Aw skylark, The poor lad, I'd be right fed up too hope he's got his favourite DVDs out to cheer him up

Glad he's feeling a bit better today, Skylark.

Considering the chaos that is going on around me, I am remaining calm and carrying on.

As long as the washing machine is reconnected by tonight, I won't tear my hair out.

Thank you for organising the Chinese takeaway, Summer. It will be so much better than last night's scrambled eggs (made in the microwave).

Best way yogi, you can't change it so stressing about will only get you down We should get you a big ribbon to cut when the kitchen is reopened

Oooh I keep forgetting to tell you all.. An affair to remember has arrived, I'm looking forward to watching it

You are in for a treat, I watched it (again ) about 2 weeks ago and enjoyed it every bit as much. I've said it before and I'll say it again they don't make films like that any more

Talking of classic films, BBC2 are having an season of Cary Grant films next week. Unless otherwise mentioned they start at 1.00 in the afternoon:

 

Monday 13 kicks off with Only Angels have Wings (1939), action film about a civil airline taking mail and freight over the Andes. It also stars Jean Arthur and Rita Hayworth.

 

On Tuesday 14 there's Gunga Din (1939), another action film, sort of based on the poem by Rudyard Kipling. It also stars Douglas Fairbanks jnr.

 

On Wednesday 15 there's Bringing Up Baby (1938) - this is the only one which starts at a different time - 1.40 in the afternoon. This has to be one of the best comedies ever made. It also stars Katherine Hepburn.

 

On Thursday 16 there's Holiday (1938). This is a romantic comedy which again stars Katherine Hepburn.

 

And on Friday 17 there's His Girl Friday (1939), and is based on the play The Front Page and is possibly the fastest talking comedy made with sparks flying between Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.

 

All 5 films were made in the space of 2 years and are what made Cary Grant one of the most popular actors ever.

 

All 5 are worth watching, but my own favourite is Bringing Up Baby. Incidentally there is a scene where Grant is wearing a woman's dressing gown and says to his aunt "Because I just went gay all of a sudden!". Many film historians accept that this is the first time in a mainstream Hollywood film "gay" was used in its' modern sense. Cary Grant just ad libbed it, and it went through the very strict censorship rules at the time probably because the censors just assumed that Grant had used it in its' correct sense.

Thanks for that El, I love Cary Grant - I'll set the V+ to record them.

I think you'll enjoy it Summer, I love it.

Kitchen up-date: I now have some units (no doors), sink, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine and gas hob all installed.

Oven and doors are being fitted on Monday, then we can get the tiling and decorating done.

Nearly there Yogi, job's a good 'un, out to lunch on Sunday, finishing touches next week.  This time next week Yogi = Raymond Blanc

 

Night night now

I think Mr Yogi would prefer it if I turned into Nigella.

Goodnight Squiggle, see you tomorrow.

We must have a party for the opening of your new kitchen Yogi, i think we all need cheering up

Good idea, Skylark.

I'm off to bed now, as I have to be up early in the morning. The electrician is coming round to change a cable or something. Goodnight for now.

BTW, if I'm not around in the morning (in the Casey thread), it means Mr Yogi has dragged me out to look for tiles.

awww night yogi - your kitchen sounds as though it will be fabulous

As long as you turn into Nigella - you wouldn't want to turn into Fanny Craddock

Good morning everyone

 

The day has started nice and sunny, but heavy showers are predicted later this afternoon.

And tomorrow still looks wet, but the rain is now predicted to start mid morning rather than first thing.

 

Re my posting yesterday about the Cary Grant film season. The final at Queens is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, but because of the forecast, there has to be a realistic chance that this could get postponed until Monday, so I suggest you keep a check on program timings.

I think Mr Yogi might leave home if that happened.

 

Good morning everyone, it's nice and sunny up here.

Good morning everyone, quite a bright morning here, a little cloudy but OK.

 

Yogi my poor tired brain was searching out a culinary tour de force, I was imagining you creating zese wunderfull deeshes. You could of course dress like Nigella while you are how we say creating zem   First time I have attempted a French accent on here

Afternoon all El, thanks for the film recommendations, I fancy watching Bring up Baby I've got a show to go to tonight- midnight tango, and a christening tomorrow, so I'm not sure when I'll get to watch An affair to remember, I'll squeeze it in somewhere! Just had fish & chips for lunch- been about 6 months since I had any yum Hope everyone is having a great weekend

Great picture of a scarey tree! 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

Well done, Squiggle. I love French accents.

You have a busy weekend ahead, have a great time, Summer.

 

Squiggle, that is one very strange tree.

I wouldn't want to meet that tree on one of my walks, squiggle. I wonder if that is one of those trees which can walk?

Hi x Scary tree
Its been our local gala day here, a procession this morning of floats, kids all dressed up, bit like a carnival, then on to the park with lots of stalls, a fun fair, a stage set up for local radio and bands, and it has lashed rain all day !!! What a wash out, its a terrible shame, there is such a lot of work put into it. The funfair sounds like it has shut down, health and safety i would imagine. My son is still there, he must be soaked, he says he is fine! What can you do?  A cough and cold coming up on his list of ailments..........

It looks like it could suddenly pull two feet out of the ground and come after you

Ooh creepy tree it's face is alien like! Midnight tango was great, the dancing was tremendous! Hope everyone had a good evening too, I'm just off to catch up on the latest casey updates.. Sweet dreams all *prepares mixture for breakfast pancakes*

*makes breakfast pancakes and fruit platter for everyone* Morning I've woken up to a glorious day! Lucky, because I've a christening to attend and my only suitable dress is definitely a summery one What are everyone's Sunday plans?

Good morning everyone

 

Thanks Summer for the yummy breakfast. I hope all goes well at the christening.

 

Here it has already started raining, fairly light at present, but will get heavier later on - a good inch of rain is expected by the time the rain ceases which is expected to be well into the evening. I may watch the final at Queens on television, but there has to be doubt as to whether they will be able to play at all today because of the rain. I know they brought the final forward to start at noon, but the rain seems to have decided to start earlier than expected.

Hi everyone, pouring with rain here.  Thanks for the delicious pancakes and fruit Summer, I'm glad you have sun today and can wear your summery outfit.

 

Off to church soon for a family service to celebrate Pentecost (the gift of the Holy Spirit).  Hope everyone manages to dodge the rain, I don't hold out much hope for the final at Queens taking place EL.

 

 

 

         

squiggle, I think you are right about Queens - it sounds as if it is likely to get postponed until tomorrow starting as 12.30. The BBC haven't yet announced what television coverage there will be, but I think it likely that Only Angels Have Wings will be a casualty.

 

Still raining here, with more to come today. The good thing is that it will help farmers, gardeners, and may reduce the risk of hosepipe bans in the South West and the Midlands (Gloucester is in between the two).

Hi everyone. Not been too well last night and today - same old problem.

Never mind, I'm starting to pick up again.

I'm sorry to hear that, Yogi, but at least you're feeling a bit better now

Thanks, El.

Sorry to hear you have been unwell Yogi, hope it settles down again real fast.

Thanks Squiggle, I've posted a reply in PM.

Signing out for now.

I've replied Yogi, night night now, sweet dreams

 

 

hi  - awww sorry you are not well yogi - awww what a cute teddy night squiggle

Aw yogi sorry to here you're not well, I do hope you start to feel better soon Sweet dreams everyone, Glad you liked breakfast

Good morning everyone

 

I hope people's ailments continue to get better

 

At present, the sky looks as if there will be lots more rain, but the forecasters have given a guarantee that it will be a nice sunny day. And we all know that forecasters are never wrong