General Chat

Poor fellow Jane.

That has come around fast and now you wil have him around all the time.

My friend popped in for coffee late morning and opened her biorthday present at last. Her birthday was mid summers day 24th June. She went home with a butternut squash, beetroot, toms. and a khol rabi o and sweet peas.

Mel you should have my reply !!!

I've been too busy to talk to you Frank .I did go shopping as it is Jess's Birthday on the 13th and I hadn't got her anything.Luckily I found a lovely dress and a Jumper in TK Ma*.I managed to get some Pansies planted but then it started to rain so there is one pot left which I have half done.The rest in tomorrow.

I have actually got a warm jumper on !I didn't want to but just felt too chilly .It is so dark as well now and not even 5 o clock.

James and Jess have arrived at their Hotel in Athens and have luckily got a room with a view of the Acropolis.It will look lovely lit up at night.

I saw such a sad sight today.It was an elderly homeless man.I have seen him around before,but as i parked my car he was rooting through a bin.The seat of his trousers was completely open on one side and his little bottom was totally on show (no pants)
There was a Fish and Chip shop right next to where I had parked so I thought he might like some food.I went gingerly over the where he was going through the bin and just said 'Excuse me" and was about to ask him if he would like something to eat but he just looked out the corner of his eye and kept saying"Stay away from me".He said it 3 times ,so I had to walk away.It is so sad to see someone in such a bad way.Not doubt he had Mental Health problems and was probably much younger than he looked.All he had was 2 small pieces of cardboard which I assumed he slept on.
I must say though he smelled so bad.Goodness knows when he had last had a wash of any kind.I just felt really sad as he shuffled off with his buttock all on show.
It has been many years since I have seen someone like him here in Kettering.Sometimes there is just nothing you can do to help someone

I feel fine today.I think I was just really worn out. Hannah has another house share viewing this evening.

2 weeks today and we will be off on our holiday ...Chris has only 4 more days to work .2 this week and 2 next week ..How has that come around so fast???

Maybe it's the change in the weather making everyone feel a bit off colour. No more playing truant for me Mel unless by chance we have a little mini heat wave.

You must be warm blooded Ann, too cold for me to wear shorts today, I was even thinking of putting my boots on yesterday. It's raining ..... again ...... still I expect the garden will be glad of it. I've come to the conclusion that I don't have very green fingers, my mini greenhouse looks like something out of The Day of The Triffids but I've only had a few cucumbers, no peppers, and not many toms, just lots of big leaves and trailing tendrils.

Forgot to say yesterday, another baby on the way a little brother or sister for Finley. Baby's due on 17th March, St. Patrick's Day so let's see if he/she comes out doing a little irish jig

I see I am talking to myself again At least I don't get any stupid answers !!!

I've put a chicken in a casserole for tonight, with onions, carrots, peas, leeks, mushrooms and tomatoes. Fresh green cabbage and Roasties . I could do mash if Ros prefers ,

Rested up all day again , been playing games, looking on Ebay, and reading.

The girls were back home by 2.45 pm. Nearly caught me with my girlfriend I thought that something was wrong, with them coming home so early But they said they had done all they needed too.

What have you all been up to today then ??? must be shopping or housework. !!!

The late afternoon is cooling down, and clouding over. Looks like more rain.

LEWIS'S JOKE. What do you call a NUN on a motorbike.?? "A VIRGIN MOBILE" Sorry, nothing to do with me.!!!

I see the RAG DOLL cats are popular. I had never heard of them before Sunday. Just shows was a sheltered life I have had !!!

Julia has bought Ros a new (to us) sugar. It's made from Birch tree extract !! it is suppose to be very good for people with diabetes. A woman she knows had TYPE 2 but after using this sugar substitute, it has cleared up. So Ros has decided to give it a go. Have any of you tried it or heard about it ???? It says on the web that it is dangerous to feed it to DOGS. !!! I won't put down what I am thinking

David, Did you contact your G. P. regarding home help with washing etc. ???

I will have to have the halogen heater in the conservatory tonight, when I watch the football, as I think it's going to be a bit chilly our there. BRASS MONKEY'S COMES TO MIND.

Morning all/Evening Kim,

Madam was at the Drs this morning for a blood test. She has made me an appointment with the nurse for tomorrow, for my injection and to look at my knee. One cut is more swollen then the other two, and very sore to the touch. I changed the dressings after my shower this morning.

Madam and Carolyn are off out as usual for a Tuesday, some shopping bits I need, and two cheques to go into the back.

It has come to light, that another chap was fishing with SID till 3.00 pm so whatever happened, it happened after that.. It appears he had his Tackle box over his shoulder, when he was found by the divers. So he could have been packing up, and taking his box to the car, then stumbled and fell in. It's all guess work at the moment.

Will, I was excused collars, when in the RAF. I had A BIG BOIL come up on the collar line, and the M.O. couldn't do anything with it. so I went around with my note in my pocket, because I was forever getting stopped my NCOs and OFFICERS asking where was my collar and tie.!!! don't asked me why. He has always had strange names for all the cats they have had.

What a great idea for a birthday present Fiona, something to look at and remember for a long time.

We had a HOG visitor last night, little calling cards across the patio this morning. I must plug in the automatic security light. Then I can pop into the conservatory to see him.

There must be a bug going round between Jane, Ann and myself. I still haven't eaten and don't feel hungry.. But will have a tin of soup in a while.

Sheets blowing on the line, I must keep an eye on them, in case of a shower.

See you later.

Just been out to hang some washing & noticed a lot of soil spread across the patio area, looks like something has been digging. called OH and he said it looks like a squirrel could have been digging a hole to perhaps bury something maybe his food supply, . messy devil (at first I was about to blame Kiah but thought hang on a minute . not seen kiah since last Friday and this hole has just appeared over night as there was no mess when I shut the back curtains last night , will need to go out and sweep it up.

Jane I have pm'd you.

That sounds a good idea Fiona. That castle you made was good, thanks for the pic.

Jane the birds seem to be feeding more from the tables etc now. I have been filling mine up a lot lately. Which reminds me I need a BIG fat ball out for mine.

Morning Everyone. Evening Kim

Sunny here at the moment but OH has been to the dustbin this morning and said there was a chill in the air,
Going to a friend's house this afternoon, one of the ladies I worked with in the nursery. we have been sorting out old nursery photo's as the caretaker of the church where we had the nursery is 90 on the 21st September and all nursery staff have been invited to his birthday party, we were wondering what to give him as a birthday present and came up with the idea of a album full of pictures of the children & staff who went to the nursery , Mr Thompson used to pop into nursery every morning to see the kids, so we thought that would be the a nice reminder of his days with us

Morning/Evening All

I do wish I could see your videos Mel.But it just doesn't work
Cloud and Sun here at the moment .I must put some plants in this morning.They have been sat in their trays for ages .

James and Jess are just about ready to board the ferry to leave the Island .Then it is 2 nights in Athens.The hotel they have booked has a lovely open rooftop bar with great view of the Acropolis .

Frank ,Jess has Ragdoll cats.Bella and Sophie

My little Bird feeder on the window is so busy it looks like it needs topping up.The Blue Tits seem to use it more than the other birds.There are 3 of them on it at the moment

How's that knee today Frank?

Morning All and Evening Kim,

Well I tried to send the video but I had three returned email things saying they could'nt send it. Kim got it though, but Ann and William's came back. I don't know about Franks yet but hav'nt sent to Jane as I know she can't see them on her laptop.

Oh has made the videos a bit longer so I expect thats why.

Dry here this morning but we hav3e some clouds in the sky and some sun.

Nice to hear from our Kim is'nt it?

Good to see our William posting and letting us all know he is ok and has been busy.

All this redorating thats going on I wonder if I could get oh to paint the kitchen. It needs it badly. He talked about painting the ceiling white!!!!!! but I don't fancy having to wash it down first as it is pine and when we all smoked indoors it must be covered in nicotine. I would like a nice lemon on the walls though. The yellow on there at the mo is a bit dark for a north facing room.

Off now myself so see you all in the morning.

Night night.

I'm still in shorts every day and am sitting here in them now with short sleeves with no heating on. Still sleeping with just a sheet and summer duvet halfway up with the window open. No rain here today other than a spot or two. I must be degrees hotter than most folk....today I was walking around M*S and folk had coats or jumpers on and some even had boots on.

Mandy, lovely pics of the wedding. I love the look on little Lacey's face watching from her pushchair!

The pink castle is great Fiona.....I like the drawbridge....my word where did those 4 years go!

Jane, what a shock finding that bone! It's a good jobit wasn't smaller really or you might not have noticed it till you swallowed.....doesn't bear thinking about!! I hope they compensate you well. Congrats on being a Gt Aunt again.....a little playmate for William. Good that Hannah has nothing at the flat now.....it will help her look forward I think. I did think eventually they'd be able to find a way forward, but obviously not.

Glad you had a good time at Luton Hoo Frank and had a peek in the posh dining room where your 'friends' had lunch!! I bet the other couple will feel strange on the cruise without your friend there. I bet the Rag Doll kitten is lovely......I think Kim has those sort of cats.....supposed to be very laid back I think.

Nice to hear from Kim, Maureen and William........we notice when you aren't here!!

Yes we enjoyed What Remains again last night Mel. It's becoming spot the Lark Rise actors in programmes as you say!

I have picked a load more runners, toms, carrots and cues today and the leeks and beetroot are ready now too. I've skinned and frozen a lot of toms......I like them on toast.

I have felt a bit off colour today too....must be a bug. Felt a bit whoozy and tired too. Hope I feel on form in the morning as I'm out with my sister.

Off to bed now too

I'm off to bed now.Night Night everyone xSee you in the morning

Frank ,you could have supped the tea out of the saucer lol.Good Lewis coming to your rescue
I hope that the PM does show a reason for your friends death.How sad for his OH now .I bet their friends felt a bit bad going on the cruise,but then it would have been a pity for them to miss it as well .Just a very sad time for them all.

We have Individual Beef Wellingtons tonight.(I don't feel hungry),but Chris bought them and they cost a bomb so i had better make an effort.

Frank I hope you get over your Icky bic feeling.I feel a bit like that tonight which is probably why I don't really fancy much.It is nearly ready ,so better set the table now.

Yes, I posted my note on here above - been busy making 'builders tea'.
Next thing I'll be excused boots!!!

Evening all,

Nice to see the absentees coming into class. !!! Did you bring a note, saying why you were absent lol.

Jane would you believe, I picked up my first cup of tea and my finger and thumb haven't got the best grip on the tiny cup handle. It slid round in my fingers, and filled the saucer and spilled onto the table cloth. Lewis helped clear it up. Embarrassed or what !!! So yes in some respects I had my pinkie out. !!!
That dinning room was something different, DOWNTON ABBEY type place.

Had a very lazy day again today. I prepared and cooked dinner, but couldn't eat anything myself. Felt a bit" icky bick". So just Ros eaten tonight. I cooked a stuffed belly of pork, and it still had the "NIPPLES" on it . I washed and dried up while she ate her dinner. She's now watching her soaps.

No news of my friends Post mortem. I suppose being the weekend, there could be a few to do. (what a job) !!! Their friends who were going on the cruise with them HAS STILL GONE. Valerie can get her money back on the insurance, but the other couple can't so they would have lost out.

We put the heating on this afternoon, and I had to put on long trousers . We have had a lot of rain today, and everywhere feels damp and cold. Only had the heating on for an hour, but it soon warmed everywhere through.

How nice to see all our missing friends at last .Kim,Maureen and William all on the same day too.
Well that was quite a thunderstorm.The internet went down and the TV lost the signal ,and I even felt that chilly I decided to put the heating on .I expect I will fell too warm soon lol and it will be going off again.

Fiona that was quite a Pink Castle.I'm sure Sofia had lots of fun .I too find it hard to believe that she is now 4.Remember when we were all sat waiting for her birth???
There have been a fair number of babies born here since then hasn't there.

Frank it sounds like you had a GRAND time at Luton Hoo.Did you look in the restaurant with the Marble walls.That is the one Fitz treated Ann and I to lunch.Imagine what it must have been like back in the days when his ancestors were there having all those Weekend Parties !!!!!
Did you stick your little pinky finger our when you were drinking your tea

Looks like Chris is just pulling into the drive .He is a bit late tonight.

Not stopping.We are right in the middle of one heck of a thunderstorm and pelting rain