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What kind of things do you remember from Childhood

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Frank

Frank Report 12 Jul 2011 15:43

I have just listed eight varios books on Ebay, from aquatic fish, chickens, to childrens books. All in good condition. Have to wait and see if they sell.

Been a nothing sort of day, No sun, but reasonable warm. Still short weather for me.

Ros has been for her blood test, and got an appointment for an ultascan on the 22nd. So lets hope they find whats wrong with her. Looks like I will be looking for a new model :-D :-D :-D :-D She won't beleive you, if you tell her :-P :-P :-P :-P

Maureen, Do you wonder why I don't want to go to the "SMOKE" anymore. When I have such lovely countryside on my doorstep. I wouldn't go back there for a pension. ;-) ;-) ;-)

Patricia

Patricia Report 12 Jul 2011 16:12

The kitchen units arrived late this morning..He was sitting outside next doors house for a while then drove away..I thought he was there to do work for the nigbour..Then he came back and knocked on the door..He was waiting for the fitters to arrive...He couldnt lift everything off the van on his own....After alot of ringing around some one else arrived to help him un load it...More phonecalls to see where the fitters were...

So just before I left for work they arrived and were wanting to do the units and the floor at the same time..No room to swing a cat in the kitchen(sorry Cats )

In then end I had to get my OH out of work...The fitters didnt have the plans..Just as I was leaving he arrived with a set....but they had been modified by then....Had to wait for them to come across on a email so they could get started...

I was away 2 hours in that time they had been to lunch and not alot done...

Then the man came to measure up for the tiles in there and the bathroom. Hope tomorrow is better..My hubby doesnt get paid for time off..
Follow on with the saga later lol

Jane

Jane Report 12 Jul 2011 17:09

Well I have been hither and thither and am now all in a dither lol.I only got the stairs done and swept up all the fluff and dog hair from the halls and kitchen.Hopefully tomorrow I won't need to go out anywhere so can get cracking on the house.
Oh Pat,what a palaver .I woudln't have been too pleased to get home and find they had just had lunch :-S.They better get a chivvy on tomorrow.

Sheila ,I was tried to comment on your post last night and then GR were doing more work or something and It wouldn't post :-S.
I think I was going to say that I reckon Moshen is going to to what he wants whether he has your blessing or not.It sounds like he is being a bit silly to me.

Kim I hope you are feeling a bit more energetic now and have warmed up your hands.That is one thing I never have 'cold hands'.I never wear gloves even in the coldest of weather.

Me l hope that Phil the Pheasant isn't hurt too badly.Have you got him out from the hedge yet?

Frank .lets hope Ros's appointment comes through soon and it ges to the bottom of things.Chris is always saying he will trade me in for a newer model :-( :-( :-(

Frank

Frank Report 12 Jul 2011 19:10

I have stood and done all the Veg for dinner tonight, put the meat in the oven. At 6.15 I put the veg on.Then at 6 35 she decides she dosen't want any thing to eat tonight. I have turned everything off, and left the Veg in the saucepans. Hope it will be O.K. for tomorrow, If not I will have to start again. I have a cold chicken in the fridge, so I can have some of that later.

Ros isn't looking good this evening, very drawn around the face.

Got a line of washing dried this afternoon, will have to get that ironed tomorrow morning, or else she will do it.

Pat, You must be tearing your hair out, with all the going's on at your house. Keep your chin up, IT WILL GET DONE :-) :-) :-) :-) :

Jane

Jane Report 12 Jul 2011 19:20

Can you do a bit of bubble and squeak with the veg tomorrow Frank?Please give Ros my love and say I'm so sorry she is still feeling unwell.

Fiona

Fiona Report 12 Jul 2011 19:44

Evening All
Been a funny sort of a day here. we have had sun, then cloudy then rain , then windy . it's sunny now and quite warm.

We went to Hob*ycra*t to see if we could get a new moter and hands for our clock but no luck , so OH went on the internet and ordered one from -DEVON. just where I origanally bought the clock, will take about 2-3 days to arrive I should think.

David

David Report 12 Jul 2011 20:22

Annx,check your home insurance.
You may be covered for loss due to freezer failure.
If you are they will want a detailed list of what you lost.

Happened to me once,but I didn't know about their needing a list until after I'd slung it.
So it was written off.

Annx

Annx Report 12 Jul 2011 20:29

We had a nice time at Coughton Court, but I don't think I would describe the walled garden as stunning. It was very nice though. The house itself was quite gloomy with lots of panelling. One of the ancestors whose husband lost his head (literally) had it embalmed and kept it!! lol Not sure, but I think it was Sir Walter Raleigh. What I did come away with was a nasty bite on my leg. It left a red stab wound which now has a red area around it about 3 inches wide and 1-2 inches deep. All around the outer edge is a pale ring. Gawd knows what it was that bit me. I've had reactions to bites before, but not quite like this!! I have taken a hayfever tablet like a chemist told me to once.

I hope Ros's ultrasound throws some light on things so they can do something for her Frank. It is a shame she's not up to eating your lovely dinners at the moment. Still, Jane's idea of bubble and squeak sounds good for tomorrow.

That's lucky you found some hands for your clock Fiona. Getting parts for things can be tricky these days.

Kim it must be awful to have cold hands like that. My sister suffers from Raynauds disease and has cold hands too. She has a job to keep them warm. I hope you get some energy back soon. We have felt a bit drained and lifeless today, but I think it is the weather which has been a bit stuffy.

The fridgefreezer is only two and a half years old but out of warranty!! It is the only one I have ever had that has packed up like this. When I moved from my last house I gave my old 20 year old freezer to a lady who bred dogs. I think we will just pull it out to make sure there are no loose wires before I call someone tomorrow. It makes a few noises and the light comes on so it isn't a fuse. MORE EXPENSE as Frank would say. OH took his car back for the bulb they forgot the other day to be replaced. Fair dues to them, there was no charge for it.

David

David Report 12 Jul 2011 20:31

The man who is re-arranging my bungalow kitchen units for me has removed the old washing machine and dish washer (both in working order) and removed the former privet.

Not for nothing,but I'm pleased to see them go.

Annx

Annx Report 12 Jul 2011 20:54

I will check that David. It might be worth claiming. The bin men came today though so the 'evidence' is gone, but I could do a list I think.

That was good getting those appliances taken away......and the privet too which would need regular attention to keep looking good.

Frank

Frank Report 12 Jul 2011 21:02

Going to watch a bit of Tele. So good night all

Jane

Jane Report 12 Jul 2011 21:05

Ann, Coughton Hall doesn't sound as though it was quite as nice as you expected.As for the bite .Could have been something like a horse fly or a hornet?No cream tea??I hope that bite settles down with that anti histamine.It sounds nasty.That is a birthday to remember :-S

I am away to my bed shortly.I just feel like I need to lie down.Will probably read for an hour or so.
I remember one year when my freezer food was spoiled after a power cut I had to save everything in bin bags and some chap came out to check the amount I was claiming for.I was just glad it wasn't a hot summer as it would have all been stinking by the time he came.It seemed ridiculous really as I had to guess how much I had paid for everything.I just upped it lol.Think I got about £300.
Ann have you tried an ice pack on your bite?

Night Night everyone .I hope we all have a good nights sleep xx

Sheila

Sheila Report 12 Jul 2011 21:31

HELLOOO EE HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear Ann I hope you have had a lovely day.
Annx I have been to Coughton Court.
April rang me she said Nan what do you think victoria beckham called her daughter Half Past Seven. I choked and said no april its harper 7 and she said I dont like that I did not like the name cruise and bookhim.

Poor Kim is it bad circulation or are you just cold it must be awful.My toes used to be cold and I got some slippers big woolly jobs that were
dogs they were hopeless to walk in but kept my feet warm. i hope you feel better soom Kim.
Poor Ros I do hope she feels better .

The daft pair have gone to the pictures tonight I expect they will be luvvy dovy until they get home. Beyrl will be Don put the kettle on and make yourself useful . Then he will say Bell proper sugar or sweetner .

Must go now my tea is ready its more like supper . NITE NITE ALL.

Sheila

Sheila Report 12 Jul 2011 21:34

oh Beryl sorry got it back to front shes got to have a operation soon.

MEgirl

MEgirl Report 13 Jul 2011 06:50

Hello everyone,

It is a bleak, cold day here. Got out of bed about midday, Keith was at the gym and Joel went off to Fingal Bay for 5 days. It is very pretty up there - just around from Nelson Bay and part of Port Stephens.

We've got 4 little monkeys playing in the street and they have been spotted taking mail from the letterboxes and riding their scooters in people's driveways. One went up and was trying to get in a neighbour's front door. Keith did a circuit or our street and the next, but couldn't see where they disappeared to. We have a couple of new families in the neighbourhood, but can't say for certain if there's any connection.

Pat I hope those fitters get on with their job, sounds like a Fawlty Towers episode. They need a bomb under them :-( :-( Hope there is more progress today. You must be so fed up with it all!!!!!!

Jane, would love to have your warm hands, but as Ann mentioned I have inherited Reynauds from my mother. My brother has it too and I have traced it back through my grandmother's line. My toes go black in winter, so I am wearing three pairs of socks including thick ski socks and thick fluffy slippers.

Thanks for the photo Jane, that pigeon is huge!!!! I do love your woodpeckers. I was sitting outside reading the paper, don't ask why but it might have been a fraction warmer out there, when a Blue Wren and three females came and sat in the Lilli Pilli. They are funny little birds and were enjoying themselves so much, not at all worried about my presence.

Sheila, I will improve a bit when the weather warms up. I would love to be out in the garden, but that's not possible at the moment. There has been a bit of comment about the Beckham baby's name (Harper's bizarre) lol. Each to their own, but these poor little kids have to go through life with odd names!!!

Frank I'm sorry Ros is so poorly. It's a very worrying time for you both. I do hope she is up to having a small snack today. Roll on the 22nd for the scan and some answers.

Mel how is Phil the Pleasant? Have you seen him again?

Annx glad you enjoyed your birthday, but your poor leg!!! Hope the bite is less painful today and starts to heal quickly. Appliances, they don't make 'me like they used to!!!

Must be time for a cuppa. Bye for now 3.50 pm EST

Patricia

Patricia Report 13 Jul 2011 07:54

Good Evening Kim

Morning to the Uk...

Thank you all for the remarks about my kitchen <3

Kim I do like to hear what is happening your way.. ..We didnt steal when we were little but did enjoy playing Knock Up Ginger..( knocking on peoples doors and running away lol )

I have been up since 6.30 this morning...too early for me...One fitter arrived at 7 ....Have his boss arriving at 9... Kitchen looks nice so far what they have done... Have to choose some paint colours today..I have an idea.....As it is a kitchen diner they have to paint all the walls...We have pine boards around the bottom half of the dining room part..which at the moment are blue..Im thinking of a neutral colour on the top and a reddish brown colour on the boards...Most of the kitchen will be tiled.I will send this incase I lose it

MEgirl

MEgirl Report 13 Jul 2011 08:45

Pat glad you are happy with the work on the kitchen so far. It all sounds very nice and I like your colour scheme - taking shape at long last :-) :-)

I like Knock Up Ginger, lol and yes we did the same thing, but taking mail - not good. We have let the neighbours know and they are on the look out. We do try to keep an eye on things in the street and look out for one another. Of course, when something different happens or strangers are around, then most of us are on alert.

Have a good day :-)

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 13 Jul 2011 08:52

Morning Pat and All and Evenign Kim,

Dull this morning and quite cold for the time of year. OH woke me up at 7am digging up the rest of the earth off the road. He said it was going to rain today and did'nt want it all washing down here. So that is all tidy now and I must admit it does look better, so far :-( What it will look like when he cements the sides I have no idea but it has been like that before.We have bought a pot of black colour to put in the cement so it will tone in with what tarmac is left on the driveway.

Phil the pheasent got out the box hedge yesterday but I have'nt seen him since. I do hope he is ok and that I see him today. He has lost all his tail feathers at the moment through ,oulting and usually hides away till they have started to gro again. I did'nt see the female one yesterday who has the five babies either. She usually comes and eats from the bantam houses and comes to me when I call her and give her some corn.

Frank I do hope Ros feels better today and they can find out why she is in such pain. Give her my ragards and tell her I am thinking positive thoughts for her.

Pat so glad your kitchen is making progress at last. What are workmen like having a lunchbreak when they were already late for the job. They should have just snatched a bite to eat.

Kim you need one of those handwarmers that you put a charcoal bar inside. Men use them when shooting in cold weather etc. I have one that my son had. You find them in sporting shops over here but you should be able to get one on the net. They also do these heating pads that have chemicals in them which you bend and they warm up. Then when they are cold you boil them for a while and start all over again.

Ann sorry to hear about your bite. I had a very strange on a while ago that came up in a huge blister. OH said it looked like a spider bite. This was very red about an inch and a half around the blister which was nearly half an inch across. Went to the docs with it but he did'nt seem to be very interested. Hope yours feels better today.

Love to Sheila.

Frank

Frank Report 13 Jul 2011 12:16

Morning all, JUST 11.53am

Have sent Ros down to her friensd for the morning, Scouts get together, what to do next to raise more money.

When she went 10.15am I got the ironing board out and did the ironing. We changed the bed this morning and got the sheets, pillowcases washed and on the line, I have now got them in, all ironed and folded. Put over the airer in the conservatory. She will have nothing to worry about when she gets back.

I would like Bubble and squeak, but not sure Ros would. I managed to tempt her to Egg on toast with a few Baked beans about 8.30 last night. I ended up with chicken and cranberry sauce sandwhich.

Have spoken with the doctor about my latest blood tests. Everything is fine, he just needs a wee sample. I couldn't give him that over the phone :-D :-D :-D :-D So will have to go and get a bottle. !!!!

Just got confirmation from Tesc# that one of the Washing machine debits,is being cancelled. They say I could have pressed the order button twice. TRUST ME !!!!

Ann, the trouble with these bits, is you don't know what it is, and how to treat them. An old grannies remedy was to cut an onion in half and rub that on the sting. I know it works on hornet stings.

Kim, Those hand warmers are great. The charcoal ones are a bit of a to do to use. but the others that you "SNAP" to give of the heat are great to use, and keep their warmth for some time. My DIL uses them in the winter, when watching Lewis play football, Yor then boil them in water and they are ready for next time. Just what you could do with. !!!

Pat, You won't know if you are coming or going, when you get back to normal, Let us all know when the house warming party is !!!!

Trust everyone is well, and thanks for your concern about Ros. It is apprieciated.

Jane

Jane Report 13 Jul 2011 13:23

I just realised I have not said Hello yet today.....hello!
So much for me not going out today.James shoes arrived this morning and when he tried them on with his suit we realised that the trousers needed to be shortened a bit.So I rang the dry cleaners and pleaded with them to get them done by Tuesday,which is the day we go to Canterbury .They have promised they will be ready to pick up as soon as they open.What a relief!
So I have trekked in with them done a few other things and have not been home long :-( :-( I really must get on now .So I will shut the pooter down so I'm not tempted lol