Mundane News

[Reynard]

So much for a quiet evening...

Got a bit stormy a little while ago, and one of the conifers in the hedge got skittled. It took out a fence panel and was in serious danger of taking out the bathroom window and the guttering just above it. So muggins had to get changed into her gardening clothes and do a spot of unplanned lumberjilling.

Managed to drop the tree safely thank goodness, as it was leaning very drunkenly. Looking over the ex-fence, I could see that the whole root ball has lifted out of the ground. Ooops.

Haven't cleared it up, though, that's for another time. But I'd rather have to deal with the resulting mess of felling a tree than with a set of potentially much more expensive problems that I might be unable to solve myself. Especially since the forecast for tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday are looking particularly stormy.

Just had soup and a sandwich for supper. Too tired for anything else now.

 

[biggs682]

Another good episode of blue lights

 

[DCLane]

Been ill in bed for two days now thanks to SWMBO giving me a nasty cold.

I only got out to pick up some shopping, passing the start of the World Coal Carrying Championship earlier and to finish packing for our holiday tomorrow.

I think I'll be sat by the pool 'recovering' for the next few days.

 

[classic33]

Been ill in bed for two days now thanks to SWMBO giving me a nasty cold.

I only got out to pick up some shopping, passing the start of the World Coal Carrying Championship earlier and to finish packing for our holiday tomorrow.

I think I'll be sat by the pool 'recovering' for the next few days.

Not taking part?

 

[DCLane]

Not taking part?

Not this year. Son no. 1 has previously done the under 18's version, coming 2nd.

I'm not exactly the 50kg-sack-of-coal carrying build. SWMBO however probably is.

 

[classic33]

Not this year. Son no. 1 has previously done the under 18's version, coming 2nd.

I'm not exactly the 50kg-sack-of-coal carrying build. SWMBO however probably is.

Enter her for next years race.
Or, get a convincing letter of acceptance sent to her.

 

[DCLane]

@classic33 - the women carry a 20kg sack. She'd tuck that under one arm ...

But then she's a typical Irish lady, who's used to carrying sacks of spuds with ease.

 

[classic33]

@classic33 - the women carry a 20kg sack. She'd tuck that under one arm ...

Get the entry form* for her.

And she can carry the luggage on your upcoming trip. Might as well start training as early as possible.

*Should be available here,
http://www.gawthorpemaypole.org.uk/?page_id=731

 

[Reynard]

GWS @DCLane

20kg isn't an issue for me either. My short little legs are, though...

 

[biggs682]

Up early and got to be on my way to the office today for only the 4th time in nearly 3 years so can't complain

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm nearly up.

 

[Illaveago]

Morning !
It is sunny here at the moment .
I have got to pick up a 90 year old to take him to the Men's Shed .
He's coming whether he likes it or not !


He likes it really !

 

[Illaveago]

Been ill in bed for two days now thanks to SWMBO giving me a nasty cold.

I only got out to pick up some shopping, passing the start of the World Coal Carrying Championship earlier and to finish packing for our holiday tomorrow.

I think I'll be sat by the pool 'recovering' for the next few days.

You have my sympathy! Mine is still on going !

 

[PeteXXX]

Bran Flakes & sultanas for breakfast 🥣

 

[Illaveago]

Bran Flakes & sultanas for breakfast 🥣

Will you be dashing around soon ?