I'm a newby.

OK, the man holding the photograph has no brothers or sisters. He is the only family member from his parents. He says, indicating the man in the photograph, that the father of the of said man, (the man in the photo) is his father's son. The man holding the photo is the only offspring, thus, that makes him the father of the man in the photo. His son. Best thing to do is hold a picture of someone, anyone, and repeat what the man holding the photo says. Easy if your brain cells are like mine, double jointed.
Bumble bee.

Bella: How very astute of you to pick up on the Americanism.
You are right, at least one half of us is American. And that is the brainy one, Mrs Bumblebee. The other half is from South Yorkshire and we married in 2003 on Valentine's Day, having met on the internet. I come from Minnesota and I'm gorgeous but then again, so is my husband. See ya later .....

Mrs Bumblebee

Don't let her kid you, we're too old to be gorgeous. The last time I looked in a mirror it broke and when she puts lipstick on it backs up into the tube . Yup, we met on the Net. She was looking for someone good looking and rich. I was looking for someone good looking and rich. Mmm, 2 out of 4 ain't bad. She came across here and fell in love with England. She wouldn't go back to the US. I wouldn't let her.
BFN.....Mr. Bumblebee.

Me too, now! You had me puzzled bb !

Sorry I didnt "turn the page". Thanks for the explanation but it did suddenly come to me.

Interesting romance, yours. You both sound very happy bb !

Welcome to the forum Bumblebee there are lots of interesting threads on here for you to contribute to, on every subject under the sun, am sure you will enjoy the chat/debates.

Mornin' all, my what a windy night it was, in fact, it was so windy here that we woke up in the next street .
Now here is a fresh puzzle for you. I say puzzle but I suppose I mean question. What was the Prime Ministers name before David Cameron moved into number 10?
Careful! OH, gotta go, my frusemide are starting to work.....
Bumblebee.

Morning BB. Had you and Mrs BB thought about calling in to 'soop's kitchen' thread? I think you would enjoy it. You would certainly get a warm welcome.

Theresa May, bb ?

Hi again bb. I've been looking out for you on the other threads. It would be nice to see you in Soop's Kitchen where you are always sure of a warm welcome, as are your pets. Or on the many other interesting threads that abound
on Gransnet. Mrs B might also like to join in if any of the conversations catch her eye?
Just trawl through all the various threads , see what's been happening, and add your comments. It's good to have a male viewpoint now and again. Meanwhile hope the wind has subsided in your part of the country. It was pretty fierce here during the night too.

Checking back on some of your input.
Shysal, my wife will give some input from time to time. She is very busy with some embroidery. Photo of that later. What are your cats called?

Hildajenni, Do you have a photo of Wiser? Our Benny is quite deaf too. And I am.

Hi Luckygirl, like your humour. I am enjoying being a member of Gransnet. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Thanks for your welcome nanak. Great place this.

.Cherrytree59, my wife likes rugby and all sports. My favourite is cricket.
I noticed that you spoke of your doggy in the past tense. Was your loss recent?

.Hello there Nanaandgrampy. What part of the British Isles are you from? I think........Yorkshire. Am I right?

.Hello Christinefrance and judpud. Is that france as in France Christine or is France your second name?
Judpud, I have to ask, are you or were you a cook? I'm intrigued by your name............

Bye for now all. If I've missed you I'll be around tomorrow.

Bumblebee.

Judthepud & Bellanonna, just going to have a nana sarnie then will have a look at Soop's Kitchen. Will I need an apron?

ERR, I think I'm going to look a bit dim but I err can't find my way to Soop's Kitchen. When I get there all the doors are closed and the last letters are from March of last year. There is no Add your message here page. See, my wife is right when she calls me a brainless dude. H E L P.....
How do I get in?

Mornin' all, my what a windy night it was, in fact, it was so windy here that we woke up in the next street
I think the worst is yet to come bb123 - Doris is on her way
Batten down the hatches

Spot on Bellanonna. Indeed the answer is Theresa May. No one else tried.......

Bb if you click on last hour you will find Soop's Kitchen. The last post was at 18.03. Click on that and you can introduce yourself below that. We have a lovely host in the kitchen, Soop, who I am sure will make you welcome. Good luck with that!

Anybody up yet? Benny woke us at 4:30 to go for a pee. At least he is house trained. Y..A...W...NNNNN

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Hello Mr and Mrs B. These are my cats. Bugsie doing an impression of Benny in his favourite pose and also playing a cat game on my tablet. The spotty one is Saffron, the bonkers one!
Soop's kitchen is here in its most recent reincarnation. When it fills up a new thread has to be started. I am sure you will enjoy the friendly chat on there. Click on the link to join in.
www.gransnet.com/forums/gransnet_cafe/1234361-Soops-cosy-kitchen-for-kind-peoples-and-precious-pets

Hi Sal, love the photos, especially the one of Bugsie'Going into Soop's Kitchen now.

What a day that was yesterday. WHOOSH, I HATE THE WIND. I was lucky, I only lost my wig. Had that been bod....... What's that dear?...... Wig, W I G ...WIG. Oh the poor old soul is a bit mutton. The old girl I mean sat by the window, using her napkin as a headscarf. Now where was I? Oh yes, Had I had bodily wind like that I would have lost my trousers, and if she thinks I'm going to draw her a diagram of that she has another think coming.

Hit a low. The inability to get up and walk about is very depressing. Usually I can cope with it but when it destroys my humour I get so ........ Not to worry, I should be back and laughing in a day or two.
Take care.
Bumblebee.

Look after yourself BB. Have a cuddle with Benny to lift your spirits.

I hope you feel a bit better as the day goes on Benny. You're an optimist through and through! Something will soon present itself that will make you smile and feel better and then you come back here and tell us and make us smile too! In the meantime have this or even this if it's not too early.

That must be frustrating. As Sal says, cuddle up to Benny. Dogs are wonderful at restoring good feelings. Feel free to look around the various threads and join in anywhere. Hope the spirits improve as the day goes on.

Just checking to see you're ok bb. I'll look out for you in the kitchen. Hope whatever it was is passing. It's not good to feel low.