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Rufus2 Fri 29-May-20 15:55:11

Kicking off in Word again! Not risking “the dreaded post destroyer”! sad
Talking “post”! Postman today left a card to say a parcel couldn’t be delivered,but awaits collection at the Mail Centre, several km away. No matter that I was indoors as ever! Nothing I’ve ordered, so it’s more likely a wad of bumf from a retirement village, or worse still something for a nearby street address with which we are often confused!
Same pleasant weather pattern again, 5C up to 17C, now cooling off rapidly under clear sky, but Winter closing in, 1st June! Then 14C every day next week!
One advantage of composing message in Word; can go off to check something, in Google say, and come back confident that message has not disappeared

BlueSky Thank you for the “living” bit! Actually I’m only 93 proof, but Doc says “we” will make it to 100 (proof?) I’m watching him, what with all this talk of vaccines and ‘flu shots , which I’ve always declined, he might start playing around with embalming fluid! hmm
Yes, it has to be Red. “Rose” seems more like cordial and not sure if it has to be served at room temp. Actually I have a glass of Cab-Sav (half-empty!) in front of me right now and taking great care not to knock it over as happened before. Keyboard was a write off!
Envy your Med weather! No doubt your white wine is chilled and recharged from time to time (in moderation of course). Mustn’t allow it to warm up! wink

Aldom That must be a rotten feeling to miss the funeral service. I guess the streaming in 3 to 4 working days must be a professional service. Do they also receive a DVD ?
Why “the last clap” for the NHS? Surely they deserve more, at least until the stats are under control, and why and when do you wear those masks. It’s a personal choice here, although professional service providers such as home carers and others in regular contact with the public usually wear them. But I hear from nurses they are very uncomfortable after 2 hours.

Another trip down Memory Lane; English TV documentary on how Great Britain was made great; something like that! Mainly about engineering projects and about Blackpool, the piers, the Tower with its ballrooms and of course the trams and illuminations.
Before the war and living in M/c we toddled off to Blackpool for Dad’s annual weeks holiday along with half of M/c; same lodgings same landlady every year! Still got photos of us 3 kids sitting on donkeys on the beach with ice-cream cornets! hmm
Doco. actually showed how Blackpool rock is made with the name right through it! Fascinating!
Didn’t quite bring back tears. It was magic to a child then, but the last time I was there it all looked very tatty, especially around the Tower entrance. I don’t think it pays to go back!
Now we’re into Sat’Day, but no sports yet! Dear Oh Dear!
Good Health wine wine wine
OoRoo

Megs36 Fri 29-May-20 16:27:57

Hello Rufus, keep going...the worlds oldest man just died aged 112, hope for all of us yet. Imustsayyourmemoryis better than mine, specially during this last few weeks. Seems things are easing here but just read that those shielding may have to continue lock in till end of June.Next week should have been my grandson’s wedding,now next year, another grandchild should have been tying the knot in September but that won’t be till 2022 now. Hope we make them!
Somehow seems more depressing instead of the new normal’.
anyway
Cheers as always to you ????

Aldom Fri 29-May-20 16:54:45

Hello again Rufus2. Just back from doing a week's shopping. The heat is blistering this afternoon. Enjoying a cup of tea (RooiBos). Last clap for NHS was official, not a personal choice. My family are medical, SIL on front line during the worst of it. I haven't as yet, worn a face mask, but my understanding is that they will have to be worn on public transport and in some small shops. So though, best to be prepared. Yes, you're right Rufus2, I can watch the funeral in three working days. Cooking leeks, bacon and cauliflower pasta bake tonight, with a salad. Sleep well.

Aldom Fri 29-May-20 16:59:00

PS Forgot to say, I had a card from Royal mail asking me to collect a parcel, like you, I was in the house! Happens a lot. Especially upsetting when they took my Mothering Sunday flowers back to depot. It was Saturday, so had to wait till Monday. Again, I was home.

Forestflame Fri 29-May-20 21:57:36

Good evening from English/Welsh border. Just about to go into my garden and put some food and water down for my resident Hedgehog and top up my bird feeder. My feathered friends are eating me out of house and home. Have a good evening fellow Gransnetters.