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When route planning this morning, I was suprised to see irritating Macdonalds adverts on the AA site, and even more suprised to see the directions included reference points referring to these "landmarks ". Sign of the times no doubt.

Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 12:03PM   Posted by Lily   Navigation by Big Mac Comments: 2

My PC died

I may not be around much, as I blew up my computer this morning. Hurrah I hear you cry ....

Power supply went up in smoke, and using my son's iMac is enough to drive me completely insane (well alright I am already)

Try not to miss me too much LaughingLaughingLaughing

Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 12:01PM   Posted by Zoe   My PC died Comments: 6

Wot No Blogs!

What has happened to today's 'I have blogged page' or is it just me? Is Lixtroll sick?
Not that I am planning to blog but I like to read other people's blogs with my coffee.
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This has got nothing to do with the above - I just thought you might like to see it!

Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 11:44AM   Posted by Arosebyanyothername   Wot No Blogs! Comments: 2

Comfort Food

It is a damp chilly grey old day today - the sort of day you want to curl up by the fire and eat . . . eat what though?

What is your favourite comfort food at this time of year and do you have different foods for different occasions.

I have decided to treat myself to Heinz tinned spaghetti and melted cheese for lunch!

COFFEE ANYONE . . . oh go on . . . if you don't I have to get on with the housework - now you don't want that on your conscience do you Twisted Evil

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Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 10:02AM   Posted by Westerwitch   Comfort Food Comments: 14

Dog owners/lovers - what would you do?

Your opinion is wanted on the animal forum please, in response to my post. Thanks.

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Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 08:26AM   Posted by Faith   Dog owners/lovers - what would you do? Comments: 1

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CARD

I have posted a WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CARD over in the Forums for Wizzard, whose Weddding Anniversary it is today.

Congratulations Wizzie.!

Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 01:54AM   Posted by Camilla   WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CARD Comments: 0

I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST

Phew, what a busy day...... it is raining heavily at the moment but all snug here with the woodburner lit.

Hoping to go over to see my Daughter and Grandchildren this weekend, really looking forward to it. This Christmas will be the first one we will be spending with my son's partner, can't believe the festive season will soon be here.!

Whatever you are doing for the weekend have a great one.

Just going to take a tour of the site, see you later owlys.

If you can't sleep and there are others on line then have a natter here.

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
Camilla.x

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Posted at 7th Nov 2009 - 12:47AM   Posted by Camilla   I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST Comments: 29

Bedtime Story

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The Gruffalo has just been voted the favourite bedtime story to read to your children or grandchildren.
When the children were little, we loved:

1)Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy...wonderful rhymes eg Snitzel Von Crumm with the very low Tum

2)Dinosaur Roar..all about opposites, parents can give full vent to all sorts of funny voices

3) Something for James...what is making the bag rustle?

4) We're going on a Bear Hunt... swishy swashy!

And so many more....

What were your family's favourites?

Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 05:49PM   Posted by Patsy   Bedtime Story Comments: 10

Things are looking up

Well if you did look up you'll never guess whats sitting on the studio's roof...
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...O.K the Guy in the Boiler suit is not sitting on the roof but the pile of roofing materials is so fingers crossed for good weather and we should have a new roof by the end of next week...no more buckets...Whoop WhoopVery HappyVery HappyVery Happy

Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 05:20PM   Posted by Fairy Nuff   Things are looking up Comments: 5

What did you have for dinner?

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Please join us over in the Food and Wine forum for What did you have for dinner? If you're stumped for ideas, there are loads of mouth-watering meals to give you some inspiration. There are old favorites that we all tend to forget about and new foods to try.

Celtic Heart wins my number one nomination for best and tastiest vegetarian meals but do visit and see what YOU think. It's fun to see what everyone fixes for dinner and I haven't seen a meal yet that I wouldn't want to sit down to and enjoy. With company, of course.

Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 04:40PM   Posted by Blackbird   What did you have for dinner? Comments: 3

Miracles will never cease!

Ever the cynic, I had decided to try and put my experiences of both Cancer and Diabetes to positive use, and got involved in helping Macmillan and Diabetes UK campaign for better services for people who are far less well of than me, and adversely affected because of the financial problems both illnesses can and do being to bear on families across the UK.

I merrily wrote letters to politicians and the like, and tried to get the word out in recent months. Apart from the occasional acknowledgement, I think most my letters fell on deaf ears. Much to my surprise, today, I have received an invitation from my local MP, that if we would like some assistance to publicise the Diabetes issues further, he is willing to support us saying 'You have made various suggestions for publicising diabetes issues in my constituency. I would like to suggest that if you or a family member suffer from diabetes and belong to a local support network, then if you would like to arrange a publicity opportunity with a number of constituents for whom this is a personal issue, then I would be glad to try and support this. Please email my diary secretary *******@parliament.uk with your proposals.

Maybe they aren't all useless waste of space after all?

Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 02:19PM   Posted by Zoe   Miracles will never cease! Comments: 9

Fantasy House

HS and I watch a lot of Grand Designs and dream of building our own house with lots of wood and glass, big fireplaces and staircases and our very own gallery.

If you could build your own house what would you do?

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Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 11:13AM   Posted by Westerwitch   Fantasy House Comments: 12

A Poll over in the Christmas forum

Like it or not, gift giving is a customary part of the months ahead of us. So, do you think that it's better to give than to receive?

Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 01:23AM   Posted by Blackbird   A Poll over in the Christmas forum Comments: 1

I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST

Hello to all the Owls,

Programme on BBC2 this evening THE CULTURE SHOW shown at 7PM which I enjoyed and some readings of Keats by the poet Andrew Motion. Think the early evening slot for this though should have been much later in the evening.

Well there were no loud bangs from fireworks nearby here tonight so Daisy is sleeping soundly at the moment, not sure if there will be perhaps more firework displays this Saturday instead.

Just going to take a quick tour before lamps out, I have an early start later this morning on my rounds.

If you can't sleep and there are others on line then have a natter here.

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
Camilla.x



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Posted at 6th Nov 2009 - 12:21AM   Posted by Camilla   I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST Comments: 7

Kilmeedy Lodge Animal Sanctuary

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Oh my brain ...

I meant say that the photo below is of Luke, not the photo above.

This photo should be of Sherri...

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 11:21PM   Posted by Sueatkilmeedy   Kilmeedy Lodge Animal Sanctuary Comments: 1

Kilmeedy Lodge Animal Sanctuary

Sorry Everyone,

The photo above is of Luke, not Sherri. I don't know why his ears look so stupid !

Sue

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 11:18PM   Posted by Sueatkilmeedy   Kilmeedy Lodge Animal Sanctuary Comments: 0

Kilmeedy Lodge Animal Sanctuary

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My poor little lamb with the injured leg has no hope. I had Andreas (the best vet) over to check her out and he said that the leg was more than dislocated, it was severley injured. We don't know how!

There is no hope of recovery for her. The nerves in her leg have been damaged, and they will not repair. Her foot is as cold as ice.

Andreas said that she shouldn't be allowed out to grass at the moment, because it is too wet and cold. In addition to all that, she has developed some sort of illness, probably pneumonia, and has stopped eating. So she has had to have antibiotics to try and help that.

All that I can say is that she seems very depressed and is off her food. We shall have to see how it goes...

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The photo is of Sherri.

Night night,

Sue

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 11:12PM   Posted by Sueatkilmeedy   Kilmeedy Lodge Animal Sanctuary Comments: 3

November Gerden

Withy's November garden has arrived on her blog

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 10:14PM   Posted by Withy Brook   November Gerden Comments: 0

Weather

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We've had sunshine, sleet, rain, floods and high winds here today.

Took this rainbow pic whilst I was assembling a fleece tunnel over my winter spinach this afternoon. Had to beat a hasty retreat soon after....note first rain drop of torrential downpour on the lens!

What's it been like where you are?

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 03:37PM   Posted by Salle de Bain   Weather Comments: 4

Yikes!

I have just been looking at our District Council's plans to extend the conservation area I live in, to discover, they have listed my cottage!

I am not sure if this is a mistake, because although the property we adjoin is grade 2* listed, we have never been. Wonder when they will get around to telling us? I am hoping is is just a mistake and the result of an over ambitious cartographer's colouring in building lines.

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 01:43PM   Posted by Zoe   Yikes! Comments: 12

Cheap Rates.

Whats the name of the site that gives you last minute bookings etc?

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 01:05PM   Posted by Bodran   Cheap Rates. Comments: 4

Happy bonfire night

Happy bonfire night and may all your pets and( other) animals be well equipped with sedatives.

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 12:56PM   Posted by Ivy   Happy bonfire night Comments: 5

Lime plaster and hemp

I don't know two posts in one day Smile
I have posted a query in the forum, interior design. I would be interested if anyone has any experience in this interesting melange.

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 12:04PM   Posted by Pili Pala   Lime plaster and hemp Comments: 4

Gap years

Hello all. Excuse me if this should be in a forum somewhere....Embarassed
My son is in his last year in lycee and all being well, that is he buckles down and does some work, he's hoping to take a year out and travel/work. I would be greatful for any wise thoughts. He's hoping to work anywhere there's skiing, mountains. Look forward to any comments xx

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 11:21AM   Posted by Pili Pala   Gap years Comments: 4

Thought for Today

Just remember that in life some days you are the statue and some days you are the pigeon.

Posted at 5th Nov 2009 - 09:46AM   Posted by Toady   Thought for Today Comments: 8