What are you all up to today? - part 3

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  • milliehull
    milliehull Forum Participant Posts: 4,762 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2016 #1562

    Having a catch up on here.  Peace reigns for a little while .  All been swimming again this morning, the sound if the water seems to soothe baby granddaughter .  We went last Thursday too just grandparents and eldest granddaughter in the water, joined
    by mummy today. Once again we had the whole toddler pool to  ourselves, no lessons on Thursdays!! Total cost of two seniors and one adult 12 dollars, result! (About £8 depending on the xchanfe rate, been going up marginally since we arrived, 1.72 to 1.86 last
    week).

    Just heard an Australian woman 63 and husband 78 have had their first baby born at 34 weeks . I'm three years younger and don't reckon that's, a good idea, and I'm not n 24 hours duty!!!!!  

     

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    Sounds like you are having such a lovely time with your 2 grand-daughters B2.  I hope the news is all good at the baby's check up next week.  I agree with you about the 63 year old woman and 78 year old man having their first baby.  I wouldn't be able to
    cope.  I was 51 when our eldest grand-daughter was born and looked after her a lot when our daughter went back to work and I took early retirement a few years later and had a wonderful time but I was always pleased to hand her back at the end of the day!!
    I don't think it is fair on the baby - those parents are going to be a burden on her from a very young age.

  • Goldie146
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    edited August 2016 #1563

    It's been a busy week for my husband, as our son and family are away on holiday. Part of which involves volunteering at Countryfile Live at Blenheim. On the Dairy stand wearing a T shirt emblazoned "Ask the farmer". He's also judging at Oswestry Show on
    Saturday. So the alarm has been set even earlier so OH can get done.

    Today I have been an Accountant, Data Analyst, secretary and cook (Mushroom Soup and Crusty Seedy Granary Bread).

     

  • ABM
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    edited August 2016 #1564

    Wow  Goldie,  I  can't  Believe  you  have  any  connection  to  things  'crusty'  or  'seedy'  !

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited August 2016 #1565

    I can now understand why others don't bother with air-conditioners. It's a lot of hassle trying to get them fixed when they go wrong and I suppose that most people must feel that modern day caravans have enough gadgets that can go wrong and create additional expense without adding yet another!

    Was it cleaned out at your service?  If not, that will likely be the problem.   This is in the troubleshooting guide as reasons for water dripping from the inside of the unit......

    Condensation trap on external unit blocked

    – Seal between device and roof

    not intact

    – System at too much of an angle

    If there is gunk in the outlets, that is not a warranty issue.  There are also internal filters that need cleaned every year.  Take a look in your instruction book for details.

    Write your comments here... Our ladder is not high enough to enable me to get on the roof! Even if I could get up there, I wouldn't know what to do! When we had the caravan serviced, they said that they didn't do servicing of air-conditioners and that we would need to contact Truma.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #1566

    Had a couple of busy days, hectic at work and home! So just catching up. 

    Bakers2,  Enjoyed reading your NZ. Update, good to hear things are going well, and you are keeping busy.  Wink

    Changed our plans for the weekend,  now heading off in the van for a couple of days, weather looking good. Smile

     

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #1567

    Oh for some sunshine, its another dull overcast day today. The nice weather person really cheered me up with the weather report at lunchtime, ground frost is expected tonightYell what
    happened to summer, was it that 2 days we had last month, I'm not greedy but 2 days come on I need a bit more than thatSad

    Well the bedroom got a good clean this morning, bed and other furniture moved all now clear of dust, blinds and curtains cleaned as have the inside of the windows. OH fitted a new light fitting, I approve its rather nice and sparkly (the inner little girl)
    Washing done about to go and peg it out, then I think we are going to look at new shedsSurprised OH fancies a new man cave, I fancy a new
    bed. 

    You have been busy, Tammygirl. Smile

    Hope you get the new bed or shed. Undecided

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #1568

    It's been a busy week for my husband, as our son and family are away on holiday. Part of which involves volunteering at Countryfile Live at Blenheim. On the Dairy stand wearing a T shirt emblazoned "Ask the farmer". He's also judging at Oswestry Show on
    Saturday. So the alarm has been set even earlier so OH can get done.

    Today I have been an Accountant, Data Analyst, secretary and cook (Mushroom Soup and Crusty Seedy Granary Bread).

     

    Hope your son and family, enjoy Countryfile Live,  must have been busy, traffic queues and reports of it taking hours just to get in! Frown

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #1569

    A shed is a VERY useful thingTG!

    So are beds too, of course.

    I would hold out for parity.....shed and bed.

    ..Well we both got what we wanted Smile Shed ordered and will be delivered and fitted mid October.  Bed seen and will be ordered tomorrow, OH
    had to go to Physio so didn't have time to do it today. KJ the shed he has is falling down we have had 25 years use out of it so can'tcomplaining, the new one is much more sturdy and he is going to fit it out better for working inWink

  • Goldie146
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    edited August 2016 #1570

    Malcolm, are caravan air conditioning units not as robust as domestic ones, i.e. - not intended to be used all day and every day? 

    P.S you can probably tell I know nothing about air con.,

    P.S. 2. It will soon  be winter anyway and you'll just need the heating!

  • Goldie146
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    edited August 2016 #1571

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  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #1572

    .It's sunny here at the moment, Tammygirl but with a cool breeze. It seems like you could do with a short spell here on the south coast!



    Oh I'd love to be down in the sun Malcolm but we have jobs to do before setting off in the van again at the end of August, just wish you lot down South wouldn't hog all the sun and share it a bit moreWink

  • IanH
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    edited August 2016 #1573

    Felt a little autumnal this morning.......brightened up in the afternoon though.....another bright, warm day.

    Didn't have time to go out at lunchtime though.

    Second day at CAB this week......saw three clients. One gave a £10 donation. Why are the ones with the least money always the most generous?

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited August 2016 #1574

    Felt a little autumnal this morning.......brightened up in the afternoon though.....another bright, warm day.

    Didn't have time to go out at lunchtime though.

    Second day at CAB this week......saw three clients. One gave a £10 donation. Why are the ones with the least money always the most generous?

    Write your comments here...Isn't that why the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, Ian? The rich stay rich by hoarding their money and not spending it. The poor get poor by spending or giving it away!

  • milliehull
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    edited August 2016 #1575

    Hope you have a great weekend Helen. Where are you off  to? The weather forecast looks good.

    Glad you are getting your new bed Tammy. Hope your OH enjoys his new man cave.

    Goldie, best of luck at Countryfile Live. Hope all goes well.

    We are off on Sunday for a week at Houghton Mill.Happy

     

     

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited August 2016 #1576

    Millie: Off to Upton on Severn,  we found an old tape  from the camcorder.It was a film our son took of a family trip to the area, more than a few years ago now! Surprised We
    thought we'd re visit the area, staying at a new to us CL. Emblem Villa.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited August 2016 #1577

    Hope you have a great weekend Helen. Where are you off  to? The weather forecast looks good.

    Glad you are getting your new bed Tammy. Hope your OH enjoys his new man cave.

    Goldie, best of luck at Countryfile Live. Hope all goes well.

    We are off on Sunday for a week at Houghton Mill.Happy

     

     

    Write your comments here...I hope the weather is nice for your week away, Milliehull.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited August 2016 #1578

    Malcolm, are caravan air conditioning units not as robust as domestic ones, i.e. - not intended to be used all day and every day? 

    P.S you can probably tell I know nothing about air con.,

    P.S. 2. It will soon  be winter anyway and you'll just need the heating!

    Write your comments here...I know even less about it than you do, Goldie. I used to think it was ok to use it all the time!

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #1579

    Spent this morning driving down the M6 in the pouring rain on the way back home from Moffat. The road was very busy and I occasionally wished I had a Caravan behind the car to make me drive slower! Now exhausted so M&S provided the evening meals.

  • IanH
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    edited August 2016 #1580

    Malcolm, are caravan air conditioning units not as robust as domestic ones, i.e. - not intended to be used all day and every day? 

    P.S you can probably tell I know nothing about air con.,

    P.S. 2. It will soon  be winter anyway and you'll just need the heating!

    Write your comments here...I know even less about it than you do, Goldie. I used to think it was ok to use it all the time!

    It's best to leave them off for a few months over the summer, Malcolm. Prevents them from over working.

  • IanH
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    edited August 2016 #1581

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  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited August 2016 #1582

    Malcolm, are caravan air conditioning units not as robust as domestic ones, i.e. - not intended to be used all day and every day? 

    P.S you can probably tell I know nothing about air con.,

    P.S. 2. It will soon  be winter anyway and you'll just need the heating!

    Write your comments here...I know even less about it than you do, Goldie. I used to think it was ok to use it all the time!

    It's best to leave them off for a few months over the summer, Malcolm. Prevents them from over working.

    Write your comments here...You're joking, Ian. It's no use when it's switched off. Although perhaps you could restrict usage to the times when it's really hot. It's not too bad at the moment.

  • milliehull
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    edited August 2016 #1583

    Millie: Off to Upton on Severn,  we found an old tape  from the camcorder.It was a film our son took of a family trip to the area, more than a few years ago now! Surprised We
    thought we'd re visit the area, staying at a new to us CL. Emblem Villa.

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    Sounds wonderful Helen. Lovely to revist old haunts sometimes and remember happy times. Weather forecast is good as well.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    Millie: Off to Upton on Severn,  we found an old tape  from the camcorder.It was a film our son took of a family trip to the area, more than a few years ago now! Surprised We
    thought we'd re visit the area, staying at a new to us CL. Emblem Villa.

    Write your comments here...

    Sounds wonderful Helen. Lovely to revist old haunts sometimes and remember happy times. Weather forecast is good as well.

    Write your comments here...There was many a time when I used to pass through Upton upon Severn on the way to Malvern. It's a pretty village.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited August 2016 #1585

    H&T and MH, have a nice time away in the lovely weatherSmile

    Malcolm, when you are using it do you leave it on all day, even when you are out and overnight? 

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited August 2016 #1586

    Spent this morning driving down the M6 in the pouring rain on the way back home from Moffat. The road was very busy and I occasionally wished I had a Caravan behind the car to make me drive slower! Now exhausted so M&S provided the evening meals.

    Hope all went well for you up at Moffat. Seems as if the M6 had been plauged with rain today. Our daughter has just got caught this evening in pouring rain on the way back form Southampton to Blackburn.

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #1587

    Thanks, Nellie but not good news I'm afraid. May have to be chauffeur again for a while. Waiting on results and probably some sort of timescale. These things happen. 

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited August 2016 #1588

    Fine for most of the day, although we did get caught in a couple of showers today. Drove over to Forest of Dean and had an hour walk before I went off on my bike and rode the Red Trail (well rode most of it) from the cycle centre. Think I'm getting a bit
    old for all this hard work, although I would guess that not many 70+yr olds do the route without touching down. Suspect I need a new lighter bike. Rode back to the car for a bite to eat and then we went out for another hour or so walk around part of the Sculpture
    Trail.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    H&T and MH, have a nice time away in the lovely weatherSmile

    Malcolm, when you are using it do you leave it on all day, even when you are out and overnight? 

    Write your comments here...We usually switch it off when we go out but leave it on overnight.

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #1590

    Fine for most of the day, although we did get caught in a couple of showers today. Drove over to Forest of Dean and had an hour walk before I went off on my bike and rode the Red Trail (well rode most of it) from the cycle centre. Think I'm getting a bit
    old for all this hard work, although I would guess that not many 70+yr olds do the route without touching down. Suspect I need a new lighter bike. Rode back to the car for a bite to eat and then we went out for another hour or so walk around part of the Sculpture
    Trail.

    Write your comments here...I hear Flyte was complaining that his owner has far too much energy and he was hoping to a more sedate pace of life. These spaniels just don't have the lasting power do they?Happy

  • Wherenext
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    edited August 2016 #1591

    Oh crikey.