Brew 5,480 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 51 minutes ago, philmayfield said: I can buy an inflatable Father Christmas to stick in the garden but not a blow up baby Jesus. No wonder you're so miserable, so to bring some Christmas cheer into your life I've found one for you.... https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/7-6-Ft-Christmas-Inflatable-Decorations_1600995355284.html?spm=a2700.7724857.0.0.50f830c62N0EPt You're welcome... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Don't forget something nice for those beautiful boys of yours, Loppy, for being (reasonably) good all year. The boys always do especially well at holiday times. They share whatever that rotten Jake the Beagle can steal. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 28 minutes ago, Brew said: No wonder you're so miserable, so to bring some Christmas cheer into your life I've found one for you.... https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/7-6-Ft-Christmas-Inflatable-Decorations_1600995355284.html?spm=a2700.7724857.0.0.50f830c62N0EPt You're welcome... Honestly I’m not miserable. I couldn’t be happier as I sit here with a beer in my hand and the thought of a lobster dinner this evening. Your inflatable crib scene has brought even more joy into my heart. The problem is that being neither a Christian or a Pagan I have no friends at this joyous time of year. ☹️ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,678 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 25 years ago tomorrow it was blowing a gale and the snow was going sideways and I have never known it so cold, oh and we got married Rog 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,617 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 @plantfitHope you and Mrs Plantfit have a great Silver Wedding celebration tomorrow x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 It was our wedding anniversary today so I’ve just been told. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 Only 25 years Rog? Your'e still a novice and only playing at it. Congratulations mate ! Wishing you all the best for the next 25. Best wishes from us both. @philmayfield, if that's true..Congratulations to you too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 829 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 Happy Silver Wedding plantfit hope the weather is warmer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 829 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 Are you keeping track? I have lost track we have been together 52 years can't seem to catch you up. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 829 Posted December 22, 2023 Report Share Posted December 22, 2023 You must be a young whipper snipper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,392 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, IAN FINN said: whipper snipper Seeing that reminded me of when we first came to OZ and the difference in what things were called. UK OZ Strimmer Whipper Snipper Hardboard Masonite Sellotape Durex (Bring on the jokes) Duvet Doona Bunking off Wagging (School) Off license Bottle shop Football Soccer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 15 hours ago, Beekay said: Well, got me Christmas dinner sorted out. Been to M & S and bought two turkey dinners complete with pigs in blankets. No farting about with 3 hour brussels etc. Just bung em in 'towd oven and hey presto ! Pair of saddoes or what ! I am a great fan of M&S meals and if someone else hadn't been doing Xmas lunch i would have followed your example. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Let’s get Christmas over so we can start to prepare for our short break in London. It must be almost 10 years since I was there so looking forward to speaking English with the English and doing some much needed shopping ( that we can’t get here) . We have booked to see such a lot in the few days we are there including seeing the new Wonka film. This visit is the gift from my daughter for my 80 th birthday last year. We couldn’t go last year because my husband was in hospital having a hip replacement. My daughter only has certain times when she can have a break so it’s been difficult to fit in. She truly deserves a break and a medal for the work she does. She’s a chef and believe me it’s hard work plus staff who suddenly take days off at the busiest time or just don’t turn up. She starts work at 8am finishes at 3pm has to start back at 6 pm then whatever time she finishes sometimes 9 pm sometimes midnight. But she still creates superb dishes and makes time to make chutneys , desserts and jars of preserves. I see her react when people book for 12 at the busiest time don’t confirm then at the last minute when they arrive there’s only 4 of them meaning in reality that she is 2 tables left free that at the last minute she’s unable to fill. It’s so annoying as so many restaurants have this problem. we’ve booked at a restaurant in London for New Years Eve and have had to pay £ 50 deposit each with the rest of £65 each paid on the day. Not everyone will be paying up front but I think it’s fair and the right thing to do. Expensive yes but we don’t want to end up at McDonalds. I’d sooner have a bag of crisps. I knew Kath was going and should be there now. We thought we’d be able to meet up but her husband has a strict itinerary, morning, afternoon and evening have been arranged. My nephew is joining us and we think he’s arranged a couple of things for us plus our few days are booked with various things ( strictly no touristy things). Hopefully we can each have a couple of hours that can be spared to meet. I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and more important a healthy and happy New Year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Come back to Nottingham and open a restaurant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 2 hours ago, philmayfield said: Come back to Nottingham and open a restaurant! NOOOOOO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 A geriatric restaurant? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Not with the stress Thankyou. Yes for all the friends we made and still hear from them. I miss that but not the “ don’t take any more bookings we are extra full” or any awkward customer that doesn’t have the food already on the table ( almost) when he arrived. One that grumbles because we’ve sold out of his favourite wine. We were only human and were able to do human things. But they were good times and we had fun now it’s time for retirement that Alex isn’t really enjoying. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 829 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 I learned that as a young lad working in my dads garage that customers are so hard to please no matter how hard you try and you go along with the customer is always right attitude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 Being in business is all about delighting your customers. Sometimes you have to do it through gritted teeth but it’s they who pay your wages. You’ve got to keep your staff happy as well. I’ve spent a great chunk of my life making others happy which wasn’t easy for a miserable bugger like me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,913 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 When I was working during my apprenticeship we had a lady that used to make her appointments every 3 weeks throughout the year. One appointment coincided with our holidays and we were to close. She wasn’t a happy bunny when I told her. She was so annoyed because she wanted us to change our holiday because it would upset her hair appointments. It caused friction between her and my boss but we thought she’s not going to come again. Great we thought but no she threw her money across the desk and walked out. She turned up 3 weeks later and never said a word. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 829 Posted December 23, 2023 Report Share Posted December 23, 2023 She was just testing your mettle nonna. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 Five egrets paddling in the now receding pond at the bottom of the field. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 Are you having a couple for dinner tomorrow? I'm told they can be quite tasty with thyme and parsley. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,274 Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 I took an iPhone picture on full zoom but they were a long way away. I ‘rushed’ downstairs to get my fancy proper camera by which time they were gone. Sausage chips and beans it is then. Anything that’s not festive! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,261 Posted December 24, 2023 Report Share Posted December 24, 2023 Had that yesterday. Bloody lovely. ( with onion gravy). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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