You'll get through it too, don't worry Summer.

Remember all the stuff that I told you Harvey did as a pup, and my son and Dil got through it with him.

Lol at the phone thing yogi that's made my night! Far funnier than CBB I'm off to bed, hope you enjoy the rest of the show. Sweet dreams

Goodnight Summer, sweet dreams.

Good morning it's still fairly mild here and is dry now but has rained in the night. Miss Bramble was exceptionally well behaved on her walk this morning, I think routine is good for her Who would like some breakfast then..

Good morning everyone

 

The weather here is the same as Summer's.

 

Oooh, fruity brekkie

I'm glad Bramble seems to be behaving well now.

That brekkie looks delicious, thanks Summer.

 

A little drier here this morning, we could do with a LOT more.

 

I think you are right and a routine is what Bramble needs, good luck and you will get there.

Good morning everyone. Weather is dry but there is a damp feel in the air (if you know what I mean). Summer, thank you for breakfast, it looks delicious Got to go grocery shopping today, and have some banking to do, too. Will be back later

Phew! Argh, I've had a very busy morning and some very naughty children in I'm so pleased to be getting a break! Hope your shopping trip goes smoothly yogi, there still seems to be a lot of people out shopping at the moment

Summer, it should be less hectic at work next week once the children have gone back to school.

Shopping and banking all done.

Never mind Summer, the little monsters should all be back at school on Monday.

 

Squiggle, has the liner on your pond settled back into place now?

Well it's back in place Yogi but the pond is still only half full.  Working on the assumption that as the water level rose then fell it probably disturbed a layer of mud that was sort of sealing it I am being patient and hoping to let it settle again.

Hopefully, the mud will dry out in the Spring and the pond will go back to normal.

Is it home time yet?!!!!! I don't know what's got into these kids today but they've behaved like utter brats! I am grateful for the custom though, a nice hot bath and I'll be alright Squiggle I hope the pond both settles and refills, has it ever happened before?

No it never happened before Summer.  It's been a funny year.  I do hope tomorrow is an easier day for you

Hope that's the last of the little horrors for a while, Summer.

Hopefully they'll be better behaved tomorrow I wonder if it's happened to anyone else with a pond this year squiggle

I wonder if there's any connection between squiggle's pond and the Dr Who Christmas special. Of course if you didn't see it you wouldn't have a clue what I was on about

 

I saw it and I still don't have a clue

I saw it.

Well give us a clue then

Only the ice woman coming out of the pond in Dr Who could have caused disturbances in other ponds around the country over Christmas.

I thought El was referring to the frozen pond in Doctor Who.

Not that I think you have a bad governess frozen in yours.

 

I was only watching with half an eye must have missed that .   EL I have enough problem with frogs I am definitely not up for governesses frozen or otherwise

Oh yes Squiggle, it won't be long before it's courting time for the froggies again.

 

Summer, have the little horrors worn you out tonight? I hope you get a decent sleep and feel refreshed in the morning.

Goodnight all.

Good morning everyone

 

Repeat of yesterday's weather here - dry, mild and some sunshine.

The weather here is forecast to get colder from Wednesday.

 

Squiggle, besides your frogs, what's happened to the moles?

Morning all Hope you all well, i have been busy with the family, roll on Monday and back to routine (well hopefully).
Quite mild here this morning, still damp though. 
Have a good day x 

Good morning everyone. Weather I'd dry and mild. Have to take the Christmas tree and decorations down today and have some errands to run. Catch up with everyone later on

Oops, can't edit on the iPad, ^^^^ should say weather is, not weather I'd.

Good morning everyone, grey and cloudy but dry

 

EL    so far so good.

 

Have a good day everyone.

Hi all, having a sit down whilst the tea is cooking. Why do planned quiet days never happen?? 
You got the tree down yet Yogi? Going to take mine down tomorrow. Granddaughter can help ,so she knows Christmas is over! She will be going to school this summer, can you imagine! How the time flies. 
Hope you all having a good day 

Skylark, I took my decorations down today. When I went shopping in Cheltenham this morning I could see that they had taken them down in the main arcade there. They will still have the nativity manger in church as tomorrow is Epiphany Sunday when the wise men finally get to their destination. For once Epiphany Sunday is on the 6th.

 

I had a sad letter this morning telling me that one of the managers I used to work with had died just before Christmas. He was 83 and was retired when our Cheltenham office was closed down and we were transferred to the Gloucester one. I had kept in touch with him over the years by exchanging Christmas cards. I had wondered if something had happened as this time I didn't receive one. I knew there was a possibility that he had died and had checked the announcements on his local paper website just after Christmas but at that time there wasn't one for him. There is now.

He never married and it was a cousin who wrote to me. It's a small family funeral at the crematorium which is 200 miles away from where I live. I've got in touch with a couple of other people, who worked with me and knew him, to let them know.

It's all done, Skylark - it took ages though! I hate how bare the house looks now, it'll take a few days to get used to it.

I can hardly believe your granddaughter will be off to school this summer, the years are just flying past.

 

Sorry you've had sad news about your old friend, El.

Aww thats sad El, but kind of the cousin to let you know. Particularly around this time of year a lot of people are so busy that obituary  announcements can be missed. Kind of you too , to pass on the news

good evening! Aw that's sad news El, it sounds like he was a lovely man. I hope he was happy with the life he's had Skylark, time sure is flying, I can't believe she's almost school age! Yogi & squiggle I hope you've both had a good day I've been a busy bee; last night after work I had to walk the dog and drive mr summer to pick up his car, by the time I got home and had a bit to eat it was nearly bedtime. I almost fell asleep in the bath, and went straight to my beloved duvet! Today's been busy again, and I had to take down at the decorations at work, then clean up the mess I'd made sawing up the tree. I recycled it It's lovely to be home, and to know I can lay in tomorrow

Hi Yogi, we must have been posting around the same time. Yes the house does look bare doesnt it. I am keeping my lights around my mirror for a bit, they are so pretty i cant give them up, just yet 
Arguing(in a friendly way) with nana already about who is buying what for Gd going to school . I am getting the shoes! Its not till August 

I've just got off the phone talking with someone who I worked with during the years I worked with the man who has died. We talked for some 70 minutes reminiscing about the past and other people we had known over the years.

That was a long chat El! Hope it was a good "walk down memory lane" . x

Hope you have a nice evening Summer, relaxing ,and Miss Bramble is behaving  well  

Enjoy your lie-in tomorrow, it sounds like you deserve it, Summer.

 

Trust Nana to start planning what she's buying so far in advance.

Hold firm, Skylark, don't let her take over.

 

El, I hope you enjoyed your catch up with your friend.

That was a good long catch up EL   As Yogi says trust Nana to be thinking so far ahead still she's not a bad soul maybe a little too organised   Glad to hear you had a good day Summer.  We all have to be at church early tomorrow as they are bringing forward the time of morning service - it should be fun to see who makes it on time - and who doesn't I am sure we will all adjust in time.

 

Funny lot in this year's CBB, I am not sure whether I'm just not in the mood but I don't really want to watch any of 'em.

Hi squiggle x
Why the earlier service? Will it be the same time every week from now on then? 
Yes nana is a good soul , but maybe a control freak! She has a very important job, just wish she would leave it at the door tho....!
Not warming either to CBB, or any of the inmates..will watch bits and bobs though to see how they settle down...x