Life must be tough for EastEnders producers. In any other Olympic year, three weeks of sporting coverage would have dinted, but not eliminated, the audience for their soap opera. With a Games hosted in the UK’s capital city, though, TV audiences have been lapping up the BBC’s wall-to-wall coverage: all day, every day, on BBC1, throughout daytime and early evening on BBC3 (with the channel mysteriously finding the Freeview bandwidth to broadcast in daytime) as well as streaming video coverage of every single sport online. While BBC2 and BBC4 have provided plenty of non-Olympian content — including many shows, including EastEnders, which normally reside on BBC1 — and there is much radio and commercial TV still out there, the truth is that most TVs at the moment are glued to the sport.
It must be especially galling for Easties, as the Olympics is in “their” borough. The fictional postcode for Walford, E20, has now been formally adopted by the rejuvenated Olympic Park area. So the decimation of EastEnders’ regular viewing audience is being conducted by a neighbour.
It’s unsurprising, both geographically and in terms of attracting audience attention, that the EastEnders production team have tried to reflect the Olympics’ presence in East London on the sets of Elstree. An audacious episode which combined standard prerecorded scenes with a live segment showing Billy Mitchell (actor Perry Fenwick) carry the Olympic torch through Albert Square worked well, gimmick though it was.
However, last night the production team went a step further, and included a topical conversation about Team GB’s gold medal success. And so the Olympics joined topics including the death of Michael Jackson to be indulged with a topical scene that, with the best will in the world, can only be watched through one’s fingers.
The scene, which featured a cafe discussion between Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline) and Ray Dixon (Chucky Venn), name checked several British medal winners, and included a no-doubt-funny-in-the-writing-room double take from Jean on the mention of ‘Mo’ (a reference to 10,000m winner Mo Farah, rather than Laila Morse’s Mo Harris). I suppose it was no worse than the discussions going on in every workplace at the moment, except that such discussions in real life don’t occur once during the Olympics and comprise one huge infodump.
Not that EastEnders portrays real life, of course - but, like all dramas, it works best when dialogue and situation springs from character. The torch scenes worked because it worked within the context of Billy’s character: a conversation about medals in the cafe betrayed that the words were dreamt up in the producer’s office rather than the brains of the characters speaking them.
Of course, if EastEnders was to truly reflect the attitudes of East London to the Games happening on their doorstep, most of the characters would be at home most nights watching the telly, perving over either the women’s beach volleyball or the men’s diving. Local shopkeepers who attempted to tailor their displays to appeal to the much-promised onslaught of tourists would be falling foul of the new laws which prevent misuse of the words “Olympic”, “Gold”, “Silver”, “Bronze”, etc. And there would most certainly have been seven years of discussions about whether or not the East End will gain any long term benefit at all, or even enough to offset the disruption. Given Easties’ predeliction for violent crime, I’m half surprised that one of the Square’s residents hasn’t been driven to homicidal rage by Boris Johnson’s incessant “Get Ahead of the Games” broadcasts on Tubes and buses. Although I suppose that, uniquely in London, Walford residents all work within three minutes’ walk of their own front door, so nobody uses public transport anyway.
I suppose, as the designated “Olympic Broadcaster”, the BBC doesn’t want its regular primetime soap to become a soapbox for voices in opposition to the Games. But if it is to continue to try and shoehorn topical references into EastEnders, can it please try and make them suck less?
Hmm, I wondered how we suddenly had daytime BBC3 too!
Absolute rubbish to pretend that an Eastender should happen to get the the chance of running with the hallowed Olympic Torch.They could have made it more interesting by having it stolen or chucked at the Queen Vic making it burn down (again)or some other twaddle.Or was it just a plug?
Ooo I'm the first through the door! Thanks so much for the lovely new home Scott!
Err sorry - that's from Jane (I'm in disguise.)
I see Carol has been here before, and she never told us!
Scott dear,- thank you so much. New website, eh? Sounds exciting.
Jane,- we're getting used to your disguise by now. What does Ploppy call you for short?
Enjoy your time at the ParaO's ladies. I won't be watching that either. Maybe Norway will do a bit better there. We usually do at the ParaO's. You'll have to keep me updated.
Oooo, thank you for the super speedy new home Scott.
Who is that person all dressed in black in the corner? Oh I see it is Lady Jane trying out some mourning clothes. (I thought black only came in for mourning dress in the 19th C, but perhaps she's going modern.)
Thank you Scott for the nice new home. A brand new website, sounds exciting. Hope there will be room for us.
BG says he's given up roaming the wilds of Essex, it was a bit crowded, too many people walking about with tranquilliser guns. He'd rather sit on my hand as it moves the mouse about.
Jo,- so BG didn't enjoy being a world wide superstar?
...oooh I have a sense of deja vue!! Thank you Scott Dear - a lovely new home, nice that it is already furnished too!!
Oh Scott thank you so much. Posting was getting to be a work of art! This ia a lovely new home.
Jane can we call you Altoawk for short? Much snappier.
Watching a Lewis I don't remember seeing before.
Yes Carol, I saw you were first in the new home by many days.
Mr T has just delivered, so I have delivered to the lady across the road. She asked me to add some items to my order for her. She does not drive and her husband has been banned on medical reasons. I used to take her to Mr T's house before I had Dog.
I've seen that Lewis before. I remembered who did it. Just as well, I was delivering for most of the final 10mins.
Driving my new car is weird as it feels like a sports car after the 4x4. It's a bit weird getting in and out as it is so low. Must look into cup holder.
Nightlee night
Just popped in to check out the new abode, had a tw**t to say we'd moved. Splendid Scott thank you so much, I even have a pencil! (wonder how long that'll last)
Lovely day here today, pity I spent most of it wielding a broom and duster, still has to be done, need to start on the car next.
Eva, you sound like Ploppy, he keeps everything with the idea it will come in one day.
He once repaired a fence, checking it was straight with a spirit level, it was decidedly not level, and when I asked him where he'd got the spirit level from....... he'd found it on the tip!!!! Now why did he think it was on the tip??
I hasten to add he doesn't normally go scavenging on tips, just that sometimes he transports stuff there in his lorry.
Nite nite Loppies x
Just popped in to check out the new abode, had a tw**t to say we'd moved. Splendid Scott thank you so much, I even have a pencil! (wonder how long that'll last)
Lovely day here today, pity I spent most of it wielding a broom and duster, still has to be done, need to start on the car next.
Eva, you sound like Ploppy, he keeps everything with the idea it will come in one day.
He once repaired a fence, checking it was straight with a spirit level, it was decidedly not level, and when I asked him where he'd got the spirit level from....... he'd found it on the tip!!!! Now why did he think it was on the tip??
I hasten to add he doesn't normally go scavenging on tips, just that sometimes he transports stuff there in his lorry.
Nite nite Loppies x
I was watching Lxwis on+1 as I have to watch the baking programme. All those scrummy things! Definitely hadn't seen it before. Quite a sad one. That's two nights on the trot I've cried at programmes that don't usually affect me that way!
I am off to see Twin and MM in the morning. We are having a little expotition to Hxm Hxuse
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ham-house/things-to-see-and-do/events/page-1/?campid=HAMPPC
Not been before, though passed it many times, so looking forward to it. Mind if it is chucking it down we might give the manicured lawn a miss! Anyway I may be in a rush tomorrow morning so may not make it on here.
Bed time now so night night and sleep tight all.
Hello all now don't faint !!!! yes it is I ..... since the end of the show we have been too busy. The sales were not that brilliant although we managed 11 paintings ( taxman is not going to be happy!!!)and one thia week end. But Nicholas got a few commisssions that we had to organise.
Now that my legs are ok I only wnet and banged my little toe on the bar of my exercise bench in the bedroom . Toe is quite black I did hear a crack when I did it, too bad have to try to keep going to the gym somehow.
Hope you are all well will come in earlier tomorrow .Ninite all. I noticed a certain curly gentleman is fairly silent for the mo on t....r,shame I do like his banter.
XXXXX
Morning all - as Twin said we are off to H Hse today - I went years ago but neither MM nor Twin have visited it before, then we are back for the Para O Ceremony and my friend Janice is coming over to watch with us (her daughter is back at the Stxdium doing catering). Currently fine, but looks windy out there. I know showers forecast this afternoon but hopefully we will be inside the house and ok! Oh see Sue still has the stutters! She obviously didn't trust the new home! Love Ploppy picking up spirit lxvel from tip and it not working..... Oh pleased Nxcholas managed to sell some paintings Chantale - hope you haven't broken a bone in your toe. You need to keep an eye on it! See Lady J still doesn't want to give up her disguise! As Twin said when we were living in the old home, we think this evening they are showing the Pxintless we went to see recorded, so we need to get home for that (or catch it on 1player). H Hse is only about 40 mins away so as long as the traffic behaves we should be ok! Hello BHB, I agree perhaps not out on the patio, but we can open the doors wide and stay inside. Ah today we have A Gxxdnight Kiss (in the morning?) - ah it was cos it had one of my favourite things in (Champers, Campari, Agostxra and a little sugar) - ok you bring that and I'll get the paninis and we can have a lovely long snuffle until the DCM arrives.
Morning everyone.
Thank you for the new home, Scott.
Sorry I've not been here for a while, kept meaning to post but other things keep getting in the way. Don't know where the time goes.
Nearly September and I'm still waiting for summer. The weather is bound to be nice second half of September when we're away. It's only just getting light when I leave in the morning now and the evenings are certainly drawing in. Hate it.
Sorry your eldest hasn't been able to get cycling tix, Fi, they are like gold dust. I think Maeve's referring to the Javel*n - 6/7 mins from St Pancr*s to Str*tford. We're intending to try it tonight for the Op*ning C. Managed to get several more Para tix last week - equestrian Thurs, rowing & wheelchair basketball Fri, archery Sun; and we already had tix for Mon & Tues next week, I'm going to be exhausted. Poor Ploppy, who isn't vg at getting up early, has v early starts tomorrow and Friday tee hee. Ali, Maeve & Fi, and anyone I've forgotten, hope the weather stays dry and you enjoy yourselves at the Para. I may have spare tix for rowing on Sat am if anyone's interested.
Sad to see JB leaving NT. My fav character and an actor I've liked since When the Boat.
R Mail is a pain at times. A recent copy of R*dio T*mes arrived over a week late - I think the postman had delivered to wrong address. We often get stuff for another address not dissimilar to our's and I guess they often get our mail.
Wonder how much of a battering New Orl*ans is getting.
Hope Twins and MM have a lovely day out.
Morning all. Quick dash in and out. Well I don't like missing a meeting!
Oh pooh. I would have loved the tix Diana, however I am away this weekend, so no can do. I think NO is standing up to the storm at the moment, fingers crossed for them.
Morning BHB, yes I am in a hurry, but always have time for you and the CM. So what have you for us today? A Goodnight Kiss? Oh yes please.....oh I see it is a cocktail, sigh. Oh that sounds yummy, let's get another jug and find the CM.
See you all tomorrow.
Wheee, my pencil's back! Thanks for the new home Scott.
Yes Fi, Diana's right I meant the Javel*n train from St. P, not King Crss, hope yo uenjoy the Ceremony tonight Diana.
Twins enjoy H*m Hse, think we might get some rain today.
Chantale glad Nick got some commisions.
The new car sounds very snazzy Jo, hope you and Dog enjoy it!
Morning all. Most of the bad weather has gone away, but it's still quite windy. The sun comes out now and again to say hello, so can't really complain.
Hello sweetheart. I see you've turned the day upside down. Eh?, he says. Serving late night drinks in the morning! And if there is incahol in them, it will make the Twins' heads whirl. They do anyway? All right,- I won't tell them you said so.
I've done the weekly shop with both parents today, so it took it's time, but now they shouldn have enough food to withstand a siege!
Sue,- I admit to being a bit of a hoarder, but I have become much better at throwing away old stuff. It's when I see things on special offer that I tend to buy enough to last me out this century.
I've just had some shocking news. The Pirate Hunter's ex-partner (They lived together for 2 years.) was killed on holiday when she fell from the hotel balcony. It happened yesterday and her sister phoned the Pirate Hunter last night. They were still good friends even if they'd broken up, and he is in shock. She was 25 years old and just finished Teachers College and was ready for her first job. It's such a senseless waste of a young life.
There are some conflicting facts,- the papers say she was climbing up to her balcony at 4am, and her family says she fell from the balcony. Whatever is right,- it's still senseless.
Wooohooooo - this is me online proppa at last.. 3 cheers. Thanks to Carol for sending me new address notification :)
So before I get into full swing - I'm hoping to post little, but often from here on in... I'm going to jump straight in and pretend I've never been away..
Eva, that's tragic news to receive for the PH..
I tried to find the POlymp* on telly here, but to no avail - as shame as I'd like to watch some of them. Lucky those who have tickets.
Final season of NT starting here - I didn't watch back in Lon - conflicted with other shows, but now it doesn't, and Mum enjoys those - light hearted enough for her. She doesn't like the "skeet en donner" (shooting and fighting) of the other MMystery shows I watch (after she's gone to bed).
We had a lovely morning today - weather not too foul (but promising to worsen over the next couple of days) once a month Mum goes to Morn*ng Melod*es at theatre in UCT (varsity of CT) with a bunch of oaps - and so far I've been able to get a ticket to join them.. hoping for next one as it's all musical tunes.... but am getting to see some int'l talent, which is great. Also went to lovely little cafe not so long ago that does Live Music nights - I missed out on last weekend's tickets when I could have got really UC&P with Annie L*nnox... they attract both raw and famous talent locally & int'lly sourced to this place - and I'm on mailing list now... Entrance fee is dirt cheap even for SA rates. And tonight off to see a Flam*nco dance show in local theatre... S-i-l and friend also love the dance and musicals (friend very aware of who GO is)...
Still looking for volunteer work - 2 interviews so far been cancelled for various reasons. Hopefully 3rd time lucky, with CANSA - intv next week to see if my face fits..
Good news rec'd today - my goods and chattels due to depart UK shores this weekend - so it's full steam ahead now with clearing out garage so all my artgoods can be stored there... not sure there'll be enough room for car...
Mum doing OK - had a serious wobble yesterday, but I'm learning each time how to handle them better.. Talking of Mum, she's just called me for dinner!! It's only 5.30pm! But that's life here at Adventure's Ville... each day is different.. I know why, cos she knows I'm off out tonight and wants to make sure I'm fed before I go - bless her, she always thinks there's 3 of us for dinner... leftovers never go to waste though.
So I'll love you and leave you, and see you all again VERY soon...
Hello Auds, lovely to hear from you, sounds like you're really settling back now with lots to do.
Eva, what a terrible shock, that's awful, to die so young and senselessly.
Meant to tell you this morning that the boys are enjoying riding Caesar, he's fit and well but not sure how much longer I can keep him!
Eva - I am so sorry to hear such tragic news. As you say, a senseless waste of a promising young life. My heart goes out to her family. Ohmmmms to you, P*rate Hunter and all the family, you're in my thoughts.
Auds - ooooo, lovely to hear all your news. Glad all your stuff will be with you soon. I'm sure that will make you feel more at home. I'm sure we all look forward to hearing more from you VERY soon.
Hello all
It is I ,Jane. But Pauline you can call me what you like within reason!
How lovely to see Chantale Diana and Auds back on the blog.
Eva I am very sorry to hear the tragic news.
It has been had a really hectic day so I am off to chil out and watch the paraolympics.
TTFN
Eva, what terrible news. A great shock for all.
Hi Auds, good to see you back. Your YT of RAH got several views from SA, so maybe you now know one of the viewers.
I have been searching for the info to the course I'm going on tomorrow. I put it somewhere safe and obvious. Yeh right. I've found where it is online, so I'll be OK. Then I couldn't find the satnav. Because I hadn't put it away, doh. In my searches I found the MOT for the 4x4, better take it to the 2nd hand car dealer. It is on my way to the course.
New laptop is ready for despatch. Oh I do hope it is OK, or there will be a lot of 'I told you so' from Mw3Ds.
Dog is trying to make a pyramid of her bed, very artistic.
I bet Diana is a bit chilly. I am and I've just got the back door open.
Re the Royal Mail comments. I have a wonderful service. I even have a pick up and redelivery service when Parcel Force leave my parcel at the local post office. The parcel arrives inside my house, just like magic!! OK very occasionally a postman doesn't know the system and I have to make a visit to the post office myself. But if the card come early in the week, one phone call and magically the package appears. I can't remember the last time I actually signed for a recorded delivery. One time I was in(78n th78e - TK just wanted to enter into the conversation) post office and I was asked to tell one of my neighbours that they had a parcel to collect, so of course I did. They too were very pleased with the service.
TK has 2 keyboards to walk over, as I'm using a separate keyboard due to the space bar fault on the laptop. It is obviously getting to winter, TK likes to sit near the warm air coming from the left side of the laptop.
Up early tomorrow, off to Guildford, unfortunately not for the same reason as last time.
Nightlee night
Morning and today we have blue skies and sunshine. Eva that is such tragic news, thinking of you all, so sad when a young life is lost. Ham Hse was lovely (it poured with rain but we were inside at the time) - it's years since I went and I couldn't remember that much about it, so it was lovely to go back. It is in such a lovely position too and the gardens (sadly viewed from the house due to the weather, although we did manage to do the kitchen garden in the dry) looked wonderful. Came home and watched Pxintless and there we were! Oh and I had a belated card from The Giggles - they are in Ed'burgh together at the moment. They wrote on the envelope that they had posted it in Sir C Hxy's golden pillar box. Lovely to hear from them......as it was from Diana and Auds! I think Diana should have been dry last night but it was certainly chillier last night. Janice left about 11.15 to collect Emma from station and it was breath frosting time! Loved the flame coming on on the wire, and it was wonderful to see the cauldron lit again. Hello BHB, yes I think we might try the patio (we can put the heater on) this morning. Oh I see we have The Flxpper (Vodka, Mxlibu, G Marnixr, Mxdori and pineapple Juice) and cakes. Lovely! Let's go grab the pink blanket and we can have a lovely snuffle. DCM may be a bit late...she's still asleep!
Chantale, good to see you, sorry the sales at the show weren’t good, hope things pick up...... gotta keep the taxman happy! Ohhhmmmsss for your poorly toe,
Diana, enjoy the paras, you have quite a lot to look forward to.
Sat up watching the opening ceremony last night, inspiring I thought.
Eva, what devastating news, you read things like this in the papers, but you never expect them to happen to people you have a link with.
Auds, lovely to catch up with you and hear your news. I didn’t realise until I read on here that you’d be looking after mum, lots of luck with that, it’s never easy. You’ll feel so much better when all your stuff is with you. Hope you can manage to pop in more often, but we love to see you, no matter how long or short it’s been.
Jo, not only nice neighbours but also nice postmen.
Thought I would pop in this morning for a change, didn’t manage to get here last night ‘cos I was at the old lady’s and the internet was down, had my dongle but it wouldn’t work on the laptop, and as the net book was at home I was snookered.
It was like a winter morning when I got up, cold and raining, starting to clear now though. Meeting up with Brenda later, she often has to come to D*rby, and this is the first time I’ve been free for lunch.
Carol, lovely you heard from the Giggles, I hope they’re both well, they’ve had such a rubbish year.
Alfie’s book is out, today I think, definitely on K*ndle if not quite yet in the shops, he’s signing on Saturday (at Bl*ewater in K*nt) so it’ll in the shops by then.
Someone has tw**ted that the first chapter is brilliant, having said that I guess all Alfie fans will think so! Cheaper from Am*z*n that in shops, but that’s the price I’ll pay for wanting to see him I guess.
Back later, (I hope)
Oooo my pencil is still there :)
Morning all. It's a blustery day with showers and winds but mild, + 14.9 degrees.
Hello sweetheart. Why am I chewing? I bought some plums today,- they are lovely, plenty of taste. You want some? Chomp, chomp, chomp!
I've been to see my man with th needles this morning and told him about my present sleep difficulties. I got 3 needles in my scull just for that, and some 8 over the rest of the body, so pin cushion would be an appropiate name for me. I fell asleep on the bench, but I often do that,- I always feel beautifully relaxed there.
Diana,- you'll be pretty busy with the Paralymps. Have fun!
Chantale,- sorry the sales weren't better, but I'm sure you've stuck some ticket money away in a safe place.
Auds,- how lovely to hear from you again. It sounds that you'll have a busy social life which is all to the good. Looking after your mum will be pretty exhausting now and again, so then it's good that you have other things to consentrate on as well.
Jo,- you have mail service par excellence! I wish it was like that everywhere.
Evening all, I'm home again. Had a really lovely time. Enjoyed Hxm Hxuse so much. Very interesting and a lovely house. The gardens look lovely too, though I would rather see them in the dry! Then watched the Opening Ceremony. The stadium looked fantastic again, though sadly we had ads this time as on a commercial channel and they managed to have a couple of breaks at inappropriate times. I wasn't as engaged by the storyline of this one, but the athletes are just fantastic, all of them, and the joy in their faces was wonderful to see. We are off to a good start with a gok already! Hope you enjoyed the show Diana.
Eva how awful for the PH and all of you. Such a dreadful thing to happen to anyone, no matter how or why.
Auds so lovely to see you again. Good to hear you are settling in. Life with your Mum will be up and down, so you need lots of fun in your life as well. I had the GO to help me. Ok so he didn't know it, but help he did!
Sue I hope you had a nice lunch and catch up with Brenda. Oh and do you know Alfie is on the One Show tonight? Of course you did!
Evening all.
I've been busy booking tickets to shows, concerts and theatre for this season. Spent a fair amount of money too!Theatrewise I'll be seeing a one-woman show about Sigrid Unset:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigrid_Undset
a Norwegian Nobel Prize winner, no less. Mother is coming with me to this show.
Then it's a I*gmar B*rgman play,- Fanny and Alexander which I'm looking forward to.
Concerts: New York, New York! Tale of Two Composers. (That made you sit up and take notice, I bet). It's with the Bergen S*mphony Orchestra. doing Gershwin and Bernstein, and with vocals as well.
Operafest. Dramatic scenes from the great operas by Bergen National Opera.
Concert which collides with GO's concerts oop north with 2 of my favourite singers and
a stand-up comedian, Dagfinn Lyngbø, who makes me laugh until it hurts.
So it will be a busy autumn. The only drawback is that Iselin will be away until January 2013. She's going to Bolivia where she's going to work with HIV patients. It's an exchange which the university is arranging, and she was chosen because of her fluent Spanish. She leaves in a week's time.
Then I had to change cartridges in my printer, which is always a fight. I hate doing it, because I'm doing it blindly. I can't see a thing inside the printer and have to fumble my way. The first print I did of Jenny's calendar was very PINK, so I realised I had to change the colour cartridge. Now the GO is nice looking (as always) and the pink is gone.
Pauline,- Alfie on the One Show, eh? I'll have to watch, so if you'll excuse me?
OK you are now all allowed to require CPR. I am First Aid refreshed! And tired.
Dog is on hunger strike. She didn't eat her breakfast and has only had a tiny tin of expensive cat food. I'll see if I can get her to eat something later.
My new laptop has arrived so I'm off to see if I can set it up.
I did it! I got my pencil back! Now to see if I can get my pencil on my phone.
Jo - well done First Aider. Well I must say your Royal Mail service is first class.
I'm glad the twins enjoyed their outing though it's a shame that the weather spoiled the gardens for you.
Carol - thank you for the news of the Giggle sisters. They sound like they are having a good time together.
Sue - I thought I saw from twitter that you and Brenda had met up. I hope you had a good lunch. So going to Alfie's signing then? (Stupid question).
Eva - Wow! You are going to be a busy loppy this Autumn. You must be very proud of Iselin. And no - the GO should not be pink!
Diana hope is enjoying the paras.
Sweet Meads.
wooooosshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, new pooter
Not transferred all my belongings yet (and passwords) but it is up and working. Not tried anything fancy yet. The reviews were right, there is a little more heat coming from the left, but not excessive. TK will like that.
Now to try the captcha
Ah I seem to be in disguise on th phone.At least I can get on!
Enjoy you new puter Jo!
Oh Eva that is waful poor PH.
Hello Auds loved to read your news, you seem to have a good rapport with your mother bless her., flamengo how lovely.
It is hard to find time to go on the blog these days heaven knows why, I think I am a tad lazy!.
Hey Jo enjoy your new comp. and also your new car electric wipers hey!
Drat I missed Alfie on show today where is my silly head? could not manage circuit training today toe not ready for running. so off to gym tomorrow for long biking session burning 350 cals!!!.
I suppose that being selfish I am glad that the curly one is in USA so no temptation dangelling in front of me and have the Xmas tickets already, only WEM I might be missing, but then there are people far worse off then us we have been through a reccession before and we will get through this one too. At least the commissions are lush poor ploppy there are one or two nasty ones in there one with 7 people and a dog!!!!.
Sue I hope you have had a good lunch with Brenda, and on face noticed that linX and SueX met up too. I do hope there is an improvement there. I miss their banter. But so glad to have Auds back here.
Come on Eva we want to laugh anymore stories you can create????
ok off to bed soon and read mail. ninite dear friends XXXX
Well I watched a very cheerful programme on volcanoes and how the ones in Ixelxnd are ready to blow any time. We will then all be choking on sulphuric acid. Can't wait. They know how to spread joy! Actually it was interesting.
What was that flying past at the speed of light? Oh it was Jo on her knew pooter!
I'm off to bed, so night night and sleep tight.
Eva, beats me how you can fall asleep with needles sticking in you. Your autumn is going to be busy, but you will miss Iselin I’m sure.
Chantale, lazy is the last word I’d use to describe you!!
Jo, hope Dog recovers he appetite, we’re having a problem with Fliss at the mo, took he 40 minutes to eat her breakfast, and she turned her nose up at dinner......until Ploppy gave her some of little spaniel’s which she woofed down, so maybe she’s just off the renal diet food.
Had a lovely lunch and catch up with Brenda.
Time for bed, tired bunny, nite nite Loppies x
Morning all. It's getting colder here,- only + 10.2 at the moment, but still glimpses of sun between the showers.
Hello sweetheart. Yes, I'm as surprised as you are that I've beaten Carol to it this morning. Mind you, she may well post while I'm writing this. A quick leaded is all I have time for now, 'cause I have an appointment with my GP in half an hour.
Jo,- it's worrying that Dog won't eat. I know she is picky about her food, but she's fed better than anyone I know, including myself!
Ah,- a new pooter. I've been wondering if I should get rid of my desktop and invest in a good laptop. Haven't decided yet.
I'd better go. Usually it's the doc who keeps me waiting, so it would really serve him right if I made him wait for once! Better not, so I'm off.
Morning all - sun shining at the moment and blue skies, so fingers crossed for the weekend. Today it is a year since I left the office - seems paradoxically both ages ago and but yesterday. I had planned on going up and having a drink to "celebrate" but one of the young surveyors is leaving for another firm (he's been there a mere six and a half years) and is having leaving drinks today, so I didn't want to rain on his parade, so will do my drinks probably next week. Sadly that means I will have time this afternoon to do the ixxning - rats! Out this morning for coffee with my friend Lindy for a catch up. She is one of the Cxpcxke Club and went on a railway holiday up to S'land so I want to hear all about it (she wasn't looking forward to it at all!). Almost Sept so soon back to all the activities! Determined we will start swxmming in Sept, just have to get myself back into getting up earlier and all with be fine. Think we are going to aim for three times a week............watch this space. Determined to get a little fitter (although obviously a long way to go to beat Chantale and Ali!). Giggles are away together for two weeks and planning on lots of walking etc. The card they sent was pink....and no Eva and Lady J, I think the GO would look wonderful pink! Ah the joys of new technology Jo - I am sure you will conquer it. What colour is the l'top - purple by any chance? Looks like Eva is going to be busy culturewise. I am sure you will miss Iselin whilst she is away. Please wish her bon voyage. Twin omitted to mention we spent a happy morning finding a villa for next year's holiday - off to Spxin mainland. We looked at loads, decided on one and went back to book it only to find someone had pipped us at the post and booked whilst we were looking! Still it looks a very nice villa with lots of shade (which is what I need!). As you can see I am slightly later today - catching up sleep from watching the O Ceremony! Just for Jo and Eva I can report we won some Goks on the first day, including two gold! Eva s I will be away this weekend (and Twin is away elsewhere, would you mind keeping an eye on the Bistro in case I am not around to open it - I will do my best, but just in case! Please NO LISTS - we have terrible trouble with the BHB when we come back otherwise! Hello BHB, we we may be away for a few days, no, no I promise you no Vikings whilst we aren't here! What have we today? Oh A Midsummer N's Dream ( fresh strawberries, strawberry liqueur, cherry brandy, vodka & tonic) - it's not too much C B fortunately! Lovely let's take that and the pastries and have a lovely long snuffle until the DCM arrives!
Morning all, and yes I know, what time do I call this. Well I overslept alright? I woke at 8.45, due I think to a cool night so I could snuggle under the duvet. Anyway I had to wash my hair when I got up as it looked awful, so I am very late. Have a lot to do today as well. I have to go to the bank and do a bit of shopping, must get a plant or something for my hostess over the weekend as well. Then I have to attempt to make my sweet nibbles, so should keep me occupied I think.
Eva I meant to say last night, you have a wonderfully cultural Autumn ahead. Shame Iselin won't be there to share it, but what a lovely lady she is and what a fantastic thing to do. Lots of love to her. Hope your visit to the doctor went well.
Yes we did indeed look at a villa or 500 yesterday, then booked one of the first we looked at! It looks very nice and meets nearly all our criteria I think. Amazing how hard it is to find one that has everything we want and is affordable. I think Twin and I were definitely born to be rich, something went wrong somewhere!
Morning BHB, so another new cocktail today? Not too sure about the CB, one of my pet hates, but I like the sound of the rest of it, so we'll get another jug, find the CM and give it a go shall we?
I'm back from the doctor's and I can't really say it went well. My GP wants me to do a gastro-what's it because he thinks my ulcer needs looking at. Then he wasn't too pleased with my long term diabetes blood result, so that's me off to see another consultant. He also changed my night-time meds to see if we can get the sleeping back on track. My head was spinning when I left, but it's just as well that he is so thorough.
Yes, I'm going to miss Iselin when she's away. Not only for a partner to go to the theatre and concerts with, but that way we meet up fairly often and always have a meal first. We decided last night that we'll meet up on Tuesday for dinner.
Pauline and Carol,- glad you have next years acommodation sorted. I always do these things early, because then you get the best choices.
Hello all - and it's Jane again. On works PC, so no pencil.
Eva - many OOHHMMS and good wishes for you. I hope the change in meds helps
Chantale - I think you are doing brilliantly at your gym. You and Ali are an inspiration. Well done to Carol for starting getting fit too! (Don't give up the incahol though)
Pauline - don't worry about Icelandic volcanos - if Y*llow St*ne Park goes up we've alll had it!
OOHHMMS for Jo's dog and for anyone else in need.
Afternoon all. We had a lovely day at the par*lympics yesterday. The swimming was great, then we had a wander round the park before going up the orbit for some brilliant views across the city and beyond. Loads of walking so I was shattered when we got home and also really cold! I did think about postponing my gym session this morning but dragged myself out of bed and glad I did as I fell better for going. Just waiting for T*sco to deliver then I'm off for a haircut. This evening Sloppy, sis and I are off to the theatre (with a meal first) so a busy day! Ploppy will probably be working all weekend to harvest the last of the wheat. It threw it down here yesterday apparently so no chance of doing anything.
That reminds me twins, we really ought to book our cottage for next May before the one we like is snapped up. Looking at C*rnwall for next year then hopefully a hot holiday abroad the following year when eldest two scollops have finished their exams.
Oohhmms to anybody needing a few for themselves or their pets.
Ooh, this is exciting…. It’s me, I’m back again :)
Had my art group session this a.m. so am happy and relaxed. It’ll be so much better when I have all my painting tools and sundries around me…
Oh Eva, you are encouraging me to get my social calendar organized (sad Iselin will not be around to enjoy them with you, but as Jane says, you must be so proud of her). I am instead signing up for art courses left right and centre – what joy to just do these things during the day… Sorry about the news from the doc.. lets hope though that he gets the meds sorted immediately so that you don’t have bad reactions.
Pena Flamenco was delightful. All local talent and really very good..
Talking of proud aunties… my ‘norwegian’ niece has not only recently become a published scientist (a paper she did with 2 other science chaps whilst at UCT), but is now just qualified to be a ballet teacher!! No moss under her diverse feet.
Well done for doing that FA course Jo.. I remember back when I was FA for our office, whilst I loved the thought that I could possibly save a life, I did not want to ever be put to the test…. What if I forgot procedures?? Hope Dog gets better soon (your FA must be a great help there..)
Jane, you certainly are keeping your disguise going very well…
Found channel with POlymps – very selective viewing.. SA and African states teams/individuals mostly. Watched a bit of basketball, and weight lifting. Have to say I have a lump in my throat watching these. No OCerem*ny though. :(
Past few days have been quite sunny – lovely… however today the winds have hit the peninsular with a vengeance, bringing bucket loads of rain with them…. 9mm in 4 hours! Heading off up the coast this weekend with Tosca and Mom to the seaside cottage… it’s cozy there when weather like this… and Mum very much at ease up there – nothing to sort or rearrange – just knit, or crochet, or read and maybe go for a walk if it’s not too blustery.
O my Carol, a year today!! Where does the time go? But how lovely that you’ve booked your holiday for next year… something to look forward to. My holiday will be an artistic retreat I've decided, nothing like overloading with what I love (second...) best.
Talking of what I love best... I have pictures of BHB scattered around my room - a mousepad, and card, a calendar or two.. And I am so glad that iP*ds don't wear out....
So you won't hear from me again now until after weekend. Have a great one everbody.. hope weather's good to you wherever you are/go.
Hi Auds,- have a lovely weekend at the cottage. Sounds idyllic.
Your niece is such a wonderful girl. I'm not sutprised she can do anything she sets out to do. Give her and T my love when you next mail or talk to her.
I've just spoken to youngest sister. She was operated on yesterday, and sounded very chirpy when she rang. She has been given so much painkillers that she can't feel a thing, but from tomorrow on they are going to start reducing them. The surgeon came to see her today and seemed pleased with the result. Let's hope it goes better than last time. This time they re-operated all the toes on her left foot except the big toe. That has been permanently stiffened(?) I'm going to visit on Sunday afternoon.
Evening all, sorry I am so late, had a bit of a hectic day. I am making my stuff for the dinner party tomorrow, now have a box full of marshmallows filled with fresh raspberries and chocolate covered strawberries. Not hard to do but oh so fiddly! I am not leaving until tomorrow afternoon so will be able to open the bistro Eva, just Sunday to worry about. I hope all this stuff your doctor is doing helps . With all your heavy social calendar I think you need to be fighting fit!
Hi Auds, so lovely to have you back again. Have a lovely relaxing weekend. An Artistic Retreat sounds a perfect holiday for you.
Hope you enjoyed the theatre Ali. DD I think?
Carol, I’ve always fancied a railway holiday, hence the trip on the R*cky M*untaineer a couple of years ago. What I’d really like is one with overnights on the train, most of them quite expensive though, lots of ticket money.
Ooops talking of tickets, the Gl*sgow ones have arrived, will post them tomorrow.
Eva, I’m sure your GP will sort you out, wish I had the same confidence in mine. My trouble is I had the best of GPs before we moved house, I knew him from my work as well as my GP. He was very straight John Bull as they say and would sort out the skivers from the genuinely sick, he wasn’t always popular but I loved him to bits. (nothing to do with the fact that when they were both much younger he looked like Tr*vor Eve!)
Oooo a lovely long post from Auds, I knew there just had to be a bonus with you leaving our shores, good to hear you’re settling in. Tosca, who’s Tosca??
I’m at the old lady’s tonight, she has an Alfie CD in her collection, which you would think was lovely for me, but she tends to play her music over and over, and 6 times BHH is too blinkin’ much even for me!!
Alfie’s popping up everywhere at the mo, talking about his new book, so I’m overdosing a bit.
No tweets from the GO, I hoped he'd keep in touch just a bit, wonder what he’s up to.
Old spaniel is still only eating P*l dog food, which I guess don’t matter too much except that I’ve just had 24 cans of quite expensive prescription food delivered. Oh well whatever keeps her happy.
Shattered tonight for some reason, so off to bed with a book, old lady’s already gone.
Nite nite Loppies x
whhooossshhh, logged in. I only had to try 2 passwords to find the right one.
Iselin does do a bit of travelling, she must have lots of interesting stories. She'll soon be back.
Carol, a whole year. Time is just flying, must be because we are 27.
Auds. so glad you are finding some fulfilling activities. You'll need the change.
(just love this keyboard, although I could do without the number pad. I press numlock instead of back space)
I heard my work collegue burst into tears again this morning when one of the chaps on the other site we have to go to asked how she was. That rather upset the chap.
I couldn't load Office last night, my disk seems to be corrupted, so I bought a new version of Office professional at lunchtime, £9 with an offer though w*rk. I'll load it now, so I can carry on moving.
I GB download!! better be good.
I took Dog to the vets today. Her check up and to get more medication. She and BB are running out. I also got some blood taken for a kidney and liver function test. Not that she'd eat the low protein food for kidney failure. If she is having problems I'll try her on some of the cat food, but I'll bet that she won't touch it. I cooked a chicken tonight, so she is quite happy. I weighed her at the vets, she has put on 1Kg since the emergency visit, so the feeding up has been working.
(Must get rid of N*rt*n checker and go to my usual one)
AAggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh nothing is simple. Office loaded and active.
I must do the lunches
Nightlee night
You are having a fun time Jo. Hope you get it sorted. Bed for me now I think. Night night and sleep tight.
couldn't leave it. I think I've got rid of most of the W7 things which annoy me.
TK is much enjoying the extra heat being delivered out of the left of the laptop.
Bed
Well Jo of course you bought it for TK and the extra warmth didn't you? Bit overcast here, just got to throw things in the case and wash hair and then we will be off - think it is supposed to be dry (or showery at the very worst). Had a lovely catch up with my friend and heard all the tales of the rail holiday - not sure they will repeat the experience as although Lindy said the scenery was wonderful they never really had the chance to explore anywhere as they were either on the train, or a coach or a ferry, and stop overs at hotels were in time for dinner then off after breakfast the next morning. We did a wander through the local M&S and have to say the autumn collection is hideous! Lots of wrong way stripes, busy knits and NO PINK - well no purple either come to that - bilious yellow and orange doing well and browns - yuk! So we didn't spend anything - MM was quite amazed when I came home empty handed! Spent the afternoon doing ixxning (well I didn't get home until 1.30pm, so had light lunch at 2pm then started the pile). Watched some of the Paras and saw our two Goks being won. In the evening watched BC in P's End - he is such a good actor. Still finding it a little confusing, but not nearly as much as last week! Eva hope the medication has helped you sleep better - is it an endxscopy you need? That's what I had and so has MM. Had sedxtion so it was a doddle. Lovely to see you young Auds. Art class sounds good - does this mean Mxpsy will be arriving soon? Remember doing my FA course at the office some years back, and thinking the same! I used to come home and practice the bandaging on MM - he's sit on a chair and watch tv whilst I busily did up his head or his arm - came in useful as I had to do a triangular bandage for my test! Hope you have a lovely (not too wet) weekend. Sue I am amazed to hear that you would find continual listening to BHH a strain! Ali I hope you enjoyed your evening out - you've reminded me I must get my hair cut next week! Lady J - what is likely to happen to Yxllow Stxne Pxrk then??? Had a good discovery yesterday - you can download a Kxndle app to ipad and purchase e-bxxks from A'zon. So I bought two last night for 20p each - rather than spend £5.99 from Istxre! They were ones I wanted and had samples on my ipxd bookshelf, so very pleased! Dr W back tonight - not sure if I will be able to watch it at friends, but will catch up on the Ipad later if I need to. Have been watching the 1 minute Pxnd Life clips on the website this week.....ooooooooo.. Hope Twin has a lovely time at her D Party - sweet nibbles sound heavenly! Leaving lots of oooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmsss for all the poorlies and needies. May get on here tomorrow to open up in BTFxn working but if not have a lovely weekend all. Hello BHB, yes it is today I am off. You have made lots of Vanillita as you know it is my favourite. Lovely, let's get the pastries and have a lovely long snuffle.
Morning all. It's a very dull day here, but no rain so far. There must be some (or a lot) pollen in the air, because I've been sniffling since I got up. I've never heard of autumn pollen. Have you?
Hello sweetheart. Don't worry,- I don't have a cold, and as far as I know hay fever isn't contagious. While I sniffle away, you could make me a strong leaded.
Carol,- have a good weekend away.
The test I'm having is that they put a tube down my throat and have a good look at my innards. (What a job!) I'm not sure what it's called, but I've had it before and it wasn't the most enjoyable thing I've done!
I can't go shopping on the A*azon.co.uk for my e-books. That's because I live in Norway, but I can buy them at A*azon.com. I can't find bargains likeyou are talking about, but overall I find the books I search for. So far I've downloaded 8 books on my K*ndle, so it should last me for the week I'm in Sardinia. I may even have time to do some sight-seeing as well. Only two weeks until I go.
I didn't sleep too bad last night, so I hope that the new meds and the acupuncture in combination can turn this awful phace I've been going through.
Jo,- when I read about all your efforts to sort out your new pooter, I think that maybe I should wait a bit to buy a new one!
Pauline,- keep some of those delicious sounding nibbles for you SLfriends,- please?
Morning all. Later than usual I know, but I have been sorting myself out to be ready for whenever my friends come to pick me up. Very grey here at the moment but they promise improvement, so here's hoping.
Eva I get sneezy at this time of year. I believe I am allergic to the tree spores which they throw out in the Autumn, so that maybe your problem too. It is fairly common. Good you slept better, hope it is a good sign of things to come. Of course I will keep some nibbles back, I made lots just for you all!
I have been watching some of the Paras this morning and we have another gok! Mind I have a feeling that our team is not doing quite as well as hoped so far. I don't think it is them, I think the rest of the world now takes this very seriously so the competition gets fiercer all the time. They are all fantastic, whatever they do I think. Inspirational is a word that has been much used, but they really are.
Morning BHB, yes I am here even if I am late! So what have we today? Vanillita? Yummy, I'll get some more and we'll see if the CM is around.
Now be gentle with BHB tomorrow please Eva! I should be home in the evening so will see you all then.
Hello all,
Yes I have put the disguise away, at least until I'm back blogging from work or from my phone.
I had a lovely time last night. It was my friend Sal's birthday and leaving do combined and we went out for drinks with a whole load of her ex-colleagues and other friends. There weren't enough seats so people kept changing positions every time someone moved. I ending up talking to lots of people I didn't know or only knew vaguely. It was sort of like speed dating but with friends.
Ali -Enjoy the theatre. I wanted to ask you - has the rain affected harvest? I'm sure you enjoyed the paraolympics. I agree with Pauline that the rest of the world are taking the paras more seriously this year. Good!
Auds - That's a lovely long post. It sounds like you'll be keeping busy with all those art classes. And you're another one with a niece to be proud of! The cottage sounds idyllic - I hope you and your mum enjoy your time there.
Eva - OOHHMs for your sister - and for you too. That op sounds 'orrible. When are you expecting to have it?
Sue - finding a good GP is always a trial. When we moved to our current house the first GP I registered with had a lovely bed-side manner, but he was near retirement and set in his ways. He wasn't up to speed on the latest thinking. So I joined another surgery. It has one very nice and competent female doctor and one very good newly qualified (and dishy) male doctor - but the others in the practice don't inspire me with confidence.
I'm also missing GO tweets. :-(
Jo - you'll get used to having the number pad. I find having one very useful, especially for things like phone numbers. I'm still OOHMing for S.
Carol - M&S with no pink or PURPLE??!!! NNNnnnnooooo!!! I don't like yellows or oranges much. Yell*w St*ne P*rk is a supervolcano - so it will affect everywhere if it blows. The good news is it isn't expected to in our or our children's lifetimes.
M-in-L is hopefully coming over today. It's her 70th birthday and we've arranged to take her for lunch at R*ym*ond Bl*nc's restaurant tomorrow.
TTFN!
Brrrrr it's cold today! Jack had a football match and it was chilly standing on the side of the pitch. I've just had soup for lunch to warm up.
DD was really good last night, Sloppy has never seen the film so had nothing to compare it to but Sis and I thought it compared very well.
Jane, the harvest was fine until this week when it's been stopped in it's tracks. Ploppy is working today but it's too damp for combining so they're getting all the bales in and doing odd jobs in preparation. Not much left to cut but it's a pain.
Afternoon all. It'll be a quiet evening here I think, as quite a few of us are away for the weekend.
It's really autumnly outside,- chilly, windy and raining! Not a night for a nature walk. I'm glad I don't have a dog who needs airing. I do have a mother who like an outing now and again, but fortunately she isn't a great lover of bad weather either.
I think my night will be spent quietly in front of the telly (So what's new?), eating chicken wings and maybe a G&T. How is that for going overboard?
Just watching DW, sort of. Don't want to watch too closely as it has Darleks.
Been busy today, really tired.
I had a quick preview of the autumn M&S colours somewhere. I was disappointed too. I seem to be missing my spell check. No idea how I got it on the last new one, it suddenly appeared.
Better get back to 'moving in'.
Jo,- when you find out how to re-instal your spell checker, will you let me know, please. I lost mine a long time ago.
Potter potter, I'm back on the old pooter while the new one is down loading from the external hard drive. I will go in and do some clearing though. I thought best to clear when all the stuff is on the pooter rather than delete from the external drive, as I may delete something of importance. Last night I thought I'd tweaked Windows 7 to make it more Jo friendly. Seems I haven't , oh well. I'll look again later. I need to move all my special software on to the new laptop, it will take a few hours.
Eva, I lost the spell checker some time ago and a few weeks later it reappeared. I have no idea how.
I was given a choice of 2 rides tomorrow. I picked one and was then told it will be a very special one. As far as I know it is the first time we have done one like this. 2 women, one rider and one beginner, nothing unusual there. A man will meet us near to the end of the ride and ........ propose to one of them. I do hope she says 'yes'. It will be a nightmare for timing, as I change the route depending on our speed. You can not easily guess the speed beginners will be able to do, therefore the end of the route changes depending on how far we get. I will have to be at a specific place on the way back at a specific time. And I'm guessing it won't be the car park, where we end the ride, not very romantic. I'll get more instructions tomorrow. I'll try to remember to take my camera, better charge it up.
Jo,- she'd better say "yes" then!
Norway got a Gok! Swimming, women's. Congrats to us.
G'night, Jo.
well done Norway. My copying has finished, better do some deleteing
Nightlee night
Evening all.
Lovely to see you on here again, Auds.
Eva, shocking news about PH’s former girlfriend.
I was intending to catch up with the last couple of days before I posted but that will have to wait as too tired now.
The Opening Ceremony was brilliant, very glad we got the tickets. There was so much going on, impossible to see everything, and I didn’t get the meaning of a couple of things at the time so I’m looking forward to watching the TV recording when I get some time. It was very emotional when GB athletes entered the stadium – the noise was incredible, most people on their feet, clapping and cheering. It was great to see the pixels in action. When you are close up they’re nothing, just a black square with 9 small lights, but from a distance – wow. We didn’t get home till 2.15 am and had to get up early Thursday to get to Greenwich for 9.00 am.
Enjoyed watching the equestrian dressage, despite the rain. It was weird not being able to applaud the riders – we were told not to applaud at all when riders entered the arena; some you could applaud when they finished, others when the trainer joined, and a couple weren’t to be applauded at all. I see N*tasha Bak*r won a gok today – we saw her on Thursday and she was in a class of her own.
Yesterday we went to Eton D*rney for the rowing – it was a beautiful if initially chilly morning. For both the equestrian and rowing there were a lot of empty seats – we think TPTB could only have released a limited number of tickets. I was back at ED today (while Ploppy played golf) and there were far more people, I guess with it being the weekend they thought more tickets would sell.
Last night we saw two matches of wheelchair basketball – hadn’t realised the GB men were playing though unfortunately they lost. They are on TV at the moment, but winning. The session didn’t finish till 11.00 pm so another very late night. I’m looking forward to a bit of lie in tomorrow though not too late as loads to do – then archery in the afternoon in Woolwich.
I’m really looking forward to being back in the stadium on Tuesday evening for athletics, it’s a very special place. Wish I didn’t have to go w*rk so could spend the day in the park.
Must go to bed before I fall asleep here. Night all.
Gosh Diana you have seen a lot. (I was expecting travel problems today due to the rowing, but all was fine.) The opening ceremony was a little confusing on TV. Then I switched to More4 which had more explanation for the visually impaired, that explained a lot more. I wish I'd used that channel all the time.
I have been moving in programs, java, itunes and some others. Clearing out some old files too. I'm a little stuck with one point, I'll sort it another time.
Really going now.
Morning all. It's still a grey and dull day here, but a bit milder than yesterday. + 13.7 at the moment.
Hello sweetheart. Yes, it's me. I promised Management to keep an eye on you while they're away. A loving eye, of course! Do I have any lists? Would I do that to you? No, no,- but I've written you a letter instead. Almost a love letter I think you'll find. Listen here:
My darling BHB (He's blushing!)
I know you're the most splendid waiter in the world (He looks a bit miffed at that. I'll spruce it up.) Not only that, but your entertainment value is second to none. (I think I'm on the right track.) So for the common good, I thought we could do some ....hmmmm........ cleaning before the rest of the blog wakes up. Just the two of us, and we can sing while we work. (He doesn't look impressed. Maybe he isn't too sure about my singing?) If you want, you can be the only singer, and I'll dance with the broom to your music while you do a tango with the mop. (He looks more interested now.) Then when you take the duster and swing it to....let's see.......New York, New York, I'll do a quick hoovering. All right? (He's nodding,- I'm surprised he hasn't clocked it yet.)
I'll let you chose the next step, my lovely. (Oh, he's thinking deeply.) Daydream Believer? Oh, I like that! Cleaning the cooker will go like a dream to that tune. What's next? Bring Them Home? I think the right title is Bring Him Home? You want the Management back? Calm down, dear,- they'll be here this evening.
So while he sings and cleans, I'll do some baking.
Jo,- have fun with the special ride today. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the intended to say "yes".
Diana,- what a lot you've managed to cram into a few days. I'm sure it's been a wonderful experience for you to watch all these events. No, I mean it. It must be spectacular when you're interested in the events.
Oh how clean the bistro is, well done to the cleaning team.
Bit overcast here. I think I'll check the weather forecast.
A little rain in some places, brightening up in the late afternoon. OK, English weather. a bit of everything.
Better get going. (can I ride with fingers crossed? I think so!)
Good Morning - I hear beautiful music coming from the Bistro - and yummy, the smell of baking!
Ali - so all isn't quite safely gathered in - I hope the weather stays clear to finish it.
Jo - Do let us know if she says 'yes'! I hope so!
Eva - well done to Norway on their gok!
Diana - it sounds like you've had a phenominal time at the paraolympics!
We're off to celebrate m-i-l's 70th - laters!
Just a quick look in, saw Diana's reports of Olmpics, very excited as we are off today, it's scollop's b.day and we're meeting up at K.cross for a drink and some lunch before going out to the Olym park this afternoon. We will be seeing OP in his final 200 m. must go and get ready!
Hi all
Phew, I've had a hectic few days, but if you asked me what I've been doing, I couldn't tell you!! Although I have been living up to my name! On Thursday I burned my finger! On a chip!! On Friday I stabbed myself in the thumb with the pointy end of a very sharp knife, whilst skinning a stick of pepperoni! And yesterday I banged my leg on the bed frame and now have a very large lump and bruise (needless to say that Ploppy didn't wake up whilst I was hopping around the bedroom uttering profanities!). What a plonker I am!!
Anyway, today, I have been playing with my new toy - an ipad, well actually, I'm not sure if you can still call it an ipad when it's not an A*ple, it's a cheaper alternative but it does the same things, or at least, it does the things I want it to. It's partly for w*rk but mainly for play!! It includes an e-reader, which is something I always said I'd never get because, whilst I appreciate that they are useful for travel and holidays, there's nothing like a "proper" book. However, using an e-reader does mean that I can read in bed, when I can't sleep, without putting the bedside light on and disturbing Ploppy too much! (What am I saying, I could probably switch the main light on, stand on the bed and do the riverdance naked and Ploppy still wouldn't wake upll!!). So, as I said, I've been setting that up, after I'd fathomed out how to unlock the screen - they seem to have forgotten to include the user manual so I had to figure most of it myself (I did eventually think to look online for the user manual and found it but by that time I'd already figured most of it out just by playing around with it). So, I'm all set and ready to play.
Jo - hope you get your new pooter sorted. Aw, how lovely about the proposal. Very romantic. Hope she said yes.
Eva - sorry to hear things didn't go too well at the docs. Hope they can sort things out for you. Also hope you're sister is recovering well.
Auds - sounds like you're getting yourself organised. The artistic retreat sounds idyllic.
Jane - happy 70th to MiL. Hope the celebrations go well. Have fun.
Right, it's V&T o'clock........
I've been to visit youngest sister, and she's fine under the circumstances. As fine as you can be when you've had one joint removed (chopped off) from each toe on her left foot. The worst thing, she says, is the old lady she's sharing a double room with. She's awake all night, ringing for the nurses every 10 minutes, wetting her bed etc. and then sleeping and snoring all day. I know it's true,- I heard her! Hopefully sister will be discharged to morrow.
I've also been to visit my favourite little family. Viljar's dad and Mikkel are leaving for a week's holiday in Spain on Tuesday. Originally they had booked 2 weeks away, but as Viljar's mum was accepted on her 1 year course, they first thought they'd had to cancel the whole thing. But since they'd bought the air tickets with one of the budget airlines, they would have lost a lot of money. As Viljar's dad is using the rest of his wife's maternity leave (yes, they can do that), he's on leave until November, so he decided he'd go and take Mikkel with him. Viljar will be safe in the nursery during the day, so they will all hopefully have a little rest, even if not together.
I asked Mikkel if he was looking forward to flying, and he smiled serenly and chuckled. I think that can be taken as a "yes", don't you?
I see we have a GG to look forward to tonight.
Afternoon all, I thought 2 days ago they said Sunday would be lovely so.... why is it foggy and damp!!!!
Oooo Ali Cornwall hey a little stage....y coming down then!
Hope you doggy is better Jo4
Eva I had that done not all that pleasant but it is over fairly quickly.
Auds what a treat to hear you now that sounds perfect a retreat somewhere. I cannot believe it we just cannot be left alone .... ggrrr trouble brewing all around us fed up with it.
Parao...cs make me cry everytime I see the swimming cant believe they can do so well. the little Japonese with no arms coming secand absolutely brilliant.
Well no Glasgow for me, I shall have to be contented with the pantomine this year and hope the next year will be less stressful. ok off downstair for supper boy it is earlier and earlier here mother I think lives like a chicken!
Booo hoo hooo I shall miss Sebastien's proposal to James on the 11th he let us know too late. he will be hiding behind a bush and spring it on him how ramantic is that, mad hattersd they are. Bye for now.XXXX
Chantale,- so another engagement is on the way. Give my regards to the happy couple.
Norway got Gok no 2 today, in table tennis, men. Hurrayyyyyyyyy!
Hi all. back from a fab wkend in l.don. We had lovely family wkend and staying at friends flat beside L.ndon Br.dge. Weather fab. ate outside a lot. We loved the Par.lymp.cs. The stadium is big but not intimidating. we had very high (cheap) seats but as UB scollop kept saying - think we had the best views from there. we saw Rich Wh.tehead win his gok yesterday am. UB scollop entered into whole spirit amazingly - he was waving his (my) flag and cheering and singing the nat anthem and telling me where to look and when - so many sports on at one time i was totally confused - you would have loved it Eva (hmmm - maybe not) . Went on the J.velin - thanks for info Maeve and Diana. today went on Em.rates cable car - fantastic views. We also went to C.anary Wharf and UB scollop spent ages trying to decide which fab office he would like to work in in future!
POOr UB scollop was late on his first day of work. he left an hour early but his train broke down and they wouldn't let anyone off for over an hr and then replacement train took ages to leave as too many people on it. he had phoned to tell them (his first day was in national HQ in l.ndon) but still not best start. As eldest scollop said - can only get better!
Ploppy was v v tired so we came early today so eldest scollop stayed and did some l.ndon sights. NOw i am going to do a grumpy old (27yr) woman rant. Why do parents with small children keep them on their own seats on very full tubes. Ploppy was almost dead with exhaustion but parents kept their 2/3yr old child on his seat and even when the Par.lympic volunteer with limp and walking stick came on it took them 2 stops to work out that perhaps child could sit on parents knee and let volunteer sit down. Several other parents in same situation on just 1 carriage. I would have made my boys stand . Grrr.
Gosh Diana you are seeing more of the Olyp.cs than most of the competitors. You are right it is a wonderful atmosphere and experience. We loved the Park - tho very big and very busy.
Eva - sorry to hear about the so sad death of your nephews friend. tragic.
Off to unpack and get ready for tomorrow.
Ah, I see from Jo's tweet that the romantic proposal worked - she said yes!
Thanks for your report of the Para*l*mics Fi. And now I hope Maeve is having a good time there!
I agree Fi about kids on the tube or buses. Mum always made me stand (or sit on her knee) when the bus filled up.
Another Glok for Norway! That's excellent Eva. I'm glad your sister is going OK.
Oh Chantale - what a shame about Glasgow. Let's hope for better things next year.
Oh Karen - you have me in stitches! Riverdance eh? Thanks very much M-i-L had a great time. She loved her posh lunch and having her bro, sis-in-law, grandkids and best mate there.
Sweet Meads!
KK, an eventful few days. Hmm not sure about the Riverdance!!!
Well, it was a first for us. The redevous was planned just before we would get back after the ride. A man appeared in the distance. Closer there was a gasp from one of the riders. He walked closer, took off his jacket and threw it on the ground. Walked up to the girlfriend. I got off my horse. I heard him say something like 'You are never happier than when you are with horses and I have never been happier than the last 5 years with you, so will you marry me.' (Luckily by then I was on the ground behind my horse, so they didn't see me as I threw up on the grass.) He went down on his knees and showed her the ring. She said yes, her and her friemd on the other horse were crying. Chap got up from his knees and kissed her. I took photos. We then went back to were the horses are picked up and met up with other riders, they all asked 'did she say yes?' The girl asked if everyone except her knew what was going to happen, we all said yes!! She was amazed that her boyfriend and her freind had kept the secret. She did think he was going to propose, but next week. She knew he'd bought a ring!!
Late this eveing as Felf IT support has been active and I have a booking with the another person for IT support for tomorrow.
Jo, hope the new laptop is living up to expectations. Wish I had half of your knowledge about puters.
Ooo Jane R*ymond B’s, was it good?
Thought it was just Jo and Eva last night, then Diana appeared.
You sound as though you’re having a brilliant time at the Paras Diana.
KK, sharp knives? Nooooooo! Riverdance naked on the bed?? I nearly choked on my coffee, you make my night KK.
Eva, ohhhmmmssss for your poor sister, when I had my toes done it was only one toe each foot and pinned not chopped off, sounds drastic, she has my sympathy.
Good for daddy taking Mikkel on holiday
Chantale, let us know how Sebastien’s proposal went. We are in P*dstow from the 7th to the 14th, hope the weather picks up a bit for us.
Fi, I’m with you about kids taking up seats, and would go as far as to say it wouldn’t hurt some young people to stand for older people. I think manners have died in a lot of cases, although now and again I’m pleasantly surprised.
I’ve got a busy week this week, the dreaded house w*rk tomorrow, Sh*ffield for a book signing on Tuesday, now I wonder who has a new book out?? Much cheaper in the supermarkets or on Am*zon if anyone wants to buy it, should be an interesting read, even if he’s not yet forty. Don’t people write their autobiographys earlier nowadays?
Duvet calling early tonight, nite nite Loppies x
Oh, glad the lady said yes.
Now I wonder what a SS has to write about?
Not enough pooter knowledge it would appear Sue, still not sorted somethings yet. Like spellcheck!!!
Nightlee night
I hacve tht speall chex bac !!!
From help pages I learnt -For FF even if you have Tools > Options > Advanced : General: Browsing: "Check my spelling as I type" ticked. you have to have a dictionary installed and selected?
You can see which dictionary is selected if you right-click in a text area and open the Languages submenu.
Open the "Add Dictionaries" link to install a dictionary if you do not have one.
Still not clear how it disappeared and reappeared before.
Hi all I am home. Had a lovely weekend, the weather was really nice yesterday and the Sxlent looked lovely, my friends house is 5 min walk from the coast.Not so nice today, all rainy. The couple we stayed with are amazing. they had 10 of us staying and it went like clockwork. We tell them when Andy retires they should consider running a B&B! Last night we had dinner in their lovely conservatory. They lit lots of candles and it was magical. Feel weary, so will catch up properly tomorrow. Meantime Eva no making poor BHB do clxxning!
Night night and sleep tight.
Morning all, so I was talking to myself lat night! Though I might be as I was late. Still a lovely weekend.
I see everyone has had a lovely time at the paras. Not surprised as it looks fantastic. Some friends I was with over the weekend are off today, they were so excited. Just a bit upset they wouldn't be able to get in the stadium to see the flame.
KK the thought of you dancing Rxverdance naked on the bed is fragrant!
Eva I'm glad your sister came through her op well. I'm sure she will improve rapidly when she can come home. Must say all this talk of lopped off toes is making me feel a bit queasy!
Aww Jo that is all so romantic, mind I am with you and find it a bit nauseating. No romance in my soul at all!
RB eh Jane? Wonderful. When the Mum of one of my friends died she left very little but to be shared between 3 daughters. They decided to blow it and all went for a weekend at the Mxnoir and had a wonderful time chatting about their Mum and drinking to her. I thought it a great idea.
Morning BHB, oof! What a fantastic hug! You are just so pleased to see me? You Missed me? Oh I see Eva made you clean the Bistro. You poor thing (mind it does look sparkling) never mind. We will be back to normal now. We'll get a nice big jug of Woo Woo and sit on the patio with the heater on and snuffle. He's nodding approval. Much more like it!
Morning all. A grey and dismal morning. I need to have the lights on all the time.
Hello sweetheart. No need to look frightened,- I no longer have any responsibility for you and the Bistro. But you see,- Pauline was very pleased with all the good work we did. Did you tell her about the singing and dancing?
I have been out this morning,- to the local shopping centre. You can park indoors there, so no need to get wet. Bought a new book, some cleaning material and a cauliflower. Exciting, eh?
Pauline,- I remember when my grandmother (father's mother) died, he and his sister with their spouses went out and had a culinary feast with some of the money she'd left to celebrate her life.
I didn't sleep too badly last night, so fingers crossed it improves a bit every day, so that I can sleep the whole night when I'm on Sardinia.
Hello - 'tis I - Jane having a little break from the W word while I have my soup.
I'm very pleased to see that DVO is tweeting again. Just wish we had something from the man himself.
Mind you the GO dream I had last night was very pleasent!
Jo - that certainly was a romantic proposal. Still, I am always worried that if a bloke goes to so much trouble (in front of witnesses)it puts a lot of pressure on the lass to say 'yes'. In this case at least she seemed to be expecting it so all was OK!
Sue & Pauline - RB's was lovely! Excellent food and service that was neither too slow nor hurried. Just perfect! It's much cheaper than M*noir because it isn't silver service. Three courses plus apperitifs and wine came to £30 a head. Not bad we thought.
I also think a slap-up meal is a wonderful way to celebrate someone's life.
Glad you had a lovely weekend Pauline.
Ooo Eva - I missed that your are off to Sardinia! When do you go?
Soup finished - back to work...
Back very late last night from the Paras, we had a great day, met up in the new bar at K's Cr. 'The Parcel Yard' , it's really worth a visit, lots of little rooms and old bits and pieces from early days of rail. Then across road for lunch, onto the Javelin and at Stratford Int. 6 minutes later!
There were some interesting races,we saw Oscar Pis. beaten into 2nd place which was a huge surprise, heard about the controversy this morning. The final 5,000 metres race won by the Brit. D*vid Weir was a great finish to the evening. There was also discus, javelin and long jump at different times. The arena is enormous seating 80,000 but somehow doesn't feel it, the flame (s) looked lovely.
KK, see you've been living dangerously as always.
Fi, poor UB scollop, he must have felt so worried, what a rotten thing to happen on his first morning.
Jo, glad the romanti cgesture went off alright, have to sayI feel uncomfortable
about those public proposals, very difficult to refuse when it's all set up, better to be done in private.
Glad you had a good weekend away Pauline.
Jane your posh dinner sounds very grand. I remember we used to go to a pub/restaurant near Oxford years ago called The Rose Revived where there was a youg french chef called R*ymond Bl*anc, before he was famous!
Afternoon. It's lovely here with warm sunshine and a light breeze, perfect for Ploppy to finish cutting the wheat over the next couple of days.
My sis and eldest nephew are at the athletics today, they saw OP's silver medal ceremony and DW's gold ceremony. They're now queueing for food!!
Today was enrollment day for eldest scollop at 6th form. He can do 3 out of the 4 subjects but there is a ? over the 4th as he just missed out on the grade needed at GCSE, he said he may just stick with the 3 instead but we'll see what happens. The 6th form centre is the former middle school which closed in July so it's the first time he's been able to go inside. He seemed a little nervous but I'm sure they'll all settle in next week.
I can't believe the summer hols are almost over, it's been a lovely break this year.
Come inside to escape the heat. did h/work then gardening but so hot.
Maeve - we saw some wheelchair races and UB scollop was hoping to see Dav.d W.ir but he didn't . The medal ceremonies were fab and the one for R Wh.teh.ad was fantastic with everyone singing the Nat anthem. The flame was fab Pauline and we were sat quite near it - and I was still frozen! UB scollop agreed with you Maeve - he couldn't quite believe it seated 80k as were able to see everything and so it didn't appear huge.
Ali - hope Scollop gets his subject choices.
Sue - I am with you on manners. Tho ploppy very put out when a lovely young man (mid twenties) leapt up on tube to give him his seat. Ploppy couldn't believe he looked that old and decrepit..... But I def think children should be made to stand. As a careers officer I used to see employers not take on UK school leavers and lack of respect for others was one reason often cited. I thought of that on tube to Olyp.c Park as all the young children climbed all over their seats and adults stood. I blame the parents! Mind you poor timekeeping was another reason employers cited - LOL.
back to the weeding
Afternoon all. I see the SLs are still watching the Parao both in situ and at home. Is this going on for 2 weeks as well?
KK,- I've been thinking hard about you doing a naked Riverdance. (I know I usually only think on a Tuesday, but this thought is too momentous to wait.) How about you doing it at the next fest? I'm sure everyone will be delighted and I can assure you that no one, but no one would be asleep! What do you say?
Ali,- I hope scollop gets his 4th choice subject. It's so much easier to work with things you're interested in.
Youngest sister has been discharged from hospital and is a very happy bunny. She's threatened her husband with murder if he snores tonight!
Evening all
Just thought I'd pop in as I heard a stampede coming from this direction and wanted to see what was going on - I see that it's the sound of you all running for the hills at Eva's suggestion!
Glad to hear your sister is home, Eva, and doing well.
Eva, I think that we might get thrown out of a restaurant if KK did that. She could perhaps do a Billy Connelly thing around Eros.
Pauline, sounds a lovely weekend for you.
I have to find out if it's time for IT support up the road........ No they are just starting to cook their tea, they'll phone when they are ready.
Eva, I hope your sister is going to take it easy when she gets home. Sounds like she has had a similar thing to me on her big toe. I hope she recovers quickly.
Evening all. What a pretty day we have had. After doing a big food shop and two lots of wxshing I thought I deserved some time outside. I went in the garden, mowed the lawn then tackled the little sort of wilderness at the bottom of the garden. It doesn't belong to me but I have to maintain it. It was blooming hard work and I agree Fi, far too hot for that sort of thing.
I remember being decidedly depressed when a young girl got up to offer me her seat on the tube. It was lovely of her, but realised I am now officially decrepit!
Ali I hope your scollop gets to do the subjects he wants. I thought Mums were usually delighted when school started again!!
Good your sister is home now Eva. I'm sure she is delighted. The paras are 10 days I think, if so the closing ceremony will be this coming weekend.
KK now that would definitely be something to see!
I've been offered a couple of seats on the tube :(
Off to IT support
I've started a defrag of their pooter and run a virus scan.
Pauline, what with no Melf and Felf out of full action I really need the garden sorted. You are well practised now. I'll trust you with the responsibility.
Just popped in to say hello before I hit the duvet, early start tomorrow.
Jo, now I know what to get you for Chr (you know THAT word) SS's autobiograpy, I'm sure you'll love it :)
Ali, I must say I can't believe the summer hols are over, not that I have kids, but friends who are teachers. When we were young the holiday seemed to go on forever, now I'm 27 time just flies by.
I didn't get much housew*rk done after all, I forgot I was going out for lunch with old colleagues, much better plan than the original.
Ploppy took me to M*rrisons for dinner this evening, last of the big spenders!! It did mean though that I didn't have to get any meals ready today,just the way I like it!
Do you think we're getting our summer at last, it's been glorious here today, just hoping it lasts over next week as well.
Right off to bed now, need my beauty sleep. Nite nite Loppies x
Jo how kind of you to think of me. Sadly I must decline as I have enough to do in my own garden at the moment.
I think it is supposed to be nice for most of the week, nice thought anyway.
Bed time so night night and sleep tight.
Oh Pauline, it would keep you fit!!
I've just found out how to make the text a bit bigger on the web pages, without having to zoom each page. Another thing fixed. Now I just have to sort my Excel problem. Did I say I hate W7, I hate it at w*rk and I hate it at home. Half of the IT dept at w*rk hate it too. The rest may too, I've only moaned at 4 of them.
Nightlee night
Hi Hunnies I am home. Got back yesterday afternoon then had rehearsal in the evening. We had lovely weather - yesterday lunchtime we were sitting outside at Mxldon, by the estuary, with the sun beating down and clear blue skies. It was just perfect weather! Went to an RHS garden on Sunday before lunch and MM bought a couple of plants so when Twin has finished doing Jo's garden perhaps she will zip over here and plant them for us? See all the Pxra people have had a wonderful time. Our friends are off to the park today, and it looks like they will have good weather. Re being offered tube seat - in all my travels up and down over the years I think I have been offered a seat about six times! I've offered mine to preggie ladies whilst men (definitely not gentlemen) carried on sitting in their seat and ignoring them! Have to say it has mainly been foreign visitors (male) who have offered up their seat. Everyone else keeps their eyes glued on the paper or book they are reading! Eva goo to hear your sister is doing well (this is Nina I assume?) - I think KK doing a starkers Riverdance will be just what we need at the next Fest - preferably in winter do you think? It may of course have to take place outdoors to accommodate the crowds who will want to see it? Lady J, liking the sound of your dinner! Ali, fingers crossed for Scollop! Is it spring already? I see romance is in the air, what with Sebastian and Jo's (beautifully described) young man making his proposal! Jo, we were just moving to W7 when I left....from the comments of my colleagues I am rather glad they delayed installing it until the week after I had gone! I have a meeting this morning that I had forgotten, so will have to take Sloppy food shopping this afternoon instead of this morning. When I come back it is MM's turn for a meeting - although his will be in the pub! Sue that seemed a much more sensible use of your time! Just depositing ooooooohhhhhhhhmmmmms for anyone that needs them. Hello BHB, that's a lovely welcome back hug! No of course I won't make you do cleaning, although the place does look spotless! You didn't get given any lists did you?? No? Just singing and dancing....hmmm I must find out more about this! Let's grab a large jug of Drxma Quxxn (Vodka, Strawberry Puree, Cranberry Juice & Ginger Beer) and some pastries and we can have a nice long snuffle while you tell me what's been going on. Think we will have plenty of time before the DCM arrives and yes, I think we can go out onto the patio. Shall I bring the pink blanket just in case?
Morning all, another lovely one, summer may have turned up at last. Better late than never. Ironic how often it waits until the kids go back to school. I don't intend doing any gardening today, thank you for all your kind offers but NO! I have ixxnxxg and clxxnxxg to do today. So exciting.
Morning BHB, you look very happy, the CM is back and all is back to normal? Good. Now how about we get some more Drama Queen (which sounds scrumptious) and we'll find the CM and do what we do best, snuffling!
Morning all.The sun is out here at the moment, but we have been warned of veeeeery heavy rainfall later today.
Hello sweetheart. Sitting outside? Yes, that will be lovely, thanks, and since I've been out and about already, so I think a herbal tea will go well with the newspaper reading. Don't I want a snuggle? Of course I do, but can't I read the paper at the same time? SLAM ! That was the kitchen door. I can never do anything right!
This morning I called my surgery for a prescription, and the nurse who answered the phone is an old friend. We went to school together and her namen is Eva too. The phone was ringing for ages, and when she answered, she almost snapped at me. She did calm down and told me she was run off her feet as one receptionist was on holiday and another had called in sick, so she tried to do 3 things at once. Difficult, I know. I was going down to the shopping centre for some milk, and while there I saw that the flower shop had some tiny, lovely flowers in a pot, and I decided to take one of them to Eva. She sounded as if she needed cheering up. When I gave the flowers to her, she smiled, thanked me and asked if I would like a little side job,- cheering up the surgery!
Tonight I'm off out to dinner with Iselin, and the Pirate Hunter is coming too. That'll be nice. I haven't seen him for a while.
There is a very disturbing story in the news at the moment. The Pirate Hunter's best friend is a Naval officer and his ship had been on a Nato exercise up north. The Norwegian ship had been stationed very close to one of the US ones, and 2 days ago they discovered that the American radar was leaking radio-active (nuclear) material which had been affecting the Norwegians on the ship "next door". The whole Norwegian crew was taken to the University hospital in Tr*msø for tests, and it's now clear that 5 of the Norwegian crew has been infected,- one of them PH's best friend. The long term consequences are not yet known, so we're all keeping fingers and toes crossed for Joachim. Poor PH,- he's really been hit lately.
I heard a good "blonde" story which I'll share with you. We can all do with some cheering up, I'm sure:
Two blondes were standing at the river side, one on each side. Then one calls to the other:" How do I get over to the other side?" The other answers:" What are you on about, silly,- you are on the other side!"
Hi all - Jane again!
Thanks Maeve and Fi for reporing back on the para*lymics. It sounds like you both had a fab time.
Oh Maeve how great that you had dinner cooked by the not-so-famous RB!
Fi - I went to a seminar about youth unemployment. The gist was the same as you mentioned, though also apparently many school leavers don't have basic employablity skills - such as time-keeping.
Ali - all the best to eldest scollop. I am sure he'll be OK. Glad it's looking better for harvest.
Eva - glad to hear your sis is home, but oh dear! Poor PH. It's just one thing after another.
Carol - it sounds like you had a lovely day.
Pauline - if you insist on doing gardening for the Loppies, we have a bush that needs pruning.
As for standing up on buses - I have occaisionally been offered a seat too. Sometimes by gentlemen far older than me.
TTFN!
A blonde, brunette and redhead passed away in a car accident. They arrived at the Pearly Gates and the angel on duty told them they would have to be tested before they could enter. They will be told a joke every 10 steps and they must make it up 100 steps. If they laugh at any point then they will not able to get into Heaven.
The brunette goes up 30 steps, hears three jokes and finally laughs . The redhead goes up 50 steps, hears five jokes and finally laughs. The blonde got up all the way to the top stpe and then starts laughing hysterically. The angel asks her "Why did you laugh when you got to the top? You were so close" The blonde replied, "I just got the first joke!"
A blonde, brunette and redhead passed away in a car accident. They arrived at the Pearly Gates and the angel on duty told them they would have to be tested before they could enter. They will be told a joke every 10 steps and they must make it up 100 steps. If they laugh at any point then they will not able to get into Heaven.
The brunette goes up 30 steps, hears three jokes and finally laughs . The redhead goes up 50 steps, hears five jokes and finally laughs. The blonde gets up all the way to the top step and then starts laughing hysterically. The angel asks her "Why did you laugh when you got to the top? You were so close" The blonde replied, "I just got the first joke!"
A blonde, brunette and redhead passed away in a car accident. They arrived at the Pearly Gates and the angel on duty told them they would have to be tested before they could enter. They will be told a joke every 10 steps and they must make it up 100 steps. If they laugh at any point then they will not able to get into Heaven.
The brunette goes up 30 steps, hears three jokes and finally laughs . The redhead goes up 50 steps, hears five jokes and finally laughs. The blonde gets up all the way to the top step and then starts laughing hysterically. The angel asks her "Why did you laugh when you got to the top? You were so close" The blonde replied, "I just got the first joke!"
...ooh don't know what happened there - must have been a blonde moment!!
Carol,- actually I got it after the first telling,- but then I'm not a blonde!
Revenge!!
There was a competition to swim from Santa Monica to Catalina doing only the breaststroke. Three women signed up for the race -- a Blonde, a Redhead, and a Brunette. After approximately 14 hours, the Blonde staggered up onto the shore and was declared the fastest breaststroker. About 40 minutes later, the Redhead crawled onto the beach in second place. Nearly 4 hours later, the Brunette finally stumbled ashore and collapsed in front of the worried crowd. Several journalists surrounded her and asked why it had taken so long for her to finish the race. "Well, I don't want to sound like a sore loser," she said. "But I'm pretty sure those two other girls were using their arms."
Carol,- I'm sure you've changed that around!
I'll be off in another hour. We're going to a restaurant that's been voted one of the best in Bergen. The food is excellent and the prices even better. It was Iselin's choice and she assured me I could leave my platinum card at home!
I didn't - honest!!! Have a lovely evening Eva and wish Iselin bon voyage. Not very good news for the PH at the moment - let's hope it is all sorted out without lasting problems. Off to rehearsal shortly.
Like the jokes Twin, but prefer the second one for some reason! I feel yours show excellent reasoning Eva. Hope you have a lovely evening. You deserve it after doing a lovely thing for the receptionist. Mind no matter how bad things are no need to take it out on the customer!
I had just done my ixxnxxg today when two of my friends turned up. One is house hunting and they were passing so came to see me. Lovely. They went to the paras yesterday and were bowled over by the whole day. They just loved the whole venue. Would loved to have gone. Didn't try hard enough to get tickets I feel.
...the friends we just went to stay with had Olxmpic Pxrk tickets for today - when they got there they were offered FREE tickets to the stadium. Only downside was they didn't sit together (opposite sides of the stadium) but said it was fabulous!
Evening all
It's the naked riverdancer here!! Carol, you have an evil streak (ha,ha pardon the pun!!) suggesting I do it outside, and in winter too!! I did think about getting acclimatised by practising in the garden as the nights get cooler, but the neighbours might think I was a bouncy castle hired in revenge for theirs!
Eva - what a lovely thing you did for your friend, the receptionist. I agree with Pauline, shouldn't take things out on the customers, but, having been through very stressful times myself at work I know it's not always that easy! It's still not right though. Mind you, I always say to my boss that my life would be so much easier if it wasn't for the customers!! What terrible news for the PH, I feel he needs lots of ohmmmmms at the moment.
I have never been offered a seat on public transport, which I'm hoping means that I don't look old or decrepit enough!! I, however, always stand for others who need it, it was drummed in to me as a child. I also always hold doors open for other people and always say thank you to those who hold them open for me, one of my pet hates is when I hold a door open for someone and they just walk through without saying thank you! In fact, I have been known to shout after them "You're welcome"!! Very dignified
Talking of being (un)dignified, when I was in the bus station last night coming home from work the bus didn't turn up. Or rather, it did turn up, the driver got off and said it wasn't going back out as there was no driver for it so we would have to wait 30 minutes for the next one. As we were all grumbling away the station manager came past so one of the other passengers called him over. She (the passenger) was oriental and didn't speak very good English so she asked me to talk to him. So I ended up in an argument with him (he was rather obnoxious). He asked me if I wanted a complaint form so I asked what good would that do, if I fill the form in will he get a bus to me in the next five minutes and if I had a pound for every time I've complained about our terrible bus service I wouldn't need to use his poxy buses because I'd be driving a porsche!!!
I'm not always so sarcastic. Honest!!
Love the jokes.
Hi all, I'm not good with jokes, I rarely laugh at them.
Eva, I hope they can treat the radiation sickness. They have so much more knowledge about the effect now.
Dog is a bit cross with me, we've run out of roast chicken.
KK when I lived in Sheffield the buses were great in the city, so frequent, so cheap and so subsidised from the rates. Good for me though, small house and not much money. I know they are not like that now, although they do have the trams back.
whoopppeeee sorted the Excel opening issue, I searched the problem online. Now got to get the jpegs opening as I like them. Nearly finished moving in!!
OK, that job done. I think all that is left is the fancy furniture.
You are right KK it is very difficult to always be nice. I'm sure my smile slipped once orr twice over the years! However I did try to wait until I was out of earshot and then kick the galley! It hurt me more than the galley, but usually helped. Really the bus thing is the same. At the very least you should have got an apology not an obnoxious moan. Like your riposte though.
Sorry Eva I was very remiss. I too send lots of ohhhmmms for the poor PH. Funny how life can deal several nasty blows one after the other. I really hope his friend is ok.
My bedtime. Night night and sleep tight
Oh just before I go, keep meaning to say that the FNIMN we went to at Wxtford is on at 8pm R2 this Friday. Just in case anyone had forgotten. I'm going properly now! Night.
Thanks P2, I had forgotten.
One more piece of furniture to move in. I can't find it online for free, so I'll have to see my old laptop, tomorrow.
Nightlee night
Morning all - rats Twin I had forgotten too and have chxir practice on Friday so will have to listen later. See Jo has nearly finished moving all her goods and chattels in. Is TK still enjoying the warmth from the new central heating? KK - evil? Moi??? Now that's something that makes me really cross too - holding doors open and people just walking through without so much as a nod of thanks! Similarly when you stop to let a car through a reduced gap and they don't acknowledge it! Looks like being another glorious day and the forecast says hot for the weekend. We'll be having a hosepipe ban soon! Need to ring to make an appointment to have my hair cut - sadly my friend who uses the same salon emailed me yesterday to say the girl I usually have has left! How very dare she! Poor Mum thought it was the weekend yesterday when we took her shopping and thought she was coming back with us - was very disappointed when I said it was Tuesday. Her knee is really bad this week so must get her to the doctor. It seems to be heat that makes it bad (remember the hot weekend a few weeks back when we took her to the Flower Show - it was really bad then too!). We are off to see Janice tonight (you may recall we were her moving team a months ago). She has just got a door bell (the previous owners took their's with them) but needs it drilled and installed so MM going to do that for her and see if any other little "handyman" jobs need doing. We were going to go swimming this morning but not all the schools are back yet so are going to start going from next week (this is the plan.......watch this space). Depositing lots of ooooohhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmsss for all the poorlies and needies. Hello BHB, yes I think it is a nice enough morning for us to sit outside. What are we drinking today? Dixmond Fizz (2 oz gin, chilled Champers, lemon juice and sugar) - sounds lovely. I'll get the pastries, you bring the Fizz and we can have a lovely long snuffle until the DCM arrives. This is what you missed over the weekend? Coffee is not the same? I agree!!
Morning all a lovely sunny one again here, but much cooler at the moment. I see it will be warmer again by the weekend, summer has just got itself muddled. I have to do a bit of clxxnxxg today sadly, but may go and have a browse round the shops later. I have some vouchers from my b'day I had forgotten all about, so must spend them.
I confess I only remembered about FNIM by sheer fluke. I just spotted it in RT. It was meant to be. Mind I think the lovely Ro may tweet to remind us!
I hope your Sloppy's knee is better soon Twin. I know it is really painful for her.
Morning BHB, so what's today? Coffee?!!!! Oh you tease, he is laughing, we have Diamond Fizz, now that is much more like it, I'll get another jug and we'll join the CM.
Morning. It's another beautiful day. Back to normal now as I had the nephews 'delivered' at 7.30am as Sis has a training day at school, then it's back to school for all of them tomorrow. Normally I'm glad to see them go back as they start to get bored and niggle each other, but this year we've had a lovely break and I'd be happy to have a couple more weeks off!
Ploppy is getting frustrated at work as they have to do moisture checks before they can combine and yesterday it was too wet to start until 3pm then by about 8.30pm it's getting damp again so they're making slow progress.
We're still oving the paralympics here, I'll be sorry to see it finish at the weekend. I really wish they would consider keeping the stadium as an athletic stadium, it would be such a shame to see it sold off to a football club or demolished.
I think it's time for a coffee, bye for now!
..we are getting a gxld postbxx in Uxbrxdge! Nxtasha Bxker is an Uxbrxdge girl! Way to go!
Morning all. It's another funny day here weatherwise,- one minute pouring down and the next the sun is shining.
Hello sweetheart. You don't look too happy. You've had another coffee drinker in? Ali? Oh well, if that's how you feel I'll have a nice fruit tea instead. Not exactly what you meant, eh?
I've been and done the weekly shop with mother so now the fridge is full again. It won't last long!
We had a lovely meal out yesterday. It was so good to see Iselin and the PH. He had spoken to his friend, and so far he's still on sick leave, but it seems that it might not ne as bad as they've feared. It is too early to say for vertain, but it sounds more hopeful today.
The ex-girlfriend's funeral is on Friday, and we'll all be going. Iselin, the PH, youngest sister, br-i-law and myself. I'll go straight from an appointment with the acupuncturist, and luckily it's just a few minutes walk to the cathedral:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bergen_Cathedral
It's a beautiful. old church with a lot of history. There is an English cannon ball embedded in the wall from a sea battle in the harbour between the Dutch and the English:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_V%C3%A5gen
I bet this was news to you all. Imagine, the English fleet in battle in Bergen.
Pauline,- thanks for the heads up about FNIMN. I was thinking about it a few days ago, but couldn't remember the date.
Jo,- I must say I'm impressed with you furnishing of the new pooter. It sounds like a lot of work.
Hello all,
And firstly thank you Pauline for the reminder. I really hope someone can make a recording for me because I'm off on holiday on Friday.
Carol - thanks for the jokes, sort of - GGRROOAANN! How bril that you are getting a Gold Post Box!
Jo - have you got your spreadsheets working now then? I know how much you lurve them.
People not thanking other people is one of my pet hates to. And yes KK, I do the same when people ignore me when I've held a door open for them.
Ali - I agree with you about the stadium, though I'd rather see it be used for football than pulled down.
Eva - I am glad you had a lovely day yesterday. You must be so concerned for PH. I'm still OOHMing for him.
Has Jan been on lately? I don't recall seeing her for a while...
TTFN (Jane)
Jane,- I did send Jan an email with our new adress, so she is hopefully up-to-date.
Evening all. So I went shopping this afternoon armed and dangerous with vouchers and bought...nothing! To me the clothes are dire this year, horrid colours. I wouldn't use most to wipe the floor! I had to laugh at the tape playing as I walked round decribing "this seasons on trend colours of Autumn berry and field" Translates to dull maroon and dirty yellow! Not sure they will suit anyone. May have to spend the vouchers on something other than clothes. Terrible!
Your cathedral looks beautiful Eva. I'm sure the funeral will be a very sad occasion. Funnily enough I had heard of that battle. Couldn't have named it but have heard it took place in Bergen. Sounds more hopeful about the PH friend. Fingers crossed for him.
Pauline,- I got a magazine in the post today with this season's fashion, and just like you I hated it. Dull and dreary are the words coming to mind.
I'm sure you will find something to spend your vouchers on. They can't be translated into theatre tickets I suppose?
You knew the English had been here trying a bit of pillaging! So it wasn't only the vikings doing this, eh?
Us pillaging? Never, we were just redistributing other people's wealth for the common good!
I've just been to check Felf's recorder. I am totally responsible as I decided which one and bought it. She has had trouble recording, not sure if it's a fault with the set or the operator. So far looks like operator fault. Not really surprising as to save money I bought a reconditioned one, with no instructions. I have now downloaded one from the internet. Unfortunately it is not as detailed as it needs to be. Especially as I have never used one like this before.
I didn't know the English took their fighting to Norway. Did we ask for our ball back?
Disappointed with this season's fashions, why not try
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop
Evening can't stay, I have so much to do before we go on holiday on Friday, I'm at the old lady's tomorrow, so I should be able to catch up then, what isn't done here by teatime ain't gonna get done.
Not sure what's up with the cursor on my laptop, sometimes it'll move when I back space, sometimes it won't, the typing starts from where I want it to if I count the clicks back, but the cursor's vanished and then up it pops again. Any ideas anyone?? This happens about 50% of the time.
Went to Sh*ffield for a book signing yesterday, lots of people. Alfie said hello, nice to see you, took my book, wrote A B and two kisses, closed the book looked at me, opened the book again and wrote, Thank you for being on my tour! Made my day.
Better get a bit more done before I go to bed, catch up tomorrow. Nite nite Loppies x
Sue,- don't want to scare you, but that's how BB's crash started when I was in England. First I couldn't move the cursor, then I could, then everything froze and that was it, really. I finally managed to close her down, but then she started up with all her codes, and ended up having to have a new key board. Hope the same doesn't happen to your laptop.
Jo,- it could be a good idea to go on to that website. Maybe there we could get last years fashion colours, which I rather liked. Lots of blues and soft purple then.
Sue, how sweet. Hope you didn't tell Ploppy, he'll be saying you've been to far too many concerts if he thanks you. Ps I will send you the ticket money, forgot until I saw the tickets. Sorry. Also no idea about your cursor problem.
I have just been doing an inventory of the 'stuff' on the new laptop. I've missed some files, quite important ones. So just redoing some of the moving. No idea what happened. Just as well I did a check, before I wiped the old laptop. I'm not going to wipe it for a few weeks once I've moved in, just incase.
read the 2 lines above the pic of D and B
http://bit.ly/TnYnca
Thanks Jo, goody. I'll pass on the Oxfxm clothes thank you. I have tried charity shop and can never see anything.
Sue that is lovely. Like the way he reopened the book to write that! I take it you will be on the next tour as well? Sorry I have no idea about the cursor thing either.
Think I will have an earlyish night, so night night and sleep tight.
Arrgghhh Felf phoned 30mins ago, she can only get BBC1. No idea what was wrong. I unplugged the sat and put the old tech back in, so she has only got a few TV channels now and no recorder. As I left I asked what channel do you want......BBC1!!. I have downloaded a software update for the recorder, I'll put it on tomorrow.
I hate computer based electrical products
Nightlee night
Morning - ah I see that all thinks pooter are conspiring against Jo at the moment! Thanks for the article link, so Himself will soon be back! Sue, wasn't that lovely of Alfie? Fancy him recognising you - surely you only went once???? Eva, the Cathedral looks lovely. When is Isxlin actually off? Of course we weren't pillaging - we were sightseeing! You know how the English love to sightsee - the Dutch just probably got in the way of a good camera shot! Fingers are still crossed for PH's friend, but good that it sounds a bit more hopeful. MM managed to sort out Janice's doorbell so now visitors don't have to bang loudly on the door to gain entrance. I have oohed and ahed at her new suite, very comfy too. She is really happy in the flat, which is nice. Think it is due to be another nice day. MM was in the garden yesterday afternoon - and has planted the two plants he bought at the weekend, so you can stand down from that Twin. You will be relieved as there appears to be quite a lot for you to do elsewhere in the gardening stakes! I'm off to get my hair cut this morning - hooray! I am going to have the girl who does my friend Lindy's hair so that's a comfort! Hello BHB, yes a bit chillier this morning but I think we can risk the patio with the heater on and the pink blanket. You bring the 77 Sxnset Strxp (Vodka, Gin, Rum, Pineapple Juise, Grenadine and splash of lemonade), and I'll get the paninis. We can have a lovely snuffle until the DCM arrives.
Morning everyone. It's another lovely day in London.
Hope PH's friend won't be affected by the leaks, Eva. What happened to the US ship? That was lovely to buy the plant for your friend.
Seeing kids taking up the seats when people are standing on trains and buses really annoys me too. I can remember my mum having my brother on her lap and me standing by her with her arm round me when the bus was crowded. When I hold the door open for other people and they've just walked straight through without saying a word, I've occasionally let the door go. Sometimes wonder if I'm invisible the way people just don't see you, especially when they're on their mobile.
I so agree with you Ali about the Olympic Stadium. I'm not sure what the current plan is for its' future but I believe the 2017 athletics world championships are going to be held there (I've already told Ploppy I want to go!) so hopeful that it will still be used for athletics. We do need a decent athletics stadium in London. I was quite sad when we left on Tuesday evening thinking it would be the last time. We had a lovely evening - GB won bronze, silver and a gok - Dav*d We*r.
Haven't really looked at the autmn clothes yet, I refuse to do so while it's still (sort of) summer. Always depresses me when I see the autumn clothes in stores in August. If this season's colours aren't nice, it will at least save me money, especially when I don't need any more clothes. Though I did buy a lovely turquoise top in M&S which caught my eye as I was walking through to the food dept.
Good thinking not to wipe the old laptop for a while, Jo. Hope you can resolve Felf's recorder issues.
Ploppy's away for a few nights on a golf trip to Belgium. I enjoy the first couple of nights having the house to myself but not when it's several nights. Have to be careful not to watch anything creepy on TV else I jump every time the house creaks and can't sleep thinking there's someone in the house.
Enjoy your holiday, Sue, hope the weather's good. The holiday company mucked up our hotel booking for Sardinia so we're having to stay somewhere else for the first night. Rather annoyed as we booked last November in order to get exactly what we wanted.
Morning all, another beautiful day, though it feels a bit Autumnal until the sun gets going. Not complaining as I like it like this. I think it is going to get warmer by the weekend. We definitely seem to get summer in spring and autumn these days!
Well I saw yesterday an article that says we will host an annual Londxn Para games at the Park, so I think it will stay as a stadium though they will take the top tier of seats off. Wonder if it will be possible to put them back if they decide they are needed?
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/london-host-annual-festival-disabled-sport-012736705.html
The house creaking can be disturbing when you are alone. I have learned not to listen to the noises on the whole. Must admit that every now and then a different noise can happen that gives me a wobble!
Morning BHB, so what's today? Another new cocktail? Were you given a book of cocktails as a present by chance? No not complaining, I love it! I'll get another jug of 77 Sunset Strip (gosh that brings back memories, first detective type show I ever watched!) and we'll find the CM.
Morning all. It's wet and chilly here, only + 6.5 degrees and I started the heater when I got up this morning. Autumn is definitely here!
Hello sweetheart. The terrace? Well, if you mean yours, it's OK, but if you mean mine, no; I don't think so.
I'm off in 10 minutes for the monthly board meeting and coffee morning with the police pensioners.
Carol,- Iselin leaves on Saturday morning, and as a going away present, her parents gave her an i-pad. She took it with her and showed me on Tuesday. I was salivating!
So am I to understand that you always take a cannon with you when you go on an outing?
Diana,- there has been a very curious silence from the US about what happened onboard their ship. Normally the newspapers would be crying for comments, but the only thing that's been said is that the A*erican Ambassy in O*lo has declined to answer. I'm quite sure there is a lot going on behind the sceanes.
Sue,- have a lovely holiday in P*dstow. I hope you and Ploppy will enjoy yourselves as much as I did. What are you going to do with your animals?
Imagine Alfie writing that in your book. How lovely is he?
3 minutes and I need to be out of the door. See you later.
Morning. Scollops and nephew safely off to school, Ben playing happily so time for a quick blog!
Nephew's new teacher also taught eldest scollop about 10 years ago and was rather glad he hadn't come with me this morning as she says looking at ex pupils who are now 6 foot+ makes her feel old!
Diana, I think tickets for the athletics will be on our wish list now. I'm quite sad the games are coming to an end. I've been hooked on the coverage every night.
Eva, hope Iselin has a safe journey.
Sue, have a wonderful holiday, was it you who ordered the sunshine then?
We are supposed to be going away with friends at the beginning of Oct but it looks as if the apartment has been double booked! My friend, Shona, has been trying to contact the owner without luck but he hasn't cashed our deposit cheque so she's cancelled it. We think we've found an alternative cottage in the centre of Stra*ford (upon Av*n) so fingers crossed.
I'm off to the gym again later, I actually look forward to it again so hopefully the hard work will pay off! It's weighing time tonight so we'll see!!
The washing machine has finished so better go and hang it out, may take my coffee outside as the sun is shining, Ben can play in the garden for a while.
Back from hairdresser, toss toss! New girl very nice and she told me the postbox already painted gold! Will see it at the weekend then. Have pile of ixxning to do now....yuk! Oh dear lots of booking problems, touch wood we have never had that happen to us yet! Ah, Iselin will love the ipad - mine is called Eve by the way! What I like at the moment is I can download The Mxtro for free so even if the delivered paper hasn't arrived for my coffee in bed I can read the news on her. I bought a bluetooth keyboard for her a short while ago and it's brilliant for when I am away. Ali good luck with the weigh in! I can remember years ago when my parents were away and my sister June and I were at home alone we made the mistake of watching a horror play on the tv - frightened us both to death and neither of us wanted to go to bed! Agree about the stadium - would be so much better to keep it. Good news that they are hosting games there Twin. Will definitely have to try and get to go at some point having failed miserably this summer (really envious of Diana, Fi, Maeve and Ali who all made it!). Right ixxning awaits......
Eva we never leave home without a cannon, a must have accessory I feel.
Sue have a wonderful holiday and anniversary. Is Alfie going too?
I bumped into my neighbour earlier. Poor lady has had the most dreadful year. She lost her father very suddenly, then was diagnosed with breast cancer, now it turns out she also has a cancerous layer in her tummy. It is very rare and very low grade, but she is taking chemo tablets. These are making her very low as if she hasn't had enough to depress her. I thought maybe she could do with a few ohhhmmms if we can spare them.
Ali I hope your holiday is ok. Fingers crossed.
Hi all
It's definitely getting chillier first thing in the morning. I'm refusing to put the heating on though, although when I'm w*rking from home, in the conservatory, it's really rather cold first thing. And I can always tell when it's getting colder because the cat, instead of being sat by the door waiting for us to let her out, is still curled up in bed with a sleepy head on and a do not disturb sign hung on her bed. She definitely doesn't want to get up. I know how she feels!!
Thanks for the reminder of FNIMN. It seems like it was ages ago that it was recorded, how time flies!! Soon be November (sorry, I know that means Winter but I'm sure we'll all have one or two "hot" nights!!).
Have a lovely holiday Jane.
Sue - aw, bless Alf*e. How wonderful for you, you must have been thrilled. He really does seem like a lovely man. Sheffield, eh? If I'd known you were so close to this neck of the woods I'd have popped over to see you (whaddyamean that's why you didn't tell me!). Enjoy your holiday, too.
Diana - I am exactly the same as you when Ploppy is away on a golf trip. It's lovely having the house to myself but I hate being in the house overnight on my own. Like you, I hear every little noise that the house makes and find it very unnerving! I find incohol helps though!
I've been playing with the K*ndle app on my new tablet pc and downloading some books. Only trouble is, I now have three different books on the go, a hardback, a paperback and a K*ndle one, it's a wonder I don't get the stories mixed up (Sherl*ck Holmes, W*tches and V*mpires, and a Haunted House - quite a mix!!).
Pauline - your poor neighbour. Of course we can spare some ohmmmmms. As many as she needs.
Ok, back to w*rk........
Your poor neighbour Pauline, ooohhmmmms from me.
Jo, I've just got a new DVD recorder which scollop set up for me , I was v.pleased with it but now notice that when I watch a recorded programme, evey now and then, there is a loud click and the picture breaks up for a second as if there's some interference.
Sue, how lovely of AB , you've obviously made a big impression on him, have a great holiday.
Eva, hope PH's friend will be OK it all sounds very hush hush, makes you wonder if US crew are alright or not.
Good luck, Ali, for the weigh in tonight, I'm sure the gym must help.
Yes Carol, we were very lucky to see the Olymp. Arena, it would be sad if it were destroyed , but it sounds as if that's not going to happen.
There's a definite beginning of term feeling around,as all the usual activities get going again, it's often good weather when school starts, my dollop and scollop's b.days are both in the first week of Sep. andit's usually hot and sunny.
Afternoon all.
We had a very succesful board meeting and coffee morning. More than 50 members drinking coffee, eating waffles and yapping makes quite a noise,- but a good one.
I presented them with the "high-brow" part of the program,- the theatre and Grieg Hall concerts this autumn. I was pleased by the respons to some of the concerts, 12 people to each. This is a new thing I started up earlier this year, and so far, so good. They need some culture in between the coffee and waffles!
Pauline,- I suppose MM is the bag carrier for you and Twin when you go on holiday? How many cannons? One each?
...oh at least one each Eva!! Glad the culture went down well with the Board Meeting - like the idea of waffles!! KK I always have three books on the go (sometimes four!). One on my ipxd (and as you will have read above I have found thing s on the kxndle), one on my ebook reader, and a hardback upstairs and one downstairs! That's odd Maeve - wonder what is causing that? Sue have a lovely holiday - hope the weather lasts for you. I need it to be fine for the week of the 17th September as little Dylan is off to the IoW with his daddy for a week. Right time to feed the MM.....
Woo hoo lost 2lbs so I've finally broken the 2 stone barrier, 2stone 1lb in total, just another few stone to go....
Ali that is fantastic. You will have to send pictures of yourself so we recognise you! Congratulations.
Love the way you are organising your board Eva. How did they get along without you? Never did anything I suspect.
Maeve that is weird. You need your Scollop back to sort it out I feel.
Do you mean to say you go away without cannons Eva? Well I never.
Well done Ali. When we meet you'll have to hold a sign up. When I first saw Chantale walking up the street in London, I didn't recognise it was her.
A funny story, well it made me laugh and Felf smile. I downloaded the software upgrade for her box last night on to a memory stick. Went over to load it, but pressed a button on the remote, which I shouldn't have. I loaded the s/w without being able to use the remote. When I'd finished the same error was on the TV, could only get BBC1. I thought 'dash it' (or something similar). Better get the remote working, so just pressed buttons, suddenly I got the right info on the TV. All that was wrong last night was that a button on the remote was pushed that shouldn't have been!! The s/w needed to be loaded anyway, to fix a couple of faults. It was a minute or 2 before I could compose myself to tell Felf what had been wrong. She thinks the recorder box is very complicated, she is right. I told Felf about a girl at w*rk, She has bought a recorder of a different make for her mum and they are having set up issues as well, so it's not just me. The boxes just do too much, they need to make a simple one. Anyway I'm glad I loaded the s/w update.
Pauline,- I usually take a sword and the bow and arrow. That's what us vikings do when we leave home!
When the new board was elected in February, we got a new chairman who, with some of the old board, want to make changes. We had complaints from the "younger" members that it was only the boring old f**ts who came to the meetings and we needed to think about a newer way to do things. My cultural thing is one of them, and we're also planning some (hopefully) exciting evening meeting during this autumn.
Ali,- you're doing so well! Congrats.
Cultural policemen? Not something I think of in England, perhaps it is different in Norway.
I don't think you'll have trouble recognising me just yet ladies! I confess I put on weight over the last couple of years so I'm now back to what I was 3 years ago. Still a long way to go but this time I'm really determined to do it. No quick fix just eat less and exercise more(boring but true!) my sis has lost 2.5 stone and is looking really trim, I used to be slimmer than her so a bit of competition ;)
Eva, I bet that kind thought made your nurse friend’s day, it’s the little things...........
How dreadful for the Pirate Hunter’s friend and the others affected, frightening for them I would think.
Hello https://www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawkFP8jvvk4jbK0aQ07VCI_jSdUFIh9oH1 good to see you.
Oooo KK, love your response to the snotty station manager.
Carol, a gold postbox indeed, lovely.
Eva, slightly better news I see about the PH’s friend. Ohhhmmmsss for everyone involved with that funeral tomorrow, so sad.
Thanks for the warning about the laptop, if that happens would I lose everything on it!!
Jane, that’s both of us on holiday tomorrow then, have a lovely time.
Jo, Ploppy already knows I’ve been to far too many concerts!! Lovely photo of D and B. The boy’s coming home then, I thought he was going for weeks??
Diana, I know how you feel being alone in the house. At our old home, which was about 100 yards away from the old folks home, I never minded Ploppy working night out, but when we moved to the bungalow I hated it. Luckily he doesn’t work away now, so it’s rare for me to be home alone.
Eva, the animals are going to our friends, the godchildren’s family, so Jack will walk the hind legs off the little spaniel, and the old lady will get lots of cuddles from Megan. Megz is still on holiday from uni, I can’t believe how much holiday they get, I’m sure she broke up in June!!
Just an unashamed plug here for Alfie’s book, if anyone is interested it’s a fascinating read, you would not believe how that young man suffered, and worked his socks off to get where he is now, makes you see him in a whole new light. He so deserves what he has now.
Just to say another thing, Alfie is very good at remembering names and faces, so although it’s very special to me that he knows me, it’s not really, it’s just something he’s good at.
Ali, hope your October holiday works out, and that the weather doesn’t decide to behave like winter is here. We should have a good week I think, not counting chickens though.
Pauline, Alfie will be on my CD player, (I’ve not yet aspired to an ipod) along with Lee, and a rather nice chap called Al Vosper, he played lead guitar with Alfie this summer, (he usually plays for Chr*s de B*rgh) he has a CD called You Don’t Know Me, and it’s a really nice easy listening one.
Ohhhmmmssss for sure for your neighbour, sounds like she needs them, the stomach thing must be rare, not one I’ve ever heard of.
KK, Alfie has a concert at the Motorpoint Arena 5th April, I’m not going but it’s close to home for you, and I could be persuaded maybe.
Btw, your choice of books is not conducive to a good night’s sleep!!
Ali, well done you, keep it up girl!! I’ll let you know how much of the half stone I find again while I’m on holiday.
Jo, you can just imagine the problems I’m having trying to get a 91 year old lady to work her new TV, when she’s been used to a video player, I don’t understand it, so she don’t stand a prayer.
I’ve been trying to organise a district nurse visit to put ointment in her eye for three days following treatment for macular disease, (they inject the eye) she is due to have it done for the second time next week, and I won’t be around to help. Neither will her friend who did it last time. Apparently the eye hospital should do a referral for DN service, they “can’t just do it”. Last time the hospital barely explained to her what was going to happen to her, let alone referred her for a DN visit, no-one wanted to know. Fortunately her friend was around to do it, the DN rang me today to explain why it was so difficult, and when I said okay this is a 91year old lady with no-one to help her, what happens when she returns home from the eye clinic?? All I got was she would do her best to sort it. As near as I can see the whole health service just couldn’t give a damn especially for the elderly.
This is the same lady I told you about a while ago who had a nasty fall and the ambulance personel decided it was okay for her to go home bleeding in a taxi. No wonder she says she’s not going next week, I’ve told her she must if she wants to save her sight. It scares me to think about getting old!!
Sorry that’s my rant over, need my bed now. Nite nite Loppies x
Knew you'd be taking the boys with you Sue! I think the GO said he would come home a couple of times and anyway he has that Dxrchester Hotel thing on the 21st. I had never heard of the cancer thing either. Things there are around. I know what you mean about the way the elderly can be treated. My Mum was bundled out of hospital too early after her op. Nobody bothered to find out if she lived on her own or not and in fact she was readmitted four hours later anyway! It wasn't nastiness, just a general lack of care I felt. Not enough staff. Something for us all to look forward to!
Have a fab holiday Sue and Lady Jane.
Brilliant night for us at the paras tonight, 3 goks! Wonderful races.
Bedtime, so night night and sleep tight.
The post care is not their concern it would seem. Melf's help came from 2 charities. The health service only seems to be concerned with the medical bits not the care part of recovery. Talking to the nurse who lives up the road, it is staff, funding and key performance indicators (KPIs). The KPIs are mainly set on what happens in the hospital not what happens afterwards. Hardly the 'cradle to grave' system that was envisaged by Beveridge in the 'Social Insurance and Allied Services' report.
Lots of ooohhhmmms for your neighbour P2
Nightlee night
Agree about the NXS - part of the problem with the (non)care for Ann was she didn't fit into any of their criteria......if it hadn't been for SR and IR nurses she would have given up long before I fear. Lady J and Sue have a lovely time away - looks like you will be really lucky with the weather. Have first Choir Practice after the summer break and yes.....we are looking at new C Carols. Trouble is if you meet only twice a month and there are only three months left before the event it isn't that many rehearsals to learn things! Nice and bright outside at the moment with a clear sky - think it was wet much further Nxrth yesterday so Eva it may be heading your way again. Ali - well done! You must be so pleased! Jo we got a very simple tv for my Sloppy and didn't bother with the dvd player - she has dvds but never played them so there seemed little point. Mind you I think she only ever watches two channels - BBX1 and IXV! Watched Paras yesterday evening and then the new Blxtchley Cxrcle, which I really enjoyed. What's more they kindly put their ad breaks at the right time for us to switch back and watch DW and JP win their Goks! Very considerate! Hello BHB, yes I think we can risk the patio today. What have we to drink? Oh in celebration of the Paras and our Goks we are having the Absxlut Celebration (Ruby Red Vodka, Champagne, Raspberry Liqueur ). Sounds lovely! I'll get the pastries, you bring the incohol and we can have a lovely snuffle whilst we wait for the DCM.
Morning all. It's another day with April weather, i.e. a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Chilly too, only + 10.0 degrees, so my heating is staying on!
Hello sweetheart. I don't have much time this morning, because I have a date with some needles and then it's the funeral. I am not looking forward to that. Not that I normally enjoy a funeral, but you know what I mean.
My paents are petrified of remote controls, DVD players etc. Mother thinks that if she presses the wrong button, the telly will explode! It's no use trying to explain either. Believe me,- I've tried.
Gotta go. see you later.
Morning all. Another lovely one. Apparently it is all change next week, but we won't think about that just yet. I am being a Lady Wot Lunches today. I feel I haven't been concentrating hard enough recently and I may be slipping, so more practice needed.
Eva I do hope your funeral goes as well as it can. I'm sure it will be a very sad occasion.
Thinking about the NxS. It is very easy to just remember the bad things, but I have had two wonderful experiences with them. They get it right sometimes. It is way better than N Amerxca! I was rushed into A&E there and they would not even let me in until they had credit card details. As my company were paying it had to be sorted and I was left throwing up with pain until they did, about half an hour. Just as well I had a very feisty lady with me who wouldn't take no for an answer. Just wnat to balance the scales a little. Still think we have huge problems at times!
Morning BHB, so what's for today? Absolxt Celebration? You have been inventive! It sounds divine. I'll get a very big jug and we'll find the CM and test it.
morning - beautiful morning.
Diana - I agree don't like being on own in house now at night. Lonely enough just ploppy and me - feels very spooky with just me. I agree wit Sue KK that perhaps you should change your betime reading - a nice romance...
Don't get me started on N.S - oops you have. "nothing to do with me" seems to be N.S catch phrase for elderly. Mum in laws dementia has never (despite 4 visits to hospital) been thoroughly investigated. she is old - so in medics view it is t be expected even tho they admit it is likely to be caused by an infection - which I am sure would be investigated and treated properly in a younger person. of course the 4 prolonged hospital visits (each time they wanted to send her home sis in law phoned hospital and threatened to sue them if anything happened to her or her 88yr old husband at home; so they kept her in - but just moved her around wards with no treatment) and 999 ambulances each time will have cost far more than any investigation and treatment. Ex colleague who always wanted to be a nurse quit mid way thro her training during a placement in geriatric ward - said she couldn't be part of a system that treated the elderly as 2nd class citizens, where the whole ethos was to get rid of them as quickly as poss to make way for "real" patients.
ironically Carol some patients can get too much care, whilst others like Ann get none. A friend, whose mum had C, had to phone up hospital and demand they stop sending out carers 24hrs a day as her mum and dad wanted some time by themselves - and actually she could cope! but as you say Jo the big C (quite rightly) will be a KPI somewhere but doesn't take into account whether the patient wants/needs that care or not! Mad . How did a civilised nation get to this state. Sorry - real rant but I do despair of what passes for our H.ealth s.rvice now. Not sure that new proposals will sort out the N.S (don't really understand them if I am honest) but something needs to change. Told you not to get me started!
Eva - gosh sad times for PH - lets hope his friend is OK.
Off to gym - but cant say I enjoy it unlike Ali and Chantale.
Hello all
I thought I'd pop in before I desert you all for a week. But it's taken me so long to sign in that this will have to be a very brief post. (In future I'll stick to the diguise).
Sue - Alfie seems to be very good at remembering names, but it must be lovely that he recognises you anyway.
Ali - well done on the wheight loss.
KK - I'm OOHMing like mad for MR.
Oh 'eck - I need to go...
Thanks for all the happy holiday good wishes!
Sue - have a happy holiday too!
Bye for now loppies! (Off I go singing the opening of the Gondeliers...)
Hi all
Eva - thinking of you today.
Ali - well done you. You're doing so well, I'm very impressed.
Sue - might have to look into Alf*e in Sh*ffield, although if it's an Ar*na won't it be massive? I don't do crowds or heights!! Even if him remembering your name is just something that he's good at, it's special to you and that's what counts!
Btw, none of my current books are for bedtime reading, although the subject matter doesn't bother me or give me nightmares, oddly enough. I haven't yet decided what book to download for nocturnal reading. I was thinking of an autobiography, so I might go for Alf*e's.
Re the N*S, well you all know I've had some bad experiences (although nothing major) but, like Pauline, I've also had some really good ones too, both personally and when my parents have had things done. Although, I do recall, on one occasion when my mum was in hospital having an op, every time we went to see her she was on a different ward. It usually happened at such short notice that she didn't have time to let us know so we'd turn up on one ward to be told that she'd been moved to another one, usually right at the other side of the hospital! The nurses were so apologetic and, in fact, almost begged us to complain, because they didn't like what was happening as much as the patients and families didn't, but they said nothing would ever get done unless people complained. I'm not sure anything gets done even when people do complain!
As for KPI's, whilst they have their place, they used to be the bane of my life in my job because I had to spend so much time reporting on them and having to substantiate all the data, all for nothing, that I didn't have time to do the important parts of my job.
Jane - thanks for that. Yes, it seems poor M*tt R*wle must have broken his leg or foot or something and is on crutches. I'm going to see him in C*baret in October so I'm hoping he's okay for then (well, obviously I'm hoping he's okay anyway, but you know what I mean). It would be just my luck that after being disappointed that he's not doing the Nov WEM concerts if I don't get to see him in C*baret either!!
Oh eck, the phone's ringing, don't the customers know when I'm at lunch!!! Better go answer it.....
Phew, just done 2 hours of ironing (in the heat!) but hopefully it's all up to date now. I recorded the Bletch*ey C*rcle last night so watched that while I worked. Really enjoyed it.
Eva, hope the funeral goes as well as these things can.
I've been called into work tonight so had to make arrangements for Jack to be collected from footie and to borrow a car as Ploppy is at work. He's hoping they'll finally finish the wheat tonight so he can have tomorrow off. Jack is playing in a match so we can both go and watch for a change.
Evening all.
It's been a very sad day. The Cathedral was almost full, and it was like looking at a sea of white roses. They were Ine's favourite flowers, and I think the city's flower shops must be empty of them today. There were so many young people, and they all looked stunned,- as if they couldn't believe what was going on. I don't think there were any dry eyes when the ceremony was over.
It was so, so sad. This song ended the ceremony:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmfiJOckyr8&feature=related
Evening all. Had a lovely lunch, very yummy indeed, and a lovely long chat with Ari's Mum. It was such a beautiful day. Would be nice if it could continue for longer.
Must remember to listen in half an hour. Be nice to hear himself again .
Eva that is beautiful music. It was always going to be a very sad day, though it seems to have been a wonderful tribute to the lady.
Lovely song Eva, sounds very sad.
Rough translation of the lyrics-
Give me your hand, Friend, in the evenings
It is getting dark and we need a hand
Let them shine and friendly thoughts
follow us into the country dreams
Let the heat from one who loves you
Light the stars in the darkest night
Give me the hand my friend, in the evenings
It is getting dark and we need a hand
Warm thoughts and hands as consolation
Is the sun over the frozen soil
Feel the heat from one that is near you
Provides far more than words
My Norwegian is coming along in great bounds.
OK I got it off the net. I'm sure it really pulled at the heart strings as it was performed at the memorial concert in Oslo Cathedral for the victims of that terrible man.
Arrgggh forgot FNIMN
Jo,- thank you for the translation. It sounds just right, and it's beautiful words for a beautiful girl.
I'm very impressed by your Norwegian skills!
I forgot FNIMN too. My thoughts have been elsewhere, but I'm sure we can listen on the iplayer. I'll keep it for tomorrow.
I think I'll have an early night, so I'll see you tomorrow.
Just popping in to say I’m sitting in a lovely little house in P*dstow, looking out over the harbour. The lights are twinkling and the busker who has been serenading us all evening has just given up and gone home. I’m in a small kind of heaven here!!
Which little house did you have Eva, we’re in number two. It seems very strange to think that you and Jo and Ro have all been here.
What a sad day you’ve had today, thanks for the link to that beautiful song.
KK, Sh*ffield Arena does sound huge, must admit it puts me off a bit, unless I’m in the first few rows.
It might be an idea if you do want to go to a concert to see what comes up if he does a summer tour, venues usually smaller, although none as intimate as G*wsworth Hall. Also outdoor ones are fun, although it’s a scramble for the front, and you get wet if it rains, which it does rather a lot here!
Oooo a tw**t from the boy!!!
It’s been a glorious day today, hope it lasts a bit longer at least. Off to bed now, in my room with a view!! Nite nite loppies x
HE's back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For now :(
Sheffield arena is slightly bigger than Wembley arena.
Felf has a really bad pain in her shoulder. Me 'Have you taken pain killers?', Felf 'I'm not taking pain killers now.' Me 'Well TAKE THEM.' I did say the go to the docs bit as well.
Sue that place is just lovely. It was so quiet at night, for me anyway as I'm used to living on a main(ish) road.
Just nipped back to say ohhhhmmmmsssss for Felf.
Yeeuk to Sheffield Arena.
Really am off to bed now.....lots of stairs here, not used to that living in a bung, hope I don't fall down them!!
Just nipped back to say ohhhhmmmmsssss for Felf.
Yeeuk to Sheffield Arena.
Really am off to bed now.....lots of stairs here, not used to that living in a bung, hope I don't fall down them!!
Just nipped back to say ohhhhmmmmsssss for Felf.
Yeeuk to Sheffield Arena.
Really am off to bed now.....lots of stairs here, not used to that living in a bung, hope I don't fall down them!!
Oh for goodness sake, how did that happen, I clicked submit ONCE!!
I see Sue has become a boomerang and popped back and forth! Sounds idyllic Sue. Glad you are enjoying it.
Loved hearing FNIMN. Though it did remind me he didn't sing enough. I still have a little bit (WC) to catch up on, but I wanted to watch Pxrxdes End, which is just fantastic, though sad.
Poor Felf. My Mum would never take pain killers. She said they would stop working. Well they don't work if you never take them! Hope she is feeling better soon Jo.
Night night and sleep tight.
Night Sue, Night Sue, Night Sue.
I think the pain had confused Felf, she didn't link the pain killers she had been given for her back op would be fine for the pain in her neck and shoulder. Yes, I'm sure it's not her heart problems, as it's definitely her neck.
Best go too.
Nightlee night
Morning all, another lovely bright summer morning here with blue skies (just feel its all a tad late this year!). Eva, the service sounds lovely and the song is beautiful (very impressive translation Jo!). Love to see Sue down in P'stow! Sounds idyllic! Glad to see it isn't just me that can bounce off the walls three times! Ah musical beds Fi! When we took my aunt in for her hip operation, she was supposed to be in one ward, the bed wasn't ready so she was moved to another, and there we left her. Visited twice and she was quite happy. Came back to collect her on the day to take her home and there was a man in her bed! Well not exactly but in the bed space. She had been moved somewhere completely different! Lost Sloppy yesterday. I always ring in the morning and then at 6pm. Rang at 6 and no answer, tried for an hour still no answer - rang June and she said Mum had said she was going out yesterday (whereas she told me she wasn't!). Anyway in the middle of choir practice June rang to say Mum was safely home. Called her when we got home and she said she had forgotten she was going out - it was a WI visit somewhere, but she can't remember where they went. She did, however, remember that she had had a nice time and they played games (???!!!). May learn more today! Didn't manage FNIMN due to timing of rehearsal but will listen later. Watched PE, which is brilliantly acted - do hope BC gets an award for this! Ended up going with MM to his meeting at the church yesterday, then having lunch with the building sxrveyor and his wife, who were going up to Txmworth for a wdg today (we went to the Rxd Lion of course KK). Then off to buy new cushions for front room (success!) and over the weekend (if it isn't too hot) we can finally hang the new curtains I bought! Other than that it is into Uxbrxdge (will see golden pxstbox) and brunch/lunch in our wine bar. If it is as warm as they say it will be we will eat out on the patio -feel the days of being able to do that are numbered, so let's make the most of it! Ali, hope Ploppy was successful and has a well earned rest today. Hello BHB, what do we have today? Proxsperity ( gin, crème de cassis, elderflower cordial, grapefruit juice
& chilled Champers)? Looks lovely. I'll get the paninis, you bring the incohol and I think we might risk a snuffle on the patio this morning. Plenty of news to catch up with until the DCM arrives.
I'm an idiot. I looked to see if Felf was up and about, couldn't see her or any lights, so got my key and went in. She was nowhere to be seen. Only then did I look to see if her car was there (I had already walked twice past where she parks her car), it wasn't. Doh. Well she must be OKish if she's up and out already.
Morning all, another beautiful one here. Better make the most of it as change is on it's way. At least the Closing Ceremony tomorrow looks as if it will have fine weather. It will be so sad to see it finish. Even though I never made it there, it really has been a magical time to be around.
Today will be another exciting day of wxshing and things. Must change the bedding I think, which is lovely, but of course that means some lovely ixxnxxg!
Have seen a few of the people doing SCD this year. Interesting! Love the trailer for it. Think they are revealing all next weekend and then it will kick of properly in a few weeks.
Glad Felf is out and about Jo. Don't think that is idiotic. Sort of thing I do!
Morning BHB, I know, it is a nice day. We're on the patio? Oh good, I'll get some more Prosperity (don't I just wish!) and we'll find the CM
Morning all. You're lucky with the weather I see. Well, we're not. It's raining and it's chilly, + 10.0 degrees, so it looks as if the heater will be permanently on until May or thereabouts!
Morning sweetheart. What's that? You seem to have an American twang to your speech. You've been for a visit to the USA? Oh my,- the Tardis must have been busy to bring you here every morning.
It's h***w**k day today in this household. Not much else to do in this weather. I wish I was in P*dstow with Sue! I stayed in no 1, on the corner, but I think they are quite similar, yours with a larger extra bedroom.
Pauline,- I was thinking about Strictly just the other night and wondering when it will start. Any well known celebs doing it?
Jo,- I have the same problem with father re painkillers. He'd rather not take them as he's afraid to become addicted! I told him that at 85 it doesn't matter, but that he won't become a druggie overnight! It's like talking to a brick wall.
Good to hear that felf is OK to drive herself.
Eva the full list hasn't been announced, I think it may be on Monday/Tuesday as there is a photo shoot in next weeks Rxdix Txmes and the matching woith partners show is next Saturday. So far it has been leaked that Mxchael Vxughan, who was England's cricket captain, is on. Plus one of the Wxst Lxfe men, and also Rxchard Arnxld who is the show biz reporter on ITx's Dxybreak.
Morning :)
Just listening again to FNIMN (couldn't tear myself away from Paralympics last night) and remembering that hot June night in Watford!
Latest, widely reported rumour re the Strictly line-up is that D*nise is signed up. The Sun has what they reckon is the final line-up:
LINKY THING
VP did say she wanted to do SCD. Den should be good at it
Felf is much better today. I found her in the garden tending her plant. Pharmacist said it won't hurt her to not take one of her BP tabs for a couple of days. She thinks those tabs are giving her the pain. Joint pain is a rare side effect.
I've walked Dog again
Best get going now
Thanks Ro, that is a fab line up. Do hope it is all true. I have a sneaking suspicion that we may see someone in the audience from time to time as well! Yet another reason to watch!
Morning all
Looks like being a beautiful day here too, but, like some of you, I have a day of h*work ahead. I always begrudge having to spend my weekend doing h*work when I w*rk all week but not much choice really!!
Eva - what a beautiful song and beautiful lyrics, thank you for the interpretation Jo.
I didn't listen to FNIMN so still have that to look forward to at some point.
Sue - I was so envious of you when you posted last night, it sounds idyllic.
Hmm, maybe that's a no to Sheff Arena then! I will get to see Alf*e some day!
Carol - talking of the R*d L*on, I just realised the other day, when having a conversation with my mum about my brother, that he (my brother), many years ago, went to Br*nel University, which, from what I can gather is not a million miles from where you and the RL are!! Small world! My brother and his new girlfriend have just bought a new house in Th*me. The new house is a former pub!! Maybe my brother and I do have something in common after all!!
Glad your Sloppy turned up okay, Carol. They are a worry when they go "missing" aren't they!! It's that role reversal again, where we want to know where they are like they did with us when we were kids!
Re: painkillers, my Ploppy is terrible when it comes to taking them. He has a long standing back problem which, thankfully, doesn't bother him most if the time (good job, with his job!) but he has some prescription painkillers which he can take when it gets really bad, but he takes a lot of persuading to take them because he says it just masks the pain and how will he know if he's doing anything to exacerbate the problem,!! I suppose there's logic in there somewhere!! Me, I'll take as many painkillers as I can to get rid of pain, I'm such a wuss, I hate being in pain. Talking of which, I'm still pain free, so the treatment is still working! It's a miracle!! I try not to think about the fact that it's only temporary and just enjoy this time, whilst I have my life back!!
Looking forward to SCD. Oo, thanks for the info Ro. Maybe we'll see Lee in the audience, on his home visits from the US.
Great minds Pauline!!
I agree that DVO will be good and she'll look stunning in those sparkly frocks!!
DVO in Strictly? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
I'll have to take it up with the Norwegian Jury and see if we can be impartial.
Of the others I think I only know F*rn. She's lovely.
Thanks for the info, Ro.
Eva Vxcky Pxndletxn has been our top lady cyclist for a number of years and won lots of gold. She retired after the Olxmpxcs. Lxwis Smxth is our top male gymnast. Lovely man, won bronze twice this year. Jxrry Hxll was married to Mxck Jxgger. Kxmberley Wxlsh is in Gxrls Alxud, has done Shrxk and sung with Alfie! DVO is married to some chap or other. That's a few to be going on with. Exactly KK, it was my first thought!
You can tell I'm not really into this hxxsxwxrk thing can't you! Done the bathrooms and sort of done the kitchen, just the hxxvering for today I think.
Pauline,- thanks for the info about some of the contestants. Of course I know who J*rry H*ll is,- just had a senior moment.
The Norwegian Strictly is starting tonight, but I don't think I'll follow it. It hasn't been too good in the past, and the judges are dire.
My house is shining today and so it should after all my hard work. I've also booked and payed for a lot of theatre and concert tickets for the police pensioners. I've done it all online and have printed out all the tickets on my printer. My poor credit card is almost @600 down, so I hope people pay up asap!
That should of course be £600 down.
Good evening. I'm tired, must be getting old. Watching DW. This series is a bit mad. Not sure I'm liking it. Not for the scariness tonight.
KK,- don't you just love mums?
Jo,- you old? Never!
Been watching a real mixture of stuff Dr W (I loved it Jo)., the paras and then the proms. Just seen Alfie in Hxde P.I think he was looking to see where Sue was.
Love that KK. My Mother used to come out with things like that.
Ow Eva, I just heard your bank accoust squeal I think!
The big guns are out again tonight, sounds like gun battery is going off.
Eva, I'm sure you should be able to trust policemen. Mind you if they respond as quickly as they do around here, you may have to wait a few days.
Well just had a lovely patriotic sing. Love it. Now bed time so night night and sleep tight all.
Must go now another busy day
Nightlee night
Morning all - you will be amazed to hear I watched the same programmes as Twin (well it's that Twinloppothy thing again obviously). Only one Gok for us yesterday....feel we are running out of steam. Will of course be watching Clxsing Cxremony this evening (will have to do catch up for GG). Another sunny morning here - we of course are off to church, both MM and I doing services this morning. The Prxms were lovely (MM always says it is Chrxstmxs as soon as we have the last night). Not only was Alfie good (and like Twin I could see him looking for Sue) but the Mxltese tenor was brilliant as was MB the violinist. Quite emotional at the end as for the BXC Orch conductor it was his last time of conducting both them and the Prxms. Looking forward to SCD (thanks for the link Ro) as is Sloppy! Not so sure about MM..... Due to be another lovely day here so hopefully will eat out in the garden. Ah KK small world indeed - Brunxl is our local uni here and the campus is between the RL and Uxbrxdge. Also, Ann (well Roger still does of course) lived just down the road from Thxme (it appears in a lot of MM episodes by the way) and I've been there many times. When my younger sister was first married she worked just on the outskirts. There is always a big market on Tuesdays and my mum used to love going over and meeting up with Ann and going to the market. Jo good to hear Felf is doing well. Eva fingers crossed they do the right thing and pay you back instantly! Just seen the sunshine is shining on the tree at the bottom of the garden and turning it golden - beautiful. On mattes of nature we had some very weird cloud formations round here yesterday - one looked like a ringlet coming down to earth! Ah my Sloppy is also like that with her painkillers for her knee - I have to keep reminding her that she has to take them three times a day. Can monitor it whilst she is here, but at home.....suspect she has one in the morning and that's it! Hello BHB, yes I think we can risk the patio, if we take the pink blanket with us. What have we today? Stolly Dxlly? (Champers, vxdka and orange) sounds my sort of drink. You bring the incohol and I'll bring the paninis and we can have a lovely snuffle until the DCM arrives.
Morning all. It's grey and chilly here,- a real autumn day. Not very uplifting, so I think I'll take the Tardis over to Carol and sit in her garden!
Hello sweetheart. I see you've already started the drinking. Are you sure it's healthy? (He looks at me as if I've used an unknown word!) I'll stick to my leaded if you don't mind.
I don't worry that I won't get my money back. They are decent people, so I'm sure that during the coming week, the money will come trickling into my account.
I'm off later to pick up my parents. We are invited to Mrs. Scrooge for Sunday lunch. Viljar and his mum will be there too. I'm quite sure we won't be having a BBQ today!
Ah,-it's GG tonight. Good.
Boo! There that surprised you didn't it? Yes it's me, up bright and early. As it looks like from tomorrow Eva is pushing her weather over here, it seemed best to get up[ and enjoy our last day of summer. It is so lovely, sad it is going to change. So lucky that it has been like this for the paras. Sad it is all coming to an end this evening. I know I will have a lump in my throat when that wonderful flame goes out. Meanwhile today I have the bedding to change and wash (lovely ixxnxxg tomorrow)plus I want to go to my local garden centre, it is all so exciting! I feel Twin and I will be watching the same thing again tonight.
In all the excitement of the paras I have of course been keeping an eye on Andy in the txnnxs in NY. He has reached the final again. Fingers and toes crossed for him. The weather there was just dire yesterday. Hope they don't send that over here!
Don't worry Eva, after tomorrow or maybe Tuesday we will be over the sport thing!
Ah I see BBBT has cut me off short! Of course I hadn't forgotten you BHB, never! So what have we today? Trolly Dolly? Oh for me? How lovely, oh I see it is Stolly Dolly, ah. Still sounds pretty yummy so I think we'll get another jug and join the CM
Just popped in, running late (as usual).
Not a bad day. It was rather too hot for me yesterday afternoon. I was covered in factor 50.
I'm listening to FNIMN and Himself has just been singing " Always". Good it was too. It sounded as if A du B was very taken with GO ,- called him " lovely " several times.
What a wonderful few days we've had weatherwise, there have been fantastic sunsets the last few evenings, though getting too early, yesterday evening I saw that the aeroplane trails were bright pink they looked beautiful right across the blue sky. But farewell to all that I fear, meant to be much cooler from tomorrow.
I'm going to a Charity Hog Roast in a friend's garden shortley so will be enjoying this last hot day.
I listened to FNIMN on i-player yesterday and enjoyed hearing that lovely voice again, though too much A d B for me.
Oh, that was a lovely Sunday roast, and lamb at that, with garlic, creamed potatoes and 3 veg. For afters Mrs.Scrooge's homemade apple pie with vanilla cream. I know, not exactly slimming food, but it's Sunday only once a week, so..............
Viljar was in high spirits. He'd stayed the night with his grandparents and was busy showing me what he'd done during the morning. He'd tidied up on the terrace with a brrom and at the bottom of a bucket he'd found a tiger! That's what he called a Daddy Longlegs. He wasn't scared at all, he told me, but when his grandmother reminded him that he'd found a huuuuuge, black beetle, he had to admit it was a bit scary.
I've delivered the parents back home and now I'm ready to sink down in my chair and read the reast of the Sunday paper.
Evening all, well I can see signs that our lovely Indian summer is going. It has been very windy and is now clouded over as well. Sigh I suppose it was too good to last. I have done lots of garden things just in case chances become few and far between. So nearly time to close the games, sad, but it has all been wonderful and finished on a high with our wheelchair man getting his fourth gold in the marathon. He looked done for at the end, I'm not surprised!
Your lunch sounds very yummy Eva. Mine will be much more ordinary. the hog roast sounds yummy too Maeve. Better get my salad sorted.
Evening - have had a lovely lazy weekend (which after the last couple of weeks, was long overdue)
Just noticed, to my delight, that the latest update to LM's official site includes the addition of a Discography - with track listings, and buying links, and everyfink! About flimmin' time!
Now they just need to add buying links to the Live Dates ... and update the Biography ... and I'll be almost entirely satisfied ;)
Now, a glass of wine I think...
The BBBT won't let me sign in, so now I have to try to interpret the captchas. Not easy.
Ro,- glad to hear you've had a relaxing weekend. I'm sure it was much needed.
I did have a peep at GO's website. My heart does an extra jump when I see that photo!
The wine sounds good. Maybe I'll have a G&T later?
Food, I have a chicken in the oven. Not for me of course.
I had no idea what ride I was booked on today. 13 people from John L stores, seems they came from all around the country. I had one lady who'd come from Liverpool just for the ride. We split them into 3 groups. All back save and sound, so your JL shopping is secure.
My lady at C coffee shop will have missed me today, as I was too late to go.
I just have to get my wallpaper photo on to the new laptop. Which one? I think I'll stay with P Baby.
Thanks for the info Ro. I'll have a look a bit later
Evening. We've just made the most of the beautiful weather and had a bbq at my sister's. It's been a very odd weekend as Ploppy didn't have to work so we both saw little scollop play in a footie match (they won 3-2) then did the weekly shop. I didn't have to work so we went out for a meal (belated anniversary) I worked today but only 3 hours and got home to find we were having said bbq. Now relaxing in front of the tv while scollops have showers and sort themselves out for school. Eldest is still out, a group of them from his now ex High school went out for a curry before thay all go their separate ways to 6th forms and colleges. I think he's a bit nervous about tomorrow but of course won't admit it!
It will be sad to say goodbye to the olympics this evening, although my BinL's brother will be relieved as he's done security for B*ris through both lots of games and will be glad to get back home to his family.
....hmmm - won't let me sign in!! Thanks for the link Ro - enjoy the wine! Eva how decadent - g&t!! I have been on the PGB of course. Waching the run up to the closing ceremony - will so miss the games and will be really sad to see the flame extinguished. Twin and I planning to go up to Town tomorrow to see the parade.....
all is well in the world, wallpaper is back
So now Dog wants her tea. Just because the chicken has come out of the oven. Didn't touch the food I put down earlier, I've sprinkled some of the chicken over the other food, so now she is eating the rest too.
Still can't sign in. I think I must have done something the BBBT doesn't like. I wish he/she/it would tell me what it is, because those captchas are driving me nuts!
Carol,- I know,- decadent is the word. I thought that as I'd eaten too much at lunch, I might as well have a drink. Just to complete the picture, you know.
Jo,- I'll have some of that chicken if there's any going spare.
Eva, somehow I think you'll have to fight Dog for it.
I've just sent the photos from last weekend to the bride to be, She was very pleased with them.
I've just started doing some stuff on new laptop, much more speedy.
Glad Felf is okay now.
Nice little snippet about Den and SCD, should be worth a watch.
KK, lovely to read your post and see that you’ve got rid of that dreadful pain.
Carol, talking of sunlight on trees, can’t remember if I’ve told this story before but here goes anyway. You’ve all heard me talk of the washlands, a beautiful area of river, trees, meadow, and gardens, near where we used to live. There is a lovely tree lined walk next to part of the river, we were walking the dogs one day and just caught this path at the right time, the leaves had started to fall, so there was a carpet of them on the ground, but still enough leaves on the trees to be a canopy, the sun was at just the right angle to make the whole walkway a golden fairyland. Something I’ll remember all my life, it was magical. There was a chap at the other end of the walk, and we all just stood there enthralled.
Quite glad it’s not just me the BBBT picks on, it’s very unusual for me to be able to get here without running the gauntlet of the captchas.
Spent a very pleasant day today, meandering round C*rnish villages, supping in the local pubs, and eating some of the best fish and chips I’ve tasted, (from the chip shop/cafe on the corner opposite for those who know)
Called in at a small charity fete, and bought a book signed by the author, and guess who was inside posing with the author?? None other than Chantale’s lovely (very young looking)Ploppy! We’re meeting then for lunch on Tuesday, looking forward to it.
Weather not looking too good for tomorrow, as long as it don’t rain too much we’ll be okay.
Better go to bed, just steeling myself for all those stairs! Nite nite loppies x
Blimey, I’m in and no captcha!
Well the ceremony was good and I am now all tearful. It's all over. So sad. Still got the parade tomorrow to look forward to if we can get near it. We are only going to be fighting an estimated million others! Transport should be a giggle! May not get on in the morning as it will be an early start. Must to bed so night night and sleep tight.
Twins have fun getting to see the parade. We had a customer cancel today because she couldn't get out of her area and another who was an hour late getting out of London.
Nightlee night
...ooh hooray - I've managed to get on! Tried over an hour ago and just keep getting a could not connect to webpage message. Seems to have sorted itself out now though! Quick hi and bye as need to get up to Lunnon to fight with the masses - planning on C Cross then walking up the Strxnd to find a place - we feel we might possibly know the area! Just felt as we couldn't get tkx for anything we would go for the final event so to speak! Ch 4 coverage last night was dire and we almost missed the flxme being extinguished.....well we missed the start of it....as they had an ad break! Honestly!!! Lots of oooohhhhmmmmmmmmss for anyone who needs them. Sounds like you are having fun Sue - fancy meeting that well known and admired artist!! Send love to Chantale and Nicholas when you see them. Hello BHB, yes need to be quite quick today - still time for a snuffle though! What have we today? Vxctory? How apt (pernod, grenadine and prosseco). You bring that and I'll get the pastries! Not sure the DCM will make it before she has to leave!
Morning all. Hurray! I could sign in again today too. ( Maybe the BBBT has got over his/her/it's strop, eh? Better whisper, in case he/she/it hears.) It's grey and drizzling here, but it's very mild, + 18.2 when I got up this morning. Have a feeling we might get thunder and lightening later.
Hello sweethear. You're in a hurry for the parade? So what's in the thermos? Cocktails? Well, I never.
I'm off to the bank to buy some Euros for my Sardinian trip. All the meals and all accomodation, + the sightseeing and tickets are already paid for, but if we visit a marked or I see something nice somewhere, it's sensible to at least have some cash. If I see any nice handbags, I won't give you a shout, Carol.
Twins,- have a good parade. Oh, so you're well known at the Strand and it's closest environment. I wonder why.
Sue,- it sounds as if you and Ploppy are having a great time. I suppose the place won't be as busy as it was when I was there, which is all to the good.
I know which fish and chips shop you mean. I think Jo bought our f & c there
Ali,- good luck to eldest scollop on his first day in a new school. Fingers crossed he'll be happy there.
I've bought my money ( That sounds like a contradiction in terms!), and did some Christmas shopping as well. (Stop hitting me with a toy Rudolph!), for the nephews (shirts) and my sisters (books), so I'm well underway.
It's so dark outside that all the lights need to be switched on. I feel like a herbal tea and a newspaper read. I suppose I have to make it myself, as the Bistro is closed due to a parade in L*ndon.
Afternoon. It was rather overcast first thing but the sun is starting to break through. I'm trying to get all the laundry done today so I can dry it outside as the forecast isn't too good tomorrow! Been to the gym so feeling a little tired now. Good job I mopped the floors before I went as I wouldn't have the energy now.
Well done on the shopping Eva, I really must start thinking of ideas but it's my nephews birthdays first then Ploppy's, BinL's and Sloppy's!!
Had a row with eldest scollop this morning over his choice of attire so not a good start, I've texted him but no word yet as to how he's getting on!
Brown*es starts again tonight so I'd better have the headache tablets ready as they are bound to be over-excited and loud!.
Very envious of you both twins, would have loved to see the parade later. Have a great afternoon.
Afternoon.
I took an extended lunch break to see the athletes parade with Ploppy. Lucky I got there early as they were ten deep by the time the parade passed by. Well worth the long wait. Had a wonderful view from outside Mansion House tube station looking back along Que*n Vic St towards the B*nk of Engl*nd. Saw many of our star athletes - I got a great photo of M* F*rrah doing the mobot,though J*ss Enn*s, the athlete I most wanted to see, was on the other side of the float so only got a quick glimpse of her head. Hope the Twins got as good a view as I did. I turned the TV on at w*rk a few mins ago and Trafalg*r Sq is packed; clearly thousands and thousands saw the parade.
I managed to doze off towards the end of the Closing C last night and woke up near the end of the fireworks. Didn't help that Ploppy was turning over every ad break to see the golf. Very cross with myself as I wanted to see the cauldron go out, though sounds like Channel 4 mucked it up anyway. Luckily I recorded it so can watch the bits I missed.
Very sad our wonderful summer (other than the weather!) is over. If it wasn't for our approaching holiday I'd be feeling very, very flat.
Eva, in case I don't get a chance before we fly on Friday, have a wonderful holiday in Sardinia. Funny to think we'll not be that far apart.
Diana,- and the same to you and Ploppy. I hope you have as good a holiday at the Northern part of Sardinia as I had last year and that the hotels and places I recommended, comes up to your expectations.
I'm looking forward to sample the delights of the Southern part. I go on Saturday.
Diana,- and the same to you and Ploppy. I hope you have as good a holiday at the Northern part of Sardinia as I had last year and that the hotels and places I recommended, comes up to your expectations.
I'm looking forward to sample the delights of the Southern part. I go on Saturday.
The BBBT is having another strop. My first try to post showed up as nothing, so I did it again, and now you have the pelasure of getting it twice.
Hello girls just a quickie before insanity class. Oh boy how sad it is that all the sports are at an end did enjoy it especially the swimming.
Seeing Sue 1 tomorrow, fanvy her getting a book of EV with ploppy in forgot all about that book!.
We have a house full for the moment as we have granddaughter back here until council can rehouse her ( her house she was renting got sold and they could not find her a house !!!) So have her and boyfriend and Benjamin plus bull dog!!!!!. it is fun dogs in .... dog out.... cats out!!!! all at different times as they cannot stand each other and kittens cannot go out yet. What fun!
Oh how I am looking forwards to lunch tomorrow.
ok time to go ! Toe is still sore did bang it again yesterday!!!
Just watched the parade on TV, looked very busy. Diana, glad you got to see it, you'd been to so many events. And the Twins got there too. Since I was only half watching the CC last night, as I was doing stuff, I didn't notice the ads.
I got home earlier than usual tonight as I've had a thumping headache most of the day. I didn't take some ibphen, but it wasn't going. So I've done a little (stress in the little) clearing. A quick trim of 2ft of the hedge, I'll do some more another day. Hacked back some budlier (spell check doesn't like that). Done some can and bottle squashing for recycling and emptied the rubbish. Enough now. Just in case you think I'd forgotten, I did walk Dog and feed all, except me. I'll get something later.
Hope the Cornwell meeting goes well, there is no doubt. btw I did not by the f&c at that shop. I got them from the pub (C House). The shop was further away and I'd already walked to check out RS f&c shop, so was feeling a little tired. For those who have not been to the town, the f&c shop is 4 mins away from the holiday house and the pub 1 min's walk, so we are not talking about a long way!! Oh and I had a half of beer at the pub!
Chantale, all you need to increase the madhouse is BB and BG having a fight. BB was really having a good go at BG in the garden tonight.
MrT has just come
Evening all. I am home again, well have been for a while, but had to r=sort myself out and eat something. What a day! I met Twin at about 10ish and we made our way to Chxring X, funny, I seemed to recognise it. There were lots of people there already but not too bad, we wandered up the Strxnd and got ourselves a nice little nice by a bus stop. Twin went and got us some sandwiches and water, yes you did read that right, water. Mind we didn't drink much of it as the loos were not convenient, the nearest one in Wxterstxnes took 1/2 and hour to get in, so we became camels for the day. Gradually more and more people joined us and it was soon heaving. We had one lady who turned uo about 12 and walked up the road and stood right in front of us! So in the true spirit of the Olympics I told her to buzz off as we'd been there over 2 hours to get where we were. She moved. However a very odd gentleman tried to do the same thing and was very nasty. Fortunately a lovely policeman who had been talking to Twin came and sorted him. Nasty man then took our picture so we smiled and waved our flags! Two very small blips on a magical day. Everyone else was friendly and chatting and laughing. We had lots of games mxkers near us as not all could get in the mall and they had missed out in the ballot. Lovely people. The we finally heard noise approaching and we could see red and blue bouncy castles in the distance. (we though it might have been your neighbours KK) but then as it goe nearer we could see they were two red and blue lions . They were done like the dragons on Chxnese New Year. Fab there was a police escort of motor bikes, and gorgeous horses then came the floats. There were so many athletes on them impossible to pick them all out, but I have never seen so many medals. After it was over Twin and I needed a sit down and a drink. We managed to get some seats outside a wine bar (hee hee) and while refreshing ourselves the fly past went right over us. So finally we left for home and I get a huge blister on my heel as a momento! Now shattered and my legs ache from the 5+ hours standing, but worth every moment of it. Just seen it on tv and oh my there were thousands there. So glad I was one of them.
...as Twin said we had a wonderful day - lots of laughter - police were fantastic. The bouncy castles - yes we did indeed think they were KK's neighbours when we saw them coming - were brilliant, there was a steel band behind and at the very end we had the Rxyal Mxrine Band. Athletes all looked shell shocked at the noise and the amount of people. Lovely day, but just a bit tired now so Sweet Meads all!
Eva, it’s still pretty busy down here, good that the kids are back in school though.
So you and Diana both off to S*ardinia, hope you have a lovely time.
Sounds like that parade was fabulous, I’m not a sports person at all, more inclined to be with Eva, but I do think these last few weeks have been just wonderful, on top of the J*bilee, we’ve had the best of years.
Weather here not been brilliant today, but only a very little rain, and the most beautiful sunset tonight, so fingers crossed for a nice day tomorrow, red skies and shepherds an’ all that.
The busker was outside again tonight, had a bit of an audience as well.
Ploppy gone up to bed so I guess I’d better join him. Nite nite Loppies x
I am following the trend and off to bed. Night night and sleep tight.
I have a new animal related job to do each night before I shut the back door after Dog has come back from her last 'break' of the day. I have to pick up and put out all the large slugs which have come into the utility room and bathroom over the evening. Yesterday I found 2. tonight there were 3. Never had this before.
Nightlee night
Morning all - lovely bright day again, but I don't think it is going to last! My tree is all gold with the sunshine as well. Little sad today as it has been a fantastic summer for the UK, with the Jxblee, then the Os, and finally the Ps - the people round us yesterday were all saying the same and I must say the amount of people and the number of flags really did make you proud to be Brxtish! Twin's ex-firm were handing out large card for you to write messages so they could see them on the floats as they passed us. Of course we could see the ones opposite and one that stood out for me just said "So proud I cry!" and I thought how true. The office behind us had obviously sent someone down to collect some. The building had large glass windows on the stairwell and all the office workers came and stood there so they could see the parade - they had written on their boards "You Made Us All Proud" and that was the main feeling I think - proud of the athletes and proud that we had managed to show the world what we can do and what we are really like. Have to say the games maker volunteers have been absolutely brilliant. The ladies next to us were lovely. One of them was at the O Park and said she only had one occasion when people were rude - a couple had come up from Bristol without realising you had to have a ticket to get into the park itself and when told they couldn't go in were less than happy about it, but apart from that everyone was just so full of joy at being there. It was in fact Twin's first experience of a parade! Oh forgot to say the medals looked absolutely huge! Seeing David Wxir sitting in his wheelchair with his four proudly displayed did bring a lump to your throat (he was on one of the first floats to pass). Oh and each float (listed by sport alphabetically) if it had a gold medal winner on it had someone walking with their stamp on a pole so we knew who was coming up. Oh just heard AM won the USA Txnnis - way to go GB!! Fitting climax to the weekend I think, with LH winning Itxlian GP and now this......and I am not really a sporty person (well I like to watch but never felt inclined to take part!). Today we are back up to Lunnon as finally celebrating the year anniversary of leaving the office, so going back to the pub where I had my leaving drinks and anyone who wants to is coming along. Hello BHB yes it was a fantastic day yesterday wasn't it? Back to routine now - what have we today? Vanillita - lovely! You bring that, I'll get the pastries and we can have a lovely snuffle until the DCM arrives - hope her feet aren't too sore!
Morning all, all bright and sunny at the moment, but very breezy and noticeably cooler. In fact very Autumnal. I have all the ixxnxxg I should have done yesterday to do today so that is something to look forward to. Also I have my favourite thing of waiting in. I have a problem with my patio door and the window man is supposed to be coming today. I live in hope.
I am over the moon about AM. Just so pleased for him and for getting the monkey off his back of the media continually going on about how long it's been since the last Brit won one. I agree Twin, this is the cherry on top of a wonderful cake.
Morning BHB, what have we today? Vanillita? Wonderful. My foot? Oh how kind of you to ask. It is ok, I will nurture it today and hopefully it will be a lot better tomorrow. Now I'll get another jug and we'll find the CM.
Morning all. It's another dark and dismal day here and not as warm as yesterday, + 10.0 degrees.
Hello sweetheart. You look tired but happy. The parade yesterday was fantastic? How about what was in your thermos? You shared it around? Now that wass very kind of you. Did you see the Twins? To many people? Well, I hope you don't mind me tearing you from the arms of Carol? No? 'Cause you know we're about to indulge in some snuggling? Better get on with it before Pauline wants you then!
I'm afraid I don't have anything as exciting as the parade to tell you. I read on the B*C website this morning that AM had done as you all wanted and won in the US. It's not as big as this, but we do have a Norwegian who won a biking race in Canada yesterday. Does it count?
Today is the P*dstow mini fest. Have a good time there, and if you go to The B*sement, you'll get a lovely meal.
When I was there, there were two busker, on woman and one man. It got a bit tedious after a few days, but fortunately they usually packed it in at about 11pm.
Jo,- you have slugs? Do you want me to send youngest sister over? She's an expert slug killer!
Tonight I'll be going to the airport to pick up Mikkel and his dad, coming home from Spain. They've had a good holiday, but Mikkel was a bit uncomfortable with the heat, so they'd stayed more indoors (AC) than planned. He won't feel the same here. It's pibbing down!
I've just been watching The Bl*tchley C*rcle on the iplayer and really enjoyed it. Which day is the new episode? I couldn't find it on I*V's website.
Now I'd better start lunch. I'm cooking a large portion of stew, enough for the parents as well, so there is a lot of vegetable chopping to do.
My window man has been and my patio doors are now opening and closing better than they ever have!
Eva your man winning the bike race definitely counts, so woohoo for the Norwegian bike rider. That race was full of very good riders. The BC is good isn't it? The next episode is on ITV on Thursday at 9pm.
Man done windows, I've done shopping, now just the ixxnxxg to do as it doesn't seem to have done itself.
Just popping in part way through a busy day. Middle scollop had his braces fitted today so we went off to the city first thing and after we'd seen the orthodontist we managed to get him new trainers. Youngest scollop has a footie match tonight so Ploppy is taking him while I take middle scollop back to school for a presentation evening where he is getting an award.
This is probably the only chance I'll have to sit down with a cuppa so I'd better make the most of it!
Glad the parade went well twins, it looked great on the tv, soooo many people.
Sue, hope you have a lovely meal with Chantale, enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Eva, congrats for the Norwegian rider! Welcome home Mikkel and Dad.
Eva I have just noticed that tonight on BBx2 at 9pm there is a programme about Vxkings, they are going to your neck of the woods I think. Thought Diva might like to watch....or is she still on the run?
Pauline,- I haven't heard from Madam for a while, but if I know her she'll be back just before I leave for Sardinia. She'll relish the thought of having the place to herself.
I've just come back from picking up Mikkel and his dad. Viljar was waiting up, but he was so tired, he was crosseyed! He planted kisses all round, even I had one while he was at it.
Thank you for the heads-up about the Viking program.
Nothing notable has happened to me today. Very boring. Got slightly more exciting when I got home. New external hard drive has come, so I'll do the final back of the old laptop before I wipe the hard drive (there are fee progs online) and then get rid of it. I'll not do that tonight. I'll wait until I have a little more time.
Been to Brussels today - wet when I arrived, sunny when I left! Saw airport, taxi and office, so may as well have been in Maidenhead!
New laptop arrived yesterday, have taken it out of the packaging and gone no further ... need a weekend to sort it, but am away most of next one, so I guess it will be a while.
Missed the parade (except for a few brief glimpses online from work) but did see most of Murray's incredible US Open final match - completely astounding play from both men. Am amazed I'm still awake now on only two hours sleep though!
Hope a good time has been had in P*dstow :)
Ooooo Jo, the invasion of the SLUGS, hope it don’t get any worse. We used to have the most horrible huge yellow ones at out other house, they’d crawl over the spilled bird seed from the feeders. I never managed to catch ‘em in a beer trap, and couldn’t bear to think of the suffering if I salted them.
The pictures of the parade in today’s newspapers looked incredible, one of my friends was at the front in one in the Gu*rdian.
Eva, the busker gives up at 10pm, and I must admit I’m quite enjoying him. If we close the windows and put the TV on we wouldn’t hear him anyway
Weather mixed today, a little shower, bit of sun, but mostly cloudy and getting ccccolder. Met up with Chantale and Ploppy, very good choice of pub to eat, had tapas, and of course a good natter. Lovely to see them, don’t seem to have caught up with them for ages.
Had a wander round Tr*ro after, and then off to another pub for early drinks with our friend. The Loppy Lushes would be proud of us this week, it’s been incohol all the way!
Going to F*fteen tomorrow, so I’ll let you know what I think, whether it’s on par with Rick’s
Busker finished, time for an early night, shattered for some reason. Nite nite Loppies x
Enjoyed the Viking programme. Interesting, though I was rather disappointed to hear the pointy hats are not authentic. Better not tell Diva.
Ro I have visited a few places and had that sort of visit! In fact Oslo was one, but many, many moons ago. Agree the final was just phenomenal tennis. Still can't believe it happened. Just wonderful.
Sue I can get worried about killing some insects and things, but slugs never. I will salt them willlingly. Ghastly things. You sound to be having a brilliant time. Hope it continues to be so.
I will be off to bed soon so night night and sleep tight all.
Glad the Cornish get together went well.
No slugs tonight, unless they use the cat flap. I closed the door early as it was a bit chilly.
Nearly booked flight leaving at 7am. Luckily at the final check I saw it. Better book the time off w*rk. If I had got the 7am flight I could have popped in to one of our main suppliers as they are very near the airport in Paisley.
Nightlee night
..have this wonderful vision of a line of slugs all lining up to get in through the cat flap Jo! Sue am I right and today is the day? If so Congratulations to you both! Lovely bright day again here with the sun turning my tree yellow again. Had a lovely evening last night catching up with what's going on in the office whilst imbibing PGB - home just after 10 so not too bad. Roger rang and said he had been to see Mum, and she has lost her purse. Have a nasty feeling she may have left it behind at the till when MM took her to Sainsbugs on Monday - he's going to go there today and ask if anyone found it. It does of course contain her travel pass, her PO card for her pension and about £40. Fingers crossed someone handed it in if she do do that. If not we have no idea what she has done with it - Roger said he went through all her handbags with her. It is bright red leather so should be easy to spot (I bought it back from holiday this year for her on the basis it would be hard to lose it....wrong!). Ah Ro - that sounds a whistle stop tour - and Brxssels is such a nice city too! Only saw highlights of AM but it looked to be a brilliant match (sorry Jo and Eva - more spxrt talk, although I see I have to congratulate Eva on a Nxrwegian rdier!). Ali you sound like you had a calm peaceful day too! Today is Cxpcake Club day and it is our first anniversary, so Twin coming over and will stay the night. Have to say so far the weather has been much better this week than I was expecting - it looked really black in Town when we arrived just before 5pm but nothing came of it so must just have been passing clouds. Hello BHB, yes I think we could sit out on the patio - I'll put the heater on and we'll bring the pink blanket. Think we need to enjoy as much time in the open air as we can as I fear soon it will be too cold. What have we today? Red Roostxr (vodka, cranbxrry juice and orxnge juice) - lovely! I'll get the paninis and you bring the icohol and we should have time for a lovely snuffle before the DCM arrives.
Morning all, what a palaver. I have not had the best of starts to the day, though it could be worse! I have at least showered and washed and dried my hair when we had a power cut. These are not that unusual round here, nobody told me that before I moved in! This one threw my electrics into total disarray for some reason. I couldn't get a broadband connection. Yes I did wait till the power came back on! I had to reset everything which takes a while. Still here I am. After this I will have to go round and sort everything else out. Just what I need when I am off to Twin later and I am the chef of the day. The bakers is looking good for this month!
Oh no Twin. Your Mum must be so upset. Things like that really worry them, well it would worry me, but even worse when you are old. Fingers crossed it turns up somewhere.
Sue Happy Anniversary, if it is today. Twin is usually right about these things. If it isn't today wrap these wishes up and keep them for the right day!
Morning BHB, I know I'm late but I couldn't help it, honestly. Oh thank you a nice hug was just what I needed. Now more Red Rooster? I think so, I'll get another jug and we'll find the CM.
Morning all. It's still raining heavely here with the odd glimpses of the sun. Rather chilly, only + 9.2 degrees.
Hello sweetheart. I could really do with a herbal tea now. I've done the weekly shop with mother today, and as father came too, it took until now to get home again.
Ro,- I've had a couple of whistlestops like that too, Sydney (once) and NY (twice) and those are cities I would have loved to explore. The airports tend to look the same wherever you are in the world.
A new laptop, eh? You and Jo both, and I'm feeling envious.
Btw. BB won't come with me to Sardinia. The hotel where we are staying the longest ( 4 nights ) doesn't have wireless, but I think they have computers for the guests. But please don't tell BB. She'll be cross.
Happy anniversary to Sue and Ploppy. Have a lovely day!
I had a letter in the mail today about my up-coming gastroscopy. It's to be on the 26th October and I'm not looking forward to it.
Pauline,- I see you've had fun and games with the electricity today. I hate it when I have to re-set everything.
Please don't tell Diva that the pointed hats aren't authentic. She thinks she dresses in the best Viking tradition. She even believes herself to be a Viking fashion icon!
...update on purse! Rang Sainsbugs and they went and investigated and no purse handed in. Went round to Mum's and went through every drawer and cupboard upstairs, all the drawers and cupboards in the living room, and all the handbags and coats in the hall cupboard.... Came down and looked in the oven, the microwave, under the sink (I'd already checked the fridge when I arrived!) and then started going through the cupboards and the drawers....and the purse was .........in the tea towel drawer under the tea towels! Of course it was!! Anyway we now have to wait for the cancelled cards to be replaced so I have taken away the ones from the purse in case she tries to use them! Hey ho!! At least she has sufficient cash till they come; plus I don't need to try and renew her travel card! Sad thing is she thought she was coming back with me and I had to say no.....
Sue, glad to hear you're having a good holiday, congratulations and enjoy your special day, it must have been fun to meet up with Chantale and Nicholas.
It sounds as though your reunion with ex-colleagues went well Carol, have a good time later at the Cup Cake club Twins.
Ali, with three lads all involved in different activities your life must be very busy, but they are wonderful years, over all too quickly!
Eva, well done Norway on the cycling win, you'll be pleased that our summer of sport is over, just back to boring old football, rugby, hockey etc. now.
Oooo slugs Jo, we usd to get them in the kitchen at my old house, they are so revolting do they have any redeeming features?
I had a lovely afternoon on Sunday at the Hog Roast, there were lots of people there and it raised £1,200 for MND and our local hospice.
Several lops on, or going very soon, holidays, Sue, Eva and Diana hope you all have a marvellous time.
Carol,- I'm sure it made perfect sense to your mum to place her purse underneath her kitchen towels?
Maeve,- that's a very good sum for charity. Well done.
I've had a kind of Eva,- the kind where I'm just laying there reading, but nice enough anyway.
And now to the highlight of my evening,- the i*****g!
I had a Carol's mum moment last week. Lost my w*rk mouse. It was in the cat food cupboard. Purse in the tea towel drawer is sensible compared to that.
I have put in a request for my hols in Nov. I won't be approved until boss gets back from his hols. I'm sure it will be approved as no one else is on hols then.
A charity hog roast raised a lot of money. I know I'd pay not to eat the hog, Dog would like it. She is full tonight, roast chicken and rice after a starter of senior cat pate and probiotic powder.
Jo,- as per usual Dog has eaten better than I have this evening. Mine was 3 Ryvitas with cheese!
I'm watching L*ther. I haven't seen it before and I think it's very good, so I'm going back to it now.
Dog had a 'glass' of full fat milk too.
We've just been out for short walk to a neighbour's. She is having a hip op tomorrow, so I put a card through the letter box wishing her well. She is the neighbour who calls me the 'mad cat lady'. On the way back I met up with another neighbour doing the before bed dog walk. Must get new batteries for torch!
Nightlee night
Evening girls
Happy anniversary Sue1 and Ploppy.
It was great to see them both here it is my second lotsof minifest here.Thank god for them as I feel not so cut off. I do hope we did not bore her poor ploppy too much he is a dear.
Nothing much to report from my mad house, maybe one day we will bew back to normality.!!!
have not been watching TV today only baby TV on baby channel with Benjamin......it is a program he adores i is very good but honest it is beginning to do my head in!
Back to wet weather so it must be bye bye to summer. Could not make gym again today pulled a small tendon in the back of knee I am getting thouroughly cheesed of with my legs!!!
Time fpor my bath. ninite all sweet dreams.
just have to say I've just watched Chicago code on Pick tv. American cop show, it was excellent.
Morning all and blue sky with fluffy clouds this morning, although sun is out and shining on the tree. Just seen a plane pass over way up in the sky, always wonder where they are off to! Maeve that was excellent fund raising! We had a lovely afternoon - Twin made scrummy lemon Cxpcakes, despite the best endeavours of the electricity board to send her power cuts! Drank lots of PGB - MM went and collected one friend and fourth friend, who was on water, drove her home afterwards, so he was allowed a drink too! After every one had gone home we watched Whx Dx Yxu Think You Are, which was Hugh Dxnnis this week following his grandfathers' experiences in WW1. Very excited by the way that they may have found RIII resting place in L'ster.....Twin and I thought we might go and see when we might happen to be in the area later in the year! This afternoon taking my aunt to the hospital (follow up consultation after hip operation) so fingers crossed it won't take up the whole of the afternoon.......Not holding my breath though! Jo, you mean everyone not rushing to have time off in Nov? Very strange! Oh yes and yesterday we decided to christen my chickens on the lawn - so now we have Chxcken Lxcken and Hxnny Pxnny! They were much admired yesterday so were very pleased with themselves! Maeve I don't think there are any redeeming features for slugs.....what's more they have eaten all my Hxstas again! Eva - it looked like more bad weather heading your way from last night's weather map! Hello BHB, yes a bit chilly this morning, so how about we open the patio doors but stay inside and snuffle under the pink blanket? OK we'll do that. You bring the Lady in Pink (Sloe gin, gin, pink grapefruit juice and champers) and I'll get the paninis. I think it will be a while before the DCM arrives (or wakes up!).
Morning all. Sorry I'm so late, but I tried earlier. The BBBT was being contrary and wanting me to do the whole signing out and then in malarkey and I just didn't have time. I've been to see my man and his needles and I feel very relaxed now.
I know Sue thinks it must be impossible to relax with needles stuck here, there and everywhere, but when the needles are in, you don't feel them at all. The needles are so fine that you hardly feel them going in as well. Next to having an aroma theraphy massage, this is my favourite kind of treatment.
Carol,- at the moment the weather isn't too bad with a few drops of rain but also sunshine in between.
I hope the chickens were sober during the christening ceremony, but I suppose it was champagne cocktails or some such afterwards?
Holiday in November? Now who would want that? I WOULD!
Afternoon all. I am now home. As usual it was just lovely being with Twin and MM. We had a very nice incahol fuelled afternoon with some yummy things Twin had done and my cupcakes. To explain what happened there, after the p/cut in the morning I thought I would leave the baking for a short while as we do sometimes get two cuts. They don't usually last long though. Anyway after an hour all was well so I did the cupcakes and stuck them in the oven and went to pack. About 15mins later I realised we were having another cut, Argggghhh! Nothing to be done. The power came back on but my cakes had lost the will to rise properly. I salvaged what I could and covered them with lemony buttercream. My Sloppy always said you can cover up a good few mistakes with frosting! Mind she didn't make mistakes really, but she was a perfectionist. Mine were ok but could have been better. I made a quick visit to the supermarket on my way to Twin to cover the shortfall!
The only good things about slugs is they provide food for Thrushes and hedgehogs.
Pauline,-Your remarks about your cake restoration project sounds like the one I had a while ago when I tried a new chocolate cake. It looked perfect when I took it out of the oven, but then it sunk in the middle and left a fairly big hole. I filled in this hole with vanilla cream, and the cake was a run-away success!
I've started packing. I know I'm late, and I bend my head in shame. Normally I would have finished it all a week ago! I have a huuuuuge pile of i*****g to do as well.
I hope my connection behaves itself tonight as I want to watch The B*etchly C*rcle.
Oh I remember that Eva. I suppose as long as they are edible and enjoyed, that is the main thing! Worried that you have only just started packing. Hope you have enough time still.
I have been looking at the GO's own website. There is a very nice bit called showreel. Concentrated GO from his tv appearances. Very nice!
http://www.leemead.co.uk/showreel
Eva, chickens were sober at the start of the ceremony, not so sure by the end!! Looking forward to B Circle as well - really enjoyed last week's episode and of course excellent team of actresses. Have a lovely holiday in case I forget later!! Aunt had a pat on the head and a gold star and they don't need to see her for six months, which is good. Her scar can hardly be seen. Really neat job. June coming up to see Mum and A Stella tomorrow and Gemma and Logan coming with her, so I am going round to have a cuddle!
I was going to do something a few mins ago, but I opened Twitter while I was finishing my drink and saw the link to the showreel. I have totally forgotten what I was going to do.
Had a longer walk with Dog this evening as it was so nice. We went to the car showroom where I bought my car, to drop of the logbook for my old car . It has finally come through. For the last 2 and a bit weeks I was the owner of 2 cars according to the log books. Then we went to the river. She is shattered.
The connection tonight is very bad, but that's nothing new when I want to watch I*V live. It's much better on iplayer, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow. The Beeb is fine, but I don't want to watch that!
Back to my recordings.
Btw. I see D*wnton A*bey is back this coming weekend.
Jo,- you snuck in while I was posting. I watched that showreel too. Thanks Pauline.
Carol, glad you found the missing purse, better in the tea towel drawer than lost in sainsbugs I guess
Jo, I’d have said the cat food cupboard was an excellent place to put a mouse.
We have a neighbour we call the mad cat woman, you are a much nicer person than her!!
Chantale, you did not bore Ploppy at all, he enjoyed your company, and the lunch.
Pauline, I think it may be a fallacy that hedgehogs like slugs, when I reared the babies they crunched little snails ravenously, but turned their little noses up at slugs.
Thanks for the Lee link, lovely.
We had a lovely day yesterday, ending with a meal at Jamie O’s F*fteen. We went expecting to pay £60 a head, decided to upgrade to the 7 course meal, and were then told it was paid for, with a bottle of champers thrown in!! Ploppy’s brother and sister and their spouses, for an anniversary present, how lovely was that!
Last day here today, went to visit Doc M’s village, and then to have a cuddle with the donkeys at the site we usually go to with the caravan, they were really pleased to see us, or was it the carrots.
Ended the evening with a drink and a meal in P*dstow, we were going to the B*sement, but changed our mind and went to the pub round the corner.
No busker tonight, I’m a bit sad really, would’ve been nice for the last time.
Ah well time for bed, and home tomorrow. Nite nite Loppies xx
Sue, end of a lovely holiday. Shame. Nice to read you went to see the donkeys.
I've just tested my 2 alarm clocks as for the last 2 mornings I haven't heard them. When the truth is I've turned them off in my sleep as they work perfectly. I was out of the room when one went off just now and Dog started barking. If only she did that when they go off in the morning.
I have to take my friend to w*rk in the morning, so I'm trying for an early night.
Nightlee night
Sounds a lovely holiday Sue and what a lovely present.
Eva not sure when you are off but have a lovely holiday and you too Diana.
Hope you manage to wake at the right time tomorrow Jo.
Just watched JR. He had ALW as his guest and Mxl C Tim M and Ben all sang from JCS. Mel good but not convinced by the others. Time will tell. It sounds like ALW wants to take it on a world tour. Dreadful editing. He said he was writing something and JR said we'll talk about that later and then never did! Grrr!
BC was good, so well acted as Twin has said. Bit far fetched, but as it is well done, enjoyable.
Btw it is the Prxfumo thing he is writing and I would liked to have heard him talk about it.
I'm off to bed, so night night and sleep tight.
Morning, no sunshine today so no golden lit trees. Looks a little windy too. Only just woken up - must have been tired for some reason! This morning I have the ixxning - lovely (maybe that's why I didn't want to wake up!) then this afternoon I will go around to my aunt and have a cuddle with Logan! He is getting quit big now from the photos, bearing in mind how tiny he was when he was born! He is also sitting up by himself and crawling so will see a big change in him. Dylan's mother has taken him for a week's holiday to Pxrtugal with her other son and her mother....hope they are all ok. They were supposed to be coming home Saturday but changed it to Sunday, which is a bit naughty as Dylan and his Daddy to to the IoW on Monday for their week! Sue what a lovely surprise! So glad you have enjoyed your break - just think you will be able to watch Dr M and say you have been there! Like Twin not 100% sure when everyone is going away so hope you all have a lovely time (better to say it early than not to say it at all) - I think Eva goes tomorrow? BC is getting good, Eva, so hopefully you cant watch it on catch up - next week is the last one. Well Twin I am not sorry I missed the JCS snippet - as you all know I wasn't convinced at the time of the show! Right better get on with the day.....otherwise ixxning will just sit and look at me! Hello BHB, what have we today? The Flxpper? Oh haven't had that for a while. Let's grab the paninis and today is definitely a snuffle under the pink blanket! Suspect the DCM will be along shortly.
Morning all. It's the same weather here,- very windy, drizzling rain and definitely chilly, only + 8.3 at the moment.
Hello sweetheart. Why do I do this funny walk? I'm trying to do an impersonation of the way my pooter is behaving this morning,- like walking through treacle! I don't know why it's so slow, but hope it wakes up soon.
Sue,- what a lovely thing for your friends to do. I'm sure the food tasted extra good when you knew it was a gift. Have a safe journey home today.
So you went to Port I*aac, did you? That's where I have rented my cottage for next summer. I fully expect to see D*c M*rtin there.
I'll try the B*etchly C a bit later as I have quite a lot to do this morning.
I leave tomorrow at midday.
Morning all. It was nice and sunny here when I got up, but has now clouded over and is very breezy. Autumn is upon us! I too have the i word to do today, how exciting can life get? As I have had a few days doing nice things I think the next few days mwean catching up on the mundane things.
If you are off tomorrow Eva I can see you did leave your packing very late! Have a lovely time, I am jealous. Sardinia somewhere I would love to go.
Twin it wasn't that bad! Just not too sure about the whole thing. Still they have practically sold out the tour I think, and I hope it is ok for Ben's sake.
Morning BHB, ooh nice hug. Was that for anything special? Not really you are just excited about SCD tomorrow? Well I am looking forward to it a lot as well. (Odd). Let's get more Flapper and we'll find the CM.
Afternoon all. I've been busy all day, but I've now finished all packing, down to the money and passport. It's time for the rest of the newspaper and a decaff.
I think I'll try The BC a little later on.
Hi all
It's definitely getting Autumnal, and I know I'm probably in the minority, but I love it!! My favourite season of the year. Although, last night the wind was scarily strong and I don't much like that!
Sue - so sorry I missed wishing you and your lovely Ploppy a Happy Anniversary. What a wonderful treat for you from the family. Your holiday has made me very jealous, it sounds idyllic. As does your description of your experience in the washlands, it does sound very magical indeed.
Talking of holidays, Eva & Diana, have a good one, safe journeys to you both.
On the subject of slugs, ugggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! We occasionally get them in the kitchen and I HATE them. Ploppy says they get in through the air grate so I'm inclined to block the air grate up, but have a feeling that would cause other problems, as I'm sure it's there for a reason. As for whether to salt or not to salt - there is no question!! Absolutely salt the horrible little b*ggers!!
Jo - love the idea of putting the mouse in the cat food cupboard. Seems very appropriate!
I'm in a bit of a strop at the moment (who said "again")). As I was leaving the house this morning a Y*rkshire W*ter van pulled up, two men got out and came up to me asking if YW had been in touch with me, to which I replied No (because they haven't). They said they needed access to a manhole, which is on the boundary between our back garden and next doors (but more easily accessible from our garden), as they needed to do some work. I told them that, as I didn't know anything about it, wasn't expecting them and was going to be late for my bus so couldn't hang around to deliberate further, that I wasn't prepared to leave our gate unlocked to give them access to my back garden whilst there was no-one home. Okay, so I know that they were in a YW van so it was obvious that they were legit but, even so, I thought it was a bit odd that they'd just turned up out of the blue and, to be honest, I was in too much of a rush to give it much thought! When I got home from w*rk a while ago, it was to find that they've obviously accessed the manhole via next door's garden, they've moved some of the stuff from the side of our garden and dumped it at the back of the garden and DUG UP OUR GARDEN!!!!!!! Don't get me wrong, they've put back what they've dug up but everything is now covered in mud and they haven't put back the stuff they moved to the back of the garden!! It's a complete mess out there and I'm absolutely foaming!! Are they allowed to do that without our prior knowledge!!?? Or is it just their revenge because they think I was being awkward! Either way, I can feel a complaint to YW coming on!!
I think I need a large V&T to clam me down!!!
KK.- make it a double!
Evening all, had a lovely day, did the ixxnxxg and the cleaned windows which I hate doing.
KK I don't know if it is legal, though I have a feeling it is for things like water, but unless there was a leak it was very rude! Have another V&T...large!
Glad you are packed Eva. I was worried.
Happy Holidays to Eva and Diana......hope the sun shines on you. KK even if it is allowed, I don't think messing your garden is, so have a VERY LARGE V&T and start composing a letter of complaint! Had a lovely afternoon - Logan is gorgeous and is crawling and trying to stand. He is very bouncy so I think he may be Txgger in disguise! Mum's PO card is ready to be collected so that's good! They were very quick I must say! Right off to feed MM....
KK,- be careful. If you follow those orders from us about having more drinks, your letter of complaint could prove very "interesting"!
Well, it turns out that today's shenanigans were down to our neighbours (not the bouncy castle ones, the ones at the other side)!! Apparently, they reported a blocked drain on their property and they knew that the work was scheduled for today. Mrs Next Door Neighbour has just told me that she "meant to catch" Ploppy last night when she heard the van pull in to the drive! It isn't just me is it, but wouldn't you think that, if you knew that there was to be disruption affecting your neighbours garden, with the possibility of their garden being dug up, you would make a bit more an effort than to just try and catch them in passing! Like get up off your backside and go round to the neighbours house and have the courtesy to make sure they knew about it!! Grrrrrrrrr! I'm still going to complain to YW because they should have notified us and I still think the workmen should have left things how they found them!! Big Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Okay, rant over!! Back to the V&T......
Arrrghhhh ages since a panic Friday at w*rk. This afternoon it was obvious it was going to be a late one. Not too late, finished at 19:10, so home by 19:30. Which luckily was exactly the time I'd guessed I'd be home when I phone Felf and the postman to do animal cover. Dog has had another walk and some more food so is happy. Cats have had another small portion in their bowls as they went into 'mummy not home must eat everything' mode.
Just read back. KK that is very rude of your neighbours. I'm sure that my neighbours would not be like that. But I do have very good neighbours. I feel a bit sorry for the YW men, but they should have put things back.
Better make the lunches.
KK I quite agree, your neighbour is a twit! At the very least she could have put a note through your front door. Very rude. Agree the garden should have been left how they found it.
Have a safe journey and a lovely holiday Eva. All that lovely sun, so jealous.
My bedtime. Night night and sleep tight.
Just let Dog out. It is the first night it has felt really cold. No wonder the cats are in. The leaves on the trees will start changing colour soon. I was thinking the other evening how green most of them were.
Eva have a lovely holiday. A bit of sun before your long winter.
Nightlee night
Morning all and yes today the sun is shining so I have a golden tree. Jo I was reading an article yesterday that said we should have a spectacular autumn as due to the rather damp (!) summer the leaves which would have started to fall now are still with us so they change from red to gold to brown is forecast to be beautiful. Eva (and Diana?) had a wonderful holiday and send the sun over here (well it's here at the moment, but you know what I mean!). I went to S'nia years ago with a friend - suspect it has change somewhat since then! KK that beggars belief! As Twin said she could have put a note through - still doesn't excuse not putting your garden back to the way it was! MM is off to put shelving etc. up in Janice's new flat, so will miss out on brunch at the winebar. We will collect Sloppy before he goes so at least she is with me. Hopefully it won't be too late and we can get into the town later (we need food for the weekend!) SCD tonight followed by Dr W - brilliant!! Mrs M was on Oxe Show last night and looking good from the snippet we saw. Sxd Owxn from EE was on too. They were paired up on Wednesday so tonight's show is not live. They were sworn to secrecy so not allowed to give any clues away! Hello BHB lovely morning, but a little chilly I think. Let's get the patio doors open and snuffle under the pink blanket. You bring the Drxma Quexn, and I'll get the pastries. Suspect the DCM won't be too late.
Morning all
It's chiiiiiillllyyy out there!! We've just been out clearing up the garden after the YW men and, on further investigation, we've discovered that they've broken some ridge tiles that were propped up against the shed!! Ploppy is not a happy Ploppy!!
Anyway....just got this GAlert.......who are these women who come up to him at concerts wanting to kiss him!!!!!!!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/strictly-come-dancing-star-denise-1324760
Morning all, a lovely sparkly morning here too. I saw that about we could have a spectacular autumn. Hope so. I love the colours of Autumn and I actually love sparkly winter days when the frost glints in the sun. Not keen on very short days though and I may never have mentioned this but, I HATE snow! However on the whole I do like our changing seasons, just a shame we seemed to skip summer this year!
Today is more of the hxxsxwxrk stuff sadly. Mind I may go in the garden for a bit to do some tidying if the weather stays like this. SCD later, thanks for the link KK. As Twin says Mrs M was on the 1 show and CE was the host. She got her point across then and he agreed with her, as she said she may have been to stage school but she has never had a dance role, not even as Rxxy in Chxcxgo. So she is no different to lots of others who have done this. Go Mrs M I say! Hummm, women want to kiss the GO? How odd, I wonder why?
Morning BHB, you are a bit nervous about SCD later? Well I am looking forward to it, but nervous? Never mind we'll get more Drxma Quxxn and find the CM shall we?
I read most of that article but missed the bit about women wanting kisses. I really wonder why they would do that.
I have had a lie in today, so I'm late as usual.
Strangely Dog hasn't had her breakfast yet. I wonder if she realises it is there?
Morning all. It's grey, drizzling and windy here. Perfect weather to go away to a sunnier place!
I'm going to miss 2 episodes of Strictly, so you will have to do without the Norwegian Jury for a little while.
If I can, I'll come in and post from time to time,- just to show you I still love you!
KK,- women want to kiss Himself? Well, I never!
I'm going, going, going .............GONE!
Hello, hello, hello - my, my nobody in today!! Just back from an afternoon shop (very strange as normally of course that's the morning) but managed to have a new drink which will be appearing tomorrow! Scrummy!! All set for SCD and Dr W shortly!!
Bye Eva. Hope you can pop in and see us.
I've spent the afternoon looking online for ideas for a birthday present for my niece's 2nd birthday. I don't have a clue what to buy for kids, as, not having much contact with any, I have no idea what the "in" thing is these days. It's getting easier with my nephew because he's nine so he makes us a list to choose from, which is a big help as I'd much rather get them something they want than waste money on something they don't!! Anyway, I've narrowed the search down to two things but couldn't decide on which one so I asked Ploppy to imagine that he was a two year old girl and tell me which of the two he'd prefer! Needless to say, he wasn't much help!!
Right, off to get ready to watch Mrs M.......
All today was calculated to get back. all fed and to sit down ready. Done it with 10mins to spare .......and the washing up is done.
Winter's coming it's SCD
SCD still have the 2 prof dancers I can't tell apart
Bonus Ian W (and his chest) dancing with DB.
Who will Mrs M partner?
Anton gets J Hall, who is surprised?
well well.......
Some of the celebs look excellent already.
This new DW series, is weird. I've not needed to mute the TV once in 2 episodes.
Jo - I agree, very weird. I can't make my mind up whether I like it or not!
As for SCD, I am very happy with Mrs M's partner. Really looking forward to it. Although, I forgot that we have to wait three weeks for the actual series to start!! Boo!
Will have to make do with XF in the meantime!!
I didn't realise SCD was starting tonight until yesterday, I was thinking it would be starting in a few weeks time. I'm not really an XF person.
Mrs M's partner has a very good ability to really work to his partners strengths. Although he is not one of my favourite prof dancers. Looking forward to it.
Evening all, been a bit busy till now with SCD and Dr W. Think SCD is going to be fab this year. they look great and some very interesting partnerships. Mrs M has one of my favourites, think they will be a great match. Dr W was very good, but scary!
It's been a lovely day. Did manage to do a bit in the garden and it was so nice out there.
KK the best thing about 2 year olds is they really haven't got to the stage of caring too much what as long as it is something wrapped.
...ooh SCD is going to be really good I think - couple of possible duds...but in the main really good pairings! Love Dr Who ...quite scawy, but that's normal!
Will now take myself off to bed so night night and sleep tight.
Tired so
Nightlee night
Morning - bit grey here this morning. Yesterday was actually a very nice day - quite warm and sunny Today there looks like a strong breeze so I guess it may be cooler. KK I agree with Twin - as long as there is bright wrapping paper that's the main thing for a 2 year old! Off to church soon, then we are going to the garden centre near Jill. We are singing this evening for a scxut dinner (dib dib dob) and are eating with them beforehand so will need to take Sloppy home early. Still she has had a busy few days socially - my uncle took her out to lunch on Thursday, she saw June, and co including baby Logan on Friday and was with us yesterday. Oh and we managed to get her PO pxnsion card yesterday afternoon so that's good as at least she now has access to money! Like that Mrs M is with Jxmes on SCD - think that will work well. We need her to stay in a long time so we get the "family visit" moments - plus the audience of course. Perhaps we need to haunt the restaurant where Alixnx's flatmate works to see if she has any more tkx to give away! Hello BHB, you are looking very pleased this morning. You were watching tv last night early evening. Well so was I! Let's grab some Ab Fxb (vxdka, dash of crxnberry juice and champers with raspberries on the top) and you can tell me all about it. I'll get the paninis. Suspect it will be a while before the DCM comes for plenty of time for a long snuffle.
Good morning. Not surprisingly from Carol's post it is still a bit grey here. I have seen a sight already this morning and I've not left the house. I saw one of the green parakeets on a mountain ash tree across the road. It is only the second one I've seen near my house, but they have been around a few years.
http://www.windsor-berkshire.co.uk/pics/parakeet.jpg
I can just see the Twins hanging out in a restaurant.
Morning all. Very grey and dull here too. Today was the first time that the air struck a bit chilly when I got out of the shower, it was fine when I dried off, but shows the change of season I feel.
Agree Twin, we need Mrs M to be in a looooong time, then we are more likely to see himself! I think she will be very good, but then so was Gxby Lxgan and she got shoved out very early. It's this thing the press have about saying people are trained or have some other advantage. I flew for ....well a very long time as cabin crew but it didn't mean I could pilot the plane. I like the idea of staking out the restaurant!
Jo I think those parakeets look so pretty, but I know they are becoming a bit of a nuisance, but so are pigeons and the parakeets look so much nicer!
Morning BHB, yes it is a bit chilly I agree. So what have we? Ab Fxb? That sounds divine dahling, let's get another very large jug and join the CM
We have a parakeet and sometimes two that visit the birdfeeders in the garden occasionally.
I think the Stric*ly pairings were great too, Mrs M and J will make an entertaining duo, can't wait.
From the search I did for a photo 'Ring Necked Parakeets are an example of how a well intentioned act can have devastating effects on a local eco system. Tens of thousands of Parakeets are now resident throughout South London and have devastated the local bird population. ' They make a lot of noise too when they are in large flocks, I hear it a lot in WGP.
Memo to self, don't let Dog sleep in, unless the wmachine needs a run!! All cleared up now!
Morning girls good set up for SCD.
Went to see lady Killers yesterday at the TR Plymouth, different and quite entertaining Michelle Dotrice was very good so was the rest of cast . It is not something I would have gone to see normally but was a belated birthday present for me and for ploppy in 2 days time from a friend, enjoyed it all.
Watch p SCD this morning exciting hope DVO will be good in it she has a great partener.
Eva and Diana have a great holiday ( Eva I shant nag you!!!! hehehe)
KK how rude can neighbours be sometimes thank heaven our horrid one left 20 years ago. Neighbour has put his house for sale hmmmm we shall see who we get. ( it you have the odd 595.000 the house is yours!
Ok better go downstairs and see what is going on. X to you all on this sunny morning here .Wont last long though!
Hello all,
I am back! Did you miss me?
I have had a lovely, relaxing and - well let's face it - expensive holiday in V*nice.
It is a remarkable city. If you haven't visited it, I can recommend it - as long as you can cope with being jostled by crowds, and as long as you have a good sense of direction for navigating the tangle of alleys around St Mark's Sq.
And be prepared to spend a lot of cash. The shops (especially if you like glass, jewellery or handbags) are very tempting, even for a frugal b like Ploppy.
I've tweeted one or two photos.
Unfortunately I came down with a cold while I was there which slowed me down a bit - and it's now become a hacking cough. Yuk!
I hope you are all well. I'm going to try to have a quick catch up now.
Hi Jane, nice to have you back again. Of course you were missed. Glad you had a good holiday, though not so good about the cold of course. I love Venice, but you are right it is very pricey. It was when I went a long time ago, so nothing has changed. Worth it though.
Just popped in to say hello before I go back to catch up.
Had a busy couple of days, and no chance to log on.
The journey back home was uneventful, quite a lot of traffic though so took longer to get back than it did going down. I'm always a bit downhearted leaving C*rnwall, but it was lovely to see the spaniels again, we spent the week fussing all the dogs we met, and P*dstow was full of them.
Friday evening we went out for a birthday meal with some of Ploppy's drinking buddies.
Saturday I was up early for a trip to B/ham for an Alfie book signing, which turned out to be dismal. He was late due to traffic, he arrived at 12.30, and had to be in Br*stol for 4pm, he signed for over 200 people in an hour!! As you can imagine we each had about 20 seconds with him, and what was worse W*terstones had him in an alcove surrounded by bookshelves, so our first glimpse was literally as the person in front was speaking to him, and as soon as he'd signed security was moving you along and out the door. In Sh*ffield the queue was in a zigzag so we got to watch for ages, and then were able to stand to one side till he'd done and wave him off.
Last night made up for my miserable day though, we went out for a meal with the godchildren and their parents. We has a delightful evening, Megan was sans boyfriend, which meant we had her attention all night. Not that we dislike the boyfriend, but they are very wrapped up with each other when he's there, and he doesn't really understand what a close relationship we have, with the family. It was lovely to have their company, we get it less and less now they're grown up.
All of that meant I've not been near the puter for two days, so I'll go and catch up now.
Good to see the boy twittering!! :)
Welcome back from C*rnwall Sue! Sorry to hear that the book signing was not all it could be, but I bet you were glad to have those few seconds with Alfie.
Are Diana and Eva on holiday now? If so I hope they are having a good time.
Venice is certainly pricey Pauline - but we were given some good tips. It's worthwhile buying a pass for the waterbus rather than paying each time you get on - and you can get a ticket for all the museums in St M*rks square that is far cheaper than individual ones.
Oh good! the GO is tweeting!
Evening all
Welcome home Jane & Sue. We missed you both.
Jane - jostled by crowds? Hmm, wouldn't do for me then! Glad you had a good, if expensive, time!! Sorry to hear you've not been well though. Hope you're soon feeling better.
Sue - aw, still, a few seconds of Alfie is better than nowt!
Chantale - if I had that kind of money, I might just take you up on that offer, you live in a lovely part of the country. It's always a worry when the neighbours house is for sale, isn't it, as you wonder who will buy it. Our neighbours house has been up for sale for yonks and, whilst we had the problem with them over the bouncy castle, they are, otherwise, a nice couple and sometimes, it's better the devil you know!
Twins - thanks for the advice, I think you might have just saved me a fortune!
I've been to Venice twice. OK a long long time ago. Hated it both times. I'm just not interested in that history. Far too modern for me. About the only thing which would get me to return (and until recently I thought you'd have to dr*g me to get me to go again) would be a concert;)
Really busy today. Been to take a builders sack of garden waste to the tip. Then to the horses. For the first time in ages my knee didn't get stuck when I dismounted. No idea why. I'm not complaining.
Jane and Sue back from their travels. Welcome back.
Chantale Price is a bit out of my price range and the commute to w*rk would be a nightmare, so I'll have to give it a miss.
Hi all. Been away in R.ading to take UB scollops stuff down. first time I have driven on M.5 - busy but fine. He has nice flat so pleased to see him settled. i made him change and wash his bedding. they have a tiny terrace so it dried in the lovely sun yesterday. As I had brought down home baked brownies, lemon cake and home cooked lasagne and stew for his freezer - he forgave me! Eldest scollop came from Br.stol so a nice family weekend. Except we stayed in worst hotel ever. A tr.vel l.dge. stayed in many over the years but this was the worst - huge room with 1 light only so too dim to read , hardly any furniture, and v Small TV so far away even scollop said he needed a telescope! neighbours from hell - young woman knocked very loudly on their door at 5am and then proceeded to scream (mostly f.. words) very loudly for next hour or so - slamming in and out of room every 5 mins. Wont stay there again. horrible hotel. Thought i was so tired I could sleep thro everything - but not that!
Love V.nice Jane tho over 30 yrs since last there. so what did your ploppy succumb to buying - glass, jewellery or handbag? Lol. Hope you are over your cold - I had one last week too - came home form work early on Thurs and slept for several hrs.
Had difficult week last week as ploppys work pushing him to do more late meetings despite the fact that these often finish after last public transport gone and they know he cant drive. As ploppy still on probation period he doesn't want to make a fuss . So as we never know when his meetings finish I have to be on standby for the 45 mile round trip in case they finish after the last train - as 1 did last week.
Yet to watch SCD - looking forward to catching up.
Ooooo KK, I do hope you’ve given YW and your neighbour a piece of your mind.
Re the G alert, I’d quite like to kiss him, but blowed if I’d ever ask him for one!!
Carol, if the autumn is a spectacular as forecast I look forward to it. Actually I’m half with Karen, spring has to be my favourite season, but it’s closely followed by autumn. I love the cosy nights when the clocks go back and the heating goes on, trouble is by the time it gets to a dreary November I’m hankering for spring again.
Jo, fancy having parakeets nearly in your garden.
Jane, good to see you back safe too. I always fancied V*nice, maybe one day......
Hope Eva and Diana have a lovely time.
At the old lady’s tonight, so really back to earth with a bump, and thinking I may just have an early night with a good book, nite nite Loppies x
Sue if you do go to Venice, don't go when it is hot. It smells!! Or maybe they have stopped the worst of it over the last 40 years. Perhaps they've cleaned up the rubbish floating in the smaller canals too. Amazing what I can remember when I try.
Had a busy evening, lots of tv to watch! GG was extremly upsetting, then DA which I got a small tear in the eye for in a different way.
Sue glad you are home after a lovely holiday. Shmae about the Alfie signing. Maybe you'll manage to see him again sometime!
I'm for my bed now, so night night and sleep tight.
Morning all - welcome back Sue and Lady J! Love Vxnice - have never stayed there but have visited it about 6/7 times on day visits. Actually not my fav I City, as that of course if Rxme, followed by Fxrenze. Did I mention I love Itxly. When Gemma (youngest niece) was studying glxss blowing the family went over to V for a holiday and they had contacted one of the glxss blowing places (the one on the island) before they went. Result was Gemma was taken on a tour (not the usual tourist one) and they let her do some blowing with them - she loved it! She always said (this being before she met Jon) that she wouldn't get married, but would go and live in Vxnice, have a flat by a canal, earn her keep blowing glass, and - oh yes she'd have a small dog for company. Now of course, she is married, has Baby Logan, and does make up for weddings and special occasions! Sue, that's a shame about Alxie - I imagine he was probably as upset as those waiting to see him. Looks fairly breezy outside this morning - it was certainly cooler when we came back from singing last night (although it was very warm in the hall and my friend Lindy, who stands next to me when we sing, almost fainted - fortunately it was right at the end so we were able to sit her down and give her a glass of water). It was definitely an autumnal feel to the air. Need to catch up on GG from last night, although Twin's comments making me a little apprehensive... Fi that sounds an interesting hxtel! Not quite as described in the ads then? I can see why the UB Scollop welcome you (and your food) with open arms! Take Sloppy shopping today and my aunt coming too - first shopping outing since her op two months ago. I will make sure I keep an eye on Sloppy's purse - don't want a repeat of last week. Paul and Dylan off for a week on the IoW today, so fingers crossed they have lovely weather. KK have you actually spoken with the neighbours to let them know you were not happy? Hello BHB, yes I agree - a bit too chilly for outside, so if we take the Blxushing Bubbles and sit by the patio doors we can snuffle under the pink blanket before the staff meeting. You bring the incohol and I'll fetch the pastries. I'm a little late this morning (overslept) so the DCM should be here fairly soon.
Morning, and it is a nice one here. sunny and they say it will be quite warm later as well. I'm liking that thought. I have to go food shopping this morning and I have a birthday pressie I need to buy for a friend as well, so that should keep me busy for a while.
I meant to say Fi that your hotel experience sounds dire. I suppose they can't be blamed for the shouty foul mouthed lady being that way, but somebody could have come to tell her to shut up.
Morning BHB, so we are back with the old favourites today? Oh yes Blushing Bubbles is fine by me. I'll get another jug and we'll join the CM.
Hello! It's Jane in disguise again.
Well it certainly seems that V*nice is marmite.
I can see why you love it Carol. It's an exciting city. (My favourite Italian city is Fl*rence but I do like R*me too)How fabulous that Gemma was able to blow glass!
Then again I can see why Jo hates it. Though it wasn't smelly and they have cleaned up the cannals. Shame about the graffiti on the R*alto Bridge though.
KK - I've seen you in crowds. No I don't recommend it for you lass!
Fi - Ploppy bought a glass plaque and a tri-corn hat. (He likes dressing up). What a shame your noise hotel neighbours spoiled your peace and quiet. Well done for negotiating the M5!
Sue - I rather like Autumn too. Except for the darker mornings!
TTFN
Evening all. Very quiet again today. Just in case not everyone gets Ro's tweets, the GO is on the breakfast show on Voice radio Wednesday morning (103.9) with J Clxry and Jxffry Hxlland, so I am guessing it is to promote the panto.
I think my Venice thing stems from my not liking the Romans. I know they did lots of inventive things, new army procedures, concrete, amazing aqueducts to name a few. I just think on the art side, they nicked ideas from all over and made them worse. We used to have long debates between an ancient Greek lover, an admirer of the Romans and a supporter of ancient Egypt. The debates got quite heated. When I was tired of it I just asked 'how long did their civilization last?' Job done and won.
Thanks for the info Eva. Exciting.
Just seen an ad on tv for Barc bank. They say we all have a photo which makes you smile, have it put on your debit card. Somehow I don't think I want the photo which makes me smile the most put on my debit card. They do say make your card say something about you. Well it certainly would and I don't think I want it said.
Sorry Pauline, I saw Evening and read Eva. Of course Eva is on her exciting hols. I have a thumping headache, which I'll blame for my sloppy reading.
Hope your head gets better soon Jo. I hate headaches. The last thing I want on my debit card is any picture of me. I have never seen one that makes me smile....well maybe the ones I hac=ve of me when I was two! Other than that I usually want to cry!
Jane, just love the comparison V*nice and M*rmite.
Jo, I like the idea of a photo which makes me smile going on my debit card, but how to choose???
Ohhhmmmssss for your poorly head.
Pauline, you and your photos!! I know just how you feel though, I hate my photos, thing is yours really are not that bad.
Lovely to see the GO tweeting, miss him when he’s gone.
Had a delightful day today, Housew*rk and ir*ning, my ir*ning lady is on holiday. Two things I hate, that and oven cle*ning, so I don’t do either if I can help it.
Off to bed with the book. Nite nite Loppies x
Oh dear, and I rather hoped that I didn't look anything like my photos! Sigh.
My bedtime too, so night night and sleep tight all.
People speaking in tongues again, words I do not recognise 'oven cleaning'. I wonder what that is? I'll have to Ggle it.
Nightlee night
Morning all and the sunshine on the tree is back and we have clear blue skies - mind you it looks breezy. Janice's daughter just back from holiday around Ixaly - last stop S'nia and is very brown and had lovely weather, so hopefully the sun is shining on Eva as I type! Photos on dxbitcards....yuk! Mind you Twin speak with forked tongue - have a very nice photo of her at our S Wdg! Have another admin day today - other singing group this time! MM has to go and have an injection in his hand. Had thought we might go swxmming today but didn't wake up until 8 am (that's two days running - do you think Twin's training is finally paying off?). Don't know if it is the change in the weather but feel very tired at the moment. Chrxstmas show rehearsal tonight so that will make me feel summery (not!). My aunt did very well at Sainsbugs shopping, then we all went for coffee and a bun. Apart from the doctor and the hospital that is the first time she has been out anywhere since her op. She had a reminder that her d licence expires in Dec, so I have to write and let them know she doesn't want to renew (can't think why at 88!). O cleaning is not one of my fav things Jo. I keep thinking I must do it and then conveniently forgetting! Right better start trying to play catch up on the day! Hello BHB, yes sorry I am late! What have we today? Oh the Ixalian Jxb? You thought with all these people going there it would be a nice reminder? Lovely. I'll get the paninis and we can have a lovely snuffle until the DCM arrives.
Morning all, nice and sunny here too, but somehow I feel not as warm as in Itxly. Hope our holidaying ladies are having a good time, feel sure it is almost guaranteed. So for me today, just bits and bobs, I have some bulbs I want to plant, but need some compost so must got to the garden centre. Also need to take pressie to friend with b'day. Not so very exciting, but beats hxxsxwxrk!
Glad to see Twin has really taken the training on board and is sleeping till, a civilised hour. Not one to be outdone I slept till 9 this morning. Think it is the cooler weather, it makes bed a very inviting place to be.
Morning BHB, I know, I'm late too. We are letting the side down aren't we. Can you forgive us? Oh good, he's smiling. So let's get more Itxlxxn Job and we'll find the CM.
Oh GRRR. The sign in button has disappeared. Sulk.
Anyway it's just a quick Hail and Farewell from me.
Pauline - thanks very much for the heads-up re Voice radio tomorrow. I can see you have trained your twin very well. Keep at it!
Jo - I am now imagining J*hn Cl*ese saying 'What have the Romans ever done for us?' I hope your headache is better.
Sue - I wish the marm*te comparision was my idea! I nicked it from a friend.
Now to struggle with the catctpha...
Thought this a nice taster.
http://twitter.yfrog.com/z/gyiaoomyj
Maybe Alison would like to visit her sister?
http://leemead.co.uk/live/view/west-end-men-singapore
So Jo have you been there? It is very nice.
More pics. Thanks to A Liz on the forum for the find this time.
http://twitter.yfrog.com/gyiaoomyj
http://twitter.yfrog.com/esvhlfmj
I feel this could be worth the wait. Those tights are quite...tight.
Ah Lee in tights - all is right with the world!
Thanks for the links Pauline!
Oh my word.......tights (methinks they are going to show off those rippling thigh muscles to perfection) & boots.........is it hot in here or am I having a hot flush............I need a lie down!
Thank you Pauline.
Oh Gosh!!! Something to greet you after a hard day at w*rk!! Thanks Pauline
Happy Birthday to Nicholas
Mmmmm lots of lovely piccies on Tw*tter today, I reckon this panto might be worth a visit.
Is it me or have we got a lot of MIA Loppies? Hope they're all okay.
Well today was a slight improvement on yesterday, had a nice walk with the spaniels as well as more housew*rk.
Old springer is off her food again, so it's taking forever to make sure she eats. She'll have a few mouthfuls and then give up, may have to try the G*urmet cat food again. Other than that she seems fine, enjoying her walks, and very alert.
I've come to the conclusion I lead a very boring life, I'm sitting here thinking what can I talk about tonight and realise there is s*d all to say! can't even talk about the telly 'cos I'm at the old lady's all week and apart from Emmerd*le we don't watch TV, I have so much on the Sk* box to watch when I'm home next week.
So, I'll say nite nite Loppies x
Happy Birthday to Nicholas
Mmmmm lots of lovely piccies on Tw*tter today, I reckon this panto might be worth a visit.
Is it me or have we got a lot of MIA Loppies? Hope they're all okay.
Well today was a slight improvement on yesterday, had a nice walk with the spaniels as well as more housew*rk.
Old springer is off her food again, so it's taking forever to make sure she eats. She'll have a few mouthfuls and then give up, may have to try the G*urmet cat food again. Other than that she seems fine, enjoying her walks, and very alert.
I've come to the conclusion I lead a very boring life, I'm sitting here thinking what can I talk about tonight and realise there is s*d all to say! can't even talk about the telly 'cos I'm at the old lady's all week and apart from Emmerd*le we don't watch TV, I have so much on the Sk* box to watch when I'm home next week.
So, I'll say nite nite Loppies x
I have very good friends in Sgpore. Just a tad too far for a dash in and dash back. I'll have to give it a miss:(
I was prepared for tights. Afterall panto=tights on at least one of the actors. But the reality was a very nice surprise.
http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/celebrity-big-brother/celebrity-big-brothers-julian-clary-to-star-in-jack-and-the-beanstalk-panto-with-lee-mead-and-nigel-havers/
http://twitpic.com/avyqw1
Well I said I had nowt to say, and then I said it twice!!
...ooh lovely pictures - thanks Twin. Well isn't it fortuitous I am being a wonderful Grauntie and taking Little Dylan to see the Pxnto in S'hmpton? Ok, ok, so I knew.....Just back from rehearsing for Chrxstmas...felt quite chilly so didn't seem quite so weird as singing Chrxstmas songs while the sun was shining! Terrible news about the poor policewomen in M'chester. Right off to bed so Sweet Meads all. Belated happy birthday to Nicholas!
Well I've been to S'pore for 2 days Jo. Mind I was being paid for it! The place they are on is just down the road from where I have stayed there. Know the area very well, though I think this hotel has been built since I was last there. No surprise as they build things very quickly there.
Meanwhile Twin is talking Chrxstmxs! I am off to see them tomorrow for a couple of days. Off early as poss tomorrow so will be awol for a bit. Better get to bed.
Night night and sleep tight.
(Nasty CSI too much violence!! I do watch some yucky stuff)
Best say
Nightlee night
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Jil
Happy Birthday to you.
Hope you have a lovely day.
The BHB has decorated the Bistro in reds, golds and greens - he said for the colours of autumn - it loos lovely. We have coloured balloons and banners saying "Happy Birthday Jill". Pretty little posies on the tables with winter pansies in lovely autumnal colours too. I see the birthday cakes have been baked and decorated and the champers is on ice. Lovely.
As Twin said we are off today for a little retail therapy, MM has meetings (and a lunch date with a lady.....ex colleague of his who has changed jobs and now works just down the road from us!). S'pore...isn't that the home of gin slxngs? Sadly a step too far.....sigh, well flight too far really! Meant to say that last night on way to rehearsal a fox crossed the main road in front of us - using the pedestrian crossing!! MM said he wondered how he reached the button! Hello BHB, yes I think we need to sample both the champers and the cake. Plenty of time for a lovely snuffle under the pink blanket (definite chill in the air, although the sun is shining on my tree again).
Morning all
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILL. Hope you have a wonderful day. xx
Happy Birthday Jill - enjoy your special day xx
Happy Birthday Jill, have a lovely day xx
There's definitely am autumnal feel to the air this week. The middle of the day is lovely though so it's hard to know how to dress appropriately. It's been a bit mad here over the last few days, long story but involves BinL's car breaking down so I've had the nephews more than expected. I think I've just about caught up on everything at home and on the blog now. I'm just waiting for a phone call to tell me when our new tv is being delivered today (Ploppy decided we needed to upgrade!!) so I've just flicked a duster over the stand before they arrive. Ben is engrossed in 'Mr Tumble' so I hope his prog is finished before they come or there could be tears!!
Hope the travellers are having a lovely time.
Enjoy your shopping Twins!
Oohhmms for anyone in need
Thank you all for the cards e cards and Birthday messages, I can't quite believe I am *0 Toby couldn't quite understand and told me I was going to be 7?????????
I am out with the Ladies tonight, unfortunately Ploppy is in the chair at Lodge so couldn't miss the meeting, so my Neighbour is giving me a champagne reception and then we are heading over to Old Win..r to an Italian there, we are then going out again on Saturday with the Men.
Jo my Neighbour had a Parakeet in her Garden at the weekend.
I still go to Daughters every week , although Toby has Nursery 3 days a week now, and of course the last few weeks have been glued to the TV with the US Open on, I wanted to go to New York this year and bitterly regret not making more of an effort to go as Andy won, but it did mean I would have to have gone alone.
I do keep up with the blog, and really want to come to a Concert and see you all again, the problem is I don't like driving when I don't know were I am going anymore so it limits me a bit, but I do hope I can see some of you again soon.
Again many thanks for all the messages
Happy Birthday Jill,
I hope you have a good evening out with your lady friends, it would be great if you could get to the Leic*ster concert, which is the nearest I think.
I've been swimming this morning, the first time since our rather long summer break of 2 months! Carol have you and MM got started yet?
Hope the holidaymakers are enjoying themselves.
Happy Birthday Jill. Sorry I'm late as usual.
I've just put some rice and chicken down in her bowl. Dog has not gone to eat it. She is just asleep. She ate her starter (cat pate and probiotics) but doesn't seem to want any more. Slightly worried. I'll see if she eats it later.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/leisure/stage/stagenews/9936223.Jack_is_set_to_be_stalk_of_the_town/
Watch Dog-another report about Pets at Home. They have not seemed to learn from the last time.
Carol, it’s amazing where you see foxes, one sauntered across the road in front of me in the middle of D*rby, about 11pm one night, but I’ve never heard of one using a pelican crossing!!
Happy Birthday Jill, didn’t realise it was a big one, even more special. Good to know that you keep up with our ramblings, hope you can get to one of the concerts, maybe not Singers but to Leicester on the train maybe, what about the panto?? Quite a few of us are going to the last night/matinee I think. Ah, I see Maeve’s had the same thought about Leics.
What have I missed about P at H Jo? I had a spat with one of their assistants who wouldn’t sell me a fantail goldfish because I had a common goldfish in my tank, I appreciate that goldfish can bully fantails but I have one living quite happily with five fantails, (they are the bullies if anything.) What I did not appreciate was this bit of a kid speaking to me as if I was an idiot and telling me “fish have feelings too you know”
Strange weather here this morning, lovely sunny day, and all of a sudden everything went black and the rain lashed down, ten minutes and it was all over and the sun shone for the rest of the day.
Apparently it’s going to rain tomorrow, one of my friends is going to Alt*n T*wers, and expecting to get wet. Sooner her than me, I can’t think of anything worse than some of these knuckle biting rides. Galloping horses is more my cup of tea, we went to Bl*ckpool once and Ploppy and friends persuaded me that the Gr*nd N*tional was just like the galloping horses............ IT’S NOT!!
Wonder what Eva and Diana are up to, we could do with a virtual postcard.
P*dstow seems a long time ago, I do have another little jaunt to look forward to in October though, we’re going to N*rfolk with the godchildren’s parents.
Nite nite Loppies x
All OK Dog has eaten her tea.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mg74/features/pets-at-home
http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Info_10601_watchdog_-1_10551
Nightlee night
Morning all and a bit overcast here! Sorry Jill I also forgot it was a “special” b’day – sounds like it will last for a couple of days which is good! Bit overcast here this morning, but hopefully it will brighten up. For the retail therapy yesterday we went to Wfield at S’ford. In the end we decided we preferred our nomal Wfld at W City, but were glad we went – especially as we could view the O Stadium from the JLP viewing balcony. Looked fantastic I have to say. Twin bought some very pretty new shoes, I bought a couple of tops, a top for Dylan, and some perfume, and we both bought choccie. Had a lovely lunch and then some pink fizz with the most luscious strawberry on the side before we headed home. I almost bought a handbag but Twin whispered the word that strikes terror in my heart “Eva!” so I didn’t. I almost bought a pair of blue sparkling evening sandals – high heel and very bling, which had been reduced to £17 from £59.......but sense prevailed as although they were gorgeous and in fact quite comy....apart from on stage, when would I wear them> So I didn’t! We were looking for a new winter hooded, padded coat for Twin but were unsuccessful so the hunt goes on! Spent the evening with our feet up watching Wxtchdog (and was about the Pxt store in W Drxyton Jo!), and HDYTYA with Alex K. That was great fun and very good. MM went out for a drink with his brother and we discovered his nephew getting married on 19th Jan next year. That prompted me to check my diary and say it was a good job it wasn’t the 18th Jan as we have a singing engagement with the small group. Having bought next year’s diary I thought I would put in various dates and realised.....that’s when we are booked for the Panto! So can’t sing (that’s the day we take Dylan) and can’t do the wedding as that’s the last night! Ooops! Did anyone else think the curls looked a little shorter in the pxnto promos (if so best not tell Auds!). Today we are off for some culture. We are going to A’bury to see the RSC Jxlius C, which in fact I did for my O Level E Lit. Had such good reviews I am really looking forward to it! Hello BHB, what have we today? Mxmikxze? (vxdka, lemxn juice and lime cordial) . Ok – let’s grab that and some paninis and go and have a lovely snuffle under the pink blanket.
Hello me lovelies.
Sorry I haven't been in earlier, but it's been very busy days. It's hot here,- I bet you'd never guess! The days are usually between 28-30 degrees, so really a tad too hot for me, but luckily the hotels have had good air conditions, so I've slept well in cool rooms.
We have a "free" morning today, which is why I have time to post. We're moving on from Caligliargi ( the capital) after 4 days here. Been for day-trips every day and seen some wonderful sights. We visited some ruins yesteday, from 800 BC, so maybe that's ancient enough for you, Jo? The ruins were very interesting and were on a penisula at the very south of the island, and there was a beautiful beach where we took a dip after the sight-seeing.
One tour that turned out bad for me, was the 2nd day. We were going to visit a pit where work had been stopped for about 15 years and was now turned into a tourist must-see. I told our lovely guide who is with us for the whole holiday, that I was suffering from claustrophobia, but she said it's just a short way in to a huuuuuge hall where we could see all kinds of exciting machinery. So I went. The tunnel in was pitch dark, so every 4th person had a powerful torch, and we were walking not for a few meters but for almost 1 km (Jo?), and that's a long, long way in my book. The "huge" hall was a small room carved out, but at least it was lit up. Then the local guide showed us on a map where we were going after the hall, and I could feel the mountain starting closing in. I'm not joking! I told our guide that I wouldn't go any further, but was going to wait there for them to come back. She told the local guide,- he took one look at me, then he grabbed my hand and started running in to another tunnel which fortunately lead outside. I was holding his hand so hard it's a miracle I didn't break his fingers! When we got outside, he took me over to the shade and gently priced his hand loose!
One of the others, who is a retired nurse, had grasped what was happening and ran after us. So when I started hyperventilating with tears and sn*t running, she talked me gently down and fed me water and comforting words. It was a full blown panic attack, and I felt awful afterwards.
That episode has been the only negative thing on this holiday. So far our motto has been: Eat, drink, go for a swim and be happy!
We have a brilliant coach driver. His name is Je-Je and he only speaks Italian, but we can always make him understand. He's staying at the same hotels as we are and always eating with us. Our guide is Norwegian, the same girl we had with us last year, and she knows Sardinia like the back of her hand, taking us to all kinds of places off the beaten track. The food is wonderful and we have now learnt to just taste a litlle of every dish, because there is always more to come.
I see the Strictly excitement has begun. I won't be home until very late Sunday night, but as I understand from your comments, the live shows don't start yet.
Lunch is coming up and as we're moving out of this hotel today, it's goodbye from me for now.
I'll try to come back later.
hello all jane here. having probs getting on to blog.
Happy Belated Birthday Jill.
Thank goodness! I am back on the laptop and at last I can get on the blog.
Hello Eva! Lovely to see you! What an idiot persuading you to go into that tunnel. I hope it hasn't spoiled things.
Sue - I know just what you mean. Often I feel like I have very little to say myself. But you are always interesting dear. EEK! The Gr*nd N*tional at Bl*ckpool! That's one that has a really bad reputation.
I'm very sorry I missed Jill's birthday yesterday (especially as the BHB decorated the bistro so beautifully Carol) but I am very glad to hear she had a lovely day.
Swimming Maeve? Very energetic! When we went for a day out to the L*do all the others went swimming in the sea. I paddled.
Sounds like the twins had great fun shopping. Thank goodness you remembered you have something important to do on 18th & 19th of Jan.
TTFN!
I feel I have to lie down, Carol not buying a hand bag and a pair of shoes, the world is collapsing!!!!!
Eva, sounds like a wonderful holiday. Apart from the tunnel episode, of course. (Just goes to support my 'I don't do heights' stance.) I'm glad you have recovered from it.
I'm late thins evening as apparently I have been enrolled in a new community project. A food swap! I had to take a half bag of dog food left at my house by Mw3Ds to the postman and his wife. Then when I got home Felf called me into her house for 'a surprise'. 6 partridges. Much smaller than pheasants, about half the size. They are for me to skin and gut. Felf would like one back prepared, so she can try it. The others I can do what I like with. So I shall boil them and try Dog with some of the meat. If she doesn't like it. I'll give the meat to Mw3Ds for his lot. I don't think the meat will go far, but it will be a treat for them. I also have to show Felf how I prepare the birds. I was really surprised when she said she'd never prepared a bird for the pot. She was a teenager in Holland in the occupation. They had very little food and had to eat what they could find. So I think if you want rodents prepared for the pot she would be the person, obviously they never caught any birds. (I have been to scared to ask what they did eat.)
Thanks for the links Jo, I’d not seen that report. I’m never sure about the welfare of livestock in pet shops, and even less in supermarkets.
Carol, I see you did quite well not shopping yesterday, even if you did do a bit of actual shopping.
Oh Eva, what a horrible experience for you, and what a good thing the other guide could see it coming. Glad to hear the rest of your holiday is splendid.
Has anyone got good advice for getting rid of RATS?? We’ve had then for a couple of years now, doesn’t help that I feed the birds I suppose, the last two years we’ve had environmental health in and poison put down, (you may remember that the little spaniel ate some.) Anyway I really don’t want to do that again, because no matter what reassurances the people from EV give I’m sure it must be a drawn out death for the rats.
They come up from the fields once the crops are harvested, and the little b*ggers are driving the spaniels mad running all over the patio. We tried a humane trap last year, managed to catch one which Ploppy released on waste land on his way to work, but I think it may have put the word out to the others, ‘cos we never caught another.
Maybe we should borrow TK Jo!
Nite nite Loppies x
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We had a rat problem a couple of years ago. TK did her best, but she is such a small cat she could only managed juveniles. Lady Hobbit put down a lot of poison in her enclosed garden. I stopped feeding the birds. That didn't really matter to the birds, as they weren't getting much food. The rats were eating it all. I expect there are still some about, but I've not seen one for 2 years in my garden. I was worried about the cats getting the poison, but luckily they didn't. I thought at the time poison was the only way. There were just too many for traps.
Hi all , I am home again. Had a fab couple of days. As Twin said we did the shopping centre near the Olympxc venue, The view of it from Jxhn Lxwis was great and it looked brilliant. I think when it is sorted it will still be worth a visit, so that will be on my to do list! Today we went to see the RSC production of Jxlius Cxxsar. It was quite brilliant. Set in modern day Africa and the most wonderful performances. Twin found thisa review if anyone would like to read more. It blew me away.
http://thegoodreview.co.uk/2012/06/julius-caesar-royal-shakespeare-theatre-rsc/
I came back this evening as I am off to meet several friends for lunch tomorrow. It's a hard life!
Haven't caught up properly, just skimmed, but lovely to see you Eva. Sorry about the panic attack. Guide lady should have listened to you properly. The rest sounds just lovely.
Thanks for the links Jo. Lovely, except the interviewer was a bit naff!
Sue I really don't care if rats die in agony, as long as they die. I absolutely loathe them. Sorry.
Jill I hope you had a lovely day yesterday. Sorry I wasn't able to say so on the blog.
Must to bed, night night and sleep tight all.
Nightlee night
Morning all - as Twin has posted JC was absolutely brilliant. The set was stunning (like an ampithextre, with large steps - it took up half of the stage - which meant they could use different heights - for instance MA stood on the "rock" which made the top of the entrance which was mid stage to do Friends, Rxmans etc.) The performances were stunning - not a weak one there. It worked brilliantly being set in Afxica. So glad we saw it - it was the play I did for O lxvel and there were at least three schools there yesterday watching it, I guess it is still on the syllabus. Fantastic for them to be able to see such a wonderful production. Stopped on the way home and ate in a pub and we (but not Twin as she had to get home) were just in time to see B Cxrcle - really scawy! Hopefully they will do another series as I really enjoyed this one. Back down to earth after two days of truancy, as I have the w&i to do, then Choir this evening. It's a very grey looking morning and I think we are forecast rain later. Eva lovely to hear from you - your experience reminded me of years ago when I was in Ixaly with my singing teacher and family for a holiday - we went to Pxmpeii and one of the guides said he would take us to a new excavation - there were five of us counting him - he had the torch. We had to walk almost bent double in total darkness - Carrie, who was only 13 at the time, felt scared so I took her back.....never been so relieved to get out into the fresh air again. Can imagine the panic attack must have been awful for you. Hopefully that experience was a one off. Please send some of the warm weather back here, it has become decidedly chilly over the last couple of days. Jo, I think if I had to do that to birds, I'd be a veggie for life...... Oh Sue, like Jane I don't think I could watch the GN - the "fences" always look huge to me, so what they look like for the horses I dread to think. Another one who doesn't like rxts.....Maeve, we meant to start on Tuesday but didn't wake up in time!! Next week we are away for a few days at friends who are about to move to Kxnt, so it will have to be the week after I think. MM should have finished all meetings on site at the church by then so we might be able to do slightly later than 7 am currently proposed! New TV sounds good Ali - shame it wasn't here for the Os and Ps! Hopefully it didn't arrive whilst Mr Txmble was still on! Hello BHB yes, I agree, not patio weather at all. What have we today? Abbix Dabbix (Mxdori, vodka and apple juice) - ok, you bring that I'll get the pastries and I think it is definitely a snuffle under the pink blanket until the DCM arrives!
Morning all
Day off today - yayyyyyy!!! It's grey and pouring with rain at the moment, but I'm not intending to go out, I have lots of indoor jobs to do. It's definitely A*tumn! In fact, my winter coat has been dug out of the wardrobe and is currently in the washing machine!! I'm not complaining though, as I've said before, I love this time of year, getting all cosy and snuggly and putting on the lamps and candles.
Eva - how lovely to hear from you but, oh poor you. I came out in a cold sweat just reading of your experience. It reminded me of when Ploppy and I were in C*iro and went on a day trip to The Pyr*mids. The tour guide told us that if anybody had claustrophobia they shouldn't go inside. That ruled me out then!! However, I was the only one in our group who didn't want to go in and the tour guide put the fear of God in me by telling me to be careful hanging around outside on my own as some of the local men were "a bit dodgy" (I had visions of being whisked off to a harem somewhere!!). The rest of the group persuaded me to go in , as I'd come this far and it was probably going to be a once in a lifetime experience, so I agreed!! (I was a lot younger and more adventurous then, I wouldn't do it now!) I can still feel now the feeling I had when I went in. As those of you who have been in there will know the route into the centre is a tunnel about four foot by four foot square so you have to bend double and all you can see is the derriere of the person in front of you. As we were going down there was another group coming up so we were squashed to the side as well which made it even worse!! When we got into the centre there was a piece of paper which someone had dropped on the floor and I began to panic and said to Ploppy what if it sets on fire, what if we can't get out, and I really started to have a full blown panic attack, in the middle of the Pyr*mid .....until Ploppy pointed out to me that it was one piece of paper in the middle of a stone structure, it was hardly going to burn down around us!! I felt such a twit! Then I had to go through it all again to get back out!! Anyway, it was one of those experiences that I'm glad, in a way, that I did it but I would never, ever do it again!
Twins - sounds like you had a lovely time but what's this, no handbag!! You were very restrained Carol, not buying those shoes, they sound gorgeous. I wasn't as restrained yesterday I'm afraid, I did succumb to a pair of shoes! For w*rk though, not for pleasure, so I see them as a necessity!!
Eek, this rain is getting heavier! Poor Ploppy is supposed to be w*rking outdoors today, starting to build an extension for a customer, I hope he has another indoor job that he can do instead!!
...KK the shoes were divine as Twin will tell you, but I had my sensible head on and am being good until I get my pxnsion sorted out then I won't feel bad about the money! Your pyrxmid story sounds like my Pxmpeii one though too dark to see any pieces of paper! It was the bent double dehind btm of person in front that sticks in my mind!!
Morning all. It is a chilly one here as well. Bit late as I have been getting myself ready to go out shortly. I am driving today and picking the others up at 11.30 ish so have to get cracking. All these stories of claustrophobia are making me feel shaky! I am not too bad but I hate the underground thing. Think I have got a bit worse as I get older. I blame it on reading a Dennxs Whxatley book when I was in my teens about someone being buried alive. I have never recovered.
I can vouch that Twin's shoes (well as it turns out not hers, but you get my drift) were gorgeous. I was convinced she should but them but she was very strong.
I got home in time last night to see the end of BC and it frightened the life out of me! I am such a wimp.
Morning BHB, oooh I like the hug. YOu have missed me the last couple of days? Aww I miss you too. So let's get some more whatever it is and find the CM.
Hi all. Grey morning here too., but supposed to be nicer tomorrow.
Ploppy off to f-i-l tomorrow and trying public transport . will take him 3 hrs - each way - in a day. I would take him but he is determined to be independent. so long as it doesn't kill him! he has done 2 late meets this week already and he stayed over in B + B last night to help BUT had a very noisy room and had to move rooms at midnight. I fear he will be very tired when eventually gets home.
Just been to dr as have had lump on tongue for months. I thought was a mouth ulc.r but got bigger in last few weeks and very sore. Have been referred to oral surgeon - I only wanted stronger mouth ulc.r treatment! He is putting it thro as an urgent referral but for after my hol at end of next week . Shame as my mouth really sore and I wanted it cleared up for going away - just have to have lots of incahol to anaesthetise it. Probably a cyst - I tend to get those a lot - on diff parts of my anatomy!
Carol - I do like your technique. Tell about what you didn't buy so that what you did buy doesn't seem so much:) Wonder if ploppy will fall for that one! We had quick look in W'field after Paralymp. , but was too tired to do any shopping - that was tired! Meant to say Pauline that tho I do like the colours this season (I love burgundy and forest green, not yellow) I didn't like ST M's offerings. LA have same colours but lovely clothes - expensive too - will wait until sales.
Sue - we have r.ts - live in our compost heap. Ploppy has now r.t proofed the compost - we hope.
Eva - horrible experience but you sound as if rest of trip fab.
When ploppy out last night I caught up on SCD (enjoyed it and do know most of the "celebs" ), DA (OKish but getting increasingly twee I feel) and then watched BC - quite good. Am loving Par.de's End (last episode tonight) but then do like BC.
Wonder if worth puttying washing out - prob not i feel. UB scollop home tonight (he is at C.mbridge coll this week and next for his acco.ntancy study) - so feel there may be lots of washing - and cooking this weekend.
Hello all,
Well it is definately Autumn today - very damp and grey.
It sounds like the twins had a great time at JC. Thanks for the reviews ladies.
Carol - Sue and I weren't talking about GN the horserace but the Gr*nd N*tional roller coaster in Bl*ckpool. Their are two tracks and carriages race each other along them. It's very old and has a reputation (among Bl*ckpuddlians like me) for being unsafe.
Jo - you never cease to amazing me. You are the only veggie I know who would tackle plucking birds.
Thank you KK and Pauline for describing your pyramid experience. I am not actually claustropbic but tight underground spaces do freak me out. When I went to the pyramids with my in laws I staid out-side. I was the only one of the coach party to do so, so it was a bit scarey. Now you have described it I think I would have been far worse inside.
Fi - I hope F-i-L is behaving and not being too demanding. OOHHMMS for your tounge. BTW Geri is another big BC fan so if you want someone to enthuse with drop her a line!
Bye for now!
Love this pic.....
http://picture.belga.be/belgapicture/picture/38091428.html?citemId=3972606-30
Evening all. Had a lovely lunch which nearly ran into dinner. We all four of us can talk for England and we did! The hostess lady, Pat, is dog sitting a little black, grey and d white roan cocker spaniel. She is just the cutest thing and had a lovely time being fussed over by us all.
It has been so chilly, I feel the heating may come on tonight. Not for long hopefully, but want to just warm the house through a bit. Usually when I do this it immediately gets warmer. mind looking at the forecast for the Sunday I think that may not happen.
Fi I hope Ian gets back tomorrow not too exhausted. Hopefully the journey will go well. Hope your mouth is ok as well. Sounds nasty and a sore mouth is horrid. I think BC is a fantastic actor. If not for him I may have given up on PE. Mind I think Rxbxcca H is fantastic in this as well.
Jane it was KK who went in the pyramid. I have never and will never do that!
KK now I wonder what it is about that photo you really like?
Fi - lots of ohms for both you and Ian. Your poor tongue, that sounds awful. I used to suffer a lot with multiple mouth ulcers at the same time, so I know how awful they are but what you have sounds so much worse. I really hope it doesn't spoil your holiday in any way. You both need a relaxing break. And I hope they get it sorted out for you real soon.
Pauline - well I do rather like a man in a waistcoat!! Tights? What tights?? (Says she looking the picture of innocence!)
I also like BC and am loving PE. Shame it's the last one tonight. Does anybody when Sh*rlock is back. I loved BC in that.
A while ago the doorbell rang so I looked out of the window to see who it was and there was no-one there! I went back into the kitchen and it rang again so I went and opened the front door - no-one there! Whilst I was still stood there, in the porch, right next to where the doorbell is, it rang again!!! No-one there! Eeeeeeeeekkk! Spooky!
Oo 'eck KK that is creepy. Not the tights or waistcoat of course! Not sure when SH is back. I think it may be next year as BC and MF have been off doing The Hxbbxt in NZ.
Hope the ball goes well tonight. I think a few are going that we may know so let's hope we get some feedback! Please?
Thanks for the link Jo, tell me is that make up on his teeth, or does he need a dentist??
I hear what you’re saying about traps v poison, we counted six today five little uns playing with mummy, so cute, but they really have to go. Apart from anything else they’re driving the little spaniel mad, and she’s not quick enough to catch them, (the old girl couldn’t care less)
Pauline, I’m not into Sh*kespear at all, but that review made me want to see the play, shame it’s not coming near to us.
I know what you mean about the rats, I don’t loathe them, I just loathe the fact that they wee constantly and spread the risk of disease all over my garden. Also I can’t bear to hurt anything, kill it yes, but as quickly and humanely as possible.
I looked after a pet rat for a friend, he was white and his name was Monty and he was adorable, he got buried in our garden when he died ‘cos the friend had nowhere to dig a hole.
Oh my goodness that little spaniel sounds delightful, that’s what colour my Sweepy was, five years next month since we lost him, it’s flown by, I can remember telling you all about it. Our old lady was the kid then, and now it’s nearly her turn to go.
Carol, the Gr*nd N*tional ride at Bl*ckpool, not the race at Aintree, the ride is even more scary than the race, never again, my knees were black and blue from trying to hang on the the bl**dy horse.
The race.........never watch it I think it’s barbaric!!
KK, I don’t consider myself to be claustrophobic, I can do lifts and fairly small spaces, but I have to be able to stand up and spread my arms out if I want to, I could not have gone down a tunnel four feet square. And I can well imagine the bit of paper catching fire, when you have a panic attack reason goes out of the window!!
Thanks for that lovely link
Fi, ohhhmmmssss for your mouth, hope you get it cleared up quickly. Until then as you say inchol should deaden the pain a bit.
It’s been a dismal day here, rain/drizzle all day, leaden skies, totally miserable. Supposed to be better tomorrow.
Nite nite Loppies x
Pauline i love Reb.cca H too.
It is cold tonight.
UB scollop, ploppy and I have had a cinema eve watching T.nker, t.ilor. It is now finished and none of us still know what happened! Loved the books but tho liked the film in terms of atmosphere, acting etc the story was incomprehensible much of the time. Recorded PE for another time.
KK - it isn't a mouth ulcer seemingly. don't know what it is but dr warned me - "they will most likely cut it out" ! That is why have to wait until after our city break. I live in fear of dentist so don't know how I will cope with having bit of my tongue excavated. ploppy hopes it will keep me quiet for a while!
Jane - f-i-l is behaving himself but only cos other d-i-l ignoring him and not helping out - so think he realises he needs to keep in my good books. Off to bed as up early to take ploppy to station.
Oooh a nice photo. I was late from w*rk again. Can't blame panic Friday, it was an inspector from the US. He's in again on Monday. Tough couple of days and it's not finished.
He seems to have finished singing for the night
Sue the little spaniel is just gorgeous, I could have bought her home. It is a bit sad really. Her owner is a long term friend of my friend who has become alcoholic and can't look after herself let alone the dog. Her son does his best to care for her, but has to call on my friends to step in. Now the happy bit. Pat, my friend adores dogs and has had them for ages. She had two black labs (well one was a half and half but we never told her that) who have now died and she is longing for another dog. Her hubby is one of my oldest friends and also loves dogs, but was so upset when the last of theirs died he so far has refused. I have a sneaking feeling the little spaniel will end up with them full time! Fingers crossed.
Fi I enjoyed PE, but felt the end a bit rushed and they could have done with another episode. Not a real complaint as it was excellent.
Jo you work far too late sometimes.
My bed time. Night night and sleep tight.
Nightlee night
Another fan of BC, think he's always brilliant, loved PE and RH was v.g. too, anyone remember her as the little girl in Camomile Lawn?
Eva, sorry to hear of your frightening experience in the pit, very nasty; I didn't suffer from claustraphobia in the Pyramids, but we went in one of the small ones and thought I mightn't get out, it was very hot and low and the final bit into the chamber was down a vertical ladder, was exhausted when I got out and thought 'oh dear I am getting old' only to see everyone on point of collapse like me!
Lump on your tongue must be very sore Fi, hope it can be sorted out quickly once you're back from your holiday.
The cocker spaniel sounds adorable Pauline, hope your friend can keep it for you to visit!
I was watching the tv when it suddenly started a software update, earlier in the day there was a message asking if I wanted to update software to which I opted not to, I think it's my newish DVD recorder which is responsible as it's been set to watch tv through the recorder. It's taking ages, 38 min.s to do 48%
I want to go to bed really but not sure about just leaving it. At least it's given me an opportunity to have a chat to myself on here!
Hi Maeve. I'm interested to read about your software update. I had a difficult conversation with Felf the other day when was putting a software update onto her TV recorder. Trying to convince her that there was nothing unusual and these electronic devices have to be updated from time to time. Hers can be set up to do it automatically, but she has enough problems when her pc does it on its own, I decided to not opt for the auto update option during setup.
It's a bit chilly this morning, I've had to shut the back door.
Question, why did I hear the alarms this morning, yet for the last 2 days I've turned them off in my sleep?
I better crack on.
Morning all and the sun is shining on my tree again, which is nice as yesterday evening was dire - it was pouring with rain when we went to Choir Practice and pouring with rain when we came back, plus it was COLD! Fingers crossed it stays like this all day. Had hoped that Victoria would be coming this weekend to visit (plus bump) of course, but haven't heard from her to say she is, so possibly that will be next week. She says bump is quite active now! Oh Fi hope Ian isn't too worn out by all that travel. Also hope f-i-l appreciates it! Do hope they sort your mouth out quickly - why is it that anything in your mouth feels huge (like when you are at the dentist and what feels like an automatic digger is drilling and then you see it and it's a tiny little thing!). Also love BC - seeing him in the WW1 costume reminded me of his role in Wxrhxrse (film) that I know lots of you didn't see. Again, like Twin (surprise surprise) thought the ending rather rushed, but when you are condensing four books into a few weekly episodes I suppose I am not surprised. They don't start filming the next SH until early next Spring, so guess earliest it will appear on our screens is next autumn. I did see BC giving an interview but he refused to give anything away! RH is as you probably know Sir Pxter Hxll's daughter, by opera singer Mxria Ewxxx. Remember when their affair came to light (you can tell how many years ago) when he was directing ME (I think it might have been in Sxlome) as he was married at the time. Then they married as she was expecting RH and then he left about eight years later for someone else. When you look at him I was always amazed - he must have a lot of charisma! RH has her mother's mouth in fact. Fi the shopping technique works well with MM - I always tell him what I didn't buy first and he looks alarmed and then I just casually drop into the conversation what I did buy. Fools him every time! KK that was a decidedly spooky experience.....and a lovely photo! As you say, tights? what tights? Ah Maeve and KK your experiences remind me why, although I would love to go to Egxpt to look at the history of the place, actually going in would freak me out. Sue and Lady J - sorry about the blonde moment - saw GN and instantly thought....hxrses (must have spent too much time with J0!). Right normal Saturday then, collecting Sloppy, doing shopping, having lunch out and feet up later for Dr W! Hello BHB, yes nice and bright but I suspect chilly out there, so we will snuffle under the pink blanket. What do we have today? Mxmosa - ah memories of brunch in D'lin (sorry Twin!). You bring that, I'll get the pastries and we can have a lovely long snuffle until the DCM arrives.
Good Morning all,
The sun is shining here for the moment but the forecast for tomorrow is very bad. pity - it is our last show of the season.
Our last show is at Shefford. Fortunately one of our friends lives there so we are staying at her house rather than getting cold and wet camping.
KK -OOoo freaky ghostly story! Thank you for the piccy. Phwoar - tights and boots!
It sounds like the ball last night was lovely. My friend Karen A was there and chatted to R*bert P*well. How lucky is that!
Fi - try not to worry about having the lump removed. I had a lump under my tongue when I was in my twenties. They removed it under local anesthetic - very simple. I hope yours is the same.
Carol - you are allowed to be blonde you know!
Maeve - I would have freaked-out if I had to climb down a ladder. Ladders scare me for some reason.
When we were in the States we went to M*ssa V*rdi - a Native American Village built into the side of a mountain. The info about it didn't mention that though tourists access the village by a gently sloping path, they climb out using a ladder up the mountain side. My friend with me was scared of heights - I'm scared of ladders - thank goodness Ploppy followed us up making sure we were OK every step. Apparently the view was amazing. I just saw the rockface in front of me!
OK - I must go and pack.
Laters Loppies!
Morning all. It is a lovely day here, though not too warm. I succumbed to the heating last night as it really was very cold. Sadly the forecast for the next 4 or 5 days is absolutely awful. Great, as I'm having my hair cut on Monday. That could be a waste of time if it is wet and windy!
I remember RH in CL very well Maeve. She was so good. Not surprised she has turned into such a good actress. I also remember the hoohah about her Mother and Father twin. Agree Sir P must have a great personality!
Oh dear Jane that sounds very scary, I hate heights and ladders would come into that category! Have a good show though if you are at the Shefford in Beds I far it will be very damp indeed. I am glad the ball seems to have gone well Jane. Lovely for your friend to talk to RP who I will always think of as Jxsus!
It's called sxds law Jo, that's why you heard the alarms!
Morning BHB, so what have we today? Mimosa? Well that's yummy so we'll get another jug and join the CM.
Yes Carol - RH does have her mothers mouth! She has such an expressive face.
Lovely day today so loads of w.shing done today - ir.ning tomorrow :(
My fear Jane is that they remove it without anaesthetic - I know they can do that for small lumps - and not sure how you anaesthetise a tongue. Best not to think about it.
Jane - think you may have a wet one tomorrow but hope at least there are breaks in the rain. I love RP - envious of your friend Jane.
Those of you scared of ladders don't ever climb lighthouse in K.y W.st . I am fine going up and always forget to think about climb back down. admired view from tip then got to top of open treadwork iron staircase with drop each side - and froze. Took almost 30 mins for ploppy and scollops to coax me down - holding everyone else up in process. next day i couldn't move - my legs had locked from being so tense. I don't climb lighthouses (or church towers) any more.!
Ploppy due back soon from his epic journey - am sure he will be needing a beer.
Evening all
Gosh, it's sooooooooo cold! We still haven't put the heating on though, but I fear it won't be much longer until we do! It's been gloriously sunny though, a lovely Autumn day.
Jane - I didn't know KA was going to the ball (sounds like Cinders!), lucky lady!! And talking to RP too, I'm jealous! Like Pauline he will always be J*sus to me. Well, that is until Lee takes on the role (I can live in hope!!).
Which reminds me, has anybody seen any reviews about the opening night of JCS? I know the search was a bit naff but I'm interested to know how the actual show went!
Fi - I'm sure you will be able to ask for anaesthetic, there must be a way they can do that - although you probably won't be able to talk for a while afterwards!! (If that was me, my Ploppy would see that as a bonus!). Hope your Ploppy is okay when he gets home.
I've just been playing with the birthday pressie I got for my two year old niece - a talking and singing M*nnie M*use!! Apparently she loves MM! (Well, we all love MM - and I don't mean M*nnie!).It's brill, I love it, I think I might have to buy more batteries before I hand it over as I'll have worn them out!! I also think her parents will not be happy with me as I'm sure they'll find it annoying after a while (teehee, even more reason to like it!! Cue evil laughter!!).
My brother has emailed me a list of things that my nephew wants for his birthday - they all involve some form of fighting! What is it with youngsters of today. And what worries me is, my nephew is going to be eight but the video games and dvd's on his list say they are for over age twelve! I'm sure my brother knows his son well enough to know if that's acceptable, it just seems a bit odd to me!! Don't kids grow up quick enough as it is without allowing them to access things that are too old for them! Or am I just an old fuddy duddy!! You can tell I don't have kids can't you!
It's Ind*an takeaway tonight so no cooking for me - yaaaaayyyyy! So, bottle of red, feet up and DrW first. Bliss!
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I'm very chilly. I was OK until 10mins ago as I was simmering 6 partridges on the stove. They are cooked now, so I've turned the gas off.
Poor Jane, I hope the rain isn't as bad as they predict.
I have just ordered a new haynet for M. It is 5 times as expensive as a normal one. It is meant to be almost horse bite proof. We will see.
I really don't know what they have done with DrW. Yet another one where I haven't had to turn the sound down. We'll see next week as it is the angels again and last time the sound was off for most of the episode. I'm not sure if I'm happy or disappointed I don't have to turn the sound down. It is just really odd.
I thought DrW quite good Jo. It wasn't the scariest I agree. I think we are being lulled into a false sense of security for next week when Amy and Rory leave.
I think Ian will certainly need beer Fi. Hope he is ok.
KK the reviews for JC are very very good. I have seen four and not one bad one. They all say Ben is good, but TM is the real star.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/theatre-reviews/9558687/Tim-Minchin-Chris-Moyles-Mel-C-in-Andrew-Lloyd-Webbers-Jesus-Christ-Superstar-O2-review.html
This is from last night.
https://twitter.com/LeeMeadTimeline/status/249441467725119490/photo/1/large
Lovely, thanks to Ro.
I've never found DrW scary but that was just.....odd!
Thanks very much for the info Pauline. Very interesting about TM given that a lot of people were slating him before he'd even opened his mouth!! I'd really like to see it, if only it wasn't in an arena - too big and scary for me!!
Lovely pic, thanks Pauline and Ro.
Thought it was nice to see Dr W doing the hxxvering....perhaps he'd like to come and do mine? Think next week will be very scawy and very sad. Did read one review that said Ben "mauled Gxthsemane" but was better in other parts. Fi hope Ian is home safely and not too whacked (also that f-i-l behaved). KK I am like the sound of present - I bought my goddaughter a zylxphone for her birthday last year.....not sure I was too popular after that!
Bbbrrrr, going to have a bath to warm up
Nightlee night
Oh my goodness Pauline, you nearly had me offering that spaniel a home, hope she ends up with Pat and her hubby, but if not let me know!!
Okay BC I get, now who on earth is PE and RH, bear with me I just don’t watch much TV, probably just the rubbish, but I did watch the Camomile Lawn, although it’s that long ago I’ve forgotten the story.
Carol, did you ever say the name of the tree, it sounds lovely.
GN btw is horses but not real ones obviously, one of my favourite fairground rides is the lovely galloping horses, the kind you can take little kids on, they go round and round and gently up and down, not a bit like the manic ride that is the GN.
Jo, sod’s law you’d oversleep on a work day and not on a Saturday.
Jane, hope tomorrow isn’t too wet for you, you’ve had a pretty wet season already I feel.
Oh my word lucky Karen, mind you I’ve gone off R*bert P*well a bit as he’s got older loved him as Jesus, he’s still got the eyes though.
Pauline I’ve just got to your post and see we’ve said almost the same thing again.
Fi, I guess they could spray anaesthetic on your tongue to at least numb it before they maybe inject it like the dentist does in your gum, my lovely dentist always rubs a bit of local anaesthetic on my gum first.
KK, you are not a fuddy duddy, I agree with every word you say. I think video games and films have a lot to do with the violence we see today. I know bad things happened years ago, we just didn’t get to hear of them so quickly, but I’m sure kids didn’t die in the streets because other kids carried knives. The film about the d*vil doll Ch*cky, was considered to be partly responsible for the J*mes B*lg*r murder.
You’ll gather I feel quite strongly about this, I wish kids could be just kids for a lot longer than they seem to be now. Rant over! You can tell I’ve not got kids either.
Already signed it Jo.
I have to hand it to you, you want a medal for the things you do for those animals of yours, did you have to pluck them first?
Thanks for the links Pauline, don’t know if anyone saw the bit of a rumpus on Tw*tter because the auctioneer Ad*m P*rtrige was incredibly rude about Lee in a couple of tw**ts.
Think I’d better go to bed now, this post has got a bit long, on the second page of a w*rd doc.
Nite nite Loppies x
Have no fear for the little spaniel Sue. My friend is determined to have her if at all possible and she could not have a better home. Mind if anything goes wrong I'll bear you in mind! PE is the series Pxrades Exd that has been on Friday nights and RH is Rxbecca Hxll who starred in it with BC. They were both fantastic.
I got sidetracked with links earlier KK and I meant to say I also agree about the games etc. I think if it says 12 and over that is what it should be. I know it is hard to control what kids see at their friends, but you don't have to aid and abet them. So that's me an old fuddy duddy as well.
My bed time too, so night night and sleep tight.
Morning on and a bit gloomy outside, but not yet raining. Forecast is dire for later in the day (about the time we come out of church actually!). Looks like most of the country will be affected which means Paul and Dylan are going to have a very wet last day of their holiday on the IoW, sadly. Hopefully Lady J and co. won't get too wet (not sure they won't get wet at some point sadly). MM worked hard in our garden yesterday and dug over two flower beds - he was somewhat exhausted last night! At least if it is wet this afternoon he can put his feet up and read the paper and not feel guilty. Sue I think it is an Axh. It is in next door's garden but close to the fence in our garden (it's very big) and just catches the light when it is sunny in the morning. Currently looking very green as it's not sunny! Jo I misread your post as "hairnet for M" - thought why does she need a hairnet, then reread and find it is a hxynet! I'm another who agrees about games - think anything with violence should be carefully monitored and if it says "12+" on the tin, that's what it should be. Mind you I remember a big outcry when Actxonmxn first hit the stores! Right better get moving - takes Mum much longer to get ready to go out these days so we need to start the day a little earlier than normal. Hello BHB, yes far too chilly for outside today, I think sadly those days have gone for this year. Let's grab the pink blanket, the Woo Wxx and the pastries and have a lovely snuffle while we wait for the DCM.
Morning all, very grey here and we are just waiting for the rain to start. I think when it starts it is hardly going to stop for three days. Lovely and typical. We have no rain for weeks then it all comes at once! Think I may sort through the wardrobe and change the very summery things for the warmer things. Feel they won't be much call for summer skirts for a while!
Hope Paul and Dylan have had a lovely holiday Twin. I'm sure there is lots for them to do inside, all resorts in this country have to have inside attractions!
I just love the thought of M with a hairnet on. Great image!
Morning BHB, inside today? So I should hope! Woo Wxo? Oh I think so I'll just get another jug and we'll find the CM.
Definitely inside today, it is raining here. Poor Lady J, I don't think there was anything in the middle ages which was really waterproof, she's going to get really wet.
I better get going too.
Sue, I skin pheasants, so I did the same with the partridge. Felf watched and said it was far too messy for her to do. I found out why she didn't know how to do it. Her mum prepared the food in the wartime famine period. I don't suppose she wanted her children seeing the prep of the various animals she used. Felf did say there were no pets left in the part of Holland she lived in.
Hi all. Just a quick request - can you let me know via blog if you have a "suspicious" email from me. My email account wont let me access it and I wonder if it has been hacked again. So dont open any email form me at mo - as i amn't sending (or receiving ) any. mind you my G..gle chr.me also playing up - so it may be my whole settings. Hope to get our boffin over soon - I have made home-made cakes to lure him at the weekend!
So far no Fi. Thanks for the warning! Hope it gets sorted. I have just had a very suspicious one from Martin. It was just a link, so I have deleted it.
Awful weather here now. Have sorted winter clothes out and swapped them over. Usually means an Indian summer, somehow I don't think it likely at the moment!
There is a bit of hacking going on as I got one from Martin and Whoozie last night, no subject just a link. Nothing from you Fi.
I've spent the last couple of hours paying bills online. I thought it was meant to be quick. I could have written cheques and envelopes in 30mins. I suppose the time taken stopping TK from 'helping' press the keys shouldn't be counted though. It'll be time for Dog to go for another walk soon.
I nearly put the heating on, but opted for a 2nd fleece.
Looks like it has stopped raining, but very dull.
While I was bill paying I opened a letter from BT, looked like a bill. They said their last email was returned. I went to log on and realised I'd forgotten my password. It is saved on my old laptop. I asked for a remember password email. Then thought, oh dear, since their last one was returned. But it came through fine. Must have been a hotmail blip. On the subject of technology blips, I got £2 from MrT for the recent mobile problems. Which was good as the problems barely registered with my mobile usage.
Pauline, I think I will have to find my thermals tonight. I don't really have a summer and winter wardrobe. I just wear more underneath and put away short sleeved T shirts.
PS, the thought of M with a hairnet was funny. Not totally inappropriate though as she does have a very long mane.
Oh I got £20 from my mobile lot for the mess a couple of months ago. Lucky really as I wasn't affected!
Just been reading this on the forum
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2462310622&frmid=10&msgid=1163459&cmd=show
Sounds as if they had a great time last night, but not thanks to some of the audience.
...thanks for the warning Fi, but not received anything from you. Awful weather here too....in fact we have hat to put the heating on for Mum - she has a cami, jumper, fleece trousers and socks on, plus a fleece blanket and was still cold, so on went the heating! Seems a terrible thing to do in September!! Weather was so dire I didn't do my small amount of ixxning but watched the DoI tour programme on ITV (well I pretended it was for Mum). Apparently Dylan and Paul may try and come back on an earlier ferry tomorrow (booked on the 3.30pm one) as the forecast for tomorrow is much the same! Going to watch GG from last Sunday tonight ...... I am warned by Twin to have lots of tissues to hand - help!!
Evening. I'm having problems with email too. We've been getting loads of spam recently but I haven't been getting proper emails from contacts. I've just checked and loads of emails have been blocked somehow. I've tried to unblock those I know are safe but I just hope I'm not missing anything important!
Talking of refunds I had one from T*sco yesterday as they didn't deliver when they were supposed too. It was a pain though as I had to wait in when I had loads of other stuff to do!
Got to go, scollops need something
Evening all
It's not been too bad here for most of the day but it's turned orrible out there now!!
Pauline - thanks for the link. Wow, sounds and looks like a very special evening. Shame about the audience but I suspect it didn't spoil the enjoyment of those lucky ladies who were there!!
Fi - I've had nothing from you either but I have had the one from Martin, which I deleted.
Carol - I watched last Sunday's GG this afternoon and, yes, you will definitely need tissues.
Thanks for the link Pauline, reads like it was an interesting time. So different to my evening on Friday. I can understand why GO doesn't want to do any more corporate dos.
I spoke to a chap across the road when I was out at just after 6. He said he had turned his heating on. I said I was going to try to hold out. I know as soon as I put it on it will stay on until next summer.
Just had a big cat fight. TK and BG really do not get on.
Just popped in to say a quick hi and bye, and to ask if anyone has been to The L*ndon St*dios where the A Titch show is now filmed? I wondered two things 1) is it easy to find from Waterloo tube station and 2) is it first in the queue for the best seats? Answers on a postcard please, or maybe not that would get here too late.
I have the totally unexpected pleasure of seeing a certain street sweeper lookalike on Tuesday, someone has just offered me a ticket, how good is that!
I'll catch up tomorrow, until then nite nite Loppies xx
...well now an emotional wreck having watched GG!! Sue - answer yes to both questions. There is a very nice little pub opposite too. Lucky you - he must be missing you! Sweet Meads all.
Well, I can't stretch to Singapore, but I did splash out on the Dorchester...
A mini-review and some pics - LINKY THING
Ro thanks for the link. It all sounds lovely, apart from the background noise, but think that par for the course at these sort of things. I have been to some for work and the noise could have drowned out concorde at times! Sad not to see you in a posh frock though!
Jo although mine is on I have it on qute a low temp so it just takes the chill off if neccessary. It was so cold last night it came on anyway for sometime. It looks as if it might get better for a bit by next weekend.
Sue you will find it quite easily, I checked it out on street view first. Very useful, but then MM and Twin knew the way anyway. Hope you get near the front!
Bed time so night night and sleep tight.
Morning everyone.
We’re having a lovely holiday in Sardinia, unfortunately tomorrow (Monday) is our last full day and we fly back Tuesday pm. I’ll try to add some links to the places we’ve stayed/visited but I’m writing this in our room offline – there’s only internet connection in the lounge area of the hotel and I’m in a bathrobe.
First night was spent on the east coast just by the island of Tavolara, well it’s more a tall, large rock in the sea. We then had five nights at the Su G*logone, near Oliena, one of the hotels Eva stayed at when she visited last year. This is a few miles inland in the country by the Supram*nte mountains. We went out every day, exploring the area including travelling the mountain road running parallel with the coast from where we could see the Su Gorrupu canyon (called Europe’s Grand C*nyon) and the following day walking to the canyon (5-6 kms each way – I was very glad to see the car afterwards). Most of the path was relatively easy, just a bit up and down, until the end where there are almost sheer rocks down to the entrance, I gave up at this point but Ploppy climbed down and went into the canyon. Next day we went on a boat (more like a large dinghy) along the Golfo di Orosei which has sheer cliffs most of the way, with some caves and a smallish beaches. The weather was partly overcast so not the best day for a boat trip but lovely scenery. We stopped at three beaches, the first two stony but the last sandy. It did get a bit trying, scrambling off and getting back on the boat so many times, especially on the stony beaches! Then the final day we went to a limestone grotto and to see the source of a river as it comes out after flowing underground, followed by a lazing afternoon by the hotel pool.
We left the Oliena area on Thursday and drove to Cannigone on the north east coast for the second part of the holiday via the C*sta Smerelda. We stopped at the marina at Porto Cervo and had a walk round – some of the boats wow!!! We really like Cannigone, it’s a small town in a large inlet a bit further along the coast from CS. We have a lovely sea view from our room with a veranda and small garden. The hotel is very pretty, consisting of a number of small buildings each with a few rooms, in traditional Italian style with orangey tiled roofs. We’ve relaxed a bit more here, mostly going out for half days and spending the pm lazing in the garden or by the pool. Yesterday we took another boat trip (bigger boat this time and more comfortable) to La Maddelena and the nature reserve, which consists of a number of islands between Sardinia and Corsica. Garibald* lived here for several years. Really enjoyed the trip. On La Madd. we took a “train” (travels on the road, not rails) round part of the island from where there are fantastic views. We saw lots of beautiful turquoise coves and sandy beaches throughout the trip. Tonight we’re going out for a special dinner at a restaurant which specialises in Sardinia dishes. Must stop here and get ready.
Before the holiday I kept meaning to respond to Jo re slugs (ugh, horrid things). I saw quite a few over the past few weeks on a path close to home. I wondered if this was linked to the cold and wet weather earlier in the summer. What reminded me was I saw some small slugs (they looked like slugs anyway) while we were eating dinner at the Su G*logone hotel. Our table was nearest the veranda wall and there were some large bowls of plants on the wall. One evening I noticed something moving on the outside of the bowl beside our table, a shiny small slug. The next night there was another and the following there was one crawling over the wall itself. I couldn’t help watching them – rather put me off my dinner!
I’m with Sue re needles. Just knowing there were needles stuck in me would make me totally unrelaxed.
Glad you had a lovely time in Cornwall and enjoyed your special dinner, Sue.
I’ve only read a tiny bit of the blog but will post now as I’m unlikely to be online again till we’re home. Hope you’re having an equally good time in southern Sardinia, Eva.
Morning all -and thanks Ro for the linky thing - I suspect after the sailing days he knew what to expect, although in my experience dos like this are always heavy on the chatter (generally the male population!). Like Twin sorry not to see you in piccie of posh frock! Well the good news is that it isn't raining at the moment, but I understand there is more wet weather on the way. Actually, it does look fairly breezy out there! Taking Sloppy and Aunt off food shopping this morning, seems to have become routine now. Have some ixxning from the weekend to do later - was going to do it after church yesterday but the weather was so dire I decided not to. Fi, I hope Ian got home safely and was able to enjoy a recuperative drink! Still no email from you (or Martin for that matter). Ali, I hope you sort out your email problems - I always think the ether must be full now - all those undelivered emails that have to go somewhere! See the new M Murder is up against new BXC drama......and they are both on a Tuesday when I am out - grrr! Have rehearsal this evening of course. Next week we may be back in our church as everything should be finished by then (so Project Coordinator MM tells me!). Feverishly looked to see if there was any mention of another GG series.....so far nothing - can't believe that was the end! Think Eva should be back this week? Hope Lady J didn't get too wet yesterday, but I have a horrid feeling she probably did! Hello BHB, did you enjoy your weekend? You have lots to tell me? Right, you bring the Drxma Quxxn and I'll get the pastries. Definitely pink blanket type of day, so we can snuffle under that whilst you tell me all about it and we wait for the DCM to arrive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tavolara_Island
http://www.sugologone.it/inglese/hotel.htm
http://www.cannigione.com/
http://www.hotelvilladelgolfo.com/index.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Maddalena
http://www.parks.it/parco.nazionale.arcip.maddalena/Eindex.php
Diana, we were posting at the same time! Didn't realise you were back this week - used to you being away longer! It looks lovely. I went years ago to S'nia, southern part and really loved it. Please bring some sunshine home, it's horrid here!
Good morning all,
I am back from my show - and yes indeed is was wet! Thanks for all your good wishes. I feel really sorry for the show organizers. They had tried their best to make a nice little festival, but very few public braved the weather. Many of the stall holders left early - but some of the participants carried on regardless - us, a Napoleonic Group and a brilliant set of female Morris Dancers who had created a dance using pink umbrellas. Carol would have loved them!
KK -I have read a few reviews of JCS from audience members. It's interesting that Pauline has seen so many good ones from the critics - the ones I've seen are less than impressive. Several mentioned that the sound was so loud they couldn't hear the lyrics and there were no screens set up so they couldn't see the actors' faces. I always thought the idea of an arena tour was misguided.
Fi - Thanks for your heads-up about your e-mail (and Jo thanks for the warning about Martin's). They did my tongue lumpy thing under local anesthetic - I didn't feel a thing but I was talking funny for a few hours after.
Ali - I hope your e-mail is OK.
Ooo what a lovely holiday Diana - thanks for the links.
Ro - thank you for the review and lovely photos. It sounds like a marvelous evening. What a shame some people carried on talking though.
Morning all. What a horrid dire day it is. I feel my hair may not look it's best after being done, well not by the time I get home!
Diana I am so jealous. It looks fabulous and when I look outside herre I know you are in the right place.
I can't believe that was the end of GG Twin. Surely there would be another series? I watched DA last night, but I must admit I am getting a bit tired of it. Well apart from MS who is a wonderful as ever. It just isn't engaging me as much as it did at first.
Morning BHB, so today we have Drama Quxxn? Oh I liked that very much. You are going to tell us about your weekend? Good, I'll get another jug and we'll find the CM.
Sorry folks, looks like my email has been hacked so apologies if anything dodgy is sent to you. I'm waiting for BT to call me back to sort it out. In the meantime I can't access any emails. Such a pain!
My email not been hijacked - just h.tm.il having a funny turn. Hope yours sorted soon. according to one friend the m.teor on Sat? eve put al I out of sorts - my nerd says h.tmail ran a security check on its system and this disrupted things.
Talking of security checks my bank declined to let my use my own account to pay for my travel money. Could you hear/feel the wrath from there. Lady in M + S was so apologetic - she had been sorting out my euros when card was declined - she phoned my bank and when I couldn't remember the exact no of yrs we have had our account opened (I said over 10 yrs and bank woman said "so you don't know the answer"!!! I said I have just told you the answer - over 10 yrs!" ) or the exact no of DDs we have seemingly they declined my transaction. they just didn't tell me - only the poor M + S lady, who then had to break the news to me! I had my passport, driving licence etc with me and she had told bank that but I guess not on their check list. Neither I assume is common sense - which is what I told the actual bank when I marched in 5 mins later asking to close my account unless they sorted it in 10 mins (all the time is had left on my car parking). I said I knew it wasn't their fault - but that the security call centre was not delivering good customer service and that reflected on them. It got sorted!
Diana - it all looks fab.
Carol - ploppy did get home safely - all had gone well. And F-i-l had made the alterations in the house (well had got tradesmen to do) I had suggested. he said "I always listen to F.ona"!! Told ploppy to follow his dads example - LOL.
Chilly here but heating never goes on until end of Oct. Will see if we last that long this yr.
Ro - thanks for review - sounds as if you had a lovely time . a special occasion indeed. Lovely photos.
Hello me dears. Yes, it's your intrepid correspondent calling from a cool (Thank goodness!) Bergen.
We arrived back at 1am this morning, and I didn't much feel like blogging then! Today has been busy,- amongst other things I've been to the diabetes consultant( Can't call him insultant 'cause he's lovely and very handsome!). There was a lot of blood to be tested and my health story to be told in details, so it took quite a long time. I'm going to start a new meds regime tomorrow, so we'll see if this does the trick. He adviced patience, because these things doesn't change overnight. I'm going back to him at the beginning of November.
Sorry I didn't manage to get back to you from S'dinia, but we had such busy days, were moving to another hotel inland in Oristano for the last 2 nights. We had excursions to the ruins of the phoenician city of Nora:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nora,_Italy
Very interesting, but HOT! The temperatures were rising every day, and on Friday they reached + 37 (!) in the middle of the day. I tried to keep in the shades as much as I could.
On Friday we went to see the wild horses in Giara:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giara_horse
You'd have loved it, Jo. I was thinking of you. It was quite a march to reach the horses, and it was very, very hot, so we were happy enough to get down from the plateau and into the restaurant with air-condition where lunch awaited us.
The food deserves special mebtion. Because our guide knows Sardinia so well, she has been able to take us to out-of-the-way places where we ate real Sardinian fare. One day we were lunching in a villa where the owners turned their home into a temparary restaurant. The moved all the furniture either out or back to the walls, and with the help of the terrace, had room for 38 guests! Father and daughters were serving and mother was the chef. We must have had at least 12 different dishes,- hot and cold, and when it was over, we gave the chef a standing ovation!
We had food like this every day,- lots of fish and seafood, but because of the heat I ate sparingly, and usually let the wine pass me by, so I haven't put on any weight! A small miracle, eh?
After being away, it's been difficult to catch up on the blog, but I did see that Carol resisted both handbag and shoes on a shopping spree! That's a huuuuuge miracle.
I have also missed Jill's birthday. So sorry Jill,- I never meant to.
My head is so full of impressions from Sardinia, so I will probably come with drips and drabs later. For now I have to finish the unpacking. See you later.
Welcome home Eva. Glad you had a lovely, if hot, time. Hot sounds good to me actually!
Hair cut and blown around after, but at least it didn't get wet as the rain stopped, thank goodness. Toss toss.
Jazzy has posted a vid from Friday night on her review page. Scroll down to near the bottom. It is so wonderful. Thanks Jazzy.
http://pub29.bravenet.com/forum/static/show.php?usernum=2462310622&frmid=10&msgid=1163459&cmd=show
Pauline and Jazzy,- WOW!
wow wow.
Nearly had a bit of a turn. Looked at TV when Felf left and saw curly haired chap on NT. Took glasses off to see long distance and realised my error.
I have pulled a ligament in my knee, so I'm a touch incapacitated. OK walking, just getting up and down from sitting is a nightmare if I forget just to use my left leg. Teach me to try to help somebody lifting something up some steps. It was a twisting motion as I was putting weight on my right leg when it was bent.
Thanks to Ro too.
Hello girls now don't feignt it is mee...
Sorry for the long silence but my house is full to bursting and life not that easy here with so many people the only good bit is having Benjamin here he is a real darling.
belated thank you to Sue1 for Nicholas's birthday. and belated wishes for Jill's birthday..
Ro thank you so much for that lovely link lucky lady, funny to think that 2 years ago we would have concidered going! ah well let hope things improve.
Oh Jo that sounds nasty poor you.
Welcome home Eva glad you had a good time.
Sardinia sounds great.
time for me to disappear lots of love to you all.XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Bed time. Night night and sleep tight.
Not sure about a bath tonight. I can stand in it, might try that.
Nightlee night
http://www.whatsonstage.com/features/theatre/london/E8831348496887/Stars+come+out+for+the+big+Southampton+Panto+Launch!.html
Morning.
Woke up early this morning so thought I'd post this now - last one here sadly. Not looking forward to the change in temp when we land late this pm.
Glad you enjoyed V*nice, Jane, though shame about your cold. I went there for a day trip when I was 18 (we were staying at Lake Garda) and remember it was very expensive then – we had drinks in St Marks Sq - ouch. Always wanted to go back to see it properly but never got round to it and Ploppy’s not that keen on going. We haven’t found Sardin*a exactly cheap either. I had a week in Rome many years ago and loved the city. We went to Florence for the day and I still want to go back. I’ve promised Ploppy to take him to Verona to see the opera for his 60th. My parents went from Lake Garda and they still talk about it all these years later.
Has the GO returned to the States? Virtually come and gone while we’ve been away. He seems to know when I’m on holiday. Thanks for all the links.
I think autumn is my least favourite season, though I hate winter so little in it. It’s the thought of the short days and cold weather ahead that depress me. At least with the winter it’s broken up by Xmas/New Year and our birthdays, plus we’ve taken a holiday then for over 25 years. Probably feel different if we weren’t able to escape to the sun for a couple of weeks. I feel that once mid Jan is reached, there’s only another six or so weeks left of winter plus the days are starting to get longer so you know spring’s on it’s way even if there’s snow on the ground and it’s cold.
Another one who hates oven cle*ning but then is there anyone who enjoys doing it???
I forgot to say that we saw those photos of Kate – not by choice but they were shown on the Italian TV news.
Sorry you had such a horrible experience, Eva, but glad it didn’t spoil your holiday. I laughed at your comment “The food is wonderful and we have now learnt to just taste a little of every dish, because there is always more to come” and read it to Ploppy. We understand exactly. Last night I felt so full after dinner I could have burst. Weather hasn’t been so good today, in fact we’ve had several partly cloudy days. But just glanced outside (it’s Monday 7.30 pm as I type this … not sure when I’ll post) and clouds beautiful pinky colour so stopped to take some photos.
Your mouth sounds painful, Fi. Hope it doesn’t take the edge of your holiday. You both deserve a good break.
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Ali
Happy Birthday to you.
Hope you have a lovely birthday and the family all spoil you. Might it enjoy getting to put your feet up at some point? The BHB has been really busy and the Bistro looks lovely - decorated in all shades of yellow (bless he said the weather was so awful yesterday he thought he should bring some sunshine into it). We have primrose posies on the table (where did he find those at this time of year?), and yellow and white balloons, golden banners saying "Happy Birthday Ali!" and yellow and gold napkins and crockery. The usual birthday cakes have been made - BHB tells me one is a low fat one as he is aware Ali is doing so well on her diet, but she deserves some cake on her special day. The champers is on ice of course. Let the party begin!
Morning all, well at least it isn't raining and my tree is bathed in sunshine, but it looks very windy out there. Meant to say yesterday how awful about the poor woman who was hit by a branch in Kxw Gdns on Sunday and died on the spot. Eva, lovely to have you home - so you didn't enjoy your holiday then? Nor did Diana by the sound of it! Diana if you do the Op at Vxrona make sure you hire cushions to sit on! We had a somewhat traumatic day yesterday and I owe big hugs and kisses to Twin. As posted earlier Rick's nephew getting married on 19th Jan and (although the invites aren't out yet) MM sent an email to his brother saying we couldn't go due to having booked the panto back in April. Well, MM and his brother have had very terse email exchanges, including one from brother (who is actually a sweetie) saying "as it is four months until the panto I would have hoped you could have changed your tickets so that my big brother and my sister in law could attend my only son's wedding". Then when we came back from shopping we had a voicemail message from him, so MM rang and it was getting to family feud stage. Allan (his brother) offered to buy new tickets for us so we didn't lose out financially. Anyway after consultation with Twin she contacted the B Office and we are now going on the Thursday/Friday (with Dylan) and coming home on Friday night so we can go to the wedding. Yes, that means we lose our Row A tickets and won't see all of you on the Saturday. Poor Twin is devastated as she got the tickets for us back in April when we were away in Kxnt. I am not a happy Bunny, MM feels dreadful about it all of course but it isn't really his fault. I mean fancy getting married in January for a start and not even telling anyone, yet - MM only knows because he saw his brother on Wednesday! Grrrrrrrrrr!! Ok rant over, but you can tell I am upset, not just for us but more so for Twin. Today is an at home day as I have some admin things to do (usually try and do that on a Tuesday so I have the rest of the week clear!). Anyway there are a lot worse things happening to people, and I know some people can't make the panto at all - just very disappointed at the moment. Eva love the sound of the "at home" restaurant! It sounds wonderful. Missing NT of course as it is rehearsal night for us - also will be missing both MM (tv rather than married one) and The Pxrxdise tonight and they both look good. Will need to do lots of catch up I fear! Hello BHB, yes a bit down today, but a nice snuffle will help (an especially big one for the DCM when she arrives please). The Champers will help too of course and a large slice of cake! . We’ll get the pink blanket and have a lovely long snuffle.
Awww thankyou BHB and thankyou all for the lovely cards. I have been very spoilt by the family already and will actually put my feet up today and tonight there is a new MM to watch!
Fi, hope the tongue isn't too uncomfortable and can be sorted as painlessly as possible.
Welcome home Eva and Diana, sorry the weather isn't better for you!
Actually it's looking quite nice out there today, it was dreadful yesterday!
Better go, expecting a call to sort out my emails so better be ready
Morning all. a nice and sunny one with a nasty wind blowing. Showers later which will be deluges, can't wait. Seems this wretched depression (weather wise) has turned round and s coming back down the country. Just to make sure we are well and truly soaked I suppose.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!!!! Have a lovely one and not too much rushing araound.
Aww Twin, you mustn't feel like that. Of course I am devastated to lose our lovely row A bang in the centre tickets for the last night. Nothing can change that. But we are still going twice, which is two times more than some and we will have a lovely time, though it will be sad to miss the fest. We are very lucky we don't miss many. Weddings are a pain as they always cause tension, but can't have MM falling out with his family. They are precious. I should know, I don't have one any more. Looking at all the poor people flooded and the poor lady killed by a tree branch rather puts it in perspective.
A boring day of hxxsxwxrk and irxnxing ahead I fear. Life just gets so exciting sometimes!
Enjoy your last bit of sun Diana. It is the expense of Itxly that means I don't holiday there all the time. I love it. I think as twxtter has gone silent it is likely the GO is now in NY. But nothing definite.
Morning BHB oh wow that was a gorgeous hug, thankyou. The CM told you I needed cheering up? Aww, I'm alright, but don't let that stop you hugging me! Oo nice, another one. The Bistro looks so pretty, you are a clever one. He's blushing. Let's get some more champers and find the CM.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI,
I hope you enjoy your day and continue to be spoilt!
Welcome home Eva and Diana, glad to hear thet you've both had a good time on your holidays.
What a tricky situation Carol and what a shame you wont be in Sthmmptn on the 19th, family weddings do tend to trump anything else; I had to be a bridesmaid for my cousin right in the middle of my 'O' levels despite my objections as I didn't have an exam on the actual day!
Morning (just) all. It's raining here and + 11.2 degrees. After the heat on Sardinia, I think it's lovely! (Yes, I know I'm a strange person at times.)
ALI,- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
GRATULERER MED DAGEN.
Hello sweetheart. Aaaaaawwwwww,- that was a loverly hug. What's that? Headlights in case I'll be lured into another pit? You are the most thoughtful, kind, handsome, dedicated and so on.......bloke I know!
The Bistro looks lovely. Have you saved some carrot cake for me? Nice. That will go down well with my herbal tea.
I'm just home from a date with the needles, and he let me have an extra long session today. I promptly fell asleep and had a lovely snooze.
Carol,- I hope MM and his brother can make it up between them. Family feuds are horrible. As you know, we've had our problems with Mrs. Scrooge, but at the moment everything is fine.
Fi,- that mouth operation sounds a laugh a minute,- NOT! I had to laugh at Ploppy's hope that it woukd shut you up for a while. I hope you told him that it will take more than a few stitches to get a silent wife!
Diana,- have a safe flight today. Did you get the hot, hot, hot temps oop North?
Eva, they are fine - I think it was my sister in law that was causing all the waves. We've had a thank you email from Allan this morning (mind you I don't realise quite how fraught we were here!!).
Hello all - and first things first...HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!!! I hope you have a lovely day.
Oh Carol what a shame about missing last night fest! Personally I think it's very naughty of them to pressure you into changing your pre-arranged commitment - I totally understand your frustration.
Welcome home Eva! – Your holiday sounded lovely - especially the yummy food.
Hello Chantale!
Diana – your holiday sounds lovely too. Have a safe journey home.
Fi - I recommend using a bank with telephone banking. That way you have set security questions and you don't have to remember odd stuff about your account.
Pauline – love the hair! Thanks for link!
Jo – OOHMS for your leg.
Phew, email account has now been re-instated. I've changed the password and security questions, and while I was at it I changed the ones for banking etc just to be on the safe side! Lets just hope I can remember them all now!
Thanks again for all your birthday wishes.
Phew Ali! I am glad you got your e-mail sorted. Hope you are having a good day.
Pauline and Jazzy I second Eva's 'wow!'
Jo - thanks for the link. Nice piccy.
Afternoon all.
Ali,-Glad to hear you've had a good birthday so far.
Pauline,- how could I not see your new hair? Bad me,- all that tossing in vain! It looks great.
I've had a nice Eva this afternoon, probably because of the acupunctur, so now I'm ready for fun and games,- i.e. the i*****g!
Jo,- is your foot feeling better?
Hi all
Just whooshing in and whooshing out again but wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI. Sorry I'm so late, hope you're having a lovely day.
Happy Birthday Ali - Card a bit late but in post.
Had very very fraught day at work, including having to go back in after 7pm to turn off my heater - I had forgotten BUT had phoned someone to turn it off. she just texted me to say she had switched off my computer! DOh. my computer was off so had to go in (dark isolated building in not nice area) to switch off heater. Fed up.
Eva - don't know what you mean - Ploppy always has a silent listening wife. LOL
Carol - I am glad family wedding all sorted - they obviously wanted you there and altho it means missing row A and fest - there will be others, whilst (hopefully!) this will be nephews only wedding! Hopefully nephew (and MM Bro) will be appreciative. Bro and sis -i-l didn't come to eldest scollop 18 birthday family gathering (he asked for no presents just all his family tog) . I have forgiven but I haven't forgotten and when they need family they can go jump! OK - perhaps I haven't forgiven!
Jane - we do have telephone banking -! they just haven't set my security qus. what I objected to was that that she didn't tell me she was going to decline my transaction and her tone. Our main bank is with T.sco bank and I have had payments declined several times but done in a much more courteous and customer friendly way.
Hi all. Had a day of messing about really. Still got some things done I wanted to.
Good to hear the day was going well Ali. Hope the evening is even better. Glad the email is sorted as well.
Thank you Eva. I thought it looked very toss toss this time.
I've been busy trying to catch up with TV programs I've had recorded while I was away. It's hard work this!
I haven't been watching any English telly, because MM will be sent here sooner or later, and I've decided to buy the The B*etchly C when it's out on DVD. Momentous decisions going on here tonight!
It's getting close to bedtime in Vikingland, and tomorrow my diary is blank, so maybe I'll manage to catch up with some h***w**k as well. I know how to enjoy myself.
See you tomorrow.
Just in time to say Happy Birthday to Ali.
Oh dear fancy having a wedding in January. How unreasonable. Such a shame about the row A tickets.
Knee is fine providing I don't put weight on it when it is bent. I'll go to the docs if it isn't feeling better next week. I don't have time to go until then anyway. Of course it would be different if I thought there was something that could be done about it.
The way the weather is tonight, I wish I was in a hotter place.
I have to be early tomorrow and tonight I've decided to try the bath, so I need to leave time to work out how to get out.
Just a note from the landlord. He is doing his last TV blog tomorrow. I did check with him to see if he wanted us to leave and he said his old blogs will still be open. So expect time travel.
Nightlee night
Jo I hope the knee improves and also hope you don't get stuck in the bath! Shame our landlord is stopping his blogs, but thank you Scott dear for allowing us to continue squatting for a bit longer.
My bedtime so night night and sleep tight.
Scott Dear thank you so much for being a lovely Landlord to us and allowing us to take up squatters' rights for a while. Very much appreciated.
Jo hope the knee is better - can't think the damp weather will help it. Yes it is raining here. We are off to our friends in Chxgwxll Rxw today - they are moving to Kxnt next month and had said for our 25th they wanted to take us to lunch to a really nice restaurant they found locally, so we are off for that somewhat belated celebration! Staying overnight so we can all drink and have taxi organised so no one has to drive before or after lunch - sounds quite civilised to me! Watched MM and really enjoyed it - it was apparently Jxnes' 50th appearance. Will play catch up with The P, as we caught the last few minutes and it looked beautiful. Ah see Eva is in full Vxking cleaning mode - any signs of Diva? Thought not! Oh Fi that was a helpful colleague - not! Ali - I always email myself my passwords so I have them on the pooter......just in case! Hopefully our Nxrthern contingent are not suffering too much from the floods (it looked terrible on the New last night), and that all the flood warnings currently in place (about 90 I think at the moment) don't come to anything. Chantale lovely to see you - hopefully the bad weather missed you - I think it started coming up from the S. Wxst. Also see they say worst autumn storm for 30 years - do hope that doesn't mean a dire winter too! Oh and the heating clicked in this morning so I am assuming it is cold out there! Morning BHB, definitely a day for snuffling under the pink blanket I think. You have made some Vanillita today? Lovely. Let's just get the pastries and we can have a nice long chat and snuffle until the DCM arrives!
Morning all, yes I am a little earlier today. I got up specially to wave goodbye to Twin. Have a lovely lunch and hope you don't run into any terrible rain.
I will be having an exciting day doing all the things I put off yesterday. Can't wait. The highlight will be food shopping I think.
Morning BHB, Vanillita? Oh yes please, sounds very yummy. I'll get another jug and we'll see if the CM is still around.
Eva did I dream it or did you post on here saying you had been having a nice lazy morning and were just popping out for milk? I'm sure you were here and I just popped back to look before going out and you seem to have disappeared. Maybe when I post this you will reappear, let's see....
No, so either I have been dreaming or BBBT has a new trick he is playing on us. Very weird.
You are right, Pauline. I did post, and I know it was here, so maybe the BBBT is up to his/hers/its old tricks. The following is what I posted:
Morning all. The weather isn't too bad here. Some sun getting through the clouds, but definitely autumn temps, + 8.3 degrees.
Hello sweetheart. I look very relaxed and rested? Yes, I did have a lovely lazy morning. First a mug of leaded in bed with my book, getting showered and dressed. Then reading the paper with my breakfast after which I did my nails. That's a proper morning, don't you think?
I see Carol is off to join her friends. Have a lovely time.
Pauline,- I see you're in a party mood too. Food shopping, eh? What could be better entertainment? No, I won't start making a list,- it would go on forever.
I'll be making fishcakes a bit later. I bought some really nice fish fillets yesterday,- haddock and pollack, which is perfect for fishcakes, mixed with fresh chives, spring onions, garlic, some flour, eggs and milk.
Jo,- sorry I was confused about which part of you foot was hurting. It's the knee. Well, iI hope that feels better soon too.
Scott dear,- so you're moving to a place where we can't follow? We'll be bereft without you.
I have to go to the shop for some milk.
Hi all,
Well it's the end of an era - no more blogs from Scott. Thank you for being such a patient landlord Scott and for letting us squat at the stage a bit longer. All the best!
No more TV blogs from me, on The Stage at least (I'll witter away on my own blog and Twitter about telly, of course). But I'll still be writing columns, just on different topics.
When this thread gets too full I'll move you on to my last TV Today post, which ought to do you for a while. After that, the new site will have more commenting and should be both easier to comment and offer paged comments too – so we ought to be able to find a quiet corner of the site somewhere for you guys.
Scott dear,- you're a gentleman, coming to the aid of helpless maidens! Yes, I know "the maiden" bit is stretching things a bit too far, but "the gentleman" is absolutely right. We'll follow your lead.
Scott thank you so much. For a horrid moment I thought we were losing you! Would miss you terribly.
Thank goodness Eva. I thought I was going bonkers, that is more than slightly so!
Btw, I watched The Pxradise last night and really enjoyed it. Maybe not ground breaking drama, but lovely to look at. A bit reminiscent of Lxrkrise I thought, but it comes from the same stable and has several of the actors the same, so that could explain it.
Shopping done and fridge full again for a while. It is now raining again.
Afternoon. Thankyou for looking after us Scott!
I finally caught up with Bl*tchley C*rcle today then decided I really ought to do some vaccuuming and ironing, left it too long and had loads to do but I can now sit down for 5 minutes with a clear conscience.
We watched MM last night so I have to catch up on P*radise sometime. I love L*rk Rise so looking forward to it.
Afternoon.
Belated happy birthday, Ali.
Quick post as working but from home - couldn't face going straight back to the office.
Eva, it wasn't so hot in the north and we also had several partly cloudy days so it never got unbearably hot.
Had a fantastic view as we left Sardinia yesterday. I was on the right side of the plane to see the inlet where we stayed last few days, La Maddelena and the other islands - the turquoise water in the sandy coves was soooo beautiful, and southern Corsica. Unfortunately I'd put my camera in my backpack which was in the overhead compartment so wasn't able to take any photos.
Shame about the panto, Twins, but at least you still get to see it. Not worth a family upset.
This weather is awful!!
Afternoon all.
Welcome home Diana. Glad to hear that you had a bit lower temps up North than we had.
I've got my second lot of i****g to do tonight. Just waiting for the news to begin at 7pm (Norwegian time.) Then there shouldn't be more i****g to do for a little while.
I think I was inspired by the tasty fishcakes I made this morning, 'cause I now have 2 loaves in the oven.
See you later.
Evening all. Welcome home Diana. Th e weather is foul, but supposed to be improving so maybe some of that sun came back with you.
So sad to see Andy Wxllxams has died. I loved his voice.
Eva is home and baking. All is well. I'm here and ready Eva!
PHEW ! I*****g done and the loaves are out of the oven. Pauline is already sitting at the table, waiting for the bread to cool. That was quick,- I'd hardly finished the last post before she was here!