Commo 1,292 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 So glad that you've had a great time Carni, but in South Devon how could you not have! The South Hams was our favourite holiday haunt, so many wonderful memories. Have a safe journey home. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Blinking Heck, 94 guests on site right now, hope we've enough biscuits to go around!! 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,002 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Each to their own, freedom of choice etc. But for me family comes before a vodka and tonic. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Oh Trogg, don't take things so seriously. My family is ok, it's the outlaws that I need the V & T to face ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Time to think about what to make for my tea. Wifey's away so I can eat as I wish....Thinking of Beef and mushroom pie and all thr trimmings. Have the ingredients for a pie and pastry - the rest is all in the garden waiting to be picked......... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 Mr Quinn must have been after my time, Ian. I was there 1962-67. I have two Cheech and Chong LPs and still have teh massive joint paper issued with the Big Bambu LP. Also have a set of DVDs of Cheech and Chong. Did you know Cheech Marin has a facebook page? I'm a "Friend". What did Mr Quin teach?  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 A while ago i asked for help finding a belt for an old singer sewing machine, i took Brews advice bought from site he advised. It arrived yesterday and is fitted and working with no problem, unfortunately not by me took one look and asked my neighbour to fit it. Thank you to the members who offered advice. Gem. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 A bit pf carni itis here. Last day of our hols in Weymough. Back today. It.s a long way back to the republic of Bulwell. Can.t complain tho. Not walking back !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,430 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 10 minutes ago, catfan said: A bit pf carni itis here. Last day of our hols in Weymough. Back today. It.s a long way back to the republic of Bulwell. Can.t complain tho. Not walking back !! As Helen Shapiro said "Walking back to happiness". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Homeward bound. Simon & Garfunkel ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Safe Journey catfan. We are home now safe and sound, just a sweet memory so quickly. The traffic on the M5 was not too bad coming away from Devon, but I felt sorry for the ones going down there, the traffic was standing still in places already at 9.30am. Next holiday is Skeggy in September, can't wait, taking the cycles for that one though. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 I gave our coach driver a few pointers for the return journey & was back in Bulwell in record time, no hold ups at all, returned via Blandford, Oxford to Northampton then M1 north to sunny Bulwell ! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Had a nice chat with my cousin today.(in Wethers over breakfast)......she is same age as me.(but looks 20 years younger)...and is the loveliest lady you could ever meet,,we grew up almost like brother and and the sister i never had,,we share the same sense of humour,,and obviously many family traits among them being left handed,,and i asked her.....''when we eventually have children together do you think they'll be left handed?''.....after laughing and slapping me,,she said ''no but they'll be bleddy perculiar ''......love her.......lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 Well it is legal but is best discouraged. Nothing wrong with incest as long as you keep it in the family! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Still winding down from my Devon holiday. We have had a very pleasant car  ride out today to Bridgnorth in Shropshire, approximately fifteen miles, to sample some delicious icecream at 'Knickerbockers Icecream Parlour', mmm mm Loverley! Orming all over the sofa just now and 'Guess What'? Husband has just said to me ' Come on, get ready, lets go out for dinner He's winding down as well'. How can I possible refuse! Gotta go.....where's mi cardi? Gosh, this enjoyment is such hard work. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,085 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Carni, we didn't get to Bridgenorth on our recent Welsh trip, but went to Ludlow several times. Loved the place. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 So right KJ, one of our favourite towns where we regularly went for a few days break.  Oh, come you home on Sunday When Ludlow streets are still And Ludlow bells are calling To farm and lane and mill  Or come you home of Monday When Ludlow market hums And Ludlow chimes are playing "The conquering hero comes"  An extract from "The Recruit", one of the poems from "A Shropshire Lad" by A E Housman, one of my best-loved anthologies. If you don't know it, do acquaint yourself, you won't be disappointed. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Day just got better   seeing Jill and Loppy back............also just realised not welcomed Plantfit Rog back,,sorry Rog welcome back mate,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Lovely day today as usual, started off with my usual trike ride,8 miles around the local villages then called in the village hall in Bassingham for a coffee,Monday morning is coffee morning in the hall,good company and a good natter about anything and everything,(coffee 70p) back home for lunchtime and got dinner ready for Mrs P, crispies chicken with fresh salad and veg rice,hung the washing out then out with the grass mower and cut the grass on the back garden,having a sit down and a coffee and a bit of catching up on the websites, this retirement stuffs ok innit  Rog 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Been to Bulwell with Mrs C & called in the Oasis cafe, even got mesen a secondhand jumper for a quid ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,535 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Steampunk this weekend in Lincoln Mick,you coming over? Â Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thinking about it Rog ! One of mine here. Â Â 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Just getting back in the normality swing after a very enjoyable week in Devon with Hubbs and Daughter and Granddaughter. Those two girls are in my life so much on a daily basis, it is a special feeling to be loved and to love back. When my Granddaughter was born 18yrs ago in December, my Daughter was really not well for quite a while. I spent a lot of time with her and that wonderful little baby. I believe I bonded as if she was my own. My daughter appreciated me very much and made sure I have been given the honour of being a big part of their lives.  Today my feelings have been all over the place, so proud and a feeling of changes not so far away. Our Granddaughter got her A level results, when we got back off holiday. Maths, Biology, Science all straight As. Next year hopefully it will be University. and this morning she passed her driving test as well. So that gorgeous Gel is now a young woman embarking on adventures of her own.  I'm a very mixed up ode kid today. I know what started it off. I was listening to the song from Mama mia. I think its called 'Slipping through my fingers' sung by Meryle Streep to her Daughter on her wedding day. That's it..........where's the chocolate and ice cream. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 Lovely read carni well done to all of you. Â Â 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,118 Posted August 20, 2018 Report Share Posted August 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, carni said:  That's it..........where's the chocolate and ice cream. Never mind the chocolate and ice cream........where's me Hanky.....as catfan said Carnie  lovely,, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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