Pancake?

Yes!!! 10 point for yogi!

Yay!!

Good name choice for you.

Thank you Are you having a good afternoon?

I'm having a quiet afternoon. Harvey is here for a sleepover but he and Keira are having a nap, atm.

Son is out with his GF and hubby is at work, so I have an hour to myself before I start cooking dinner.

What's it like at work, are you busy?

That sounds lovely and rare, enjoy I love dogs when they snooze! I had a semi busy morning and I've done nothing for an hour now, shhh it's lovely! I even read this weeks hello magazine in one go

That sounds good.

I hear school children coming down the street! *runs*

Hide quickly, Summer.

That's what I was guessing as well

I'm glad you had a nice relaxed morning Summer, I've just got back from the hairdressers myself so I am looking smart - does a twirl

 

That ex-client of yours sounds like a real chancer EL, I reckon you're better off without him, sorry to hear you had such a huge tax bill to pay Joyron but you were very sensible, and you too Summer.  Sounds like your hubby works very hard Joyron it must be exhausting, I hope you are planning a nice holiday.

Getting my hair done always gives me a lift, I'm sure you look lovely, Squiggle.

 

Your ex-client sounds (as Squiggle said) a right chancer, you are definitely better off without him, El.

I'll probably watch The Mystery of Edwin Drood. It's in two one hours episodes on BBC2 at 9 tonight and tomorrow.

 

This was Charles Dickens' last book and he died when it was only half done. As normal with his books, it was published in instalments. Various attempts have been made over the years to provide an ending both in book and film/television. This is the latest attempt.

 

Edwin Drood is played by Freddie Fox (who is the son of Edward). John Jasper is played by Matthew Rhys. There are other well known actors such as Alun Armstrong and Julia McKenzie.

 

I'm not expecting much from this, unlikely to be in the same league as the major Dickens adaptations. I expect this to be a very dark story with no happy endings. I think the main reason for making this drama is because of 2012 being Dickens' bicentennial of his birth.

Good evening everyone.    Yes, Squiggle my hubby does work far too hard.  I want him to retire but unfortunately (with two sons to keep afloat) he cannot do that until we sell this house.  I had hoped to put it on the market this year but hubby is dragging his heels with the jobs that need doing before we can sell.  In all honesty I don't think he wants to move on, as he built this house and has real ties to it.

 

I am recording The Mystery of Edwin Drood El Loro but if it turns out to be as you expect, dark with no happy endings, then I'm not sure if I want to watch it!!  I'l wait to see what you have to say after you have seen it.

 

Probably won't be back again tonight but will catch up with you all again tomorrow. 

A film recommendation in advance.

 

Went the Day Well (1942) is on Channel 4 on Thursday at 1.20 pm. If you have never seen this, it is well worth watching.

 

It is a British war film which is unlike any other. It shows a Nazi invasion of a small village in England and is remarkable when you consider that this was released right in the middle of the war. Some of the sudden acts of violence are quite startling. Although there are some humerous touches, this is far removed from Dads Army. What people in 1942 made of this film though when they saw this film would be fascinating.

Joyron, I guess it might be difficult for your husband to sell the house which he built himself. I can understand how he would feel an attachment to it.

 

El, I have set my V+ to record Went The Day Well and The Mystery Of Edwin Drood.

I got caught with an after school rush! Lol Squiggle I hope you enjoyed getting your hair done, I love that freshly cut feeling Joyron I can understand your husband being reluctant to move home too, he must have worked very hard building it. I'm sure he will know when the time feel right to put it on the market, it'd be lovely if he could retire soon though I'm heading out to try a new yoga class, the venue looks lovely so I'm hoping I like the teacher and her style.. Sweet dreams to everyone who will have gone before I get back

New name looks good, Summer.

I hope you enjoy your new yoga class.

Good evening Sweet Pancake, I see that Captain Phil's Santa hat has blown off in the wind. I hope his ears don't get cold. Enjoy your yogia class.

I hope your new yoga class works out well Summer.  My hair does feel nice, I felt my cut was getting a bit out of shape so I took an old photo in when it was looking the way I wanted it as I am rubbish at describing how I want it cut, I think it helped her to see what I was on about.

Squiggle, I agree that taking a photograph with you is much better than trying to describe what you want.

If my hairdresser had to depend on my descriptions, I hate to think what I'd end up looking like.

A bit tired now so I am signing out now, off to read soon.  Sleep well everyone

Goodnight Squiggle, will catch up with you tomorrow.

Off for a quick read before going to bed.

Summer, I hope the yoga class was good.

Missed you tonight in the CBB thread, Ros.

Sweet dreams squiggle skylark & yogi Poor ros is having computer problems The yoga in the class was good, I enjoyed it.. But the people.. They don't speak to each other, not a word, all night! They don't even say hello & goodbye to each other, how very odd

Good morning everyone

 

Summer, I would find your yoga class quite offputting with people not speaking to each other. I would just break the ice to see what happened. People might start talking then.

 

Cold snap starts Thursday night and could last several days. Typical temperature of a high of 5 C and a low of -1 C. Possible sleet or snow showers.

 

I'm glad I don't live in Alaska - 10 foot of snow in a week in Cordova, a lack of heating oil in Nome with temperatures typically -18C. BBC article

Summer, Lori is asking you what you want to be called next - I've made a suggestion

Good morning It's looking like a lovely day, I'm going to head out for a walk I'm very, very glad I don't like in Alaska too El, -18 sounds frightful enough, but without heating, surely that's life threatening Lol lets see what you name you recommend for me..

Sweet Easter Bunny! I'll do it, thank you El I hope everyone slept well, will pop back in after my walk

Good morning everyone, Sweet Easter Bunny! I love it

Ooh those temperatures in Alaska sound uncomfortable, and Cordova sounds like it should be in Spain, if someone told you they had booked you a holiday in Cordova you'd go and get your cossie!

Squiggle, I agree with you about Cordova. Cordoba in Spain tends to be called Cordova in English.Cordova in Alaska was named by a Spanish explorer in 1790. It's near where the Exxon Valdez ran aground in 1989 in one of the worst oil spills in history.

Good morning everyone.

It's dry and quite mild up here - much milder than Alaska, brrrrrrrrrrr.

Sweet Easter Bunny is a great idea - love the pic, Squiggle.

Squiggle, I think you would have been proud of me this morning. As you know, I am scared of spiders (understatement!) and this morning I found a huuuuuuge one - well it was pretty big - in my hall. Instead of splatting it with a heavy book, which I used to do, I thought of you and got a pint glass and a card and caught it. I then took it to the end of the garden and set it free.

Well done, Yogi

Thanks El, I must admit I was quite chuffed with myself.

Great! It makes you feel better when you let them go as well, I'm proud of you

Well done yogi you should be very proud of yourself! I partially enjoyed my walk; the people & the route were lovely but they took 5 hours to walk 8 miles! I've not objection to walking for 5 hours but I wasn't expecting it, I thought I'd be home shortly after lunch and instead my day off has vanished. Least I had a day of fresh air and have 1000 calories left to eat whatever I want- it'll be a good tea tonight I hope everyone has had a good day

P.S. love that pic squiggle

Summer, this is what Rambling Pete has to say about walking:

 

Sorry Squiggle but that is exactly what I would do, time and time and time again!!

 

Sorry i've not been about.  Very busy day!!  Hope you are all doing okay.  Much love.