Doodle artificial trees and flowers have improved their looks enormously over the years, haven't they?
I remember plastic tulips being given away with soap powder.
People stuck them in their gardens where they looked sadder and sadder and never even remotely real.
Yes, I'm afraid the family visits are on hold for the moment.
I shall be okay for food as being isolated here in normal times, I have a back-up store cupboard of tins and packets, which I can use if no fresh food is available.
I don't think it'll come to that this time.
I hadn't realised ALL the country was at Level 4 until the Min of Health email today.
I thought it was just Auckland.
Better to be safe though, we know next to nothing about Delta except how virulent it is.
Grammaretto are you ever going to have any respite from all the constant repairs and renovations which seemed to have swamped you recently?
I feel so sorry that you can't just have a calm and peaceful summer.
Glad you enjoyed the Indian experience though.
dragonfly I detect a note of relief that you were not dragged out encouraged to walk
Yes, Kathy is doing well and we've had a few get-togethers as she's felt stronger. We send each other photos of our grand-daughters, both of whom are the love of our lives
Mamissimo I used to love Tubular Bells but I too would have been irritated by unnecessary applause.
Quite often here, an announcement is made prior to a show, asking people to refrain until the performance is over, as it interferes with the flow and atmosphere.
Oooh, cheeky on the train, although you had paid, so what could they do, make you ride on the roof?
Nortsat I am reliably informed by my dgs that chocolate is, 'a plant-based superfood' and therefore can be eaten at any time and often.
His Mum loves those Lindt truffles too and last Christmas asked me if I could taste one then duplicate it.
Oh dear, what a terrible chore, being forced to taste chocolate but I survived somehow.
Yes, like everyone, I miss Cheery Cherry and my heart aches for what she must be going through, poor love, to keep her away, as I know she enjoyed this thread.
I do hope she's feeling better soon.
My dgs having fun on a trolley and steering with two of my walking sticks.
And Panache is never far from my thoughts too. I understand she's getting the support she needs, so that's great news.
It's not quite 11am and already we've had bright sunshine, torrential rain, a thunder and lightning storm and wild winds. It's also cold.
Tawhirimatea keeping us entertaned during Lockdown .