Plum Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 My back is itching. I'm trying to scratch it with a pair of scissors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 Answer me this ......how can Gary and Izzie in Corrie afford that lovely flat with its gorgeous contents on their wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm losing sleep over that quandary Why are hidden pipes leaking and water turned off so I can't flush the toilet, wash my hands (don't tell the cats I pinched some water from their bowl). and how am I going to clean their tray and water the chooks grrrrrrrrr. Oh no talking about water I need another peee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Did you know that if you stand on the beach, (on average) the horizon is 8 miles away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 First day of my summer hols and I'm grounded, waiting for a new bed to be delivered When I bought it, I was told I'd be allocated morning or afternoon - they rang to say MORNING... between 7am and 1pm but they'd ring an hour before they're due. Then it struck me last night that I could have a phone call at 6am I didn't (good job too 'cos I was out for the count ) but I pity the person who did! Rightio, better get ready for my day and start dismantling the old bed (in such a state, it might just dismantle itself if I sit on it ) Have a good day everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 went down to Dungeness for the afternoon with the kids and the dog yesterday - hot and grey. We fell into walking along with a rather nice, hippy-chick style lady (long floaty white robe, harem pants, lots of beads). anyway we showed her how to get to the beach itself, and wandered off. I looked back - to see her doing her yoga exercises while facing the sea and becoming one with nature. It was all rather lovely - except that about 30ft behind her was a family with 4 little kids who were all imitating her! luckily she didnt notice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 a family with 4 little kids who were all imitating her! My new bed arrived at lunchtime. Double headboard, double footboard but kingsize rails and slats (too long, too wide ). Rang the company, told to refuse the delivery and they'd call when they sort out their depot Now have to remake the old bed as my sister is coming to stay. Second thoughts, I might just leave the mattress on the floor instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Did you know that if you stand on the beach, (on average) the horizon is 8 miles away? I didn't know that. Is the average to do with whether there is a high wave passing or not or to do with your height? or if you stand on different beaches is the horizon different distances Now you've got me thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 There is a formula 1.23 times square root of the height of your eye above sea level to give you the answer in miles. http://www.boatsafe.com/tools/horizon.htm SO If you are six feet tall your horizon is just about 3 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 There is a formula1.23 times square root of the height of your eye above sea level to give you the answer in miles. http://www.boatsafe.com/tools/horizon.htm SO If you are six feet tall your horizon is just about 3 miles Thank you OSH, I have lived by the sea all my life and didn't know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Urggh! I just came downstairs, it's 4.30 in the morning & there's a frog or toad jumping around my living room! The kittens tried to get it (I didn't know frogs could squeak!) but I saved it under a sieve & it's now in the front garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 How on earth did that get in your house ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 The cats bring them in, we've woken up to find a frog on our bed a few times I've lost count of how many frogs I've had to rescue from my kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Riley is at the vets now . Have to phone at 2pm to see what they've found . He was getting around better but I think that was because he was getting used to using 3 legs, not because his leg was better . I'm starting to wish I hadn't cancelled my pet insurance . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 My weimaraner is nearly 10 & I cancelled her insurance after the first couple of years. I am very fortunate that she remains healthy (otherwise 8 x 12 x £30 (lowest premium) = 2880!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Fingers crossed for Riley. Having had a dog with a leg in plaster for seven weeks recently I know it's no fun at all having wonky dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hoping you have good news ANH. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Fingers crossed for Riley ANH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Update on Riley here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have just seen a horrible report about abuse of pigs at an abbatoir in Essex. I didn't watch the videos and therefore I haven't posted a link. It is on Sky News website & I think lots of people should read it. It is upsetting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I've just read that article patsylabrador - what is wrong with these sick individuals? I don't get what causes people to act in such a cruel way. These stories seem to be reported so often, yet all the time we are being told our abbatoirs are humane, with vets present and regular inspections etc. I'm sure many abbatoirs do have high standards, but there are far too many where this kind of unacceptable behaviour goes on. I'm afraid this is just one of a long list of reasons why I am, and shall always remain, a vegetarian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 this is just one of a long list of reasons why I am, and shall always remain, a vegetarian. Same here. Gordon Ramsey is my main reason though - I saw his pigs being sent for slaughter on a TV show in 2006 (I think) and haven't eaten meat since. On a lighter note, DH was telling me something about someone having a rant at work... "Blah blah blah and his face was a picture and he opened his mouth and said "What have you bought from Omlet?" I was mightily confused by this (didn't know his colleague kept chooks ), until I realised DH was looking out of the patio doors and had just that second noticed the rather large box that my new cube poo trays had arrived in this mornning He never did tell me what the bloke at work said PS Thanks Omlet for the tons of shredded paper - I've been outside ever since making my paper bricks for the chiminea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 We have two houses near our doctors surgery which are next to each other called Capulet House and Montague House There is a house between but couldn't see if it had a name. Would be funny if it was Verona House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I was stuck down with morehens disease today see thread in Chickens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 A plane just flew over our house and I wondered where it had been and is going... quick google and found this map showing previous flights - scary if you speed it up and zoom right out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
