Daphne Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think we'd get on well - I once bought my Mum a draft excluder shaped like a very long sausage dog.....purely to see the cat's reaction Have you tried that trick where you have something like a furry toy on your forearm, stroke it like Blofeld's cat, and then you move your hand under it, so it moves up your arm like its alive? Probably not explained very well, but OH can do it brilliantly, and it always makes me laugh (and either alarms or delights small children ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 No not tried that but threw fur trim at Basil and he wrestled it to the ground - at one point he looked like he had a handlebar moustache. Little things... not sure when I will grow up -..... only 53!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 When I got home from work I made some of nigellas Rocky Road with crunchie, maltesers and marshmallows to take on our environmental leave day tomorrow (we're doing Cornish hedging and it's going to be windy and raining - will need chocolate). I should've left it until later though because it's set now and I've eaten two pieces already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Sad to see that the young girl missing in the Midlands (from my village) has possibly been found - well a body has. They get so many warnings re internet safety but still we read of kids meeting strangers. Feel sorry for parents - live down the road from my dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 So sad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I must have missed that news, very sad Flying home at 6am tomorrow and don't leave until late Monday - I can't wait! I've had less than two weeks at home since June so excited to see friends, family and Gary (my Slovak cat!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Have a lovely weekend Lewis and let us know how Gary is doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Yes, please let us know. I bet he's missing you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Enjoy your well-earned break . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I'm in Germany for a Christmas Market. It's gently snowing, there was a group of musicians playing carols from arches high up in the cathedral wall, I have had lots to eat and lots of glühwein and bought candles and scents for my bath tonight. I've mentally noted lots I want to buy but best of all were the young lady and the bus driver who helped us when we got hopelessly lost. We didn't ask for help, they just noticed tourists looking confused and came up to us. Nice people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hope you had a good weekend Lewis and Patsylabrador. I can't believe middle granddaughter is 7 today, I was there when she was born in the early hours of the morning and got her dressed for the very first time (as I did with all three ). It was a wonderful experience but where has 7 years gone???? All of you with children or grandchildren enjoy them while they are young they grow so quickly Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Very spooky - I am alone on the forum - hellllllooooooooooooooooooooooooo where are you all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Now you have gone and I am here with 4 guests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I was here as my new cooker was being fitted and couldnt get in kitchen. I could've done housework but thats boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The forum seems very quiet these days. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 The forum seems very quiet these days. Chrissie Yes, it's a shadow of its former self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I still like this shadow! Going to Essen (Germany) in December for my Christmas shopping and definitely not hoping for snow! We are going by car. Great place though! LOADS of shops and apparently a great Christmas market too. Was there for work a while a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Have a fun time in Essen. I had a great time in Trier. I'm going to check out some of the smaller Christmas Market in London but not Hyde Park - that doesn't interest me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Have a fun time in Essen. I had a great time in Trier. I'm going to check out some of the smaller Christmas Market in London but not Hyde Park - that doesn't interest me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I work in a large supermarket (at the moment), one thing I have noticed a lot is people don't cover their mouths when they cough! Don't people realise they are spreading disease by coughing?! I am also currently on immunosuppressants (to control my eczema) so I am more likely to get sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Don't get me started on that! I had to teach people how to cover their mouths at work as I got fed up with everyone going sick. I got in boxes of tissues, asked them to use them and to wash their hands too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 We were in John Lewis and this woman assistant coughed over OH - we both promptly got some cold bug. OH is furious and wanted to vent his spleen on their website - but cant prove it was her. Only know we didnt have before she hacked over us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Some stuff....... My Advent Calendar!!! OH who at this point I love dearly got me a nail polish advent calendar. It's beautiful with a stylish London scene and every door has a 'beauty' message and behind every door is a nail care related product. It's very lush and I feel pampered and excited to open the door. Cosmonauts - if you're interested in the space race the new Science Museum exhibition is fascinating. Hyde Park - we were climbing back into YS's car when some police on bikes and horses went past escorting carriages with some VIPs. I think they were on way to Kensington Palace. Anyway, that was a hoot. The Serpentine - looked quite gloomy but I could see the lights fromthe Winter Wonderland in the distance and nearby the trees were busy with parakeets. They were fun. Babymetal - we've bought tickets for next April at Wembley. Maybe an acquired taste but I love their sound and it should be a fun night, especially as it won't be long before we go to Japan. Altogether a good week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Very jealous of your advent calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I always mean to look for quirky advent calendars but never quite get around to it. We have looked at a whiskey ones a couple of times, but they are just too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
