Bramble Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 We had a terribly dull meeting in the office yesterday, which was livened up by the arrival of a peacock butterfly, s/he was stunning and spent much of the time sitting on my lap! I'm guessing it's not a great time of year to be a butterfly ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Dopey wasp has just been spotted crawling over the hall carpet. I didn't mess around with finding a spray this time I'm afraid I called on the services of Evil Dave the Dyson. My hero *swoon* I'd much rather see a butterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 On Sunday I walked up to the local airfield where they hold a service for Remembrance Sunday, during the 2 minute silence a huge bumble bee came and buzzed around. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I saw a bumble bee whilst walking home today! Was quite surprised to still see one flying around. As for wasps, there is no love lost on them by me. I squished a queen on my bedroom wall one very early morning when it woke me up. Hate the things *shudders* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Spent the afternoon in ENT clinic and was told hearing no worse than 4 years ago and at this stage a hearing aid isnt really necc. Yaahay. The Doctor was a lovely guy but stank of smoke and sweat - needed a womans touch me thinks. He remarked on the MRI i'd had which he asked me if it showed a brain? I replied it did despite my blond locks. another reason to go brunette I think. OH against it. There was and old lady 80-90 with her carer who obviously was stone deaf and was bellowing - everyone smiled and prob hoped they wouldnt end up like that. Bless her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just made a ganache for YD's birthday cake, which is a chocolate cake with Kit Kats around the side and Maltesers on the top. I decided to work out the calorie content of the ganach alone, out of curiosity......3000 . Fortunately she has some skinny friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I made a Chocolate Marquise once - delicious in SMALL slices and equally calorific! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Spent a really satisfying day in the garden, moving the guinea pigs into their winter quarters in the greenhouse and fettling the walk in run. I've had a complaint from a neighbour about Bolt - he tends to yodel when he sees the kitchen light go on. OK if we don't get up until 6, but a bit awkward when it's OH going to work at 4.30am! Bolt and the pekins tend to sleep on branches above the eglu, so I've removed the branches and 'encouraged' them into the eglu and shut them in. Hopefully he will delay his doodling until a reasonable hour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Phew, my DS has just passed his driving test first time, I have been on pins all day. More pressure on my poor YD though both her elder sister and now her brother have passed first time and they are also both high exam achievers, so they haven't left her any room. One proud mummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That's great news Liz - his favourite supper tonight I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 He is working for an hour later too, so fish and chips it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Well done I am getting organised for a trip down south to an English craft fair. I was sorting out my purse when I suddenly thought that most of my notes are Scottish and I know that they are sometimes not accepted or used not to be. It is too late now to go out to try to get some so will just need to go with my cards and what I have I will keep the few English notes I have up my sleeve incase the others are rejected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I had no problem using Scottish notes down south last month In the past I have had to demand to see managers of quite a few stores when my hard earned money was rejected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 We've used Scottish notes in Suffolk/Norfolk over the past couple of years with no problems, so hopefully you'll be ok! Have fun . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Last time I went I was organised and had English notes but I forgot this time. OH has had problems in the London area with Scottish notes before. He said that he just told anyone who questioned him about them that he had made them that morning Hardly sensible, but apparently the folk then took them I can understand why people look twice at them as there are so many different designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 I used to work in a high street bank and we used to see no end of forged Scottish (mostly) and Irish banknotes. They were accepted by local shops and then found to be forged when paid into us at the bank. So I completely understand why English shops are reluctant to accept them. Sadly, the shop has to stand the loss for any fraudulent notes they accept from customers. They are actually not legal tender here either, so they are under no obligation to accept them. (Sorry, that doesn't help your predicament, LolaLayla). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That is really interesting LB. I didn't know they were not legal tender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Scottish notes are legal currency. They have been approved by parliament and banks will happily except them. Shops don't though, they don't even have to accept notes produced by the Bank of England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Apparently they are legal currency but not legal tender. I didn't realise there was a difference . The legal position with regard to Scottish Banknotes is as follows: Scottish Banknotes are legal currency – i.e. they are approved by the UK Parliament. However, Scottish Bank notes are not Legal Tender, not even in Scotland. In fact, no banknote whatsoever (including Bank of England notes!) qualifies for the term 'legal tender' north of the border and the Scottish economy seems to manage without that legal protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Last time I was in England I went to Homebase for my mum, paid with a Scottish note which confused the young bloke on the till no end - he called his supervisor who told him he could take it, then he couldn't work out how he was going to give me change as he said he didn't have any Scottish coins in his till . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 then he couldn't work out how he was going to give me change as he said he didn't have any Scottish coins in his till . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Oh bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Senior moment - cat to vet yesterday came back with Metacam, antibiotics and stuff to bathe head. Son to drs this morning - 2 inhalers and antibiotics. Opened bag to give son inhalers and major panic - been given the wrong drugs. No silly me had picked up bag with a cat and dog logo on it and I was wearing my specs. Trip to optician being booked soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I am doing silly things similar to that at the moment, could also be age related or something to do with the fact I have lots on my mind at the moment. Hope son and cat are both better soon Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Did you know that their are 5 Sundays in December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
