Good morning everyone 
Cloudy and damp here (and probably everywhere else)
Summer, I'm glad you had a lovely family get-together.
Yogi, I hope you succeeded in your pics transfer.
Good morning everyone. Wet and dreary weather up here.
I did get the pics transferred, thanks El.
The really good news is, I actually know how to do it now.
Glad you had a good day with your mum and relatives, Summer.
A pile of ironing awaits!
Have a good day everyone.
The WW1 war poet Frederick W Harvey who lived in Gloucestershire is best remembered for his poem Ducks (which isn't a war poem)
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/ducks/
Yesterday, it was announced that in his former home, after his son had died, a semi-autobiographical novel of his has been discovered. The novel, entitled Will Harvey - A Romance, follows two brothers from their early days at school through to the trenches.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-e...cestershire-24865702
Although this novel was discovered in the summer, the BBC announced it yersterday presumably to tie in with Remembrance Sunday.
The novel will be published in due course.
Good morning everyone, thought I would never get on here. Nothing to do with cogs but with loads of stuff to do as soon as I logged on, bills to pay, a reminder from Sky about a film I want to watch etc etc etc.
Well done Yogi on getting the hang of transferring the photos. Of course its raining here as I guess it is almost everywhere.
I'm glad you had a lovely visit with your mum and your relatives Summer.
Have a great day everyone.
Good morning cold, grey and wet here. Very gloomy
My mum is currently engrossed in sorting out our cookie jar change- she absolutely loves it! I saved her the task especially we fill it all year and then use the money to do our christmas food shop
Yogi well done on learning how to transfer pics 
How is everyone? Did you all enjoy the weekend?
cold, grey and wet here. Very gloomy My mum is currently engrossed in sorting out our cookie jar change- she absolutely loves it! I saved her the task especially
we fill it all year and then use the money to do our christmas food shop Yogi well done on learning how to transfer pics
How is everyone? Did you all enjoy the weekend?
Hi all a quick hello
Hope to be back later....x
Originally Posted by El Loro:
Well done, Yogi
Thank you El, Squiggle and Summer. I was delighted and shocked that I remembered how to do it, as the first time, it was pure luck that I successfully transferred the pics.
Summer, I bet you're glad your mum likes counting all the change in your cookie jar.
Skylark, hope to catch up with you later. Has your son found a suitable holiday yet?
I too keep my small change. Then a couple of weeks before the church fete I count and bag them, give them to the church treasurer who uses them for the cash floats to pass to each fete stall holder so that they've got change to give out. That doesn't include 50p, ÂĢ1 & ÂĢ2 coins as that could be quite a lot of money.
Originally Posted by El Loro:
I too keep my small change. Then a couple of weeks before the church fete I count and bag them, give them to the church treasurer who uses them for the cash floats to pass to each fete stall holder so that they've got change to give out. That doesn't include 50p, ÂĢ1 & ÂĢ2 coins as that could be quite a lot of money.
That's kind of you, El.
Skylark
El that's lovely, very helpful
Heading out for tea, hope you all have a cosy evening
Hope to night owl tonight
El that's lovely, very helpful
Heading out for tea, hope you all have a cosy evening
Hope to night owl tonight
*night owls*
Had a lovely tea, my mum is feeling very spoiled my inlaws always make the effort to come see her when she visits
Hope you all had a lovely evening
Had a lovely tea, my mum is feeling very spoiled
my inlaws always make the effort to come see her when she visits Hope you all had a lovely evening
Good morning everyone. Weather is rainy and breezy.
Guess who conked out, early last night?
Sorry I missed you, Summer.
It's nice that your in-laws make an effort to see your mum and I'm glad you all enjoyed your tea.
Have a good day everyone.
Morning everyone
Cold and damp here. My ears are sore with the cold, i must get ear muffs like the kids wear!
Lovely to hear you are having a nice family time Summer x
Think son and girlfriend have decided on Amsterdam, he knows his way around and she hasnt been. They wanted to go for Christmas but her mum wants her at home. I dont mind one bit if son is away for Christmas, you are only young once, but hey ho, she has to respect her mums wishes. Its not going down well though
Have a good day all. to Moonie
What lovely earmuffs EL, they would suit you Skylark
I am so glad your mum is feeling spoiled Summer, mums deserve to be spoiled. I hope your son and his g/f have a great time in Amsterdam Skylark.
A much better day today weatherwise, hope you all see the sun today 
El, thank you those ear muffs are lovely , just the job!
Hi squiggle, yes thanks i am sure they will enjoy the holiday, January now i think x
Just off to do some food shopping x
How spooky- I lost my earmuffs last night! I need a new pair now
Good morning all sunny and milder here today.
Skylark I hope you get some tasty things in whilst shopping
Yogi, I had to smile at you falling asleep last night I'm glad I'm not the only one who does it
Good morning all
sunny and milder here today. Skylark I hope you get some tasty things in whilst shopping
Yogi, I had to smile at you falling asleep last night
I'm glad I'm not the only one who does it I don't know if you spotted this news items yesterday on the BBC website:
Actor Mark Rylance has made his Broadway Shakespeare debut - but was upstaged by his own dog's performance.
Apache, a Jack Russell Terrier, was reluctant to leave the Belasco Theatre stage, where Rylance is starring in Richard III and Twelfth Night.
"He made an excellent entrance, but I'll have to teach him a few things about exits!" said Rylance, winner of two Tony awards.
I found this picture of the two of them on another site:
El, Apache must have enjoyed the attention.
No Summer, no goodies today just basics. Will do a big shop tomorrow and get a few goodies in. Some lovely cheeses out just now, will treat myself to a cheddar with cranberries i think.
Yes spooky talking about earmuffs just when you lost yours, hope they turn up.
Originally Posted by El Loro:
I wonder if Apache has ambitions to become the next Uggie (from that film The Artist)
Looks like it
Eldest son had a day off, so we went out to the garden centre (they have lots of the Christmas Decs in) and had a bit of lunch. Also went to see how his new house is progressing. They have made a start on the roof, so it is coming along nicely.
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Eldest son had a day off, so we went out to the garden centre (they have lots of the Christmas Decs in) and had a bit of lunch. Also went to see how his new house is progressing. They have made a start on the roof, so it is coming along nicely.
That sounds very exciting Yogi for your son. Also the garden centre must be very interesting at this time of year.
Cute dog, looks a bit like Tilly!
Originally Posted by Yogi19:
Eldest son had a day off, so we went out to the garden centre (they have lots of the Christmas Decs in) and had a bit of lunch. Also went to see how his new house is progressing. They have made a start on the roof, so it is coming along nicely.
Good, not into Christmas mode yet, but trying.....
Sad news today that John Taverner has died. Britain's greatest classical music composer of modern times, his music is deeply spiritual and will live on forever.
This is an extract from The Protecting Veil, one of those rare pieces of music which touches the soul.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgN9OjMXgw
Oh R.I.P
This would have been my mothers birthday today, that has given me comfort.
What a rather strange day this has been .....
Going off now, goodnight everyone, take care
Originally Posted by El Loro:
Sad news today that John Taverner has died. Britain's greatest classical music composer of modern times, his music is deeply spiritual and will live on forever.
This is an extract from The Protecting Veil, one of those rare pieces of music which touches the soul.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgN9OjMXgw
May he Rest In Peace.
His music will live on for people to enjoy, El.
Originally Posted by Skylark24:
Oh R.I.P
This would have been my mothers birthday today, that has given me comfort.
What a rather strange day this has been .....
Going off now, goodnight everyone, take care
Big hug. Goodnight Skylark, see you tomorrow.
Summer, I hope your mum is enjoying her visit and you are spending lots of time together.
I am minding PB and Harv tomorrow, so need to get a decent sleep. Off for a bath, then bed.
Goodnight, sweet dreams, Summer.
Hug for Moonie.
*night owls* 
Thanks yogi I hope you have a lovely day with PB & Harvey tomorrow
<--- for skylark, I hope you thought of a memory of your mum today that made you smile x
I took my mum swimming this evening, we both thoroughly enjoyed it
Sweet dreams, will be back with you all soon
for moonie, squiggle & el
Thanks yogi
I hope you have a lovely day with PB & Harvey tomorrow <--- for skylark, I hope you thought of a memory of your mum today that made you smile x I took my mum swimming this evening, we both thoroughly enjoyed it
Sweet dreams, will be back with you all soon
for moonie, squiggle & elGood morning everyone, we avoided the frost so far as it didn't stretch as far as the coast.
Hope your day with PB and Harvey goes well Yogi, off to M & S soon to stock up on one or two bits and bobs.
Have a good day everyone.
Good morning all. Weather is overcast and breezy.
just a flying visit as I am awaiting PB's arrival. If she goes for a sleep, I may be able to pop in, otherwise I'll be around later this evening.
Have a good day everyone.
Moonie! welcome back, I hope you are ok
Good morning all I'm just waking from a long lay in and a heavy sleep, I can hear my mum clattering in the kitchen so I had better get up! We're going to go for a gentle walk and then have lunch out somewhere.
El, I thought the owl hat was amusing
Squiggle, how are things at yours this week?
Yogi, have a fab day, and bring us a PB update later
Skylark I hope you are having a good start to the week
welcome back, I hope you are ok Good morning all
I'm just waking from a long lay in and a heavy sleep, I can hear my mum clattering in the kitchen so I had better get up! We're going to go for a gentle walk and then have lunch out somewhere. El, I thought the owl hat was amusing
Squiggle, how are things at yours this week?
Yogi, have a fab day, and bring us a PB update later
Skylark I hope you are having a good start to the week
Hi all
Having terrible problems with internet today, dont know the cause, but very annoying.
Have a great day whatever you doing. If i dont get back, enjoy Poirot if you are watching. (dont know if enjoy is the right word, but you know what i mean!)
Nice to see you back with us, Moonie xx