UK Amazon Kindle Forum discussion
note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
General Chat - anything Goes
>
Pop in for a chat!
message 3501:
by
Kath
(new)
Mar 17, 2018 11:32AM
True. You appreciate things more when they don't come around too often.
reply
|
flag
Hope you're feeling a little better Desley. I'm looking forward to seeing the new Tomb Raider. We are in London next weekend so might see if it's on somewhere around Leicester Square.
I am travelling tomorrow. I do not need any snow in either Jersey, at Gatwick or Heathrow. There - I have asked, and expect my wish to be granted. Please!
Well, my day didn't quite go to plan, I started off with enough get up and go to do the errands - no wonder I didn't know what my parcel was, it was a reed diffuser from my brother, no idea why but thought I'd just thank him rather than question it!! New antibiotics are a pain, have to be taken 4 times a day, either a hour before food or two hours after food!! Then we popped to the coffee morning to pick up peanut butter cookies, and then energy gave up on me, I kept watching TV instead, so not as much housework done as I could, feel slightly guilty. We had light snow on and off most of the day, but an hour ago we had a lovely white out which has got a bit deeper since!! Just cooking curry for me and my neighbour. Doubt you'll get any in Jersey Kelly, it just showed rain on the map earlier, London may be covered by the amber warning unfortunately. I fully agree Lynne, my neighbour is a bit like that.
First again? It's getting to be a habit, even on a weekend.We've woken to a winter wonderland. The BBITW is supposed to go sea kayaking today. We're waiting for the email saying it's cancelled (hopefully).
we had a blizzard about 5:30pm but it only lasted for about a quarter of an hourThere was so much snow that visibility was cut right down, but it was so powdery/dry and moving so fast virtually none of it landed!
So we've got the delicate icing sugar effect :-)
Good morning!We made it safe n sound. Got in about 1am and fell straight into bed. Thanks gawd I'd left the bed made up.
We had to open our bags three frikkin times. Twice at Baku airport and again as we left baggage claim at Heathrow. No problem but could have done without that hassle. Also, the plane was packed with negligent parents and spoilt children.
Then driving through the snow all the way here...
Suffice it to say I'd lost my sense of humour by the time we got to Barry.
And I have no cream nor coffeemate. Argh.
And the flat is freezing. The neighbours are in Spain and couldn't put the heating on.
One bright spot. They left their wifi on.
glad you're back safelyYou'll have to huddle together for warmth
Yep, curled up in bed under the duvet.The oil radiators are taking the worst of the chill off. Will be better once the under floor heating clicks on.
No idea if it's worth going out to ASDA or anywhere. They way you lot panic buy at the first snow flake, the shelves are probably empty.
Morning. Plenty of snow here, was a bit odd driving in it yesterday, looked like someone had spilt a load of polystyrene balls everywhere!! Off work today, birthday party for the rainbows today as it's 30 years since the first groups were set up. Corralling 160 girls for lunch and a disco should be fun, although I've helped organise it, at least only 4 of them are my responsibility!!
White stuff here too. It’s forecast to continue as well. Bummer! We’ve got the new boiler coming tomorrow. Genius Man’s timing is impeccable. Why would you take out a perfectly good system that you may not get spares for should it possibly break before it actually does. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Morning, woke up at 5.15 and took my antibiotics, woke up again at 7.15 and medicated the cat, to find the weather forecast was slightly wrong and it was still snowing. Woke up again at 9.25 to find snow fell in my house when I opened the door, can't tell if it is still snowing, or whether the wind is blowing it, as despite the quantity, it is really powdery. Got some charity admin to do this morning, including a thank you letter for a local group who raised £400 for us, then alternating TV and housework. Foot and eye are still sore though, my eye looks like I might have a stye starting. Oh dear Lynne - I'm the opposite, I'm refusing to replace mine, but when it has a wobble, my neighbour goes 'if you'd replaced it when I said' - well, I've had over 12 months use out of it actually. Glad you made it home safely Patti, I was worried as it appeared you were hitting both amber warning areas. Sorry you have a cold flat and no provisions. Good luck finding some supplies today, I don't get panic buying personally. Mind you, I do stock up when things are on offer.
Morning. Glad you're safe home, Patti and Dave. Snow here but the worst is the wind. It's blown over a huge plant in a terracotta pot. I can hardly lift it and I'm not a weakling. Mattie the chicken is still electing to stay inside except when she hears the back door open and hopes she's in for treats!
I'm knitting, reading and keeping warm. Stay safe, everyone, and may Sweatia, the Goddess of Domestic Heating Systems, beam her munificence upon you all.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "Yep, curled up in bed under the duvet.The oil radiators are taking the worst of the chill off. Will be better once the under floor heating clicks on.
No idea if it's worth going out to ASDA or a..."
Now that you're safely home, remember to leave some powdered coffee creamer (for true emergencies) behind when you go. Some say it's better than nothing.
Hope you're warm by now.
Afternoon all. Still holed up at my mother’s in the Borders, having woken to three or four inches of snow. It’s not warm either!
Rosemary (grooving with the Picts) wrote: "Afternoon all. Still holed up at my mother’s in the Borders, having woken to three or four inches of snow. It’s not warm either!"still no snow but cold in the wind!
This is the first time I've not left coffeemate in the cupboard, Alicia. I'm very annoyed with myself.We could have stopped for essentials at the 24 hour shop but I was too tired to think.
Managed to get a tesco delivery slot for tomorrow. Dave is a mess, full of cold and earache in both ears and I've got a sore throat and cough, so I doubt we'll be going out tomorrow.
Shit. Forget to order wine.
Off to amend my order...
I hope you both feel better soon Patti. After watching the last beast from the east turn to ice overnight, today I lost no time turning half the back yard into an ice rink while I made a snow cat. (The real cats refuse to leave the building). I suppose I was tired of editing the novel that never ends and had a mini break out. I haven't done this for far too many years, nor had half so much fun. Now it's time for strong coffee, malt whisky and home made cookies in front of a warm fire. Sadly gas, not real logs...
Ive not left the bed yet today.
Patti (baconater) wrote: "This is the first time I've not left coffeemate in the cupboard, Alicia. I'm very annoyed with myself.We could have stopped for essentials at the 24 hour shop but I was too tired to think.
Manag..."
You poor baby. all the stress, and now illness. I hope you can get extra rest. And it is very inconvenient of the mate to be sick at the same time.
Lisa wrote: "I hope you both feel better soon Patti. After watching the last beast from the east turn to ice overnight, today I lost no time turning half the back yard into an ice rink while I made a snow cat. ..."Glad you've had fun, Lucy won't go out but keeps pestering! I have threatened to throw her out
Our snow has mostly gone but it's chuffing cold. Six pairs of gloves required at this afternoon's club dig. One chap decided to leave early and got his Range Rover stuck in the mud so we spent the last half hour pushing the cars onto the road! Desley, Harrison has been sitting by the backdoor refusing to go out and bitching and complaining about the snow to anyone who will listen!
Plenty of snow here still. Plenty by UK standards, anyway.
Should melt tomorrow.
Dragged myself out of bed to cobble a meal together out of freezer rubble and cupboard clutter.
Actually did quite well.
Roast beef, parsnips, roast potatoes and peas. Not bad, eh?
Turns out tinned potatoes make very nice roasties. Who'da thunk it?
Dave had about four bites and pushed his plate away. After whinging all afternoon that he was hungry.
Bless him - I loved the pic of him on your blog
Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Lisa wrote: "I hope you both feel better soon Patti. After watching the last beast from the east turn to ice overnight, today I lost no time turning half the back yard into an ice rink while I made..."I am getting that with Babs, she sits by the door and shouts until we open it but she won't go out. She doesn't want to be a Babsicle maybe. :) Cats can be contrary creatures.
We had a chap come down from Troutbeck to collect his wintering hoggsThe snow on his pickup was melting and water was pooling under it as we loaded them
Guess I should look out the window before I report in...
Brewed up a coffee while I was at it.Still snow on the ground. Not sure about the sky. Not quite light enough yet.
Poor Dave had a rough night. Which meant I did as well, of course. He finally went to the couch about 3 so I managed to get a couple hours sleep.
He sez his ears are feeling better, anyway.
Seems to be dry and milder here but I can see ice on my fishpond.
Not a nice way to start the day, Lynne. :(
It's a tad milder here, or it may just be that the wind isn't so bad
Morning all, still some snow but looks very icy out. Not sure a bath was good for my foot, although eye isn't as sore. Hope you have an easy day Patti
Not planning on doing much.I've unpacked the suitcases and cleaned up the kitchen ready for tesco. Might start a new book.
Should probably shower...
Morning. Rainbows party went really well yesterday. Unfortunately I came home to no heating and I couldn't get the boiler to relight. So boiler person coming this afternoon some time. Despite the cold, I had one of the best nights sleep I've had in weeks and Narla spent it cuddled right up against me. Off to the post office and then housework to keep warm!
Morning all. Ice outside but at least the snow is melting, and I saw a rabbit on the way to work.
Benjamin wrote: "Morning all. Ice outside but at least the snow is melting, and I saw a rabbit on the way to work."It's a beggar when the roads are clogged with commuting rabbits
Handy for dinner if the stocks are getting low.
The sun is shining in Ireland... for a change. Just preparing myself for a dog walk along the seashore.
Antibiotics today are leaving me with a nasty taste in my mouth, as well as making me feel sick. One of the lightbulbs in the alcove seems to have gone, this hasn’t been changed since it was put in, but when the other one went, it actually required the electrician to remove it, so hope this one is a bit easier, although it is in the awkward alcove with DVD shelves and the TV cabinet. Good luck with your boiler Claire.
Boiler guys have been out, need a part so have to come back tomorrow :( so glad I've got a water tank and immersion heater though, being able to have a hot bath will be good tonight.
The flat is finally starting to feel warmer. The sun shining through the lounge window has helped no end.Tesco is meant to be here between 1 and 2. The better get a shimmy on.
Lincolnshire has its usual schizophrenic weather. Snow still lying in places and the snow cat hasn't melted yet but the sunshine is glorious. Desley, are you taking Vitamin B and yogurt? Antibiotics can play havoc with intestinal flora if you don't and yes, they do taste foul (so does vitamin B but it's worthwhile to grin and bear it). I am waiting for a Zooplus delivery. I have no idea when it will come as I don't know which DPD depot is dealing with the order. Fortunately we still have enough cat food for a week or so. I hope you are feeling better Patti and Dave is too. Glad the flat is warmer. Back to the grindstone again...
Spring is in two days. I hope it's ready. I hope the Nor'easter someone said is coming - on the first day of spring - isn't.
Yep, in three months and two days the days will be getting shorter again.
Alicia wrote: "Spring is in two days. I hope it's ready. I hope the Nor'easter someone said is coming - on the first day of spring - isn't."Tomorrow actually. Astronomical Spring starts on the vernal equinox, which is a movable feast, and this year falls on the 20th. Meterological Spring started on the 1st. :)
McMini is off on a two night residential course with school so McOther and I are going to do radical things like ... GO OUT!
Dan dan daaaaaaah!
I am just glorying in being on the internet at half past five of an evening. Spent the day on bastard admin but I have tomorrow and am just settling down to start some writing now so I'll get an hour in before McOther arrives home.
Cheers
MTM
Never heard of Vitamin B with antibiotics. Zooplus have been really quick this year, hopefully yours will be. Enjoy MT
Apparently, I'm not allowed to sleep when Dave requires his dose of cold medicine.
That would be a deal breaker for me - he manages his illnesses, and I manage mine, as much as possible. We each make lists - what, when, etc. - so we don't overdose.
I've given up and made coffee.
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
UK Amazon Kindle Forum
Books mentioned in this topic
Can I Come HOME Now?: A True Story of Childhood Trauma (other topics)Mrs Boots (other topics)
A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother Cadfael (other topics)
A Rare Benedictine: The Advent of Brother Cadfael (other topics)
Look What the Cat Brought In (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Jasper Fforde (other topics)Dawn Elissa (other topics)
