What are you all up to

Sitting here having a cup of coffee and then I will go and sharpen my carving knives ,ready for the turkey, they don't like it up em !

I'm just having a coffee too, taking a break from the kitchen. OH has sorted out daughter's ancient Skoda (he says she should write to Skoda, congratulating them on their long lived high mileage vehicle!) We've all agreed it's time for a replacement, OH can't stand many more Dad calls from muddy country lanes...

Very dull and damp but not overly cold her in Notts. Also had a bad cough and have been waiting for it to pass so I can ice the cake. Looks as though I should just about manage it before Christmas. Or I could use one of these 😷I suppose.

Cool,  Blue  sky  with  30% high  cloud  and  another  30%  vapour  trails  oop  ere  in  the  County  Palatine  ,  Feeling  almost  human,  but  the  cough  etc  is  still  with  me,  tho'  at  least  I'm  not  gasping  for  breath  any  more--  only  taken  10  days  to  get  to  this  stage  !!

By  New  year  I  might  even  be  thinking  of  looking  to  see  if  the  booking  frenzy  has  slowed  ,  but  then  its  M O T & Service  time  so  I'll  start  saving  for  those  things  that,  altho'  running  perfectly,  "Must  be  done,  Guv,  or  I  can't  be  'eld  responsible"

Wouldn't  mind  but  we  used  to  work  for  the  same  blooming  company  !!  {  Bah,  Humbug  }

Have  fun  &  take  care  of  your  young  &  old,  they  both  need  fussing  over  !

I did  like  Goldies  pictures  of  the  new  calf !  Very  moooving  I  must  say 

Brian  A B M

That Smart will struggle to tow your van!

18th January seems a very long time to have to wait for a clutch repair, I take it you will not need to move site before then.

Only  If  the  Romans  do  !!

Hello folks.  This will be swift, it is the Sunday before Christmas and many actions need to be accomplished.  Had to turn on laptop, with non replaceable battery so tied to the cord, not always suitable for a quick dip in and out .

Some of you may know new website and Kindle do not get along together and despite trying to post, it eats my words as I type on the Kindle - however slowly I type and wait.  Seems to allow some words after emojis, hence some really strange posts from me on this and the new website thread.  I have been reading and it's nice to see what everyone is up to.  I won't write anything on here regarding the 'improved' website .

Yesterday we went on a coach trip to Carols Sing Along at the Royal Albert Hall.  Long story short, gift from a friend who gave as present- rejected , unable to use herself so offered to us, wouldn't accept money so flowers after the decs are down I think.  Great day out, collected 9.30am, only  a short walk to pickup point.  An hourish to wander before show started,so checked out Albert Memorial and a very foggy Hyde Park.  Brilliant show, RHA dec'd nicely, folks in Christmas jumpers, headgear, flashing jumpers and skirts - yes , one who was dressed as an angel , lots of elf's too.  People in the boxes took strings of lights and decorated them.  Others took bells, or possibly did all of the above, to join in.  Made for a terrific atmosphere .  Feel that Christmas might be on its way.  Then a coach crawl to Covent Garden, but saw some of the lights etc on the way.  A couple of hours there where we found a lovely organic restaurant with brilliant food and service, so soon feed and watered, before joining the throngs.  Lovely buskers, decorations and atmosphere.  Home about 7.15pm.  Able to catch up with Strictly Final by fast forwarding the chat and was able to watch result in real time.  Then BBC4 for the last two episodes of the latest Scandinavian offering Modus.  Great day all around.

Foggy here again today, probably visit mum later or finish the cake, we don't have marzipan and icing but fruit topped.  If not mother than an aunt who we've not seen for ages.  No reply from mother at the mo, assume not home from church, she only likes one visitor at a time so we'll see what happens.

Glad everyone else seems to being enjoying themselves, I've been reading and hope I miss no-one when I say hope you feel better HeleandTrevor, glad you had a good time away, good luck to your hubby Brue on repair front, you seem to be mastering the new site well or just have the right equipment .  I see ABM mixed us up again,I hope you are not insulted?  I hoping you're fit healthy wealthy good looking etc, all the things I'm not LOL. Touch wood .l',m healthy.  Tricky you seem to be doing well, enjoy time away.  Malcolm, what another HUGE expense might it be time to rethink your situation for the new year?  Insurance, repairs, tax, fuel etc against income and decide whether it is worth it?  Milliehull so glad you enjoyed school play.  Have to ask cornersteady why he's not at school teaching and is sunning himself???

Sorry if I've missed something important, but tasks are calling.  In case I don't get back on here to actually type, even cutting and pasting from others posts to form my own doesn't work easily on the Kindle   I'll take the opportunity of wishing you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

Sorry said I wasn't going to moan about the site on this post, but it takes an age for the words to appear as I type and I thought I'd lost a lot of my speed at typing..........

Luckily copied my post, learnt from experience on old site .  Cos I was logged out arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Well done B2, you've contacted planet CT, the earthlings have got your message and are pleased to hear your news....

Well done B2, good to hear all is well.

Horrible grey day here, being lazy and not doing much, but should really stir myself and finish putting up the rest of our new blinds.

I think we have all the presents bought (OH's department) so now I have to get started on the wrapping.  OH and DD have made lists for food shopping later in the week, I will just be chauffeur and bag carrier.

We have an elderly friend to visit this week, will take her some nice flowers, but otherwise nothing much planned.

ACSI books have arrived, so time to make plans for next year.

Oh, yes, nearly forgot.....time (for OH) to sort house insurance for 2017.....this year seems to have gone very quickly.   Renewal has arrived and seems to be a bit of an increase.....as usual.