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I'd give some to my eldest son to buy a house.

What was your favourite subject at school? (I liked typing and English)

My favorite book is Frank Herbert;s "Dune" which has been filmed several times with varying levels of success.

If you won the Euro lottery what would be the very first thing you would do/buy with the money?

I would get some health problems sorted out.

I'm not sure if I'd find something new at each reading but my favourite authors are Stephen King, Charles Dickens and George Orwell.

Do you have a favourite book which you'd like to see dramatised, or would that spoil it?

Sorry that should be ‘weird’

Unfortunately I have a wired phobia, I can’t wear things that others have worn. For some reason I feel as is part of them is still in the item. Have missed a lot of things because of that, jewellery that has been left me etc.

What books of a particular author would you read time and time again and still find something new at each reading.

Yes, there was an auction house not far from here and I bought half my furniture there when I moved in. But it closed down a few years ago and I miss it.

Do you buy things from charity shops? I used to but then stopped, but now, due to rising prices of everything, I've started browsing them again. I bought a really good pair of M&S trousers this week for £4.

Covid hasnt really changed my habits. The things I no longer go to/do are more because of decreased mobility.

Have you ever bid at an (in person) auction sale rather than jsut Ebay?

I used to love going to auctions and found them quite exciting. Now I bid mosly online which can be just as exciting but Im in the comfort of my own home. The American ones can be very late at night.

Our front door is heavy teak.
I would like to go on a cruise to the Lafoten islands for Christmas.

When I was a child I always had a new dress for Christmas and until lately kept that up. Not bothered since Covid. Have you stopped doing something because of Covid or lockdown ?

Yes going on a Turkey & Tinsel break ... Happy Christmas !

I would like to go to Lapland to see Father Christmas & visit the lovely Christmas shops , not forgetting the snow ! Or Austria or Switzerland & have a ride on a horse driven sleigh !

Where would you like to go for Christmas & reason ?

Haven’t planned anything, but I often take coach day trips. Love them, no packing hassle and I feel as if I have been away for longer.
I will also stay with my sister just outside London for a few days.

What colour is your front door? (White)

Yes, cold and damp this morning but double duvet on now. Autumn is here

Are you going to have a break anywhere before Christmas?

I always wanted to be a nurse but my parents didn't think it was a good idea so put me off.

Can you feel the change to cooler mornings now autumn is here? It was cold here in the hills early today.

If I have my time again I would love to work in an auction house - one that sells antiques.

Same question please

I wanted to be a newspaper reporter. I wish I'd had a job working with animals

same question please

I would have liked to have become a florist.

Same question again please.

Yes I turned down a couple of jobs years ago, no regrets either. You can pick up vibes from the way the interview panel conduct themselves.

Is there a job you wish you had done or trained to do?

This was something which used to annoy us when I was a kid at home and the dog wanted to go out on a cold night. We never did manage to train him to close the door! So I dont know the answer.

Have you ever been offered a job that you turned down?

I have several times because I felt the interview was misleading or I got bad vibes. Looking back I dodged a couple of bullets.

Glass screens every time, but one DD Who lives in a hard water area has curtains because they can be washed and they’re cheap and easy to replace.

How can I train my dog to close the door when she goes out? When we put the heating on I’m going to regret giving her the run of downstairs.

Meringue with Morello cherries and cream.

Do you prefer a shower curtain or a glass screen?
(I have glass screens and hate them, more cleaning. I have thrown a lightweight plastic tablecloth over one to catch the drips?)

None really, though perhaps long legs?

Favourite pudding?

Snap - mess, mess, mess. I wish I could be like my neighbour B - her house is like a show house.

I’ve been told I have nice hands. What is your best feature?

No. We have bus passes but have only used them when on holiday.

I’m a messy worker. Do you tidy as you go or clear up the mess at the end ?

My service & mot are due next week, I do dread it!! I use my car quite a lot, mainly short journeys, I wouldn't want to be without it at the moment. I don't get my bus pass for a few years but when I do I intend to take full advantage. I use the trains quite regularly and prefer that to driving long distances.

I think if you’re in a town with good transport links you could probably manage without a car but if you’re out in the countryside it would be much more difficult. There must come a time when you know it’s time to hang up your car keys although many people are driving well into their 80’s & beyond.

Do you regularly use public transport even if you have a car?

I love the smell of freshly-cut grass. Also, baby powder.

Where has been your favourite holiday destination? (mine is Porec in Croatia)

I’m about to take my car into the garage as the electric windows aren’t working. There are pluses and minuses, but I would hold on to one’s car as long as one can.

What smell do you like that’s not perfume? (Cloves)