Too cold and wet out there

Surely 'anticipate' (which is what Movedalot said) indicates something pleasant?

I would like to make it clear that this particular bish-bash is nothing to do with me. [halo]

Gather girls, gather! I won't tolerate this bickering in the bikeshed. Moving on from the common room I see Headmistress Geraldine benignly watching her charges and shaking her head.

So Ana do you think that was deliberate? Why would Greatnan miss-quote me? Any chance she will apologise? It really is beginning to look like she is trying to make trouble for me, first implying I am someone else and now this.

So is it true that the AllBlacks aren't really scary Antipodeans just a load of pussycats who are quite good at rugby?

I'm sure she can answer for herself.

Movedalot (vain attempt to diffuse here) my cupboards are sparkling, my recycling is overflowing - I drew the line at alphabetic herbs and spices. I did find a post it note attached to cayenne pepper 'note to self, never substitute cayenne pepper for paprika' I have retained the note.

Ana touche!

Greatnan plays rugby?!

Saw a picture of very famous All Black, Dan Carter, visiting an elderly persons' home. After he had left, my sister's MiL (admittedly 100) turned round and said, 'Who was that very nice young man?' So far from scary, but I wouldn't like to meet those forwards in the middle of a scrum - not that it's very likely.

Sel Do you feel really smug now? Have you examined the whole house for any signs of slobbery? Any such test would find me sadly wanting I'm afraid! Now you deserve a still drink and a pat on the back. Just hope no one is expecting me to be as virtous.

j05 I can just visualise it!

Sel might want a fizzy drink...

So can I.

Sel that is just not on-just come back from Spain and all good housewives have their spices in alphabetical order with herbs on different shelves to the ground spices and to the unground ones-get back in there

If we are going to talk about potential antipodean Gransnetters – and it is a kind of odd topic of conversation that isn't going to interest anybody very much – it should be pointed out that, at their nearest, New Zealand and Australia are 1,000 miles apart and the air fares are absurd.

I might visit Australia as I have family, dating back three generations, and so does Mr absent, dating back one, who live there. Chances are we shall be too lazy. It's unlikely that we shall meet up with family, let alone strangers.

Meanwhile, by pure coincidence, Greatnan has a daughter living in a small town or village where my daughter and son-in-law have just bought some land to build a home for their family. As we are both planning to emigrate – although some years apart – I would guess that we shall meet up sooner or later.

I don't see that either of us is a cause for anxiety for anyone else living in the Southern Hemisphere. And, for the record because I know that you have got into quite a state about my postings in the past, I promise not to turn up on your doorstep Faye.

Stansgran crikey, i have a mountain to climb but right now I'm feeling quietly smug. Go ye and check your cuboards!

Ana would tonic suffice?

Movedalot sheesh, I only tackled the kitchen cupboards. And, yes, quietly smug I think describes it. The rest I can blame on the staff

london I hope you don't regret venturing out

annodommi not sure of the context of your post did you play rugby? Do you? Are you suggesting Antipodeansupremecy? And apologies, I'm too new to understand all these neuances..

anno plays rugby.

In my dreams!

Or possibly nightmares.

anno respect - I'm just thinking back to school days. For me winter = hockey, chapped legs, long socks, inaquate hockey boots. Purple thighs..frozen ground. It was slightly better than it was the boys though as they were injured, we were only bruised. It's such a brutal game, well done you. Do you play now? Are there Grannies' leagues?

sel no regrets but am going to get my dictionary as there's words on hear that i dont understand

Hear the bad weather heading for the North-East, london and others - keep warm and keep safe!
Sometimes I feel like emulating the grandparents in Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (?) - staying in bed

Apart from going out on Saturday night I stayed in bed pretty much all weekend [and slept on the sofa this afternoon]. Sometimes I just want to hibernate. Like now.

Sel, believe nothing that JO says. I was joking about the All Blacks and she has managed wilfully to misinterpret what I said . Yes, it was hockey for me too. I once got the ball on my mouth which fortunately was closed at the time, but otherwise spectacularly bruised shins. Strangely, I enjoyed it but only made it to the second XI - so disappointed.

grace its been horrible today .its never stopped .Im ok my house is on top of a bank so no risk of flooding .but i do feel for the ones in other parts of the country x