[Schnuki]

Originally Posted by Idlecat

I discovered a gooseberry bush I had no knowledge of.

Don't let it go to waste if it fruits, do some gooseberry fools!!! Yummy!!! (licking lips here).

[Schnuki]

Originally Posted by cassmum

Li`l Lord Nelson has been here one week this evening and it seems more like 12 months.
He is spread out on the sofa, fast asleep, flat on his back with legs akimbo.

I have to be very careful to put discarded clothes out of reach as every now and again, I find a pile of clothes in the back garden. Jeans, socks and ` yikes `even knickers!

This addition!!

[cassmum]

Oh little Mut

He`s had some very important training today, that is, sitting in the pub and he was a very good boy.

I think the landlord thought we had taken root, as we spent quite a long time in the pub (we had a lot of catching up to do) and eating of course and drinking tea and hoping the rain would go away (it has rained non stop since noon yesterday).

We eventually ventured out and went for a walk in the rain and were a very soggy trio at the end of it, in fact, I don`t think we have had a dry day since Nelson arrived and he seems to be a permanently soggy doggy, not that it worries him much.

[cassmum]

Originally Posted by kyrsten

Whats up ladies?
just checkin in see how you all are doing

I Kyrsten, nice to see you`re still about. How`s things with you?

[cassmum]

Originally Posted by Idlecat

[B . Lots more brambles pulled up. I discovered a gooseberry bush I had no knowledge of.

Was there a baby under it?

[Idlecat]

Originally Posted by Spud0[QUOTE

1;58768256]Decided to tidy up my computer yesterday and deleted stuff ... silly me forgot to uncheck the box that said passwords so now when I try and go into stuff it locks me out as of course I can't remember the passwords and the ones I have are out of date. Major drama with talk talk email of course .... their whole system was shut for maintenance (heavens knows why as nothing ever works so heavens knows what happens with the maintenance) ... can't access email from my computer only my phone as they reset the passwords .... shall save another call to them until I get home this evening .... I hate it when the computer / phone doesn't work. I only got computer happy as I was having so many problems viewing on demand programmes ... later I thought that perhaps wifi was the problem but at the time I just thought I'd "tidy" the computer.

Which browser do you use. I find Firefox the most stable and it works best with all of my systems.it has a very useful security feature which I find invaluable.
You click on the Firefox tab,choose preferences from the drop down, then security ( the padlock) from there in the passwords bit tick passwords and tick master passwords. Then there is a box to add a master password. Once you have this you can then see all your passwords at a glance; edit your passwords ( remove all those confusing old "misstyped 'ones that pop up.
I use it constantly.

I think I shall just have to purchase a hat for the picnic ... I think the full "ensemble" may have to be abandoned ..

Nooo- liked your outfit - maybe just a jazzy kneckscarf.

[Idlecat]

Originally Posted by Spud01

Yes it certainly was a most memorable match. maybe Andy is more used to the rain.

He was WRONG.
I don't know how they did it, luck was so on their side, France played so much better, and that little effort was all without the real Spud.

Yeo, hurtling towards it, not good to think that I'm nearer 70 than 60.

Took my laptop to Apple shop yesterday, it seems it need a new charger/ adapter And a new battery. Have sent for them from eBay. - a fraction of the price.- probably rubbish!
I'm being very careful about what I write her now since my post was removed yesterday. Someone has to report it, the board isn't policed in any way. It's scarey to think that maybe hundreds of randoms read what we write here.

[Idlecat]

Originally Posted by Schnuki

Don't let it go to waste if it fruits, do some gooseberry fools!!! Yummy!!! (licking lips here).

I don't think it's mature enough to fruit yet, one I found last year has fruit coming now - and no Cassmum - there wasn't a baby - I looked.

[Idlecat]

Originally Posted by cassmum

Oh little Mut

He`s had some very important training today, that is, sitting in the pub and he was a very good boy.

I think the landlord thought we had taken root, as we spent quite a long time in the pub (we had a lot of catching up to do) and eating of course and drinking tea and hoping the rain would go away (it has rained non stop since noon yesterday).

We eventually ventured out and went for a walk in the rain and were a very soggy trio at the end of it, in fact, I don`t think we have had a dry day since Nelson arrived and he seems to be a permanently soggy doggy, not that it worries him much.

Sitting in the pub quietly whilst his mistress sups and gorges and yaks is very necessary training for a young mut. I applaud you.

So he is not phased by the inclement weather, he is Nelson, he is afterall a sea dog.

My cat was not too happy in the hot weather but loves the rain. She bursts in through the cat door dripping wet and delight in jumping on us, rubbing her face against us and walking wet muddy paw marks on every surface which she can, particularly the key board.
She just sits out on the terrace for hours, the rain pouring down, just watching the wildlife, I have to fetch her in as it gets dark, she'd be there all night otherwise . Strange cat.

[Spud01]

RE - tell me, tell me, tell me - who was the footballer .... or if you can't say on the board PM me .....

Idlecat - thanks for your tip ... I do use Firefox .... for some reason my computer goes bonkers when I use Internet Explorer .... I spent 45 mins on the phone to talk talk last night (waste of a good 45 mins) as he still couldn't figure out why I can't access my emails via Firefox anymore. I despair ... my temper was bubbling over with rage ... in fact I was so mad I had to dive into the freezer and dig out my bottle of Absolut vodka to calm my nerves.... that's what dealing with Talk Talk does for me. So at the moment I can only see my emails on my iPhone ... Talk Talk are looking into it (that means they have no idea what the problem is).. my computer is not even a year old .. I love it as it has a very large screen .... am so regretting using a talk talk email address - if I had given it more thought I should have gone for google or yahoo.

Well I was surprised that England managed a draw against the French and as you say Idlecat the real spud wasn't playing (although I think at times club and country put too much pressure on him to score) .... the French had far more established players than us ....

Am afraid to say that last year's outfit is far too snug .... the middle age spread is spreading.

[Spud01]

Originally Posted by cassmum

Oh little Mut

He`s had some very important training today, that is, sitting in the pub and he was a very good boy.

I think the landlord thought we had taken root, as we spent quite a long time in the pub (we had a lot of catching up to do) and eating of course and drinking tea and hoping the rain would go away (it has rained non stop since noon yesterday).

We eventually ventured out and went for a walk in the rain and were a very soggy trio at the end of it, in fact, I don`t think we have had a dry day since Nelson arrived and he seems to be a permanently soggy doggy, not that it worries him much.

That's my kind of dog ..... a dog that's happy in a pub ..... I look forward to retirement as I plan to spend many an afternoon in a pub with a soggy doggy .... although I think that with the price of drinks in pubs by the time I reach retirement I'll be lucky if I can afford half a lager .......

[Idlecat]

Try googlemail. it's web based so you can get it anywhere and iphone loves it - never gives me any problems . I have sent you an invite.

[RainbowsEnd]

Originally Posted by cassmum

Was there a baby under it?

Originally Posted by Idlecat

and no Cassmum - there wasn't a baby - I looked.

Lol! Those two posts cracked me up - so funny!

Originally Posted by Idlecat

Sitting in the pub quietly whilst his mistress sups and gorges and yaks is very necessary training for a young mut. I applaud you.

So he is not phased by the inclement weather, he is Nelson, he is afterall a sea dog.

My cat was not too happy in the hot weather but loves the rain. She bursts in through the cat door dripping wet and delight in jumping on us, rubbing her face against us and walking wet muddy paw marks on every surface which she can, particularly the key board.
She just sits out on the terrace for hours, the rain pouring down, just watching the wildlife, I have to fetch her in as it gets dark, she'd be there all night otherwise . Strange cat.

Yes, indeed excellent and very necessary training and he sounds as if he is coming along very well!

You have a most odd cat IC - I thought all cats hated getting wet.

Originally Posted by Spud01

RE - tell me, tell me, tell me - who was the footballer .... or if you can't say on the board PM me .....

Am afraid to say that last year's outfit is far too snug .... the middle age spread is spreading.

Have PM'd you Spud to put you out of your misery!

My skirt has an elasticated waist so very convenient indeed!

Originally Posted by Spud01

That's my kind of dog ..... a dog that's happy in a pub ..... I look forward to retirement as I plan to spend many an afternoon in a pub with a soggy doggy .... although I think that with the price of drinks in pubs by the time I reach retirement I'll be lucky if I can afford half a lager .......

Me too Spud - the day that I retire I shall be getting myself a little doggie. A house isnt a home without one!

[LarkRiser]

Originally Posted by Idlecat

I'm being very careful about what I write her now since my post was removed yesterday. Someone has to report it, the board isn't policed in any way. It's scarey to think that maybe hundreds of randoms read what we write here.

A post of yours was removed on this board????

I use Firefox, too. Love it! I love that you can save all your open tabs when you close down as I keep at least 8 open at all times.

[RainbowsEnd]

Originally Posted by LarkRiser

A post of yours was removed on this board????

I just cant believe that anything was in it that was considered offensive.

[LarkRiser]

Originally Posted by Spud01

That's my kind of dog ..... a dog that's happy in a pub ..... I look forward to retirement as I plan to spend many an afternoon in a pub with a soggy doggy .... although I think that with the price of drinks in pubs by the time I reach retirement I'll be lucky if I can afford half a lager .......

I wish we had the same kind of pubs here. The places we have don't serve good food--just fried snack type foods that are really bad for you. Nothing good and tasty like meat pies or Yorkshire pudding or lovely roasted potatoes..... Plus, they're loud with music blasting--not a cosy place to relax. You certainly could not bring a dog inside! It is so incredibly boring living here I cannot tell you. Nothing like knowing you have to waste the rest of your life in a place that bores you to tears. So please wake up every day appreciating how fortunate you are to live in England!

I think I may be able to bring my detector as the electronics part of it does fit in my carry-on. I don't want to pack it in one of my checked bags as stuff like that gets stolen all the time. My pile of "must bring" items is getting bigger....LOL!!

[Idlecat]

Spud your email addy I have is invalid please can you pm me your current one.

[Idlecat]

posted in error.

[Idlecat]

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Originally Posted by RainbowsEnd

I just cant believe that anything was in it that was considered offensive.

Oh well I have an idea that someone who comes on this thread has an axe to grind. It may have been taken as racist - it was just an in joke to us

I think we need to be careful about what is said regarding LR's future plans.

LarkRiser what sort is your detector?

[LarkRiser]

Originally Posted by Idlecat

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LarkRiser what sort is your detector?

It's a White's MXT.

[Spud01]

Originally Posted by Idlecat

Spud your email addy I have is invalid please can you pm me your current one.

yes will PM you - dear old talk talk deleted my whole account a couple of months ago and silly me didn't just go for a generic email but went and got a new talk talk one ...

[Spud01]

Originally Posted by LarkRiser

I wish we had the same kind of pubs here. The places we have don't serve good food--just fried snack type foods that are really bad for you. Nothing good and tasty like meat pies or Yorkshire pudding or lovely roasted potatoes..... Plus, they're loud with music blasting--not a cosy place to relax. You certainly could not bring a dog inside! It is so incredibly boring living here I cannot tell you. Nothing like knowing you have to waste the rest of your life in a place that bores you to tears. So please wake up every day appreciating how fortunate you are to live in England!

I think I may be able to bring my detector as the electronics part of it does fit in my carry-on. I don't want to pack it in one of my checked bags as stuff like that gets stolen all the time. My pile of "must bring" items is getting bigger....LOL!!

Yes I love our pubs although the whole pub culture is literally on its knees due to the massive amount of tax the government slap on drinks, that coupled with the no smoking has killed off the old pubs .... gone are the days when the working man would go down the pub for a couple of pints at the end of the day with a good puff on a fag ... nowdays they want to have "family pubs" - I'm probably opening myself up to get my post deleted but I think pubs should be for adults ... they should be places where we can go for a beer, a ciggy and adult conversation ...., I think it is criminal that publicans are forced to close down .... its not surprising ... a pint in a London pub is nearly £4 ... you can get four cans of lager for that price in the supermarket plus you can have a ciggie at home ... once the pub industry goes in England then I think we have lost something dear that defines us.

[LarkRiser]

Originally Posted by Spud01

Yes I love our pubs although the whole pub culture is literally on its knees due to the massive amount of tax the government slap on drinks, that coupled with the no smoking has killed off the old pubs .... gone are the days when the working man would go down the pub for a couple of pints at the end of the day with a good puff on a fag ... nowdays they want to have "family pubs" - I'm probably opening myself up to get my post deleted but I think pubs should be for adults ... they should be places where we can go for a beer, a ciggy and adult conversation ...., I think it is criminal that publicans are forced to close down .... its not surprising ... a pint in a London pub is nearly £4 ... you can get four cans of lager for that price in the supermarket plus you can have a ciggie at home ... once the pub industry goes in England then I think we have lost something dear that defines us.

That would be a terrible tragedy for England to lose its pub culture. It is one of the things I am so fond of when I am there. I like to know there are things there that I can't find in the US. Stupid taxes. My lunchmates and I were just discussing the horrible taxes in California today and how we want to move soon to another state where we can live cheaper.

[Schnuki]

Originally Posted by Spud01

I look forward to retirement...

Do you think we'll be allowed to do that Spud? No one will know what the word retirement means in a few years!!! It'll be something only our parents and grandparents did. My retired oldies (Ma and Pa to give them their proper titles) are off to Bury Market (good old black puddings) tomorrow with friends for a day of shopping and lunch out. Bet you've been around there Idlecat!!

Anyway, by my reckoning, I've still got another 23 years of work ahead of me. Oh what joy and bliss!!! Unless they up it to over 70 then I'm just going to chuck the towel in now.

[LarkRiser]

Originally Posted by Schnuki

Do you think we'll be allowed to do that Spud? No one will know what the word retirement means in a few years!!! It'll be something only our parents and grandparents did. My retired oldies (Ma and Pa to give them their proper titles) are off to Bury Market (good old black puddings) tomorrow with friends for a day of shopping and lunch out. Bet you've been around there Idlecat!!

Anyway, by my reckoning, I've still got another 23 years of work ahead of me. Oh what joy and bliss!!!

Yeah, they keep raising the retirement age like crazy here, too. Stupid, really, because all it does is keep oldsters taking up all the jobs and there won't be any jobs left for the younger folks. Not to mention, I see so much dementia in people who would not be considered old enough to retire by today's new standards. They are crazy if they keep expecting people to work full time at such an old age.