I'm back from that tax course which as I expected had a lot of useful information. There were about 50 of us though hardly any of us said or asked anything during the course (excluding the lecturer of course). There was someone in the front who said a couple of things but was mumbling so no-one other than the lecturer could work out what he was saying. There was someone who did chip in with a few things (the lecturer hadn't mentioned that the employment allowance of £2000 for employers was being abolished for one person companies where no employees other than the director from next April), asking when regulations were coming in which would require us to notify all clients of offshore income penalties for non-disclosure even if the client has zero foreign income. the person also mentioned that a couple of days after the announcement that tax returns would be abolsihed by 2020 by replacement with digital tax accounts for everyone, that it was announced that the online grant application system for farmers was being put on hold because it was too complicated for farmers to use and they were going back to paper applications by post. The lecturer hadn'r heard that and was quite amused - I think he may mention that in future when he's talking about the intent to abolish tax returns.

No prizes for guessing who that person was

 

Moonie, the weather is better here and has been dry for most of the day. The forecast for tomorrow afternoon and evening is bad, with plenty of rain, Affects virtually all of England and Wales. I'm not expecting to need to go out tomorrow so won't affect me as such.

 

A piece of trivial information. You will probably recognise the tune played with this very short song even if the words are not the words normally sung.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r9JVWcTqbQ

But they are the original words to the tune.

(just posting a link rather than the clip as there is an ongoing dispute over copyright as to whether the song is now in public domain or not)

 

Squiggle, the delivery arrived in the morning.

 

El, I'm glad the course was useful.

 

Moonie, we had showers from noon onwards and it's been chilly enough to put on the heating.

 

My greenhouse is no more, Mr Yogi dismantled it today.

Next year, I'm going to add another raised bed instead.

PB days tomorrow and Thursday, so won't be around much, but I'll pop in when I can.

Goodnight and sweet dreams Ros.

Night owl hugs in case Summer or Moonie pop in.

night yogi and summer if you popin

Good morning sorry I haven't been around, I'm currently visiting family & friends but will soon be heading home.
I hope you're all having a good week I'll catch up with you properly later

oh no, poor greenhouse! May it rest peacefully
Have a lovely couple of PB days yogi

Good morning everyone

 

Fair weather here at present but rain forecast by mid-day.

 

Alas poor greenhouse, we knew it well Yogi But, like a phoenix, something truly magnificent will, one day, rise from the ashes.

Yogi, I hope you have a good two days with PB

 

Summer, I hope you've had a good time with family and friends

 

Amazon have been trying out drones for some time as I think I've mentioned before.

But this announcement goes much further than any drone:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scie...environment-34264164

 

Good morning everyone, I wonder why on earth Amazon want to get into space exploration, it's a funny old world.

 

Sounds like you are having a great time visiting friends and family Summer, look forward to hearing all about it.

 

Poor greenhouse, it did its best, as EL says exciting new things to come, new visits to the garden centre called for as the new raised bed is planned.  Enjoy your PB time Yogi.

 

Enjoy your day everyone

Squiggle, the Amazon founder may have been influenced by Richard Branson:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scie...environment-34254873

 

One of Saturn's moons Enceladus may turn out to be rather interesting as it appears that under the icy surface is a global ocean of wate:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scie...environment-34268824

 

Afternoon peeps

Cold but occasional sun here. Still dry but rain is forecast  

Hope you day goes well 

 

Sweet, I hope you have had a great time with family and friends 

 

El, hopefully your rain hasn't arrived yet 

 

Squiggle, hope your day is going well 

 

Yogi, hope you are having a super day with the lovely PB 

I have a feeling the birds will be happy 

RIP your greenhouse  

But 'welcome' to the new raised flowerbed when it arrives 

Have a great afternoon friends 

Good afternoon moonie

The rain hasn't started yet but it's got a lot darker than it was. Looking at the Met Office rain map, my area is right on the border of the band of rain as it moves north so I could miss it altogether or get the rain. 10 miles further east and it will rain there,

 

Got one of those silly recorded phone messages saying I would get a refund of my bank charges if I pressed 5, or press 9 if I've alreafy made a claim, no option to stop getting such a call. As I have hardly ever paid bank charges I would be wasting my time if I tried and in any case I wouldn't use one of those claim outfits.

I'd be more inclined to use the advice from Martin Lewis:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/bank-charges

 

Hi El 

Glad you haven't had that rain. We have had our promised rain yet either 

Moonie, it is raining here now but is light so doesn't look as if it will amount to much.

 

Evening Buddies.

 

Poor PB hasn't been very well today, she seems to have had a sickness bug. Thankfully, I think she's on the mend and is now fast asleep.

 

I hope you've all had a good day? 

night yogi and everybody

Good morning everyone

 

Brighter day here than yesterday with some blue sky.

 

Yogi, poor PB. I hope she's better today and that you and Mr Yogi don't catch her bug

 

I hope everyone has a good day

Good morning everyone. Flying visit.

 

PB is eating some Frosties atm, so fingers crossed they stay down.

She seems brighter this morning, so hopefully the bug has passed.

 

Have a good day everyone, catch up later.

Yogi, I'm glad PB seems better this morning

 

The receoptionist at my doctors has just rung to say that the doctor who was due to ring me this morning hasn't come in yet as he's poorly. The doctor may ring me later if he does come in or someone will ring to keep me informed.

 

Good morning everyone, aww poor PB, Frosties are so comforting when you're poorly, I hope she manages to keep them down and she has fought off the bug.

 

Your poor doctor EL I hope someone else will soon phone you to tell you all your results are just fine.

 

A dry day here I think which is just as well because Mr Badger decided to pay a visit and the lawn needs some attention now.  He must have been hungry because I see he has dug up next door's lawn as well.

 

Enjoy your day everyone

Mildy interesting article on the effect of drinking coffee in the evening:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34246127

There's a link there (just click on the Body Clock picture) to see if you are a lark or are you an owl

I'm slightly towards a lark.

 

Naughty Mr Badger, squiggle.

I'm not expecting anything odd about the results so it should be just a formaility. It's possible that the doctor will ring later as, if he does struggle in, he's more likely to deal with the phone calls to patiesnts rather than seeing them.

 

I'm definitely a Lark EL, I knew I was.

Squiggle, I guessed that you were a lark.

 

A couple of weeks ago Radio Gloucestershire broadcast a short drama written for it. It was transmitted as part of the regular local programme in 5 parts, the first one being about 7 minutes long.

Link to the first of these programmes:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p030b5gq

The whole programme is included so it's necessary to move forward by amount 30 minutes. Links to the later epsiodes shown there.

 

Where is Alice Jenner? She hasn't been seen for four days

 

The reason for mentioning this is because it's written by Emma Samms (who also is in it) who is best known for Dynasty. It also features Jon Culshaw and Lisa Maxwell (Loose Women and The Bill). All three of them live in Gloucestershire

Awwww poor PB 

Gentle  for her 

Yeeeey! way to go PB  

Feel fully recovered soon 

Afternoon Buddies  

Started off very sunny here. Washing out by 9-30. Out to shop *and other things*  

Found two more owls for me owl thread for later 

Washing all dry now. Weather don't seem to know what it wants to do 

But at least no rain 

Have a great day everyone. Get well soon PB 

Hi moonie,  well done on your owl hunt

 

My doctor has rung me with satisfactory results He was a bit croaky and I said to him that I hope he feels better soon.

 

 

One of the better episodes of Doctors today:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06cc895

The young woman is played by Sarah Gordy. You will remember her from episode 5 of the third series of Call The Midwife last year.

I am glad the tests were all fine EL, I hope your doc feels better soon.

As this is in the business section on the BBC site it may not get on the main news.

A company in Chichester which was selling cold call blocking devices has been fined £75,000 for ringing elderly people (including cancer sufferers) who were already registered on the TPS.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34280165

 

Good

*night owls* I'm back home and have had a busy but wonderful trip. I've loved catching up with everyone and have eaten out constantly! Oddly, I've eaten a lot of fish instead of red meat, well done me

El, I've bookmarked the article about saturda moon, I'll enjoy reading that tomorrow. I'm pleased your health check results are good

Moonie, you've been a productive busy bee! Well done on the 2 extra owls I'll go visit your Fred to see them

I hope PB is feeling better by now, bless her x

I've just read the article and found it fascinating. It makes me think of the film Interstellar

Hi Sweet and Buddies  

Glad you had such a good time Sweet 

Fankoo moonie good to see you around again, how's your day been?

Evening all.

 

Thanks everyone, I'm glad to say PB is fully recovered.

 

I'll need some time to catch up. Hope you are all well,

Hi yogi, I'm pleased to hear PB is feeling better. Has she gone home?

Fankoooo