General Chat

Morning all,

Wet here and very dull but we should have a few sunny spells later this afternoon .

Nothing planned for today my side is painful from doing the weeding the other day and I had to help Colin put the garden table together ,I had to bend over and help put the screws in the top and legs so all the bending over has pulled a muscle in my side .

Yes, I was a bit shocked they hadn't got masks on to start with too Mandy. Those mould and fungus spores can't be good for you. You could see the dust flying as well as they were just throwing them on the floor weren't they. I'd have been carrying the bits straight outside. lol. I wasn't sure why they were pulling up the parquet flooring unless they wanted it for another part of the floor, as it was certainly solid and would look nice with a good sanding. When they showed you all the tall scaffolding in the main part, I kept thinking about the heating bills! :-0

Yes its a shame you've got the cold while away Anng hope it doesn't last to long for you .

Ann I expect its nice and warm in the greenhouse for the cat he probably lays in there out of the wind and rain if you leave the door open .
We're enjoying the Chapel renovation programme too ,what a lot of time and money its going to take though , its a huge project and I can see several more programmes being made over the years while they do it up a bit like the château programmes .
I did have to smile when they were taking all the panelling off the wall with that fungus growing on it they had taken quite a bit off before they decided they ought to put masks on , they were breathing in all that dust .

Fingers crossed your tum stays ok with the capsules Mandy. I feel better today and less tired too. I had to smile at Max grumbling at the noisy rooks. :-). The white cat has been in the garden again today and he came right up to the conservatory door, then went in the greenhouse, which has nothing in it at the moment. He's wearing a blue collar now and doesn't seem at all timid. I hoovered most of the bungalow by the time the battery went flat, not thorough, but it looks a lot better. I've just had a small tin of salmon with a jacket potato and tiny tomatoes. No OH to cater for as he has sandwiches with him.

I must say I'm enjoying the Chapel Renovation prog with the man from the Pottery Throwdown, but what a huge, money pit of a project to take on. :-0

Wet here today. Daughter and I just went to Dixons store for coffee and a look round then in to Asda next door where I got tissues and throat sweets and a long sleeve black and white striped top. It passed a wet morning anyway. Sore throat is not so bad but it has developed into a head cold. I am so hoping it doesn’t lead to a cough.
Mandy, I don’t think it will have been from the little ones, neither seemed to have colds. It is just a nuisance that all the time I have been in crowds in shops and on buses at home and not caught any colds, I have to catch one up here. And of course it li likely that daughter and SiL will catch it.

Afternoon all,

Quite a mild day here we had a little rain first thing but it soon dried up and we sat out for our coffee then just after I had hung a load of t towels and towels out we had some great big spots and by the time I got them them in it stopped and its been dry since .
We sat watching a little blue tit it was flitting about trying to look for some grubs .
Yesterday I heard Max grumbling looked up and there was two old rooks collecting bits off the roof on the flats they don't half make a noise when they are about and Max sat watching them .

Ann it does sound like it's the cream that upsets you so best as you say to stay off it for a while .

Vera hope your feeling better now it sounds as if you've got got a few busy days ahead.

Anng hope the sore throat hasn't got any worse ,could you have got it from the little ones .

Mel thats not good them sending something thats not really edible ,why do they pick out things like that to send I'm sure they won't want them themselves .

Only had two of the iron tablets so can't really tell yet if they are going to help but touch wood my tummy has been OK, I did feel a bit off first thing but I think it's because I have been busy in the garden and was still tired .

Afternoon All,

A rainy morning here but it's dry now with weak sunshine and 15 degrees. I got a bit wet walking from the carpark to the hairdresser. Tia was on good form and showing me her new grey, tight trouser bargain she was wearing and had bought to go hiking in. They stretch, have a soft furry inside and are waterproof. She belongs to group in the peak district, so not very local, but she enjoys the lovely views.

You must be pleased to get the walking shoes you know you like AnnG. These days they are lighter and more comfortable than the boots we used to wear with thick socks. We discovered our old boots when we cleared most of the garage last year and chucked them away. I know what you mean when you look at these mountains now. I find it hard to think I climbed Snowdon in my 30s. It was by the easier route, but still not easy, the steeper and rockier it got, and it took all day, about 9 hours, to climb to the top and back down again. I never got round to doing it again. It's a shame you have a sore throat. Hopefully it will be shortlived and not spoil your break.

I use the Carex antibacterial handwash Mel, but am using up a dettol handwash at the moment. Don't ever get one of those, it smells dreadful, but I won't waste it! lol. Three pumps? Isn't that just a man to not realise it's concentrated and you only need a small amount. OH uses the bathroom, so has a bar of soap, but I'm sure he would be the same as your BIL with a handwash.

That's good you are feeling quite a bit better Vera, partcularly as it sounds like you have a packed schedule. I don't know what the Space Centre is like now as I went when it first opened, but I hope you enjoy your trip. I imagine the driver may come on the M1 and get off at junction 21 which is by the retail park I visit a mile away from me.

OH saw the doctor about his headaches this morning and he is to have blood tests and a scan. She said it was a bit of a mystery, but I'm glad some tests are being done. Now he's on his way to have his 5 year bone scan at a hospital the other side of the city. He has a meeting at a school that side of the city tonight, so he's arranged to go straight there from the hospital and taken his laptop and sandwiches with him to work there till the meeting is due to start. It would just waste time and fuel to battle his way home through the city traffic and then have to battle his way back shortly after.

I think it's too wet for weeding yet, so some admin next I think and some hoovering.

Had quite a lot of rain this morning pc is saying Record rain and its now 14 degrees and the suns coming out.

Had four subs on my order my bread for a large Hovis which I find a bit sweet, Asda Aloe Vera hand wash for Carex and I had already ordered an Asda one for the bathroom where BIL wahses his hands, Lurpak slightly salted butter instead of Asda salted butter, Hate lurpak. and sour dough crumpets which I kept.

My tendersteam hand picked broccoli must have been picked by a blind person cos its all stalks with very little tops and the stalks are as fat as my index finger and it all looks bruised and dirty and sweaty so they have refunded me that too. Its only fit for the chickens pot of veg. They must have known as they have refunded me for it already.

Morning all,

Quite bright here this mroning but the skies are light grey and pc says partly sunny and 13 degrees at the moment.

Hope you all slept well, I did no strange dreams last night.

I have four subs on todays order and two of them I am cross about cos its the bread I like as Hovis is a bit sweet for me I like the Warburtons, the crumpets I can try as I have never had the sour dough ones, the butter can go back cos I don't like Lurpak, and I will have to see about the Aloe Vera hand wash I like my Carex one as I know I can take the smell of that one but its only for the bathroom as BIL uses about three pumps to wash his hands.

I am now going to have my COC so see you all later.

Its good you're feeling better Vera with whats to come over the next couple of days. Hope you sleep ok tonight Vera.

Done no gardening today and now I look back on what I did do it dos'nt look much for all my work.

It rained most of the day but cleared up just as the sun was going down and we had a beautiful sky I took a couple of pics.

I was looking on youtube last night and I thought it said more of OUr Yorkshire Farm.

Thank you for the pics Mel. The second bigger lot were much easier to see. What lovely markings the bird has.

I'm feeling quite a bit better today. It has however been a very busy day and I am drooping rapidly now. I've read the posts but don't have time to respond to them. Tomorrow is also going to be hectic as during the day we have 3 appointments in 3 different places so will be dashing back and forth; and on Wednesday we are on a day trip to the National Space Centre. I may not be posting for a couple of days.

I hope you are all well and have enjoyed at least some sun. The rain's due here tomorrow. Right, I'm now going to shower and then I'm off to bed.

Evening all. We went to Ambleside today I wanted some new walking shoes so got a pair in the same shop I have bought the last three pairs. They are expensive but good. We first went to Hayes Garden world where we bought some stuff and daughter bought some plants. Then we had lunch there before driving into town for the shoes. Weather was a mix of sun and cloud. Views were beautiful, a bit hazy but no rain still quite bright passin by Grasmere and seeing the Lion and Lamb in the distance it was hard to believe that I have climbed it twice in the past. Lots of lambs, black and white and also tiny calves.
And now I have a sore throat. Don’t know who gave me this.

Afternoon All,

I slept quite well, but was up early as the window cleaner was due and he was here before 9.00 am so it was a good job I had my shower later. OH was already on his way to a meeting in the city, so he wasn't here to warn me when he arrived. I popped out later to get some coleslaw and toms to go with our salad and a paper. The Hawthorn blossom and shrubs look lovey and the verges are covered in Cow Parsley. I passed the house I lived in as a teenager on the way which has recently been sold and they are doing a complete renovation with skips outside and are building a new frontage in brick. I'll be interested to see the finished result! I loved living there as there were fields at the back and the front and a brook at the bottom of the huge garden. It still has the fields, but the new houses are creeping closer. The paper shop had two tall racks of bedding plants with some pretty petunias with stripes or spots and busy lizzies.

I hope Vera feels much better today and that the shakiness has gone now.

Mel that bird is quite something isn't it and I'd never heard of them before. I love the markings it has and a quick google shows videos of the strange calls they make. That was a strange dream you had and it does sound like the castle was connected with AnnG's outing.

Like Gwyn we have sunshine but it's cooler today (17 degrees) and a bit breezy. I can't decide whether to do a bit more weeding next or not. I think I should before the rain reaches us, so I'd better don my hat and leather gloves and get out there.

Its raining here now properly but lightish. Been up the post van and sent a little parcel. Need to get some more stuff on Ebay and do some ironing. That reminds me I did a wash yesterday and its still in the machine!!!! With all the gardening I completely forgot all about it and it would have dried yesterday too. What a nuisance. :-|

Gwyn I have started using the little shells you sent me so when they are finished I shall send some pics.

Wonder what Anng's doing today and if its raining where she is.

Morning all.

What a strange dream :-S :-D
You wonder how the brain computes all the random thoughts into a story, but that dream is particularly odd.
Sort of being bestowed with hair restoring reminds me of people wanting to kiss the Blarney Stone for it's so called powers. ;-)

Thank you for BiL's forwarded photos. I have never seen one of those striking birds. I like it's 'clergy' collar. :-)

Warm and sunny here, but slightly cooler than yesterday maybe. That's not a bad thing though, if we want to be busy.

Morning all,

Just answered an email and forgot to come on here first thing. Its cloudy today and pc says 13 degrees and light rain.

Had another really strange dream. I was showing people around a castle (must be something to do with Anng visiting a castle) and oh came through with this chap who was going bald, quite a young chap. He told him he could do something about that and took him down a secret doorway and up onto the cstle roof where there was a hole in the stonework. He told him to put his head through the hole and so he did and when he stood up he had a full head of wavey hair in a beatle style. The chap was delighted. Then I woke up

Evening All,

Still sunny here now and 23 degrees but was overcast this morning. OH was up early again and has finished weeding the last bit of gravel. Next we need to put weedkiller on it to kill off the tiny weeds. He looked for the Northern Lights again last night but nothing. He did notice a coloured glow from our neighbour's garden so peeped over the fence and saw lots of lit up ornaments like mushrooms etc that have appeared! :-)

I had some cream yesterday and had tummy trouble again so it does seem to be more evidence of lactose intolerance. I checked online today and it says cream can cause a problem even though you drink skimmed milk and eat cheese with no trouble which is what I do. It also said it can be linked to thyroid issues. I will give all cream a wide berth for a month next and see how I am.

Oh yes, those capsules would be impossible to divide Mandy! Your idea of alternate days sounds a good idea. I hope the gradual introduction works ok for you. A rest day sounds like a good idea and we have done the same. The food delivery came but was a small one so didn't take long to put away.

I'm sorry you felt so dreadful Vera, but can understand those horrid feelings which I've had sometimes. Make sure you are drinking plenty of water as a hospital told me once that my heart rate going up was just due to dehydration. I had thought I was drinking plenty with having a chest infection as well, but apparently not. It sounds like the walk to the river was a bit ambitious but I hope you have started to feel better again now. What a shame something seems to have befallen one of the swans and the nest and the poor swan left on it's own too.

It sounds like you had a good time at the castle yesterday AnnG. I love to see Rhododendrons in all the beautiful colours, so I hope you took a few pics. I expect Inara enjoyed the Owls too.

Mel is there much of your drive still to do? I remember it is a very long drive. Just don't overdo it with wearing yourself out will you. I bet the girls did enjoy those grubs!

Done enough for today. Worn myself out and I'm hungry as all I have had is a coffee a glass of water and a cup of tea. There were loads of fat lather jacket bugs under what I scraped up so I collected them all in my little bucket and fed them to the girls you should have seen the rush once they realised what they were. A nice treat for them.

I think now I will do bacon and egg and that will do me for the day until later when I shall have some strawberries and cream.

Had to come down for a drink and whyis it that I try to remember all the things I need up the top and there's always something I forget. Yesterday it was the long handled loppers and today it was my scoppy things that I pick up all the sweepings with.

So sorry you feel woozy aggain Vera and I hope it passes soon. Have a nice rest today after you've done the dinner and don't go out in the sun.

Had a nice shower and did the chickens and fish so now I am off up the garden to do a bit more scraping.