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Turn the heating on …I am not going to penny pinch at my age?.

I’ve just had a renewal quote for my Home Insurance. Cannot believe it’s only £110. Last year it was £275 (must recheck it) . What financial surprise have you recently had?

Weirdly, and wonderfully, DH and I seem to be better off now than when we were both working full time but

How many times have you been in love?

Only once!

Have you ever had your hair cut shorter or in a style that you later regretted?

My mother made me get my hair cut at 14. I hated it. Ever since Ive never had it cut - just trimmed.

I had the 80s perm and I know I look better with straighter hair.

Can you watch surgical operations on TV?
(I can’t, I’m too squeamish)

No. I could if forced to, but definitely turn off if something comes on. I’d never choose to. I can watch any of the vet programs either.

Which genres of TV are your favourite, and least favourite?

Can’t watch!

Least favourite-soaps
Favourite arts programs and natural history.

Tornado in Widnes.
What’s the most unusual/ dangerous weather you’ve experienced in the UK?

It was pretty frightening this morning. Thunder, immense flashes of lightening and torrential rain. We could hear the sea roaring too.

Do you have a favourite dress designer, company or shop?

My favorite couture designer was Versacci - Ive always preferred Italian fashion to French.

What is your favorite genre in novels or fiction?

Ive loved SciFi since I was a young girtl. I used to listen to "Journey into Space" on the radio before TV became common.

Pretty catholic: Victorian classics (Trollope,Gaskell etc.) American classics (Wharton, Cather) 1930s, 40s and 50s British novels. I also love Irish writers.
I don’t read that many contemporary novels these days, sometimes McEwan, Julian Barnes.

Do you find yourself buying more books even if you don’t need them?
(I could open a bookstore)

Lord yes. I’ve had to totally stop myself now. My house is very small, and I’ve said before on here, I’ve got too much stuff. If I had more room it probably wouldn’t be so evident. I’m going to put some things into storage.

I’ve got lots and lots of children’s books from teaching, which need to go to a very good home.
Actually this is my question.
One of my neighbours works at a women’s refuge.
But I’m not supposed to know; everything about the refuge is very top secret.
I used to teach children who we’re staying there, and even I don’t know exactly where it is.
Anyway, I’d love to give the books and other things to my neighbour for the refuge.
Is there anyway I can get around this?

Good Lord - NO, not even when I was young .

How often do you often a pamper session?

CrazyH which question have you answered above? I’m

I’m not sure what a pamper session is!
What does a pamper session mean to you?
(And what should I do about the Refuge stuff I asked about at 4.46? )

A pamper session would mean something like a spa day, being massaged, having my hair washed and so on then relaxing with a cold drink by the pool.

You could just mention the books to the neighbour (without referencing the refuge) and ask her if she knows anyone who has a use for them. If she says "no" just take them to the charity shop.

Have you ever volunteered in a charity shop or similar?

I did but it was a long time ago. It was in an Asian area and they got some wonderful saris and dupattas which I sometimes used to buy for the fabrics.

No, not a charity shop. Bad back means I can't stand for long.
I did voluntary driving for the doctor's surgery for a couple of years.

Do you give money to the homeless? Do you have mixed feelings about which of them are genuine?

I give to the charities that help the homeless not directly to them.

Do you think some restrictions will be brought back as winter progresses. I mean mask wearing and homeworking not lockdowns.

I do hope we don't have more lockdowns or the nation may go bankrupt. It feels like mask wearing may well become mandatory again which isn't too objectionable.

Do you like Brussels sprouts?

Love sprouts, but DH ? ……wind

Do. You watch programs such as Pointless and shout the answers ?

Yes we do. Likewise on Only Connect and the general knowledge part of Mastermind.
Occasionally we even score on UC- but sometimes we don’t even understand the questions!

Do you live near a wind farm?

Apologies to FC and all…… I can’t remember what the question was /what I was replying to…really ?

Yes, I guess I do live near a wind farm. When I drive to my son’s house, I can see the huge “things” in the distance.

I was just reading about Dentist Phobias. I have a similar phobia. Lockdown was a good excuse. But now, I’ve got to make that phone call, but I am so nervous….do you hate going to the Dentist ?

I don't love it , have to go next week. No phobia though. Except the hip pocket nerve.

Since Covid, would you go to the cinema?

Even before Covid I stopped going to the cinema. I’d rather watch in silence but was put off by people talking or eating through films. I don’t have to see a film as soon as it comes out so I’m happy to wait until it perhaps appears on Netflix.

Do you ever get the recommended 8 hours sleep a night?

Sometimes. .but I never wake up refreshed regardless.

when did you last use a library and what for: did you borrow anything?

I use the library every week and take home 4/5 books which I enjoy reading (I rarely watch TV)

Have you anything interesting planned for today?

No. I am waiting in for decorators to repair damage done to my kitchen when there was a leak from the roof.
Have you bought any Christmas presents yet? I don't usually think about it till mid November at the earliest.