What have you done today?

[Benjamin]

Today we went to a cheese festival near us (heaven) and there was a tent with animals. In one part of the tent were insects and spiders. There was a tarantula which you could hold. I stood watching all these young kids hold it and then decided to brave it and hold it (I’m terrified of spiders). It was weirdly fine, and the tarantula was so soft and gentle.

[AnnieK]

Sat in a mother xxxxxxxx queue for nothing.

Going to go outside now and scream for 1 hour

I would happily hold a tarantula instead of that waste of time :laugh:

[Benjamin]

Sat in a mother xxxxxxxx queue for nothing.

Going to go outside now and scream for 1 hour

I would happily hold a tarantula instead of that waste of time :laugh:

😂💔

So you’re not going? 😢

[AnnieK]

😂💔

So you’re not going? 😢

Nope....am hoping they release extra dates.

I have been offered a ticket for Wembley but I wanted to take my son....going to go sit in Heaton Park on one of the nights with him and a few friends and listen. Not quite the same but better than nothing

[Benjamin]

Nope....am hoping they release extra dates.

I have been offered a ticket for Wembley but I wanted to take my son....going to go sit in Heaton Park on one of the nights with him and a few friends and listen. Not quite the same but better than nothing

Fingers crossed for extra dates.

[bots]

i spent the morning sending random bot errors to users on the ticketmaster site

[Crimson Dynamo]

wrapped up 12 difficult parcels watching an FPL deadline stream, went to PO
and Lidl. Got a free chocolate croissant on the spin to win Lidl app which I will
keep for the boy tomorrow. :hee:

[Benjamin]

wrapped up 12 difficult parcels watching an FPL deadline stream, went to PO
and Lidl. Got a free chocolate croissant on the spin to win Lidl app which I will
keep for the boy tomorrow. :hee:

Oh we just did Lidl too. I didn’t realise there’s a spin to win💔

[Crimson Dynamo]

Oh we just did Lidl too. I didn’t realise there’s a spin to win💔

on your Lidl card app

[Benjamin]

on your Lidl card app

I’ll remember that next time!

[MTVN]

I ran in a 10k event and now I'm off to a village show/fair thing. It will be mixed with popping over the road to see how the local cricket team are doing

[smudgie]

sat in my chair doing naff all.

You can’t move in this house, 1 bedroom getting decorated and the clutter is everywhere.

[Cherie]

Jeez Smudgie you seem to have been decorating for ever :laugh:

I went for a walk that included Aldi and the butchers, watched a bit of football, going to take the doggo out soon

[Josy]

Went to a country park and farm in an attempt to burn some of my child's never depleting energy (didn't work but it was a nice day)

Visiting my in-laws now like every Saturday where we have either lunch or dinner with them (today it's dinner)

Then going home to bath Conor get him settled in bed then do absolutely nothing at all for the rest of the night

[Cherie]

Went to a country park and farm in an attempt to burn some of my child's never depleting energy (didn't work but it was a nice day)

Visiting my in-laws now like every Saturday where we have either lunch or dinner with them (today it's dinner)

Then going home to bath Conor get him settled in bed then do absolutely nothing at all for the rest of the night

aw great to hear from you Josy, what age is Conor now?

[Josy]

aw great to hear from you Josy, what age is Conor now?Thanks Cherie, I do miss posting as much as I used to.

Conor is 3 now, we moved house a couple of months ago and he's now started full time at nursery, he's an absolute ball of energy [emoji23] and also full of cheek but I wouldn't change him for the world.

I would like to say that now he's in nursery full time I should have more time to get online but seems like every time I say that something happens that stops me

[Cherie]

Thanks Cherie, I do miss posting as much as I used to.

Conor is 3 now, we moved house a couple of months ago and he's now started full time at nursery, he's an absolute ball of energy [emoji23] and also full of cheek but I wouldn't change him for the world.

I would like to say that now he's in nursery full time I should have more time to get online but seems like every time I say that something happens that stops me

I get you :laugh: you have all these plans while they are at nursery/school but the time just flys and I found I was always clock watching for pick up time

3 already, its a cute age though

[Niamh.]

Today we went to a cheese festival near us (heaven) and there was a tent with animals. In one part of the tent were insects and spiders. There was a tarantula which you could hold. I stood watching all these young kids hold it and then decided to brave it and hold it (I’m terrified of spiders). It was weirdly fine, and the tarantula was so soft and gentle.Oh god, that's horrific :worry: started off so perfect eating cheese as well [emoji25]

I had a takeaway and drinks night with my buddies and stayed over but I slept terribly there, so I dropped one of my friends home this morning, came home myself, ate some sausage rolls and slept in my own cosy bed for 4 hours, just woke up, going to drop Luke to work for 5 and make some dinner [emoji899]

[Niamh.]

Sat in a mother xxxxxxxx queue for nothing.

Going to go outside now and scream for 1 hour

I would happily hold a tarantula instead of that waste of time [emoji23]Awwww :( :hug:

[Niamh.]

Went to a country park and farm in an attempt to burn some of my child's never depleting energy (didn't work but it was a nice day)

Visiting my in-laws now like every Saturday where we have either lunch or dinner with them (today it's dinner)

Then going home to bath Conor get him settled in bed then do absolutely nothing at all for the rest of the night

Great to see back Josy :love:

[Niamh.]

I get you [emoji23] you have all these plans while they are at nursery/school but the time just flys and I found I was always clock watching for pick up time



3 already, its a cute age though3/4/5 are my favourite ages, still cute little baby's but you can chat with them and reason with them [emoji23]

[Benjamin]

Oh god, that's horrific :worry: started off so perfect eating cheese as well [emoji25]

I had a takeaway and drinks night with my buddies and stayed over but I slept terribly there, so I dropped one of my friends home this morning, came home myself, ate some sausage rolls and slept in my own cosy bed for 4 hours, just woke up, going to drop Luke to work for 5 and make some dinner [emoji899]

Hahaha, once I was holding Sharon (the tarantula) it was actually fine. I thought I’d freak out but she was so gentle when she walked.

A nice lazy Saturday. I wish I could chill but we have a party to attend tonight.

[Niamh.]

Hahaha, once I was holding Sharon (the tarantula) it was actually fine. I thought I’d freak out but she was so gentle when she walked.

A nice lazy Saturday. I wish I could chill but we have a party to attend tonight.

Sharon can stay away from me :oh:

You'll be grand once you get out, the thought of it is always worse when you're cosy at home :laugh:

[Benjamin]

Sharon can stay away from me :oh:

You'll be grand once you get out, the thought of it is always worse when you're cosy at home :laugh:

Not you hating poor Sharon.

Yeah, once I’m out I’ll prob be out until 1am. Goodbye bank account, thanks for coming.

[smudgie]

Jeez Smudgie you seem to have been decorating for ever :laugh:

I went for a walk that included Aldi and the butchers, watched a bit of football, going to take the doggo out soon

Haha, only finished nearly two years ago.
A bit like the Forth bridge, you finish at one end then start at the other.
Felt like a complete change in the bedroom, of course once you take the furniture out you realise it needs redecorating.
Time to treat myself.:blush:

[Niamh.]

Not you hating poor Sharon.



Yeah, once I’m out I’ll prob be out until 1am. Goodbye bank account, thanks for coming.[emoji23]

[Crimson Dynamo]

urg i am about to cut the grass front and back and I have to brave the wasps nest and hope they don't attack in formation again.
:worry:

[rusticgal]

Had a nice lie in…..house hunting online..

[Crimson Dynamo]

urg i am about to cut the grass front and back and I have to brave the wasps nest and hope they don't attack in formation again.
:worry:

got a bit closer than I had anticipated..

https://outtacontext.com/life/images/wasps.jpg

[Cherie]

Had a nice lie in…..house hunting online..

ooo where you off to Rusti

[rusticgal]

ooo where you off to Rusti


Not sure yet…looking at Devon/Dorset and the Cotswolds.

[Cherie]

Not sure yet…looking at Devon/Dorset and the Cotswolds.

lovely x

[Benjamin]

Today’s venture is making chutneys with some of the tomatoes and chilli’s from our garden.

[Benjamin]

got a bit closer than I had anticipated..

https://outtacontext.com/life/images/wasps.jpg

:joker:

[Glenn.]

Been laid by the pool all afternoon and off out in a bit for cocktails

[Cherie]

Today’s venture is making chutneys with some of the tomatoes and chilli’s from our garden.


oh feic off with your perfect life :laugh:

That sounds wonderful

[Cherie]

Planting some cyclamen and watching the match in between, its a gorgeous day here today

[Benjamin]

oh feic off with your perfect life :laugh:

That sounds wonderful

:laugh:

I’m sooo hungover so needed something to do.

[Benjamin]

Planting some cyclamen and watching the match in between, its a gorgeous day here today

It’s really warm here but cloudy. Fits my mood well today.

[Cherie]

Stopped watching the match now :oh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Been laid by the pool all afternoon and off out in a bit for cocktails

I had to put a fleece on this afternoon its so cold here - temps this afternoon around 13 C

[MTVN]

Played cricket which was called off after torrential rain halfway through. My sole contribution to the day was scoring a duck.

Still, got to the pub early at least

[Glenn.]

I had to put a fleece on this afternoon its so cold here - temps this afternoon around 13 C

27C where I am. Bit warmer tomorrow. Off to the beach

[Crimson Dynamo]

27C where I am. Bit warmer tomorrow. Off to the beach

:oh:

[Mystic Mock]

Avoided the Football.

No offense, but my Dad was trying to make me watch Newcastle and Man Utd games under ETH.

There's only so much one man can handle.:laugh:

[Livia]

Drove both kids to school for the first time. The house is soooo quiet.

[Benjamin]

Drove both kids to school for the first time. The house is soooo quiet.

Enjoyed the peace?

[AnnieK]

Sent Matthew back to school....then wfh whilst nursing a cold.

[Niamh.]

went to work, still at work for another half an hour

[Cherie]

Worked this am

I went shopping in Norwich, not all the kids where back to school yet so it was a bit busier than I expected :oh:

Walked the pooch

Watched some Para Olympics

[Cherie]

Drove both kids to school for the first time. The house is soooo quiet.

omg already...can hardly believe what ages are they now

[Gusto Brunt]

This morning bright and early at 8am on the dot, I did my HMRC tax return online. :D :p

Took 44 minutes. Precisely. :p

[Maru]

Drove my daughter to the donut shop to have donuts and juice while I laid in this morning trying as best as I could get to a bit more sleep (while husband was getting ready for work at 9). :laugh: Now to begin other things...

[Cherie]

This morning bright and early at 8am on the dot, I did my HMRC tax return online. :D :p

Took 44 minutes. Precisely. :p

I did mine in April just after the new tax year started, every week I get a 'reminder' from HMRC not to leave it to the last minute, to the point that a few weeks ago I logged on to check I had submitted it.....useless basts

[Oliver_W]

Starred back at work, new intake today obvs!

[Benjamin]

Just finished putting together my new home office chair.

[Oliver_W]

What is occasional furniture the rest of the time?!

[Benjamin]

What is occasional furniture the rest of the time?!

No idea?

[Livia]

Enjoyed the peace?

It was BLISS!

[Livia]

omg already...can hardly believe what ages are they now

Asher's five in October, Wren's four in November, although she's also going on 30.

[Benjamin]

It was BLISS!

:love:

[smudgie]

I had to put a fleece on this afternoon its so cold here - temps this afternoon around 13 C

Ermmm, our ruddy heating is on.
So cold today.

[Glenn.]

Flew back from Greece today :(

[Crimson Dynamo]

Had my weekly 5 cuddles with a blue Staffy puppy when out at auction. She goes every week and everyone fusses over her. She jumps up, tries to break your nose and then tries to eat your hands. Every week she is bigger and stronger. Lovely.

[Benjamin]

Flew back from Greece today :(

Wrap up warm :laugh:

[Cherie]

Asher's five in October, Wren's four in November, although she's also going on 30.

Crazy, once they start school time will really fly by

[Crimson Dynamo]

Crazy, once they start school time will really fly by

smallest boy CD goes to Uni at the weekend

:bawling:

[Cherie]

smallest boy CD goes to Uni at the weekend

:bawling:

No way, I thought he was like 14 :bawling: he has grown up before our eyes, is he going far

[Crimson Dynamo]

No way, I thought he was like 14 :bawling: he has grown up before our eyes, is he going far

yes, Edinburgh

D:

[Glenn.]

Wrap up warm :laugh:

There’s wet stuff on the floor and when the trees blow around me it’s cold air. I’m not impressed

[Cherie]

yes, Edinburgh

D:

our small boy CD :bawling:

[Benjamin]

There’s wet stuff on the floor and when the trees blow around me it’s cold air. I’m not impressed

Same. It was forecast a “heatwave” this weekend but looks like that has changed. Just seen we have some 5 degree nights here too next week.

[Nicky91]

been removing quite some FLAC files again from my external drive


i've cleared probably 1.6 GB :skull: i went from 688GB to 689GB



i mean FLAC's are too huge in size for me to play them, then the blue light keeps flickering, while MP3's are smaller in size, easier to play, without it constantly loading all the time, also smaller size of whats on there is better for its own SSD i think



an MP3 i have is more like 3 or 4 MB's

[Ammi]

There’s wet stuff on the floor and when the trees blow around me it’s cold air. I’m not impressed

…welcome back to Autumn, Glenn…:love:…I hope that your Greek Island holiday was everything you hoped for…

…edited to say, on a positive note with the cooler weather…?…almost time to put up your Christmas Tree…:fan:…and I know what a Christmas person you are…

[Glenn.]

Same. It was forecast a “heatwave” this weekend but looks like that has changed. Just seen we have some 5 degree nights here too next week.

I mean I can take it for a few weeks. Flying out the Gran Canaria in November. Bit of shock that’s all :laugh:

…welcome back to Autumn, Glenn…:love:…I hope that your Greek Island holiday was everything you hoped for…

…edited to say, on a positive note with the cooler weather…?…almost time to put up your Christmas Tree…:fan:…and I know what a Christmas person you are…

It was amazing Ammi. Really nice. We booked a villa there for next year so can wait to go back.

I do like the autumn I can’t lie. Just wanted a few more weeks of warm weather.

Edit: I sent you some pictures on discord. I don’t know whether you’re still on there but private messaged you x

[Benjamin]

I mean I can take it for a few weeks. Flying out the Gran Canaria in November. Bit of shock that’s all :laugh:

Nice. I love Canary Islands. Same for Cape Verde. Wish I was there now. :laugh:

[Niamh.]

I mean I can take it for a few weeks. Flying out the Gran Canaria in November. Bit of shock that’s all :laugh:



It was amazing Ammi. Really nice. We booked a villa there for next year so can wait to go back.

I do like the autumn I can’t lie. Just wanted a few more weeks of warm weather.

Edit: I sent you some pictures on discord. I don’t know whether you’re still on there but private messaged you x

What island did you go to again?

[Glenn.]

Nice. I love Canary Islands. Same for Cape Verde. Wish I was there now. :laugh:

We went in February and it was glorious

[Glenn.]

What island did you go to again?

Lesvos.

Hasn’t rained there for over 100 days and we get back here and get a months worth in 2hrs :laugh:

[Niamh.]

Lesvos.

Hasn’t rained there for over 100 days and we get back here and get a months worth in 2hrs :laugh:

:laugh: typical, you get nothing for nothing :p

Might have a look in to that, I've never been to Greece or any of the Islands

[Beso]

Suffered abuse.. done a days graft, away to meet old friend for pint now.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Just been to B and M for bird seed 12kg bag. Old lady in front of me was also getting a
12kg bag so I helped her to lift it out the trolley to get barcoded and then I helped her get
it into the back of her car, she said her neighbour gets it out and in her shed at the other
end (into a metal dustbin so keeps mice away). :hee:

[Benjamin]

Just been to B and M for bird seed 12kg bag. Old lady in front of me was also getting a
12kg bag so I helped her to lift it out the trolley to get barcoded and then I helped her get
it into the back of her car, she said her neighbour gets it out and in her shed at the other
end (into a metal dustbin so keeps mice away). :hee:

Good deed for the day :clap1:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Good deed for the day :clap1:

indeed and i got a window scraper and 4 pints of milk from her car when she wasnt looking



https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-31-2024/ls69j2.gif

[Benjamin]

indeed and i got a window scraper and 4 pints of milk from her car when she wasnt looking



https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-31-2024/ls69j2.gif

:joker:

[MTVN]

Been working in London all day so now catching up on TiBB with a couple of train tinnies :pipe2:

[Benjamin]

Wfh all of today but will have a cheeky drink this eve as it’s Friday.

[hijaxers]

I've had to contact my bank regarding an unauthourised payment , turned out 7 other times people had tried and the bank stopped them. So the outcome is having to get a new card and wait for that to come, they also returned the £60 that was taken.

[Cherie]

I've had to contact my bank regarding an unauthourised payment , turned out 7 other times people had tried and the bank stopped them. So the outcome is having to get a new card and wait for that to come, they also returned the £60 that was taken.


Card cloning is a horrible thing to happen, dont use outside ATMs unless you have to..

[Cherie]

Beautiful Sept day had a late lunch with Mr C and Tilly by the river then he dropped me to get my nails done, walked home, now having a cuppa

This morning went for walk in the woods with oldest son and Tilly and I was mugged....this very friendly dog came up to me and jumped up and I thought aw, he or she was a bit of a Tilly look alike and I thought how friendly next thing I know he/she had their nose in my jacket pocket and was helping themselves to Tillys treats :oh:

[rusticgal]

Beautiful Sept day had a late lunch with Mr C and Tilly by the river then he dropped me to get my nails done, walked home, now having a cuppa

This morning went for walk in the woods with oldest son and Tilly and I was mugged....this very friendly dog came up to me and jumped up and I thought aw, he or she was a bit of a Tilly look alike and I thought how friendly next thing I know he/she had their nose in my jacket pocket and was helping themselves to Tillys treats :oh:


lol…smart dog.

Cleaning day today..boo

[Crimson Dynamo]

I have been monitoring Typhoon Yagi in southern China today as well as max temps in the UK and rainfall totals in SE/SW England

Also weather conditions in Canada/ "Toronna" as largest girl CD is there

29 C down with Livia today, 27 C west Scotland yet sad old Edinburgh under the Haar only got to 16 C:smug:

[Beso]

Down in the borders it was a mildly chilly 12 to 15, until 2pm, then it must have risen to 21 for one hour, it's now about 17, and overcast again. Same tomorrow, should see me on the golf course

[Benjamin]

I've had to contact my bank regarding an unauthourised payment , turned out 7 other times people had tried and the bank stopped them. So the outcome is having to get a new card and wait for that to come, they also returned the £60 that was taken.

The bloody swines. :fist:

Glad you’re getting the money back.

[Vanessa]

I've been at work. At home relaxing now.

[Niamh.]

Finished work at 1pm, drive to Kerry and am having a relax and a browse now :hee:

[Benjamin]

Finished work at 1pm, drive to Kerry and am having a relax and a browse now :hee:

Hurry up and play Connections and Wordle. :fist:

[Ammi]

I've had to contact my bank regarding an unauthourised payment , turned out 7 other times people had tried and the bank stopped them. So the outcome is having to get a new card and wait for that to come, they also returned the £60 that was taken.

..it’s a huge inconvenience, I know…but I’m glad it’s all been recompensed and that your new card is on its way…I hope that it has a speedy journey to you…and happy spending when it arrives…:hug:…

[Niamh.]

Hurry up and play Connections and Wordle. :fist:Forgot about it yesterday [emoji23]

[Kate!]

Been shopping at Tesco, ordered an item from Ebay, had an early lunch.

[Niamh.]

Had a lie in, just had some breakfast, we're about to go for a walk in the woods with the dog and then out for an early dinner and maybe a couple of drinks

[Crimson Dynamo]

I have just mended my corded hedge trimmer that i stupidly chopped the cord in half whilst
up a ladder doing the hedge. Got a reversible in-line connector from eBay for a fiver,
spliced the 2 broken ends stripped back the wires reconnected each side in plugged the
connector together and it now works!. I will cut the hedge at 5.30.

[Gusto Brunt]

I have just mended my corded hedge trimmer that i stupidly chopped the cord in half whilst
up a ladder doing the hedge. Got a reversible in-line connector from eBay for a fiver,
spliced the 2 broken ends stripped back the wires reconnected each side in plugged the
connector together and it now works!. I will cut the hedge at 5.30.

I tried to mend something too. An old pair of black jeans but I made a mess of it. Made the jeans worse. :shocked:

Just put them back in the cupboard on the landing. I'll probably throw them out at some point. :p :hee:

[Beso]

Met my old director and father of international footballer, friend today. He wanted to go mushroom hunting, and a trip down memory lane to our old haunts.

Fun morning, but it was to wet on the ground to spot anything. Suns out now though, so might go for a few holes.

[Benjamin]

Did the food shop and laundry. Had a nap. Now making beetroot, apple and ginger chutney. May make some tomato and habanero chutney later if I can find gloves.

[Ammi]

Did the food shop and laundry. Had a nap. Now making beetroot, apple and ginger chutney. May make some tomato and habanero chutney later if I can find gloves.

…those chutneys are going to be so gorgeous around Christmas time …:flutter:…

[Benjamin]

…those chutneys are going to be so gorgeous around Christmas time …:flutter:…

That’s the plan. All the chutneys and cheeses :lovedup:

[Ammi]

That’s the plan. All the chutneys and cheeses :lovedup:

…I’m coming to yours for cheese and chutney on Boxing Day…:love:…I imagine most of Wales will be there as well…

[Benjamin]

…I’m coming to yours for cheese and chutney on Boxing Day…:love:…I imagine most of Wales will be there as well…

Hahaha I’m not a very social person on Boxing Day. :laugh:

[Ammi]

Hahaha I’m not a very social person on Boxing Day. :laugh:

…that’s ok though…we’re all only coming for the chutneys…(…and cheeses…)…we’ll bring our own cocktails…

[Benjamin]

…that’s ok though…we’re all only coming for the chutneys…(…and cheeses…)…we’ll bring our own cocktails…

:laugh:

If there’s cocktails then of course.

[Niamh.]

Ugh I love you two [emoji175]

[Mystic Mock]

I'm parrying sleep at the moment.:laugh:

[Gusto Brunt]

I tried to mend something too. An old pair of black jeans but I made a mess of it. Made the jeans worse. :shocked:

Just put them back in the cupboard on the landing. I'll probably throw them out at some point. :p :hee:

UPDATE:

I couldn't sleep 1am this morning so decided to have another look at those jeans I was trying to mend.

I was actually trying to stitch in a new zip, and stitch a tear. And I did it successfully this morning, finishing the job at 1.55am. :p :hee:

I could have done in quicker but the lighting wasn't good. :p But yes I am very pleased with my work. :p :hee:

Then I went back to bed. :hee:

[Gusto Brunt]

I did it by hand too.

NO sewing machine. :p

[Ammi]

Ugh I love you two [emoji175]

…:love:…

UPDATE:

I couldn't sleep 1am this morning so decided to have another look at those jeans I was trying to mend.

I was actually trying to stitch in a new zip, and stitch a tear. And I did it successfully this morning, finishing the job at 1.55am. :p :hee:

I could have done in quicker but the lighting wasn't good. :p But yes I am very pleased with my work. :p :hee:

Then I went back to bed. :hee:

I did it by hand too.

NO sewing machine. :p

….ahhhh, that must have been really laying on your mind and you must love those jeans …stitching in a new zip by hand is no small thing, as well as mending the tear…well done you…get some sleep tonight, all is well in your Jean world…:love:…

[Benjamin]

Ugh I love you two [emoji175]

Somebody was merry last night. :laugh: :love:

[Ammi]

…:laugh:…

[Ammi]

…I wonder what the house renovations look like when Niamh and Gav aren’t merry at the weekends…


https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/16-64e4d2a9543f1__700.jpg

[Niamh.]

I may have been a little bit tipsy last night [emoji3166]

[Mystic Mock]

I have come up with a code for you guys to decipher.

Can you do it?

2-9-7 2-18-15-20-8-5-18

Can you tell me what that spells?

[Mystic Mock]

I may have been a little bit tipsy last night [emoji3166]

At least you didn't get into a fight like some drunks do.:laugh:

[Niamh.]

I have come up with a code for you guys to decipher.



Can you do it?



2-9-7 2-18-15-20-8-5-18



Can you tell me what that spells?Big Brother :hee:

[Niamh.]

At least you didn't get into a fight like some drunks do.[emoji23]I'm a lover not a fighter :hee:

[Cherie]

Yesterday on our Tilly walk we walked past the local allotment that had an open day, so channelling Ben I bought 3 pots of homemade jam, blackberry, blackcurrant and marmalade, a knitted mini hedgehog key ring, and a wooden keyring with a fox on it as Mr C has built himself a new garden shed, he used the old backdoor of the house so we already had the door and the keys but no keyrings... two slices of cherry and almond cake had a go on the tombola won nothing, and we sat and had a coffee listening to a guy playing an accordian which gave the who thing a very French country vibe, it was very lovely

this morning made bacon and egg sarnies, dropped my eldest son back home as he stayed last night, went to Aldi, put out some washing and now going to do a bit of a house clean ...go me

[Benjamin]

Yesterday on our Tilly walk we walked past the local allotment that had an open day, so channelling Ben I bought 3 pots of homemade jam, blackberry, blackcurrant and marmalade, a knitted mini hedgehog key ring, and a wooden keyring with a fox on it as Mr C has built himself a new garden shed, he used the old backdoor of the house so we already had the door and the keys but no keyrings... two slices of cherry and almond cake had a go on the tombola won nothing, and we sat and had a coffee listening to a guy playing an accordian which gave the who thing a very French country vibe, it was very lovely

this morning made bacon and egg sarnies, dropped my eldest son back home as he stayed last night, went to Aldi, put out some washing and now going to do a bit of a house clean ...go me

That day sounds like a glorious day. :love:

[Niamh.]

Just had a fry and watching task master

[MTVN]

I have saved this thread from some others Mods clunky fingers

[Benjamin]

:suspect:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Irish Lad PM: The thread was accidently closed by Mod Neem but can we agree
to go public and blame the far right?
Starmer: Oh God yes, lets say it was the far right and infract Beso

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/f11a/live/a18264b0-6d3b-11ef-bede-a1e8b37df99c.jpg.webp

[Benjamin]

Is she still drunk. :suspect:

[MTVN]

Think it was actually jolly James getting a bit carried away

[bots]

It was an angry pensioner

[Benjamin]

Let’s still blame Niamh :fist:

[Niamh.]

:oh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Was it rogue mod Vicky?

:suspect:

[Ammi]

…I had a jolly visit to Towers, closed a thread and then re-opened it…now I’m having dinner, exhausting day…

[Cherie]

Irish Lad PM: The thread was accidently closed by Mod Neem but can we agree
to go public and blame the far right?
Starmer: Oh God yes, lets say it was the far right and infract Beso

https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/f11a/live/a18264b0-6d3b-11ef-bede-a1e8b37df99c.jpg.webp

:joker:

[Cherie]

I have saved this thread from some others Mods clunky fingers

Thank GOD for you

[Beso]

Sent my promo video off to BGT.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/PB4mPqrimDBBcCvJ/

[Benjamin]

My day was spent helping set up a kids party, then over indulging in kids party food (which is a glorious treat) but now I feel sick on a sugar rush. :laugh:

[Ammi]

My day was spent helping set up a kids party, then over indulging in kids party food (which is a glorious treat) but now I feel sick on a sugar rush. :laugh:

https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOWc4a2pzNDhmaXowaHltMW96YjIxMzh xYmx3eTRwODlrZndsZmpmayZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfY nlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/l0HlNjbAIMb3h4mqc/giphy.gif

[Benjamin]

https://i.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExOWc4a2pzNDhmaXowaHltMW96YjIxMzh xYmx3eTRwODlrZndsZmpmayZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfY nlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/l0HlNjbAIMb3h4mqc/giphy.gif

Literally feel like that now. :laugh:

[Ammi]

Literally feel like that now. :laugh:

…as a child I’m pretty sure that I would hope for a piece of the birthday cake that had some/lots of the most colourful icing on…now I hope for the bit with no icing at all…:laugh:…but it’s a brave move in general to eat food at a children’s party…

[Niamh.]

Didn't do loads today, cooking dinner at the moment, a Sunday roast with roast duck mmmm

[Benjamin]

…as a child I’m pretty sure that I would hope for a piece of the birthday cake that had some/lots of the most colourful icing on…now I hope for the bit with no icing at all…:laugh:…but it’s a brave move in general to eat food at a children’s party…

I plated mine up before the buffet was open. Perks of setting up. ;)

[Benjamin]

Didn't do loads today, cooking dinner at the moment, a Sunday roast with roast duck mmmm

Oooh fancy. Do love duck.

[Niamh.]

Oooh fancy. Do love duck.I'm very fancy :fan:

[Benjamin]

I'm very fancy :fan:

https://media1.tenor.com/m/g7nzxqrG9GIAAAAC/girl-sure-jan.gif

[MTVN]

Just cooking myself a nice roast partridge and sampling some fine wine

[MTVN]

By which I mean I'm having a pint in Spoons before a takeaway pizza

[Niamh.]

:laugh2:

[bots]

:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Big Brother :hee:

Correct.

[Mystic Mock]

I'm a lover not a fighter :hee:

That's good.:dance:

[Maru]

Currently looking up "talking dog" movies. (There's a lot of them (https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-talking-dogs/ranker-film)) I just had to take some cold medicine (will make me sleepy) and hoping a nap occurs... but if it doesn't, I need backup while I'm under the weather.

[rusticgal]

Scouring Dorset today to see if we want to live here…now at The Outbuildings celebrating our Anniversary…love it here. Fire pit on the go…bliss.

[Ammi]

Scouring Dorset today to see if we want to live here…now at The Outbuildings celebrating our Anniversary…love it here. Fire pit on the go…bliss.

…a very Happy Anniversary, have a dazzling evening…:love:…what were your general thoughts on Dorset to settle as a home…?…

[Niamh.]

Scouring Dorset today to see if we want to live here…now at The Outbuildings celebrating our Anniversary…love it here. Fire pit on the go…bliss.

Happy Anniversary :love: how many years?

[Benjamin]

Scouring Dorset today to see if we want to live here…now at The Outbuildings celebrating our Anniversary…love it here. Fire pit on the go…bliss.

Happy anniversary. Love a cheeky fire pit :love:

[rusticgal]

Thanks guys…36 years :hehe:…Dorset is lovely…Devon has wonderful countryside but I find the towns a little tired and dated. Both have lovely beaches and shorelines.
Checking out Herefordshire and Worcestershire next….i want a converted barn.

[rusticgal]

Watched Michael 21 get banned again. :laugh:


Hopefully…:laugh:

[Crimson Dynamo]

Happy Anniversary :love: how many years?

Id imagine she will only be there for a few days Neem

there is a cost of living crisis

:oh:

[Benjamin]

Thanks guys…36 years :hehe:…Dorset is lovely…Devon has wonderful countryside but I find the towns a little tired and dated. Both have lovely beaches and shorelines.
Checking out Herefordshire and Worcestershire next….i want a converted barn.

Check out south west wales ;)

[Benjamin]

Currently nursing a hangover. Went to a Korean restaurant for a friend’s birthday and overdid the red wine. :laugh:

Going to potter in the garden today and tidy it up for winter. Then head for an evening walk along the sea to watch the sunset.

[Kate!]

Currently nursing a hangover. Went to a Korean restaurant for a friend’s birthday and overdid the red wine. :laugh:

Going to potter in the garden today and tidy it up for winter. Then head for an evening walk along the sea to watch the sunset.

Sounds lovely. Have a great day x

[Niamh.]

Just back from a hike, sitting at a pier now while is fishing, then we're going to the pub for lunch and then back home to watch the Liverpool game with a few drinks [emoji483]

[Kate!]

Just back from a hike, sitting at a pier now while is fishing, then we're going to the pub for lunch and then back home to watch the Liverpool game with a few drinks [emoji483]

Sounds really great, enjoy. I'm sure you will xx

[AnnieK]

Just been for a bike ride along the river. Now got to tackle the garden to get it winter ready....also pleasantly surprised to catch 2nd half of Utd match and we are winning for once

[Livia]

Garden tidying ready for a bonfire, It's been really warm here. Now I'm going for a nice soak before I watch Strictly. Kids are with my parents tonight so we're having a Chinese takeaway.

[Benjamin]

I’m about to nail a tiramisu.

[Benjamin]

Heading up the mountain to watch sunset and moonrise soon.

[Kate!]

Today I had a chocolate croissant for breakfast, and this evening I've had icecream vienneta. Lush.

[Kate!]

I’m about to nail a tiramisu.

Heading up the mountain to watch sunset and moonrise soon.

Sounds heavenly :love:

[Gusto Brunt]

Heading up the mountain to watch sunset and moonrise soon.

Wow. :cheer2:

I shaved off a three day beard growth that was very very itchy. :p

[Beso]

I had an itchy butthole, but was lucky enough to let out a chainsaw fart that scratched it for me on the way out.

[Glenn.]

I had an itchy butthole, but was lucky enough to let out a chainsaw fart that scratched it for me on the way out.

If you’re gonna cruise Grindr, wear protection mate. Sounds like chlamydia!



Had a nice chilled day off today. Watching Disney +

[Kate!]

Wow. :cheer2:

I shaved off a three day beard growth that was very very itchy. :p

Ooh is that a new avatar pic? Very handsome!

[Ammi]

Heading up the mountain to watch sunset and moonrise soon.

…:love:…

[Mystic Mock]

I'm trying to think of a new code for people to decipher.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Here it is, and I won't be giving out any clues this time.:hehe:

Am sad ak-47 needs snow psychics, my bite ascends choking bots, Stuart's after brothels motor smart abandons big aggravation, ability brother moans Stuart's chair beginning bromance, sunday ascending badly.

It looks like gibberish, but there is a message to decipher from this post, can you find it?

[Livia]

I've been doing busy-work.

[MTVN]

Here it is, and I won't be giving out any clues this time.:hehe:

Am sad ak-47 needs snow psychics, my bite ascends choking bots, Stuart's after brothels motor smart abandons big aggravation, ability brother moans Stuart's chair beginning bromance, sunday ascending badly.

It looks like gibberish, but there is a message to decipher from this post, can you find it?

This is far too clever for me Mock

[Niamh.]

Dropped Luke and his g/f to Uni, came to work

[Benjamin]

Logged in to post :hehe: in reply to Niamh. :smug:

[Niamh.]

Logged in to post :hehe: in reply to Niamh. :smug:

https://media.tenor.com/5-IdxL1E0PAAAAAM/frustrated-annoyed.gif

[Mystic Mock]

This is far too clever for me Mock

:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Here it is, and I won't be giving out any clues this time.:hehe:

Am sad ak-47 needs snow psychics, my bite ascends choking bots, Stuart's after brothels motor smart abandons big aggravation, ability brother moans Stuart's chair beginning bromance, sunday ascending badly.

It looks like gibberish, but there is a message to decipher from this post, can you find it?

The answer is in plain sight you could say.:smug:

And probably not as clever as you were initially thinking.:joker:

I'm guessing that you thought that my message was more deep anyway.

MTVN

[Benjamin]

Exciting times here today; brought a butter dish, salt pot, mixing bowl, and new mugs. :laugh:

[Maru]

Finishing off Christmas shopping. Picked up some Mexican pottery, including this guy:

https://i.postimg.cc/fW1vKp6n/20240921-130332.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jSb4VNxM/20240921-130212.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/5NvSkpVH/goodies-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fL28Db2J/goodies-2.jpg

[Redway]

Wow. :cheer2:

I shaved off a three day beard growth that was very very itchy. :p

I’ve been bearded for so long that I’d just look odd without. Plus shaving gives me razor-bumps if I’m not careful.

[Benjamin]

Finishing off Christmas shopping. Picked up some Mexican pottery, including this guy:

https://i.postimg.cc/fW1vKp6n/20240921-130332.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jSb4VNxM/20240921-130212.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/5NvSkpVH/goodies-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fL28Db2J/goodies-2.jpg

Oh nice, they look cool.

[Maru]

Stuff found at the local hardware shop...

https://i.postimg.cc/SRYwJPvL/240921-texas-adventure-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Bvq9MMjs/240921-texas-adventure-3.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/sgPCYtDw/240921-texas-adventure-4.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/3JvTRyMM/240921-texas-adventure-5.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/1zJxTwFF/240921-texas-adventure-2.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/sxBR5xvh/240921-texas-adventure-6.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fRYDHV57/240921-texas-adventure-7.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Kv6mrP7v/240921-texas-adventure-8.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/BvssRJwr/240921-texas-adventure-9.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/B6n3QM3N/240921-texas-adventure-10.jpg

[Maru]

Oh nice, they look cool.

Yes :love: The puppy will go to a neighbor (sort of not Christmas in that case). It reminds me of their black-brown chihuahua (same stature). I picked up one of the boots for a family member. I'll probably go back in the future to pick up more for our yard.

[Crimson Dynamo]

went to footy and had a few pints with the lad and brother

had a lovely curry that was the meal on offer today in the ground

got back 30 mins door to door

watching the boxing :shocked:

[Crimson Dynamo]

watching the boxing :shocked:

Holy fcuck
:omgno:

[Beso]

Holy fcuck
:omgno:

:cheer2:

What a fight.

[Crimson Dynamo]

bye bye the bodybuilder

[Beso]

bye bye the bodybuilder

Classic, cause im sure starmer would have had a say in all the union jacks pre fight, and the national anthem.:joker:

I wonder if he was present.

[Benjamin]

So far done laundry. And currently smoking tomatoes. Going to make a smokey tomato and habanero chutney. Not sure how it’ll turn out.

[Niamh.]

Lying in bed currently, have a removal later today as my uncle died a few days ago

[Benjamin]

Lying in bed currently, have a removal later today as my uncle died a few days ago

Aww sorry to hear that. Hope you’re ok. :hug:

[Crimson Dynamo]

A huge washing for smallest boy CD

:oh:

[Niamh.]

Aww sorry to hear that. Hope you’re ok. :hug:Thanks :love:

[Niamh.]

A huge washing for smallest boy CD

:oh:No to CD :nono:

[Crimson Dynamo]

No to CD :nono:

:oh:

[Mystic Mock]

Lying in bed currently, have a removal later today as my uncle died a few days ago

I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle, Niamh.

[Niamh.]

I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle, Niamh.Thanks Mock

[Mystic Mock]

Thanks Mock

I know that I am on at odd hours sometimes.

But if you ever need to have a chat about this in private, I will try my best to help.

[Niamh.]

I know that I am on at odd hours sometimes.



But if you ever need to have a chat about this in private, I will try my best to help.Ah thanks Mock, I'm fine though, I'm more sad for my Aunt and cousins really

[Mystic Mock]

Ah thanks Mock, I'm fine though, I'm more sad for my Aunt and cousins really

That's more than fair.

Hopefully they're doing as best as possible in a situation like this.

[Ammi]

Lying in bed currently, have a removal later today as my uncle died a few days ago

…awww…no words, just a hug…:hug:…

[Ammi]

So far done laundry. And currently smoking tomatoes. Going to make a smokey tomato and habanero chutney. Not sure how it’ll turn out.

…it sounds lovely, I’m sure that it will be…

[Niamh.]

…awww…no words, just a hug…:hug:…:love:

[Benjamin]

…it sounds lovely, I’m sure that it will be…

It’s come out lovely! :amazed:

[Niamh.]

So far done laundry. And currently smoking tomatoes. Going to make a smokey tomato and habanero chutney. Not sure how it’ll turn out.Sounds delicious [emoji39]

[AnnieK]

Sorry for your loss Niamh :love:

[Niamh.]

Sorry for your loss Niamh :love:Thanks Annie :love:

[Kate!]

I've had a chilled day, as I was exhausted yesterday. Having a good time is hard work, lol.

[Cherie]

Sorry to hear that Neem, funerals are exhausting especially family ones

[Maru]

Sorry for your loss, Niamh. I hope the service is lovely and that you were all able to get needed time as a family to deal with the loss.

[Kate!]

Just cooked a mixed grill. Pork chops, steak, bacon and sausages.

[Ammi]

Finishing off Christmas shopping. Picked up some Mexican pottery, including this guy:

https://i.postimg.cc/fW1vKp6n/20240921-130332.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/jSb4VNxM/20240921-130212.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/5NvSkpVH/goodies-1.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/fL28Db2J/goodies-2.jpg

…I love these…:flutter:…I have Mexican pottery shopping envy that you can easily buy these sort of things quite locally…

[Ammi]

It’s come out lovely! :amazed:

…I did think that it sounded very lovely…:love:…Christmas is going to be so delicious in your home…

[Crimson Dynamo]

Iv just ironed 14 T-shirts and football tops and 2 fleeces

and the t shirts all had stupid band names and logos so you cant iron the front you have to use a t-towel on top to protect them

I have then all folded them properly to go into a rucksack

:oh:

[Benjamin]

Worked in the office today, and trains in and back to Bristol were a mission from Wales. Been up since 4am.

Now, just made peanut butter flapjacks and coconut, vanilla and cranberry flapjacks ready to take into the office tomorrow for the McMillan Coffee Morning.

Having my sleepy time tea, and then to bed.

[Crimson Dynamo]

took my middle girl for birthday lunch. 23 or the 23rd

23 years ago today she arrived in a London hospital a bit earlier than expected!

next month she will move back down to London to work in law

:love:
:bawling:

[Maru]

Made a giant breakfast this morning with giant glasses of OJ to get us all perked up. Went to the local crafting chain to pick up a sticky mat because my others are stuck in the postal system being filtered through the Unknown. Legends say, according to the tracker, it's still somewhere out there "in transit"...

Afterwards, I took daughter, unexpected to her, to the playground for some great weather play time. It wasn't as hot as it has been and so it's nice to get out finally.

[Ammi]

Made a giant breakfast this morning with giant glasses of OJ to get us all perked up. Went to the local crafting chain to pick up a sticky mat because my others are stuck in the postal system being filtered through the Unknown. Legends say, according to the tracker, it's still somewhere out there "in transit"...

Afterwards, I took daughter, unexpected to her, to the playground for some great weather play time. It wasn't as hot as it has been and so it's nice to get out finally.

…yeah, it’s nice to have cooler weather so that you can take little one out without so much worry of the sun rays in their skin…(…and while away the time while you wait for your stuck sticky mats…:laugh:…)…

[Ammi]

Worked in the office today, and trains in and back to Bristol were a mission from Wales. Been up since 4am.

Now, just made peanut butter flapjacks and coconut, vanilla and cranberry flapjacks ready to take into the office tomorrow for the McMillan Coffee Morning.

Having my sleepy time tea, and then to bed.

…have a great coffee morning this morning, the flapjacks sound delicious…:love:…

[Benjamin]

Went clothes shopping. :omgno:

Normally buy online but needed new office trousers and find it’s better to endure the fresh hell which is the mall and actually try them on.

Rewarded my pain with a bubble tea though.

[Kate!]

Had a early supermarket trip then some housework and a chilled afternoon. Watched Strictly.

[Livia]

Lit the wood burner. It's f-f-freezing.....

[Niamh.]

Lit the wood burner. It's f-f-freezing.....Ours is lit too, it's very stormy here today, perfect day for it :love:

[Glenn.]

Went out for Sunday Lunch with my better half today. Gonna chill out and watch a film later

[Gusto Brunt]

Washed my duvet. :p

[Benjamin]

Lit the wood burner. It's f-f-freezing.....

Same. Just gone out for a roast dinner too, returned and got straight into my pyjamas and gown.

[Ammi]

Went out for Sunday Lunch with my better half today. Gonna chill out and watch a film later

…oh same…:love:…

…went out for lunch and now watching a movie atm…Made in Belfast…/…it’s a lovely movie that I would totally recommend, Glenn…

[Benjamin]

Got my hair cut, cleaned the house, had a nap and now pottering around until BB tonight.

[Kate!]

Been to the Supermarket and the garden centre, chatted on here, had a nap, cooked tea and am just doing the washing up. I'll jump in the shower later and then settle down for the launch.

Happy Days!

[Gusto Brunt]

Done some work on my business website. :D

[Kate!]

Done some work on my business website. :D

Oh what line of work are you in? Don't mind me, I'm incredibly nosy.

[Gusto Brunt]

Oh what line of work are you in? Don't mind me, I'm incredibly nosy.

Hair replacement. I sell custom made wigs. ;)

[Ammi]

…did a lil bit of grandbaby sitting and then had a family lunch…got a few provisions for going away next week and that’s all, really…an easy Sunday…

[Kate!]

Hair replacement. I sell custom made wigs. ;)

Oh how fab. I had a blonde wig once. I didn't like it so much in the end as I have very dark eyebrows

[Jessica.]

Woke up at 7am,
Took care of my baby,
Brushed my teeth,
Got ready for the day,
Toasted a bit of a baguette and made an oat latte for breakfast,
Listened to the taskmaster podcast throughout the morning,
Prepared some fresh food for baby - portobello mushroom, carrot, tenderstem broccoli, rice noodles and raspberries,
Cleaned the kitchen floor after baby ate,
Left for in-law's house for lunch,
Ate rice with blackbeans, broccoli and salad,
Worked on a crochet project,
Had an espresso,
Heading home soon.

[Cherie]

Got up late, hung out a wash, had a walk, watched back to back football games and took the doggie out in between, cooking a roast chicken now, and watching Spurs lose :dance:

Mr C just lit the woodburner.... started to drizzle, its not that cold though

[Niamh.]

Not much, cooked a roast dinner, that's about the most strenuous my day got

[Glenn.]

Had a little funeral for other half’s cat. He got run over last night

[Dogeatdog]

Had a little funeral for other half’s cat. He got run over last night

Sorry to hear that Glenn. :love: