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Hiya peeps,time to get on here again methinks ,so i will put in my two pennorth worth whilst the jacket tatties are cooking. The party at the sons went very well and i have a couple of new recipies for anyone who wants them,a lovely tuna spread put onto french stick cut in thin strips,a new style tattie cake done as a pie with a creamy potato ,leek and cheddar cheese filling that is rather special,and one or two very nice pies and flans that he has changed round a little. We got back from the shopping and i had a couple of crumpets with marmite on for my dinner before finishing off the trellis on one side of the garden ,before starting on the last side. I got three parts of the way along the fence when the weather turned wet and nasty ,so i will have to leave the last two pieces till it clears up. Once that is finished the back garden is ready to pinish plantingand i can start on the ffront. The veg patch is ready for the sweetcorn,kale ,beetroot spring onions potatos [charlotte] onions and garlic,which should keep us in veg most of the year. The front is now laid out and just waiting on the two hundred mixed bulbs we have to go in ,and the seedlings that are in the greenhouse ,eeeee ,it's all go isn't it? At last i have my patio back ,the trailer was picked up two weeks ago and teh large urns are back in their usual places ,so all is hunky dory again. We have thje family coming over for dinner and tea Friday ,so it looks like i am on cooking duty again,turkey crown ,slices of ham ,for the kids, beef for the grown ups and roast pork and crackling for the daughter who dosn't like beef.We will have the other side of the family ditto the following day ,but apart from fresh veg ,i won't have any more cooking to do so i will get the day off, wahey. Liz has said she will do tea,so whats left of the pies and flans should do there as well. Well ,time to check the tatties ,so i will see you all later on. Only two days to go now people for those who are still working ,hope everyone is going to have a fantastic holiday.Fred.

Hi everybody, Well we went to the Garden Centre today but they didn't have any plants I wanted for my balcony - too cold. I did buy another plant for indoors - some narcissus. I then came back home and went out on my scootmobile for a while. A rather bitty day, not doing too much but not idling either. It is now raining. My help comes back tomorrow, so will be nice to see her. Linda is coming for dinner in the evening so will hear all about her house. See you tomorrow. Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, I didn't realise that it was so long since I had posted..The bathroom is nearly finished now, although there is a wall to paper. The central Heating will be installed in about 5 weeks time and there are some cupboards etc. to move around before then. Di, When I have written something, I click on Add Message before I go back to read something. then I want to return to the message, I click on update, and carry on with my message. Its better than losing all what I have written. We haven't had time or the weather to get out into the garden. All we have done so far, is put some primulas in to make a bit of colour. My son in law has plans for the garden, the front path needs widening, it is only about 12 inches wide, also we need a load of top soil, so until he has done this we will have to be content with pots and hanging baskets. I am hoping that the weather is going to be kind over the Easter holiday, maybe we can make a start then. Sorry, I'm wanted on the phone, see you soon. June xx

Hi everyone, Just popped in to say Good Morning, it looks as though we may have a nice day today. Have to go and get dressed now to take my granddaughter to work, will be back later. June xx

Hello June,don't you worry about getting messages on here we are all into so much these days,and the site seems so busy its a wonder we manage to keep going. Nice to hear you are getting straight,in the new house Not sure what i am actually doing over the week end the weather will have a lot to do with it,but I will only be going out to the supermarket and my dadsas I must get some decluttering done in my spare wardrobe and room. HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND. brenda

Hi everybody, Not much news at the moment. The weather is as miserable as it can be, much of the day rain. Glad I didn't have to go out in it. However, tomorrow I do have to go shopping, so hope all the rain has now fallen. I had my granddaughter in for dinner last night. She told me all about her new house. She and her friends will be painting and wallpaper over the Easter. She is thrilled with being able to leave home now. I suppose it is not the same when your father has remarried. I have asked if I can do anything to help, make sandwiches, cakes etc. for the workers, but am still waiting to hear. Well must go and get dinner now. Have a nice evening Sylvia xxx

Hello everyone,well have finally picked up my new car(new to me)after a week of delays. Am really happy with the car ,but the sales after service left a lot to be desired. I had no come back either reading the small print,they have all angles covered. Must get on with the bedrooms now. See you over the weekend,Brenda

Hi everyone, Well, it is Good Friday morning here inNZ. A beautiful day with sunshine forecast all over Easter. We wish you all a Happy Easter and be safe on the busy roads. June - your home will be worth all the hard work and you will enjoy when finished I am sure. Fred - Could I have the recipes for Tattie Cake Pie and the flans? Would be appreciated. Brenda - enjoy your 'new' car. The small print is always a wretched problem. Sylvia - Your Grandaughter will have fun working on her own home with friends. Good luck to them. Bet you will be asked to make sandwiches and cakes!! Sylvia - what is your scootmobile? Sounds interesting. My daughters birthday this weekend so will be enjoying the families company. Our friend Blair is still very poorly after his op. Did I tell you he has now had a small stroke? Not a happy man - very down in the dumps. Must go to the shops now and buy some Easter Eggs for one or two people. I leave it till the last minute and they are cheaper. Bye for now. Mavis NZ

Hi Friends and Neighbours, A very happy Easter to you all, Brenda, June, Sylvia, Mavis, John, Fred, Jude in Sarf Wales, Kathleen, Elisabeth, Joy with bouncebackability, Old Uncle Tom Cobley and all, Love, Di in Tis Was.xxx

Happy easter to everyone, Mavis hope you got your eggs i have been to three large shops in the district and they are all sold out!!!! Managed to find a small supermarket with some little boxed eggs left ,not really what i wanted ,but they will have to do ,as I need to deliver them tomorrow. Enjoy your family get to gether,i love have all my family together,can be hard work but worth it. Di hope you are fully recovered now and have a good weekend,hope your weather is good, Wonder how how Freds BBq is going? should have been a nice day weather wise for them. Have been having problems with emails being bounced back to the sender ,i am told I do not have enougth room for them but my in box is empty.? have been told I should not put emails in folders but should delat them ? Any suggestions please.? Having apple pie and custard so need to make the custard now ,see you tomorrow take care ,Brenda

GOOD FRIDAY Well everybody has it been a 'Good' Friday for you? Today the weather has been lovely and sunny, albeit for a cold bitterly wind, which I discovered when I went out on the scootmobile today. It is when I scoot round the harbour that the wind hits me with a force, but I do love to see the boats etc. I could go via houses, but that is so dull. I went to the market today, but actually bought nothing on the market but went into the supermarket. Johan came in the car and took some shopping home for me. We were going to drink coffee together, but it was so crowded that we decided against that. I had my hairdresser coming round. We bought our granddaughter a list of things for her first aid box which we are giving her for her new house. We bought things like tweezers, scissors, bandages, plasters, plasters for blisters (have been told Linda often has blisters on her feet because of tight-fitting shoes), antisceptic cream etc. I have heard of all the things Linda 'wants' in the house, but no mention of a first aid kit. So a practical grandma is providing it. Yes, Johan and I are going round tomorrow with fresh filled bread rolls, cakes, coffee etc. This is our bit of help. Anyway, they have enough youngsters doing the painting and wallpaper, and then a young lad who is doing the laminating, so don't want to get in their way, do we? Janet is making the curtains and recovering a settee in the same colour. Maybe I'll find another job yet, but we'll take each day as it comes. Now everybody have a lovely Easter. Sylvia xxx

I hope you have all enjoyed your Good Friday, See you tomorrow, June xx

Hi everyone ,wow ,easter seems to be bringing everyone out,i feel a bit guilty being one of the last to appear ,but Fred has been very busy. Yesterday went well,and today it's the son and chris coming for the day,but tomorrow i will be across the sons for the day ,hoping for a day off ,and a few more recipies with any luck We actually got to sit in the garden yesterday afternoon in the sun yet,and was joined by our first butterfly of the season,even managed to get a shot before it flew away ,so i must check and see if it came out or wether i was too slow,as it took off as i pressed the button. How often have i heard those words Brenda,it seeems as though ,unless you go to one of the smaller branches to get a car,they are very keen to sell a car ,and there it ends ,this network q is much vaunted on the teli but i have been hearing some horrendous tales about them from people who have been let down badly by vauxhall. it seems that the best after sales service comes from japan ,malasiya,and some in france,whereas the ones we class as british are a load of rubbish well I'm off again have loads to do and all that,see you later peeps,take care ,and continue being nice to each other as usual,our friendly thread .Waves to everyone,Brenda,Mavis,Sylvia,Joodles,And all the others who keep appearing making this thread one of the best around Have a lovely weekend all,but watch the waistline,all this choccie and sweeties are not good for the diet lol.Fred.

Hiya ,its not a very nice afternoon here,I' m afraid,it started of really nice and bright,cold but looked promising now its all grey again.Managed a walk round Bury Market with Sandra my friend,not looking for anything really but my tummy wasn't being fair and started causing me a bit of trouble so we came home early. Sylvia what a very good idea for your grand daughter ,I'm sure she will be pleased and with the food you will be providing. June have a nice weekend . That goes for everyone else. Fred , glad yesterday went well ,enjoy tomorrow you deserve a rest. Brenda

Hi everybody, Well went round to Linda's new house yesterday armed with a huge bag of freshly baked filled rolls, cakes and lots of little Easter eggs. Yes, they are working but must know that it is Easter too. It was lovely to see the girls all working. Not a man in sight, until Johan came. The girls with all this up to date machinery, sandpapering the stairs to get off all the old paint etc. Another girl painting the wall in the sitting room a vivid green (??), another wall turquoise and the last wall a sort of cream colour. Linda's boy friend had a cycle race to do in the south of the Netherlands and Janet's partner also had something on. He did, however, come up and hang electric light bulbs for the girls. On Monday Linda's father is helping in the house. It all looks good to me. Today is my day of rest. It is now 12.54 and I am not dressed yet. I have been busy in the kitchen so hope nobody will come unexpected. When I have finished this I will have a shower and get dressed. What will I do then - we'll see, but not housework. Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone, Its another lovely sunny day here, we have had lovely weather all over the Easter period. We have been out in the garden, most of the garden ornamenst tht we had brought with us are now out. Cant wait to get some bedding plants in but its a little bit early yet. Tortie (tortoise) is now out, she looks a bit stunned, she went to sleep in one garden and woke up in another much bigger one. She has soon settled though, she soon found her way over to the patio doors, so we have placed her little hut there. Of course Beckham is still rushing up and down the garden, playing with his squeaky ball. This afternoon, the family have gone out so I have a bit of peace and quiet, so now I am going to make a cup of coffee and have settle down, hopefullt for a snooze. See you soon, enjoy your Easter Sunday. June xx

good afternoon ladies from a sunny but windy Manchester.can not stop long just been told lunch is ready,my son has cooked it.Have a new posh keyboard so learning all over agian.Brenda

Hi everyone, Looks like another bright sunny day. Still a bit nippy though. I'm not planning anything again today, just doing what I want for a change. Have a nice Monday and till tomorrow. Sylvia xxx

Hi everyone. Another Easter almost over. Time seems to fly past as you get older. Had a good go in the garden today. The weeds seem to grow so fast. Planted some Cos lettuce plants also planted pansies in tubs - they will flower in Winter. Cheers the patio and front porch area up on the dull and dreary days. Have Polyanthus to plant around our mail box. Gold and red mixture. Made more Fejoa and ginger jelly today. Tasty. Our friend Blair is still very poorly - hope he picks up soon. All for now. Mavis NZ

Hello everyone,hope you are enjoying the easter break.Our weather sn't sure what it wants to do today it was dry and sunny at 7.30am ,then wet and dismal at 10.30am ,still wet at 12.30pm but could be brightening up.Wasn,t going to go out but need more milk due to making custard a few times over the week end,John isn,t at golf his partner couldn,t make it,so is watching football.I am not having any luck at searching rellies ,so will have a stroll round the shop ,get the milk and see if they have any nice cake or biscuits to have with coffe later. mavis hope your friend picks up soon,i saw a few shrubs and plants i would have liked on saturday but promised John i will not get anything forthe garden til he has sorted out the tubs,planters and troughs etc. sylvia,hopeyou enjoy the rest of your day,time does fly these days. Sorry about typing not use to thisnew keyboard yet.LOL brenda