General Chat

I should think trolleys are banned because of the wet ground. Am I right AnninG?

Its rained here a couple of times so far this morning. Oh is trying to work outside on the chicken house and has just come in for a fresh battery for his drill.

I am going to attempt to put the washing on the line but it will be under cover and there's no wind to speak of today but its still very cold.

Hidcote will be lovely this time of year AnninG. All the fresh new growth and lovely tree bark and bulbs to see. Oh has been but I never have. Take some nice pics to show us please?

Morning All.

I was up with the lark this morning so I could get a few things done and a shower before the window cleaner arrived. He's so unreliable and hasn't turned up yet. We often have a few days of expecting him until he eventually comes. I see the new people over the road have changed to someone else who uses a motorised pole with attachments and washes all the frames and doors as well. It might be time for us to change as well.

Weak sunshine here and no wind which is a nice change. OH has meetings later this afternoon, but we might pop to the jeweller where I got my last rings from to see what is in their sale after lunch.

The workmen are back with radio blaring to get the new electric gate working. I think the fun will start once it's closed!

Hidcote is lovely AnnG. I don't remember it being too huge to walk around, but my memory may be wrong as it is a long time since I visited.I was wondering why trolleys are banned on the golf course?

Good morning all. It was sunny but has clouded over. It is not very warm. OH has decided he had to go to golf, he has not been going because he hurt his ankle and finds carrying his clubs (trolleys are banned at the moment) heavy work. I only hope he doesn't wear himself out as we are supposed to be going to Hidcote (NT) tomorrow with the U3A garden visits group.

Morning you lot,

Not as sunny today as it was yesterday in fact its cloudy and miserable and it looks very cold out there. I hav'nt been out yet so don't know for sure.

Washings in so that can go out on the line when its done and thats one job for today out of the way.

Hope Gill gets something done about her tooth today and dos'nt leave it like I did without a dentist. I too had a bad experiance with a dentists so was a bit frightened to go but I got in with oh's dentist after they realized he was my partner and they are very good now, nothing like when I went years ago. Gill please go and get it seen to.

That is strange. I wrote a post but it is not there. I said apologies Mel, I must have misread your post I didn't see where you said 'and I see that' I thought you said 'and that'

I did see you went on the ferry AnninG. I wrote it in my post:-

AnninG will be coming home today. I hope they had a lovely few days away and I see they were ablel to do the ferry trip and it was'nt choppy.

Good you are back and had a lovely time with the grandchildren and gt grandchildren and little Chewi. He sounds great.

Little Chewi :-D did he get the name because he is a chewer AnnG glad you got home safe and sound .

It's odd how these crazes start Ann ,i know some of the things have been Disney related but i don't think uni corns are any thing Disney
I think this lot of Sewing Bee has been a good one so far ,they have used lots of odd things like the Tents !!!!

Ha ha, I don't think he's that keen Mel. :-) I run out of things at times as he doesn't keep on top of it, but then who does all the time. Not grumbling though as it still saves me a job!!

That sounds an interesting doll Mandy. It always amazes me how these crazes on something just start. Who would have thought Unicorn things would be so popular a few years ago?

I meant to say that I thought the lace curtain dress on The Great British Sewing Bee was lovely too and didn't it hang nicely. She does seem to have an eye for design and I think she is in with a good chance of winning. I do like how they all seem to have the same things go wrong as I do when I make something. :-S

That's nice you had a good time with the family AnnG and little Chewi!

Just read back I am not getting senile I did write about it. You must have missed it Mel

Afternoon all, we are home safe and sound good journey no hold ups. It was great to see the grandsons, their partners and the two great grandsons we spent just over two and a half hours with them. Not forgetting Chewi the dog a Pomeranian schitzu cros. Who loves to lick you to death.
After the really strong winds and rain the rest of the weekend, this morning the rain and wind had stopped, the sun shone and the sky was blue but it was really cold.

Yes we did go over on the ferry yesterday as the wind was not as strong in Gosport as Lee. I actually thought I had told you that but I must be mistaken.

Oh thanks Mel ,I thought I might use two black buttons with the four holes in so I could cross the wool over if you see what I mean.
I don't know why it's upside down .

Mandy I could send you two black snaps for her eyes if you wish. They are plastic pop stud fasteners but woud make great eyes.

Yes its the one I liked. Your picture came out upsidedown.

O I'll have a look.

I've sent you the photo of the one I'm doing Mel .

Just had a look at unicorn dolls and there are some nice ones. Are you doing the one with the heart on her chest?

Ann tell G he can do my little bit of ironing when he has finished yours or his .

Shame you had the roudy children today with your dinner Ann.

Turned a bit cloudy now.

Afternoon all,

We've just had a hail storm here too Frank some hail stones were like marbles the ground was white now the suns out but the sky out the front is as black as your hat That's sad about your neighbour .

LOL Ann not quite forty shades just two a the moment :-D i think we both like the latest choice as i's a lighter grey .

Gill i hope your mouth is not so sore today ,i use to really hate going to the dentist, we have a nice lady dentist now and she's so gentle and takes her time with you .
I'm sure once you get registered your OH would be allowed in with you if that would help to put you at ease .

Hope AnnG has a safe and less windy journey home today and that they have had a good weekend catching up with the family.

Jane that recipe sounds nice ,i think i've seen Jamie Oliver do a recipe like that .

Mel i hope the rain hasn't stopped play on the hen house ,is the roof the last bit to do ?

I'm now crocheting a unicorn doll for Katie ,i'll send a photo when it's done ,they are quite pretty .

Afternoon Everyone,

We've had sun, rain and now more sun. The wind is far less though which is good. I slept like a top and feel more perky today!

Frank I think what may have happened with your phone is that your number has been disconnected through not using your phone often enough. I know with my PAYG phone that I have to make at least one phone call or text every 6 months or they will disconnect me. I don't know what happens with any credit left on it though and I would have thought they would warn you about disconnection before doing it. That's a shame about your neighbour passing away. Good idea to ask to use the skip for your unwanted gravel. ;-)

We had to sit elsewhere at the carvery as someone was already at the table we usually sit at, but the girls then came and moved us and our cutlery and drinks to it as soon as it became free, which was good of them. It was a disappointment to find there was no lamb today though and belly pork in it's place. Too high in calories and fat for me so I had the turkey and OH had mostly beef. The chef said they are going to ring the changes with the meat each week so I expect we just won't know when the lamb is on now. There were two naughty children quite close to us today as well, so lots of racing about, tantrums and shouting when they were told to sit down, threats of being taken to sit in the car leading to screams of protest and bigger tantrums, wrestling with mummy and nanna and being placated for a few seconds by being promised to go to MacDonalds on the way home. All this at the tops of their voices, adults as well. So much for a nice peaceful lunch and chat, OH kept rolling his eyes and, as we were nearly finished, we left soon after!!

We called in the factory shop after and noticed they had the nice trays with rubber spots so your plates don't slide on them. Ours are Leslie Joseph? ones and were quite expensive but these were only £4 each. I might get a couple next week as they are so much safer to use and carry things on.

The tall side gate one side of the front of our bungalow where we keep the wheelie bins has either had the catch screws fall out with all the wind, or someone has either forced it or tried to climb over it as the top bit is rotten and was broken too. Another job to add to the list!!

We called at OH's bank on the way home for him to pay a cheque in at the wall. I wish my bank would get modern, so I could do that instead of having to go when they are open . :-S

I better order me some more dagger beads to finish something now. OH is watching footie while he is doing the ironing. :-)

We have had a massive HAIL STORM, so Ros dashed in doors, and is now enjoying a COT that I made her.

A bit more BAD NEWS, Our neighbour who lives on the corner of the close, passed away last night. He has been ill for some time, so it is a blessing in some way. !! He has been in a nursing home in Gayton for some time, as his wife just shouldn't handle him. He would get up at night, and go walkabout in the village. I am not sure how old he was, but I would imagine in his 70s.

I am just about to sit in the conservatory to watch Millwall V Brighton and Hove Albion. K.O 2.00 pm. I will see how it turns out, if no good, will go into lounge and sit with Ros.