Mundane News

[oldwheels]

First cuckoo of the year this morning.
Lovely sunny morning so off up the Mishnish Lochs where it was in a usual spot. Sometimes they seem to follow me along the road for a fair distance.
Passing touroid cyclist stopped for a chat when I was admiring the view but otherwise too much bad mannered traffic this morning.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I have seen some self propelled lawn mowers. They are usually white although you can get some black ones. They seem to be able to mow right up to the edge and beyond. They seem to have a mind of their own, no petrol or batteries and are self fueling.

Husqvarna makes one, we have some at work. They mow in a rather jaggy checkerboard pattern, and then go and charge themselves in a little docking station. They are quite thorough. Another brand has a lot of missed spots.

 

[biggs682]

Going wild with a third cuppa before midday.
What's the odds on being in the loo loads this afternoon

 

[Tenkaykev]

A chap has just got on the bus carrying a set of golf clubs and sn unfolded double duvet. He's managed to ramit all into the luggage shelf 😮

 

[Speicher]

I have seen some self propelled lawn mowers. They are usually white although you can get some black ones. They seem to be able to mow right up to the edge and beyond. They seem to have a mind of their own, no petrol or batteries and are self fueling.

The disadvantage with those is that they damage any plants that you would like to keep. However they do fertilise the grass on a continuous basis.

 

[Mike_P]

Expensive morning, ridge tiles repointed, four at least were likely to depart in the next gale.

 

[DCLane]

24 hour exam has finished with just a few of those who have additional time still to complete by 10pm this evening.

I spoke with/e-mailed 34 students of my 150 whilst the support facility was open, plus some overnight messages.

That's more than usual but only a couple of those had real issues. Some dropped in for a chat in between answering questions.

 

[DCLane]

I've just packed an eBay sale wheel - which should've been done yesterday but I was busy - into a wheel box. There's at least six previous labels on there from being sent to various individuals.

Who says cyclists don't do recycling?

 

[Reynard]

It's a warm, muggy and occasionally sunny day here chez Casa Reynard.

Slept well. Have spent the morning writing The parental is happy with her lace pattern and has started making it.

I have not been able to get a stewarding gig for the Suffolk & Norfolk tomorrow. The show managers haven't even bothered to answer my emails offering my services, and all the other leads I've had have turned up blank. There was a moment yesterday evening when I thought I'd managed to sort something out, but the judge in question had found a steward five minutes before he got my message. A shame, because a friend has asked me to help her with her cats, but that's just a beginning / end of the day thing, and I'm not going all the way to Moulton to twiddle my thumbs all day. And because of the number of cats she's taking, I can't squeeze a bike in the car.

I did get an invite from a racing commentator friend to go to Snetterton, but I'm undecided. I will probably just have a quiet afternoon at home listening to the radio while puttering about in the garden or something.

Anyways, it is almost time for luncheon.

 

[Reynard]

I have seen some self propelled lawn mowers. They are usually white although you can get some black ones. They seem to be able to mow right up to the edge and beyond. They seem to have a mind of their own, no petrol or batteries and are self fueling.

And if they end up not working out, are quite good slow-roasted with plenty of garlic and rosemary

 

[biggs682]

Lunchtime stroll completed under blue sky

 

[PeteXXX]

Back home.. Nice easy Friday.
A snooze is in order so I'd appreciate it if you can post quietly for a while, please 👍

 

[rockyroller]

only 2ppl in the office today! woohoo!

 

[rockyroller]

Back home.. Nice easy Friday.
A snooze is in order so I'd appreciate it if you can post quietly for a while, please 👍

WHAT!? sorry, couldn't resist

 

[rockyroller]

First cuckoo of the year this morning.

we're patiently waiting for our 1st seasonal sighting of our Rose-breasted Grosbeak (s)