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Post by Rainbow on Apr 1, 2019 16:13:50 GMT
working day over, came home via Tesco and got 2 half price villas so need to plant them It's turned out lovely here
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Post by Teebee on Apr 1, 2019 17:37:28 GMT
Evening all, hope everyone has had a good weekend.
Mums been doing well over the past few days and we now have the funeral arrangements which helps for some reason . Someone asked where my aunt was from, she was from Peebles as was all my mums family they were born and bred there including me .
I’ve had a very busy weekend, after a shopping trip to Kelso on Saturday, my son turned up with Riley and decided they were staying for tea so the visit lasted nearly 5 hours, to say I was knackered is an understatement 😉 Mother’s Day lunch was a bit of a hit and miss unfortunately. When we arrived Lesley asked for the menu whilst Emma ordered drinks, L was told it was carvery only I thought she was going to have a fit. Apparently when she booked she specifically asked if it was the normal menu as there would be kids, absolutely she was told, and they had a kids menu. To cut a very long story short, we calmed her down and said it was okay and waited for the starters. Aiden asked for soup and decided he didn’t like it when it came, Taylor then had some but didn’t like it either 🙄. When the waiter came to clear he said to Taylor “why didn’t you finish the soup?” Lesley said they didn’t like it take it away, he replied that they should have ordered something else 😮 personally I don’t think Lesley could have got any redder without exploding 🤯. Safe to say main was had and a quick exit made, although L did complain to the manager about the waiter and service (kids meals cold and redone) so I don’t think we’ll be going back 😉😅
I’m sorry I’ve rambled on 😟 big 🤗 to all
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 1, 2019 18:02:12 GMT
That all sounds a bit of a nightmare Teebs. You'll have to have another meal out at a tried and tested place. Is the funeral soon? Seems like you've only just had one Rainbow, what is a villa? I shall have to google! I should plant up some stuff for out front to spruce it up a bit. We are the shabbiest house in the street Ditto, most people look awful in selfies but the younger generations photo shop them and add all sorts That was lovely to get a card DeeDee Just had phone appointment with the mortgage guy but it's all gobbledygook to me! Further discussions are on hold until we sell anyway and then I think I'll get my sister to come into the branch with me. I told the guy on the phone I'm better face to face. Dinner time and we have leftover crumble and custard
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 1, 2019 20:44:30 GMT
That should have said viola Pluto
Sorry your Mother's Day lunch was such a disaster Teebs
Tucked up in bed... night night
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 1, 2019 21:23:11 GMT
Ah, violas Pretty little purple flowers. I like those. I've just had to turn the news off as it's doing my head in! Looking forward to seeing more of you tomorrow DItto and hopefully PK too.
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Post by marilyn on Apr 2, 2019 3:24:11 GMT
Hey! Lol, Pluto, were you hoping to hear more from me, too?? I'm like a bad penny, I always turn up! All that financial stuff can be so hard to follow...B and I are lucky to have a friend who is a bookkeeper/accountant who did our books for us when B was working, and always answered our money questions, even now that we're retired. I hope you and your sister are able to work your way through it, and get things settled like they need to be. And yes, Cindy and John are very proud of their girls, they are really special young women. Sarah hopes to find work close to her home, or even where Katie works, which is about a half hour away. Rainbow, violas are violets? That should be pretty! I'm getting the itch to plant something, too...maybe close to the little shed, or by the Mary statue up front. Knee doctor this week? Hope your work day is a good one! Teebs, what a shame that your meal out was spoiled! A good waiter or waitress should just deal with their own jobs, not reprimand kids! I hope all the planning goes smoothly for you and the family. Ditto, you should not stop taking pics with your family or even selfies! As I've gotten older, I realized how important my family pics are , especially the ones with my mom and dad, and brother and sister, even my grandparents. Lots of good memories there, and I'm glad to have them. Deedee, good to see you here, and I'm sure you have lots of good memories to enjoy from Big Momma...I know you have some wonderful pics from the cons that show how close and how much fun you and BM had together! PK, I hope you're doing ok! Starting the floor tomorrow... Take care all...hugs!
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 2, 2019 5:35:45 GMT
Good morning Lol M, I thought you had been on! I thought Katie lived and taught further afield but I guess she likes to be close to home too. I do have a financial advisor....she's called Rainbow B's on to the floor already! Kitchen or bathroom? Low temps today with light showers. Brrrrrrr
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 2, 2019 6:27:33 GMT
morning Knee doctor is not until the 12th Marilyn l think I've learnt to live with the pain and lack of mobility but will be very upset if it gets cancelled again Busy day today with lots of paperwork to get on top of Have a good day everyone
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Post by Teebee on Apr 2, 2019 14:48:40 GMT
Afternoon ladies, 👋
Pluto the funeral is next Monday at a crematorium in Melrose which is only 10 miles up the road, which is good for mum as a lot of travelling isn’t easy for her.
I hope you don’t get all cross eyed with your paperwork Rainbow, I’ll bet the 12th seems ages away for your appointment when you’re in pain 🤗
You’re so right about the waiter M, it’s amazing I managed to eat anything for biting my tongue 😉. He was also hovering around, that really gets my goat 😠. Good luck with the floor 🤗
I hope everyone is having a good day even if the weather is on the change 🙄
Catch you all later 🤗
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 2, 2019 16:28:25 GMT
Not too long to wait Teebs and being fairly local will be a blessing for your mum That waiter needs training! The weather We've had horrendous downpours with hail and almost sleet plus brilliant sunshine. I managed to dodge the worst of it. Should have worn my boots but I don't want to in April! Slightly frustrating afternoon at work but I'm home now. Food is on my mind as usual. The sun is u t again alongside the rain
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 2, 2019 16:53:41 GMT
We had 2 hail storms! Over quickly but bad while it lasted!
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Post by PokerKitten on Apr 2, 2019 21:33:53 GMT
Evening. Another day has flown by without achieving anything. It's always worse when there is an air of frenzy here from being short staffed or just disorganised because there is a lot of unpredictable waiting for attention and/or a sudden rush which throws you off kilter. Today was one of those days.
I am very fond of violas too, such pretty little things. Now that plants are starting to burst forth I am missing my garden even more. There is a wee Japanese style garden here, wedged between the old and the new parts and whilst it's nice to have it isn't the kind of garden I love. Instead of heaps of planting and pots there are one or two statement pieces like the giant bamboo and features like a tiny pond and rocks and pebbles.
Btw Rainbow, I haven't had a chance to do anything about investigating the flat details as yet but I think I will try online tomorrow, all being well. I am very grateful to you and Pluto for offering to help, especially when you are so busy.
Hand is getting tired now so have to cut this short. Hopefully see y'all tomorrow.
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Post by marilyn on Apr 3, 2019 3:58:20 GMT
Hey! Just lost my post, and it's and Condensed version...B is half way thru the kitchen flooring, very satisfying to cover up the old ugly tiles with the new grey wood grain flooring... Pluto, I hope work is kinder to you tomorrow, and no hail! Rainbow, that is such a long wait for medical help! PK, good luck on the online search! Teebs, will there be a memorial service? Ditto, where are you?
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 3, 2019 4:59:03 GMT
morning Awake early but had stuff to do on the computer that I was too tired to do last night so watching the Sewing Bee final and working my way through the chores Your new flooring sounds lovely Marilyn, all the grey going in must be very soothing I can't wait to get going with the decorating here but the garden is first, new fence and major repairs to the summerhouse/shed needed but we haven't had any free weekends together lately to get on with it, we're both bust Saturday and S is working next weekend so not sure it will get done before our holiday Pluto and I are happy to help PK I signed up with 8 agencies yesterday but they are suggesting stuff in or close to Worthing at the moment - how would you feel about that? I specified your requirements but some don't meet the brief Hope your Mum continues to feel a bit better Teebs, glad the funeral is not far from you Hope you get back today Ditto Another busy day at work, hope yours is better Pluto
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 3, 2019 5:42:35 GMT
Good morning Chilly with more hail this afternoon Rainbow, that is very organised of you to sign up It is very frustrating not having enough time to do home improvements. I got more done last week in the evening, just because of the weather and light evenings. Now I'm back to cuddling up on the sofa with a blanket! Maybe use that weekend when S was going to help at my place? I've got at least 3 episodes of the Sewing Bee to catch up with. I've gone to a smaller package with Virgin now so after 1st May no more Walking Dead or Grey's Anatomy. I need to save money and never have enough time for anyway. PK, how far can your mum travel by bus? We have one that goes to Midhurst I think. It probably takes forever but no doubt the route is pretty. I hope there is a home with a lovely garden for you somewhere M, your house is going to be gorgeous when finished and so stylish and elegant by the sound of it. We have team meeting all morning and possibly two appointments in the afternoon as long as the chicken pox is at the right stage for me to visit! Ditto hope you get a chance to visit here today. DeeDee, any travel plans in the pipeline Hope you are ok up in Scotland Teebs.
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Post by Teebee on Apr 3, 2019 8:07:17 GMT
Jings it’s a bit wet out 🌧 thank goodness I’m not going out today.
That’s some weird weather you’re both having P and R, hope it’s a good day for you both, work and weather wise 🤗 and mums doing really well R, thank you 🤗
PK lovely to see you 😊 It must be so frustrating trying to find somewhere suitable to live online even with your mums help, hopefully the right one is out there waiting for you 🤗
Hey M, B is fairly getting a shift on with the flooring, it sounds lovely 😊 oh, there will be a wee service at the crematorium, but apparently not a religious one 🤔
I’m off for another coffee to see if I can wake up a bit more 😉😃
Have a great day all 🤗
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Post by PokerKitten on Apr 3, 2019 15:47:12 GMT
Hi all. After a roasting morning it is decidedly chilly now. My feet are freezing Pluto, a garden would be lovely but a patio for pots and for sitting outside would do if I can't find anything better. I shall have to look up bus times etc to see how wide I can cast my net. If it takes forever and/or is an infrequent service mum might still struggle with that. Otherwise I am open to considering anywhere!
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 3, 2019 16:15:23 GMT
The weather needs to settle down! It was 3 degrees this morning when I left for work so I'm back in boots and cosy coat. It was better than forecasted though I hope your feet warm up PK. It will be helpful to know how far the net can be cast to suit you both. My sister has just sent me details of a near perfect flat for her, near where I currently live. It will probably be scooped up and not available when she is ready to move though. Only downside is the bath which is hopeless for her. I'd live there happily all by myself It would be perfect for Howie and I in the future too. It's good to see that there is property out there. I hope the coffee helped Teebs I got some thank you flowers from a family today as it was my last visit. A lovely grandparent who is bringing up her grandson. It's always encouraging to be appreciated A colleague is off to the new Spurs stadium tonight. He's hoping for a Spurs win but it would be great if Palace beat them again! Howie tried for tickets but the demand is huge. P at work said it took him hours to secure his ticket!
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 3, 2019 16:39:56 GMT
evening, busy day at work then had to go into town to pick up a new parking permit and a bus pass for a parent, got the permit then went to the bus depot only to find it closed at 4.30 and l was there at 4.31 Putting my feet up now.. back later
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Post by DeeDee on Apr 3, 2019 17:29:23 GMT
DeeDee, any travel plans in the pipeline I'm hoping to go to Cleethorpes on Sunday Pluto I hope it doesn't snow like it has said yesterday it hail stoned when I was coming back from Meadowhall Vue cinema , I went to see Dumbo aw he so cute good CGI this morning it was foggy and cold and this afternoon it was but being wiped out from yesterday I have been asleep all day hope everyone's ok hugs to all
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