Sorry I have been away for so long. Waiting for the end of the world.
Have been messing about with my other blog. Trying to show my Galoob Micro Machine collection is proving a very long task. Feel free to have a look, just click the link on this blog.
The collection has taken up a fair bit of the little spare time I have. Getting a listing onto the blog has proved very difficult and I have had many hair pulling, computer out the window moments!
Well, tomorrow is Christmas Day and Ches has just found out that instead of working from 08.00 through to 20.30 she is only on duty from 15.30 to 17.30! Brilliant news. Many thanks to the families of the people she cares for. It means that we will have a reasonably normal family Christmas!
Tony, my brother down under, rang this morning. I explained that it has been a little wet over here and that the boys and I were about to head to Plymbridge for their daily walk and roll in the mud. He kindly informed me that it was sunny and 32 degrees in his part of the world. Yeah good one bro!!
Had a little chat to mum. She is a poorly lady but seems to be looking forward to Christmas.
Seem to have a fair number of family half way around the world. Anne and Tracey and family are gettin along fine. Lovely photo card from them. Doesn't seem that long ago that Tracey was using our stairs as a makeshift slide along with Cameron and Alice. Now she is a mum of two and Cameron is the new Chef to look out for! Alice is 14 going on 21!
My sister, Clare, is also down that part of the world, living in Sydney with hubby Brendan. Hope you get well soon mate by the way.
Well, must go as many things to do. Hope all reading this have a super Christmas and a great 2013!
Monday 24 December 2012
Saturday 21 July 2012
E-maile between HR and me re terriers
Been naughty again and haven't got around to posting. Just been busy with a few projects that seem to be taking rather longer than I first thought!
HR and I had an exchange of e-mails concerning terriers. As you know we have a couple of Westies, Disney and Google, so HR feels I should be an expert on the subject. The boys and I went to Plymbridge again today, the top route by Wrigleys. On this route they use me as a formula one racing driver uses a pit crew. Just to top up on energy giving items, in this case doggy chews! Then off they go again into the bush.
Google hasn't quite got his sense of direction so Disney has to go off looking for him. He is getting better and I only lost him twice today! I know when he is lost as when we are reunited he comes running past me then does another couple of passes before being distracted back into the woods!
Anyway the e-mails as promised. HR and his new wife JJ are doggy sitting Lottje.
By the way I discovered the most useless expression to use to a Terrier today......."slow down..!"
Lotte does sit though.
By the way as an experienced Terrier person....where is the "off" switch ? !
We have had a great day.....ending with chasing balls and fallen apples in the garden.
Iwan did his best but it was like being on a bombing range if I threw balls for them......Iwan would trot off after the ball like a bomber,a t a gentlemanly pace .... when suddenly a grey streak like a Eurofighter...would swing curve past, out-flank him...steal the ball and run off with that expression of both sucess and possession which only Terriers have !!
I think her batteries are low becaiuse she is flaked on the matt beside me !
Hi again , and thank you for taking on themantle of "Terrier Help Desk".
I think terrier stuff this might be blog ,material !
It makes a change from my monologues about flying and guns !!
Last night we watched TV and Lottje snuggled down on the sofa and this was only broken by a "launch" at Boots (the matriach mog) who decided to do Bruce Lee impressions at her as she went past.
I managed to arrest Lotje as she got her gear up and return her to the circuit ( I lied about not mentioning flying!).
At midnight we all settled (Joke,Iwan ,Lotje and me) in the slaapkamer; the cats had dispersed themselves out in the schuur (the utility area outside the back door) or up in the zolder (attic).
My attempt to lure Lotje off our bed and into her own failed because after a brief sitting and smiling exercise her springs took over and she would reappear beside me.
I discovered the next phase where she showed her latent burrowing instincts ! The covers were not enough and she dissappeared beneath the bedclothes; thankfully stopping and settling down after her tail dissappeared !
Joke is not impressed by any of this and blames me for it all.
So I settled down to a night with a live "Knuffeldier" (cuddly toy) and almost managed to avoid having my face washed again before we dozed off.
I hoped that (like cats) she would become too warm under the covers and move out ; but that didn`t happen until I got up to go to the loo at about 2 and disturbed the quilt.
At one point I descended to the use of chemical warfare... but that had no effect!
We went for our usual walk this morning and Lotje did impresions of a sidewinder on a piece of string ! Only changing pace to explode into the undergrowth...after a blackbird !
Iwan has a runny tummy (probably stress-related) ,so plods on as usual,but with an earlier than usual loo-stop in the bushes !
Lotje didn`t wait until we left our own territory and I now have a recovery and disposal job to do in the flowerbed !!
Overall though she is a lovely litle animal and would be ideal company. I just have to anticipate like mad !!
However I confess: I will be pleased when Ellen gets back from Turkey and I can give her back !!
Today is day two......and I see her small paws returning from the schuur....
End of e-mail correspondence.
You may recall that we had a lovely old Labrador, Holly. Now Labs are obedient creatures who anticipate your every whim and only exist to please. We went from that to getting a puppy Westie.
Westies very much have a mind of their own and want to know everything that is going on around them. Their definition of "around them" is a circle of about 100 metres. This makes walking in the woods an interesting experience. They want to be in about six places at once.
Val, my loving other half, did not take Disney out for walks in the woods. So when she thought he must be lonely and needed a sibling she didn't take the complication of dogs going in different directions into account. So we got Google. One year nine months down the line Google is now very confident and wears his explorers head with the same devil may care attitude as Disney. Makes for interesting walks!!!
HR and I had an exchange of e-mails concerning terriers. As you know we have a couple of Westies, Disney and Google, so HR feels I should be an expert on the subject. The boys and I went to Plymbridge again today, the top route by Wrigleys. On this route they use me as a formula one racing driver uses a pit crew. Just to top up on energy giving items, in this case doggy chews! Then off they go again into the bush.
Google hasn't quite got his sense of direction so Disney has to go off looking for him. He is getting better and I only lost him twice today! I know when he is lost as when we are reunited he comes running past me then does another couple of passes before being distracted back into the woods!
Anyway the e-mails as promised. HR and his new wife JJ are doggy sitting Lottje.
By the way I discovered the most useless expression to use to a Terrier today......."slow down..!"
Lotte does sit though.
By the way as an experienced Terrier person....where is the "off" switch ? !
We have had a great day.....ending with chasing balls and fallen apples in the garden.
Iwan did his best but it was like being on a bombing range if I threw balls for them......Iwan would trot off after the ball like a bomber,a t a gentlemanly pace .... when suddenly a grey streak like a Eurofighter...would swing curve past, out-flank him...steal the ball and run off with that expression of both sucess and possession which only Terriers have !!
I think her batteries are low becaiuse she is flaked on the matt beside me !
If you use excessively you will find
the batteries run down completely. However, due to what I can only think is a
malfunction at the design stage, recharging is done at a remarkable rate.
We do find that, providing
distractions are not present, batteries run down completely when the sun goes
down. Do not provide any audio input at this stage as it will cause the motors
to over compensate and turn the audio input into output at a tenfold ratio. You
may be interested to note that the Doppler effect is quite noticeable with
these models, especially when all else is quiet.
A secondary use for these models is
an alarm clock. You can charge the whole block for this facility if you are
able to persuade your neighbours that early rising is good for their health and
wellbeing.
We hope you enjoy your flirtation
with this model as ours bring us many hours of joy, especially if we are trying
to watch any TV with an animal content!!
Hi again , and thank you for taking on themantle of "Terrier Help Desk".
I think terrier stuff this might be blog ,material !
It makes a change from my monologues about flying and guns !!
Last night we watched TV and Lottje snuggled down on the sofa and this was only broken by a "launch" at Boots (the matriach mog) who decided to do Bruce Lee impressions at her as she went past.
I managed to arrest Lotje as she got her gear up and return her to the circuit ( I lied about not mentioning flying!).
At midnight we all settled (Joke,Iwan ,Lotje and me) in the slaapkamer; the cats had dispersed themselves out in the schuur (the utility area outside the back door) or up in the zolder (attic).
My attempt to lure Lotje off our bed and into her own failed because after a brief sitting and smiling exercise her springs took over and she would reappear beside me.
I discovered the next phase where she showed her latent burrowing instincts ! The covers were not enough and she dissappeared beneath the bedclothes; thankfully stopping and settling down after her tail dissappeared !
Joke is not impressed by any of this and blames me for it all.
So I settled down to a night with a live "Knuffeldier" (cuddly toy) and almost managed to avoid having my face washed again before we dozed off.
I hoped that (like cats) she would become too warm under the covers and move out ; but that didn`t happen until I got up to go to the loo at about 2 and disturbed the quilt.
At one point I descended to the use of chemical warfare... but that had no effect!
We went for our usual walk this morning and Lotje did impresions of a sidewinder on a piece of string ! Only changing pace to explode into the undergrowth...after a blackbird !
Iwan has a runny tummy (probably stress-related) ,so plods on as usual,but with an earlier than usual loo-stop in the bushes !
Lotje didn`t wait until we left our own territory and I now have a recovery and disposal job to do in the flowerbed !!
Overall though she is a lovely litle animal and would be ideal company. I just have to anticipate like mad !!
However I confess: I will be pleased when Ellen gets back from Turkey and I can give her back !!
Today is day two......and I see her small paws returning from the schuur....
End of e-mail correspondence.
You may recall that we had a lovely old Labrador, Holly. Now Labs are obedient creatures who anticipate your every whim and only exist to please. We went from that to getting a puppy Westie.
Westies very much have a mind of their own and want to know everything that is going on around them. Their definition of "around them" is a circle of about 100 metres. This makes walking in the woods an interesting experience. They want to be in about six places at once.
Val, my loving other half, did not take Disney out for walks in the woods. So when she thought he must be lonely and needed a sibling she didn't take the complication of dogs going in different directions into account. So we got Google. One year nine months down the line Google is now very confident and wears his explorers head with the same devil may care attitude as Disney. Makes for interesting walks!!!
Sunday 6 May 2012
This is different
I haven't published for a month or so, so thought I should let the world know what has been happening around here. I find that my blog has changed, or at least the way I get into it!
Hopefully there will not be any changes from a view point of view as this new set up has confused me no end!!
Still, life appears to be full of change nowadays. So what is another eh?
At home things are going along. Disney has been scratching and has taken his fur off in two places around his bum/tail area. One of my fellow dog walkers recommended NatPet, so we bought a bottle.
It appears to have worked. The loss of fur wasn't too bad but this stuff has stopped him scratching and biting in that area. He is also sleeping better at night!
It's like having kids at home again!!
We checked him out for fleas and gave him his monthly dose on the neck, I reckon he is bothered by pollen or something akin. Google doesn't appear to be suffering, although he does have a good sneeze when in the woods!!
Alice has now reached the age of 14. Amazingly she is a genius as she appears to know everything about everything! I can't remember being like that at her age - well, actually I can't remember anything at all nowadays!! Get to the top of the stairs and wonder why I set off in the first place!
Ches has had a good go at her flat. She has painted and papered her bedroom and painted the hall. I helped her with the garden, the whole place looks a lot better now. Not that it looked bad in the first place.
I am out to Ches and Al's place tomorrow to try and sort the Virgin Hub. First one kept cutting off from the Internet every so often. Virgin have sent another which I will try and connect tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Al went out to Plympton fair yesterday and some kind soul pinched her mobile. Annoying as she saved for a while and did extra chores to get money to buy her prized Blackberry. It was second hand when she bought it, but still pricey. Some Bastards around aren't there. Unfortunately she didn't know the IMEI code so we could only stop the charges on my account rather than freezing the phone.
Ches has been working all the hours sent again. Her line manager is poorly and Ches has been covering her shifts.
The DWP are playing silly buggers with her Bereavement Benefit claim. Don't understand the problem myself. When Mark sadly passed on they were married, they were separated but he still had a financial and moral obligation to Alice. The fact that he turned avoiding those responsibilities into an art form is, to my mind, immaterial.
I am getting along well with my Micro machine collection. Have set up a blog in which I intend to show pieces individually. One of the problems I have found since collecting is identifying individual pieces, there are just so many! I currently only have one I am not able to name, but will keep trying! Anyone know the name of a large hairy Star Wars beast, white with two horns set on top of the head? Two eyes, one nose and a normal mouth. Black toes.
Val has just sent me on a wild goose chase. Get the dogs in, she says. Note plural. Out I go and Google comes running in. I shout for Disney, no response. Down the steps at the end of the courtyard. No sign of him. Back into the house to find him sitting in front of Val!!! "Oh I meant Google not dogs" she says!!!!!!
Google is now in our bedroom attacking the sofa he sleeps on. I have told him when its destroyed he is on the floor - but he ignores me!!
Well, time to go. Ches is taking Alice around to Lin's where she is having a sleepover with Alisha. She hasn't been on a sleepover since ... oh... last night. She was at her friend Alice's. Two Alice's in one house - oh joy!!!
Hopefully there will not be any changes from a view point of view as this new set up has confused me no end!!
Still, life appears to be full of change nowadays. So what is another eh?
At home things are going along. Disney has been scratching and has taken his fur off in two places around his bum/tail area. One of my fellow dog walkers recommended NatPet, so we bought a bottle.
It appears to have worked. The loss of fur wasn't too bad but this stuff has stopped him scratching and biting in that area. He is also sleeping better at night!
It's like having kids at home again!!
We checked him out for fleas and gave him his monthly dose on the neck, I reckon he is bothered by pollen or something akin. Google doesn't appear to be suffering, although he does have a good sneeze when in the woods!!
Alice has now reached the age of 14. Amazingly she is a genius as she appears to know everything about everything! I can't remember being like that at her age - well, actually I can't remember anything at all nowadays!! Get to the top of the stairs and wonder why I set off in the first place!
Ches has had a good go at her flat. She has painted and papered her bedroom and painted the hall. I helped her with the garden, the whole place looks a lot better now. Not that it looked bad in the first place.
I am out to Ches and Al's place tomorrow to try and sort the Virgin Hub. First one kept cutting off from the Internet every so often. Virgin have sent another which I will try and connect tomorrow. Fingers crossed.
Al went out to Plympton fair yesterday and some kind soul pinched her mobile. Annoying as she saved for a while and did extra chores to get money to buy her prized Blackberry. It was second hand when she bought it, but still pricey. Some Bastards around aren't there. Unfortunately she didn't know the IMEI code so we could only stop the charges on my account rather than freezing the phone.
Ches has been working all the hours sent again. Her line manager is poorly and Ches has been covering her shifts.
The DWP are playing silly buggers with her Bereavement Benefit claim. Don't understand the problem myself. When Mark sadly passed on they were married, they were separated but he still had a financial and moral obligation to Alice. The fact that he turned avoiding those responsibilities into an art form is, to my mind, immaterial.
I am getting along well with my Micro machine collection. Have set up a blog in which I intend to show pieces individually. One of the problems I have found since collecting is identifying individual pieces, there are just so many! I currently only have one I am not able to name, but will keep trying! Anyone know the name of a large hairy Star Wars beast, white with two horns set on top of the head? Two eyes, one nose and a normal mouth. Black toes.
Val has just sent me on a wild goose chase. Get the dogs in, she says. Note plural. Out I go and Google comes running in. I shout for Disney, no response. Down the steps at the end of the courtyard. No sign of him. Back into the house to find him sitting in front of Val!!! "Oh I meant Google not dogs" she says!!!!!!
Google is now in our bedroom attacking the sofa he sleeps on. I have told him when its destroyed he is on the floor - but he ignores me!!
Well, time to go. Ches is taking Alice around to Lin's where she is having a sleepover with Alisha. She hasn't been on a sleepover since ... oh... last night. She was at her friend Alice's. Two Alice's in one house - oh joy!!!
Sunday 1 April 2012
A message from HR
Thought you may like an update on HR and his new wife. He calls her Joke although that isn't her real name. A bit of in house humour I think!
Anyway they are both beginning to settle in as you can see. Our love goes to both of them.
The two cats we inherited froim Relianna (Speedy and Spanky) have relaxed and I fitted a cat flap which I then had to demonstrate with my head and a smile to encourege them to use it).
On the down-side : I have had to clean the areas scented by some local toms and have spent the last feew days smelling of Paco Rabanne and cats pee !
They have had a free reign in the relatively short time the house has been unocupied ; but a few power-projections by me have re-established the territory.
They will be backed up by water from the hose and a super-soaker as appropriate ( feel free to put any of this on the blog by the way !).
I must admit the accelerated rust-streaks on my pillar drill and that all-pervading smell on a lot of the equipment which had been delivered by me in the van a few weeks ago really cheesed me off.
Joke is as happy as I could ever have hoped and there is a definite change in her demeanour when she comes here. She is relaxed at last.
Once we move from Sylvenne in Winsum it will definitely be a step into our future.
I asked if she would like to name the house and she immediately said "Carpe Diem". So we are going to get a name-plate made in slate or wood.
we are interpreting the expression in the context of "making the most of the day" ; or not wasting the day.
So lots of positives here in NL ; it`s a windy and greyish day but a happy one.
I will sign off cos my back is aching !
All the best,
Love Bob and Joke.
Anyway they are both beginning to settle in as you can see. Our love goes to both of them.
The two cats we inherited froim Relianna (Speedy and Spanky) have relaxed and I fitted a cat flap which I then had to demonstrate with my head and a smile to encourege them to use it).
On the down-side : I have had to clean the areas scented by some local toms and have spent the last feew days smelling of Paco Rabanne and cats pee !
They have had a free reign in the relatively short time the house has been unocupied ; but a few power-projections by me have re-established the territory.
They will be backed up by water from the hose and a super-soaker as appropriate ( feel free to put any of this on the blog by the way !).
I must admit the accelerated rust-streaks on my pillar drill and that all-pervading smell on a lot of the equipment which had been delivered by me in the van a few weeks ago really cheesed me off.
Joke is as happy as I could ever have hoped and there is a definite change in her demeanour when she comes here. She is relaxed at last.
Once we move from Sylvenne in Winsum it will definitely be a step into our future.
I asked if she would like to name the house and she immediately said "Carpe Diem". So we are going to get a name-plate made in slate or wood.
we are interpreting the expression in the context of "making the most of the day" ; or not wasting the day.
So lots of positives here in NL ; it`s a windy and greyish day but a happy one.
I will sign off cos my back is aching !
All the best,
Love Bob and Joke.
Friday 10 February 2012
Google visits a beach for the first time
Yesterday Google had his first visit to the beach. Disney had a super time remembering sand. A few photos show what a super time was had by two little boys!!
The Army were using the firing range so we couldn't go to the end. The boys were having too much fun to allow the sound of machine gun fire interrupt their day out!!
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| Look what we found!! |
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| Disney in front. Google unsure. |
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| This water is a lot bigger than the river we normally go too! |
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| Wheeeee!!!!! |
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| Disney has found something else |
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| Disney having a roll |
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| Race you!!! |
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| What! I can't see anything. |
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| Heeeee. This is great fun. |
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| And the winner is....Google |
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| Not sure I like the taste of this water |
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| Next stop ....America |
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| Catch me, catch me |
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| See it's there again |
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| Take us home dad. We are knackered. |
The Army were using the firing range so we couldn't go to the end. The boys were having too much fun to allow the sound of machine gun fire interrupt their day out!!
Alice's dad died
But of sad news I'm afraid. Alice's dad died back in November, we only found out yesterday when Cheryl received a letter from the CSA saying the account was closed.
She did ring to try and get some information as she had to tell Alice and we wanted to answer all her questions. Needless to say she hit a blank wall " can't tell you anything because of the data protection act".
That Act is used to cover all. All we wanted was to know when and where so we could chase up info. I cannot for the life of me figure out how the Data Protection Act comes into play in when the question is from a known source (they wrote to Cheryl!) and asking for place of death and date of death (all in the public domain if you can find it!) about a dead person.
The world is truly full of non thinking automatons who are now afraid of their own shadow. How on earth did we reach this mess? And don't even start me on the Human Rights Act!!!!
Anyway, back to the point. Alice was as upset as you would expect being told her dad had died although her friends have been brilliant and there for her. She really has some very thoughtful young ladies in her group of friends.
Just thought you may want to know.
She did ring to try and get some information as she had to tell Alice and we wanted to answer all her questions. Needless to say she hit a blank wall " can't tell you anything because of the data protection act".
That Act is used to cover all. All we wanted was to know when and where so we could chase up info. I cannot for the life of me figure out how the Data Protection Act comes into play in when the question is from a known source (they wrote to Cheryl!) and asking for place of death and date of death (all in the public domain if you can find it!) about a dead person.
The world is truly full of non thinking automatons who are now afraid of their own shadow. How on earth did we reach this mess? And don't even start me on the Human Rights Act!!!!
Anyway, back to the point. Alice was as upset as you would expect being told her dad had died although her friends have been brilliant and there for her. She really has some very thoughtful young ladies in her group of friends.
Just thought you may want to know.
Sunday 5 February 2012
Congrats to Mr and Mrs H-R
H-R has posted on here in the past so I thought we should all share in his great news.
Nope he has not won the lottery and decided to split it 50/50 with me!!
I copy his e-mail to Val and I below.
The day went brilliantly and we are very happy.
We began by going shopping as soon as I arrived in Groningen on friday for "something to wear.
We found a lovely black, embroidered front and back,jacket and lacey black/cream top.
I bought new shoes and a shirt.
Joke looked stunning in black jeans with her hair clipped up.
She has legs that begin below her chin and go on significantly before reaching the floor !So with her hair done up she looked lovely.
The pictures were taken by me before we left for the Gemeentehuis, and she looks a bit starchy ; but we were both well in tune and happy.
Her daugher and partner (Rob) were our witnesses and Rob took some pictures and had two video cameras running !
Ami Rutgers who did our Ondertrouwen was the registrar ; and she was as nervous as we were ! But I understoood the whole service in Dutch and said "Ja"at the correct time !
We went off afterwards,to the village where Jokes Mum and sisters live (Baflo) and had a meal and coffee.
We both feel;at last, that we can get on with our lives.
We have had a lot of support from our firends and that has been a very pleasant experience. One client sent JJ a bunch of flowers today and that was a complete suprise; while DSS at Abbey Wood collected and gave me a card and pressies to bring over.Very sweet of them I thought.
I have heard nothing from my sons.
I will send a more up to date picture when I receive Robs material.
The House is sold and the contracts being prepared for distribution ; so all is moving well ,thank goodness.
Meanwhile we are buying things here and there for the new home.\
it is a real blessing !
You can put any of this on the blog if you wish and thanks for all your support .
We began by going shopping as soon as I arrived in Groningen on friday for "something to wear.
We found a lovely black, embroidered front and back,jacket and lacey black/cream top.
I bought new shoes and a shirt.
Joke looked stunning in black jeans with her hair clipped up.
She has legs that begin below her chin and go on significantly before reaching the floor !So with her hair done up she looked lovely.
The pictures were taken by me before we left for the Gemeentehuis, and she looks a bit starchy ; but we were both well in tune and happy.
Her daugher and partner (Rob) were our witnesses and Rob took some pictures and had two video cameras running !
Ami Rutgers who did our Ondertrouwen was the registrar ; and she was as nervous as we were ! But I understoood the whole service in Dutch and said "Ja"at the correct time !
We went off afterwards,to the village where Jokes Mum and sisters live (Baflo) and had a meal and coffee.
We both feel;at last, that we can get on with our lives.
We have had a lot of support from our firends and that has been a very pleasant experience. One client sent JJ a bunch of flowers today and that was a complete suprise; while DSS at Abbey Wood collected and gave me a card and pressies to bring over.Very sweet of them I thought.
I have heard nothing from my sons.
I will send a more up to date picture when I receive Robs material.
The House is sold and the contracts being prepared for distribution ; so all is moving well ,thank goodness.
Meanwhile we are buying things here and there for the new home.\
it is a real blessing !
You can put any of this on the blog if you wish and thanks for all your support .
Many Congrats to you both from us in sunny Plymouth. May you have a long and happy marriage and retirement!!!
Sunday 1 January 2012
Happy 2012
The boys on Googles bed
The Boys on our bed. Val trying to sleep!
Disney getting a little dirty
Disney having a rest between causing trouble
It's playtime
Google showing he can get dirty as well
Disney after a wash and blow dry! Our revenge for the dirt!
Google finds wash and hair cut time is at an end!
Moral of this story. Don't get dirty in the first place!
Val's 58th with Silv, Thelm and Alison
A view of our room before the latest work! See Christmas blog for comparison!
Val and Ches at the 58th
Zoe, Mary and Al at the 58th
Al and friend on school trip in Barcelona. Not too many sensible pictures taken
Ches and me awaiting my 60th birthday lunch
Al and Val also waiting
Out for a drive on my 60th
We know we are very lucky living in this part of the world!
Dartmoor drive on my 60th
Still there
Hell's teeth don't we look happy!! We were actually!!
Mt 60th pressy. Live long and prosper!
Ches, Al and the boys at Plymbridge - with an added friend!
Nearly back to the car!
Disney out for a swim. Still can't get Google in to join him
At Plymbridge but not on Plymbridge!
The most important stick in the whole woods
Val, Viv, Thelm and Silv at Thelm and Bri's 50th
Gray and me at the same do
Val and Viv finding something amusing
The Golden girls
Just could not resist. Gray with a bunch of flowers - ex Navy you see!Pictures above taken at various times during 2011 put on for your entertainment!!
Have been having real technical problems updating the blog. Keep getting freezes on the page when I try to use the up or down arrows. I think there may be an Explorer related problem.
Just to test it I have accessed this time via Firefox so fingers crossed!
Hope you had a cracking Christmas and New Years break. We did. For the first time in many a year yours truly didn't do the Christmas dinner. Ches, bless her cotton socks, said she would like to have a go. You will be pleased to know that she did a cracking good job of it.
Seeing out the Old Year was a quiet affair. Ches was on 24 hour duty so Al was around with us. Lots of footie on the box with some really strange results at the top of the premiership. This continued today with Man City being turned over by Sunderland with the last kick of the match!
I am out Argyle tomorrow and hope to see three points in the bag come this time tomorrow evening.
We are all around Silvia and George's pad for lunch. I will then be away for kick off. The boys have to go out first so it will be a time pressed day for me, but a pleasant one I hope.
You will be pleased to know that I have just pressed the down arrow to create a little more space with no freeze. Methinks the culprit is the latest Explorer - shame on Microsoft!!
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