Bouncing Basketball Boy next door is at it again - I know what I'd like to do with that ball.

Oh crumbs yogi, that sounds annoying! Doesn't he have an xbox?

Probably not.

We thought we might get some peace when he appeared to have a girlfriend - but he only wanted to show her how good he was at basketball, so I think she got bored after a week.

can't blame her! I went out with a lad in my teens who played guitar.. And that's all he did! He didn't last long either lol

I hope you do Summer, its part of the wonder of new life bursting into action isn't it? Baby birds,  lambs in the fields what a wonderful world we live in.

Hi everyone xx 
Oh Yogi, are you going to get bouncing ball boy all summer   His parents havent instilled some manners then 
squiggle 

I'm really fed up about it tonight, Skylark. He and his friends managed to knock over my planters this afternoon and still they continued to play basketball and put the ball into my garden. He always says please and thank you - and he apologises -but then does it again.

My greenhouse now has a cracked panel (I didn't actually see him break it), he's knocked over the birdbath and my planters, and he is damaging the fence. He clambers over to retrieve the ball but only if the dog isn't around. She chases anyone who comes into the garden uninvited.

Hubby says he is going to have a word with the dad, but I doubt it will do any good.

 

Sorry, that was a long rant.

Someone should have a word Yogi, it cant go on really. You dont want to have a full scale war, but maybe invite the parents for coffee and a chat, to explain how YOU feel ? They may not realise, just how much damage and annoyance he is causing. I do feel for you 

I'm just worried it will end up with a falling out. The parents are nice but very laidback and I'm not sure they'll accept that it's a problem.

I understand that Yogi, but they will have to take some responsibility . Something has to be said tho , or your nerves will be frazzled 

When hubby got home from work, I was in a right mood. I was saying "That's it, I'm not growing any more plants and you might as well give away the ones in the greenhouse, before they end up being splatted by that basketball!".

Poor man, I think he wished he'd stayed at work.

Anyway, enough of my moans, how are you?

Is your son still on Cloud Nine, after his good news?

Yes he is Yogi, giving him money on Saturday to get "dickies" . I said , what on earth are they? He says they are work trousers with built in knee pads. I said...if you think i am going into a shop and asking for a pair of dickies you can think again !! He is on is own with that one 

Well if you keep moaning at him, he may do something. Good luck xx

 Got to draw the line somewhere Yogi !

That made me smile

I think you have drawn it in exactly the right place.

I am sure they cant be called that, it must be the boys in the trade that call them that! Now he is one of the boys he is getting the lingo 

Aww that's exactly what you want, what we all want for the young ones who struggle to get a job, to be one of the boys earning a wage.

 

Signing out now, speak to you all tomorrow.

I agree. Goodnight squiggle, sleep well.

yes indeed squiggle, goodnight, sleep well xx

Youngest son is doing a sponsored spin cycle for charity tomorrow. He's never done a spin cycle class before - I don't think he knows what he has let himself in for.

Good on him, what does that involve then? Scuse my ignorance, you arent going to put him in the washer i gather 

*puts on ninja outfit and sneaks round yogi's neighbours to deflate all basket balls* I hope mr yogi or yourself do approach the neighbour to complain, there's a gentle way of doing such things but at least if you lose your rag in future and turn pyscho on the fence, they'll know why.. they really should be more considerate, and it is impossible to leave the dog on guard 24/7 Sleep well all I've been out for our tea with some lovely friends for a catch up- very good lamb chops

He says it's like cycling really fast, but you are standing up. You don't actually move from the spot and there's no seat to sit on. I've heard it is really tiring.

He does a lot of swimming and has strong legs - I think he's going to need them.

The money is going to a mission in Glasgow, so it's all in a good cause.

He may be walking funny on Saturday.

Thanks Summer. Believe it or not, they are still outside bouncing the ball at this time of night.

If I left the dog out, she'd only bark to get back in. She likes her cosy bed indoors.

Good on him Yogi, say good luck from me xxx
Hi Summer , nice having tea with someone else cooking eh? x

Bet they would complain about the dog barking tho...........

He says thanks, Skylark.

Skylark, I'm very spoiled like that anyway, mr summer is the cook in our house, once a week I'll buy something from m&s and pop in the oven and declare myself a tremendous housewife Lol yogi I don't blame your dog, it's better inside! They must bounce that ball til it's too dark

I might let her outside, every time he starts bouncing the ball.

He's even bounced it in the snow.

Knew we would sort it out eventually ! The only thing is your dog is like mine, likes her bed 

Pampered pooches, the pair of them.

What kind of dog's do you have?! I desperately want a doggy!

I know Yogi  Wouldnt have it any other way xx
Going off for a bath, for my old bones, catch you all tomorrow, goodnight  

I have a female staffy, she is 12 now xx