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by **PatsyMFagan** » April 5th, 2018, 10:51 am

Busybee wrote:We have had days and days of heavy rain........I was trying to get into York Station this morning, good job I had left plenty of time!

When I saw this pic on facebook, I thought it was a canal .. I have only just worked out where the road went

by **Busybee** » April 5th, 2018, 11:13 am

Nope, that’s a major road into York! I actually went through the flooding there yesterday but it’s impassable today. Son had to go to work In the Land Rover yesterday as our lane connecting us to the village was flooded.

BB

by **StokeySue** » April 5th, 2018, 11:13 am

That flood is :shock:

BB
Builders coming tomorrow, we are waiting for the mecanism they are to install.
Off to play in the sun

by **Zosherooney** » April 5th, 2018, 12:33 pm

Good afternoon all, Been awake since 2am !!!!

Saw Mr. Z off the premises at 5.30 and cement has been poured and is now setting, it will be polished later..... Cats don't like all the big machines. We had to drain yesterdays rain out of the pond with plastic containers before the cement could be poured. 3 of us must have looked like something out of a game show.

Fab weather here, washing on line, DW has been on and is now cleaned and emptied. I have put my tomato seedlings in the greenhouse, they are doing well, especially as the seeds were out of date !

Might sneak off later and rest my ankles and eyelids. :oops:

by **Zosherooney** » April 5th, 2018, 12:35 pm

OOOOoo Suff. I hope you have aired your bikini for Sundays weather, positively tropical !!! You are very much in the right part of the country. :tu:

by **Herbidacious** » April 5th, 2018, 1:03 pm

There is a little girl trotting around with a Cornetto, pretending to be a unicorn...

And lots of soldiers with guns.

by **scullion** » April 6th, 2018, 7:04 am

good morning, all.
wet and windy at the moment but that's due to improve shortly.
off to the south in an hour and shopping on my way home this afternoon.
have a good day, everyone.

by **Herbidacious** » April 6th, 2018, 8:47 am

Quite dull here. I woke briefly at 7 (didn't get to bed until 2am) and it seemed sunny. It is forecast to be sunny today/right now...

Currently on hold to see if I can get any info out of Eurostar on my strike day journey. Ten minutes and counting...Next up, phone call to John Lewis to see if I can detailed instructions for the delivery of TV tomorrow to my mother.

by **suffolk** » April 6th, 2018, 9:04 am

Good morning all

Overcast with bright spells here this morning ... shopping must be done and then possibly some gardening if the chilly wind drops ... (at the moment it's roaring in the chimney) .... don't want to get my dodgy neck/shoulder chilled. Apparently tomorrow will be much warmer and OH has been booked for gardening duties.
Have a good Friday folks

by **StokeySue** » April 6th, 2018, 10:26 am

Good morning
Been busy already
The builders can't come to fit the new steps to the loft, as the fabricators haven't fabricated them so long conversation about that
The man from Virgin has been and installed my new TiVo box (originally booked for next Tuesday :tu:

)

The weather is looking as if it might rain but the forecast is warm & dry
Not sure what best to do with an unexpected free day, other than finish the book before book club tonight. Really should get on with some filing really

Have a good day everyone

by **scullion** » April 7th, 2018, 8:03 am

good morning, all.
overcast - looking at the forecast it doesn't actually seem to have changed from what was predicted for yesterday.
i'm going over to a friend's for coffee in an hour and to see the new place they've moved into. perhaps i should get out of bed and head for the shower!
this afternoon will be taken up by qualifying, and some painting or planting squeezed in around that.
have a grand day, everyone.

by **StokeySue** » April 7th, 2018, 9:38 am

Good morning
Bright currently, but the cloud is sitting very low and showers are forecast.
Want to combine a walk with some food shopping, so thinking of where to go, choice is Tottenham or Broadway Market via London Fields....
Have a good day everyone

by **PatsyMFagan** » April 7th, 2018, 6:20 pm

Good evening :wave:

Well don't know about the rest of you, but we have just had our second day of almost wall to wall sunshine 8-)

I did a couple of hours in the garden yesterday after the usual morning Zumba class and almost regretted it

I don't half feel my age today - I have been awake since 3 am and only just beginning to feel human again, but still couldn't resist popping out to do a bit more planning and potting :bounce:

by **StokeySue** » April 7th, 2018, 8:57 pm

Yes, stayed warm and sunny here too, I wLked up to Tottenham, did an Aldi shop, and caught the tdain back. A little disappointed that Aldi no longer stocks German products like bratwurst, they seem to be more English than the English now, but still some good buys

by **Herbidacious** » April 8th, 2018, 8:31 am

Dull here. Heavy rain forecast all day. The end of the week and next week look lovely, but until then...

Not been in an Aldi for ages, but I did used to use that one in Tottenham. Our nearest one is tricky to get to. They want to demolish the two lovely gasometers at Bell Green to build a large one and a Nandos... In Germany they have Aldi Sud and Aldi Nord often in the same town - two brothers quarrelled... maybe I'll pop in next time I'm there.

I still haven't properly unpacked (food) from Normandy yet. I should do that today. Back to work and OH back to Germany after his medical appointment, tomorrow

by **StokeySue** » April 8th, 2018, 8:39 am

Good morning
Glad you are safely back Herbi
My main reason for going to Aldi was to get cheap gin to make rhubarb gin

Off for a walk soon, must get going
Have a good day

by **Herbidacious** » April 8th, 2018, 9:35 am

Thanks, Sue. We came back early on Thursday.

Rhubarb gin sounds nice!

by **scullion** » April 8th, 2018, 10:18 am

good morning, all.
sunny with some of the white stuff in-between.
loads of bits and pieces to do today but it'll all be dropped when the f1 starts - even if it's still sunny.
i got very little done yesterday. by the time coffee had been drunk and i started home it was past half one. i stopped to pick stuff up and drop paint off and was grabbed by someone else who then talked at me for another hour. i think i must have 'listener' written across my forehead sometimes.
i managed to get home in time for qualifying, though.
have a glorious day, everyone.

by **scullion** » April 9th, 2018, 7:52 am

good morning, all.
bright with a bit of overcast at the moment. the radio forecast differs from the online beeb forecast for us which is not unusual - the radio is south east oriented when it comes to the weather! it says we're going to have rain. online they say we're going to be dry with sunny periods - the sun is peeking through now.
off to do stuff elsewhere today along with positioning my sown stuff in a bright place.
have a good day everyone.

by **suffolk** » April 9th, 2018, 8:27 am

Good morning all

A very wet day yesterday, followed by what appears, so far at least, to be heading the same way ... nevertheless, I think it's time to get the propagator out and start the tomatoes and courgettes. When they're out of the propagator the sweet corn can take their places.

Talking of having stuff written on our foreheads ... I think I have 'Potato Farmer's Sister' written on mine ... in the supermarket the other day I was asked, yet again, for advice on which potato variety to buy

Have a good day everyone

by **StokeySue** » April 9th, 2018, 8:30 am

Good morning
Pouring with rain here
Probably will continue all day according to the forecast
Sniffling and trying not to let it develop
Getting my feet done later
But currently trying wake up with :mug:

Have a good day

by **PatsyMFagan** » April 9th, 2018, 9:09 am

Good morning :wave:

Very damp and miserable here

Off to Zumba soon, then the usually brunch with other Zumba girlies at the Dog's Trust. :chops:

I am in the middle of attempting to make bread using kefir as a raising agent. Someone posted this on the relevant facebook group page and as I have plenty of kefir to spare - and bread flour that needs to be used up - and it is a no knead recipe, then I though I would give it a go. Never mind that I have put on 4 lb over the last couple of weeks and there is only me here to sample the outcome

by **Herbidacious** » April 9th, 2018, 10:35 am

It's so dark...! And grey (in central London.)

Back at work

OH had a doctor's appointment this morning. He was not good when we parted ways earlier. I think it's exacerbated by stress (he plans to fly to Germany this afternoon.) Good to go to the doctor's in a non-optimal state though, I suppose.

On a brighter (although physically darker

note, I have just booked two more Hidden London tours - Charing Cross Access All Areas next month and Clapham South/subterranean shelter for September.

by **Herbidacious** » April 10th, 2018, 6:47 am

Good morning. A bit dull again here. Last night it got really misty. The skyscrapers one an usually see from Blackfriars Bridge were obscured by it.

by **scullion** » April 10th, 2018, 7:54 am

Good morning, all.
Bright but overcast. The forecast says rain for the morning but it's not at the moment.
Yesterday was (almost) wall to wall sun. Potatoes planted, first coat of (dilute) paint on the pantry and a couple of other walls, a bit of indoor sunbathing with the living room doors open and, with my partner, the fence repaired that has been waiting since winter (and a gap in his time schedule) - oh, and washing on the line.
Today will see the next coat of, undiluted, paint on the walls.
Hope your husband improves soon, herbi, the stress/anxiety at work can't be helping.
Have a good day, everyone.

by **Herbidacious** » April 10th, 2018, 9:58 am

Thanks Scully. Stress is definitely exacerbating it. His first day back at work today... on his birthday!

The nice weather seems to keep being pushed back. But 22 degrees predicted for a week tomorrow?!! I had better quickly get my in between weather clothing out of storage. (If I can find it.)

by **StokeySue** » April 10th, 2018, 10:13 am

Good morning
I work on the principle that there are few days in Lomdon where jeans and a sweatshirt won hackit (with suitable outdoor jacket).
I don't actually own a sweatshirt as such, but I have a number of slightly smarter light sweaters and tunics
Off out soon, have agoid day

by **scullion** » April 11th, 2018, 7:03 am

good morning, all.
rain at the moment but we're being given some sunshine later this morning - 'they' say.
off to the farm in an hour. maybe a walk later - maybe a third coat of paint will be done. who knows‽‽
off to get a coffee and scrape down.
have a good day, everyone.

by **Herbidacious** » April 11th, 2018, 7:15 am

dull again.

I find myself exceedingly reluctant to go to work. I suppose the first week back after a break is always going to be a bit difficult...

by **scullion** » April 11th, 2018, 7:17 am

i know how you feel - i really should get out of bed!

by **PatsyMFagan** » April 11th, 2018, 8:36 am

Still a bit dull here but at least it's not raining. :tu:

Off to Fitsteps soon, then coffee with the girls at the local hostelry. The rest of the day is mine, all mine. This place could do with a thorough going over, but I may well just take my own advice (see below

)

by **StokeySue** » April 11th, 2018, 8:43 am

Good morning
Dull here too, might potter round a bit
Tired after visiting the RA yesterday
Might pot up some seedlings
Place is not untidy but I should vacuum thoroughly
Have a good day everyone

by **Herbidacious** » April 12th, 2018, 8:40 am

Same again weather. Our sunny weekend forecast has now put been back to next week...

I am starting my short photography course tonight. 3 hours this evening at the City Lit...! Husband was told to take a week off by his German doctor so he came home last night. After midnight, so I am a tad tired.

by **StokeySue** » April 12th, 2018, 9:13 am

Good morning all
Dull and it's supposed to start raining just as as I start walking
I'm going to see Life of Brian!
Few other things to do as well before a WI meeting on chocolate
Enjoy the course Herbi, hope the rest helps your husband
Have a good day everyone

by **scullion** » April 12th, 2018, 10:22 am

good morning, all.
sun peeking through at the moment - it's not forecast.
i didn't see 'the life of brian' until it was broadcast on the telly - it was banned in cornish cinemas. cornwall used to be very methodist.
nothing planned for today, although i have some homework to do so maybe i'll get some of that done later.
i'm cuddling a lovely cappuccino but my partner tells me i need to service the machine - it's my job - i'm the one with more practical ability with things like that - and smaller hands.
he has asked me if i meant to leave the lettuce outside. i've told him it's hardened off. if i plant half the tray (it's a tray of 'living salad') the slugs might leave enough for us - if we're lucky.
have a good day, everyone.

by **suffolk** » April 12th, 2018, 2:41 pm

Good aftermorning all :lol:

Three rhubarb crumbles made and cooling to take to MIL tomorrow ... we can eat all of them when we're there if the rest of the family come over, or she can freeze them ... that's why they're in foil containers each containing two large or three 'normal' portions. MIL does like my rhubarb crumble :chef:

and our rhubarb is growing for England; actually there's almost enough for the whole of Europe at the moment. :lol:

Planning on trips to MIL's local garden centre at the weekend, as well as a plant fair at a nearby specialist nursery ... :oops:

Have a good weekend folks

by **scullion** » April 13th, 2018, 7:08 am

good morning, all.
cloudy.
the problem with going to bed early is that you wake up earlier than usual (trying to set a better habit) - i woke up just before four and didn't get back to sleep. i may have to have an afternoon nap!
pulled off, and put into water, a couple of sweet potato slips, yesterday. i also washed off the few aphids i found on them (grr). i must check everything else in the propagator for the little sods.
as it's still the easter holidays i don't have to go out today so i may do my homework instead (last week was a catch up day cancelled from the snowy weather).
i may have to check my rhubarb now, crumble sounds good.
have a good day, everyone.

by **StokeySue** » April 13th, 2018, 9:51 am

Good morning
Surfaced a bit late after a rather heavy night of chocolate and red wine with the WI :rolleyes:

Weather indeterminate as all week, but less risk of rain
Going out to play backgammon later, better do something seful first
Have a good day everyone

by **scullion** » April 15th, 2018, 9:26 am

good morning, all.
raining and blustery.
archers, coffee and you lot, followed by the f1 later - what more could a girl want on a dull sunday other than ...someone to do the hswk, coming up on the premium bonds, a morgan, a magic wand - maybe just the latter would do.
have a cosy day, everyone.

by **StokeySue** » April 15th, 2018, 11:37 am

Good afternoon
Was a lovely sunny day yesterday, not quite so nice today, will get house ready for buikders to come in tomorrow or Tuesday and prick out some seedlings
Have a good day everyone

by **Herbidacious** » April 16th, 2018, 9:10 am

It was nice and bright when I left for work this morning. (Hard to see now I'm in the office - v narrow street with tall buildings).

A lot to do today :shock:

editing Mansfield Park and book on Polar exploration, try to write something for group at lunch time, then dinner with friend.

I hope everyone has a good day.

by **scullion** » April 16th, 2018, 9:18 am

good morning, all.
brighter earlier but still the odd glimpse of a sunbeam. the breeze is predicted to work its way up to about 50 mph later today.
i have to go and water my seedlings, do some shopping and (maybe some of) my homework today - after the cup of coffee which is winging its way from the kitchen as i type.
have a good day, everyone.

by **StokeySue** » April 16th, 2018, 10:45 am

Good morning
Overcast but dry and not cold
Will actually get to my plants today, didn't make it yesterday.
Backgammon tonight, this one is conveniently at the right distance to give me a nice little walk
Have a good day everyone

by **Zosherooney** » April 16th, 2018, 2:22 pm

Good afternoon

Woke up at 5 to 2 after post tooth removal..... Sun is out but the breeze is cold. No rain!!!

by **scullion** » April 17th, 2018, 10:54 am

good morning, all.
the wind is subsiding and it's a little damp - with more rain forecast for this afternoon. jam tomorrow, sun-wise.
watering, shopping and homework started plus changing a lock that seemed to dislike the door all got done yesterday - in fact it may not have been the lock at all but never mind, at least the wind can't blow it open now!
nothing planned for today other than tacos for dinner - haven't had those for a long time.
have i said that i'm very pleased with the soap i made a few weeks ago (my first foray)? the scent is good, the lather is good and it's palm oil free. the next i'm going to have a go at is a liquid soap - i have enough plastic pump things to re-fill care of the bodyshop shower gels that are coming to an end - i think it would be a good re-use.
have a good day, everyone.

by **StokeySue** » April 17th, 2018, 1:02 pm

Good lunch o'clock
Sun and breeze here, it's rather nice out but I have to hang around so getting on with paperwork <halo polished>
Maybe I should have a go at liquid soap, I have a rather nice onyx dispenser
Have a good day everyone

by **suffolk** » April 17th, 2018, 1:05 pm

Good afternoon all

A busy and expensive morning (see Cbox) :rolleyes:

but a big male frog is in the pond noisily summoning any lady frogs in the vicinity so that has cheered me up.

Also had an email from an old (and very successful :kneel:

) art school friend who will be in the vicinity on Friday arranging to meet up has put a smile on my face 8-)

Now I shall make the pastry prep the filling for a haddock and leek tart/quiche sort of thing ....
Have a lovely day folks

by **scullion** » April 18th, 2018, 7:17 am

good morning, all.
i think we know what the weather is going to be like today, all over the country - remember to wear sunscreen.
off to the farm in an hour - i think i'd rather be in the garden or at the beach. it's likely that i'll spend most of the day indoors. my partner will be cooking dinner for tonight with the help of the sun; we are having thai yellow curry with quorn cooked in a sambal pecel type sauce.
better get a wiggle on - i want a coffee before i go.
have a glorious day, everyone - and top up your vitamin d.

by **StokeySue** » April 18th, 2018, 7:27 am

Good morning
Sun here already
I too will be stuck inside keeping an eye on the builders and my paperwork. However weather is set to continue for a few days
Have a good day everyone

by **PatsyMFagan** » April 18th, 2018, 8:17 am

scullion wrote:have i said that i'm very pleased with the soap i made a few weeks ago (my first foray)? the scent is good, the lather is good and it's palm oil free. the next i'm going to have a go at is a liquid soap - i have enough plastic pump things to re-fill care of the bodyshop shower gels that are coming to an end - i think it would be a good re-use.

I would like to do this ...what site did you use for info Scully ?

I ask because I googled yesterday after reading your post and one of the 'recipes' listed palm oil :scared:

thanks

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