You said it, matey!

Thanks Phoenix and Maddy ??

Aah apologies Hazbeen I just skim read no plagiarism intended!

Oops, so sorry! Ignore post of 20.43

JackyB would you care to elaborate/elucidate?

A bit sad, though. Always sorry to hear about grown men going downhill

It sounds as though you might pick up a few ideas from the "How to amuse my toddler grandchildren" threads.

Would audiobooks be an idea?

A bit sad, though. Always sorry to hear about grown men going downhill.

Of course not, Callistemon we are so slender and sylph like that we could stand side by side on an escalator and a dog could fit between us!

You have of course seen those signs on the London Underground (Although it is years since I've travelled on it) that says "Dogs must be carried"?

The times I have spent searching for a dog, when all I had was an overnight bag and a briefcase!

I'm here, phoenix, have no fear,
oops, did we bump bottoms in the dark?

NanKate and phoenix
I’m in that club too. I have discovered my laziness. Nothing much to get up for but DH has been up since 6.30am. He puts me to shame as I spend far too much time on Gransnet.
My excuse is the surgery I had on my hand in January and it’s not recovered yet, which is actually true.

NanKate* may I refer you to my "I have discovered my default setting" thread?

You are not alone

Stay strong!

Merlot I do sympathise my DH never stops working, he has done it all his life and now I am at home he asks me to help. I don’t have the excuse that I’m going out. This Lockdown has made me realise how busy he is and how lazy I am.

Of course not, Callistemon, you are a slender, sylph like thing, as am I.

And may the Lord strike me blind if that isn't true.....hello, hello, I seem to be alone in the dark.........

lemongrove I offered to teach DH how to crochet but he declined. I thought he'd be good at knots, too!

oopsminty that sums it up
Is my bottom that big?

I don't think this piece belongs', 'there aren't enough edge pieces', 'can you do some of this sea/sky' etc.

We've been there so many times, Callistemon!

It's become a running joke in our household and our daughter purchased this jigsaw for us last Christmas!

www.amazon.co.uk/Gibsons-Missing-Piece-Jigsaw-Puzzle/dp/B078JZVWYQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&s=kids&keywords=the+missing+piece&tag=gransnetforum-21&qid=1589209196&sr=1-1

merlot perhaps he could prep the apples?

If you do make one, Please could you post me a slice or three? Happy to provide my own cream.

Goodbyetoallthat, it would seem that Hazbeen has already got that one covered!

The sniff has really made me laugh Phoenix. Perhaps a Paddington " hard stare" could also add to the effect

Thanks for the suggestions.

I dug out a tarte-tatin tin from the back of the cupboard which has gone rusty from lack of use and he's just spent a happy hour using a wire brush to take off all the old useless non-stick stuff and restore it to a bare tin.

Soon there will be a wonderful smell of burning oil in the kitchen while he seasons it.

I suppose I'll be expected to make a flipping tarte tatin now.

merlotgran. Tell him he will get some exercise if he walks to the kitchen

You're very welcome, Hazbeen, let us know how you get on

Thanks phoenix ! I will try to put the moves together! I bow to the wisdom of the Grans!

Thank you maddyone!

Get him playing ipad games...jigsaws online, and good logic games like Monument Valley, will keep him amused for hours.
Alternatively.....teach him to knit!?

phoenix

I thnk, Hazbeen , that you can add a few new moves to your repertoire, for example:

The sniff. Not so much anything to do with checking if anything has gone "off" or a runny nose. For a master class in perfecting The Sniff, check out Linda Snell in "The Archers"

The Shoulders this also incorporates some neck movement, think of it as Pilates for the quietly indignant. Lower and straighten your shoulders, while raising your head and elongating the neck.

Once perfected, these moves may have some effect, but if they dont, you might like to consider the Brisk Purposeful Walk For maximum effect, this should be done wearing shoes that can be heard as they make contact with any floor covering.

Slippers will not have the same impact, and could lead to tripping, which completely ruins the message you are trying to convey.

Once mastered, these moves can be combined.

Hope this helps.