General Chat

I'm glad its not just me Ann with the link you puy up.

One lot of wshing on the line and another in the machine. Must use the good weather while I can or it will start raining and won't know when to stop.

I have been looking for my pergamano scissors and can't find them anywhere. So annoying.

Frank you be careful if you mow.......We don't want any accidents and I think you are a naughty boy to even attempt mowing of any kind.

Morning All,

Nice and sunny now but it was chilly first thing. I feel like a zombie with a face stuffed with cotton wool this morning. My nose is drippy and the colour of Rudolph's despite slathering vaseline on it last night. I woke up at 5.00am and thought I would watch a bit of telly, but the SkyQ box has no lights, so it looks like we need to get them out. I hope we don't need a new box or we will lose all our recordings!!! OH was out last night and he's gone to a Small Business Event at a nearby hotel this morning. I'm sure the attraction is the breakfast!!

Mel, I tried opening it before I sent it and it was fine.........tried again this morning and got the same message as you.This morning I was trying to find out about the ridge fields being protected and on some forums the attitude was to plough them flat so they are attractive to developers......shocking!

I want to go and look at some more trousers this morning if I feel ok when OH comes back just after 10.00am. I can dose up with paracetamol just before we go to Grantham. It is the only other place I have seen some I like and should have got them last time I went. What's the saying.......'She who hesitates is lost!'.

I hope Gill is feeling better now and that her knee and ankle have improved with some rest inside.

It looks like another good day for Mandy to carry on in the garden too.

What a blow with the boiler Frank! Still it has given good service as you say. Ours here packed up after 15 years! Be careful doing any mowing and just take a small cut to make it easier for you.

Suns burnt the frost off now but it was quite thick when I got up.
Oh has been outside but has come in for a warm up as the sun has'nt got to where he is working yet.

Frank I still think you should'nt do the lawns yet. Your still not heeled properly yet. Ribs take a long long while to heal. Is there no one else that could do them for you? What about a neighbour??

Take care AnninG and I hope you feel better soon.

good morning Frank, Mel and all. couldn't get to sleep until about 2am last night but I stayed on my left side and finally didn't sleep too badly. Still don't feel completely 'right' this morning. Head feels a bit 'thick' and there was slight movement when I turned over onto my right side (so I turned back!). Pretty sure it is viral from the cold that didn't come out but if it doesn't clear up in a few days I will see the doc.

Lovely sunny day here but it is Tesco day anyway so not going anywhere else.

Morning Mel, and all.

SODS LAW. The boiler hasn't come on again this morning, so I am looking for quotes to get it replaces. I see no point in messing about with this one. It's been in since my STROKE 15 years ago next month. So it's done very well. With only it's annual service and odd bits.

Beautiful morning here, I was awake at 5.30 after a good nights sleep. I got up at 6.00 had THREE COT and now waiting for Ros to wake, so I can start moving around. I don't like to wake her unless I have too.

Barry is to busy with Lambing, to comet do the lawns, so I will do them myself later, when they have dried out. I will do a bit then rest and do a bit more. I can't leave them, as the forecast in possible RAIN tomorrow, through to the weekend. Then they will be too wet for ages. SO MUST GET THEM DONE.

Be back later.

Morning all,

Misty moisty frosty morning here. Hope you're all keeping warm and tucked up in your cosy houses.

Ann I can't get into that planning thing its says Documents unavailable.

I bet the tree I saw was a Prunus then Mel! They look so pretty. I've just gone through the planning applications, found it, and the neighbour to be has got it a little wrong. Quite a while ago they proposed a commercial development in the fields beyond the one at the back of us and another 4 fields to the right that filled in down to the park and ride and the edge of the M1. The field behind us, which was 2 till the farmer ripped out a lot of the hedge is the only bit of land left! Now they have put in a proper application to do it and build 5 big warehouses. When I say big, the plan says they will beup to 54 feet high!! The documents suggest the wind around local housing will most likely be affected. At least the access will not be further up our road at the end of the close as they are using the park and ride access. I shudder to think of the extra pollution as the main road which will pass by it shows up red on pollution maps now. I expect there will be 24 hour noise from the lorries too. Still, it looks like you may be right about our little field at the back of us being protected! I hope so.

Evening all,

Another lovely sunny day ,they were just showing on our local news all the snow we had last year at this time .

Well i have been out on the front garden at last cutting back a lot of dead stuff and tidying up ,there's still more to do so i'll get out again tomorrow

AnnG i hope your feeling a little better now ,i had that dizzy feeling the other day just before i had the tummy trouble so i hope that's not what your in for .

LOL Frank i have my haircut next week so i must remember not to weigh myself until after it's been cut ,fingers crossed i can lose half a stone too

Gill that's good you spoke to the neighbour and got the little problem of the fence all sorted ,it sounds as if the builders are getting there now with just the inside work and the drive to do .

Oh Ann you were saying you wondered if in time they might build on the field at the bottom of your garden and if the neighbour is right it sounds like it might be on the cards now .

Jane you could make a killing hiring out Thomas what with Mel with her bunnies and Ann with her mice
Hope your internet connection is better now ,how's the new cooker ?

Ann arn't strip field protected? We have some around here in Sheepwash and they are not aloud to do anything with them. I think there is some in Shebbear too just off the cross roads and someone bought one to build a house on but they were'nt aloud to.

The blackthorne is all out at landcross too and it looks beautiful on the way into Bideford. In Shebbear there's a lovely prunus tree in flower all a soft old fashioned pink. The Viburnum in our garden is flowering nd the camelias.

I must remember to have my hair cut before I jump on the scales Frank! It's surprising how hot the sun has been today, more like late May! We had to wind the car windows down till the aircon got going this morning. It's good the boiler just needed a top up and no expensive work. We find with the boiler we have now that more top ups are needed than with the old one. I had to chuckle at Lewis' prank on the phone......it's just the sort of thing OH would do!! It's good his job is safe too

AnnG, that is a horrid feeling when you feel dizzy like that. Maybe an extra pillow to raise your head up a bit tonight would help? The garden centre lunch deals are good aren't they! There are a few trees in blossom around here and some Blackthorne with it's white flowers. It flowers before it has leaves, whereas Hawthorne has it's leaves first and follows on from Blackthorne. I've seen some pink blossom too, but I'm not sure what that is! Everything is so early with all the sunshine.

We met the new neighbours who are shortly moving in to Jean's old bungalow when we got back today. They seem a nice couple and have a brown Boxer dog called Dexter who they said is no trouble and quiet, except if a cat is about. They intend gutting the bungalow and redoing all the garden. Mrs Overall had called us across and it seems no-one is happy about the gate that is going up at the end of the close. It is costing £12,000 between the 3 new properties!! She used to use the chap who is the dentist and makes false teeth before he moved here and said he was struck off!! She said she had seen his wife reverse through the opening at the bottom and turn round using her drive and ours opposite!! Also that the chap had nearly clipped our neighbour in the corner driving so fast through the opening. It's a blind corner from their bungalow so you would need to crawl along really.She also said that the day he was flying a drone over our gardens he was also taking photographs?

Some bad news from the neighbours to be, if they are right, was that she'd heard that houses are to be built in the field at the back of us. It is one of those medieval strip system fields, so very old, but everything is up for builders' grabs these days.

Afternoon all, HAIRCUT done, feel half a stone lighter. Ros was in Tesco while I waited in the hairdressers. There were four in front of me, so I had quite a long wait. When I got into Tesco Ros was coming down from the tills.We stopped and had a coffee, the first time I have stopped there. Nothing special but it was very hot, and took owe sometime to drink it.

We then went to get the car cleaned. Yesterday I thought I said it was £5.00 WRONG it was £6.00. But today it's gone up to £7.00. So inflation is catching up with car cleaning materials. lol lol. They did an excellent job, and there were at least 5 in front of us, and as many behind us. So they are earning their CORN.

Just made Ros a COT she is in the garden again finishing off one of the beds, clearing all the dead stuff. Under a bush where she's 'working is the Hedgehog's box. She opened the top and it's full of leaves and straw. So it looks like he had a nice warm hibernation. No sign of him now, so he must be out and about.

I have just ordered 20 coloured green lights from Ebay. They should be here next week. The ones in the garden are giving up, they have been in there for a couple of years, so I can't complain.

What another cracking day it is. Eos said her neck is getting the sun on it. I hope she doesn't get burnt.

I have had no trouble getting on here today Jane so it must be you or the area.

Stir fry tonight, that Ros. will do, so I can sit back and relax and do nothing for a change. !!!

It's my sisters 85th Birthday on the 4th March, so I had better get her card written and in the post. We can post it Thursday, when we go to the hospital for Ros's appointment.

Valerie next door has been sitting out in the sunshine. I am surprised how well she is looking, as Val Barker said she's in a poor old way.

I'm going to get my book and sit on the patio for a while, and get some sunshine. Be GOOD

good afternoon. I didn't get on this morning as I was feeling a bit off with a muzzy head and we wanted to go out so I was going slowly! (slower than usual that is). 5am this morning I woke up for the loo and turned over to get up. As I did the room went round and I was holding on to the bed. Managed to stabilize and get out to the loo but after that I was fine laying on my left side but as soon as I turned over onto my right everything spun round again. It was a horrible feeling. Once I got up I was ok just a bit 'delicate with the muzzy head. Still not quite right but ok if I don't make a sudden movement with my head to the right. OH had this once and he was fine in the day but it came back at night so I sort of dread going to bed tonight.

We did actually go out as it was such a lovely day. We drove to Evesham country park and had a gentle walk round the park and sat for a while looking out over the Vale of Evesham. There were a lot of beautiful blossom trees out as along the edge the park is quite wild and unspoilt with many plum and apple trees. We were not sure if the blossom was on fruit trees (On the way there a whole orchard was in blossom) or if it was Hawthorne. I ttok some photos so will see if I can check. There were also lots of trees smothered in catkins so I assume they are hazel.

We had lunch in the garden centre (2 course seniors lunch £9.95, then looked round the plants, OH bought three garden lights to match ones we already heave and I bought a packet of seeds (too early for other plants, having to remember it is still only February.

My next stop was the Crafters' Companion shop where I spent a few pennies. We didn't look round the other shops (it is an outlet centre) as I didn't want to push it too much. We got home just after 3pm so it was a pleasant day out.

Afternoon All

Hit and miss internet here so I gave up yesterday . Its still not right so I am going to have a nother day away from te laptop and get some badly needed housework done.

I can see the signal going funny again so will sign out quickly for now. Fingers crossed it will be bag to normal tomorrow .

Cooker arrived at 2pm

I hope Jane's ok as we did'nt hear from her yesterday about the new cooker.

Just having my toast and then I am off.

Meant to say the other day thzat I went out to put something in the dustbin and turned the outside light on and when I turned around to come back in I saw a RABBIT come up the back garden from down Prickly Bottom walk straight up towards me as I watched and promptly went on the raod down towards me shed and then up the orchard. I hope I am not going to have rabbit trouble again like I did a couple of years ago.

Thomas where are you when you're needed down here!!????

Good morning Mel & Gill, and to all you other dear friends,

Great nights sleep last night. I was so tired I was in bed by 9.00 pm with my book. The Radio was rubbish music, so I was tucked down by 10.00 I think I got out in the night once, and was awake around 6.30 am.

Peter the Plumber rang to say he would come round, which he did. The water pressure was low, so he sorted that out, and started the boiler again. Within 20 minutes we had hot water and C.H. He didn't even charge us for coming out. What a nice guy to have just round the corner. s you know he serviced it last month, so I expect that's why he didn't charge me.

HAIR CUT today. I am showered and dressed, Ros is still in her night dress playing games on her tablet. I will have to GEE her up to get ready. I don't want to be out all day, fuffing around. lol lol

Good GIRL Gill, Try and relax and enjoy your day. Glad you had a good nights sleep, and feeling a bit better this morning.

How were the panels Mel, all dry ?? I don't expect it will take oh long build your HEN HOUSE knowing how quick he works.

Harvey rang last night, and who do you think spoke to us FIRST. ?? LEWIS the little B. He puts on an Indian accent, and asks what you would like to eat tonight. I made a nice change to hear from him. He is well, and still enjoying University, and his weekend job at Valerie Patisserie (SP) The one he works at in Milton Keynes is the best productive one in the Company, so even though they are closing a lot of their outlets, HIS IS SAFE.

Ros is now in the shower, so there is movement. We should be on our way before midday with any luck.

I trust Mandy, Annx, AnnG and Jane are well, I will no doubt catch up with you all later. xxx

Morning All,

Glad you are feeling better Gill and we have sunshine here as well so it looks like being another nice day. Good idea to try and ignore next door for now and it does sound as if the outside work is about done. What colour are the cushions you are doing for your mum?

I had a scratchy throat yesterday and now I have a streaming cold and headache! It's a nuisance as I need to go and look for some navy trousers today. Still, I can put up with a cold as long as it doesn't develop into something worse. A woman came and sat near us on Saturday and was coughing and sneezing without covering her mouth so I might have picked it up then.

I hope the wood is dry enough for your OH to get on with the chicken house today Mel. Are you gardening today? I need to start pruning and tidying, but need to go through the biggest wardrobe first to finish that room off.

I hope Frank had a better night and has his hot water back now.

Missed your post there Mel, yes I feel much better today after a good nights sleep.
I hope the boards are dry enough for your OH to carry on with his work. I'd love to see a picture when it's all finished please. It sounds like you have the nice weather like us, I think it's been very warm for this time of year. I hope I haven't spoken to soon and it snows like it did this time last year. Some of my bulbs are starting to come into flower now, so it's starting to look really nice, both in the back and front gardens.

Morning all

Another sunny day today and it's warmer to, I've just had a cuppa outside and it was lovely, a Robin came and had his breakfast so that was nice to watch. Even though there are some workmen next door they are so quiet now it felt almost normal again. OH spoke with the neighbour this morning and mentioned that the fence is solid and it would be difficult to add a new piece of wood with our screening and he seems okay with that, so at least that is out of the way now. I think today is going to be another good day

I had a good nights sleep last night so I feel more refreshed now and think I'll have another go at the cushion covers for mum. Unfortunately my knee is sore again with knocking it yesterday and my ankle is still to sore to use the sewing machine so it'll be another one made by hand. Sandra wants to watch some films I've recorded so I'll sit and sew while they are on. OH has gone to see his mate so he won't need to sit through chick flicks, he's not to keen on those. I do record thrillers which he doesn't mind watching with us, so it's not all girly films.

I hope you managed to sort out your hot water and heating Frank and everything's back to normal now. Has Barry cut your lawns yet or is it still to wet? OH has cut ours twice so far this year. We've noticed since the new extension has gone up next door our garden isn't as water logged as it used to be, so we're happy bunnies now

Did anyone watch Long Lost Family last night, it was really interesting, they used DNA to find parents and other family members for babies that had been abandoned, unfortunately a few of the mother's had passed away which was quite upsetting to watch, but they had found both the mother and father for another person, they seem to leave that one up in the air a bit as the parents didn't want to meet him, but with a bit of luck they'll change their minds and he'll meet them in the end. It was such a good programme, the way they did it was fascinating and well worth watching.

Morning all,

Another glorious day this morning but I think the weather is about to break and we are in for some more colder weather.

Oh has just gone outside to see how the boards he painted yestrday have done. Whether they are dry or not enough to move.

Shopping day today so I may try to go off early so I can get back to do a bit i nthe garden if it stays nice.

Hope you had a better night last night Frank.

Gill do you feel better today? I hope so.