nonnaB 4,895 Posted October 12, 2020 Report Share Posted October 12, 2020 Went to see the dr who is looking at my hand. 56 km from home, brilliant sunshine and lovely scenery on the way. Nearer to the mountains ( the alps) there was a hot air ballon flying which seemed to be heading towards the mountains. The balloon with the background of the mountains made a lovely photo or so I thought . Got my phone ready when trees and buildings got in the way along the road. Eventually when the trees and buildings finally came to an end, the balloon had already landed. Another opportunity lost. But I did feel that I'd had a short holiday. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,508 Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Been a bit hectic here for the past week as we’re havIng every single floor in the house re-carpeted with new hard-flooring in some rooms. It had to be done ...... poor old Jack has a lot to answer for ..... but the end is in sight tomorrow. The chaps are doing a fantastic job, would highly recommend them. As light relief from the upset we’ve just been into town for a meal at Piccolinos with our bestest friends who went to Spain on July 10th, got back into England 2 weeks ago and have been holed up in quarantine for 2 whole weeks. They live in an apartment in the Lace Market and been really good and not gone out the door since returning home. Now they (and all of us) have these new restrictions to cope with. As expected, the restaurant was busy but the food and wine was excellent so it was an enjoyable evening. I even had a birthday present from them, 6 weeks late. We’re thinking of buying a patio heater and gazebo for the garden so we can keep seeing other people. One question, will our ‘bubbles’ be policed? The cops have enough on their plates dealing with knife crime at the mo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
letsavagoo 963 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Lizzie asks will the Covid regs be policed. Some people we know who are quite well off and run a business went abroad recently and on return had to self isolate. They did for 10 days and went for Covid tests, both negative so went to work. Someone informed the ‘authorities’ and they’ve been hit with heavy fines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 We are in self isolation until next Thursday but plenty to do. We have an interesting garden that needs the Autumn tidy up - pond, shed, greenhouse and chicken coup. Quite a lot of stuff to put on ebay and I'll build a fishing rod. In between all this I'll do an hour a day on the rowing machine while watching the bike racing or snooker. Think I need to self isolate for a couple on months to get everything done! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Yesterday in Nottingham 8 people were fined £200 each and 26 people warned about house parties. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeverilPeril 3,281 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Hope I am not breaking the rule of 6 or house parties when sitting in my man coup with the 6 hens? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,146 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 You could be accused of Fowl Deeds PP. Just tell the authorities that you are only feathering your nest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 As long as he doesn't end up with egg on his face...or his shell suit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Morning Ben,, Yes its nice here Can i move in? Love you to move in,,but you ok where you are,,and i dont want you to upset your owner,,,(3 doors away) so be a good Cat.... conversation,,early this morning sat on my Garden..... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 3 hours ago, denshaw said: Yesterday in Nottingham 8 people were fined £200 each and 26 people warned about house parties. Students again. https://westbridgfordwire.com/police-fine-eight-nottingham-students-and-warn-26-others-after-parties-hosted/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 How about a cat share,Ben? Or, from the cat's point of view, a human share? Best of both worlds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Cat share sounds ok Jill............i'll put it to him/her next time we chatting on the garden,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,146 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Just for you Jill, no other reason. How to paint stones... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 Good thing is they don't eat much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,146 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 This one won't eat a lot either, just an occasional side of beef ! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 He's gorgeous! A friend said to me recently that if I found a sabre toothed tiger sitting on my doorstep, I'd say it was cute and offer it a bowl of cat biscuits. Too right I would! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 Prefer wolves, meself. You know where ya stand with a wolf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 But can you dance with them? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted October 15, 2020 Report Share Posted October 15, 2020 So they say! I used to dance with my old black Lab in the two years I lived alone with him after my first wife died. Late afternoon there used to be a program on the radio called Disc Drive. They used to play a bit of everything fron jazz to Bach. I'd have it on while getting my supper ready. Solly would lay in his bed in the corner. For some reason the DJ seemed to like Poulenc and would often play some. I'd yell, "It's Poulenc, Sol." He'd come flying across the kitchen, jump up with his front paws in my hands and we'd dance. Good memories, still brings a tear. 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Had a reminder for car service. In the last 12 months I've done 2,000 miles. That's more than I expected, and I suspect a lot of people will have done much less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Not us CT. We still go for our country lane car rides most days, in search of the 'Elusive Cream Bun!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 2,016 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I have just had mine serviced 1854 miles ,my son has used it quite a few times. I was going miss the service but I had to have it done as part of the warrantee, I was not happy as all it was is an oil change a check over for £185. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 I hadn't considered the possibility of high-mileage foodies 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,136 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 My recent Mercedes B service at 7000 miles was £625! Main dealer prices are a rip off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted October 20, 2020 Report Share Posted October 20, 2020 Hubbs just said we have had our car for six years and we have done 94000 miles approx. Right then. A Mathematical question. If we have travelled 94000 miles, and each car ride is approximately 25miles long . How many cream cakes will we have consumed over the last six years. Answers on a Elephants foot please. PS we both had a cake each 25mile ride? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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