Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Nice to have a pleasant surprise for a change. I put some petrol in the car for the first time since longer than I can remember. £1.03 litre. Pity there's nowhere to go with it at the moment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 £1.047 at Waitrose Newark - but a much better class of customer! Their diesel was £1.097 when I filled my wife's car a couple of days ago. Harrison's at Lowdham nearby have totally shut down as had M&S at Southwell this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,268 Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 The chicken coop is almost finished. It has been built for my Gt granddaughter next door and turned out to be a bit of a folly. Painted the second coat of Hammerite today. Red roof, green frames and blue panels. Marked out the wavy edged barge boards today and will cut, fit and paint tomorrow. This aint no normal coop - Beekay would love it. Pics will be up next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Cheers for the mention PP. Beekay will enjoy seeing it ! Hurry up and get the nails in. Bugger the chickens, I'm looking forward to B+B in it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Yesterday watching the general news, it featured a sort film of a Banksey picture being unveiled for a hospital. The giornalist appeared to be Anne Davis but the view of her was so quick. The picture is quite poignant as it's a small boy discarding his toys and opting to have a nurses doll instead. I don't know any of itv's journalists but Anne Davies used to come into our restaurant in R.O.T. So it was strange to see her on the news here but don't think it was a Nottingham hospital. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 I think the new Banksy is in the foyer of Southampton General Hospital https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52561722 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Anne Davies still presents on East Midlands Today news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming a father for the sixth time. Of course these figures only apply to babies born in hospital. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, nonnaB said: I don't know any of itv's journalists but Anne Davies used to come into our restaurant in R.O.T. So it was strange to see her on the news here but don't think it was a Nottingham hospital. In the 80s and early 90s, Anne used to be on Central News (ITV) but is now on BBC Local News - and has been for several years. She still lives locally. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 4 hours ago, nonnaB said: The picture is quite poignant as it's a small boy discarding his toys and opting to have a nurses doll instead. His discarded toys where “Superheroes” Spider-Man & Batman & replaced with a new action hero an NHS nurse wearing a face mask & cape & the only colour in the picture a Red Cross. Banksy @ his best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,893 Posted May 8, 2020 Report Share Posted May 8, 2020 RR yes I understood that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 957 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 6:27 PM, philmayfield said: £1.047 at Waitrose Newark - but a much better class of customer! Their diesel was £1.097 when I filled my wife's car a couple of days ago. Harrison's at Lowdham nearby have totally shut down as had M&S at Southwell this morning. Southwell M & S are still open Phil. Wife was most upset when I told her it was closed but it was open this evening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 9, 2020 Report Share Posted May 9, 2020 I was surprised they were shut. Will try again next week. There were a few people collecting fresh cooked pizzas and pies from the Waggon and Horses when we drove past. Might try their fish and chips next week. Are the Moon doing takeaways? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,713 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 After being a bit 'below par' on Friday.. I spent Saturday planting up and potting on... Yet more Aquilegia and Echinacea seedlings were potted on. I took 'basal' cuttings of both Red and Yellow lupins a few weeks back. The Yellow ones have failed but all red ones have rooted really strongly and now been potted up singly. I'll see if I can get more Yellow ones. Assorted Fuschia and other cuttings were potted up as single young plants. My first sowing of Green Beans had not emerged after 15 days so I checked them out. All had 'rotted off'. So.... I planted four more of them in different compost and less deeply. I also added four each of two other varieties of old seed. They have two chances. Also planted out the last few of the very old Carrot seeds I had. . and also some more Sunflowers.. to repace direct planted ones which had also not appeared. Forecast is for cold tomorrow.. so I'll probably be playing about with the hi-fi. Or even finally tackling some D.I.Y.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 957 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 The moon are doing takeaways. Order on phone and they bring it to the pub door to hand over at safe distance. We’ve not had one at all as Jane is doing a lot of cooking to keep herself sane. We did have afternoon tea from them on VE Day as did all our neighbours. It was excellent. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Thanks. I'll look at their menu. Just thought it would be nice to give Viv a break. I must say the steak from Gonalston farm shop last night was superb. One of their chickens tonight! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willow wilson 891 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 I've just seen a vid of the Newton building falcon with a new chick. (I tried posting this in the peregrine thread but the technology defeated me) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,218 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 42 minutes ago, letsavagoo said: The moon are doing takeaways Letsavagoo, Is that the Full Moon at Morton? If so it was one of my favourite pubs when we went a ride down by the river. If memory serves me right it was a "Free House"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,089 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 The Moon was my local for many years preceded by the Bromley then the Crown at Rolleston and then either the Coach at Thurgarton or the Waggon, which is in walking distance. I think the Moon was tied to Warwick and Richardsons in the 60's when Harry Grange was the landlord and then I think it was Mansfield Brewery. I think Mick Sissons followed Harry Grange as landlord. It's a free house now. Because of drink driving I only use the Waggon now. Currently, if you take a large container the landlord will fill it with ale for you although he's run out at the moment! It's owned by the family members of the Blue Monkey Brewery which operates from a 'shed' behind Ikea at Giltbrook. Not my ideal setup for a craft brewery but they have won numerous prizes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Col..... re seeding. I feel your pain. I have a row of green beans that have not broken through after three weeks. Also a row of carrot seeds that never made an appearance. The garden is not what it used to be. Seems like it used to be abundant. We had stuff to freeze for the winter. Not anymore. Even the weeds seem puny. I've done all the required stuff, fertilizing etc. Maybe it's just gerrin' owd, like me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Chin up loppylugs your seeds are just having a rest and staying indoors. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Is that a Metaphor Mary1947? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stavertongirl 1,713 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Had a thought whilst I was having a box set watching marathon this afternoon. At one time (which seems so long ago) I would have been a couch potato now I am saving the world!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,071 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Beekay EE you are awe'ful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,094 Posted May 10, 2020 Report Share Posted May 10, 2020 Yo started it, mekkin saucy innuendos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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