General Chat

My computer is saying the same as Alexa 12 degrees.

That was quickly done so now there are four alarms as they don't remove the battery ones. He said if they did they would leave a mark. The vibrating thing goes under the bottom sheet and there is a small control on the shelf above my side of the bed. It is plugged in by the bed and that must not be unplugged. I have put a label by the plug. The whole lot remains the property of Gloucestershire Deaf Association and I have to keep the empty boxes So I have put them in a bag and labelled it on a shelf in T's office.

Yes, he changed the bulb for me.

Mel, my computer is saying 2 degs and sunny but weather app on iPad says 8 degrees, feels like 5, thick cloud and drizzle. The iPad seems to have got it right. I think the computer is stuck on yesterday's weather!

That's good that the coopies are still laying some eggs for you. It's a nuisance that Asda are going to be late but at least they let you know.

Is your vibrating alarm in place now AnnG. Did you get the fireman to change the bulb for you?

My friend was here at 10.10 am. She usually comes with her husband as they are our closest friends and the two men get on well. I was puzzled as her husband has a regular commitment on Tuesday mornings. However, all was revealed when she got here. It's their diamond anniversary in March and she had found a present for him online but didn't want him to know about it so she wanted me to order it and have it delivered here, which I have just done for her. OH made a pot of tea for us and then disappeared into the kitchen with his book and we had a lovely chat until about 11.30 when she had to leave to pick up her OH.

OH seems to be getting very clumsy lately. This morning he managed to drop a glass on to the kitchen floor and, of course, it smashed into a million bits. He swept up first and then hoovered but I bet I'll be finding little bits of glass for the next week. Of course, he couldn't break one of the old glasses - no, it was one of four attractive new tumblers I only bought a couple of weeks ago.

I can hear him banging about in the kitchen now so I guess he is getting us a snack for lunch. I might just go down and discreetly supervise before he breaks something else.

Oh, the computer has woken up at last and is now saying 9 degrees and cloudy.

12 degrees here Mel :-D :-D

Pc still says 1 here but its not that cold out but the digital reader outside under the plastic roof outside the back door is also saying 1 degree.

Had another egg this morning so I have four now for Sundays big breakfast of our own eggs. Little ones are not laying yet.

Asda have told us that they will be late today and now coming about 12.50 which is the time I start getting lunch which is a nuisance.

big difference between our temps this morning Mel. 11 degrees here now.

Morning Vera, Anng and all,

Its really murky here this morning and its only 1 degree at present and pc says Partly Sunny!!!!!!!! Don't know where that came from as its as dull as dirty dishwater.

Now we hav'nt heard from Island lately and I need to know she is ok so if you look in Island please post. With all this vitus around and now new variants I worry so.

Shopping delivery today so a big wipe down this morning late.

Good morning all. 8 degrees here and looking very grey this morning.

Fireman should come this morning with the fire alarm. (11.30)

Other than that nothing planned.

Morning all

It’s quite a bit warmer this morning but thick, grey cloud and it’s very wet - again.

You’ve done a good job on painting the Christmas scene Ann and the light really brings it to life. That’s a lovely photo of Robbie. It looks like a Christmas card :-)

I’ve just had a text from a friend asking if 10.15 is too early for her to come. I didn’t know I was expecting her! One of us has got our diary in a muddle. Apart from that I have no particular plans for the day.

Night night all.

Sending love to frank. <3

I will send pics out when I have done it Gwyn. I usually do send it to everyone.

Your meal sounds tasty Mel and you have been busy collecting for your ring.
I'd love to see a picture please, when you've completed it.
Pork and Apple sausages for us this evening with red cabbage and mashed potato.

AnnG.. Your feline friend sounds a bit like Six Dinner Sid, in the children's book about a cat that used to go from house to house to get fed until the neighbours got talking and realised that they were ALL feeding him.
Sometimes though, cats just want a quiet comfortable place to have a sleep away from hustle and bustle. My sister had such a frequent visitor, when a neighbouring family had a lively young lad.

Yes Mel not very often just when the mood takes him. Strange it is often on a Monday so I guess the other ‘home’ he goes to the owner is out on Mondays. At least I could let his owner know he is ok, seems happy and well fed.. I sent her a photo as he rarely goes home and she worries if she doesn’t have news of him.

He still turns up then Anng. Did he have a sit inthe conservatoey?

I have been down the forest and picked up a lot of what I call fluffy stuff that had been blown off the fir trees down there. Then I went the other way towards the crossroad and got some moss off the bank there. Came back and the potting sheds door was open so I had to lock that up. Found a nice candle holder inthe potting sheds so beought that down.

Took the stuff to the shed and remossed the advent ring fed the chickens and bantam and came in for a well earned cuppa which we had while watching Tiupping Point.

Now I have to prepare dinner of roast chicken pieces and mixed raosted veg which is always nice and quick once I have peeled all the veg and made oh some stuffing. Too many chicken breasts so I shall save a couple for a sandwich tomorrow or I may make a chicken and brocc plait with them.

Had a good trip out, didn't spend a lot except on lunch for us both. Did buy one sircular stepping stone as there is a part of the garden I can't get to without stepping on the mud. I didn't need much having spent quite a bit in Bourton. I did buy a small cat toy for Milly and Mollie to share. Cynth gas a houseful for Christmas so she bought some crackers. completely plastic free so should be interesting. Fireman andy is due tomorrow at 11.30am.

Skinny came to visit as I got home but he has gone off again now.

Morning girls,

1 degree here too but we have a little sun now and then. Did'nt get up till late so I need to catch up on some things.

I have done some washing which I will put on the line after posting this. I need to go up the top to the road to get some moss and pick some fresh green stuff for the advent ring.

As we don't have a service every week at our church and the first Sunday comes before the next service they light two candles then. Then there is the carol service but they do manage to light them all in the time.

Enjoy your trip out with Cynth Anng.

Must away and get on BBL.

Morning All,

Quite a covering of snow here overnight and the PC says it is -2 degrees which it was yesterday too, so quite chilly although it looks warmer with the sunshine.

If you have the snow too AnnG, there may some nice photo opportunities at the garden.

I have the washer on and got a pasta with chicken, mushroom and ham and veg ready yesterday afternoon. I just need to add a sauce with some philadelphia and hot it up. I always pre-cook pasta since I found out it was better for your blood sugar and it will save me time with my watercolour course today. We were supposed to have an orange, lemon and lime for today, but I only have an orange and wasn't going out in the snow just to get the rest, so my next job will be to print off photos from the internet to use for the others! :-)

Having received 2 blind samples the same, despite them saying they had sent the 2 I wanted, I tried to order the second one again last night. Guess what, it seems they don't do the design I wanted now. :-| I have emailed them to double check and you'd think they would have said they were discontinuing them when they sent the samples. I could be back to square one.

Good morning AnnG and all
My weather app is telling me it’s -1 but feels like -5. It’s sunny but there’s a heavy frost. Think I’ll be staying in today. No plans but I have plenty to keep me busy. Enjoy your coffee trip AnnG but wrap up warm.

good morning -1 degree out there and frost on roofs. pretty pale pink and blue sky but very cold. Cynth is taking me to Trioscape, a garden about 15 miles from here this morning for coffee (well she is driving I am buying coffee), so I hope the roads will be ok by the time we go. Hopefully they gritted them but these days we cant be sure because of lack of drivers. (and that seems to be a convenient excuse for everything.)

Ooh, I remember the Avon cream perfumes too, especially the little Topaze pot with the 'jewel' on top.
I think I had a little silver coloured apple on a chain / necklace which unscrewed in half to access a cream perfume... Was that Avon too?

My 2 daughters are very practical and can lend their hand to many D.I.Y. jobs. They didn't learn that from their Dad, as he came from a Services family, who had lived in rented accommodation for almost all of his childhood and so a maintenance team would always be available to fix any problems.
Daughter who lives with me is great for fixing internet issues and figured out what to do when the bathroom pull light switch broke. She sought advice from an electrician, who assured her that she could easily buy a new part and fix it herself, so the 2 girls fixed it together, as it didn't actually involve any new wiring, just a new part.
I will try to sort things around the home if I can, but I must admit to being glad of the help from the girls.

Ooh Vera if you were here you could change my light bulb for me. You are six inches taller than me. Well five and a half. Strange that you find waist in dresses are in the wrong place. I find dresses difficult as although only five foot two & a half) I am short waisted so the waist on dresses is not in the right place. I actually don’t have a problem with sleeves but trousers are difficult as I have quite long legs for my height M&S short are too short regular are sometimes about an inch too long depending g on style. The ones that fit me best are ankle grazers. They are proper length for me.

Ann daughter learnt to be practical when her first husband was not practical and she got divorced when she was still in her twenties, bought her own house and with her Dad’s help learnt all about DIY.

Strangely I had six months on my own with a three year old when Tony was away in the RN but I don’t remember having any problems in the house. I lived near my parents so I guess maybe Dad did things he was very handy and taught T decorating etc. I did learn gardening from Dad though.

I used to like Avon perfume and the pretty jars and bottles I can remember Topaz.