General Chat

Afternoon all,

Lovely sun shine here too, no heating on now but we do have it on first thing in the morning , the sun through the windows is really warm and the house seems to hold the heat ,also i don't like working about with heating on ,i was ironing fist thing so that warmed me up too.

I've cooked my pancakes already then i just need to heat them up ,we have sugar and lemon on ours , i hope hubby's hungry the my mix has made ten pancakes !! i must have thought the family where coming !!

Mel i like the card and mug , what a lovely present :-) and nice flowers too .
Lovely clear photo of the Deers in the garden ,it looks like one is on watch while the other two eat .

Yesterday when hubby came home from work he spotted a hypodermc needle just laying on the foot path near our house ,so i rang the council offices and they sent some one straight out to deal with it , the chap came and put it in a drinks bottle !!! you would have thought he would have had the proper sharps container !!
Why the devil do they just throw these sort of things down where people are walking , a lot of children walk through and they could have easily picked it up you know what children are like ,they could have played about with it !! doesn't bear thinking abut what it had been used for !!

Jane one of these days you'll find that Squirrel stuck in the feeder :-D cheeky little chap.
Don't like to mention it really but Jamie Oliver was cooking with squirrel the other day :-0 they said it was quite tasty !!

I had a good turn out of my books today,mostly paper backs , i took two carrier bags to the charity shop and have another six ready to go !!

Fiona you must be pleased the doctor has given you some thing for your nose ,i hope it helps and soon feels better.

Nice to know that Williams ok .

Wonder where Shirl is though , i thought she could post again but may be she's having more trouble, perhaps she's snowed in !!!

Just had a Bl###y good laugh. I had one of those "phone calls" regarding "MY CAR ACCIDENT" :-D :-D :-D Question "when did it happen" answer 9 months ago. question "have you claimed yet and did you have any injuries" answer. No, I have been waiting for "SOMEONE LIKE YOU TO PHONE ME" I had to have my leg cut off. question "how much do you expect to get for compensation" answer £50,000.00.. He then went on to say he thought he could get me £4,000.00 without going to court. When I stuck out for £50,000.00. HE RANG OFF. I sat down and had a real good belly laugh. Wouldn't you think these IDIOTS would know when they are being wound up !!! That's set me up for the afternoon.

Still a lovely afternoon here, the conservatory is like a little oven. They promise a similar day tomorrow, but breaking up on Thursday.

Afternoon all,

What a beautiful day, wall to wall sunshine. There was a bit of frost on the lawn where the sun hadn't got to.

Ruby, I can imagine how you felt finding those gloves. I do feel for you. Sometimes it does you good to have a good cry <3 <3 <3

Lets hope that weather doesn't get to bad. I assume your daughter will keep an eye on you <3 <3 and get anything you may need. TAKE CARE.


Mel, I am pleased someone has heard from William. Has anyone heard from David ???

Fiona, That must be good for your OH loosing a bit of weight. He is now able to update his trousers to a smaller size. I am finding I am having to tighten my belt another notch. It might be the my belly is getting over my waist band :-D :-D :-D I am glad you have been to the doctors with your nose trouble. You get early appointments up your way. I get mine around eleven ish. Not an early bird with Dr.

Ros is at the "LINUS" today, making more quilts for the hospital children. Her and Margaret go once a month if possible. She brings work home with her too, and often has quilts laying around that she is working on.

I have done a silly thing. I made an apple pie for sweet tonight, forgetting that it's PANCAKE DAY. It will have to go in the fridge and I'll bake that tomorrow.

I am pleased to say my shoulder and arm is back to normal again this morning. I slept from 11.00 pm till 7.30 this morning. Ros bought me tea in bed, then I settled down again, I didn't hear her go out, and woke at 10.00. LAZY BOY. I must have needed the sleep after being up so early the day before.

Chicken in a bag tonight, with Rice and veg with extra mushrooms and onions (which I always add) Pancake mix is now made. so it will be all go this evening.

Having a little trouble with the Thermostat again. I have an engineer coming Monday 23rd. The silly thing is showing the room is 24 degrees yet we feel chilly, and when we touch the radiators they are barely warm. They think I have a faulty Stat. So will check and replace. It's under G'tee with my HOME SERVE policy. So I am getting my monies worth.

I also made some sausage rolls this morning, so I will have a few of those with a coffee now.

See you later.

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D DON'T FORGET IT's PANCAKE DAY :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

A train has blown up in the snow near New York and burst into flames.

It sound like you may be getting somewhere with your poor sore nose Fiona. The cream should help too and the nasal spray will get to places other things can't so I hope it all clears up soon for you.

Afternoon All,

We have been out shopping this morning for NO NOT ME THIS TIME it's OH. because of all the walking involved in his job around As*a, he has lost a bit of weight and now all his jeans & smart trousers are too big even with a belt, the times he has managed to go swimming & Cycling also has got rid of that Christmas belly he had. :-D
I was very good and only bought a new pair of cheap sunglasses to use in the car. this sun is quite bright (not complaining it's lovely to see it and it is quite warm in the car) .
I also had a doctors appointment this morning at 8am, I was the first one in. I wanted to tell the doctor how uncomfortable I have been with my nose, he checked it out and said that I had an infection especially in the right nostril, he prescribed a nasal spray, and some cream to use if my nose gets sore. so really pleased about that it was driving nuts, especially when I couldn't breath.

Better get on with some house work, a pile of ironing lying there to be done :-|

Morning all and evening Kim, Hi to Ruby,

It's a beautiful morning after a frost but the sun is shining and the sky is blue and I forgot to turn the washing machine on last night before I went to bed!!!!! :-| :-| :-| :-|

I heard from William and this is what he said:-

Hi Mel,
Lovely photos, lovely flowers. I keep meaning to post on the thread but since Christmas Carmel has been ill with one thing or the other and my time seems fully occupied. I'm just waiting for something to go right for a change. Give my regards to all my other pals on there and I'll try and post something soon, although I won't know where to start by then. If Carmel is well enough we have a funeral on Friday, a dear friend of hers of many years has died at the ripe old age of 93 although she never really suffered any illnesses during her life except a break of her knee, which is a long long story.

Best wishes - William

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Right must get the washing machine on and not miss this lovely day.

You're right Frank. You should have told him to shape up or ship out !!

We have ice all over. It's going to sleet all night. I'm nice and warm, and don't have to go anywhere this week. I went early this morning to have my blood work done for cholesterol, before the bad weather arrived, and I've plenty of food. I hope there are no homeless people without shelter tonight. We have a number of places in the area who take care of the homeless, and many churches have soup kitchens. Sad that such places are needed.

I hope you enjoy the movie Jane. We liked it. I see there's another movie for children starting here next month, but I can't remember whether it's Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty. Lady Rose from Downton is playing in it. I'm sure I'll have to go and see it with the little ones.

I loved your pictures Mel - such sweet thoughtful presents and gorgeous roses, and the deer were just so lovely. I bet the countryside there is just beautiful.

I may break down and make pancakes tomorrow as I did keep the flour that's in the canister, and I just bought a bag of lemons the other day. I squeeze the juice out of a few at the time, and keep in a jar in the refrig., so that I can have some hot lemon when I get up in the morning. It's supposed to get you going :-D It would help if I knew where to.
:-D :-D

I've been messing around on Ancest*y all evening, and am toying with the thought of buying Fam. tree Maker, but it seems that many people are unhappy with the newest version. Do any of you have it?

Isn't it a bit sad Anne, to see your old neighbour's trammels around his house (one of mum's words). Little things still crop up around this house that OH used, and I haven't seen for a long time. How they stay hidden I don't know. the very worst was a couple of years ago, and I was cleaning out my shed and found one of his work gloves. It brought back such memories, because some years ago, he cut off the top third of his middle finger on his left hand, and the tips of two more fingers. He had lots of power tools and a big work shop that he built himself. Luckily I was home the day it happened. He managed to get to the house and then passed out.
Anyway, after that accident, he couldn't get along with his leather work gloves because the top of the third finger was always getting in the way, so he asked me to cut it off. I told him to take it to a cobblers because I didn;t think I could get a needle through the leather, so he did it himself :-( The day I found that glove and looked at that finger where he had cobbled it up, absolutely broke my heart.

You all still have your mates, so cherish them, no matter how aggravating they are. Make sure the air is clear between you when you turn in for the night.

I'd better get off to bed. I hope your weather is better than ours, and that you're all feeling well. Tomorrow is my daughter's 52nd b'day. She came to visit yesterday as usual, so I gave her a card and present just in case I don't get to see her tomorrow, and by the looks of the weather I won't.

Bye for now X

Night Night to you also Jane.!!!

Went to the pub. There was a chap from Germany sitting opposite us who did nothing but to complain about the ENGLISH and their attitude to Customer services, and how wonderful the Germans were. If he hadn't left when he did I would have had strong words with him !! Michael ,one of the local lads was ready to take him to task also. If he loved his Country so much, what the Bloody hell is he doing over here.. Who the hell do these people think they are. ??

Thanks Mel

I think I am off to bed now.Nothing worth watching on TV :-S..I will start a new book on my Kindle :-D
Night Night x

When ou go to your message from them it will have view or request with ticks and crosses. If it is ticked (view) just click on it and the tree will open for you.

Bet the carpet smells good then Mel..Like apples :-D.Yes when the glass fell out on the tiled floor is shattered everywhere.But being safety glass luckily it stayed in little cube shaped bits so no dangerous shards .It was very strange to suddenly get another bit appear now after nearly 3 months !!!!

I have requested to see someones tree.How do I know if they have given me access?
Will it be by PM?I haven't done it before so don't know.They opened my first message ,but I have a feeling I won't get a reply for access :-S

Funny how glass always seems to turn up months later. It must have made an awful mess on your new flooring.

Oh spilt about three quarters of a pint of cider last week on the carpet in the dining area!! He was cross and so was I as guess who had to clear it up!! :-| :-| :-|

Making a nice sheep sh*t pie for dinner with some savoy cabbage.

Crikey Frank! that is an expensive pair of pants..Some people with Ros' s problem wouldn't be able to afford that.I'm just wondering if she needed another pair and knows if they have a special name she might find them on line at a cheaper price.
I like the sound of your dinner .....just not the added curry powder in the beans.
We have sausages I bought in Suffolk ,(I bought some last year when we were there ) from a farm shop (it's their own pigs) and they are so good .No fat runs out when cooking and they are very tasty.I'm doing Mixed Peppers,Mushrooms and Red Onions .Broccoli ,Green beans and for those who want, a few Rustic Chips.(not home made)

Wednesday we are off to see' Paddington' at the Errol Flynn with Fitz. Lunch at Fitz's favourite Turkish place.(not Chris's fav food lol)

I have just found a bit of glass that fell out from my top oven....That is from the shattered glass on Christmas Day !!!!!!! :-S :-S

It gets dark so quickly Mel, It never got light this morning till after 7.00.

Jane I got some stone cleaning liquid for Ros's M & D stone. Which did a excellent job, If I still have the bottle in the garage, I will let you know what it is. I like you, haven't been down to my dad's grave for many years. The problem I have now is Ros won't drive in London. It means going M 1 M 25 then on the suburb roads to my home village. Conrad did say he would take me, but I won't hold my breath I don't think he has been to his Nans and Paps grave at Earls Barton. So I can't expect him to take me.

Had my cold pork, chips and beans. Lovely it was too. Ros cleared away ands washed and dried up.

I have remembered how I strained myself. Yesterday after me shower, I got my razor out and dropped it behind the washing basket. Instead of pulling it out and picking up the razor. I reached over to far and pulled my shoulder. SO IT'S MY OWN FAULT :-( :-( :-(

Tony has rang to say he will take me to the pub. It would be rude to refuse, Wouldn't it ?? ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) WELL IT WOULD> :-D :-D :-D

Enjoy your evening, Broard Church is on tonight.

WE hav'nt heard from Shirl since she was able to get back on here. I hope she still can. Kim can't, I wonder why???

O gosh it's got dark while I was reding your posts so I better shut the chickens in now.............

Afternoon everyone
What a yucky day.Lots of the wet stuff,and so much water on the roads when went out this morning.There was so much at the bottom of the hill by Wicksteed park cars were having to drive on the other side of the road :-S

LOL yes Mel it should have been TINKER not Tinkle...Maybe I need one and it was on my mind lol

Gill you will be very happy now the window is done.Doesn't it make a difference!!!!
I do hope your neighbour will recover from her water infection .Bless her not wanting to drink.I can understand her not wanting to if it was hurting so when she went to the loo.
Elderly people with UTI's often go a bit gaga and disorientated .But hopefully once the infection is treated and she is rehydrated again she should be back on her feet and home.

Ann the Squirrel is quite a fatty.I have had to bang on the window a couple of times today when I spotted it sitting in the food tray again :-S

I bet you had a little laugh to yourself seeing the scaffolding still there in the pic of your old neighbours home.I can imagine that there might be an awful lot of work needing doing for whoever buys the house !!!!

Mel your photos were lovely.The Mug with Robbie on it is brilliant :-D..and the Deer.I just loved that pic :-D

Oh Frank .How is your Neck now? Has Ros given it a rub? Or would she strangle you
;-).I had a trapped nerve on my neck and it made my fingers all have pins and needles
I thin kit was caused when I had my old dog Dodger when his back legs didn't work properly and I had to lift him in and out of the car boot all the time..He was no lightweight either.

Hannah and I are going to go down to Plymouth in May for a couple of nights.She suggested it at the weekend when we were talking about Mum .It would be nice to go down to the church where Mum and Dads ashes are and give it a good tidy up and also give the stone a good scrub.It has been many years since I went down.

My tumble drier has been going ALL day :-S..I still have one more big load to go in the washing machine tomorrow ,so if it is going to be a nice day I will try where washing line :-D

Half 5 already so I better get some food on the go.

Is it tomorrow Fiona has her Dr's appointment for her nose?

LOL RUBY I can just picture your pants clinging on the back of OH's shirt :-D :-D
Bet it was static.Did he have a Bri Nylon Shirt on? Good job you noticed :-D
I hope you aren't going to get really bad weather .Although looking at the forecast for parts of the US it does look pretty awful.

I wonder if Shirl has had any more snow.

All sorted now then Gill, Very posh with your new window. Patio all clean and ready for your next viewers. When are the next ones due ??

Never eaten at Buddi#s Ann, What type of food do they do American burgers ?? I have only ever had two pizza's at the pizza parlour with Conrad and Jan. The best part was the Salad. I'm not into any fast foods. I think I have said before I have had one BIG Mc. One KFC and so it goes. I prefer a pint and a ploughman's. At least you know what you are getting !!!

The weather hasn't eased up here all day. It's rained all day. I've even got a drip in the conservatory. I think the gutter is blocked at the back. Will have to get up there soon with the pressure washer and blast it all out. Then it will be Window cleaning again.

That squirrel must be a proper little escape artist, getting in and out of that feeder. Let's hope he doesn't get stuck, and you have to get him out. They can give you a nasty bite, so be careful ;-) ;-) ;-)

Around here we have men who shoot rabbits, and skin and freeze them for their pots. I use to like a good Rabbit stew or rabbit pie, but since mixi I have stayed clear of them. So I can understand you giving it to the dogs Mel.

Football down the pub tonight. Not sure if I am bothered enough to go down. I will see how I feel after dinner. and check with Tony.

I meant to say, when Ros had all this cream and meds from the doctor at the hospital. She also had some special panties at HOLD YOUR BREETH £34.95 per pair. supplied by the NHS ONLY ONE PAIR. which she rinsed through every night. It did say on the prescription that if you needed more to ask your Dr. At that price she didn't like to ask :-D :-D :-D :-D

My favourite dinner tonight Cold roast pork, chips and pickle with curried Baked Beans. Meats all carved on plates, beans in saucepan with curry powder. Chips sitting in a jug of water, so will just have to get it together about 6 ish.

See you later