DJ360 6,751 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Saturday.. yesterday from here... was very rainy.. but that's hardly unusual. It brightened up a bit late afternoon so I tried a walk. I'm trying to walk as naturally as possible and not use my stick.. but I'm very unsteady. Anyway... got home safe after a short walk.. but completely knackered. The weather and the bird song were more like early April than mid May. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,099 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 DJ360 liked your comment about your stick,I have just stated to have to use one. At first thought everyone was looking at me but now if i have to use it (most times needed) i will, the only problem that I have is shopping. When I go round our local CO_OP and have basket,bag, stick, only have 2 hands. Next is when you have to get money out of your purse. Get to the till, sticks falls on the floor, purse upslde down some coins and cards fall out, and thats before i have put shopping in my bag. ??? Almost forgot mask? these are ok if your glasses don't get steamed up. Can any one give me a hand please. HELP!! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,279 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Always liked Mansfield...worked alot there and did some courting many years ago..........even up to 4 or 5 years ago went regular and enjoyed the place..... So decided to go this morning for a change.....probably much of it down to ''COVID'' but what a miserable experience...Two Coffee shops i used to enjoy...one gone...the other closed.......First car Park i tried you needed a degree in computers to use..........Second one had to walk up about 5 flights of stairs to get out/in.....(lift out of order)........no ey-ups and full of grumpy looking folk........think i'll stick with Bulwell in future.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 I used to go regularly to the Bentinck coffee bar in Mansfield when I worked at Harlow Wood. That would be in 1960 - 62 ish. Strangely, my Paul used to also go there in those years when he lived in Mansfield Woodhouse but we never met! Obviously that wasn’t the right time... we met in 1963 when I had moved to Leicester and he’d moved with his family to Melton Mowbray! That WAS the right time! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 19 hours ago, ube said: Moored on the Erewash Canal with 4 other boats... Fire bin going and the beer is flowing.... All is good Ube, our cousins will be at Trent Lock either Wednesday or Thursday of this next week. Hope you get to meet them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,909 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 This morning getting something from freezer my eye caught something near the door. It was another baby mouse or so I thought. It turns out to be a " toporagno" a common shrew. The one the other day didnt really convince me it was a mouse thinking about it. Ive only seen one once before and that was at the front door going backwards and forwards peeping out from a crack in the skirting board or should I say between the grouting. I quickly sealed it up and we've not seen one since. This has now got me worried, is it just 2 odd ones or a litter of them. I cant find where or how theyve got in apart from the open front door. At the moment I've put teatree soaked cotton pads down everywhere thats animal safe , so hoping it will at least keep any more at bay til i can get some peppermint essential oil. It is the season when rodents tend to come out when the grass is cut opposite but its not been cut yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Keep it as a pet and name it Kate! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Jill.... very clever! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 I was going to attempt some Margie-speak with the bats last night but it poured with rain and they didn't come out to play! I'm hoping for more clement conditions this evening. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 827 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Thats Fate Margie what are the chances? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Ian, I prefer it to be called predestination rather than fate, but .... whatever it’s called, it was meant to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 @Jill Sparrow hope you’ll be able to chat with the bats tonight. Are you a good finger clicker? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 I have some castanets! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Hope castanets won’t be too loud, or the little bats could panic thinking there’s a strange huge bat waiting to get them ... i bet one can buy bat clickers online!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,234 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Use your Maracas Margie, that'll really set the bats on fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 I also have some claves. They might be better. I think Mr and Mrs Igor know I'm a bit batty! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 BK I just click my fingers (And I wanted to say they all come running but that ship has defineitely sailed!) Jill, claves might be better but I still reckon finger clicking is more natural....? If you want to have a laugh - or maybe an ouch - look up bat clickers on Google Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 I still have gout in my thumb, Margie, so it has to be the claves. Too painful to click my fingers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,032 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Margie I am shocked at the link you supplied , I think it will be a definite ouch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 No bats tonight. However, I did see Horace the hedgehog, munching away at his dog food and mealworms! Judging by the noise he was making, he was enjoying his supper, bless him! Also encountered Princess Puss, the long haired torrtie and white cat. Swanky fluorescent pink collar and a diamante studded id disc. A bit precious, she is. Tail straight up. Didn't want to talk to me. Better things to do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,751 Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 16 hours ago, mary1947 said: DJ360 liked your comment about your stick,I have just stated to have to use one. At first thought everyone was looking at me but now if i have to use it (most times needed) i will, the only problem that I have is shopping. Mary, I find a well used stick can alter the way people treat you... You just need to learn how to fake a pained expression as you totter bravely around the shop. But seriously.. I normally only take a stick out for a substantial walk. I was doing that long before I had knee problems. A stick has many uses when you are out and about, from poking about, pushing brambles out of the way, steadying yourself on steep muddy paths etc. Here's a tip. When the pandemic first started, I was bleaching/disinfecting all shopping, my car, my cash card and the wallet I keep it in. When the penny dropped I made a point of putting my card in a pocket separately. So.. no fumbling with wallet etc. Just take card out.. make a (usually) contactless payment and it's job done. I also keep a strong plastic carrier bag in one fleece pocket and a mask in the other.. And I don't carry a handbag. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,909 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Jill strange you didnt see any bats, we've not seen them the last few nights. Granted it has rained but our lodger behind the shutter hasn't been home either. Is there a rave somewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,386 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 They are all round at Margie's, Nonna! She's inadvertently clicked news of a huge Batfest with as many free insects as you can eat! I was surprised not to see any last night as the sky was clear under what bit of a moon there was and there were gnats about. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,909 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Never a dull moment down here in the "Valle". Opened the door to let the dogs in and 2 swallows swooped in towards the door probably saw the Christmas wrapped porch light and thought better of it. Nearly had them both in for lunch. There are loads around this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,279 Posted May 17, 2021 Report Share Posted May 17, 2021 Just Scalded mesen...with Coffee on the inside of my arm just above the wrist.........never been Scalded afore....bleddy painful..... Remedy's please......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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