Mundane News

[Illaveago]

I thought I would get my clarinet out and have a go at making noises . I have a book for learning a tune a day. I'm a bit like the Peter Cook and Dudley Moore sketch where the novice wants to play something which wasn't intended to be played by that instrument . I am a bit bored with the tunes to practice on . I've got the Hazel O'Connor " Will You" music sheet to look at . I'm trying to figure out what the little tadpoles on the telegraph wires are and transfer the letters to where I put my fingers over the holes . If I could get a note which sounds similar to what I have in my head it might give me some encouragement .
Biting off more than I can chew springs to mind !

 

[rockyroller]

hard to predict when Wifey & will actually spend our 1st night back in the master bedroom. however the flooring is being delivered this week & installed next week. I'll believe it when I see it. then comes the new bed. soooo ... sometime before Indigenous Peoples Day?

 

[rockyroller]

freakin' cold today what the heck?!

gonna be freakin' hot today, what the heck?

 

[PeteXXX]

Bin's have bin emptied. Car's bin cleaned and checked over.
It's nearly lunchtime and we have some part-baked crusty rolls to shove in the oven.

 

[PeteXXX]

Also.... I found a Goldfinch feather on the lawn. I'll give it to No1 granddaughter to stick in her scrapbook when I see her later.

 

[classic33]

Also.... I found a Goldfinch feather on the lawn. I'll give it to No1 granddaughter to stick in her scrapbook when I see her later.

Only a feather!
What happened to the rest?

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I've just pumped up the front tyre on my Brompton. I'm now having a sit down before doing the rear tyre. I'm not feeling especially energetic, you see.

 

[oldwheels]

Car broke down again....sailing along Golspie high street it just cut out. I managed to steer it to the side of the road and awaited the cavalry which is my local garage through the AA. I see them so often i wonder if i'll get invited to their end of year party! I told them if its going to cost an arm and various appendages i'll scrap it Good job i have my bike!

Out of interest. Do they still have Sheep Dog trials in a field on the seaward side between Golspie and The Mound? We used to go there every year as there was a special bus laid on from West Shinness where I spent my summer holidays. Nice day out.

 

[cookiemonster]

gonna be freakin' hot today, what the heck?

Tell me about it.

 

[PeteXXX]

Only a feather!
What happened to the rest?

Why would I give her a whole Goldfinch to stick in her scrapbook?

1. It'd make it hard to close the scrapbook
2. It'd be cruel
3. I only found the feather. It was not attached to anything at the pointy end

 

[fossyant]

Afternoon off. Having a walk round Manchester. Just took a look at Circle Square developments, then stopped for a refresher at Hatch.

 

[fossyant]

PS thats the Mancunian Way above our heads. Across the road from campus, but 10 mins from my building.

 

[Reynard]

Warm, a light breeze and occasionally sunny here chez Casa Reynard.

I did not sleep well, but then I did go to bed late as I kind of got distracted by a plot thread and had to write it down before it disappeared out of the old grey matter.

Have spent the morning putting away the shopping and re-jigging the fridge contents. I have also worked out what cat food selections I have left, and what ones I need to buy.

After lunch I will be going into town. I need to acquire fishy cat food, compost, five amp fuses, a pack of AA batteries and some loose leaf tea. All of those except for the tea I can get in Wilkinsons. I will go to Waitrose for the tea. The last of my late father's stash of loose leaf tea has been used up (was seriously handy last year when there was no tea to be had on the supermarket shelves) and now I have the opportunity to find something more to my liking.

I also need to pop into one of the jewellers in town as I need a new bail fitted to a St Christopher I picked up on the 'bay, or the current one re-shaped and soldered shut. It's one I intend on wearing, so makes sense to get it sorted.

Anyways, it's almost lunchtime.

 

[Reynard]

Don't want to worry you but I think I read somewhere that once the fruit appears, the mould is well established.

Well, that must be where I get *MY* language skills, then

 

[Gravity Aided]

Warm, a light breeze and occasionally sunny here chez Casa Reynard.

I did not sleep well, but then I did go to bed late as I kind of got distracted by a plot thread and had to write it down before it disappeared out of the old grey matter.

Have spent the morning putting away the shopping and re-jigging the fridge contents. I have also worked out what cat food selections I have left, and what ones I need to buy.

After lunch I will be going into town. I need to acquire fishy cat food, compost, five amp fuses, a pack of AA batteries and some loose leaf tea. All of those except for the tea I can get in Wilkinsons. I will go to Waitrose for the tea. The last of my late father's stash of loose leaf tea has been used up (was seriously handy last year when there was no tea to be had on the supermarket shelves) and now I have the opportunity to find something more to my liking.

I also need to pop into one of the jewellers in town as I need a new bail fitted to a St Christopher I picked up on the 'bay, or the current one re-shaped and soldered shut. It's one I intend on wearing, so makes sense to get it sorted.

Anyways, it's almost lunchtime.

Might check a craft store, some of them have jewelry hardware. My nearby Harbor Freight (a tool store and the like) has watch repair tools like case openers and closers and the loupes and vises needed for watch repair as well. Very interesting place to browse. Quite inexpensive as well.