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My Valentine card from oh said Melanie My Heart and then a picture of a heart with a big YOU then coming down from the middle of the heart are three lines and the first one says Jaffa Cakes, the second one says G & T and the third one says Cider. So I know that at least I am above the other things in his life. Inside it says Its not from me. and then loads of kisses and at the end its says So who is it?

The winds still a bit cold here but it is warmer and the suns still out at the mo.

Over to Glynn then for the next stage Gill. He'll soon get that done and then its back to you again. I hope the paint smell dos'nt get to you too much.

We have a manure heap Frank just outside the gate at the bottom of our yard. It's boarded on three sides and about every six months the local farm come in and take it away and put it on their fields! Merlin on his own doesn't make an enormous amount so the system works well. You're supposed to leave it for two years before putting it on the garden so we don't bother to use it ourselves.
I think it's because Cas's coat is a bit too big for her that it looks as if it has leggings and it is in fact the sides hanging down over her legs!! I've just been giving it a good brush, and the mud was phenomenal!! It could do with a wash, but at the moment it's in constant use!!
Might do a bit of weeding this afternoon if the rain holds off, I do prefer to be out if possible!!

Good morning Ladies,

Lovely sunny morning here. Blue sky's and fluffy clouds. I spoke with Ros this morning and it's the same down there. Could it be that THEY have run out of RAIN up above. !!!

Mel, That was nice of your old friend ringing you. It's nice to be remembered. <3 <3
I often have Baked beans on toast at lunchtime, if I haven't had a breakfast . I don't have mine with an egg. Roa likes a bit of bacon with hers.

Gill SORRY I thought you were doing your hall. Where did I get that from. Doesn't your OH do any papering ?? Both Ros and I can do it, in fact it was her who decorated the bathroom last time. She use to do all her own and her Mum and Dads, before I came along. She was on her own for EIGHT YEARS. But couldn't refuse me, when I came into her life. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

I didn't know what type of pony you had Liz, Now I can understand why he likes to stay out in all weathers, he was breed to do so. !!!
What does Ian do with all the horse manure ?? surely you can't use all that on your garden. ??

Tony very kindly offered to collect the scripts this morning. When her bought them back, he was amazed by the amount there was for Ros and I. He had never seen the quantity before. His passing remark was "Keep taking the tables" Cheeky begger. lol

Glad everything went off well at the get together Jane. I bet you did sleep well last night, after all the wine and food.

I ventured out to the pub last night. I looked out and the rain had almost stopped but the wind was still blowing. I put on my big coat with a hood. I didn't take a brolly as it would have been blown inside out. There were a couple of couples sitting at the window able having a drink when I went in, so got chatting to them, and ordered Ham Eggs and Chips. Which came just as the football started. I had that and another pint and decided to go home. It was only 8.20. But I was happy to get home in the warm. I watched the last part of TRAUMA and the highlights of the Football. So didn't miss the other lLverpool goals. They won 5--0 Then into bed, was up this morning around 8.00 am.

No plans for today, I will sit and read my book. Roa will be home SATURDAY. Great I will have some company again. !!!!

That was nice to receive two daffodils Liz. My OH used to do that, not so much now though.

I'm going to take it a bit easier today Liz now the wall paper is off the walls. I've decided not to bother doing the hall as there isn't much in the way of walls, so the paper that's already there will do after a lick of paint. It'll also save me another job as I think I've got enough to do at the moment.

I'm going for a nice soak in a hot bath now. My hair is full of dust from earlier and I'm a bit achy in my shoulders. So hopefully the bath will easy my muscles a bit. I might do a bit more sorting later, I'll see how I feel after my bath.

Would you believe it OH has just come in from de-pooing the field with two daffodils! a belated valentine apparently!! who says romance is dead!!
No, the idea of Cas's coat was to get one that protected her tummy from getting so muddy and wet. Her legs aren't the problem as they towel dry easily enough. The coat she's got does a brilliant tummy job and has made a big difference!
Not a very nice day again sunshine and showers!! at least it's warmer
Don't overdo it Gill! ;-)

Morning Mel morning all

Bright and sunny here and like you Mel a little warmer than it has been lately.

How lovely to have a phone call from your friend, I bet that was a surprise? Your poor girls in the wet again. Does it put them off laying their eggs?

What a funny card off Chris Jane. ;-) ;-) I've just finished stripping the wallpaper off the living room walls and now I'm having a break watching the ice skating from the Olympics. I had to put it on pause for 10 minutes as I was stripping the last of the paper behind the TV. OH is in the loft looking for the old TV stand as I noticed the one we're using at the moment is starting to come apart and needs tightening up.

I think I'll make myself a cuppa, I'm really thirsty with all the dust about. At least my job is finished for the time being and now it's over to OH to do the painting before it's back to me to re-paper the walls. We work well as a team. :-)

Morning all,

Oh woke me just before 9 this morning as he had the phone in his hand. It was my best friend from when I lived in Suffolk. She still lives in the village and so by the sounds of it do a lot of the people I knew when I lived there. She had'nt sent me a card as she was away and could'nt remember our address so she rang me this morning to wish a happy birthday for yesterday.

Its quite a bright morning here with sunshine at the moment. It got a lot warmer yesterday and I was actually able to go outside without a coat on. When I shut the big girls in last night the run was completely flooded again after the heavy rain we had .

Liz I was sure Cas's new coat covered he little legs too. I thought that was the whole idea of having a new one. We even had a pick from you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Exmoors have virtually waterproof top coats, with a warm thick coat underneath which stays dry ,so they are pretty cosy! In the summer they moult the whole lot off and have quite sparse coats. Cas loves her coat but it hasn't got leggings I'm not sure that she'd like them, on the other hand she might be ok!
'Watching Yorkshire Vet', a repeat! but well worth seeing again!

It is tipping it down here :-S. I can't see Frank walking to the pub if he has the same there.

Liz does the rain just run off Merlins coat with it being so thick? Is Cas still happy with her new coat with leggings? :-D

Beans/Eggs on toast are so good Mel. I haven't had that for a while. Quite fancy it myself now lol . Maybe at the weekend.

I am pretty sure that Thomas might have worms again but according to my calendar his next worm treatment is not due until the beginning of March.I dont know if it is safe to give him the next lot yet. I shall have to give the Vet a ring .

Gill,you are doing so well with getting all that wallpaper off .You make me feel exhausted LOL. You manage to get so much done is such a short time it reminds me a bit of that TV programme 60 minute make over :-D :-D

Chris's Valentines card made me chuckle. It said ' I love you even more than I did yesterday' <3 then in brackets [yesterday you got on my NERVES a bit] LOLOL
I had a lovely Orchid and Flowers too.

Waiting for James to get home now before dishing up. He is on his way.

Sandra is pleased you like the card she chose for you Mel. Yes, I think it had to be a pink one with it being her favourite colour.

So you had a good night last night Jane. It does sound like you'd benefit from an early night with having a late one last night.

I haven't started the hall yet Frank, I'm still stripping the living room walls. Only have the chimney breast and one alcove left to do, so that'll be done tomorrow then it's over to OH for him to do the painting before I put the new wallpaper up.

It'll be nice for you to go to the pub if your friend can bring you back and to eat out as well, that'll be a nice treat for you.

Going to dish up dinner now and finish watching Emmerdale.

I'm not cooking tonight. I did get mince out to do a sheep sh*t pie but I don't know where today has gone. Oh said he was'nt bothered so he will have toasted cheese sandwiches or he may even have beans on toast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think he has only had beans on toast one other time in the last 20 years. I like beans on toast with a fried egg so it would suit me. We did have choc rolls and a drink a little earlier on and some of the homemade biscuits from Em.

I must write to my cousin and thank her for the card and explain why I hav'nt been in touch klately with all this loft stuff going on.

No there's no clearing up for us Frank as the chap who does that job clears the debris and then puts it through a woodchipper. Actually Merlin prefers to be out whatever the weather as he's a native Exmoor pony and they always stay on the moor year round whatever the weather. The only reason he was in his yard today was because the hedge was being done at some stage. Cas is immune to weather too, wind rain, snow, whatever she's up for a run!!
OH forgot Valentines day !!! I have to be honest, I don't really mind at all! What with my birthday, wedding anniversary and valentines day all inside three weeks, I think he can be forgiven, particularly after all these years!!
Cas is on my lap!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Didnt you do well with so many cards ans ALL the Roses :-D The sweetie jar sounds a good idea for your little lights .

Frank, Fitz left here just before 11 this morning. Last night was really good. W all enjoyed the meal and plenty of wine :-D.It was midnight when we all trotted off to bed.
So I think it is going ot be an early night tonight.
It seems you are sleeping well with out Ros :-D. Have you considered one of these beds that are zipped up the middle.So although it is still a double it is like sleeping in separate beds,and you dont disturb each other .

Oh dear Mandy is this the bug that the children had ? I hope you both dont suffer for too long. You will still be feeling weak and wabbit from the flu :-S

Your Girls will think it is their birthday too today Mel now they have had had a nice cleaning out. :-D :-D

I started this post about 2 hours ago now but Hannah and Janice both rang while I was typing, plus I have been up and down doing dinner.
I am going to hit the submit button now before I get any more interruptions :-D

Well it's been raining most of the day with very strong winds. I might ring Tony to see if he is going to the pub in the car. He never drinks a lot when driving, so would be safe enough.

I can just imagine a tractor going round a field in this weather. It's a wonder he didn't sink in the mud. Has he left a lot of branches for you to clear Liz,?? Poor Cas going out in all that rain, but being the breed she is, she won't mind it. Do you just towel her off, and let her lie by the wood burner. ?? Poor old Merlin, I bet he's glad to be under cover, and not out in his paddock.

So pleased you had a nice day Mel, RED ROSES too. Who's a lucky girl then. ;-) ;-) It will be nice to plant those bulbs and see them come up in the spring. Where will you put them, inside or out ?? Go easy on all those sweets. !!! So Robby is around again, feeding from your hand. We have very tame blackbirds that come up close when Ros is weeding etc, looking for worms and grubs. But not close enough to feed from your hand.

How have you got on today Gill, is the hall all clear of wallpaper now.What colour are you doing in there. ??

I've just poked my head outside and it's stopped raining, but the wind is blowing a gale. Should I be tempted to stroll/be blown to the pub. Not knowing when and if it will rain again later. I haven't eaten this evening, so was going to get something at the pub. They do a good selection in the evening. Curry, Ham, Egg and chips, burgers etc. Being the football will be on, I expect a goos few will be in, and as I have only spoken to Ros today, a bit of company will be nice. I'm getting lonely :-( :-( :-(

Might see you later, where our Jane this evening. Hope she is alright.

I have just cleaned the big girls out so they have a nice dry floor now.

I have had 15 birthday cards and a Valentines card. Emm came down with the boys and brought me home made biscuits and my present was done up in Minion paper and it is a pretty pale green jug with fresia bulbs and potting compost in it so I can plant them myself. They are all blue double ones. Oh's card arrived with a big jar of mixed sweets, jelly ones and fried egg ones and paper covered eggs which I suppose are chocolate and marshmallowy ones. He thought I could put my battery lights in the jar once we have eaten the sweets.

Not forgetting my 24 red roses.

Iv'e had a lovely day and its been much milder and we have'nt had the heating on since this morning but it is o so dull out there and raining now too.

Well I think its time for a cuppa before shutting all the chickens in.

O and Robby fed out of my hand this morning which really made my day. <3

Love to all and thanks once again for the lovely cards.

Goodness, for a moment I thought you'd got stuck in a time warp Mel!!! then I saw your edit!!
Glad you've had a good day, and that all your cards etc arrived safely!
What a horrid day its been, so cold and wet, Its teeming again now and poor old Merlin is peed off to say the least!! Cas had a good run at lunch but even with her coat on she still got got plastered! when will it ever stop! Have just put a shepherds pie in the oven which should be nice for our supper.
Sorry to hear you're not well again Mandy! I think you're right about you both picking up anything and everything through being ill.
The chap came today to cut our field hedge, both sides! We were really surprised, as it's such a vile wet day! The ruts in the field from the tractor are a bit deep (!!) but it'll recover and at least it's done and looks good. There is just the hazel hedge right at the bottom left which OH will do with a billhook once this wretched rain stops!
Glad to hear you're coping ok Frank. Do be careful not to have any misadventures while you're on your own! ;-)

Morning all,

Thanks to all of you for the lovely cards. I even had one from my 2nd cousin in Ohio.

There was a very heavy frost this morning but its all gone now and its dreary and miserable and there's a wind too.

O Mandy not ill again. You must be really cheesed off by now and just when you were on the mend too. I wish you both better soon. Sending love and wishes.

Gill I can see Sandra chose the lovely card all in pink. She made a very good choice and its really nice with the little bird and butterflies and flowers.

In fact all my cards this year from you all are smashing.

Frank another good night for you then. It seems sleeping on your own suits you. Perhaps its because your not waiting for Ros to come to bed and hav'nt had the soaps on the telly.

EDIT

Wrote this this morning and did'nt post it as things keep arriving and people.

Is that all we are getting Anne. HOW ARE YOU ??

<3 <3 <3. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL <3 <3 <3

Well after almost 4 hours on the phone to Tesco and the RAC WE ARE RAC members again. What a game I have had. The best of it is. I renewed my membership on the 11/01/2018. BUT Tesco didn't send me the redemption code. that I had to pass on to the RAC. In the meantime our Membership expired. So when Tesco sent me the code today. I was unable to redeem it, as I wasn't a member. Good job we didn't need them in between time.

I feel quite exhausted now. I think I need a LAY DOWN. lol lol.

Still a horrible day here. Wet and windy.