Update for Lockes, I think the chance has passed, this was the picture of Stirling Castle showing the lights, sorry you missed it, me and Joyron would like to see them too but we both live in the South

Great, we are great mates on here its only right that all of us are Buddies too.

. Oh well never mind, that picture is great, it would have been great to see it with my eyes though, Thanks squiggle

Hi all , cant beleive its Friday already! Got my 2 year old grandaughter today and its pouring rain, so dont know what to do with her, Was going to take her into town, oh well it will be painting and drawing again

morning everyone, northern lights amazing pic.
hope alls ok
anyone voting today jjs odds shortening again, and hes longer 2nd fav to win josie is.

opps as i wrote that jjs back to 2nd fav

Hi Skylark I remember when my youngest grandson was that age.  He couldn't get enough of Spider in the Bath, we had the video.  We watched every episode many times and he loved to be scared when the Spider popped out at the start and to be cuddled then when he was scared, lovely memories.

Hi squiggle, she loves Garfield so it will be that again today. I know every word  Best get off, have a good day, will be back tonight xxxxx

Lockes, forecasting Northern Lights is difficult. This is a link to a site which rties to do this. When you get to the forecast itself, you will need to select the Europe map and if the large map doesn't automatically change, refresh the screen.

You are likely to have to go to Iceland or the far north of Norway to have the best chance.
They are sometimes visible in Scotland, but the more northerly (and the further away from towns) the better.

thanks el loro

Morning All

Hope everyone is good today

Morning LL (and Han by the way ) we have been having a lovely natter.  All check out El Loro's Northern Lights vid before you leave the thread

Beautiful squiggle.  I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights.  Truly a magnificent spectacle.

I have accepted with pleasure, El Loro. Thank you.

I have also accepted with pleasure El Loro.  Thank you.  Thank you also for the tip about pausing the clips before watching.  I will certainly try that next time something comes up.  It's really frustrating when the clip keeps stopping but I stuck with it for the Northern Lights clip because I wanted to see it right through to the end.  SO worth watching. 

Thank you Yogi and Joyron

I've just tried El Loro's pausing tip out on Ben's Favourite Five Moments on the Channel 4 site and it worked a treat.  Thank goodness I won't have to watch the clips in fits and starts anymore.  Thank you once again El Loro. 

Hiya guys how's it going?

Very quiet here at the moment Squiggle.  Hubby will be home soon so I'm enjoying some peace and quiet before another busy weekend begins.

If I don't get back on here this evening I will catch up with you all tomorrow. 

Another piece of classical music with beautiful scenery. This time it's from Finland rather than Norway. Sibelius' Valse Triste.

Simply beautiful El Loro Pure poetry set to beautiful music.  I especially loved the birds flying against the sunset, I wonder what birds they were because their wings seemed to pause between beats. Thank you.

Hi all. El Loro

Hi everyone.
Sad but beautiful music and the accompanying video had some gorgeous shots, particularly the sunset ones and the crashing waves. Thanks for posting it, El Loro.

Evening everyone.  Don't have time to watch the video now but will try and watch it tomorrow.

Seems like it's Rachel going tonight (boo hoo).  However she said she wants to go and wants the "after BB" experience so I'm sure she will be happy.

I've read that there is likely to be two or even three going on 20th August when there is a longer show.  I assume there will be a vote to save, so I suppose we might have to wait until then to see the final line up.

Wish we could have got rid of JJ1, Dave and Josie but it looks like they will be there until the end.

Signing out for the night.  Will catch up with you all tomorrow.  Glad we don't have to worry about Ben anymore.  He seemed happy on BBLB tonight. 

Have a nice evening Joyron xxx

Goodnight Joyron.
Hi Skylark, how are you?

Hi Yogi, i am fine thanks. I had my wee grandaughter today, was going to take her up to town for start of the Fringe so she could see the pavement artists etc, but it was pouring down so had to entertain her in the house. My living room looked like a tip by the time she had finished all her painting etc. I love her to bits but boy is she hard work!  How,s you?

Sorry Skylark, I got sidetracked by my son who needed a lift from the station. I think he's made of sugar and will melt if he gets caught in the rain.
Sounds like you had fun with your little granddaughter, I bet the mess is worth it.

No probs Yogi, my son the same ! Oh well thats what we are here for eh? xx My daughter picked up the wee one, soaked, and my son came out his bedroom and had one look at her and said "oh is it raining"  She said "no i just had a shower and forgot to take my clothes off" . He said oh ok then and went back in his room!! He is 16 and has his own world   I dont drive so i put her in a taxi home , the wee one hates her raincover on the buggy . Kids eh? Bless them..

Those raincovers used to get a bit steamed up (when mine were young), do they still do that?
Your son sounds pretty typical for a 16 year old.

lol Yogi, i think she is a bit claustrophic. My son is a good lad tho, she kept saying her "juice" She knows she has her own juice in my house and he went away and got it for her. Bless him. She is only 2 but is wider than the clyde ! Got us all running after her

Aww, I love them at that age, Skylark.
As my mother says, she sounds like she's been here before.

Girls are more clever than boys, even at age 2 , now where is my hard hat

I've got three boys (all in their 20's now) and I agree.

lol , still love them , my son doesnt know his bum from his elbow ! But  he loves his mum, and does yours xxxx going off now, chat tomoro x Shattered x

Goodnight Skylark, sleep well.

Nite x

ben in dungarees on bbbm.
night all x

A Good Morning bump (not too bad overnight - just still on page 1)

Good morning everyone, thanks El Loro for kicking the thread off today, I didn't see last night, I am assuming Rachel went but I am off to have a nosey