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SachaMac Time does go by so quickly even though I retired 10 years ago and don't have as much to do.

NotAGran55 I don't have the patience for jigsaw puzzles but I do enjoy word or number puzzles.

Do you like this cold sunny weather?

The sunshine cheers me up but I dislike frost.

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I prefer warm sunny weather but will go with this as a relief from rain. ,,

Did you watch Happy Valley?

I’m happy with blue skies and cold weather as you can always dress to enjoy it. I don’t like drizzly days when it’s not worth using an umbrella and my hair goes bonkers.

What type of holidays do you prefer?

I love city breaks mainly, at any time of the year, sightseeing , mooching and eating out.
My worst nightmare would be a hot all inclusive resort that you never leave.

I’m with you NotAGran55 I had some fabulous city breaks with my DH, amongst my favourites were Budapest, Istanbul & Hong Kong. I don’t particularly enjoy sitting around a pool or on a beach in the hot sun all day. I do like to relax a little but love to get out and about & see some of the culture and scenery.

Is there a city either in the UK or abroad that you would like to return to for a break?

I will first answer MrsKen33’s question.
No, I did not watch Happy Valley but all my family did.

And to answer Sachamac’s question. I would like to go back to Marrakesh to absorb more of the culture. One week was too short.
Do you enjoy having a day to yourself, just to chill out, relax and slob around basically. I love days like today - did absolutely nothing. Just checked if my Premium Bond Win had gone into my A/C and was disappointed it didn’t. Will check tomorrow.

I usually have lots of days like that
just chilling out and slobbing around, but my granddaughter is on a visit here from Ireland at present so it's all go....and wonderful.

Were you good at sports at school? And did you continue with any sport after leaving school or college?

Hated most sports at school especially athletics. I was in the hockey team which I quite enjoyed. Later in my late 20s I was in a local netball team. We were useless but it was good fun.

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I only enjoyed gymnastics at school otherwise hated sorts lessons.

I have just booked an art/ well being retreat for myself. Have you ever done similar ?

No just a spa for a weekend and that was very relaxing. I love the sound of the Art retreat, enjoy.

Is there a hobby, sport etc you would love to have done but never really had the chance. I would love to have had horse riding lessons I occasionally take my GD to her lessons and think how lucky she is. My parents couldn’t really have afforded it.

I would love to have learned to play an instrument properly but I never got further than 3 chords on a guitar! I'm also sorry now I never learned to drive. However I used to have very bad panic attacks and it would probably not have been a good idea.

Have you ever used a different name or changed your name other than by marriage?

When I divorced I just picked a surname I liked the sound of (it belonged to some of my French relatives) and now use that. Passport, banking etc are now all in that name.

My only name change was by marriage.

Have you seen any spring flowers out yet?

My neighbour had some snowdrops in her garden a couple of weeks ago. I have not got any.

Does your broadband go down often or very rarely?

I am with BT business and it rarely goes down and mostly at obscure morning hours - 2-4 am.

Our broadband (and landline) are with Virgin Media and we've never had a problem. There are 3 of us using the broadband.

Have you still got a landline? I prefer using that to using my mobile.

Yes I still have a landline, the only person that tends to call me on it is my mum or crank callers. I rarely use it to make a call but like to have it as a back up.

Do you ever send any handwritten letters?

Yes, often in birthday cards and as thank yous.

Would you use a fountain pen or a biro for a letter, as above ?

Biro. Fountain pens I used to find messy.

Did you ever have your hair permed?

I have naturally curly hair so no need to perm it.

Have you ever dyed your hair?
I’ve got auburn hair and had lowlights a few times in my 30’s to enhance the red but nothing since. I’ve got a few grey hairs now that don’t bother me.

I used to have hi lights in my dull blonde hair. About 6 years ago I allowed it to go naturally grey. Sometimes I have a pink wash on it now.

We sometimes have a delivery from Hello Fresh.
Have you ever tried any of the recipe meal options?

Yes though I cancelled after a few weeks. The recipes were mostly tasty, though the ingredients were sometimes very short date. It’s a subscription and you have to choose your menus every week, not just expect the same meals. The week I forgot to say which meals we wanted they just sent vegetarian options. Expensive just for vegetables and sauce.
I still use the menu sheets for some dishes that we did like.

Has anyone tried Gousto meals?

No. If I feel like a ready meal I usually have the M and S ones.

If someone would bring you your evening meal what would you like it to be?

Prawn cocktail, then roast lamb and all the trimmings, then Eton Mess. Mmmmmmm.

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A Chinese banquet.

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For me too a starter of prawn cocktail served in half an avocado (70’s style) A succulent medium fillet steak with home made chips and mushrooms followed by a slice of lemon tart. I’d more than likely feel rather sick eating all that but I’d give it a go.

Do you prefer a starter or a dessert and what would you choose.

Best starter I have had recently was avocado, paw-paw and prawns in a tarragon mayonnaise. So I would say starter for preference.

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