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I got involved trying to sort out a problem in my tree last night, hence my absence form the kitchen ..................


We used to live next door to my grandmother's sister.

She was always a grumpy old thing, I only went in her house a couple of times that I remember, and I was always being told not to make too much noise outside her house.

We moved away in March 1951, and I really do not remember seeing her after that.


However, I decided to make a determined attempt last night to find her death

Nada



In almost desperation, I looked at the Marriage Index .............

............ the woman married again in June quarter 1951, at the age of 66!


so no wonder I couldn't find her death!


It's still a problem though ....................... she went from an uncommon surname to a VERY common one :-)

Sylvs....my growing up in the 70s was always a 'be quiet'

It's how it was....it is what it is

It taught me lots though, I always asked my kids 'hang on a sec', rather than 'be quiet'

They are never quiet, but they listen!

Soon be Christmas when we can have some parsnips.

We have parsnips most weeks Jonesey........ :-D


Went to see my health trainer and I've gained 1.5lbs :-(


Then went into town and picked up a Christmas present for daughter whilst OH had his hair cut.

Came home and finished some ironing.

Had lunch and went to visit son's recently widowed mother-in-law.

Back home to more ironing.

Meal

and a play on the laptop...mostly chatting to our deceased friend's daughter over on the dark side. At one stage, I was talking to 5 friends - non from here either.......my fingers were twinkling away over the keyboard... .

Yep....been a busy old day really. :-D :-D :-D

I will wish you all good night and wait to see what else Jonesey recommends for Christmas. ;-)

Night night all.....xx

we were given a large bag of brussels sprouts yesterday ............

............ I think we got enough for at least 10 meals :-)


"Sprussels" are always part of our Christmas dinner :-)

Mornin all~~~~~

Looks like Jonesey is looking forward to a good meal on the big day!


How windy is it here :-0 Must be all those sprouts!

Good morning all :-)

Stick the kettle on please Ginns ......... I have brought some nice fresh croissants and danish pastries so I will set them out and make a start on the rest....

Porridge,

Bacon, eggs (however you want them), sausages, fried bread, mushrooms and tomatoes. - all now cooking away.

Will be ready in about 10 mins.

Enjoy...

Dea Xxx

Good morning all :-D


Thank you Dea....I see I got here just in time! Absolutely delicious......yum. :-D

Time to do a bit of dusting and hoovering I think as I don't think we will be going far today.

Although it's windy here, it's nothing compared to what some poor souls are going through. Stay safe everyone. :-D

Sorry about the kettle Dea....got caught up with Microsoft people

They have sent me a new product code for Office 2013 University and I have managed to download it

Now need to set up my email account

You lot are quiet

The wind has died down a bit now. Earlier the wind and rain, looked like a 'movie'.....buckets of rain being thrown at the French doors!

I have been busy trying to get my Christmas letter sorted out. My desktop was playing up and it took far longer than I expected. Will finish it in the morning as was getting cross!! :-| :-|


Someone called round for an hour or so - I am now catching up with things. :-D


Not that there is a lot to catch up with on here though...... :-S

Soon be Christmas and we can have some nuts, some dates, some tangerines, some chestnuts, some parsnips and some sprouts.

How about 'some prezzies' Jonesey??? - That's my favourite bit ;-) :-D :-D

Nite nite now,

Dea Xxx

Be patient Dea.

The prezzies are already under the tree marked, "Do not open until Christmas Day".

hi all
xxx


I keep forgetting to come here :-(



It was a lovely sunny day here, after the cloud burnt away ........ but it was brass monkey weather outside :-)



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Mornin all~~~~~

Kettle is on, crumpets and muffins under the grill

Eggs, pig and mushrooms in the oven

Good morning all :-)

Thank you Ginns, my bacon bacon and mushrooms were delicious <3 <3

Hope everyone has a good day today ;-) <3

See you all later,

Dea Xxx

Good morning all..........and thank you for the crumpets. A nice change and I enjoyed them with Marmite on :-)


Talking of prezzies......I think I had better make a list out to see what I have forgotten!!


Hope everyone is okay after the storms of yesterday - our sky is a bit pink this morning.......but can only wait and see what the day will bring.


Quick browse and back to my Christmas letter. If you hear a crash - then my desktop has gone through the window!!! :-D

Cripes....wireless printer arrived today. Installed the drivers and it works fine, while CONNECTED by a usb!

What's the point in wireless if you have to have a usb connection

............I give up for now, will try again tomorrow!

:-D

Hi all
xxx




sunny!




and about -6C outside




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