You could well be right EL.  Obviously wedging a bike in the back of a Transit van and then driving over 70 miles through sometimes twisty turny roads is not easy, our hearts were in our mouths about whether the bike would fall over and my grandson did say that one of the straps was pressing on the wires.  I am sure this guy that my grandson knows will get to the bottom of it, I hope so anyway.

None whatsoever Summer, I did have a meeting but I've said I won't be able to make it.  I am still so tired.

 I hope you get a chance to rest, Squiggle.

Your poor grandson, that must have been very scary when the lights stopped working. I hope it's something inexpensive and easy to repair.

A very different and untypical episode of Doctors today. It's a one-off episode which is very Halloweenish and may be scary for those of a sensitive nature. It's what is called a portmanteau piece which use to be a staple of British horror films. The original film was Dead of Night and Amicus made a few in the early 1970s.

Worth seeing and it might even send a shiver or two down your spine.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/e...s_15_Trick_or_Treat/

 

^ I'm too scared!

Squiggle I'm glad your grandson got home safely, it must have been horrible for him. The lights went out on my car last year, only 2 mins from home, but it was very scary

It's PG scary

Phew! Ok maybe I won't get nightmares after all  
Mr summer has bought me a big pumpkin, I need to get it carved quickly tonight before the trick or treaters arrive!!!!

Trick or treat?!

What a brilliant pumpkin! Well done, Summer.

Thank you yogi I did one more for good measure and now I'm tired lol won't be too many years before PB wants one!

Here it is...

 That is one huge spider! *shudders* 

PB was dressed up as a witch - son sent me a pic.

^ it's ok, he's friendly- you can tell by the smile


Aaaaaaw did she look cute?!

Off for a bath then bed, goodnight Summer, sweet dreams.

Hug for Moonie.

She did, and she seemed perfectly happy to wear the outfit - even the hat.

What an absolute cutie, I bet they had great fun with her
Sweet dreams yogi see you tomorrow

leaving hugs for moonie, skylark, squiggle & El x

Good morning everyone

 

Cloudy here but mainly dry until late. I hope it's dried up a bit for those who have been faced with lots of rain recently.

 

Today is a day of meetings for me, one this morning with one client (and his mother ), one this afternoon with another client, and then a shortish meeting (not a social get together) at church in the early evening.

 

Good morning everyone. Weather is dry and breezy, with showers and stronger winds forecast for later.

El, I hope all your meetings go well and you manage to stay dry when you are out and about.

Squiggle, I hope you managed to get some rest yesterday and feel refreshed.

Have a good day everyone.

I should make a start on the VAT. But the weather forecast is so good that I'm getting the bike out.

Good morning bright and pretty here today

Good luck with your meetings El, here's some refreshments for you all...

Thanks Summer

 

GJ, I hope the VAT bike goes well

Thank you! I'm hoping to drag Mrs Jer out of her sickbed too!

Good morning everyone.  Wow those pumpkins are great, well done Summer

 

I hope your day goes well EL, it sounds chock a block.  I bet that picture of PB was cute, one for the family album definitely Yogi. 

 

It's this bit of autumn I don't like when it's rainy and soggy and there are soggy brown leaves everywhere.  We need it to dry up so we can get some crisp autumn days, not a chance from the looks of the forecast.

 

Have a good day everyone.

Hi all 

Just a quick visit to say i wont be around much the next couple of days. My sister not keeping well so she came down early yesterday to stay for a couple of days. 
Take care xx

I'm sad to hear that Skylark, I hope her visit to you will cheer her up and set her on an even keel again.  Is it the upheaval do you think?

I know you'll take good care of her, and hope she gets well soon.

Thank you for the biccies, Summer.

Squiggle, I also long for some lovely, crisp autumn days, instead of these wet and windy ones we are being subjected to atm.

We have ridden to our fave country hotel and are now having a sharing board , prawn and crab tagliatelle, and shepherd's pie on your behalf, and thus negating any cycling health benefits.

I'm back from my first meeting, need to file his tax return with HMRC then get lunch and then off again to my secind meeting.

At his morning's meeting he said that he had another 30 years to go before he gets to retirement age. I said I doubt if I would still be filing his tax returns. I then asked him and his mother how old they thought I was. She said about 50, he said about 40. I then told them I was 61 and they were surprised. Both my parents alsways looked younger than they were as does my brother.

 

Skylark, I hope your sister will cheer up as a result of her visit. Moving house can be very stressful and she is probably very tired.

 

 

Just make sure you cycle uphill all the way back

Your bike ride will use up all the calories you are eating. So enjoy a guilt-free lunch!

 Lucky you to have youthful genes, El.

Unfortunately, only in appearance, not inwardly.

 

 One out of two isn't bad.

bikkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkies

*snaffles a couple*

Hi Skylark

I hope your sister is fit and well again soon

Good afternoon everyone

Been out and payed bills including the tv license

Just missed the rain, which is bucketing down now

I hope its better where you are

 

Have a great Friday. See you later

Moonie, it's got a lot darker here than it was and although there's no rain forecast until late evening I wouldn't be surprised if it rains soon.

I pay my TV licence automatically online so I don't need to worry about forgetting it.

 

I just paid my TV license too! I do mine online too and get it emailed rather than have a paper one posted.

Skylark I hope you're sister soon feels better, I'm sure a couple of days with you will help