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What kind of things do you remember from Childhood

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AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 27 Oct 2023 18:36

At least you know now Mel.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 27 Oct 2023 17:08

He has just left and did'nt charge me anything as there is nothing he can do. It corosion on the back of the drum and he said it will still be ok for a while but |I shall have to keep draining it myself. I think I need to look at washing machines.

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 27 Oct 2023 16:12

I was so busy laughing at Mel's typo that I didn't notice AnnGs chickle :-)

It was very foggy and damp this morning. Even after the fog lifted it was very grey and mizzly. The computer is telling me that it is 12 degrees and partly sunny. I don't know which part but it's not here.

I spent a couple of hours this morning on admin. type jobs. OH wanted me to do an email for him to send as it was very important that it was clearly understood and he is sometimes a bit too wordy and confuses people. It took me a little while to get it just right. The next thing was OH sorting out a credit card. This is a second card on my account and when using it in a machine recently OH pressed the wrong button and it was locked. He had a letter telling him to phone the company to get it unlocked which he did, but of course they had to speak to me as well as I am the main account holder. Well, the poor man on the end must have thought he was speaking to the village idiot. First I had to keep asking him to repeat things as I couldn't hear him very well. Then he asked me a couple of security questions and I was fine with those. Then as another check he asked the date we paid the last bill. I had no idea as it's paid by DD and just goes straight out of the bank account. He suggested I check the statement but we don't have a paper statement. I said he could wait while I turned the computer on, found the banking website, logged in and found the right transaction. At this point he said he'd try something else. Then he said he had sent a 6 figure code to my phone. That meant a hunt all over the house to find my phone. Eventually I found it on a sideboard that sits in our hall and he asked me for the 2nd and 3rd figure from this code. Then he said he had just one more security question - the name of my most memorable teacher. Well I set these security questions up 15 years ago and haven't needed them since so I hadn't got a clue who I had named at the time. I tentatively said that it might be Miss P. (my old Latin teacher). I still don't know if I was right or not but at that point he gave up and unlocked OH's card. I'm sure the poor man thought I was a dozy old dear who had no idea what she was doing and he was probably glad to get off the phone.

After all that kerfuffle I did some garden jobs. At the moment gardening is really hurting my back but we are way behind this year and it's got to be done if we want a nice garden next year. Apart from clearing beds I need to get lots of pots cleared and bulbs planted in them. I have so many bulbs now that I don't think they will all get planted but I do like to see all the pots of colour in the spring.

I have Tesco delivering between 7 and 8 tonight which is later than I usually have it but I was late booking a slot and couldn't get what I wanted. I'll need to have our dinner early and the kitchen cleared before he comes as I have a very big order this time and will want the surfaces clear to put everything on.

Time to make an afternoon cuppa now I think. Oh, put the flags out; I've just seen a gleam of sunshine.

EDIT They were strange dreams AnnG. I often wake and know I have been dreaming but not knowing what I have been dreaming about. Mel, has your washing machine man sorted out your grit problem yet?

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 27 Oct 2023 15:06

Wshing mchine man has just rung to say he will be out shortly. Hooray!!!!!!! :-D

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 27 Oct 2023 13:11

Just before I woke we had somehow moved to being in a car Daughter driving. She parked and got out. didn't put the break on it started to move I leaned over to steer as she ran to catch us and I woke up.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 27 Oct 2023 12:40

That is weird Anng. Did you wake before the meal came?

I have washed out bird feeders and chicken bowls and drinkers and the suns still shining and its12 degrees.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 27 Oct 2023 10:26

I had a really weird dream goodness knows where it came from. I was with daughter and SiL and on holiday at some sort of place like a down market Butlins. We were all sitting at a long table waiting for a meal that never came, there were lots of people there. daughter went to challenge the woman in charge and she said something like 'you just have to wait for it'. Weird.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 27 Oct 2023 09:50

Morning all,

Another bright and sunny morning here but pc says mostly cloudy and only 9 degrees.

Got up in the night for the loo and could'nt get back to sleep again. I must have dropped off eventually as I had a funny dream about the washing machine man coming and mum got out of the van!! Then the sun woke me up and the man with the chainsaw over the back who is thinning the trees. He's been at it for a couple of weeks now taking lower branches off and cutting some right out. He starts about 8am so its like an alarm clock for me and time to get up if I have overspept. I am very concious of not being dressed if the man comes.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 27 Oct 2023 08:30

As soon as I read my post Mel I realised what I had done, I am forever hitting either the O or the I in the opposite to the one I want. the trials of being a touch typist. Yes easily done and good to have a laugh.

Glad you had a lovely lunch Vera and afternoon as well, and glad that OH's was OK. It is always sad when a 'good' restaurant gets a new chef that is adequate but not brilliant. It just shows how much depends on the head chef.

I find these days, Vera, that even going out for lunch and a long chat can be exhausting. Our brains and bodies are just not used to it any more.

It looks grey out there again but it stayed dry yesterday so maybe it will today. I have the photography meeting to look forward to this afternoon.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 26 Oct 2023 23:14

Ha ha ha ha ha I have only just read it and it made me laugh too..... :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Glad you had a chickle Anng. See we can all do it.

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 26 Oct 2023 18:48

Yes, I had a chuckle at that line of Mel's post too. I guess she meant willing but it did read funny.

The rain eventually stopped but it has been grey and cold all day and the app is telling me there is more rain on the way..

It's a good job I was nearly ready when I sent my last post as OH had been asked to give me a message and got it all back to front. Our friend J was picking up 3 of us and OH seemed to think I would be the last. In fact she was here at 11.30 as I was the first pick up. Luckily I only had to put on my shoes and coat.

It was a really nice lunch - just 6 of us today. I had Stifado which was very nice but not nearly as full of tomato as I have had before. The staff were very obliging and it was a good meal. Afterwards we went back to the birthday girl's house and had a cup of tea with more chat and the opening of cards and presents, and after about an hour we had yet more tea with lots of cakes. All in all it was a lovely afternoon.

OH and the other chap went to a pub we have always liked in the past. OH said the food was fine but it wasn't extra special the way it used to be. Apparently there has been a change of chef.

I have had an easy day but I feel really tired. I feel like snuggling up in bed with a hot water bottle but I know that would be silly because I will fall asleep and then be wide awake at 11 pm. so I'll try to keep going till at least 10 o'clock.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 26 Oct 2023 14:44

Mel, I have had a chickle at the first line of your last post, not quite sure what was on your mind when you wrote that!!! :-D :-D

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 26 Oct 2023 14:22

That great Anng for you to have found such a helpful willing couple of chaps to do the heavy work for you.

Hope Vera has a nice lunch and chat and that the birthday girl likes her presents. Yes it is nice for men to have time together too. OH used to love having a chat with Phil on a friday when he was doing his garden and oh was mowing the field outside the front. Phil is Em's dad.

Suns still mostly out here but there are clouds passing over. Its 15 degrees.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 26 Oct 2023 12:36

hope you have a lovely time with your friends Vera and a nice lunch too. And hope your OH enjoys his too, such a good idea for the men to go out together as well.

Yes, Jake was a good find. Just by being on the local Next door site (which is rubbish a lot of the time but paid up here. Andy used to be good but he was a bit unreliable and didn't really know what he was doing, very willing but really quite bossy about what he 'knew' I wanted done. Jake listens, repeats what I say, then takes me to the spot and asks exactly what I need doing and then does it (at speed). He seems to work well with his father as well who is also a grafter and I had two of them working today. The big plus is that they take away all the cuttings.

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 26 Oct 2023 11:16

It's wet, wet, wet. Again!!! The local paper has several pictures of the floods round here and we are supposed to be in the driest part of the country. It's pretty chilly this morning as well.

Your Jake sounds a treasure AnnG. We could do with someone like him.

I hope your washing machine man turns up soon Mel.

I am being picked up just before 12 to go to friend's birthday lunch. We usually just have a main course and then go back to the house for coffee and either desserts or cakes. OH is going to pick up the husband of one of the ladies and take him out to lunch somewhere. This chap has serious health problems and isn't allowed to drive and is reliant on his wife. He gets on very well with my OH so it's good for them to have "man time" together when we ladies are out.

I have showered but need to dress and tidy myself up so I had better go and do that now. I hope the weather stays dry for the rest of you.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 26 Oct 2023 10:51

When Jake cut back all the roses etc I asked him about other jobs and he said he would call round 'sometime'. I thought that wou;d be the last I heard of him but just after 10am this morning he rang the bell. His Dad was with him and they checked over the drive, decided that it needed more sand which they will do next week. Then asked about what I wanted done in the garden. I told him to reduce the holly tree in size, he then asked about all the stuff covering the conservatory and said he could cut that back which I agreed. And then he pointed out the pyracantha which I had not noticed has really grown high and thick so cut that back too and take out a smallish self seeded holly which drives me mad under the pyracantha. Said they could do it now for £200. so that is what they are doing (and taking all the stuff away. I also asked about the shed. He will quote to demolish shed and greenhouse and erect a new shed in January/February. I have yet to mention power washing the back patio.

MillymollyAmanda

MillymollyAmanda Report 26 Oct 2023 09:11

Morning all,

No fog this morning but it's really dull and we should be getting heavy showers today.

Anng thats the sort of lunch the grandchildren like and they like cucumbers too they eat it in chunks like sweets .

Off to get shopping and a bag of spuds and eggs for the family before the rain starts .

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 26 Oct 2023 09:02

Morning all on this bright morning at the mo. i wonder how long it will last today? It 10 degres and pc says once again mostly cloudy.

O dn't know when this man is coming to look at the washing machine. Its horrid when you just wait for someone to turn up.

Those little boys of yours sounds as though they have hollow legs. It was a lovely buffet you did for them I expect they put it all away in no time at all. Young Sam next door is eating much more now. He was a picky eater at first but he still won't eat a lot of things but what he can eat or does like soon disappears and he's ready for more.

AnninGlos

AnninGlos Report 26 Oct 2023 08:10

Good morning all very grey out there but dry so far. Nothing planned for today so probably H/W and card making.

Mandy, as Vera said jake must have worked hard and made a good impression, but what a good employer to recognise that. a good incentive for a new lad to continue to work hard too.

You did have a busy day Vera but sounds like a very satisfying one. and it is always nice to find just the right present for somebody.

Mum and boys got home safely and seemed to make good time. Goodness I was tired though, mentally more than physically as those boys keep up a constant chatter. They are fun to be with for that short while though. Both have good appetites, I do a buffet lunch for them ham sandwich, sausage roll, small tomatoes and slices of cucumber. Strange they have both liked cucumber since they could chew solid food. Oh and extra pieces of ham and cubes of cheese. finished with mini gingerbread men and an apple.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 25 Oct 2023 22:53

Vera the toilet roll was a very old Andrex one from years ago. we can only use Andrex as all others bock our sewage sytem up. and I used to save the middles to sow seeds in and they are bigger now so you got much more actual toilet paper. Mums been dead 13 years now so it is old.