General Chat

Afternoon all.well we had an absolutley brilliant time yesterday at my neices wedding!!.
The weatherwas really good for us,dry sunny and very mild.
Everything about the day was great,it was good to see other members of the family who we don't see often,,and meet the grooms family,
The vicar made us all feel good in the church,and was actually very funny at times!! the staff at the hotel where the reception was and where we stayed could not do enougth for everyone.
Thought your son was doing the kick boardsFred?So I can understand why Liz does not want you to get down on your knees ,what about the back.??.
John managed to get the inside of the car done on Friday afternoon,he had washed it at the local car washwhich was afiver,don't know what it costs for the inside as well,might have a look.
Having a lazy day today ,I am not even doing any dinner,we are just having a sandwich and some fruit.
Out to town tomorrow meeting some old work collegues ,which should be good..
Had a reply from Dorothy ,Fred don.t think she will be back,will email you what she said.
Take care
Brenda

Hi Brenda ,i was pleased to hear that the wedding ,and meeting of the families went so well for you ,but i was a bit upset to hear that Dorothy is not likely to join our little genes family again ,a real bummer ,but of course ,she must have her reasons ,anyway ,i still have her number ,so if she dosn't mind ,i will start calling her every couple of weeks,it is better than nothing.
Only three days to go ,and then we will be away down to Fleetwood again ,woohoo,a week of peace and quiet ,[very quiet ] this time because the site is shut to holiday makers ,owners and their guests only ,he he ,nice quiet evenings ,and mornings ,and long lazes without a certain cat wanting me up at 5 every morning [bliss].
Having TWO dongles now means no fighting as to who goes onto the net first ,she can use my Toshiba lappy ,while i use my Acer ,he he ,no more argie bargie .
The kitchen is now finished ,i got my jig saw out on Saturday ,cut the kick boards and glued them into place with instant grab adhesive and then did the same with the bench top trims to seal the back along the walls.
I can reccomend the full mini valet for the Car Brenda ,no hassle about doing the job in the cold and rain ,and the place in Fleetwood is the same as the one up here ,well worth the cost ,as they do a darned good job ,inside and out.
Off to get on with the tea now ,rolled pork belly ,stuffed with stuffing ,mini roast tatties,the last boiling of the beetroot from the garden which i pulled this afternoon ,and cabbage ,and leeks in cheese sauce ,also from the garden ,which is now shut down until spring ,all cleared out this afternoon. :-).
Catch you later,Fred.
P/S Bill is still around but is having bother with his provider and can only use messenger ,no net apart from that ,but he is well ,and enjoying the start of his spring :-D.

Hi Fred,hope everything goes well for your trip to Fleetwood. We are going to Clevelys for the day ,on Saturday as it is Johns Mothers birthday on Monday ,
we hope to have fish and chips for tea ,from the chippy near the bus station and a nice sponge birthday cake for afters.
Will be emailing Dorothy each week so we do not loose touch.
Better get on with the tea.
Take care Brenda

Morning to Brenda ,and Dorothy,who can still look in though not add [fear not dear lady ,if it's back to emails ,then so be it lol].
my dear missus buggered her left knee last afternoon ,and had to be helped upstairs last night [puff puff] ,either she is getting heavier to push ,or i'm getting older [or both ] :-|.
Any way ,i threatened her ,take it easy for a couple of days or no Fleetwood for you my lady ,he he ,that should work with any luck.
We get down Friday at around 3 pm ,and our fist jaunt out [or limp ,as the case may be] will be to get the shopping for the week ,so We will be around and may even bump in to you Brenda,but i don't quite know which chippy you are talking about ,as there are three in the vicinity of the bus station ,we don't use the cafe any more up the first side street as it is becoming a bit of a rip off ,climbing prices ,and dwindling portions but ,i suppose ,that's the way things are these days.
Don't know what this rip off culture in britain is coming to ,the price of crude oil has gone down 20% in four months ,but our greedy fuel suppliers have not reduced the fuel prices at all ,so annoying when they shove the prices up like a bolt from the blue when crude goes up.
This government [if you can call this shower that] should be clamping down on these companies that are holding the country to ransom ,but they have no balls for real work,other than beating their gums and kow towing to Brussels.
Still waiting for my new puter battery ,so i think i will swap computers shortly ,other wise ,if the demolition men hit the mains cable [like they did the last time ] i will be off air likety split ,he he.
Catch you later peoples ,Take care everyone,Fred :-D .

Afternoon Fred and Dorothy,had a nice sunny day here again but nippy.
Had a very lazy day,as I did not sleep much at all last night and John said i woke him up with my tossing and turning,
Had a few emails from people at the wedding at weekend saying how they had a good time.
Fred what are you and Liz like hope you do make it to Fleetwood.Will only be in Clevelys for approx 5/6 hours and probably will not go out ,John and his brother in law will nip to the chippy,Its on a side street from the front and sort of backs on to B&M
I am out tonight for my friends birthday,we are going Italian as its sort of inbetween our homes so easy to get to for us all.
Take care Brenda

Evening troops ,from sunny Fleetwood [not] where Fred and faithful sidekick Chester,[ Liz] have done our bit of shopping and are now sat down after viewing this brand new caravan,courtesy of Hazels friend.
What a belter of a van it is too a beutiful kitchen ,complete with the sort of stove i wanted but couldn't have ,five burner hob ,with the grill ,and fan oven set on the far wall.
We are both having a bath this evening seeing as the van has a huge bath and shower room ,i thought the warm water soak would do Chester's sore knee a lot of good ,and i like to have a good soak and a cuppa anyway.
Yep Brenda ,i know which chippie you mean now ,and will be doing a bit of shopping and winning ticket searching too ,what wouldn't i give for my own holiday caravan like this one .
catch you all tomorrow ,Fred. :-D

Hi Fred ,glad you and Liz got to Fleetwood ok.
We are going about 10 in the morning to Cleveleys,have to pick Johns sister and brother in law up first.
Made it to Bury Market this morning ,went early which was a good thing as it was really busy when I was coming home at 11.30am I did not walk round to much but it was enougth to get what i went for.
Hope you enjoyed your bath,do not remember seeing a van with a bath ,they all seem to be showers.
Take care
Brenda

Hi All,hope you are all well and happy.
Fred I went to Clelevleys yesterday and even had a short walk round Freeport.,Then on the way back we went for our fish and chips,which we were ready for by then.
Thew eather was dry and chilly but it was sunny so we had a good visit,Hope you and Liz are having a good time,
Better get on the the dinner ,we are having a chunky chilli today .
Take care Brenda

Morning to all out there in Blackpool and places around there ,from Cala Gran ,drab ,and cool now the sun has gone on holiday .
This is the first morning ,since we got here that we are staying indoors for the day ,seeing as it's raining hard ,and we have no need to go outside.
The new van is brilliant ,very comfy ,and warm ,and it looks like a nice day to soak in the bath again ,a real luxury in a caravan ,though this one is a proper residential model ,and i can say that if it came down to the wire ,i could very well live in one just like it,easy to keep clean ,on one level ,and nice and snug.
Had a nice little bash on the 19th ,lol,a nice shepherds pie with the trimmings ,and a Dundee cake sort of for afters ,but we forgot a candle ,so it wasn't quite a birthday cake ,he he ,but it tasted good just the same .,lol, :-P.
We have another luxury one at home which is going to be the Christmas cake ,,it isn't worth making one anymore ,we are on our own ,and most of it goes to waste ,criminal in todays world where so many are going hungry.
The same with the chrissy pud ,i love to bits the quick one that the missus makes ,but it isn't viable to make the one at a time ,so we are down to buying one from Morrisons these days .
Off to take the missus her morning cuppa ,but back later ,when i have the dinner sorted ,
Hope everyone is okay ,and bearing up Fred :-).

Morning all,what a very lovely newsy message Fred,Glad you are still enjoying the visit to fleetwood.
Hope the weather improves for you.
Whose birthday have I missed,yours or Liz's Glad you managed to celebrate it so well.I know what you mean about living in a residential van,I think Johns mother would live in theirs if they could.
Did not go out yesterday ,but have errands to each day this week,so will be out and about..
Better get ready and get out soon,or i will probably get caught up with the crowds.!!!
Take care ,Brenda

Morning all ,from the ex birthday boy ,still a little sleepy after a lousy night ,but hey ,the first one since we came down last Friday ,so ,not a bad average ,lol.
We never got out for that meal last night because the sis in law forgot she had a doc's appointment for 6-30 so it was too late in the evening for us ,but no matter ,we are off to The Tramway tonight instead for our carvery,which will be our last treat before going home on Friday morning ,unless the weather clamps down up north,which means going home tomorrow ,can't afford to get stuck in snow with the missus in the car :-( .
Last night was the first really chilly day since we got here and i left the heating on for a while after we went to bed to keep the chill out of the bedroom.
I am thinking of getting the missus a Kindle G 3 for Christmas ,she being an avid reader and all ,room for plenty of books on it ,and able to download them from anywhere in the uk ,having an inbuilt wi fi ,and dongle,worth every penny i reckon ,as she will be able to read in bed without disturbing me with the rustling of pages as she turns them over ,lol, and not nearly so many books laying about the house.
Hope everyone is now looking forward to the weekend ,i know i am ,i isssss missing my little furry boss something rotten ,he he,,one of these days i will find a spot where i can take her on holiday with us .lol.somewhere in Wales ,or Scotland would be nice.
Time to make the brekkie ,peeps ,back later ,Fred. :-)

Morning all,its another grey day here,but dry which is something I suupose.
Glad you are still enjoying the holiday Fred.sorry you did not get your meal ,but trust the Tramway will be up to standard.!!Went shoppinh with John yesterday and he bought some sweatshirts and polo shirts for the holiday ,I bought some underwear!!.
I had thought of having a Kindle for christmas Fred but not so sure at the minute with the othe pc playing up again.I wanted it mainly for taking away,and not having to carry heavy books etc.But read some reveiws that did not give it a good one seems its rubbish in sunlight !!.
Hope Hissy is ok when you get home.
Take care Hugs Brenda

Morning Brenda ,,reading between the lines re the computer ,i think you have lost some files somewhere if it is giving you trouble yet again,nothing that can't be fixed easily ,and i think you should get someone to do a factory restore for you,the settings to do this are in every computer or on a restore disc that comes with it at the time of purchase,it will put your puter right in no time .
We did have two meals out yesterday ,one ,a brunch at [the Venue] right on the sea front where we had a melt done on a ciabatta/garlic toast, filled with turkey ,ham, and loin pork,covered with two sorts of cheese ,and apple sauce,really lovely.
This is the place that fought for ,and got a top class Chef who left a famous hotel in Manchester to move on,and has taken over the whole Venue catering for the two huge function suites upstairs.
This is the place that Carla Gran use for the parties and functions foe both their parks ,the other being Martin Mere,so i will soon know what the fare is like after Hazel goes there in December.
Got the wife her Kindle G 3 at currys yesterday and slipped away while she was looking at a blender she wanted ,brought it and hid it in the cubby hole under the drivers seat.We looked at one of the new air fry gadgets too ,a little like actifry ,but the cooking done completely oil free so very healthy hmmmmmm, maybe an addition to the kitchen as a new chrissy present from both of us ,to both of us ,lol.
The Tramway is back up to it,s usual standard ,and we had a very good meal there last night ,before coming back for a natter with the in laws.
Today we are going to see if we can get a ride on one of these new trams ,before we go home ,they look very comfy and will be somewhat warmer than the old ones.
Off now to start packing some of the stuff ,and clean the van out so that we go home knowing that it is as clean as it was when we came.Hope Dorothy is keeping warm ,and is well .catch you all later ,Fred. :-D

Hi Fred and any one else looking in.
My neices fella is coming over again to see what is wrong .But he is busy at work ,so I do not know when it will be,He knows we are going away at the end of next week so it will be before then,I want David to be here and listen to what he says as well,so he will see what is going on,(He seems to think its nothing to do with him when it isn't working !!!)
I am also reading my Senior pcs text book but am still trying to understand it but its supposed to be really easy to understand,!!!
Glad you have enjoyed your meals out Fred..
I was looking forward to a chinese meal last night before the theater but we ended up in Macdonalds!!!( Long story )
The fryer thing sounds good,and well done on the other item.
John would like a new golfing bag ,to go with the trolley he bought a few months ago,but he says they are expensive so he will wait til the sales.
I can't make my mind up,a new camera,a cake mixer,or a bigger tv for the bed room,!!!
Better get back to the alterations I need to do to my trousers for the holiday.
Take care Brenda xx

Hi Brenda,we are off at around 9-30 this morning so should be home by the time the light starts to go ,and the sky here knows we are homeward bound ,because it is crying ,lol.
The bit i ordered for the sis in law ,arrived yesterday ,but she ,of course was at work ,so the parcel is waiting to be picked up at the Fleetwood post office this morning.
Ruddy amazing ,the parcel ,ordered on the 22 arrives on the 24th all the way from CHINA,huh ,we have no chance of competing with the asian countries when they can post ,and deliver parcel far quicker than our post office can deliver from Newcastle to Tynemouth,how do they do it ,he he
You could do worse than ordering your stuff via e-bay Brenda, the stuff is best quality ,from computers to hand bags ,nearly as quick as a trip to town ,and lots cheaper, £200 off some gear like laptops and cameras .
The laptop i am using now came from Currys ,but the one my grandson uses came via e-bay ,£130 cheaper than mine ,and just as good.an h p g70.
Catch you when i get home Fred. :-) .

Morning all,we are rather damp here this morning as we have some rain!!
Yesterday we had some hailstones ,luckily it was when i wasin the supermarket so missed it.!!
Hope you got home ok Fred and did not have any delays anywhere.
My nephew is taking the pc to his house and working on it there,it now just shows a message about contacting the soft/ware /hardware supplier.!!!
Luckily I have a few contacts who can get some discount at certain electrical places ,and David can sget discount at Tesco .as long as I am not too fussy about what I want. Might have to have it as part of my christmas presssies ,!!! Have wanted a WIFI printer to go with the lap top but was making do with the memory stick and then putting it on the other pc and printing off,
Off out to the library soon.then might have a gander at the new Sainsburys that has just reopened,they built a new store at the other end of the retail park, demolished the old one along with three other stores,and now its all opened again.have been told one of the stores which was demolished has a "shop" inside the the new supermarket.
Have done most of the alterations to the trousers I am taking on holiday,just one more pair to do .Have been ironing a few bits each day as well.
Better get ready to go to the library.
Hope you all have a good weekend.
Brenda

Morning our Brenda ,,and i hope Dorothy who hopefully is looking in .
Reading between the lines re the puter ,sounds as though you def need it restored to the factory settings ,as it sounds as though you have either missing files ,or an imbedded bug of some sort,both of which can be removed with a factory re install,,restore from earlier settings are no good in cases like this.
Most printers now have wi fi installed ,and i actually saw one for under £50 in Currys two days ago which also had a dongle usb on board ,meaning you can actually send pics straight to the printer from your phone direct ,no computer needed at all .hmmmmmm ,might just go for one myself he he :-).
Yep ,the morning we were due to come back ,hailstones woke me up at 5 am ,rattling off the roof of the van ,lol,what a racket .
We left site at 9-30 am ,and were home by 12-15 pm, an un eventful trip ,apart from the gusts of wind and driving rain ,coupled with bad road spray,nothing that was cause for worry ,apart from a few idiots who were belting up the motorway at 70 mph and higher ,lordy lord . some drivers think they are superhuman ,somehow being able to see through clouds of water thrown up by lorries ,bloody clowns.
What really pi***s me off ,is that they normally cause an accident ,but they get away with it ,but injure or kill ,some one who is driving sensibly :-|.
Woe betide anyone who does that and gets caught by my car safety cameras ,because i would have no hesitation in dropping them in deep S**t by giving the police the footage for prosecution purposes.
These cameras make me drive more carefully too ,as if i cause an accident i would drop myself in the S**t too ,a double edged sword lol. :-).
Hows your wind down there Brenda ,it is horrific up here this morning ,lol,getting up i opened the blinds to see my water barrel thrown off the stand and halfway up the veggie patch ,oh well ,it saves me empting it ,lol,only trouble is ,the veggie patch has soaked up the 50 odd gallons of water ,no way am i walking on that lot till it drys out ,paddy field isn't in it at the moment
:-D.
I have to go out in it too ,despite the wind set to increase later today ,i have to go to North Shields to pick up the air fry i ordered ,there being none left in our local Currys store ,a load being brought as Christmas presents ,by people wanting better ways to cook fried foods in healthier ways ,this air fry being much better than those acti fry cookers that use oils ,,the air fry uses only the oil that was used in the manufacture of the products ,chips ,fish portions and chicken,so i am looking forward to crispy well cooked stuff ,instead of soggy foods.
Hope everyone is having a good weekend Out of the wind ,and snow ,whatever ,lol,take care all,back later ,Fred. :-D

Morning again to all who may look in .
Well ,we went to North shields yesterday ,and picked up the air fryer [Phillips] ,and saw the other item [blender] that we had been trying to get hold of for weeks ,so brought that as well.
On the way to the door ,i happened on that printer Brenda [the wi fi one] ,that also enables any one with a mobile ,to send a pic straight to the printer,without the computer being on ,and it was under £50 so i added that to the tally and we came home stocked up for Christmas,but the wife wasn't too pleased when i told her she couldn't have ,even the blender until Christmas morning ,but a deal is a deal and wait she will lol .oooooo i isssss hard .
Nice and calm outside this morning after the gale that went on nearly 20 hours in all,but up here ,we escaped the worst of it ,but it looks like the west of Scotland got hit pretty hard ,poor perishers.
Nice to see Bill back on line ,he being hit even worse than Brenda with computer troubles necessitating a complete factory restore,but her looks to be sorted out now.
Have to go to the daughters this morning to take a couple of letters up so we will stop and have a coffee as long as the husband is at work ,if not we won't be stopping the man being a total waste of space ,and a real pratt to boot.
Hope every one is happy to be back at work after the weekend off ,he he ,never mind ,one day you will be retired too ,and can relax and let others work hard ,[evil chuckle] ,lol.
Back later ,if anyone is still speaking to me after the last few lines of my message ,he he . :-D :-P. Fred. ;-)

Evening all.Hi Fred glad you got sorted with all your gifts etc,Would have gone to look at the printer myself but with the holiday only a couple of days away I will have to pass for a few weeks.I managed to get the other pc on and got on to my pictures etc to do some printing ,but still no internet ,but the lap top is ok .
Need to phone my nephew and see what he thinks now.
Sorry Bill has problems as well,must be something in the air.!!
Had my physio to day and will have to go for another scan, on my back noy my hip as she thinks its coming from there not my hip.!!! Have also been referred to a scheme to help give me access to a local gym at a reduced rate!! as long as I loose weight.
Glad the holiday and christ mas will be here before I get to join!!>
Better get some more sewing and ironing done,take care
Brenda

Evening all.Hi Fred glad you got sorted with all your gifts etc,Would have gone to look at the printer myself but with the holiday only a couple of days away I will have to pass for a few weeks.I managed to get the other pc on and got on to my pictures etc to do some printing ,but still no internet ,but the lap top is ok .
Need to phone my nephew and see what he thinks now.
Sorry Bill has problems as well,must be something in the air.!!
Had my physio to day and will have to go for another scan, on my back noy my hip as she thinks its coming from there not my hip.!!! Have also been referred to a scheme to help give me access to a local gym at a reduced rate!! as long as I loose weight.
Glad the holiday and christ mas will be here before I get to join!!>
Better get some more sewing and ironing done,take care
Brenda