Chitchat thread #24

[rary]

The comments above came out a load of rubbish, however the baffle works as I watched a couple of squirrels try to get up to the feeders the first was a younger smaller squirrel who moved off when a larger one came into the garden this one tried jumping up trying to catch on to the lid then tried climbing up the pole without success, then up on to the fence before trying the tree, evidently to workout it's chances of jumping the gap, unfortunately I was ordered out as OH wanted to take me out for a coffee,and being obedient I did as I was told, once back I took the photos and as you can see everything looks fine if the squirrel had accessed the feeders something would have been broken as they are so destructive. Enjoy the rest of the day and I m sure you can find something to smile about

[lottie dolly]

Afternoon,love hearing about the exploits of the past,how things have changed in just our lifetime,all i got done yesterday was,i loaf,a cake and some sausage rolls that came out great,oh and dinner for 2 again,i do like doing that,nice feeling, i did not wake up till gone lunch time today,only for the loo,wonder if it might help to put the alarm on everyday bar sunday,and get some time in front of the light box whist sipping a hot coffee,i hate being like this,plus DR and pills are NOT the answer,will start tommorrow,not wait until new year revelations,i have a garden and seeds to play with,and want to start with the onion seed,thats something to do christmas day if am my own,i am not posting any cards this year,only hand delivery,the rest will be either verball or whatsapp,the postage is far to dear,enjoy rest of today everyone

[Snoop Puss]

Brilliant, Rary. Looks like it's just the job. I'm guessing it's impossible for larger birds to get in as well.

[Bren In Pots]

Afternoon

This mornings sunshine didn’t last long, we’ve had mist/fog since lunchtime.

Rary thanks for posting your squirrel barrier pictures, it look more substantial than those you see for sale.

My cards are hand delivered I don’t make many only around a dozen. Some friends/family reuse a previous years card which is always a good idea.

[bramble]

How do you join the squares Bramble? I have loads of knitted squares, but I find the thought of sewing them together too daunting.

Flo, Yes it's a bit of a pain but I hand sew thrm together. 🙂

[bramble]

Good evening all. The weather turned really miserable by lunch time, wet and extremely dark.
I finally got a new phone, hubby bought it for my Christmas gift.
Got some bits and pieces for family members as well.
Overseas cards posted this evening and the rest will be hand delivered

Mothhawk, like you I have to get sol the Christmas down from the attic and often feel it's not worth it, but, the show must go on!!.

Rary, that's a great set up, we get a lot of squirrels in the garden to the point I gave up feeding the birds.
Have a good evening all.

[Snoop Puss]

Just checking to see how Hibou did at the vet's, Nicos. Hope she's in fine fettle.

[lottie dolly]

evening ,agree with hand sewing the squares together,quicker and easier than trying to it to work on a machine,and stable seams,rary thats a good idea using a much bigger thing,i bet it got realy frustrated trying hehehe,i am lucky to have my decore stuff at hand in the now tydied garage/storage room,will do mine in a few days time,have a good evening all Hope all went well with hibou Nicos

[Nicos]

Just checking to see how Hibou did at the vet's, Nicos. Hope she's in fine fettle.

Aww- thanks for asking !
certainly a form of heart failure but caught fairly early… he episode last month was nothing to do with her heart… straight forward chest infection apparently.
Different tablets twice a day now for life and an annual ultrasound to keep an eye on it.
Shes going to hate the tablets … but needs must.
The vet commented on what a delightful cat she is and gave her tender strokes afterwards. And he was absolutely spot on… we turned her in all directions and she just hunkered down. Such a sweetie .
So all in all, not really the news we had hoped for , but not half as bad as it could have been .
Thanks for asking

[lottie dolly]

Awe pleased you got her sorted Nicos,night night all

[Snoop Puss]

More good than bad news by the sounds of it, Nicos. Another blessing worth counting.
Big fuss for Hibou from me.

[mothhawk]

Morning all.

I'm up, but not feeling very motivated at the moment. The garden needs a good tidy, to clear away dead dahlia and hollyhock stalks and deadhead a lot of stuff that I left to shed its seed, but I really don't feel inclined to do it. Not in the mood for anything but a good crossword and a cuppa today. My mojo has left me for a while.

Good news about Hibou, Nicos, though a bit of a downer having to give her two tablets a day. The price that animal medicines are these days, you'd think they could at least put a flavour in so they were palatable.

[Snoop Puss]

Morning mothhawk, morning all.

Hope you get your mojo back, mothhawk, and enjoy that crossword and cuppa meanwhile.

Chilly here with a decent frost this morning, though no frozen water anywhere. Mr Snoop is hoping to go out to the post office this morning (only open till 9.30 am and it's already quarter to here). He might be asking for help to clear the frost off the car by the look of things.

Got a busyish day today. Really hoping I can settle to it. What I really want to do is read a baking book and have a nice cuppa. Mr Snoop has provided the fruit tea, but I think the baking book will have to wait till tomorrow.

Have a great day, everyone.

[bramble]

Good morning all. Grey and damp here but its 8 degs.
Off to Belfast for a days shopping with my daughter.

Nicos, good news about Habou..I'm sure you will find a way to get her to take the tablets.

Mothhawk, have your tea and crossword...your mojo will probably come back tomorrow,

Have a good day all.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning

Dry here this morning then rain and gusty winds later.

Its good Hibou's problems are caught early Nicos and good luck getting her to take those tablets.