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  • cariadon
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    edited January 2018 #13262
  • JVB66
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    edited January 2018 #13263

    Decision taken ,now on Sandringham site ,wardens  at Seacroft rearranged our bookings for us, now raining and c/van needed another rinse off on arrival, site quite busy,awnings being taken down or extra storm straps fitted ready for high winds from tonight through tomorrow

  • Spriddler
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    edited January 2018 #13264

    I'm not sure how this works out in these days of instant international transactions because if you send a payment from UK to New Zealand by internet banking, what would the date of the payment be  if it is sent just after 11 a.m. because in UK it will be 31st December 2017 whilst in New Zealand it would be 1st January 2018, not only different month but different year? 

    Crumbs, MM, if this what full-timing on the cheap in muddy fields does to a chap I'll give it a miss, thanks.

    Don't concern yourself about time differences Malcolm, since with your self-induced financial complexities that is the last thing you need to worry about.

    (Keep on posting, chum; I find the anxieties in your life a valuable reminder of the blessings in my content and secure lifestyle wink ) 

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2018 #13266

    It is very comforting  to know that because , it seems, our past lives although not well off we, have our own house thanks to Mrs Thatcher (bought outrite no morgage)and should  now give each of the children and their off spring a nice nest egg each,  when we pop off, also our pensions and savings give us a living that also means any bills are not a problem,and enough,  to do so far, what we want when we want,

    We look on with gathering apprehension, of the developing amount of debt that is being accumulated,  fuelled in some large part by the need of those that feel it essential to have the latest fads,  that go out of vogue nearly as soon as they appear, without any thought ,it seems, of what are the real basics of what is essential  for day to day life,

    Sorry rant over, just been listening to the "woes"of  couple of younger generation while in dish wash area ,that both have just got new motor caravans and were then complaining how much the cost of things in general are

     

     

     

  • Wherenext
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    edited January 2018 #13267

    Not the best start to the New Year.

    Got a phone call early this morning from one of Mrs.WN's cousins saying his mother had just passed away earlier this morning. So it will be a funeral in the near future.

    Nothing much else happening, been to the tip to get rid of my shredding bags. Bought bird food as they don't seem to stop this weather.

    Have a good day folks.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited January 2018 #13268

    Wet day today here, we've had a few snow flurries but nothing is going to stick as its too wet.

    DIL and grandson now gone down the road to Wiltshire, didn't leave until 1pm so will be arriving in the dark and late. Never seen such lackadaisical way of packing, had to give them a shout to get up at 10.00, still sat in Pj's at 12.00 while son is trying to get bags sorted cat found (hiding soon as cat box comes out) get kids washed and dressed. Glad she has made it up with her Mum, not sure I could hold my tongue through another visit if they come to stay again. Son and granddaughter now sorted the mess left behind, at least there is no more arguing between siblings going on and my lounge now has a carpet that I can see. wink son going for a run and granddaughter practicing doing makeup, now this I can cope with.

    Bakers2, glad you have now arrived and have luggage, the journey sounds horrendous though I'm sure its easy forgotten once you see the family. Have a good time on Gparent duties.

    Sky now clearing and looking much brighter think that's it for the snow.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited January 2018 #13269

    Thanks, I have had a quick look and when we next see the moon I might give it a try. Generally more at home with my landscapes but you are never too old to learn.

    David 

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2018 #13270

    Not a great day for me.  Had a call from the hospital, they had a cancellation and could fit me in for a minor operation, unfortunately had to turn it down due to my hacking cough.  A little later I had a tooth filling drop out so an unscheduled trip to the dentist on the cards

  • Wherenext
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    edited January 2018 #13271

    Sorry to hear that Op. Plus having to cancel Barleywood.cry

    Just don't bother doing the lottery!

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited January 2018 #13272

    We've just completed getting our awning down ready for tomorrows departure!

  • SteveL
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    edited January 2018 #13273

    Nice trip to the leisure club at lunch time. I don't think the new year fitness resolutions can have cut in yet, only two of us in the pool. It is really nice getting it more or less to yourself. Not sure what it will be like if we go tomorrow though. The high winds might mean more of the hotel guests make use of it, rather than go out somewhere.

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2018 #13274

    Just had phone call  another of our neighbours has died ,that is three from our road in a month,we have lost now five in a year,it brings home the age of most of the people ,who all moved in during the late fifties earl sixties,  when large areas of London were being "upgraded",and the "new towns"being built  some areas of our town have already,gone through the first "intakes"and now have a "young" population again,and of course most houses are now ,as ours owned, and at rediculas prices,apart from a one or two bed flat nothing is under £300,000

  • catherinef
    catherinef Forum Participant Posts: 647
    edited January 2018 #13275

    Well today we had to come home from our 11 Nights away at Cirencester.  Absolutely terrible weather and you realise just how wet it is when you jack your twin axle and the jack sinks into the gravel ground in the storage compound.  One hot bath later and home made curry on the hob and the rain and mud are a distant memory.

  • brue
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    edited January 2018 #13276

    A cousin phoned up today, hoping to stay the night, as soon as he heard my croaky voice he went off the idea. Mr Brue can't speak at all, it's very quiet here. wink

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2018 #13277

    Good call JVB. Glad you are tucked up at Sandringham. Stay safe.

  • JVB66
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    edited January 2018 #13278

    Thanks Millie,  has it got windy there yet, it's turned warmer here and no wind ,we move to our second home on Sundaywink 

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2018 #13279

    So glad to hear that your DIL and her Mum have sorted out their differences Tammygirl.  Family fallouts are always upsetting and the longer it is left the more difficult it gets to resolve. I hope the hurt feelings subside in time.

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2018 #13280

    No wind as yet here JVB. All very quiet. Just damp after rain most of the day.

  • brue
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    edited January 2018 #13281

    I can hear the wind coming in from the west over our way, right on cue.

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2018 #13282

    Lovely to hear that you got to NZ safely Bakers2 and that you were eventually reunited with your luggage. I can just imagine the reunion with your family over there.laughing Have a wonderful time and keep in touch when you can.

    Glad you and your OH managed to see your GP and got some medication brue.  I hope the antibiotics kick in soon and that you begin to feel better.  It is a nasty bug that is around at the moment.

  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176
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    edited January 2018 #13283

    Thanks Millie and for the good wishes from others.

    Hope you all have a peaceful night.

  • Francis
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    edited January 2018 #13284

    We have just booked our "main" Summer break 2 weeks on The Isle Of Wight in July staying at Southlands CC. Its been almost 6 years since we were last on the IOW so looking forward to it. My sister and her family  are joining us in their caravan so hopefully it will be a good holiday.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited January 2018 #13285

    It was back to work today, but at least it's only 4 days this week.

    Took my second  iron back to Argos at lunchtime, hoping it will be third time lucky undecided at least Argos are very good when it comes to changing things. 

    Good to to hear you arrived safe and sound Bakers2 .

    Really hope you feel better soon Brue.

    Wet and windy weather seems to have arrived here, batten down the hatches and stay safe folks.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited January 2018 #13286

    Sorry to hear that you're not well and have had to cancel your trip Barleywood. Perhaps it for the best, listening to the weather forecast. Hope that you get better soon and can than get away. 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited January 2018 #13287

    Hope folks start to feel better soon, some have had a rough start to the New Year.

  • milliehull
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    edited January 2018 #13288

    Yes I too hope that all those who are not well recover soon.

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2018 #13289

    Thanks Nell

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited January 2018 #13290

    We were invited to dinner by an old school friend and his wife yesterday evening, in Royal York Crescent. We had to negotiate some narrow roads to get there but got there in the end! They have a top floor flat with magnificent views over the city. Getting back to the site was easier as it was after 10 p.m. and there was no traffic.

    It was a nice evening out for us and an opportunity to chat and catch up with all the news.

     

  • Oneputt
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    edited January 2018 #13291

    Wind still gusting up to 50 mph here and forecast shows this will continue for the rest of the day.  Birds seem to be enjoying a fun fair ride on the feeders.  Won't be going far today.  If anyone has to take their outfit on the road today, go carefully