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  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24932

    Merciful  'Evans  H & T,  I've  got  3 1/2  months  rallies  to  get  thro  first,  The  only  area  I'll  defo  be  visiting  is  Cornwall,  some  mustachio'ed  Warden  I'm  going  to  tease  about  his  choice  of  Autocruise  PVC  sealed

    Glad  your  son  had  a  good  first  day  at  the  Rest  Home  wink

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2019 #24933

    Same from me too, David.

    H&T, I too need to try to get a pair of my walking boots re-heeled as I'm wearing them down badly. I suspect it will cost a good bit more than £9 to get it done here, though. I was considering to buy a new pair, but after searching through our "boot box" I fond a little used pair that I'd forgotten I had, so that's saved me a fair bit of money.

    Sorry to hear of your continuing troubles B2, especially after all the good comments we've had lately on here about the NHS. Hope that things are soon sorted out, and that you're feeling better too.

    Brue, don't know if it's Cls that you want to use for your N.Sea tour but I might have a few recommendation that you could consider.

    Might see you there. Mind you I've heard that Yorkshire is quite big

    You never know your luck, WN.wink Have now booked our second site tonight, White Water Park.  

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2019 #24934

    Have you thought about calling in at Hepston, near Peterborough to visit John Clare country? I know you like a bit of poetry.smile

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2019 #24935

    You never know your luck, WN.

    Well you see Nellie, there's Good Luck and then there's Bad Luck.smile Have a safe journey.

    We had a busy day, packing, shopping, surgery visiting etc.etc. Kept me out of mischief. Snow all gone now.

     

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2019 #24936

    John Clare cottage is well worth a visit brue. Lovely little cafe as well and a good pub, The Bluebell, next door. Check John Clare website for opening times of the cottage and cafe. Stamford is nearby as well.

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2019 #24937

    Just step outdoors for 10 minutes to marvel at stars, fantastic🌛🌖⭐️🌙

  • brue
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    edited February 2019 #24938

    Thanks all. I'd forgotten about John Clare, but I had got Isaac Newton on the list. Discussing with OH that we ought to use our NT and EH cards a bit more this year too, we tend to go local. Thanks for the suggestion and also Nellie for a few possible CLs which I might be asking about. I can't book much just now but want to line ideas up.

    It's awhile since I attempted to "organise" a tour! Good to hear ABM is getting plan sorted.

    Do hope things are going well for B2.

    It must have been a relief for David DSB to find the van untouched but no doubt a worry too.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited February 2019 #24939

    We might be able to recommend a few, with access to some nice gardens and churches! Let me know your Northernly starting point, and how far down to Wash if you want......

    Just catching up a bit today on here. Sorry to hear about folks ailments, and hope things are going well. And your lovely little dog DSB, poor little lass. Good to hear others are planning. We might get out this month for a few nights, but at the moment enjoying doing things around house and for Mum. We have YRP booked for three nights early March, that’s a birthday trip. But OH has decided we need to go somewhere completely new this year. (Then qualified it with but not SE) Over Pennines would be a start, then decades since we did Lakes. I quite fancy New Forest, but that might be bordering too far SE for some!🤔😂

    Glad the vans safe David.

  • JVB66
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    edited February 2019 #24940

    My angiogram is to be carried out next tuesday 12th  (0800 app)and if any "extra?"procedure is required it will be done while i am on the relaxer drug  ,also  depending the results hope to go home the same day ,but to take an overnight bag just in case,so we are leaving here on Sunday which will give us a day to get sorted ,as car is booked for service and MOT on the 18th,hope to be able to drive by then 

    Hope all other unwell ones are on the mend 

    Also must be a relief your van was not "attacked"David

    Ps motor caravans out number caravans on here now ,not that they are used to go out inwink

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2019 #24941

    Happy birthday Bakers2 😊🎂🎁. I hope all is going well for you and your OH. 

    JVB Best of luck with your angiogram and any extra proceedure that might be needed. I hope all goes well for you.

     

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2019 #24942

    🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🍾 Thought you might need a few more candles, Bakers, but didn't want to upset you (too muchsmile).

    Hope Millie was royally treated on her birthday. Happy Birthday (forgot to mention it t'other day, sorry!)

    Travelled to our CL over the Pennines today. See Ttda it can be done. Got within 5 miles of site and an ominous warning light came on in car. Nowhere to stop so we cajolled car to CL and looked up sign. Brakes may fail!😱😱.

    Drove very gently to local dealer about 4 miles from site who can look at it tomorrow. Yikes. Wouldn't mind but car just had Mot less than 10 days ago! 

    Lovely views from CL near Harrogate. Red Kites flying directly overhead. NTH due to arrive Thursday. Better get the beer in.

     

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24943

    Mixed sort of day, met up with some ex work colleagues  this morning for our usual get together to catch up. 

    Came home and OH said our friend and neighbour had talked things over with the vet and had decided that the time had come to have her dog put to sleepcry he was taking them up to the vet at lunchtime . She will really miss her.

    Work a bit hectic as found I'd managed to mix up my invoice numbers, so had to spend an hour sorting them out. yell that will teach me to be more careful. wink

    Spoke to son again about his new job, he is working on a new bbc  wellbeing and mental health app aimed at supporting 8-12 yr olds, sounded a really good idea smile

    Happy Birthday Bakers 2 🎂 Hope you also enjoyed your Birthday too Millie. 

     

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24944

    Oh  'eck,  So  sorry  B2,  Forgot  today's  your  birthday  --   won't  be  too  bad  tho'  --  Not  allowed  to  eat  { openly }  cake  wink,  { Tho'  what  happens  behind  the  bike-shed  I  ain't  telling  surprised }

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited February 2019 #24945

    Oh dear, that doesn't sound too promising, it must be that crossing of the Pennines that's done it. Hope that they can sort the problem out tomorrow, WN. Fingers crossed that we make it over there without mishap. We'll be doing our stocking up tomorrow so must get a few bottles in too!! See you on Thursday.

    Happy Birthday B2, hope you had a good day, and you too of course millie.

    Hope all goes well with the angiogram and the follow ups, JVB.

  • milliehull
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    edited February 2019 #24946

    Thanks, yes, I had a great birthday on Sunday. The family came over for a buffet meal - 12 of us altogether - it was a bit hectic but great fun.  Lots of lovely flowers, pressies, messages, cards and phone calls. I have just about recovered.  Sorry to hear about your car WN.  I hope it can be sorted soon and that you all have a good meet up.

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24947

    I'd be a little concerned about the car, WN.  Red Kites are renowned  scavengers  surprised  so if they are circling  ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited February 2019 #24948

    As the chap on a park bench in a Marlow Park found out when he nearly lost his lunch. Couldn't believe what I was seeing!!! This was last summer.

    David

  • Bakers2
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    edited February 2019 #24949

    Thank you for the birthday wishes. I've not opened any cards or presents as yet far too anxious. Had 2 delivery's of flowers one from OH which our son had a hand in.

    Good? news angiogram finally done yesterday and back to Broomfield last evening. We actually met at the ward door our timing was good.  He was shattered spent a couple of hours with him. Friends dropped me off at the door and collected me. I was so grateful when I left OH to know I didn't have to drive I was so tired! Asleep by 9pm.

    Currently sitting beside him awaiting a consultant visit and then maybe I'll know a bit more. 

    For those home and away enjoy your day.

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24950

    Sounds like you had a lovely birthday with your family Millie .smile

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited February 2019 #24951

    Hope the news is good for your OH Bakers2,  keeping everything crossed for you.

  • brue
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    edited February 2019 #24952

    B2, hope you have a good chat with the consultant, I expect you are both very tired after your recent illnesses plus the original admission event. Take care, let those friends take the strain, they sound very kind and helpful.

  • ABM
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    edited February 2019 #24953

    B2, please  can  I  add  my  best  wishes  to  those  from  Brue  &  H & T,  and  doubtless  many  others !!  Worrying / fretting  about  another's  health  &  well-being  is  nearly  as  draining  as  having  the  illness  oneself,  so  please  take  care  of  yourself.

    Brian

  • Oneputt
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    edited February 2019 #24954

    We might be able to recommend a few, with access to some nice gardens and churches! Let me know your Northernly starting point, and how far down to Wash if you want......

    TDA we have a book called Exploring Norfolk Churches, it’s a free guide.  www.exploringnorfolkchurches.org  Not sure if you can get similar guides for other Diocese across the U.K.

    Lovely mild and sunny day here so popped the shorts on to walk down the high street. 🌞🌞

     

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited February 2019 #24955

    That’s bad luck WN, hope you get sorted. If you are close to Harrogate, take a trip out to Great York’s Showground on outskirts and visit Fodder. It’s a fantastic cafe cum local produce and crafts shop. Some great food and drinks and gifts. Mind you queues for tables can be long. I think they have an outdoor area if you have a pooch.

    Will look that guide up OP. Norfolk has some of the most interesting churches in UK. 

     

  • brue
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    edited February 2019 #24956

    Thanks for the offers about places to visit. We are starting on the NE coast at Old Hartley (this is to visit son and family) instead of heading further north like we usually do I've hatched a plan to wander down as far as Lincs/The Wash and I'm looking for places I might never have seen...bit of a tall order. wink

    OP I picked up the Norfolk Churches booklet, it was very good. 

  • ADD46
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    edited February 2019 #24957

    Brue if you're heading to Lincolnshire, I can recommend these CL's.

    Willow Cottage - Burgh le Marsh (near the Lincolnshire east coast)

    South Cliff Farm - approx 4 miles from Lincoln City centre. Rural.

    Tall Trees Farm - Hemingby (near  Horncastle) rural with views.

    and don't forget to let us know if your coming to visit. 😊

  • ADD46
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    edited February 2019 #24958

    Sorry 😳 That should be Tree Tops Farm at Hemingby. We've been there so often that we don't need to remember the name! 😊 The caravan just finds its way there! 

  • brue
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    edited February 2019 #24959

    Thanks Add46, I had already had a look at Tree Tops and a few others so will add them to my list, I was looking in the Horncastle area. smile

  • DSB
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    edited February 2019 #24960

    Happy belated birthday to Millie and Bakers2.  Thinking of you JVB and Bakers2's other half and fingers crossed for the angiogram results.

    David

     

  • triky auto
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    edited February 2019 #24961

    Had a 'call' from Haynes in Ashford Kent last afternoon,to say that ALL the work related to the 'Concorde's' incursion had been done and would i like to know the invoice price'costs ?? NO, i replied ,,,i will decide that when i have inspected the vehicle for works done or not done as requested or as necessary ,also doing a 'PDI' (bodywork inside and out etc.) 

    As it transpired,,a hubcap/wheel trim had been left off,,wheel nuts had not been torqued again after M.O.T and road test,,a re-plugin diagnostic had not been done, so still warning lights on the dash' ,an inspection panel in the rear leisure battery compartment was left unsecured,,and one of the main requirements of attending to the inaction of the air suspension is still not rectified !! 

    SO,,i STILL  await a complete repair to my satisfaction !!  !!  undecided yell.

    The moral of all this ??  Check,,check ,,and check again before parting with your hard earned  !!  surprised

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