Chatback 7

[Hazel at the Hill]

Morning all - off to Ayr this morning to something the Council has organised in the town hall - I'm representing the Family History Society but may put on my Chess Club and Allotment Society hats as well.

Have a good day, Shen - sounds like an interesting one.

Morning all, off for a morning shift at Age UK, hopefully weather will be a bit warmer this afternoon, I have spuds to plant. They are starting to wrinkle and go soft. Will they be ok still?

There's nothing wrong with being soft and wrinkly - even if you are a spud. They'll be fine, NS.

[Hazel at the Hill]

Then off to Manchester for the match next Tuesday.....

Hold on to your hats, north-of-England grapes, heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Trip!

[Dorothy rouse]

Is that your "mother" Dotty? Sounds a bit like mine Nannysally may know her too!!

Sorry about the "Edit" - I couldn't stop myself

PS...........HAAAAAAAAPPPPYYYY Friday Grapeys

Haha,no not mother, having caused a problem the other day, by mentioning a wording shouldn't have and causing loads of 'spam',am worried about being too specific.

Anyway now sorted, a 'Sim' only contract, don't think they really knew why it had gone crazy?

Unfortunately had to walk past Wilk...........sons, more seeds and a fleece cloche later, I'm home with a coffee.

[Bren In Pots]

Dotty its good that you're sorted, me I'm thinking of replacing my 10 year old Motorola Razr but every time I start looking my eyes glaze over and I give up.

[Dorothy rouse]

I had a pay as you go, in husbands old iPhone, suited me fine, topped up every 4/5 weeks till last weekend when it went crazy, I hardly use it,so was very aware it had gone silly,and very costly,new contract is £9.00 a month, and loads of free internet,calls,texts etc, so good really. I didn't even know you could get a Sim only.

[Florence Fennel]

Dotty its good that you're sorted, me I'm thinking of replacing my 10 year old Motorola Razr but every time I start looking my eyes glaze over and I give up.

Mine's an old Motorola Bren, about the same age. Everyone goes on at me to get a new one, but it's functional for me and why mend it when it aint broke? Hope that doesn't jinx it!

[Florence Fennel]

Chester's here. His leg's still gammy but all wrapped up with sticking plaster. We'll see how long it takes for him to get the dressing off. He came to us after a bath so he smells of coconut. Bet that doesn't last either. I had my last half day of leave today so I've cleaned hoping to spend the weekend in the garden. If that doesn't make it rain, nothing will Daughter and family have arrived in Scarborough and the caravan has a sea view, they're thrilled.

[Jeanied]

We ought to arrange a skype session between Rosie and Chester, Flo! Rosie loves to chat on skype

[Florence Fennel]

I can just imagine that Jeanie! No facility to skype here though, what a shame. Himself is a bit miffed because Chester is pretty much ignoring him, but making a great deal of fuss of me. Think it might be a bit of cupboard love (although he also knows I'm shangri-las IYKWIM ) He's barking at the slightest thing, I think because daughter lives in a 3-storey house on a quiet road so he's not used to noise.

[Sheneval]

Such a busy person, Shen, surprised you have time to plant your veggies.

This Family History stuff, can really take over your life, I just so wish my ancestors had been more original when naming their children!

Dotty,

Yes indeedy - I was playing chess last two nights so all in all it has been a busy week - fortunately a successful one as I followed my grandson's chess win on Wednesday with a for myself last night which, with only one league game to play, means I cannot be caught for the 'Best A Team Player' award for the 3rd year In a row. I am looking forward to this year's prize giving to share the stage with my grandson for the first time.

The Senior's event at Ayr was a one off - first year it has been held. I suspect it is the usual Council busybodys having to do something to justify their existence, although some of the invitees who attended were pretty good. As I looked round I felt as if I was far too young to be attending this do although many of those there were probably about my own age and a goodly number were considerably younger. However having done my duty I can now get back to the allotment.

My Family History research is suffering a bit - I have a presentation to prepare about my Hunters who were Freemen of Prestwick and local tradition has it that the Freedoms were awarded by Bruce who held court at Ayr after Bannockburn. I have started it but it has taken second place to the allotment so must buckle down to complete it soon as the date draws nigh.

[Glutton4...]

Eeeeeeeeeevenin' Peeps. Coffee? Raspberry Muffin?

[Bren In Pots]

Mine's an old Motorola Bren, about the same age. Everyone goes on at me to get a new one, but it's functional for me and why mend it when it aint broke? Hope that doesn't jinx it!

With my phone I can ring folks and send a text message what more could I want

[Bren In Pots]

Eeeeeeeeeevenin' Peeps. Coffee? Raspberry Muffin?

Sorry G4 but that Raspberry Muffin would only spoil me for my fish, chips an peas I'm eating in a hours time.

[Glutton4...]

That's fine Bren, it is no longer....

[Dorothy rouse]

Dotty,


My Family History research is suffering a bit - I have a presentation to prepare about my Hunters who were Freemen of Prestwick and local tradition has it that the Freedoms were awarded by Bruce who held court at Ayr after Bannockburn. I have started it but it has taken second place to the allotment so must buckle down to complete it soon as the date draws nigh.

One of the first 'history lessons' i remember was about the 'Battle of Bannockburn ,and Robert the Bruce!

I could really benefit from going on a course or something for some help and guidance, I did go along to our local history group, it was the worst presentation I've ever heard, no welcome for new members,they didn't even have any 'joining forms' just directed us to website!