General Chat

Good morning all
Not feeling very bright this morning as I woke up with vertigo at 1am and, although it has eased off I still have it. Only just managed to dress and it is a busy day as I have to pack. Only ever had it. Ildly a couple of times before but this attack was not mild. So got very little sleep.

Morning Mel,morning all,

We woke to the sun but it's now clouded over ,we should have sunshine and showers all day .

Morning all,

Wet this morning here so I am pleased I did a bit in the garden yesterday. Pc does say rain to stop and 14 degrees.

Just the Asda order today and my new neighbour is coming down for eggs.

Hope you are all feeling well today after a good nights sleep.

Iv'e grown Benchmaster and they're lovely long beans so you get a lot out of them and only need a few for a meal for two.

Did some more weeding and picked up some stuff I had swept up the other day. Took the recyling up and had a chat to Janine and Simon who said they had a baby bunny visiting them. They have bought a trap to catch it and take it away soemwhere and I said no bring it down to me and I'll deal with it. It will only come back or give soemone else trouble in their garden. Hav'nt seen Winking Blinking and Nod tonight but did see one this morning by the ponds so perhaps they have split up.

I've not heard of those beans Mandy, but it's a good idea to save your own seed. Yes cutting newspaper shapes is a good idea as well. It all helps with seeing what space there is between things especially when you have quite a small bathroom like we have! I've done a plan on some squared paper to get some idea. I did that at my old house.

We had more rain but it dried enough later and was sunny so OH did some more weeding in the back garden and the bin is nearly full again.

Ann the beans are Benchmaster we always leave some beans on the stalks and use them the next year ,we haven't bought seed for a few years now .
Well we got the lights up on the gazebo and I got all my washing dry before we had a shower but the canes never got done but there's no hurry really it was only the ones to go across the top .
Tomorrow should be wet so I can't see them getting done then .

Ann thats a good idea doing the mock up with the boxes you can see how it will look and you might be able to turn things to suit you better ,I have done it with newspapers taped together and cut to size .

Been out in the garden since after lunch and done some weeding onthe rockey bit outside the kitchen window. I had some more ground ;elder in there and have dug out what I can see but no doubt it will be back. Now I have to empty the barrow and pick up all the stuff I left on the grass after filling the bucket I was using.

Have come in for a drink and a sit.

Hope you get on ok with your mock up of the bathroom Ann.

Right drink I think.

Afternoon All,

What a mix of weather! Dry first thing, so out went the washing, then it rained after a while, then dry, spit a bit at lunchtime and now it is sunny and the washing is dry and put away.

Hat on and leather gloves first thing and another small humper filled with OH helping the last few minutes. I had to come in then as the bending over so soon after my tablets early in the morning makes me feel queasy and dizzy. Wish I could still squat or kneel! Anyway a patch more looks better now and the garden looks quite colourful from the lounge.

Then after a shower we went out to call at the hewsagent first. None in the shop speak or seem to understand english, so OH puts the coupons in an envelope for them with a calculation he's done and on his note says he will do a bank transfer for the balance. I assume the owner understands english and they give it to him. Then we called at the shop and I got some dried skimmed milk I forgot to put on the order and a few eggs to save going to the farm shop till the fridge is a bit emptier.

We had a salad for lunch, a ready made chicken, bacon, pasta, lettuce and tomato one but I added avocado, radish, cress, coleslaw and beetroot to it.

It sounds like your OH had a nice birthday and meal yesterday Vera and the thatched place sounds nice. I find the same with emails. As I do most ordering of things, I get all the follow up ones asking for reviews or trying to sell me more things.

Clever Robbie finding a new source of food Mel! He must have fancied a change!

What kind of runners did you get Mandy and do you grow them in the ground? I haven't planted any yet, but will be tempted to get some when I go to the garden centre this week.

I've cleaned the ensuite sink but seem to have run out of steam now and feel tired although I slept well for once last night.

Well it's back to the drawing board with the bathroom next and I'm doing a mock up of it in the lounge with cardboard boxes. Having told me to do it as I wish I hope OH realises there is a difference between what you want and what is available. I don't think he will fancy sorting through the 322 page catalogue himself though. ;-)

Robbie's latest trick is to get into my pond through the netting and nick the fish food.

Morning Mel ,morning all,

Sunny here at the moment but we should have showers through the afternoon, I've hung some washing out but must keep an eye on it as there is a few clouds looming.

Mel that was what we had yesterday it went so black it really came down hard .

Not a lot planned for today ,Colin wants to get some more canes in for the runners he put the upright ones in but they need some canes across the top to support the upright ones .
We need to get the lights on the gazebo now we have the hooks .

Morning all,

Woke to bright sunshine came out and made my COC and looked out the front window and there was this huge grey cloud with blue sky all around it and suddenly it poured with rain for about three mins and then it stopped and now we are back to blue sky with big white clouds. It came down so hard it was bouncing off my car roof.

Pc says mostly cloudy and 12 degrees. Nothing planned for today as I hurt my knee just before bed last night and it still hurts this morning even though I put Merlin on it again last night. (Merlin is my monkey wheatbag oh bought me)

Hope you all slept well or got enough to get you through the day.

Meal sounded really lovely Vera I am please he had a good day and lots of phone calls even if they were on your phone. Naughty man.

Thank you all for your birthday wishes for OH He has had a really good day with lots of phone calls and texts from friends and family, mostly on my phone. I don’t think he can have given anyone his number. We had booked a table at a very nice restaurant in a very old, thatched barn that we’ve been to a few times for special occasions. It’s a bit pricey for everyday but the food, service and general atmosphere are good. Today there was a pianist and saxophonist playing as well. We both had 3 courses and neither of us left a thing but didn’t want anything to eat tonight.

Mel, your scallops in their shells are amazing. You must have very nimble fingers to do such fiddly things. I’m full of admiration.

We seem to be going through one of those busy spells when everything is happening at once and I know tomorrow will be a bit hectic as well. There just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day.

Well done on the scallops Mel so tiny and perfect. And I hope your OH has had a great day Vera

O I meant to say Happy Birthday Mr. Vera too. Don't know where the day has gone and I fell asleep after my last post and woke at 18.56pm.

Glad you like my little dishes of Scallops and yes they will go on Ebay with other Tudor stuff.Just having a COC and then I shall get something to eat to end my day.

Mel
You have such patience !
Well done. The plates of 'food' look great.

Do you sell them? A great addition to a collector's display.

Brilliant as I said in my email Mel! :-)

I forgot till Mandy jogged my memory so HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Mr V! :-)

You sound as if you are getting heavier rain where you are Mandy. It's dry here again with a white sky.

Vera I meant to wish your OH a Happy birthday I hope he's enjoying his day .

Well the heavens have just opened and it tipped down it was so hard it was coming over the gutters then it stopped and out came the sun .

Oh man's here with the parcel.

Sent the pics.

Afternoon All,

Showery all morning here so I daren't put washing out even though it's sunny just now.
Just reported yet another spam email!

I've had a blood pressure monitor for over 20 years since OH's BP was borderline once. I do checks every couple of months or so, but it is important as they get older to pop to the chemist with them so they can check them for accuracy against theirs. I do the same as Gwyn and do two readings. My second time is often lower with being more relaxed.

The lights will look pretty around your gazebo Mandy.

Gwyn the schools here only broke up on Friday and just have the coming week off school. It must be annoying for parents with children at schools in different areas where the holidays can be different. I see you have been filling your garden bin as well. I've noticed some small weeds sprouting where I have already weeded so need to get the hoe out before I have to do it all again.

Food delivery this afternoon and two items will have to go back out of the four subs. I want the strong weedkiller for the yellow clover and OH certainly won't eat sardines in a spicy sauce!

AnnG that is good and will be appreciated that you kindly contribute to the cost! If anyone gives me a lift anywhere I always insist on paying towards the petrol and even leave money in the glove box if I have to. lol. I haven't seen a Bullfinch for years, but they are beautiful birds so that was lucky to spot a pair of them. Enjoy your lunch out today.

Better get ready for the food delivery, they should be here at 4.00pm.