh enough to be called a lawn.. Very warm..
had a post-prandial doze
Quote from: Alex on August 10, 2023, 12:55:23 PMIt's really hot out there, washing is on the line.
Yes. My third load is almost dry.
You beat me.. I did two loads..
Guess you're the winner.. unless anyone can beat three loads. :smiley:
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 10, 2023, 05:16:03 PMMowed the grass.. It's not posh enough to be called a lawn.. Very warm..
Grass? Grass? You are posh enough to have grass? I have paving blocks with dead weeds (I just killed them) here. Previous place had a big flat area of various weeds although there may have been some grass amongst them. I never did dare kill those weeds or I'd only have had mud and stones.
Had posh sounding sausages, Pork Chilli and Fennel :upvote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPwQ0PmK9lw
😃😃
I haven't got up yet.
I did but judging by the number of stupid errors and overlooking the obvious in my morning games I'm not awake yet. I blame the hell raising. I get far too little of that lately.
I'll go for a dodgy rhyme and nonsense line in the limeric now. I need the excitement.
don't get over-excited!
I'm trying. Many tell me so.
World's most tedious fishing video. Trouble sleeping try this. Even if you are not tired.
https://youtu.be/xP0xD1RR_do
I bought some marmalade
I'm going to have fish and chips
So am I :yahoo:
I didn't. CBA to do my own and the chip shop portions are too big for me.
August 11, 2023, 07:42:02 PM
Got a smart watch off Amazon. it tells me I've done 91 steps and burned off 2 calories since it arrived. I need a rest now.
Sunshine again :upvote:
drizzzle
50 steps done... 100 steps done...
Will keep you all posted..
Fed neighbour's cat
Spots of rain on the window.
same here
Back home now.
just yawned
Watching a fly...
Did the daily puzzles
I'm stuck on Wordle..
Tired
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
:grin: :grin:
waiting for Tesco
I'm going to pour myself a pink gin.
just had a cuppa
Cleared the shed out last night.
Second cup of coffee.
139 steps already.
I had a Sainsbury's delivery this morning.
Bugger.. forgot to count my steps.
It's that watch I got. I feel fitter already.
I took a walk yesterday and got to over 10,000. Today I didn't and doubt it will get to 2,000. I did go out in the car though and suspect some of the 1,600 showing were potholes. Possibly most.
Swam 14 lengths 🏊�♀️
Warning ⚠️ .. ' show off ' on board..
Quote from: Ruthio on August 15, 2023, 07:12:03 PMSwam 14 lengths 🏊�♀️
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: Don't try this at home...
Need some eggs..
Sorry to drift off topic. Exciting day today - Thursday is Lidl shopping day.
I've been out the last two days, so today will be boring at home - no cake.
Quote from: Alex on August 17, 2023, 11:32:31 AMI've been out the last two days, so today will be boring at home - no cake.
Did you forget where you lived..?
Wasted an hour of my life stuck in traffic
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 17, 2023, 12:12:31 PMDid you forget where you lived..?
No I was on coffee not gin :smiley:
Waiting for my boiler to be serviced between 8-12..
I reckon they will arrive a 10..
Guess a time..
Looks like rain all day here. I wanted to walk down to Lidl for sandwiches for tomorrow. I'll stretch my culinary abilities and make some instead.
Made coffee this morning without coffee :rolleyes:
Could be worse.. Gin and Tonic without the Gin..
or rum and coke without the rum
Read the boring thread
Again..
Just opened the front door.. no-one there..
I am not sure which windows to clean first..
Been bitten , mossies I think.
just had a piece of toast
Quote from: Alex on August 21, 2023, 09:27:46 AMBeen bitten , mossies I think.
Phew!! For just moment I thought you had 'pulled'.. :grin: :grin:
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
watching the rain pelt down
Might start a diet tomorrow.. Too late to start it today..
I had a doughnut this afternoon.
Had a dream about Nigel Farage last night :grin:
just had a cappuccino
Too early for coffee..
kettle boiled for a cup of tea
Gas or electric kettle.. !!
'lectric
I'm posh.. I use gas and electric kettles..
My whistling kettle goes on the gas hob for tea every morning.. It sings to me..
I didn't have any doughnuts
Just wondering.. If I put the same amount of water in my electric kettle and my gas kettle , which would boil first.. !!
Might try that tomorrow... Depends if it's raining ..
Our new shed didn't arrive. 😕
Been fishing all day. Caught nothing so far.
not raining this afternoon
Off on the weekend up the Lake to South Manitou Island about 7 miles off Sleeping Bear Point. We're going in my neighbours tug conversion for the fishing and this time a couple of scuba divers are aboard to view a few of the many wrecks in this area. It's uninhabited these days but has a superb lighthouse, with an eerie past (don't they all)!
Apparently the fishings very good this year and theres a wonderful maritime museum in Sleeping Bear itself. I think I might choose the latter with it's fine selection of wonderful eating houses for a day and night visit with Annie as company and guide. Thats together her little Daschund Donna and Albert of course. Then a day or two fishing off the boat, which we can re-join, via a water taxi.
Sounds like a really enjoyable weekend so have a great time.
Starting this week I'll be helping a young family to move into their new home after being evicted by a private landlord who's selling up.
In their new home they'll be starting from scratch but I'll give them whatever help they need so they can move straight in with the essential appliances.
So I suppose this doesn't class as boring. :smiley:
It certainly doesn't. Well done you. Very little security in private rented housing these days.
had a cup of tea
Quote from: GrannyMac on August 22, 2023, 11:02:30 PMIt certainly doesn't. Well done you. Very little security in private rented housing these days.
A lot of private landlords are having to sell-up as their mortgage costs have rocketed & all their tax allowances have been removed.
Fortunately their new home is a social housing house built in the last few years.
That's great news! Security of tenure = peace of mind. Hope the move goes well.
just put the bin out
Well done Diasi.. You are a good man..
Martin.. you are one lucky guy.. I would join you if I was ten years younger..
I'm bored now with my dull life..
Good on ya Phil :upvote: good to hear young families being helped.
Lovely photo Cass. If I was 10 years younger I'd be on the flight with Scrumpy :clap:
My boring party piece. Do I put the washing out yet ?
Just chopped down a rogue tree that was growing in-between a beautiful bush..
It was growing like wildfire ..Wish I had a 4x4 to get it down the tip. :yell:
Shed still not delivered. 😕
Please let us know when it eventually arrives ..
We can have a shed (drink)..
When I lived in Australia , builders would have a 'roof party ' when the roof was finished..
If you need help with the scews just ask Scrumpy....
couldn't get back to sleep, so got up
had a cup of tea, hoovered the office (cleaning lady is not allowed in my sanctum sanctorum!)
Michael... You will flake out at around 8am.. About now..
Quote from: Michael Rolls on August 24, 2023, 04:37:08 AMhad a cup of tea, hoovered the office (cleaning lady is not allowed in my sanctum sanctorum!)
Well your cleaning lady might not allow you in hers. :grin:
very wise - I am the sort of person who can make an empty room untidy!
I watched the Donald on telly.
now that's really boring
Not as boring as watching Sleepy Joe though.....
I ordered some tracing paper 40 gsm..
I now have 2 reading glasses and 2 distance glasses. I am going to get muddled because all the cases are BLACK..
nail varnish?
I have put a funny face sticker on the reading glasses case..
Bites giving me gyp :sad:
I remember when bites were fun..
I think it's an age thing Alex..
Just spotted pools of water on the floor, I hadn't closed the freezer door properly last night. :boo:
Putting off doing the ironing by posting about it here.
Finished the ironing, its wine time I think.
just had today's first cup of tea
Just had today's first cup of coffee :smiley:
Same as Mike. Tea.
Tea for me too.. PG Tips..
Coffee around 10:30.. One a day.. I don't want to get (high) or too overactive..
Coffee when I get up. Coffee again later with biscuits. Tea thereafter.
made the mistake of watching England v Fiji
The rain is so loud hitting the windows it's keeping me awake.
first cup of tea
I slept really well. Dull outside.
I'm not going out.. I cut my fringe..
August 27, 2023, 08:41:24 AM
:nooo: :nooo:
I had something really interesting to post but I've forgotten what it was. :sad:
We don't want 'interesting'.. we want 'boring'..
It might have been boring to you....
My bargain jeggings don't fit
I've not had my mid-morning Martini out of Vermouth until tomorrow :cry: :cry: :cry:
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 27, 2023, 08:35:14 AMI'm not going out.. I cut my fringe..
August 27, 2023, 08:41:24 AM
:nooo: :nooo:
That made me laugh!. 😂
I've hung out some washing.
with no Vermouth, resorted to G&T
In the morning Mike! First drink of the day for me, 5pm is wine time. 🥂Cheers!
We used to dine around six, and I still do when I have guests, but when on my own I dine between 1200 and 1300 - helps to break up the lonely days, and a Martini before hand is pleasant
Can't remember the last time I had a Martini, quite fancy one instead of vino for a change. Chin chin.
I might polish today. Rare occurrence. 🤭
sometimes, for a change, I will have a sherry, but it's usually the Martini
Might wash the motor..
Having a CBA day.,.. :cool:
Puzzle :
I have a trainer on my left foot.. Two sliders and a trainer on the floor in front of me...
Am I putting on another trainer or putting on sliders.. ??
It took me a couple of seconds to work it out.. :grin: :grin: :grin:
What are sliders ?
my slippers are more like a light shoe - the other day when I got home I realised that I had a shoe on my right foot, a slipper on the left!
Was that after the Martinis? :grin:
No I never drink and drive, but it would have been a good excuse!
Quote from: Alex on August 28, 2023, 09:54:08 AMWhat are sliders ?
Oh Alex !!! Where have you been hiding love.. !!
Sliders are open toe beach/ pool/ slip ons rubber (slippers)..
Most sports shop sell their own brands.. Skechers do their own too..
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 28, 2023, 09:50:12 AMPuzzle :
I have a trainer on my left foot.. Two sliders and a trainer on the floor in front of me...
Am I putting on another trainer or putting on sliders.. ??
It took me a couple of seconds to work it out.. :grin: :grin: :grin:
Clue:: I am going outside..
Probably the sliders to match your dressing gown if it's to the Co-Op :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
That's my laugh of the day..
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 28, 2023, 11:38:10 AMOh Alex !!! Where have you been hiding love.. !!
Sliders are open toe beach/ pool/ slip ons rubber (slippers)..
Most sports shop sell their own brands.. Skechers do their own too..
I've never heard the word so Googled sliders and I'd call those mules or flip flops, sandals :cool:
If its any consolation I'd not heard the word before either.
Maybe it's a posh southern word ? :grin:
Ooooh you are awful :grin:
I am another who hadn't heard the word used to describe footwear.
On the boring note - couldn't get back to sleep
Might take the car for a run, seeing as I haven't got a dog.
Quote from: Alex on August 28, 2023, 09:29:45 PMMaybe it's a posh southern word ? :grin:
Nope, they have them here too. Much more fashionable than flipflops! Scrumpy must be the forum fashionista! 😀
Charity shop for a couple of hours. Lets see what
junk hidden treasures await.
just had the first cup of tea of the day
Me too.
Wordle, Quourdle, Sequence Quordle, Nerdle, Binerdle
Quote from: klondike on August 30, 2023, 08:28:54 AMWordle, Quourdle, Sequence Quordle, Nerdle, Binerdle
Let me guess...
Are they the new names of Santa's reindeer..?
Or , maybe the new seven small people in Snow (Multicolour ) ?
😃😃
I disagree k, they're not boring. They're my brain wake up for the day. Boring is popping next door and seeing that Brian has posted yet another repeat....🥱
I agree.. I always do a puzzle(s) of some sort.. Crossword.. 1% .. etc..
Keeps my brain ticking over.. Mind you, it needs winding up sometimes..
Waiting for my audiology appointment.
It's a bit chilly today, autumn on the way.
Sixteen weeks til Christmas... :lipsrsealed:
Only a couple til Brian gets told it's cancelled though.
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 23, 2023, 08:42:08 AMWell done Diasi.. You are a good man..
Martin.. you are one lucky guy.. I would join you if I was ten years younger..
I'm bored now with my dull life..
Quote from: Alex on August 23, 2023, 09:18:21 AMGood on ya Phil :upvote: good to hear young families being helped.
Lovely photo Cass. If I was 10 years younger I'd be on the flight with Scrumpy :clap:
My boring party piece. Do I put the washing out yet ?
Thank you ladies,
Just back from that fishing trip on the Lake, wonderful experience. We went up at about 4 knots essentially overnight and breakfasted in 'Sleeping Bear' early Saturday morning. Then as the Tug set off to Sth Manitou island, we booked in at a delightful Hotel, hired a car and spent the day tripping around all the local beauty spots and then had a delightful dinner with Annie's friends from Glen Abor. Sunday was spent on Glen Lake by ourselves, the two dogs and again Annies friends who have a beautiful wooden historic day launch, converted from steam. The beauty of these parts was awe inspiring, or as they say here every third sentence 'awesome'. Glen Lake is not small at just under 25 sq km, and is a haven for all sorts of fabulous wild life. Monday we got a 'water taxi' out to the Tug and had a day's fishing and watching the 'Divers'. Then Tuesday after breakfast back down Lake Michigan. Boy did I sleep when we got back, Albert too!
We're going to drive up next month, pulling Annies vintage 'Airstream' trailer and have a week at least around Lake Glen. The trailer which was her dad's is over eighty years old and she had it completely restored 5 years ago by the company that built it originally. It's a thing of beauty in itself, now with air-con and we've booked a site in advance by the lakeside. Think we're using her 'Jeep' as she's driving. Having over 50 years of experience with the same trailer, I'm very happy to take the tertiary role in things. Everywhere we went I was treated so well by our 'cousins' and have accepted an invitation to speak at a local dinner for their version of the Retired Law Society, which seems to be very eccentric in it's sociality! Wish me luck ...
Don't you just love them vans..!!!
I saw one when I visited the USA way back .. People were stopping to look at it back then..
great time and well deserved, sir!
It sounds like you had a wonderful time, with more to come ! I wish you lots of luck Cass, Annie too :upvote:
encore une fois - first cup of tea
Been up all night, I've had tea and hot chocolate so far. :rolleyes:
I don't know what to have for tea tonight.
that's odd - neither do I
What does a person find to do if they are 'Up all night' ?
Quote from: GrannyMac on August 31, 2023, 06:51:17 AMI don't know what to have for tea tonight.
I do. I've got something in the fridge that will go over the date if I don't eat it.
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 31, 2023, 08:29:17 AMWhat does a person find to do if they are 'Up all night' ?
I've got a feeling that I used to know a number of options but they seem to slip my mind.
I bet Alex is in bed asleep..
Screw in tyre. Waiting repair.
August 31, 2023, 12:10:35 PM
Can't be repaired. New tyre :sad:
Quote from: klondike on August 31, 2023, 11:58:55 AMScrew in tyre. Waiting repair.
August 31, 2023, 12:10:35 PM
Can't be repaired. New tyre :sad:
Sods law, I bet it was a mm too far between the tread & the sidewall.
It was close to the sidewall but I doubt it had damaged it. I think the law was tightened up a while back. I was checking tyre pressures and saw it. A different tyre was down a couple of pounds and the one with the screw hadn't leaked much at all. I'm wondering now about the one that was down a little. I'll just keep an eye on it.
Quote from: klondike on August 31, 2023, 11:58:55 AMScrew in tyre. Waiting repair.
When I read this I thought 'what is a screw in tyre?' I'd never heard of one.
Then it dawned. ☺️ D'oh.
Quote from: Scrumpy on August 31, 2023, 09:50:25 AMI bet Alex is in bed asleep..
Hpw did you guess ? :grin: :grin:
Why is it that when I appear on here everyone shoots off. ?
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 01, 2023, 04:19:52 PMWhy is it that when I appear on here everyone shoots off. ?
I'm here :grin: :grin:
See what I mean.. !! Alone again..!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_P-v1BVQn8
A charming, witty and intelligent man. I represented his company once in a 'copyright', action now over 50 years ago. My career was just kicking off, whilst his he feared was peaking. The true quality of his charming lyrics and melodies has been proven in the everlasting durability of his music. Thank you 'Raymond'.
the lyrics are so relevant to those of us alone
Well today it's a day of some fairly heavy lifting & probably some trips to the local tip so I won't have time to get bored.
The sun is out 🌞
no rugby
No fishing - son on holiday. Will go on my own tomorrow.
Klondike... Fishing alone.. !! Now, that's what I call boring.. I suppose you could brag that you pulled a ' big 'un'..
Walked to the Co-op on my own (Again)..
Sunny day...
Boring food shop today
first cuppa
Thinking I might not do much today.
Coffee time.. Sunny.... Not going out..
defrosting the milk
Trying Starbucks coffee this morning
Quote from: Michael Rolls on September 03, 2023, 11:23:58 AMdefrosting the milk
Oh no. !! Did the milkman leave it on the doorstep.. !!
:grin: :grin: :grin: I keep it in the freezer as I don't go shopping but have a Monday Tesco delivery so sometimes it would mean keeping milk too long in the fridge
first cuppa
The heatwave has started.. down here in the South.. :worried:
I need at least on day to justify that ceiling fan....
Waiting for gardener to arrive, the bin goes today !
Gardener !!! Gardener !! Now there's posh..
toying with the idea of having a cappuccino
I used spare homegrown tomatoes to make, er, tomato juice and used it today to make a Bloody Mary.
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 04, 2023, 01:14:57 PMGardener !!! Gardener !! Now there's posh..
Ok the 'grass cutter ' :tongue:
first cuppa
The long awaited shed should be delivered and erected today.
Quote from: Alex on September 05, 2023, 12:22:23 AMOk the 'grass cutter ' :tongue:
Same one Hyacinth Bucket uses? :grin:
Quote from: klondike on September 05, 2023, 08:34:42 AMSame one Hyacinth Bucket uses? :grin:
Nah Hyacinth lived darn sarf.....
first cuppa
Muggy weather.
Hot.. hot.. hot..
Done the Co-op run...
Shorts today.
dull and cooler than of late
Hung washing out. By the time the washing machine had done its second load, the first load had mostly dried.
September 06, 2023, 11:17:27 AM
Even more interesting is that I was drinking a mug of coffee when suddenly the top part of the handle fell off:
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Odd. Lucky too.
So now you are left with just a 'andle.
I kept the top bit of the handle and chucked away the mug.
Coming out of Morrisons was like getting off the plane in Spain
Quote from: Alex on September 06, 2023, 07:24:29 PMComing out of Morrisons was like getting off the plane in Spain
Was it raining? 😬
Constipated..
Quote from: dextrous63 on September 06, 2023, 08:07:39 PMWas it raining? 😬
Mainly :smiley:
Some welcome rain this morning, but only for half an hour. Heating up again now.
saw the doc - more medication to sort out - although, I suppose that, compared to my normal day, that could be quite interesting
On the tram, it's hot. A big family who can't read are in the priority seats. :lipsrsealed:
Middle of the night shower, no fun these days though :cool:
Huge box in lounge. Son had an electric bike delivered here. Box and bike are both huge. I reckon he's going to have to ride it home as the chances of fitting in either of his cars or mine look slim without taking it to bits.
Just vacuumed the pond and karchered the vacuum afterwards.
Stuck some water in the windscreen washers.. Car covered in sand/grit.. Next door had a new roof put on their house.. Grit / sand everywhere..
Hose out...I'm on a mission.
Another bloody massive bite :boo:
Lucky you... Where was it this time.. !!!
Haven't slept well. Too hot.
Am on third set of washing.
Quote from: Alex on September 09, 2023, 09:22:31 AMAnother bloody massive bite :boo:
That's more than Klondike gets. !! He waits for hours and doesn't even get a nibble.. :cry:
He's welcome to mine :grin:
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 09, 2023, 10:19:14 AMThat's more than Klondike gets. !! He waits for hours and doesn't even get a nibble.. :cry:
😁😁
I've got a nasty one on my arm. You have my sympathies Alex.
Wow! So hot..
I'm not having a roast dinner today..
Snap.
I'm having soup..
Rain, just a few spots, but its getting cooler.
I read the electricity meters
I'm waiting for the thunderstorm to arrive, bring it on ! :upvote:
Quote from: Alex on September 10, 2023, 12:10:20 PMI'm waiting for the thunderstorm to arrive, bring it on ! :upvote:
Then send it here please! Looks like its coming in from the West.
Quote from: GrannyMac on September 10, 2023, 12:14:17 PMThen send it here please! Looks like its coming in from the West.
I'll send it over GM once we've cooled down here :grin:
Quote from: Michael Rolls on September 10, 2023, 12:01:08 PMI read the electricity meters
I managed some News sites. Difficult to decide which is more depressing.
You could be depressed 24/7 watching those news sites. 😦. Its cooler this morning, off to the pool later.
waiting for stepson, who arrived it the small hours, to wake.
Cooler here this morning.
At least I got to use my ceiling fan on two evenings.
I had a Greggs sausage roll.
I could just go a Greggs sausage roll with brown sauce :smiley:
I had a Gregg's doughnut. After my exercise class. Not clever really.
Have you gone off the Yum Yums GM ? :grin:
No, still get those in Lidl. 🤫
I've not had anything from Greggs in an age now. Don't go into town very much at all. I used to like their steak bakes and there was a lattice thing that tasted of cheese and bacon - they tasted so good you'd almost swear that there was some cheese and bacon in them.
I even brought a pack home..
No brown sauce on mine.. I like mine neat.
You can buy Greggs sausage rolls and their Steak Bakes at Iceland, 4 sausage rolls to bake yourself :grin: imagine the smell ....... 😋😋
https://www.iceland.co.uk/exclusive-brands/greggs
Nooo. I need to lose weight.
The weather is expected to be about average today.
They were baking in Tesco early on when I went in after my swim, the smell was just.....
Lots of rain, and its cool. :yay:
Muggy here...
No, its Tuesday..😉
Ah !! Yes !! Thursday tomorrow.
😂😂
I'm thursday now sat in this jam. Nothing even looks like moving.
Did you take a packed lunch with you Klondy ?
Geeeeez I'm beginning to sound like a PF contributor
Oddly no I hadn't planned on a picnic. I got home nearly 2 hours after the time on my till receipt never having made it to the other Tesco. I'll go tomorrow. One pair needs to go back anyway as I didn't check the style well enough
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just put the bin out
Just had a man here for new windows
It's cheaper to wash them...
Oh no !!! My bins not out.. Bugger.
I use little laminated pictures for regular jobs and stick them on the kitchen cupboard with bluetack. The bin photo goes on anytime Thursday for Friday collections. I'll see it before I go to bed. There are others like order/pickup meds, clean microwave etc.
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Postits get used for things like doctors appointments etc. Plus all on a phone app too of course.
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 13, 2023, 08:40:46 AMOh no !!! My bins not out.. Bugger.
I have already karchered my, and my 2 adjacent neighbours' grey bins out.
Quote from: klondike on September 13, 2023, 09:01:08 AMI use little laminated pictures for regular jobs and stick them on the kitchen cupboard with bluetack. The bin photo goes on anytime Thursday for Friday collections. I'll see it before I go to bed. There are others like order/pickup meds, clean microwave etc.
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Postits get used for things like doctors appointments etc. Plus all on a phone app too of course.
Awww! bless...
Gotta fight old Dr. Al somehow
Its cool, its not raining, I've hung some washing out, and I'm about do do some weeding. Life just gets more exciting by the day..🙄
Well I've just done what was thought impossible. I burned my boiled eggs :angry:
Window man was here along with his wife number 4 :smiley:
Watch out Alex.. !! He might collect them from different jobs.. :wink:
Quote from: Raven on September 13, 2023, 12:00:26 PMWell I've just done what was thought impossible. I burned my boiled eggs :angry:
I could have told you it's not impossible had you asked... :sad:
I've got an A Level in boiled egg burning :grin:
All my own fault, I should have stayed in the kitchen while they cooked, but no, I went through and onto the computer. Totally forgot about them till I heard a bang as they had boiled dry and one exploded. [2010]
I've got a filtered tap that I use for filling the coffee machine. When watched it takes an age. If you turn your back for a moment to do something else the tap speeds up and it's all over the worktop.
I have a hot milk pan that does the same..
You can get them cheap at Asda.
Years back we bought a non stick frying pan cheap on the local market. Just frying up some bacon and eggs caused the coating to lift off.
We took it back. The stallholder looked at it and said "ere you've been getting this hot." He refused a refund til I stood in front of the stall waving the pan and telling the world what a load of old crap he was selling. The refund came quickly then.
If you balance a wooden spoon on a pan of milk it won't boil over.
first cuppa
First cuppa here too. Going out to buy some compost later.
Quote from: Alex on September 14, 2023, 05:12:14 AMIf you balance a wooden spoon on a pan of milk it won't boil over.
What sort of soon do you need to stop it boiling dry? That's the one for the egg pan.
Quote from: klondike on September 14, 2023, 08:14:52 AMWhat sort of soon do you need to stop it boiling dry? That's the one for the egg pan.
Silly Billy. For that you need to plumb in a small float valve
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Genius. You could patent that and set up a company plumbing them in.
More pressing issue to deal with instead of massaging an ego😉
Time to make Mrs Dex a toasted cheese and bacon sandwich (I spread mayo on the outside of the bread before dry frying them, then put the filling on top and use the grill to cook before closing up to make the sandwich)
Cheese ad Baconn on fried bread ? :grin: delicious..
put on my vest - first time since the end of winter
Still mild here. 18C outside now. Have had a few spots of rain though. I wasn't expecting any here but we are just on the edge it seems.
Got to shave a leg today.. I did one yesterday .. then I had a visitor.. So didn't have time to do the other one..
After I took a photo of my reminder pics for a thread here I took them down and put them away. I should have left the bin one up as I discovered this morning.
Quote from: klondike on September 15, 2023, 12:39:52 PMAfter I took a photo of my reminder pics for a thread here I took them down and put them away. I should have left the bin one up as I discovered this morning.
Did you throw the bin one in the bin? That'd be a beautiful irony 🤣🤣
They are stored in a drawer under the wall cabinets. There used to be more but those jobs don't get done now.
For instance this was the one I used to use as a haircut reminder. I no longer have the print.
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That's some reminder! 😏
My wife cut my hair and that did sort of happen. It's why she hated it as a reminder. :grin:
I'm kinda guessing she must have hated you🤣🤣
There was a wedding next day...
It's why I was having the haircut.
Also why she was a bit tiddly.
So was I so that's why I let her cut it.
She shouldn't have left it half-done.
My wife cuts my hair (after all, it's free!). She does a very good job too, but as I'm thinning out a bit now, I asked her to leave a lot more than usual on top last time.
I suppose I should be realistic and admit that I must look for wigs before long. Or a hat, perhaps.
Why not grow some nasturtium on one side and comb it over?
It wasn't left half done. I always had a buzz cut. The job was done. Off came the little height of cut widget to trim up the bottom of the neck. She spotted some aerials and tidied them up without putting the height thing back on. Only the one swipe. The look on her face made the haircut worthwhile. It all had to be gone over the same as there was no way of hiding it.
I cut Sam's hair.. He wouldn't go into a shop for days..
He would give me the 'evil eye' even over the dinner table..
I'm a giggler which didn't help..
The funny thing was that his fire brigade hat looked too big.. :grin: :grin:
My OH trained as a hairdresser when he was young, used to do friends and family, but only cuts his own nowadays. I help him out with the back.
My hair is curly :downvote:
So is my son's, and my granddaughter's. She spends ages straightening hers.
Brown paper and an iron years ago :grin:
cooked my version of Pollo Italiano for the freezer to serve to my neighbour Sunday week
What's Pollo Italiano?
chicken with mushroom, herbs, and a sauce - I use Bolognaise and red wine, but there are alternatives
Had a google. Yours sounds more interesting.
Thank you - must admit that it is just a generic term
Yours sounds a bit more like an Italian version of Coq au Vin, which I can relate to somewhat!!
Especially since it sounds like something I'm more comfortable with using a slow cooker for.
Thanks for the starting point😊
you're very welcome - it's the sauce which 'Italianises' it
I'll get up soon, then its off to Lidl.
Time for coffee
watching the rain come down
I'm a straight haired gal..
Today, I spent the morning griping about the price of carrots.
Among the many interesting things I've done this afternoon, I changed the blade on my chop saw.
We shall be continuing our slow binge watching of every episode of Heartbeat on ITVX after tea.
Tried to put a clear sealant around my kitchen sink.. Cocked it up.. I'll think about it another day..
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 16, 2023, 05:13:51 PMTried to put a clear sealant around my kitchen sink.. Cocked it up.. I'll think about it another day..
You need a fugi.
watching the Rugby
Quote from: dextrous63 on September 16, 2023, 05:16:44 PMYou need a fugi.
I bought a clear silicone sealant.. A small tube.. The sealant is so hard to squeeze out.. Impossible to use.
Perhaps if you got that fungi dex recommended he could manage it?
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 16, 2023, 07:54:53 PMI bought a clear silicone sealant.. A small tube.. The sealant is so hard to squeeze out.. Impossible to use.
Aha. If you watch Americans explaining it on YouTube in their inimitable accents, you need good cock and a proper tool to apply it.
The septics reckon every problem is fixable with a gun.
Can't decide whether to go up to bed 💤💤💤
Why bother? You're going to have to get up again and go through the whole thing again tomorrow 😬
God willing of course Dexi :grin:
Quote from: Alex on September 16, 2023, 10:58:53 PMGod willing of course Dexi :grin:
True Alex. In which case, why risk sleeping?😬
first cuppa
Dull morning.
Raked out the autumn fleece for our walk this morning, getting chilly out there first thing.
Just had ' brunch'
watching Rugby
Took a walk. Not long back. Just noticed it is raining.
Planted up some new planters. Just back from Tesco.
RSA v Rumania - so one sided
Just put the bins out
first cuppa
Rain coming down in sheets. :worried:
raining here as well
'Seems it's raining all over the world'
Sun's out here.
Quote from: Raven on September 18, 2023, 09:44:58 AM[1180]
I've just come downstairs to make coffee and put the washer on and it's pixxing down ! I spoke too soon :grin:
still raining
Quote from: Alex on September 18, 2023, 09:27:59 AMSun's out here.
:upvote: here too :grin:
Ah just here then. Shining on the righteous again.
first cuppa
I'm having my nails done after lunch.
about to have the second cuppa
First cuppa then sorted washing done overnight
I must get out more
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I feel seasick looking at that!
We've been to B&Q for some shelving for the new shed.
Had a sore throat today so I've been on the honey, lemon and ginger today. If you keep a piece of ginger in the freezer, it's much easier to grate.
It certainly rains in Devon..
Its raining here. Lazy day I think.
No rain here.. We is posh..
Sunny here, I've been to a funeral.
Went to B&Q, bought paint for the shed. OH painted the new gate.
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 26, 2023, 09:28:41 AMNo rain here.. We is posh..
I wasn't posh until after lunch then I was very posh. I'm expecting to be a ruffian again tomorrow though. Dirty Agnes is paying a visit or so I'm told.
Haircut today.. I do my own fringe.. :sad:
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 26, 2023, 05:55:34 PMHaircut today.. I do my own fringe.. :sad:
Snap, The rest gets a wee trim once a year.
first cuppa
Quote from: klondike on September 26, 2023, 05:08:13 PMI wasn't posh until after lunch then I was very posh. I'm expecting to be a ruffian again tomorrow though. Dirty Agnes is paying a visit or so I'm told.
That doesn't sound boring! 😉
Depends where you live. Boring here atm.
https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/storm-agnes-what-time-bristol-8783620
Dirty Agnes won't be visiting us..
Beautiful dry warm day in North Lincolnshire, not enough wind for the tree branches to move.
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 27, 2023, 09:00:35 AMDirty Agnes won't be visiting us..
Looks like she won't drop in here either. Rushing north to catch up with Mike and Raven after paying a call on Alex.
Oh! dear.. poor Alex.. At least she will find out if her new windows were fitted properly.. :smiley:
no sign of her yet - fingers crossed
Tony has just cut the grass, he's dashing around trying to beat old Agnes. It's very windy here and it's "spitting" rain at the mo, heavens due to open later - according to Tony :grin:
Windows not been fitted yet Scrumps, 4 to 6 weeks. :boo:
Quote from: Michael Rolls on September 27, 2023, 10:26:02 AMno sign of her yet - fingers crossed
You'll need more than that. Prediction for 19:00 today
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gulp! It's been raining for a while, but nothing dramatic - YET!
I've just eaten an orange
It's not Christmas yet young lady!
I have just done a Gas/ Electric reading.. Before the end of the month..
I'm not too keen on oranges.. I prefer pears..
first cuppa
Forecast is sunny and dry. I washed a load of white's last night, they should dry nicely today.
second cuppa
First cuppa. Have let cat back in (he refuses to use the cat flap to let himself in for some reason) and, despite his attempts to persuade me to return to bed for his morning cuddle, he has accepted that I'm going to sit on the sofa and is cuddled up on my lap.
wise puss
Must cut the grass today..
Lidl today. Tesco first though as Florence and Fred is 25% off with a clubcard. I can spend a happy three minutes browsing the four racks of men's stuff.
Grass was cut yesterday, just in time before Agnes turned up.
Lost my Co-op membership card..
Quote from: Scrumpy on September 28, 2023, 09:25:59 AMMust cut the grass today..
I was contemplating cutting ours, then it rained....😄
I couldn't find the Tesco club card I used the other week. Luckily I was able to use their app instead or I couldn't have got the 25% off F&F. I ordered a replacement though. As I hardly ever go to Tesco I'll probably lose that one too. I'm forever losing stuff these days. I'm sure I used to have a bag of marbles...
I got my new Winter Jacket in Tesco a few days ago. I saw it advertised on the telly as part of the new season of F&F. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to have one, I drove over to the huge Tesco at Wick and picked one up, I got it with the club card discount for £30. Fair chuffed with it. :yay: My Ex husband used to have a real American Aviation Jacket and it was never off my back as I loved it. When we divorced he took it with him, just to spite me I'm sure, :nooo: but it looked as good as the day he got it from the Service Stores in Perth
This is not real leather but I'll look after it and hopefully have it a good while......Love it. :yahoo:
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Gosh. That broken leg seems to have changed your skin colour.😬
That's not me :nooo: :grin:
are you sure? :grin: :grin: :grin:
Looks good Raven, nice and warm too!
I've a class at the pool later, plus a visit to B&Q. Shelving needed for the new shed.
Quote from: Michael Rolls on September 29, 2023, 03:34:16 AMare you sure? :grin: :grin: :grin:
Quite sure Mike, still the same pale white face in the mirror this morning. :clap:
Just had yogurt and banana :rolleyes:
M&S have tins of Christmas Biscuits in their store...
The Range has got its Christmas decorations section up and running.
I love Christmas..
Me too. But not in September!
It should be Halloween next
had a doze after lunch
Ate too much at dinner, now I feel bloated. :rolleyes:
watching another one-sided massacre at the Rugby
Am watching last night's Question Time. First time for a few months. Utter nonsense. Back to binge watching Heartbeat tomorrow.
we gave up on QT because of its anti-Brexit bias
I gave up on it because it tasted nothing like tea.
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:grin: :grin: :grin:
First cuppa
Kitchen cleaned after daughter made herself an overnight snack🙄
Now first cuppa
Sunshine here.. I still haven't cut the grass..
Food shopoing is boring :rolleyes:
I'm going to clean the glass screen outside my MIL's Juliet balcony.
Sharon Osbourne's had her mouth done, she looks a real fright
Dear oh dear oh dear. The weight loss is even worse!!
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Quote from: Ruthio on September 30, 2023, 12:02:27 PMSharon Osbourne's had her mouth done, she looks a real fright
What? Sewn up?
Awful!
Raining here.
Quote from: dextrous63 on September 30, 2023, 12:39:46 PMDear oh dear oh dear. The weight loss is even worse!!
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All the money in the world can not make a person beautiful..
She had no right to be using the Diabetic Injections to lose weight. They are for people with type 2 diabetes. Because the private clinics saw a way to make money and charge a fortune they bought up so much of the stuff that the people who really need it can't get it, as the diabetic clinics can't get any more for their patients. The sooner it's stopped the better. :angry:
This came from my daughter's GP who sent my daughter to the Clinic for treating Diabetes.
Unrecognisable. She used to get the facelifts right in the past.
She looks dreadful ! :rolleyes:
who is she?
I could explain or send you a link but, truth be told, it's not worth either of our times to be bothered.
fair enough
First cuppa
Quote from: dextrous63 on September 30, 2023, 09:19:12 PMI could explain or send you a link but, truth be told, it's not worth either of our times to be bothered.
Couldn't resist looking her up - there's three minutes of my life that I'll never get back!
She's always looked as rough as a badger's arse, but I didn't recognise her from this photo.
I doubt Ozzie's aware enough to notice! 😱
Raining again.
Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 01, 2023, 05:30:54 AMCouldn't resist looking her up - there's three minutes of my life that I'll never get back!
Well, I did warn you 😉😊
so true! :cry: :cry:
Quote from: GrannyMac on October 01, 2023, 07:24:12 AMI doubt Ozzie's aware enough to notice! 😱
Ozzie is in a world of his own.. Sharon is in a world of her own.. They probably don't even recognise one another..
Raining here again
No rain..
Might be some. None forecast. If it does that's two things to moan about. Three if I get caught by it.
rained heavily earlier on, now bright sunshine, but clouds beginning to gather in the south-west
Still no rain. Unless I was dozing.
Rain in North Lincolnshire for two days.
Just eaten a Chicken Kiev..
I've been picking ! grapes, crisps, an orange, cheese I'll have no room for dinner at this rate....boredom
Just ate two cheese straws..
Just weighed myself :cry:
anyone can make a mistake!
Done the bins
Still got grey paint under my fingernails
first cuppa
Getting ready for the pool. 🏊
My bunion is not throbbing.. No rain
If you hadn't worn those pointy high heels you'd need to check the weather forecast to know that.
Sun's out so the washing's on.
First coffee, CBA so instant :zzz:
Heatwave headed here at the weekend.
Bunion?
Quote from: klondike on October 02, 2023, 09:26:45 AMIf you hadn't worn those pointy high heels you'd need to check the weather forecast to know that.
Those pointy high heels were the business! I loved my stilettos, now I live in Skechers. 😢
Had a walk to the GP with my OH this morning. The surgery had asked him to come in, but the doc seemed a bit puzzled as to why he was there. He's to have another blood test tomorrow. Then I put in a couple of hours at the charity shop. My energy levels are i awful, I'm shattered.
Thunder. Can't see it though.
October 02, 2023, 06:31:55 PM
That was quick a couple of bangs and it was all over.
I'm just waiting for Phil to follow that up... :grin:
You surely know I like fishing :grin:
I'm reminiscing, my very smart black suede stilettos, thought I was the bees knees. :hmm:
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stiletto heels - getting off the bus, girl in front of me, driver braked suddenly - we all staggered forward, then back - and the girl's stiletto heel punched straight through the leather of my shoe, but luckily missed my toes. Scratch one pair of shoes!
The pressure exerted by a stiletto is around the same as an elephant standing on you.
October 03, 2023, 06:33:12 AM
Someone keeps stealing from my bank account. Every time I take up the offer for "free cash" from a cash point machine, someone immediately steals exactly the same amount from my account😡👀🤬😬
Quote from: GrannyMac on October 02, 2023, 09:23:49 PMI'm just waiting for Phil to follow that up... :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
It's a fine bit of ground bait that Klondy has used.
Painted my toenails.. Red..
I was very lucky the heel missed my big toe by a fraction of an inch.
Dunno what happened last night. I usually wake sometime between 6 and 7. This morning it was well past 9. I still haven't watched Farage on catchup. Plus all those word and number games. Busy busy busy.
I'm up.
First cuppa.
First cuppa got dentist later. :sad:
third cuppa
Just back from having health check.. The traffic was horrendous..
Where is everyone going ..!!!!
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 04, 2023, 11:28:10 AMJust back from having health check.. The traffic was horrendous..
Where is everyone going ..!!!!
To the station to try and get a refund for their pre booked HS2 tickets from Birmingham to Manchester 😬
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 04, 2023, 11:28:10 AMJust back from having health check.. The traffic was horrendous..
Where is everyone going ..!!!!
Haven't you heard?
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Back on the diet today. :yell: but needs must.
Meeting an old friend for coffee at 11 in Chatwins, posh eh :grin:
Quote from: Alex on October 05, 2023, 09:44:26 AMMeeting an old friend for coffee at 11 in Chatwins, posh eh :grin:
Which branch?
I've heard of diets - aren't they some sort of Iceland parliament or summat? Or even an Irish one?
It's lashing with rain, and the wind's howling. :cry:
First cuppa
Went to Asda
Just back from a bloody cold pool, and yet another moan at the reception staff about the temp. :angry:
Be careful
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Oh I'm not abusive, :halo: just letting them know I want the temp raised a few degs in the pool and hot tubs. After all, if I want to swim in cold water I'll pop over to the ocean. It's really not on, not now, there's been 2 falls in gas/electric prices lately so they could easily turn the heat back up a wee bit. :boo:
People are leaving because of it and heading over to the pool at Wick as it's warmer.....Or so I'm told, but I really don't want a 40 mile round trip every morning.
Was weighed at the doctors on Wednesday.. The nurse told me my weight in kg.. She looked at my face, that was blank, then told me in stones..
I had lost half a stone.. :clap: Cake for tea..
What a day !
Me looking wistfully across Budle Bay yesterday.
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Why were you looking wistfully?
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Quote from: dextrous63 on October 07, 2023, 06:25:30 AMMe looking wistfully across Budle Bay yesterday.
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I know 2 Clydes and 1 big black dog who would love it there, it looks the perfect place for a ball chase for Dageus and a gallop for the Clydes.
Quote from: dextrous63 on October 07, 2023, 06:25:30 AMMe looking wistfully across Budle Bay yesterday.
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'I see no boats'
just wait long enough........
Lovely phooto !
still raining - now 15:38 - it was raining when I first looked out a little after 5 am - and hasn't let up
Hooray.. I cut the grass.. Beautiful day here.
I walked around Amble harbour in the rain and had coffee and a carrot cake afterwards.
I took son no.2 for his covid jab, and there wasn't anyone else there, and they did my 'flu jab too with no appointment 🥳
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First cuppa here too.
Big sleep. First cuppa.
raining again
dry again
My nose is running..
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It's just starting to get light.
Heading back to bed, at least it's warm there.
I have a nasty cold... Bedding in the wash..
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 09, 2023, 09:39:10 AMI have a nasty cold... Bedding in the wash..
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Going stir 😜
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3rd cuppa !
Dried two loads of washing, warm day. Walked to the library. Did some cleaning. Life is a non stop whirl of excitement. I've just had a glass of Pinot, the highlight so far...
Yeah!! I'm feeling better.. My cough/ cold has been going on for nearly 2 weeks..
Need to food shop... I'm so excited..
It was raining earlier but it has stopped now.
I knew it would rain today as I've been to the hairdresser
I reckon we'd all hear Gabriel's trumpet and the dead would start rising from their graves if I went.
I've been to Lidl this morning. Managed not to buy any yumyums from their bakery.
picked up my prescription - some missing until tomorrow
Got weary of my friends, so got a bus to Berwick and a train and tram back home to Manchester.
Quote from: dextrous63 on October 12, 2023, 02:49:15 PMGot weary of my friends, so got a bus to Berwick and a train and tram back home to Manchester.
Is that for real.!! :grin: :grin:
Having an early night, too tired.
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I beat you this morning Mike first cuppa at 4.30am 😴
What's the prize? A second cup? :grin: :grin: :grin:
I need petrol..
Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 13, 2023, 09:02:24 AMWhat's the prize? A second cup? :grin: :grin: :grin:
No I went back to sleep :grin:
Petrol sorted..
Raining.
Dry
A bit of rain.. followed by a bit of sunshine.
Laptop broken
oh dear - maddening
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Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 14, 2023, 05:18:48 AMoh dear - maddening
First cuppa
A few days ago I asked when the rugby would finish & you told me the time & I assumed that's when it would finish but today the damn rugby is still on.
I meant when will it no longer be cluttering up ITV 1.
We've got lots of football to look forward to on TV. Or not, in my case. 🙄
No licence. Never see either. I shall try to bear the loss.
Throwing it down here.
Washing on.. sunshine here.
Washing on line, sunny here too.
Quote from: Diasi on October 14, 2023, 06:11:59 AMA few days ago I asked when the rugby would finish & you told me the time & I assumed that's when it would finish but today the damn rugby is still on.
I meant when will it no longer be cluttering up ITV 1.
Sorry - I thought that you meant for that day. The final isn't until 28th October, but teh number of games is reducing 0 it's at teh knockout stages
Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 14, 2023, 10:17:19 AMSorry - I thought that you meant for that day. The final isn't until 28th October, but teh number of games is reducing 0 it's at teh knockout stages
Blimey, it's been going about a month already, or it seems like a month.
Anyway I don't mind as I know you enjoy it.
Warm, dry & brilliant sunshine in North Lincolnshire.
Thanks, Phil. Two more matches today, then nothing until Friday evening and Saturday
Sunny.. chilly.. I'm bored..
It is cold isn't it , gotta bit of a sore throat
Just getting over cold/ sore throat. Two weeks.
Cold but sunny. Have had to put the heating on more than usual!!
somehow, just can't get going today
Try exlax - you'll be going then :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Beddings almost dry, breezy here. Just back from Sainsbury's, coffee time.
Coffee in the afternoon.. !!!
Winter duvet on bed..
I did that yesterday! It was lovely and cosy last night. Great minds etc...😁
It was so warm here .. then all of a sudden ..
I put winter duvet on yesterday.. Big feather one.. Snug as a bug in a rug last night...
I put mine on too, got it back from the laundrette on Saturday. It's so cold here, yet the sun was out for most of the day today.
first cuppa. Went out at nearly eleven yesterday morning and despite the sun it was only 6C
S'all that global warming wot's makin' it so cold you know. Alternately it might be the weather.
I thought exactly the same k!
Saw a surgeon yesterday. He hopes to operate and this sort out my achalasia within a couple of months. Light at the end of the tunnel, at last!!!!
Hope it gets sorted.
OH NOOOOO, This is what greeted me when I went out to drive over to the pool. :yell:
Sooooooo, it starts. :boo:
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What's with the obsession with air fresheners? Just how pongy is your car?!!
October 17, 2023, 10:03:56 AMQuote from: klondike on October 17, 2023, 08:45:55 AMHope it gets sorted.
Thanks.
Quote from: dextrous63 on October 17, 2023, 08:25:37 AMSaw a surgeon yesterday. He hopes to operate and this sort out my achalasia within a couple of months. Light at the end of the tunnel, at last!!!!
Brilliant news.. Absolutely brilliant..
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 17, 2023, 10:13:02 AMBrilliant news.. Absolutely brilliant..
Thanks. He seemed impressed that I'd already researched the procedure (have even watched it on YouTube) and knew the risks and stats of success rates. Made it all so much easier all round.
No obsession with air fresheners Dex, just keeping the pong of wet dog under control. He's a real water baby and is in the ocean/river most days. I think he was a duck in a previous life.
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Looks like a dog, runs like a dog, smells like a dog, goes quack quack like, er!?🤣🤣
Quote from: dextrous63 on October 17, 2023, 08:25:37 AMSaw a surgeon yesterday. He hopes to operate and this sort out my achalasia within a couple of months. Light at the end of the tunnel, at last!!!!
Good news - all the best
Best wishes, and hope for no delays. 🤞🏼
Quote from: GrannyMac on October 17, 2023, 11:26:18 AMBest wishes, and hope for no delays. 🤞🏼
Many thanks. Am looking forward to not having to, er, "throw away" so much food several times during a meal!!!
Hope it all goes well for you Dex, and quickly.
Quote from: Raven on October 17, 2023, 11:30:59 AMHope it all goes well for you Dex, and quickly.
Thanks Raven. It's been a long wait.
Apologies to all,..am going to post my news onto the mothership as well. Blooming attention seeker, eh?🫣
Good luck! X
Today I saw and heard a singing Christmas Tree.. The bloody thing just went on and on..
Good luck Dexie
Raining again
first cuppa
Quote from: Ruthio on October 17, 2023, 06:59:17 PMGood luck! X
Thanks Ruthio.
Today I'm off to a funeral. Sister of a family friend.
Addenda:
Mrs Dex got the wrong time and we mingled outside with some bereaved folk for a completely different person, wondering why we didn't recognise anyone. Am now sat in the car waiting for the correct one😬
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Third cuppa
Quote from: dextrous63 on October 18, 2023, 08:36:52 AMThanks Ruthio.
Today I'm off to a funeral. Sister of a family friend.
Addenda:
Mrs Dex got the wrong time and we mingled outside with some bereaved folk for a completely different person, wondering why we didn't recognise anyone. Am now sat in the car waiting for the correct one😬
Seems like the 'Fools and Horses' episode!
Batten down the hatches..
pelting with rain, forecast to last into next week.
Expected a phone appointment from surgery this morning..
I had a call from someone asking if my home was insulated..
A call from someone telling me that money had been taken from my account..
No surgery call..
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 19, 2023, 05:32:34 PMExpected a phone appointment from surgery this morning..
I had a call from someone asking if my home was insulated..
A call from someone telling me that money had been taken from my account..
No surgery call..
Just another happy day in Paradise ...
OH was told he needs another scan. He's been waiting to hear. He spoke to the receptionist at the GPs after his latest blood🩸 test, only to find out that its up to him to book it! Eventually got through to the right department today (14th in queue yesterday) and arranged it. Not the NHS as it once was. 😐
My call was about diabetes.. and results.. I don't even have diabetes.. Just on the borderline..
Fortunately nothing serious.. But it could have been..
It seems to be up to patients to find out what is happening concerning their treatment..
Mac that is plain ridiculous.
A couple of years back after my annual blood test (which they ignored the PSA test from) I got a letter saying I was borderline diabetic and included a link. I've heard nothing since apart from the emergency MRI as they did eventually spot the PSA result. I'm assuming they either only check one thing each year or the borderline diabetes has cured itself.
I got a notification that this year's review will be a phone call from the pharmacist. I guess she'll listen to me blow to guess if the asthma treatment is right. Not sure how she'll test the blood pressure over the phone or even if they'll be wanting a blood test.
The sooner we're fertilising the grass at the crem the sooner they can cope with all the poor immigrants.
first cuppa
Teeming down here. 💦💦
still raining. Much of the yard is under a couple of inches of water and the wind was blowing the wheelie bin around as though it was a cardboard box - oh it virtually empty the other one has a fair amount in it and simply got blown over
All calm here... at the moment.
just had a brief power cut - hope there's no more. At least I have a gas fire if needed and some battery lamps
Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 20, 2023, 09:47:36 AMAt least I have a gas fire
Until they ban bottled gas as well as shutting down the grid.
Raining and blowing here, but it feels a bit warmer :upvote:
true. First cuppa
Too cosy to get out of this bed !
Not sure what to do today..
I've been to Lidl. Coffee and a yum yum just now, then off to the charity shop for the morning. The rain has temporarily stopped, but for how long?
Peeled the spuds and chopped them ready for making mash to go on cottage pie later. Also cleaned the bathroom and taken Mrs Dex her cuppa in bed.
Another return
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had a lie-in to make up for England's so narrow defeat :cry: :cry: :cry:
The folly of hope over experience
I've lost a sock..
Cold and sunny here.
Have cleaned the pond filter out. Stinky indeed.
Found it :clap: Two socks in one boot..
Ordered shyte from Temu :cool:
Quote from: Alex on October 22, 2023, 08:10:57 PMOrdered shyte from Temu :cool:
Me too. Had to dig deep to find the final item to take it over a tenner.
first cuppa and now second cuppa
Considering what to have for breakfast. 🤔
Another week flown by.
A whole week.. !! Blimey.. !! That went quick..
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first cuppa and now second cuppa
There is a vague possibility of me dreaming about tea at that time but that's as close as it gets.
the real stuff is tastier than a dream
I have put on my lippy.. I am off out..
Watch out you lads...
Bought a marzipan bar.. why..?
To give to someone you don't like very much? 🤢
Can't stop shivering, hope I'm not coming down with something. [1100]
I've had the snuffles for nearly two weeks. Luckily it hasn't developed to even the status of a cold. Still annoying. I blame the government.
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 23, 2023, 01:17:37 PMBought a marzipan bar.. why..?
For your mince pies ? :grin:
Cheshire Oaks was manic
first cuppa
Quote from: Alex on October 24, 2023, 12:26:03 AMCheshire Oaks was manic
Half term I guess?
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Quote from: Alex on October 24, 2023, 12:26:03 AMFor your mince pies ? :grin:
Cheshire Oaks was manic
I'm going to Meadowhall later, I think it'll be the same. 😬
the rain is back
Half a marzipan bar eaten... Only half to go..
Two mins on the lips and all that stuff..
The Independent Republic of Mike Graham
My oven stopped working. Blew a fuse too. Hoping it's the heating element as it's cheap, and I've ordered it.
fingers crossed
Today I've sat watching workmen in the street laying new gas pipes. They're massive. How boring and sad is that.
Must get up early tomorrow so I don't miss anything. :embarrassed:
We had that here. They won't be used for long if the net zero thing goes through on time. THey'll be digging the road up again to put thicker electric cables in.
couldn't get going this morning - only just had first cuppa
I might go back to sleep.. 🥱
Morty. :grin: :grin: :grin:
I wish I had roadworks outside.. It sounds interesting..
Quote from: klondike on October 25, 2023, 10:05:24 PMWe had that here. They won't be used for long if the net zero thing goes through on time. THey'll be digging the road up again to put thicker electric cables in.
Meanwhile, round my neck of the woods work continues to "improve" roads, largely (and very very slowly) by making cycle lanes everywhere thus reducing any change of parking which will have an adverse effect on trade for the many small shops that rely on passing shoppers pulling in for 5 mins to get something and moving on, and making sure that those with physical disabilities find it as difficult as possible to get to these shops and restaurants.
Naturally, the surrounding roads with houses on them have already seen a marked increase in traffic flow which, ironically, has made them a less safe place for cyclists who used to use them unimpeded.
Praise be to town and planning graduates eh?
It's a dull morning here, even Mike Graham is struggling..... :smiley:
Today I learned that Bill Medley was the other half of the Righteous Brothers and he sang with Jennifer Warnes 'I've Had the Time of my Life'.. Dirty Dancing..
Clean cut American boys ! no wonder they banned the Beatles :grin:
Today I learnt I was lookin old ... :hmm: ... I've noticed this a bit lately but not thought much about it until now.
I'm waiting patiently to cross the road and motorists pull up, and wave me to cross. They're always doing it. Sometimes when I'm actually just stood there deliberating over something else. Sometimes I feel a little embarrassed.
So today I asked Mr M if drivers did that for him and he said they didn't.
It must be how I stand, stooped, clutching my Asda shopping bag.
They sometimes do for me too :cry:
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I had my covid jab yesterday, couldn't risk not, I've a dodgy lung. Feel a bit weird and my arm hurts. 😪
Hope you feel better later Granny.
Meanwhile..first instant coffee drunk, now on second (made fresh in cafetière)
No more of them for me. I had a flu jab a week or so back.
Hope you feel better soon GM. Ask Mr GM to bring you a YumYum that'll cheer you up, plus a day in bed won't do any harm :upvote:
Waiting for my hoodie to arrive
I'm fine really, got up, took a painkiller and went to an exercise class. Just felt like a whinge earlier. OH did bring me a cup of tea in bed. 😚.
:upvote: :upvote: :upvote:
I tend to take a shower quite a while after I leave the bed. There may or may not be a Yodel parcel arriving today (their tracking is crap). In the shower pretty much done and about to get out. Ding Dong. Bugger bugger bugger. Usesless Yodel. Grab towel. Scuttle downstairs. Open door. Hello I'm from TJ gardening....
Quote from: morty on October 26, 2023, 08:40:34 PMToday I learnt I was lookin old ... :hmm: ... I've noticed this a bit lately but not thought much about it until now.
I'm waiting patiently to cross the road and motorists pull up, and wave me to cross. They're always doing it. Sometimes when I'm actually just stood there deliberating over something else. Sometimes I feel a little embarrassed.
So today I asked Mr M if drivers did that for him and he said they didn't.
It must be how I stand, stooped, clutching my Asda shopping bag.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Wait until you get to the stage of standing there.. looking to the left.. looking to the right...looking to the left.. looking to the right... road clear.. I'll just check again.. looking to the left.. looking to the right.. One car just in sight.. .. must let it pass by... looking to the left... looking to the right.. road clear... I'll just make sure.. loo
I've already done that ... :grin: :grin: ... and add in ... can I make it across the road before that car gets here ... is it going too quick .. yes, I'll wait ... damn it there's a cyclist coming now and even he's pedalling quicker than I can walk.
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Foggy this morning.
Gawd, Will this bloody rain ever stop. :cry: Back to closed roads, transport off, flooded fields, gardens, ect. AND STILL IT COMES DOWN. :angry: :wtf: :yell:
Sunshine here.. I hate saying that when the rain/ flooding up north is so bad..
Just in time for your new fleece arriving Scrumps :grin: :grin:
Food shopping today - boring.
can't believe it! The rain has stopped! (but for how long?)
I have just seen a ladybird climbing up the outside of my window.
I'm about to faint - not only had the rain stooped, but the sun is out - what has gone wrong?
Tried my cosy on.. Grey.. a bit shiny.. I look like I'm wrapped in tinfoil ready for the oven..
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 28, 2023, 06:50:03 PMTried my cosy on.. Grey.. a bit shiny.. I look like I'm wrapped in tinfoil ready for the oven..
Do you need stuffing?
Had fish & chips for tea, £9.80 !!!!! I almost fainted, that was with a small portion of chips :grin:
Scarey prices.
Here's my local...
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Fish and chips used to be a cheap family Friday night meal.
Piece and six. Anybody use that term? Plus batter bits of course.
Large fillet of breaded cod from Tesco £1 chips around 50p worth 25 minutes in the oven. Why pay more?
I hate the first few days after the clocks go back - my body clock doesn't understand, so the morning, and therefore the days seem to drag on even more slowly than usual.
Quote from: Michael Rolls on October 29, 2023, 05:44:13 AMI hate the first few days after the clocks go back - my body clock doesn't understand, so the morning, and therefore the days seem to drag on even more slowly than usual.
I know, I thought the government was going to be stopping this nonsense. :angry:
The fish and chip shop beat supermarket offerings .. hands down..
how do you know?
Because I have tried both !!!! .. Just my opinion.. The batter is better .. lovely and crispy.. Each to their own.. I guess..
Ah, don't like batter - always breaded for me.
We have a fantastic chippie in the village and do use it. Don't always have a fish supper but everything they do tastes great.
I usually have a pack of 4 fillets either crumbed or with batter in the freezer as I do the fish in the oven along with minted wee potatoes and corn/peas.
Have recently started to have fish fingers occasionally for tea. Had forgotten how nice they are.
Heading into the village shop, need milk and Rolls, Duffas here forgot to put her purse in the car when she took Dageus out. [1100]
Best fish and chips I ever tasted were in Arbroath. Breadcrumbed haddock. Its always battered here, and it varies. The long time best local chippie owner retired recently, and the new owners haven't matched his quality.
I don't think I've ever seen a chippy sell breadcrumbed fish.
Me neither. Can't imagine they'd deep fry it in the main fryers.
They'd fry (anything fries) but a lot of breadcrumbs falling off into the oil would probably be a pain.
That was my thinking.
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 29, 2023, 07:51:28 AMThe fish and chip shop beat supermarket offerings .. hands down..
I agree Scrumpy, you can't beat fresh from the chippy :upvote: I mean you can get fish and frozen chips from the supermarket, but here the fish is really fresh and the chips are peeled on the premises, no frozen stuff.
I felt quite cheered up when I got in and realised I didn't have to cook anything, really enjoyed them too
I missed a clock out..
Quote from: Scrumpy on October 29, 2023, 05:56:07 PMI missed a clock out..
I'm just glad you didn't miss an "l" out
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: You are on form sir...
first cuppa - later than usual - body clock and Big Ben still not aligned yet
It's cold today.
I need some milk...
Kids phrrrfff :grin:
summat's gone wrong - it's not raining!
It is raining. In Manchester too. Who'd have thought?!
I think the SNP were looking to make Manchester an honoury Scottish city.
Quote from: klondike on October 30, 2023, 09:54:33 AMI think the SNP were looking to make Manchester an honoury Scottish city.
Why? :hmm:
Same affinity with rain
I read a Quora reply from someone I believe was a Scot. It was something to do with biblical 40 days of rain stories. He just said when the rain here is warm we call it summer.
Ahh, right. :smiley:
I've got my milk.. I braved the rain..
Quote from: klondike on October 30, 2023, 09:54:33 AMI think the SNP were looking to make Manchester an honoury Scottish city.
Just in case anyone didn't know, it's the damp air that made Manchester and the surrounding area suitable for the textile industry.
I suspect plentiful cheap labour may have helped too
I'm not going out.. I have cut my fringe.. :wtf: Sunshine today..
Been to Aldi and the tip.
Nothing else planned other than some online lessons, but shall see what turns up.
Aldi !!... Tip. !! erm!! There is a message there somewhere..
Raining. Lazy morning, need tomatoes for lunch. I will go out. Eventually.
My tat from Temu arrived. :grin:
Bar Lunch with the girls today. :yay:
Noisy fireworks already. Expensive way to annoy the neighbours and upset the animals. At least nobody has been round for Halloween so far.
first cuppa. Thankfully I am far enough out of teh village not to have to worry about Halloween revellers
No sign of Halloween ... Christmas TV ads start showing today.. Mariah Carey had a bit of a warble.. Bring it on.. I love it..
Fairytale of New York is my favourite ..
Altogether now...🎶🎶🎶
Shouting as we go,
Supporting Hamas as it slays,
We are all thickoes
Laughing all the way
Ha ha ha ....
Oh, mingle in hell
Mingle in hell
Mingle all the way.
....
Etc etc
The Yobs were out in force for Halloween in Dundee.....Again. :wtf: This is the second time this has happened, I'm wondering if there will be another episode on Bonfire Night. :boo:
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11454608/dundee-riot-crazed-thugs-ransack-house-barrier-fire/
Is that just general hooliganism or is there some politics or criminality involved (not that there is a huge difference between the two).
The first time was about a year ago, no idea what kicked it off, I remember my daughter was driving home from work at the time and was on her "hands free" talking to me. She drove right past the end of the road it was going on in and I could hear the noise from it, it sounded terrifying.
Last night was probably too many idiots out in the streets and looking for mischief.
I wanted to send some of my Temu tat back, but they don't want it, they said to keep it and have refunded me !
Still shivering I can't get warm at all. It's all due to that cold pool. :boo: Am on the verge of stopping my membership and doing something else......But what, I don't like gym workouts.
Storm Ciaran is hitting the south. I guess our turn will come, but the current local forecast is just for light rain, althouhg just about all day.
We are dry at the moment........Faint. :shocked:
I know when it will start here. Just as I come out of Lidl (that's if I go today).
Quote from: Raven on November 01, 2023, 10:05:48 AMThe Yobs were out in force for Halloween in Dundee.....Again. :wtf: This is the second time this has happened, I'm wondering if there will be another episode on Bonfire Night. :boo:
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11454608/dundee-riot-crazed-thugs-ransack-house-barrier-fire/
Wouldn't you just love one of them, or maybe two of them, to end up with some burns to their bodies.. !! I wouldn't care..
November 02, 2023, 09:23:40 AMQuote from: Alex on November 01, 2023, 10:53:02 AMI wanted to send some of my Temu tat back, but they don't want it, they said to keep it and have refunded me !
What a pity it's tat.. You could have got a nice frock had you ordered wisely..
It'll do for gardening :grin:
Quote from: Alex on November 02, 2023, 10:19:23 AMIt'll do for gardening :grin:
Well, I suppose the floral design will act like camouflage😬
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Is that what you got yourself Dex? :grin:
You found that item very quickly ... You obviously knew where to look..
:busted: Very suspicious.. ..
Quote from: klondike on November 02, 2023, 12:50:33 PMIs that what you got yourself Dex? :grin:
Actually, I got something more appropriate for my figure...
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November 02, 2023, 01:33:04 PMQuote from: Scrumpy on November 02, 2023, 12:55:11 PMYou found that item very quickly ... You obviously knew where to look..
:busted: Very suspicious.. ..
Every morning a concert pianist called András Schiff spends some time playing some Bach to start his day.
Personally, I like to keep abreast of other things as I expand my repertoire😬🤭😉
Quote from: dextrous63 on November 02, 2023, 11:02:46 AMWell, I suppose the floral design will act like camouflage😬
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I wish ! :grin: :grin:
🤞🤞🤞 so far, so good
Panic missing handbag, :rolleyes: I'd left it in the car overnight !
Quote from: Alex on November 03, 2023, 11:22:39 AMPanic missing handbag, :rolleyes: I'd left it in the car overnight !
I'm good at doing that.....But with my phone. :yell:
still dry - what's gone wrong! :grin: :grin:
Wait.... :grin:
Quote from: Raven on November 01, 2023, 10:05:48 AMThe Yobs were out in force for Halloween in Dundee.....Again. :wtf: This is the second time this has happened, I'm wondering if there will be another episode on Bonfire Night. :boo:
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11454608/dundee-riot-crazed-thugs-ransack-house-barrier-fire/
Just read this, its always been a bit of a problem area. My OH grew up there. It was the first place I ever saw with metal grills on the shop windows, due to vandalism. Full of gadgies.
Quote from: GrannyMac on November 03, 2023, 01:12:50 PMJust read this, its always been a bit of a problem area. My OH grew up there. It was the first place I ever saw with metal grills on the shop windows, due to vandalism. Full of gadgies.
Well that explains a lot. Gadgies only need someone to look at them and they're looking for a row. :worried:
Quote from: klondike on November 03, 2023, 12:50:28 PMWait.... :grin:
I waited - it has arrived, although only light so far
Wait.... :grin:
:grin:
Rain and cold.. Heating on.. Just for a couple of hours this morning..
Lots of Sea Harr coming in today, had a very misty walk with Dageus.
Oops I mean haar.
Been down to switch on heating.
Swept rainwater away.. Sunshine..
Quote from: Raven on November 04, 2023, 10:22:54 AMLots of Sea Harr coming in today, had a very misty walk with Dageus.
What's Sea Harr? I googled it but nothing came up. I assume it's a local expression?
Sorry Dex I meant Sea Haar, not Harr. Shouldn't post before I have my morning coffee. :embarrassed:
It's the name of the cold mist/fog creeping in off the ocean. It's often there on the beach first thing. :embarrassed:
Ta, or taar😉
first cuppa - slept in a bit
Its not raining!
I am pleased for you Raven.. Sunshine here.. Hang on. .. I see clouds on the horizon..
Sun out here ☀️ got up to make coffee then came back to bed, it's cold
Cold and sunny. Better than yesterday when I went fishing which was cold and wet.
Chilly on the beach earlier but it was dry and the sun was trying to come out. :clap: Dageus and I had a nice wander.
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Great photo Raven, but the gorgeous Dageus looks happier than you do !
Maybe the fur coat helps :grin: :grin:
Aye maybe it does, but he's a happy ladd when he's on a beach. :smiley:
lovely picture of the two of you
Why is a teenager on this site???
No idea, but she obviously doesn't realise it's for pensioners ? :grin:
🤣😁
She must have retired when she was 11.
Actually, Dageus looks older than Raven!
First cuppa - booster at 09:43
I put it down to Botox.. and fillers.. :wink:
Maybe it's swimming in that cold pool that's taken decades off her? 😬
I'm off to run a COLD bath...
In your case, I fear you'll need to relocate to the Antarctic 😬
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Mine are giggle lines..
Actually I think our family (mums side) just has good genes. All of us look a good bit younger than we are. :busted:
I dread the day I wake up and look in the mirror and age has caught up with me, you'll hear the screams all the way down over the boarder. [1080]
had my COVID and flu jabs today. A little old lady came up to the receptionist and when asked DOB she was 10 years younger than me! Couldn't believe it!
Raining here, surprise surprise
I finally caved and put the heating on for a couple of hours. :busted:
you little devil!
For the first time in seven, I have had a bit of a reaction to the COVID jab. My left arm is a bit sore at the site and a bit stiff - nothing to cause a problem, though
Quote from: Michael Rolls on November 06, 2023, 11:23:55 AMhad my COVID and flu jabs today. A little old lady came up to the receptionist and when asked DOB she was 10 years younger than me! Couldn't believe it!
I know what you mean Mike! 😁
Just about to try out the dehumidifier with a pile of washing hanging up. Geez what an exciting life I lead :grin:
Quote from: Alex on November 07, 2023, 11:07:49 AMJust about to try out the dehumidifier with a pile of washing hanging up. Geez what an exciting life I lead :grin:
Are you going to watch it?
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I'll do my best, although I'm prone to drop off: 😄
Did a sleepover.. Cup of tea brought to me in bed this morning. What a treat.. Rained all day..
Off on the long drive south, back to Perth. Men due to start fence tomorrow and as well as keeping an eye on things it will be nice to have meeeeeee time for a while.
Byeeeeeeee. :grin:
Safe journey :upvote:
More rain here, yesterday the window men turned up and an hour later they left.
Cold. Off to Asda for milk and cat food.
Will do some litter picking of our street when I get back....an unfortunate usual event after the bin men have been.
Have just flicked the TV on and it's on ThisMorning.
It appears that although I went to bed on Nov 9th, I must have slept for over a month and it's now Christmas (why else would they have Christmas trees up and doing a piece about Christmas sandwiches?)
So...
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Sun is streaming in. We're off to the hospital later, OH is having a scan.
I hope all goes well for your OH GrannyMac..
MERRY CHRISTMAS dextrous
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Cor, thanks Dex, please god take away this blasted coff!!
Ruthio.. I have had a cough for weeks.. It seems to be the thing after a cold.. We are all doomed.. :shocked:
Can't find a gif for him, so will have to make do with a piccie.
Happy Kumugwe Day
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Quote from: Scrumpy on November 10, 2023, 04:35:30 PMRuthio.. I have had a cough for weeks.. It seems to be the thing after a cold.. We are all doomed.. :shocked:
I think there is a virus around like that. My son was complaining about a cold that lasted a month. I think I caught it off him. He got ill for a few days but mine didn't develop beyond an annoying snotty nose and a slight cough. They are both pretty much finished now.
first cuppa
First cup of 'proppa coffee'
We had a frost overnight.. Sunshine.
Coughing less, but where does all the snot come from?! 🤯🤧
Quote from: Ruthio on November 12, 2023, 06:19:58 PMCoughing less, but where does all the snot come from?! 🤯🤧
Qatar? 😬
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Well, I thought so😬😉
👏 👏 👏 🤣🤣🤣
first cuppa diabetic clinic late morning :sad:
Jesus those folk marketing teas just keep on coming up with new varieties.
:grin: my first thought too but I'm watching my lip :grin: :grin: :grin:
It was funny.....
absolutely pelting
Looking forward to the jacuzzi shortly, miss my hot soaks when I'm in Perth.
First coffee
Might go shopping later. Might not.
Coffee with my mate.. and a bit of shopping.. Important stuff like eyeliner pencil ..
Got caught in the rain.. Alexa got it wrong..
Sunshine.. wall to wall.. Did an early morning shop.. So peaceful.. Just me and another woman strolling around the store..
Just had a shower. Realised when it came time to shampoo I'd used the shampoo as shower gel. A first for that particular lunacy.
Sunny here too but bitter cold wind. I'm doing a bit of caulking today :grin:
I never use shampoo nor soap when I shower nowadays. My dandruff has stopped as has other rashes. Soap's not always good for you.
Wrights Coal Tar for me.. My skin doesn't like shower gels..
November 15, 2023, 12:56:32 PMQuote from: Alex on November 15, 2023, 11:50:33 AMSunny here too but bitter cold wind. I'm doing a bit of caulking today :grin:
Let me know if it works out.. I have a few lines that need filling :rolleyes:
You need a good rub down first Scrumpy, most important I'm told :smiley:
Quote from: Alex on November 15, 2023, 03:52:54 PMYou need a good rub down first Scrumpy, most important I'm told :smiley:
Think she'll need more than one tube of caulk😬
Got in hell of a mess with my caulking, the stuff wouldn't come out of the tube, but it came out of the bottom ! :rolleyes:
It's a bugger when that happens, especially having to clean the gun.
first cuppa
Quote from: Alex on November 15, 2023, 08:00:06 PMGot in hell of a mess with my caulking, the stuff wouldn't come out of the tube, but it came out of the bottom ! :rolleyes:
The same happened to me.. I was trying to put sealant around the kitchen sink.. I followed the instructions on the tube.. NO GUN NEEDED.. Not bloody true.. Impossible to squeeze from the tube.. I do have a gun in the shed.. But I always forget how to use it..
Masking tape is your friend.
The sealant would not squeeze from the tube.. I'm going to find me a man.......
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 16, 2023, 09:12:30 AMThe sealant would not squeeze from the tube.. I'm going to find me a man.......
YouTube has plenty of tips on how to use a caulking gun.
Although I'd avoid the American ones since they rather amusingly pronounce the word caulk as cock. Squeezing the cock properly does require practice for best results 😬
It does help if you cut the top off the tube as well as the nozzle 🫣 what a turnip I am :yahoo:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
:lipsrsealed:
Quote from: dextrous63 on November 16, 2023, 09:51:03 AMYouTube has plenty of tips on how to use a caulking gun.
Although I'd avoid the American ones since they rather amusingly pronounce the word caulk as cock. Squeezing the cock properly does require practice for best results 😬
As I said... I'm going to find me a man.. :grin: :grin:
Quote from: Alex on November 16, 2023, 09:54:03 AMIt does help if you cut the top off the tube as well as the nozzle 🫣 what a turnip I am :yahoo:
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oops!
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 16, 2023, 12:33:01 PMAs I said... I'm going to find me a man.. :grin: :grin:
Get a nice tall one, and pass him on when you've finished! 🤣🤣
first cuppa
Out early today to hossie.
Can't get warmed up at all. Bloody cold pool. :boo:
Quote from: Alex on November 17, 2023, 10:42:23 AMOut early today to hossie.
Is the wonky leg playing up.. :grin:
Knee has been ok' ish after the cortisone jab, bloody hip same side playing up now :cool: This was just a routine blood check after 3 months on statins. I was the only one there !
Had my chest X-ray this afternoon
Quote from: Ruthio on November 17, 2023, 05:14:11 PMHad my chest X-ray this afternoon
And?? Anything show up?
first cuppa
A rainy night in Reigate... It doesn't seem to have the magic that Georgia has..
A rainy night and day here too. Not looking forward to taking Dageus out. :sad:
I've been to Lidl. Dead quiet on the roads, miserable weather too.
Just boring food shopping for me today
Quote from: dextrous63 on November 17, 2023, 07:59:59 PMAnd?? Anything show up?
They don't tell you there and then, but the result will go to my gp and if there's something wrong I guess I'll be told.
Otherwise it will be discussed along with other tests at the follow-up.
Quote from: Ruthio on November 18, 2023, 05:43:53 PMThey don't tell you there and then, but the result will go to my gp and if there's something wrong I guess I'll be told.
Otherwise it will be discussed along with other tests at the follow-up.
So they didn't give you an undertaker's card on your way out?😬
a dull, dismal, dirty day
Same here Mike, I'm reluctant to get out of this warm bed ! :cool:
I knw the feeling, although today the weather is much improved 🤞🤞🤞
If anyone likes strong coffee, try this . I never thought I'd buy anything French :grin: :grin:
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/bellarom-french-italian-ground-coffee/p110610
I used to get beans from Lidl but they stopped stocking them so I switched to some others from Amazon. I do use that brand Cappuccino pods in the Dolce Gusto machine on #1 son's boat when fishing.
Maybe I should have started a Lidl & Aldi thread :grin:
I did look at their YumYums but the label showed over 400 calories so I gave them a miss.
I remember .. way back... that most bought French Letters.. :embarrassed:
Done a bit in the garden this morning.. Not at all cold.. Some people headed for the park didn't wear a coat..
Waiting in for Amazon. Bit of an excuse really I messed up yesterday and didn't mark both items as Sunday delivery. The one that arrived while I was out yesterday and declared "handed to resident" was dumped in the front garden so I could go out but it looks a miserable day.
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 19, 2023, 12:20:59 PMI remember .. way back... that most bought French Letters.. :embarrassed:
You potty mouth😬
Quote from: Alex on November 19, 2023, 11:52:20 AMIf anyone likes strong coffee, try this . I never thought I'd buy anything French :grin: :grin:
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/bellarom-french-italian-ground-coffee/p110610
Sorry Dextrous.. My remark was in response to
' I never thought I would buy anything French'
I know. 😉🤭
The thing from Amazon was junk and is going back
Mine was too.. The Christmas hat did NOT light up..
I only have one more parcel to come, hopefully next week. Then Ebay and Shein will be getting avoided untill after the new year.
New Year Gawd, Remember what happened to me on January 3rd last year?
Best you stay indoors that day Raven..
Is that a year ago already ? !!!
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 19, 2023, 04:54:04 PMBest you stay indoors that day Raven..
I certainly will. :shh:
Quote from: Alex on November 19, 2023, 04:58:48 PMIs that a year ago already ? !!!
Yes, Was down in Perth and went to the pool after 2 weeks off for the holidays. Went to Tesco afterwards then out with Dageus, went to have a coffee and realised I forgot the milk, headed over to the Co-op, AND..... My whole way of life changed.
In an instant! I'm grateful every day when I get up and one leg works ok. ☺️. You never know whats round the corner. Keep safe Raven.
I will be a lot more careful this winter, I have my ice grips on my winter boots and as soon as it gets below freezing they will be on my feet. If I'd had them on last winter it wouldn't have happened I'm sure.
Won't deny I'm quite nervous about the next few months.
first cuppa
Take care, Raven
Thanks Mike. :upvote:
First coffee then off to the pool, hope it's not too cold.
First coffee for me, no plans today.
First coffee. Taking daughter to hospital for her regular blood test. Not much else planned, other than a tuition this evening.
I have done a bit more in the garden.. Looking around I have much to do in the Spring.. Painting top of the list.
waiting for Tesco
I started sweeping all the leaves up in the front garden (although it hardly deserves that word). It started raining. I stopped sweeping
Our place is covered in leaves, usually they would have been gathered up in October but all this rain is making it impossible. They are soaked, the grass is soaked and it's a waste if time.
It will have to wait untill spring and things dry out then I'll get to it......Blooming weather, it's all out of sync. :angry:
just plain soggy!
It's all that global wetting to blame. Even the Tories are full of wets these days.
so true - first cuppa
Going to do some Christmas shopping later. Debating whether to drive all the way to the shopping centre or take the tram. Probably the latter.
Fed up today, just made some proper coffee to get me going :sad:
Quote from: Alex on November 21, 2023, 09:23:11 AMFed up today, just made some proper coffee to get me going :sad:
SNAP. 💤
Sunshine here.. Doctors appt this morning.. haircut this afternoon.. I have already done my fringe .. just to help her out.. :embarrassed: :grin:
sunny day for once
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 21, 2023, 09:51:14 AMI have already done my fringe .. just to help her out.. :embarrassed: :grin:
Hmm... have you asked if it helps?
Heading away to the woods with Dageus now.
Quote from: klondike on November 21, 2023, 10:10:17 AMHmm... have you asked if it helps?
I am the only one who cuts my fringe.. It's always crooked.. :grin: :grin: I don't trust anyone else..
BLAST :angry: it's clouding over fast. I better get out and tackle those leaves before it rains again. :yell:
Shock .. horror.. I had to get undressed at the doctors.. Red knickers with a black bra.. :busted:
Checked military surplus parka that has been hung out in the garden over a fortnight now. It still pongs but not nearly as bad.
Quote from: klondike on November 23, 2023, 01:13:08 PMChecked military surplus parka that has been hung out in the garden over a fortnight now. It still pongs but not nearly as bad.
Wear it.. It is a brilliant queue jumper.. and you can be sure that nobody will bother you on the street..
Why do they make them with a nasty pong in the first place? :wtf:
Dropped my friend off today and I drove home in the dark. There were soooooooo many Christmas trees and deccies up in houses already :rolleyes:
Quote from: Raven on November 23, 2023, 05:24:37 PMWhy do they make them with a nasty pong in the first place? :wtf:
I've had one before but had forgotten they pong when you get them. They are cheap and as tough as old boots so ideal for fishing. I've spent a while on google to see why and the main school of thought is poor storage. They are surplus after all. Another week or so and then another go in the washing machine I think.
Quote from: klondike on November 23, 2023, 06:44:24 PMI've had one before but had forgotten they pong when you get them. They are cheap and as tough as old boots so ideal for fishing. I've spent a while on google to see why and the main school of thought is poor storage. They are surplus after all. Another week or so and then another go in the washing machine I think.
Sheeezze. :shocked:
I suppose I could just ignore the funny looks.....
first cuppa
Thinking about getting out of this warm bed :smiley:
Up for the pool, but it's cold n dark. :sad:
Pool later this morning for me, hairdressers pm. Unlike Scrumpy, I don't help mine out 😂
Like Scrumpy I don't trust them. My solution is to not go. It only gets so long after all. Not like anybody is going to be tripping over it.
I have just eaten some chocolate.. Beautiful sunshine here..
Still looking for some photos. :sad:
Sunny and bitterly cold here 🥶
Today I moved the bag of grit near to my front door.. Ready to sprinkle on steps and pathway, should it be needed.. I fear slipping.. others walk with confidence over icy pavements and I tippytoe around..
Quote from: Scrumpy on November 24, 2023, 04:36:20 PMToday I moved the bag of grit near to my front door.. Ready to sprinkle on steps and pathway, should it be needed.. I fear slipping.. others walk with confidence over icy pavements and I tippytoe around..
I prefer to leave ice skates and snow shoes of various sizes by the front gate for visitors to borrow and use as they make their way up to my door.
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Late breakfast.. Poached egg on toast.. avacado.. I might sweep up the leaves in back garden or maybe wait for a strong wind to move them.. Sunny day.
The car windscreen was iced up this morning. Lovely and sunny, but chilly still.
Icy windscreen here too, I must get some plants wrapped up.
I have done the leaves... just left a few for show.. The bird baths were frozen over.. So I sorted them.. The sun is beautiful.. It will start to get dark again soon..
frost all day yesterday, never got above 2C. First cuppa today
Cold again, gawd I hate the cold weather.
Blimey.. i couldn't believe how cold it was .. My car was frosted over.. I had to do a bit of scraping.. my fingers nearly fell off..
never got above 1C
Having a early night, can't believe how tired I am. :cry:
first cuppa Tesco delivery will be the highlight of the day :cry:
I'm up.. No frost.. Going out for coffee later.. I do not like these dark mornings and evenings.. When do the clocks go FORWARD.. ?
end of March. Long wait yet, I fear
On the train to Stockport to pick up my connection to Sheffield. An hour gap. Hot chocolate I think. I'm full of cold, can't wait to get home now.
The price of Black Friday. Deliveries most days this week.
Rain and more rain here
Dry here but really cold, had to scrape the car before I could go to the pool. :yell:
Went to specsavers and saw my estranged son working there. It's about 7 years since he cut all ties with the past. Anyway, eye test done, specs ordered, and my son is still unwilling to make any attempt to engage. Ho hum.
Sad when that happens. I've been lucky with my 3 although there have been the odd sticky patches.
He had got himself into an obsessive relationship with a girl back then, and lost the plot a bit. She was abnormally possessive and begrudged/ felt very jealous of him having any relationship with his family and indeed his lifelong friends. So he dumped all of us, including his friends (who were/are naturally upset). Think he's still with her.
I guess we'll now have to amend our wills since he made it clear that he wants no part of it.
Very sad Dextrous .. but it happens in many families..
I went into a shop many years ago only to be served by my teenaged son .. It was a little 'cobblers shop'.. and he came from around the back to serve me.. His face was a treat..
He got all flustered and told me he was there to pick up a pair of shoes for a teacher.. He was wearing an apron.. :nooo:
I'm so sorry for you both, I just can't imagine how being estranged from a child would feel. Although grown up they are still our children..
I agree Alex. One of my friends is in that situation, heart breaking.
It is sad... As a child gets older and has children of their own they realise how important a grandparent is..
Children can break your heart..
Good morning.. just had breakfast.. Sun is shining.. Washing in machine.. Must do some cleaning today..
Slept a lot yesterday, dozing this morning. Chest infection has wiped me out! I can't even be bothered with Wordle.
now that's serious!
Aww! GrannyMac... Rest up.. You will be fine..
So you can't do Wordle !! That gives me a better chance of coming top.. :smiley:
Hope you feel better soon GM, chest infections just knock me for six. Are you taking anti biotics ? I find lemon, ginger and honey in hot water helps, it doesn't cure it but makes me feel better :upvote: chin up girl
Thanks, but I think its probably viral, so antibiotics wouldn't help. If its no better in a couple of days, I'll try and get a GP appointment. Loads of fluids, paracetamol, rest. And Vick!
I'm really fortunate OH has been getting me hot drinks, and a bit of food, although I'm not really hungry. Ha ha to Scrumpy! My concentration is nil.
Have you ever heard about putting Vick on your feet ? :grin:
Am having a few days away from the forums. Yesterday was more emotionally draining than I'd expected.
Dextrous... I wish you well.. and hope you come back soon.
Chin up Dex hope to see you back soon. :upvote:
Hope your ok Dexie. :?:
Hope you are OK - all the best
AAAAAHHHH SNOW.:yell:
My daughter has snow in Devon.. Cold and frosty here..
Take care Raven..
just cold here, no precipitation forecast
An unpleasant reminder. Hope you can get over that soon.
Heating on, it's so cold 🥶
Mines been on since late October. I have turned it down some and some rooms are now unheated but the bill is still way over what it was.
That's a big pot of lentil soup with potatoes on to cook.
Very cold and bright again. I went back to bed. Just getting up for lunch now. 😋
I've got a pan of leek and potato soup on the go :upvote:
I had a sausage roll..
I've got a pan of leek and potato soup on the go :upvote: but I'd rather have a sausage roll
first cuppa. Forecast is that it will stay below freezing all day with a minimum of minus six
Everything is frozen over..
Many years ago a visitor at the hospital told his wife that his dentures had frozen in the glass of water overnight.. :smiley:
we had no heating in our bedrooms. Ice on the inside of the windows was the norm, and it was pointless taken a glass of water upstairs.
Coffee Toast and the fire.....Lovely. :check:
sounds good!
Gonna need that £500 if this carries on.
Quote from: klondike on December 01, 2023, 09:58:33 AMGonna need that £500 if this carries on.
Aye.....If it ever gets here. :sad:
Am back. Thanks for your kind thoughts.
Hope today is a good day dextrous 🤞🏼
same here
first cuppa
Its really icy outside again. Not rushing to get up, nice and toasty in my flannelette bedding.
I got up at 6am to put heating on early, then back to bed. Flannelette for me too GM :upvote:
such a heavy frost it looks like a thin covering of snow
I made a cup of tea and took it back to bed.. Then watched 'King of Queens' and 'Cheers ' on the tv..
Got up and took Dageus out early, just in time as the snows so thick now. :cry:
Tree up.. Christmas wreath on door.. Someone bought me an Advent Calendar I have just eaten day two.. Chocolate Father Christmas..
You're good! I'm still bunged up with cold can't even think about Christmas stuff.
Can hardly keep my eyes open, am heading away back to bed for a snooze. :busted:
second cuppa
Smoke alarm on stairs beeped all night, I 'beeped' too, :rolleyes: I'm guessing it needs a battery.
And we have snow! Not for long I hope, I've an appointment on Tuesday.
Quote from: Alex on December 03, 2023, 07:33:14 AMSmoke alarm on stairs beeped all night, I 'beeped' too, :rolleyes: I'm guessing it needs a battery.
Worth checking the date on the alarm before you replace the battery. They have a limited lifetime.
Raining..
Quote from: klondike on December 03, 2023, 10:45:37 AMWorth checking the date on the alarm before you replace the battery. They have a limited lifetime.
:upvote: thanks Klondy.
Quote from: Scrumpy on December 03, 2023, 10:51:25 AMRaining..
I think if ir rained here it might cheer the place up a bit
Dull .. wet..
Raining here too, and washing away all that snow. :yay:
same here - dull, dank and dismal with rain
I'm in the money. :yay:
Not the £500 but at least I now have my £10 Christmas bonus.
Does anybody know if I'm allowed to spend it how I like?
Quote from: klondike on December 04, 2023, 02:07:08 PMI'm in the money. :yay:
Not the £500 but at least I now have my £10 Christmas bonus.
Does anybody know if I'm allowed to spend it how I like?
Do we get a 10pound Christmas bonus.?
Yep. Unless you are a pimply teenager posing as a pensioner of course...
https://www.gov.uk/christmas-bonus
https://www.gbnews.com/money/christmas-bonus-dwp-state-pension-inflation
Probably costs as must to administer as it's worth.
Wonder why it's never been increased, seems we must be grateful and Shut up. :boo:
had it kept pace with inflation, it should, from memory, be around £178
First cuppa - rather later than usual
Too cold to get out of bed yet.
back below freezing - don't know what the roads will like after yesterday's rain
Just rain..
Today we have beautiful sunshine..
Sunny here to cheer me up. Plus a redelivery to wind me up because I can't go out in it.
Frosty here. Was supposed to be getting warmer as the week progressed. Once again the met office's dice came up the wrong way.
Sunny day here too, but my car is white instead of blue :cool:
No heating on today.. Maybe later..
below freezing all day
Can't sleep again... :boo:
first cuppa - and the forecast is heavy rain and a sizzling 5 to 6C Gosh!
Quote from: Alex on December 06, 2023, 10:55:33 AMSunny day here too, but my car is white instead of blue :cool:
So was ours! Damp, grey, but not icy today.
Hope the tiles stay on the roof, what a wind.
dull, dismal, dirty day and wet and windy with it
Went for a walk.. Cold.. No rain.. I have seen a couple of houses with garlands on door..
I'm still not going out. Coughing and wheezing like an auld wumman.
Damned printer nozzle is blocked on one colour. Head cleaning didn't sort it but there is some process called a "power clean" that you can use but have to leave it for 12 hours after. It wastes a fair bit of ink and shortens the printer life as it partly fills the waste ink pads. Worth a try though.
can't get back to sleep so first cuppa
Its dark, I'd like some more sleep please!
Woke up. Watched some tripe on Prime. So bad it sent me back to sleep.
Alexa says it's much warmer out today, but it doesn't feel warmer to me ! 🥶
Printer fix worked.
Finally got fed up of topping up pressure on boiler so put some sealant in. House is toasty because I'm keeping it running through all rads for a while to let it mix in. Set water temperature to low but the house is still warmer than usual. I'll try to not let it spoil me.
Still darkish.. and raining a bit.. Going out later for a coffee.
drizzle, damp and dank
Blue sky and drizzling here
Blue here too. At least I guess it is above the rain clouds :grin:
3rd week no fishing. Postie just delivered a toy from AliExpress though.
Wet, very wet. And dull.
Went to a garden centre today.. I bought a couple of things for the tree.. Bloody stupid.. The tree is already decorated..
I must stop this foolishness..
Card writing today. Still not 100% so easy does it.
Someone put a parcel in my porch this morning.. It was an Amazon order from a couple of weeks ago.. It went to the wrong address.. Thank you that person..
I had a policewoman after CCTV on Friday. I pulled off the timespan she wanted and while that was coming off we were talking about the chances of identifying a face. She mentioned it was a bald man wearing flaired trousers and possibly with some blood stains. I wasn't optimistic of being able to id whoever it was unless they were already known. I also suggested that just wearing flairs was good enough cause to arrest. She took the USB and departed.
I was curious and pulled the video down again. I reckon he must have known the camera was there as he faced away from it almost throughout. He was bald and from a distance looked like he had a beard but they weren't flairs which is a relief.
Lovely sunshine.. I have eaten three Maltesers.. no time to melt in my hand.. All three filled my mouth..
not a good day - step-daughter died a few hours ago
Mike, its always a tragedy when someone so young dies. I hope they, and you, have some support.
thank you, granny. Support, apart from the phone to Mary, my sister in law is being thrown away from me
Have you noticed, there are often tragedies around the world just before Christmas, makes people's loss even sadder.
Today it's a bright morning, ☀️ no rain, no wind, no ice, it makes a change.
My son in law Richard stepped out of his car and twisted his ankle on the curb.. Marnie took him to A&E and said he was to call her when finished.. She drove to a nearby chemist.. As she got back into the car Richard phoned her saying he had been X-rayed and could she pick him up..
Ankle badly sprained.. How quick was that..!!
That's pretty good service Scrumpy!
I went to the pub last night for food with the staff and other volunteers from the charity shop. My first venture out since being ill, really good to get out, but so tired afterwards, and I was home by 9!
Glad to hear you are feeling a lot better GrannyMac..
You will be well fit come Christmas.. Take little steps..
Got to get a new fridge freezer, Himself is like a bear with a sore head about the cost. :shh: Wait untill the New Years over and things are back to normal, we also need a new cooker. [2010]
Vairy interesting!
Food delivery today.. Family gathering here on Sunday..
I was going to do a roast .. but... It is too near the Christmas roast..
Hooray !!.. Cold meat buffet..
Lovely morning here..
Made carrot, turnip and celery soup and then put it through a strainer so I could "eat" it.
Quote from: Scrumpy on December 14, 2023, 09:30:34 AMFood delivery today.. Family gathering here on Sunday..
I was going to do a roast .. but... It is too near the Christmas roast..
Hooray !!.. Cold meat buffet..
Lovely morning here..
My kind of cooking! 🥪🍗🥗🍤
December 14, 2023, 06:40:28 PMQuote from: dextrous63 on December 14, 2023, 06:36:01 PMMade carrot, turnip and celery soup and then put it through a strainer so I could "eat" it.
Progress? We had homemade carrot & leek soup today.
Progress indeed. As of Saturday, I won't be straining the soups quite so much.
Excellent news, although I do like soup to be quite smooth.
Truth be told, I'm probably having a healthier diet now than I've ever had. Protein drinks, freshly cooked soups (wherever possible), yoghurts, etc.
Am still losing weight, which is to be expected (I am now lighter than I was when I met my wife in 1991, and I was skinny then), but feel much better all round.
I like lumps.
first cuppa
I have just played a melody on the baubles.. They cheer me up..
Lumpy soup for me.. Good to hear that you are on the mend Dextrous.
First coffee for me. After the saga of the missing 'Lemon Chicken' I've lost a pack of Ritter mini chocolates - no I haven't eaten them ! :x3:
Check round the skirting boards for anything like this....
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Oh Alex.. You're losing it girl..
Quote from: Alex on December 15, 2023, 09:50:27 AMFirst coffee for me. After the saga of the missing 'Lemon Chicken' I've lost a pack of Ritter mini chocolates - no I haven't eaten them ! :x3:
Car, shopping bags, handbag, somewhere safe, junk drawer, gave them to a beggar outside Lidl, bread bin, dustbin. :x5:
It is starting to get dark here. I might pop out and put some neighbours cards in letterboxes..
I don't like doing it in daylight.. People might think I'm the postie..
I do the same! ☺️
I do them when I remember to write on them. Not arduous but not yet done.
I do them when it's dark too :x10: :x10: :x10:
I've had to do the Christmas cards despite not wanting to.
I intended, this year, to ask that Christmas cards aren't sent to me as I find them totally inappropriate since it's obvious, or should be, that for me it's the polar opposite of the 'festive season'.
However, yet again, I've put my feelings aside so that I don't upset anyone.
That's kind, they'll be meaningful to the people you send them to. And those who send to you will be thinking of you. Its a difficult path to tread.
my feelings as well. First cuppa
Morning all :santa:
Good morning :yahoo:
Been to Lidl, pain aux raisin was nice. Lovely day!
Alex, did you find your chocolate?🍫
I would love some chocolate just now, my stress levels are through the roof. :yell:
Quote from: Raven on December 16, 2023, 10:53:20 AMI would love some chocolate just now, my stress levels are through the roof. :yell:
Go to Tesco and get some. They'll still be exactly where they're put as the last time you went😬
Quote from: Raven on December 16, 2023, 10:53:20 AMI would love some chocolate just now, my stress levels are through the roof. :yell:
If you lived nearby I would bring some round for you.. Cheer up sweetheart..
Quote from: Raven on December 16, 2023, 10:53:20 AMI would love some chocolate just now, my stress levels are through the roof. :yell:
Hope you can relax! I've got unopened Christmas chocs, have you bought any you could snaffle then replace?
So pleased that you are feeling better GrannyMac.. Even a trip to Lidl can cheer you up.. I was happy to walk to the Co-op this morning..
Cooking meat joints.. Family here tomorrow..
December 16, 2023, 11:57:06 AM
Bloody baubles made me jump this morning.. :x7: :x1:
first cuppa - very windy out
Thanks Scrumpy, every day I'm doing a bit more. Have a lovely time with your family!
Glad to hear you're on the mend Grannie.
Chin up GM :upvote:
I'm making yellow split pea and ham soup at the moment, then off over to Liverpool to watch the match with a friend :upvote:
Quote from: Alex on December 17, 2023, 01:35:25 PMI'm making yellow split pea and ham soup at the moment
I might make one of those. If I can find a tin opener :grin:
first cuppa
Couldn't sleep so went to Tesco. Back home, nice coffee and toast.
first cuppa - sister-in-law Mary arrives this evening - looking forward to the company
That's good news Mike! Is she staying over Christmas?
No snow here..
Quote from: GrannyMac on December 19, 2023, 06:08:35 AMThat's good news Mike! Is she staying over Christmas?
Unfortunately, she couldn't make it yesterday - needed emergency dental appointment - hopefully she will be up today and intends to stay for a fortnight.
Good news Michael :upvote: good to have company Christmas day.
I'm thinking about getting out of bed !
Quote from: Michael Rolls on December 20, 2023, 03:32:23 AMUnfortunately, she couldn't make it yesterday - needed emergency dental appointment - hopefully she will be up today and intends to stay for a fortnight.
Fingers crossed! 🤞🏼
I'm up and waiting for my Sainsbury's delivery. 🚚 Some nice alcohol to take to our son's. 🍷🍾🥃
Michael.. I am so pleased that you are not alone at Christmas time..
I have been for a walk in the sunshine.. My neighbours headed for the shops at 7am this morning.. The shops are busting at the seams.. They wanted to beat the rush..
Quote from: Michael Rolls on December 19, 2023, 04:17:59 AMfirst cuppa - sister-in-law Mary arrives this evening - looking forward to the company
Great Mike, your not alone
Dreadful time of the year, I never go 'shopping' at all these days, far too tedious and exhaustive. Get all mine delivered by either Amazon or our local grocery market (a combination of many varied traders) you pay one source and they distribute the individual shops and stores their specific bills. So 15 orders from different suppliers, via one very large Mall, received in one go unpacked for you in the house - no delivery charge (they all share the cost) and a bottle of Ginger Port free as well.
You should be here at the moment ...
House filling up, 5 Dogs, Polecat (hiding in a Dolls House), deranged Parrot singing the US National Anthem at full belt (on the Hall Chandelier) and Bobo playing Boogie on the Piano underneath it! Local Sheriff on the Alto Sax in accompaniment (very good too).
Five ladies all shrieking with Laughter in the Kitchen, which resembles a 'Wine Bar'.
Then a Cricket Test match is on in the Study, much to the confusion of my American Cousins, who are being explained the LBW rule by my friend, an ex England no.4 Batsman to the seemingly constant cacophony of hissings, as beer cans join in the general medley of utter chaos!
Poor guy from Amazon tried to deliver something and just stood there laughing at it all!
Crazy but also rather wonderful!
Perfect chaos... Have a wonderful time Martin.. x
It sounds really good fun Martin.
For all of you who are able to enjoy this time of the year I do hope you have a good time too.
Have a great time Cass, it sounds a helluva party :x10:
Quote from: Alex on December 20, 2023, 06:32:27 AMGood news Michael :upvote: good to have company Christmas day.
I'm thinking about getting out of bed !
Glad to say Mary made it OK yesterday evening
first cuppa
Might shave my legs.. ready for Christmas..
The wind here is dreadful today :x3: probably the yellow split peas :x3:
Mike, I'm glad your sister in law arrived.
Scrumpy, I did mine yesterday!
Alex, 🤢🤢
Quote from: GrannyMac on December 21, 2023, 06:02:48 PMScrumpy, I did mine yesterday!
Aaah!! But did you rub them down with oil afterwards..!!
Like birds getting ready for the oven. :smiley:
Sandpaper would do a better job... :evil:
Why do you need to shave your legs for Christmas 🤷🏻�♂️
Snow predicted so trip hazards must be avoided wherever possible. :wink:
Thanks, granny
First cuppa
Quote from: dextrous63 on December 21, 2023, 08:26:40 PMWhy do you need to shave your legs for Christmas 🤷🏻�♂️
Because i have to look my best for when Father Christmas comes.. :wink:
Quote from: Scrumpy on December 22, 2023, 07:43:28 AMBecause i have to look my best for when Father Christmas comes.. :wink:
But he's so pissed from all those tipples he's had by the time he gets to yours, you'd look beautiful in his eyes anyway😬
Quote from: Scrumpy on December 22, 2023, 07:43:28 AMBecause i have to look my best for when Father Christmas comes.. :wink:
Oh, he stays with you for quite a while then.
Quote from: Diasi on December 22, 2023, 08:49:58 AMOh, he stays with you for quite a while then.
Once she gets the chains and handcuffs on, the poor fella hasn't much of a choice. He has to go through this reenactment of the book/film "Misery" every year.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Baking day today.. Sun shining..
It's raining
It's pouring
And Dageus is snoring. :x2:
I made cup cakes and took them round for my grandson to ice/ - mayhem ! :x10:
Great fun Alex! Have you got it out of your hair yet?
Chocolate sprinkles were the worst part :x10: :x10: :x10:
first cuppa - hardly posted yesterday because the internet suddenly went down - nothing to do with this site - totally down - for over an hour, by whihc time we were all me, s-i-l, b-i-l) up and doing.
Enjoy having the family there Mike, and post when you can! We're off to our son's later, so it'll be as and when for the next few days.
I will indeed! Have a great time, granny!
Cheers! :x16: :x16:
Just painted my finger nails RED.. I got to the last nail and painted it BLUE.. ! got bored.. !! Anyway.. It's Christmas..
My family go to the local village pub around 4pm.. lots of singing carols..
Just having a bacon butty :x10:
first cuppa - had a lay in
All that extra food around over Christmas and today I have been digging around in my freezer looking for something (interesting) for my lunch/ dinner.. !!
I'm fed up of eating. :sad:
I'm going on a diet.. starting Tuesday..
I'm bored this morning..
Boredom is the best time to develop one's creativity.
I went out to the bins early this morning and heard birds singing..
Quote from: dextrous63 on December 29, 2023, 08:09:59 AMBoredom is the best time to develop one's creativity.
You are right.. I need to get my pens out..
Off to the pool for a class shortly! It's so good to feel well again. I had a lovely rest over Christmas, all good after feeling so rubbish in the lead up.
glad to hear, granny
Heating at our pool broke over Christmas, :wtf: fixed now but OMG it was freezing. Will be several days before it's back up to only cold. Even the hot tubs were cold, I only dipped my toe in to test and said No Thanks. :boo:
What is the point of having a cold pool.!!
They will lose customers and then complain that they are having to close down..
GrannyMac.. Good to hear that you are feeling much better.. I reckon whiskey works wonders..
Sorry to disappoint Scrumpy, can't stand the stuff. However my OH and son are fans of a nice single malt. I'd rather have a g&t. 😉
I'll settle for both!
And why not!
Another rainy morning. ☔️💦☔️
No rain.. nor snow.. Very calm.. Something is going to happen...
At last the wind has gone :smiley:
Very heavy frost last night, still pure white :boo:
It must look beautiful Raven.. But I know , for you, it needs to be gone soon..
Popped into town.. Couldn't find a parking space so I drove home again..
It's called 'Taking the car for a run'..
Went to Costco for a cooked chicken, the queue was half the length of the shop we we left empty handed.
Meeting my friend for coffee later at the garden centre. We'll see if there are any bargains in the shop. I bought a beautiful scarf there as a Christmas present, I'd like one for myself if they're reduced.
New year's day lunch cancelled because of coughs/colds..
Sun shining here..
very misty - first cuppa was ages ago!
Spoke too soon.. It's raining..
I am just watching Zulu (Michael Caine)..
The Zulu tribe sound like thunder on the horizon.. Brilliant.
Great film Scrumpy.
Agree, what a great film that was :upvote:
How times change, in my PJs ready to wish myself a happy new year :grin: :grin: :grin:
terrific film - first cuppa
12.00 !!! I was asleep.. It's been a while since I stayed awake to welcome in the new year... I'm a Christmas person..
Sunshine here.. I must get out..
first cuppa
It's not raining
Sunny here. Well it is if you go up above the rain clouds :smiley:
I spoke too soon about the rain...
Had an inch over the last couple of days here and it didn't start until late afternoon yesterday.
rained every day this year! First cuppa
Dreary weather here too.
Sunshine here.. Soon be time to get the paint brushes out.. and the screws.. !!!
Wood chippings delivery today.. That makes 10 in all.. Going to lay chippings over black lining in an area that not is use anymore.. I will start on it when the weather is kinder..
Had my air coloured today :grin: :grin:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvaEJzoaYZk
Blonde..!! Like your pic.. !!
I'm a Copperhead now
I'm sure there is a joke there somewhere..
Bin men have been..
first cuppa long gone - raining again
Looks like fishing is off tomorrow. Marina flooded and road to boat under water. I hope the fish are OK and haven't drown.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Thanks for the smileys but it was a pretty carp joke.
Been to an aqua aerobics class, then had a coffee with several of the ladies.
Good start to the year GM :upvote:
I'm just mooching today, I mooched yesterday too........ :cool:
Nothing better than a good old Mooch.. I' had a couple this week.. Probably have a few next week too..
My lovely old banger goes in next Weds for her MOT..
Keeping my fingers crossed.
Hope she passes Scrumpy. I'm all set for a mooch next week when the schools are back. It'll be quieter. 😉
Proud of our recycling
https://youtu.be/lt8Ag7x-KxY
first cuppa. Mary goes home today, so I have the next few days to get used to an empty house again.
Quote from: klondike on January 05, 2024, 04:44:47 PMProud of our recycling
https://youtu.be/lt8Ag7x-KxY
What a star! I bet he didn't know there were cameras. 😒
Glad you've had company Mike, I hope the weather picks up so you can perhaps get out a wee bit.
I saw them scattered on the path when I went out so pulled down the video. I put my neighbours into his front garden and left the other which was actually broken by the wall as I've no idea where it was brought from.
I don't do leftover food recycling myself and the bin my neighbour has is the one that was issue to me. His own just went completely AWOL. You only have to request replacements from the council anyway.
Interesting video.. I am fortunate that my bin men always put the bins back.. They don't throw them back..
I am well chuffed.. This morning I fitted a new showerhead.. Easy !! Of course it is.. After I worked out there was a protection cap over the bit that screws into the overhead connection .. I poked at it with a pointed knife and out it popped ..
And I have to stand on a stool.. :yahoo:
Woodworking, painting, shed building, plumbing. Is there no end to your skillset?
There is one advantage with slipshod binmen - they don't check what you've put in the bottom that you shouldn't have. The local tip is absolutely dire so my junk goes in the landfill bin either in one bit or over time.
Funny coincidence that Scrumpy did some plumbing and a few hours later my boiler has packed up. Just saying😬
Talk to her nicely and maybe she'll fix it for you.
I'll hold onto her legs while she's on that stool. Heaven knows where I'll have to put my face😬
Thanks - me too. First cuppa half an hour ago - second on its way!
Beautiful sunshine.. Cold.. Out to family lunch later..
Watching Traitors.. it's ok , but not a big fan.
up to cuppa 5!
Cold today, but thankfully dry.
The batteries went in my weather station. Either that or it lost the will to live. I tried to cheer it up when I put new ones in.
Try wrapping it in a fleecy jumper, it's really cold.
I'll maybe fix a paraffin heater under it....
No sleep tonight, made a cuppa.
first cuppa, and a second dry day forecast - wonders will never cease!
Made a cup of tea at 5 am.. !! What is it with us old 'uns !!
I took it back to bed.. It was still bloody dark..!!
Soon be Spring.. Summer.. Hoorah!!!
Might go for a walk.. nothing planned today..
Got a rotisserie chicken from Costco
Did a morning in the charity shop, not much else.
first cuppa
Tea in bed this morning, off to a meeting about housing in town later. They've all been on Teams (online) up to now, I much prefer in person.
No frost but the grounds wet and a bit slippy. It was a day like this I fell last winter, ice grips on my hiking boots for Dageus's walk.
Be careful Raven..
Bitterly cold here.. sunshine.
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 09, 2024, 10:53:23 AMBe careful Raven..
Bitterly cold here.. sunshine.
Back home safely :grin: BUT, that idiot dog just had to find a deep rock pool to fall in, :nooo: Now he's soaked and shivering with the cold.......Sigh.
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I recall years back we were in the campervan I think at Combe Martin. There was a concrete pathway along the sea shore. under the rocky cliff.
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We had our Yorkies on leads. The tide was in and up against the pathway which was in poor repair. One of them managed to fall through a hole and into the water below and was hanging on the lead. One very wet and sorry for herself dog. :sad:
Good job she was on a lead ! :shocked:
Quote from: Raven on January 09, 2024, 12:10:57 PMBack home safely :grin: BUT, that idiot dog just had to find a deep rock pool to fall in, :nooo: Now he's soaked and shivering with the cold.......Sigh.
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Poor dog. These things happen, I'm afraid.
Cats have more sense, of course, and wouldn't dream of going near any water!
Quote from: Alex on January 09, 2024, 03:02:11 PMGood job she was on a lead ! :shocked:
I imagine we'd have lost her if she wasn't. Years back one of my neighbours lost their dog through the ice on a pond.
how awful for them
first cuppa
Quote from: klondike on January 09, 2024, 04:58:32 PMI imagine we'd have lost her if she wasn't. Years back one of my neighbours lost their dog through the ice on a pond.
That is horrible.. Thank goodness you had your dog on a lead..
Man picking up car for it's MOT.. she is 23 years old.. Fingers crossed..
She'd be getting a card from King Charles soon it they measured her life in car years.
Poor dog, what a horrible thing to happen and terrifying for the animal. :cry: What on earth was the owner thinking letting it go on a frozen pond. :shocked: :worried:
I expect they didn't realise the danger.
Hell of a way to find out. To me it's just common sense.. But...... :lipsrsealed:
Quote from: klondike on January 10, 2024, 09:47:05 AMShe'd be getting a card from King Charles soon it they measured her life in car years.
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Tell you what .. she would leave a lot of cars standing .. Good old Peugeot..
And she is a lovely grey silver colour....
Steer well clear of the school run.....
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OMG! That is seriously nuts!
That is brilliant.. Nothing stops for long.. The traffic keeps flowing.. Even people crossing the road..!!!
Quote from: klondike on January 10, 2024, 02:16:50 PMSteer well clear of the school run.....
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Did she pass Scrumpoy ?
She did .. thank you Alex..
But she has parts of her body that are wearing out..
Time is catching up with her.. She needed oiling in parts.. and she has cataracts in one of her eyes.. :bandaged: :bandaged:...
She is attracted to metal.. she picked up a nail in her tyre.. It is still there.. New back tyre .. soon..
But I still love her..
Quote from: klondike on January 10, 2024, 02:16:50 PMSteer well clear of the school run.....
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Where on earth is that? They don't seem to bother with any rules. Sheer madness.
Quote from: JBR on January 10, 2024, 08:31:22 PMWhere on earth is that? They don't seem to bother with any rules. Sheer madness.
Outside the Audi owners' finishing school.
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 10, 2024, 08:40:24 PMOutside the Audi owners' finishing school.
Or BMW, perhaps.
😬😬😬😬😬😬
Mind you, it reminds me a bit of the roundabout near Handforth Dean. That's a bit wild at times.
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 10, 2024, 09:00:26 PM😬😬😬😬😬😬
Mind you, it reminds me a bit of the roundabout near Handforth Dean. That's a bit wild at times.
The one on the motorway you mean? We always give that place a wide berth during rush hours.
Quote from: JBR on January 10, 2024, 08:31:22 PMWhere on earth is that? They don't seem to bother with any rules. Sheer madness.
Meskel Square Addis Ababa Ethiopia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIn8GJIg0E
Some brave pedestrians in that
I found it somewhere else as a short video and uploaded it to Giphy so It could be looped
January 10, 2024, 10:58:24 PMQuote from: Alex on January 10, 2024, 07:52:08 PMDid she pass Scrumpoy ?
I didn't dare ask :lipsrsealed:
first cuppa
I keep thinking I should get up ! But it's warmer here.
I have a biological alarm. A very reliable one. I thank my lucky stars that so far it has always woken me up despite cursing it at times.
It would be so easy to stay in a warm bed.. But, silly me, happens to be a 'morning' person.. So at 8 am I jumped out of bed, put the heating on and went straight for a shower.. The house was very cold..
Sunshine... so cold outside..
Got up, mopped floor under leaking boiler, re pressurised boiler and turned it on. Had cuppa then shower, then walked to MIL to do daily caring chores, then home. Emailed council to get hold of litter picker and rubbish bags (have registered myself with them and a local voluntary tidying-up group.
Now relaxing before a bit of diy. Want to get some concrete/render laid so it can set before the really cold weather sets in in a few days time.
Up early for Sainsbury's delivery, then met a friend for coffee. We're both eating healthily so avoided our favourite coffee shop, as we'd have succumbed and had scones. Just had a very light lunch and debating whether to just sit here and faff on the iPad, or get changed and clean the bathroom. 🤔
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 11, 2024, 02:00:02 PMUp early for Sainsbury's delivery, then met a friend for coffee. We're both eating healthily so avoided our favourite coffee shop, as we'd have succumbed and had scones. Just had a very light lunch and debating whether to just sit here and faff on the iPad, or get changed and clean the bathroom. 🤔
It's a big decision isn't it GM :grin: :grin: tis for me, I'm making soup instead of hoovering. :grin:
Just had two chocolate biscuits.. Didn't have to think about it for long..
Quote from: Alex on January 11, 2024, 04:11:57 PMIt's a big decision isn't it GM :grin: :grin: tis for me, I'm making soup instead of hoovering. :grin:
Well done Alex, I've hardly moved. 🥺
first cuppa
Cold.. Snow expected next week..
I spoke to Cassandra.. after he told me of the weather in Michigan I felt a wimp..
Got the Bar Keepers Friend out while I was making the coffee this morning. :grin:
But, did you use it.?
Just been out for a coffee.. and a toasted teacake..
Going to settle down with a book I purchased online HOODS.
True story about the gangs of Nottingham.. once labelled Gun Capital UK..
.. and this is in recent times..
Pool this morning for an exercise class, then a few of us had coffee. Went to Lidl, (ignored the yumyums Alex) eating home made veg soup for lunch now.
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 12, 2024, 01:26:48 PMPool this morning for an exercise class, then a few of us had coffee. Went to Lidl, (ignored the yumyums Alex) eating home made veg soup for lunch now.
Good girl :upvote:
Well I saved a sheep on the A41 on Wednesday and last night I actually PUT A SPIDER OUTSIDE !!!!! :grin:
Poor ickle spider :cry:
Quote from: Alex on January 12, 2024, 02:55:51 PMGood girl :upvote:
Well I saved a sheep on the A41 on Wednesday and last night I actually PUT A SPIDER OUTSIDE !!!!! :grin:
Was the sheep on the road? We see them wandering on the A54, not hit one yet! Must be a Cheshire thing. 😊
On Sunday, I am going to join a local group of volunteers who go round litter picking.
Great idea..
The council brought me a litter picker, some rolls of rubbish bags and a loop (to hold the bags open) today. My extra wide brimmed hat bought from Temu has been flown in from China too. So I'm ready and raring to go.
My mind pictured an Aussie.. :clap:
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 12, 2024, 06:08:09 PMOn Sunday, I am going to join a local group of volunteers who go round litter picking.
Your reward will be in heaven, Dex.
Not me, but you get the idea of the hat...
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January 12, 2024, 07:29:21 PMQuote from: JBR on January 12, 2024, 07:25:38 PMYour reward will be in heaven, Dex.
Next time you walk round Chorlton Park, you'll see the fruit of out labours. Mind you, if you ever go to Victoria (Methodist) Hall in Bolton, I helped repaint the place a few years back on a voluntary basis.
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 12, 2024, 07:27:18 PMNot me, but you get the idea of the hat...
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January 12, 2024, 07:29:21 PMNext time you walk round Chorlton Park, you'll see the fruit of out labours. Mind you, if you ever go to Victoria (Methodist) Hall in Bolton, I helped repaint the place a few years back on a voluntary basis.
Oh, you make me feel completely inadequate, Dex.
Still, you are doing the right things, I'm sure.
I blame the weight loss which has given me a new lease of energy!! Strange how a long term illness has actually led to a positive lifestyle change!
We do the litter pick on the beach some days when we walk Dageus there. Almost all the locals take a turn or two.
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 12, 2024, 05:01:20 PMWas the sheep on the road? We see them wandering on the A54, not hit one yet! Must be a Cheshire thing. 😊
Yes it was loose on the side of the A41 between Chester and Ellesmere Port which is dual carriageway and fast.. I put my 4 way flashers on and drove up on to the kerb, I got out but it was scared. In the meantime a fella stopped just in front and put his 4 ways on too. In the end I rang 999 and reported it to police. I should probably have dialled the other number but I couldn't remember it ! :grin:
just realised I can't remember it either - but I reckon 999 was the right choice any way
"Which emergency service?"
"Shepherd"
😬
😁😁
(It's 101 for non emergencies.)
I'm impressed by the hat Dextrous!
forgot to say first cuppa - which was at 0230 - couldn't get back to sleep
Thanks Granny. I also bought a mosquito net, but don't think I'll need it this weekend😉🤭
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 12, 2024, 07:27:18 PMNot me, but you get the idea of the hat...
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January 12, 2024, 07:29:21 PMNext time you walk round Chorlton Park, you'll see the fruit of out labours. Mind you, if you ever go to Victoria (Methodist) Hall in Bolton, I helped repaint the place a few years back on a voluntary basis.
You are very modest sir.. I think it is you.. :wink:
It must be great having a new lease of life.. Good luck to you..
Hoarse this morning after my trip to a Beatles tribute band last night ! :grin:
Gone are the days when we threw our knickers on stage..
Navy blue with elastic round the legs.. :clap:
Yes. Varicose vein support stockings and pantaloon bloomers don't have quite the same effect. Also, they'd create a significant trip hazard for anyone on stage.
Cheek. 😁
A woman did try to get up on stage, I think she'd had a few too many sherbets, the lead singer told her to bring her ladder next time :grin:
first cuppa
Quote from: Alex on January 13, 2024, 08:38:35 PMA woman did try to get up on stage, I think she'd had a few too many sherbets, the lead singer told her to bring her ladder next time :grin:
There's always one! Sounds like you had a good night.
Sounds like you had a good night.
Alex didn't actually admit it... :grin:
She's looking out for a cheap ladder.. !!!!
Quote from: klondike on January 14, 2024, 09:31:37 AMSounds like you had a good night.
Alex didn't actually admit it... :grin:
It was a brilliant night, very nostalgic and took us back to our teens.
This might be easier to fit into her specially adapted clutch bag
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:clap: :clap: :yahoo: :clap: :clap:
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 14, 2024, 09:44:37 AMThis might be easier to fit into her specially adapted clutch bag
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Wow! That's cheap!
In fact it is such a good deal I immediately thought that I'd like to take up rock climbing.
Then reality set in.
I could buy some and sell them for a tenner each. Quick profit.
I'm off out soon.. My car was covered with thick ice..
The police are outside my house.. What have I done..!! Quick.. quick.. I must put my thinking head on..
Maybe they're catching the hard line criminals who have the audacity to not clear their windscreens of ice before driving off.
It's important to stop this sort of thing (and get some cash in through fixed fines). Murderers, rapists and burglars are low order criminals in comparison.
Low hanging fruit...
Roads are iced here, but the sun has appeared 🌞
Well we have snow....A lot of snow, :cry: and it's just below freezing. No pool this morning, I doubt I'll get there at all this week. :sad:
Thurso is in for a week of it. :worried:
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Crikey Raven. Keep safe up there, especially when you take Dageus out for a walk!
It's very sunny but cold, not icy. I walked to the charity shop this morning, first time in ages I haven't driven. Got the bus home, it's all uphill. 😨
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 15, 2024, 12:44:49 PMCrikey Raven. Keep safe up there, especially when you take Dageus out for a walk!
Don't worry my hiking boots have their ice grips firmly in place. Dunc often takes Dageus if the weather's bad or he'll come with me. Actually the beach is the easiest place to walk in snow I find, it doesn't lie very thick on the sand.
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 15, 2024, 12:49:25 PMit's all uphill
Reminded me of somebody I worked with when the world was young. He used a bike as he lived locally. He said he always took [route A] to get to work as that was downhill but went home via [route B] as that was downhill too. Couldn't argue with him about it as he insisted that was correct.
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Pity Escher didn't live in Esher😉
The police were here this morning to visit the infant school.. They were showing the children how things worked on their police car.. The children squealed with delight when they sounded the siren.. :clap:
Less than 10 years and they'll be legging it in the unlikely event they actually see one.
They won't be legging it away from the panda's it'll be the dibble speeding away from them.
Could well be so on reflection.
Loo flush fixed, also dripping tap. Young man who came was really pleasant, and efficient. He got a chocolate biscuit with his cuppa!
I bet good plumbers are usually on the tubby side :grin:
Last, opposed to first, cuppa
Quote from: klondike on January 16, 2024, 06:29:39 PMI bet good plumbers are usually on the tubby side :grin:
He was thin as a rail!
That's better for a plumber for sure. A lot of stuff is in very inaccessible places.
The snow has mostly gone
We never had any I don't think it's over yet though.
It's not gone from here yet, hoping it will go next week as it's meant to get warmer. Daft horses were outside this morning instead of staying in. Think they're as fed up with the weather as we are. :sad:
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I wouldn't be wanting to sit on that one.... :smiley:
Me neither. We had about 4 flakes, then it stopped. Its been bitterly cold today, the swimming pool was cold too! 🥶
The silly Beggers should have been inside, but decided to go out. [2110]
woke to an inch yesterday with minus 6C rising to the giddy height of minus 2C during the day and back down again over night. The yard is so dangerous underfoot that I stayed in doors, not even putting out the bin (100 yards to the roadside) and cancelled my remedial massage appointment.
Keep warm Mike! I had a look outside, the car's really iced up. Our back step can be lethal, I'll have to tread warily.
Just popping out to start the motor up and defrost the windows..
Quote from: Raven on January 17, 2024, 11:39:16 AMIt's not gone from here yet, hoping it will go next week as it's meant to get warmer. Daft horses were outside this morning instead of staying in. Think they're as fed up with the weather as we are. :sad:
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He is well handsome...
And doesn't he know it?!!😊
His name is Clyde and Bonnie is further back to the left, along with Seamus who is being stabled here while his owner is away for a couple of weeks.
Had an e-mail from Lottery, I won £30 ! [2090]
Great news indeed Alex.
£30 is £30, it's all welcome. Treat yourself. :smiley:
Anything is a bonus! Well done Alex.
Quote from: Alex on January 18, 2024, 11:52:09 AMHad an e-mail from Lottery, I won £30 ! [2090]
Well done Alex.. Keep it up and you can get a new motor..
New motor would be good, this will go towards the plumber's visit tomorrow ! :grin:
Been a boring old day today
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January 18, 2024, 08:07:52 PMQuote from: Alex on January 18, 2024, 07:31:55 PMthis will go towards the plumber's visit tomorrow ! :grin:
Just don't let it go to your head
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Quote from: Scrumpy on January 18, 2024, 08:11:46 AMJust popping out to start the motor up and defrost the windows..
He is well handsome...
But to be out in that by choice - not too bright!
Just looked out the window, the car is frozen. 🥶 Pool later, hope they've had the immersion on 😁
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 19, 2024, 07:14:51 AMJust looked out the window, the car is frozen. 🥶 Pool later, hope they've had the immersion on 😁
Is there an "icebreaker" stroke!?😬🤣🤣
Quote from: klondike on January 18, 2024, 08:05:13 PMBeen a boring old day today
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January 18, 2024, 08:07:52 PMJust don't let it go to your head
I think there are 320 beans..
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 19, 2024, 09:47:35 AMI think there are 320 beans..
So tempted to actually count them. Am fighting my OCD🤣🤣
Got a rad not working. Naturally the most imortant one. I think the thermostatic valve is jammed/blocked. I feel a DIY replacement coming on to check that theory. No huge loss if I'm wrong. Well apart from the flood maybe.
January 19, 2024, 10:57:50 AMQuote from: Scrumpy on January 19, 2024, 09:47:35 AMI think there are 320 beans..
Could be right
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Our snow is turning to rain. :yay:
I pity your horses. They were having a whale of a time.
Our snow is crunchy under foot, bloody freezing here. I haven't been out, plenty in the freezer to eat and my lad brought me some milk yesterday.
Rad fix worked and no flood. Oddly it still runs at a bit lower temperature than other rads. I noticed that a long time ago and hoped fixing the faulty valve might sort that too. I think the installer may have put it in series with another rad.
I wish I understood plumbing and heating :grin:
Quote from: Alex on January 19, 2024, 02:27:12 PMI wish I understood plumbing and heating :grin:
I'm sure you do.
After all, Mups (on another forum) insists that you women can do anything, and I believe her.
Quote from: Alex on January 19, 2024, 02:27:12 PMI wish I understood plumbing and heating :grin:
It's mostly common sense.
First I checked if it wanted bleeding. It didn't.
I turned the thermostic valve on and off a few times and gave it a few taps in case it had stuck (like thumping an old TV). Then the same with the lockshield valve at the other end. The pipe going to the rad was hot but the other end wasn't. Looks like a valve is partly blocked or stuck. Unlikely to be the lockshield as they are pretty crude.
Got a valve from Toolstation £13
Turned off boiler and all rads
Ready for a flood...
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Detached old valve fitted new one to rad quickly. Minor leakage. Original valve still on pipe in bowl.
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Swapped pipe from old valve to the new one on the rad. A bit more leaked.
Old valve and leakage in bowl.
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I reckon some blokes dribble more than that in their pants. :grin:
I messed about with the old valve and couldn't find a fault. Maybe clonking it about changing it somehow sorted it. Maybe there was some crud in the rad but none came out. I don't really care.
Now be honest Alex was any of that beyond you? I doubt it. I only used the ring spanner while messing with the thermostat valve in place to see it it would miracuously start working again but it didn't. All that was needed was the adjustible. I will have to trim off some surplus ptfe tape as it looks untidy.
Quote from: klondike on January 19, 2024, 03:52:44 PMIt's mostly common sense.
And therein lies the problem.. :smiley:
Oooh. Get you. :grin:
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 19, 2024, 12:29:59 PMI pity your horses. They were having a whale of a time.
They're in their stable and the doors shut. At least they'll be dry and warm tonight.
PTFE is unnecessary in that situation Klondy.
Probably as the olive stops the water but I had some and I'm a belt and braces sort of guy.
I wouldn't know what a lockshield valve was if I fell over one ! Plumbing is beyond me, though I have many years ago tackled tiling and I did all the decorating in our house. My loo got fixed today, new parts in the toilet, he had a job getting it away from the wall. I'm not too keen on his silicone job though.
Quote from: klondike on January 19, 2024, 06:40:55 PMProbably as the olive stops the water but I had some and I'm a belt and braces sort of guy.
Fair enough. If you ever need to replace the bit that actually screws into the radiator, then instead of using ptfe (I tend to use the yellow gas stuff which is thicker), get yourself some locktite55. Much easier to work with I've never had any problems with it.
Thanks for the tip. I didn't know there was special gas stuff. I did replace and more than once the bottle switchover thing on my static caravan and if that involved any thread sealing which I don't recall I would have used the PTFE tape.
I remember watching my father using some stringy fibre and boss white on some job or other he did. Watching him made me do virtually all my own home jobs later. I've given up on fixing cars now and can't even figure out what most of the bits under the bonnet even are these days.
Ahhh. Jute. Happy days, not!!
Quote from: Alex on January 19, 2024, 08:04:07 PMI wouldn't know what a lockshield valve was if I fell over one !
It's only the name you wouldn't know and the only reason I recalled it is because a lot of the radiator valves I found on the Toolstation web site were sold in pairs. It's just the one at the other end of the radiator from the one you can twiddle. It's used the balance the radiators. That's a job you do when you install one to adjust the flow to stop one rad hogging the lot. It's the same as the manual valve the other side but without the knob that turns it.
January 19, 2024, 08:53:16 PMQuote from: dextrous63 on January 19, 2024, 08:48:19 PMAhhh. Jute. Happy days, not!!
That was it. Basically threads of sting. A very messy job.
I must have nodded off after my evening meal. Just realised what the time is. Not watching anything on the TV yet. Think I'll do episode 5 of Reacher as the last episode should be out today then finish off with Farage on catch up.
Actually, you don't need to balance the system if you've got thermostatic valves.
Bugger. Forgot no Farage Friday and watch that one before.
January 19, 2024, 10:08:00 PMQuote from: dextrous63 on January 19, 2024, 09:45:16 PMActually, you don't need to balance the system if you've got thermostatic valves.
I don't think they were invented last time I did any major central heating work back in the 70s. It's only been odd repairs since then.
My brother in law was a plumber and together we installed a system in a house I bought that had none. By together I mean he did it and I did the grunt work. At the time you gave the sizes and construction of all your rooms to a company he knew about and they came up with the design and sold you a kit of parts. The bit I recall most was getting the floorboards up.
It all worked very well. So well we virtually never used the gas fire. Then on one occasion we did rather than turning the whole system on we found one of the children had posted one of those sliding plastic block puzzles into the slot at the top of the fire. We never could stop it stinking so it didn't get used again. Probably sold the house with it like that. Must have I think.
Don't blame you. Running copper pipe across or even parallel to joists is a real PITA. Thank the lord for barrier pipe.
If that's the plastic pipe it's what they used here when I had it installed. I used some to put in an outside tap. Far easier than soldered copper joints or even compression joints. I don't think I'd have bothered with the tap doing it in copper just on cost alone.
True. Personally, I have concerns about the longevity of pushfit joints. Constant change of temp on those silicon/rubber compound O rings must surely limit its working life expectancy.
But I love the pipe itself. So quick and easy and forgiving in terms of cutting to perfect length.
first cuppa
Snow gone and it's not so cold today
Quote from: Alex on January 20, 2024, 12:10:04 PMSnow gone and it's not so cold today
Much the same here except the snow is not quite all gone but hopefully by the end of the day.
New storm on the way though, to hit tomorrow. :yell:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1e18xqnz6o
I've been to slimming club, my last blood test suggests I'm pre diabetic, so losing weight is necessary. Charity shop for a couple of hours, then home for a salad. 🥗 It's cold and wet outside, nice and cosy inside, doing nothing now.
time for another cuppa!
We've just got rid of the rain and the snow, now it's gale force winds!
first cuppa
Tea in bed this morning thanks to my OH. Might have a lie in.
good thinking
Dull here.. Sick and tired of January..
only 10 more days!
Then we can complain about February which is often worse :yay:
that's right, cheer us all up!
Mike :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Cooked myself a roast dinner today for a change.
That sounds more interesting than my baked potato..
Not sure if a ready meal is more or less interesting than a baked potato. It's less effort though.
About to have roast chicken etc. OH is a very good cook. 👍🏽
We got a carvery dinner from a Greene King place not too far away. Shared it between 3 of us (me, Mrs Dex and MIL). Enough left over for MIL to have tomorrow. Not bad for £11.99
slept in for once - first cuppa just a few minutes ago
Eye check this morning borderline diabetes ... I have a check up every year.. All seems fine so far... I am not on any medication for diabetes..
I'm the same, borderline. Doesn't seem to matter how healthy I eat it's still the same result from the yearly blood test. :boo:
same here and has been for years
I've been to a pre diabetes awareness session this morning. Weight loss, exercise and healthy eating are pretty obvious ways to prevent it getting worse. I just need to keep motivated!
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 22, 2024, 12:17:40 PMI've been to a pre diabetes awareness session this morning. Weight loss, exercise and healthy eating are pretty obvious ways to prevent it getting worse. I just need to keep motivated!
And there lies the problem. Motivation. :worried:
Dentist this morning...
Teeth all in the right place.. Hooray.!
😁😁
More wind and rain :rolleyes:
same hear, howling wind, lashing rain. First cuppa
Morning, Back to the pool this morning and aching lol.
Winds dying down thank God and the sun's out.
Beach walk for the Hairy One shortly as the waves are getting back to normal size.
Over to Wick for a few things after lunch, have a good day.
the rain has stopped, and although still pretty windy, nothing like a few hours ago.
Wind has died down here too this morning. I heard an enormous bang earlier at 3am but I can't see anything on the driveway or patio.
I can't see anything on the driveway
Where was your car?
Our garden seat was, once again, blown down last night this time with the cover pushed off as well. Fortunately it doesn't seem to have rained.
Perhaps I need to turn it the other way around.
Quote from: klondike on January 24, 2024, 02:14:46 PMI can't see anything on the driveway
Where was your car?
😎 On the garden (it's stones) I put it on there so I can wheel the bins down the drive
Morning all, not a bad day here :upvote:
Morning.. Damp here.. not cold..
just going to pop to the Co-op.. Need a Euro Millions ticket for Friday.. I think it is 110 million.. Alex.. keep Saturday free. We are going out to buy ourselves a new (posh) motor.. :yahoo:
Change of plan.. Cooking a chicken roast..
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 25, 2024, 11:23:44 AMChange of plan.. Cooking a chicken roast..
Same here, but I'm going to do a bit of butchery on it to create a crown for us today and then use the other bits to make salt n pepper pieces in a day or two and some treats for the cats.
Almost home. I went out for lunch with my daughter yesterday then stayed over. Train, then tram then OH picking me up. Dry and sunny here!
mild and not windy, thankfully
Dark and rainy. I'm off to the University later, I've been a volunteer on a group looking at older people's housing options, the report will be presented today, and there will be lunch. ☺️
Quote from: GrannyMac on January 26, 2024, 07:26:37 AMDark and rainy. I'm off to the University later, I've been a volunteer on a group looking at older people's housing options, the report will be presented today, and there will be lunch. ☺️
Put older people onto halls of residence, and let students share their now released homes. Everyone a winner😉😬
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 26, 2024, 08:20:39 AMPut older people onto halls of residence, and let students share their now released homes. Everyone a winner😉😬
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Beautiful sunshine.. I've seen and heard more birds today..
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 26, 2024, 08:20:39 AMPut older people onto halls of residence, and let students share their now released homes. Everyone a winner😉😬
There are some shared schemes already, students (carefully selected) living with older people. Students help around the house, in return, they pay less rent than in other accommodation. Not for the party animals though. ☺️. The students need their rest! 😄
Yet more sunshine.. Might take the car out and practice my reversing.
I thought you loved her?
Sunshine here but cold
I've got some new car mats it's time my banger had a bit of a spruce up :smiley:
Popped into town.. Knew exactly what I wanted.. I didn't look at any clothes.. Avoided the SALE items.. Bought the three items I wanted.. Came home..
Been shivering since I got up this morning.
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 28, 2024, 11:36:14 AMPopped into town.. Knew exactly what I wanted.. I didn't look at any clothes.. Avoided the SALE items.. Bought the three items I wanted.. Came home..
Are you trans'ing into a man?
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Up at 7.30, a quick walk into town then back home to make a veggie smoothie for breakfast
Can't remember the rest of the dream !
You need to get more adventurous in those dreams. You could start a 4:00 a.m. running club for octegenarians and over or something. :grin:
Quote from: klondike on January 29, 2024, 10:32:25 AMYou need to get more adventurous in those dreams. You could start a 4:00 a.m. running club for octegenarians and over or something. :grin:
I'm not old enough yet :smiley:
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 28, 2024, 06:45:29 PMAre you trans'ing into a man?
I bloody hope not..
My friend Shaun.. who I meet for a coffee sometimes is so tight.. He wouldn't buy the doughnuts in Morrison's because he said they were cheaper in Tesco.. We were in Morrison's at the time.. Tesco being a few miles away..But he was happy to let me buy some and he had one with a coffee that I made.. He's Irish.
My husband Sam was a bit tight .. He secretly bought shares.. He never went out for a meal.. He said he was saving for retirement.. He was 53 when he died.. Leaving me the lot.. He was Welsh.
I am happy to buy the coffee .. But not a fool.. I am English.
So I guess.. British is best.. :clap:
What part of Wales was he from?
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 29, 2024, 12:17:56 PMI bloody hope not..
My friend Shaun.. who I meet for a coffee sometimes is so tight.. He wouldn't buy the doughnuts in Morrison's because he said they were cheaper in Tesco.. We were in Morrison's at the time.. Tesco being a few miles away..But he was happy to let me buy some and he had one with a coffee that I made.. He's Irish.
My husband Sam was a bit tight .. He secretly bought shares.. He never went out for a meal.. He said he was saving for retirement.. He was 53 when he died.. Leaving me the lot.. He was Welsh.
I am happy to buy the coffee .. But not a fool.. I am English.
So I guess.. British is best.. :clap:
Irish? Welsh? And the cheeky b*stards say that Yorkies are tight-fisted! 🙄
Yorkies have contractures.😬
Quote from: dextrous63 on January 29, 2024, 01:08:01 PMWhat part of Wales was he from?
His family were from the Rhondda Valley..
Sam.. second name was Ivor..
I have a sleepover tonight.. Some good looking fella that chatted me up in Waitrose.. by the fresh meats..
I can but dream..
Better than dreaming about running :grin:
Quote from: Scrumpy on January 30, 2024, 08:18:17 AMI have a sleepover tonight.. Some good looking fella that chatted me up in Waitrose.. by the fresh meats..
I can but dream..
I told you those tablets looked a bit iffy Scrumps :grin:
Bit fed up, this is the 2nd year we've not been on Shetland for "Up Helly Aa" :cry:
It's getting dark now and soon they will be getting ready for the torch light parade and boat burning, then the all night party.
The sunshine is brilliant.. bedding on washing line...
Got chatted up today by an old Italian fella, still got it girl ! :yahoo: :yahoo:
:upvote: :upvote: :grin:
And did you unlock the padlocks and let him go, after his ordeal?😬
first cuppa
Quote from: Alex on February 01, 2024, 09:37:12 PMGot chatted up today by an old Italian fella, still got it girl ! :yahoo: :yahoo:
So.. You too are on the tablets eh!!
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 02, 2024, 08:07:12 AMSo.. You too are on the tablets eh!!
Didn't need them chuck, he was about 102 :rofl:
:smiley: :grin:
Off to the pool in a mo, aqua aerobics class.
An Italian , even at a ripe old age, can be a charmer..
Quote from: Alex on February 02, 2024, 08:19:06 AMDidn't need them chuck, he was about 102 :rofl:
Was he on the tablets 😬🤭
More bloody money in our vets pocket. £96 for 5 minutes and a small bottle of antibiotic eye drops. Don't mind paying for the medication but I do mind £60 just to see the vet.....Robbery. :yell:
does sound rather extreme - I don't remember being charged anything like that for a visit to the surgery
It never used to be like that Mike.
I lost Fleur just on five years ago, so doubtless prices have increased, but a vague memory claims that a visit cost about £30, perhaps a bit less.
just thought - perhaps they charge by the pound - Fleur never weighed more than 12 pounds - but Dageus?
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Dageus was put on the scales this morning as part of his MOT, he's 6stone 2.lbs.A wee bit up on last time but he's 12 next month and not as active as he was, I was told to reduce his dinner portion a bit :shocked: Chuffed he will not be.
Poor Dageus.. A reduced meal.. !!!!!!
At 6st. 2lbs...
I wouldn't like to be the one to tell him.. :grin:
He's already cleared his plate and is lying in the kitchen waiting in hope for a share of our dinner. :worried:
One of my kitchen lights has gone .. I have tried changing the bulb.. nothing.. bugger..
It's trying to snow. :yell:
Snow !!! Not again..!!
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 10:36:27 AMOne of my kitchen lights has gone .. I have tried changing the bulb.. nothing.. bugger..
That's unusual. Have you tried more than the one bulb? Not that I'm over hopeful but worth a try.
Klondike.. I have tried several bulbs.. I have checked the fittings.. They all seem fine.. I am wary of electric..
And I have to climb up and perch on a step ladder .. horrible
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 10:41:49 AMSnow !!! Not again..!!
Afraid so, am away over to Wick now to the huge Tesco to stock up. Before the weather gets any worse. Only a 20 mile drive and the roads are quiet today.
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 05, 2024, 10:51:42 AMKlondike.. I have tried several bulbs.. I have checked the fittings.. They all seem fine.. I am wary of electric..
And I have to climb up and perch on a step ladder .. horrible
If it's just the one I'd bet on it being a loose screw in the switch or a duff switch. I found a screw loose in a light fitting once but that affected other lights too as they are all linked. I'm not suggesting that you look at it though.
Stuff can work for years with a loose screw. I did and still do :grin:
A loose screw.. !!! That says it all.. :grin: :grin:
I've found a man.. a very nice man..
He is popping in tomorrow.. :yahoo:
Am I?
:grin: :grin: :grin: Don't tell 'em Pike.
first cuppa, sad to hear about the King
I am going to try and dig a bush out of the garden.. No rain .. mild.
I might do some minor repairs and some throwing away of junk to make room to tidy.
Then again I might not.
I can see the light.. !!
It was a loose wire... All sorted...
They can be dangerous on power circuits but mostly just annoying on lights. Was it at the switch as I guessed or up on the ceiling?
Up on the ceiling..
Your guess was wrong.. I will set you another problem next week.. :nooo:
We all knew that you had a loose wire up top😬
Must have been one to the bulb then or there would usually be others not working.
We all knew that you had a loose wire up top😬
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Watch your back Judd.. You're getting very bold..
I really must get out now.. I did pop to the shop.. But I need to walk further..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 07, 2024, 12:37:58 PMI really must get out now.. I did pop to the shop.. But I need to walk further..
Yeah, me too. I've sat about too much today.
I need to get some milk, pay the papers, and see if Lidl's have got the Lemon Tart that I like. :smiley:
Living the dream.
I have just returned from putting all my neighbours' bins back on their drives and doing a litter pick.
What excitement, eh?
Daughter Dex wants me to cook her steak with pepper sauce later, when I get back from tuition.
Don't think any of you could actually keep up with me😬😬😬
They don't touch other peoples bins round here.. Only to nick 'em.. :grin:
Just got caught in the rain...
I've just had a cup of coffee.
I've just woke up from a snooze, got comfy by the fire then fell asleep. :zzz:
The cat just came and told me it is snowing!
Went to Lidl. It was drizzling.
Came out and it was absolutely tipping. Pretty much stopped now. Over half an inch since midnight. Roll on summer. Then I can moan about the heat.
Translation service for interpreting Amazon delivery notifications...
Parcel was left in letterbox.
This does not mean your letterbox. It doesn't even necessarily mean letterbox.
I discovered today it means if you can't find it there is a chance it has been slung on your neighbours step and the bloke has vanished before they got to the door.
I did look at the Amazon help for leaving feedback on deliveries. Despite them suggesting there is a way all you end up with is a video where they suggest if you cant find it by calling round to your neighbours you wait two days then contact their CS. Feedback - no way Jose.
The rain has stopped... :clap: Going out for a coffee later..
Stayed in yesterday. Our youngest granddaughter stayed over, and I was taking her to the cinema (inset day) but the snow was really bad. The trams were struggling, I didn't want to get stranded. We sorted out old photos, played a couple of games and had a nice day.
The rain has cleared nearly all the snow overnight. Off to my aqua class shortly, it'll make up for sitting about yesterday!
We have sunshine... Just sayin'..
Nothing nicer than staying in with a granddaughter..
First day up for me, apart from quick trip to docs yesterday pm. Awful gloomy day here with rain and sleet.
Keep well Alex.. keep warm..
I am going to get in the garden today.. maybe..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 08:32:53 AMI am going to get in the garden today.. maybe..
Lucky You, I'd like to get out and start doing a few jobs, but the weather says otherwise. :sad:
You've still got the worst of it Raven. Keep warm.
I do know how bad your weather is Raven.. and it sounds horrible..
I noticed a lonely primrose in the garden yesterday hiding under a tree..
The rain has gone :upvote:
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 08:32:53 AMI am going to get in the garden today.. maybe..
I too may have a stroll around the grounds. That'll take less than a minute even going very slowly.
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 08:53:47 AMI do know how bad your weather is Raven.. and it sounds horrible..
I noticed a lonely primrose in the garden yesterday hiding under a tree..
A few from yesterday.
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Dageus is a sight for sore eyes... Handsome creature...
February 10, 2024, 12:44:46 PM
A big machine is doing the potholes in the road... Jetcatcher... Four blokes.. one with a broom..
Just got Virgin to reduce my charges by a tenner.. :clap:
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 10, 2024, 12:49:43 PMJust got Virgin to reduce my charges by a tenner.. :clap:
Ooh, well done, Scrumps. Good for you. (https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rulez/t2009.gif)
2 mile walk this evening on my litter pick. Had to go that far to find enough to fill a bin bag. I must be making a difference.
Poor Dageus!
Quote from: dextrous63 on February 10, 2024, 11:18:31 PM2 mile walk this evening on my litter pick. Had to go that far to find enough to fill a bin bag. I must be making a difference.
Good for you! There are regular litter picks round here, organised by the Greens. Always on a Saturday, when I'm usually working in the charity shop.
Quote from: Mups on February 10, 2024, 09:55:22 PMOoh, well done, Scrumps. Good for you. (https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rulez/t2009.gif)
Mups... I play the 'I'm an old pensioner ' card...
It comes in handy sometimes.. Give it a go..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 09:24:02 AMMups... I play the 'I'm an old pensioner ' card...
It comes in handy sometimes.. Give it a go..
This is an omission in my negotiation technique. Will deffo have to use it from now on. Wonder if the self serve checkout tolls at Asda will listen to me and give me a discount?
If not, I'll just have to use my new modus operandi by walking around the store with a bin bag and litter picker, picking up things from the shelves and putting the the bag and waking out without paying . Nobody ever seems to want to confront me. Maybe it's the sunglasses, builders' gloves and large brimmed hat from Temu that does it?😬
Great photos of Dageus, he looks like he's enjoying the snow. It looks lovely although not much fun if you have to go out in it. :smiley:
Dageus loves the snow he bounds around trying to do the Doodle Dash in it. :rofl:
The day just went so fast.. I had breakfast when, all of a sudden, it was coffee time..
The woman I spoke to yesterday at Virgin.. reduced my amount by ten pounds and gave me a bigger package..
I can watch so many things.. :clap: She said 'You sound like my nan'..
So, my wife dropped me off at my MIL's flat (the old dear is in hospital until Thurs) to return the zimmer and sort out bedside lights.
I took the opportunity to fill another bag of litter on the way home.
What a lovely fella I am, eh?
February 11, 2024, 04:46:03 PMQuote from: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 04:39:55 PMShe said 'You sound like my nan'..
Old, confused, drunk and decrepit? 😬🤭
Yep.. All true.. But it works..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 11, 2024, 09:24:02 AMMups... I play the 'I'm an old pensioner ' card...
It comes in handy sometimes.. Give it a go..
Good idea, though I bet they're used to hearing that one now.
Still, worth a try. Ta.
My daughter ,Marnie.. bought me an alarm system.. If I press a button it automatically goes to a call centre who , will get in contact with a family member.. or ambulance.. police...
I told her that I don't need it.. I am able bodied.. I do all the upkeep on my house.. and the painting..
BUT she insisted .. her reason being that I live alone..
I don't argue with the kids.. You never know when they come in handy.. :smiley:
And because of this alarm.. Virgin seem to move quicker when needed..
Don't forget to "accidentally" 😉 set it off a times, making sure your phone is off the hook so ringing you is pointless.
She, or someone else on the list, will have to come round to check on you, and it'll irritate the heck out of them.🤣😬😬😬
I bought my mother a phone that dialled three possible numbers should she press the alarm button which was supposed to hang around her neck.
After a couple of false alarms where she had nodded off and somehow triggered it it seems she took to taking it from around her neck and leaving it on a coffee table. She went to the kitchen to make a drink leaving it on the table. Then she collapsed and couldn't get up. It took 12 hours or more before the neighbours investigated the tapping on the wall with her stick. With some houses she wouldn't have been found at all. There was no happy ending even after she was found.
I'd advise against false alarms.
Apologies for my misplaced attempt of humour.
Those alarms sound a good idea BUT, don't they only work on landlines? No good if you only have a mobile.
:boo:
If you've got a mobile with Wi-Fi or data, then there'll be apps and Bluetooth/wifi connected emergency buttons available. Possibly more useful if you're out and about since gps tracking will probably make your whereabouts known.
Over to Klondy for clarification....
Not really investigated. The phone I gave to my mother was landline based but could dial any number. Monitored ones would probably be landlines but I don't see that they would have to be.
Not done anything about it for myself but I am usually more careful to have a mobile in my pocket these days - mostly because I gave up on a landline. I mostly get begging calls on it but sometimes it's somebody other than my childen :grin:
There are probably sign of life devices that can send alerts and those alerts could be to something like Whatsapp which is pretty ubiquitous these days. As I said though I haven't investigated.
Ok. I was wondering about the technical plausibility of these things existing.
Well a mobile phone can dial out so a purpose built box triggered by a wireless panic button could too. Whether there are any that do I couldn't say.
The most reliable way would be some sensors around the house that monitor movements and are linked up to a smart device that sends an alert if there are no or only limited movements for a prolonged period. Cheap PIR devices could do the detecting. I already have some - a burglar alarm. It would just need different logic.
Damp old day today.. Went out for a coffee..
School break , so there were many children in town .. The coffee shops were busy.. Picked up a Greggs sausage roll and coffee.. Sat on a bench inside shopping area and did a bit of people watching..
A man sat next to me and told me about his poorly leg..
You're getting to be the proper floosie. :grin:
There was something else just the other day but I forget exactly what.
Saw daughter today. She'd dug out an old laptop that somebody gave her years back. She thought it was bust. It's just clunky and the battery was flat. Dodgy copy of windows and runs like a dog.
I'm installing Linux on it which has been fun. It's too old to boot from usb so I needed to put the install on a dvd. My ancient usb dvd writer just kept throwing errors. Then I realised the laptop has a dvd writer. Trouble was it wouldn't recognise the pen drive I put the install on to make the dvd. Ended up doing it over the network.
It's all so incredibly slow. Once it's all done she probably won't like Linux.
Good job we have a boring thread.
Quote from: klondike on February 14, 2024, 07:04:02 PMYou're getting to be the proper floosie. :grin:
There was something else just the other day but I forget exactly what.
Ahh!! Was it about the Amazon guy behind the bins.. !!
Quote from: klondike on February 14, 2024, 07:29:53 PMSaw daughter today. She'd dug out an old laptop that somebody gave her years back. She thought it was bust. It's just clunky and the battery was flat. Dodgy copy of windows and runs like a dog.
I'm installing Linux on it which has been fun. It's too old to boot from usb so I needed to put the install on a dvd. My ancient usb dvd writer just kept throwing errors. Then I realised the laptop has a dvd writer. Trouble was it wouldn't recognise the pen drive I put the install on to make the dvd. Ended up doing it over the network.
It's all so incredibly slow. Once it's all done she probably won't like Linux.
Good job we have a boring thread.
You could try putting Linux Mint on it to make it look like Windows. That's what I did for my old netbook laptop. The machine was and is still sluggish, but still usable (not that I still use it), it was just an exercise to get Linux on it via a USB key which I loaded up with a working version (live) of Mint before transferring the program to the netbook. A useful learning experience, but not any real good in use due to the age and restricted processor/hardware on the netbook.
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 14, 2024, 05:48:45 PMDamp old day today.. Went out for a coffee..
School break , so there were many children in town .. The coffee shops were busy.. Picked up a Greggs sausage roll and coffee.. Sat on a bench inside shopping area and did a bit of people watching..
A man sat next to me and told me about his poorly leg..
That sounds just like our little precinct! Greggs, Home Bargains, Chinese Doctor, vape shop, really upmarket! 😄 all the oldies have a little sit down and a chat.
Quote from: klondike on February 13, 2024, 06:43:15 PMWell a mobile phone can dial out so a purpose built box triggered by a wireless panic button could too. Whether there are any that do I couldn't say.
The most reliable way would be some sensors around the house that monitor movements and are linked up to a smart device that sends an alert if there are no or only limited movements for a prolonged period. Cheap PIR devices could do the detecting. I already have some - a burglar alarm. It would just need different logic.
Alarm companies are moving away from landline technology as the rollout of digital voice / VOIP gathers pace.
There are 'man down' alarms that combine fall detection with no movement.
https://personalalarms.org/products/suresafe-fallsafe?gad_source=1#features
Quote from: klondike on February 14, 2024, 07:29:53 PMSaw daughter today. She'd dug out an old laptop that somebody gave her years back. She thought it was bust. It's just clunky and the battery was flat. Dodgy copy of windows and runs like a dog.
I'm installing Linux on it which has been fun. It's too old to boot from usb so I needed to put the install on a dvd. My ancient usb dvd writer just kept throwing errors. Then I realised the laptop has a dvd writer. Trouble was it wouldn't recognise the pen drive I put the install on to make the dvd. Ended up doing it over the network.
It's all so incredibly slow. Once it's all done she probably won't like Linux.
Good job we have a boring thread.
I'll second that 😉
Quote from: Judd on February 14, 2024, 08:47:09 PMYou could try putting Linux Mint on it to make it look like Windows.
Yes its Mint I'm putting on it. This machine is an antique - no option to boot fom USB and it was a game producing a DVD for it as none of my machines have them now. The install may still be chugging.
Well my wife wanted some very ordinary articles, I said "Let's go down the shops and buy them", but she said no, "I'll get them from Amazon".
TWO DAYS LATER
"Will you go down the shop and collect my Amazon parcel? Here's the collection number."
Wide awake :yell: been lying on my side and put my shoulder out....Again. Now the blooming pains got me up. :angry:
Latte n Pain Killers now. :cry:
hope you are soon better, Raven
Quote from: GrannyMac on February 14, 2024, 09:03:02 PMThat sounds just like our little precinct! Greggs, Home Bargains, Chinese Doctor, vape shop, really upmarket! 😄 all the oldies have a little sit down and a chat.
We is posh.. We have a M&S.. What's a Chinese doctor.. ? :grin: :grin:
It's a takeaway, and stop calling Granny a doctor 😬
Quote from: Ashy on February 14, 2024, 11:16:37 PMWell my wife wanted some very ordinary articles, I said "Let's go down the shops and buy them", but she said no, "I'll get them from Amazon".
TWO DAYS LATER
"Will you go down the shop and collect my Amazon parcel? Here's the collection number."
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Quote from: Ashy on February 14, 2024, 11:16:37 PMWell my wife wanted some very ordinary articles, I said "Let's go down the shops and buy them", but she said no, "I'll get them from Amazon".
TWO DAYS LATER
"Will you go down the shop and collect my Amazon parcel? Here's the collection number."
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
That old laptop with Mint installed was still unusable. I dug into my box of bits and upped the memory from 2 to 4GB and replaced the disk with an SSD. The Celeron 900 CPU must be a real dog as the performance is still pretty awful. She can choose whether to keep it or junk it. I'll have my bits back if it is junked.
Beautiful day today.. My sunroom doors were open most of the morning..
Walked to the post office and zig zagged up and down roads on the way back, doing one of my litter picking runs. Only half filled a bag, which is a good sign, for I have this area under my control now😬
You sound like a Womble.. :smiley:
Poor Wombles. What would they come across on Wimbledon Common these days?
Quote from: dextrous63 on February 15, 2024, 09:34:12 AMIt's a takeaway, and stop calling Granny a doctor 😬
Haha! ☺️
Scrumpy, the Chines Doctor sells alternative medicine. I've never been in the shop, but it advertises various remedies.
Hammer Horror reigns here tonight. Himself says as there's nowt on tv we could make a start on my collection of Hammer Horror DVDs. Sooooooo first up, The Scars of Dracula. :clap:
Quote from: GrannyMac on February 15, 2024, 06:13:45 PMHaha! ☺️
Scrumpy, the Chines Doctor sells alternative medicine. I've never been in the shop, but it advertises various remedies
That sounds interesting... We just have Superdrug... :smiley:
February 16, 2024, 08:17:06 AMThe weather here is beautiful.. Sunshine .. and mild..
Off out for coffee.. Might clean windows tomorrow..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 16, 2024, 08:15:16 AMThat sounds interesting... We just have Superdrug... :smiley:
February 16, 2024, 08:17:06 AM
The weather here is beautiful.. Sunshine .. and mild..
Off out for coffee.. Might clean windows tomorrow..
We have that too, and Holland and Barratt. No excuses for being unhealthy 😄
It's a lovely morning, I hope the water's warm in the pool later. 🏊🏻�♀️
Sun's out :yay: Beach walk for myself and Dageus shortly.
sunny at the moment, but rain forecast for teatime
I haven't checked the forecast. I prefer the excitement of living dangerously.
Lovely morning here too
The volunteers have been hard at work in the Walled Garden in the park. Just having 5 mins before going to the library.
I was going to do such a lot today.. The weather is dull..
My neighbours mowed their lawn yesterday.. I was going to do the same today..
Change of plan.. I'm not sure what the new plan is..
I need more daffodils to cheer me up :smiley:
I have ONE daffodil in my garden.. Norma-no-friends
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 17, 2024, 11:38:46 AMI have ONE daffodil in my garden.. Norma-no-friends
I've got a lot of Snowdrops out, and a couple of Primroses, Cyclamen and one or two of those little blue Anemonies, so far. Ooh, I forgot me Hellebores.
I have a feeling we're not done with winter yet though.
Two daffodils..
I have just done a dark wash ,plus white tissue, in the machine..
I have taken something out of the freezer for my lunch.. Please let it be Chicken in Garlic..
I have one wee lonely crocus hiding behind the shed. I didn't plant it there so it's squatting. :smiley:
Quite a nice morning here :upvote:
No plans today, lemon chicken 🐔 for dinner
I've spent an hour clearing dead leaves from the garden, lots of snowdrops and crocuses, some cyclamen too. The grass needs a good cut, but its too wet. Just had lunch, off to do some retail therapy shortly. We're having chicken for dinner too.
It has been a lovely day here.. Didn't go out .. had to wait for an Amazon delivery.. It had to be signed for..
Still light here.. 5:30..
and here - and the daffs have just started to poke through the grass at the back
Spring is sprung, de grass is riz
I wonder where de boidies is
They say de boidies on de wing but dats absoid
I always thought de wing was on de boid. 🦅
Jimmy Durante
Quote from: GrannyMac on February 18, 2024, 07:49:12 PMSpring is sprung, de grass is riz
I wonder where de boidies is
They say de boidies on de wing but dats absoid
I always thought de wing was on de boid. 🦅
Jimmy Durante
👍😊😊😊
Had to read it out loud phonetically for it to make sense. Nice one.
Another beautiful morning! Off to learn more about how to avoid diabetes later.
The sun has been and gone.. Need to go to the shop.. for some milk..
I need to shower and get up. Postie should be here today,
Lovely sunny morning here...
Quote from: klondike on February 19, 2024, 09:43:16 AMI need to shower and get up. Postie should be here today,
Not in that order I hope! 😁
You underestimate just how slobby a slob can be. If I have no plan to go out I yank on jogging bottoms a t shirt and over shirt then slob around until I can be bothered to shower and dress. So the sequence was sort of correct.
Quote from: klondike on February 19, 2024, 09:43:16 AMI need to shower and get up. Postie should be here today,
You have a postie ?
They are rarer than hens teeth around here now .
Or maybe no body loves us anymore 😰
Off to IKEA later :upvote:
OMG rather you than me it's a maze where if you miss something you are doomed to go back against the flow .
I always come out with something I don't really need !
Don't even think of having lunch there unless you like horrible strange food .
The hot chocolate is nice though if the machine is working 😀
Quote from: muddy on February 20, 2024, 07:41:43 AMYou have a postie ?
They are rarer than hens teeth around here now .
Or maybe no body loves us anymore 😰
Our postie brought me a Premium Bond win last week. Only £25, but better than nothing 👍🏽
Enjoy Ikea Alex, I love a browse there.
Quote from: muddy on February 20, 2024, 07:41:43 AMOr maybe no body loves us anymore 😰
Fairly recently...
Car insurance renewal letter.
Car tax reminder.
eBay deliveries.
Ali Express deliveries.
Pension update letter.
NHS appointment letter.
I don't get stuff daily but most weeks something arrives.
Quote from: GrannyMac on February 20, 2024, 09:14:02 AMOur postie brought me a Premium Bond win last week. Only £25, but better than nothing 👍🏽
Enjoy Ikea Alex, I love a browse there.
I did enjoy it GM and the meatballs !!!! Also came out with tat I didn't really need :grin:
I like the Spanish meatballs that Ikea serve..
I love looking around their store..
It is raining here..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 21, 2024, 09:37:47 AMI like the Spanish meatballs that Ikea serve..
I love looking around their store..
It is raining here..
I thought they were Swedish :yay: :yay:
They are Swedish Alex. 🙄
... and all this time I thought they were Spanish... :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
February 22, 2024, 09:16:28 AM
You are the first people to correct me.. I bet the others have a laugh behind my back. :grin: :grin: :grin:
Probably ! :grin: :grin:
I can take it.. being thick an all..
It has been raining all day.. I have not been out further than the front gate to get the bins in..
Been out to buy a new frying pan as I burned the old one yesterday. It was beyond help. :cool:
I enjoy buying new cookware. There are some lovely pans around.. but they can be so expensive..
Today I bought two pillows for my bed.. Soft ones..
And a coat.. Delivery tomorrow.. From Next..
This is what I was cooking, good job it was on simmer or it would have gone on fire.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYyLXJ17/Zigeunersauce.jpg)
Beautiful sunshine.. and I might just clean the windows..
Quote from: Alex on February 22, 2024, 07:17:04 PMThis is what I was cooking, good job it was on simmer or it would have gone on fire.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZYyLXJ17/Zigeunersauce.jpg)
That looks delicous!
February 23, 2024, 11:30:51 AMHad sardines on toast for breakfast - shared with the cat. Chicken currently marinading in 'southern' spices ready for tonights dinner. Will have it with new potatoes, peas, carrots, and cauliflower.
It is tasty Tabby, a Zigeuner (Gypsy) sauce to go with pork schnitzel or pork chops, lots of paprika and 🍅
Going to have to try that one! :clap:
Didn't clean the windows.. It rained..
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 23, 2024, 04:51:50 PMDidn't clean the windows.. It rained..
So God washed them for you - that was kind.
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Yeah!! But he didn't rinse them properly..
And didn't do the corners... I won't be using him again..
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 23, 2024, 05:40:59 PMI won't be using him again..
Very unreliable and a real troublemaker so well done you.
Alex - I don't believe this! Was looking for the recipe for the sauce and ...
QuoteZigeuner Sauce is no longer the politically correct term to refer to this sauce, but Hungarian Style pepper sauce
:smiley: yes I knew about that as you can no longer buy Knorr ready made sauce , well you can, it's just been given a different name, Laughable :smiley:
Heavy frost... sunshine.. That's the weather report.. The news will follow shortly..
The rad I thought I'd fixed stopped working again. I'd swapped the thermostic valve and it started working again. I was suspicious when I found the old valve was working but thought banging it about had unstuck it. Seems it was the minor draining when changing it had shifted some muck. I did a very minor flush through and it's working again but this coming week isn't the time to risk any major fiddling about - that can wait til summer.
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 24, 2024, 09:26:17 AMHeavy frost... sunshine.. That's the weather report.. The news will follow shortly..
Same here. Grass is really frosty. I'm having a quiet hour. Son and grandson have been staying, they're still in bed, as is OH. Bacon sarnies once they're up.
I wonder how long before they ban bacon. Islamophobic, anti-Semitic but worst of all enjoyable.
The sign will go up in the stores BACON SHORTAGE....
And then we will know... It's all over for us...
I had bacon and egg this morning and ' proper' coffee. Frost here too, but the sun has been out most of the morning. 6° here.
Quote from: Alex on February 25, 2024, 12:41:14 PMI had bacon and egg this morning and ' proper' coffee. Frost here too, but the sun has been out most of the morning. 6° here.
Bacon. !!!! *REPORTED*
Sunny at the moment. Had breakfast, doing a shift in the charity shop this morning. What treasures (or most likely junk) await?
Went out for coffee.. the wind is bitter.
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 26, 2024, 08:11:39 AMBacon. !!!! *REPORTED*
:grin: :grin: can't beat a bacon butty !
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The strong winds have gone.. Very cold.. Going out later...
Very cold here along with wind and rain.....Oh Joy. :yell:
Spring in two weeks time..
6 ° here, it feels bitter.
I have just eaten a chocolate mousse.. I don't care.. It was lovely..
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Anybody who is paid monthly is working for nothing today.
Very windy, bright sun, 2C
Does that mean that all my monthly direct debits ... I am paying for a day that isn't there.. !!!
Quote from: klondike on February 29, 2024, 01:52:15 PMAnybody who is paid monthly is working for nothing today.
the ghosts have risen!
Quote from: Scrumpy on February 29, 2024, 04:48:05 PMDoes that mean that all my monthly direct debits ... I am paying for a day that isn't there.. !!!
No you get an extra day for the same money.
Quote from: klondike on February 29, 2024, 01:52:15 PMAnybody who is paid monthly is working for nothing today.
Will you marry me?
February 29, 2024, 08:01:01 PMQuote from: Michael Rolls on February 29, 2024, 04:44:25 PMVery windy, bright sun, 2C
Will you marry me?
February 29, 2024, 08:01:28 PMQuote from: Scrumpy on February 29, 2024, 04:48:05 PMDoes that mean that all my monthly direct debits ... I am paying for a day that isn't there.. !!!
Will you marry me?
😁😁
Snow has been forecast! I'm going to the pool later, I hope we don't get any. I'll have to get up soon.
Quote from: GrannyMac on March 01, 2024, 07:40:04 AM😁😁
Snow has been forecast! I'm going to the pool later, I hope we don't get any. I'll have to get up soon.
I am now living in the Gambier Islands, where is is still 29th Feb as I type.
So, will you marry me?
Quote from: dextrous63 on February 29, 2024, 08:00:34 PMWill you marry me?
February 29, 2024, 08:01:01 PMWill you marry me?
February 29, 2024, 08:01:28 PMWill you marry me?
Bugger... I'm a day too late.. I was going to say 'Yes'..
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 01, 2024, 09:22:51 AMBugger... I'm a day too late.. I was going to say 'Yes'..
There might still be time if you look on the world time zone map, and it's not moved onto March somewhere yet.
I was planning to go to the tip but it's started raining so mañana
Quote from: dextrous63 on March 01, 2024, 09:38:38 AMThere might still be time if you look on the world time zone map, and it's not moved onto March somewhere yet.
There is a little island called Wogga Wogga.. It is deserted..
Palm trees.. beautiful surf.. and beaches..
A luxury food parcel is dropped every week from Harrods..
The finest wines are cooled in a small waterfall..
There is a manservant that comes every week to tidy the tree house and plump up the pillows.. Fresh bedding ..
Shit.. I took so long to write this that it is now March 1st out there..
Guess I'll see you in four years time..
Quote from: dextrous63 on March 01, 2024, 08:06:56 AMI am now living in the Gambier Islands, where is is still 29th Feb as I type.
So, will you marry me?
No. And I won't lend you money, even though you promise to pay me back when you get your huge inheritance.
But thanks for asking 🤣
Quote from: GrannyMac on March 01, 2024, 01:18:26 PMNo. And I won't lend you money, even though you promise to pay me back when you get your huge inheritance.
But thanks for asking 🤣
Brian will vouch for my forthcoming pecuniary strongholdings. You can trust his word on it.
🤣🤣
Are you 'the man' who tells Brian things? Then of course I trust you. 🤓
No, I'm the woman who befriended a cousin of his and I deffo have full rights to his house over the children. £5000000 is what it's worth.
🤣🙄🤣
A rainy day in Reigate.. It doesn't sound quite as romantic as Georgia but that's how it is..
Raining here too this morning. I'm taking a non driving friend to do her shopping.
early rain was quite heavy judging by the puddles, but quite mild. For the first time this year went down to Veronica without a jacket over the fleece
US Supreme Court have chucked out Colorado's ban on Trump running for president. They've ruled that states can have no jurisdiction over Federal elections. It was a unanimous verdict.
Trump could fall into a barrel of poo and come up smelling of roses..
March 04, 2024, 05:41:51 PM
Sunny .. but cold.. My mate cut her grass.. as a couple of neighbours have.. Might do mine tomorrow..
My son too always comes up smelling of roses while my youngest daughter seems to get nothing but bad luck. No sooner had she completed her degree in Sports Injuries than lockdown struck buggering up her chances of expanding or even retaining the business she'd been building as a personal trainer and remedial masseur. She's working as a phsyio assistant at a local private hospital instead and needs to do another year at uni to be an NHS approved physio which she may or may not be able to do.
I hope she can klondike. It could make all the difference to her career.
Good luck to your daughter Klondike..
She's hoping the private hospital may help in some way. She did a 3 year degree and got a first with honours and also has some other qualifications within the field but needs something extra for an NHS recognised qualification. Perhaps if she bought an offshore degree...
My daughter needed to convert her nursing diploma to a degree to move into her specialist field. She was allowed study time, and fortunately it was funded. It's been the worth the hard work!
Beautiful weather.. Did some baking..
The Co-op has been closed for two days..
Stock taking..!! Or stock taken!! One of those..
Wednesday is clay shooting day. I still can't hit Jack. He runs too fast.
We've been looking at replacing my big Yeti, I can't handle that bloody DPF anymore, it's driving me nuts and I know I'll get in bother if the police pull me over. I want a petrol car again but am thinking of buying a smaller car, the Yeti is high and both Dageus and myself are having bother getting into it. With a smaller car Dageus could get into the back seat easily enough.
We've not had a car for a couple of days, servicing, MOT, and it needs a new bit on the exhaust. So we went for a walk to the park, with some peanuts to feed the squirrels. Cold and sunny day.
The tip was busy today, lovely and sunny here. One more trip and its done.
Lovely sunny morning..
Foggy and damp here. Car should be ready today fingers crossed 🤞🏼
Colder here today, even though it's sunny
Co-op still closed.. It's a mystery..
I wonder if there was a murder..!!!
So much more exciting than a deep clean..
The one up the road from me opens about 6am and shuts about 11pm. It has been robbed several times. There was a murder just across the road from it a couple of years or so back. I can provide a deckchair for a small fee if you want to watch.
Our Co-op closed more than ten years ago, it had several departments as well as food. Replaced by B&M. 😕
Quote from: klondike on March 07, 2024, 05:59:19 PMThe one up the road from me opens about 6am and shuts about 11pm. It has been robbed several times. There was a murder just across the road from it a couple of years or so back. I can provide a deckchair for a small fee if you want to watch.
Thanks for the offer .very kind.. But there is a low wall outside the store..
The staff use it for a smoke break.. I'll perch on that..
..
Maybe the coop has cottoned onto the well known fact that schools function perfectly if there are no pupils allowed in to mess things up, hospitals are safe, efficient and on-budget if they have no patients, etc. Shops will remain pristine and fully stocked if they keep customers out.
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 08, 2024, 08:26:08 AMThe staff use it for a smoke break..
Not very often after the budget unless it's smuggled roll ups.
Well, I've been and gone and cut my hair.
Quote from: Raven on March 11, 2024, 12:44:25 PMWell, I've been and gone and cut my hair.
OOOOOH bet that's knocked 10 years off you girl :grin:
I've just done my last trip to the skip ! had to hoover out my car, these bloody stick vacuum cleaners are a waste of space imho, but I'm too lazy to drag out the big one plus extension lead etc....
The Co-op is open.... They had a rat infestation..
These will be on special then....
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Yum yum.. Buy one ,get one free..
Diskworld fans will be familiar with the concept.
I am off to the Co-op .. They might have some food stuff on special.. that is nibbled around the edges ..
I'm off to M & S Oaks later a to pick up my "bargains"
Lucky you being close enough.
Quote from: GrannyMac on March 13, 2024, 11:16:23 AMLucky you being close enough.
I got a couple of sheets from M&S on line GM, :upvote: Cheshire Oaks is easiest for me.
M&S. M&S. Ah yes I remember them. Didn't they used to have high street shops years ago?
Quote from: klondike on March 13, 2024, 02:22:12 PMM&S. M&S. Ah yes I remember them. Didn't they used to have high street shops years ago?
Marks & Spencer I'm talking about Klondy, the store at Cheshire Oaks is biggest in Europe outside London - allegedly. I can't see them going the way of other high street shops, but you never know.
:grin:
The one in Northampton closed years back. The one in Kings Lynn where we had a caravan closed too and that must be over 3 years ago. High Street shops are pretty much doomed M&S included. They'll cling on for a while but they'll go eventually.
There's a big one in Meadowhall. It makes me tired just thinking about going! Cheshire Oaks has some good shopping, and its not an indoor mall. I much prefer fresh air between shops.
Quote from: GrannyMac on March 13, 2024, 05:53:47 PMI much prefer fresh air between shops.
Fresh air between shops.. !! How quaint..
It's not so quaint when it's blowing a gale and pouring down :grin: very little shelter from the elements, apart from the many restaurants of course :cool:
Rain... sunshine.. Might go for a coffee later..
Just bought a new microwave.. Toshiba.. just a little one .. I think it was just over sixty pounds..
Replacing my Sharp... does it all.. It did so many things.. I only used it to bake a potato and heat up ready meals and left overs..
I shall put it at my front gate .. someone will take it..
Sunshine this morning, the garden looks a mess so do the windows :boo:
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 14, 2024, 09:25:55 AMFresh air between shops.. !! How quaint..
Rather than indoor malls like Meadowhall and the Trafford centre. I find them very tiring. No Co-ops in them though 😉
It's wavering here between dullness and drizzle. OH has another hospital appointment this afternoon.
Beautiful sunshine.. Going to the tip then an Antique emporium ..
I love junk shops and car boots.. But we don't have any nearby ..
Quote from: GrannyMac on March 15, 2024, 12:08:41 PMRather than indoor malls like Meadowhall and the Trafford centre. I find them very tiring. No Co-ops in them though 😉
The thing about these temples of nothingness is that I can't help feel that I'm in my own The Truman Show, and that this curious version of idealistic life isn't reality at all.
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 16, 2024, 08:54:11 AMI love junk shops and car boots..
Been a long time since I went to a car boot. I gave up when I realised that 50% of the stalls were selling stuff I'd put in the bin to save a charity shop the trouble of doing the same. Some of the others would be selling stuff you could get in pound shops cheaper. The small number of interesting stalls were just swamped out by those nor worth getting out of bed to see.
No junk shops around here. There is a long road of shops nearby most of which seem to be hairdressers, takeaways or foreign supermarkets which will occcasionaly have one but they rarely last long before something else replaces them.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vqo1DZvdqHoyrNdm7
There's one in the streetview above. I doubt it's there now.
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I used to enjoy car boots, and auctions. Not been to any for years. There are lots of charity shops here, as well as the one I volunteer in. They're always busy, I only tend to buy books. My aim is to get rid of things, not leave more for someone else to have to sort out!
I enjoy a trip round charity shops, or used to. We would go to posh places like Wilmslow and Formby where we could get a "better quality" of tat :grin: Everyone jumped on the band wagon though and today 'posh' charity shops are no longer.....
Some charity shops ask for too much money.. I am not a designer label shopper .. I always cut labels out... But I hate paying over the odds for something from Primark.. Most of my reading books are from charity shops..
Waitrose do a book shelf in their coffee shop.. You can just pick up a book .. take it away.. I often put a couple of books on the shelf..
Yes many charity shops forget that charity goes both ways and offering especially childrens clothes cheap would help out many poor families. What doesn't get sold in the shops just gets bagged up and sold for a pittance making those who ship it to the third world very rich. Or at least that was the gist of something I read a while back.
Yesterday I put , fully working, microwave at my front gate.. FREE..
It went within the hour..
That was a tip trip saved.. :yahoo:
Quote from: klondike on March 17, 2024, 01:07:16 PMYes many charity shops forget that charity goes both ways and offering especially childrens clothes cheap would help out many poor families. What doesn't get sold in the shops just gets bagged up and sold for a pittance making those who ship it to the third world very rich. Or at least that was the gist of something I read a while back.
We do a good trade in kid's clothes, often they're in really good nick. We have an arrangement with a local school, they get uniforms donated,they send them to us, we steam them, if they're reusable. Badged blazers £5, ties £1.50. They get snapped up.
Sounds good.
Some schools go for colours that aren't covered by supermarket kit and that often costs a lot. When I was at school the blazers were pretty generic (but there were no supermarkets then of course) while badges, caps and ties came from the approved outfitters. I have no idea if they were expensive or not.
Hooray!! I have cut mt my grass..
Yipetty-do-dah I don't have any grass
Ours may get cut later, its a lovely day.
Weeding the back garden today.. I bloody hate it.. But happy when it is done..
I cut my grass a couple of days ago. Thought it'd be nice to give the moss a bit of an airing 🤬🤬
My grass needs a good feed.. Any suggestions please.. ?
I do have a few weeds showing through.. Is there anything on the market that will feed one thing and kill another thing .. at the same time..?
Most selective lawn weedkillers claim to do that.
Like a Summers Day here..
But I won't be taking my vest off yet.. :grin:
Like a summer's day here too. Overcast not very warm and a vague possibility of rain. :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Making yellow split pea and ham soup, it's cold here but sunny.
Going to clean the motor today.. Fairy washing up liquid in warm water..
No gimmicky products for me..
She always looks good after her spring bath..
Dull day! I got a lovely teeshirt in the Charity shop yesterday, Lands End, looks brand new, £3. Can't complain.
Lidl. Oh the excitement. Maybe they'll have chainsaws in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYzxa4Icizo
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Spot on.
I remember the first time I went into an Aldi they were selling sledgehammers. Now I may be odd but if I wanted a sledgehammer my first port of call wouldn't be Aldi. So. Who the hell makes impulse purchases of sledgehammers? That said I've now got two 75m rolls of 6mm rope as I found when I put the one away I'd picked up the other week as it might come in handy sometime for something.
I've been to Aldi this morning, every so often they sell a cosmetic I like, they've just got some in, so I've bought two. And a new clothes prop. 😂
I'm feeling proud today - I resisted all the Middle of Lidl stuff.
I went to Frodsham market, didn't see Gary Barlow.
Does Gary Barlow work there..?
Hosed out my wheelie bins.. Had a coffee break with mate..
Going to paint my old kitchen dresser over the weekend..
My kitchen is modern except for the old dresser that I can't bear to part with..
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 22, 2024, 05:20:13 PMDoes Gary Barlow work there..?
His Mum still lives there :smiley:
Gary Barlow is a little dull but I like him..
So much nicer then Robbie Williams
I agree!
He still often goes back to see his Mum too :upvote: bless....... :smiley:
Just made some bacon butties for a couple of bikers who popped in..
Sun shining but chilly.. Taking Hattie to garage to pick up her car after having a service..
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 23, 2024, 10:08:04 AMJust made some bacon butties for a couple of bikers who popped in..
Was this one of them?
Quote from: Brian45 on January 01, 2022, 01:44:49 PMDid ye tell him woman?
Acchh I'm on ma way
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:grin: :grin:
Roof tile dislodged on my roof..
More bloody expense.. Paul down the road is a roofer fortunately..
Just put an undercoat on the kitchen dresser..
Meanwhile I've been making sure my sofa doesn't float away.
Wot !!! [2040]
It never has floated away so far but I take no chances and park my backside on it quite frequently to make sure it stays put.
That's a brilliant reason for sitting down.. :grin:
It really is! Not that I need an excuse. 😁
Quote from: Scrumpy on March 25, 2024, 11:11:43 AM:grin: :grin:
Roof tile dislodged on my roof..
More bloody expense.. Paul down the road is a roofer fortunately..
Just put an undercoat on the kitchen dresser..
Just as well, an overcoat wouldn't have fitted.
Wet and miserable here.. I haven't done a lot today..
Except eat too much..
My paint arrived today..
I've been to Homesense and B & M I'm looking for seat cushions for the kitchen chairs.... didn't find any.
Have you got a Dunelm locally? Might be worth a try.
ooooh yes I forgot about Dunelm :upvote:
Finished my paint job.. Fed the lawn ... just grass really.. but lawn sounds posh..
Grass sounds posh. Much posher than burdocks, dandelions and daises :grin:
I woke up at 5am this morning .. made a cup of tea and took it back to bed.. Had a look out of the window and saw a beautiful red fox strolling up the road..
I have a street light and school security lights .. It is never really dark outside my home..
Thanks FedEx. Was going to do Lidl early but their email gave 8:30 to 12:30 as the delivery window. Turned up a 3:00 by which time it was raining. It had been dry all morning.
Sunshine.. Lots of it.. WALKING into town with my mate.. It's alright going there.. downhill.. It's the coming back.. uphill..
Shopping with my non-driving mate soon......a trip to Costco too, just for the samples :grin:
Not heard of Costco before - what do they sell?
I've been shopping, butchers, Sainsburys & Lidl, met friends, came home had lunch, did some ironing. And...relaxing now.
Quote from: Silver Tabby on March 30, 2024, 11:46:05 AMNot heard of Costco before - what do they sell?
Everything Tabby from salted peanuts to tellies :smiley:
Quote from: Alex on March 30, 2024, 04:26:37 PMEverything Tabby from salted peanuts to tellies :smiley:
Sounds like Aladdins Cave!
An American multinational but they do have great a returns policy, particularly for electricals. A bit like M&S used to be, no questions asked- almost
Having a roast dinner today.. I'm so excited..
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 01, 2024, 09:47:27 AMHaving a roast dinner today.. I'm so excited..
SNAP. :busted:
Just got caught out by a spoof headline. I started a thread then remembered the day. :nooo:
Of course that is if it was a spoof. The world is so full of crap for real these days it's hard to be sure.
Drizzling here today, it can't even manage real rain ! :rolleyes:
Nowhere to go, nobody calling so it's a DG day for me. :grin:
Been watching 'Vera' at my neighboirs house, came home to see that cat had gone to bed without doing the washing up again! Hey Ho - pass the marigolds.
drizzle - 24 days in March had rain of some degree
Just been to give blood for this cancer research programme I've been a part of for 3 years. Received my £10 gift voucher, Sainsburys this time :upvote:
Quote from: Alex on March 31, 2024, 01:00:21 PMAn American multinational but they do have great a returns policy, particularly for electricals. A bit like M&S used to be, no questions asked- almost
According to Mr Google - the nearest one to me is at Leeds. Will have to bribe a car owning friend to go for a look!
Quote from: Silver Tabby on April 02, 2024, 02:49:36 PMAccording to Mr Google - the nearest one to me is at Leeds. Will have to bribe a car owning friend to go for a look!
You need a card Tabby, I think you can get one on line. I'm on my daughter in law's card
Why am I so tired.. !! Trying to catch up with that hour that was taken away from me..
It'smessed my sleeping patttern even though I pay little attention to clocks.
Meeting two old work colleagues today for lunch, so not really boring :cool:
Might clean up my outside steps today.. ready to paint them..
Lidl, Truly boring.
2,000 pounds to sort my roof out.. The ridge tiles are loose.. cement worn away.. Lead is split.. and some wonky tiles.. 2 days work.. At least it's a job out of the way..
My neighbour spotted the problem when he saw that a ridge tile had slipped and was lodge on the roof..
Roofers are here.. thank goodness it's not raining.. :yahoo:
Are they using a scaffold or just roofing ladders?
Roofing ladders.. It certainly looks good.. Black soffits.. drip trays.. guttering.. 3 workers.
They are here again tomorrow..
David, my neighbour, was impressed..They are doing his roof next.. And it didn't rain.!!
lunch in Tesco's caf
We were stuck in traffic jams on the M6 earlier, after a few days at Center Parcs in Cumbria. All the kids, tweens and teens basically entertained themselves! We all got together in the evenings for drinks, quizzes etc. We rarely see OHs family who live in Scotland, it was a nice change.
Staying at son's tonight, home tomorrow. It'll feel very quiet.
Went into town early.. Spent half an hour in a book shop.. Bliss..
A bit too windy outside to do much today.
I think I may have walked past Phil's place the other day...
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Lovely!
I like that! 👍
:smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
"The use of potatoes was forbidden in Burgundy (where they call them Indian artichokes) for that they were persuaded the too frequent use of them caused Leprosy."
c 1597
The roofers have finished and gone.. :yahoo:
Leave the :yahoo: til after the next rainstorm :grin:
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Going out for a coffee.. Dull day.. windy..
Raining here but blowing a gale too, I'm staying put today.
Doing a bit of weeding today..
Going to son's boat to sort my fishing tackle out for a week long outing next week.
Out for coffee hope it's not boring... The wind has gone, inside and outside. :cool:
Drizzle here...
I need a couple of new hand towels off to Dunelm later. I miss BHS.
Feeling a bit peely-wally today.
Quote from: Silver Tabby on April 11, 2024, 02:18:57 PMFeeling a bit peely-wally today.
Not so good Tabby, but I know the feeling well. 😮
Spent a couple of hours cleaning and tidying the greenhouse this morning, got my garden ornaments out and my painted stones in place. Looks so much better now, have sent Dunc over to the big Tesco at Wick airport to get me some bags of compost. I'm tired out after my exertions earlier. :busted:
Ah names from the past. The current Dunhelm store here occupies the old Comet building. I think they were one of the first big names to go under. Toys R Us having stood empty for years is now a Home Bargains.
BHS and M&S in town were still empty last time I noticed.
Tandy is now an Angling Direct and a wine store.
Quote from: Silver Tabby on April 11, 2024, 02:18:57 PMFeeling a bit peely-wally today.
Hope you feel better tomorrow..
Lovely and warm here.. been out for a coffee.. and wall paint..
I'm bored today :rolleyes:
Lovely weather, we've been gardening.
I miss BHS too! And Debenhams.
Debenhams here is now student accommodation. At least the signs said that last time I took any notice. Might have been snarfed by Serco though so we can welcome the intrepid channel mariners here too.
Washing machine has just finished it's cycle.. Radio 2 is singing away...
The weeds in the garden are thriving.. and I have no idea what I am having for lunch today.. My world is perfect..
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 13, 2024, 09:02:11 AMThe weeds in the garden are thriving..
Mine too. Putting on quite a show this year.
I have hung out my solar (jar) lanterns in an Aspen tree..
Nice morning here, I'm shopping later with my non-driving friend, but only a boring food shop
Preparing for the fishing trip. Getting it all in one car will be a struggle. With all the bait we're taking I reckon the fish will be fatter after we've been.
Sleepover tonight.. Movie night.. Wicked Little letters.
Oh Scrumpy that is a brilliant film!!! 10/10
Get well soon Tabby xx
Ruthio.. You are so right.. Beautiful film.. charming characters played perfectly by a top cast.. Loved it..
We did a tip run early this morning.. around 10am..
When we left the tip the queues were mounting up.. the cars were outside on the road lining up..
Spring cleaning time I guess..
Turned so cold here again, snow back on the mountains and a biting wind blowing. I can't get warm at all, hands are frozen besides being close to the fire. I hate this cold weather it makes me really miserable. 😭😭😭
Sitting in bed, haven't decided what to do today. My friend who I was meeting isn't well, perhaps I'll pop into town. Or perhaps not. :hmm:
Went to the shop for Apple Sauce.. Came home with milk, eggs.. biscuits ..salmon and blueberries..
Bedding blowing nicely on the line when I went to the pool earlier. Hailstones on my way home!
Off to B & Q for compost ! :zzz:
I still haven't got my apple sauce..
I had to waylay a taxi driver to lift the compost into the boot.
I'm going to a Local History talk in the church nearby this evening. I hope its not boring. 🥱
I went to school the other day. My teacher told me to think of a word of something I wasn't very good at, beginning with the letter 'N'.
I said "spelling"
No pool this morning, had to phone the doctors at 8am to get an appointment to talk over this diagnosis with her, it's had me in a panic for a few days and when my new meds arrived yesterday my panic went into overdrive. There's one of the pills I don't want to take as the side effects are/can be terrible. :cry: :cry: :cry:
Quote from: Raven on April 19, 2024, 08:11:32 AMNo pool this morning, had to phone the doctors at 8am to get an appointment to talk over this diagnosis with her, it's had me in a panic for a few days and when my new meds arrived yesterday my panic went into overdrive. There's one of the pills I don't want to take as the side effects are/can be terrible. :cry: :cry: :cry:
Try not to worry too much..
They cover themselves by listing everything they can think of when naming side effects..
My daughter was on a medication that said side effects can be fatal..
You will be fine sweetheart.. at least you are being treated..
Thanks Scrumpy, Doc just phoned and we had a good chat about it all. Not 100% calmed down, but mostly. Got to start the meds today. He basically said my bones gave gone from being Brighton Rock to Edinburgh Rock. Need to do weight bearing exercises too, as swimming is not enough or the type needed.
Always expected to get old one day, just never gave a thought to what can go alongside it. I suppose my horse riding days are over. [1100]
What the deuce Raven? I have a few weeks of relative downtime from the forums and return to find that you've gone and touched an inverted Midas and your bones have turned to stone!!!!
I assume your new career as an Evil Kneivel tribute act has curtailed, and that you'll have to cancel the fleet of camper vans that you'd hired from Sturgeon's MIL to jump over.
:grin: :grin: :grin:
If we took notice of ALL the possible side effects of drugs, we'd never take any, it is scary but big pharma just covering their backs. Tuck into bananas and oily fish too ! :upvote:
Quote from: dextrous63 on April 19, 2024, 09:19:30 AMWhat the deuce Raven? I have a few weeks of relative downtime from the forums and return to find that you've gone and touched an inverted Midas and your bones have turned to stone!!!!
I assume your new career as an Evil Kneivel tribute act has curtailed, and that you'll have to cancel the fleet of camper vans that you'd hired from Sturgeon's MIL to jump over.
Quite the opposite, they are turning brittle and it seems that's why when I fell last year my bone didn't just break it shattered, giving the surgeon a hell of a job. Doc said yes I should have been black n blue but landing on my butt should not have broken any bones.....especially that one as it's the strongest bone in the body.
As for Nicola's MIL's camper I'm more inclined to run her bloody husband over with it. The silly damn fool. :nooo:
It's all those years in the hot sun up there in t'north. Ordinary glass is turned into safety glass through additional heating, so that it shatters instead of snaps. Your bones are now safety grade bones.
Been out.. Done the coffee bit.. Back home.. Raining..
Still haven't finished sorting my Acers
Hair cut today.. She doesn't need to cut my fringe.. I've done it for her.. :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Acers sorted, patio brushed, Hostas de-slugged yuk !
I have big plans for today.. Clean the car and tidy the garden..
I haven't started yet.. But i will.. maybe.. after mid morning coffee..
Had the laziest 3 days ever. Not in the mood for anything.
Actually started clearing up the garden..
Very pleased with myself..
Alexa said it would rain so I moved quickly to get a lot done..
Did it rain? ... No.
:yell: :yell: :yell:
:grin: :grin:
It has been cold here.. I worked in the garden this morning.. She now looks tidy.. Well, sort of.. Good enough for me.. I couldn't wait to get back indoors..
Heating on..
I hate nights like this when I can't sleep, by 6am when I should be getting up for my swim I'll be too tired, and ready to go back to bed. :cry:
No sunshine today and it feels cold
we've had a very slight frost for the last three days - each time gone by around 0830
A bit glum this morning :sad:
I'm meeting my best friend for coffee this morning. We've both been away so have some catching up to do!
Blimey Alex, you were up early.. Don't be glum.. This time next year...MAFSA will be back again..
Cold here.. Washing on.. might walk behind the hoover later..
Fed up of the cold weather! And the extra heating costs.
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 25, 2024, 09:01:15 AMBlimey Alex, you were up early.. Don't be glum.. This time next year...MAFSA will be back again..
Cold here.. Washing on.. might walk behind the hoover later..
MAFSA??Wot dat den?
Married at first sight Australia.. Alex is a big fan.. But keep it quiet.. She is not proud of that fact..
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 25, 2024, 09:23:54 AMMarried at first sight Australia.. Alex is a big fan.. But keep it quiet.. She is not proud of that fact..
I think I'd rather stick my head into a food processor to get the same mental stimulation.
thank you - I tried several translations starting with 'Muslim' but couldn't come up with anything sensible
Swimming Done, messages done, time to head out with Dageus.
Quote from: dextrous63 on April 25, 2024, 09:25:45 AMI think I'd rather stick my head into a food processor to get the same mental stimulation.
Does that work? What food processor do you recommend?
Quote from: dextrous63 on April 25, 2024, 09:25:45 AMI think I'd rather stick my head into a food processor to get the same mental stimulation.
That sounds like a plan .. What speed will you put it on.. ?
I'll watch Australian Masterchef for some ideas and get back to you both.
I watched MAFS UK last year. My daughter in law knew one of the women.
MAFSA can be very entertaining.. Alex and I often discuss what is going on.. Good fun..
In which case I withdraw my glib comments. It would be appropriate for me to try and watch an episode or two before jumping to an actual conclusion.
I've seen bits of it on Gogglebox ages ago. I assume they were the best bits so my tip is don't bother. OTOH you may indeed like it.
Quote from: dextrous63 on April 25, 2024, 03:46:27 PMIn which case I withdraw my glib comments. It would be appropriate for me to try and watch an episode or two before jumping to an actual conclusion.
No need for an apology.. Truth is it's crap..
But amusing..
Some of the women have their lips puffed up ready to appear on the show.. They look like cod with bloated lips.. As the weeks go on the swelling goes down..
The UK one had their first transgender bride...
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 25, 2024, 05:37:07 PMAs the weeks go on the swelling goes down..
A bit like a marriage then 😬🤭😬😬
The UK version is just torture so I don't watch it, the Aussie one at least has beautiful scenery and some nice dresses. :grin: We don't watch it for "mental stimulation" thank you Dextrous 89, it's just a bit of fun.
Quote from: dextrous63 on April 25, 2024, 10:29:22 PMA bit like a marriage then 😬🤭😬😬
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Off to my aqua class, then a quick trip to Lidl. Life's full of excitement ☺️
Quote from: Alex on April 25, 2024, 11:07:33 PMThe UK version is just torture so I don't watch it, the Aussie one at least has beautiful scenery and some nice dresses. :grin: We don't watch it for "mental stimulation" thank you Dextrous 89, it's just a bit of fun.
Of course it is. But where would one be without the standard rebuttal of such reality shows?? It was my duty to take up the mantle.
I have watched entire series of this kind of thing in the past and become internally involved (if you catch my drift) with them, feeling a sense of loss when they come to an end. Funny old feeling really, especially when upon reflection, it's not really a strong argument to defend them as examples of anthropological studies.😉😬🤣🤣
Our M&S is to close...
We're getting a second Lidl, more Yum Yums to go round
Quote from: Alex on April 26, 2024, 01:41:05 PMWe're getting a second Lidl, more Yum Yums to go round
Haven't had one this year, I've cut out most sugary things. I've lost over a stone and a half, it's really helped my knee.
I saw the recommendations and checked out the calories as I'm not keen on having to buy a fresh set of clothes. What I saw frightened me off....
https://www.nutracheck.co.uk/CaloriesIn/Product/42/Lidl+Bakery+Toffee+Yum+Yum#url
Surprisingly the Greggs version is more wasteline friendly but Greggs are in town and I don't visit often plus they are still a bit rich for a nibble imo
https://www.nutracheck.co.uk/CaloriesIn/Product/Search?desc=greggs+yum+yum
I don't like yum yums, never have too sickly for me. My weakness is ice cream. :busted:
Cold and rain.. Meeting up with a mate today..
Bugger .. I am one log roll short of a fence.. Back to Homebase..
Quote from: Scrumpy on April 29, 2024, 08:50:38 AMBugger .. I am one log roll short of a fence.. Back to Homebase..
Love that. Going to use it instead of someone being a sandwich short of a picnic.😉😊
I am now complete.. :smiley: :smiley:
Got an annoying tickly cough. Bet I picked up a virus when I wento the doctors on Friday. Should steer clear of those places - full of ill people. I wonder if doctors develop super immune systems.
The lawn mower is out ready..
So bloody cold here but sunny.
Beautiful day, been to the garden centre for coffee this am. Going to pot a few plants now. Its quite warm in the sheltered bit of the garden.
I've cut the grass.. and re-potted some sunflowers.. They are getting tall..
I've stopped for coffee, not used to the sunshine! It's so warm, i've done a few pots, and need a rest indoors now. Hopefully the course of B12 injections starting tomorrow will give me a boost . OH has just pu the kettle on.
Had my phone consultation with the surgeon yesterday. He's booked me in for a barium meal and will then most likely stick a balloon down to perform a dilitation. Hopefully all sorted by summer!!
All the best for you Dextrous .. I do hope it gets sorted for you..
Painted an outside wall.. just starting to rain.. Oh dear.. !!
The sun is out here today, but it's still chilly, I'm glad the fleece is still over the chair.
Quote from: dextrous63 on April 30, 2024, 04:34:51 PMHad my phone consultation with the surgeon yesterday. He's booked me in for a barium meal and will then most likely stick a balloon down to perform a dilitation. Hopefully all sorted by summer!!
Ah, memories! I have assisted in dozens of barium meals (and enemas!), though not many dilatations.
Honestly, nothing to worry about and completely painless, although not sure about the dilatations! (Sorry!)
I've had my first B12 injection today. Another on Friday, and more next week.
Storms overnight.. The lightning went on and on..
I need to paint some of my wall again.. The rain took much of the paint off..
A bit like the Golden Gate bridge... it never gets finished..
Painting a wall is always a mistake. Produces never ending maintenance and most ot the time looks worse than the natural finish whatever that was.
My grandfather built a lean to against a garden wall and painted it white to give his tomatos more light. The lean to is long gone but I still have to paint that wall or put up with it looking untidy.
It's a retaining wall.. Either side of wide steps leading down to the house..
It also continues one side to the back entrance..
Had it all been brick I would have left it alone.. but , unfortunately when we built the house we were on a tight budget so we used some breeze block..
It looks attractive when painted but bloody scruffy in the winter months..
I need to date a brick layer.. Just until a new brick wall is built..
Quote from: Scrumpy on Yesterday at 01:24:21 PMI need to date a brick layer.. Just until a new brick wall is built..
Reminds me of a divorcee who used to live over the road from where we were at the time with her child. There were gardening uncles, car fixing uncles, painting uncles galore. :grin:
I could do with a few uncles.. :wink:
Popping out to a National Trust this morning.. Rain has stopped..