well every cloud, maybe an excuse to buy that Mercian frame I wanted 30 years ago , but couldn’t afford.
Must admit I like my Canyon and have never wanted a Mercian.
The Retirement Thread
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Must admit I like my Canyon and have never wanted a Mercian.
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Just had a late breakfast:
Coffee with double cream, 2 mince pies and a chocolate elf out of my Cadbury's advent calendar. Yum!
As an aside - am I mistaken in thinking that advent calendars used to have a big chocolate beneath a 25th door?
My calendar doesn't even have a 25th door!
Coffee with double cream, 2 mince pies and a chocolate elf out of my Cadbury's advent calendar. Yum!
As an aside - am I mistaken in thinking that advent calendars used to have a big chocolate beneath a 25th door?
My calendar doesn't even have a 25th door!
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
What day is it? What time is it? 
Bed 04:30.
Lights out 05:10.
Sleep 05:20.
Woke up 06:15.
Dozed off again...
08:30 - WHAT WAS THAT!!! Argh... Incoming text about Christmas family Zoom meeting.
Start to doze again when the faintest sound of music woke me up again. Turned out to be bubble pal practising guitar chords ever so quietly in the attic room above me, only not quite quietly enough! Had mug of tea and chat with her before she debubbled...
Now it is 10:30 and it already feels like time to go to bed but if I do, then things will only get worse. I would end up sleeping until about 15:00 and then be awake until about 07:00 tomorrow. I will have to try to stay awake most of the day and go to sleep again ASAP after midnight to try to shift my pattern back towards 'normal'.
Bubble pal and I discovered last night that all the series of Spiral are now on iPlayer. We have previously watched the last 3 or 4 series but not the earlier ones. The cast all look so young! Weird colour quality though - for the first time in 5 years I had to boost the setting on the TV. Watched the first 2 episodes and are enjoying the programme, but is it really necessary to show a female murder victim so graphically?
Well, I suppose I had better pretend that I have an appetite and force myself to eat some breakfast, then get to work on my game. I have to add a timeout mechanism that shuts it down after a period of inactivity, having accidentally flattened my laptop battery the other day by leaving it running in the background!
Bed 04:30.
Lights out 05:10.
Sleep 05:20.
Woke up 06:15.
Dozed off again...
08:30 - WHAT WAS THAT!!! Argh... Incoming text about Christmas family Zoom meeting.
Start to doze again when the faintest sound of music woke me up again. Turned out to be bubble pal practising guitar chords ever so quietly in the attic room above me, only not quite quietly enough! Had mug of tea and chat with her before she debubbled...
Now it is 10:30 and it already feels like time to go to bed but if I do, then things will only get worse. I would end up sleeping until about 15:00 and then be awake until about 07:00 tomorrow. I will have to try to stay awake most of the day and go to sleep again ASAP after midnight to try to shift my pattern back towards 'normal'.
Bubble pal and I discovered last night that all the series of Spiral are now on iPlayer. We have previously watched the last 3 or 4 series but not the earlier ones. The cast all look so young! Weird colour quality though - for the first time in 5 years I had to boost the setting on the TV. Watched the first 2 episodes and are enjoying the programme, but is it really necessary to show a female murder victim so graphically?
camera roaming about her completely naked, bloodstained body, with face caved in
Well, I suppose I had better pretend that I have an appetite and force myself to eat some breakfast, then get to work on my game. I have to add a timeout mechanism that shuts it down after a period of inactivity, having accidentally flattened my laptop battery the other day by leaving it running in the background!
classic33
Leg End Member
Now it's either an old fashioned company or one trying to be olde fashioned that made it. You're supposed to fast on the 25th, 'til your main meal of the day. Hence no chocolate behind a 25th door/window.Just had a late breakfast:
Coffee with double cream, 2 mince pies and a chocolate elf out of my Cadbury's advent calendar. Yum!
As an aside - am I mistaken in thinking that advent calendars used to have a big chocolate beneath a 25th door?
My calendar doesn't even have a 25th door!
On the other hand they may just be tight, and trying to save money by not putting a door/window there.
Non there, nowt behind it.
classic33
Leg End Member
You'll be pleased to know it's 11:09, St. Stephens Day(feast of Stephen), there's no snow yet. Promised it yesterday though.What day is it? What time is it?
Bed 04:30.
Lights out 05:10.
Sleep 05:20.
Woke up 06:15.
Dozed off again...
08:30 - WHAT WAS THAT!!! Argh... Incoming text about Christmas family Zoom meeting.
Start to doze again when the faintest sound of music woke me up again. Turned out to be bubble pal practising guitar chords ever so quietly in the attic room above me, only not quite quietly enough! Had mug of tea and chat with her before she debubbled...
Now it is 10:30 and it already feels like time to go to bed but if I do, then things will only get worse. I would end up sleeping until about 15:00 and then be awake until about 07:00 tomorrow. I will have to try to stay awake most of the day and go to sleep again ASAP after midnight to try to shift my pattern back towards 'normal'.
Bubble pal and I discovered last night that all the series of Spiral are now on iPlayer. We have previously watched the last 3 or 4 series but not the earlier ones. The cast all look so young! Weird colour quality though - for the first time in 5 years I had to boost the setting on the TV. Watched the first 2 episodes and are enjoying the programme, but is it really necessary to show a female murder victim so graphically?camera roaming about her completely naked, bloodstained body, with face caved in
Well, I suppose I had better pretend that I have an appetite and force myself to eat some breakfast, then get to work on my game. I have to add a timeout mechanism that shuts it down after a period of inactivity, having accidentally flattened my laptop battery the other day by leaving it running in the background!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
How stupid. Some people are travelling 200 miles to Hereford so that they can drink in pubs that are in tier 2.
Why don't they just go to the Supermarket and buy some alcohol instead going 200 miles.
I wouldn't drive 10 miles to go to a pub let alone 200. Makes you wonder where some of these people keep their brains. Probably up their jacksy
Why don't they just go to the Supermarket and buy some alcohol instead going 200 miles.
I wouldn't drive 10 miles to go to a pub let alone 200. Makes you wonder where some of these people keep their brains. Probably up their jacksy
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
I've been shopping and took my sister her Christmas present over that is me done now 
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Guest
I'm sat in the Hairdresser's with a coffee and a mince pie whilst my Good Lady has her hair done.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
How stupid. Some people are travelling 200 miles to Hereford so that they can drink in pubs that are in tier 2.
Why don't they just go to the Supermarket and buy some alcohol instead going 200 miles.
I wouldn't drive 10 miles to go to a pub let alone 200. Makes you wonder where some of these people keep their brains. Probably up their jacksy
Not 200 miles, but, travelling to York (approximately 85 miles) from this area (Tyneside) to drink in pubs, has been a reasonably common "pass-time" for some sections of the population, for the past few weeks or even months.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Now, there is a business which knows how to look after the husbands of their customers
I have suggested several times that Marks and Spencer (Next etc etc) should have a pool table, crisps, cans and newspapers outside the Changing Rooms in their stores.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I read yesterday that the police there are busy stopping people and fining them if they don't have a good reason for going to the city.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Yes, I have read and heard similar reports, but, as far as I know, the "rules" are guidance, not laws, so, don't think the Police have the power to fine. From Government website:
"Where possible, you should stay local and avoid travelling outside your local area, meaning your village or town, or part of a city."
"You should still avoid travelling outside your tier 3 area other than for the reasons such as those above."
If it was law, surely it should say "MUST", not "SHOULD"?
Not advocating such behaviour by the way.
Juan Kog
permanently grumpy
Coffee and mince pie with mask on , hope your wearing a bib .
I did the Aldi dash earlier.
Plan was, as usual, to get it at 07.45 (reserved for the over 70s).
I felt a bit rough and didn't get there till 08.15 .......IT WAS HEAVING. Car park was rammed. I had little choice as there is no way I will shop tomorrow.
All the till were open so there were no real queues thank goodness.
Been to visit the auntie.
Sat with a cognac and port now.
Plan was, as usual, to get it at 07.45 (reserved for the over 70s).
I felt a bit rough and didn't get there till 08.15 .......IT WAS HEAVING. Car park was rammed. I had little choice as there is no way I will shop tomorrow.
All the till were open so there were no real queues thank goodness.
Been to visit the auntie.
Sat with a cognac and port now.
Flick of the Elbow
less than
- Location
- Pentlands Midlothian Edinburgh
Cold and very gloomy here. 28 mile loop to Musselburgh done. Set off at 10am, it was still barely light. Needed lights on all the way. 3 to 4 degrees, no sign of ice.
