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Post by marilyn on Apr 26, 2019 3:10:59 GMT
Hey! Very nice day, although it did rain buckets! We went to our fav seafood restaurant across the river...yes, we are so predictable with our love of seafood...and Travis and B enjoyed a few pounds of crawfish with potatoes, corn, and smoke sausage. They were too spicy for me, I'm a weenie about spice, and had broiled stuffed catfish. Gabe got some fried shrimp, he doesn't do boiled seafood. Back home, just reading, visiting with Travis, digging around in his old closet for some of his old action figures...he has a couple of storage tubs full! He's off tonight with friends to see the new Avengers movie. Hoping to hear good things about it without getting spoilers! Rainbow, day at the pool sounds nice...does S enjoy the sun and swim time, too, or is he more of the exploring type? What's the food like? Pluto, how did you fix your computer, or did you?? That's amazing to trace your family back that far...lol, ours are a bit shorter, and harder to trace back cos they came by boat, and not much record! Ditto, we'll need a selfie with the new glasses, or one of you and your mom with them! I always have a pair on, seems like. When my contacts are in, I have to use reading glasses with them, and when they're out, I have to wear my full prescription ones, and take them off to read... What the heck are cockles, and why are you putting vinegar on them?? Toy, it's always hard to remember the opposite seasons we have...are your winters pretty mild? Not sure what we're doing tomorrow, it's Gabe's last week day off, so he'll be here. Travis may take him to a comic book store, or maybe on trampolines if he feels like it after such a late night! Take care all...hugs!
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 26, 2019 4:57:54 GMT
Morning
Awake quite early despite a late night. The beds here are NOT comfortable and S was snoring. Our balcony gets the sun in the mornings so the black out curtains are very useful. It's nearly 8 here now
The food is good and very plentiful. Between 3 meals a day and all the alcohol l am dreading the scales when l get home!
Last full day today, although we don't leave until 7.30pm tomorrow. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my own bed but wishing I'd booked Monday off, at least I'm starting later as I'm due to take Mum to the GP first thing, unless she decides she wants Dad to
Is it back to normal with ballet today Pluto?
Have lots of fun with Travis and Gabe Marilyn
Are you feeling any better Teebs?
Love the photo on FB Ditto
Hope all is well with you Dee Dee
Where are you on holiday Toy?
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 26, 2019 10:18:40 GMT
Morning We are back from ballet now. There were 9 of them today, all 2, 3 and 4 year olds. They looked very sweet all holding hands and on tippy toes going around the room to the Sugar Plum Fairy music. Lots of frothy tutus! I have fixed the screen by following Howie's instructions. It was very easy, I just had to press Ctrl whilst moving the wheel on the mouse. I always forget what a useful key the Ctrl is! M, my dad's dad's ancestors all worked on the River Thames as Lightermen especially in the 1800's. There is probably a lot more history to be found if I knew where to look. In the 70's our family joined others for a celebration and Sam Wanamaker attended because it was in the area of The Globe Theatre which he was involved with. He died before its completion. I have a photo of him and my grandpa talking together. Where did your family sail from? All that food sounds scrummy but I'm like you with spicy foods in avoiding them. Cockles are seafood too. They are molluscs like muscles. When I first moved to East London in the 70's a man with a big hamper with them would go round the pubs selling dishes of them. Maybe they still do but it's probably a dying tradition with the younger generation who would rather have burghers!! Rainbow, I love a holiday with plenty of food Don't get on the scales, just get back to your usual eating and you should lose some of it. Holidays are for pleasure afterall It will be good to have you home We are going to see Avengers Endgame at the 02 tomorrow evening. I have managed to be spoiler free so far. Did you see the previous film M which set up this one? I've just tried that new Marmite/Peanut Butter mixture. It was ok but has left a funny taste in my mouth. There is a very mixed reaction on my Marmite Collectors Group on FB. At least if I don't eat it I will have the jar to add to my collection! Hoe you are all ok ETA M, the Cockles and Muscles song with Arya Stark!!!!!!!
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 26, 2019 15:59:50 GMT
evening Another lovely day although it clouded over a bit this afternoon, S and l joined in with aqua aerobics this morning Some lovely news today when A and R' s house purchase completed, they are now home owners Hope everyone has had a good day
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Post by Teebee on Apr 26, 2019 16:57:16 GMT
Some lovely news today when A and R' s house purchase completed, they are now home owners Hope everyone has had a good day That’s great news Rainbow 😃 did you enjoy the aqua aerobics? Either way I hope you’re relaxing with a wee drink 🍷🤗 and I’m feeling better thank you ☺️ That’s really far back for you ancestors Pluto, I get way back on my mums side, but the minute I hit my g.g. grandad in Ireland it’s so difficult 🙄 Glad you’re all sorted with your screen 🤗 Loved the pic on FB Ditto, I hope we get to see you in your new specs 😁 Hey M, it is very weird posting, but we do need to keep in touch 🤗. I do hope Travis doesn’t give you movie spoilers 🤭 I’ve yet to see ‘Infinity War’ can’t get to the cinema these days 🙄 Apologies for being MIA, but I really haven’t been good, nothing was working properly limb wise and still being in shock I think, I got a bit low 🥺 I’m really trying to shake it off. 🤗🤗 to you all.
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 26, 2019 20:42:37 GMT
My grandmother was French Canadian Ditto Take it slow Teebs Final evening of our holiday and a lovely ending when l won the bingo it was €150 for a full house although l was missing €10 when l counted it back at the room but lovely nonetheless
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Post by marilyn on Apr 27, 2019 2:03:15 GMT
Hey!
Sorry you’re not feeling so good, Teebs, and you’re right about continuing to post...no question about that, I would be so sad to lose contact with all of you!
Rainbow, woohoo on the win, nice way to end the holidays! I hope you have a safe journey, and a good night’s sleep when you get home!
Pluto, the little ones dancing is a sweet image! Howie is a man of many talents ! 😎 Thanks for the song, and you know it sounded familiar as soon as she started the chorus!
Ditto, I think there’s a reason you only had cockles once.. they don’t look too appetizing! 🤣 But B does like his raw oysters with hot sauce and horseradish, and goodness knows that looks gross, lol!!
DeeDee, hope you’re well!
Toy, are you and D home yet? Looks so relaxing where you are/were!
Beautiful day, we watched a movie on Netflix with Gabe, and then he and Travis took a long walk down our street to the levee. Travis enjoys a jog or walk and I like that he gets Gabe to go with him. Shamefully, B and I don’t do that! 🤦♀️
Take care all.. hugs!
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 27, 2019 6:30:04 GMT
Morning Gusty winds all night Hope it has blown itself away before your flight home Rainbow! Well done on the win and congrats to R and A, they've had a long wait so must be feeling much relieved and very happy Teebs, sorry to hear you have been suffering and are feeling low Hope you can shake it off. Oysters with hot sauce and horseradish B does loves his hot foods. I've never had oysters. I love muscles as long as I don't look at them I like them in those seafood mixes with squid and prawns, fried in butter. I love that word levee, always reminds me of Don Mclean's American Pie: 'drove my chevy to the levee'. It sounded quite intriguing in the 1970's when I didn't know what it was. I'd like to walk down to the levee It's a great song! When I looked it up it has been recorded by so many people, including Sinead O'Connor and The Dubliners. Shopping this morning, then hair cut and colour, drive to London then Avengers End Game
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 27, 2019 7:04:04 GMT
Sounds like a lovely day Pluto. We don't leave until 7.30 but have to check out at 12 so we're having a last swim then will leave our cases in Helen's room. May get the bus into town this afternoon or just stay by the pool
Have a good day everyone xxx
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 27, 2019 9:42:16 GMT
Staying by the pool won over going out. Just had a swim and am enjoying a pina colada
Hope the wind has died down by the time we get in!
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 27, 2019 13:00:28 GMT
I'm in Cyprus Ditto. Coming home tonight after a week in the sun
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 27, 2019 16:02:41 GMT
Just arrived at Howie's. Heading off soonish. Have a good journey home Rainbow. Hope it's all on schedule
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Post by Teebee on Apr 27, 2019 17:56:52 GMT
Hey well done on the win Rainbow 🙌 great way to end your holiday, safe travels home 🤗
Have a great time at the movies Pluto 😃 can’t wait to hear if it’s worth they hype, without spoilers obviously 😉😃
M I hope you’re having a lovely weekend, we spent this afternoon watching a movie on Amazon 😀 it was Kong- Skull Island, Jings I fair enjoyed it 😁
Hi Ditto you haven’t blown away I hope, we never had any of the forecast winds, but it started to drizzle just before tea 🙄. I can’t believe you still have books to sort out 😉
I’m not as bad today, still having limb problems, but spoke for ages to my sister which helped.
🤗🤗 to you all
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 27, 2019 18:29:37 GMT
at the airport now, looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight xx
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Post by marilyn on Apr 28, 2019 2:27:56 GMT
Hey!
I hope you had a safe flight back, Rainbow, and have enjoyed a rest in your own bed! Cyprus is Greek?
Pluto, hope you and Howie are enjoying your time together! Travis had good things to say about Endgame, how about you and Howie?
Teebs, I'm glad the talk with your sis lifted your spirits, my little sis does that for me, too! I loved Skull Island, love crazy adventure movies!
Ditto, lol, I never think about how many books I have, although Travis has been digging thru storage bins looking for some of his action figures from when he was a kid (he has shelved full at his house.),and said 'Mom, why are you keeping all these books if you've read them?' Well, they're my equivalent of action figures, so keep quiet! Lol!
Quiet day, Gabe over, and Travis having a night in after dragging in at the wee hours of the morning from his friend's bachelor party!
Take care all, hugs!
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 28, 2019 9:50:05 GMT
morning got in about 3.45 and straight to bed but wide awake by 7.00 body clock's all over the place working my way through holiday washing and tidying the garden as its been wrecked by sun and wind while we were away Laters......
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Post by Pluto7077 on Apr 28, 2019 13:07:30 GMT
Late entry today!!!! No time to post even now so back later!
ETA Just lost my post!!! I'm too tired and must have pressed the wrong key. Can't be bothered now.
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Post by Rainbow on Apr 28, 2019 17:40:39 GMT
Pluto, tomorrow is another day x
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Post by Teebee on Apr 28, 2019 18:38:47 GMT
Evening all, what a beautiful day it’s been 🌤 unfortunately I didn’t get out anywhere, but have enjoyed the sun in the back garden now and again ☺️ morning got in about 3.45 and straight to bed but wide awake by 7.00 body clock's all over the place Rainbow my sister was telling me yesterday that she gets worse jet lag travelling from Melbourne to Perth than she does when she comes over here, weird 🤔 I hope you have rested after your productive morning 🤗 Hope to hear more from you tomorrow Pluto, you’re obviously knackered from your travels 🤗 M hope you’re have good weekend 🤗 I shouldn’t really give all my troubles to my sister, but it does help having someone to talk too 😔 the older I get the more I seem to miss her which is weird, because we haven’t even lived near one another since I was in my teens 🤭 Did you get all your pots sorted after the wind Ditto? I think you should open a pop up book shop or a lending library with all the books you have 😉🤗 Enjoy your evening all 🤗
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Post by marilyn on Apr 29, 2019 2:57:59 GMT
Hey! Just lost a post, and yes, Pluto, it is majorly frustrating, will try to post during the day tomorrow...take care all...hugs!
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