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What kind of things do you remember from Childhood

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Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 10 Apr 2012 17:42

Glad you had a good day in the end Frank.


Get Lewis to show you how to copy and paste!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will save you loads of time.

Tracey

Tracey Report 10 Apr 2012 18:00

Evening All,

Put new pic of my two cousins & i in Spain(i'm in green)) :-D.

Poor Fitz all this worrying cant help much.

I tell you it scares the H##l out of you, much more than WW11 did Theses
hoodlums,It's the same here not held to account.It could just have well been you & Lewis---

I don't do Vac Bags not with my Asthma had to many back fire like your Ann
But I did my hall linen closet ---You'd think it is simple to take a towel out
:-S
Frank I thought you just had your hair cut last week???

Jane

Jane Report 10 Apr 2012 19:19

Evening All
The sun has been shining just about all day.I thought it was supposed to rain.Got a load of washing dried :-D
Well I saw Fitz and poor old thing is not brilliant.He is worried sick about all this nausea and is getting pains from where he had the kidney out.I am hoping that that is just things healing .Will take him to the Dr in the morning if he can get an appointment.Told him just to see anyone if he can't see the one he wants.it is a bit of a worry :-S
Then I got home and the phone rang (not the Indian) I had that one this morning.It was from Rachel in Dubai.Trouble with Ethan not sleeping and just screaming.It sounds to me like it connected with him stopping medication for reflux.I just suggested starting the medicine again and see if that works.Not a lot I can do from here lolol.I did feel sorry for her and Darren though as I think they are exhausted from the last 4 nights of no sleep.

I have a Dys** Hoover .No Bag :-D :-D.Just take the cylinder off and press a button and the bottom drops open and all the dust just comes out( I use a plastic bag to catch it all.I quite like the look of the one on a ball.

Sounds like you had a nice lunch in the end Frank :-DI can't think of the last time I had a carvery.The best one I remember was down in Plymouth when Mum was alive and we used to take her there.

It was funny this morning when the postman rang the doorbell to deliver a parcel.It was the 'wee wee' postman .He must have been praying I was out.
Never looked me in the face.Just handed over the package and scuttled off lol.I bet he can't wait to go back on his normal round when our usual one comes back from holiday.

Linen cupboards Shirl !!!! Pull one thing out and everything else comes out too :-S

Jane

Jane Report 10 Apr 2012 19:33

I must tell you all.It was quite funny.When I was at Fitz's ,his Mother called through saying that 'Bella' her cat had deposited a load of feathers in her 'quarters'.Fitz just groaned and said he couldn't be dealing with that,so I said I would go and investigate.Got a dustpan and brush and went to have a look.I couldn't see any feathers.She said there were a lot in her bathroom.I took a deep breath hoping not to find a dead or half dead bird.Turned out to be a lot of shredded cardboard that Bella had scratched from a box of Tenna pads
I can't begin to tell you relieved I was lolol.

Frank

Frank Report 10 Apr 2012 20:28

Shirl. I was going last week, but got waylaid, with something else. My little Asian girl, was on holiday. So the owner did my hair, and a good job she did too. I said ASHA might be looking for another job, if you carry on like this.

We have the Dys## also. I have looked at the cylinder ball, but what a price. I would need a mortgage to buy one of those lol lol.

Had a phone call from my man from BEN this morning, he said that as I hadn't accepted their help with an electric wheelchair for Ros. they still had the money available for us to use, and he surgested that the committee(which he is on) might consider giving us the money towards a holiday for us. He thought the last time he saw us, we looked like we needed a break. I tried to refuse, but he was insistant, and said it would be a 40/60% that they would agree. How kind of him to think of us like that. :-0 :-0

Nobody is hungy yet, after that meal. I have a pack of smoked salmon in the fridge, so I might have some of that on toast later. Lewis loves S S so he will no doubt join me.

I can just imagin how that postman felt this morning. If I had been him, I would have left it on the doorstep, rang the bell, and shot off before you came to the door.!!!

I have a cupboard over my bed, where I keep all my tee shits and jumpers. Whenever I go to pull one out, out comes the pile. I just shove them all back, when I get another out Ros says "Where has that been" with all the creases.

Lewis is in a strop. He now wants tined salmon, and Ros has only got the big tins, and we won't eat it before Thursday morning. See if we can change his mind A GOOD SMACK ACROSS THE EAR :-D :-D :-D :-D No I wouldn't and you know that. !!!

Frank

Frank Report 10 Apr 2012 20:28

Shirl. I was going last week, but got waylaid, with something else. My little Asian girl, was on holiday. So the owner did my hair, and a good job she did too. I said ASHA might be looking for another job, if you carry on like this.

We have the Dys## also. I have looked at the cylinder ball, but what a price. I would need a mortgage to buy one of those lol lol.

Had a phone call from my man from BEN this morning, he said that as I hadn't accepted their help with an electric wheelchair for Ros. they still had the money available for us to use, and he surgested that the committee(which he is on) might consider giving us the money towards a holiday for us. He thought the last time he saw us, we looked like we needed a break. I tried to refuse, but he was insistant, and said it would be a 40/60% that they would agree. How kind of him to think of us like that. :-0 :-0

Nobody is hungy yet, after that meal. I have a pack of smoked salmon in the fridge, so I might have some of that on toast later. Lewis loves S S so he will no doubt join me.

I can just imagin how that postman felt this morning. If I had been him, I would have left it on the doorstep, rang the bell, and shot off before you came to the door.!!!

I have a cupboard over my bed, where I keep all my tee shits and jumpers. Whenever I go to pull one out, out comes the pile. I just shove them all back, when I get another out Ros says "Where has that been" with all the creases.

Lewis is in a strop. He now wants tined salmon, and Ros has only got the big tins, and we won't eat it before Thursday morning. See if we can change his mind A GOOD SMACK ACROSS THE EAR :-D :-D :-D :-D No I wouldn't and you know that. !!!

Annx

Annx Report 10 Apr 2012 20:40

What a brilliant offer Frank.......they do look after you don't they! What did you say.....Tee ????. :-S :-0. Sounds like they have more than creases!! lol

Jane

Jane Report 10 Apr 2012 20:49

Frank that is a wonderful offer from BEN.You did mention going on holiday to Yorkshire or the Lake District(can't remember which).That offer would be a huge help towards that :-D
I think young Lewis should watch his strop lol.S Salmon on toast and he wants tinned !!! :-S :-S.He is a very lucky young lad having you both as G Parents.Do you reckon you spoil him just a bit ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D

So that Postman should look sheepish .I will never forget what he did.
He won't either lolololol.That day he wee'd on the side of my house is the angriest I have ever been in my life,and I really let rip.That is not like me at all but I saw RED then :-0 :-0

I think I won't be late to bed tonight.That being awake until 3am the other night has caught up :-S :-S

Jane

Jane Report 10 Apr 2012 21:00

I thought the T Shirts had more than creases too Ann :-D :-D :-D :-D
Frank have a look and see how you spelled SHIRTS ;-) ;-)

Annx

Annx Report 10 Apr 2012 21:18

I used to have a bagless cleaner but had to get this lightweight, upright because of my back. It weighs less than 4 bags of sugar, so is half the weight of a lot of other 'lightweights' and is recommended for allergies because of the powerful filtration system (till you overfill the bag and it comes off that is!!)
MIL took it home and tried it for a week and wanted one, 'whatever the price' she said.....until she saw the price! I know mine cost over £200 more than 10 years ago. I don't like to use anything with a beater on the lounge wood flooring so have a very tiny Dy*son for that. They are very good with the click off, take to the bin and click empty system and those ball ones look as if they reach everything! :-D.Do some hoovers still have lights on? I remember mum having one with a light at the front years ago.

I hope Fitz soon gets over this nausea. Maybe the pain is because he has been doing too much too soon. Sounds like his mum didn't have her specs on when she saw Bella's 'kill'!! I hope poor little Ethan is better soon for everyone's sake!

I like your new pic Shirl.........is that a sign for a CONVENT behind you????

It's nice seeing the new stuff come in the shops Mandy...........hopefully we will be able to get back in summery things soon. I wonder if Maureen got fixed up with her accessories.

Tracey

Tracey Report 10 Apr 2012 21:22

AND I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ''MY''EYES JANE OH FRANK WHAT WILL WE DO WITH YOU ;-) ;-) ;-) <3

Annx

Annx Report 10 Apr 2012 21:35

Well, it made us all sit up didn't it Shirl!!! lol

Frank

Frank Report 11 Apr 2012 09:04

Sorry Girls, Just read what I typed. 2 out of 10 (must take more care) lol lol

Woke early, the others are still asleep, I have had my asprin and two cups of tea. Will get breakfast when his "LORDSHIP" wakes up.

Jane the old saying goes "you can't spoil a good child" and to us he's the best thing since sliced bread !!!

I remenber the hoovers with the lights. They were suppose to let you see the dust under the furniture. Our rooms were nearly all lino, so a brush was used more than a hoover.

Brightish sort of morning with a little blue sky.

Have just opened back gate so Green Thumb cab get in later. Had a walk around the "ESTATE" and found either the wrens nesy or bluetits in a tiny nesting box /house I put up last year. Will have to keep an eye on it. and watch yhose B cats !!!!
The rain over the last couple of days has freshened up the gardens.

Mel Fairy Godmother

Mel Fairy Godmother Report 11 Apr 2012 09:46

Morning Frank and Al and evening Kim,

How is everyone today? Feeling better I hope.

Jane I do feel for Rachael as there is nothing worse than little sleep with a baby who is upset about something. Hope it is sorted soon for them.

I laughed when I saw what Frank had typed about his T shirts!!

Sun and cloud this morning and our robins have been coming for their mealworms two at a time. Robins I mean and taking two worms at a time. It is like a relay race. They don't go straight to the nest but into the box hedge first and then into the shed on the left hand side and then to the right to the nest. They only have to see me stand outside the back door and they are there on the gate or the lantern hook looking onto the patio.

Did some digging in the tunnel yesterday after washing all the canes and brought down my bottomless pots that I put round the tome plants as they have to be washed too. It is also market day so have to go in for chicken food and change a jumper I bought for oh which was too small so I should get my money back on that.

Oh still can't decide what shape he wants the new pond. He keeps put the slabs in different places.

Must get on and do something and may be back later.

Mum had a hoover with a light on the front. The one that beats as it sweeps as it cleans.

All the dirt all the grit Hoover picks up every bit, Hoover beats as it sweeps as it cleans. Still remember the words and tune of that ad.

Jane

Jane Report 11 Apr 2012 09:54

Morning Frank and All

Frank there is lots of blue sky here at the moment and really pleasantly warm.
I just got in from taking Chester for his short walk and couldn't believe how many Dandelions have sprouted at the side of the drive,all in flower :-S :-S Little job to do there I think.

Frank I meant to ask you what Lewis thought of his Frying pan and breakfast things he had at Xmas?

I am taking Fitz this afternoon to his GP.It is near the pet shop so I will have a potter in there while he has his appointment.

Ann I think that sign behind Shirl says OUVERT.

Kim 2 brilliant emails this morning.Love the Grandad one :-D :-D

Fiona

Fiona Report 11 Apr 2012 09:56

Morning All

Just have time to say hello before I "WAIT FOR IT FRANK !! :-D lol go for coffee with friends, :-)

It will all be baby chatter this morning as it seems one of the other ladies found out from her daughter at Easter that she is to be a gran in October, better not go on about babies for to long or we will bore the other ladies in the group all there kids are not married or have partners yet he he :-D

Dull but dry at the moment,

BBL

Frank

Frank Report 11 Apr 2012 12:07

Just potted up some Strawberry plants into a trailing thingy. Tooks loads of soil, The planter holds 16 plants and I only have six planted. Ros will have to get some more.

Jane, The frying pan episode was a complete disaster. There was a shape of the British Isles, that you broke your egg into. His Mother burnt it the first time she used it. and Bugger## it up. I think he still uses the pan and knives. Ros wouldn't have bought it, if it haden't been for Julia.

Oh Fiona "Tell me something new" lol lol. I can just imagine all you grandma's talking about babies.

Ros has been putting a bag of meal worms out each morning on the lawn. They don't seem to last a minute or so. all the little birds come down at once. and they are gone. The little wren is one of the first down.

Conrad has turned up. He has taken his car for a Service in Northampton, They loan him a car so he can come and see us for a few hours.

Frank

Frank Report 11 Apr 2012 12:07

Just potted up some Strawberry plants into a trailing thingy. Tooks loads of soil, The planter holds 16 plants and I only have six planted. Ros will have to get some more.

Jane, The frying pan episode was a complete disaster. There was a shape of the British Isles, that you broke your egg into. His Mother burnt it the first time she used it. and Bugger## it up. I think he still uses the pan and knives. Ros wouldn't have bought it, if it haden't been for Julia.

Oh Fiona "Tell me something new" lol lol. I can just imagine all you grandma's talking about babies.

Ros has been putting a bag of meal worms out each morning on the lawn. They don't seem to last a minute or so. all the little birds come down at once. and they are gone. The little wren is one of the first down.

Conrad has turned up. He has taken his car for a Service in Northampton, They loan him a car so he can come and see us for a few hours.

MEgirl

MEgirl Report 11 Apr 2012 12:19

Morning everyone,

I saw that email come through and thought you were up very early Frank. Got quite a surprise, I did.

Jane I was waiting for something completely different to happen, lol. Have been thinking about the family in Dubai, but as you hadn't mentioned them I thought things might been going better. Wish Fitz all the best, hoping the doctor can help with this awful nausea.

Much cooler today and rain as well. Washing in the garage to dry, but hoping things will improve over the next few days.

Time for a cuppa, have a good day. 9.18 pm EST

Patricia

Patricia Report 11 Apr 2012 14:58

Hi All..Will read though all your posts later.At the moment I am at my sons looking after the 2 girls and a lively puppy..Im Knac*ed lol..
the girls are playing
with the wooden biro train they have..I managed to buy another set in the charity shop yesterday so they have a track each..lol..Mocha wanted to play as well. :-|This was meanrt for Jack They also had some goodies but the train won

Just had a heavy shower here in Kent..It has been sunny..Hubby said it has been poring with rain all morning at home..He wil lpickme up sat.