Early Risers.

[Barry O]

Goodnight all!

Baz

[PhilJ W]

Goodnight all.

[BSW01]

Good evening everyone 

 

We’ve had a very relaxing day, the only hectic part of it was preparing dinner, but as I was doing this for just Sheila and myself, it wasn’t too bad. The afternoon eyelid inspection went very quickly and we ended up having a sandwich for tea at about 6:30. We the settled down and watched some recorded TV because there was nothing being shown live that either of us wanted to watch.

 

 Goodnight all 

[The Stationmaster]

G'night all

[AndyID]

2 hours ago, brianusa said:

No pix at Christmas!  Got a problem, need help please.  Can't upload pictures from Nikon camera since change to W10.  This previously uploaded automatically to Pictures.  Heck of a time for this to happen!

      Brian.

 

My Nikon P600 and MrsID's B700 both work on W10. When you plug your Nikon into your PC's USB port the camera's name should show up when you open File Explorer even if it doesn't automatically ask if you want to download pics.

[BR60103]

Sister-in-law and her son were here.  Visit reasonably peaceful. SiL & nephew had bought the same DVD set for each other.  Minor disagreements over taste in presents, but they did stay until designated driver started to fall asleep.

 

Dinner went well until the cat stuck his tongue in the gravy.

 

Day started with no newspapers available, despite touring half the town. Nice man in one store let me know that the one I was trying to buy was yesterday's, which I already had.

 

Walk was managed with no falls or even slips.

 

[AndyID]

Anyone watching the "Call The Midwife" Christmas special will have noticed that green tank engines with copper-capped chimneys hauled passenger trains to Scotland.

[PhilJ W]

Morning all from Estuary-Land. A bit warmer this morning than it was last night. When I looked out at about ten the car had a coating of frost, later when I went to bed not long after midnight the frost coating was even heavier. This morning theres no sign of ice. Back to bed for a bit more shuteye, be back later. 

[Barry O]

Ey up!

Good nights sleep so ready for todays "to do" list...

 

Yippppeeeeeddddooooo! Her indoors has jus said "no tasks today except making tea (spaghetti carbonara" and going a walk....

 

Hope the day does everything you want of it!

Baz

[BoD]

10 hours ago, AndyB said:

 

Boxing Day has always been my favourite as it's more relaxed. 

 

 

Mrs BoD works for one of the big supermarkets and is at work today (well, someone has to pay for the trains).  She doesn’t mind being there but what irks her will be the people who say “what a shame you have to work on Boxing Day”.  There are a surprising number who do say this, or similar, without seeing the irony of it.  She just smiles sweetly whilst really wishing she could say “well don’t come chuffin shopping then”.

 

Have a good day whatever you are up to.

 

Edit.  p.s.  I hope that doesn’t sound offensive to those who work over the holiday period to keep essential services going and whose dedication is greatly appreciated.

Edited December 26, 2019 by BoD

[TheQ]

Mooring Awl,  inner Temple Hare,  

A good nights sleep of three plus three until requested to go on patrol by furry features. 

 

Yesterday went well,  both SWMBOs sister and brother managed to phone up during dinner,  a few minutes apart from different parts of the country. 

 

I received a phone call fairly late on,  I don't need to collect my sailing compatriot today,  as his dad will bring him over.  The  Dad is going to crew for his daughters husband. This means an hour longer at home before departure. 

 

A very light breakfast as I'm feeling full from yesterday and more importantly bacon butties at the SC. This will be followed later by rum punch and a variety of Christmasy cakes. 

Just one longer race today,  for a 3 ft wooden spoon.... 

 

But first

 

Time to....hit the snooze button... 

[jamie92208]

Good morning all.  It's not raining....

 

A great day was had yesterday.  Presents seemed to have themes. Whisky and trains for me gin and comfy evening/night wear for Beth.  I certainly obtained some brownie points with a Radley purse that went down very well.  Though it did emerge in conversation that I had economised by buying it at an outlet store in Batley.  We actually managed to speak to all three children and the granddaughter.  

 

Dinner was consumed over a lengthy period in the afternoon with three good friends  to share in good conversation and much eating.  Beth even managed to sort her insulin doses out correctly, with s little bit of coaching.  Some washing up was done but our hot water wasn't hot so that task us continuing this morning.  After that it was a bit of TV.  When the aforementioned green object appeared during call the midwife, I was told not to comment.

 

Anyway, another load of washing up now awaits and I need to put primer on the other side of the new shutter.  After that drinks and nibbles at a friends.

 

Regards to all.

 

Jamie

[grandadbob]

Good morning all,

Raining at the moment and it will probably continue for a while.

Not a bad day yesterday apart from one small incident. I'll post a photo and will return later when the laughter has subsided:

 

 

[Andrew P]

9 minutes ago, grandadbob said:

Good morning all,

Raining at the moment and it will probably continue for a while.

Not a bad day yesterday apart from one small incident. I'll post a photo and will return later when the laughter has subsided:

 

 

SORRY Bob, I meant to hit Friendly / Supportive, but I was chuckling so much I hit the wrong button.

[leopardml2341]

Morning everyone pleased to hear most had a good day yesterday, as from times past I know it can be so variable.

 

Whatever you do today I hope it meets with hopes and expectations.

 

Bye for now from a wet and windy Warwickshire.

[NGT6 1315]

Cheers all, and happy Christmas to everyone (just)!

 

Took things as easy as possible over the past couple of days. SiL and family will be here this afternoon and for the usual roast goose dinner. We'll be out for a walk in a few as it's currently sunny!

 

Thinking of everyone in need. You're never alone as long as you know anyone from the ERs crew.

[Coombe Barton]

55 minutes ago, grandadbob said:

Not a bad day yesterday apart from one small incident. I'll post a photo and will return later when the laughter has subsided:

 

So someone gave you a first aid kit for Christmas and you just HAD to try it out? 

[jamie92208]

2 minutes ago, Coombe Barton said:

So someone gave you a first aid kit for Christmas and you just HAD to try it out? 

I think it's Turkey 1 GDB 0.

 

Jamie

[Happy Hippo]

1 hour ago, grandadbob said:

Good morning all,

Raining at the moment and it will probably continue for a while.

Not a bad day yesterday apart from one small incident. I'll post a photo and will return later when the laughter has subsided:

 

 

You can't fool me.

 

That's the last bit of your new 'Who's a Mummy now?' pajama set you need to take off.

[grandadbob]

10 minutes ago, jamie92208 said:

I think it's Turkey 1 GDB 0.

 

Jamie

 

Nope, it happened before I got near the turkey. I was sharpening the carving knife, successfully I might add. It is very sharp. 

[81C]

Morning Campers

Good old English weather out there

Did anyone ride on the Jacobite Express last night on TV, it ran the full length of the line F/William to Mallaig It helped pass the time, 

every bodies mate Dick Riley was driving.

Well done GDB you do that every year. 

Off to get maimed myself with the dog today I'm sure he will have me A over B a few times.

enjoy your day Y. Esidid. 

[Debs.]

1 hour ago, grandadbob said:

Good morning all,

Raining at the moment and it will probably continue for a while.

Not a bad day yesterday apart from one small incident. I'll post a photo and will return later when the laughter has subsided:

 

 

Bob, what are you doing; on Christmas day as well!......give yourself a break!.....We may only hope there was a First Aid Kit under the tree. 

[newbryford]

1 hour ago, grandadbob said:

Good morning all,

Raining at the moment and it will probably continue for a while.

Not a bad day yesterday apart from one small incident. I'll post a photo and will return later when the laughter has subsided:

 

 

 

Looks like GDB got a Doctors and Nurses kit yesterday and was trying out some of the accessories.

 

Off shopping soon - not certain that they do Boxing Day sales here as it's supposed to be a "normal" day.

 

There is a reason for shopping which may be explained later - if I remember.

 

Have a good whatever day it is ( I think it's Thursday...........)

 

Cheers,

Mick

[BoD]

33 minutes ago, Debs. said:

Bob, what are you doing; on Christmas day as well!......give yourself a break!.....

Perhaps not the wisest choice of words there Debs when talking to Bob.

Edited December 26, 2019 by BoD

[PhilJ W]

Morning (yet again) from Estuary-Land. After my early morning missive it started raining, I had an idea it would as Arthur Itis wanted to come out to play. A couple of paracetamols put him back in his place. The rain has now stopped and the clouds are thin and high so not much chance of any more. Perhaps next year Bob Santa will give you a suit of armour, it looks as if you might need it. Thats it for now, be back later.