General Chat

Marilyn

I hope you have a licence for that gun ?

Stephen about Private Ryan that was a true story .

There was a family called Sullivans . before Private Ryan was saved the Sullivans brothers 5 of them joined the US Navy they served together At Guadalcanel in 1942 They were devoted to each other which took precedence over all else. from what I recall they all died together on board a ship. one could have saved his self but he went to help his brother It was this that made the US Government deceide afterwards that they should not allow all brothers to serve. one was to stay home. The President said he could not allow a mother to loose all her sons.

I think you can get it on the internet I did it on Open University years ago.
It was so sad reading all about the Sullivans family

Rita

Have you noticed how many people connected with the Derby are Irish. I was sitting eating my lemon chicken and watching the TV I was surprised how often they spoke to someone who was Irish. most of the Jockey they mentioned were Irish. Dermot are you at Epsom today ? They certainly have a lovely day today.
I hope the horses arrive back to their stalls without getting hurt.

Rita

It's Coffee Time ! Yippeeeeeee ! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Been busy with the sandpaper and varnish, woodwork now looking like a bit of glass. Magic :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Rita,.
Our family were known as 'The Fighting Barrs'. Due to the fact that all of us served in the Forces. I suppose we did our fair share for our wee Country.. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

Gonna sit and relax for a wee while. :-D :-D :-D :-D

Stephen have you been having wee drams ? or did someone stick your fingers to this site Lol

I am going to have a break I have been working on here for three hours now. writing out things to go in FHSM one is to Devon to see if I can get any help from new menbers who may have my Absalom in their family tree that I have missed in my search,

I have also completed three letters of two pages each and some lists that needed to be made up. so I am off for a cup of tea now and a rest.

Rita

Hello everyone,
I've had an interesting day. I went on a bus trip to West Bay Dorset. It took 2 hours to get there but I'm used to long coach journeys.
A book i read last month. The Beachcomber by Jospehine Cox was bases in West Bay and I'd never been there until today!
It's a lovely little place. Very small, not much there except cafes, A beach, some shops and surpringly enough loads of benchs so it was easy to sit down.
Back home watching the footy. England are a goal down :-P
correctionEngland are now 2 goals down :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Pat,

I hope you didn't talk to any strange men !

My favourite place in Dorset is Weymouth. I have had a lot of good times in Weymouth.

There was, perhaps still is a Prison on the Portland Bill. I had the pleasure along with three of my colleagues of Breaking In to the Prison one night. That caused a few red faces. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

Ooooh Ello.

Just catching up with you all. What happened to my message this morning?

I wrote you all such a beautiful message bright and early. Saying what a lovely day it was, and how I hoped you all felt a bit better this morning and what I was doing, and it aint there.............. :-P

I can only think I pressed Preview, and then shut down. Lol :-)

So, how are we all. I see Marily will be wearing her padded gloves, going to a barbie. The ones I have been to have been pretty disasterous. Raw chicken, and limp salads. So generally, a no no.

We took Charlie out for a long run today [see you can all visualise her now] and kept her topped up with water all the way. Needless to say her tongue was trailing the floor. She is spark out in her cot now, snoring.

:-D

I am hitting brick walls all over on my tree, so gonna sit and have a good think, and see if I can come at it from a different angle.

Thanks again to Stephen, I am wading through the info he sent me.

See ya later.
<3

[thinks. Remember to hit the SUBMIT button. lol]

Stephen,
No I didn't talk to any strange men! The bus went ontomWeymouth after my stop but I think that was another 50 mins. travelling. I go through Weymouth on the way to Portsmouth sometimes. depending if it's the winter or summer timetable.
Yes it's still there. A couple years ago my sister and brother in law went to Portland Bill for a couple of hours on the way from Portsmouth to Exeter. It was late December and it was freezing and very windy! Verne you're thinking of.

Pat,

That name rings a bell !

We did a lot of Canoe training around the Portland Bill. You got all manner of seas running in the area. The tidal races were particularly dangerous.
Must have been daft eh ! :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0

We went to the lighthouse there and that was really windy.I'm lucky I didn't lose my hat!
It must have been a bit hairy in the canoe!

An OK day today think the tablets must be helping, not sure what will happen when I run out ?

Managed to iron the patio door curtains today and re-hung them too, without feeling dizzy.

Went shopping for an anniversary gift this morning for our daughter and hubby. Can you all believe it was a year ago that we all enjoyed that special day? Where does time go.
Got them some nice glasses and hubby treated me to a new vase too, replacing one he broke a while back. Shame he didn't get any flowers to put in it !!!! LOL

Also got flowers, wine and chocs to take to my brother and sister in law when we go there for dinner tomorrow.

Have a nice evening every one

Linda :o) XxX :-) <3

Glad the tablets are working Linda! :-)

I Love Weymouth went there last year for ten days with my sister, we had a lovely time. spent the day at Portland Bill . as they had the children sailing races on. afterwards they had the adults racing.

We had a heat wave all the time we were there in Weymouth went across on the ferry to Gurnsey and it was even hotter there.

There were building lots of guest hotels getting ready for the Olymipic games .everywhere you went in Portland and the old part of Weymouth they were doing road repairs, it was a night mare getting about there.

Rita

I'm going to bed now! Early start tomorrow-no lie in :-(

I spent a day in Weymouth once ages ago.
It strikes as a place with lots to do and see.

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Tea or Coffee

Ryvita Biscuit, with Low Fat Cheese Spread.

Morning All

The word is out that the Friendly Team are putting on weight.

We will need to start being sensible if we are going to have a Winning Team in the Olympics next year, :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

So it's a :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P to bad eating habits .

And it's a :-D :-D :-D to Good Wholesome Food and Exercise.

See you down the Gym later ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

Morning Stephen and all you others
Can't make the gym yet. Not so bad but still a little wobbly.
Had a lovely breakfast before I saw what you were offering !! Another of the kippers from Mallaig, they are delicious if a little fiddly, but sooooo worth it.

Dull and overcast this morning and rather cool too.

Off to do the neighbours watering before I get down to doing some of my own gardening.

Managed more knitting last night, getting on quite well with a babies dress, rather complicated pattern to test me.

Also finished a book I was reading while we were away.
Started a new one which might interest Jean. It's called The Girl in the Painted Wagon. If you haven't read it Jean I can forward it to you when I finish it. I let you know, or anyone else if they want it too.

Have a lovely Sunday everyone

Linda :-) <3

Morning Linda and Stephen they must all be in bed still or at church.
it is a cool day no sun but lots of clouds.

I am glad Jai won the Britians Got Talent last night he is one Scot with a powerful voice. The little lad Rown was good as well coming second was the right thing, he has years ahead of him and I am sure he will do well. I thought he was very brave shaking hands with Jai and I cried when Jai gave the little lad a cuddle.

Just going to sort some breakfast out I wanted a boiled egg this morning Stephen didnt do any so looks like I will have to do one myself. anyone else want a boiled egg with toast ?


Rita

Morning All.

I have been up since 6.15am.

Done all the ironing, walked the dog, and got the papers.

What a load of tosh in them this morning. :-P

Only an hour to go, then off to work. Only a short day, meat cooked, so only the veggie to cook. Easy Peasy.

See ya later.
:-)

Stephen where's my brekkie! :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0
Having a cup of coffee now. Going to watch Miss Marple on Yestaerday channel.
I don't do Gyms either :-(
I'll be the cheer leader cheering all you lot on so I won't have to do any hard work :-D :-D :-D

have a nice day <3

Morning All,

Maddie you have been a busy bee this morning ! ...
.I read all the papers on line except for the News of the screws as they wont allow anyone to read it on line... Cheaper !!

Now what do you think happened yesterday afternoon .....??????????????

















I came second on the Derby......... :-P My friends BBQ turned into a betting shop, as one of them had an account with the bookies so all she did was phone them :-D
My horse was Treasure Beach, only put £4 down and got £14 back :-D

Dont know the last time I ever backed a horse !!


Going on Plymouth Hoe today ....they have some activities going on don't know what ,but will find out when I get there ..LOL

Hope you all have a great day....

Shelly how did you get on yesterday .....away for the day ?

Stevey ....I'll join the Diet & Exercise club of yours .. Got too :-S