Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Oops, just checked the packaging - I did indeed plant autumn flowering crocuses . I only found one which is what threw me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 After nearly 8 weeks, we FINALLY have internet in my Uni house! Have missed coming on here, missed Facebook and just how useful the internet is Have LOADS of work to do for the next few weeks so really need to make a start on that this weekend, have a few busy weekends coming up. Parking is a nightmare in Aber too. We have 6 spaces on our street for 6 houses (of , 2 churches, council buildings and 6+ businesses... Usually end up having to park across town as everywhere is either 30 mins/1hour parking and double yellow lines. Clare, tell Rosie I'll kick her bum (gently of course 'cos of healing!) if she's grumpy again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 sounds like the parking in our road, Lewis! At ;east you'll get plenty of exercise with all that walking. Will pass on your threats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Can I ask if he didnt see them how did he know they were in dark clothing - shot himself in foot there. Yes I have been watching too many detective programmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Most teens now wear dark clothing, so perhaps the bus company will ask its staff to be extra vigilant in future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 If their schools is anything like my kids secondary schools, they request as part of their uniform not to wear bright outdoor coats! Complete madness I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Actually I was just thinking what ES nearly 17 was wearing today - white Tshirt and yes dark trackies and big black coat, however I think it still proves the driver saw them. But its not worth arguing over - I also wear dark clothes - surpose to be slimming however this morning just to contradict myself I am in jeans and an aqua t thirt. Oh what a tangled web we weave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I heard awful yowling in the street last night. Looked out to see 2 cats having a standoff in the middle of the road - they'd stopped the traffic . A guy on a bike (who I suspect just happened to be passing) was trying to separate them - took him a few "shoos" to get them moved on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Isn't it nice when folks are thoughtful? A neighbour has pushed a note through the door while I was out; they are having some fireworks later and wanted to warn us as they know that Ruby is scared stiff of them. I shall start her on the tranqs now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Just heard that my SIL sent her 5 year old son to school with crazy hair for 'Crazy Hair Day'...on the wrong day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 poor lad - he will hold that against her forever. My eldest never let me forget I sent him in uniform when it was a sport day. me being me - rushed home grabbed footy kit and dropped it at school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 :lol: I remember for Comic Relief we all used to spray our hair red and one year got the Red Nose Day sachets of hair dye so had red hair for a week or so after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 poor lad - he will hold that against her forever. My eldest never let me forget I sent him in uniform when it was a sport day. me being me - rushed home grabbed footy kit and dropped it at school. DD went in to school in uniform on mufti day....a mummy friend rang me & said she was on her way to collect clothes for small child as she had been so good about being only child in uniform....her father who dropped her was oblivious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Priceless. I remember turning up at school with Rosie on an inset day which I had forgotten about More blinking fireworks here!!!! They started 10 days ago, and with a fearful dog it's no fun at all I have tried everything with her, some things having a bit of an effect, but ever since some kids lobbed fireworks in our direction in the park when Ruby was a youngster, she's been scared witless of them. They have been going off for well over an hour now, and the poor dog has been howling with fear; I've even driven her out into the countryside in the past to give her some relief. I wouldn't mind but there's a fantastic local display every year for just £3 entry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Poor Ruby, that's no fun at all I'm lucky that Tango is not at all bothered by fireworks, but my parents' (now deceased) terrier used to be terrified of them. It was only in his last couple of years as his hearing went that he didn't climb the walls every time someone let off a firework. I can't help feeling that when there are so many, inexpensive, organised firework displays to attend that maybe public sale of fireworks should be banned. I bet New Year is no fun for you either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Since all the rooms in my house are now filled , I thought I would invite all my housemates to have dinner together, roast chicken and roast potatoes are in the oven as I type Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 What a nice idea, I hope you all have a lovely meal. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I'm so fed up with fireworks this year, on and on, night after night for about three weeks. Large loud ones, late at night. I used to like them. There is an e-petition to stop people buying them to use in gardens. Only to be available for displays. I'm going to sign. If people can't be considerate then they'll have to go without. Bah humbug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I bet New Year is no fun for you either? Nope well not for Ruby anyway. It's my birthday on new year's day too (50 this time), but we daren't go out on the 31st as she kicks off at midnight and it disturbs the neighbours I think we'll be driving her up and down the M40 around midnight Either that or she goes to stay with a friend as they don't really get any their way. There's one thing I haven't tried; drug called Zylkene, will see if that helps before new year by making loud bangs and seeing if she's bothered. I'm so fed up with fireworks this year, on and on, night after night for about three weeks. Large loud ones, late at night. I used to like them. There is an e-petition to stop people buying them to use in gardens. Only to be available for displays. I'm going to sign. If people can't be considerate then they'll have to go without. Bah humbug! Me too, we used to get them for about 2 or 3 nights, but now they have been going on for 10 days, on most nights and for hours at a time. I have signed that petition too. Since all the rooms in my house are now filled , I thought I would invite all my housemates to have dinner together, roast chicken and roast potatoes are in the oven as I type What a lovely thought, I bet it smells good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just worked out how much it cost per meal, I fed 3 people with enough leftover for dinner tonight 1 free range chicken: £5.17 Lemon: £0.30 4 potatoes: £0.60 Mixed veg: £0.60 = £6.67 (for 4 people) £6.67/4 = £1.66 per meal! Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think I need you as a housekeeper Fred! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just got excited... had a work email from 'Brian Cox'...sadly it's not THE Brian Cox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Went to remembrance service yesterday and it wasnt raining. Blue sky ,autumn leaves and a breeze - total silence - then the burgler played her burgle and in the pauses you could hear a dog in the nearby cottage howling. We had to smile even in a solem moment. His timing was spot on 0 obviously a music lover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Some good news yesterday... Rosie managed to walk home from school on her crutches, a journey of about a mile. I was on standby to collect her if she couldn't do it, but I am really pleased that she has reached that milestone in her recovery She is under instructions not to exhaust herself though. She has an appointment with the trauma team at the JR on Thursday to re-scan her pelvis to check that it's healing OK, and hopefully they will sign her off. She is now able to do some walking at home without the crutches too. Still no contact from the local physio team though, despite the department at the JR prodding them twice I am going to see if I can look up a contact number fro them and see what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
