That's my excess brain matter.

 you are blessed then  

I might be fibbing. 

Nah, perish the thought  

evening I'm just popping in to say goodnight I've got a thumping headache, so will catch up properly tomorrow. (I think it's the humidity) I hope you all had a good day

Awww I hope you feel better tomorrow Sweet  Love the owl 

Goodnight and sleep well. Have sweet dreams   

Good morning everyone. Cloudy morning, atm.

At 7.30pm last night, I felt really tired so decided to have a wee nap. I woke up at 7am! I've caught Summer's sleepyitis.

I need to go catch up on last night's happenings in BB and The Apprentice.

Very pretty owl, Summer.

Good morning everyone

 

Cloudy here and a bit damp.

 

Summer, I hope your headache has gone. It probably was the humidity and warmth - yesterday afternoon I realised that I was getting parched even though I had been having my normal quantity of liquid intake so I had more to drink.

You may remember a posting I made about artificial shop fronts in Northen Ireland. The idea is spreading and a small shopping centre in Cheltenham has done it.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-e...cestershire-22974711

It's a shopping centre built in the 60s on the outskirts of Cheltenham and is for the people who live or work in that part of Cheltenham.

Of course, it would be better to have real shops but it does look less depressing than empty shops.

Good morning everyone, Summer I hope your headache has gone now.  I think the humidity is probably the cause and the reason why you were so sleepy too Yogi I should think.  It's managing to be humid and chilly here today but I think we are in for rain later.

 

I hope this silly picture brings a smile

 

 

Good morning wow yogi! that's a big sleep you must have needed it, and I hope you feel good for it I feel just fine this morning thank you, It must have been the heat caused my headache El, it's a sad story about the empty shops but I do like the art work

Cute pic, Squiggle, it made me smile.

I actually woke up with a headache, which I find I get if I sleep too long.

Two cups of tea and my headache has gone. Glad your headache has gone too.

Squiggle, a lovely picture At least the humidity should go during the course of today.

 

Summer and Yogi, I'm glad your headaches have gone

Squiggle I think we were typing our posts at the same time because I didn't see your pic until now, it's really fun!

I've just received a letter from my brother. The council plans for the library cut backs in his area are still moving forward. Various options being considered and nothing specific yet announced but with the number of team leaders such as my brother being cut from 17 to 5 or 6 gives you an idea as to just how savage these cuts will be. It's possible that some may be offered part time jobs and using his words "some people will be assimilated".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZEJ4OJTgg8 

"Resistance is futile"

 

Blimey that sounds like the Borg(Star Trek) 

Afternoon all  

We have had sunshine this morning but the cloud is gathering 

Have a happy and dry day all  

Hence the youtube clip.

Yeah, I played the clip after I posted, instead of before 

That's awful news about your brother EL, sounds pretty heartless too.  We need more people in jobs not less.

My brother has been under no illusion for some months that he along with many others will be made redundant next March. He expects to be able to manage as his mortgage is minimal and he has his share of the inherited money from our parents. He thinks he will do some voluntary work at a local heritage museum.

Sounds like a good idea EL, at least the pressure will be off him then and hopefully it will be something he can really enjoy.

Over the years my brother has been working in various libraries in that council at times he has been dealing with local history books and queries from the public so local heritage is something which he would have knowledge.

That's a huge amount of cuts, even those that do get kept on will see a big change in work load and their general environment. I hope your brother will be happy whatever happens next

Afternoon Sweet  

How are your MIL and Mr Summer?

The smaller libraries will be closed down or run on a volunteer basis and the council will just keep the largest ones going.

Hi moonie how's your back today? MIL is continuing to gain strength! The were trying to arrange to have her wheeled around the hospital today, I hope she felt well enough for a little outing

Mr Summer is back to his normal self now thank you

I've had quite a laugh today- who knew a watering can could cause so much trouble... A friend of mine has asked me to water her vegetable patch while she's on holiday, but when I went round I discovered there was no hose! Plus, I couldn't find a watering can, her garden shed is locked and I tried every key I could find with no success. I resorted to ferrying water in the washing up bowl! So I decided to just buy a cheap watering can and leave it there... Simple you'd think? Afraid not. I tried 2 different pounds hops, they're full of gardening supplies and a lot of horrid, tacky decorations. Neither sell watering cans! So I drove to homebase and had to pay £7 for one. (I'm not tight, I just know she'll have one in that shed) and then the skies went black threatening rain which meant I wouldn't need it tonight anyway It turns out the rain didn't quite fall as predicted, so I should get to use it tonight after all

My back is about the same Sweet. Fankoo for asking 

Awww its good to see she is still making progress. Lets hope she had that little outing 

It's great that Mr Summer is okay now too 

Oh my word Sweet. That's some adventure over a watering can 

Those are pretty savage cuts, El. I feel for your brother and the other library staff.

At least, as you say, he has been aware for some time that redundancy was likely and has been able to prepare himself for it. I'm glad that he will be able to manage financially and has also planned some occupation for all the extra free time.

Summer, your watering can exploits made me laugh. I hope you get the chance to use it tonight.

Good news that your MiL is considered well enough for a little trip around the hospital. The change of scene might help to lift her spirits.

Moonie, I'm glad your back is no worse and hope it is soon better.

Squiggle, have you tried your new cereal yet? Will you let me know how you get on with it please?

I've been to the bank and done the weekly grocery shopping and now I'm having a nice cold glass of pear and elderflower sparkling water.

I am babysitting all day tomorrow, and pink bundle is arriving before 8am, so if I am not around, you'll know why.

Fankoo Yogi 

 loads and loads and loads of 'little pink bundle' cuddles tomorrow then whoo hoo! 

 I hope so, Moonie.

You are a wonderful friend Summer

 

Yogi I tried the cereal today.  It's a light texture - not full of bran - like the old Special K used to be but sadly there is quite an unpleasantly artificial taste, well to my taste buds anyway, sorry to anyone else who buys and loves the Sainsburys one.  So I will try some different ones when my groceries are delivered this week and hope I can track down a good one.  I have also sourced dried peaches and apricots so if all else failed I might try those with, say, cornflakes or something.  I don't want to add sugar as I am diabetic and I find I do need it on cornflakes.

Thanks for the feedback, Squiggle. 

I have tried corn flakes with chopped up strawberries, which was quite nice.

Hoot hoot!

They are brilliant Sweet