What are you all up to
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Yes, you did spur me into action, Cy. Caravan now throughly cleaned - even to the extent of using an old toothbrush round various bit of difficult-to-get-at trim etc. Was going to polish it today but it's quite chilly here in comparison to yesterday's lovely sunshine. Plus, Ros decided that we would give our lovely mountain bikes away to daughter and one of the grandchildren, since they have been languishing in the shed for the last 8 years (the bikes, that is
) - which meant pulling everything out of the shed to get at them and sorting the tyres and various other bits and pieces out. Then it was time to cut the grass. - Roll on 14th April when we go away and she can't find anything else for me to do.1 -
Good news AD. You might get to see her soon then.
Been getting the caravan sorted out, cleaning water through, seems a bit of a theme, checking heating etc. Had a late shop last night to Home Bargains to replenish all of the stuff that we pilfered from the caravan during lockdown to save going out to buy it specifically, such as kitchen rolls, toothpaste, creams, Germolene (necessity!), etc.
Took MiL to Tesco today early on. She wants to acclimatise herself to crowds again.
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just travelled 250 miles to see MIL who we have not seen since last September, this was a legal trip we were told, she is in a care home in Watford, OH had to take a covid test in the car park, wait 30 mins for result, don face mask, apron, gloves and then was allowed to see MIL for 1 hour, myself and pooch waited in the car, did not fancy roaming around as everybody seemed to have a face mask on, first time i have been out of Stubbington since September,
OH said visit was perfect no hassle no fuss, helped MIL with her lunch, all good. Unfortunately as a result of what we think was long covid MIL tends to be away with the fairies quite a bit , but as of today we can start weekly visits, but only 1 person.
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Cracking day again, long may this continue, people out in just vest tops etc, chiily in shade, this is one of the Border Force vessels, they have stepped up patrols just now because the channel is very calm so conditions just right for the people smugglers
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Glorious but chilly here too today. 😀🌞. Folks out in shorts and flip flops as well as sleeveless tops but I think the breeze is keen.
Lovely almost dry ground dog walk, rescued dogs ball, which sinks, from the edge of the lake. Dog happy me impressed. Only on my next throw to tangle it in a tree 😱. Dog not impressed. She has been to the groomers, looks very posh and smells wonderful. So much wet walking meant she did have a stagnant pond whiff when feet were damp 😱😱😱.
The hawthorn is coming along nicely in sheltered spots.
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Mary Berry carrot and banana cake made, we haven't tried it yet but it looks nice, haven't been making cakes lately because we eat them, bang goes the diet. Better when we can share them with the grandchildren. A blackboard has decided to build her nest right outside the kitchen window in the Montana clematis. Not a good place, due to next doors two cats. OH now looking on line for a cat scarer. We have one in the front garden to keep them off, it emits high frequency sounds. Now need one for the back, getting expensive, I wish she'd put a bell on them, but hopefully it will stop them pooing all over the garden as well.
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Sounds nice DEBSC let us know what it tastes like. I've not made many cakes lately for the same reason!
Live predictive/corrective text. I hope your blackboard is very comfy in its new abode 🤣🤣. Let's hope you find a decent cat scarer.
Our pest control man removed all our traps, very little bait taken bit we've not seen any rats for over a week. Pest control visited for 5 weeks and if we see again in next 3 weeks they'll be no extra charge.
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Just the two ends to do now. My arms feel like they're dropping off. I'm obviously not as fit as I used to be. My ordinary bike is in need of some attention. Haven't cleaned it or done any maintenance in years as it gets very little use these days. Have a puncture to sort out. May have a real blitz and sell it as it's just taking cup space really.
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I've just been reading and laughing my way through this thread on the Fun. Being a non-member I did not get the email.
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Better day here in MK today, makes a change from grey! We actually ventured out to a supermarket today for the first time since early December from memory. It was a Morrisons which has nice wide aisles and fortunately not too busy so less stressful than we imagined it would be. Neat Feet coming tomorrow, aka Vicky our chiropodist.
David
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It's because of the noise that they make that I hope they don't make it up here, in our lovely quiet county.
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Not the brightest of day here fine the quiet north west. Hope the dubious pleasure of another visit to the dentist at lunchtime, this time to have 3 fillings done. It took the dentist 3/4 be to complete the task....no wonder my jaw ached most of the afternoon. Hopefully that will be my last visit for at least 3 months before my next visit to see the hygienist. Went shopping this evening and it was even quieter than normal when we expected it to be busy with more people back at work and not able to get there during the day.
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Has anyone noticed that cards are getting in short supply in some outlets? OH gave me an anniversary card last week but said the shop mentioned stocks were low. I sometimes order a card or two with our food delivery but today most were "out of stock." (I keep a supply in at home and order some from a card company.)
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We’re making small steps to getting the caravan ready. We’ve ordered a thingymejig with a USB socket that hopefully we can connect to the two pin plug we found in the back of a cupboard when we bought the (second hand) caravan many many years ago. For a long time we had no idea what this plug was for, then noticed a matching socket. We’ve too many gadgets to rely on Power Banks.
And we’re about to order a freestanding folding solar panel - just so we can go on holiday down the fields in a month.
All new technology for us. For a long time we’ve just plugged in to the electric supply.
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Could it be that it is only food shops that are open who tend not to have large card supplies ,all the dedicated card shops are still closed?
Had a bit of an earlier than normal start today ,misread the clock Rosa did not mind going out at 0630, but i did wonder until i checked my phone why our local coop was not open
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Margaret has been ordering packs of birthday cards online. Trouble is that it becomes a bit of " Hobsons Choice" as they are mixed packs. We have also used the likes of Funky Pigeon to order individual cards online where you can personalise them. Unfortunately they tend to lack the personal touch! But needs must!!! Did manage to find a couple of Easter cards in Morrisons yesterday in which we can add some Easter Egg money for a couple of youngsters
David
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We’ve been using Etsy uk for quite a while, there are small independent ‘shops’ and you can choose to have cards personalised too. There are cards for every occasion and it’s my favourite place to buy. Also a great place to buy ‘crafty’ gifts too.
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Cards - at the risk of being accused of advertising - this link takes you to our visitmyfarm.com site (used mainly for our school visits when circumstances allow), but also where my daughter-in-law sells cards (and paintings).
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Nice ideas about cards!
I hate to say it but one of our daughters has on line cards etc but due to Covid we haven't see her very much and I'll re-stock from her at some point! Meanwhile the hunt for an easy to purchase shop bought card goes on!
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Hope you all enjoy your high calorie cakes, especially after washing & polishing your 'vans, as you sit back resting your tired old bones whilst watching them there pigeons getting some target practice in
.Also hoping that quality cards appear in shops at least as often as you think of good folks to send them to
Feeling reeeeally chirpy now, well at least for the seven days until I get my SECOND JAB ( 31st Mar @ 10:30 WHOOPEE )
Do so hope you all join me soon, if you are not already " double == jabbed " and laughing at the fuss I'm making
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Yes, we've used this supplier before, and very good they were too, when we were after elastic for the face masks that Mrs WN was making a year ago now. Ooh, I've just come over all sentimental. Such fun was had.
Had a run out to Ruthin this morning to stock up on our Aldi shopping. It's a lovely run over the hills when the sun's out, like today, and the shop is very quiet early on in the day.
Gardening chores this afternoon so I put a long slow cooking Coq au Vin in the oven and must admit the smell is driving me crazy.
We have our own card supplier, Mother-in-Law. She does have her uses.
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I would also post onto a forum dedicated to motorhomes. Try >Motorhomefun<, there are quite a few self build posters on there who I feel sure could point you in the right direction. There is a section dedicated to self builds, even a look through that might provide useful information.
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