Early Risers.

[Debs.]

2 hours ago, Gwiwer said:

Question of the day. 
 

Quite unrelated to the effects of the saddle upon the anatomy 😇🤣
 

And - lest anyone should suspect deliberate use of the double-entendre - the term refers  to that most debilitating condition experienced by many of just running out of steam. 
 

Marathon runners hit the wall. Hikers and cyclists bonk. It’s the same phenomenon. And one I too suffered from as a touring cyclist back in the Jurassic Era. 
 

Bread pudding worked wonders. I learned never to set off for the day without some. 
 

Too frightened to ask..... 🫣

......not sure I want to know anyway!!! 🤯

[polybear]

48 minutes ago, pH said:

Something similar happened to me yesterday. I was sitting on a bench outside a shop in a “country market” - lots of craft shops, cafes etc. and very busy. As I got up to leave, I saw a cellphone lying on the bench a few feet away, with nobody near it. So I took it into the shop, told them where I’d found it and left it with them. I think it would be a pretty forlorn hope that the owner would remember everywhere (s)he been in the market, though. Probably the best thing would be that they would phone their own number, hoping someone answers.

The other option (if the phone isn’t locked) is to phone someone in the contacts list and say “do you know the person who’s phone this is - if so I’ve left it in this shop” (but don’t phone their mobile to tell them - or send them a text….🤣)

[Tony_S]

14 minutes ago, polybear said:

The other option (if the phone isn’t locked) is to phone someone in the contacts list and say “do you know the person who’s phone this is - if so I’ve left it in this shop” (but don’t phone their mobile to tell them - or send them a text….🤣)

Hopefully the phone owner will have a friend with a phone and use whatever “find my phone” option they have. 

[Tony_S]

18 minutes ago, polybear said:

The other option (if the phone isn’t locked)

Various useful phone apps only work on a phone with a lock installed so I suspect most are now?

[southern42]

7 hours ago, southern42 said:

Big yellow ball in the sky is out to play with temperature this morning of 22.6C and that is in the shade.

I will venture out after lunch.

 

After lunch...no big yellow ball in the sky out to play...

not until 4.30 when I downed tools and went down to my little hideaway <<er...no it isn't>>

somebody had been out with the shears the other side of the fence...

I sat with my back to the fence anyway, with headphones on and listened to some relaxing music while playing mahjong on the 'phone. Kids next door home from school descended - why do they screeeeam all the time when playing? - I don't ever recall it in my day, or our kids' day. Not to worry....I have some better quality headphones on order....

 

Looks like the pine cone pundits are presenting us with sun in and out of cloud all week. Light wind from the north and low pollen levels. 

 

[polybear]

Bear here....

 

There was an article in "i" newspaper today (it was a freebie) saying that the UK sold £26bn worth of UK military (and related) equipment to China last year.  It made China the biggest destination for military-related equipment globally in 2023, despite The Big House imposing an Arms Embargo on the country, which came into effect in May 2022.

 

But apparently the ban only applies to complete weapon platforms, lethal weapons and components for lethal weapons, so it's ok after all.

 

It seems that items such as: ballistic test equipment, components for helmets and technology for weapon night sights doesn't count; we granted licences for more than 100 different types of military-related equipment to be sold to China

 

Nothing to worry about after all then....

FFS.

 

There may be a Rant there....

 

BG

[Coombe Barton]

... and Swedish Midsommar Frog Dance ...

https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2024/06/24/three-minefields-of-our-times-caravan-midsummer/

[PhilJ W]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Looked out about twenty minutes ago and saw a brilliant sunset, to be more accurate the afterglow as the sun was already below the horizon. There was an orange-red  band just above the horizon. I went downstairs to fetch my phone to take a snap but by the time I got back it had gone.

[Tony_S]

40 minutes ago, polybear said:

It seems that items such as: ballistic test equipment, components for helmets and technology for weapon night sights doesn't count;

The components for all the above probably came from Aliexpress anyway…

[BSW01]

Good evening everyone 

 

We went to RHS Bridgewater today, the weather was warm and sunny, so the shade from the trees in the woodland area was very welcome indeed. 

 

Warning, RANT alert! 

 

We had originally planned to go tomorrow, but Royal Mail said they wanted to deliver a package on Tuesday, so we changed our visit to today. Imagine the surprise we had when we got home, there on the door mat, was a red card from Royal Mail, stating that they’d delivered our package this morning and it was in the ‘blue’ recycling bin! What’s the point of saying you intend to call on Tuesday, but call on Monday, without giving us notice? Fecking ejits! Needles to say, our feedback reflected our dismay! 

[BSW01]

Goodnight all 

[Winslow Boy]

18 minutes ago, BSW01 said:

Good evening everyone 

 

We went to RHS Bridgewater today, the weather was warm and sunny, so the shade from the trees in the woodland area was very welcome indeed. 

 

Warning, RANT alert! 

 

We had originally planned to go tomorrow, but Royal Mail said they wanted to deliver a package on Tuesday, so we changed our visit to today. Imagine the surprise we had when we got home, there on the door mat, was a red card from Royal Mail, stating that they’d delivered our package this morning and it was in the ‘blue’ recycling bin! What’s the point of saying you intend to call on Tuesday, but call on Monday, without giving us notice? Fecking ejits! Needles to say, our feedback reflected our dismay! 

At least they left it. What would have been worse would have them saying come and collect it from your sorting office.

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, Tony_S said:

Various useful phone apps only work on a phone with a lock installed so I suspect most are now?

On my phone it allows you to make emergency calls. Quite how it figures out what an emergency call is I haven't figured out, but then again I am a bit of a luddite.

[Winslow Boy]

1 hour ago, southern42 said:

 

After lunch...no big yellow ball in the sky out to play...

not until 4.30 when I downed tools and went down to my little hideaway <<er...no it isn't>>

somebody had been out with the shears the other side of the fence...

I sat with my back to the fence anyway, with headphones on and listened to some relaxing music while playing mahjong on the 'phone. Kids next door home from school descended - why do they screeeeam all the time when playing? - I don't ever recall it in my day, or our kids' day. Not to worry....I have some better quality headphones on order....

 

Looks like the pine cone pundits are presenting us with sun in and out of cloud all week. Light wind from the north and low pollen levels. 

 

Rather than better headphones what about a twelve bore. You could solve both problems no screaming- moans yes and cries of pain but no screaming, and even better no repeats the following day.

[PhilJ W]

Goodnight all.

[polybear]

6 hours ago, Tony_S said:

The components for all the above probably came from Aliexpress anyway…

  
Buy them for 50p…sell them back at fifty grand.  Seems fair.

 

5 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

At least they left it. What would have been worse would have them saying come and collect it from your sorting office.

What would’ve been worse would be a Deltic getting nicked out of the blue box.

Edited June 25 by polybear

[polybear]

Ever get the feeling it’s all been a total waste of time & money?  Our money….

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgggyvp0j9o

 

We should send the bill to the U. S.

 

There may be a very big Rant there….

[pH]

The disorienting effect of a highly-polished tile floor:
 

 

[jamie92208]

17 hours ago, grandadbob said:

A'noon.

Still sunny and warm here but no movement on parcels, delivery or collection.

Whilst sitting around I've been trying to find and delete duplicate photos on my laptop as things seem to have got in "a bit of a mess " and that's putting it mildly.  Just wondered if anyone can recommend any free duplicate photo finder software for Windows 11?

 

If you find one I would be interested as I am currently transferring files to Windows 11.  A voyage of discovery after exiting S mode. 

 

10 hours ago, Debs. said:

Too frightened to ask..... 🫣

......not sure I want to know anyway!!! 🤯

Oh you lightweight Debs.  Go on you really do want to know, 

 

Jamie

[TheQ]

Mooring Awl,

Two and a bit hours sleep short awake, too hot so went down stairs, stepping over Ben who has slept in the doorway all night with the slight cool draft from open downstairs windows and open upstairs windows.

Two hours sleep, one hours sleep.

 

Hmm cars going through, I suspect they've fixed the road, between us and the next village south. It had collapsed into the sand. 

 

Ben was happy enough starting out on his walk but halfway down the garden stopped and laid down refusing to go further. On being offered back to the house he almost ran back. Don't know what's upsetting him.

 

Plans for today,

Hedge trimming, 

Change the spark plug on the mower then use it,

Accounts.

 

 

[jamie92208]

Good moaning from a warm and getting warmer Charente where it is expected to get to 30 today. 

 

We had a busy day yesterday.  Beth to Physio first then off to the Danglies to see her Diabetologue.  En route we had to call at the blood lab as the results of last week's test hadn't arrived.  They had them there so they got taken to the Diabetologue.  Then lunch at the Chinese buffet before a roundabout route home trying to source some tiles.  No joy.  Then an hour or so clearing the jungle outside Cluckingham Palace ready for new residents.  We started clipping the 3' high Bran les by hand.  That took forever so the tractor mower was deployed, low gear, high setti g and a small bite each pass.  It was magic, it just devoured the brambles.  Then in the evening as it was a tad cooler the large weed patch was mowed.  Two more to go. 

 

Shopping this morning g then possibly more of the G word, kick ball to watch tonight 

 

Jamie

[grandadbob]

Good morning all,

Another warm and sunny start to the day here and it will get hotter.  18°C now rising to 30°C. *

Today's plans include a visit to Sainsbury's which once again has been deemed "essential."  Any bets on whether or not somebody will change their mind?

We've been invited out to lunch with friends in the adjacent road.  My garden watering services have been requested for the next couple of weeks and a briefing is required as to which plants and pots need the most attention.  There are a lot of pots and it's a much bigger garden than ours.  I've done it before for them so don't really need the briefing but lunch and a couple of beers is too good an offer to turn down.

Tea has been taken to The Boss and she is already gettingamoveon so it'll soon be my turn.

Have a good one,

Bob.

 

* Thermometer on table beside me now reading 23.5°C.

Edited June 25 by grandadbob

[Barry O]

Ey up!

I prefer the warmth and sun to cold and rain..  bring that heat on!

 

Today involves actrip to Stockport for an overv60s game. BUT the Cricket Clubs in Cheshire don't do TEAS..  RANT MODE ON.. if they can afford to pay players they can organise teas.. lazy so and sos. I, personally would fine them.. RANT mode off.

 

@Dave F Yep, as @polybearsays take clean items to your local Charity shops.. Sue Ryder do well out of selling "rag" around here. (Curtains included).

 

Time to have a wash and toddle down to moreasons for some petrol and "take it yourself" tea materials.

 

Baz

 

 

[Debs.]

1 hour ago, pH said:

The disorienting effect of a highly-polished tile floor:
 

 

"......and to think, he'd only just come from the hospital!" 🤕 🙃

[roundhouse]

Good morning from another warm day in Surrey. I would rather have much cooler weather especially whilst having the heating system replaced.

 

We currently have the heating on as we did yesterday afternoon. Our heating engineer either fancies roasting us or its the fact that hes put a cleansing chemical in the radiators and it needs to circulate a few times.

When he arrives today the whole sytem will be drained down. New boiler and cleansing chemicals arrived a few hours late yesterday hence why he couldn't start the actual works till this morning. Also he had to get a few more items after he departed yeasterday. I rebuilt our kitchen too well so accees to run the additinoal piepwork isnt easy but he thinks he has worked out a way to do it.

 

late afternoon yesterday we opened quite a few Tiny Rebel cans, alll ight  / sour type beers os very refreshing. Tonight as we probaly wont have much working its will no doubt beer pub o'clock.