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Grandads' shed

Welcome to the official opening of Granddads' shed

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tjspompa Sun 05-Jun-11 19:17:25

WOOT - Here it is, our very own shed ( Thanks GSHQ), real posh one too, no more old doors etc. it may be small on the outside but, inside, WOW, it's a tardis, plenty of room for everyone.
However it's a bit bare atm, contributions to make it homely greatly appreciated. BUT remember it's Granddads' shed, no chintz please.

Hope to see you all from time to time.

Butternut Sat 19-May-12 10:58:28

Elegran - Strange guitars, Yotam Ottolenghi (i've just discovered his delicious way with food), interesting wine, and family. I'm so pleased you had such a good evening.

(The link won't work for me unfortunately - so I'll google - thanks for the tip)

Elegran Sat 19-May-12 11:00:46

Brother is very musical - in their front room are a baby grand and an ordinary (but good) upright piano and an electric keyboard. In their dining-room is an organ, sister-in-law has been learning to play it and has started playing regularly in a local church on Sunday mornings. She also plays the saxe and trombone, and went recently for a jazz weekend - came back enthusing, which prompted the visit to the guitar shop "just to look"

Son is also musical, he plays the acoustic and electric guitar and has just bought an electric piano.

Grandson (by DD2 not by son) plays the violin and is studying music in Glasgow.

Somehow the musical gene passed me by.

Butternut Sat 19-May-12 11:04:10

Gosh, what a talented lot you've got!

Elegran Sat 19-May-12 11:07:12

Try this link butternut I think I missed out a bit.

www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/jan/24/mushroom-lasagne-yotam-ottolenghi?recipetitle=Mushroom+lasagne

Elegran Sat 19-May-12 11:08:16

And brother does beautiful watercolours.

pompa Sat 26-May-12 16:31:30

I said a while ago that my depression had kicked in and that it would take time to sort out some of the problems that were dragging me down. I'm pleased to say that time has sorted most things out at last, I am feeling OK again now. I have been back in GN for a while,but I was still a bit low, all good now. I do hope my friend gets good news soon, (he sees a consultant next week), that would really make my day. (and his I guess).
Thanks to everyone who put up with me over the last few weeks.
Pompa.

Anagram Sat 26-May-12 16:44:46

So glad to hear you're back on form, pompa!

soop Sat 26-May-12 16:50:49

pompa We're here for you, and I'm sending you a warm (cuddle) smile

Bags Sat 26-May-12 17:22:44

That's what friends are for, pomps smile

Butternut Sat 26-May-12 17:26:31

pompa - I've noticed you being around a bit and have picked up on your concern for your friend. Hope his news is good news.
Pleased you're feeling back on form and long may it last! sunshine

I remember leaving my geranium cuttings in your shed for the winter - how are they doing?

Jacey Sat 26-May-12 17:45:19

pompa sunshine

glammanana Sat 26-May-12 17:55:30

pompa so glad to hear that you feel better than you did and I hope your pal gets the good news you are waiting for,I feel so guilty for moaning about all the trouble I have had with those dam extractions now but I have been told by my family I can be the ultimate drama queen (who me ?) says she but the constant ache of the absess really wore me down,but to-day i have been at the charity shop I help with and had a nice chat with a elderly man who never see's anyone from week to week he pops in for a brew so I am feeling guilty for being such a baby.

Anagram Sat 26-May-12 18:35:42

Don't be silly, glamma - teeth (or the removal of) can be a very serious cause of pain and distress. You have come through it with your usual good humour, and pompa has emerged from his depression - so wine all round! smile

pompa Sat 26-May-12 22:53:55

Glamma, those nagging aches and pains, teeth, backs, joints etc. can really wear you down, both physically and mentally. No need to feel guilty.

@butternut, I'm worried about my real life geraniums etc. We are away from home for a couple of weeks. When I left, frosts were still a threat, so I left my greenhouse shut up. Now the temp (according to the met office) has hit 29 c. I fear that some things may have cooked, they are being watered with an automatic drip feed, but the heat will be very high.

We are in N. Lincs atm, just right here, heading up to Whitby mid week.

Ella46 Sun 27-May-12 08:32:28

Oh dear Pompa is there no neighbour that you could ring and ask to open up the greenhouse?

JessM Sun 27-May-12 08:54:16

glamma - real dental pain from toothache is terrible. People do vary don't they in how much they grumble and how much they can show sympathy. My MIL is the ultimate stoic and has been always, through a series of traumas and a mountain of medical problems. Consequently my DH's standard expectation is stoicism. I was relieved to note that when she was seriously ill (should have been in hospital really - but the combination of her stoicism and woeful GPs delayed this until she was on the brink...) he was a total star.
He is slowly getting better at being sympathetic about little things.
Losing teeth is miserable even if you are not in pain. Allowed to grieve a little. Big sympathetic bunch of flowers from me.
Glad you are feeling a bit better.
(I just previewed... is the flowers thing working...?)

JessM Sun 27-May-12 08:54:47

flowers are you working? Is it my typing?

JessM Sun 27-May-12 08:55:10

Ah - it was blush

Annobel Sun 27-May-12 09:05:34

Aw, glamma, you are NOT a drama queen. I've had plenty of tooth abscesses and, apart from earache and childbirth, there's nothing worse. I'm glad you are feeling a bit better. It really knocks the stuffing out of you, doesn't it? Have a lovely day in the sunshine.

soop Sun 27-May-12 12:08:47

glamma Ongoing nagging tooth pain, like childbirth, is a bloody harrowing experience. Horrible in the extreme whilst it lasts and soon forgotten when it is passes. flowers

pompa Mon 28-May-12 14:16:22

Life is perfect. Sitting outside in the sun drinking a coffee. Best bit is the cafe is called Grandads Shed !!! Even have the picture to prove it.

soop Mon 28-May-12 16:28:02

Cover up and don't burn yourself, pomps...the sun is blistering hot in Kintyre. The air is breathless and the sea is without a ripple. The swallows are swooping, mouths agape, as they feast on the dratted midges.

Bags Mon 28-May-12 18:09:06

Are you bothered by midges even in the afternoon, soop? Poor you, if so! They aren't a problem here except in the early mornings and late evenings. We just come indoors when they get bothersome. We have a lovely breeze here now but it's still sunny and warm.

jeni Mon 28-May-12 18:31:32

I've been plagued by damsel flies. I've evicted about fourty today, mostly in pairs, doing what insects do very efficiently,

pompa Mon 28-May-12 18:50:18

Here is the picture of the real life Grandads Shed. It's in Brigg, N.Lincs.

That's Mrs. P waiting for her coffee and panini.

http://www.gransnet.com/profile-photos/pompa