General Chat

Morning all, dry and dull here this morning but not too cold.
Stephen seems like you will be busy today but I'm sure your daughter will be keeping you supplied with tea/coffee and maybe a drop of 'Malt' while you work.
Linda my OH is always moaning about piles of books all over the house,but like you I find it hard to get rid of them.
I really must catch up with some housework before the tribe of children/grandchildren turn up expecting lunch.

Cath xx

Good Morning everyone.

Hope we are all well and warm.

I have been trying for 40 minutes to get onto this Site. Some gremlins are up early too it seems.

Work today, then finish putting up the Chrissy decorations. I do the stuff at ground level, and Kevin climbs ladders. Sounds ok to me. lol

See you all later.

Maddie
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My God you lot can talk, I've had to go back 5 pages to catch up with you .................now I can't remember what I read.

Linda, I hope your dad gets sorted out and back home in time for Christmas, your poor mam won't know what's going on.

Shelly, the web addy to hear that clip is ...

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=6c4_1247039424

You'll have seen it before, it's often on the telly.

I'm definitely going to write my cards out today (well, sometime today), so can I have PMs with addresses please?

I've only got 4 addresses so far.

Pauline I was thinking the same I have been reading back and forgot what this lot was on about. nothing rude turned up thank goodness. the mention of the T word.which someone left behind in that taxi didnt arise
I had to go to bed earlier last night I felt so bad. coughing sneezing I had a nose bleed as well I dont know how many Paracetmals I took but I finially went out for the count. woke at 7. and thought it was monday and it being wash day. was I releived to see it was Sunday instead.
I cannot recall who started this cold I think it was that Shelly.

Thanks for the emails and cards for Chrstmas. I am going off here now as My sneezing is making my eyes run so I cannot see the screen
be good while I am away that means all of you.be back soon
Rita
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I'm back froma hard days work........and what do I get........NOTHING

All alone on this 'Friendly Thread'.

WHERE IS EVERYONE ?

Well the slate is cut and now in place.......it will still be there in a 100 years.

What a weight........ must be nearly 4 cwt

Took Mrs Stephen all her time to carry it.. I made sure she didn't slip on the snow and ice and damage the slate. ROFL

Having a coffee and a wee relax now.

Catch you later............if anyone turns up.

It's against my religious belief to 'work' on Sundays.

It appears that the Government does not want me work any other day of the week either. Never mind - I can live on fresh air.

Hi everyone,
I was writing my Christmas cards.I've just taken a break!

Good evening one and all.

Dermot, fresh air is good for you.

I've been good Pat,all my cards are written and sent. All they've got to do now is arrive at there destinations.

Stephen, sit yoursen down, your back must be breaking now, with all that lifting.

I thought I would have a guick look in and nobody is about. I am going to have a cup of tea now. sitting here coughing away (coffin ) I dont want to give it to any of you.. I feel real poorly.

so hope you all have a good evening, I have just sprayed some disinfectant on here so you do not fall for this cold..

I might pop in later if I am still awake.

Rita

Phew, what all this pong, it's quite nice though. Ooops it's Rita's disinfectant.
I hope you feel better tomorrow Rita ((((((((HUGS ))))))))

Don't forget it's the results tonight on Strictly Rita, don't fall asleep before they come on. Two are to go tonight. Gavin should go, but not sure who else.

'Strong language' is the euphemism used by radio & TV when they want to treat us to a bout of swearing.

When it happens outside this remit, the same words are referred to as being 'obscenities'. Thankfully not seen on this thread.

Oh, the vagaries of the English language.

Evening one and all, whoever they are.
Had a busy day today and not much time for me! Hope you all had a nice day whatever you were doing.
Rita sounds like you need a hot toddy, I'm sure Stephen could part with a drop of whiskey for it.
Did a little on my tree (about half an hour) and found a missing ancestor. Its funny how sometimes I can spend hours looking without success and other times a quick search leads to something valuable. Have all but given up on Irish side for now, concentrating on Guernsey family who turn out to be from Somerset. No wonder I like cider!! Mind you I'm partial to a Guinness as well, I blame the genes.
((hugs)) for Rita,

Cath xx

Hi there Cath.
I was a bit confused just for a minute, when you said you worked on your tree for half an hour, stupid me, I thought you meant your Christmas tree. Cor, this time of year drives me mad,every time I close my eyes, I think what else have I got to buy,or do, no wonder I went of at a tangent.
Like you, I have had to give up on my Irish side of the family, I have no idea where they originated from.
All these births at sea cause no end of problems.
Mo xxx

Good evening Ladies and Gents.

Home from the coal face. lol

Cor blimey, what a load of restless people we had in today. Anyone would think we were gonna be shut for the duration. Very frayed nerves too. But I kept my cool, and was utterly charming. pmsl

Sorry you are not feeling too good Rita. Take good care of yourself, and blame Shelly. She started it.

Mommy, do you usually go off on a tangent. Dont go too far adrift, you will end up looking like Ann Widdicombe, she walks over to one side, she has a list.

We have ancestors from Guernsey and Ireland too. So I am a bit stumped as to how to track them down. As they are not really relevant at present, I will give them a wide berth.

Cath dont go too giddy for the cider, it will rot your teeth. Scrumpy has everything but the kitchen sink added to it. woe betide any stray moggy that wanders too near. lol

Hope everyone is well and warm.

Tara a bit.

Hi all, have just had to read through 6 pages from when I was last on here, didn't realise it was so many days ago.
Hello Cath, welcome, the people on here are very friendly and nice.
Have had Scarlett, my grandaughter for the weekend, she is mobile now, and very quick, am exhausted now, just having a cup of tea.
Hope everyone has had a great weekend, and are all keeping warm.
Just ging to put away the toys, and try to bring some order back into my home.
Take care and stay safe.
Jean xx

Maddie.....Coal face ! Are you a Miner ?

Switched my 5 Watt Christmas light on......WOW is that bright ! The electricity meter has started to blink now.....once every 2 hours....must be costing a small fortune to run this bulb.

Despite spending a fair bit of time in 'Scrumpy Country' I never ever tasted Scrumpy. I did hear some weird tales about it's effect on your mind and body.

It's well below freezing here again.......some areas are really dangerous to moving about either by foot or car.. Shops are still not getting deliveries of some goods. Happy days !

It's good to see some folk on the Thread.....I was very lonely earlier.

Rita......Hope you get better soon, you must feel miserable.

Mommy....Glad you were confused by Caths 'tree' as well. I had to read it twice.before my brain clicked in......It's that time of year....we see 'tree' we think Christmas Tree.

We never managed our trip to Floida.

WE COULD GO TO GUERNSEY.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah Stephen, you are fishing for sympathy. AGAIN. lol

Just an expression dear heart, I feel like I have been down the mines.

No i have never tasted Scrumpy either. I am FAR too refined to guzzle that stuff. A nice drop of Irn Bru will suffice. Same colour.

Just sitting here with my decorations up. Kevin put them up while I was out. I was out a bit longer than him, but we managed the last of them before dinner.

The tree lights are winking at me. I have candles flickering, and the holly wreaths are in place. I can relax a bit now.

Will be going to Golders Green next Saturday, to take flowers to Parents and Inlaws. Then I can feel calm over Christmas knowing that the vases are filled with blooms. The small Chapel is wonderful. There is music playing quietly, and the whole of the walls are covered in flowers and pot plants. The smell is overpowering, but very comforting.

Maddie,

It's great when all the decorations are up and it's time to sit down and enjoy them. I always feel the place looks so bare when they all come down in January.

A wee village not far from me has a few houses that really put in a great effort with outside lights.......folk come from miles to see them....magic !

I keep threatening Mrs Stephen that I am going to do a 'Light Show' outside......she says she'd leave me if I did that.

The Lights are going up next week . ROFL

Ahhh gee thanks Stephen,I had read Caths post wrong, then thought I was going ga ga. Lol Now now don't be nasty to poor ol Mo, I know it's my age. And yes everything is Christmas orientated.....I just wish it was over and a done with now, Bah humbug, ol Scrooge thats me.
Sorry to hear it's turned so cold again, lets hope that the snow stays away,as much as I know you enjoy it, it's not much joy, when food deliveries are delayed.

Now come on Jean, don't kid me that you are putting the toys away, it's nanna's time to play with them now. lol
I love the baby's name, Scarlett is such a pretty name for a little girl.
My new grandchild is now going to be called Lily, instead of Bella when she is born. Well she is at the moment, but she's not due till January the 20th, so it could all change again I suppose.
Enjoy your cup of tea, and sit and relax for a while.

Maddie, I live my life at a tangent, never knowing if I am coming or going, or if I am up or down, a real topsy turvy life.
Don't worry i'll keep taking the tablets.
I am pleased you were able to stay cool calm and collected, with awkward customers today. Why is it, that they are always right,and the poor salesperson has to bow and scrape knowing they are right,and the cusomer is wrong. I had to bite my tongue many a time, when I was at work.
Never mind, it will soon be over love, keep your chin up.
Oh, and wash that coal of your face you dirty gal.