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

Good evening all,what a lovely lovely day ,been outside all day from breakfast first coffee at 9:00
To the last drink at 8:00 the water the garden as the sun has gone down behind the roof tops ,
We had a burger,,onions and a cheese topper 
All done on our new £10 BBQ 
The kids came around this morning, lovely to sit out in the garden as the garden is looking new and fresh,
Thank you for your kind words Marg,a part of a team ,
I must to remember to take a photo of the Brighton pavilion 
Inside now  to watch Antique road show

Could not get on here a while ago but seems OK now.

I find that when I get frustrated about something If
I rant and rave about it, it tends to make things happen.

I have been waiting two weeks for the conformations
to come from my Doctors office and finally after my fit
yesterday morning both came in the afternoon mail!
One for the Ear, Nose and Throat place and the Kidney
specialist. About time too.

Any time now Melanie will be notifying me that she is leaving
for her trip down here. She sends me a message on the way
out of the door and from places she stops at for a coffee or
a pitstop along the way here.
She is due to be arriving about 2pm.

Bond, nice documentary about your wonderful group of players
and supporters.

So many things to deal with after a loss Carole, but it sounds like
Tracie's children have it covered.

I am still wading through Peters paperwork.
Found a bunch of airmail letters that Peters brother Vincent sent over
a span of time. I cannot just put them in the recycle bin, they need
to be shredded. There are photos and post cards he sent, all
connected to his affiliation with a motorcycle gang.
He himself was not able to drive or ride after his life threatening
car crash in his 20s. His "mates" would include him on the back
of a three wheeler motorbike.
I think we can save a few photos of him that do not show his
gang ties. We have some that are safe enough to keep.
He looks so like his father, much more than Peter did. Peter seemed
to favor his mothers side of the family.
Yet Peter had the looks of a typical Northern German, Blond and Blue eyed.
Vince and his father were both brown haired and blue eyed,
taking after the Prussian side of the family. Very swarthy looking.
The Selentin's left the island of Rugan at the time of the Franco Prussian
wars. and ended up in Scotland.
It was a great grand daughter who Married a Porter.
He was a shipwright in Maldon in Essex.

Time for breakfast here as I must pop out to get more cat food.
Tabbitha woke up very hungry this morning, I have already fed her
twice!
Tomorrow its the dentists again at 11am.

Its 58f and cloudy here again this morning with a high of
63f and Partly cloudy expected.
Pollen count is still very high via the trees.
TTFN XXX

Good afternoon it's gorgeous out there
You were right about needing to suncream Carole the sun is really strong up there but the views worth it 
Ice cream on a stick anyone

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Creeping Phlox Vicky THAT USED to look like this growing
along the side of my giant rock ,unfortunately there is only
less than 1/2 left as I said we have no soil in the back garden
its all ROCK/LEDGE ,so it was growing in the little soil AROUND
the rock good as Creeping Phlox like Lilly of the Valley's roots
grow horizontally {hence the name CREEPING I guess}
unlike most plants that send their roots STRAIGHT down
but with all the wet weather we have had it looks like a lot
has been washed away
I did buy a few bags of soil a few years back when I was still ABLE to do
the garden to help bolster the amount of dirt
but it washed away as well so I see a little Phlox
at the top and some at the bottom ...AH WELL I cannot get out to
do anything about it now

It also comes in Pink and White

04:50:29
Morning
Not in a GOOD mood right now having been WOKEN UP by it SEEMS
TWO ,BOUNCING ON & OFF my BED at 3am
I continued to lay there until 5am but being as i was WIDE  away got up
at 410am
I do not go to the  until 7am
THAT plan FLEW out the freaking WINDOW

Bond if your going to be UP that tree may I suggest you put LOTS of suntan lotion
on as your UV is going to be HIGHER its saying than it was YESTERDAY with a high
around 70f+
And WOW looking at MY weather 80f+ when I go see Fran on Wednesday
its ALREADY 57f NOW at not even 5am but BREEZY

Spoke to Chelsea last night they are making progress and had made another
run to the charity shop with a donation we have here called GoodWill with a
load of clothes etc some of which she said her Mom had kept of Chelsea's
SCHOOL clothes seems she kept every thing
They are also bringing back a SUITCASE FULL of pictures after David
digitizes them  

Guess then they have to see what to do with her house  and car
David was on about paying it off as she was paying the lady lawyer back for it
as the lawyer was financing it for her and he said he would drive it up here
and either me or Blaine who needs another car could use it
Blaine would pay David for it if he has it ,My    is getting old now 2005
but I do not go far ,Blaine has his sisters old car 2007 that she sent up here
for him a few years back but its got a few issues ,this one she has is a 2018
No one can really afford a brand NEW car these days not just the $$$ but the
insurance and city taxes you have to pay on it  
Ok so I should away

Hope every one had a good night Looks like my sister will be happy MORE
 in Plymouth today

MORNING LADIES            

Good morning all from Atherstone it's a bright morning here clear wall to wall blue sky 
Vicky I hope you found the tray with the Horlicks and  malted milk moo biscuits 
I think I may have a bit of time up the tree if you are out in the garden 
Breakfast and it's coffee and tea and 
Back later

Britain's got talent but they're from all over the world ? er right.

Yes it is me, Horlick's please......and biscuits, have you any Moo Cow?

Ah so he does need to be checked out, honest Carole David had it done almost 2 years ago, it's a simple op, a couple of days in hospital and then he was out. IF Blaine needs it doing and it doesn't mean he does. but if he does he'll be fine. now we don't want you to be poorly Carole,

Bond Carole wants a drink.

Tomorrow guys.

 is that you Vicky ?
Its just I did not need MORE STRESS right now with everything else
that's been happening
From what I found out from Spencer Blaine told him he'd been
Straining to pee but for how long its been like this who knows 
So don't know if this is ALL the time ,any way the Dr called him at work
but it went into his v/mail so he has to call back Monday as they are not 
there on Saturday guess to set up an appointment

Have a good night

Hello Vicky,nice to see you ,I've just been out to water the geraniums on the front that gets the sun (when it's out) and warms the brickwork up so they needed a drink 
So the weather is supposed to be good tomorrow so I may take a turn up the tree ,
Have just watched Britain's got Talent 
People from All over the world Australia,Canada all over ,
Some of them were very good Juggler's good looking lads who did a strip as juggling at speed
It must be drinks time

Don't worry about your son,  I know it can't be helped, you're bound to worry......but it could be his age and they're just checking.  Is he having any problem peeing?

Hi Bond......Well no rain but the clouds  kept going over the  and it got chilly.  and then  again.   so no climbing up the tree.

Oh love the rose Carole

Morning Marge
Sorry did not mean to be a spoil sport
just seems the last *two* conversation subjects
got a tad too involved
Glad your ok and I'm sure you will enjoy seeing your daughter

Chelsea text they landed safely at 10am ,temp in Miami 94f
( feels like 104f) no thank you

Spencer got his new specs ,and has been flying his drone
just text me he was going to the next town over to try a
new place just opened run by Greeks that he wants to
try a Gyro ,so I'll see what he brings home

Catch you all later

I think we just changed lanes to talk about the BBC instead.
I remember when the license bought you the best in programing.
Then it was revealed that the guests in Broadcasting house there
to be interviewed were given Champagne and lots of it to loosen
them up a bit.
Its like a lot of other things in the UK that used to be the best
but have been leaning on its success for too long.
NHS is one, Transportation is another and the good old BBC.

There are ways to turn them around but the big problem
is still its lack of planning ahead for things like flooding.

Any scientist could have worked out that 1947 baby boom
would have led to a spike in the elderly population
about now and what services would be needed.
Better transportation means less vehicle traffic clogging
the roads.
The rail and bus service was meant for cheap travel for the masses.
NHS was supposed to mean a service for everyone.
Not having waiting lists of 16 month or more.

Here , its competition and money that keep everything rolling
Not a good system if you cannot afford it.
The only sector making the big $$$ is what is called BIG PHARMA.
meaning the very large Pharmaceutical companies.
They keep coming out with more and more drugs and advertise them
everywhere so people think they need them and the doctors
are persuaded to prescribe them by the reps who are pushing them
to try them on patients.
Most medical insurance plans are cutting down on what is covered now.

If you have property that was flooded at one time, you now must have
flood insurance as its not covered any more under your general insurance plan.
If you have lost everything in wild fires , its the same, you must have fire insurance
now. Of course its extra money that people just don't have.
Its all a big scam! There are people still fighting with their Insurance companies
for the last few years because they had a policy in their hands that says what is covered.
but no longer is. which was changed after they lost their property!
You pay the premium each year and they delay informing you that it has changed
until you need it. Its fraud but civil cases take years to be heard so most just give up.

Think its time for some breakfast here, getting more grumpy by the minute.
I do have things to do. Melanie informed me she is now coming down tomorrow
not Monday! TTFN XXX

Good afternoon uuppss sorry still morning yet another five minutes to go 
It's a grey damp day here the sun did come out but gone now 
The area is full of the sound of lawn mowers so I may get ours out later if only to cut down the daisy patches 
Sorry bo tomatoes with the bacon but some nice mushrooms 
Just having five minutes before I go for it again 
Back later for coffee and Danishes with posh custard filling

05:48:13

Morning
Well Bond if Vicky went to Susan's she certainly logged on last night
but did not post  at 19:19 hundred hours
I was checking my bank account last night from my PC and saw her logged on
so thought I would see a post this morning but  

I HATE to say this now guys but PLEASE can we CHANGE the subject
Its BAD enough having it RAMMED down my throat every day on TV with out
seeing you guys arguing over it here ,as NOW I see Bond you have taken up the
BATON

CAN WE PLEASE chat about SOMETHING ELSE

Chelsea and David will be in Florida this morning ,Chelsea just text she is waiting on her
630am  to take off
David took the Red Eye from San Fran last night
They will be working in a room or two with NO A/C as Tracie only had A/C in her
living room and bedrooms and the weather down there is and HAS been breaking
records ,they also say looking ahead that we will ALSO be ABOVE normal this year
there goes my ELECTRIC BILL  

Here this morning we are at 56f but could see a shower after 11am with temps climbing
during the week into the 70's + 80's away from the shoreline
Atherstone looks the same as yesterday in the 60's no rain that has moved on to WEDNESDAY now  

Ok so I have spoke MY piece

LETS CHANGE THE PAGE PLEASE OK
       

The program is not  Points of View  that's what it used to be but News Watch 
I'm watching it at the moment and the first thing that they are criticized the BBC for is their terminology and not  calling Hamas terrorists 
And not the Israel v Garza war and not the Israel v Hamas war ,
This programme only lasts ten minutes and the second part of the programme was why are the BBC spending the licence payers money following Hand M to Nigeria and and a lot of the clip around Megan they don't follow Princess Anne or the other proper working Royals,

Good morning all from a grey morning at Atherstone where has the sunshine gone but no rain so far 
So was that two days with miss Vicky missing she was talking about going down to visit Susan so may be she is there I hope she is ok wherever 
So Saturday another week coming to a end soon be Christmas 
 Breakfast and it's cornflakes and cold milk 
Before bacon and tomato batches later 
Coffee tea and 
Back later 

This BBC app may have been put together by a team
other than the BBC. Its very polished and its content
is spot on with the other news sites I have so far.
It needed a more polished image abroad.
Most of it was still stuck somewhere in the past.
Each country has its own view on how its newscasters
should present the news and how much to leave out
if it makes them look bad.
Videos are edited as are the on air reports from
reporters. It all has to fit a time frame of air time.
Its the longer columns in the newspapers and journals that tell
more details that I check with in publications known for straight
reporting.
The Wall Street Journal is one such place I check.
It is a most conservative look at things happening that affect
the world economy.

Good evening all, it's a charcoal BBQ about the size of a office briefcase bigger than a laptop 
You would be able to cook six burgers on it 
I don't think Vicky is biased more the BBC is biased and they have got things wrong before 
And one sided breakfast TV presenters have been criticize for it on ( the programme I can't think the name of ) where people write in it been going for years and years 
I think Vicky's David had that operation for Prostate problems a couple of years ago 
Friday night again 
Nice chilled Rose'
Got it ( Points of View) people write in with their thoughts on the programmes of the week and alot
Of it is about news and how it's presented

Its normal around his age to get a prostate exam done.
I make sure Ian gets one as the Porters seem to all have had
some form of swollen Prostate. Not always cancerous.
The Kings was a normal surgery to enlarge the urethra but
a test showed some cancer cells present so a course of
chemo was prescribed to take care of any floating around.
Peters father had that surgery done too years ago.


Been on the phone with Ian sorting out another miscommunication.

He and I can some times be at cross purposes.

Vicky, I want you to know that I do most of my research on my
desk computer. and the BBC does have a computer APP online
which is a brand new one which I have been trying out.
It is 100% improvement on the last version of their overseas
news app. probably better than any version seen in the UK.
I know you have a bias against them but so far this app
has been covering every story around the globe.
It is in no way connected to U tube.
This is a stand alone app. which you can subscribe to.

I also have a news app which draws on over 200 news
services for information world wide.
I do my research and cross reference stories to make sure
I have my facts right.
I can if i want, to research the American newspapers as well.
We do have broadsheet newspapers here not just gossip rags.
The comments from the UN stand in each case.

Its very dull again here this morning, a tad warmer at 60f.
I have been looking up prices for air purifiers as I need a couple
in the house, its been two weeks of very high pollen count and
some have a dual purpose and are more money.
Also been looking for yellow "Bug Bulbs" for outside both front and back doors.
They are in short supply at the moment.
Theses type of bulbs do not attract flying insects but do give some light
to see what I need to see in the garden.

These 1950 era houses were built with them in place.
Do not need a spot light type security light which is too bright.
There is a light that faces the corner of the house when going down that
side to the bins but it is motion sensitive so comes on even if a cat walks
through that area.
Only problem is, it faces the bedroom windows next door so they get lit up too.
Its all guys living there so bet it does not disturb them.

Up at 5am again this morning because of Miss Tabbitha.
She is back in her nest at the top of her cat climbing tower, sound asleep
again.
She would not eat anything I put down for her yesterday but ate some
canned red salmon I had opened.
There is a cat version of wild salmon so will go and get some more of that.
I need to get another rotisserie chicken and shred it as I know she will eat that.
She is eating the shredded sharp cheddar cheese that I put down. Its only about
a table spoon full but she licks the saucer clean.
Busy day ahead here so its stop waffling and get cracking. TTFN XXX

07:49:
Well morning Bond thought you'd gone MIA like Vicky with a 

Just found out Blaine after having his yearly check up has been told 
to see a prostate Dr
What NEXT 
Not sure what's going on yet 

Glad you got your BBQ bond ,is it gas or charcoal
Boys both gone ,the suns trying to poke through the clouds right now 
Temps 60f

Hi all  picked up a nice little BBQ big enough for us two ,the last one that still useable but not for much longer is over 30 years old I bought it when we first went camping 
Of to the Chase

Sorry I missed breakfast I was watching the leading Players documentary 
I will pull myself together and catch up later 
Off onto town now I need a new BBQ and it looks good weather for the weekend

04:26:36
 WELL WELL WELL whats going on here  NO BOND
NOW EITHER
Guess we missed the memo then that Vicky would be MIA now BOND

Well I had another restless night do not know what it is but I just could not stay
sleeping long with out tossing and turning

My grandson text last night as he wants me to attend a do at the Beardsley Zoo
its a fund raiser Saturday night for 2 hrs between 5-7pm ,he will buy the tickets  
,but #1 Spencer whom has said he would go with me REALLY does NOT WANT TO GO,
and #2 my knee is not happy NOW with out being able to be up off the ground never
mind walking around ...So not sure yet what will happen
David belongs to some organization here that does things like that and as much as
I appreciate the gesture I would MUCH rather be in my bed

Weather here seems like its still blowing but not quite as strong as it was yesterday
plus looks like showers again around 1 pm but its going to be warmer 70f

Do not see any  for you Bond and the rain it showed for Saturday has now
moved on to Tuesday well a 24% chance  but higher chance Wednesday

So I hope every one are OK

I will pop back later

So all is left to say is MORNING LADIES  and  BOND where are you
I already made  and left the  on low

BTW THANKS Marge x

Time for bed over here 
It was only a nice chilled Rose' low % even for miss Vicky,
Last part of the documentary for the Leading Players tomorrow they are very excited 
See you for breakfast

Hi Marge nice to see you
Bond what did you put in the LARGE alcoholic
 that Vicky was asking for yesterday
Seems it's KNOCKED HER OUT ,as I just realized she's
M.I.A. today
 VICKY YOU OK

Hi the books I can read over and over again are the set of Spikes war Memories starting with Hitler my part in his downfall 
Not read them for a few years but they are there waiting, I do seem to be overloaded with books

Another May grey start to the day here,
Its 59f right now. rising to 61f and partly sunny
this afternoon. Strong gusty winds should be starting
about2 pm.
Because of all the rain we have had we could have a problem with mosquitoes,
so LA county is going to release sterilized mosquitoes to fight invasive species.
It was done with spectacular success with the infestation of Med flies.
as they were imperiling the fruit supple in this state.
We all need to check for any residue rain water left in old containers out
in the garden. I checked mine and its all damp earth drying out fast.

The well known Wayfarers glass chapel is going to be dismantled to save
it from further damage from the earth slips going on in Rancho Palos Verdes
still. It was designed by the son of a very famous architect and is the
most beautiful structure to look at. It stands in a grove of trees as if its
always been there in nature. With a glass roof and sides and natural stone floor.
seats and altar it looks like it grew out of the earth.
It is one of the must see sights when touring LA.
It is privately owned by a religious group but it is open and used by
many of different faiths for weddings and christenings.

We, on this side of the hill still have our road up into Palos Verdes closed
because of slippage along the sides of the road, the Plastic tarps are still
visible from my back garden. the City has promised that all the prep work
has been done so are ready to redo the road surface at last.
Its a short cut on this side of the hill to get the best view of the whole of the
Santa Monica Bay and Downtown LA right up to the mountains.
Its like being in an airplane!
Its from the park we call Rocketship park as that is where the playground is
that has the Metal Rocket ship climbing frame that we all can see from our
houses down here.

The local mountains are now opening up their summer season of hiking and
cycling and fishing and boating on Big Bear Lake.
The lake is within 3 ft 10 inches from capacity for the first time since 2011!
The fire danger to the forests had been lowered because of the slow rate of the
ground drying out. More brush growing but more moisture in it.
More protection from lightening strikes causing fires.

Started reading Anne Cleeland series of books about a couple of Irish born
Police detectives who married and often are at odds on how to solve
crimes.
Most of the books I want to read are not due for publication until later in the year.
I have select favorite authors whose books I wait for with baited breath.
In the meantime I have to search on my Kindle store site to find something
that takes my fancy.
There are certain books I can reread over and over again and one is the Faith Martin
series of books about a female Police DCI who is based in Oxfordshire, her name is Hillary Green.
She lives on a house boat on a canal.
She currently is in charge of a cold case unit but was not always on it.

Tony Hillerman books about 2 Navaho Police officers. One who is close to retirement
and one just staring his career.
Tony Hillerman's daughter now write them.
Felix Francis now writes about all kind of horse related stories like his dad Dick.

Not for everyone's taste but Kathy Reichs stories about Temperance Brennan.
A Lady who loves a morgue with a body to dissect.
Of course there is Michael Connerly and his detective Bosch.
David Baldacci's The Camel Club is a good read also.

I have to start going through a bookcase filled with books.(3 cases wide)
Some are easy to donate but others I want to keep.
have 2 sets of subcription series books that Peter sent away for
that are too good to give to charity.
Need to find a good home for them.
Well, Must stop waffling and get cracking here. TTFN XXX




























 

Bond thought you were not taking acting parts any more 
Looked in earlier thought I saw Marge logged on but no message
hope it did not go to up there in heaven again

Bond your rain should cease by about 8lm looking like dry 
but cloudy and windy Friday same as here right now ,still gusting
winds 31mph here 
Made myself a salad for lunch ,will pop in again later

Good evening all well I don't think it's stopped raining here today and it's still raining 
Still forgot to take a photo of Brighton Pavilion 
First job next week 
A tiering day at the players 
I have got a job now as Cupid 

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This was one of three Blossom trees we had at the old house
THIS one I know is still there as its in the middle of the front
garden ,we had two wooden lawn chairs under it so that was ANOTHER
place to sit

04:55:02
Morning and its VERY windy here in Bridgeport CT  gusting at 31mph
shaking the branches of those LARGE trees that hang partially over my deck
from the lot behind us

Nice lawn and tree Vicky

Bond that Hen crate is cute √

As to YOUR weather grab your  rain possible after 1pm i'm being told
but temps in the 50's/low 60's
Thursday starts my grocery stores weekly sale and today Spencer's Arizona Ice tea
{the only thing he drinks} is on sale 2 gal bottles for $5 ,normally they are $3.49 ea
so I will be  over at 7am as the kind Spencer likes Arnold Palmer lemon Ice tea
for SOME reason always sells out FAST so I shall hopefully GRAB a few
and if I am clever I can get home before Spencer leaves for work and he can carry the
bottles in if not he can bring them in when he gets home tonight

SOME HEAVY  falling in areas today but its passed us by and just left light
showers and this wind

Enjoy your day then Bond ,I was watching a program the other day on the man
who killed John Lennon ,he BELIEVED HE WAS JOHN and said there were two men
inside of him a big and little one,if the BIG one was there John would not have been
 as he said he kept telling him to GO HOME ,but then the little one kept
saying  HIM  HIM
 SICK people in this FREAKING WORLD we live in
I remember that day  & like every one  could NOT BELIEVE it  I LOVED the BEATLES
music starting in 1964 when one of their popular songs was launched the year
I had Spencer  Gil had bought the record and played it OVER & OVER
♪ I WANT TO  HOLD YOUR HAND ♪
For some reason The Rolling Stones never blew MY skirt up

OK I shall return

MORNING LADIES and Marge glad the pills seems to be working better for you

Good morning all from Atherstone where has all the sunshine gone it's a grey morning here 
It's leading Players today so back to painting the Brighton Pavilion in the back room as they go through the play in the big hall ,I will be listening to some good 60s music 
Breakfast and it's cornflakes cold milk 
Tea coffee and large lemon and lime 
Back later

Hi Vicky. I have a very nice chilled Rose' in the fridge,not too strong but smooth and tasty Cheers 
Nice to see blossom nice striped lawn good job
Bed time

Bond can I have a very large alcoholic .......I need it. Blossom on the trees looking nice.

Good evening all,it's warm though I've just been out to the bins and it's sleep under the stars moment 
Watching,race across the world and the young sister and brother have lost their passports again 
Last dinks sorted the night
Avatar something I saw in a shop window in Hastings, a project for the future it's a Hen to keep your eggs in

BBC.....well that says it all.  they're always having to apologise for "Mis-quoting"   specially when it comes to Israel.

"BBC Apologizes for Falsely Reporting Israeli Army Targets “Medical Teams” in Gaza"   was one, not that long ago.  

"The original Reuters report quoted an Israeli military spokesperson as saying “the IDF forces include medical teams and Arabic speakers, who have undergone specified training to prepare for this complex and sensitive environment, with the intent that no harm is caused to the civilians.”

The BBC newsreader, relying on the Reuters report, incorrectly characterized the incursion by Israeli military forces in and around Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital"  

But then we've known for years you don't get the real story from the BBC.....no longer are they neutral   They're too busy looking after  the likes of Huw Edwards, on our money.

BTW Margaret can't you speak for yourself????????

Sorry Carole and Bond, I read and wasn't going to answer but after a long time I thought  "You can't let that go"    I have to go and read what the BBC has said to get all the answered I've asked Margaret.

No Israel never says how many dead ....why have your enemies  jumping for joy,  as they did when they heard how babies and toddlers  were murdered by Hamas, dragging toddlers off trucks, out of their mothers arms, pushing them around from one Palestine man to another,  holding screaming little kids by their hair or arms.    Kamas used to tell the children if they cried they'd be punished, they weren't even allowed to speak,  a boy told his French aunt how nearly every day they were taken out of the tunnels or houses they were kept in and people were told to beat them.     Israel is bombed nearly every day, not just by Gaza but all around them....and yes people die.....but you know they say they'd rather die by a bomb than by the hands of Hamas.       That tells you a lot.

And seeing you can't say it Margaret Hamas will kill every Israeli  it will be 7th Oct again, Hamas have said it "Again and again"   they've said their goal is to kill every Israeli so Israel will be no more.     And then around the world every Jew will be killed.   Hitler all over again but this time it's Islam.

I have a version of BBC overseas news on my iPad and it has
a featured article on the Israel-Gaza war
Written by some of their best reporters. it addresses many of the
questions you have Vicky. It does take a subscription though.
but there is a free version.
Interviews with some of the refugees tell the story of
the 450, 000 who have already fled Rafah headed to places suggested by
the Israeli army
With most of fresh water supply gone and some places already
swollen full of other refugees or so bombed that nothing is left. there are not many
places to go to.

Some 35,170 Palestinians have been killed so far and 82 in the last 24 hours.
You notice Israel is not releasing its number of dead.
In western Rafah some families have moved as far west as possible now reaching
the ocean shore along the beach and were awoken by navy shelling.

This from Louise Wateridge,@UNwateridge

The UN and Western powers have warned that an all-out assault could lead to mass civilian
casualties and a humanitarian catastrophe.
Enough said.



Well, my by phone outreach got cancelled yesterday so its on in two weeks time.
Must be lots of people need reassuring that someone cares about them.

I am doing well on my new medication so far. My last two BP readings are giving me hope.

I do wish my cat would understand that its not OK to wake me before dawn around
5am to meow in my ear and pat me to be fed.
She is not showing any signs of pain or confusion and her appetite is still good.
She is going to the bathroom normally so far. Her eyesight might not be as good as it was
but she can still jump places if she wants to.
Usually its the coffee table or the couch. She can reach the top level of her
climbing frame by way of the roof of a small cat cave and a dining chair against the wall at rest.
She is still able to jump on the seat of my office chair which she has just done.
I am having my arm patted. Means her dish is empty, again.

Its Grey May here again today with a slight chance of some rain which is about 100 miles away
at present. High winds are expected later.
Only one bin out today and its the garden rubbish one. the other two are empty.
Going to try and sort a few more things out in my bedroom.
Got a box for some more clothes and items that I can let go of. Like the costume
jewelry I have amassed over the years. some looks very dated now.
I need to just focus on one small area at a time. I can sit on the bed to go through the Jewelry
chest I have.
Meantime its time for breakfast here so better stop waffling and get cracking.
Vicky, Why don't you tell us what will happen when the fighting stops as I have no more to say.

Sorry having a problem with my keyboard it seems I hit the wrong button and I've got a floating keyboard

Hi Vicky,I remember Graham now I even visited the cafe but he wasn't in and the next time I went it was a cat friendly with cats in boxes everywhere I didn't get through the door,he was a good partner in crime 
The book was tby Ann Cleeves is the sleeping and the dead a body found tied to Anker in a lake 30 years after the murder

Well it's here now. For thee moment.

Oh that's good Bond I believe in helping the family shops.

What's the name of the book you're reading then Bond I've read lots of Ann Cleves books.

I don't like the painting of King Charles.

Of course I didn't get into them Bond I deleted. Yes that was Graham, his wife Hillary was ex police, she loved sewing, went to their Bungalow once and the stuff she had, but I didn't feel I could ask her how Graham is, she was very friendly but kept things close. and seeing she hadn't let me know I didn't feel like poking my nose in.

Oh it's looking nice out there.....BUT don't think it'll last.

Good afternoon,wet and warm,stop it 
I've just been out just after a shower before the last shower and planted Dozen and a half geraniums mixed colours even the lady in the shop didn't know and she was the one that had grown them ,pink red maybe white,
We didn't go to Dobbies but to a local little shop that has their own greenhouses 
Emmett's favourite toys when he comes here are his dad's and John's , old TV favourites, Transformers,Skelitor,Heman,Tiger cats ,and the 
Big chunky lorries and crain the I made the lads
I'm seeing my old work mate Monday and he says he has some books for me ,I still have a full shopping bag full from the last twice ,
This one I'm reading now by Vera writer Ann Cleeves is going around the houses a bit and I'm thinking do I press on or scrap it as I must have over a dozen to read and more coming Monday
Vicky don't tell me you can get into them 
Was Graham the chap that used to go into the sunrise cafe in the city centre and he built model railways

07:46:21
Yes Bond I did send you a request as I believe I
deleted you before
I know Vicky the scammers are running rampart I still get
some from DS Donna ,Gils daughter asking if I'd seen
pictures just delete them
Well that's a shame about Graham can't you find out if he's deceased


Spencer just left so going to put some clothes on and pop
to the bank at 9 am as the rains stopped but looking grey here as well

Baby shoes, the bottoms have not a mark on them.

Well chilly and grey.

Oh strange you mentioned Tracie keeping various things belonging to her two, I've done that with my 3 but the other day tidying out a wardrobe ....top shelf which I can't reach, David said "Oh look" and he handed me.....the avatar. Haven't a clue who they belong to, but they are at least 40 odd yrs old and if they belong to Steve or Rob 50 odd years old.

I'm still getting emails saying it's from Carole "Can you remember these photos?" and now it's from Graham "Do you remember these photos?" I think Graham has died, he sent me a PM saying he was very ill and thought he'd be with his sister soon. His sister died, I think of Covid and he was so cut up, couldn't get over it and just seem to go down hill. until I got this message.

Waiting for Asda.

Hi Carole have you sent me a friend request 
I'm worried it may be a scam 
Lunch time

One of the "sky " pictures I have caught on my camera
this was at where I go shopping at the "Big Y" in August of what
ever year

04:58:02
Morning Its  here muggy and RAINING
with the temps around 70f later 58f right now at 5am
Saying rain possible after 4pm Bond for you

Happy to report my arm is improving slowly but surely
with the help of a 500mg of pain pill only taken twice a day
so far

I love the sky also have many photo's of it

Now I am NOT saying one cannot voice  their opinions  but
PLEASE could we change the subject on Israel ,bad enough we have
to see it here on TV all day every day  PLEASE  
I have only one thought about it ,IF Israel stops fighting Hamas will
do what Russia is TRYING to do in Ukraine and what Hitler TRIED to do
back in history  THERE I have said MY BIT and I am done

OK next subject ....I see in Oscala Florida yesterday a bus flipped over and 8 people
so far are dead I did not hear all the details yet but I think someone  cut it
off and he is being charged as there were over 35 on board   and many others
injured
WHAT IS IT WITH  on the ROADS THESE DAYS like one man was saying
people wanting to go 70+mph in a 45mph zone .....WHY ?????

Well I hope the weather is good this weekend in Florida when David and Chelsea
 down to Florida ,Chelsea was saying her brother had told her
the TOTE BINS that Tracie has in this room that has no A/C was a LOT so that
he was hoping the two of them could sort through them FAST and that the things
he has found SO far was UNBELIEVABLE that his Mom had kept all these years
report cards from school toys from when they were little clothes like Chelsea's
prom dresses  so he had been sorting things to keep things to "CAN" and things
to donate which was so far most of her clothing
Still have to decide what they are going to do with the house as her boarder
was still there living {seems she has a few screws missing } harmless
but a bit on the strange side ,plus David was not pleased as when he went last week
he found she and another lady had been sorting through Tracie's things telling him
she was helping him  NO  that should be left to her relatives
to do that is why he wanted to get back and go through what was left as who knows
what she was looking through

OK so I am away I should REALLY pop to the bank and make a small deposit
hopefully if it stops raining before two items that are due tomorrow come in and go
BO"ING  BO"ING  

LATER GATER'S

Good morning all from Atherstone it's a grey morning but a bit of sun is poking through 
Back in the 60s one of my college mates who had been down to London and came back with a black and white scarf,head square, off the marker not knowing about the P L O just that a bloke on the TV that looked like Ringo Stars grandad ,  Yasser Arafat was wearing one 
He was thought very cool 
Wednesday again so cleaning but first breakfast and it's cornflakes and cold milk 
Tea coffee and a large lemon and lime for later 
Back later

Margaret Hamas are in Charge of Gaza and have been since 2006, they haven't Democracy, along with other middle east Countries unlike Israel which is Democratic.

Now don't dodge the question Margaret.....what will happen if Israel stop fighting?

Oh reporters are talking to the young people throwing things off the trucks, they are doing it to stop Hamas getting it, a reporter asked them how they knew Hamas was getting it "We've seen them, not the people from Gaza but Hamas," again a reporter asked how did they know? "We watched them" another guy said, one guy near to tears said "I've watched them day after day, they're taking all the food and oil, it doesn't go to Gaza people, it just doesn't"