MargieH 7,615 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Wow. She and her husbands certainly had eventful lives.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deepdene Boy 642 Posted April 17, 2020 Report Share Posted April 17, 2020 Rob, you have my thoughts and condolences. It certanily sounds as if your wife's aunt had a life lived to the fulllest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Nonna, I know how relieved you must feel. It is a very worrying time for all. I continue to be amazed that, even being so close to Italy, there are no reported cases in Grasse or the surrounding villages, including mine and only relativly few in Cannes - more in Nice, though, which is much more of a commercial city. Best wishes to all in this very worrying time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,909 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Yes it was a relief but still worried of what the next few weeks will bring. Good news for you though being away from it all. Perhaps the French in your parts are sensible enough to keep to the rules. It only takes one to dither. We thought we were safe here in our village until someone decided otherwise. This morning a resident in the care home has been taken to hospital. Don't know yet whether it's one that has been confirmed positive or a new case. Monday a team is coming from Turin to take tampons from residents and staff. That way we are sure everything is being done correctly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,298 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Today has brought a big change in the weather. Swapped my straw gardening hat for the woolie beany hat and worked in the greenhouse - even cold in there. Thinking about taking my car off the road - register as SORN and get some tax and insurance rebate. Only use it for fishing and trips to the tip and builders yard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Back to winter here in southern Missouri too. second hard frost this week, not normal weather for mid April. My Hardy Kiwi vines are all burnt off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,909 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 We're sitting sunbathing...sort of. But it's going to change within a few days. Bye bye sun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Forecast is for another night of storms and tornadoes tomorrow night. its getting to be routine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,222 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 As though you don't have enough to contend with LL. A bit like kicking you when your down. Take care and stay safe. Beekay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,028 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Previous 4 days fed up of pressure washing, today to cold for me so fed up of watching westerns on youtube, roll on warmer weather. then I can spend my day applying sealant to drives and patio, what an exciting life I lead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,222 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Well done Trogg, keep up the good work. I've finally started me next project, after the bathtub and water can. After two coats of rust inhibitor and two coats of primer/undercoat, I've begun decorating me milk churn. It's a big bugger! and takes some heaving around on me little trestle table. Do you think I shoulda emptied it first ? Will post as I progress. Hoping to paint a picture of Wollaton hall on the front. Here goes. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 820 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Send a picture when its finished Beekay imean the milk churn not you with a hernia. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,028 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 I have seen some of your previous projects Beekay , I wish I had your talent, if you have any photos of them post them so Ian Finn and others can see them. Paintings not hernias. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,222 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Will do Trogg, Ian. Have done the band at the bottom, now I've started the picture. Actually, I have a quite attractive Hernia. It's the talk of A & E. Also got a presentable Hiatus Hernia, but that's another story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,028 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 At the next meetup, hope it soon, the wife will let me attend she said I am safe with you lot, we will have to swop stories on medical conditions and medications, lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,615 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 For the next meet up, we'll have to book twice as many tables and shout loudly to each other as social distancing will still be in place for a long time .... until they've developed a vaccine. And NO HUGS! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,444 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, trogg said: At the next meetup, hope it soon, the wife will let me attend she said I am safe with you lot, we will have to swop stories on medical conditions and medications, lol I see your shoulder and raise you an epigastric hernia... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,222 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 Does a pair of ingrowing toenails and stents beat an epi gastric hernia? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,444 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 You get nothing for a pair... not in this game... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,444 Posted April 18, 2020 Report Share Posted April 18, 2020 1 hour ago, MargieH said: For the next meet up, we'll have to book twice as many tables and shout loudly to each other as social distancing will still be in place for a long time Perhaps you can continue the semaphore lessons you started in Sam Hall Margie... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,298 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Brew said: Perhaps you can continue the semaphore lessons you started in Sam Hall Margie... Good idea - I might pick up on the conversation for a change 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,878 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 What about the meet up on Skype, Zoom etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,509 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 In the last few weeks I've had quite a few conversations using FaceTime and/or Messenger. It's ok for 2 or 3 people, but it would be a bit chaotic with bigger numbers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,909 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 So have I. I've never done them before, then laughed at those walking through the streets apparently talking to a phone. I must say though it has been nice to "see " familiar faces. I even got to video call my cousin in Leicester that I hadn't seen for probably 20 years. We are now constantly in touch. Had a lovely long chat also with Lizzie. Other calls have been to friends in Nottingham and relatives in Sicily. I can see I'm getting hooked on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,222 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 I've got Skype on me pc and tablets but the only contact I know is 'the sound test'. So, effectively, talking to meself, or at least listening. Anybody else on Skype? Another point, how do you connect? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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