OOOH landslides - worse than flooding I think.

Bright and sunny today.

I haven't watched CBB - know who is in it though. I am surprised Nancy has subjected herself to this reality program - she always appeared to me to be quite intelligent. I also know that Jonathan (who is he) has walked. Bet he only had a contract for a week.

Cannot bear Gemma Collins and hope she goes very soon.

War and Peace is terrific and I really love it. Love Endeavour too.

Anniversary dinner was wonderful! Will go to the restaurant again.

At least its a lovely sunny day today,

What sad news about David Bowie, he was such an inspirational figure to so many,

I am loving W& Peace, Its so interesting to look at the book and see how they have nterpreted the characters!

Good evening ..... busy week so far

but i,m sitting here watching the footie ...... (message to Lena good lord do we need a goal
keeper) it 2 all at the moment Liverpool are playing Arsenal

had my hair done this week but i have broken a tooth so need to get that fixed
never mind because the sun has been shining today....... but cold

such sad news about David Bowie....... was never a great fan of his music.... but clearly one of a kind

of to catch up .....

take care all x

waves hello to Sooze
nice to see you

Congratulation 25 Years , now thats a little bit special

Skiing Augusta , now thats something to look forward to

never been, would like to try. well not so much the skiing but those hot toddies in the evenings

have fun x

me to my fav show ...... just love it

Cricket tomorrow for me

boo.....how are you all?

Its a beautiful sunny day here, So who was it that got evicted from CBB? I watched the first part of it, but... they are so predictable... and with a daughter devoted to Geordie shores, I cannot cope with Scott! Who is a curious/sad creature.

Why on earth are the stars of Geordie shore, and other reality shows, choosing to go on so many other reality shows? We already know their personality from the first reality show, does anyone see anything new in Gemma Collins etc?

Just listening to Seb Coe on the radio about the doping scandal in athletics, its the Olympics this year, where on earth do they go from here? If they have missed the drugs so easily so far, how can they ensure that they aren't used this time round? I am sure corruption and rule bending has always existed, but its so unfair and so difficult to regulate.

work is crazy busy at the moment, even working part time. That is another thing I think we need to think seriously about at the moment, why do some have to work ridiculously hard, whilst others are desperate for work? Cant we somehow balance everything better?

And I am very sad about the death of Alan Rickman, and somewhat confused, When David Bowie died we had loads of retrospectives of his music and programmes about him. So why no tributes to Alan Rickman this weekend? Why no showings of some of his famous films? I would like to see them again!!

I too am very sad about Alan Rickman. I met him once - his wife was my councillor years ago.

There have been some obituaries but nothing on the scale of David Bowie.

Snow and ice here. Very cold. We have mac and cheese (wonderful recipe by Barefoot Contessa) for dinner tonight.

Been in lots of pain so will keep this short. Have a good weekend everyone.

waving back
It is amazing that all three threads about the summer of 2010 are still going so strong - it just shows how much it affected s many people

Good afternoon ....... how cold is it

i,m freezing

sorry to read you have been in so much pain Nyannie, is nothing helping
go back to your Dr there must be something to give you some relief.

was also sad to hear about Alan Rickman, fine actor, lost so many good people already
and its only the start of the year

just been food shopping , its no fun when you're on a diet, but its going well with lots of walking

of to get my lunch now,,,,,,,,,,,,

Afternoon all.

It has been a busy week - got rid of loads of things via an auctioneer. Have floor space now in one of the bedrooms. Now to get rid of books!!!!

Just returned from an 'antiques' shop - really a junk shop!!! There was NOTHING I was attracted to - very unusual for me.

Any news of John? I thought he was supposed to be coming over here this month. Oh well. I saw 10 minutes of the Gemma Collins show - oops CBB. Won't waste anymore time on it. IMO they really should pull the plug on it.

Weather turned again - my daffodils look like they are ready to bloom. El Nino to blame again I think.

Have a good weekend everyone.

hi how are you all?

wonder if John will turn up? Still no Alan Rickman films this weekend...

your clear out sounds great nyannie, its good to feel as if you can get everything sorted out........

off on holiday on Monday....its the first time I think I have ever been away in January, so its nice to think of things ive never done before.......I still need to go and see a play at stratford upon avon, and revisit kew gardens......I must make a few more interesting things happen this year.......

And yes it is still incredible how powerful events in BB11 were and what an incredible sense of community was built up. It somehow harnesses the positive power of people, the power to do good and find the positive in things. We all like a good romance!! And people watching is so so interesting.

talking of romance did anyone see that Miley Cyrus seems to be back engaged again to liam Hemsworth? I sort of think its cute, just like a film story......she went totally off the rails for a few years....growing up and rebelling, and now she just wants to get engaged again and live with Liam. Sometimes truth really can be stranger than fiction!

And there is a new X files mini series due to be screened on C5, which Im looking forwards to, I loved the x files and the relationship between Mulder and Scully. I wonder where they plan to take it ? and what on earth is going on between Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny? They seem to be having great fun teasing the press during the promotional tour, with images of them hugging all over the place!!

Its still January, isnt it?

Good Monday Morn all

not sure about John

wow you have been a busy bee , i hate having to get rid of books
always sad to see them go

my daffs are also coming out,very strange weather, but not as bad as your home town Nyannie...... but i have to say NY looks pretty in the snow

not watched CBB at all...... but i,m with you can't stand that Gemma

watching the cricket a the mo....... we won the series, but not looking good in this last match..... never mind........as i say the series win is what really counts

This also made me smile, pleased to see them back together

i was never a great fan of the x files , but might give this a go

Afternoon all

Hope augusta is enjoying her skiing

Neighbour had a jewellery party so I bought a bracelet - for £10 - not bad!!!

Clear out continues. On to my 4th bag of paper for recycling.

Everything is coming out - tulips, daffs etc. Nothing will be out when I need to see colour.

Just made a bitter orange tart. Does taste better with creme fraiche though.

Best get going - o/h has just arrived home!

Good Afternoon

sorry not been around
feeling very rough, not well at all, and Hubs is away at the moment
so that makes me extra busy, didn't really want him to travel , but he needed to
go to Egypt

also hope Augusta is having fun

but was so sorry to hear about Terry Wogan such a shock always struck me as
just being a very nice talented man

well i shall have a look around the net before i take myself back of to bed

take care all Jx

im back....

skiing was great fun, and I have returned in one piece.

so do we have any news of John? Has he visited? He is a bit elusive now isn't he...

well returning in one piece is good
not even a sprain or sore muscle
pleased you had fun.......... i haven't seen anything new re. John
but i've been fairly busy
so i haven,t had a real good look around

but i do think he has been doing some modelling work
can't remember the name at the moment
will see if i can find out

Hi all, it's been a long time!

I was perusing the JJJ thread for old-times sakes, what with CBB being on and being on the BB board. Sad news about long-term member passing, may she rest in peace.

I saw that John and Josie had been communicating on Twitter (I don't follow them, I read it on the JJJ thread), and just saw your link above.

It's good that all that nastiness is now laid to rest, although I hope it doesn't feed too much into too many peoples' fantasies about them and start all that rubbish off again. I seriously doubt they'd be interested in having a relationship just because they can now be at peace with each other - that is more of an indication that they have moved on in their lives and are content with their lot surely?

Anyhow, it's good to see them both doing well, Josie's certainly made a success of her chosen career path, John seems to have found a niche in dj'ing, is that right? I saw a track he'd posted, it does make me laugh with this modern music - they say it's by John James, but he's not the singer or the musician ... presumably he mixed the track or something?

I hope you are all well. xx

the happy time we all had on the forum and the success of all the JJJ forums to date, still being so popular is amazing

Good to see you muggins. Hope you and Laura are well.

Haven't been on for ages - family commitments and power cuts due to the storm have been wreaking havoc. Luckily we have flashlights and candles in strategic places and a generator if worst comes to worst - it will keep our fridges going.

Good to see you back augusta - we missed you.

Lights flickering so best get off.

Keep safe everyone.

False alarm!

Hope you are feeling better. I too was very sorry to hear about Terry Wogan. He always seemed a gentleman.

Really best get off - time to help with dinner!

no not really
sorry not been around life got in the way
well the flu, took the whole household down
everyone still has the hacking cough
but the shakes, temp, vomiting has now disappeared

feel slightly weak still

seem everyone is busy no ones been in here

take care all xxx