AndyID Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 That had occurred to me. I just explained to the mayor that having a fire on 5th November was an Anglo tradition. I carefully avoided any mentions of Guys and burning effigies. Jamie Funny thing GF day. As I recall it was universally celebrated in Scotland. On reflection that seems slightly incongruous 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Boy Racer Status Update VROOOM!!!! VROOOM!!! So far in it .... We've been shopping to Sainsbury's. Shouldn't that be "init"? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Someone has started celebrating Guido Fawkes night already. 1st fireworks of the season sounded tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2018 Someone has started celebrating Guido Fawkes night already. 1st fireworks of the season sounded tonight. I think today/tonight is also a Hindu ceremony as I'm sure Tony can confirm (or not as the case may be.) 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2018 Someone has started celebrating Guido Fawkes night already. 1st fireworks of the season sounded tonight.I'd like to put like to your comment but I have a severe dislike to fireworks not on the 5th of November or the nearest Saturday. Evening Awl, Ben the border collie realised it was Friday and tried to stop me going the the MRC, mostly by sitting on me and looking sad... One of those things that frighten Ben was seen on the way, a deer.. The continuing work of Dr Beeching removed another 7 pieces which redirect electrically powered moving things were removed along with a couple of metres of parallel metal embedded in plastic. Though that was made of lots of short bits. Then 7things 4th at go clunk were removed from beneath. Laid out on top are now about 3metres of parallel metal embedded in plastic and several short pieces. The overall picture now looks more Highland and less clapham. Next week Mr dremel will cut things to size exactly while many short shorts objects are inserted to hold things in place. On the way home two separate owls were seen, the mist was forming over the marshes illuminated by the moon, the mist was beginning to spill out over the roads.. While typing this I have scoffed 3 crumpets, they will be now washed down by a mugachoccy. Good night... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2018 a mug of decaff required... Some indoor cricket umpiring tomorrow afternoon..I hope it all goes well but...you never know. Night Awl! Baz 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Night awl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyID Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 I have a severe dislike to fireworks not on the 5th of November or the nearest Saturday. I wish they would move them from July 4th to November 5th here. a) They would be a lot more impressive against a much darker sky. b) The probability of setting-off a gigantic conflagration would be greatly reduced. c) My boat wouldn't be in the line of fire. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2018 I think today/tonight is also a Hindu ceremony as I'm sure Tony can confirm (or not as the case may be.)Dussera. Aditi remembers going in Delhi. She didn’t know it was Dussera today but it is about a week before Diwali. In Delhi now fireworks are very much disapproved of due to the effect they have on air pollution.Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2018 Good evening everyone As I expected, I wasn’t at the Trafford Centre long this morning, I was back home just before 11:00, having been to the butchers as well. After I’d put away all the shopping I made myself a muggertea. I then opened today’s post and received my latest invitation to play pooh sticks! Nice, but far better than the alternative, which saw off my mother. After yesterday’s excitement, we both decided to have a rest this afternoon, which made a very nice change. The evening was rounded off with a nice bottle of Shiraz. Goodnight all 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 19, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2018 Goodnight all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2018 The clock in our hallway has just stuck the half hour, and as I am awake, I ought to go downstairs to the kitchen and make myself a cup of tea. But I am reluctant to go because I know that when I open that door, Elsa will not be there waiting to greet me. Nineteen years old is a fantastic age for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, but she will never again grace the OFMC meetings with her presence. She had been in slow decline for a number of years, but late yesterday afternoon she rapidly started to decline. Fortunately her vet is also an old friend of the family, so the additional stress of getting Elsa into the car and down to the surgery was not needed. The surgery telephoned to let us know he was on his way, and Elsa and I settled down on the sofa in the conservatory. A biscuit from the OFMC stash was consumed and she lay there with her head in my lap. The Obergumpenfuhrer let Jorg into the house and then disappeared upstairs as she couldn't face what was coming next. A few wags of her tail when she saw him was all Elsa could muster, and a few minutes later she gave a gentle sigh and was gone. It was a quiet and peaceful end for a wonderful, loyal and faithful friend. Now I must go downstairs and open that door. Run free Elsa, run free. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Greetings! I'm off to Uckfield shortly but it takes ages to get there by train, especially if you have breakfast in London - as I shall - and have to walk to Bedford station an hour and a hallf before the first bus - as I must. Warm thoughts to all, especially Happy Hippo whose poignant post I have just read. Be brave for Elsa. It's easier for me to say than for you to do. There seems to be something in my eye. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pH Posted October 20, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 20, 2018 A couple of fly agaric mushrooms: seen on a walk around a local lake this afternoon: in beautiful autumn weather. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2018 Sorry to hear about Elsa HH. As You say 19 is a good age for a Staffie (my favourite breed of dog) Baz 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2018 Ey up! Received an email regarding my Euro millions ticket..I have won £2.80 woooopppppiiidddooooo! This will go towards my return bus ticket for today. A bit chilly here this am but scheduled to reach 15°C later. Her indoors is watching the cricket while I drink my mugatea. Have a brilliant day, positive thoughts to all who ail or are missing. Baz 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TheQ Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) Sorry to hear of Elsa's passing, we've lost six collies over the years we miss them all. Mooring Awl inner Temple here, A solid reasonable nights sleep, though I woke, screwed up in a ball with a headache. Back and head have since eased. Ben at first refused his patrol, even though it was daylight until I kicked his ball down the garden, he then ran grabbed it and walked with me. Once his business was done, he ran back to the house still with his ball. Today's plans, finish my musili,the type I like from a bigger Tescos. In about an hour head off to the sailing club meet up with my sailing compatriot in our car park then head for the boat yard for launching. After that we'll head for the nearby cafe for our traditional pastys and coffee.. Edited October 20, 2018 by TheQ 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2018 Morning all from Estuary-Land. Very sorry to hear of your loss HH, 19 is 133 in human terms which is remarkable. Off shortly to the Chelmsford exhibition after a muggatee, be back later. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 20, 2018 Morning all. Richard. So,sorry to read your news about Elsa. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 (edited) Morning all. Richard. So,sorry to read your news about Elsa. Tony Richard - my sincere sympathies - my eyes appear to have sprung a leak! She will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge ........ Edited October 20, 2018 by shortliner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Here's to all the happy memories, Richard HH 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purley Oaks Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 So sorry to read about Elsa, Richard. She certainly had a very loving family and it's good that the vet came to you. Hope you're able to catch up on your sleep over the weekend. Our black cat Molly was "put to sleep" by the vet just under 3 years ago - I still say hello to her when we come home late. She always ran to the front door to greet us! Mal 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Condolences Richard, like others I have something in my eye 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2018 Sorry to read about Elsa. It’s always sad when you lose a loved pet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted October 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 20, 2018 Good morning everyone The suns out, so I’m off outside to make the most of it, although I expect my back will be protesting this evening. Back later 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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