patsylabrador Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Horrible, horrible news from Afghanistan re the chinook coming down & the loss if all those American & Afghanistani troops. Thoughts go out to all the troops families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 My new queen bee came in the post today in a little plastic cage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Aww how cute! I need a photo please, cos otherwise I'll never shift this image of her sitting on a velvet cushion with a little gold crown hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 My new queen bee came in the post today in a little plastic cage Gosh, that seems really funny, did she come by Royal Mail? How did she cope with being dropped through the letterbox? I hope you don't have a dog who likes to chew the mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Overnight special delivery. I had to sign for her. Just as well..the package was buzzing and the cat would have got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickpea Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Off to pick up our new (secondhand) caravan today! So excited just a little nervous on the driving side of things, but figure if I can do tractors & trailers, a caravan should be a doddle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Off to the coast today for lunch with my Mum's friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Have just booked tickets to see Othello at the Crucible here in Sheffield in October. Dominic West is playing Iago. Only a very few seats left, so if you are thinking of going, get a wriggle on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 just cut the grass in the field and the garden, and it looks SOOO much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 First day back at school today . When's the next holiday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 First day back at school today . What Another three weeks for the kids here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buvarka Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 First day back at school today . What Another three weeks for the kids here My friend's son in Finland started today too. They have actually autumn now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 ES is looking for mountain/adventure work in Europe. I'm very pleased, he'll be back home in November, it's a year since we've seen him. He is a bit sad, he loves Japan & the people, but the nature of his work means the pay is dire. He got work on farms and things and met local people. He'll have amazing memories & plans to go back in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm in the single bed in the spare room tonight as OH decided that today would be a good day to remove the victorian range out of our bedroom Our room is out of bounds, lots of old bricks all over the floor and lots of 100 year old soot. The room will need decorating I've come to bed early with my book, laptop and knitting Takes me back to my childhood bedroom (minus the laptop). OH is sleeping on a camp bed in the living room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 have returned from a long weekend away which included a visit to the Beryl Cook Exhibition at Bristol Art Centre...fabulous. It's on until the end of the month (ish) and so if you are in Bristol area and haven't seen it yet, and want to be cheered by some life affirming art, I recommend it...we came out with such big smiles on our faces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Tomorrow I'm taking our 16 week old kitten to see the vet as he has been getting rather *ahem* friendly with his sister. And I'm talking more than rough and tumble play. I sooooo don't want them to have kittens Poor fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 we tried to go to Dover Castle today... but when we got there the parking was full to overflowing and they had an overflow carpark about 3 miles UP the hill!! if you've ever been to Dover Castle, you will know that hills are a big feature... so we went to Deal Castle instead - small but sweet, then for a lovely lunch half way down to the sea at St. Margarets, then an icecream on the beach at St. Margarets at Cliffe, watching the ferries and cruise liners. lovely day; if only it had been a bit warmer and not blowing a gale!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Got all excited about fetching our new tomorrow so decided to start on the garden, unfortunately managed to trap my little finger between 2 slabs Very painful but it's been x-rayed and it's not broken just very badly bruised so it's strapped up and my DH will be manhandling the himself tomorrow! I'm still going along for the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Oh ...Ow! Rotten luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Ouch . At least you'll have an excuse to sit back and direct the proceedings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 ouch, hope that you are better soon. I have just lit the woodburner, it is a bit parky and damp here and the trees are turning, it feels like a month later than it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 I have a chimney sweep coming tomorrow to check over our totally useless woodburning stove, no idea how much mess there will be Also have no idea how much he will charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 Home made bread and home grown cucumbers for breakfast. Yummy, yummy. The smell took me right back to my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Home made bread and home grown cucumbers for breakfast. Yummy, yummy. The smell took me right back to my childhood. 2 of my favourite things, but not sure about breakfast I have a chimney sweep coming tomorrow to check over our totally useless woodburning stove, no idea how much mess there will be Also have no idea how much he will charge Our chimney sweep is great, really clean and efficient and only charges £40 which hasn't increased for 4 years, hopefully he can give you some advice about getting the best out of your woodburner. You need it to have been well installed to begin with and very dry wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Off to fetch our shortly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
