Good morning everyone, what a lovely thought Summer.  Skylark well done on showing how much you care by going to your neighbour's funeral

 

Cloudy and dry and a bit breezy this morning.  I am planning on staying in today as I've had an eye test and two dentist appointments this week and that's enough for anyone.

 

Have a good day everyone

Skylark, have you or your neighbour thought of arranging some refreshments after the funeral? The lady's brother may not feel like arranging himself, but it could help him to feel that there are neighbours who care about him.

 

Squiggle, I'm not surprised you are staying in

 

 

Good idea EL

The Elvis Presley song "Can't help falling in love" has been covered by many performers over the years and is in a current TV advert. My favourite version is this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqlBo0uFHdY

which is very Irish and I find uplifting.

 

Very Celtic sounding, El. I must admit I prefer the Elvis version to any other.

Atm, I have an Elvis CD in my car. I bought it following the programme about 20 favourite Elvis songs. My dad is a big fan and I was brought up listening to Elvis' music.

You may have seen on the news that Alan Crickmore who used to be the local coroner in my area has been sent to prison for 8 years for stealing money from the estates of deceased clients in his solcitors practice.

You can read a lot more about this on my local news website.

http://www.gloucestercitizen.c...21-detail/story.html

Although he had already been suspended by the solicitor's regulatory board, the board will now almost 100% certainly expel him as a solicitor when they meet next April.

 

What a despicable crime. Some people really are the pits!

It's my youngest brother's birthday today so I'm off to see him, and then get my hair trimmed. See you all later.

Yogi, he's a disgrace to the legal profession.

 

In the accountancy profession, one of the more notorious cases was Mike Hoare, known as Mad Mike. Although he qualified as a chartered accountant, he became a mercenary, much involved in Africa. He was also the technical advisor for the film The Wild Geese.

He was notorious but my institute were unable to expel him for many years as he hadn't committed an offence for which he could be expelled and kept on paying his annual sub. Eventually he was imprisoned and so the institute was able to expel him.

 

Yogi, I hope your youngest birthday has a very happy birthday

With the Daily Star and the Daily Express news stories today of the worst winter on record lasting from later next week until March, I thought I'd post the latest long term weather forecast from the Met Office which is somewhat different.

 

UK Outlook for Wednesday 4 Dec 2013 to Friday 13 Dec 2013:

Much of England and Wales will be cloudy on Wednesday, with occasional rain clearing southwards. Further north, a mixture of bright spells and showers is most likely, especially in the north and northwest, with sheltered eastern parts mostly dry. Some of the showers may be wintry over hills, and it will be windy. More persistent rain will spread southwards during Thursday with further showers following from the northwest. These showers may be wintry in the south with snow possible from northern England northwards. Temperatures are likely to be around or a little below normal at first, but it may turn colder from the north on Thursday and feel colder still in the wind. Thereafter, it should gradually become more settled from the southwest with temperatures slowly recovering to nearer normal.

UK Outlook for Saturday 14 Dec 2013 to Saturday 28 Dec 2013:

There are signs that the period will start generally settled, with temperatures near average for the time of year. However, there are indications that later in December a change to more unsettled weather may develop, particularly towards the north and northwest of the UK. This would mean that the best of any drier and brighter conditions would be further south and southeast. Temperatures look to remain around normal.

Angela Lansbury will be back on the stage in the West End next year in Blithe Spirit. Not bad for an 88 year old (not 83 as shown in this BBC article)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25150552

 

I suppose she will be playing Madam Arcati, she certainly is wonderful for her age.  My favourite in the part was Margaret Rutherford, sooooo OTT

 

Hope your youngest brother is enjoying his birthday Yogi.

Squiggle, yes she will be playing the part of Madame Arcati. 

Thank you El and Squiggle, youngest brother is having a happy birthday.  As you know, he has learning difficulties, and he looks forward to birthday and Christmas with childlike enthusiasm.

*twirls to show off haircut*

Angela Lansbury is certainly in good health and spirit for her age.

 

Mad Mike sounds like an awful person, El.

Any weather forecast over 5 days is pure guesswork and supposition
How many 'Indian' summers have we been promised over the last 5 years that have never come to fruition?

Evening all

Hope you have all had a good day The weather has been terrible here. Cold, wet and windy and thats just the good stuff Thought we was going to have snow at one point it went so 'white' but nope...phew

 

Nice barnet Yogi Glad your youngest bro is having a happy burfday

Hi Moonie.

Weather has been pretty miserable here too, wet, windy and gloomy.

 

Off to bed, goodnight all and sweet dreams.

Hugs for the night owls.

hi  - sorry not been in lately - had a re- inspection so loads of work -

will pop in again if that is OK

 

lots of for you all

night yogi

*night owls*



sorry I wasn't around today, had a very busy one! After work I had to go grocery shopping (super happy I have my freedom aka, car back) then I made a few preperstions a for elf night which is tomorrow! It's a scaled down version compared to last year but I'm really looking forward to it.

Squiggle I love your pic from this morning

I hope you've all had a good day sleep tight and I'll see you tomorrow

Nite nite Yogi. Sleep well. Sweet dreams

Glad you got your wheels back Sweet and love the piccie

Nite nite. Sleep well. Sweet dreams

I'm the one on the far right, 2nd row up

Good morning everyone. Weather is dry with a little bit of pink sky.

Saw on the news this morning that a police helicopter crashed into a pub in Glasgow last night. There are still some people trapped in the building.

 

Summer, I'm glad you have your car back and were able to get your grocery shopping done. I love having fully stocked food cupboards and fridge. Hubby says I am hoarding, in case rationing is brought back in again - he exaggerates!

Love the owl pic. I'm the one on the second row, second from the left - the little one with blue eyes.

Elf Night is tonight!  Is Mr Summer's nephew coming this year?

 

Got a busy weekend ahead. Middle son and DiL are coming for dinner tonight. Youngest son and his GF may be coming for dinner tomorrow night, and eldest son, Dil and PB might pop up for a cuppa on Sunday night.

I have a fish tank to clean out before middle son, aka Fish Police, arrives today. See you later, have a good day all.

 

Good morning everyone

 

Fairly sunny here this morning.

 

Nice to hear from you Rosgirl Of course it's all right to pop in here whenever you want. I hope the results of the inspection are good news.

 

Yogi, it's horrible to hear about that helicopter crash. I hope that no-one here is or knows anyone who had been involved.

 

Terrible accident, El.

 

I missed Rosgirls's post, glad you mentioned it. 

Ros, sorry I missed you in here last night. Please come back soon, you are always most welcome.

 

Good morning everyone, I love the owl tree, I'm the one next to you Summer, its pink!

 

Nice to see you Ros, hope all goes well with the inspection.

 

Have a nice day Yogi, make sure that fish tank is spotless now   Happy Elf night Summer, you looked so nice last year, I am sure you will again.  Has your outfit survived the year well?

 

I agree EL, a terrible helicopter crash, always something just before Christmas

 

Following your example Yogi and off to have my hair cut, see you later.

Fish tank is gleaming, so should pass inspection.

Remember to give us a twirl when you get back from the hairdresser.

Yogi, you must be relieved that you won't get done by the fish police

 

Squiggle, we look forward to your twirl

Good afternoon everyone

Terrible accident in Scotland

 

Just done my shopping Sunny and blue skies outside. Not to cold either

 

Hope you all have a great day

Back from the hairdressers - does quick twirl -

Very nice, squiggle

 

8 dead in the helicopter crash - 3 in the helicopter and 5 in the pub

Very nice Squiggle

Pretty damn sad El

Love the hair, Squiggle.

Evening Moonie, hope you've had a good day.

El, the fish tank passed the inspection.

Summer, hope Elf Night is fabulous fun.

 

Sadly, I think the fatality numbers will rise when the helicopter is lifted.

Such a random and tragic accident.

My day has been good fankoo Yogi and I see you passed the 'inspection' too

I agree about the crash too