General Chat

Hello to everyone how are you all
What a lovely day the sun is shining and I am in the mood for lots of housework.Got behind just lately.

Anne the advent of the gas cylinder is a mystery. On your news!!
Our neighbour Stephen who lives next to the alleyway did his nut today
the Mail had a picture of his house and said here is the scene of the crime.Showing his garage and his house. He was up to us have you seen the bl oo //dy picture its our garage they are showing the cheeky so and so s wait until I get on the phone and see the police he was having a fit .Reminded me of Victor Meldrew.
I had to smile what is happening in this world today.
The garages are down the alley by us three wooden garages that used to belong to a car dealer The mans gone and he left a gas cylinder behind .
There is a women with two dogs and two men one about thirty and one forty who have been sheltering in the garage and somehow Saturday the cylinder blew up. We were out shopping .Some people say it blew up with a bang and some people say it was turned on and just caught fire with no bang. Anyway one man was burnt all over and is very ill and the other is in a bad condition with face burns. Who did it is the question.

Nothing surprises me you should see the mess in that area I saw three drunks getting through the fence when in the alley the other day with my dogs and it scared me to death they suddenly appeared in front of me.
Anyway enough of unpleasant subjects.

Frank my mum had to have a wheelchair and she said I am not going out
with you pushing me in a wheelchair. I can amagine how Ros must feel.
I got mum in the chair but gosh it was heavy to push do they do lightweight ones now especially up and down curbs. But it was useful for the shops that had slopes because it got mum out and she could pick her shopping. I used skim round and do my own then take mum I got an expert at pushing it in and out and used to tazz sometimes and she would laugh. I just made it fun and did not treat her like a cripple. I did remember once I nearly lost her down a slope I stopped to pick up something and let the chair go and it went off with mum shouting her head off and lucklily a man saved the day and mother was more upset because he said to her Your ok granma dont worry and mother blew her stack dont you call me granma you cheeky so and so. He was a labourer
and he said give me mum and I will tazz her down the road for you. I did tell him he was being flippant. But it was good fun me and my mother became experts. just coax her gently into it. Poor Ros she wont want
sympathy it is awful for her. ever wish you could wave a magic wand.

After my heart attack people said do exercise easier said than done and one lady even said to me its all those crisps and chocolate you eat caused
that heart attack . I said I moved concrete but to no avail had I been healthier it would not have happened .People should shut up and not say anything to Ros would she be like that normally no .

I watched lovely bones I saw it at the cinema it was disturbing I thought
but had a good theme and I loved the in between life aspect of the film.
it shows the power of close families. I remember once Ashley was missing all day by llpm I was frantic and was sure something bad had happened and my elder daughter said about 10 30pm mummie I was looking in Ashleys writing book and he went to Sarehole Mill today and did not tell you. Sure enough he had and I phoned the police.They found the little perisher locked in a store room that he and a friend had gone in by the caretaker crying his eyes out . His mate knew he was there and was too scared to tell his mum. Shell somehow had the insight to look in that book we did not and find his scribbling how she knew I dont know.

Well I hope Jane had a lovely time shes had some nice outings lately.
I had the terrible threesome here today with some cake for me which I refused a lower tier all for me. Pandoras 50th birthday Elvira was not wearing anything much and Cassandra well my husband was looking at her legs he said how can you wear that skirt with legs like tree trunks.
Her comment easily .

Maureen, At the moment I am reading "CANE & ABEL" bu Jeffery Archer on my eBook. 334 pages. About two boys, one born into a banking family in USA the other a Pol.ish boy found by a family in the wilds of Poland in a basket. It turns out he was the son of a Baron. He ends up in USA after being a prisoner in his Fathers Castle and being sent to a prison camp in Russia. It's all around the 1900s including the Wall street crash. If you can get it, it's a B good read. Been in the garden all day with it. Just come in for a cup of ROSIE LEE

Ros hasn't been good today, Only had a glass of milk. and doesn't want dinner tonight. What am I doing to do with her :-D :-D :-D :-D

What time is young Jane due back ????? I hope she behaved herself. !!!

These reporters Shelia, aren't interested in getting the right picture, as long as it looks like the sceene. We get Anglia news here so haven't seen the report

Everybody with the sunshine must be enjoying it and out in their gardens even though the East coast is suppose to be rain !!!! Poor old MANDY.

Hello my Darling's
Well we are home after a fantastic day yesterday.I can't begin to tell you how tired we all are.
The wedding was lovely .I poured the glass of wine for the Bride and Groom with out spilling it or crying lol
After the service we had drinks on the lawns in the courtyard at Queens.Then we had a surprise.We were all taken for a punt on the River.With Champagne,Strawberries,Chocolates and Shortbread.It must have taken ages to organise how many punts and work out who was going with who in which punt.Not too easy getting in and out in all the high heels short dresses(some were very short ;-).It took about half an hour ,and it was lovely to see all the different colleges.It was so busy though.We bumped into so many punts and the girl punting ours lost her pole so we had to float around for a while until someone rescued it and brought it back.
Afterwards we then went for the reception and meal in the Old Hall.Wow! what an amazing room.It is Tudor.I have pictures but haven't got them on the computer yet.
I needed a few tissues when the speeches were done,and Chris and I were on the top table.
After the meal we then went the 4 minute walk to the Hotel for the evening do.Where the cake was cut ,and then the music and dancing began.It was all a bit crazy as the evening went on and more alcohol was consumed lol
I had my fair share which helped me get on the dance floor and boogie :-D :-D
I think Chris had gone up to bed by then.(Just couldn't stand the pace).It was 1am by the time I got into bed.I'm aching a bit today lol

Rachel managed to do her reading at the ceremony,but her poor Hubby was outside with Ethan the whole time as Ethan started to cry .She obviously couldn't to the punt trip which was a pity.She did manage to have all the time at the meal so didn't miss the speeches and had some good food.She did miss out on a lot of the evening do though.

Kate(the bride)'s Mother is good friends with Amy Winehouse's Mum and apparently Amy's cousin should have been at the wedding.Obviously she had to pull out.
Oh ,I think Chester has just got back.Car in the drive.Must go .BBL

Jane it sounds like you had a really good time even though it was tiring (sp)? What a lovely idea to go punting on the river with all the goddies laid on.

I have not gone shopping as it turned very hot here. Just picked some more plums off the other tree on the south wall. I now have about 10 lbs at least. Shall have to take them up th elocal shop I think as no room in the freezer.

Afternoon All,

Sunny and hot here.......ants under every stone in the garden this morning.....right little nippers got in my gloves and shoes! I told OH we'll mount a war on them next year as soon as we see any. We managed to put the second spike in for the rotary near the shed.....guess who got to hold the spike while it was hammered in !!! lol OH is worn out now, watching cricket in the bedroom. He was moving rocks and gravel this morning and went down the tip with a carload of weeds and rubbish. We popped down the road for chicken, ham and brie jacket potatoes after......to tired to get anything at home.

Maureen I got your EM, but no pictures?? :-S :-S It sounds as though you had a great time with your daughter.....good to walk and chat.

Pitman Painters sounds good Anne, I think I would enjoy it. I see it will be coming to Coventry in September, so will see if we can go nearer the time.

Mandy, could you use the manmade slates on your roof.......I think they may be a bit cheaper and less heavy? It sounds a lovely idea, no more rushing indoors with hands full of plates when the heavens open!!

Jane, you are living it up or 'lording it' lately!! :-D First Luton Hoo, now punting with champers, strawberries, chocs and shortbread!! How fantastic.....!!! It sounds like you had a great time again.....looking forward to the pics. It sounds like Ethan and his mum are not having the easiest time at the moment.

Hi All
really hot here today, done a bit of shopping, then we had 2 men come about the back porch, just waiting to see what there price is then we will sort out who and when the job will be done.

Jane Glad you had a lovely time at the wedding , poor Ethan's daddy , I remember it well haveing to leave and go out side with a crying baby, one time it would be me another time it was OH,

back to the sun .had my cooling off period,
BBl

Evening everyone,

No rain here Frank, been cloudy , but its been warm enough to sit outside .

Jane , glad to hear you had a good time at the wedding ,i would have loved to have seen you all punting down the river in your wedding finery .

Ann, will mention to hubby about the slates , might help to keep the price down a bit .
I've always fancied having a house like they have in America with the Veranda running round the house , and having a rocking chair on there to sit in lol

Enjoyed the film last night , must have an early night tonight ,as it was gone twelve last night before i went to sleep !!!

I don't know what pics to send!!!!! There are soooooooo many.,and I can only do them one at a time .You will have to bear /bare with me lol.I don't quite know where to start.

I am glad you had a nice time at the wedding Jane it sounds lovely
punting down a river would love to see the photoes.

Well the police have gone now and when I walked down the alley there are two garages now and a burnt out shell. Cassandra said it did go off with a bang it scared her to death. the guy who got burnt is very seriously
ill and may not survive. the dogs were glad to go there normal walk this evening. What a week end lets hope the week is better.
I could do with a nice wedding.I have been asked out to lunch on Thursday another old schoolfriend this time a male. Dont laugh he asked to meet me at the golf club and bring a stick or two I take it he means clubs and I dont play golf. unless he is planning to light a bonfire..lol

Poor Amy Whitehouse I feel for the family


Well I gave up the Witches Brew today. To the school got fed up with it I told them the kids could write the rest and it seems they are thrilled to bits
Mrs Ross one of the teachers class I read to came and took it away.I dont have a lot of time and you need peace and I do not find much of that in this house. I asked to read the finished version.


Well look forward to Janes pictures one day.
Is it back to normal now Jane.

I don't know what's going on with my e.mails, I did send the photos Ann but the postmaster saying delivery failed the same thing with Shirls. I'll try again.

I've got that book Frank. Haven't read it yet, I've got a whole bookcase of books waiting to be read.

Glad you had a good time Jane. Love to have seen you boogying ....lol

Evening all,

Glad you had a nice time Jane. Punting on the river is great. but as you say difficult getting in the punt. The Punter had to lower me into the seat, as I can't get down that low. The views are great though.

Maureen, LOOK out for the postman this week. Surprise on it's way

Glad the sun shone for you everywhere today, Mandy the cloud is more down the east coast.

Thanks Jane for your Photograph, all these ladies looking very glam and a very smart baby Ethan, your dress is a lovely colour Jane,

Just had a shower, always need one when I have been outside all day and especially after we have had a BBQ,

Taking daughter no 2 into Edinburgh for an interview tomorrow afternoon, she is to be there for 3.pm we will go in a bit early and if the weathers nice will sit in the park and enjoy the sun, and if we have time maybe go up to the castle for a walk around, MIL doesn't walk so well also uses a stick so where ever we go we need pleanty of benches to have a sit down.

Thanks for that weather report Frank, Edinburgh is on the east side so we may not be so lucky for the sun!!! :-(

I'm off to watch a bit of TV then it's bed
night night
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I'm sorry I haven't caught up on the posts ,but I am brain dead tonight.
Sheila Yes I hope things are back to normal now lol
I 'll get my head around more pics tomorrow.I just need to SLEEP :-S :-S
Night Night everyone xxzzzz

Morning All,

It is bright and sunny again today and I don't want to go shopping but should really so I may go later this morning so I can get back and do something in the garden.

Ann and Jane thanks for the pics. Love your dress Jane and baby Ethan's little suit!!!! He looks just pucker in that. I don't think I have ever seen a small baby in a waistcoat before. Hannah looks great in that colour of blue and Rachael's outfit is lovely too.

Morning all,

Hope you had a good nights rest Jane, days like that do tire you out.

Not a lot to report, Ros didn't eat last night, but this morning had a rasher of bacon, egg, tomato and toast (one slice) She hopes she can keep it down.

I didn't ring the Doctor's this morning, as her appointment would be on trhe end of the list, which would be 11.30am. She has a perm bookek fot 11.15 this morning. I am sure it will make her feel a bit brighter after that.

While she out I will hoover and dust through, and try to think of something for dinner time tonight, that she might fancy (no not me in an apron) :-D :-D :-D :-

The weather forcast is good for Devon and Cornwall and Scotland. Not to clever here at the moment. Overcast and only about 58 degrees. When will we get our SUMMER.

I have got the clubs AGM tonight. so mighjt walk up and see the financial state they are in. Only open Fri night Sat lunchtime and Sun lunchtime. Last Friday the barman never turned up so had to go to the pub. Each time they don't open more people are going to the pub, At least you know they will be open. For me to go to the club, it's 15 minutes walk with my stick. Not much fun when you find it SHUT. !!! and it's up the top of a track, so you can't see if there are any cars there till you get there.

Jane just looked at the Photo's, very nice indeed. What a beautiful place for a reception. Bet you thought you were the lady of the manor for the day.

Just put out a full line of coloures, hope the weather holds. Ros is coming back from the hairdressers to pick me up, so I can go and do the shopping. I might try to get her to sit in one of those wheelchairs that you attach the shopping trolley too. It might make her see that it can be easy for her to still pick the things she wants, without walking. Can but try :-D :-D :-D

I have 17 items on Ebay for sale, plenty of lookers, but as yet no bidders. Prices might be a bit high, but I am not letting them go for next to nothing. !!!!

Afternoon everyone,

Not a very good day here,it's been raining on and off, don't think i'll be hanging any washing out today.

Jane, what a beautiful place to have a wedding ,love your dress ,very pretty ,and Hannah's too.

Frank, you are having a sort out with your things to sell, i must get son to put some things on e b*y for me , i don't know how to do it .
Glad to hear Ros has had a little to eat today ,she's got to have a little to keep her going , you must be worried !!

Hairdresser will be here soon , she will give me a trim and hubby too, i think DIL is bringing Chelsea ,she might let her trim her hair if she's in the mind !! she's not to keen .

Afternoon All,

Well, what lovely pics Jane and don't you all look the 'bees knees'!! I agree with Mel that blue really suits Hannah and I love your dress too with that delicate colour. Love the pic of '3 in a boat' !! lol James has a pretty girlfriend doesn't he and I love that old building too.

That's so annoying Frank when you make the effort and then find the place is closed. I think a lot of clubs are struggling these days. OH's was last year and I think it was a bit 'touch and go' for a while till they managed to release some funds to pay the bills. I hope Ros feels a bit better after her breakfast....like you say, getting your hair done is always good for us ladies!! Good idea to use the supermarket trolley wheelchair if Ros will try it. Anything to help, even just for the time she is shopping. I hope you get some bids on your ebay stuff soon.........a lot wait until near the end don't they.

Mandy, I used to love it when I had a hairdresser that came to my house!! It was much quicker, cheaper and there was no 'hard sell' of all those products they have in salons!! Chelsea will need a bribe by the sound of it!!

We did more in the garden this morning and then went out to the nice carvery we went to last week. All was well until we had the blackberry and apple crumble. Mine seemed to have a lot of grit in it, so I spit a bit in my serviette and found it was GLASS!!! I took it back and showed them and at first they said it was only plastic as there was nothing else in the kitchen!! NO I said, plastic would not crunch like grit. I said I thought it was a chip from the glass dishes it was served in and the chap eventually agreed. They were most apologetic and gave us a refund for both our meals and chucked the rest of the crumble away!
I'd had that happen at home with OH being rough putting stuff away and a glass chip falling into a dish......muggins here was the one that used it and got a cut tongue!!

Well, I'm off out again now to look for another evergreen shrub for the bottom of the garden. BBL...

Frank ,I am in charge of selling Hannahs things!!!.(plus the blooming car).I don't know where to start really.I thought maybe advertising the washer/drier machine and Farmhouse Kitchen Table and Chairs in the ET and see if we get anything from that.The car ,I will take to Te** and get the car washing people to do a Spring Clean on the interior.They do a brilliant job there and I think for a reasonable price.
I am trying to get James and Jess out for the evening .They are doing my head in !!!!!!!
Fitz came up earlier to get away from his Mother (she is doing his head in too lol)He went to Cambridge Uni many years ago.His room overlooked the Bridge of Sighs.I think he spent more time punting on the river rather than studying lol I don't think he was a model student ;-)

I have had the patio doors open and a beautiful Dragonfly decided to fly in.
We had a heck of a job to catch it and get it out again.It was massive.Jess caught it in her delicate hands and released it.

hot hot hot----

THANK''S FOR THE EM
GREAT PIC'S JANE UNLIKE MINE --- WILL SEND YOU'LL SEE WHAT I MEAN

MEL RE POTTED TOM'S OMG I CAN SEE NEW SHOOT'S MY STILL GET SOME
AT LEAST ONE MORE TOM!!!???XXXX

FRANK WE HAVE A DIABETIC MILK DRINK HERE ( YOU-MUST -HAVE-THERE)) I WOULD KEEP ON HAND FOR OG WHEN HE WASN'T IN MOOD TO EAT, HE DRANK IT - I IN PLACE OF HIS MEAL--MAYBE YOU COULD TRY THIS FOR ROS ??? XX