Mundane News

[Reynard]

Bright, blustery and chilly here chez Casa Reynard.

Did not sleep well - thaaaaaank you hot flushes. Pissed off as not had one of those for a while. Anyways, I've spent the morning hauling, splitting and stacking firewood. Now going to have a quick luncheon and meet a friend for a walk with her dogs.

 

[Andy in Germany]

On my way back to Freiburg. Train 1

 

[mybike]

Bottom of the garden is a bit puddly, but not do deep as to make it worthwhile to get the pump out/

 

[classic33]

Warm?

You remember, that brief period when people were complaining it were warm.
Don't you?

 

[classic33]

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On my way back to Freiburg. Train 1

Bags on seats, I hope it has a ticket.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Train #3 (Train 2 had no Wireless connection)

Weather getting worse as we get closer to Freiburg.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Bags on seats, I hope it has a ticket.

I wouldn't do that normally; they're there to discourage the maskless from sitting too close, especially as several passengers were snuffling and coughing extravagantly.

I was careful to keep the muddy side off the seat.

 

[oldwheels]

Went up Loch Creran this morning.
Sunny but the road is shaded by trees and the adjacent hills so -2C. Road was gritted but a few icy bits tho' nothing serious. Only others there were about a dozen cars and vans with climbers all parked together in the only space near the hill track.
Eight scuba divers cars parked in another part. No moving traffic.
Do not think a dive in L. Creran would be very interesting but probably a bit cold even with dry suits.
Road a bit dodgy on L. Etive due to low bright sunshine so did not go there as originally intended.

 

[rockyroller]

what day is it? what year is it? where do I work?

93 yr old Mom just called me: "what day is it? are banks open? is the library open? I can't get anyone on the telephone"

told her it's an "observed holiday" for her bank & library, but grocery stores & pharmacy are open. she was disappointed, but has a new plan for her day!

 

[rockyroller]

I will be taking down the decorations over the next few days. Does anyone want to help or are you all very busy?

um, nope

 

[rockyroller]

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On my way back to Freiburg. Train 1

that is some serious looking bag. does it go on the bike?

 

[Andy in Germany]

that is some serious looking bag. does it go on the bike?

Yes. It's an Ortlieb Classic Waterproof. Great bags and do exactly what they say on the tin.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Made it back. Then had to go out and get the shopping and some deliveries collected.

In contrast to the Stuttgart it was raining in the "German Tuscany". Humpf.

 

[biggs682]

Why can't customer service teams have people from the country they are serving ( sorry if this sounds racist but not meant to be )
Spent nearly an hour trying to get a new SIM card from Vodafone it was painful

 

[Reynard]

Had a lovely luncheon of a chunk of melton mowbray pork pie, then two slices of wholemeal toast, one with smoked salmon with a squeeze of lemon, and one with brie infused with truffle, plus an apple, a tangerine and two

Then was off to the local nature reserve and community orchard for a walk with a friend and her two dogs. Was cold and slightly blustery out there, but clear and sunny, and it was a pleasure to be out.

Have had to wait for a because I've just spent the last half hour or so incaPUSSitated in an armchair by a purry, snuggly tortie. Actually, she was sharing my onesie... These moments with Madam Poppy are just so special.