General Chat

Mandy I do hope Lacey doesn’t shorten Lavender’s name!

Yes we can walk out of the door and be down on the beach in under five minutes.

Well that one went through ok .

I bet Sandra is getting excited and carn't wait until the morning to open her pressies ,the tray chocolate cake will be nice ,she thought she would have a change this year did she or doesn't she know what cake she has ?

I expect Jane is enjoying having Hannah and Gareth for the weekend ,there will be lots of baby talk i'm sure :-D

Evening all,

I'll have another go and hope this doesn't just go .

Very windy here still and like Anne said the blossom looks just like snow blowing about ,we had a few showers first thing but it's been dry since lunch time .

Mel the doll is so pretty i think it would look lovely hanging outside and blowing in a gentle breeze .

Hope your feeling a bit better now Frank and it is only a 24 hour bug .

Well Ann what a to do you had in your close ,lets hope a few choice words from the police will calm things down , it's not nice when neighbours argue ,i wouldn't want to get drawn into it .

AnnG is sounds as if your next accommodation is close to the sea ,i would have loved sitting watching and listening to the rough sea munching on a sausage roll :-D

We've had a lazy afternoon here the fire is lit as it's quite chilly and i've just looked up and can see rain on the window again .
Lacey loved the little doll and i think she is going to call her " Lavender "
DIL thinks i should now do a little boy doll so that my next have a go .

O and the serviettes to use with the cake.

Iv'e just read my post about Sandra presents. The one in the flowery paper is for you Gill. All Sandra's are wrapped in PINK PAPER except for the stickers in the bottom of the box.

Yes Anne I am making a sort of note pad come journal thing. It will have a fancy cover. I have made the note pad that slips inside. I am going to stick lots of bits of tissue on the cover andthen apint it and stick some corners on the front that laps over but I can't find anything in the way of nice paper to line it with yet. Then I have to make two pockets, one for the note pad and one on the inside of the opening cover to pop bits of paper etc in.

I have made a dragonfly to go on the front and some little dots in glue which will all be painted. Its only small and is supposed to look old.

We had a very heavy shower a while ago and the winds still blowing its head off. I had to bring the washing in as I did'nt want the wind to blow the rain on it.

Good afternoon all

It has turned cold here too, when I looked out of the front window this morning it looked like it had been snowing with all the lovely blossom blown off of the trees.

That was a very pretty little doll Mel, have you got anything else on the go?

Richard is in Manchester for the weekend as it's the 20th wedding anniversary of Keith & Judy two of the group of his friends, It is a surprise for them both, arranged by Judith's Mum and their son. Richard and the rest of their friends are all staying at the hotel where it is,

Paul has just dropped in so will try and get back later

Afternoon all,

I have been sitting all day with tissues up my right "NOSE" lol lol I just can't stop it running. I am feeling very low in health, at the moment, what with dashing to the loo 7 times today, and continually blowing my SNOZZLE. I did manage a roll at lunchtime, but Ros didn't. She and Martine went to WYEVALE.(I should ban her from that place) they had a tea and toasted sandwich , so didn't want any lunch. She also left her handbag in Martines car, so had to drive to the other side of town to get it. Again more plants have appeared down the drive ,and across the path under the lounge window. She thinks I don't see her doing it. !!!!

Anne I have only completed two parts of my LIFE STORY. Whether I will do more, I haven't decided yet. It about time I made up my mind !!!
What a going's on with the neighbours. They need to be seen my a SHRINK to sort out their TEMPERS/MOODS, or whatever is the matter with them. lol lol. It's good that others don't get involved. I can't think of anyone getting their "KNICKERS" in a twist over waste mine. !!!

Hows the weather down in Dorset, ?? windy as the rest of the Country no doubt. It's so cod with it also. I still have the hating on and my Jumper.

Mel, you are so thoughtful, you always seem to remember to send things to Gill in time for Birthday and Christmas's. I hope Gill likes her little pressie. xxx

Mandy it seems you are catching my "lost post decease" It would be lovely to know how it happens. I don't seem to do anything, for it to happen.

Afternoon all,

I have been sitting all day with tissues up my right "NOSE" lol lol I just can't stop it running. I am feeling very low in health, at the moment, what with dashing to the loo 7 times today, and continually blowing my SNOZZLE. I did manage a roll at lunchtime, but Ros didn't. She and Martine went to WYEVALE.(I should ban her from that place) they had a tea and toasted sandwich , so didn't want any lunch. She also left her handbag in Martines car, so had to drive to the other side of town to get it. Again more plants have appeared down the drive ,and across the path under the lounge window. She thinks I don't see her doing it. !!!!

Anne I have only completed two parts of my LIFE STORY. Whether I will do more, I haven't decided yet. It about time I made up my mind !!!
What a going's on with the neighbours. They need to be seen my a SHRINK to sort out their TEMPERS/MOODS, or whatever is the matter with them. lol lol. It's good that others don't get involved. I can't think of anyone getting their "KNICKERS" in a twist over waste mine. !!!

Hows the weather down in Dorset, ?? windy as the rest of the Country no doubt. It's so cod with it also. I still have the hating on and my Jumper.

Mel, you are so thoughtful, you always seem to remember to send things to Gill in time for Birthday and Christmas's. I hope Gill likes her little pressie. xxx

Mandy it seems you are catching my "lost post decease" It would be lovely to know how it happens. I don't seem to do anything, for it to happen.

That happened to me yesterday Mel. Really annoying isn’t it?

As it was too gusty this morning we decided to make this a day for going in to Bridport. It is not a large town and the car park our side of it was full. However we knew where to park further on and being only 80p for two hours it is very reasonable. And, even better, if you spend ten pounds in Waitrose, which is by the car park you get the parking refunded. We did this so that was good. Before shopping though we had a coffee in a local pub that has re-invented itself in the daytime as a coffee shop. On one wall is a pattern of different ropes in stripes covering the whole wall. I don’t know if people are aware but Bridport was a rope making town. I did take a photo so eventually it will be on the blog.
We drove back to the cottage after visiting a little craft shop and buying a few things then we packed up lunch, a pasty OH had chosen and dressed crab for me which I made into a sandwich, plus coffee then drove two minutes down the lane to the car park overlooking the sea. Goodness the waves were high but not really dangerously so. It was very pleasant sitting reading the paper and looking out over the sea.
Back then to the cottage as it started to rain. (Which stopped and the sun came out after five mi utes). So OH could watch rugby on his IPad.

Now thats a lot of us getting posts lost.

Iv'e sent the goddess with the big boobies as they would say in Hallo Hallo. They just don't make programs as good as those anymore. I don't think there is anything I watch on telly except Gardeners World (which I hav'nt seen yet) and Victoria on a Sunday but I am getting fed up with that now too.

We are watching the last series of Game of Throwns as oh likes that but thee is only another 4 of those till it ends for good.

I am working on the programs of The Repair Shop and thats about all.

Blow just done a whole post and lost the blooming lot !!!!!

I'll try again later .

I pleased the parcel arrived ok as when I went down the post van they had no computer working so I just had to pay for it and she said she could'nt give me a certificate of posting. I was worried it may get held up as I had forgotten to go down on other days and the van is only there for a little while.

Gill there's one little pressie in there for you and you have to open them together. I have written on it that the one with flowery paper she has to open with you so you can both be the same.

Sorry to hear you're feeling unwell today Frank, it sounds like the bug I had a couple of days ago, it knocked me off my feet I can tell you, then the following morning I was better. Mum said there is a 24 hour bug doing the rounds so maybe you have caught it. I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.
<3 <3 <3 Sending get well wishes from Sandra and I <3 <3 <3

It sounds like the weather by you isn't as bad as we have AnnG. The view sounds lovely, did you take a pic, I'd love to see it if you did? Enjoy your day <3

A parcel has just arrived off you Mel, for Sandra, I've had to put it to one side and take the brown paper off it as it was very wet with all the rain. It's lucky it was delivered as the postman didn't give us enough time to get it off him, by the time OH had got to the front door he had gone, so OH got in the car and drove down the road where the post van was and managed to get it off him. The postman just said I don't have time to hang around. I wouldn't mind but Sandra looked out of the window so he knew someone was in, a minute later he was gone. Never mind it's here now and will be ready for tomorrow for Sandra's birthday once it's dried off. It looks like MIL's card has arrived to, we were starting to get concerned about it as she said she had posted it days ago and I know she puts money in it, so Sandra can stop worrying now it's here.

I think all the cards off you all have arrived to. She has a big bag full of cards and presents and a pizza for later after we have our roast lamb. She loves pizza and we all normally have it for dinner but with it being a Sunday we're having a roast to, which is more to OH's and my liking. Sandra isn't bothered as she get to have the whole pizza to herself and of course she has her big chocolate birthday cake. Not a flake one, it's a tray one which will last a bit longer. So she's going to be one happy girl tomorrow.

The weather here has got worse, so no going out for us today, we will treat Sandra to a trip to Chester Zoo when the weather is better, we don't think any animals will be out in this storm and none of us fancy walking around in it either. I've got the fire on as it's not very warm, so we'll stay indoors and watch a bit of TV where it's safer.

Morning girls and guys,

We have had strong winds in the night and rain but I don't think we have suffered any damage but I must admit I hav'nt been out there yet or up the top to see if any tree are damaged.

I got up at 8am for the loo and it was cold so popped back in bed and then woke at 10am!!! Not what I wanted on a Saturday. I did hear lashing rain in hte night but that was all as I must have gone back to sleep again.

Yes what a thing to be waving around in the street. You are not supposed to shoot a gun within a certain distance of anyones property or a road be it an Air Gun or Shot Gun. What a silly thing to do. His gander must have been well and truely up with them putting the bins outside his house. I would'nt like it either.

AnnG are you going anywhere nice today or just do what your moods takes you. Nothing planned??

Its sunny here but still very windy and the clouds are racing across the sky.

Good morning you all,

I hope you are feeling better than me. !!! I went to bed to read at 8.00 pm Read until 10.00. Turned on the Radio and it was the end of a RUGBY MATCH. Not my COT, so settled down to sleep. Awake again at 1.00 am LAID until 6.00 am when I dropped off for an hour. Got up to a very upset TUMMY. Aching all over, and generally feeling well below PAR. During my hours of lying awake, I returned to me childhood and remembered the old STEAM TRAINS, our little River where we played and swam and all the things we got up to as children. Being Evacuated (NOT GOOD) I think that stopped me from sleeping.

I see you have trouble in the close Annx. I can't believe anyone would bring out a weapon, even though it was ONLY a AIR RIFLE. That to my mind is an arrest able offence. Loaded or not, and all over the WASTE BINS.

Jane I hope you have a nice weekend with H & G. Will James be home with you as well. ?? I bet Chris, like me, was glad to get the lawns done. They look great this morning, after a slight shower on them.

Mandy, how is Colin doing with his excersices ?? I think it's something I should consider trying.

AnnG I think the places I went in Dorset, when Sea Fishing, was POOLE, NEWHAVEN, and is it, DUNCHURCH?? or am I thinking of somewhere else. ??

My goodness Gill, that house old quickly. Around our village, bungalows don't even get on the market. I can't remember the last time I saw a board outside one. It would appear that someone, knows someone, who wants to move to the village, and it's sold without agents, thus saving fees. and a good bargaining point. !!!

The wind here is very strong, and bending the trees, bushes etc. I hope no damage is done. It's forecast to get worst during the day, with coastal areas reaching up to 70 MPH. winds, So take care if you are walking the seafront anywhere.

Ros is on her Saturday Morning shopping trip with Martine, she will bring lunch back with her. Fresh rolls, possibly PRAWN filling (for JANE) lol lol. or COLD MEATS, with Morrison's salad. I haven't felt like breakfast this morning, I will let my tummy settle. (I HOPE) lol

I have the heating on as well as a jumper, so I know I am under the weather, I never feel cold in doors usually.

Keep well, and enjoy you day. xxxx

Good morning Gill and everyone.
Vera not sure I had heard of Dunchurch either, will have to look it up. We are further down in Dorset to where you were. We are on the Jurassic coast. Although there is a slightly stronger wind than usual this morning it is dry and sunny and the views to Golden Cap are wonderful. I think it was rough last night as there is a folding chair that has blown across the patio and an upright chair has moved a bit. Tom’s poly tunnel is ok though.

Gill if it is bad there not worth going out. Goodness that property soon sold
We won’t let the bad weather spoil our stay Gill.

Anne pleased to hear that you feel better now, hope the improvement continues.

Annx oh dear that was all very unpleasant wasn’t it. I am surprised that the person waiving the air gun around was not charged.

Mel has the storm passed over you?

Morning all

We have a really bad storm here, so far we don't think there's any damage but the wind is really bad along with the rain. We won't be taking Sandra out in this, it's not safe out there.

Yes, I noticed no one was on here after my post at noon Frank, it was a very quiet afternoon on here yesterday. What a fascinating programme you watched on Nat Geo, we can't get that channel as our subscription doesn't cover it. I often see programmes that look interesting on there advertised.

Oh my word, what a to do at your place Ann, was anyone arrested? It must of been quite frightening for everyone else. I know how you feel we had similar here if you remember with the boss of the drive company threatening to kill someone and put his truck through next door's bungalow. The neighbour on the other side of him was telling OH that we've never had anything like it in this street before and OH agreed with him, it's always been so quiet and safe. I noticed yesterday the two houses up for sale over the road have sold, one of them sold the day it went on the market, so we'll have more new neighbours soon. I just hope the one that needs work on it don't end up using the same people who did next door. The swearing that came out of the workmen's mouths, was disgusting. I hope things calm down for you now Ann.

Have a lovely time with Hannah and Gareth over the weekend Jane, I hope this terrible weather does't spoil things for you all.

Pleased to see Ruby has a clean bill of health from the vet Anne, sorry to hear you've not been well and hope you feel better soon. Oh dear the poor cat being killed by the greyhound, that must of been quite a shock for everyone and very sad.

I hope the bad weather isn't spoiling your time in Dorset AnnG, hopefully the storm won't be around for to long then you can get out and about again.

Yes, I'm feeling a lot happier now Vera with no more workmen to keep an eye on. I'm hoping everything is finished inside the bungalow now, or if not, it won't take to much longer to finish off the snagging list they made the other day. I see you've had a go at clearing out a cupboard, it's a lovely feeling when jobs like that are out of the way and the charity shops are grateful of the things you take them to.

I don't remember you sending a pic of the doll Mel, I'd love to see it though. Hope your girls are okay in this bad weather and were nice and warm last night.

Evening all

Glad you are feeling a bit better Anne. I am not surprised you feel tired, being under the weather can really drain the energy.

Your holiday cottage sounds as if it is in a very good position AnninG. I went to Dorset as a child a few times, but hadn’t been for years until last year when we had a few lovely days near Corfe Castle. I hope the weather is good for you and you don’t get battered by Storm Hannah.

Jane, have a lovely weekend with H & G. I hope she loses her queasiness soon. Are you drooling over baby clothes yet?

Frank, it’s good to keep active but don’t overdo it. Mowing the grass is hard work. It’s lovely that you have your own space when you go to Devon but moving in with family doesn’t always work. You seem to like it where you are and it’s not always easy making new friends as you get older.

Gill, you must be feeling a lot happier now that the workmen have virtually finished next door. You'll be able to enjoy Sandra’s birthday weekend now. I posted a card on Tuesday so hope it has arrived.

Mandy, I love the little doll with her pretty hair and her frilly skirt. Great colours as well.

That was quite a drama in your neighbourhood Ann. It’s a bit worrying when neighbours start waving air rifles about. It’s a shame that your nice, quiet road has changed. We are really lucky here with the neighbours but the man next door is moving soon so I am wondering what the new people will be like. I know it is a retired couple so I expect they will be OK.

I’ve forgotten who said it but in an earlier post someone mentioned going to Dunchurch and someone else mentioned The Dun Cow. Would you believe that I had just booked two nights there at the end of May? I had never heard of Dunchurch before then. We are going there because daughter-in-law will be 50 and her sister, who has a big house with a large piece of land, is organising a bbq and party for her. The sister just lives a couple of miles from Dunchurch. The party is on the Sunday but we decided to go Saturday to Monday so that we could look around the area a bit.

Not much rain today but a bit grey and breezy. I’ve cleared out a large cupboard and have a bag of bits for the charity shop and a few bits and pieces that I have never used which can go in the raffle or tombola at a coffee morning I have here in May so that’s another job done.

OH is watching some noisy action film on TV so I think I am now going to get a drink and go to bed with my book.

Anne its good your feeling better and the sleep can only do you good. Lets hope it all passes soon and yuo feel your self again.

AnnG hope you have a pleasent stay in Dorset and find some fossils on the beach.

H and G shoud be at Jane's by now and I bet they're nattering away nineteen to the dozen.

The winds picking up a bit here and we have had rain for most of the day and its gotten colder. Not a great time to be out in the garden today at all.

I have shut the chickens in tonight as if the winds westerly it will blow straight in their pophole.

Iv'e been having a little play today. I have started to make a sort of journal note book thing. Did I send the pic of the pagan St Bridgid's doll I made with the big booies?