General Chat

Kim what a mess next door to you. I would send those pics to the local council. Have they neighbours the other side? I think you need to get together with others to complain as sometimes it needs more than one complaint before anything is done.

Frank have a nice weekend in Rutland. Don't eat anything to spicy and upset your tum, will you.

Clouded over a bit and then we had a few spots of rain which dried up very quickly. Got a little cooler when the clouds came over and oh brought in the sheets and pillow cases which I had just put out before going up the tunnel to water. I could hear the rain on the roof but it did'nt sound to dire so thought they could wait till I got back down the house. Now it seems to be getting a little brighter again.

Oh has decided to dig up the back field with the digger which he is doing now. He had sprayed it all off and killed most of the weeds and was going to sow new grass seed and then the chickens can go back on there. I think if he digs it we will get more weeds come up but you can't tell them anything can you?

As to my bantam that was sitting...........she only hatched one chick. Two dead in shell two days later and then the one chick died inthe water bowl. I was absolutely disgusted with her and took the rest of the eggs away. so no chicks I am afraid. :-(

Mandy wish I could get oh a fresh crab like that. He loves it and I hate it. I did buy him a lobster at Christmas time. I hate that too.

Ruby it is a shame when you like a flower and then you can't grow it.
I have a smoke bush in the garden too but it is taking a long while to get it's leaves this year.

Have a lovely weekend Frank.I bet Ros will be glad to have got her drivers awareness session over and done with.

Ruby I love Roses .They are my favourite flower I think.We have lots and I can't wait now until they all bloom.I got my window box done this afternoon with more Geraniums and Trailing Lobelia.

James and Jess cleaned off all the splattered windows and sills for me !!! It was all done by the time I got back from town this morning.
I am still putting the Fat Sticks on the new windowsill by the back door for my Robins,and we now also have a very tame Chaffinch which is so sweet.It has been coming for quite a while now and it will just stay on the sill while I stand beside it on the doorstep :-D

Well it looks like the weather is set to be good at least for the weekend.Fitz's OH has gone to Turkey with her Sister and her OH and my Neighbours(with Meg) will be back from Portugal on Sunday.I know Megs owners will be peeved that we have had great weather while they have been away lol.I bet Georgette will too(Fitz's OH)

Mel I hope you aren't getting the Rain and Thunderstorms I saw forecast down your way.There was word of flash flooding in some places I think :-S There is a fair breeze going on here.I had to shut the patio door as the curtains were flying out.

I keep thinking of poor Kim having to live next door to that disgusting mess.I can't imagine how it would make me feel.Very low I reckon.When Mum was still living on her own her next door neighbour Mary had an old rusting clapped out car on her drive .Over the years it got more and more rusty and bits were falling off.The reason she wouldn't get rid of it was because her elderly senile Mother (who lived there too) wouldn't let her !! It used to annoy Mum so much as it was the first thing she saw when she opened her front door.It went in the end when Mary's Mum passed away.So one heap of junk was bad enough.Let enough the amount of it that KIm's neighbour has.

Must get a move on with dinner now

It's me, still here, waiting for Madam. I spoke to soon earlier, when I went outside TWO mowers and a strimmer started up. Then someone put a radio on. They must have been deaf (what did you say) the noise was deafening .

Kim, I haven't looked at my Emails yet, but will do so before closing down.

Ruby, RUTLAND, is Leicestershire (or was) they got the name back a few years ago. My son lives very close to Rutland water. The largest reservoir in the Country. They flooded two or three villages when it was built in the 60/70s.

I also had one of those smoke trees, we bought it when we went to Stratford on Avon, they grow all along the river side down there. They do look lovely in full bloom/blossom. As you say, they are a bit different.
We are just getting our Iris's in bloom, which look great, as does the garden at this time of year.

Yes the sun has gone in here as well, lounger put away, and would you believe it is deadly silent out there now.

I'm all showered and shaved, and packed. I have drained all the veg and put them into bags, I will take the roast lamb as it is, all cooked and ready to eat.

I suppose it will be takeaway tomorrow, and I will no doubt treat them to lunch somewhere on Sunday. ( have you got room for three extra ANN lol lol )

BE GOOD

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to thank you on your comments regarding the Knockout roses, Mel and Annx. that's exactly how mine looked. it started last year and I cut the offending parts off, then cut the bushes down in the winter, but it came back so I read up on it, and the article said to dig them right out. Such a shame because they were lovely, and so easy to grow.

We're having a good bit of rain from the Tropical storm Andrea. Are under a flood watch - a big worry in the mountains. I just went out to check my raised beds and everything is growing like mad. I have a little space where I pulled the lettuce from which had bolted (too hot here for lettuce now). I think I'll wait until next month and put a couple more tomato plants there, or perhaps some bush beans. We have a long growing season here.

My smoke tree is blooming. Not sure if that's the right term, but it's got the fluffy stuff all over it right now. It's very pretty with the raindrops on it. Also have some gorgeous lilies blooming, and some deep red dahlias. We can leave the dahlias in the ground here over the winter, with a little mulch.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and that the weather is kind to you. Frank, I never knew or heard of anyone going to Rutland. I suppose I just never knew anything about it, except that it is a tiny county. I'll have to look it up - I don't even know what direction it is!!! Probably shouldn't admit that.

OMG KIm.That's bad :-0 :-0 :-0.How depressing for you living next to all that Junk and Rubbish,and from what you say that is just part of it.Do you know what the inside is like?Have the council actually seen it.Have you sent in photos?I wonder what the water problem is.It doesn't sound very nice at all.Can all the neighbours get together and put a group complaint in.
I t is a difficult one isn't it.I do hope something can be done.Just imagine if you wanted to sell your house.who would want to buy next to that !!!!! I feel very sorry for you.

I see Frank has gone for the weekend with his cooking lol.
Not hanging about as I have been doing a few bits and bobs in the garden and will get out for a little linger as the sun has gone in a bit and it isn't quite as hot.
BBL

Goodness Kim, what a mess !! :-S i should think it's a fire hazard with all the wood and that old car !! wonder if there any petrol in it !!
There must be some thing the council can do about it surely .
I'am sure the stress of living next door to all that is not helping you at all.

Frank, have a lovely weekend

Phew had to come in for a drink its so hot out there ,even Toby has come in ,he's now laying on the conservatory floor on the cold tiles !!

Afternoon all, as they say in Ireland "What a pet of a day", after yesterdays cold windy day here the sun is shining and all is well. I'm able to leave off the winter coat and dress more summery.

We didn't venture far yesterday, just a bit of local shopping/window gazing and a call at the place where we buy the plants for our baskets/tubs/planters. There doesn't seem to be much variety this year for some reason and I like to get them all on hand and have a blitz doing them in one go.

We are off to Atherstone later this afternoon to pop in to granddaughter Siobhan's and family, see little Ralph and Maggie before they go off for the weekend. We'll probably look into the town first as being a small town they often have things you don't get elsewhere. That's as far ahead as we are thinking at the moment.

Did you see the pics Frank? He is ex police and quite a nice fellow, but by jingoes what a mess.

Hi young lady, nice to see you around, glad you enjoyed your meal out. A little od what you fancy won't do you any harm <3 <3 Not good having "Neighbours from hell" I don't know how I would cope with it

I have just indulged myself in a plate of smoked mackerel fillets with horseradish sauce, two slices of B & B and a couple of cold beers. Will soon be returning to my lounger. It's quiet out there at the moment.

I won't be around for the weekend. Jan has invited us up to Rutland. So when MADAM returns from her NAUGHTY LESSON will set off about 6.30 pm.

SODS LAW, has reared his ugly head again.. I thought I would get dinner ready for tonight, fist thing this morning. So I scrapped the new pots, shelled peas and broad beans, did the carrots and cabbage. Put the Lamb in the roasting tin with stock veg for my gravy Then comes the phone call. So I am part cooking the lamb, will drain all the veg, and take lock stock and barrel with us tonight, and finish cooking it up there. Just my luck. !!

Might try to get back later, if not have a good weekend, and look after yourselves.

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for the birthday wishes you posted. I did get out for a meal with the family, plus Ethan his cousin Brad and the grandparents. It is was nice overlooking the water which was being whipped up by strong winds.

Haven't been on as I've been so pooped since going out, takes a lot from me. I had a couple of gin and tonics which I enjoyed and even had a port last night. A bit naughty as I'm not supposed to drink alcohol at all.

I did get some lovely gifts including two lovely warm cardigans, slippers, jewellery including an owl necklace and a few other bits and pieces. Scarves too.

I had the stepson and his wife and children call in here on there way to Queensland last night. It was a bit tense, but I got through it. Have not seen them in over 11 years. They all went to the club for dinner whilst I stayed here trying to sort out my troublesome computer.

Have had 22 degree days here, but rain is coming tomorrow. Washing hanging in the garage. Daughter is keeping the kitten, I knew they would. MORE EXPENSE!!! The dog is having seizures and needs medication, but the vet wants scans done at a cost of $1500 - bugger that. They can film the fit and show the vet. My word what a scam.

Shirl sorry you didn't get your injection done. I was expecting it to be over and done with. <3

David I read of your slow recovery, not good. Hope things move along for you. It is rough to be laid up for so long.

We have water seeping from next door (Steptoe and Son's property). It is completely wet along that side of our house and the garden bed is filling with water. Keith checked the meter and all was fine. He checked there's too and no problem, got to be coming from somewhere, but how can you check when he has so much mess. Will have to take some photos and email to you. The smell is terrible. We though it might be our pool leaking, but no chemicals. Very strange. Something's got to be done. No rain either so dampness is not from that.

Hope your weather is good and sun is shining. Take care and enjoy your day. 8.09 pm AEST.

Morning everyone,Evening Kim,

Lovely sun again today, been up to the market and bought some fruit went to the bank and then nipped off to get the eggs from the farm , stripped the bed off this morning, so got the linen blowing on the line , well the quilt cover, the bottom sheet and pillow cases are now spinning .

Family coming tonight ,but no cooking for me as we're having Chinese :-D i even cheated and bought a couple of trifles for pud :-D

No,no trip to the coast today Frank :-D the Crab we bought went down a treat last night , you carn't bet them fresh from the coast they seem to taste so much better .

Right coffee time i think, then i'll no doubt find a job or two to do .

BBL

Morning LADY MEL, and all you surfs/ evening Kim,

Ros is off to her Drivers awareness course this afternoon, she doing a bit. I hope they have pee/tea breaks. as I can't see her going from 1.30 till 5.45 pm without either.

Mel. I dug a small patch where my peas are, and I can't find one. !! So have put it on my list for Ros to get new packet on Saturday. I will then scrap a new trench for them to go in. Hope I'm not too late. ??

Welcome Uzzi. It's a lot easier for us men to pop behind a bush if we are taken short, than it is for you girls. My children would call out of the car window "I KNOW WHERE YOU'RE GOING"

Have you cleaned you "NEW WINDOW" frames from all the splashes that Chris created. ??? That will keep you out of trouble for a while <3 <3

After pottering around the garden yesterday, and being on my feet a long time. My left ankle came right up in a balloon , I sat with it on the sofa last night, and this morning it's gone down.

I went to feed the birds this morning. When I go into the shed, I have to duck, after putting the seed on the feeder, I forgot to duck when I went back min. CRACK right across the top of my head, perhaps it's knocked some sense into me.

Cool breeze this morning, but very sunny and blue sky's.

What you all up to today. No trip to the coast Mandy ;-) ;-)

Heard from Conrad this morning. Still very hot out there.

Trust David/William, Carmel and Kim are all well. and not forgetting our SHIRL.
I tried to SKYPE HER THE OTHER DAY. but son was on line. Will speak with her soon.

Yo Ho Ho mel :-D...Morning/Evening All

Another great day here.I hope you miss the rain Mel.Don't think we are forecast any.
I'm going to nip out and get some Southern Fried Chicken fillets for dinner before it gets too hot so will BBL

The lower deck is by my pond (the newest one) and the upper deck is looking over his pond and adjoining the bungalow and patio to the back door. We get the sun on the lower deck in the early evening but not on the upper deck, if that makes sense! :-D

Morning All and Evening Kim,

Another nice day at the mo but they forcast rain for us later so we will have to see if they are right.

May have to go and get chickens food today but don't really want to go. Want to get up the tunnel and garden.

I spotted a thread on the general chat board about Jersey Royals. Am going to have a look because I don't think they are the same as they used to be.

Is everyone ok today? Love to David if he is looking in.

You sound like you are on a cruise Mel......'the lower deck'. :-D

We always 'go' when there's an opportunity as well............I've seen the queues of traffic on the motorway up the road when there's been an accident.........everyone scuttling into the bushes and the lorry drivers hiding behind their lorries!!

How about getting a Queen's 60th Anniversary Coronation coin for little William Jane.

I too always go before going out anywhere. I always have to ask oh if I can go!!! O go on then, he says.

Hi Uzzi
I still do the same.Never leave the house without making sure everyone has been to the Loo.It's inbred from childhood......"Do you need a Wee Wee"......I have shortened it now to 'Anyone need a Wee ? Go now while you have the chance" OH always says to me "Have you been" 'cos we are not stopping :-S
There is nothing worse than needing a 'toilet break 'where you can't really stop.When we go on a long trip I get OH to stop at every available service station ,just so I can squeeze one out lol.You never know if you are going to get held up in a traffic jam.

I had a strange memory of childhood today.

As we set back out on our 1hr journey back from seeing Mum I said I need the loo and asked OH if he did also !! It stems back to childhood when we were always asked or told to use the loo before a journey .......
OH laughed at me when I mentioned it and said I do it all the time. ;-)

Just going to have a G&T on the lower deck.............