I agree Yogi, i am not warming to any of the characters, wont be watching any more. 
Hi Summer, hope you having a good day at work.

Turned out a nice afternoon so off for a stroll x 

Squiggle, yes I did spot Terry Bull's van

 

After the last episode of Call the Midwife I did start watching Upstairs Downstairs. It's not something that I had watched before but I thought I would try it out as I saw that both programmes were written by the same writer.

 

I have to admit that I stopped watching as I was not getting anything from it, so it seems as if the rest of you had a similar reaction.

 

I wonder if the ratings will drop then? We can't be the only one's unimpressed. Hi skylark, yes thank you, a pleasant and productive day so far. Hope you enjoyed your stroll it won't be long before we can squeeze in a walk after work, I'm very much looking forward to it!

The ratings for Upstairs Downstairs according to BARB:

 

The ratings for the previous short series of 3 episodes were 8.85, 8.13, and 8.18 million respectively.

 

This current series:

The first episode 7.87 million.

 

The second episode 6.70 million.

 

OK, the first episode may be benefited by being shown after Call the Midwife but is in line with the previous series. But the second episode does show a significant drop. It's too soon for BARB to have released the figures for yesterday's episode as they release the figures weekly.

Thats a big drop El, will be interesting seeing last nights figures.........

Enjoy your walk Summer x 

That is a large drop! It's a shame but I don't feel bad enough to make myself watch it Popping out for tea, it's mr summer's neice's birthday. I can't bring myself to refer to her as my niece because she's only 4 years younger than myself- I call her my cousin instead lol I'll be in here after have a lovely evening and goodnight to the early birds

I hope you enjoy your "cousin"'s tea, Summer

 

Skylark, if I remember to I'll check BARB later this week to see what the ratings are.

 

Have a good time Summer, as an early bird

if I've gone off to read before you get back I wish you a good evening

Night night then

 

Does this mean someone else might be ahead of you in the bus queue?

You might be in with a chance tonight, Soozy.

Goodnight Squiggle, speak to you tomorrow.

^ wow what is that beautiful bird?! *night owls* We were out much later than I thought we would, I've got to say, my in-laws are hilarious! Sooz I'm a bus addict! That means as long as I got my iPhone, some 3G and (frequently) a loo to hide in, I'll be in the bus stop queue day and night Hope everyone has had a good Monday, sleep well & sweet dreams

Glad you had a good evening. Goodnight Summer.

Goodnight Ros.

night yogi  and to everybody

Good morning everyone

 

Slight frost this morning but won't stay long - should be a mainly sunny day here.

 

Summer, I think squiggle's beautiful picture is of a bluebird found in the States. A film starring Shirley Temple called The Blue Bird was made in 1940 in an attempt to follow in the footsteps of The Wizard of Oz:

 

 

Good morning everyone.

Weather is overcast and threatening to rain.

Hope everyone is well this morning.

Got some errands to run, will be back later.

Good morning everyone, hope you manage to dodge the showers Yogi.

Morning 

Bright here this morning, but very cold.
Keep missing you Ros, hope you are well x 

Good morning Squiggle. The showers have stayed off, thankfully. It actually looks like it might brighten up, atm.

Good morning Skylark, are you doing any more bargain hunting today?

Good morning Bright and sunny here but cold, my fingers are icy this morning Thanks for the poster el, it's gorgeous. I didn't know that about the bluebird

Good morning Summer.

Here, the weather has improved to be a sunny day, not cold, and the cold wind yesterday has gone, not even a breeze. A lovely spring day, Just right for this clip:

 

Lovely video, El. I loved when they all ran round the pond.

Glad you are having nice weather El, i have just been out and its so cold here.
No bargain hunting today Yogi  

Looking around for a venue for granddaughters birthday party , it falls at Easter so not finding it so easy.

How many kids will be coming to the party, Skylark?

About 8 kids i think at the moment Yogi. There aren't many places here for a kids party, you would think there would be. Dont fancy Pizza Hut or Macdonalds. We need somewhere for them to run around

Yogi How's your day going? Skylark do they have kids play areas that can throw a party for you? It's warmed up and turned lovely here, I've had a good lunch break

Hi Summer, glad you had a nice lunch x
My computer has went so slowwwww, its driving me nuts!
Think i have found somewhere  

Excellent.

 

Glad you had a nice lunch break, Summer. Have you been busy today?

Not too bad yogi, I've had a steady flow of customers and have been busy with other stuff in between, I've put that away now and am relaxing while I can before the after school rush Skylark I'm pleased you found somewhere! Do we all get goodie bags after the party..?

No sugary stuff for you until Lent's over.

I could have the whistle though yogi

I've just come back from the Lent course at church where we had a cup of tea and a biscuit. I had a Nice biscuit which has sugar granules on top - I'm doomed

I did enjoy the lamb clip EL, thank you , glad you found somewhere for your granddaughter's birthday party Skylark.

Hi squiggle hope you're having a good day

El lol i'm pleased to hear someone somewhere is eating some sugar. I just realised its been 2 weeks now

Yes indeed goodie bags all round, no sugar for Summer tho, and definitely no whistle   

Off to take dog for her walk xx 

Thanks squiggle x 

Skylark, our church hall takes bookings for things which are unrelated to the church and so accept children's parties if the hall bookings permit. Obviously out church hall is too far away to be practical for you, but I'm sure that lots of churches with church halls accept such a party.

 

Yes thanks El, my daughter asked if we could have the church hall, but Easter activities have been booked. A shame, my fault really for not thinking ahead.