Chitchat thread #24

[greenishfing]

Good morning.

I knew I had to ring the doctors this morning to try and get Mr GF an appointment. I eventually got through after about 5 minutes and 13 attempts and was number 50 in the queue. I pressed 8 to request a ring back, part of their new improved system, holding out little hope for an actual appointment, but amazingly they rang back about 20 mimutes later and he's got an actual appointment with a real live doctor for 10.45 this morning. While we're out and about I need to get some bits for my brother in law and check he's okay.

It's 6°C here at the moment and, contrary to the forecast, bright and sunny. The next lot of rain isn't due to start until this afternoon. It was so dark and miserable by 3.30pm yesterday MR GF insisted on closing the curtains and shutting it out. Still, only about 2 weeks now until the shortest day.

Nicos, I agree that some pedestrians just don't seem to have any common sense. My particular bugbear, the ones who let their small children wander around while they are loading their groceries into the car. I've been so grateful to have reversing sensors on a few occasions.

Bramble, it sounds as if you had a great day's shopping.

Lottie, I hope that you've dried out.

When I see trolleys loaded to the gunnels at Christmas I often wonder what folk buy. My extras are usually extra cream and a large joint of meat. It's not as if the shops are shut for a month.

I think I must be turning into my maternal grandmother. A lovely, but sharp tongued "old" lady who's favourite sentence always began with "In my day......." before her latest rant.

Keep warm everyone.

[Snoop Puss]

Morning all.

No fun at all, getting that wet, LD. Sounds like you've got a good coat, though.

Busy day here, but all fun I think. Once I get the tiramisu made. Should have made it yesterday by the looks of it... Anyway, friends for lunch and then perhaps out to our village's Christmas and olive oil fair. A bit of an odd combination, but it draws a bigger crowd combining it with Christmas, plus it's a long weekend here (6 and 8 are both public holidays), so we get lots of tourists. Much better for the olive oil producers. And if I can't move after lunch, there's always tomorrow or Sunday.

Have a great day, everyone.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning

Nicos it was windy yesterday evening but the real storms starts later today until Sunday afternoon. I'll be out later in the garden checking what needs securing or moving.

Good to hear your shopping trip went of well Bramble LD not a happy ending to your meet/shopping you must have felt like a drown rat.

Enjoy your day

[Nicos]

Mornin n’alln’all
Well…that was a windy night for sure! Can’t see any damage anywhere- anyone had any problems?

We’re getting our Xmas trees later on today so I’m already excited about that

Good to hear you had such a successful shopping trip bramble.
I was only thinking yesterday that, apart from fresh fruit, veg and cheeses/ dairy, I’ve got in all the Xmas/ New Year food we’ll be needing.

Crikey lottie- sounds like you were in a right old downpour
I find with our small campervan that people and cars seem intent on ‘nipping past’ behind, just when I want to reverse. Talk about so many blind spots…don’t they realise?

Rary…I bet that cost a lot …but it’ll make such a difference to the heating bills and just the experience of just being in the hall.

Anyone else for a brew?….kettle's on…do help yourselves.

Enjoy your day peeps.

[bramble]

Good night all.
Back home after a very busy day.
We had a great shopping trip and our Christmas lists are much shorter now.
Sleep well all.

[lottie dolly]

Evening all,went shoping after my thursday meet,it was tipping it down when i came out ,forgot where the car was,as a result i was dripping wet,good job i had a de commitioned tea towel in the car,used for the window screen,the wet was in my hair running down my face,the coat realy is water proof and warm,i did stuggle seeing coming back,as visibility not good,and silly peeps just dodging about the car park,surley they realize they cannot be seen properly,the cars were taking it easy for a change,now got shopping to put away,

[rary]

Good afternoon, a damp but mild day today, just back home from the coffee morning in the church hall, we have just installed new double glazed windows, and thankfully the hall feels a bit warmer, the heatings lowest temperature is set at 12°c just now to try and build up some temperature, as when windows are removed the temperature goes down with this, and as there are 11 windows in the hall a lot of heat was lost, thankfully the heating was fine this morning. I have had to move the feeding pole and lift the baffle a bit higher as I watched a large squirrel jump from the higher flower bed onto the top of the baffle lid, fortunately I found this out before it could do any damage and the change has definitely stopped the squirrel getting to the feeding as it tried several timest to get to the feeding, and talking of feeding I am off to make the lunch, so have a good day and pass on the smiles 🙂🙂🙂

[Florence Fennel]

That's really useful mothhawk thank you x

[Nicos]

Nice links there MH…thanks!

Well,I’m back from market, and the hypermarket ….oh myyyyy…I really must take a list with me next time both of us let go on impulse purchases
At least we remembered the yogurts- which is the only thing I was knowing we ‘needed’

[greenishfing]

My parcels have arrived and seem fine. I love it when I get a map with updates on my phone showing where the delivery van is. It must speed delivery up, too, as I'm sure I'm not alone waiting impatiently on my doorstep when I know that I am next. Amazon must be very popular around here as there were 3 deliveries just for our little cul de sac, which only has 20 properties.

I'll think about finding out what wrapping paper/Christmas bags I've got stashed away next.

[mothhawk]

Flo, for knitting seams I use ladder stitch, or some call it mattress stitch. it's easy and quick and invisible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uXqBnfGs9M&t=172s - for vertical seams

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix5N55o8-UU - for cast off edges

[greenishfing]

Good morning all.

I've been quite busy this morning and am now waiting for my Amazon deliveries, (Christmas presents - Bath toys, Planters with trellis, and a book.) Due to arrive between 11.15 and 1.15.

Nicos, glad to hear that Hibou will take her tablets, even if you do have to bribe her. I'm sure she will take full advantage of the situation.

Ooooh! An update. My packages are now 6 stops away, only a few hundred yards would you believe.

See you later.

[lottie dolly]

Morning,set the alarm for 8am,tolled it stop,half hour later woke up with a phone message,so got up and had 15 mins with a coffee with the light box,i must try harder also with my eating habits,Mothhawk thats how i have been for a long time,hence my new routine am trying,i have to take charge of myself and get find that grip again,FFblanket stitch,does that make the seams sit flater than over stitch i would emagine,never thought of that,good idea,enjoy your day all with shopping ext,i will enjoy the music and company later on,now to tidy up the kitchen again,is amazing how it gets so disorganised so quickly

[Nicos]

Mornin n’alln’all
vastly overslept this morning …but I clearly needed to.

I’m hoping to go to market soon, but not so sure if OH is motivated enough to want to join me….will have a brew first and then decide.
Apart from that, the last of the tidying away of my crafts and then the ‘Getting out of the Xmas Decoration Boxes’ Event.
Ours are kept in the roof space mezzanine of the garage and are always covered in bat droppings ( yep…they are covered in a tarp) Always nice to know the bats are still there.

Best get a wiggle on with that brew… do help yourselves and remember to enjoy your day

Hibou says many thanks for the kind wishes…she’s persuaded us that sh’ll reluctantly take the tablets if we give her some ‘licky lick ‘ with them. No idea what the real name for them is, but it’s stinky liquid slop in a long sachet . Seems a bit addictive so can’t be good for her!..oh well, a teeny bit seems to do the trick.

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning All Warmer here today and fine for now. Good news about Hibou I'm waiting for my Grory Hop delivery. Have a good day