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Last chance to vote

There is still time to vote for our Purple Coo Spring Read - just! I'll collate the votes tomorrow morning, so if you still haven't voted, now's the time to nip over to Purpleboooks and do so.
Purple Books

Posted at 19th May 2012 - 04:52PM   Posted by Lampworkbeader   Last chance to vote Comments: 0

Sorry Fennie...

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I was stuck in trafficVery Happy

Posted at 19th May 2012 - 02:21PM   Posted by Fairy Nuff   Sorry Fennie... Comments: 2

Better Than Nothing

Back to back owl posts - where have the people gone?
I am off to cut my hedge and sing a little song
Why is it that everything, grows at such a rate?
I cut and mow and trim and snip, there is no time to wait
For just next Friday we depart
To the Mill in the Auvergne
Before we leave the house must look,
All spick and smart and shone
But, still, the sun is smiling now, there is no time to rest
Ever onward, ever forward, tucked in is my vest.
Very HappyVery Happy

Posted at 19th May 2012 - 01:59PM   Posted by Fennie   Better Than Nothing Comments: 0

Hello Owls

Hello Owls,

This week seems to have flown by, already it is the weekend.

I hear it is the beginning of The Chelsea Flower Show this weekend, shall try and catch it on TV, would love to be there though.

Let's hope the weather stays good in days to come, think we have seen enough of the rains so far.

Whatever your plans are for the weekend have a great one.

Coffee and choc marshmallows at the moment before lamps out soon, if you can't sleep and there are others on line then have a natter here.

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
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Posted at 19th May 2012 - 01:22AM   Posted by Camilla   Hello Owls Comments: 8

Owl Post

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There is nothing like a dream to create the future.

Victor Hugo

Sweet dreams, owls and larks.

Posted at 18th May 2012 - 05:04AM   Posted by Blackbird   Owl Post Comments: 7

Take Your Pick

Now's the time to choose your Summer Time reading. Nip over to my blog Purple Books and make your choice. The book with most votes becomes the Purple Coo Book Club Summer read. If for any reason you can't post in the comments box on my blog, just let me know your 1st and 2nd choice via the comment box below here.

Link to Purple Books Purple Books

Posted at 17th May 2012 - 08:27PM   Posted by Lampworkbeader   Take Your Pick Comments: 3

Grumpy Oldie Rant

I see today's headline in the i shows Mervyn King blaming the queen for causing more economic problems with the forthcoming jubilee weekend. After the mayhem caused by the irresponsible and unscrupulous tactics of the banks, plus the immense sums of money for the running and jumping show later this summer, I'm almost lost for words. I'm not especially royalist but really feel to blame the queen for worsening the economy takes the proverbial biscuit (or union jack colour sprinkled fairy cake).

Posted at 17th May 2012 - 12:20PM   Posted by Lily   Grumpy Oldie Rant Comments: 6

I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST

Hello Owls,

A lovely day yesterday with lots of sunshine, more gardening tended to.... just wish I was swinging on a hammock with glass of Pims.Smile

News here.....bank raid in the villageBlink

I love this painting I have chosen for you tonight, think it would be a lovely one to use on Lampie's post for us on Book Reads.

Lamps out soon after a cuppa, but if you are having trouble sleeping and there are others on line then have a natter here.

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
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Posted at 17th May 2012 - 01:07AM   Posted by Camilla   I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST Comments: 4

Guess what my robin did?

I came home mid afternoon today, quickly fed the waiting doves then had to make an urgent phone call.

I was sitting on the sofa in the sitting room (talking on the phone) when Robs hopped into the room! He had hopped in through the open door, through the kitchen and up the step into the sitting room to find me!

'Where are my meal worms?' he said - so when I'd finished the call I got up to get them for him Laughing

Posted at 16th May 2012 - 09:12PM   Posted by Faith   Guess what my robin did? Comments: 10

Pheasant family

This morning, when I went out to check the rain gauge, my eye was caught by a movement just beside me. There in the Old English Rose bed, amongst the geraniums that act as ground cover, was a hen pheasant, watching me carefully. Near her I saw 2 of her tiny chicks - not more than a day or two old. I am sure there were more, but I beat a hasty retreat as I did not want to upset her any more. Pheasants are not good parents and I would hate to think that my presence frightened her off. So - no photo.

Posted at 16th May 2012 - 12:12PM   Posted by Withy Brook   Pheasant family Comments: 9

HAPPY 31ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITHY

Dear Withy,

Wishing you and your husband a very HAPPY 31ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Have a lovely day Withy celebrating with your family and friends. I am wishing for you a special cake and lots of bubbly too. Congratulations.!

Love and Best Wishes,
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Posted at 16th May 2012 - 01:38AM   Posted by Camilla   HAPPY 31ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITHY Comments: 11

I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST

Hello to the Owls,

A very gusty day yesterday with high winds, later today we are to have a dry sunny day... goodie.! gives me a chance to finish tidying up the gardens.

Look forward to reading what will be our chosen Summer Read in the next few days, a novel to curl up with at bed time.

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

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
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Posted at 16th May 2012 - 01:32AM   Posted by Camilla   I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST Comments: 4

Ooh Er...what have I done

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Went out for lunch yesterday and came back with something for Dinner and one of theseShocked

The IT department (Him Outdoors) has spent the last couple of hours helping me set it up and now I'mm ready to surf at the speed of light and open HUGE files and photos without waiting for the poor old vaio to grind to a halt...no shame to her she's almost 7 years old has had two memory upgrades, a new keyboard and processed thousands of files!

Posted at 15th May 2012 - 04:20PM   Posted by Fairy Nuff   Ooh Er...what have I done Comments: 11

I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST

Hello Owls,

I was hoping to land on the perch a little earlier, too late.... fell asleep on the comfy sofa again.!

A very grey damp day here with rain showers in the evening.

Need to take a stock take on my chocolate, empty supply.... can one live without choc, not me.Smile

Lamps out soon, perhaps there may be an owl about later, if so and you can't sleep hop on the perch for a natter here.

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
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Posted at 15th May 2012 - 01:47AM   Posted by Camilla   I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST Comments: 3

Cat help please

In the animal forum - no rush!Smile

Posted at 14th May 2012 - 10:17PM   Posted by Faith   Cat help please Comments: 0

Homework + POLL is up!

In the homework forum - a bit of a challenge, plus a little poll - and again, you have two weeks to hand your homeworks in!

Posted at 14th May 2012 - 09:18PM   Posted by Faith   Homework + POLL is up! Comments: 0

YOUTUBE VIDEO CLIP

I have just seen this advert on TV whilst I am cooking in the kitchen, the JRT dog looks soo much like my dog Daisy. My Daisy loves her favourite soft toy Miss Bashful Bubs, know she would hate me to throw her's out.

In this clip, while Harvey is out of the kitchen his owner thinks he might take the opportunity to get rid of that rancid old Rabbit, love it.

You need flash to view this video

Posted at 14th May 2012 - 06:26PM   Posted by Camilla   YOUTUBE VIDEO CLIP Comments: 5

Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

We've a couple of comments over on Book Club, so please feel free to nip over there to read them and join in.

Have you a title for our Purple Coo Book Club Summer read? If so, just pop the title and author in the comments section below, or pm me if you prefer.

Once I've had a few suggestions, as usual I'll make up a list for us to vote on. Remember, we're all members and every vote counts, so please feel free to join us.

Posted at 14th May 2012 - 04:30PM   Posted by Lampworkbeader   Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes Comments: 4

Rantette

Why do some people call you without announcing who they are and then, as you hesitantly try to get your brain in gear and try to decipher who it might be, they say angrily 'you mean you don't you recognise me?' and take offence. It is sheer arrogance! I must have about 200 people who may phone me up at any time: friends and family, clubs and societies, work, etc and some people ring only occasionally, my hearing is not as acute as it used to be either, and I am probably in the middle of doing something. So why can't people just say: 'Hallo, it's.........' The thing is that the people with the most recognisable voices always have the kindness to do this. Another thing these people do is assume that you are just sitting by the phone, twiddling your thumbs and waiting for their call when in reality the call often comes at an inconvenient time. When people ask 'is this a convenient moment?' - it is such a pleasant politeness. There - rantette over.

Posted at 14th May 2012 - 04:16PM   Posted by Fennie   Rantette Comments: 8

Mystery Monday

We haven't had one of these for ages, so thought I'd put one up. Maybe someone else could do one for next week?

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Posted at 14th May 2012 - 01:12PM   Posted by Faith   Mystery Monday Comments: 10

Homework

Is not yet up! But will get round to it later.

See the bottom of the last one to see who got the Gold and Green Stars.

Thanks,

F xx

Posted at 14th May 2012 - 01:10PM   Posted by Faith   Homework Comments: 0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATSY

Dear Patsy,

Wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Have an absolutely fabulous day celebrating with your friends and family. Enjoy all the delicious birthday cake, not forgetting of course some bottles of the old bolly, get those corks popping this evening Patsy.!

Love and Best Wishes,
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Posted at 14th May 2012 - 12:23PM   Posted by Camilla   HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATSY Comments: 12

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAITH

Dear Faith,

Wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Have a lovely day celebrating with all your family and grandchildren. I am sure there will have been a yummy birthday cake baked for you, hope you get to enjoy a little tipple too later this evening, don't forget to pop those corks.!

Love and Best Wishes,
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Posted at 14th May 2012 - 12:50AM   Posted by Camilla   HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAITH Comments: 15

I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST

Hello Owls,

Hope you had a wonderful weekend and the sun came out for you, a lovely day here yesterday with the weather so was able to tackle some of the gardens that had been sadly neglected because of all the constant rain for many weeks in East Anglia. Have to say though.... my dreaded back knows it.!Smile

Off to bed soon, just having a cuppa then lamps out.

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

Night Night, & Sweet Dreams.
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Posted at 14th May 2012 - 12:32AM   Posted by Camilla   I CAN'T SLEEP CHAT POST Comments: 4

Today's the Day - Okay?

Today is Sunday 13th May and Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes is our 2012 Spring read. So what should we be doing - making our comments on Book Club of course. See you over there ...

Posted at 13th May 2012 - 04:58PM   Posted by Lampworkbeader   Today's the Day - Okay? Comments: 5