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deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
As my principal Boxing Day activity is digesting I have no need of a second one.
classic33
Leg End Member
Eat slower!
- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
For those who get muddled up by Bank Holidays, have you noticed there is no Bank Holiday at the end of May?
It is in June and there are two of them.
Thursday 2nd June - Late May Bank Holiday
Friday 3rd June - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
It is in June and there are two of them.
Thursday 2nd June - Late May Bank Holiday
Friday 3rd June - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
In other news Bump has not yet arrived. Yes, I can call it Bump because that is what the prospective Granddad calls him. 
The parents have chosen a name, but it is top secret at present.
When I have been employed as Staff of a "new" cat, I have waited a few days or more, to decide on the new name. The exception was Bob. He arrived at the age of about eight months, it was obvious that the name suited him (always bobbing about).
Obviously it is different with human children.
The parents have chosen a name, but it is top secret at present.
When I have been employed as Staff of a "new" cat, I have waited a few days or more, to decide on the new name. The exception was Bob. He arrived at the age of about eight months, it was obvious that the name suited him (always bobbing about).
Obviously it is different with human children.
classic33
Leg End Member
Moved from Monday to Thursday to get a four day weekend.For those who get muddled up by Bank Holidays, have you noticed there is no Bank Holiday at the end of May?
It is in June and there are two of them.
Thursday 2nd June - Late May Bank Holiday
Friday 3rd June - The Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Grey, breezy and noticeably on the chilly side here chez Casa Reynard.
I slept well, but still feel ridiculously tired and stressed.
Anyways, I called the power networks peeps and I have logged the fault and received a job number. That was a bit of a palaver, as for some reason, the keypad on my landline phone couldn't go through the options menu you have to go to before speaking to someone, so I had to use my mobile. The signal here keeps doing the hokey cokey, and I got cut off halfway through the call. So I drove to the village and made the call from there.
I am going to have some luncheon in a moment, and then spend the rest of the afternoon working on my writing project. I am looking forward to exploring the websites my friend directed me to last night. I think I will choose a Chevron as the car for this particular character.
I slept well, but still feel ridiculously tired and stressed.
Anyways, I called the power networks peeps and I have logged the fault and received a job number. That was a bit of a palaver, as for some reason, the keypad on my landline phone couldn't go through the options menu you have to go to before speaking to someone, so I had to use my mobile. The signal here keeps doing the hokey cokey, and I got cut off halfway through the call. So I drove to the village and made the call from there.
I am going to have some luncheon in a moment, and then spend the rest of the afternoon working on my writing project. I am looking forward to exploring the websites my friend directed me to last night. I think I will choose a Chevron as the car for this particular character.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
Another dry day with no wind but having a rest day.
The ferry to Coll and Tiree is having problems. Unable to berth at Coll because of high winds so continuing on to try Tiree and if successful there will have another try for Coll on the way back. I have often been into Coll in my own boats but would not fancy taking a large ferry in with bad weather. No room for error.
Any passengers for these islands have to be prepared to be taken back to Oban for another try on another day.
We complain about ferries to Mull but generally if the boats are not full of unspeakable tourists we can travel most days with reasonable confidence. Just keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Got taken into Oban for a haircut at the Turkish Barber as it was the only one open.
A car on the A85 at bad bends with double white lines abandoned. No hazards on and drivers window open but nobody to be seen. When we came back it was surrounded by police cars. It all looks very dodgy.
The ferry to Coll and Tiree is having problems. Unable to berth at Coll because of high winds so continuing on to try Tiree and if successful there will have another try for Coll on the way back. I have often been into Coll in my own boats but would not fancy taking a large ferry in with bad weather. No room for error.
Any passengers for these islands have to be prepared to be taken back to Oban for another try on another day.
We complain about ferries to Mull but generally if the boats are not full of unspeakable tourists we can travel most days with reasonable confidence. Just keep an eye on the weather forecast.
Got taken into Oban for a haircut at the Turkish Barber as it was the only one open.
A car on the A85 at bad bends with double white lines abandoned. No hazards on and drivers window open but nobody to be seen. When we came back it was surrounded by police cars. It all looks very dodgy.
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- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
Very often, when I need to press 2 or 4 or whatever for one of umpty-two options, the first press does not register on the phone. Pressing it twice gives the number, and then it shows on the screen. I was told once by someone (very helpful) that lots of people have this problem with their landline.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
I had some pork pie, a slice of toast with the last of the smoked mackerel pate, a peach, a tangerine and two 
for luncheon.
Have also moved a load of cut firewood into the garage. The strip lights in the garage are also a bit dim, and the yellow colour cast is godawful. It's like I'm wearing those yellow anti-glare glasses...
for luncheon.Have also moved a load of cut firewood into the garage. The strip lights in the garage are also a bit dim, and the yellow colour cast is godawful. It's like I'm wearing those yellow anti-glare glasses...
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Just had a call on the dog & bone.
Power company people will be here in about an hour.
Power company people will be here in about an hour.
