Waddo 921 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, mary1947 said: My day/night one of those nights, been up most of the night could not sleep Just lay on the edge of the bed, you'll soon drop off ... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_big_fact_hunt 9 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 16 hours ago, katyjay said: Doing a bit of laundry today, it always sticks in my mind what my mother-in-law used to say. Wash clothes on New Year's Day and you wash someone out of the family. Not normally a superstitious person, but I've never risked it!  I knew there was a saying to this, i just couldnt remember. Do we get to choose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,513 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 13 hours ago, MargieH said: Phil, I'll explain it to you when I see you at the next meet up......   I don’t go to meet ups. I prefer to think that you all only exist in the ether and are not actually real people! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,185 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Temperature at 0700hrs this morning was -3°C.....just cold enough to have frozen the overnight rain making it near impossible to open the zip on the tent this morning! When I came to take the tent down, it was frozen to the ground! Anyway, had a restful night despite the midnight fireworks down in the village a mile away. By 0830 I had been out on the bike and cooked a bowl of hot porridge ready to warm me up   I wonder if I will continue my tradition next year?  3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,513 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Try pitching the tent outdoors next year. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,351 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 Re Diane Bish and the Gigue Fugue.  I doubt if there is a banjo player who could keep up with her Chulla.  She Is quite the organist.  We don't seem to hear so much of her these days.  That is quite the organ too.  The Ruffatti (spelling) organ at Coral Ridge Presbyterian in Florida.  Amazing instrument. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,421 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 My year has had a lovely start, my daughter has gone for lunch with her best friends the first time since her op last december, she has always refused saying people stare. Her year has been poor last 2 months even more so, her friends have tried all year but she would only go out with us have dropped them in town just said call when you want to go home. I admit there were tears so happy she at last is moving forward in her life. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,782 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I fully understand your daughter's feelings Gem. I've had Mrs C pushing me around in a wheelchair for awhile & I didn't like it at all in fact I felt quite self conscious all the time. No need to but a big change like that will take some getting used to. Thankfully now back to my Tri-walker & now on really short journeys my walking stick. Point out to your daughter to hold her head up & don't give a toss what some people might think, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,421 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have had calls from both my grandaughters.........mam says she's out, who's she with where is she,told them both mam is the adult you are the child. Youngest with a flair for exageration "nearly had a heart attack" when she said she was out, still out and enjoying herself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I all ways think that people who can play what I call a proper organ like the one above would make great helicopter pilots. If you can manage 4 keyboards with 2 sets of keys each, 2 sets of foot pedals and more stops, knobs and buttons that you can shake a stick at all at the same time flying a chopper would be easy-peasy. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,675 Posted January 1, 2018 Report Share Posted January 1, 2018 I can play the organ but I don't like heights...altitude makes me go deaf! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,351 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Where do I sign up to get me 'elicopter then?  I think I prefer the organ. If you goof up at least you live to play another day. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I've flown a small helicopter, horrible little things. Driving a car is more complex. it doesn't give you any confidence when they show you that the rotor is driven by a large fan belt, no gears involved! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,185 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 14 hours ago, Jill Sparrow said: I can play the organ but I don't like heights...altitude makes me go deaf!  Y'd be no good on the very top row of keys then, Jill?!  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,351 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 Going on how long the belt lasts in my mower your chances are not that good then? Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 First question I asked Loppy, "when was that last changed" To make it go up you twist the throttle and pull on a lever (the collective) which puts pressure on a pully to tighten the belt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,351 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I'd want a bloomin'ejection seat with that. Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,908 Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 On ‎01‎/‎01‎/‎2018 at 8:45 AM, Waddo said: Just lay on the edge of the bed, you'll soon drop off ... HA HA very funny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,560 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Hospital appointment today (Queens) 3.30,.........thought Tram or Drive?....decided to drive.......straight there parked easy..........went to have a small skin growth looked at on a sensitive part of my Anatomy (no not there lol).........Doctor examined it and said ''two choices,surgery or freeze treatment''....chose the freeze treatment,think its called ''Cryotherapy'',.........stung a bit but not too bad.........they told me problem should just drop off'' in a few days ,(good job it was'nt where you all thought at first)...... 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gem 1,421 Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018  Found this old school photograph of a visit to Saltwell Park Museum. Was I ever that young, about 1955 I think that's me the one in the silly hat.   9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,391 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Fab pic Gem.  Col  1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,351 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Took Bailey for his three year Rabies shot this a.m. Typical Bailey. He just acted like it was nothing. Apparently Jake howled after we left. He's become very attached to his dog.  Bailey is up to 44 pounds from 30 now. Vet said he's in great shape. He's never had it so good. Lives like a king. Sleeping in the recliner now. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,560 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Ey up loppy, glad Bailey doing well, What time is it in Georga? And ey up Col you night owl, I'm up cos me frozen bit is throbbing, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,391 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Ey up Loppy and Ben.  I'm up because I forgot to go to bed. Just off now..  Night all.   1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,080 Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 Up late for me tonight but not at work tomorrow as I'm attending a funeral. Not pleasant but a necessary evil. Off to sleep for me now. Hope everyone is well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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