Good morning everyone  

We had rain overnight and early this morning but it stopped long enough for me to shop and bank. Even having a little sunshine now 

Yogi, a piece of virtual pumpkin for you. Calorie free of course

Have a lovely day with PB and hopefully BB too. I'm sure they will love El's beautiful story 

Hi El, master of all trades including short story writing 

Sweet, I was listening to footie on the radio. Next time I awoke it was after ten pm. By the time I had has my supper it was too late to come online 

Churchilling is catching 

squiggle, I hope your Lavatera live up to your expectations 

Velvet, have a super day 

Back throughout the day, unless churchill comes calling  

Moonie, apparently there are only 26 calories per 100 grams of pumpkin and zero fat content (at least that's what a google search shows )

El Loro posted:

Moonie, apparently there are only 26 calories per 100 grams of pumpkin and zero fat content (at least that's what a google search shows )

Right, so if 100 grams = approx 3.5 ounces, which google says it does

Then Yogi can have just over a 1lb of pumpkin for approx 130 calories, if google and my arithmetic are even close  

Moonie posted:

El Loro posted:

Moonie, apparently there are only 26 calories per 100 grams of pumpkin and zero fat content (at least that's what a google search shows )

Right, so if 100 grams = approx 3.5 ounces, which google says it does

Then Yogi can have just over a 1lb of pumpkin for approx 130 calories, if google and my arithmetic are even close  

But will Yogi want to eat a pound of pumpkin

You may have heard that a couple of new Carry On films are to be made (though not with any of the original cast many of whom have died). Whether or not they will actually get made and distributed only time will tell. CO Doctors and CO Campus. They will be made by a new production company called Hereford Films which isn't based in Hereford but in London.

The chairman is someone that you may recognise - Billy Murray (Don Beech in The Bill), then in Eastenders.

El Loro posted:

Moonie posted:

El Loro posted:

Moonie, apparently there are only 26 calories per 100 grams of pumpkin and zero fat content (at least that's what a google search shows )

Right, so if 100 grams = approx 3.5 ounces, which google says it does

Then Yogi can have just over a 1lb of pumpkin for approx 130 calories, if google and my arithmetic are even close  

But will Yogi want to eat a pound of pumpkin

That is a valid point El  

El Loro posted:

You may have heard that a couple of new Carry On films are to be made (though not with any of the original cast many of whom have died). Whether or not they will actually get made and distributed only time will tell. CO Doctors and CO Campus. They will be made by a new production company called Hereford Films which isn't based in Hereford but in London.

 

The chairman is someone that you may recognise - Billy Murray (Don Beech in The Bill), then in Eastenders.

He has come a long way since his acting days 

Evening all.

We had a lovely day with PB and got some snuggles with BB too.

El, PB absolutely loved your story. I asked her if she would like me to say thank you to you and she said she wanted to thank you by herself, but as she can't yet read or write or type, she finally agreed that I could pass on her thanks.

She wants me to read it to her again when she comes on her next sleepover.

Thanks for the offer of the virtual pumpkin, Moonie, but I'd prefer some virtual cake!

Evening Velvet. I can't believe Billy Murray is 74! He is certainly wearing well.

Evening aaaaaaaaaw what a cutie pie, I'm glad PB liked her story and I think El is very thoughtful for writing it  

has the baby grown? 

I'm awaiting baby news, my best friend was scheduled to be induced today, so far I've heard no news *bites nails* 

velvet donkey posted:

Evening Yogi     

 

Glad to hear you had another great day. El really is some guy   

 

I don't know how recent that pic is Yogi but I'd agree. The Kray twins paid to put him through acting school.

El is a lovely man.

 I didn't know Billy had links to the Kray twins!

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

Evening aaaaaaaaaw what a cutie pie, I'm glad PB liked her story and I think El is very thoughtful for writing it  

has the baby grown? 

I'm awaiting baby news, my best friend was scheduled to be induced today, so far I've heard no news *bites nails* 

Evening Summer.

The baby has grown and he is filling out. His little legs used to look like sparrows legs but they are getting chubbier now.

Exciting times! You'll be jumping every time your phone goes. Fingers crossed it all goes well.

Aaaaaw bless him! I like it when they fill out a bit does PB have her own nicknames for him yet? 

Yes, I'm so very much hoping it's going smoothly. I hear induced labours can progress slower 

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

Aaaaaw bless him! I like it when they fill out a bit does PB have her own nicknames for him yet? 

 

Yes, I'm so very much hoping it's going smoothly. I hear induced labours can progress slower 

She still calls him her "baby boy" at times but she is using his name more now.

I wasn't induced with any of mine but I believe they can be longer.

Hi velvet how do? 

I hope so, she had an emergency c-section the first time do I hope she's alright trying a natural one. 

Yogi, were your 3 labours very different from each other? 

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

Hi velvet how do? 

 

I hope so, she had an emergency c-section the first time do I hope she's alright trying a natural one. 

Yogi, were your 3 labours very different from each other? 

Fingers crossed this one goes smoothly.

First one was fast for a first baby - two and a half hours.

Second was was very very fast - less than an hour.

Third one was the longest, due to an error by the midwife - six hours.

All were natural births, with only some gas and air for pain relief.

You are a legend yogi! well done you 

does bb look like his dad?

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

You are a legend yogi! well done you 

 

does bb look like his dad?

 I think I was just lucky - and I have a high pain threshhold.

BB looks very much like his dad, especially when you look at him side on.

velvet donkey posted:

You're no a fourth Dan in Judo for nothing Yogi   

 I only got my yellow belt

You must have yogi I would need the pain relief, I'm a big softie! 

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

You must have yogi I would need the pain relief, I'm a big softie! 

 I can tolerate pain but not cold - I don't function when I'm cold

Yogi19 posted:

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

You must have yogi I would need the pain relief, I'm a big softie! 

 I can tolerate pain but not cold - I don't function when I'm cold

But you live nearer to the North Pole than I do! 

velvet donkey posted:

Yogi19 posted:

velvet donkey posted:

You're no a fourth Dan in Judo for nothing Yogi   

 I only got my yellow belt

You're sandbagging     

Honestly, I only have a yellow belt. 

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

Yogi19 posted:

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

You must have yogi I would need the pain relief, I'm a big softie! 

 I can tolerate pain but not cold - I don't function when I'm cold

But you live nearer to the North Pole than I do! 

 But I have good central heating

I'm going to get off for a long soak in some bubbles.

Goodnight and sweet dreams. Velvet and Summer

Nifht owl hug for Ros.

Hehe! I like that

It's worrying when there's no news, I've checked fb but nothing from her partner. I don't want to pester them though so I hope I wake up to some news 

Yogi19 posted:

I'm going to get off for a long soak in some bubbles.

Goodnight and sweet dreams. Velvet and Summer

Nifht owl hug for Ros.

Sorry, I missed this ! Sweet dreams yogi, have a lovely bath

I'm off to bed, sweet dreams velvet, Ros & moonie

night yogi summer and velvet

Good morning I hope you all slept well 

I awoke a little anxious because there's still no baby news, I hope everything is alright and I hate to think of my best friend in pain. Here's hoping we hear something today 

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

Good morning I hope you all slept well 

I awoke a little anxious because there's still no baby news, I hope everything is alright and I hate to think of my best friend in pain. Here's hoping we hear something today 

Good morning everyone.

Weather is dry but cloudy.

Summer, I know the waiting is horrible for you but try not to worry. Hopefully you will hear some good news very soon.

Weather permitting, I have some patio fruit trees to plant today.

Have a good day everyone.

Good morning everyone

Hazy sunshine, clouding over, may get some rain later on.

Yogi, I'm very pleased that PB loved my story and I thank her for her thanks I hope you get the chance to plant your patio fruity trees

Summer, I hope you get news about the birth of your friend;s baby very soon

Good morning everyone, cooler and cloudier today.  I love the mental picture of PB listening to you reading EL's story Yogi, just lovely, I think that makes her an honorary Buddy   And to know the wee one is filling out nicely.

Summer I know it's a worrying time but because your friend is being induced then you know she is under constant medical care and all will be well.  I had toxaemia (they call it pre-eclampsia nowadays) when I had my daughter and so had to be induced.  First of all a doctor broke my waters (and informed me the baby had a lot of hair, which she did) and then they gave me tablets on Sunday morning.  I eventually had her on Wednesday afternoon, and I do hope it won't be as long for your friend but you can rest easy in knowing she will be monitored all the while

Enjoy your day everyone

Good morning everyone  

Washing on the line in the sunshine while it lasts.nice breeze too 

Yogi, glad PB liked El's story. I did myself 

Sweet, I hope your friend has here baby soon 

squiggle, El and Velvet have a lovely day 

I've come with good news the baby was safely born naturally in the early evening last night and he weighs 6lbs 4ozs

my friend had some complications & blood loss after and has been in theatre through the night, but she's alright and I've spoken to her not so long ago. I don't think she's likely to go home today, but she has the baby with her and is emotional but very happy  

~Sweetie Pie~ posted:

I've come with good news the baby was safely born naturally in the early evening last night and he weighs 6lbs 4ozs

my friend had some complications & blood loss after and has been in theatre through the night, but she's alright and I've spoken to her not so long ago. I don't think she's likely to go home today, but she has the baby with her and is emotional but very happy  

Awwww pleased you friend has had her baby. What a boster it is

It's a shame about the complications but at least she was in the right place to get the best care. 

Best wishes to your friend and her new little one 

That's great news Summer. I'm glad that your friend is OK after all that and that her baby is fine

Shocking news for bank customers who overspend, and I mean shocking:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36301778

Wonderful news Summer and I am glad the hospital were able to safely deal with the complications.

El Loro posted:

Shocking news for bank customers who overspend, and I mean shocking:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36301778

Not good if you happen to have a week heart