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  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24902

    Had  to  look  up  WASPIES   Bakers2.  Now  I'm  not  quite  sure  which  of  the  two  categories  you  fit  in  surprisedembarassed.

     

    Embarrassed,  Crewe

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2019 #24903

    I’m lucky, bus pass to hospital with a total journey time of 10 minutes and no parking charges🌞🅿️

  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2019 #24904

    Hospital parking is a nightmare, I noticed that in NZ, far less population far more land!

    Our main hospital built as TB hospital in very large grounds possibly the 1930s  don't quote me. Enlarged and enlarged, incorporated mental health unit etc etc built the hospice there. Large open field all the way down Hospital Approach, clue in the name, just being developed into 100s of homes, loads of fighting to incorporate more parking 😉. My hairdresser remarked one of her clients had bought a house there, client commenting in the amount of sirens going all day and all night 😂. Wouldn't be much use as TB hospital these days.

    If they're going to centralise things they need to do joined up thinking! 24 hour parking £6 which I don't think too bad but advertising long stay rate available, there isn't for us as far as I know, would be useful. As would the ability to pay via phone, I dont pay that way for any parking, but to continually require lots of coins - which do get rejected 😤 is a another stress and of course we are heading towards a cashless society 😂

    I'm with you takethedogalong you can 'pretty up' a building 

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24905

    🎂 Happy Birthday to all those celebrating. smile

    Bakers2 hope you are feeling better, and best wishes to Mr B2 for a speedy recovery, hope all goes well.

    After a busy day yesterday we decided to get an early start and for a change from Otmoor, we would  visit the RSPB reserve at Middleton Lakes near Tamworth. Very cold & frosty but sunny  so well wrapped up we followed the trails round the lakes. The dog was allowed round most of the reserve on a lead. There is a large Heronry and a few Herons sitting up in the trees. We spent a lovely peaceful hours watching the birds, and the rats who were enjoying the food dropped under the feeders surprised

    Had a call from youngest son, who is excited about his new job, first day tomorrow. If the bbc news app crashes tomorrow  I will know who to blame winklaughing

    Booked a CL for another weekend in the Peak District in a couple of weeks,  hope that we have seen the back of the snow for a while now! 

     

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24906

    David 

    Agree Parking at the JR is horrendous,  and seems to get worse every time I have had to go yell finding a space is a joke, peak times its a one in  one out system. 

  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2019 #24907

    embarassedembarassedembarassed ABM I'm so so sorry.  Just searched for WASPIES and see what you mean embarassed embarassed.

    I actually meant WASPI cant say where the E came from!

    I hope you've calmed down now? Cant have any more health issues on my shoulders 😂😂

     

  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2019 #24908

    HelenandTrevor sounds like a lovely day. Sun was nice here through the conservatory glass.

    Thanks for the good wishes.

    Good luck to your son for tomorrow - I'm sure any malfunction would be a complete coincidence.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2019 #24909

    Happy Birthday to millie, today and B2's to come. Glad that you are feeling somewhat better B2 and hope that all goes well with OH's examination and your getting in to see him.

    We're lucky that our local general hospital is within easy walking distance of our house, and fortunate that we've not had to partake of it's hospitality for a long time. I did notice that one can get a weeks parking permit for £10 which is quite a saving for anyone needing to visit on a regular basis.

    Weather's changed here, yesterday it started to warm up a little and we had no frost last night. This morning was fine but it started to rain after lunch and has continued to do so on and off since then, so a wet walk out before diner and it looks like another tonight. 

    Have booked our first CL for our next trip from next Thursday, near Harrogate. All being well should meet up a pair of very good friends who will also be away in their van. Really looking forward to meeting up again and chewing over the fat.

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2019 #24910

    I'm in the same boat, Brian. Had to look it up. Chest still heaving after laughing. Goodness knows how I'm going to explain the adverts that Google will now bombard me with to Mrs WN.smile  Then again she'll hopefully understand being a WASPI(E) herself!tongue-out

    Busy, busy day. Why is it that when you're busy mechanical things choose that moment to throw a wobbly? Trying to get ''van prepared for Tuesday. Had time to make a Steak and Kidney casserole that was on very low in the oven for 3 hours.Tried it with using 250 ml of Adnams Broadside ale to top up the beef stock. Turned out a treat.

    Glad you enjoyed your day Helen. It's a lovely reserve in Springtime when the song birds come back. Have a look at the one at Coombes Valley, also RSPB.

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2019 #24911

    Have booked our first CL for our next trip from next Thursday, near Harrogate.

     

    You kept that quiet! We're heading over the Pennines. Might see you there. Mind you I've heard that Yorkshire is quite big.smile

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2019 #24912

    ADD46. I am convinced that the birds hide during Bird Watch weekend and sit there laughing at us. 😂

  • DSB
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    edited February 2019 #24913

    Happy birthday Millie and good wishes to all on this thread.

    It's not like me, but I'm feeling a little fed up and tired at the moment.  We'd love to get out in the caravan, but are still waiting for our new axle to arrive from Bailey ('as a measure of goodwill').

    The dog has been poorly and has some idiopathic (unknown cause) nerve problem on the right side of her face which means she can't blink her right eyelid.  This means eyedrops until it rights itself, or if it doesn't, for the rest of her life.  She's had all the scans and everything else is OK.  Our vet referred her to the Willow in Solihull - they were really good.... but with a bill just a couple of pounds short of £3,700, they ought to be! Fortunately, we're covered through insurance!

    Anna (our daughter) has fallen down at Uni (in Falmouth) and, although nothing broken is quite bruised.  Carol is having difficulty in sleeping and got up at 4.30am this morning not having yet slept.  She ended up on the settee and fell to sleep eventually.  Eventually, when I when I got up to go to church, she decided to go back to bed and stayed there until after midday.  Now her body clock is way out!

    At least we went to a friends lovely wedding yesterday.

    I'm not liking the cold weather and long dark nights.  Fortunately, we've had no more than a few flakes of snow which have not stayed with us.

    Bring on the Spring and some normality!!

    David

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2019 #24914

    One thing it took me a while to work out was why the barrier wouldn't go up. Gradually dawned on me someone has to leave the car park before letting someone new enter!!! We did find a car park around the back of the Heart Centre which whilst always busy we did manage always to find a space.

    David

  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2019 #24915

    Woken and trying distracting techniques for a few minutes before I chat to OH. Breathing easier and I didn't come to bed until 10pm last night 😯😂.

    I'm glad for accidentally given some light entertainment to folks and apologises for resulting adverts that will appear on your screens embarassed

    DSB it's a rotten time of year and I think we'll all be pleased when spring arrives. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Anna as well as your wife resuming her usual sleeping pattern. Hopefully your dog will return to normal but will be well looked after.

    For those of you who are looking forward to trips enjoy the planning as well as the trip.

    I also agree the birds hide bird watch weekend. I've even tried doing it several times to see if I can get a more representative sample - that doesn't work either, so didnt need to cheat 😉. 

     

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2019 #24916

    Sorry to hear that you are feeling fed up David.  I hope your daughter recovers soon.  It is always a worry when they are away from home.  I hope also that your OH gets back into her normal sleeping pattern.  For some reason I have been waking at about 4.30am every day for the past week and can't get back to sleep.  I think we are all so fed up with the cold and the dark. At least January is over and done with.  I also hope your little dog recovers soon. What a good job you have her insured. Take care and hopefully your caravan will be back on the road soon and you can start planning.  

  • brue
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    edited February 2019 #24917

    Just caught up with a few posts on here, I would like to thank B2 for giving us a bit of a giggle. wink

    David, (DSB) sorry to hear things aren't going so well and I do hope your daughter will feel better soon, being young they can usually bounce back more quickly than the rest of us. We too have vet visits with our old dog who has had eye problems, added to her other ailments, but she still keeps going although our nights are disturbed by her mis-timed wakefulness. So for one reason or another looks like a few of us aren't getting a good night's sleep. Hope you get your van back soon, can you plan anything yet? Hope things improve.

    Builders merchant delivering here just now, keeping out of the way. This afternoon a concrete mixer arrives, OH has a lot planned, at least it's warmer today.

  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2019 #24918

    Frustration central here, just got to let off steam. OH woken cannula fitted early this morning told off between 8-9. Came in and took blood. Consultant been round blood tests should have been done over the weekend haven't been done! Tried to fit cannula and do blood tests twice this morning dont seem great a record keeping!

    If they can get results urgently he may go later today but otherwise don't know when. Consultant not a happy bunny! 

    Don't know how to feel and get rid of this frustration if you hear a loud wail you'll now the source.

    Am feeling better but can't see him yet as don't want to add to delays. Usually like to do something physical at times like this but no energy 😤😤😤😤😤😤

    Sorry rant over!

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24919

    Indeed  its  warmer  up  here  in  the  County  Palatine,  brue,  but  that  might  be  due  to  the  fact  that  Postie  has  just  been  laughingsmile.

    Amongst  the  postage  paid  garbage  there  was  one  very  welcome  package --  this  months  Vintage  Spirit  Heritage  Magazine  and  with  it  came  their  2019  EVENTS GUIDE   WHOOPEEEEE.

      For  the  next  couple  of  days  you  will  find  me  typing  out  my  list  of  Brian's  Preferred  Steam  Rallies.  Then  it'll  be  " Please  caravan  Club  can I  book  the  following  sites  please" 

    I'll  send  you  a  'bunkerful'  of  good  wishes, David  DSB,  enough  to  spread  amongst  your  family  and,  I  hope,  to  cheer  you  and  yours  back  to  where  you  normally  are  wink,  I'll  have  a  scratt  round  B2,  should  be  able  to  fill  another  bunkerfull especially  for  B2 --  well  after  all  she  gave  a  few  of  us  a  good  giggle  didn't  she  innocent

  • DSB
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    edited February 2019 #24920

    Thanks for the posts and good wishes folks.  To add to it all, we had a letter in the post this morning to say that our storeage facility has been 'breached'.  Only by 'foot persons' - no vans stolen, but they have broken in too a couple of vans - fortunately not ours, but we're of up to check to make sure.  There's actually nothing in our van anyway at the moment.  We emptied it in the knowledge that it would be laid up for quite a while because of my knee op.  This is the first time the security has been breached in the 25 years or so that the site has been going.  They are now tightening security even further how they got in I do not know!  Oh well - I'll let you all know how we get on later.  🙄

    David

  • DSB
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    edited February 2019 #24921

    All the best Bakers2.  Hope they get it all sorted soon. 

    David

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2019 #24922

    If you put Strumpshaw on your list they have their own caravan site

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24923

    OP,  really  do  you  think  I'm  that  far  behind  you  wink.  Strumpshaw  is  one  of  my  favourite  rallies  but  I  used  the  site  at  Mildenhall  as  a  base  'til  some  rotten  'Erbert  dropped  it  from  the  Clubs   List  cry

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24924

    Not  bad  for  a  start  --  I'm  up  to  the  end  of  May  for  rallies,  by  Thursday  I  anticipate  having  most  of  my  CLUB SITES  booked  as  well  innocent 

  • brue
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    edited February 2019 #24925

    You are doing well ABM, I sat down this afternoon to try an work out a route down the English east coast from the north to the Wash and I've already come unstuck. Too many choices!

  • cyberyacht
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    edited February 2019 #24926

    We currently have no bathroom so nocturnal meanderings will entail a trip downstairs. I suppose the upside is that it might get me nearer my 10,000 steps a day.

  • DSB
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    edited February 2019 #24927

    Been up to the storeage and at least our caravan is safe.  About half a dozen were broken into.

    David

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24928

     ##  Brue,  You've  got  'em  on  a  list  &  they'd  none  of  'em  be  missed  they'd  none  of  em  be  missed  !!  ##  Tra  La   

    Having  my  Rallies  in  a  list  ( Top  to  bottom  with  dates  )  allows  me  to  work  out  an  area  for  maximum  steam  input  wink  I've  vowed  to  cover  more  of  the  smaller  /  neglected  shows  'cos  some  of  the  big  ones  are  very  tiring  on  ABM's  tootsies  these  days  frown

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24929

    .Sorry to read about your other news David, but good to know caravan is ok.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24930

    Glad your steam rally plans are going well ABM, hope you have completed your site bookings.

    Weather much milder today,  took my walking boots to the repairers today to see if they could do something with the heels as I'd worn them down, Great news they could, cost only £9 , smile saved me buying a new pair, which is a relief as they are really comfortable. 

    Son messaged to say he had enjoyed his first day in his new job at the Beeb,.smile

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2019 #24931

    Pleased to hear that your son enjoyed his first day at the Beeb Helen. Also pleased to hear that your van is OK David (DSB).That all sounds quite worrying.

    So sorry to hear that you and your OH have had such a frustrating time with the NHS today Bakers2. It makes you wonder how many times this is happening and how much it is costing in lost man hours and bed occupancy.  I do hope your OH gets transferred tomorrow and that you will be able to visit him soon.  Best wishes to you both.

     

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