I rang my brother yesterday evening just to check that he hadn't been affected by yesterday's storm. He hadn't but on the way to work had noticed one or two fallen trees. He was fortunate in that yesterday he had to go to a meeting which was only 15 minutes away from where he lives so was able to leave home an hour later than usual and avoid having to walk further at a time when the storm was at its worst.
I went to the Co-op this morning to buy a few things. As the total came over ÂĢ10 I was able to use a ÂĢ2 voucher. After the voucher my bill came to exactly ÂĢ10 and I had a ÂĢ10 note in my hand to hand over. It's not often my shopping bill comes to such a round amount and I hadn't been totting up the figures in my head, just a coincidence.
Summer, I'm glad your mother wasn't affected by the storm
I went to the Co-op this morning to buy a few things. As the total came over ÂĢ10 I was able to use a ÂĢ2 voucher. After the voucher my bill came to exactly ÂĢ10 and I had a ÂĢ10 note in my hand to hand over. It's not often my shopping bill comes to such a round amount and I hadn't been totting up the figures in my head, just a coincidence.
Summer, I'm glad your mother wasn't affected by the storm
Not often it works out like that.
I am just waiting on my Tesco clubcard points. They can be doubled for vouchers for kids clothing, so thats GD,s winter coat sorted. I.e ÂĢ5 voucher can be doubled to ÂĢ10 etc. So i will be able to get her coat for free, as i have enough to cover . The coat is ÂĢ30. So thats good.
Glad everyones family has survived the storm
The adds at the side>>>>> Kids coats at F&F at Tesco 
Lovely autumnal pic there Summer x Yes squiggle, i know what you mean!
that's brilliant El! The chances of that happening are rare! The adds at the side>>>>> Kids coats at F&F at Tesco
Lovely autumnal pic there Summer x Yes squiggle, i know what you mean!
They're looking at you 
Yes indeed, but i am worth looking at, i tell myself 
Sister coming for tea, she not happy with new house 
Well not settling i should say. I am sure it will sort out. No particular reason, but not helping with neighbours who have been there for years saying about the lady who lived there and died. The garden was this persons, and we did that and this, blah blah. The kids next door planted flowers and now she doesnt want to change the garden. Very difficult situation, but she has to say its her house now. I have tried my best. Plus i said to her, remember reading "Rebecca" and saying "I am Mrs De Winter now". Had her laughing, not sure if its working ...anyway she down shortly and we can have a chat.
Goodnight, and take care all xx
I made a few phone calls this afternoon and I noticed that with the last couple, every minute there were a couple of beeps. I've realised that the rechargeable batteries are not recharging so I've ordered some replacements through Amazon. The batteries are over 3 years old so I suppose they do wear out after a time. Amazon is quite useful in being able to order all sorts of things at short notice.
@ your Mrs de Winter comment, Skylark.
The house belongs to your sister now and she should feel free to do whatever she likes with the house and garden. If she decides to pull out the flowers the children planted, she can always stick them in a pot and offer them back to them and they can plant them in their own garden.
I hope she feels more settled soon.
Love the autumnal pic, Summer - autumn is such a pretty season.
I made a few phone calls this afternoon and I noticed that with the last couple, every minute there were a couple of beeps. I've realised that the rechargeable batteries are not recharging so I've ordered some replacements through Amazon. The batteries are over 3 years old so I suppose they do wear out after a time. Amazon is quite useful in being able to order all sorts of things at short notice.
I find Amazon really good for a lot of things, El.
This morning the blue light in my fish tank blew and Amazon had the best price on a replacement.
Didn't need to order it in the end, as Fish Police son has a spare he can give me.
@ your Mrs de Winter comment, Skylark.
The house belongs to your sister now and she should feel free to do whatever she likes with the house and garden. If she decides to pull out the flowers the children planted, she can always stick them in a pot and offer them back to them and they can plant them in their own garden. I hope she feels more settled soon.
Love the autumnal pic, Summer - autumn is such a pretty season.
I agree, it sounds as if the neighbour might be trying to interfere in a way which is totally unwarranted. Your suggestion is very good and no-one could object to that, very diplomatic. I am sure she will soon feel settled.
I agree EL, Amazon is so useful.
Going to colour my hair - it badly needs done. Goodnight all, sweet dreams.
Night owl hugs for Summer and Moonie.
I'm having a relaxing evening for once night night Good morning everyone. Weather is dry and overcast.
My hair looks and feels better, thanks Summer.
I have had a Christmas Cactus plant for over 20 years. With each passing year, it has flowered earlier and earlier and is in full bloom atm. Eldest son bought me an Easter Cactus this year, so it will be interesting to see when it flowers next year.
I am minding PB and Harvey today, so probably won't be around until evening. Have a good day everyone.
Good morning everyone 
Fair weather here but at 3 outside the coldest morning for months. Temperatures will rise quite quickly.
A visit to the dentist for a filling later this afternoon.
Yogi, eventually your Christmas cactus will become an Easter cactus
Have a nice day with PB and Harvey
What a gorgeous house EL, how lucky your client is. A cactus race! It will be interesting to see which one flowers first. I am glad your hair feels good Yogi, it makes a difference to how you feel.
Not a bad morning but rain this afternoon I think. We are off to pick up a van and then back to Dorset again to pick up the bike. Will hopefully catch up later
If you are wondering why my post above looks odd (on my laptop anyway it is wider than the normal post box) it is because I got all confused (in a mad rush this morning) and put it in the wrong thread, so then deleted that and pasted the reply in here, right thread 
quick hello from me and I'll be back later, I'm working my way through a list of things that need doing I've just had a call from an elderly woman from church. Years ago I did a bit of tax work for her. She's had a letter from her bank asking her what she wants to do with various bonds and thinks and they need a reply within a couple of weeks. Trouble is that as I'm an accountant I would have to be officially regulated to do what is effectively investment advice and I'm not. I explained to her my predicament adn suggested she have a word with someone like our church treasurer who wouldn't be in my predicament.
Everyone.
Thanks all, and some good points there, re my sister. I think, as she doesnt keep good health and the move exhausted her, she will be fine when she gets her strength back. She still a bit 'homesick', although she a bit brighter today.
Have a lovely day Yogi.
Hope you get through the list Summer.
Yes thats the best advice El, i am sure she understands you would help her if you could.
Black clouds looming over here just now, could be heavy rain coming
Skylark, I hope you don't have to go out if the heavy rain does start. It's still quite sunny here but is forecast to cloud over and some rain late evening.
The woman who rang me has known me long enough to know that if I could help her I would.
Hi El, no thats me in now. Granddaughter getting picked up and having tea with her nana. Just the dog to be out later. Son will be out at friends watching Hibs V Hearts match. Its on BBC1 Scotland. He never got tickets for the game, as its going around there may be trouble. I hope not
Skylark, I hope there's no trouble at that match. Violence is one of those things we can all do without at football matches.
Yes indeed, it only takes a few to spoil it. Plus i am sure the Police have better things to do. I expect there will be a huge Police presence , as the nutters have posted all over Facebook what they intend to do
I'm back from the dentist after the filling. Apart from a spray, no anaesthetic. I don't notice much pain when I have a filling on lower teeth and find the aftereffects of an anaesthetic more uncomfortable that the odd twinge from the drilling.
Dont wish to sound patronising, but well done! I loathe the dentist...
Well done indeed EL on your successful visit to the dentist. I am the same I prefer not to have an injection if possible as I don't like that horrible numb feeling.
None of us like change Skylark and I hope that your sister will soon 'feel at home' if you know what I mean.
I am zonked, my daughter drove the Transit but it's still very tiring and I think we are all shattered now. Speak to you all tomorrow.
Getting off, sons friends are coming to watch football here. I am going to watch Poirot, well maybe have a shout now and again for the Hibees 
Goodnight all, take care
Well done indeed EL on your successful visit to the dentist. I am the same I prefer not to have an injection if possible as I don't like that horrible numb feeling.
None of us like change Skylark and I hope that your sister will soon 'feel at home' if you know what I mean.
I am zonked, my daughter drove the Transit but it's still very tiring and I think we are all shattered now. Speak to you all tomorrow.
Posted around the same time squiggle, take care and have a nice relaxing evening xx
eveningDid someone mention pancakes?
I had a lovely day with PB. Youngest son heard she was at my house, so popped in after he finished work and stayed for dinner.
Skylark, I hope there's no trouble at the football match tonight.
Squiggle, is your grandson happy with the bike and has he been out for a drive yet?
El, I hate having injections in my lower gum, I always find it painful, so the spray is a better alternative whenever possible. Well done on being brave at the dentist, did you get a sticker like Mr Yogi did when he got his flu jab?
Evening Summer. PB was in fine form. Son was singing to her and she loved it. He gave her a bottle and spoon fed her too, but ducked out of the nappy changing.
i bet he loved seeing her. what did he sing? is she eating some mashed up foods now? i bet he loved seeing her. what did he sing? is she eating some mashed up foods now?He was singing football songs and she loved them!
No sweary words though.
Yes, she's eating pureed and mashed up foods. She has a good appetite for a tiddler and loves her food.
