Early Risers.

[grandadbob]

I had to make a complaint to the manager of our local pharmacy today.  I was waiting for the balance of a prescription so went into the pharmacy on Wednesday to advise him that I'd be out yesterday so please don't deliver as their driver has a habit of leaving stuff on the doorstep and heading straight back to his van.  When I'm there I obviously retrieve it straight away and I think the the driver usually sees me but I have mentioned to the manager previously that on occasions he might not and I didn't think it was good practice (or even permissible) to leave medication  of any kind on the step.  While we were out I happened to look on my phone app at our security camera and sure enough matey rang the bell, put the package on the step and b#ggered off.  It was sitting there for nearly 3 hours before I saw this so I phoned our next door neighbour's daughter who was in at the time and who kindly retrieved it for me.  It's a good job that she was as we didn't get home until about 21.00 and there were a couple of heavy rain showers so the stuff would've got saturated.

Complaint noted, profuse apology received and the driver will be given "some words of advice."

 

[grandadbob]

Pah!  Car Sat Nav needs an update so waiting 15-20 minutes for it to download at the moment.  I will then have to sit in the car for about half an hour with the engine running whilst it uploads.  Have to have the engine running 'cos if I don't after a few minutes the car automatically goes into eco mode* and the ignition switches off.  The only good thing is that this will pass a bit of time while waiting for my afternoon muggatea and wedge of walnut sponge cake with buttercream.  Stealth mode will be activated so that Bears and Hippos don't get a whiff.

 

* Eco mode!  Save some battery power and use up petrol and chuck out exhaust emissions.  Am I missing something?

 

 

P.S. Note to Bear:  Comments about saving £40 on cab fares  to put towards purchasing toys are not very helpful.  I'm trying hard not to buy more stuff and you, Neil and also DaveF are not doing any good.

 

My Name is Bob and I am a Locoholic.

Edited June 14 by grandadbob

[grandadbob]

Double Pah!  Sat Nav download failed so will now have to try again.

[Hroth]

@grandadbob  I know what you mean about locoholicism.  I've been good this month, after treating myself to several personal birthday presents* last month... 🙂

 

* No one was going to buy them FOR me!

 

[Barry O]

Nice and warm where I am. Not a rain cloud to be seen.. 

 

Could be Baz is delirious.. Time for a beer!

 

Baz

Ps @Debs... I accept responsibility for taking you to the Dark side.. 

 

 

[Debs.]

14 minutes ago, Hroth said:

@grandadbob  I know what you mean about locoholicism.  I've been good this month, after treating myself to several personal birthday presents* last month... 🙂

 

* No one was going to buy them FOR me!

 

They even have "special publications" for you Locoholics now......cigarette holders and soft muzak optional!🤤

[Ian Abel]

Nice to see @Debs. and @Oldddudders appear, even if briefly, hope all is well with you both/three (Sherry also)

 

POETS, probably taking a shot at it.

Latest "attempts" to change/update/re-arrange a couple of the new reports I've been working on are stalled following the senior management unable to decide the latest shuffle of data. They've been at it for nearly two days now and can't make up their minds. Using a dart board would be more productive I think!!

 

Nothing else yesterday, save the Mrs had an enjoyable lunch with her sister.

 

Weekend is expected to be mostly harmless, though we are going to the baseball game Sunday, a treat for Fathers' Day. Somehow ALL FOUR, Jemma, Brendan, Trevor and Meagan, managed to be available on the same day - wonders will never cease it seems 😀

 

Today, lovely sunny and pleasant at 15c first thing, reaching 25c later.

Weekend supposed to be nice except for rain early Sunday, we'll see how that shapes up for the baseball.

 

Carry on.

[Hroth]

41 minutes ago, Debs. said:

They even have "special publications" for you Locoholics now......cigarette holders and soft muzak optional!🤤

 

The "Express Passenger" headcode is pushing it a bit, though it might be heading a breakdown train (odder things have happened...).  I doubt that its a "Snow Plough on the way to a job"...

 

 

[polybear]

Bear here.....

 

Sealed Lead-Acid Battery unpacked and all is ok; the ty-wraps in the two packs of, er, ty-wraps were a little smaller than hoped - but as they were significantly discounted (60p/pack) I can't complain; one pack for Bear, the other for the Warehouse Toolbox.

 

Oh yes, the seller bunged in a freebie gift as well - namely a pack of "Haribo Starmix Sweeties".  Big Tick.....

 

Then it was time for all the joys of filling out an on-line accident report with Hastings Direct (though I believe you can do it by phone as well); the website decided to flip out a couple of times but luckily I managed to recover the situation (though I did do a quick copy n' paste of the Incident Report Description in case it all got lost and I had to start it again).  Ball is in their court now; based on the info submitted they agree it's down to the other driver - I wish I could see his moosh when he gets a letter from his insurers - and hopefully a "Failure to Stop" Summons from the Plod as well.......

 

ION.....

 

Bear's Airspeed is now down to 67.5Kg as of this morning - all stores jettisoned, tanks dry.  Another 2.5Kg and the Drogue Chute goes out......

I'm currently running on about 1500 cals at present - though the presence of cake on some warehouse days may make that calculation kinda wobbly.  The everyday kickin' around-in jeans are more than a bit slack....and some....they'll have to be pensioned off soon.

 

IOON.....

 

Just heard from Enterprise, who are apparently managing the repairs to Mickey; they confirmed from the Van Reg. that the 'sterd is insured, which is a Tick.  They'll be contacting his insurers......who will no doubt contact him (or her).....

 

BG

Edited June 14 by polybear

[DaveF]

I had a quick walk round part of the park today, using different paths just for a change.  The laburnums were out but I am not a fan of the uncut grass areas, I know what will end up happening...

 

Then I remebered I needed to buy something for lunch so went to Morrisons, the nearest supermarket.  Parking as always was easy, I had a good walk round.  I think they have more products online than in the shop which shouldn't be possible as the stuff I get them is all picked from the shop.  Very odd.  I was going ro use a self service checkout but there was no queue at the staffed ones, a big plus.  It took me a short while to work out why the staff were all laughing then I realised.  There had just been a message over the Tannoy asking the owner of a BMW Reg No. NE14... to move their car (think about it).  I've not put the last letters in but they spelt out a name.

 

Back home for coffee, did some tidying in the garden, chatted to a neighbour who was also gardening and eventually got a late lunch.

 

This afternoon I've read a bit, put the living room rug to go to the tip - it is wearing and no longer looks good and did some things in the greenhouse.

 

Next wil be tea then more reading and possibly TV somewhat later on.

 

2 park photos:

Laburnum in the Park

 

Old bowling green

 

David 

Edited June 14 by DaveF

[grandadbob]

Sat Nav update download total failure after 4 attempts.  I don't think it's my fault but you never know.  I'm trying to keep very calm and not hit something.  I think I'll give it a rest and try again tomorrow...or leave it until Steve gets back home.

 

Oh and the Walnut cake is very ordinary and nothing special. I might have a go at making one myself next week.

Edited June 14 by grandadbob

[polybear]

21 minutes ago, DaveF said:

 

Laburnum in the Park

 

The yellow bits on the green bits?

 

[DaveF]

30 minutes ago, polybear said:

 

The yellow bits on the green bits?

 

 

Yes.  They don't always grow that tall.

 

David

[Debs.]

42 minutes ago, polybear said:

 

The yellow bits on the green bits?

 

Titter ye not, at the woman not too distant from here, who embarrassed herself asking for a "Golden Shower" tree at the garden centre some years ago.....🫣 

....."I think you must mean Golden Rain, madam?!" [smirking at his colleague].......only later did I discover the, erm, 'joke'😳

[polybear]

Just had a Party Pollitikal Broadcast lasting 5 minutes on the telly:

 

"Britain is Broken

Britain Needs Reform"

 

- displayed on the screen.  For five minutes.  No talking.  No music.  No sound.

 

Not sure if it's the worst PPB I've ever seen....or the best......

 

edit:  At least the message is correct, with none of the usual lies or B.S.

Edited June 14 by polybear

[PupCam]

2 hours ago, Hroth said:

@grandadbob  I know what you mean about locoholicism.  

What happens if you are a locoholic and you fall off the wagon ……

 

Hat, coat …….

 

 

 

[Ozexpatriate]

9 hours ago, polybear said:

he's one Guy I'd love to see sharing a Cell with The Orange One for the next Fifty Years

I don't follow. He is 'odd' (on the spectrum) and some of his opinions I'd rather he kept to himself.

 

He has revolutionized the automobile industry and his building a better space program than literally any nation state all on his own dime. Even if you don't like his 'experimental' methods, it's his money.

 

Sure he torched Twitter due to hubris (impacting the livelihood of many) but was Twitter something where you were deeply invested?

 

It's difficult to argue what he has done that is in some way "worse" than many a 'captain of industry'. I'm not aware of anything criminal.

[Ozexpatriate]

15 minutes ago, polybear said:

"Britain is Broken

Britain Needs Reform"

DRINK VICTORY GIN

 

VICTORY GIN IS DOUBLE PLUS GOOD

[Hroth]

15 minutes ago, polybear said:

Just had a Party Pollitikal Broadcast lasting 5 minutes on the telly:

 

"Britain is Broken

Britain Needs Reform"

 

- displayed on the screen.  For five minutes.  No talking.  No music.  No sound.

 

Not sure if it's the worst PPB I've ever seen....or the best......

 

edit:  At least the message is correct, with none of the usual lies or B.S.

 

Didn't see it, but perhaps you should be glad that there wasn't a photo of The Great Leader, clutching a pint and grimacing like a Great White Shark, bracketed by the slogans...

 

[Hroth]

3 minutes ago, Ozexpatriate said:

DRINK VICTORY GIN

 

VICTORY GIN IS DOUBLE PLUS GOOD

 

Bellythink REFORM

 

Next, Reformists will be chanting BB BB BB .... at their rallies.

Edited June 14 by Hroth

[Ozexpatriate]

9 minutes ago, Hroth said:

Reformists will be chanting BB BB BB .... at their rallies.

There's always time to round it out with a good "two minute hate" as well.

[Ozexpatriate]

11 minutes ago, Hroth said:

Bellyfeel REFORM

Is I think what you intended?

 

UNBELLYFEEL DOUBLE PLUS UNGOOD.

[Hroth]

17 minutes ago, Ozexpatriate said:

Is I think what you intended?

 

UNBELLYFEEL DOUBLE PLUS UNGOOD.

 

Its a gut feeling....  😁

 

[Rugd1022]

4 hours ago, grandadbob said:

Pah!  Car Sat Nav needs an update so waiting 15-20 minutes for it to download at the moment.  I will then have to sit in the car for about half an hour with the engine running whilst it uploads.  Have to have the engine running 'cos if I don't after a few minutes the car automatically goes into eco mode* and the ignition switches off.  The only good thing is that this will pass a bit of time while waiting for my afternoon muggatea and wedge of walnut sponge cake with buttercream.  Stealth mode will be activated so that Bears and Hippos don't get a whiff.

 

* Eco mode!  Save some battery power and use up petrol and chuck out exhaust emissions.  Am I missing something?

 

 

P.S. Note to Bear:  Comments about saving £40 on cab fares  to put towards purchasing toys are not very helpful.  I'm trying hard not to buy more stuff and you, Neil and also DaveF are not doing any good.

 

My Name is Bob and I am a Locoholic.

 

I have a similar affliction, but with books, mostly railway and old car related!

 

Of the roughly three hundred titles published by Bradford Barton, I have at least nine hundred and forty two of them...! 😮

 

 

[Sidecar Racer]

56 minutes ago, PupCam said:

What happens if you are a locoholic and you fall off the wagon ……

 

Hat, coat …….

 

 

 

 

 Ballast rash !!!