Stavertongirl

Never had Halloween when I was younger, if we had my dad would not have let us go out, said it was begging like penny for the guy and Christmas caroling. This is my first Halloween here, where I was before if I got sweets nobody came, if I didn’t they would come in swarms. Sod’s law I guess.

I did have an independent survey done before buying the house, everything came back as okay. Was a long hot summer though. The damp proof course is okay and haven’t found anything anywhere else as yet. Had someone have a look at it and they said it is condensation, got the window on vent which isn’t a problem as I don’t like stuffy rooms especially when the heating is on. Will have to see if this and the damp traps solve the problem. If not will try other solutions suggested.

Just had txt from Graham (my handyman) he is doing a big bathroom refit but will arrange to come to do my electrics on his first free Saturday. Can’t wait. Can see another blog looming!

my Solicitor was away for a week so handed my file to her colleague. She did more in a week than mine had done in a month. It didn’t help that my buyers solicitors were as bad, could never get a reply from them about anything. On completion day everyone was ready waiting for them but they didn’t reply to emails or phone calls. In the end my sister threatened to come up from Nottingham and sit in their offices until they sorted it. They then did ring my solicitor and a said if my sister phoned again they would inform the police. Did get them moving though.

The house is concrete. It is under the bedroom window and in part of the fitted wardrobe, apparently condensation nothing more sinister. Will look into heat exchangers not heard of them before. Will have to wait until wasps nest is sorted out. Thanks for the information.

Forgot to mention the water stoptap doesn’t, but will have to dismantle some of kitchen to get to it as pipe work needs changing as well. Water in street will have to be turned off (if that works not holding my breath) but will leave that for the time being. Plugs to basin in bathroom and kitchen sink let water drain when closed so have to do things quickly (am getting really good at this). This morning the gas boiler decided I didn’t need hot water to rinse shampoo out of my hair, so had a cold rinse, at least it wasn’t whilst I was in the shower! Rang plumber who serviced it 2 weeks ago but

After searching for a while and viewing some properties I couldn’t wait to get out if I finally found “my” new home. After the stress of having a solicitor who did not know how to multitask (even though it was a female) I finally moved in. Felt at home straight away, near shops, somewhere to walk my 2 boys (very important) and near my sister. It seemed perfect, just a few things that I wanted to do or so I thought. Got someone in to do the few small jobs I wanted doing. Started off with small things like locks that were a bit “iffy” on patio doors, this was just the beginning, the patio door w

He was one of the few teachers whose classes I enjoyed. He made them interesting, think he started my interest in history.

Spent most of the morning chasing leaves around the front garden. Everytime I got them into a pile there was a gust of wind. Eventually rounded them all up. Sure the tree across the road was watching and waiting for me to go in so it could unleash a load more.

That would have saved much embarrassment and strained backs.

I’m afraid mine are in the don’t catagory, it can be embarrassing as once they decide “no” it is very hard to change their minds. Even if they go on scales there is always a leg not on, put that on and there will be another one not on. At least they enjoy going to vets, meeting other dogs etc. My friends dog will not even get out of her car and wedges herself into a corner, if they manage to get her into vets she screams the place down. Being a very large German shepherd their consultation is usually done in the car park.

The vet in Doncaster had a thing about overweight dogs. He said they should have a waist and no fat on their ribs. Could never work out where the waist should be! Mine are very hairy and do look big but it is mostly fur, he always insisted on weighing them every time we went. It was a right performance as they can set their paws and can’t be moved. It isn’t easy picking up a 43kg dog who doesn’t want to go on scales. They dont eat every day although there are always biscuits down, some days they just snack occasionally, it worried me at first but am used to it now. They don’t have tinned dog m

I love the drumming gorilla advert, was it for Cadbury’s chocolate. Best films, Shining, Kelly’s Heroes and Gone With The Wind. Always watch them when they appear on tv.

They do have their moments but they kept me going after my husband passed away, gave me a reason to get up in the morning. The groomer came last week, he is excellent, so they are looking at their best at the moment. No running thru muddy puddles yet!

this This is my other boy his name is Wolf, the other picture is Kai. Thanks for all the help with transferring pictures.

http:// Dont know if I have done this right but hopefully should be a picture of one of my boys.

I always burn my thumb when getting stuff out the oven. Tend to lift up and out not out and up. Always in the same place, have a small scar there now. Must be an age thing!

Lionesses killed a male lion at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near where I used to live. Rangers went in but they killed him before they could get to them. There weren’t any cubs. It was very sad as they were rescued from appalling conditions in Romanian zoo.

She was in Broadchurch I think wasn’t she? No screaming and running away then, good looking forward to watching it with the new baddies.

Can’t remember what soap she used could it have been sunlight but can remember the smell I loved it. She had a big stick and used to stir the copper and push the clothes down as well whilst standing on a stool. So glad for my washing machine.

I had a flat in Nottingham and Jon Pertwee had relatives nearby. He used to turn up in a vintage car wearing his Dr Who coat. Used to hear the local kids shouting “It’s Dr Who”. He was always mobbed and was very good with them as they used to ask him all sorts of questions. He was a very imposing figure. Haven’t watched it since a David Tennant left but have recorded new episodes to see how the new one will go.

Thanks will have a go. Am usually on iPad but will have to charge up my laptop, still in a box upstairs since I moved.

I cam remember Lux soap flakes, my mum always used Persil. Sometimes it wouldn’t dissolve and would go into lumps. Can remember my gran had a wash house outside the kitchen door. Monday was washing day, she used to have a copper whic I am sure she used to lite. Her mangle was in there as well, got my fingers caught in that a few times. Can remember the small of soap. She never took to new fangled washing machines even though my dad bought her one. She said they clothes weren’t cleaned properly.

I have met Joe Brown and his backing band. But my claim to fame is my friend and I got into the Rolling Stones dressing room when they were here on a tour in the 60’s and they were all there waiting to go on stage. Later on we took some others by our route but only Brian Jones was there. He trod on my friends foot.

Oh dear managed to get photos onto post img.com but can’t work out how to transfer them. Will ask my sister to see if she can sort it out for me. Obviously a senior moment!