Morning everyone..It's a new week...11/08/2014

First topic message reminder :

how lucky are you then
Linda said they may go to Carolina this week
The new grandson still in hospital but doing ok
his heart keeps slowing down but they said it's normal as
he is trying to catch up ,after all he was not due till
Spencer 's birthday Oct 6
So we will meet up when she returns

Oh dear you'd better check Spencer's kitty also just in case......

Ok speak tomorrow.

The avatar is stain glass window in Polesworth Abbey......which isn't far from here, now Bond have you looked around there? Well worth a visit.

Just made a mad dash to the pet store as
I found the reason Buddy has been scratching
(Something he rarely does) ,HOW he has them
I have no idea not having been outside in 18mths
now ,but THEY HAVE TO GO ,there are certain
things I cannot abide ,flies spiders and FLEAS

On that note I will leave you ,dried up but not
ONE glimpse of the sun today

And I'm watching Agatha Raisin we recorded it.

I've nearly finished my book.....it's not one of her best.

Good evening all, its been a quiet night reading until now but now Strangers is just starting

Well car sailed through......and then we went to Palmers to have la late lunch,  & I bought a sweater from M&S.    It's certainly coming down now.

God don't mention Mrs Simpson Margaret......though to be honest she did us all a good turn we got a better King.        Though I also thought Andrew & Fergie were well suited.   such a shame about that.         I can remember naval wives not too happy that Fergie had been dropped onto Andrews ship because she was missing him while other wives just had to go on missing their husbands.        

Yes  had a lovely time with James and the family......though the weather wasn't good and it was a tiring journey for her.2 trains there 2 trains back and taxis.

BTW Carole no Susan won't be having carpets in any of the bathrooms.....all tiled floors.

BTW don't knock it Carole well done for keeping criminals out of the Country.....wish we had such laws.

Ok later.....

New avatar is still Kirby Hall but the staircase.

Morning Marge ,yes saw your in for some
warm weather ,what was it they closed down
not wanting to spark any fires ?

I know the email beeping drives me crazy also
so only check it once in a while

Just watched the last of a series on 90 day Fiancee
that I have been following ,hope the guy from WSM
and his now wife Rachael get his visa ,but it depends on
what the immigration over here deem how his "fighting"
criminal record will affect his entry here ,they said it
could take up to 2yrs


Still a VERY grey day this side of the
 
Back to my tv

Shades of Mrs Simpson I think.
She will have to win them over.
Kate was an English rose in their eyes
and they were hoping the same for
Harry.
I happen to think they are well suited.
But I thought Fergie and Andrew were
well suited also.
It was the palace that deemed she could not
live on the base when Andrew was in the navy,
and that she was not allowed to work or invite
her friends to the place they were living in.
We all know that William put his foot down after
he met Kate after what happened to Diana at first.

The Queen and Prince Phillip spent two years in
Gibralter when first married, so were able to live
like any service couple away from home.
She was able to mix with the other service wives
and drive herself out for coffee or have her hair done.
Which Fergie was not allowed to do but Kate did
while William was stationed in Wales.
I equate Meghan to Princess Grace who gave up
acting to marry a Prince. Its a tough transition
to make for anyone not born into it.

After the rain comes the real change in the weather.
We are expecting high fire dangers out in the deserts
and valleys with high dry winds. Its scheduled to be
80f today here locally. Its slowly creeping up from 70f
at the moment with bright sun.
Expecting the man from the blinds place this morning
so up and running early but not expecting him to show up
at the time he says he will.
I cannot go out until he has been though so going to do a few
chores while I wait.

My new phone is set to ping or make a noise every time I
get a FB post or message or E-mail and its already driving me
crazy!
I also need to get a cover for it so it does not get scratched.

Flight is booked, I am on Virgin Atlantic it seems as its the
only one that has the times I want there and back.
it cost a little more but its less than Air New Zealand wanted!
Hi, Ho, its off to work I go TTFN

Hi, Ive given in for the afternoon now, Ive just made a base/ stand for a big Octopus, it will be front os stage in the UV light for the underwater set, I don't know where all this is going to be stored?
Right time to wash up before mrsb gets back

Hey hey Bond ....I am also back
bought a ready made BBQ chicken
and after slicing off the breast to make sarnies
for the lads lunches I also had some with some lettuce
and the remains of my cherry tomato's √

So much for "scattered SHOWERS" and getting into
the middle 60's ,its 57f light rain and MISERABLE
looking ....
So Buddy and I will be watching some TV ,he will be sleeping
next to me {came to bed last night and cuddled right up to me}
and I shall either be watching regular TV programs or Net Flix

Be back later though

Good afternoon all, nice chat and catch up, foods not bad at the he Chase on seems a bit for blokes and students left it OK
Just reading my diary for 2010 the year I left college and started self empoyed, worried about getting the work and got two to do in a morning looks like a busy time a head
Afternoon tea with some stollen pieces just little bites

Morning Vicky ,yes they are saying on the ABC news
right now she is 12 weeks along and due when I said in April
Strange as they seem to THINK she is being well accepted
over there from what they show on TV

So whats new with did she enjoy her visit to her son?

Meant to say well done to Matthew yesterday

Its looking miserable outside but I have to pop out for a short
visit to get some more deli meat for the lads sarnies for work
but its a short trip as I have the choice of a few stores within
a 10min of my house ....want to see if the Food Bazaar
has any of the Delicious large red sweet plums they had last week
as my regular store said "oh no plum season is over" when I asked
the weekend so I said well I will have to go back
to where I got them then ,to which they said "oh then they must be
getting them from somewhere else " as I think Big Y gets its items
locally here in the area .....

Yes isn't Bond being masculine shoving his woman out to work
while he PARTIES

OK be back want to go while its not raining hard

Well it's been raining but it's just in the air now.....chilly though.

Been to .

Thanks for the breakfast Bond......so you cracked the whip and took her to work.....and you're out to lunch.

We don't see that much of Fergie or Andrew Carole, she was at Harry's wedding of course though she didn't sit with Andrew or the girls. and yes they live in the same house but not together. We're hearing the baby is due some time in the spring. Yes Harry's liked but nothing like how people like William & Kate. And sorry but Meghan isn't that popular, people just don't seem to have taken to her.

Right got to go and pick up my car.....it's been in for a service and it's MOT. they've just phoned for me to pick it up.

Morning Bond ,its 545am here 1045am there
hope you got Mrs B off to "work" OK
Big news this morning on the TV is from
over there
 looks like Harry has done his DUTY
as Duchess Megan is WITH CHILD
I figured they would be trying as she is getting
{as they used to say} long in the tooth ,she must be
at least 3 mths if the Palace announced it as so , so
lets see they married in April ,so assuming the deed was
done say in "June" she should be due NEXT April

I'm happy for Harry as he seems a nice lad ,Fergie looked
well at her daughters wedding and had I thought lost some weight no?
Her and the Prince are still living in the same "quarters" no although
not together ,come on Vicky your up on these things

Well weather wise here its 51f in Bridgeport this will probably be
the warmest day of the week  getting up to the low 60's but with
scattered showers around ,as I see Thursday only has a HIGH of 49 degrees
so no going back to the 70's and 80's here

Anyway I shall just say I will be back and

GOOD MORNING LADIES ......under ground heating @ ...POSH Vicky
be no carpets in their bathroom then

Good morning again, light breakfast just cornflakes and warm milk
As Im out for lunch with a old work mate
It is funny having the house back to ourselves I know its Only been a couple of days but it does throw you out of step
Coffee tea orange juice and large L&L on the way

Good morning all from Atherstone it's still dark yet
Back later after I get mrsb off to work

I've got all the Harry Potter books as well.....and read them all.     I only watched a Harry Potter film last Christmas for the first time....on TV, I'd rather read the books then watch the film,  but it was on and David was watching so I saw half of it....though we did record a number of the films .....so we decided to watch one tonight.

No we don't have that programme Carole.  

Oh Carole did you really think they'd go off for the weekend and leave the     of course they wouldn't.....

Rob's just been texting telling us about the footy match Matthew played....they won 3-2 but it should have been 4-2 but the opposition linesman didn't see the ball going about 3ft over the line i.....Rob said "What a cheat he was"  anyway Matthew's team hung on and won.  

Susan was saying they're having underfloor heating in their en-suite.  

I remember when each Harry Potter book
came out when David was growing up,he
couldn't WAIT for each one to come out
and "speed read" them it seemed ....

Talking of other peoples "preferences"
do you guys get Long Island Medium
over their (I think Marge will know )

I was watching her last night and she was reading
a young guy who was a *drag queen* his mum
had past and it was the FIRST time I ever heard
of anyone saying they had lost someone with what Gil had
Corticobasil Degeneration that took away her motor skills

I knew there were others out there ,but as I said first time
I ever heard it mentioned

Glad someone was looking after kitty then Bond sounds
like it is well loved

Sleep tight people

We're watching a Harry Potter film which we'd recorded months ago and never got round to seeing.

Well done that lady, don't you watch it!!
Lovely bit of carving by the way

I'm not going to watch that......I refuse to they can't make me.

New avatar is Kirby Hall Jacobean carvings.

Ha ha no more than usual
Don't know about this watching a new program play about a boy that wants yo be a girl!

Isn't Mrs B speaking to you Bond?

Good evening ladies, no the cat Teddy had Ems dad come and sit with him and feeding him, but Teddy missed the kids and really missed Ems who feeds him so he played and Chased about solid for ten minutes then just flopped down happy that the house was full again
our house has gone quiet after the kids have gone or have I gone deaf ?

Have to see if I can find out WHO
owns the lot ,if it's the city then I
Can complain

Couldn't you mention the trees to the city then Carole? See what they can do, if anything.

Morning Marge ,glad your little
ducklings all got away and home safe
Mark who is sending me the city photos
said he thought your bad  weather was
coming from us Vicky ,so maybe that was the
last hurricane that hit the Carolinas

Glad your neighbor is taking care of that tree Marge
I wish the trees in my back garden could get
trimmed back ,it's worrying with their height
every time we get a storm as they hang over the deck
dangerous and that's not taking into account the MILLIONS
of leaves that fall ,trouble is these trees are on a large lot
behind our house that is probably city owned  so cannot complain
to our landlady on THIS one

Glad everything went well Margaret......had to smile at the picture of Jagger sitting on your knee  up Melanie.    They're so funny animals.

A good time was had by all then Bond.  

Yes Carole they do ask if you're always going off to the loo or overly tired as that is a sign.

Been nattering to Susan and then to ......  had been to James today, just got back, so she was cold and needed a hot drink.         Susan was telling me about the people taking things out of their skip.      I did think of you Carole.

Ok back later.....

New avatar is Kirby Hall in Northampton. .....it is a ruin and very spooky,

Ian left on time and Melanie messaged me she
was home safe so its just me and the cats again.

It seems that now the thunder and lightning and
attendant rain have gone through we are expecting to
have higher temps this week with Santana Winds off
the desert.
This may be our Indian summer coming.

Most Japanese rainbow bridges and huge temple
gates are painted red traditionally. Its like a resting
place for your eyes in the beauty of the garden or
view.
Now that next doors weed shoots from the pepper
tree have been removed as part of the clean up
I have gained back about a 1/4 of my view on the
right side. They started on the young trees out
front as they needed trimming also.

Don't know when they will start on the Pepper tree
between our gardens next to my driveway but I hope
they warn me so I can move my cars out of the way.

I thanked my higher power for giving my cars a free
wash as they sure needed it! My BB looked like
it was in the Sahara for a month!
BR being the further from the tree was only dusty.
no bird poop or spider webs!
BB looked like she had been there for months, there
were so many tiny spider webs on her.
We drove about while the kids were here in their vehicles
not mine. Melanie's truck is huge with full car seating for
four people and a truck bed with a fitted metal cover on
it , it did not fit in most of the smaller parking lots like
Texas Lucy's but fit right in at the DIY hardware store.

Tabbitha took to Melanie straight away but Jagger kept
a bit of distance. Ian, they kept out of his way most of
the time but it did not stop them eating when they were
hungry.
Jagger would sit on my lap and stare at Melanie for the
longest time as if he was trying to remember her being here
before.
I am giving myself the rest of today off apart from a few
regular chores.
Its back to the grindstone tomorrow as the Roll away blind
man is due early to reattach the leg of the blind that has lost
a screw anchoring it to the wall.
The parts have come for BR, the sun visors and the front seat
belt part that the shoulder and lap belt fit into.
I am going to order floor mats next.
The original carpet is still in the car and looks very good
considering its age and I want to keep it that way.

It needs a service as the idle speed has dropped to the
point of dying waiting in traffic, its happened twice so far.
My old Plymouth Valiant used to do that, its just a case of
adjusting the idle speed again.

Its time for breakfast here and my daily pill dose.
TTFN

how long was the cat left
alone Bond ,all weekend
If that was the case no wonder it came
out head butting  to show you he missed
everyone
Cats are not as sociable as dogs but they
do like to KNOW SOMEONE is there ...

Is that one of the signs then Vicky ?
Wendy has never smoked like me, and rarely
drinks if at all ,and as I said she is a life time WW
member so eats healthy ,a reason I could not
believe she was diagnosd  with it .
Told her to check back with the Dr if she does not
feel any better in a while

Done the  so relaxing again as I feel  
like I am dragging MY butt today ,as I said good job
I am seeing my GP next week

When I got home Spencer was changing the oil
on Carmens car ,then he went back as she is hosting
a Tuppaware party today

Be back later

Hi, yes all back safe, we and the kids went for lunch after the trampoline work out, they also have play areas with Climbing fr ames, Gladiator and Ninja workout Areas so after all of that then main thing they wanted was a drink,
Got them back home just before mum and dad got back, now the cat thats A real cool dued never come to bother me but he had missed us all that much he came up brushing against me and head banging me

That's a sign of being diabetic Carole.....tiredness and weeing more......how's Wendy doing with her food? I know Sylvia used to eat things she shouldn't have eaten but then she smoked and drank more than she should have so her doctor just gave up trying to tell her.

Yes they're saying the worst floods in Wales for 30 years......just heard about a plane landing in Bristol (where Susan flies into when ever she's gone aboard) sideways after being caught up in the storm.

Benjie's only just gone out......it's slightly eased off.

Later.......doing fish for dinner.

Morning you too  I ACTUALLY
in until 730am ,,Buddy did not wake
me like he normally does ,in fact he was curled
up near my feet when I woke ,probably cos its cooler
now in the mornings even with the heat on as I only
keep it at 68f just to take the nip out the air

Yes very pretty gardens and bridge Vicky
And looks like you Bond have the day planned all
out ....

They are reporting again from Panama City in Florida
still dire down there food and water scarce no electricity
even though they have 1700 utility workers are down there
trying to restore power ,it looks like a bomb zone and they
still are not SURE just how MANY people are missing so
are having to go piles of rubble to  rubble searching for anyone
trapped ,its day 4 but the rescue worker with her golden lab
said they have found people in other disasters after 7 days ALIVE
so there is still HOPE

In the mean time neighboring towns are trying to help out bringing supplies
to this area to the people which always tugs at my strings

Where is the bad weather YOUR getting coming from Vicky ?
as I see parts of Spain where a friend lives has been getting
it bad of late
Hope your family are OK Bond in Wales .....

My sister said she is feeling more tired and peeing more of late
whether this is from the new pills I do not know
but says she will persevere....

Hope Melanie got back safe Marge also Ian
So all that is left for me to say is
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE and I shall be back  

Just looked it up and it does look good.      Lots of fun.      Would have been an interesting place to take them on the occasions we were looking after Matthew & Laura.....and the few times we had Jack & Lily.  

It's still  it down......think it's a day in doors with my book. Still not took Benjie out......they are saying it's going to ease off so we're hoping .

Hi, yes his place is huge, there a cake and coffee place veiwing area and different times for toddlers and adults,

Ah I see what you mean....you had me  "What's Bond seeing.....the garden is green"        Being an artist you'd know all about green bridges ....where as I ....don't.

No not nice out there  I heard a guy was swept to his death in Brighton and a guy died in Cwmduad, Wales in a landslide due to the storm.     Dyfed (where my mate Janice lives) have no power.  And another guy died, again in Wales, after trying to rescue him from a Marina.

Jack & Lily (well it's Lily's really) have a trampoline in the back garden......Steve & Claire are hoping Lily will get fedup of it by next summer, it was bought for Lily by Claire's sister though Claire wasn't too happy about it.   Ok they've got a big garden but Claire & Steve say it still takes up too much room.

Hi all, well it's the Red Kangroo trampoline park, the other side of Bedworth, may be good for the grandkids Vicky
Back later

Good morning all from Atherstone a bit damp here
AS its wet I think we will be doing a pub lunch and then it's something for years afternoon, Mr Bean is on at the pictures so may be
Breakfast and its Pancakes, waffles and crumpets, plus fresh fruit salad and sauces
Yes also cornflakes and hot milk toast and marmalade Coffee tea orange and large L&L
Back later

No sorry Vicky the bridge over Monets lillies late is green painted
Time for bed Night night

er it is green Bond.....with a red bridge going over the water.

Very nice, if it was green it could of been Monets late and garden
Time to get the kids to bed

Sweet popcorn please.

Avatar is Biddulph Grange Gardens......they are so "Wow" we went there in 2011.

Hi, we have sweet, toffee or salt

I'm watching too.

Please to the popcorn Bond.

Watching strickly come dancing the celebs
Whos for popcorn?

Oh no problem Carole I just knew you'd read my posting because you did answer.....anyway the puppy's doing fine, turns out he grew up with dogs, his parents still have a number of dogs so seems he'll get on with Louie. Which I'm pleased about seeing what a control freak he is.

We're watching the Celeb Dancing.

Well a!most lost my post ,stupid tablet
Ok so again ,ahhh your grandkids new puppy Vicky
NOW I remember and the "witch" is Taking him to work

Sorry did not realize you only had Laura briefly

Marge before I forget ,did you ever see on tv
Diners Drive-ins and Dives ,yesterday he was in LA
at a place run by some guys from NY called Sal's
they did a humongous burger that instead of just the meat side
the bun they put EVERYTHING ,French fries everything you
would normally have on the side
Think it was in some area called Westside Westbrook. ????
Have you ever heard of it
Glad you had a great family visit went by fast ...

Anyway I am watching some tv so will be back

We saw a bit of the wedding on the news yesterday.....those little bridesmaids being blown up the steps, 2 falling forward, it's a good job the wind didn't blow them backwards or they would have tumbled down those steps.

Oh though it was windy it felt really warm when we went out this afternoon.

BTW Carole Laura is only here a couple of hours, she's picked up again around 11:00 after being dropped off just before 9:00

Avatar is Canons Ashby House.

Boy , did we have thunder and lightning show
last evening followed by lots of rain!

I held off going just to the grocery store because
the weather people suggested we all stay inside
but I was out of cat food so went out as it started to pour
with rain. It was a free car wash so didn't mind getting
a bit wet.
One kid is now on the road home and the other will be gone
by lunch time. I loved having them here but is not quiet
or peaceful while they are here.
Ian was not familiar with the set up for posting photos on our
site so it got done twice!
I can now buy books to put on my kindle after messing up the
last time and the printer is working now there is a new
Black cartridge in it.

We went to Ruby's at the beach for a late lunch yesterday and
happened to be there when the local classic car club started to
show up, 30s.40s,50s and 60s muscle car kept pouring into
the parking lot which happens to be quite large.
According to the bellboy its every Friday through the summer
months so the last one is next week.
Kids had gigantic burgers while I had fish and chips.
(the best I have found so far).
We managed to hit all the usual dining spots while they were here .
so that was fun.
Its still light rain here but the earth quickly dries  out as it is so
parched.
They have started to trim all the shrubbery and trees next door.
Cannot do it in the rain though so it will take a few days to finish
it.
Just waiting on Ian now as he forgot to allow time for him to pack!
He should be here about 10-10:30am our time.
Saw the photos of the other Royal wedding and it looked to go  off
perfectly except for the wind. Good job she didn't wear a veil !
I see they chose the Irish Glass coach (I believe that is what it was)
So they were highly visible without being blow away.
Sad to see that those chosen to be inside the courtyard got goodie
bags which promptly went on sale on E-bay!
Think I will have a cup of coffee and a biccy while I wait for Ian, TTFN

PS. we found the credit card had slipped between the cushion and the
arm of the love seat!

  Carole of course you didn't miss the posting about the puppy Matthew & Laura were getting......and now got, you answered the posting.  

We only waited a couple of days to get our dishwasher and they plumbed it in when we bought from that family electrical store    And they always give a discount .....and the service is second to none.      Same went for the TV's we bought off them.    We'd always go there Bond.....we're helping a local (well almost)  family store.....and they are good.

Hi legs, yes we had a walk along the canal and the adventure park
I did not say in answer to your currys question I think they may still fit in hey do with cooker but you have to book it in ages before hand
We could have the freezer on a fixed time of day but not untill November but if it was any time of a day we could and did have it last Wednesday
Pizza and popcorn and ice cream for tea /dinner