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I think come October he will be seeing Cameron will resign ....
Alas Davy boy Cameron has now said he is going by October, I dont blame him, some other mug now has to sort out this mess, but I have to say I would prefer Boris over Teresa May or chancellor bloke.
Taxi for Splashy..destination anywhere but the UK
Farage is getting all the PR, seemingly all the far right nasty parties in Europe are praising us!
If ever there was a sentence to send shivers down my spine... :(
Remember people, spread your money around, only the first 75 grand in your bank is guaranteed by the government when the banks all crash and burn... Im a cheerful fella me.
I've got no money to lose so I'm OK... :p :ninja:
I expect Scotland to be clamouring for independence more strongly than ever now, and I can't see them saying no to leaving the UK after this.
The only positive I see this morning is that negotiations to leave the EU will take at least two years. Who knows what will happen in the meantime?
If ever there was a sentence to send shivers down my spine... :(
I've got no money to lose so I'm OK... :p :ninja:
I expect Scotland to be clamouring for independence more strongly than ever now, and I can't see them saying no to leaving the UK after this.
The only positive I see this morning is that negotiations to leave the EU will take at least two years. Who knows what will happen in the meantime?
:D Im sure you own billions in gold bullion , very wise :D
Which ever way you look at it its a mess. I feel ashamed to be in a country that seemingly voted on a "you cant come here " sentiment. Yet we go there and will now possibly not be welcome as non EU citizens and there is already talk of borders going back up between Northen and the republic of Ireland and those in Ga
Gibralta must of been screaming as this will give Spain more reason to make their lives a misery than they already do.
I never vote Labour but I do blame Corbin for this, his apathy and lack of charisma and leadership was outstanding. I cant see him lasting long now, there is already a petition of MPs trying to boot him out of the job.
Today I am mostly learning to speak Dutch
I never vote Labour but I do blame Corbin for this, his apathy and lack of charisma and leadership was outstanding. I cant see him lasting long now, there is already a petition of MPs trying to boot him out of the job.
I usually very much support Corbyn but feel really let down by him today. He can be a strong leader in my opinion, which makes me think he just didn't want to be this time. There's many other reasons this happened (mainly Farage whipping up anti-immigration fervour), but I didn't expect any better of them. :thumbsdow
Your right of course...I blame Corbyn as labour have screwed over my birth city at a council level. but thats a whole other issue not his fault or really his parties, but Im human and hold irrational grudges :ninja: (they knocked down my beloved ice rink and saved a boring theatre instead, its over 20 years ago now but the pain lives on)
Yeah Farage.... who has he got the mud on that let him get so much air time? An unelected geezer with an anti imigrant policy despite being married to an imagrant from thr EU who he employs as his PA despite his speel of british jobs for british workers.
Nicola Sturgon sp? pouncing on another chance to get another Scotish leave vote.. oh comon lady, your oil wealth is running out and you would be at the back of the queue to join the EU after Turkey.
I just had a shower in a non EU shower but I still feel dirty.
TaintedLove
24-06-2016, 16:31
Alas Davy boy Cameron has now said he is going by October, I dont blame him, some other mug now has to sort out this mess, but I have to say I would prefer Boris over Teresa May or chancellor bloke.
Taxi for Splashy..destination anywhere but the UK
Cameron gambled and lost. There`s no shame in losing, but Cameron is his own worst enemy. Somewhere along the line his spine turned to jelly.
I must say I am very impressed with Ruth Davidson with what I have seen of her so far. She was wonderful at the debates earlier this week. Boris Johnson treated her appallingly, but Ruth stood her ground. Britain could do far worse than have her as the next PM.
Just my opinion.
:)
Yeah Ruth is very much on the radar, but alas power suit wareing super B...ch Teresa May is more likely to be in the running vs The Baffoon Boris.
i do wonder did jo cox murder help push the leave it side in brexit
ruth a far better choice than boris
i do wonder did jo cox murder help push the leave it side in brexit
ruth a far better choice than boris
To cheer us up ITV is now airing Pistorius pity plea that poor lovely Reeva died by accident.
I cant be in any place to judge this "my lady" (said in the most pathetic tone I can muster)
Yes chap, do take off you leg thingys and wobble about that will excuse you gunning down a lady in ya bog.
Back in the day in the old west I would of been a hanging judge :ninja:
To cheer us up ITV is now airing Pistorius pity plea that poor lovely Reeva died by accident.
I cant be in any place to judge this "my lady" (said in the most pathetic tone I can muster)
Yes chap, do take off you leg thingys and wobble about that will excuse you gunning down a lady in ya bog.
Back in the day in the old west I would of been a hanging judge :ninja:
You really know how to cheer a girl up! :p
:D:D:D:D
Today I have mostly been soaked to the skin, I think the bloke who controls the weather has it in for me.
Anyway the kid I baby sat yonks ago and who now presents my local area evening news on ITV turns out to despite being married with kids still gets his mumsie to do his shirts..(I miss typed shirts and left the r out and nearly wet myself laughing on proof reading it) the mans living the dream :cartman:
I really do like the sound of my own posts, is there a name for the syndrome? boring fart springs to mind
One thing you're not is boring, Splashy. Your posts nearly always give me a giggle. :D :thumbsup:
very kind words D thank you.
and right back at you and all who post here, I love soaps, well all stories and this place is brilliant for discussion on that subject.
Darn it Im missing big mac on casualty, dosent help that I cant stand fishy Freds daughter in the show.. the rest of my thoughts on the matter are unpublishable ... just whistle when she speaks, thats what I do :cartman:
very kind words D thank you.
and right back at you and all who post here, I love soaps, well all stories and this place is brilliant for discussion on that subject.
Darn it Im missing big mac on casualty, dosent help that I cant stand fishy Freds daughter in the show.. the rest of my thoughts on the matter are unpublishable ... just whistle when she speaks, thats what I do :cartman:
I don't watch Casualty so am not familiar with Fishy Fred and his daughter! :D
It pretty quiet here on SoapBoards at the moment so there's not much discussion to be had. It seems to go through lulls occasionally but always picks up again.
Fishy Fred aka Buster in EEs real life sprog plays Reeeeta in Casualty, she can act as well as I can sing,(dogs howl) bless her, shes getting better thou, soon her parts wont be direct shots of her only answering to other bods who obviously left the set hours ago in frustration :ninja:
Today went to B n Q to buy a specialist bulb. both of us got a shocked reaction from a lady B n Qist when we refused the sort you own crap out checkout via the robot thingy, as we both cant read small writing,print etc, in the end I just said, no actually we are Luddites really but dont tell anyone and winked.. got a blank look on that one too.
Do they sell Arks on E BAY?
I hate those self-service checkouts too and avoid them like the plague. :thumbsdow
It's probably worth checking ebay for arks! :D
I hate those self-service checkouts too and avoid them like the plague. :thumbsdow
It's probably worth checking ebay for arks! :D
Sure is :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.XARK.TR S0&_nkw=ARK&_sacat=0
Jensen Button starts in 3rd place in the Austrian F1 race ..yipee
Made my weekend. yes yes lots find f1 dull but then the BBC airs Wimbledon and we are supposed to love it one and all :ninja: the fluggers take Doctors off air to stream some lady grunting and some sweaty men playing with their balls.. oh wait , I may need to rephrase that :angel:
Jensen Button starts in 3rd place in the Austrian F1 race ..yipee
Made my weekend. yes yes lots find f1 dull but then the BBC airs Wimbledon and we are supposed to love it one and all :ninja: the fluggers take Doctors off air to stream some lady grunting and some sweaty men playing with their balls.. oh wait , I may need to rephrase that :angel:
I think that's phrased perfectly! :lol:
I'm not a fan of tennis either - but then I don't like any sport. :ninja:
Well Ive played for Saints and the England under 21s, ok we were the half time band but it still counts even if the crowd boo`d us :readtheru
Oh and the tour de France has begun, forget the bikes the views of France during the race are astounding and the maniacs who line the route are more insane than a insane thing thats insane.
parkerman
06-07-2016, 16:21
The old boy's still got it!
I won the grandads' race at my grandson's school sports day today. I got a first place sticker and a box of Maltesers! :cheer:
The old boy's still got it!
I won the grandads' race at my grandson's school sports day today. I got a first place sticker and a box of Maltesers! :cheer:
Congratulations! :thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
A box of Maltesers! You lucky so-and-so... :p
parkerman
06-07-2016, 16:49
Congratulations! :thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
A box of Maltesers! You lucky so-and-so... :p
Thank you, Dazzle.
Sadly, I've already lost the Maltesers as my granddaughter has appropriated them.......
Thank you, Dazzle.
Sadly, I've already lost the Maltesers as my granddaughter has appropriated them.......
Big Softie .. but lovely thing to do :D
TaintedLove
06-07-2016, 18:08
Thank you, Dazzle.
Sadly, I've already lost the Maltesers as my granddaughter has appropriated them.......
mmmm Maltesers. My fave.
Your granddaughter is a lucky girl to have you as her grandpa parkerman.
:D
moonstorm
06-07-2016, 18:33
Ooooh a sticker!! I think I have sticker envy!
Jensen Button starts in 3rd place in the Austrian F1 race ..yipee
Made my weekend. yes yes lots find f1 dull but then the BBC airs Wimbledon and we are supposed to love it one and all :ninja: the fluggers take Doctors off air to stream some lady grunting and some sweaty men playing with their balls.. oh wait , I may need to rephrase that :angel:
I love F1... but sadly nobody at work does so I have nobody to talk to on Monday about it.. My co-worker doesn't like any sports so even talking about football is out... Not that I watch much football, just Euro and World cups.. but even I missed the Ireland Match against Belgium cause the F1 was on... (BTW I am a Vettel fan but think JB is a top bloke)
I have my summer holiday right now, 4 weeks off from work. I don't exactly do much though, just relaxing at home, sleeping, catching up on some tv shows, lol. Today was no different :) Finished a tv show, started on another one.
I have my summer holiday right now, 4 weeks off from work. I don't exactly do much though, just relaxing at home, sleeping, catching up on some tv shows, lol. Today was no different :) Finished a tv show, started on another one.
What have you been watching? :)
What have you been watching? :)
I just finished the fourth season of Suits, now I'm watching Slasher :)
I just finished the fourth season of Suits, now I'm watching Slasher :)
I've never heard of Slasher! Is it a horror series?
I've never heard of Slasher! Is it a horror series?
Yes, a Canadian horror series.
When i won the mothers race years ago i did'nt get anything, plus i could hardly walk the next day. However it was worth it to see my sons smile. It is great they have a grandparents race now as well. Especially as kids do not always have both the parents in their lives.
I love F1... but sadly nobody at work does so I have nobody to talk to on Monday about it.. My co-worker doesn't like any sports so even talking about football is out... Not that I watch much football, just Euro and World cups.. but even I missed the Ireland Match against Belgium cause the F1 was on... (BTW I am a Vettel fan but think JB is a top bloke)
Vettel is much more likeable now he isnt winning every race :angel:
F1 is my main love. its not just the race its all the politics and build up that makes it for me, I used to love the BBC coverage but had to follow Martin to sky sports where they really have a good team now.
Today.. Have spent over 15 grand renovating my old flat, am off to see the results in person in a bit, the question still is do I sell it or rent it out?
parkerman
09-07-2016, 14:28
When i won the mothers race years ago i did'nt get anything, plus i could hardly walk the next day. However it was worth it to see my sons smile. It is great they have a grandparents race now as well. Especially as kids do not always have both the parents in their lives.
Happily, my grandchildren do have both parents in their lives but I do babysit on Wednesdays to cover their work commitments that day.
Fortunately, school sports day happened to be on a Wednesday! :)
Today.. Have spent over 15 grand renovating my old flat, am off to see the results in person in a bit, the question still is do I sell it or rent it out?
What did you think of the renovations? Have you made a decision whether to sell?
Check out what house prices are right now, they may go down later and market bit rocky right now as people scared to invest as not sure what Brexit impact will be. Thats what some money programme was saying anyway.
When its a home i always think with my heart not my head though.
As for grandparents people are lucky to have them around. I never grew up with any as both sets were abroad all my life and felt the loss.
Check out what house prices are right now, they may go down later and market bit rocky right now as people scared to invest as not sure what Brexit impact will be. Thats what some money programme was saying anyway.
When its a home i always think with my heart not my head though.
As for grandparents people are lucky to have them around. I never grew up with any as both sets were abroad all my life and felt the loss.
What did you think of the renovations? Have you made a decision whether to sell?
Its looking brilliant, brand new windows. new carpets,new plumbing. electrics and painted. Kitchen is half complete and the bathroom ready now to have shower toilet basin and washing machine installed. Im not chasing the contractor about doing this fast as another issue is extending the land lease back to 125 years, thats already cost me 2 grand with a potential further 8k to follow that. But until thats sorted I cant sell it anyway, well I could for a lot less than I will get with 125 years on the land lease. Its all a huge con, Im actually paying for the land owners costs as well as my own and then I have to pay a lump sum on top of that as compensation.
Check out what house prices are right now, they may go down later and market bit rocky right now as people scared to invest as not sure what Brexit impact will be. Thats what some money programme was saying anyway.
When its a home i always think with my heart not my head though.
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What I do know is if I sell it the buyer will be a person who will instantly rent it out The property couldnt be better located, nice gardens with access to macdonalds, Lidl, tescos,cash machines,busses to all parts of the city just across the road. On average I used to get letters from estate agents every week asking me if I wanted to sell. Im veering towards renting but using a management firm, it will be amusing thou as the first thing my stalker will try and do is rent it. (thats another tedious splashy story :cartman:)
Looks as though you have your finger on the pulse Splashy, to weigh up the pros and cons. Good wishes to your decision. :thumbsup:
thank you Glen
Today here .. auto robot PPI drone keeps calling me..darn annoying and she refuses to go on a date with me just keeps insisting I press the 5 key...I told my supervisor I shouldn't eat garlic chicken last night, thats my chance blown.
T May our new PM, just like Brown and J Major not elected into the post and oh boy she is a scary women,Id rate her as 5 chainsaws one less than Angela Merkel.
thank you Glen
Today here .. auto robot PPI drone keeps calling me..darn annoying and she refuses to go on a date with me just keeps insisting I press the 5 key...I told my supervisor I shouldn't eat garlic chicken last night, thats my chance blown.
T May our new PM, just like Brown and J Major not elected into the post and oh boy she is a scary women,Id rate her as 5 chainsaws one less than Angela Merkel.
Vettel is much more likeable now he isnt winning every race :angel:
F1 is my main love. its not just the race its all the politics and build up that makes it for me, I used to love the BBC coverage but had to follow Martin to sky sports where they really have a good team now.
Today.. Have spent over 15 grand renovating my old flat, am off to see the results in person in a bit, the question still is do I sell it or rent it out?
F1 for me is the only sport.. the others is just messing about. I love the build up and I can only watch RTL in Germany but Niki Lauda is the host so all is good. I am a huge Michael Schumacher fan and when he left (the first time) I spotted Vettel and loved him from his first race. Was at the Spa GP last year and my greatest achievement was doing a lap of the Monaco GP.. granted I could only go 50 so my lap was over 7 minutes hahahahaha
F1 for me is the only sport.. the others is just messing about. I love the build up and I can only watch RTL in Germany but Niki Lauda is the host so all is good. I am a huge Michael Schumacher fan and when he left (the first time) I spotted Vettel and loved him from his first race. Was at the Spa GP last year and my greatest achievement was doing a lap of the Monaco GP.. granted I could only go 50 so my lap was over 7 minutes hahahahaha
Very well done Siobhan!!! That is still awesome :D :cheer::bow:
Can't seem to find the thread about recommending books so I will just write it here.. It is called "behind closed doors" by B A Paris (debut novel) and it had me hooked from start to end. (finished in a day).
Can't seem to find the thread about recommending books so I will just write it here.. It is called \"behind closed doors\" by B A Paris (debut novel) and it had me hooked from start to end. (finished in a day).
There is this thread http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?135250-What-Book-Are-You-Currently-Reading&highlight=book+reading
What is Behind Closed Doors about, you have me intrigued now
F1 for me is the only sport.. the others is just messing about. I love the build up and I can only watch RTL in Germany but Niki Lauda is the host so all is good. I am a huge Michael Schumacher fan and when he left (the first time) I spotted Vettel and loved him from his first race. Was at the Spa GP last year and my greatest achievement was doing a lap of the Monaco GP.. granted I could only go 50 so my lap was over 7 minutes hahahahaha
The man in his day was an evil genius, still makes me chuckle that he blocked off the final chance for others to get pole over him at Monaco that time by accidentally crashing at 1 mile an hour in turn one. Its why I also like Alonso, he screwed over Hamilton by staying longer in the Pit than was needed to ensure Hamilton didnt have time to complete a final lap in qualies.
But then the only co team driver Hamilton didnt hate was Jensen and even he moaned about Lewis being aloof during off season.
Anywho... thats it, Mrs May is our new PM....Im off to America to live, it cant be any worse there, oh wait Donald build a wall against Mexicans Trump. Ummm ok I hear Antarctica is nice this time of year.
F1 for me is the only sport.. the others is just messing about. I love the build up and I can only watch RTL in Germany but Niki Lauda is the host so all is good. I am a huge Michael Schumacher fan and when he left (the first time) I spotted Vettel and loved him from his first race. Was at the Spa GP last year and my greatest achievement was doing a lap of the Monaco GP.. granted I could only go 50 so my lap was over 7 minutes hahahahaha
The man in his day was an evil genius, still makes me chuckle that he blocked off the final chance for others to get pole over him at Monaco that time by accidentally crashing at 1 mile an hour in turn one. Its why I also like Alonso, he screwed over Hamilton by staying longer in the Pit than was needed to ensure Hamilton didnt have time to complete a final lap in qualies.
But then the only co team driver Hamilton didnt hate was Jensen and even he moaned about Lewis being aloof during off season.
Anywho... thats it, Mrs May is our new PM....Im off to America to live, it cant be any worse there, oh wait Donald build a wall against Mexicans Trump. Ummm ok I hear Antarctica is nice this time of year.
parkerman
15-07-2016, 19:26
So who remembers Ray Brooks, the voice of Mr Benn and Joe Macer, husband and murderer of Pauline, in Eastenders?
Well, he's doing a one-man talk show at my theatre on 16 September and he's just asked me out to lunch during the day. Lunch with an EE celeb, eh? :)
So who remembers Ray Brooks, the voice of Mr Benn and Joe Macer, husband and murderer of Pauline, in Eastenders?
Well, he's doing a one-man talk show at my theatre on 16 September and he's just asked me out to lunch during the day. Lunch with an EE celeb, eh? :)
Will you be discussing EE with him ?? Have a great lunch :D
There is this thread http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?135250-What-Book-Are-You-Currently-Reading&highlight=book+reading
What is Behind Closed Doors about, you have me intrigued now
Its about a perfect couple, hosting perfect dinners, always together but you don't know what goes on behind closed doors... I don't want to say to much as it will give it away but trust me it is really good
Its about a perfect couple, hosting perfect dinners, always together but you don't know what goes on behind closed doors... I don't want to say to much as it will give it away but trust me it is really good
Thank you, sounds most interesting
So who remembers Ray Brooks, the voice of Mr Benn and Joe Macer, husband and murderer of Pauline, in Eastenders?
Well, he's doing a one-man talk show at my theatre on 16 September and he's just asked me out to lunch during the day. Lunch with an EE celeb, eh? :)
Oh please spill on all the EE gossip, but most of all have a brilliant time.
Had a back to reality lovely chilled out day, full English breakfast for lunch at a cafe at a location which used to be Southampton Zoo with my loved ones, used to hear the Lion roar from my bedroom at feeding times when I was a nipper, who else can say that, well in Blighty.
Watched the Trump monster introduce his new co loonie cohort on BBC news 24 and now despair for the world, he wants to build a massive wall and generate hate against a whole religion. But its all ok USA, he just wants to make you great again. While we are sending thousands of troops to Europe to stave off the threat of Putins Russia, this is a good chance to deploy are naval might in the form of aircraft carriers .. oh wait a sec, all active ones sold off or scrap just one mothballed and one with no aircraft or harbour that can cope with it..
Taxi for splashy to the international space station, where I can watch the world end in the full knowledge that I know were my towel is.
So who remembers Ray Brooks, the voice of Mr Benn and Joe Macer, husband and murderer of Pauline, in Eastenders?
Well, he's doing a one-man talk show at my theatre on 16 September and he's just asked me out to lunch during the day. Lunch with an EE celeb, eh? :)
Oh please spill on all the EE gossip, but most of all have a brilliant time.
Had a back to reality lovely chilled out day, full English breakfast for lunch at a cafe at a location which used to be Southampton Zoo with my loved ones, used to hear the Lion roar from my bedroom at feeding times when I was a nipper, who else can say that, well in Blighty.
Watched the Trump monster introduce his new co loonie cohort on BBC news 24 and now despair for the world, he wants to build a massive wall and generate hate against a whole religion. But its all ok USA, he just wants to make you great again. While we are sending thousands of troops to Europe to stave off the threat of Putins Russia, this is a good chance to deploy are naval might in the form of aircraft carriers .. oh wait a sec, all active ones sold off or scrap just one mothballed and one with no aircraft or harbour that can cope with it..
Taxi for splashy to the international space station, where I can watch the world end in the full knowledge that I know were my towel is.
Tried to catch some pokemon, but I wasn't exactly successful, lol. I mean, I did catch a couple, but not as many as I hoped. I'm still only on level 4.
My ten quid mobile from asda refuses to let me play pokemon the swine :angry:
Won £50 because I bet on Jason winning BB.. so annoying, I have a ladbrooks account I use for the grand national only, its a family thing which I won, but cant work out how to get the money back so I keep placing silly bets with it that just keep coming in but dont get me started on my Donald Trump for president bet, that one really wasnt supposed to have any chance of paying out, it may pay me hundred odd quid but will there be a world left to spend it in?
Oh yes, my stalker launched a cyber attack on me this week, it failed. They tracked down an email address on a ISP data base and pretended to be someone else, I told the someone else that their name had been used and I wouldnt like to be the stalker if the someone else catches up with them.
Ah well, this week I have mostly been eating cabbage and shooting my nerf gun.
Won £50 because I bet on Jason winning BB.. so annoying, I have a ladbrooks account I use for the grand national only, its a family thing which I won, but cant work out how to get the money back so I keep placing silly bets with it that just keep coming in but dont get me started on my Donald Trump for president bet, that one really wasnt supposed to have any chance of paying out, it may pay me hundred odd quid but will there be a world left to spend it in?
Only if you spend it quickly... :wall:
Spent two days away on a work thing and then off on holidays from 31st to 6th August. If I don't answer any PM or emails then you know why.
Spent two days away on a work thing and then off on holidays from 31st to 6th August. If I don't answer any PM or emails then you know why.
Have a good holiday :)
So who remembers Ray Brooks, the voice of Mr Benn and Joe Macer, husband and murderer of Pauline, in Eastenders?
Well, he's doing a one-man talk show at my theatre on 16 September and he's just asked me out to lunch during the day. Lunch with an EE celeb, eh? :)
I did'nt know he did the Mr Benn voice. I love Mr Benn
I had a lovely day out in clacton on sea last week. Took a whole load of older people on a coach as part of my voluntary work. Its such a laugh. . The beach was packed out. I nearly did'nt go as my husband had a heart attack a few weeks ago. But he is on the mend slowly but surely. I was so tired though so it was good there were lots of benches to sit down on everywhere On top of all that i just found out i am diabetic which is a shock thats probably why i was feeling so tired. Life without sugar is hard especially as i love chocolate. But i am following all the right guidance
Siobhan hope you have a good break
I had a lovely day out in clacton on sea last week. Took a whole load of older people on a coach as part of my voluntary work. Its such a laugh. . The beach was packed out. I nearly did'nt go as my husband had a heart attack a few weeks ago. But he is on the mend slowly but surely. I was so tired though so it was good there were lots of benches to sit down on everywhere On top of all that i just found out i am diabetic which is a shock thats probably why i was feeling so tired. Life without sugar is hard especially as i love chocolate. But i am following all the right guidance
Siobhan hope you have a good break
I had a lovely day out in clacton on sea last week. Took a whole load of older people on a coach as part of my voluntary work. Its such a laugh. . The beach was packed out. I nearly did'nt go as my husband had a heart attack a few weeks ago. But he is on the mend slowly but surely. I was so tired though so it was good there were lots of benches to sit down on everywhere On top of all that i just found out i am diabetic which is a shock thats probably why i was feeling so tired. Life without sugar is hard especially as i love chocolate. But i am following all the right guidance
Siobhan hope you have a good break
Awww I am so sorry to hear about your diabetes diagnosis and that hubby had a heart attack, glad he is on the mend and that you got the right guidance to live with your condition. Did you see parkerman at Clacton on Sea? Hopefully you can go on more trips like that as you obviously had a fab time :D
parkerman
30-07-2016, 13:04
I had a lovely day out in clacton on sea last week. Took a whole load of older people on a coach as part of my voluntary work. Its such a laugh. . The beach was packed out. I nearly did'nt go as my husband had a heart attack a few weeks ago. But he is on the mend slowly but surely. I was so tired though so it was good there were lots of benches to sit down on everywhere On top of all that i just found out i am diabetic which is a shock thats probably why i was feeling so tired. Life without sugar is hard especially as i love chocolate. But i am following all the right guidance
Siobhan hope you have a good break
Glad you had a good day out in Clacton.
You should have looked in on me at the West Cliff Theatre!
I had a lovely day out in clacton on sea last week. Took a whole load of older people on a coach as part of my voluntary work. Its such a laugh. . The beach was packed out. I nearly did'nt go as my husband had a heart attack a few weeks ago. But he is on the mend slowly but surely. I was so tired though so it was good there were lots of benches to sit down on everywhere On top of all that i just found out i am diabetic which is a shock thats probably why i was feeling so tired. Life without sugar is hard especially as i love chocolate. But i am following all the right guidance
Siobhan hope you have a good break
Sorry to hear your husband had a heart attack and you've been diagnosed with diabetes. You've had a terrible run of bad luck. :(
Missed your earlier post Parkerman re. Ray Brooks. Should be a very interesting guest at your theatre. I don't know how many remember in the 60's he played the husband to the actress Carol White in a TV drama called "Cathy Come Home" written I think by Ken Loach. Told the story of an evicted family who eventually had their children forcibly removed by the authorities. Viewing figures around 12 million. Caused absolute outrage with the public and questions for politicians. Too close to reality I guess.
Remember him in EE ,has some very interesting views about the show ,allegedly, :)
If i pass that way again i will do. Always good stuff on.
Thanks you all your kind words everyone
pyrocanthus
31-07-2016, 17:10
I used to love watching Mr Benn as a child, as I grew older Saturday mornings were spent watching Swap Shop, Tiswas, during the week there would be Grange Hill. I always looked forward to watching Top of the Pops on Thursdays. Oh what memories!!!
pyrocanthus
31-07-2016, 17:13
Oh I forgot to mention today ( 31st August) did some gardening, also went for a lovely walk in the local park. Got a job interview next week just hope I get it, so far I have had 14 job refusals since being made redundant last year.
Oh I forgot to mention today ( 31st August) did some gardening, also went for a lovely walk in the local park. Got a job interview next week just hope I get it, so far I have had 14 job refusals since being made redundant last year.
Good luck! :)
It is hard out there. One of my friends was made redundant about six months ago and she kept getting rejections. She is highly qualified and skilled and it made her lose her confidence. Last week she finally got a job. It is a big relief as it was awful seeing what it was doing to her.
Unfortunately right now it could happen to anyone as the job market is not secure and no job is safe. Wsh you all the best and i admire you for all your efforts.
It is hard out there. One of my friends was made redundant about six months ago and she kept getting rejections. She is highly qualified and skilled and it made her lose her confidence. Last week she finally got a job. It is a big relief as it was awful seeing what it was doing to her.
Unfortunately right now it could happen to anyone as the job market is not secure and no job is safe. Wsh you all the best and i admire you for all your efforts.
Not Mr Benn theme, but the here comes Bod one is now stuck in my brain. :D
The nurse Nicked some of my blood today.... I used to give blood so needles arnt an issue, but the skill of the nurse doing it always impresses me. Any way I only have to wait over a month to find out the results as thats the earliest appointment I could get at my new surgery :ninja:... not their fault, I blame the tonkers who dont turn up for their appointments and dont get fined for it. They should be sent to the naughty seat.
Thinking of investing in the nuke bunker companies, can see a demand for them when Trump gets into power, oh that and wall making companies.
Thinking of investing in the nuke bunker companies, can see a demand for them when Trump gets into power, oh that and wall making companies.
There may be some hope yet now some high ups in the Republican party have announced they'll be voting for Hillary. That's sending a very clear message to voters. Trump is unbalanced and even his own party is starting to acknowledge it.
pyrocanthus
03-08-2016, 20:17
thank you Dazzle, I had my interview this afternoon and they will let me know in 2 days.
Fingers crossed it is good news :thumbsup:
parkerman
03-08-2016, 21:09
I was on telly tonight. ITV Anglia News, talking about our Summer Season at the West Cliff Theatre, Clacton - the longest running Summer Season in the whole of the UK. Started in 1894 and, apart from the War years has only missed two years in all that time.
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2016-08-03/summer-show-in-clacton-still-a-success/
If I wasn't agoraphobic Id ask for some free tickets Parkerman...great vid..
TV is weird thou, if I watch our local ITV news its atm being presented by a kid I used to baby sit!
Alas a cat here I named Geof is missing, her owner hasnt seen her in a while and last time I saw Geof was when the mad bird lady on the corner was throwing stones at her ... I think Im living in some weird colder sack of narnia here.
moonstorm
04-08-2016, 08:42
I was on telly tonight. ITV Anglia News, talking about our Summer Season at the West Cliff Theatre, Clacton - the longest running Summer Season in the whole of the UK. Started in 1894 and, apart from the War years has only missed two years in all that time.
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2016-08-03/summer-show-in-clacton-still-a-success/ (\"http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2016-08-03/summer-show-in-clacton-still-a-success/\")
Erm can I ask why the Soapboard Ladies have not been asked to perform their Naked Dane routine???
Erm can I ask why the Soapboard Ladies have not been asked to perform their Naked Dane routine???
The Naked Dane routine was especially choreographed as Naked Table Dance routine, yes?? :D
parkerman
04-08-2016, 10:32
Erm can I ask why the Soapboard Ladies have not been asked to perform their Naked Dane routine???
I don't think Clacton is quite ready for that yet! We'd have to have the paramedics on standby.......
I was on telly tonight. ITV Anglia News, talking about our Summer Season at the West Cliff Theatre, Clacton - the longest running Summer Season in the whole of the UK. Started in 1894 and, apart from the War years has only missed two years in all that time.
http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2016-08-03/summer-show-in-clacton-still-a-success/ (\\"http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/update/2016-08-03/summer-show-in-clacton-still-a-success/\\")
Congratulations, it looks fantastic!
Your fame just keeps on growing parkerman! :bow:
Erm can I ask why the Soapboard Ladies have not been asked to perform their Naked Dane routine???
Very good question! :angry: :p
Alas a cat here I named Geof is missing, her owner hasnt seen her in a while and last time I saw Geof was when the mad bird lady on the corner was throwing stones at her ... I think Im living in some weird colder sack of narnia here.
I hope poor Geoff is found safe and sound! :eek:
moonstorm
04-08-2016, 13:03
The Naked Dane routine was especially choreographed as Naked Table Dance routine, yes?? :D
Yes Perdy and we have been practicing! And the only reason the paramedics would be need it for me :cheer:
But seriously, keep up the good work Norman xx
tammyy2j
06-08-2016, 00:44
The Naked Dane routine was especially choreographed as Naked Table Dance routine, yes?? :D
I would request a very strong table and a good few gin and tonics :o
Just visited my lovely aunt, her care home is top notch. lovely staff excellent carers. We all sat in the garden and enjoyed the singing of a brilliant lady doing all the right songs to sing along too and I was unbeaten at the giant connect four.
It was just hugely comforting to see Aunt so cared for and now close for relatives to be able to visit her frequently.
A great day.
Just visited my lovely aunt, her care home is top notch. lovely staff excellent carers. We all sat in the garden and enjoyed the singing of a brilliant lady doing all the right songs to sing along too and I was unbeaten at the giant connect four.
It was just hugely comforting to see Aunt so cared for and now close for relatives to be able to visit her frequently.
A great day.
Just visited my lovely aunt, her care home is top notch. lovely staff excellent carers. We all sat in the garden and enjoyed the singing of a brilliant lady doing all the right songs to sing along too and I was unbeaten at the giant connect four.
It was just hugely comforting to see Aunt so cared for and now close for relatives to be able to visit her frequently.
A great day.
Sounds wonderful! I'm glad you've had such a nice day. :)
Had an amazing holiday.. Got to talk privately with the Captain of the ship we were on and he thought I was Danish hehehe. If you ever get a chance to go to Maderia, go to Funchal at night. That view took my breath away! Have a week of work so just going to chill, catch up on my studies and heading to Holland on Wednesday
Darn solicitor is demanding £750, that makes a total of 3 grand so far, all to extend the land lease back to 125 years, its all a con.. thou it will cost a total of 10 grand by the end it does add 30 grand to the value of my property if I sell.
Refurbe is looking great, new galley kitchen is almost complete and the new windows are lush.
Still need to repair the front door from when upstairs tools had it kicked in my the firemen because "they thought I was dead" Id left for here but they didnt hear my telly for TWO days after never worrying about me for 5 years or even seeing me or speaking to me despite me posting a contact number thru there letter box a while back when they leaked water into my flat and never paid for the damage.
It cost me £200 initially from a locksmith company the firemen used to secure the flat after they kicked the door in, I didnt ask for any of it but paid as I didnt want to appear on wont pay well take it away.. plus it was nt the firemens fault that the people above are cretins.
Went looking for a new bed today, found one but thats £700 quid gone, the head board alone was £200.
I think I need to win the lotto. :cartman:
I think I need to win the lotto. :cartman:
Maybe you should take a leaf from my book and buy "pre-loved" furniture from eBay and Gumtree. :D
I've recently found some great bargains for my new home, including a reclining chair, some beautiful quality wooden folding chairs (because there's no room in my tiny house for enough seating for when my whole family visit), a TV stand, a hat stand (which I got for free!), and a cot, desk and trike for my little granddaughter. I'm really pleased with my bargains! :thumbsup:
Oh I love the term "pre-loved"
Thou I dont have any hats to put on a stand :moonie:
Great advice thou, thank you Dazzle
Oh I love the term "pre-loved"
I agree, it's so much more attractive than "second hand". :D
Thou I dont have any hats to put on a stand :moonie:
Nor me! It's great for hanging coats and bags from though. :p
Fun fun fun just spent £800 on two new glasses :crying: :crying: :crying:
Ah well they both have bendy frames and the everyday ones auto tint, but for that price they should also clean the house and make nice cups of tea.
I always love going to the optician as they get all excited when they look in my eyes :angel: alas its because most have never seen Bests before, but for me there is nothing best abaut it. :thumbsdow
Fun fun fun just spent £800 on two new glasses :crying: :crying: :crying:
You've been spending too much money again. :nono:
I always love going to the optician as they get all excited when they look in my eyes :angel: alas its because most have never seen Bests before, but for me there is nothing best abaut it. :thumbsdow
Sorry to hear that. :(
Yeah Dazzle tell me about it, money is pouring out of me :wall:
There our worse things than Bests out there for eyes, wet maculars would be the worst in my books, it will take your sight if not treated promptly mine just destroys my central vision slowly over years and years, but its just typical that my nice sis has it too but the evil one dosent.... on the positive none of the grand children have it so fingers crossed it ended here, especially now they hopefully can screen for it and treat with gene therapy.
Wow Im droning on again :D
pyrocanthus
13-08-2016, 21:14
I have had some sad news today from my younger sister, one of my uncles (my Dad's eldest brother) is at end of life due to Alzheimers, my Mum has the same terrible condition,also the local jewellers in my area are closing due to the high rents they have to pay, and the Art shop is going too ( the owner is to retire) also the increase in online ordering means she cannot keep up.
On a happier note am going away soon.
pyrocanthus
13-08-2016, 21:14
I have had some sad news today from my younger sister, one of my uncles (my Dad's eldest brother) is at end of life due to Alzheimers, my Mum has the same terrible condition,also the local jewellers in my area are closing due to the high rents they have to pay, and the Art shop is going too ( the owner is to retire) also the increase in online ordering means she cannot keep up.
On a happier note am going away soon.
I have had some sad news today from my younger sister, one of my uncles (my Dad's eldest brother) is at end of life due to Alzheimers, my Mum has the same terrible condition,also the local jewellers in my area are closing due to the high rents they have to pay, and the Art shop is going too ( the owner is to retire) also the increase in online ordering means she cannot keep up.
On a happier note am going away soon.
Sorry to hear about your bad news and the other sad things going on in your lfe. :(
I hope you have a relaxing holiday and are able to forget your troubles for a while. :)
Above puts my disappointment in having over cooked eggs in my all day breakfast into real life prospective ...
pyrocanthus
14-08-2016, 16:56
Thank you Dazzle for your kind message.
I've just agreed to a 5 grand payment to the owners of the land my flat sits on so I can add 90 years to the land lease Thats on top of the 4 grand I've already spent to get to this stage :wall:
But if your land lease drops below 80 years good luck selling it apart from at auction and the land owners will be able to make you suffer with their rent demands and more , add to that in 80 years they can evict you.
But I did manage to gently remove a bird from my land ladies front room earlier, I have to say I've never seen her be that animated .. :rotfl: Poor bird just wanted to get the hell out of dodge and I pointed it in the right direction, had it been a bat land lady would of been on her own. :cartman:
I've just agreed to a 5 grand payment to the owners of the land my flat sits on so I can add 90 years to the land lease Thats on top of the 4 grand I've already spent to get to this stage :wall:
But if your land lease drops below 80 years good luck selling it apart from at auction and the land owners will be able to make you suffer with their rent demands and more , add to that in 80 years they can evict you.
But I did manage to gently remove a bird from my land ladies front room earlier, I have to say I've never seen her be that animated .. :rotfl: Poor bird just wanted to get the hell out of dodge and I pointed it in the right direction, had it been a bat land lady would of been on her own. :cartman:
I hope you get your money's worth from that flat after all the hassle you've been through!
That was kind of you to put the bird outside. :thumbsup:
Thank you Dazzle.
Yeah, the flat will give me a good income when finally on spec, its in a great location and apart from mine ATM they are all rented out and not owner occupied. Its on a major bus route to the town centre, opposite macdonlds Llidl , Tescos and the pubs next door... although mine does come with its own weirdo stalker.
No eastenders tonight.. bummer
Thank you Dazzle.
Yeah, the flat will give me a good income when finally on spec, its in a great location and apart from mine ATM they are all rented out and not owner occupied. Its on a major bus route to the town centre, opposite macdonlds Llidl , Tescos and the pubs next door... although mine does come with its own weirdo stalker.
No eastenders tonight.. bummer
Yeah, the flat will give me a good income when finally on spec, its in a great location and apart from mine ATM they are all rented out and not owner occupied. Its on a major bus route to the town centre, opposite macdonlds Llidl , Tescos and the pubs next door... although mine does come with its own weirdo stalker.
Perhaps an estate agent could put a positive spin on that and maybe even turn it into a selling point? :p :moonie:
TaintedLove
17-08-2016, 19:49
After 9 years of being a member here I changed my avatar pic. It`s been long overdue.
:p
After 9 years of being a member here I changed my avatar pic. It`s been long overdue.
:p
I approve! :thumbsup:
After 9 years of being a member here I changed my avatar pic. It`s been long overdue.
:p
I love it :D
TaintedLove
17-08-2016, 20:39
Thanks Perdita and Dazzle.
It won`t be another 9 years before I change the avatar and signature again I promise you that. Wow 9 years. hasn`t the time gone by fast.
:D
Thanks Perdita and Dazzle.
It won`t be another 9 years before I change the avatar and signature again I promise you that. Wow 9 years. hasn`t the time gone by fast.
:D
Yes, it has .:eek:
. however, I would not mind seeing your current avatar for another 9 years .. just my opinion though :)
TaintedLove
17-08-2016, 20:48
Thanks Perdita.
If the flapping wings are too distracting for members here, I would be more than happy to make the pic static.
TaintedLove
17-08-2016, 20:48
Thanks Perdita.
If the flapping wings are too distracting for members here, I would be more than happy to make the pic static.
Thanks Perdita.
If the flapping wings are too distracting for members here, I would be more than happy to make the pic static.
No it's prefect! I love moving avatars. :)
I've had my Thumper for years now but don't intend changing him (except temporarily at Christmas) because I feel like he's a huge part of my identity on this forum.
I also really like Perdita's green-eyed blinking cat. :)
Thanks Perdita.
If the flapping wings are too distracting for members here, I would be more than happy to make the pic static.
I can´t imagine anyone being distracted by the flapping, the thumping foot of Dazzle´s avatar has never bothered me yet so please don´t make little bee static, so cute :D
I absolutely love bees. I grow lots of lavender in my garden because it attracts them.
TaintedLove
17-08-2016, 21:13
No it's prefect! I love moving avatars. :)
I've had my Thumper for years now but don't intend changing him (except temporarily at Christmas) because I feel like he's a huge part of my identity on this forum.
I also really like Perdita's green-eyed blinking cat . :)
So do I. That`s what made me decide to change mine.
I see what you mean about your Thumper avatar Dazzle. It has become a part of you.
:)
I may be a newbie but Im loving reading this thread.... well Im loving this forum TBH..
Today I spent chilling and all was good.
TaintedLove
17-08-2016, 23:36
I absolutely love bees. I grow lots of lavender in my garden because it attracts them.
We haven`t had many bumble bees around here this summer Dazzle. Lots of hornets and wasps - but sadly not many bumble bees.
My hubby`s cousin is a bee keeper, and he said that the bees seem to be dying off the past few years as he hasn`t made as much honey as he used to.
We haven`t had many bumble bees around here this summer Dazzle. Lots of hornets and wasps - but sadly not many bumble bees.
My hubby`s cousin is a bee keeper, and he said that the bees seem to be dying off the past few years as he hasn`t made as much honey as he used to.
I love bees and I believe that their environment is being destroyed, less plants for them and certain chemicals being used that kills them off too ... :(
I may be a newbie but Im loving reading this thread.... well Im loving this forum TBH..
I'm glad you love the forum, it's my very favourite. I've signed up to many forums over the years but Soapboards is the only one I've stuck with.
You're not such a newbie any more. :)
We haven`t had many bumble bees around here this summer Dazzle. Lots of hornets and wasps - but sadly not many bumble bees.
My hubby`s cousin is a bee keeper, and he said that the bees seem to be dying off the past few years as he hasn`t made as much honey as he used to.
I love bees and I believe that their environment is being destroyed, less plants for them and certain chemicals being used that kills them off too ... :(
I started planting lavender and other plants to attract bees a decade ago, and in that time the number that come to my garden has declined dramatically. It's very sad and worrying. :(
There's a constant battle going on here in Europe and the UK to save our bees and I've signed quite a few petitions trying to ban the chemicals that are responsible for killing them. There was a recent victory to ban them in the UK after a big campaign:
https://home.38degrees.org.uk/2016/07/06/bees-1-pesticide-companies-0/
Unfortunately that's not the end of the matter as lobbyists are even now applying to the government to overturn the ban. Here's the most recent petition people who are interested can sign calling for transparency in the decision making process:
https://speakout.38degrees.org.uk/campaigns/bees-pesticides-transparency-open-letter
Let's hope the lobbyists for the chemical companies don't win! :angry:
I started planting lavender and other plants to attract bees a decade ago, and in that time the number that come to my garden has declined dramatically. It's very sad and worrying. :(
There's a constant battle going on here in Europe and the UK to save our bees and I've signed quite a few petitions trying to ban the chemicals that are responsible for killing them. There was a recent victory to ban them in the UK after a big campaign:
https://home.38degrees.org.uk/2016/07/06/bees-1-pesticide-companies-0/ (\\"https://home.38degrees.org.uk/2016/07/06/bees-1-pesticide-companies-0/\\")
Unfortunately that's not the end of the matter as lobbyists are even now applying to the government to overturn the ban. Here's the most recent petition people who are interested can sign calling for transparency in the decision making process:
https://speakout.38degrees.org.uk/campaigns/bees-pesticides-transparency-open-letter (\\"https://speakout.38degrees.org.uk/campaigns/bees-pesticides-transparency-open-letter\\")
Let's hope the lobbyists for the chemical companies don't win! :angry:
I too have signed a number of petitions and shall continue to do so, it is so important that bees remain part of our environment
Those links don´t work for me, Dazzle :(
Those links don´t work for me, Dazzle :(
If it was the links in the quote that didn't work, try using the ones in my original post. Links in quotes don't work on this forum for some reason! :searchme:
If it was the links in the quote that didn't work, try using the ones in my original post. Links in quotes don't work on this forum for some reason! :searchme:
They work, thank you for the advice :)
If it was the links in the quote that didn't work, try using the ones in my original post. Links in quotes don't work on this forum for some reason! :searchme:
yes this forum can be,, well lets just call it quirky sometimes :rotfl: what with its double post issues an all :rotfl:
Lost over a grand to a transfer issue to my bank.. was not a happy bunny, but now have it back.. major phew.
Tea will be burgers and salad... not sure if thats healthy thou .. oh and my new specs are ready to collect.
re bees, Im not a fan, but I comprehend how important they are, I just dont like meeting them, I certainly wouldnt invite them round for tea :cartman:
yes this forum can be,, well lets just call it quirky sometimes :rotfl: what with its double post issues an all :rotfl:
Quirky is the right word for it! :lol:
Well I had an interesting day.. My colleague is leaving at end of the month (there is only 2 of us working on this project) and my boss asked to talk to me. He said he was worried I was going to leave to0 and didn't want that so will be getting a new contract with a better job title and more money. Told him that I love my work but didn't like the atmosphere in office as we have one or two people who are just plain rude (no please, thank you.. not even a Good morning most days). He agreed that it was not a nice feeling to come to work in those conditions. I had such a great chat with him.. was really surprised (cause one of the above mentioned people is his personal secretary) but he was totally supportive and understanding. Even offered to pay my distant learning course I am currently doing... Never thought a boss could be so nice.
Well I had an interesting day.. My colleague is leaving at end of the month (there is only 2 of us working on this project) and my boss asked to talk to me. He said he was worried I was going to leave to0 and didn't want that so will be getting a new contract with a better job title and more money. Told him that I love my work but didn't like the atmosphere in office as we have one or two people who are just plain rude (no please, thank you.. not even a Good morning most days). He agreed that it was not a nice feeling to come to work in those conditions. I had such a great chat with him.. was really surprised (cause one of the above mentioned people is his personal secretary) but he was totally supportive and understanding. Even offered to pay my distant learning course I am currently doing... Never thought a boss could be so nice.
Congratulations on your new contract and better pay. Is there a reason that your colleagues are so rude? Are they just rude to you or everybody? Hopefully he will address this situation because it is very unpleasant to work in those conditions. Good luck with the distant learning course and great that the boss is going to pay for it :)
They are rude to everyone except each other hahahaha. Yeah the boss said he will sort it.
hey Siobhan
there are rude gits in every walks of life.
congrats thou on the more money bit.
Today I am again mostly not watching the olympics despite the BBCs best efforts to make me :cartman:
Makes all the difference having a supportive boss.
By the way my son got an A in an A level maths he started at 15. One year earlier than normal , so proud,
TaintedLove
19-08-2016, 04:27
yes this forum can be,, well lets just call it quirky sometimes :rotfl: what with its double post issues an all :rotfl:
Lost over a grand to a transfer issue to my bank.. was not a happy bunny, but now have it back.. major phew.
Tea will be burgers and salad... not sure if thats healthy thou .. oh and my new specs are ready to collect.
re bees, Im not a fan, but I comprehend how important they are, I just dont like meeting them, I certainly wouldnt invite them round for tea :cartman:
Sounds a lovely tea you had Splashy. We had leftover sweet `n`sour pork and fried rice from what I cooked the day before as I made plenty. Next time I`m going to use brown rice as its much healthier and tastes a lot nicer in my opinion.
I`m glad you got your banking problems sorted out...must`ve been so scary for you.
I just got new glasses the other day too Splashy. Well when I say new glasses I mean I`ve had them about 8 years, but misplaced them. The pair I replaced them with were so scratched up I could barely see out of them. Serves me right for using them to go blackberry picking last month. And yayyyy I can see perfectly again...so perfect in fact that I had to adjust my zoom on my web page viewer to smaller text.
I was going to get my eyes tested next month as I thought that I`d need stronger lenses. But these glasses from 8 years ago are perfect, so I saved a lot of money not having to bother getting my eyes tested and getting new glasses. And these are practically new anyway as when I bought them they were a 2 for 1 offer. It was only by chance I found them as I was looking for something else in my cupboard, and I found the glasses case they were in.
:)
TaintedLove
19-08-2016, 04:28
Makes all the difference having a supportive boss.
By the way my son got an A in an A level maths he started at 15. One year earlier than normal , so proud,
Wow that`s excellent news. Congratulations to your son swmc66
:cheer::clap:
Makes all the difference having a supportive boss.
By the way my son got an A in an A level maths he started at 15. One year earlier than normal , so proud,
Very well done :D
Thank you TaintedLove
I get to pick up my new specs today.
I love that we are all insomniacs on this thread ...sleep.. who needs it :D
TaintedLove
19-08-2016, 06:27
Thank you TaintedLove
I get to pick up my new specs today.
I love that we are all insomniacs on this thread ...sleep.. who needs it :D
LOL Splashy. I`m still awake knitting while watching my soaps. I`m knitting a blanket for my oldest son and his fiancee for their wedding in October. I hope I finish it in time...it`s taking ages.
Enjoy your new specs. Don`t forget to buy a cloth and spray for your lenses. I did read somewhere from an optician that he never bothered with special cloths...he used his silk tie to clean his glasses. I found out to my chagrin that`s what I should`ve used for my lenses instead of tissues over the years. It would`ve saved on the wear and tear.
Oh well, you live and learn huh.
:)
"chagrin"...
wow TaintedLove I love words and thats a great one for a gloomy Friday morning..
Great advice re the specs, kitchen cloth etc scratch the lenses I learnt that to my cost.
"chagrin"...
wow TaintedLove I love words and thats a great one for a gloomy Friday morning..
Great advice re the specs, kitchen cloth etc scratch the lenses I learnt that to my cost.
I usually clean the lenses of my glasses with the edge of whatever top I'm wearing (often a t-shirt). http://i2.cdnds.net/13/49/blush.gif
Congratulations to Siobhan for your pay rise and for having such a nice boss! :cheer:
Congratulations too to swmc66 for your son's maths A-Level. That's very impressive! :clap:
Ditto the above ......
Got my new glasses... yikes ... im using the reading ones now and I can actually use the lap top at normal mode well ish, its more comfortable in magnification of 200% but then pre this I was at 500% mag minimum.
Alas today evil sister rang my land lady and all hell broke out.
But Im still loving my new glasses.
Ditto the above ......
Got my new glasses... yikes ... im using the reading ones now and I can actually use the lap top at normal mode well ish, its more comfortable in magnification of 200% but then pre this I was at 500% mag minimum.
Alas today evil sister rang my land lady and all hell broke out.
But Im still loving my new glasses.
Alas today evil sister rang my land lady and all hell broke out.
But Im still loving my new glasses.
Oh dear, I hope your sister didn't cause any serious problems!
I'm glad your new glasses are working out so well. 500% down to 200% magnification is excellent. :)
Thanks Dazzle ...
Now know that evil sister is getting remarried, hence the call to landlady, she never dose nowt without a motive does my evil sis,
When asked about my evil sis I always take the 5th amendment (American right to silence)
Did I tell you all how brilliant my new glasses are...:rotfl: I think I might become very annoying on this topic and soon, very soon :angel:
Did I tell you all how brilliant my new glasses are...:rotfl: I think I might become very annoying on this topic and soon, very soon :angel:
I enjoy your enthusiasm! :D
:D:angel:Have I told this forum about my great new glasses today
:D:angel:Have I told this forum about my great new glasses today
There was I thinking you weren't going to mention it today since you left it so late in the day to do so! https://smileyshack.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/smileyslaughing_lol_hehe_100-102.gif?w=700&h=
Dazzle.. landlady threatened to flush me down the toilet if I mentioned my new glasses again :cartman:
Ah well, its 2.30 am, Ive had 4 hours sleep and Sunday has begun.... lifes weird and mostly very annoying:crying:
My computer has decided for some extraneous reason that I live in Portsmouth and will only give me the weather forecast for there??? Im a saints fan, Pompey hate us and we hate them :rotfl:
Dazzle.. landlady threatened to flush me down the toilet if I mentioned my new glasses again :cartman:
Ah well, its 2.30 am, Ive had 4 hours sleep and Sunday has begun.... lifes weird and mostly very annoying:crying:
My computer has decided for some extraneous reason that I live in Portsmouth and will only give me the weather forecast for there??? Im a saints fan, Pompey hate us and we hate them :rotfl:
I hope you were able to get some more sleep! :eek:
Your landlady sounds pretty ruthless! http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/afraid/smileys-afraid-990255.gif (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/)
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I think her words were "if you mention your new glasses one more time, Im going to flush them, wever your wearing them at the time will be your choice!"
Just had a roastie dinner down the pub... yum
I think her words were "if you mention your new glasses one more time, Im going to flush them, wever your wearing them at the time will be your choice!"
Just had a roastie dinner down the pub... yum
Its me again :moonie:
Just have to vent a bit...:ninja:
Evil sister called landlady out of the blue this week, well as evil sis has stolen 25k of our aunts money and sought before I stopped her to get 100k in total the conversation didnt go well and land lady put the phone down on her in the end, personally I would of slammed it down the second she spoke.
Landlady then sent an email asking evil sis for her reply to being accused of stealing our aunts money who sold her house to pay for care as she has dementia/Alzheimers. Of course landlady has had no reply from the evil one as there cant be any justification for her act. But I know this is the beginning of something else. The evil one only calls when shes after something, normally money or a free place to dump her kids when she comes over here from Ozz.
Seems Im spot on, evil sis is getting remarried so I hear next year, but that cant be the twist, there is something else we dont know. Spent the day with two people we love but they didnt spill and we dont like to put them in the middle of this mess, but we know they are being manipulated but as nice people we roll with it as they love Ozz sis and we love them so .... well
Im guessing she wants money to pay for her wedding or shes moving back here and needs money full stop, maybe even wants to move in with landlady and me to save money when she comes, I wouldnt put anything beyond her, she kicked her elderley mum out of her bed when she came here before despite being told she couldn't stay before she came...
The women's an awful human being, have you ever heard of someone demanding their inheritance when the relative is still alive? Well she did that..
Deep breath..... but its the same deal as with my stalker, I cant go after her like I really want to as the people I love will be caught in the cross fire.
I met by aunt a few weeks ago after years of my own illness, she didnt recognise me but I could tell she kinda did in a way as she kept looking at me and it rips me apart that someone could just see her situation as something to gain from.
Anyway, have I told you about my new glasses.
I feel for you Splashy. Your sister sounds like a right piece of work! It's unimaginable that someone could be so lacking in empathy as to steal from a relative with dementia. :angry:
I'm very lucky that my close relatives are all very decent people. We have plenty of ups and downs, but nobody is selfish or malicious or deliberately nasty. Still, it sounds as if you have lots of good people in your life - including your landlady (who sounds like a bit of a character :D).
Tell me more about these new glasses of yours. :p
OMG Splashy.. did you get new glasses???
^ :D:D:D
Yep Landlady is a force of nature, runs a girl girl guide and rainbow group
Today I diagnosed myself as having Fan blade scotoma which was nice.
(a bright white blade shape in my right eye I keep seeing now and then, youd think the maculars would hide it)
Did you see a doctor about the light in your right eye, Splashy?
Yikes im a bore :crying::rotfl: Have an appointment with an expert coming soon.
It scares me .. Clinton or Trump as President.... one wants to build walls the other is well .. cant say as I like to breath, not that the humid air here is helping.
Anywho, mostly I have been watching sfys channels Star Trek movies......
ENGAGE
I hope you've been enjoying the Star Trek movies!
I'm not a Trekkie but I'm surrounded by them so have watched a fair bit over the years. I noticed recently that all the series are on Netflix now so I might actually sit down and watch the whole lot at some point. I kind of have a resistance to it because my family have tried to brainwash me into enjoying it. I've always been quite rebellious so of course I insist that I dislike it. Exactly the same thing happened with tennis. :D
Good luck for your appointment with the specialist whenever that is. :)
resistance is futile :D
A Borg joke :ninja: and no not the sweedish variety.
Currently Im addicted to 8 of 10 cats do countdown, the Jimmy Carr crew on c4 ...
Anywho Im melting right now... roll on wnter
Bear won CBB... human kind are officially doooooomed.. domed I say
Opened a window, stuck out my head to bring the fresh days air into my lungs and then got a huge big black spider in my face hanging from a web above the frame "yikes"
Not a fan of spiders but I try not to kill them, this one is still lose in my bedroom still as it jumped on the ground to escape my mug in its face.
The gits I hate at the moment are the hornets, they dont buzz with my eye sight they look like flys.
I hate hornets too though I'm very lucky not to have had many close encounters with them. I didn't realise they don't buzz!
I'm quite fond of spiders and only put them outside if they're taking over the house or if I spot one of those big thick-legged ones. I'm pleased to hear you try not to kill spiders Splashy. :thumbsup:
Didn't know Hornets don't buzz cause they sure make a hell of a noise when they come into my house... Huge feckers... My boyfriend normally takes care of them for me
Didn't know Hornets don't buzz cause they sure make a hell of a noise when they come into my house... Huge feckers... My boyfriend normally takes care of them for me
The ones we get dont have any distinctive sound so I keep thinking they are just flies till they get close.
Managed to get to the Isle of Wight today and visit my home, its been 13 years since I was last there, but the views of the Solent are still just as amazing as ever .
Didn't know Hornets don't buzz cause they sure make a hell of a noise when they come into my house... Huge feckers... My boyfriend normally takes care of them for me
The ones we get dont have any distinctive sound so I keep thinking they are just flies till they get close.
Managed to get to the Isle of Wight today and visit my home, its been 13 years since I was last there, but the views of the Solent are still just as amazing as ever .
Beware hornet stings, they carry four times the amount of venom as a wasp ! :eek: :sick:
Yikes Glen....I will be more careful next time I tackle one for sure.
Today Landlady got the keys to the new girl guide and Rainbows hall, alas none of the keys worked for front or back door.. in total that was 20 cut keys didnt match either door.. someone made an opps..luckily she caught it today and now has the right keys and no one else will be given the wrong keys as several packs use the hall...but her monday meeting would of been a farse if she had not gone and checked.
Beware hornet stings, they carry four times the amount of venom as a wasp ! :eek: :sick:
I have a tendency to run away from them
Beware hornet stings, they carry four times the amount of venom as a wasp ! :eek: :sick:
I have a tendency to run away from them
Went to see my Doctor, Results of my blood test was good news, apparently my swim bladder & dorsal fin are in good working order. Oh wait I think I may have gone to the vets by mistake.
Having a negative Nelly day so far.. the evil Australian one has been dripping poison again with loved relatives, I still havent worked out her ploy yet, what she up to,I know shes remarrying some poor smuck but no one else seems to be in the loop on that one certainly not landlady who is till waiting on an email to explain the reason why evil one has stolen the 25 grand.
It must be friday, Ive always hated fridays its a day nearer to monday which I also hate.
Having a negative Nelly day so far.. the evil Australian one has been dripping poison again with loved relatives, I still havent worked out her ploy yet, what she up to,I know shes remarrying some poor smuck but no one else seems to be in the loop on that one certainly not landlady who is still waiting on an email to explain the reason why evil one has stolen the 25 grand.
It must be friday, Ive always hated fridays its a day nearer to monday which I also hate.
Having a negative Nelly day so far.. the evil Australian one has been dripping poison again with loved relatives, I still havent worked out her ploy yet, what she up to,I know shes remarrying some poor smuck but no one else seems to be in the loop on that one certainly not landlady who is still waiting on an email to explain the reason why evil one has stolen the 25 grand.
It must be friday, Ive always hated fridays its a day nearer to monday which I also hate.
Sorry to hear you're having a bad day. :( I hope your loved ones have the sense not to believe your sister's poison. Unfortunately, it's hard for many to believe that someone they know well is evil.
I posted on this thread a couple of weeks back that I like spiders in general because they catch flies (though I'm not quite so keen on the big thick house spiders that can sometimes be seen scurrying across the floor at high speed).
I've just read an interesting fact that the spindly daddy long legs spiders which tend to occupy ceiling corners here in the UK eat large house spiders as well as other insects. Good reason for letting them live on our ceilings undisturbed (which I do anyway since they cause me no anxiety)! They can't survive outdoors in the winter so it's kinder to leave them inside - as well as being good for the ecosystem of the home.
I never kill any spiders (or any other insects if I can possibly help it) though I do usually put large spiders out if I can catch them. It's good to remember that all spiders are hunters and prey on the other insects, so having them as house guests significantly reduces other bugs around our homes. :)
Oh the big fat spiders also freak me out... but we are into Crane fly season (daddy long legs) now, its reported we are about to get a huge invasion of the coves now. just had two in my room, they are almost impossible to lure out the window, in other words they aint very smart.
Oh I won the Euro lotto last night, I had to recheck it but whos up for a party? As long as its within budget of the winnings,, £2.50 Im paying .
Got jumbo sausage and chips for tea as a treat, alas the chips where inedible, under cooked cheap rubbish, its a shame as up till now they did good fare, but they seem to of got in cheap potatoes and think the customers arent going to vote with their feet.
Oh the big fat spiders also freak me out... but we are into Crane fly season (daddy long legs) now, its reported we are about to get a huge invasion of the coves now. just had two in my room, they are almost impossible to lure out the window, in other words they aint very smart.
Oh I won the Euro lotto last night, I had to recheck it but whos up for a party? As long as its within budget of the winnings,, £2.50 Im paying .
Got jumbo sausage and chips for tea as a treat, alas the chips where inedible, under cooked cheap rubbish, its a shame as up till now they did good fare, but they seem to of got in cheap potatoes and think the customers arent going to vote with their feet.
Oh the big fat spiders also freak me out... but we are into Crane fly season (daddy long legs) now, its reported we are about to get a huge invasion of the coves now. just had two in my room, they are almost impossible to lure out the window, in other words they aint very smart.
Oh I won the Euro lotto last night, I had to recheck it but whos up for a party? As long as its within budget of the winnings,, £2.50 Im paying .
Got jumbo sausage and chips for tea as a treat, alas the chips where inedible, under cooked cheap rubbish, its a shame as up till now they did good fare, but they seem to of got in cheap potatoes and think the customers arent going to vote with their feet.
I find the best way to catch daddy long legs is just to very gently grab them in my hand if they're within reach. Then I go outside and release them. However, I think I'm probably unusual in that I don't have a problem doing that. :D
I'm up for a party! Can you still buy several litres of white lightning for £2.50 nowadays? :lol:
Just before I moved house (and areas) a few months ago, my beloved local chippy/chinese changed its recipes to something that tasted cheap and inedible, so I feel your pain about the unpleasant chips. I would have complained to my takeaway if I was staying in the area. I'd be surprised if they didn't lose a lot of custom, but possibly the savings made up for it?
Sorry, both crane flys .. well lets just say it didnt end well for them :ninja:
I put the £2.50 winnings towards a doner kebab sunday lunch time, not had one for nearly 7 years and couldnt resist as we walked past the shop during my hunt for shoes. it was seriously yum.
Today I arranged a 3 grand loan from my bank to cover flat costs, its a financial equation, I would lose more money cashing in funds and shares etc than the amount of interest I would pay on a loan to cover costs now ...plus I really dont like borrowing off family even just for a day, they may need that money instantly for an unplanned event .. plus as some know ES would love it if monies were to come from a certain relatives account with or without my knowledge.
But seriously, the Donner kebab was the making of my week end, next time im going for a beef chow main or maybe even chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce....:cartman:
Sorry, both crane flys .. well lets just say it didnt end well for them :ninja:
:crying:
Today Ive mostly been chasing my solicitor and contractor, the fact I have a solicitor and a contractor makes me feel like Im living the Donald Trump life :moonie: in your face Hillary Clinton, Oh wait, I love Mexicans and loath walls. :cartman:
Today Ive mostly been chasing my solicitor and contractor, the fact I have a solicitor and a contractor makes me feel like Im living the Donald Trump life :moonie: in your face Hillary Clinton, Oh wait, I love Mexicans and loath walls. :cartman:
Have you decided to sell your flat?
Have you decided to sell your flat?
I wanted to, but the government hates savers, so having cash does no one any good and what with britexit shares are a bit loopy, so rent it out it will have to be the game. Just need to find an agent who will do it all for me and guarantee the monthly payment, I will pay over the odds not to end up on a reality show where the tenants wont pay ... I could sell that idea, oh wait C4 have beaten me to it. :moonie:
The NHS really need to look at their letters they send out, just spent 15 minutes panicking over a letter they sent me about an appointment, an appointment for what??? Ive just had a chest xray do i have the big C??? No it was an appointment for the eye doctor, printed ironically in the smallest print ever....hey thats good news in the end, I know Im virtually blind I just need the paper work to prove it and stop the job centre sending me interviews to be a bus driver.
Oh and tax man wrote to me saying he owes me money back, now that does sound too good to be true... cue sinister music.
was informed the other day i am diabetic so need to lose weight and take medication :( need a mr. motivator
was informed the other day i am diabetic so need to lose weight and take medication :( need a mr. motivator
Sorry to hear that :(
was informed the other day i am diabetic so need to lose weight and take medication :( need a mr. motivator
Sorry to hear about that Liz. I think swmc66 has said on this thread that she was also recently diagnosed with diabetes.
was informed the other day i am diabetic so need to lose weight and take medication :( need a mr. motivator
On the positive side, at least you know and now can do something about it.
Dont you just hate chirpy entities like me, always looking for the upside in everything.
"Ill get my coat"
On my home front and to be honest thats all I care about, me being the selfish vacuous entity that I am, Ive booked an appointment with the eye doctor at last, Im not sure at this point what colour I want in the way of a guide dog but Im veering towards rottweiler pink. :cheer: Mostly becaue it would annoy my sister who hates dogs and anything pink
thank you all, i enjoy our little board here good nice fun banter even snarky but caring side by all
in other news brad pitt single again, it is my turn i think i have a chance :p
thank you all, i enjoy our little board here good nice fun banter even snarky but caring side by all
in other news brad pitt single again, it is my turn i think i have a chance :p
thank you all, i enjoy our little board here good nice fun banter even snarky but caring side by all
in other news brad pitt single again, it is my turn i think i have a chance :p
Saw him first but then ... you are welcome to him :D
Brad irks me, never been a fan, there was one of his movies where his character is carped off early on, I liked that movie :ninja:
Planning a solo visit to the isle of widget on red funnel ferry, want to live there again if I can, heres ok but there is no pub within walking distance and when like me you cant drive a car due to a tree jumping in front of you, you are stuffed and the buses, all they do is try and kill me when I try to cycle to Tescos shop.
I miss the days of being in the pub dart team, pool team and crib team... cue nostalgic music and montage :crying:
Ah well I got told off a dew drips of water on the kitchen floor today when I was doing the washing up, which was fun and didnt make me feel like a ickle boy again at all. :D Oh im so designed to share any abode with anuone and no one deserves to have me invading their home :D
Farage on loose women, only Porter gave him a roasting the others just simprerd, look the guy campaigned for british jobs for British workers then employed his POLISH wife as his PA! He rekons with no immigrants to do the fruit picking, the bed changing etc in hotels employers will step up and pay more to get workers in????? which would raise food prices and bankrupt farmers and hotels etc. But then the guy backed Trump, a man who is anti mexicans and Muslims and declared he hates Clinton...
I may be ranting .. again :angel:
Never let it be said that guys like Farage, Trump et al let rational thinking (and dare I say even compassion) get the in the way of ideology. I haven't watched the mindless and judgmental Loose Women for many years, so thanks for reminding me why I should never be tempted to watch again. :D
Let us know how your planned day out to the Isle of Wight goes!
Brilliant summation of said show, I just lucked into seeing it as I powered up land ladies size of the moon TV while eating me pizza. But dont get me wrong, I love my low brow tv shows like BB and X factor, but loose women and Jordie shore, sex on the beach are just human kind stagnating live on camera.
Oh and I finally after 3 weeks found the spider that head butted me, hes now living happily on farm :nono: I know I hated doing it but he was one of those Steve Austin types and a glass or even you hands wont cut it catching them.. sorry big fat spider :wub:
Im rambling on again .... :D
You know those garden solar light things, that charge up during the day then come on at night, now they have a very cheap rechargeable battery in so they only last a couple of months, but landlady is adamant that they are normal batteries in them not rechargeable ones and wont have it as she says she replaced the one in front with a normal battery and its still going. the logic of it has a solar cell to charge it during the day so something is storing that energy, lets say the battery, thus it must be a rechargeable battery cuts no ice, last time I sugested then they must be being powered by pixies then and she didnt speak to me again that day. :p
Today she said she would get new batteries for them, the regular non recharging will only last a week at most batteries and she looked at me when I just said on the matter "I take the Fith Sis"
I know she will blame it on it being autumn asn no sunlight when they stop working :moonie::D But then I put my clotrhes in the washing machine today and forgot the detergent and softna.. :D
You know you are having a weird day when you accidentally tell the Ocado delivery guy you love him.
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30-09-2016, 14:15
Thinking it was time to get up I quickly washed and dressed only to discover that my neighbour over the back of my house had installed a new security light, and the time? ( it was after 1.00am !!!) Yawn!!! back to bed I went.
You know you are having a weird day when you accidentally tell the Ocado delivery guy you love him.
Thinking it was time to get up I quickly washed and dressed only to discover that my neighbour over the back of my house had installed a new security light, and the time? ( it was after 1.00am !!!) Yawn!!! back to bed I went.
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Thinking it was time to get up I quickly washed and dressed only to discover that my neighbour over the back of my house had installed a new security light, and the time? ( it was after 1.00am !!!) Yawn!!! back to bed I went.
Similar thing happened to me a few years ago .. stayed in a hotel, woke up wide awake .. put on tv, BBC News, thought it said 7am on their clock so got up, showered and when I got back to the room (military run hotels can be basic without en suite) I thought that the breakfast tv was different .... put my glasses on and checked my mobile phone .. it was 1am :wall: put a towel on my pillow because of my wet hair and went back to bed ..lol
I was on a waiting list for a Siberian cat for over a year now they said it could take another 6 months. Was getting a Siberian as my sister is allergic to cats. Anyway she has agreed to take medication when she visits if I get an ordinary kitten. I went out and got everything I need for a kitten on Thursday. I contacted a cat rescue and no one gets back to me. It's only been a week. Now I have spent hours on the internet trying to get a kitten but think I have come across a lot of dodgy breeders. I thought I would have had a kitten by the end of today. My friend who volunteers for a cat rescue said I best wait for one from the cat rescue.
I was on a waiting list for a Siberian cat for over a year now they said it could take another 6 months. Was getting a Siberian as my sister is allergic to cats. Anyway she has agreed to take medication when she visits if I get an ordinary kitten. I went out and got everything I need for a kitten on Thursday. I contacted a cat rescue and no one gets back to me. It's only been a week. Now I have spent hours on the internet trying to get a kitten but think I have come across a lot of dodgy breeders. I thought I would have had a kitten by the end of today. My friend who volunteers for a cat rescue said I best wait for one from the cat rescue.
I would only ever get a rescue cat rather than buy from a breeder, there are so many animals that need a new home. I hope you get what you want and that kitty will give you many years of pleasure :)
I was on a waiting list for a Siberian cat for over a year now they said it could take another 6 months. Was getting a Siberian as my sister is allergic to cats. Anyway she has agreed to take medication when she visits if I get an ordinary kitten. I went out and got everything I need for a kitten on Thursday. I contacted a cat rescue and no one gets back to me. It's only been a week. Now I have spent hours on the internet trying to get a kitten but think I have come across a lot of dodgy breeders. I thought I would have had a kitten by the end of today. My friend who volunteers for a cat rescue said I best wait for one from the cat rescue.
I would only ever get a rescue cat rather than buy from a breeder, there are so many animals that need a new home. I hope you get what you want and that kitty will give you many years of pleasure :)
I totally agree with Perdita and would only get a rescue cat (or any other animal for that matter).
Have you considered an older cat swmc66? There'll be many more of them than kittens needing homes. I've known many cats who were adopted as adults (some of whom were adopted by myself) and they've all settled into their new homes and become much loved members of the family.
I'd definitely persevere with the cat rescue place. The volunteers are probably so busy that someone just forgot to get back to you.
Celia Hammond rescue in Canning Town said they will send a homing officer to check out my place first very soon. My daughter wants a kitten and wants to see it grow and be part of the family. Maybe I will have a cat/kitten in a couple of weeks. It's hard waiting when you want one so desperately. In the meantime I can get my alarm pet friendly and install a cat flap.
I love cats, but they have to be someone elses, Im too lazy to walk them :ninja: Thou id love to strap a cat cam to one and watch their adventures.
Booked a hotel on the isle of widget for this weekend, got an email back warning me that a party was booked for that night and that it might be loud up till 11pm, I replied thats fine but I was upset that I wasnt invited to the party. :moonie:
Oh, anyone fancy coming with me to crash a party this weekend :p
I had to go to a conference in Nottingham and stay in a hotel overnight. One guy a few doors a way was watching the Muhammad Ali funeral so loud I complained at 3am. At one point I was thinking I should watch it too as I am a big mohammed Ali fan. Went to his exhibition in the 02 called ALI the greatest
Oh, anyone fancy coming with me to crash a party this weekend :p
I feel much too old nowadays for parties. :crying: :p
I feel much too old nowadays for parties. :crying: :p
Ah age is just the number of years its taken us to realise most parties suck and that a nice night in watching other fools on tv try and entertain us while we scoff down a diet coke is way more fun. :readtheru
Ah age is just the number of years its taken us to realise most parties suck and that a nice night in watching other fools on tv try and entertain us while we scoff down a diet coke is way more fun. :readtheru
In my case it's a nice refreshing cup of roiboos tea. :angel:
Roiboos tea.. had to research it,(I never say the main brand of search engine as the gits dont pay tax) wow thats some healthy hot water! Stopped drinking Tea yonks ago re the caffeine, decaff never did it for me.
Had a horrible night and its continuing, Ive done something to my leg after what was supposed to be a healthy walk, I just tripped on the door step, then I was in agony. I know Im a man and we dont do pain well, but I get cluster headaches also known as suicide headaches but this pain rated right up there!
First called 111 they got the on call doctor to call me back and he advised going to A & E, not able to sit down without pure agony I couldnt go by car ? Spoke to 999 explaining not life threatening quickly got passed to a paramedic at ambulance control , in the end they said they would come collect me but there were loads of shouts going on so it would be a while.
I rang back after a short time and cancelled them coming, I wouldn't want a unit taken up by a bod like me if I really needed them stat. Plus Im stressing out the landlady, will suck down some more pain killers and get a taxi in the am.
Looks like my isle of wight ferry trip is on the rocks.. did ya see what I did there
Ill get my coat.
OMG so sorry to hear about your leg injury Splashy! I hope the painkillers dull your agony enough for you to get some sleep. Good luck for the hospital visit, I'll be thinking of you.
Also sorry to hear about your accident Splashy, from what you've said would have thought emergency treatment would not have been a waste of resources. Hope everything goes OK at the hospital.
In my case it's a nice refreshing cup of roiboos tea. :angel:.
Must confess Dazzle never heard of roiboos tea before. Just finished reading up on it, seems like a good product. Could I ask what brand you use ? Is it on the supermarket shelves?
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Must confess Dazzle never heard of roiboos tea before. Just finished reading up on it, seems like a good product. Could I ask what brand you use ? Is it on the supermarket shelves?
Yes it's available in most supermarkets in the tea section. It's also known as redbush tea (roiboos means redbush in the language of the shrub's native country). I've bought a variety of brands and found them all much of a muchness really.
I stopped drinking black tea because I have low iron, and ordinary tea (and coffee) inhibits iron absorption. It's also caffeine free and choc full of lots of healthy stuff. I already knew of redbush tea because my mum's drunk it for years so she suggested it as the closest thing available to black tea. It took a bit of getting used to but I really like it now and drink it out of preference. :)
Thanks Dazzle ,I have seen Redbush tea and wrongly assumed it was a brand name. I drink far too much black tea, 240 tea bag pack barely lasts me a month ( I'm the only one who drinks tea here ) unhealthy for sure.
Thanks Dazzle ,I have seen Redbush tea and wrongly assumed it was a brand name. I drink far too much black tea, 240 tea bag pack barely lasts me a month ( I'm the only one who drinks tea here ) unhealthy for sure.
I used to be much the same with black tea. It's not unhealthy per se, in fact it contains some really good stuff, but if you want to cut down then swapping some or all of the black tea you drink with roiboos might suit you.
As with any new flavour, it's worth persevering before making a judgement on whether it's for you or not.
Well Redbush Tea :thumbsup: Bought a box of the Tetley version this morning. More tea flavour than I expected, really pleasant aroma and taste. That'll will do nicely Dazzle. :)
Well Redbush Tea :thumbsup: Bought a box of the Tetley version this morning. More tea flavour than I expected, really pleasant aroma and taste. That'll will do nicely Dazzle. :)
That's brilliant! I'm really pleased you like it. :thumbsup:
A best mate loves Lift tea, its lemon flavoured, but boy oh boy is it hard to find, he likes the red lid version but the unsweetened green top is the one the supermarkets usually have and he hates that.
But roiboos tea, I will buy some next time Im at asdas out pure curiosity, I havent drunk a warm drink this century and need something now its winter and my legs fallen off ....:crying::D
The apprentice starts tonight, my insider tells me they are the A typical ego maniac loons we have come to enjoy.
Yes the chill in the air is making warm drinks very welcome at the moment.
Did you break your leg? I hope you're no longer in pain!
Have seen Roiboos tea here in Spain but don´t fancy taking out a second mortgage for it ... Tetleys or PG Tips are readily available, if I can be bothered to travel 20 miles to the next urbanisation where they sell English goods, I can get Yorkshire Tea ... but I am grateful to get English tea as the Spanish one is not to my taste :nono::sick::D
Can anyone advice at pet insurance for a cat. I just been looking it up and it's very confusing. I will have my cat saturday
Yes the chill in the air is making warm drinks very welcome at the moment.
Did you break your leg? I hope you're no longer in pain!
All I did was stumble through the front door... think I can manage the cab trip to a and e tomorrow, I bottled it on Tuesday re agoraphobia but seeing as my new surgery's triage nurse didnt even bother calling me back last night I have no other route for help. Wow Im a drama king :ninja:
So Perdita. do you have a spare room you might want to let out, say to a nice chap like me, in sunny spain :rotfl: Its getting cold here and landlady isnt one to heat the gaff :cartman: (if she ever read my posts Id be toast :rotfl:)
hmmm Splashy, how do you know your landlady is not reading your posts? :ninja::p
Sorry but no spare room to rent out ... :(
hmmm Splashy, how do you know your landlady is not reading your posts? :ninja::p
Sorry but no spare room to rent out ... :(
Because im in the warm watching F1 racing not in a tent in the garden sharing a bush with Ceril the squirrel.
Who said Id pay rent :moonie::ninja::D:D:D
Sorry swmc66, I know nothing about pets as Ive never had one, but I will have a hunt around on the interweb.
(after hunting around a bit I think go compare is a good place to start re cat insurance, but like I say Ive never had a pet, thou I would advise you go with a known company rather than pay less for a company who will possibly fight to pay out anything, which ever way be deli gent when filling out the forms as one descrepency is all they need to not have to pay out, maybe call an anmal charity to get their advice?
Thank you that is very helpful. Hope you leg is ok.
Can anyone advice at pet insurance for a cat. I just been looking it up and it's very confusing. I will have my cat saturday
I've never had pet insurance so am unable to help sorry. Let us know how it goes with your new cat.
All I did was stumble through the front door... think I can manage the cab trip to a and e tomorrow, I bottled it on Tuesday re agoraphobia but seeing as my new surgery's triage nurse didnt even bother calling me back last night I have no other route for help. Wow Im a drama king :ninja:
I once tore a ligament in my knee (which was agonising and took months to heal) by bending awkwardly, so I'd imagine it's possible to do some serious damage by stumbling. I hope you manage to get something sorted today! You'll have to call a doctor out if necessary.
As everyone has said Splashy, good advice to get your leg checked out, leg injuries can subsequently cause back problems if left untreated. :)
Ring 111 and they should send someone after you tell them about difficulty getting out. I do not know where you are but we have a scheme near me where a paramedic comes round on his her own and decides if you need to go hospital or not. I used it recently for my son who was too ill for me to take to doctors or A and E.
Can anyone advice at pet insurance for a cat. I just been looking it up and it's very confusing. I will have my cat saturday Would love it if you were to post a picture on the Pets thread :)
Thank you all for your kind comments.
I did dial 111 initially and the on call doctor called me back, he was obviously in his kitchen having tea, I could hear his wife clinking around behind him.. he told me to go to hospital.. couldn't do it like I said even after dialling 999 and explaining my situation to the paramedic in charge of ambulances, anxiety won out over pain.
Landlady and I are due to have lunch with the progenitors today along with niece, not sure if Im going to hospital first or after the meal depends on how much pain im in.
Wow I really am milking this, I watch the news and know how lucky I really am.
Oh swmc66 you must find a way of showing us a picture of your new cat.
Additional .. had to email Kevin at the isle of widget hotel to say I wasn't coming and thus unable to attend the party I wasn't invited to there, but to not to get too upset as I will get there later on this year when I've acquired a new leg.
I am disapointed that the service did not respond. GP have home visits in their contracts ...have you tried to get a GP home visit?
If that did not work you could raise it as a complaint with your local Clinical Commissioning Group as they cover primary care contracts now. You could also tell them about 111 not responding to difficulties in you going out. One of my jobs is with a clinical commissioning group and we deal with 111 service , GPs and hospital services. People do not know they can complain to us about NHS services and we can chase up the providers of services. I will get advice on this for you.
As for a cat picture. I have never uploaded an image on here and would not know how to do it. I will try later . It's black and white , 8 months female and it's wonderful . So good natured and fully trained thank goodness. They gave us the friendliest one as my daughter has depression and the cat is really for her.
Hey swmc66 .. I screwed up today, I did the lunch thing using lots of pain killers and alcohol to get me through it and missed the chance to be dropped off at casualty. In truth I was hoping I was getting better, but the agony in my leg has proved that not to be the case. Will go to a and e Sunday, im beginning to suspect I have actually broken something in the leg. I dont think a doctor visit would of helped and they just that day had given me the all clear re other stuff.
Anyway today was good, I got to meet my niece who I haven't seen since she was knee high to a grass hopper, shes now a talented hulla hoop performance artist. her new act involves a cross bow. You couldnt make this stuff up, she actually did attend a circus school and is making good money out of it. it was brilliant to meet her today.
swmc66, forget the picture Im just happy you now have said feline. :cheer:
Oh Kevin from the isle of widget Hotel I was supposed to be in tonight emailed me to tell me that the party was missing me and that I should contact him directly next time I plan to come to his hotel, the guy gets my sense of humour.
Glad you had a good day with your niece. I hope you get to A and E today.
Hours in A and E an xray later. Im still in pain but hey ho nowt broken it seems, But wow the receptionist was some scary unhelpful entity! It was almost like she had been bred to be the worst receptionist she could be, as for the triage nurse, she looked at me like I was a monster turning down her cure all fix paracetamol! The drug alaways makes me chunder, prolifically.
Land lady is dragging around a huge black cloud over her head, I cant get a read on the situ so am cowering in my room .
A and E is weird thou, some seem to live there and dont get me started on the kids that insist on knocking into your bad leg ever chance they get. But I have to say what with Brixeit , where are we going to get the doctors and nurses to run the hospitals.. curse you Farage, I pray we send your Polish wide home or at least stop her being paid to be your PA you hypocrite.
forgot to go advanced......
Good there is nothing broken. The Nhs are not very good at customer care unfortunately. A smile does not cost anything. The care has gone out of the system.
parkerman
12-10-2016, 14:47
We've just signed up "Menopause the Musical" for the West Cliff Theatre on 18 March next year. It stars Ruth Berkeley, Rebecca Wheatley (formerly of Casualty), Maureen Nolan (one of the Nolan Sisters) and....Hev herself, Cheryl Fergison! :thumbsup:
As for a cat picture. I have never uploaded an image on here and would not know how to do it. I will try later . It's black and white , 8 months female and it's wonderful . So good natured and fully trained thank goodness. They gave us the friendliest one as my daughter has depression and the cat is really for her.
I'm so glad you've got your cat at last! I hope she's brought a smile to your daughter's face; pets are such a comfort during difficult times.
As far as I know, you can only post an image on this forum if it's been already been uploaded to another site. When I've posted pics here, I first uploaded them to a site called Imgur (which is an image hosting site), and then linked to the relevant image in my post using the "Insert Image" button.
Good there is nothing broken. The Nhs are not very good at customer care unfortunately. A smile does not cost anything. The care has gone out of the system.
My grandparents, who both died around six years ago, received wonderful care from the NHS. Unfortunately, it's been starved of money since then and many staff are at breaking point. :angry:
We've just signed up "Menopause the Musical" for the West Cliff Theatre on 18 March next year. It stars Ruth Berkeley, Rebecca Wheatley (formerly of Casualty), Maureen Nolan (one of the Nolan Sisters) and....Hev herself, Cheryl Fergison! :thumbsup:
That's exciting! :cheer:
I've just had some delicious toast and Marmite for lunch. I've been craving it since seeing it all over the news. Luckily I have plenty in the house! :cheer: :thumbsup: :love:
I've just some delicious toast and Marmite for lunch. I've been craving it since seeing it all over the news. Luckily I have plenty in the house! :cheer: :thumbsup: :love:
Not a big marmite fan , get the odd craving , but end up having to throw 3/4 of the jar away due to time lapse from last use.
Bovril or sugar sandwiches choice as a child tended to warp my sense of taste.:thumbsdow...:)
Luckily i hate the stuff. I am more concerned about the pg tips
Sounds very complicated this uploading. But never mind
Bovril or sugar sandwiches choice as a child tended to warp my sense of taste.:thumbsdow...:)
We used to have Bovril on toast occasionally as kids but Marmite reigned supreme in our house. :D
Sugar sandwiches... :sick:
We used to have Bovril on toast occasionally as kids but Marmite reigned supreme in our house. :D
Sugar sandwiches... :sick:
Grandfather used to drink Bovril , always thought akin to drinking gravy ,yuk. Sugar wasn't too bad ,not always jam available.
Bread and dripping off a Sunday beef roast outstanding.:)
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