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PaulSB

Squire
Forgot to put the bin out. Dashed out in my dressing gown pulling bin behind me only to see the wagon going up the road.......much to the amusement of a neighbour.

Re the chemist. I will not be going inside. I've rung and explained the problem and if I knock on door someone will bring my prescription and pain relief out. That's the joy of supporting your local village pharmacy and people who know you.
 
Hello all

Been up since 8 ish - about normal for me
would have liked to stay in bed for a bit longer but wife's son is due round with grandkids 1 and 3 - number 2 is still at school and they want to finish their Christmas shopping after work and I like to be upo and have had morning coffee before I have to do complicated things like talk to people
or something

anyway - they were due at or before 9
it is now 9:28 - I could have stayed in bed !!!
 
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I've been for a bimble this morning, my first one in five weeks, the carer arrived at a reasonable time, quarter past eight, and it was dry with no rain forecast so it would have been rude not to. Did my Brinklow loop and rode twenty four miles, I was feeling the lay off and it was slow and hard all the way round, not a bad riding day, cold and grey with a bit of a breeze, I can't say I enjoyed that but it was nice to get out and stretch my legs.
 

SpokeyDokey

68, & my GP says I will officially be old at 70!
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A quick check shows:

Logs - plenty.

Oil - plenty.

Coal - plenty.

Electricity - latest bill paid so not going to be cut off. Although power cuts can never be ruled out in these rural wastelands.

Footwear - spikey things available for trekking to Morrisons/Aldi.

Upshot - not bothered. ^_^
 
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Dirk

Dirk

If 6 Was 9
Location
Watchet
Just had a couple of pints of Titanic Brewery's Plum Porter Grand Reserve 6.5% in 'Spoons.
Truly excellent. Would've had a third... but had a bus to catch!

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gavroche

Getting old but not past it
Location
North Wales
Salut. Great weather today, a bit windy but sunny and clear skies: perfect for a ride I thought, but will have to be this afternoon because we had our grand daughter's Christmas nativity play to go to this morning. Was back home at 11.30 and had a phone call from BiL who was in Llandudno and wanted a lift back to collect his car from the main dealer as he took it in for a recall to be done. So I did that , then back to our place for a coffee and they left half an hour ago.
I now lost my motivation to go as it will be dark in one hour. :sad:
 

12boy

Guru
Location
Casper WY USA
Happy Solstice to all of youse. Tonight will be -26 F so I kinda doubt there will be any naked pagan activities round here. My kids and some friends have been in touch via phone calls, video chats, texts and emails a lot. It amazes me how easy it is for people to be in touch if they want when I recall how a few years ago what is commonplace now was not even thought of. Since I don't want to be outside much today and tomorrow I think it will be a good time to clean the house. Haven't bothered recently since with only me and no dog anymore it does not get dirty as much.
Be safe and well...
 
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I had a late birthday card from my sister today, the picture and caption on the front had us both chuckling, here it is Lol!


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The caption is,
"Old enough to know better, young enough to do it anyway".
 
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rustybolts

pedalling tediously
Location
Ireland
St. Peter was stood by the Pearly Gates when he looked up & saw a group of about fifteen Traveller's coming towards them. "What are we going to do " an Angel next to him gasped, " I'll have to go & ask Jesus " St. Peter replied.

He found Jesus & told him what was happening & what did he want him to do. Jesus thought for a moment & replied " Our religion teaches forgiveness & love your fellow man, so we had better let them in "

" Alright, on your head be it " St. Peter said & off he went. He was back in a few minutes, " They're gone " he said, "What, the Travellers ?" said Jesus, " No" replied St. Peter, " The Gates !!"

Happy Christmas ladies and gents. :laugh::laugh::hello:
 
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