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Yes, recipes, knitting patterns etc.

I seem to have stopped reading over lockdown and haven’t ‘t resumed. I used to be an avid reader. Is there anything you do, or don’t do that is strange and unexplained?

I don't read as much as I did before lockdown and a friend said the same thing. Strange?

Do you find dieting easy?

I don’t diet and am not unhappy with my weight, apart from some extra inches around my middle.
When I’m worried or upset, I completely lose my appetite and my weight can drop rather dramatically.

Have you had your palm read?
(I have as a young woman and was told I was too sensitive)

No, I haven’t. If I did it would just be for fun. Don’t believe in any of that sort of thing. Eg… Tarot cards, shape of thumbs, length of toes, phycics.

Which do you like best a fortnights holiday or a few short breaks ?

Both, when we could. 2 week breaks were often with family so short breaks were more restful.

Do you have/use heat packs that you warm in the microwave?

You’ve reminded me I’ve got one of those somewhere. I must use it on my aching shoulder. As they’re filled with wheat seeds, I wonder if they still grow if wet or maybe microwave heat ‘kills’ them.

This may have been asked before but…do you feed garden birds?

I have fed the garden birds all through the winter in the past but........I've read something that has said it's not a good idea to feed them. I can't remember why. Now I don't know what to do for the best? It's mainly sparrows that come to my garden.

Do you donate to charity and do you just stick to giving to just one or two?

I have a standing order for a cancer charity.
biglouis question unanswered, yes I am a big daydreamer, but don’t mind, I enjoy it, it’s part of my nature.

Would you like to go into space?
(Not for me)

Not now. Maybe when I was younger. I must be quite wonderful to see planet Earth from space.

Do you ever, or did you ever, do the football pools? I occasionally get mail from them urging me to try again.
I once won £30 which was quite good back then.

No never, but I can remember my Dad checking them on a Saturday afternoon. I do the lottery sometimes though.

What is your favourite bread ?

M&S do a three-variety pack of small bread rolls. my favourite is the seeded one.

Bread rolls are called 'cobs' here in the east midlands, what do you call them where you are?

We always call them ‘ bread rolls’ as we lived for a while in the ‘home counties’. But I think here in Wales it may be cobs .

When we moved from Wales my mother went into a butchers for some ‘faggots’. She was told rather unkindly they were ‘savoury ducks’.
Have you come across odd names for food?

nothing springs to mind but regional differences can lead to some confusion I should think

real or artificial Christmas tree? we usually have artificial rarely have visitors so just me and my partner but last year my partner had just lost his mother so I had a big real tree to try and make Christmas better for him like in childhood

Artificial for a few years now. I love the smell of real trees but the pooch likes to chew the branches or dislodge the baubles.

Mollygo - question?

Sorry-if you have pets, do they mess with your Christmas decorations?

My cat doesn’t, but the smallish tree is placed on a table and doesn’t tempt her.

Do you always have matching underwear?

Not always but it is always pretty and lacey

When you were in your teens did you belong to any 'tribe' as they say these days. ?
I was a beatnik

Loved being on the back of a flashy scooter with a mod in his parka anorak! No helmets in those days, scary to think of it now

Did your parents/grandparents talk much about the war?

Yes they did - Dad not until he was very old, it was horrific and all his friends were killed. He was in the RAF flying. Mum all the time also in the RAF but on the ground.

Would you go on a cruise since we have had Covid ?

Would never go on a cruise, COVID or no COVID-19. Norovirus for one, but I’m dreadfully travel sick…

Do you cook from scratch for most of your meals?

Yes most of my meals are made from scratch with the odd ready meal when I am feeling lazy.

Are you concerned about what this winter will bring with rising energy costs.

No point worrying, will just be careful. Lucky as have no major money worries. Feel sorry for those who do.

What’s the worst thing you have stood on in bare feet?
(Bathroom scales?)

Cat sick on the stairs

Do you still meet up with school or college friends?

Not any more. They live in other cities and I am mobility impaired.

Do you find it stressful awaiting delivery of parcels?

I absolutely hate it. Im always afraid Ill miss them and I dont like stuff being left with neighbours.