Mundane News

[classic33]

We once had to drive along the motorway with a real one on the back seat of our car.

Sat up or laying down?

 

[tom73]

Sat up or laying down?

Laying down it was not in great condition so handling it or more precise him was not easy.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Did fish and chips for supper. Home made triple-cooked chips alongside the beer-battered haddock I bought in Tesco on Wednesday. The fish was bloody lovely, and I'd really recommend it.

I'm going to take this as a recommendation. My beer-battered haddock from Aldi yesterday was large but largely tasteless.

My daughter has lost 2 92-year old grandparents (maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother) in the space of a week. She's now out in Antigua dealing with the police because there are some suspicious circumstances surrounding her grandad's death - and all the while being bitten to death by mosquitos. She's not taking it well. I at least had time to pre-grieve as my mother drifted away slowly.

 

[postman]

I know I have three spare Sturmey-Archer gear cables. What I don't know is where I left them...

You have made me laugh love it.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Just had several emergency vehicles come past; more than I've seen since moving here. I'm not that sure where they came from or are going to, as there are only more villages for about 15k/10miles until you get to Horb. If they're going that far it must be pretty serious.

 

[Mike_P]

Sun came out so decided some fresh ar imight ease the nasal passages. Return of used coffee pods made at the corner shop, strong double sided tape (claims 12kg) from B&Q, and sugar free sweets, kitchen rolls and a bag of mixed seeds from Aldi acquired on a 2.7 mile trek. Still feel sniffy.

 

[dicko]

Post Office just delivered the free Octopus energy electric blanket. It’s a wrap around yourself electric blanket to keep you warm and not for the bed. 2p to 4p an hour to run. Thank you OctopusEnergy.

 

[rockyroller]

good morning from Massachusetts

was gonna go to the beach for sunrise, but decided to sleep in w/ Wifey & the cat instead. finally having breakfast 10am

 

[Reynard]

It's been a cool and mostly greyish day here chez Casa Reynard, with a little bit of sun and a little bit of drizzle.

Slept well despite being rather creaky. A gentle morning was had, and then I spent some time in the garden etc scouting out where next to go for firewood. I have some dead bullaces which I will take out. Still enough leaves on the rest of them at the moment to work out which ones are earmarked for felling. The ones that have to come down have been zapped with spray paint so that I can keep track of them. I've also seen two large ash trees have come down in the wood, so that's also on the agenda. One is down all the way, the other is dingle dangling, with the upper branches caught in a couple of adjacent trees. I will put some v-shaped cuts where appropriate, and then let gravity do the rest there.

Also sat down and watched the Spurs v Arsenal match in the WSL. Very nice result for the Gooners.

In other news, Madam Lexi caught a mouse in the hallway this afternoon. I will re-bait the trap though, just in case.

 

[biggs682]

It's warm on the ward

 

[Reynard]

I am the same these days. It’s more of a shuffle! You think you’re doing ok until a real runner overtakes and disappears into the distance.

That pretty well much describes my cycling

 

[Moon bunny]

Hover fly has bought a small electric chainsaw. I fear for my furniture.

 

[Reynard]

I'm going to take this as a recommendation. My beer-battered haddock from Aldi yesterday was large but largely tasteless.

I normally buy it whenever I see it on YS, but if I'm honest, if you want to scratch the itch, it's worth the full £4.95. The fish is sweet, moist and delicate, and the batter is crispy without being too much. There's two pieces in the box, which did mum and I very nicely.

My daughter has lost 2 92-year old grandparents (maternal grandfather and paternal grandmother) in the space of a week. She's now out in Antigua dealing with the police because there are some suspicious circumstances surrounding her grandad's death - and all the while being bitten to death by mosquitos. She's not taking it well. I at least had time to pre-grieve as my mother drifted away slowly.

 

[Reynard]

You really want to be careful, she has been known to waylay passers by in order to gain such & of course knows all those who carry treats.

You have my sympathy on the snotty front. I'm currently fending off coughs with drinks & hence frequent trips. The morning walk is a 3xHalls event & in the evening I mostly use half a Fisherman's, although they tend to give me nose bleeds. Thoroughly fed up with the tiredness!.

I now have a dog gazing at me, then walking to the garden door so need to go.

Ah. I always have dreamies and gravy bones in my handbag.

 

[biggs682]

Gentle fine rain falling