Early Risers.

[Erichill16]

37 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

Just to help you along, here is the after picture once out of the suit

Thanks for the picture, Ive just had my dinner! 

[Erichill16]

And whats worse, you think its funny!

 

[tigerburnie]

We need a "vomit" emoji as well as a grown...............................................

[Grizz]

🤮🤮🤢🤮
 

How’s that?😂

[TheQ]

Sadly I think Philj W has a cold similar to the one I had a couple of months back, it has a trailing cough that keeps returning for weeks..

 

In other news ,

 The Microwave has landed, cost only one Deltic, but added books and other purchases make that a total of 1 .5 Deltics.

 

First Sheringham, sadly SmithS has Monday closed, so no muddling stuff was purchased, though Smiths round the corner was open, but no copies of MRJ  were available. One book purchased from a nearby shop. MRJ found in local newsagents.

 

Second Cromer, sadly Buoys Toys also closed, so off to our favourite 2nd hand book shop, 5 books purchased but none on // bits of metal.

A stop in a cafe was required due to chilling conditions , we found it was doggy friendly which as good to know.

On the look out for a wool shop for SWMBO ( recommended by Friends), we found another secondhand  book shop slightly more expensive, but a good range of books, 5 more bought. One on // bits of metal, and previous // bits of wood.. all horse powered.

 

Wool shop found, 10 different balls of very strange wool bought by SWMBO luckily at 50p a ball.

 

On the way back to the car we found...

 

https://doggiediner.co.uk/ 

 

Got back, took Ben the cross legged Collie out for his long walk,

Had soup for lunch,

Set up microwave,

Now need eyelid inspection.

 

[TheQ]

We went past this place at about 09:30..

https://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/23317913.norfolk-police-incident-closes-coast-road-bacton/

[Winslow Boy]

3 hours ago, Gwiwer said:

Welcome to Moan-day. Prefixed by a big fat “You’re” 

 

Holiday to Devon is cancelled. Our friends both have the dreaded two red lines today so there’s no chance of being ok by mid-week.  
 

A week Upon the Hill of Strawberries it is, then. 
 

Dr. SWMBO has taken herself off to the National Gallery this morning and instructed me that the house must be clean by the time she returns. I guess that’s my day spoken for. 
 

I’ll be back later. I’m just going to utter the name of that well-known location on the River Lea (or Lee) called Bow Locks. 

 

I've been there. Quite a few times I'm sad to say - physically and metaphorically for those interested.

[Grizz]

Please forgive my ignorance…..Question….What is the current Deltic exchange rate? Or are we talking about the Deltic Standard? 
 

So is it similar to Pounds and Pence? with Deltics and say….erm….Class 25s? 

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, The White Rabbit said:

 

I had visions of an aircraft (bomber?) gun turret... so does that mean Bear is more grounded than I - or not as much of a high flyer?  

 

Nice to see Donk again, I was thinking it had been a while since we'd seen him. He may be busy with those balloons, we seem to have had one a day for the last three days. 

 

Back on the ground, we have the first of our yellow crocuses out. I've planted a few clumps in what I hoped would be suitable spots, this one is by the side and partly underneath a small lavender bush. One squirrel was spotted this morning on our peanut feeder, didn't stay for too long but just sampled a few while upside down - they taste better apparently - and then scampered off, down the tree and then 'inspected the estate' via the rocks and walls. Had a sip of water from a birdbath, then went to investigate the holly. First time I've seen one in the garden for a while. 

 

A little progress made earlier, two books sold earlier, so it's time to pack them. RM seem to be having a promotion atm on some services and with free collection. Though as per Bear's warning, if they lose these, I should be OK for stamps for a while. 

 

If you want squirrels I'd be quite happy to share mine. The little so and so's munch my bulbs- the ones paid for with my hard earned muular.

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, woodenhead said:

Just to help you along, here is the after picture once out of the suit

 

It was bad enough when I wrote it.

[pH]

6 hours ago, iL Dottore said:

Surely Phil, custom dictates no alcohol until the sun is over the yard arm?*

 

5 hours ago, BoD said:

The sun is always over the yard arm somewhere in the world.  
Problem solved.

 

As Jimmy Buffett wrote and Alan Jackson sang:

https://youtu.be/BPCjC543llU

 

[woodenhead]

Out to purchase a Valentine's present for Mrs W.

 

Nothing tacky or frilly...

[PeterBB]

1 hour ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

If you want squirrels I'd be quite happy to share mine. The little so and so's munch my bulbs- the ones paid for with my hard earned muular.

And destroy bird feeders as well as pulling out bulbs.

 

Edited February 13, 2023 by PeterBB

[Grizz]

5 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

Out to purchase a Valentine's present for Mrs W.

 

Nothing tacky or frilly...

How about this? Bought one for Mrs Grizz a few years back….got parole after two years 😂

 

[PhilJ W]

Afternoon all from Estuary-Land. Feeling a little better but as weak as a kitten. At least I'm not feeling feverish as I was for the last couple of days.

3 hours ago, woodenhead said:

Just to help you along, here is the after picture once out of the suit

Where's the eye bleach?

[woodenhead]

@GrizzLooks good, but maybe an electric screwdriver.

 

Whenever I see the Duracell advert, I think to myself, there is a woman with an electric screwdriver 🤣

[polybear]

1 hour ago, Grizz said:

Please forgive my ignorance…..Question….What is the current Deltic exchange rate? Or are we talking about the Deltic Standard? 
 

So is it similar to Pounds and Pence? with Deltics and say….erm….Class 25s? 

 

1 Deltic = 170 tokens.

 

16 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

Out to purchase a Valentine's present for Mrs W.

 

Nothing tacky or frilly...

 

How about a Deltic?.  Green, naturally.

[jamie92208]

7 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

I have nice wax canyons if your interested Jamie ? Only thing is I'll need them back as I use them myself when trying to get some sense out of officials now a days.

I am still wondering exactly  what you use wax canyons for.  I did wonder if there was a Brazilian connection.

6 hours ago, BoD said:

The sun is always over the yard arm somewhere in the world.  
Problem solved.

Come to the Charente,  it's always Pineau time.

 

Jamie

Edited February 13, 2023 by jamie92208

[Ian Abel]

Morning all...

 

Busy weekend, some personal items accomplished, moving ever closer to getting the indoor layout space sorted so we can MAYBE make a start at recreating a layout <phew>

Jemma had Whitney over early Saturday. She was off to Heathrow and return, then she and Brendan are on vacation, heading to Edinburgh tomorrow or Wednesday. So we have Whitney for about 10 days.

Sorted out the bar area in our basement/family room and relocated the wine cooler onto some newly built shelving - job done!

Some clearing of the ice/snow remaining on the driveway in preparation for the storage unit that's showing up Thursday.

Sunday, somewhat relaxed. Mrs off to a book club theatre performance leaving me to walk Whitney and do more pratting around in the basement.

Managed to wrench my wrist doing "something" down there, so now taking some over-the-counter pain killers.

Also, a panic with Meagan/Trevor and their dog Otis, who had a seizure, so they were at the vet ER almost all day.

Today, Mrs with Meagan and Otis at the regular vet to see what he Otis needs medium-long term. He's older (15) so I think we're going to need to provide plenty of support for Meagan soon, Otis is her baby. 😒

 

Weather cooperating with the ice removal on the driveway, -3c first thing and sunny supposed to have highs of 3 - 4c next few days.

 

Onward.

[PupCam]

Evening All!

 

3 hours ago, TheQ said:

We went past this place at about 09:30..

https://www.northnorfolknews.co.uk/news/23317913.norfolk-police-incident-closes-coast-road-bacton/

 

It's all in the timing .....

 

3 hours ago, Grizz said:

Please forgive my ignorance…..Question….What is the current Deltic exchange rate? Or are we talking about the Deltic Standard? 
 

So is it similar to Pounds and Pence? with Deltics and say….erm….Class 25s? 

 

I do hope we'll never get to Deltic to Class 25 parity!    That would be an outrageous slight on the King of Diesels!

 

3 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

It was bad enough when I wrote it.

 

You know you loved it.    Spent 2.5 hours trawling the net for a special "photograph".   We've got your number WB!

 

In Other News

 

Very nice trip round the Swiss Garden at Old Warden this morning.    

 

 

 

 

Mr and Mrs Peacock were there ...

 

 

Mr Peacock got quite friendly and I wasn't even scoffing biscuits 😀

 

 

Whilst there it would have been rude not to nose in a couple of the hangars

 

The Arrow Active has always been a favourite (there are so many!) aeroplane of Puppers it's clearly having a bit of attention.

 

 

And a couple of Hatfield's finest (again, there are so many!)

 

 

 

I was feeling rather better after our visit.    Came home had lunch, fell asleep, felt rubbish when I woke up.    Some sort of normality is now returning.

 

TTFNQ

 

Alan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 13, 2023 by PupCam
Mr Peacock has sloped off to the bottom of the post ..

[polybear]

36 minutes ago, Ian Abel said:

Managed to wrench my wrist doing "something" down there......

 

😲

You might want to re-phrase that.......🤣

 

5 minutes ago, PupCam said:

Whilst there it would have been rude not to nose in a couple of the hangars

 

The Arrow Active has always been a favourite (there are so many!) aeroplane of Puppers it's clearly having a bit of attention.

 

 

And a couple of Hatfield's finest (again, there are so many!)

 

 

 

 

 

Believe it or not, that's one Museum a certain Bear has never visited (though I have been around the garden and in the cafe back in the days when you could......).

[monkeysarefun]

22 hours ago, polybear said:

I have found that you can NOT  make jokes about Valentines Day!

 

ie:

 

Her last night: "Did you remember what day tomorrow is?"

 

Me (really good at forgetting dates):  "Sure did!"

 

Her: "Aww thats a nice change!"

 

Me: "yeah I even put it in my diary!"

 

Her: "You ARE getting better at last!"

 

Me: "Yep, see here it is  -'8am - Ute booked in to get headlining fixed'

 

Her:   

Edited February 13, 2023 by monkeysarefun

[monkeysarefun]

6 hours ago, Gwiwer said:

That which came out of the taps was among the purest and most naturally-filtered piped water anywhere.

 

You've not been to Adelaide then?!  It'd be better to drink the  water out of a vase of old flowers.

Edited February 13, 2023 by monkeysarefun

[Tony_S]

We were going to Cambridge tomorrow but the friend we were meeting suggested delaying by a week as it is half term this week. He was out somewhere today and it was  quite busy so thought it would be quieter next week. We will now probably have a walk at Hyde Hall tomorrow. I am sure even if there are lots of school age visitors we will still be able to get a cup of tea without too much trauma. 

[Tony_S]

3 minutes ago, monkeysarefun said:

 

You've not been to Adelaide then!  It'd be better to drink the  water out of a vase of old flowers.

I can remember years ago that in the Southend area there were frequent announcements about the local tap water being unsuitable for fish.