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Good morning from sunny Spain. Last night we finally had the thunderstorm which we needed to clear the the oppressive heat and the humidity. We were having supper with the people next door when it started and I am pleased to say that Jet & Joe were rather well behaved. They did bark but not for long and we had left the door to the house open for them...we could see our house from the balcony where we had our meal, so it was safe to do so.

This morning the air is fresh, there is a slight breeze, the sun is shining, and I can hear someone mowing their lawn, so all in all it is a pleasant day.

Because it was so oppressive yesterday we went shopping and on the way we saw directions to a newly opened stir run by Chinese. We did not intend to buy anything but 81euros went flying from my purse. We were somewhat taken aback on the prices. For example they sell the same brand of paper, plastic folders eta as we use and it was one third of what we normally pay. When we left we had bought new leads and collars for J&J. Clothes horse, cushions which I have been searching for, kitchen eqipment, ie chopping boards, plastic covered table clothes for both tables in the garden, bits and pieces that OH had wanted for some time.......we will be going back !

However we continued to the supermarket and bought the esentials and then came home.

Well OH back now so I had better make him a coffee.

Val, we used to get lots of these Begging letters and always either threw them away or if on the comp deleted them immediately? They are such a nuisance.

Ann, 120 books to read, my goodness you must be helping the revenue for lots of writers, how do you log these books? I must say it is good to be able to download my books but there is nothing to match holding a new book and opening the first page.
Theresa, have you looked to see if you are the lucky winner of the lottery and if so please can you arrange for us all to meet up....wouldn't that be wonderful....I wonder who the lucky person is???

Bye bye for now,

10.02 hrs Spain

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Good afternoon ladies
Well I agree with you Bridget yesterday was so humid but we did not have the thunderstorm. Could see some lightening in the distance but nothing came here.
Today there is a welcome breeze so it makes life more pleasant. Monday I went to Denia market and the heat completely finished me off. Managed to buy a couple of pairs of cropped trousers and a large tote bag ready for my hols in UK.
We have loads of Chinese bazaar shops around here and they are like Alandin's cave and I love having a look around them and usually manage to find something or other to buy so cheap it makes you wonder how they all make a living. On Monday we wwent to a DIY place only to find it had shut down - such a shame so many shops are closing.
Well hubby will be home for lunch soon so I had better get myself sorted then afterwards we are off to do the weekly shop.
Take care all
Love Mary xx

Mary, how good to hear from you. How long is it now until you go to the UK, and how long will you be away?
We think that the new Chino shop which is being developed just a couple of minutes from th bottom of our hill is going to be the same type of Chino, so keeping our fingers crossed.

It is quite windy here today which is a relief, friends have been here for their daily swim, and the husband is teaching me Ti Chi, I think that is how it is spent. It is certainly very relaxing. Does anyone else do this.?

Todaybwe are having steak pies with fresh veg for our main meal. I did not make the pies, but we have bought the brand before and they were fine. OH said I am to have a day off from cooking so he is going to cook the meal, he is quiteca good cook as it happens.

I have been adding quite a lot of new recipies on the Culinary thread, not sure if anyone on here has visited it.

Trusting that those who have been unwell are improving, those who have visitors are not too exhausted and that everyone is enjoying life.

Bye for now

13.44 hrs Spain :-D

A quick visit. No, I am not the one who won all those Millions.

Just think, they could give away one milliom to a hundred peole and still be able to live (in luxury) off the interest on the money they have left.

Bridget, my sister does Ti Chi, which she enjoys. I used to do yoga, till the teacher was forced to retire because of her age.

It is great to get a bargain, especailly when it was something that you had been looking for.

I like watching thunder storms, and love the clear cool air you can get after a srorm.

Sorry Ann 131 books wow, they will take a long time to read, but it will be fun.

Goodnight to everyone,

Tess

23.35 UK

Good afternoon from where I am in Oz. 2pm here (5am UK). Lovely and sunny and about 16 degrees, but no wind to-day, so the sun feels nice. Doesn't last long at this time of year, though and we have had temps of 6 and as low as 2 overnight for the past week. I can't complain though, it's not raining.

Valerie - I'm jealous! When I received a letter from Nigeria, I was only asked to accept $8,000. They would tell me where to transfer $5,000 of it after I received it and I could keep the rest for my trouble ($3,000). All I had to do, was give them my bank details.!!! Yeah, right!
Only recently, my Bulgarian friend emailed me from Heathrow, asking for $5650 to pay excess baggage on her 'samples'. The hacker/s had read her emails and knew that she had a business - also that she wrote in 'broken' English. What they didn't know, was that she lives alone, and that I could hear the sound in the water pipes enough to know that she was running her shower! She's my next door neighbour! They also wrote to one of her customers stating that she 'forgot' to charge him insurance on the goods he had bought from her.Fotunately, he too, was suspicious and contacted her.
I wonder how much they make out of their hacking? Surely, if people are silly enough to fall for the stories and actually send money or details - they should not be let loose on the internet! How do we prevent it though?

Bridget - I have been meaning to look at your culinary thread but haven't found it. What is the name of the heading? I'll put it in my 'watched threads'.

Berona, thanks for asking about the culinary thread it is called Cullinary Delights. I hope that you enjoy reading it and also adding to it. I never imagined for o e moment that it would be so successful, but jolly pleased it is as I have cooked so many new recipies.
Today the weather is sunny,with a light wind,the earth and plants smell fresh and pleasant after the storm. However the pool will need a clean as it has so much dust and leaves etc in it. Fortunately OH enjoys this as part of his relaxation each morning! The sy is a lovely clear blue, with just the occasional little White clouds. The temp is likely to be lower today, around 28 dergees but tomorrow it is forecast to be in the 30s again.

I used to get those stupid emails as wellL, but touch wood I have not received them for some time. However one English man we know as an acquaintance was caught out not once, not twice but THREE times. Everyone tried to tell him it is a scam but all he kept saying was " there but for the grace of God go I " well to be honest I am sure that God is not involved in this scam. As a result this person is now not able to have the life style he expected,no longer can afford a car so has a cycle instead, cannot have the holidays etcetra that he was looking forward etc.

The Lottery HMHM OK I will own up it .....was... NOT ME, maybe it will be a relative.....Mmmmm I do not think so. IF it is one person what a change it will be for them even if they are already comfortable, I hope that it makes life easier and enjoyable. Does anyonevrecall the lady who famously said she was going to shop shop shop or words to that effect.....she ended up having a very side time .
Well I guess that is all for now
So will say bye bye, be kind to yourself and others, relax whenever you can, and tell yourself at least once a day how nice you all are.

09.14 hrs Spain


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Thank you, Bridget. I found the thread and marked it to be 'watched'. I will enjoy reading it - anything to do with cooking - and will add to it if I can.

I hope the man you know of didn't contribute to the cost of the operation on the little girl - whose daddy wrote to us and said she would die without the op. That 'little girl' would have to be in her forties now and he is still sending out the same pathetic letter!

I haven't been on for a few days, been busy with wedding things, and learning to walk properly again.....had rain all day from 2 am this morning and its cold !

Been back to the dentist and am now on second lot of anti-biotics !!

Are the list of things...things to do before I die? Or things I should have done ?

Ten days to wedding day now....guess who is doing an arrangement in real flowers for the top of the cake ? Had a practice run today...Regards everyone

Jan
Norolk UK 3.27pm

JAN. you could do both The list of things you have done and the list of things you wish you had done. If you do this I will add the list of things I have done.
I have people who lived in Pontypool, Norfolk and Wiltshire I wonder if we have the sam places in the these areas?//

You must be so excited about the wedding now, only 10 days away...goodness where does the time go???
I am sure that you will make a beautiful arrangement of flowers for the cake, looking forward to hearing all about it.

Berona, looking forward to seeing some recipies from you. I have 4 or 5 to add which a friend has given me, must try to do so tomorrow.
I am not sure who the money was intended for but people here did try to explain to him that these are scams but "you can only take the water to someone you cannot make them drink it." is so very true.

Will try to be back later so bye for now.

Bridget Spain

In Norfolk it is Dent Howard and Minister, in Pontypool Goodall, in Preston Lancs Park, so are any of these a match Bridget ?

My wish list

For my daughter to be as happy with her hubby as I have been
To visit New Zealand
To continue to have good times with friends and family
To see people of all denominations, colours and religions realise that underneath it all we just want to be happy, and money doesn't come into it,
had none, had some and it makes no differnence if you are unhappy with your lot.
To lose all the weight I have put on since I have been unable to exercise
It took me years to get it off, and a few months to put it back on again.!
To meet George Clooney or Paul McCartney ! to find out what makes them tick !

Ive probably got more but thats enough for now !!!!!!!!!!

Love everybody

Jan

Greenfingers, the names do not immediately spring to mind but I will check in the next few days.
Thanks also for adding your wish list, I am trying hard to find subjects that most people would find interesting to discuss or to write about. Any ideas would Be welcome.!

Fords from Wiltshire original but one went toNorwich and was with the Norwich Union. I have wondered if they, Norwich Union, would have records? What do you think?

I wonder if anyone is near to Norwich who could find out for me??

Well not much in thevway of news but will look in again later this evening.

21.22 hrs Spain.

HI bridget

I live near Norwich, but have just googled Norwich Union and found an excellent site www.aviva.com which has various links, re the history of the company and they also have a lady (can't remember the name ) that you can contact. So if you know the year your relative worked for them, you should be able to access some info. Hope that is helpful

Had a practice run on the cake arrangement and it looks ok so just have to decide what day I do it !!

Regards everyone

Jan

Hello Ladies, a lovely day here to-day. Friends will be arriving later this afternoon so not sure if I will be here to-morrow.

Looking forward to hearing all about the wedding Greenfingers, bet the excitement is mounting as the big day draws closer.

Had to visit the doctor this morning for new prescriptions for our chronic medication, we have to get new prescription every six months. Must go for a Glucose Tolerance Test on Monday as he tested my blood glucose level and found it too high. Also had to have a spine X-Ray, so have had a busy morning. After all that I enoyed a bit of shopping.

Now it is time for the mundane job of bringing in the washing!

Enjoy what is left of the day.



Val.

1.20 p.m.

Yes, will post after the wedding and let you know how it went

Jan

Enjoy the wedding Jan. Hope that your back is not too painful and you have a lovely stress free ND Pin free day.

It has rained here today... on St Swithens Day (oh no).

Tess
23.32 UK

Oh dear - all that rain to come??? Send some of it over here. It's mid-winter here and all we get where I am, is light showers - occasionally. Twenty to thirty years ago, we used to get a whole week or more of torrential rain - but the last time I remember that kind of rain is about 1990. Other parts of our country have floods, but not here.

Bridget - I've started reading through your cullinary thread and have already got some ideas from it. Thanks for steering me onto it.

Greenfingers - I'm sure the wedding (and the cake) will be a great success. Enjoy yourself!

Ann - my books took two weeks to get here this time. I read two others while I waited for them but still have a few unread books - and a couple of unfinished ones. One of the latter is Colleen McCulloch's 'Antony & Cleopatra'. There were so many characters in it with Greek names - all ending in 'ius' - that I became confused and gave up after reading 100 pages.

Good afternoon to you all, the sun is shining, the temp is back to the low 30sm there is a very slight breeze, Jet & Joe have come indoors and have found some cool tiles to lay on, and I can hear some children playing in the pool in the garden below our house, we cannot see them just hearing them have some fun.
The visitors in the house next door set off home for Switzerland this morning with their two dogs, I am sure that Jet and Joe have missed them already. Other members of this large family will be here for two or three weeks on Wednesday. they will also be traveling from Switzerland.

We popped down to the local supermarket this morning for ice-cream, mild, some bottled fizzy water and a bottle of wine. that is what was on our list and...wait for it...that is all we bought!!!!

This afternoon I want to review one section of my family tree. I have already posted for hlep and some people are so fast with their responses and so accurate at the same time.....I am going to check them all and then see where I am. These are my grandmothers family and although I am back as far as 1794 I have some confusion as to the name of the lady that this person married. I am also going to see if I can get back even further. My Grandma was a very special person in my life and I am doing this for her.
I have nearly finished reading my book The Alchemist and ma/have enjoyed reading it. Has anyone else read this book?

That is about it for now, husband wants me to make another cake today so will add my new recipe on Culinary delights later this afternoon.

Take care everyone

13.22 hrs Spain

Good morning. I have just finished writing a fairly long entry and wentbto press Submit but somehow deleted it!! Ahhhhhh.
So now I am going to make a coffee, sit on the verandah and contemplate,
I will be back sometime today,

Enjoy your day.

07.52 hrs Spain :-S

A lovely day here to-day. Have just returned from a walk on the beach, it was absolutely perfect down there with just the gentlest of breezes blowing.




Val. 12.30 p.m.