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A new thread that works really well on another board I visit. Simple chit-chat, what you did, where you went, what you bought. I'm hoping it will encourage you to talk a little more on the board without having to generate a new thread. I'll start.
Today I went to a steam rally in Redhill. It was very similar to Chapleton Barton and as friendly. I met a girl called Sam who did LEJOG last year I think. Car no 10. She sends her good wishes to those she met and is doing LGT and her boyfriend is a bike marshal.
well we didnt do much today i had to go and collect some plants i bought at the Fete and left behind in the mini went shopping had a roast went to Torrington came home
what i could have done was go to see a pedal go cart race around Barnstaple and gone to watch Appledore Carnival !!!
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
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Today after Attending Minis in the Bay yeasterday (great show see seperate thread) and spending a night at the hylton hotel in Newport I got up and had a full english breakfast (yum) I and my friends went back in ti Cardiff for a few hours before coming home and doing the boring stuff like sandwiches for tomorrow at wokr cooked teas and washed the cars now tired but happy
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today i had a delivery of generator supplies from vince, then i worked on the exhaust for the generator
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Today I..... drove back from newquay, picked up Pat from his bessies house (he had a doggy sleep over) and I have actually celebrated that its 2 months since Ma's life was saved! I then cooked the LUFLEY roast (my yorkies rose LOADS so i was happy) i then gave Pat a bath and just resting!!!
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Today we decided not to go to MITP and went to a Help for Heros Classic Car and Bike show in Faversham, there was also a boot fair there. Spent the day lazing with club members in the sunshine and had a quick look roung the stalls, Neil polished the Mini ready for the LGT. Was home before 5 to relax for the rest of the day
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
I wish I could say I had an exciting day but I never, have the Dragon in law here at the moment, Vince came around to drop a few bits of for that that thing at the end of this month, wish I could remember what it is, I must be catching what the dragon in law has, what was I saying, sorry can you speak up I'm going blind and I can't see a thing except my word search and the whats on tv thing, were did I put it. Is it Monday today whats going on at the end of the month am I coming over then. Who started this thread.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
. It gave you the opportunity to have a little rant.
and I loved it shame I cannot remember what it was about.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
Got worried about a knocking/rattling noise on Krakatoa, front left. Nothing obvious but got louder especially at low speed. Will phone Wood and Picket tomorrow. Don't want it going wrong on LGT.
After the tip runs yesterday, cleaned out the trailer then transferred the camping stuff from Jock jr into it plus a bit more stuff. Then took Jock jr to his winter home in Michelle's garage. Went in to town for a bit of retail therapy and to draw out the money to pay for the shopping trolley, which is all ready to be collected tomorrow. Haven't been able to get on here until now as Michelle has been working on my computer (remotely from her house - how clever is that) it's a bit surreal watching my computer do all sorts of things without me even touching it, she's given up for tonight tho' so it's a quick look on here then I'm off to bed
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Today I . . . was just eating my corn flakes when the phone rang. Younger daughter calling to say she'd fallen over and hurt her ankle badly, and could I take her to A&E. Dashed the 25 miles to where she was (no unmarked cop cars, thankfully) and took her to a surprisingly deserted A&E (evidently 9am. on a Sunday is the time to go, according to the Triage Nurse - as "The drunks haven't woken up & found they injured themselves last night" !!!!!!!!!!!). X-ray confirmed no break, but the size of the swelling (even with frozen mixed veg [packets of peas were huge] on it) was quite impressive. Left her at her flat (unfortunately 1st floor!), with two packets of frozen food and a cuppa - having done her washing up. Home for lunch at about 1:30pm. First cuppa of the day + beans on toast. Watched the re-run of the MotoGP on Eurosport. About 3:30 went out to have a look at why the Sidewalk drivers window made 'orrible noises when winding down. Had a play and improved it with some grease on the runners, and cleared off some rust from the "bit that holds the window" (technical term!). That'll do for now, but it needs a new "bit that holds the window" eventually. Cottage pie for dinner.
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Today I.................. went on the forum for the first time in ages and missed doing the Hospice Fate!!!! Oh God!!!!! SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY!!!! I am pants and I know it!!
NEVER eat yellow snow!!! NEVER say YES until you know what you are letting yourself in for!!! Me Jackie20 Al TERRYS TROOPERS
Sorted out a few issues looking forward to some sleep tonight. Booked in a few minis and sent out a couple of booking forms was going to send out Jan's and Charlies tickets but hi why worry. bit knackered Oh yes ordered the ribbon will be here tomorrow must check tomorrow if Hartland Quay are expecting us not sure I have done that yet. Ran out of ink so ordered some more . Well that was my day must be something I have not done.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
Went to collect Max - our new shopping trolley - am actually very pleased with him, had a drive over to Whistable, then went over for Michelle to have a play too. Seeing as we have shared the cost of him, thought I'd better let her have a little go . Actually for an L reg motor he is in pretty good nick, inside and out, Michelle was telling me how to put a picture up here so I will give it a go, but not making any promises
He was by the time we got to hospital yesterday afternoon. He'd been unwell since Saurday evening but thought it was just an upset stomach. Oopps
Oh poor lad I know how he feels I used to suffer form really bad stomch pains the doctor tried getting me in to hospital it took ages but in the end the took them my appendics out and I have never had problems since.
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Today I.................. went on the forum for the first time in ages and missed doing the Hospice Fate!!!! Oh God!!!!! SORRY SORRY SORRY SORRY!!!! I am pants and I know it!!
Thats OK Jo we did miss you both i didnt like to phone you i expect you were busy we had a good time they raised £1600
BUT we had to eat the cake all by ourselves i did tell them to save you some but they ignored me !!!!!!!!!
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
went to work had a good tidy up came home made tea for today and tomorrow how organised is that
sorted stuff out for Bridgets Tombola
ordered Raffle tickets 10 books of 1000 !!!!!!!!!!! that should be enough
But the raffle cupboards is looking a bit empty if anyone has anyroom in the car for some lovely trasures i can pass on at the August raffle this year or the next !!!!
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
And when Penny went there the cupboards were bare.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
went to work had a good tidy up came home made tea for today and tomorrow how organised is that
sorted stuff out for Bridgets Tombola
ordered Raffle tickets 10 books of 1000 !!!!!!!!!!! that should be enough
But the raffle cupboards is looking a bit empty if anyone has anyroom in the car for some lovely trasures i can pass on at the August raffle this year or the next !!!!
I can bring a few bits down down space allowing. I've won a few bits recently. And I'm sure I have a few bottles of white wine. I won't be drinking it on my new diet.
I remember sticking a note on the front door once, I thought brilliant idea can't miss it!!!!! unfortunately it fell off of the door and I didn't notice, so stepped over it and forgot what I was supposed to remember
I remember sticking a note on the front door once, I thought brilliant idea can't miss it!!!!! unfortunately it fell off of the door and I didn't notice, so stepped over it and forgot what I was supposed to remember
Sorry Carol
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ps carol try cellotaping the note to the door handle thats works unless if by the time you find the cellotape youve forgotten why you wanted to do with it
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
ps carol try cellotaping the note to the door handle thats works unless if by the time you find the cellotape youve forgotten why you wanted to do with it
Cellotape?? whats that???
You may all mock but they do call me the old bird don't they
Trouble is with the kids in the car and the fact he's got to go and get his headlights fixed - he's thrown a wobbly having met his new stable mate and none of his lights are working at the moment, they think it could be the switch, we think he's sulking cos he's got to share the carport again
Tooooday i had 2 pints of guinness to start celebrating midnight!!! walked Pat, he ate an ice cream cone dropped on the floor, ate dinner at the instow arms with the inlaws, ive cleaned the house made myself a cake (like a total sado) bleeched the loo (always essential) now watching shooting stars!
Today I've had the boys for a couple of hours while Lisa and Nigel were at work, then took them over to Auntie's while I went to the dentist (oh joy) fortunately I just needed a clean and polish Then took the boys home to daddy, came home swapped the cars over, as Jock needed to be at the front as he's going to get his lights sorted. Now I'm sitting here reading the forum. It's so nice to see it being used again
went to work afterwards went to see an old colleague who is retiring took lots of lovely things to the Tombola Two got home opened the boot found more tombola stuff!i had missed !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I been to lundy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now joel is cooking me MASH POTATO!!!!!!!!1 LOVE MASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have been very sicky poorly on the boat, cried like a baby and told joel he was rubbish and this was the worst birthday ever! (oops - but it was 7.30) Lundy was lufley we walked the WHOLE of the island in FLIP FLOPS - true pros!! We packed a picnic (PENNY WE HAD MORRISONS SALAD!!!) and I am about to play on my FAB new DS and enjoy all my birthday treasures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wahoooooo I also have a spa day booked in sept and I also have something else happening in sept, in exeter - ive been promised it's NOT a football match!! But it's top secret, must wait til 14th sept to find out!!!! WAHOOOO ive had a very tough few months, what with work and ma and Ive been spoiled rotten this year!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
today ive been to work, come home, worked on the generator, had tea, and now im looking for generator parts
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glad hes feeling better ..........ive been and got more fancy dress bits and booked my town hall for a joint fundraising event for CHSW and help the heros .............cuddled 5 day old baby and then went doctors ..........now on antibiotics got blooming chest infection
Took Jock in to get his headlights fixed + a few other jobs that need doing. My friend's husband came round to finish the work he's been doing in my garden, it's looking really good now, well chuffed
i never admit to them being the winning tickets on that day for that raffle just that somewhere in the world there is a raffle where they are the winning numbers
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Today I have not done alot! Been and got some boxes to start cleaning up the loft and boxing things and packing things in the house (too much stuff - MUST MOVE) and played on my DS new bday treat and walked Pat, cooked dinner, washed up now trying to solve the cross word
i never admit to them being the winning tickets on that day for that raffle just that somewhere in the world there is a raffle where they are the winning numbers
When I was trying to get on with Andrew's mum in the early days of knowing him, which was not easy, I recall us sitting round the table with his dad who was a sweetie and she read out a crossword clue. "Found on the bottom of a budgie's cage" 4 letters _ _ IT I'm sitting there thinking SH_ _ and why not say it and then she said oh yes GRIT
It's today it will catch you up, especially Neil if he drove. Bet you took your MINI
You are right feeling very tierd and I have got a late shift at work, dont finish until 11 yes we did take the MINI its a bit faster Looking forward to next week when we can go down and stay down and get some rest ( will be taking little DOO)
The LGT mugs that SMOC donate every year have arrived will be bringing them along on the saturday
I think you'll find there is NO seven UP its seven DOWN! your obviously doing a different crossword!!!! WMAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
TODAY ive finished the loft!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL TIDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL PACKED IN BOXES ( ready for moving house - not yet mind have to find a job first )
PENNY you are in for some total treasure!!!!!!!!!! treasure treasure treasure and MORE TREASURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I also found a big (ish) whiteboard (not stolen from schools) which i was going to bring along for campsite msg or anything!! Just a little reusable notice board! Its only 2 but im pooped off for some luncheon now!!! munch munch munch!!!!!!!!!!
Asked Andrew to take Krakatoa to Wood and Picket as on sunday I could hear a knocking/rattling noise front left passenger foot well. He was a tad reluctant and was not worried about it where I was. New wheel bearing fitted today.
Asked Andrew to take Krakatoa to Wood and Picket as on sunday I could hear a knocking/rattling noise front left passenger foot well. He was a tad reluctant and was not worried about it where I was. New wheel bearing fitted today.
And on driving it home the noise is still there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Going back on saturday. Want it right for next week.
OK been so busy fitting a 1275 into a mini for someone doing the LGT. Ribbons arrived, posters done. not sure what else I did yesterday but was up at stupid time. Today started printing A3 posters Oh yes I remember a bit more about yesterday sorted out and did the advert for the gazette and paid for it, full page. Back to today, now I have forgotten what I did today maybe I will remember tomorrow, Oh yes phoned Exmoor loos to double check the toilets etc. Nearly finished the engine got it running, changed drums for discs. Printhead has given up on the HP so had to order another one. At the last count the printer had done 45,000 sheets so I can forgive it but some poor s*d had to write the item in the first case. If you ever see a page without any spelling mistakes on it then it would have been check by Lou. Tomorrow I may remember what I did for the rest of today but I know I was up at stupid time again. I am so looking forward to that think at the end of August but I do not think I will last for another month.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
Had my first physio for my trapped nerve which is also a strained muscle. She found exactly where it was and deep massaged for 30 minutes. Although it was painful, it was heavenly. I'm quite uncomfortable with it tonight but I suppose that's expected. Go again tuesday.
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But do you sleep? Lying in bed thinking does not count. More whisky at bedtime maybe
I hardly ever lay in bed thinking about it I get up and think about it. No more cocoa at bedtime. Most thing are sorted just a few odds and ends to tie up.
Really looking forward to next week, me and Linda are off to Scotland for a couple of weeks not sure what you lot will be doing.
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So far today I have cleaned the offices at work and sent an enquiry out for materials we need for Monday even though the customers hasn't told us what colour he wants Off for to get my hair cut after work ready for next week.
Last night I wnet to Circuit training and spin now my legs don't want to work anymore
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Managed to get my Clubby Estate in the garage.
A month ago it was full of "stuff" but I replaced my old shed with a (slightly!) larger one and racked it out, then I had a good sort and put some bits on Ebay, then I found some stuff for our "Bring and Buy," then I took a couple of trips to the tip, and today the car's in the garage. Vey pleased with all the hard work now - maybe the old muscles'll stop aching soon?!
today i finished work at midday and wont be back there for 2 weeks
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Finished today for 2 whole weeks ! Just got to load the Caddy tomorrow and diesel up. I have an appointment at 9 am on Tuesday to meet some people who are invading a field near Abbotsham for a week or so. I'm hoping they may let me pitch up with them. I'll let you all know how it went when I get back.
I have an appointment at 9 am on Tuesday to meet some people who are invading a field near Abbotsham for a week or so
dont know who that could be
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Rumour has it there's a fish and chip van in the area on Tuesday's
but i dont like fish & chips
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Today I.............. Had a day off work, went fishing with my boy and caught no fish then spent three hours trawling the net looking for my next Mini to love.................... No joy on that front either. But hey, least the sun came out!
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Well I have just got back from a test drive with our roof decoration if the neighbours thought I was mad before it has now been confirmed! Just had to buy a new camping light and air bed pump as our old ones don't want to work anymore not long now
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Today I...........crawled in early this morning from a drink up with some guys from work, boy can they drink. Went into town and bought, a new pair of jeans that are actually long enough for me, some greetings cards for the next month of birthdays, a set of false nails for some event I'm attending at the end of the month along with red lippie to go with a particular outfit. Acquired this weeks Take a Break magazine cos I'm desperate to win a competition at least once!!! Sat by a duck pond and ate a prawn mayo baguette. Called chiropractor to change my appointment cos he is off when I was booked. Then spent 2 hours ironing whilst watching kungfoo panda on sky plus. Now I'm on here.
PS I AM excited cos been working average of 50 hours a week for months and looking forward to some RnR.
This morning I came home from Minehead and found one of the printers had dumped all of its ink onto the top of the cabinet and it was a new cartridge, my fault of course. This printer is the workhorse only had it the machine for 3 or 4 years and it print mileage says it has done 45000 copies how does that happen. It does do double sided printing. Then I had to get a new print head for it but keeping my fingers cross all seems to be right with it at the moment but I am afraid to turn around.
I now have some very nice A4 posters if any one knows somewhere they can be put up. NO Chance I am sitting on it at the moment. For got to add just doing the letters that go into the welcome envelope.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
You go home to your house where your tent is still in it's original bag under your bed
Well that's what you said last year ........................
See ya Tuesday Kevin
lol, might crash up there this year so i can have a cider or 2, or maybe 3
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Today we've put the roofbox on mini Mack as Jock wiill be towing the trailer, all of the camping stuff is now in one or the other, hope we've got a pitches close to each other as everything is spread around both. Only have to pack something to wear now and we're sorted
Today we've put the roofbox on mini Mack as Jock wiill be towing the trailer, all of the camping stuff is now in one or the other, hope we've got a pitches close to each other as everything is spread around both. Only have to pack something to wear now and we're sorted
You need to speak to the Campsite Manager to arrange your pitches Carol. I'm led to believe a bag of jumbo salted peanuts works wonders.
Safe trip to you and I look forward to seeing you again.
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I have 2 bags of Jumbo Peanuts if that helps??? Getting excited now After the test run today the roof decoration will be packed aways and the travel trunk will go on wiht the tent etc in then the a test load of the golf and we'll load on wednesday morning as the golf is on the drive overnight
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I'm odd this year and I don't know why but I'm not excited
I keep having visions of breaking down on the way and getting recovered and the guy says that Domino has to stay in a hot car on the trailer and not allowed in the cab. I had a similar premonition 2 years ago when I expected a "Michael" to die suddenly. I kept expecting my brother or Michael Caine to die but it turned out to be Michael Jackson. It's a silly feeling I know but it's bothering me. I think it's Krakatoa that breaks down. But then I think if I bring Bumble down for me and the dog, what if it's Bumble that breaks down.
I'm also fed up with this trapped nerve and strained muscle. I really am restricted and in pain, and don't want to be a burden especially to Andrew. Silly selfish thoughts. Buck up Rita!!!!!!!!
Think we've got most things sorted for our trip down on wednesday, shame I have to work all day Tues DOO is all clean and polished .... so it bettter not rain. All fancy dress costumes are packed looking forward to seeing everyone, know what you mean Rita ....just keep smiling
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Today I...
scratched me bum.
No, not actually my own, but the minibumkitchen has a couple of "can we pack it this way? er, oops, no we can't" type scratches in it as I helped 3/4 of the Skeg Invasion Forces pack it up with lots of our stuff. We'll all be heading off from Wainfleet Market Place at around 0700 on Wednesday, so we wanted as much as possible done well in advance.
I'm odd this year and I don't know why but I'm not excited
I keep having visions of breaking down on the way and getting recovered and the guy says that Domino has to stay in a hot car on the trailer and not allowed in the cab. I had a similar premonition 2 years ago when I expected a "Michael" to die suddenly. I kept expecting my brother or Michael Caine to die but it turned out to be Michael Jackson. It's a silly feeling I know but it's bothering me. I think it's Krakatoa that breaks down. But then I think if I bring Bumble down for me and the dog, what if it's Bumble that breaks down.
I'm also fed up with this trapped nerve and strained muscle. I really am restricted and in pain, and don't want to be a burden especially to Andrew. Silly selfish thoughts. Buck up Rita!!!!!!!!
I'm sure it's because you're in pain (and probably not sleeping well because of it) you're just imagining everything that could possibly go wrong. I'm sure everything will be fine once you're there. Looking forward to seeing you soon
Yep, Terry. I do think of those worse off and none can be as bad as those at the Hospice. I think Carol is right in being tired and still trying to work. I'm also tired of doing so much for Andrew's mum and auntie and then not being able to do my own.
Very explicit about Leigh's nipples. Someone warn her tattooing in delicate areas is quite painful
We'll be there, only event we've done every year for 12 years. Maybe when wednesday night comes and work is finished I'll get into it more. Domino's ready, he had a bath and haircut today and is not now allowed to go paddling and get dirty
Is it not strange what we think about when there's a lot on our minds. Woke up this morning thinking has the printer dumped another load of ink over the Cabinet, just had to come down to check. Now awake and the printer is turning out more letters. So today I got up early but it is a lot later than I have been getting up.
Rita have you made your mind up which car you are going to come down in, if I was you I would pick the one that is the least embarrassing to brake down in but when you only own Minis that does not help you to make your mind up. Just have to remind you that since we have been doing Lejog we have never had a mini not make it, except 1 and that was a new one. Maybe I should not have said that either because it is not helping is it. Which one do you feel most comfortable in at the moment.
Didn't realise just how long you have been coming down here to think we have have known you for 12years hard to imagine it has been that long.
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Today (so far) I hvae cleaned the Golf we have a trial load up of the the Golf to make sure its all going to fit. dumbo is loaded and reay(ish) Just go to do my ironing now and sandwiches for tomorrow. Really looking forward to Tuesday night as I won't have to worry about sandwiches 3 Sleeps to go..................
Oh yeah does anyone like pears?
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We went out for breakfast and was able to sit where we could see Appledore Regatta -6 gig boats were racing as well as numerous other boats and plenty of people enjoying the sunny morning walking dogs building sand castles etc
moved the Minis around so i can get the Cooper out for next weekend although it needs washing as i put it away dirty after Bristol Mini Day!!!! and also the Pick Up which will be useful to transport things around eve
Cooked a roast yummy
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
Did some housework with Andrew's help. We did upstairs and will do more on wednesday. I'm getting the house clean as a neighbour is popping in 3 times to feed the cat? It's nice to come home to a clean house though. Does anyone else clean their house before they go away
There's a rumour that Terry has a dining room table. Linda finds it for Christmas Dinner
Today I............ went with Mumbomini to a Help for Heroes Classic Car Show at Newton Abbot. Lots of lovely classics on show. The people, cars and weather were superb. Perfect lead into LGT. Why can't life be like this always ?
Safe journey to everyone. Look forward to welcoming you all to the Campsite.
guess what i did today................... worked on the generator again and tomorrow will be the same
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the generator is fine, just being modified to suit the campsite, i.e. new electrics, large fuel tank (vince is happy with that part) plus a few more bits
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I actually cooked dinner shock horror!!! tho' it was pasta bolognese. Nigel, Michelle and the boys came round to prepair Mini Mack ie take off the 2007 plaques and use loads of petrol to clean off the glue, boy that was a job and a half. I kept out of it I did Jock's before his respray - what a mucky job Then Lisa came round as well for dinner (which went down pretty well even if I do say so myself
I actually cooked dinner shock horror!!! tho' it was pasta bolognese. Nigel, Michelle and the boys came round to prepair Mini Mack ie take off the 2007 plaques and use loads of petrol to clean off the glue, boy that was a job and a half. I kept out of it I did Jock's before his respray - what a mucky job Then Lisa came round as well for dinner (which went down pretty well even if I do say so myself
and then lisa discovered an infestation of nits - so the boys and i got a delousing since they stayed with me last night. the boys have now been shaved - but i'm not quite prepared to go that far - i don't think i actually got any - but you just can't stop itching once you know they're about....
Max also got a few stickers so he fits in with the rest of the wheeled family...
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the generator is fine, just being modified to suit the campsite, i.e. new electrics, large fuel tank (vince is happy with that part) plus a few more bits
Indeed I am young man. I'd do what I did last year again tho'. Ooh LGT, how can you say No ?
since we have been doing Lejog we have never had a mini not make it, except 1 and that was a new one.
... though there was that time that a load of students who weren't actually students almost got stuck down in Lybster Harbour and were only saved the embarrasment of being the first failed classic by the fact that someone had brought a spare clutch slave cylinder "just in case"
and then lisa discovered an infestation of nits - so the boys and i got a delousing since they stayed with me last night. the boys have now been shaved - but i'm not quite prepared to go that far - i don't think i actually got any - but you just can't stop itching once you know they're about....
Max also got a few stickers so he fits in with the rest of the wheeled family...
I picture a little lone tent far away in a corner of the field.
What colour? I was interested in one in London and Surrey magazine but got used to Barney our clubbie now. I don't drive it as it's a bit fiery which is not good. I will soon. We think we have a clutch problem brewing
OH MY GOODNESS!!! what a weekend! I went with Patrick to Helston! We met up with friends who also have Lakies!! 4 Lakies in 1 house!!!!!!!!!!!! We went on MANY walks and played and played and played!!! Paddy decided that sleeping was dull and annoyed the other lakies! he had to have some quiet time away from the girls What a MONKEY!!! We then went to visit some airedales and then met Patrick's mum and dad! Pat was soo funny when he met his mum, it was obvious they knew who each other was! Tooooo CUTE! Paddy is looking forward to the weekend! He is all ready for his mini adventure!!
What colour? I was interested in one in London and Surrey magazine but got used to Barney our clubbie now. I don't drive it as it's a bit fiery which is not good. I will soon. We think we have a clutch problem brewing
The colour is called Aqua. Can't believe how different it is to driving Henri, our Cooper. Everyone should drive with drums alround, it doesn't arf make driving stopping so much more exciting
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The colour is called Aqua. Can't believe how different it is to driving Henri, our Cooper. Everyone should drive with drums alround, it doesn't arf make driving stopping so much more exciting
I know exactly what you mean my MKII has drims all round I got it back on the road last year after a few years off the road going from a modern car with discs all round ABS etc etc it really made you pay attention good fun though
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Had lovely breakfast looking out to sea from Steart farm, spending the whole day on the beach at Westward Ho, enjoying the weather while we can..
ohhh well if your close by you can pop over to mine down the ho! and you can help me decorate!!!!! LOL You can see the sea if you stand on the shed!!! I been sanding today and stripping paint from the beams! HARD WORK!!!!! how many layers are on there silly silly silly! I had to stop as my arms ached! Hmmmm,,,,,!!!! Off to Welcome beach in a tickle to walk pat and watch joely surf!!! Ohhh I better charge the camera bat and get some photos!!!
Today I've been gathering last minute bits and trying to remember what I've possibly forgotten. There's bound to be something but I can sort that when I go home on Thursday.
Think I got most things done today hope so cos work all day tomorrow.......................then off to Somerset wednesday.................and onto North Devon friday.................yipee
We still haven't got Jock back, but hopefully he's ready to be collected tomorrow, he does like to keep us on our toes. Trailer is packed roof box is packed and on Mack, just got to pack our clothes and last minute bits
The colour is called Aqua. Can't believe how different it is to driving Henri, our Cooper. Everyone should drive with drums alround, it doesn't arf make driving stopping so much more exciting
Look forward to seeing him - is he going on LGT?
The going part is interesting too, taking much longer to get going.
I have been busy printing and more printing then popping bits in to envelopes, nearly their.
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seriously considered googling "Swap-Shop" just to see if it was possible to swap my rather excited hubby for a 7 yr old on a christmas eve......
Me thinx I could cope cope with a 7 yr old !!!! LMAO. Bless him.
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ohhh well if your close by you can pop over to mine down the ho! and you can help me decorate!!!!! LOL You can see the sea if you stand on the shed!!! I been sanding today and stripping paint from the beams! HARD WORK!!!!! how many layers are on there silly silly silly! I had to stop as my arms ached! Hmmmm,,,,,!!!! Off to Welcome beach in a tickle to walk pat and watch joely surf!!! Ohhh I better charge the camera bat and get some photos!!!
Sounds like you don't need my help, I only do the preparation, the wife does the painting.
today i finished the generator, & fixed the landy, ready to meet to dodgy looking men in a field 2moz
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The going part is interesting too, taking much longer to get going.
At the moment no, I still planning (if I can get everything done in time) to come down in the Cooper, even though I haven't cured his problem of not loking hot days. I'd like to give Doris a full service before I take her on any long runs.
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Today i realised that I forgot to pack the vacuum cleaner which was supposed to be donated to the prize fund, perhaps the winner could pick it up from Somerset on their way home....
have been to physio. It appears I have a strained muscle that has trapped the nerve. The physio lady said it is the most painful combination you can get and it can take at least another 4 months. I feel worse now I know. No not really. They are sure they can cure it. Just makes me realise some poor people have no hope of improvement. Sometimes this needs surgery to release the nerve
Spent another wonderful day on the beach at Westward Ho, went to Appledore for fish and chips. Yummy.... Missed the tide for crabbing but we're here for another week.
With a bit of luck Rita you'll be so busy you won't have time to think about it (if only it was that simple) chin up, look forward to seeing you soon. We have Jock back now hopefully he'll behave himself now, especially as Max will be staying here (he's at the back of the drive now behind the trailer)
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Today, I... finished packing Dennis.
Rendezvous with the rest of the Skegness Invasion Force at 0600 tomorrow, on the road for 0630, meeting with that mini59 mob somewhere in Worcestershire then hopefully down at the camp site for 1630. Sounds like Napoleon might be spotted on the way too
We've now got Jock back and are planning to be on the road at about 9.30ish. Hopefully the M25 will be better than today and as it is midweek the 303 won't be too busy
Today, I have mostly been trying to skive off work, borrow a trailer, fill it with lots of stuff I hopefull wont need, and trying to calculate leaving times from lincolnshire to get to M5 sevices to meet with Siddarz and Mini 59. Now my head hurts and i'm sure i've forgoten something - oh yes must fill the car up BEFORE I set off tomorrow.
We've now got Jock back and are planning to be on the road at about 9.30ish. Hopefully the M25 will be better than today and as it is midweek the 303 won't be too busy
May see you on the road tomorrow aiming to leave Kent around 9ish
today i been painting got to pop to wickes in the morning to grab some more paint! Joel has this REAL passion for magnolia! I on the other hand am not the greatest of fans, the plan being..... before he gets home, if i tip the paint on the side with the colour name on it, it may drip down and cover the words!!! YES good plan, Joel will never know and when he says whats the colour im sure he can be fooled that green could still be classed as magnolia! I will say its just the light!!!
KEEP SCHTUM EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My laptop also dieded,under warranty sooo getting that sorted toooo i think i will endevour to paint the WHOLE house (it's a tiny bungalow soo no big problem)
Got the tents out, been and got gaz, other bits for the tents, loading up van tomorrow traveling down mid morning and setting up tents in afternoon, then driving back to sort out mini for Friday
have been to physio. It appears I have a strained muscle that has trapped the nerve. The physio lady said it is the most painful combination you can get and it can take at least another 4 months. I feel worse now I know. No not really. They are sure they can cure it. Just makes me realise some poor people have no hope of improvement. Sometimes this needs surgery to release the nerve
There's a programmme on BBC1 at the moment about badly injured soldiers preparing for a trek to the North Pole with Prince Harry. Puts the problems the average person has into context.
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So far today I have done a load of washing, been for a walk with mom and Rory loaded the min with the final bits. Just got to wait a bit now before setting off as we may be a bit early. See you all soon
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had a terrible day lost the mini pickup keys looked ALL DAY for them revisiting all the places i had been betwheen 12.00 and 22.00 yesterday when i got back from work with no luck But at 6.30pm found a spare set of keys i had forgoten i had so tomorrow im off to get two spare of everything cut
but in betwheen looking make a fruit cake and a lemon drizzle
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had a terrible day lost the mini pickup keys looked ALL DAY for them revisiting all the places i had been betwheen 12.00 and 22.00 yesterday when i got back from work with no luck But at 6.30pm found a spare set of keys i had forgoten i had so tomorrow im off to get two spare of everything cut
but in betwheen looking make a fruit cake and a lemon drizzle
YUM CAKE!!!!!!!! your keys are somewhere safe then!!!
I painted the kitchen and living room!!! it will be super dry by tomorrow soooo i will clean and put the house back to normal and then i may just pop down to the camp site to say hellos
Oh we have 2 pet flies who have decided to sit on the TV!! hmmmm i think i will call them Madge and Harold!
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Cleaned caravan, cleaned Mini, cleaned Berlingo. Removed all electrical appliances from caravan, packed caravan, Mini & Berlingo. Went to B&Q to buy paint for decorating when we get back (3 for 2 offer this week - saved me £34!). Took family out for meal as elder daughter (the one with the red BMW MINI) is off to work in the Bahamas for six months from 31st. August, to bid our farewells. Am just about to trim beard & hair, then bath & bed - alarm is on for 4am - if all goes well, see you for breakfast!
had a terrible day lost the mini pickup keys looked ALL DAY for them revisiting all the places i had been betwheen 12.00 and 22.00 yesterday when i got back from work with no luck But at 6.30pm found a spare set of keys i had forgoten i had so tomorrow im off to get two spare of everything cut
but in betwheen looking make a fruit cake and a lemon drizzle
Today I looked at the 5 day weather forecast, fingers crossed they've got it right, but if you are going to be pitching a tent on Friday you may want to pack a rain coat.
Today I will spend the morning in Bideford medical center, Tracy has a pain in her neck/throat which isn't me or the kids. Why is it when you go on holiday one of you is ill?
Today I looked at the 5 day weather forecast, fingers crossed they've got it right, but if you are going to be pitching a tent on Friday you may want to pack a rain coat.
Thats it just jinx it for those of us that are coming down tomorrow...
Today I will spend the morning in Bideford medical center, Tracy has a pain in her neck/throat which isn't me or the kids. Why is it when you go on holiday one of you is ill?
sorry to hear that hope all is well now
today i took over the blue and white stripey chairs for Rita and Andrew delivered all the games helped move the gazebos but didnt time things very well as i ended up helping put them up as well
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finish work & started getting sorted for that thing at the end of the month tomorrow looks like we gonna make it......hopefully
Good We are travelling down tomorrow too. We are not leaving until about 2 to let the worse of the traffic go. We'll decide our route when we check text to see where the problems are. We aim to only take Krakatoa.
Antibiotics which can't contain penicillin, anti inflammatories and an oral mouth wash which has increased the sensitivity of her teeth? But at least she went there today.
Yesterday we drove home from Devon and I then washed and vacuumed Krakatoa and cleaned the grubby dog marks off the seats so he's now ready for Minis by the Sea at Worthing on Sunday.
Today I went back to work - the same old stuff but the way I look at it is that it's work that pays for holidays. And it's only a 3 day week for me.
Today I packed up our tent with a lot of help from Jenn, then headed home. Jenn fell asleep, fortunately I didn't as I was driving. Four and a bit hours later we got home and unpacked. Now I'm here.
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We took down the two tents, went for breakfast at Morrisons, finished packing the tents up, Julie arrived with the van, and after a 4 hour drive home we arrived back, then the worse bit unloading and putting everything away, plus getting stuff ready for work tomorrow, hope everyone got back safety and see yoiu all again next time, great time again
heard the 5 ducklings I have been feeding were all run over as mum duck crossed them over a main road to get to another pond. I know they're only ducklings but it did sadden me.
heard the 5 ducklings I have been feeding were all run over as mum duck crossed them over a main road to get to another pond. I know they're only ducklings but it did sadden me.
No duck a l'orange for Sunday lunch then....
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today i got my laptop out and im sorting through a load of photos and about 8 hours of video from the lgt. once ive worked out how to get 8 hours of video into 10 to 15 minutes, blanked out the cowbell (music sugestions anyone?!) i'll put it onto youtube and link it here.
also got a call from driverhire, looks like i might be out and about lorrying after tuesday...
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Today we travelled home from Devon after the amazing Legendary Grand Tour now I've got to go to work for a late shift grrrrr Already booked b & b for next year
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. . . have inspected two properties in possession for the vendor (bank) and commented on why they are not selling/made suggestions that might help (my company is part of a group that provides facilities such as this). Another one to do tomorrow - I only do this work in the "PO" postcode area, but all reports from around the company (and the majority are not in the south) come across my desk (pc screen) for checking and submitting to the vendor.
. . . didn't get on here yesterday, so "Yesterday I . . . attended the funeral of a good friend's Mum."
. . . didn't get on here the day before yesterday, so "On Tuesday I . . . drove back from Devon and called in at elder daughter's on way, to say goodbye to her as she's working in The Bahamas for six months, from yesterday. Mrs. J. wants a holiday - have you seen the prices? EEK! However, if you remember the bit where Daniel Craig comes out of the water in Casino Royale, well daughter's appartment is a few hundred yards down the same beach, so I'll be doing an impression of that when I visit (only sexier, girls!) LOL.
R. ps. I hate this week every year too - LGT is just too far into the future!
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woke up (with the aid of an alarm clock which i never normally need) to discover i had NO SUGAR for my cup of tea, then had to actually get dressed and go out to work (as opposed to staying in pyjamas all day), and then actually had to do some work... in german... feel obliged to sit in my comfy chair now and let the cats get reacquainted with my lap which then means i can't get up and do anything remotely work like
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Been busy and just realized how knackered I am glad that thing at the end of August only happens once a year.
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Today I have had to go to work I mean actual work doing boring stuff but on the plus side I have receivied 2 more lots of sponser ship I didn't expect so I'll be sending it on (where should I send it to?)
Nearly done all my washing one more load to go
Washed the Mini tonight ready for Sunday (yeah I know I'll wear the paint off)
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Please send it to me but make it out to the Children's Hospice SW, I only say this so we can update everyone on how much we have raised.
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Me too just got home from work, haven't stopped talking about our fantastic weekend all evening my work mates cannot wait to see my photos now I'm going to unpack
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Today I have drafted a letter to all the compaines/people who sponsered us for the LGT and I've changed colour on here to from Blue to Pink but then again it appears so has everyone else lol
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Today I will be removing the tent from my car and dropping it off at my Mums until next year. Then going for a cuppa round at jenns parents with Jenn. Still trying to work out how to speed up the videos I took to get them into 15 minutes. Tried imovie on my mac but it didn't seem to like me importing 8 hours of video in one go. Had scrambled eggs on toast with reggae reggae sauce for breakfast. Just waiting for the timber drier to finish then were off to sort the tent out.
Maybe later we will eventually work out how to do the video thing though it may end up with a computer going out the window
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Most likely to be heading to the pub tonight. Not sure what to do on Sunday , either go to minis by the sea, or go and see a load of mates bands play at horsham music festival. Might do both, see what happens.
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'cos it's still very sunny and we're not in the shade perhaps ?
That might explain something
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. . . Had my eyes tested - no deterioration from last year (so it's not true what they say makes you blind!). . . . Inspected another repossessed property on behalf of the bank, and reported back to them. . . . Done weekly shop in Sainsbury's. . . . Went to bank to replenish funds - for Minis By The Sea.
About to investigate the postage of two sets of roof bars on Ebay.
. . . Had my eyes tested - no deterioration from last year (so it's not true what they say makes you blind!). . . . Inspected another repossessed property on behalf of the bank, and reported back to them. . . . Done weekly shop in Sainsbury's. . . . Went to bank to replenish funds - for Minis By The Sea.
About to investigate the postage of two sets of roof bars on Ebay.
Happy days
R. ps. Is the next LGT soon? Pleeease?
Just around the next corner....
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OK today I spent all day trying to get into my workshop NO CHANCE to many GT bits all over the place.
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No thank heaven but I had to move the whole lot out before I could start work then move the whole lot back in when I finished,
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
there should be 6 with a P on them in black mark ink. These are the only ones I need to collect together with me 3 tables. I'll be in touch early next week to get them out of your way
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE THE NEW AVATAR CHARLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i don't understand what went through the mind of the person that left that there
It wasn't what went through their mind Jenn.... All they had to do was to find one of us and point it out to us quietly. Never mind, it's over now. It could have been worse.
Send off a cheque for some more sponsorship I've received , hung the tent out to dry so it's ready to pack up tomorrow & discovered I still haven't cured the Cooper of it's dislike of hot days >
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there should be 6 with a P on them in black mark ink. These are the only ones I need to collect together with me 3 tables. I'll be in touch early next week to get them out of your way
I know there are 6 with a P on them because the cats got there before I did. No real problems as to when you get down here, just had to make a pathway to the back of the workshop.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
and yesterday i would have posted that we had a good day at the Dorset Steam Fair despite getting up at 4.45 it was a bit like Chapelton but 1000 times bigger
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
Today I read that some classic cars have been stolen locally, the picture shows a young lad standing in front of his burnt out mini.. Another victim had her lhd Morris Minor taken.
Now I'm packing away the caravan gear so I get get my car though into the rear garage.......
Today I thought I'd put the spotlamps back on Mumbo. I could also unravel all the stockinette he managed to get tangled up in his alternator pulley after LGT. Simple things really.... oh no, the little swine fought me all the way including wanting new rivets on most of his grille slats. He now has a grille of sorts and he doesn't want his spots to work. This is what you get if you have a teenage Mini people. I'll have another play tomorrow down at work where his human won't hear him scream ! Other than that, it's been quite a pleasant day. Really looking forward to going back to work proper on Monday NOT.
I mowed both front & back lawns, went to collect Michelle and Jock jr we then emptied the big trailer, transferring the tent etc into him and have now put him back in Michelle's garage. Tomorrow we start on removing the magnets and cleaning Jock, inside and out - oh joy!
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. . . have been getting my Clubby Estate ready for the show at Worthing tomorrow. Last show of the year for me I think - can't get to Coombe this year (BOO!).
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We're also going to worthing. Didn't get up at 5.30 though, that's too early! Meeting up with the rest of north sussex moc in a bit then heading to worthing.
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Today we went to minis by the sea. On the way, one mini lost its wipers, so they stopped to pick it up. The same mini then overheated by the time we got there. Went and got some breakfast from a cafe down the road. Then it started raining, after an hour of rain we headed off, bumble and lazybones had the same idea so we followed them until lancing, where we turned off to go to have a cup of tea at jenns parents. After that the sun came out so we headed home, on the way stopping at my Mums to change a wheel over and grab another one (got to get a tyre or two fitted then it will have matching wheels!). Now home and having a cup of tea.
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We went to a Classic Car Show in a ploughed field stayed for a few hours until it started to rain, rain, rain....managed to get out of the field before it got too muddy, dryed the Mini off and put it away in the garage it will probably stay there now for the winter, got the big MINI out and came home to warm up....now the sun is shining typical
Going to get my hair cut tomorrow. About time too I think. If I get it cut short then ill get my moneys worth out of it!
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Had a busy session on cleaning Jock, Michelle washed and polished (with a bit of - dubious help from Luke!!!) I did the interior and cleaned off all of the magnetics. He is now looking very clean and shiny and very naked. We then went round to Nigel's to be fed
Spent the weekend at Minehead it was nice, just got back.
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Well at the risk of everyone being jealous we had a lovely sunny day with a relaxed start at 9!!!!! getting to Taunton at 10.00 had a cup of tea walked around looking at all the lovely cars sat and had lunch still sunny more sitting more chatting left at 2.30 went to the Flintstones house for more sitting out in the sun havimg tea and cake left at 4.30 is and met the rain!!!!!!! still all in all a nice day
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Yesterday was half spent tidying up then down to sunny Seaton for the canoe club BBQ, but first Adam had a paddle in an open canoe for a couple of hours, after the BBQ we watched Seaton carnival... A good day...
Today was a day of gardening, repairing Adam's school book bag, getting wound up because I couldn't find the gaffa tape we took on LGT but then, I still haven't finished putting everything away in the front garage yet....
First full week of work starting tomorrow, better dust off the old Apache polo shirts..
wondering why we've changed colour? We're just nutcases now. Have we not been silly enough? Have marshals gone now? Perhaps someone in the know can advise. Tashawick asked a similar question.
Today I'm sad.... 'cos it's back to work tomorrow. God only knows the mess I'll go back to.
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wondering why we've changed colour? We're just nutcases now. Have we not been silly enough? Have marshals gone now? Perhaps someone in the know can advise. Tashawick asked a similar question.
Don't really know the answer to that Rita but I seem to be a rather more delicate shade of pink than the rest of you. That could be due to me outing myself as Camp Freddie perhaps ? I reckon it's Simon's fault..........
As we were not part of a club stand we had no planned gazebo cover. We parked under a tree and when the Heavens opened that gave us some protection but only for about 30 minutes and then it got through by the bucket load. Domino had had a good walk around Worthing and settled under the car but you can only get so wet and Andrew was getting cold and my legs were beginning to ache.
We left as Charlie said and had a wet journey home, I had my last glass of wine before my diet starts wednesday and promptly fell asleep.
We know a few on the Surrey New Mini stand. We all clubbed together to buy a gazebo as we had no shelter at Beaulieu but they did not take it.
I ask party rings if she could clear the marshals board, just surprised it has been noticed. The main reason why I have done this is because we had more marshals on the marshals board than we had minis taking part in the run, so it was easier to delete everyone. This year we had fewer marshals than ever before but things worked so much better, so when I get a bit of time those people will be invited to rejoin the board. if they want to. It will be nice to get a bit of feed back from them and to see what improvements we can make.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
I ask party rings if she could clear the marshals board, just surprised it has been noticed. The main reason why I have done this is because we had more marshals on the marshals board than we had minis taking part in the run, so it was easier to delete everyone. This year we had fewer marshals than ever before but things worked so much better, so when I get a bit of time those people will be invited to rejoin the board. if they want to. It will be nice to get a bit of feed back from them and to see what improvements we can make.
Today I got my hair cut. So that's sorted for 6 weeks. Tomorrow I've got an interview with a truck driving agency, so looking forward to that.
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Today, I hurriedly packed things away in the front garage so I could get my classic mini into relative safety, the local gazette has front page news that some classic cars have been targeted recently in our county. The picture on the front cover had a local teenager stood in front of his burnt out mini shell which was stolen last week.
Next job is to re arrange 'miniworld' so I can fit two classic mini's and the trailer......
Today, I hurriedly packed things away in the front garage so I could get my classic mini into relative safety, the local gazette has front page news that some classic cars have been targeted recently in our county. The picture on the front cover had a local teenager stood in front of his burnt out mini shell which was stolen last week.
Next job is to re arrange 'miniworld' so I can fit two classic mini's and the trailer......
There's some real b******ds out there >
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I went to Deal for a walk along the seafront with my friend (very nice it was too) we then had lunch on the end of the pier and walked back to the car. A great day
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I have ordered a towbar for the golf so we can carry our bikes on our bike rack. Looking for a towbar for my Mini now then need to find a trailer ready for next years lgt so we can come in one car (would love a Mini trailer but the steel ones are heavy even unloaded and the fibreglass ones are silly money) so I think it may have to be a small lightwieght trailer which can be used behind both the Mini and the golf.....
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Today I went to see curt at driver hire and filled in some forms so I might get some work from him. Then I had a call from cranleigh freight services asking if I was interested in working for them. I said definitely and I'm going there tomorrow for an interview and a test drive. Meanwhile I went to hobbycraft with Jenn, and we bought a few things for the wedding.
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I'm more into knitting personally (not). Got some not real flowers.
Job wise I would have applied to work at pickfords but my acting isn't as good as vinces.
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Job wise I would have applied to work at pickfords but my acting isn't as good as vinces.
Truth is Charlie they don't want us full time people anymore. If you had your own 17 tonner, they would take you on as a partner. Not too many folk have taken up this offer as the deal is weighted in the Company's favour when you look at it closely. As for the acting bit, I've been getting away with it for years
well according to Terry rastamouse is quite the thing these days - have to admit i've not seen this one - but watching terry do an impression of said rastamouse was very entertaining indeed!
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I recall having seen this mouse and thought it was a bit close to the bone but lately we've gone full circle. In my time programmes were black and white but we did have a telly as soon as they came out.
well according to Terry rastamouse is quite the thing these days - have to admit i've not seen this one - but watching terry do an impression of said rastamouse was very entertaining indeed!
It'll never be as good as Fingerbobs!
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Today I went to an interview at cranleigh freight. Sounded promising, got a few forms to fill in and return and then wait and see.
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Started my lighterlife diet. I went last night, paid my money, weighed, before photos taken and measurements taken
I had a sachet of porridge for breakfast, a banana shake for lunch, liquid shepherds pie for tea and now a sachet of minestrone soup. I drank a litre of their flavoured squash and several black coffees. I was not hungry, felt ok but was home most of the day so I could drink the needed water with a loo closeby. The portions are really small but tasty. Our fridge looks bear.
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. . . went to the filming of Antiques Roadshow with Mrs. J. (they said she was an antique, but not worth much!).
We took a vase that had been in my parents house since 1965, when it was given to them by a Great Aunt. Turns out it is an 1870 Chinese item, one of a pair and a bit battered, so not worth a lot.
So, Mini collection remains at two, not the twenty I'd have if it was worth millions!
Had a day off so went to see my sister and finally deliver a raffle prize went shopping for a wedding present .Forgot to ring Riversford will try and remember tomorrow
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Today I went to work in my temp job which I really like, but sadly which will end soon. The only thing I won't miss are the Mini unfriendly speed bumps in the car park !
Listen Man you can hear those young men who watch Rasta Mouse on Jereme Kyle any morning because they have nothink else to do and even sound like him. Yea! Rasta Mouse for prime minister.
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Today i did some temp work for the build center, driving a transit flatbed. Was quite easy, going back to do some more tomorrow. Hopefully get to hear back from cranleigh freight to see if I got a job driving proper trucks.
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Started my lighterlife diet. I went last night, paid my money, weighed, before photos taken and measurements taken
I had a sachet of porridge for breakfast, a banana shake for lunch, liquid shepherds pie for tea and now a sachet of minestrone soup. I drank a litre of their flavoured squash and several black coffees. I was not hungry, felt ok but was home most of the day so I could drink the needed water with a loo closeby. The portions are really small but tasty. Our fridge looks bear.
Hope you get on well with it Rita - we won't recognise you next time we see you. If the fridge is bare, what is Andrew eating? or are you putting him on a diet as well
. . . went to the filming of Antiques Roadshow with Mrs. J. (they said she was an antique, but not worth much!).
We took a vase that had been in my parents house since 1965, when it was given to them by a Great Aunt. Turns out it is an 1870 Chinese item, one of a pair and a bit battered, so not worth a lot.
So, Mini collection remains at two, not the twenty I'd have if it was worth millions!
I got the details of my speed awareness course!!!!! 38mph on a new road that should be at least 40 or 50 - it is just an exercise in conning money out of people. The old road which this one replaces was in much worse condition and it was national speed limit - this one when it is finished will be dual carriageway and I bet like the one going out to Sandwich will be limited to 50 or something stupid like that! Ok rant over (for now)
If the fridge is bare, what is Andrew eating? or are you putting him on a diet as well
I've been on a low fat diet for over 20 years.
In the fridge there's a couple of gallons of skimmed milk, lots of yogurts, apples, stir fry and squash. In the cupboard there's porage, rice and pasta with bread, fish, chicken and scampi in the freezer. Domino reckons he's allowed some space too.
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S'pect the 30 limit was "to protect the workforce" - who were nowhere to be seen! We had that for over two years on the M27 near me, that I used in both directions every evening when I was visiting my mother, and in that time I saw workmen five times (out of over 700 journeys). All part of the strategy to make driving such a pain in the 4rse that less people choose to - it's the only way they'll get people out of their cars. Deep breaths, rant over!
In the fridge there's a couple of gallons of skimmed milk, lots of yogurts, apples, stir fry and squash. In the cupboard there's porage, rice and pasta with bread, fish, chicken and scampi in the freezer. Domino reckons he's allowed some space too.
thats ok then - I didn't like to think you were quietly fading away
S'pect the 30 limit was "to protect the workforce" - who were nowhere to be seen! We had that for over two years on the M27 near me, that I used in both directions every evening when I was visiting my mother, and in that time I saw workmen five times (out of over 700 journeys). All part of the strategy to make driving such a pain in the 4rse that less people choose to - it's the only way they'll get people out of their cars. Deep breaths, rant over!
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Must admit the 'workforce' is very thin on the ground and the camera is a mobile one that hides itself behind a pile of earth!!! I will be very hard pushed to bite my tongue when I finally go for my course. I have been driving for more years than I would like to admit and this is the first speeding ticket I have ever received - if I'd been doing a ton on the motorway I could understand it - but this is a very long stretch of road (past Manston) at least if not more than a mile and it is a lovely bit of brand new smooth road, very difficult to stick to 30!!!! grrrrrr
Must admit the 'workforce' is very thin on the ground and the camera is a mobile one that hides itself behind a pile of earth!!! I will be very hard pushed to bite my tongue when I finally go for my course. I have been driving for more years than I would like to admit and this is the first speeding ticket I have ever received - if I'd been doing a ton on the motorway I could understand it - but this is a very long stretch of road (past Manston) at least if not more than a mile and it is a lovely bit of brand new smooth road, very difficult to stick to 30!!!! grrrrrr
Today i did some more driving work for the build center, quite an easy day as most of the collections and deliveries meant spending a silly amount of time trying to get through security posts as they were all at high security sites. The afternoon was spent heading to bognor regis to collect a motorised scythe (which is an evil looking thing, would be good to use in boxing day sales to get what you want ) and then to Brighton to collect a generator. Might have to borrow one of them for the grand tour campsite....
Next week will be spent driving removal lorries, think theyre only 7.5 ton lorries so not quite proper lorries yet. Got a call from a recovery firm asking if i was interested in working for them driving a recovery truck, so got to try and fit in an interview next week too.
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I have to pay £85 and the trouble that has been!! I tried to do it on-line The Kent Highways site is the most user UNfreindly site I have come accross in a while, and when I tried to pay I got an error page, so then had to phone up and was told to post a cheque to them Altogether a complete waste of time - goodness knows what the course will be like
thats ok then - I didn't like to think you were quietly fading away
Thank you for your concern but you need have no worries there.
Tonight I had fish and chips and Rita watched me eat it. She said I was ramming it in my mouth - I had her best interests at heart as I wanted to make sure that she didn't get a chance to steal any off my plate.
Seriously though, she's doing really well and says she's not hungry but I'm not taking any chances.
Today I ...... have managed to get through a full week back at work. It's always the same after LGT every year. It's not fair really. Why can't the other 50 weeks be the same as those special 2 ?
Answers on a postcard please (some of you will remember that) to..............
The man who's fault it is ...................... Bideford North Devon EX something or other
That thing at the end of August already takes up a great deal of my life I would hate to do 2 a year because I would not have any time to myself.
It is nice to know that after 15 years we at last made it onto the telly and it wasn't just me.
By the way if anyone has seen the picture of Thomas the tank mini from the gazette well the new mini behind it jumped into the run at Combe Martin and I do not think he paid. I cannot find any record of his registration anywhere. You can see his registration No in the picture. Not much we can do about it now but maybe next year he may try it again.
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[quote=21] and then to Brighton to collect a generator. Might have to borrow one of them for the grand tour campsite....
Next week will be spent driving removal lorries, think theyre only 7.5 ton lorries
Keep the contact for the gennie Charlie If we don't need it we could always put it in the auction ?
As for driving removal lorries... who is it for ??
Good luck as always, you're giving it a real go. You deserve that elusive break
It's for transpeed removals. I'm there monday to friday next week, only downside is that its a 45 min drive to get there.
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All primed up to go to Bideford Carnival. Went in to work as usual and did the important bits ready for Monday. Took daughter to work and then suggested to Mrs Camp Freddie that we could pop down to Asda in Newton Abbot to get some dog food for our old faithful hound using the works van as per normal. On leaving Asda, the clutch pedal went to the floor and would not return. Phoned and waited for our engineer to come out to fix the problem.
To cut a long story short as they say, I ended up driving said van back to Exeter without the benefit of a clutch to change gear and have only now got home. I've had the van for nine years and this is the first time it has let me down.
Apologies to those up at the carnival for not keeping the numbers up
Today I spent too much at tesco, got 5p off a litre of petrol at said tesco, nearly smashed the cash machines cos neither would read my card to let me get cash for stanford hall show tomorrow. Then, had some lunch, took the holiday false finger nails off,(the last few that survived a week at work) hoovered, changed the bed, did 2 lots of washing, cleaned my work boots as they looked more black than pink, washed the support bandage the physio finally decided that I could have on tuesday,took a phone call from a work mate telling me that I better take night out gear on monday cos the office people have popped another delivery on my load into portsmouth with swindon, surrey and somewhere else already on!!!! checked that my laptop battery isnt one included in HPs recall and now I'm checking the chat room out.......
PS I did a speed awareness course last year, caught doing 47 in a 40 zone, in the lorry, going to wrexham, it was a moblie van thing and the road was dual on my side which should allow me to do 50, but it wasnt dual on the otherside so only counts as a single carriage way.... its better than getting the points and the hike in insurance although a tad dull. Expect pictures of blind bends with warning signs on, effects of crashes at speed etc etc. Did make me feel guilty but the speeds for lorries are far too slow for todays motoring. Putting the 40 up to 50 would possibly decrease accidents because the impatient car drivers may not be so quick to try overtaking in dangerous places. My rant over...
Went to my new diet clinic to swap some sachets over that were not very tasty. They check your weight after 3 days to make sure it's working and I'd lost 5.7 pounds. Pleased with that and found it inspiring.
Today i woke up at 10 am next thing i know its 6pm. Tomorrow it may be more productive
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I went to Rochester with friends to meet another friend who lives there, we then walked down the High street then went for lunch, then back to Janet's house to plan our trips on our cruise next month, only 5 weeks to go now - how exciting
Went to my new diet clinic to swap some sachets over that were not very tasty. They check your weight after 3 days to make sure it's working and I'd lost 5.7 pounds. Pleased with that and found it inspiring.
Well Done Rita Went to Herne Bay to see our youngest son on his birthday, dropped into Tesco on the way back to get a few bits, now at home having a cuppa listening to the rain banging on the conservatory roof won't be on here for a couple of weeks going to find some sun on a Greek island
You'll both be tired tonight....you'll not want to sleep. Weren't you hungry?
had breakfast at lunchtime, and had some dinner just now.
done some more things for the wedding, got a few venues to look at and started making invites.
i printed off some timesheets so i'll get paid for the work i'll be doing next week, providing i can work out what to put in all the boxes - so confusing, you'd think you would put just a start and finish time, but no, got to put that plus breaks, type of work, reg number, type of tacho (what difference that makes i dont know), expenses (trust me i wont be fiddling those), something called RT(WT)R P.O.A which is Road Transport (Working Time) R something Period Of Availability, hours worked outside of the agency, and then get the client worked for to sign it. Normally they sign it and then i fill it in
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R is for Regulations - I was curious so I Googled it.
Sounds great fun to fill in - I'm surprised you could sleep with the excitement.
If you want good bedtime reading you could try reading the working time directive. Gets me to sleep easy.
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I ate some sultanas and licked a couple of spoons as I made Andrew baked apples with fruit loaf, sultanas and mixed spice. He's still got 2 bowls of it left. So I am feeding him while I'm on my diet. And I bought him a bag of 4 donuts that he woofed down. Did he not say the other day he was on a low fat diet?
Andrew took Barney our Devon born clubbie in to Wood and Picket. It always has been very shuddery but now some background noises clutch related. Bearings as well so we've just asked them to sort it. Have given them the OK for a new clutch. I might like driving him then.
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Got my winter clothes down from storage in the loft - will try them on later to see how many have "shrunk" while they were folded neatly in suicases up there. Seems to happen most years, I don't understand it!!
Today I.... finally polished off the last of the jumbo salted peanuts that some of you nice people put my way in return for saving camping pitches I would like to say that I'm open to similar offers next year.... but... the truth of it is.. I'd just like to see you all again at the campsite next year. It works and can only get better. All we have to do next year is make sure the Skeg people actually enjoy themselves.
Today i was let loose in one of the removal trucks. Two of us headed down from salfords to collect a container from pickfords in horsham, then take the items to the customers house in ashtead. Unloaded it all and put the furnitre back together. Once we were done we headed off to charlwood, once we found the place down some horrid backroads we were directed to a farm where there was a few harrier jet planes in the fields, and numerous bits of planes all over the place. We found a big shipping container full of furniture and boxes of stuff and loaded it all in. Just about fitted it all in. Once we had done, we headed back to base, ready to take the truck to the customers new house tomorrow to unload it.
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All we have to do next year is make sure the Skeg people actually enjoy themselves.
Whatever gave you the idea that we didn't?
Next year we will be bringing even more evening entertainment: Krapeeoky of the highest quality we can throw together, plus possibly some green (and quiet) power
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. . . fitted wind deflectors to the door windows of my CE - shame it wasn't as easy as the instructions made it out to be (is it ever?)! Then we oiled the patio furniture before putting it away for Winter. All that was yesterday. Today I have downloaded Skype and had a video call with eldest daughter who is working in the Bahamas, trimmed my bush (facial!) and am about to give the new decking a second coat of protective paint. I also heard from The Financial Ombudsman that I won my fight with a credit card provider - happy days! Tomorrow we have "The Dragon-In-Law" coming for lunch - and I've been "volunteered" to clean and valet her car. Oh joy!
called the money grabbing regestry office , they now only have one official office for ceremonies charged at £43.50 for the ceremony, all other offices and locations £523.50 for the same 15 minute service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we're now limited to 30 people as i refuse to pay that much for 15 minutes of someones time, outrageous!
Today I.... finally polished off the last of the jumbo salted peanuts that some of you nice people put my way in return for saving camping pitches I would like to say that I'm open to similar offers next year.... but... the truth of it is.. I'd just like to see you all again at the campsite next year. It works and can only get better. All we have to do next year is make sure the Skeg people actually enjoy themselves.
Camp Freddy has been given to OK by Mr Bridger, to visit anyone, with the boys, not presenting a large packet of NUTS to him when booking in next year. Mr Bridger was also heard to say he did not care who's nuts they were.
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I went to the Defence Security and Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition, one of Europe's biggest arms fairs, at London's Excel centre. So the next a*****le who cuts me up just because I'm driving a Mini had best ask himself 'Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?'
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Next year we will be bringing even more evening entertainment: Krapeeoky of the highest quality we can throw together, plus possibly some green (and quiet) power
Please see the post about Mr Bridger's view on this. Would you mind awfully adding Jumbo's to the cans you so kindly provided this year. Must admit I'm a bit worried about your green power albeit quiet. Rest assured I will have a hat on or off. That has to be one of the best inpromtu memories from this this year.
[quote=21]Today i was let loose in one of the removal trucks. Two of us headed down from salfords to collect a container from pickfords in horsham
There are some real characters work out of Horsham Charlie. The storeman Chris is a good bloke.
Yeah he was pretty helpful.
Anyway, today was a busy day, only one job but a big one. It required the big 40 foot truck, the 7.5 ton truck and the sprinter luton van. Filled all three vehicles completely, and there is still stuff left! Basically cleared a 5 bedroom house, and moved it all 5 miles up the road to their newly built extremely expensive house, with its own wine cellar which you get to by sliding the glass floor in the kitchen over and climb down a spiral staircase. Took 7 hours to load the vehicles, and 5 hours to unload at the new place trying not to scratch anything. The garage they had built is a 5 car garage, which the floor rises up, you drive a car in, and the floor drops into the ground and another car goes on the top, so it looks like only 3 cars are inside. I think his cars are worth more than the house, so I see the point of keeping them safe.
Got tomorrow off as its a quiet day, so a chance to recover.
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Anyway, today was a busy day, only one job but a big one. It required the big 40 foot truck, the 7.5 ton truck and the sprinter luton van. Filled all three vehicles completely, and there is still stuff left! Basically cleared a 5 bedroom house, and moved it all 5 miles up the road to their newly built extremely expensive house, with its own wine cellar which you get to by sliding the glass floor in the kitchen over and climb down a spiral staircase. Took 7 hours to load the vehicles, and 5 hours to unload at the new place trying not to scratch anything. The garage they had built is a 5 car garage, which the floor rises up, you drive a car in, and the floor drops into the ground and another car goes on the top, so it looks like only 3 cars are inside. I think his cars are worth more than the house, so I see the point of keeping them safe.
Got tomorrow off as its a quiet day, so a chance to recover.
Welcome to the world of removals Charlie. You get easy days and difficult days. Some of the houses you see blow you away as you've seen today. Did you get a tip though ?
The main lads I know from Horsham are Lee Slayford(sozzle), Lee Frost (frosty ex Chelsea footballer), Bernie and Nigel Evans who I think is now a partner. All the lads from there who come down here are good men.
Didn't get a tip from this one. Got a tip yesterday for helping put a bed together.
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The garage they had built is a 5 car garage, which the floor rises up, you drive a car in, and the floor drops into the ground and another car goes on the top, so it looks like only 3 cars are inside.
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Today or tonight we had our slub meeting at our house so we could try the new gasebo! Fish and Chip tea too. Also Bob the cat came back (bob is a little black cat that just wlked into our kitchen last year as if he owned the place hes been a regualr visdtor since so much so my friends gave some treats for him haven't seen him for a while so glad hes ok he sat watching us probably thinking what an earth they doing now lol
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Today we got Barney back. New clutch and bearing and brakes adjusted. Andrew says he is a different car. I hope so, I'm driving it sunday to Diamond Riding where London and Surrey sponsor a horse and we are going to present a cheque and put on a harmless little mini show. Andrew will take Krakatoa.
Didn't get a tip from this one. Got a tip yesterday for helping put a bed together.
The best tippers are the ordinary people like little old ladies and gents. The worst are those who look down their noses at you when you arrive and you can see they have 'claim' written all over their faces. Their expensive furniture really came from MFI. We all know people like that don't we........
When we moved Andrew's mum and auntie recently we weren't sure what to do. There were 6 men in 2 vans, we looked after them with tea and cakes both ends and we wanted to tip them. The old ladies looked blank but I gave them £20 each and the governor on the day an extra £20 to drop a ladder off to our house. We paid a lot for the move as we wanted care and understanding. I used a small family run business.
I never get a tip in my job, it's not a trade you associate with tipping but these guys worked hard and with care.
When we moved Andrew's mum and auntie recently we weren't sure what to do. There were 6 men in 2 vans, we looked after them with tea and cakes both ends and we wanted to tip them. The old ladies looked blank but I gave them £20 each and the governor on the day an extra £20 to drop a ladder off to our house. We paid a lot for the move as we wanted care and understanding. I used a small family run business.
I never get a tip in my job, it's not a trade you associate with tipping but these guys worked hard and with care.
Removal men are always happy with tea, cakes, sandwiches as they carry out your move ! The amount you tip (if any) always depends on the level of service you get from the crew. At our depot, the customer you move on any day is paying your wages so you treat them with respect and even go the extra mile for them at times. I'm sure your crew were very happy with £20 per man Rita, it's about the norm. Well done, it's not an easy job at times.
Just for interest, in this country, a removals job is not recognised as a skilled one. However on the continent and in places like Australia, South Africa, the Far East and America it is.
When we moved Andrew's mum and auntie recently we weren't sure what to do. There were 6 men in 2 vans, we looked after them with tea and cakes both ends and we wanted to tip them. The old ladies looked blank but I gave them £20 each and the governor on the day an extra £20 to drop a ladder off to our house. We paid a lot for the move as we wanted care and understanding. I used a small family run business.
I never get a tip in my job, it's not a trade you associate with tipping but these guys worked hard and with care.
i agree, i often feel that when they have career days at school, and invite police, fire , army etc, thar it would be good to add of choices, ie driving jobs, plummers, etc.
Rita tried to make it easy for them and they seemed to appreciate it. She had labelled absolutely everything with an A4 sheet with the destination room written in marker pen. This was especially important as I was overseeing the packing up from my mum's with Rita doing the same at my aunt's and my brother and his wife on the receiving end at the new flats.
The guys said that on one move they did half was going into the destination house and half going into storage but it hadn't been labelled so they had to unload and open each box when they arrived so that the customer could tell them what to do with it. I'm sure that Camp Freddie could tell some similar tales.
Rita tried to make it easy for them and they seemed to appreciate it. She had labelled absolutely everything with an A4 sheet with the destination room written in marker pen. This was especially important as I was overseeing the packing up from my mum's with Rita doing the same at my aunt's and my brother and his wife on the receiving end at the new flats.
The guys said that on one move they did half was going into the destination house and half going into storage but it hadn't been labelled so they had to unload and open each box when they arrived so that the customer could tell them what to do with it. I'm sure that Camp Freddie could tell some similar tales.
Oh indeed I could Andrew ! Rita's actions above would make for a smooth move. Unfortunately not everyone is a switched on as she was.
One of the worst things we come across regularly is when folk packing themselves put books in an 18x18x18" box. We have special sized boxes for books. They can't lift them and neither can we. It's even worse when their study is on the top floor of a townhouse. I'm sure Charlie will find this out
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Started sorting some of the Mini stuff that I've accumulated and can finally see now it's in boxes in my new shed! I found four complete sets of external handles with keys (three chrome and one black). How/why did I get four?? Car radios: I could start a shop!! etc. Ma in Law came for lunch and we valeted and cleaned her car - six year old Volvo S40, one owner (well two, her and her late husband), 27000 miles, with slight scrapes on each corner!! Some with multiple scrapes!!!
Oh indeed I could Andrew ! Rita's actions above would make for a smooth move. Unfortunately not everyone is a switched on as she was.
One of the worst things we come across regularly is when folk packing themselves put books in an 18x18x18" box. We have special sized boxes for books. They can't lift them and neither can we. It's even worse when their study is on the top floor of a townhouse. I'm sure Charlie will find this out
Yes I have. What's worse is when you turn up to someone's house, and nothing is packed, so you end up waiting while they pack stuff badly or head off back to the yard as they have forgotten you're coming to collect things today. Happened already this week. If only all the customers were as helpful as Rita, the job would be much easier and quicker, though were all paid by the hour so not too bad. I had today off, going to do some more tomorrow then hope the agency has some work for me next week, hopefully it will be driving something bigger than a van as the pay rate for van driving is poor, luckily this week I was booked for driving a 7.5 ton truck, where the pay rate is reasonably good (thing its around £7.50 an hour rather than 6.50 for vans). If I get the chance to drive class 2 trucks like missymummy drives, then I take between £9 and £11 per hour depending on the job and shift times. Hopefully I'll be driving those soon, but you can't trust what the agencys tell you.
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Some people I know say that the best thing about volvo's is that I hit one and wrote both it and my BIMI off?
Today, I had a hard day at work, power on aircraft a lot of the time, making lots of noise, just what you need when you've a cold and a banging headache.
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Tonight I've been spinning my legs won't walk in the morning. Received a large parcel from camp Freddie! (yes I like it thank you again) and watched the final episode of torchwood miracle day
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Tonight I've been spinning my legs won't walk in the morning. Received a large parcel from camp Freddie! (yes I like it thank you again) and watched the final episode of torchwood miracle day
no -it's everywhere - basically exercise bikes torturing you for an hour or so - nasty!
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So you'd find it at a gym? That's why I've never seen one then. I thought it was another one of Mark's spelling mistakes
personally i'd rather ride a real bike outdoors - but not that much as i don't like riding on the road with traffic, it's too unsafe these days. i'll stick with the motorbike.
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I must admit I tried spinning - but absolutely hated it Today we're going to pizza hut, it's Luke's 8th birthday and Michelle, James and I are waiting for Luke, Lisa, Nigel and Joel (Luke's friend) to come back from the cinema then we're going to meet them at said Pizza Hut Happy Birthday Luke
I must admit I tried spinning - but absolutely hated it Today we're going to pizza hut, it's Luke's 8th birthday and Michelle, James and I are waiting for Luke, Lisa, Nigel and Joel (Luke's friend) to come back from the cinema then we're going to meet them at said Pizza Hut Happy Birthday Luke
That's my kind of diet along with a bit of pumping (pint) glasses
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Wore the Teddy bear costume to Amy's teddy bear picnic, lots of kids and not one screamed....
Until you took the costume off
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Today was my last day working at transpeed removals. We moved a retired couple from their very nice house in reigate hill to another very nice house in a private gated community in littlehampton. The biggest move of the week, but by a long way it was the easiest, as they had boxed up and labelled everything, the majority of their stuff was downstairs except the bigger bits of furniture. We arrived at their 5 bedroom home at 8am and had cleared it by 11.30. On our way to littlehampton, I had to detour to collect some boxes from a move we did earlier in the week, trying to squeeze an 18 ton lorry down a one way street, stop, get said boxes (luckily they were empty and flat packed), Chuck them in the back, and then try to get round the rest of the one way streets to get back onto the a23 wasnt the nicest experience I've had. An hour later, I reached littlehampton, and found the other two trucks waiting in the road outside the new house, we ended up waiting 2 hours for the people living there to finish loading their vans which were way too small, so looks like they will be making another journey there to collect the rest. Finally got round to unloading, luckily everything was labelled so all the trucks were emptied in a few hours. Once we were done, we headed back to the yard, got the timesheet signed and I dropped it into my agencys office and collected my payslip for last week. Can't wait for this weeks payslip, looks like its going to be a big one.
Next week I will be hauling cakes, then back to the build center for the rest of next week.
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Out of interest Charlie (nosey), what went wrong with your other job at the garage. Need to be happy at work
I wasn't happy with they way things were going, the new owners had new rules and procedures which made it so much more difficult to do the work. There used to be a bit of leeway and you were allowed to use your head to solve a problem but now you can't. There was also the issue of holiday not being paid and cancelled while you're away.
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yeasterday i spent a long time baking for a ploughing match, today i won second prize for my quiche. not bad for first time, i know what to expect next time. very proud of charlie's shooting
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Today... I'm going to be.... Robert Palmer .... Disco inferno, margate winter gardens. It doesn't get any cheesier. Will be a very entertaining giggle, and much needed after a very intense couple of weeks at work! My wig looks shocking, so I'm just drinking some more wine!
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Today I went to the Sussex ploughing match with Jenn, my ginger cake didn't win, though I had the satisfaction of beating my uncle at the shooting. The beer was nice too, and got to see a lot of people I haven't seen for a while. Also found out a family member has an OBE, which was surprising.
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. . . have been removing splinters from my hands! Yeasterday I erected my old shed at daughter's boyfriends house, after transporting it there. Loading it in the van they shoved it too hard and a rusty nail stabbed my wrist, so today I'm a bit sore! At least my garden's tidy. More sorting of Mini bits in new shed this week.
What did you shoot. Cowbells? I hope not live things.
No cowbells. Just clay pigeons
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I started a 500 piece jigsaw of a beach scene in Devon. I'm kidding myself it's Westward Ho!
Met with London and Surrey at The Diamond Riding Centre for hadicapped riders. We handed a cheque over for £2,530. They are one of the beneficiaries of London To Brighton. We sponsor a horse and he turned up for the photo shoot. A harmless day in a field, some stalls and lots of dogs for the dog show. I drove Barney! Now I know how my pupils feel
i had a lovely day if a little wet and a bit windy and not half as much sun as was promised how ever i di have a lovley time in the com[any of Nadine and John see other post
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today i burnt my finger welding, smacked my finger with a hammer, & cut another finger with a angle grinder
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I started painting, getting things ready for our 'new arrival' next month. Put up a Venetian blind on the window, considering putting locks on the door? Shelving & cabinets next.......
Today i woke up at 5am, got dressed and went to kates cakes for today's job. Got given the keys to a big refrigerated van, and went to find the load, which was 2 small crates and 2 little boxes with some special cakes in. Then I headed to London, destination today was marks and spencers head office, had to take extra care not to damage the cakes as they were destined for a photoshoot for m&s's Xmas promotions. I left kates cakes at 6.45, and arrived at m&s at 10. Got back home at 2.
If anyone was wondering, the cakes are red velvet cakes, and are very nice, nicest ones I've had.
Tomorrow I am back to driving for brandon tool hire/build center.
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I hope not as i want another one! Maybe I'll be lucky enough to work there again if they need someone to do a run like that again.
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Yesterday i tried to use our new lapton what a mistake to make blew up the router now a am stuck with a very slow dongle and lindas old laptop. My computer will not log on either. If it wasn't for Jasmine I would of been going mad but as it was we went mad together, loved it.
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Yesterday i tried to use our new lapton what a mistake to make blew up the router now a am stuck with a very slow dongle and lindas old laptop. My computer will not log on either. If it wasn't for Jasmine I would of been going mad but as it was we went mad together, loved it.
You need a new router - do you remember when I had my computer at yours? I could not connect and someone told me that windows 7 didn't like the older router
Today I........... did half a days work that still involved over 5 hours driving, then went to my physio to be told she was going to discharge me as there was nothing more she could do but to keep wearing the wrist supports for work and if the pain got noticably worse, to return to the doc. So that goes with the ongoing 'non-allergic' sneezing and sniffles, the occasional bout of 'stress' tummy and back pain, all of which cant be solved. hmmmmmm NEXT!!!
Today I was driving for brandon tool hire. Got a nice new Mercedes Sprinter flatbed to drive around in which made a welcome change to the rattly transit I had the other week. It was also a bit bigger which caught me out a couple of times, so took a few extra shunts to get it back in the yard. Anyway, all I had today were collections, which included 2 mini diggers, 3 scaffold towers, a generator and a conveyor belt thingy, which I managed to do in 2 trips.
Was supposed to be working there again tomorrow, but I have been booked to work at kates cakes again (fortunately I don't mind delivering to London) so hopefully an easy day tomorrow, and hopefully the Spanish guy in dispatch is in a happier mood than he was on Monday.
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Today i delivered 3 pallets of cakes to Starbucks depot at heathrow, then delivered some cake samples to waitrose head office, then went further round the m25 to get to tescos tasting centre to deliver more cake samples. Then headed back to the factory to collect an engineer, to help collect a machine from lancing. Started at 6.30 and finished at 3.
Tomorrow I'm working somewhere else, not sure exactly what ill be doing but its a 6am start at somewhere near gatwick.
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Finished my Devon beach scene jigsaw. Liking the picture and wanting to keep it, I went to the local hardware shop and got some hardboard to stick it on. I then asked for some glue stating I wanted to stick a jigsaw on it. The young lad assistant said, " I'm sorry but I don't think that will take the weight of a jigsaw". He thought I meant a power tool.
No, it's not a true picture. Fun-like. All your thoughts of a beach holiday in one picture. Seagulls, yachts, sand castles, picnic, surfers and 5 horses being ridden to the sea. See link. It was a 2 pack and the other one is Padstow.
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Rita, I can see why you thought of Westward Ho! Looks to me like the artist was thinking of Croyde beach looking south across the river to The Burrows, with Lundy in the distance - albeit with quite a bit of artistic licence!
I had another physio session. She has released the trapped nerve and eased the muscle I pulled. The insurance cover gave me 10 half hour sessions and she is happy to progress and under that claim, help me more. I'll pay for more after if it's needed. She's very good. I'm hoping with her help and my weight loss to get more mobile
Today I drove a van from gatwick to hull. I had to take it to a company that does adaptions, the vans are being used for transporting illegal immigrants as the one I collected was covered in UK immigrations and border control stickers. The cab had a thick sheet of clear bulletproof plastic between the front 2 seats and the seats in the back where the naughty people go. For some reason it had a dvd player fitted. Had some fun on the way home with foreign cars by slowing down beside them and having a quick glance. Some even waved their passports, not that I was going to do anything. I started at 6 am and finished about 5pm.
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yesterday my mum took me to look at wedding dresses, she was so overbearing that in one of the shops the lady thought it was her getting married, and she still didn't get the hint. not going again
yesterday my mum took me to look at wedding dresses, she was so overbearing that in one of the shops the lady thought it was her getting married, and she still didn't get the hint. not going again
If I take you I'll have to wait outside. Or we could go to the one in east grinstead and I can look in the gun shop I mean suit shop while you look at dresses, though you're more likely to look in the gun shop with me.
So far today I've been to redhill, and been 200 metres away from gatwick airport runway delivering and collecting building stuff. Now I'm back at the yard killing time until 2, then going to petworth to collect some more things.
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So far today I've been to redhill, and been 200 metres away from gatwick airport runway......
Not today, but in about 1978, Rita and I went to Majorca and hired a car at the airport. We left the parking area, Rita was driving and I was reading the map that her dad had lent us.
They had done quite a bit of development since the map was printed, but Rita followed my instructions and drove straight on and through some gates. It widened out into a vast expanse of concrete - we were on the runway! So she did a quick U-turn and went back the way we had come.
Hopefully their security is a bit better nowadays.
Michelle, Luke, James and I went to Demelza House in Sittingbourne to present our sponsorship cheque for LEJOG, I will try and remember how to put a picture up later
Today I....... can report that the gremlins affecting me for the past couple of weeks have gone. There is only an 82 year old one still causing ' difficulties '. Good to see this thread is now 49 pages long. Damn good idea of yours Rita.
Lovely post from Jack Nightmare on the board today too ! Charlie and Jenn seem to be sorting their wedding out but I can just picture Charlie in a dress and Jenn with a gun
The Gameson boys ( sounds like 50's or 60's Western film characters),are stiil on the LGT high as we all are really, Paul is in regular contact with me with some good ideas for next year's campsite stuff.
Regulars are still posting so this board will run and run I think.
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Not today, but in about 1978, Rita and I went to Majorca and hired a car at the airport. We left the parking area, Rita was driving and I was reading the map that her dad had lent us.
They had done quite a bit of development since the map was printed, but Rita followed my instructions and drove straight on and through some gates. It widened out into a vast expanse of concrete - we were on the runway! So she did a quick U-turn and went back the way we had come.
Hopefully their security is a bit better nowadays.
3 of us were told to take 3 coaches to manston airport and report to the control tower, we headed of and went to different gates to see if we could get in , after been turned round several times, 2 of us arrived at the terminal, when we looked across to see the other coach trundelling down the run way !!!!! not saw how he managed it. we had to be escorted out, but was quite funney.
I took Domino to the vet. He keeps getting a bad ear where he goes in the water. And his botty has been bothering him (it always has). I'm real glad we have not got anal glands. As I no longer have milk, Domino has stopped having his nightly bowl. It has only been just under 3 weeks but he has lost nearly a kilo in weight.
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Today I'm feeling much better then yesterday I ended up off work with a really bad cold (it was bad as normally I would still have gone to work but I could bearly stand up)
Today however I have cleaned the Mini ready for a trip to Liverpool next weekend for New MINI Day will be giving the Roof box a test run. I have also got all my boring housework done and cleaned the golf which was filthy from our long weekend in Tenby.
Now waiting for Dr Who to start so I can be confussed some more (not being understanding this series)
Need to sake the end of this cold as tomorrow night we are going to see Lee Evans at the NIA and I don't think I could cough and laugh at the same time!
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i had a quiet day making some Christmas Cards -sorry Carol
Michelle and I took Luke and James (very spotty - he has chickenpox ) to Margate to the International Kite Festival on the beach. Could hardly believe it's nearly October, the weather was great, we sat on the beach with a picnic and watched the kites, then we took the boys to a kite making thing and they both made a kite - with a little help from auntie and nannie
Fitted a new door lock to Morky's garage. I've now got a padlockable thing and I feel happy with it. Spoke to Siddarz today and got some good advice regarding my cb and 12v feed.
The best bit which has really made my day is that Jane will be coming to Silly Mini 2012 with Simon
I secured a place for Krakatoa at a mini show on 5th November to be held in Regents Street. The Cooper Register are looking for 50 Classic Coopers, I offered them Krakatoa as I could be available at the 11th hour if they were let down. I've stated he's a fraudster but they were keen enough to offer us a place straightaway.
Regarding the insurance and no claims discount, I think the issue is that they don't do NCD on classic policies.
I have NCD for both LazyBones with Adrian Flux and Krakatoa with HIC but these aren't classics.
As Nigel has said Flux and HIC are linked companies, but one difference is with agreed value where you have to pay for a valuation each year with HIC but it's valid for 2 years with Flux.
Walked around Tarn Hows, near Coniston. Drank five pints of local real ale. Slept. Now bath & bed!
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Coniston as in Lake District or is there somewhere near you with same name. Think you'll sleep well after 5 pints but I bet you have to get up during the night
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Today I........... cleaned my new beetle which we picked up yesterday from bournemouth.... Yup yesterday we broke down in kenny got towed home and then after a cup of tea and something to eat we set off for bournemouth..... it was a long day, but I have a lovely 2000 vw beetle in silver sat outside our house!!!
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So far today I went to crawley to hand my time sheet in at the office, then later today we're going to look at some venues and see the registrar.
Tomorrow I'll be working but no idea where yet. Normally find out around 3pm.
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So far I still don't know what work if any I am doing tomorrow. Discovered I can make those square barcode thingys on my phone so I made one.
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Got home last night from a fab holiday in Kefelonia so today have been washing and ironing all day and catching up with news on here Back to work tomorrow
Took Rita to A&E - she woke me up at midnight complaining of chest pains. They have admitted her for tests - there are a few things they are considering although heart doesn't seem to be very high on the list.
Took Rita to A&E - she woke me up at midnight complaining of chest pains. They have admitted her for tests - there are a few things they are considering although heart doesn't seem to be very high on the list.
I hope Rita is ok keep us posted
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Took Rita to A&E - she woke me up at midnight complaining of chest pains. They have admitted her for tests - there are a few things they are considering although heart doesn't seem to be very high on the list.
Send her our love & best wishes.
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Took Rita to A&E - she woke me up at midnight complaining of chest pains. They have admitted her for tests - there are a few things they are considering although heart doesn't seem to be very high on the list.
I hope she gets well soon.
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Today I went to work, although I wasn't expecting it until the office called me at 6am!. Was told to go and visit an office supply company near to wood and pickett. Waited around while the van was loaded and was handed an inch thick wad of paperwork. It wasn't as bad as it seemed as a few deliveries had lots of separate delivery notes. Only downside was it was all in central and east London. Not my favourite places to be or drive at any time. I think it ended up being 20 different addresses to find in the end. Found all but 2 (those 2 I couldn't get to due to roadworks plus my patience with my satnav had run out.) Luckily no one died although i did P*** off a bus driver and a taxi driver or two (renault vans don't quite do single point u turns like taxis do!).
Anyway, a much more relaxing day of "work" tomorrow, just got to go to redhill for 8am, pick up an Audi, drive it to lincolnshire (i think), then the company I'm delivering it to will give me tickets for the train home. I even get paid hourly for the train ride home!
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Took Rita to A&E - she woke me up at midnight complaining of chest pains. They have admitted her for tests - there are a few things they are considering although heart doesn't seem to be very high on the list.
Hi Andrew tell her to get well soon xx we send our love and best wishes xxx
I'm home now. I walked into St.Helier just after midnight as the pain was excruciating. It had started at 9 am but stayed static. I had a mammogram at 3 so did not want to take my heart pump spray as you feel so faint after. I took it when I got in but as ever not a cure. The Doctor at my surgery suggested it might be reflux ( severe heartburn) and has been treating me for that.
I had 4 ECGs blood tests , X rays and was on a ward by 4am. Fed and watered well but could not eat it as I was in pain and where I've been on my new Pauline Quirke diet is where I went wrong, although it was agreed and sanctioned by the Doctor.
My discharge notes say epigastric pain triggered by dosing a type of diclofenic which I have for my arthritis not having enough food in the gut.It has caused pancreatic ulceration along with my low intake of food. I need more work and camera investigation and gall bladder was mentioned. A couple of you have been there!
I plan to see my Doctor, the hospital advice is off the shakes and sachet diet and follow a conventional diet. Can I do without diclofenic? I know I have learned you need to eat only very little and I DON'T want to feel like I felt yesterday again.
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Glad to hear you're home Rita - you'll have to be careful balancing when to take medicines along with that diet. I'm sure you'll get it right.
Yes, Coniston's in The Lake District we're there for the week. Had another five pints today, after walking up to Orrest Head - which was the place that gave Wainwright his love of The Lakes. Spectacular views. It's not just the quantity of liquid that catches you out, real ales have a "purging" effect (too much information)!!
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I had a restless night, was insulting Nigel on the board at 3am.
Been to see my Doctor this morning and am off diet and diclofenic. There is something about that in the news today. I can't decide if I'm hungry on not. If I want food or not even. I'm scared to eat too much or too little, I'll try a boiled egg for lunch.
Glad to hear you're home Rita, I've heard about people being ill on the lighter life regime. In fact I did voice my worries when you said about going on it, you just take care and get yourself well asap xx
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Rita: Your health is more important than conforming with a fashionable shape. You do what feels right for you. We like you as you are/lighter/heavier/whatever. Stay well.
Walked around Rydal Water today, then had lunch in sushine in hotel garden in Grassmere (with a couple of pints to wash it down!). Can't believe we're seeking shade, in The Lake District at the end of September, crazy!!
I can't decide if I'm hungry on not. If I want food or not even. I'm scared to eat too much or too little, I'll try a boiled egg for lunch.
So sorry to hear that - I've been there - although in my case i was hungry, but too scared to eat in case the pain came back... I wish you a speedy recovery! I even resorted to eating rusks, as i thought if they're ok for babies they must be alright for me too...
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Today I went to redhill to pick up an Audi a3, that was around 9am. Then I had to drive that to a petrol company at immingham docks. Got there at 2pm. They booked me a taxi (it was very big and very nice, wonder how much it cost), and train tickets back to redhill. The taxi took me to a train station about 10 miles away, I forget what it was called. Got a single carriage train to Newark, then changed to a high speed train to take me to kings cross. Somehow ended up in first class but they didn't seem to mind, and I got free drinks. Once I got to kings cross it was a shortish walk to st pancras station to get a train to east croydon, this one was packed and very hot. Then changed to another train to get to redhill. While on the trains, I got a load of calls, one to say that my car would be locked in the belfry carpark after 8 pm (i wouldn't get to redhill on time), so had to make a load more calls to see if someone from security would wait which they could if I got to redhill by 8. Then got a call from the agency to ask if i could work tomorrow driving a little lorry, possible I said but I might not be able to get there. So called my parents as they have got some time off, and they said they could pick me up if i couldn't get my car, and run me into crawley tomorrow for my next job. So I rang the agency back to confirm, so tomorrow is sorted and they're happy. Managed to get back to redhill just before 8 somehow, so called the security guard to see if he is in, and can let me get my car. He agrees, and talks me through the directions all the way to my car. Luckily the company had left me a spare tag for the gate so i could get out for free. Got back home by 9, I'm glad to get to bed now!
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Please don't talk about blood tests. I'm not a fan and my arm is bruised where they took so much from me.
Today I've had 3 tablespoons of porridge, a slice of toast. a boiled egg and waiting for a tablespoon of ice cream to warm up. Still scared whether to eat or not but so hollow so I'm trickle feeding.
Today wasn't as manic, went to crawley at 6.30am, to find a company called armarii. They make contemporary furniture (like IKEA stuff but more expensive). Got given the keys to my truck for the day, and the delivery notes. Had a quick look in the back to make sure it was loaded properly then check round the rest of the truck after putting my card in the tachograph. Headed out just before 7, destined for a new block of posh flats opposite somewhere called the peel centre. Took about 5 hours to get there, due to traffic round croydon and central London (love that place....not). Once there, I had to find the security guy and he said some things are for the place next to them so headed round there first and 2 guys handballed 2 pallets of flatpack furniture off, then back to where I was before for a tractor with a forklift to come and take the remaining pallet of flooring. I decided to take an hour break here as I needed 45 minutes off for the driving time (had 50 minutes of driving time left, but I didn't need it) and needed an hour break to comply with the Wtd. Once that was done it was back through London to get back to crawley, pretty uneventful except for the odd car crash causing jams. Finished just after 3.30.
Going back there tomorrow and probably next week too.
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Got a letter to book a gastroscopy. Day job, slightly sedated , no drive after. Anyone had one ? Tell me honestly please.
I believe it was known as an endoscopy up to the middle 90's when I had one Rita. I think proceedures will have changed to make it less stressful for the patient as fibre optics appear to be used now rather than metal tubes.
Got a letter to book a gastroscopy. Day job, slightly sedated , no drive after. Anyone had one ? Tell me honestly please.
I had an endoscopy the first time my troubles occurred - so maybe 7ish years ago. To be honest the anticipation and worrying about it was worse than the actual procedure. I went for the slight sedation option, (you could have without) so took mum with me for the lift home and moral support. It was over very quickly - didn't feel that bad after - not too dopey or anything (no comments!!) I don't remember it hurting at all - maybe just a bit uncomfortable and weird feeling.
The bit i remember most clearly is when they removed the tube - you had to exhale quite hard - and it sounded very unladylike indeed!
I am quite a wuss when it comes to these things - and i don't think it was that bad - so hopefully you will find it ok too!
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Thanks. It's replaced barium meals so that's better. They've been very quick. I was lazy not going to the postbox today else I could have booked.it To be honest I want to feel a bit better than I do now before they go poking so maybe 10 days or so.
I slept a bit better and today at 10.30 is a coffee Mcmillan morning, I hope to go and support. It is at mum's and auntie's retirement complex. The raffle prices looked very good.
I'm a pound away from weighing the least I have for a long time. I lost over a stone on the lighterlife diet and quite a few pounds the past few days.
I saw a really nice autumn cardigan on sunday in Banstead but the shop was shut. If I feel brighter later I might go and try it on, on a 29 degree day. I'll buy a slightly smaller one than I am now if I like it. I have not bought clothes for ages.
I went to the McMillan coffee morning, we raised £220. I won 5 nice prizes including a £10 sainsbury voucher.
I then went to try the jacket on. The size 18 fitted like a glove....2 issues. Fur collar was real-rabbit with a price tags of £379..... Rabbits are £35 each at pets at home. I loved it, decided I could live with the fur issue and lie but wanting to lose weight still, would not get value. Or do I buy a size 12?
I went to the McMillan coffee morning, we raised £220. I won 5 nice prizes including a £10 sainsbury voucher.
I then went to try the jacket on. The size 18 fitted like a glove....2 issues. Fur collar was real-rabbit with a price tags of £379..... Rabbits are £35 each at pets at home. I loved it, decided I could live with the fur issue and lie but wanting to lose weight still, would not get value. Or do I buy a size 12?
If it was made out of more than 11 rabbits then it would be worth it, though it sounded like you were going to make it yourself! Jenn and I are both trying to lose weight for our wedding day, I've lost 8lb so far. It's a good feeling.
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Rita; I've had a few of these, and to be honest, they aren't pleasant - but they are soon over, with no after effects (apart from a couple of good burps!). I've been brave with mine, and just had the throat deadening spray - might be an idea to take Michelle's advice. The doctor explains what's going to happen and talks about the scope - in one of mine he talked about it being an "upper endoscope" (ie. going downwards, not upwards), and he asked if I had any questions. I said "Has it ever been used as a "lower endoscope?" He didn't see the funny side of it! Oh well!! Think of it as a step nearer to diagnosisi and cure. All the best,
Just catching up and I know I have this all wrong, a few years ago about 22 when we first moved to this wonderful place I got yellow jaundice and a few other things and they decided to put one of those things down the throat. Mine had a pair of scissors attached so they could cut a few bits but they never needed them and they never found out why I was so ill, went down to 8 1/2 stone but yellow all over and scratched like mad.
Glad I was not on the page on Wednesday what a day. Mother in law falls over and cut on her knee 5-00am ambulance not needed but one of the first response cars arrived before we even put the phone down. Then later on someone comes around to stitch her up. Then Linda finds on of the cats eating a squirrel in the hall way. Then later that night our next door neighbor hits whiskey one of our cats and she had to be put down. What a day, whiskey had been with us since we found her sleeping in the boot of a mini many years ago. Our daughters started to call him whiskey in the hope I would allow them to keep her. That was many years ago, she is the cat that every one would see when they turned up at our house because she would always be sitting on top of our mini. She was old and suffering from old age and all the problem that, that brings. We miss her when we arrive home because she would ran out to meet us but like all the animals in our house he had a good life and we all loved him.
Mind you I did tell our girls that one day I would feed the birds to the cats, the cats to the dog and the dog to the horses and we would eat horse meat for the next 2 years. That didn't go down to well but I had to tell them how much of my money ended up as muck at the end of the Day. Bird muck, cat muck, dog muck, horse muck I was always skint but rich in muck.
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Rita; I've had a few of these, and to be honest, they aren't pleasant - but they are soon over, with no after effects (apart from a couple of good burps!). I've been brave with mine, and just had the throat deadening spray - might be an idea to take Michelle's advice. The doctor explains what's going to happen and talks about the scope - in one of mine he talked about it being an "upper endoscope" (ie. going downwards, not upwards), and he asked if I had any questions. I said "Has it ever been used as a "lower endoscope?" He didn't see the funny side of it! Oh well!! Think of it as a step nearer to diagnosisi and cure. All the best,
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Yep, I've looked it up on google and seen a youtube clip. Not nice but heyho, monday night was not much fun either. I'll be guided by them about the sedation. Are you home yet? You've had some good weather,
Had another lazy day took the Pickup out for a spin finished off some more christmas cards worked out what i needed to make the christmas cakes went to one of the boys houses for a curry
Booked our room at the Riversford --i was worried there would be none left
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Then later that night our next door neighbor hits whiskey one of our cats and she had to be put down. What a day, whiskey had been with us since we found her sleeping in the boot of a mini many years ago. Our daughters started to call him whiskey in the hope I would allow them to keep her. That was many years ago, she is the cat that every one would see when they turned up at our house because she would always be sitting on top of our mini. She was old and suffering from old age and all the problem that, that brings. We miss her when we arrive home because she would ran out to meet us but like all the animals in our house he had a good life and we all loved him.
So sorry to hear about Whiskey, she was so sweet and always came to say hello when we came round, it won't be the same without her, I know she was getting on a bit but she will be missed. Hope the dragon in law is ok now
I lost that pound so I'm now the lowest I got to on Slimming World. Charley try it, many couples go and support each other and you'd be surprised with guidance how much you could lose.
I think i might go back for support, our local group has a new counsellor and I'm told she is inspiring. I've eaten more today but still sensibly.
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i've been getting pink items of clothing, for tomorrow i will be attending the Pink Fitness event in Hyde Park for Breast Cancer... and i will be taking my place on stage for one of the routines.... how do i get myself into these situations? it'll be funny anyway!! i must now stick some sequins on my tshirt which i have already chopped in readiness...
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i've been getting pink items of clothing, for tomorrow i will be attending the Pink Fitness event in Hyde Park for Breast Cancer... and i will be taking my place on stage for one of the routines.... how do i get myself into these situations? it'll be funny anyway!! i must now stick some sequins on my tshirt which i have already chopped in readiness...
Perhaps you can provide the entertainment at Ilfracombe next year while we're waiting for the raffle
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Yes thank you. Started doing a few jobs round the house and happily walking Domino. Starting my diary up tomorrow gently. Got an annual assessment on thursday where an examiner sits in the back of your car whilst on a normal lesson and grades/criticises/praises you after. My pupil is 7 months pregnant..... I give her a 2 hour lesson free but she's prone to being poorly. I hope not as I still have to turn up for my test but the examiners role plays. That's hard.
glad your felling a bit better Rita and goodluck with the test on thursday sorry to hear about the cat Terry its never nice when you lose a pet
--today we spent all day on the garden taking all the clippings down to the Dump x3 in the pickup it was very hot and i kept thinking about Lou in the Triathlon i doubt whether they appreciated the heat
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Had another lazy day took the Pickup out for a spin finished off some more christmas cards worked out what i needed to make the christmas cakes went to one of the boys houses for a curry
Booked our room at the Riversford --i was worried there would be none left
Perhaps you can provide the entertainment at Ilfracombe next year while we're waiting for the raffle
Er.... no.
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Wanted to do today yesterday but was just so tired what a weekend. Jasmin arrived on Thursday the start of it all. Friday we spent quite a few hours walking around Kenwith Castle looking at the wildlife and the fish in the pond it was hot. We were even followed by about 15 geese making lots of noise. Saturday morning the rest of the family arrived and we all spent the day at the big sheep Amelia and Josh loved it and stayed the night. I have to thank Neve for looking after the little ones for us and keeping them busy at the Big Sheep but she cheats when you race her down the slide by holding your arm.Then in the evening we put on a race meeting at the Village inn in Westward Ho! and for that I have to thank Lou, Neve, Jo and Mike, we are getting good at race meetings. The nice thing about putting on race meetings is you meet some really nice people, people like ourselves who put themselves out to raise money for charity. Then on Sunday we went to the beach at Westward Ho and had a paddle in the sea. Jasmine loved jumping over the waves and picking up shells, this morning she woke up at nine o'clock how good is that. Now Linda and me are both shattered as we have just returned from taking her home.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
Today i went to London twice. This morning I got up at 5.15, and got to work for 6.15. Got the truck loaded with furniture destined for a new development in Chelsea. Left the yard at 7, got to chelsea for about 9. When I got there it was very busy, there was a queue of trucks waiting to get unloaded, so got in line and got the paper out and had a read. Hour later they decided they were ready to unload me, so I had to reverse into the site making sure I didn't go down one of the many deep holes in the ground, apparently they're going to build another apartment block here. 2 of us unloaded the entire truck by hand as there was no space to use a forklift, so that's my work out done. Left here just before 11, and the traffic back to crawley was good so an hour and a half I was back, and the guys had another load waiting for me, so i parked up while they loaded, and had a quick rest.
Once loaded, I chuck some straps over the 8 pallets of furniture to stop. it falling off, and close the curtain sides. Then its off to Bow, which is somewhere in east London. I had half hour left of driving time before I needed a break, so got as far as possible before finding a layby to park in for 45 mins. Had my sarnies and a drink, and then headed off round the m25 for a bit before going inside, helps to miss out a lot of the London traffic. The satnav was telling me to go through the blackwall tunnel but the big tunnel on the northbound side wasn't open (well the signs said so), so went along the river a bit to go over tower bridge as my truck won't fit through the small tunnel. Satnag didn't like this one bit and was forever telling me to turn round, although it shut up once I crossed the river. Managed to get there with enough time to get back, if the traffic is ok. Parked up, rang the number on the paperwork and 20 mins later a forklift appears, and unloaded the truck in the road. 30 pages of paperwork signed then its back to the yard, this time I can go through blackwall tunnel as the southbound side is taller. Once again the traffic isn't bad, so made it back with about half hour of drive time left, luckily there was one person left at the yard to sign my time sheet, so i get paid.
The rest of the week will be roughly the same.
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bought 4 new Yokohama A539 for Henri, our Cooper, £60 each all in including VAT, also removed the ECU so I can get it sent away to be checked out in the vague hope of curing his dislike of hot weather
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I have a day to myself. Andrew has gone to a Prodrive factory tour with Surrey New MINI. We popped up to his mum and auntie last night to settle them as we were not seeing them today and escorted his mum home to bed from her sisters.
At 12.40am, his mum rings saying she had fallen but had rung an ambulance, but she did not want that, could we go up and pick her up. We did but when we got there the Police were anxious to get in to her. The building has a 24 hour careline facility but she panicked and dialled 999. Why did she not just ring us. We got home about 2 but found it hard to get back to sleep.
The bit that annoyed me was why do they go to bed so late? 12.30. She had tripped on her bedspread. When they moved and bought new beds they both insisted on buying small double beds and their bedding just hangs off it and causes problems. At least by moving them closer we only had a 5 minute drive but poor Domino got upset as he thought I was leaving him again to go to hospital again in the middle of the night.
How about tomorrow I .............................. Head for Dover to get on the Fred.Olsen cruise ship Balmoral for a 16 night cruise to Italy! So needless to say I won't be on here for a while, I'd like to say I'll miss you all but am probably going to be enjoying myself to much
How about tomorrow I .............................. Head for Dover to get on the Fred.Olsen cruise ship Balmoral for a 16 night cruise to Italy! So needless to say I won't be on here for a while, I'd like to say I'll miss you all but am probably going to be enjoying myself to much
Have a great time. Italy is on my list so I would be interested to hear how a cruise goes. Coach trips would be quite good too.
Fred.Olsen cruise ship Balmoral for a 16 night cruise to Italy
That should actually read the Braemar!! Goodness knows where I would finish up if I was on the Balmoral. Cases all closed now, if I haven't got it I will do without it not long now
Today i didn't have any work so we went into town, bought a table and chairs, some stuff from the body shop, a magazine from smiths and looked at wedding rings. Only way to get the table home was to tie it to the roof rack on the mini. Yesterday I worked in the morning and changed the oil in the mini in the afternoon. It was very sludgy even though it was only in there for a few months, and there was a massive Christmas tree of metal filings attached to the sump plug so I am on the lookout for another engine and gearbox to stick in, although I may just spend £500 odd on a little diesel car to use as a winter hack, and sort the mini out properly.
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Today I'm going to Camber Sands Pontins again (yes the one that was on watch dog last night). I managed 13 classes at the Fitness Fiesta last weekend, and will probably do about the same this weekend. Lets just say we don't go for the accommodation... the presenters are fab and some are very easy on the eye too!
Oooh and this week the saturday night entertainment is none other than Gareth Gates - can I contain myself? well, yes....
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Today I woke up at 1:30am, and got to work at 2:30. Job was to deliver a pallet of cakes to morrisons in Leeds, then deliver a few boxes of cakes to marks and spencers in London on the way back. I eventually got home at 5:30pm.
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Today I woke up at 1:30am, and got to work at 2:30. Job was to deliver a pallet of cakes to morrisons in Leeds, then deliver a few boxes of cakes to marks and spencers in London on the way back. I eventually got home at 5:30pm.
Was it worth going to bed in the first place, bet you went early. You must have been tired when you got home.
i went to bed at 7, though didnt really sleep til 10. i felt the most tired around 7am so i stopped off at a services a bit later for a quick nap and breakfast. i definately feel tired now!
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absolutely knackered after getting up far to early for two days in a row, spent the day making my sisters birthday cake yesterday and went to london today for a whole day of chocolate tasting, feeling a little sick now
i have changed my hair colour again.............. it seems a monthly thing at the moment...... its dark brown..............but for how loooong nobody knows!!!! Now drinking pimms finished off a few card orders, cut the grass, tried to unblock the drain (only to find out that i cannot remove the cover as someone named (joel) has infact paved our garden and you cant get it out!!
Jenn your sisters birthday cake looks LUFLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yesterday Jenn and I took her brother, sister and mum to London to go to a chocolate show near London bridge. Spent loads of money on lots of chocolate, most of it is too good to eat, especially the ones with paintings on. Took advantage of all the free samples on offer including chocolate liquer, it goes nicely in a hot chocolate.
Today I didn't do much, caught up on a lot of missed out sleep, played on the xbox for a bit and picked up a car to use for getting to work as the mini isn't well. Paid £270 for it, its a Peugeot 106 1.1, and it has 6 months mot on it. It's not the prettiest looking car (its got dents on it) but it does the job, and it was dirt cheap.
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I received a letter from the Hospice thanking us for the money raised. Nice of them, I'll send that on to my sponsors. I've posted another £45 today and I'm still waiting for £50 from John Lewis.
its a Peugeot 106 1.1, and it has 6 months mot on it. It's not the prettiest looking car (its got dents on it) but it does the job, and it was dirt cheap.
I am taking Bumble back into the garage After his repair I kept getting 3 amber warning lights coming on at the same time, brake and tyre related. YesterdaY on lesson they stayed stuck on, as they are now. I'm not happy as I reported this fault as part of what happened when I broke down.
If my car has to come off the road more than today I DREAD ringing 2 particular pupils (I'll get the service manager to ring them!)
I am taking Bumble back into the garage After his repair I kept getting 3 amber warning lights coming on at the same time, brake and tyre related. YesterdaY on lesson they stayed stuck on, as they are now. I'm not happy as I reported this fault as part of what happened when I broke down.
If my car has to come off the road more than today I DREAD ringing 2 particular pupils (I'll get the service manager to ring them!)
They did it in 3 hours £300 Suggested 4 new tyres, tend to agree, have put some cheapies on lately. Talk nicely to Andrew
Hi All still here been a bit busy over the last few days.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
we went out to Watersmeet for a walk with the grand dog stopping for tea and cake called in at the Woody Bay station on the way back to see if they were open on Nonv 6th as they have a tea room and would have bee a good place to go on our run out sadly they close next weekend oh well perhaps a place to head for next spring -
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
Yesterday I was working at citylink delivering and collecting parcels. Managed to deliver all 55 parcels and collected 8, 5 of those were big offroad wheels and tyres for a devon address. Got all that done by 3, so went home, had a nice KFC with Jenn. Then I met up with some friends, who's band (tied to the mast - music available to buy on itunes) were playing a gig in London, so we headed up there in a minibus loaded with all their stuff. It was an odd night, with each bands session separated by poets, which was a big contrast to the bands. Got back in at 1am. Today Jenn and I went to see the wedding venue, I've not seen it before but its excellent and there's plenty of space to mess around in. Makes the planning easier now we know what we have to play with.
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I was a little surprised to see Domino jump quite so much when an empty printer box seemed to move, I assumed he kicked it jumping. Then the cat came in and started his "mousing" antics round the box. We looked and found a weeny mouse behind the box. I don't mind them but not indoors. We caught it easily and put him out. Domino ran the other way!
Yesterday went down the beach with Pat and met a friend's Lakie Milly and another Lakie, the 3 played beautifully together, considering hes on the endangered breeds list we really do have some amazing lakie friends!!! Patrick has a wonderful time with Poppy and Milly, he was such a tart!!!
And now for a shameless plug, ive been sorting out my website yes me website! hahaha, started selling my card and wedding stationery, been out of work since April and now putting myself into a special new venture while i can, i didnt apply for jobs for september as mum was in hospital. But now things are great. Been running CurlyCraft for 2 weeks and im making some money!!! I have orders coming from america and italy now! Anyways ive been having SOOO much fun, i set up my original website but i didnt like it, sooo made a new one!!! And i love my new one! Its FAB!!!!!!!!!
Anyways shameless plug over with better go make some wedding samples as that section of the website is still under construction!!!
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today OB is heading for the bay of biscay - apparently weather a bit choppy - fortunately she doesn't get sea sick and is looking forward to getting the restaurant pretty much to herself....
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today OB is heading for the bay of biscay - apparently weather a bit choppy - fortunately she doesn't get sea sick and is looking forward to getting the restaurant pretty much to herself....
Lucky her. I'm normally seasick if I see someone else being sick. I did Bay of Biscay with my parents years ago, it was AWFUL! The restaurant was empty except for my dad who used his and our vouchers. Bet she's had a great time.
I've no problems with changing nappies it's just that Heather's quicker at it than me & in the middle of the night every second counts when it means getting back to sleep!
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Im sat with my iphone plugged into my laptop waiting for it to update to the new version. already been over a hour! Hope it wont take to much longer. But will it be worth the wait?!?!
. . . have started my 2012 Year Planner. Entries made so far:-
1. LGT 2. L2B 3. Beaulieu 4. Brooklands 5. A week's hol in Holland 6. A week's hol in The Yorkshire Dales 7. Dentist appointment
Anybody know of other shows & dates yet?
Happy days!
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Doctors check up?
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Today I made 16 cards for orders, recieved orders for a further 71 cards! HAHAHA worked on my order forms for wedding stationery ordered myself some bits from vista print took pat for a long walkies to the post office to send out orders, now cooking dinner and got some WONDERFUL plans! I love teaching more then ANYTHING every, but boy this is great fun, and hey while there isnt any work im jolly enjoying this!!!
Today I was at work, at the moment I'm enjoying the sights and sounds of Brighton as I battle my way round to deliver a lot of parcels. Today i had 45 addresses to find along with 60 odd parcels. Luckily most of these were close together so managed to do them all in around 8 hours. Apparently its possible to do it all in 6 hours but I don't know the area too well, plus being an agency driver means I never get the same area to do every day.
Yesterday was spent doing the same stuff but it all went wrong, first of all I had to wait until 10:30 before my load was ready, I clocked in at 8:30. At least I wasn't the last agency driver waiting! Once I got my picking list, and wandered around the massive warehouse trying to find the parcels, I then went wandering around the yard to find the van. Eventually find it, clear out 4 carrier bags of empty coke and water bottles (fortunately none had 'apple juice' in) and stick the satnav to the window, I drive in and load up. After half hour I get it all loaded and paperwork done then I'm out and heading to Brighton (by this time its near 12.00). First few stops done easily, then I had 6 parcels for one of the universities. I had to ring someone when I get there so I could be let in as i need to be inside the building site, however I discover my phone has died. Eventually find someone to let me in, but i have to wait. Hour later, I get the parcels unloaded but one of them decides to split and covers the back of the van, several other parcels and my jeans in a sticky apple syrup. By this time I'm pretty much had it, so get the pda signed ASAP and went off to find somewhere to clean up a bit. Cleaned up as best I can, I head to another university (near falmer) but this place is huge. 23 parcels to deliver to separate addresses within the grounds, luckily someone at the yard gave me a map. It took me 3 hours to get all the parcels done here. Then headed over the a27 to drop a few boxes off at a gym, by now the battery on the pda is dead so i have no communication with the yard and vice versa. Luckily we have paperwork as a back up. Next is 13 drops around moulsecombes lovely housing estates (not) so tried to get these done quickly, as i had 2 drops to do on the other side of Brighton and 1 to do in worthing. I eventually got back to the yard at 8pm, greeted by a bollocking from the transport manager for being late, phone switched off etc. I replied by saying it was a c**p route, a dead phone (not my fault), waiting to deliver, waiting for the run in the first place and I said I had delivered it all with only one persons parcel undelivered.
To sum it up, if its going to be a bad day, then its definitely going to be s**t, but its outweighed by really good days where it goes right and finish on time.
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Some people are never grateful. The morning I broke down I had just charged my mobile phone luckily and it just lasted me to the end of my adventure. I'm continuously charging my phone "just in case".
I took Bumble to have 4 new run-flat tyres fitted at BMW, I'm fed up buying cheap and them not lasting I was pleased at their price for a change.
I then took Domino to the vet he had a "flappy" thing appear on the ridge of his nose. He had been rubbing his face for a few days and looking cross eyed as he could obviously see it. It was a tick! The vet removed it with a little implement at no charge. Ticks at this time of year and on a dog that was treated for tick and flea 3 weeks ago.
Does your post office let dogs in? Ours don't and if dogs are tied up outside , occasionally they get dognapped. South London for you.
I looked at your web site, impressive but no prices..... I'd happily pay up to £5 for a nice card.
No, i dont walk pat to the post office by myself so he has a friend to hold his lead, ours doesnt let dogs in pain really as it seems silly to drive but i NEVER leave paddy tied up, not worth the risk of loosing him, he's such a wonderful little boy, there should be prices on the website next to the cards for sale, next to each card, at the moment im getting more private orders and doing personalised cards for people with dogs on them, had an order for 57 cmas cards, doing an order for 31 cards, most my cards are £1.50 each some are £2.00 depends on the hours ive spent making them!
Today I did more couriering around Brighton, only had 32 deliveries to do so managed to get them done in 4 hours, then had a couple of hours for lunch. Phoned the office to see if there was any more work, there wasn't much more in Brighton so did a few collections and helped another driver finish their deliveries in shoreham. Got back home at 4, Jenn is out in reading visiting family, think she will be back soon.
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Took Pat for a walk, well 50 yards anyways, he hats walks in the rain and he sat down anchors on was pulled along for a little, we got laughed at by other dog walkers soooo i picked him up and we played fetch indoors! Pat decided he would have a zoomie moment sooo i let him outside to do that and the kitchen was turned into glastonbury!!!!!! Then I MADE 31 CARDS in 7 hours! RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 JRT, 1 westies, 3 golden retrievers, and 20 Lakeland terriers! YWAHOOOO!!!!
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Today I have mainly being preparing for pur year end stock take next week guess who's got to do the bulk of it yes that's right me 😞 went to circuits and spin tonight felling really good now but feel the need for a bit of a rant so here goes sorry
There's 2 young girls that come to circuits who really think themselves to be something special the one is completely useless she doesn't listen to what she's being told and just messes around instead of doing the exercises. And get this she doesn't like people sweating by her and moans if the equipment is sweaty! Why bother coming if you aren't going to make an effort?
And when the trainer says anything she has such a bad attitude it's unreal.
Sorry rant over
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I got my ECU back from being tested - no faults found so the mystery continues as to why our Cooper doesn't like warm days. Next things to look at I think will have to be all the wiring & the fuel pump, but that'll have to wait till next year when the weather warms up.
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today OB is heading for the bay of biscay - apparently weather a bit choppy - fortunately she doesn't get sea sick and is looking forward to getting the restaurant pretty much to herself....
Bay of Biscay was great fun - Force 8 - the cruise was great tho' Florence and Pisa were beautiful as was everything else. Fred.Olsen boats are not too large so it's a very friendly atmosphere, thoroughly enjoyable experience, just as well as I'm going on a 3 week cruise next year
Arrived home this morning, sailing out of Dover was great, was indoors by 10 o'clock, Ralph & Kiki were very pleased to see me and have been like a couple of shadows since I walked through the door
Was delivering around crawley today, 53 deliveries to get rid of 97 parcels including 12 suitcases of peoples holiday stuff to go to a company that deals with missing baggage from gatwick airport. the people at that place are great, helpful and always offer a drink or some food but I declined as I don't want to mess up the diet. Downside to that place is the smell of smelly weeks old clothes etc. Don't know if they have views of the camera vans around crawley as i passed one several times in the langley green area today.
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We took Krakatoa for a 65 mile drive each way to an American diner in Newbury. We joined 30 new MINIs from Surrey New MINI. We had to eat outside as we had Domino, it was damp in the air. Domino had 2 sausages and a pancake. They did a stack of 4 pancakes generousy served with maple syrup, the 3 of us shared them. We had breakfast first. It was good.
I had the boys as Lisa & Nigel were working - Michelle came over and we wandered up to visit the new Range Store, we had lunch up there and failed miserably in wearing James out Goodness knows what Lisa fed hin on, he was bouncing off the walls. We were quite relieved when Nigel got home and we took them back
its been a crazy day with the hour, im ready to sleep now but MUST STAY UP or i will be awake at silly o'clock, and this 'out of work' game is great as everyday is a weekend and lie-ins are common! been out with pat, arranged some dog walks with friends, off to south devon to meet douglas' sister in the next couple of weeks and off to the woods this week with another lakie and beardie made 4 sets of wedding stationary samples today, more to make over the next week cooked roast dinner, all 3 enjoyed it! Pat has a roast every sunday and he loves it!
Good day, nice weather and now just pooped and messed up with this hour! Didnt go out for halloween Marisco didnt open (they have some problems they shut early this summer :/) soooo no fake blood staining issues or hangover today!
Gave away 5 cards on my facebook page for getting 60 likes and now have just over 80, and great news is Jenn won, let's hope she doesnt order anything to tricky!!!!
Dude!!!! my wheel is on p20 im SO PROUD!!!! Thank goodness joel parked there as it would have been all wonkey!!
i totally agree some totally odd looking people in those photos - especially those 3 babies! Some great photos
Today i went to the woods with Pat, pats Lakie friend Milly and beardie Hamish, they had SOOO much fun!!! Now he is wrapped up in a blankie sleeping - we maybe in for a quite evening Bless him! Doesnt you life sound sooo uninteresting when you write it down!! Got some AWESOME news today about Curly Craft keeping it a secret until.... its all going ahead!!!
and great news is Jenn won, let's hope she doesnt order anything to tricky!!!!
I was thinking of not ordering them to save you time and money x
today and this week i've been busy cleaning peoples houses and clearing & digging my garden. I lost 6 and a half pounds in my first week on slimming world, here's hoping for a good result next week
I was thinking of not ordering them to save you time and money x
today and this week i've been busy cleaning peoples houses and clearing & digging my garden. I lost 6 and a half pounds in my first week on slimming world, here's hoping for a good result next week
Well done. Don't expect to lose that each week. Bit of body magic working too. Is Charlie going with you, he talked about not spoiling his diet on a previous post. Easier for both of you maybe.
Well done. Don't expect to lose that each week. Bit of body magic working too. Is Charlie going with you, he talked about not spoiling his diet on a previous post. Easier for both of you maybe.
if i lose anything i'd be happy, charlie is on it too, so it does make it a lot easier
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No problem. If I had more time I'd post a lot more.
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went to put the cooper on charge ready for tomorrow did some cleaning then came home and lit the fire --lovely
That reminds me to move my mini and buy a cover for it. Neither of which are likely to happen soon! Also need to get round to rebuilding a gearbox for it and also take the engine out and rebuild that as its not very well at the moment, but that won't be for a while. As long as its working by August that would do nicely
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Today we went to the Regent Street Motor Show. The road was closed for the day and featured 100 of the veteran cars which will be taking part in tomorrow's London to Brighton Run, 50 Mini Coopers and 50 E-type Jaguars to mark both of their 50th anniversaries.
A pleasant day in town with free parking right by Piccadilly Circus!
No, if my memory serves me right it is owned by Chris Nightingale and his father had rebodied it, presumably back in the sixties, as a proposal for what the manufacturer could do but that came to nothing.
We had a lovely trip out in the mini today we took the road betwheen Bideford and Holsworthy via Bradworthy lovely scenery the trees still had some leaves showing wonderful colours pity the road was a bit bumpy
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
Insured the Cooper today gor another year, then when to take him out for a good run so the ECU could reset itself properly & the battery was dead Only charged it last week so spent the afternoon trying to find someone with with one to no avail Had better find one & get it fitted tomorrow as booked in for MOT Tuesday
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I have decided my car is in love with one of the mechanics at BMW. It has to go again tomorrow for the 4th time in as many weeks.
I have a heavy cold but just OK to work so I put soothers and hankies in my glove box. It was a tight fit but I've obviously overloaded it and when I tried to open it, a clip pinged out and it is now stuck shut, well and truely stuck. I expect Andrew will look at it but I'm worried it might break so BMW can sort it in the morning. It's going there next week for a MOT and a new battery. It's cost me a fortune lately. The joys of motoring.
Fitted new Varta battery last night in the dark & rain into the Cooper, started him up & eventually managed to keep him running long enough for the ECU to start re-setting itself. Now dropped him off for his MoT, he was abit lumpy on the way but nothing worse than I expected, & hopefully nothing a good 40 or 50 mile run won't sort out. Now all I've got to do is keep me fingers crossed for the MoT
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I have decided my car is in love with one of the mechanics at BMW. It has to go again tomorrow for the 4th time in as many weeks.
I have a heavy cold but just OK to work so I put soothers and hankies in my glove box. It was a tight fit but I've obviously overloaded it and when I tried to open it, a clip pinged out and it is now stuck shut, well and truely stuck. I expect Andrew will look at it but I'm worried it might break so BMW can sort it in the morning. It's going there next week for a MOT and a new battery. It's cost me a fortune lately. The joys of motoring.
Needs a new glove box. £122 to tell me that! All in £360. Ordering parts and doing while I wait on friday. I'll have to work 24/7 before long
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I've spent 3 days on a course to learn stuff that isn't relevant to what I need to know now, but might be relevant in 2 or 3 years' time, if lots of stuff that is guaranteed to change between now and then doesn't.
Today i did some washing up, and cooked some jacket potatoes for tea. Because I didnt have any work today (or yesterday) because citylink have said there isnt enough work for their agency drivers, I went over to my agents office to hand in my time sheet for the week. Not looking forward to that payslip as its going to be rubbish. Then I called citylink to see if I could get some of my stuff out of the van I use there. Unfortunately all the vans we use have been locked in a compound on the other side of the industrial estate from where their office is, so they said they will call me when they have got my stuff out. Im not holding my breath for that to happen. So the rest of the day Ive been updating my cv, and posting it on job sites that i use. I also applied for a couple of jobs and registered with another agent called drivers@pertemps as having more than one agent isnt a bad thing to have, helps fill up the days where one agent cant find you work. Hopefully I'll get something for monday.
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Today I had a day down on the sunny south coast, a meeting with one of my sheet metal manufacturers in Rustington, before heading alone to Shoreham Airport to see my PCB supplier. Rump steak & a pint for lunch before heading home
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Today I went into town with Jenn, we bought delias Xmas cake mix from waitrose, and went for a wander around town. Looked at some wedding rings and went into Thompson's to look at places to go on honeymoon. Then went into a little cafe for lunch. Had a jacket potato with homous, roasted veg and bacon, which was very nice and is good for the diet. I signed up with another job agent on Monday, and gave my current agents details as a reference. He called me on Monday after I signed, asking why so I just said I signed with them to see if they can get me work for the days he couldn't. I said is rather use him but need more work (he got me a few months temp at citylink but that has been on hiatus for a week due to lack of work at citylink). He sounded worried so i left it at that. Today my original agent called saying he spoke to citylink and they said i can go back tomorrow but may not have much to do, great as I get paid minimum of 9 hours even if I work for 2. I didn't want to give his details as a reference just in case but it worked out ok. Should help in January when transport work seems to die off.
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Is Delia's cake good for the diet? You have to buy all the fresh ingredients yourself be warned. It only comes with the dry ingredients. Considered by some last year as a bit of a con. But I'm sure you'll enjoy it Portion control (easier said than done) Greggs do a nice little slab of Christmas cake £2.85. The three of us shared one on saturday
You have to buy all the fresh ingredients yourself be warned. It only comes with the dry ingredients.
It might get a bit messy if they put the eggs and butter in the box as well. I know people who made Delia's cake last year and they were very happy with it. And Charlie, please keep spending in Waitrose as I work for their parent company so it helps keep me in work.
Today the postman brought me a nice surprise - complimentary tickets to Reading v West Ham next month thanks to Waitrose's sponsorship of Reading FC.
It might get a bit messy if they put the eggs and butter in the box as well. I know people who made Delia's cake last year and they were very happy with it. And Charlie, please keep spending in Waitrose as I work for their parent company so it helps keep me in work.
Today the postman brought me a nice surprise - complimentary tickets to Reading v West Ham next month thanks to Waitrose's sponsorship of Reading FC.
Let's hope it's an "enjoyable" game Are you in a box?
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Today I went to Hammersmith to get my hair sorted. We took Bumble in for an MOT, a new battery, brake fluid change and my broken glove box replaced. let's hope it's finished at the garage for a while.
You need a credit card to pay the bills but they now add a 2% fee for using one.
I washed and hoovered Jock and he is now safely stowed under his cover until spring - Michelle has installed a new stereo in Max (we couldn't face the trip to Devon with the cr****y stereo that was in him) she also got new speakers but they were a bit too much to do as well, wasn't straightforward!!! although to be honest once she'd wired it all up the stereo did not want to fit into the dashboard, she broke most of her nails and ripped her hands to pieces It works great now tho' Ipod fits in it and everything, Devon here we come, (well a couple of weeks) perhaps next week he might even get a wash
I had a late cancellation so I took Domino up to the bank. There were Police cars at the top of the road and the park was cordoned after. I was told an "incident". When I came home there was a guy in a white forensic outfit sifting the road. I reckon it's a body in the park. South London again. I'll let you know what it is when I find out.
Today i started work at 6:30am. I'm working for a 'contemporary furniture solutions' company, basically its very posh modern furniture for most of the new apartments being built in London. Had to take a pallet load to a place in leatherhead, got there for 8am, none of the fitters from the company are there yet so the banksman helps me unload by hand into a garage. Backing the truck in there was interesting, there was just enough space to get in with a mirror folded in so had no idea if i was going to hit anything, luckily I didn't, just as well as it was a brand new truck. After that was done, I headed back to crawley to get another load, but that wasn't going to be ready for another 2 hours so spent time giving the truck a clean up, and a bit of sleep. Eventually got loaded with 2 pallets of mirrors and glass shelves to go to a site in Bow, London. Eventually managed to find the site entrance down a side street so squeezed in there and found the guy running the stores. He has a little moan saying they've been waiting months for them and has to check with his boss about something, so i have to wait until he comes back with a forklift. He returns, with a coffee for me (first time I've been offered one) and a forklift but another truck has parked beside me so that has to be unloaded first. Finally get round to unloading me, though he can't find the glass shelves. I point out that they are wrapped in lots of cardboard and clingfilm, and after digging them out he is happy and i can go. Next stop is Battersea, to collect a load of broken and unused furniture, fortunately just make it here in time for a break, so park up and give the fitters a call to say I'm here and they say they will be an hour, which works out as 2 so i had a nice long break, and had a couple of calls from 2 agencies offering me work, though I need to go and sign up with them. Will probably do that tomorrow as I've got no jobs booked tomorrow yet. The fitters appear with 2 big bins full and we chuck it all on the truck. I would have kept the unused cabinets but they decided to break them up to fit them all in the bins, so no free stuff there. Got back to crawley to chuck the rubbish in the skip, and go and give the office my tacho card and timesheet for them to download and sign. Once that was done and as i was walking out, the boss called me over asking if i wanted a permanent job as he is getting another truck, obvious answer to that was yes, and he will give me a call once the truck arrives.
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I had a late cancellation so I took Domino up to the bank. There were Police cars at the top of the road and the park was cordoned after. I was told an "incident". When I came home there was a guy in a white forensic outfit sifting the road. I reckon it's a body in the park. South London again. I'll let you know what it is when I find out.
Not a body. Sunday night 10.30 a female in her 20's was attacked at the bus stop at the top of the road, dragged into the park and raped. We've got to go up that path tonight, it is a 2 minutes walk. Devon here we come!
Today i have no work booked, but got a call from my 1st agency offering me work at the Toyota garage I used to work at. So I'll be there on Thursday and Friday, will be quite funny when I turn up as they aren't expecting me.
Anyway so far today i visited one of the agencies that called me yesterday and signed up with them as well, I've decided to be a bit more picky with the work I want from them which will save lots of calls with offers of multidrop parcel deliveries (i don't mind doing them but they are a real pain). I said I'd only do truck work and only if they're desperate and I've got nothing then I'll take van work from them, as i get plenty of varied work from 1 already. But its all part of a plan for January and February just in case it goes quiet and just in case the job offer falls through.
At the moment I'm at jenns parents, she's playing games on Facebook with her mum so I'm on here instead!
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Today I did not much at all. Though I did look at emigration to Canada. Maybe in a few years though, got to get some more trucking experience first. Then I can win furthest travelled on the lgt.
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you should read charlie's tweets! just as amusing and you get photos of all his stops! lol, well worth getting twitter for!!
Been to exeter today in bertie, went the wrong way home, at copplestone i decided to head onto bow, it wasnt until i saw hatherleigh i realised i had gone wrong!! never mind, all good fun! Patrick and I are also on the hunt for a rescue friend for him, its such hard work seeing all the dogs and just knowing you can only take one, and of course pat comes first and it had to be right for him. We dont feel a puppy would be right, Pat could do with a more mature friend to copy. We do want another lakie, and there are a few in need of rescuing but the final decision is in the rescuers deciding if we are a good match, i cannot bare to leave any dog behind!
Tomorrow im off about, as I have some MOST AWESOME news, ive got a couple of shops interested in my cards and are buying stock how awesome is that!!!! I have some teaching work coming up and also mum has been given some fab news from the hospital, i am just soooo glad things are finally looking up and 2012 feels like it maybe alright
you should read charlie's tweets! just as amusing and you get photos of all his stops! lol, well worth getting twitter for!!
Been to exeter today in bertie, went the wrong way home, at copplestone i decided to head onto bow, it wasnt until i saw hatherleigh i realised i had gone wrong!! never mind, all good fun! Patrick and I are also on the hunt for a rescue friend for him, its such hard work seeing all the dogs and just knowing you can only take one, and of course pat comes first and it had to be right for him. We dont feel a puppy would be right, Pat could do with a more mature friend to copy. We do want another lakie, and there are a few in need of rescuing but the final decision is in the rescuers deciding if we are a good match, i cannot bare to leave any dog behind!
Tomorrow im off about, as I have some MOST AWESOME news, ive got a couple of shops interested in my cards and are buying stock how awesome is that!!!! I have some teaching work coming up and also mum has been given some fab news from the hospital, i am just soooo glad things are finally looking up and 2012 feels like it maybe alright
It passes the time waiting. Though next week I will be playing Santa in a green and yellow van delivering boxes containing things. Bit like deal or no deal, except no Noel edmons, the boxes aren't necessarily red, or the same size, nor do they have a little tag that you pull off and lift the lid to see how much money you could have won. So its really not like deal or no deal after all, which is disappointing. So there may be a lack of tweets and Facebook posts or there will be lots of them. Depends how busy I will be.
Looks like being a teacher will be your sideline business seeing how well the card business is going!
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tomorrow im driving a big orange lorry. so far that is all i know (except for the address)
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Rita: Re. "Devon here we come" - would be a bit of an ask for Andrew to commute!
We have quite a few homeworkers although it probably wouldn't work in my job. Some of them live in places like Bodmin Moor and Isle of Arran and we did have one who worked from home in Australia for a couple of months when he had to had to go home to get a new visa. That was quite handy as he ended up being the one who got phoned if there were problems overnight and it saved someone here being phoned at 2am.
Today I was reminded by Bertie that it is mine and Redhotminis anniversary...yes...on this day in 2006 we agreed on something!!! Can't believe that was 5 years ago!
Today I was reminded by Bertie that it is mine and Redhotminis anniversary...yes...on this day in 2006 we agreed on something!!! Can't believe that was 5 years ago!
hehehehehe i know 5 years ago! what was it about i dont remmeber!
Yes it was me driving opposite way through crediton yesterday! I was in world of my own then out of the corner of my eye I saw a mini going past and the north Devon mini register sticker on the windsreen but didn't know who's it was, it bugged me for hours haha. The stickers on windscreen/sunstrip really stand out! I want one then my MINI would really stand out.
Today I was reminded by Bertie that it is mine and Redhotminis anniversary...yes...on this day in 2006 we agreed on something!!! Can't believe that was 5 years ago!
It's not until 29 nov. It's at the bottom of the page as a forthcoming event. Not there quite yet.
Yes it was me driving opposite way through crediton yesterday! I was in world of my own then out of the corner of my eye I saw a mini going past and the north Devon mini register sticker on the windsreen but didn't know who's it was, it bugged me for hours haha. The stickers on windscreen/sunstrip really stand out! I want one then my MINI would really stand out.
I guessed it was you my family were behind you in westward ho this year, i kept appearing with the dog and steeling my little neice away!! Your mini is a very unusual colour it defo stands out If only we were on a straight bit of road we could have waved!!! grr to corners!! Your grille plaque stands out tooo
Yeah I can't go anywhere with out people knowing where I've been. By wat I've heard my colour interchange yellow was only used for a year then stopped. There's a soft top one with pink mirror caps that I've seen around but no other ones! My MINI really stood out wen the eyelashes were on it but they started snapping off on the motor way the other month so had to take them off. Also still hav my ribbons on my arial
i saw you too Sarah i was trying to turn out from dropping the menu list into the riversford
well done Mabel/Tracey on your buisness award Terry was also in the same edition of the Journal accepting a cheque with Emma from Westerley and very smart he looked in his tie
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well done Mabel/Tracey on your buisness award Terry was also in the same edition of the Journal accepting a cheque with Emma from Westerley and very smart he looked in his tie
It wasn't b&q Rita. It was a little company called quickshift couriers.
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We're keeping Krakatoa at home this winter. It cost £50 a month to store him in Wood and Pickett barn and £30 each time we rehoused him from home to barn and barn to home to ensure insurance coverage. Did you know that if the car is stored away from your insured address, the car is not covered?
He shares the garage with Lazybones so the workhorses, Barney and Bumble have to live outside I'll have to allow extra time to get Bumble ready, I've got new equipment, just lacking a pair of gloves and I find the diesel aspect of Bumble means he is slow to warm up.
Yesterday we tried Heston's puff pastry mince pies from Waitrose. Part of our Christmas experimenting. They were delicious. Not too sweet. Warm them, then sprinkle with the plentiful pine dust provided and we had ours with Carte D'or vanilla ice cream. Mince pies and Marks Christmas pudding sorted!
Yesterday I went back after 4 weeks from having the camera down the throat into the stomach. I was expecting just to get signed off but the consultant was keen to find out the cause. I had to give more blood (reluctantly-needles and syringes). Now waiting for an ultrasound appointment to check for gallstones. I think Richard and Michelle have been there.......
Watching BBC breakfast they were at British Newspaper library, scanning every newspaper for decades to put them on line. The one showed was the North Devon Journal. We could look up old LGTs.
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Good luck Rita - having my Gallbladder out has been the best thing that happened, after many years of acid blocking tablets and (I think) five gastroscopes. I saw that on breakfast tv too; good idea to look up LGT.
Had to take the day off work as my tummy relentless in it's attacks of IBS lately with the stress of things getting to me. BUT........
Put a deposit on a 2005 black eye purple MINI one as I have to hand Judy the Clubman back to BMW as I cant afford to keep the finance up on my own. Quite excited as I love that colour, but sad that I have to take a step back in car age wise. Missy not on the road yet so still need some wheels to get to work and I'm a mini girl inside and out. Also booked tickets for mum and me to see Strictly Dancing tour at the o2 in january. So setting some things up to look forward to and hopefully cheer myself up.
Yesterday I went back after 4 weeks from having the camera down the throat into the stomach. I was expecting just to get signed off but the consultant was keen to find out the cause. I had to give more blood (reluctantly-needles and syringes). Now waiting for an ultrasound appointment to check for gallstones. I think Richard and Michelle have been there.......
at least an ultrasound is painless!! The blood suckers at Kings are very good - you barely notice them stealing your blood... i've had some complete ghouls trying to take my blood before who make a complete mess. maybe after the amount i've been through i've toughened up. i suspect not though.... still a complete wuss.
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. . . got the Xmas decs down from the loft and spent a "pleasant" hour or two checking/replacing bulbs in the outdoor sets so they work and are ready to go up tomorrow!
received my firts Christmas card also completed my speed awareness course!!! wasn't too bad but one of the guys giving the course was a colleague from the IAM - embarrassing or what?
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Before I give you my news, can I ask if anyone else is having a problem with this thread? On every other one, when I select it, it takes me to the first post after the last one I've read. This one takes me to the first ever post on it, I then select "All", then "Last Post". The response to both selections is slow, and when I get to the recent posts, the screen can't decide which to stop on, jumping up and down. Now I know I could take more water with it, but it does the same when sober too!
Close your eyes Carol: I put my outside lights up this morning!
Before I give you my news, can I ask if anyone else is having a problem with this thread? On every other one, when I select it, it takes me to the first post after the last one I've read. This one takes me to the first ever post on it, I then select "All", then "Last Post". The response to both selections is slow, and when I get to the recent posts, the screen can't decide which to stop on, jumping up and down. Now I know I could take more water with it, but it does the same when sober too!
Before I give you my news, can I ask if anyone else is having a problem with this thread? On every other one, when I select it, it takes me to the first post after the last one I've read. This one takes me to the first ever post on it, I then select "All", then "Last Post". The response to both selections is slow, and when I get to the recent posts, the screen can't decide which to stop on, jumping up and down. Now I know I could take more water with it, but it does the same when sober too!
Close your eyes Carol: I put my outside lights up this morning!
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It connected straight away, and to the right place this evening. Yesterday, and again this morning, I had the same issues though. Oh well, bloomin pooters!
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i think if you visit a thread that you have already read (so that has no unread posts) it forgets what your last read post was. when you visit a thread with unread posts it knows where to take you. it's just a vague theory - i think it's happened to me when i've clicked on a thread that has no new posts - and you have to trawl through the whole lot... very tedious
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Thanks Michelle - I blame Rita for starting such a popular thread!
I like crisp sunny days, so Jane & I went for a walk first thing, along the coastal path at Emsworth (near us on the Hants/Sussex border). Then supermarket shopping on the way home.
Helping at a charity sponsored walk (making tea/coffee at finish) in the New Forest tomorrow, then local brewery (Ballards) open day and Xmas Walk on Sunday, hic!
Today (and yesterday), I've been working for a different parcel delivery company called hermes. The last 2 days have been spent learning the route, all the different things in the warehouse (you have to sort out any collections as you go, so when you come back with 100 or so collections it doesn't take long putting them in the right place). The morning (6am) is spent having a tea, getting your run pack and keys and checking the truck over, then as soon as a space is clear in the warehouse park the truck in there and get loading. The truck is literally full up, there's normally some sacks of parcels that won't fit on so they go out on another van later, or they go the next day. Then there's 12 places to deliver to, these are home addresses of the couriers, who use their own cars or vans to deliver and collect parcels from people. They usually do around 100+ parcels a day. The run is normally done by 12, any later and the couriers can refuse their parcels and you end up with a bollocking. Once back, any collections, returns etc are sorted out, and a massive bundle of empty sacks are put in the right load bay. Everyone chips in and helps as you can end up with a full return load.
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Today I have had the day off using the last day of my holiday from 2010! Yes last year. Spent it cleaning and shopping ready for our trip to devon tomorrow. Also managed to wash dumbo and put our christmas decorations up too.
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i have had a lie in this morning after getting up early for 7 days am looking forward to a weekend off
Typical though a cold and sore throat struck on Friday obvioulsy my immune system lovered its guard but am stocked up on Day and Night nurse and it wont stop me enjoying my Christmas Dinner
Have made chicken soup -very medicinal wrapped the last surprise Raffle Box all i need now is to find the raffle bag and money bag
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Penny sounds like its doing the rounds, hope you feel better, i thought i had flu on thursday spent the day in bed and woke up friday and left fine! bizzare must have just been a pickle day
Looking forward to the meal tonight, been cmas shopping with joel (we are doing a charity shop special with my family) british heart foundation - got some nice things for mum! but the best shop was CHSW wow!!! we got loads of treasure in there!!!!!! My sister and brother-in-law is going to be sooo pleased with their gifts! megan has some nice toys too going to see what treasure i can find in bideford next week i love charity shops not sure they are going to want their gifts but hey!
I am looking forward to a little drink this evening
Today I went to work. Thought I'd get there early so i have more chance of finishing early. Got there for 6am, clocked in, went to get my keys, scanner thingymabob, paperwork and route plan. Hmm couldn't find the keys or scanner, but just as i went to ask where they were I spotted my truck in the loading bays, so headed over there and chucked my stuff in the cab, and put my card in the tacho which decided to not work with the ignition off, which is odd. Plus it kept spitting my card out, but eventually it worked. The load for the day is around 120 sacks of parcels (about the size of those massive bags of gravel you get from the builder centers), and they can be really light or stupidly heavy, as the people packing them and sorting them don't check them. Plus various loose parcels of varying sizes, lots of clothing from next which goes on hanging rails in the back of the truck. A few people came over to help load, so it got done quickly. It should be packed from floor to ceiling all the way along, but whoever was in the back left big gaps, so by the time we got to loading the last 8 sacks, there wasn't any room left. So they will have to be sent out another day. Left the yard just after 7, and get to my first delivery for about 8, he wasn't best pleased that some of the sacks of parcels for him weren't loaded, but he was covering another run so didn't mind too much. Managed to find him 11 sacks and 8 loose parcels for his run, although I was certain there was more, but with time being of the essence, I had to get a move on. If they appear somewhere else in the lorry, then they can be sent out on Monday. 10 more stops later I had finished, so parked up and sorted out all the parcels I had collected from the couriers, all different ones - next, littlewoods, 3rd party and Hermes own have to be sorted out and put in sacks to make life easier when you get back to the warehouse. Also had bundles of empty sacks too. By this time its gone way past midday, and I'm in newhaven, and the warehouse is at gatwick. So that journey back took a bit of time, then when I return there's a queue to be emptied, so park up and get stuck in helping empty out the other trucks, then i bring mine in when there's room. Emptied all my collections and returns, and put them in their places to be sorted later. This can take some time, depending on how well you sorted them out earlier. Mine didn't take too long, even though some weren't sorted properly (well you can't get it right all the time). Finished up far later than I wanted, so we'll have to miss out on the Xmas dinner, which is a pain as i really wanted to go. There's always next year. But its extra money which I need.
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We headed to Cornwall to have look see at little harbour hospice. Had visions of parking up and skulking photos over the wall. Turns out they were having an open day, so we blagged ourselves onto a tour. It opens proper next week.
It is beautiful, as they all are, with outstanding views from the crow's nest, and may be the prettiest of them all.
We were very glad we went for the drive, and were able to present our last LEJOG cheque in person. Now ready for our Christmas dinner!!
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Today i went to work, 6am as usual. Was a spare driver today so a mix of working in the warehouse and driving, helped load several trucks, and after they had gone went round the warehouse and collected all the leftover parcels, sorted them into postcode order and went to find some vehicle keys. Got given a brand new sprinter van, so drove into the warehouse and chucked all the parcels in the back, then drove up to a sub depot in croydon, where the parcels will get delivered to peoples houses. Then headed back to the warehouse, where I met a colleague from my agency, and had some lunch/elevenses. Then we walked aimlessly around the warehouse with some giant brooms, sweeping up bits of paper, plastic etc, and dumped them in the bin. Did some general tidying up, moving pallets with forklifts etc to get it ready for when the trucks return with collections in the afternoon. My agency colleague got sent out to collect a few pallets of catalogues, so i decided to have some lunch. Helped unload the trucks in the afternoon, but mostly sorted out the returns for next and debenhams, I think a lot of people have no idea what size they are as i ended up with 9 pallets of next returns, 7 clothes rails of next and roughly the same amount for debenhams. Decided to finish at 3.30, though I can stay longer if I feel like it to get some overtime.
This evening we went to slimming world, I lost another 3 1/2lb, so got my 1 1/2 stone award, and won slimmer of the week, and slimmer of the month too, for losing 13 1/2lb in the month, which I'm well pleased with.
Dinner time now, then bed, another early start tomorrow.
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Well done Charlie on the weight loss. It's not too bad when you put your mind to it. I can assure you the girls at the class although envious are really pleased when a bloke makes the effort and achieves. I'll be re-joining after Christmas. Not over-eating but not losing and present trousers feeling a bit tight. Is Jenn talking to you?
This evening we went to slimming world, I lost another 3 1/2lb, so got my 1 1/2 stone award, and won slimmer of the week, and slimmer of the month too, for losing 13 1/2lb in the month, which I'm well pleased with.
Dinner time now, then bed, another early start tomorrow.
Well done Charlie, we won't recognise you when we see you next, I managed to get back in to target last week (after the cruise and James birthday ) Just hoping still in this week Keep up the good work.
wow charlie thats ACE!!!! I bet you hardly fit in your clothes!!! Thats great well done
Yesterday i put the chrismas tree up and it looks great, all the lights are all on it and looks MEGA pretty - except ive lost the plug for the lights, sooo we have a christmas tree with lights but cannot be turned on!!! Hmmmm i need to buy an adapter thing.... hmmmm
righty i better get on i have a craft fair in appledore on saturday (West Quay Bizzare - if anyone is free) and I need to make up some new stock and finish off some orders Have a merry tuesday folks :@)
I've done my back in Can hardly get in & out of my car Supposed to be going bowling with work on Friday for parts of the Christmas beano, not sure I'll be able to at the moment
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I've done my back in Can hardly get in & out of my car Supposed to be going bowling with work on Friday for parts of the Christmas beano, not sure I'll be able to at the moment
Poor you. I know when I trapped my nerve in my leg how painful that was. The Doctor came out to me as I literally could not move and prescribed DHC continus, a very strong painkiller which helped. I am still on them, scared to come off but can now walk a mile a day in 2 bursts. Get it treated
did much of the same stuff as yesterday, though spent all day in the warehouse. got to have a play with the forklift which is fun, though i cant really do anything with it yet as i dont have a forklift qualification, hope to get one from jenn's dad as he teaches it. i keep meaning to do some overtime but as soon as it gets to 3.30 i suddenly get really tired maybe tomorrow...
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LOL i had no idea that happened!!! Considering we found 2 knives in our garden last weekend, it doesnt suprise me! police came and 1 was a kitchen knife and the other was an illegal gang crime type flip knife! was scary! someone had them got spooked at skat them over our fence! But no it wasnt me who nicked those lights, my tree is only 3ft lol the lights would have swamped my tree
We headed to Cornwall to have look see at little harbour hospice. Had visions of parking up and skulking photos over the wall. Turns out they were having an open day, so we blagged ourselves onto a tour. It opens proper next week.
It is beautiful, as they all are, with outstanding views from the crow's nest!!
Did you happen to see a nice Lectern whilst on the tour? Our neighbor donated it, the Hospice are going to use it for the remembrance book.
Didn't notice it to be honest but the hospice doesn't actually open thill next week so could be it wasn't actually in it's place, there were also quite a few tours going on so there were a heck of a lot of people in there
Just driven into Exeter to pick up some new climbing shoes from go outdoors because they had 25% off them today. The amount of people that stop,point etc at my MINI still amazes me it's nice to see that it makes people smile every time I drive it, it makes me smile.
Today I had my check test. I have to give a normal lesson for 1 hour and pupil has to learn. I have an examiner sitting behind the pupil watching what I do. I did Mirror, signal, position speed, look and look becomes Look, assess, decide, act. Pupil was not perfect but that's why I chose her.We had an hour before and she got 2 and a half hours lesson for free.
I got a grade higher than last time (2nd to top) and the examiner said if I had asked a few more questions instead of "telling" them I would have got the top grade. Still I'm well pleased! Don't need to be seen for at least 3 years.
I went to the Drs to get some antibiotics for my ?? chest infection fingers crossed that im better by next week as thats when i getting everything for Christmas
yes i know bah humbug ----which if i dont feel any better is what i shall tell everyone as i open the tin of beans on the 25th
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Yesterday Michelle and I had been talked into giving a 'presentation' about LEJOG and our mini travels to our local IAM group! As neither of us are great at public speaking, Michelle put together a slide show - we discovered we had a lot of pictures of Land's End and John O'Groats - but not a lot in between still it went very well, caused some amusement, we answered questions at the end and I think everyone enjoyed it. I think Michelle is going to put the slide show on line with a link so you can all have a laugh as well
Yesterday Michelle and I had been talked into giving a 'presentation' about LEJOG and our mini travels to our local IAM group! As neither of us are great at public speaking, Michelle put together a slide show - we discovered we had a lot of pictures of Land's End and John O'Groats - but not a lot in between still it went very well, caused some amusement, we answered questions at the end and I think everyone enjoyed it. I think Michelle is going to put the slide show on line with a link so you can all have a laugh as well
So here it is...
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Thank you for sharing that. We enjoyed the 2 we did but we cheated. New MINIs no reliability issues for ours (unless you count me reversing into a garage base plinth) And we did BandB alongside the route but did not get much value for money doing that just a big bill when we got home as we took a car each(didn't argue).
Today i did the appledore christmas sale did soooo well and sold LOADS of my cards soooo pleased and ive got some left over for myself to send just an amazing day and just met some GREAT people i am very pleased with myself I have a few cards to make as I have a few more orders but hope to get those completed soon
Well done Sarah - and the slide show is all down to Michelle - I just supplied the computer we did the show on I did answer a few questions, but the main thing was all Michelle's work and pretty good it is too - glad you enjoyed it
Today I was at work, so normal 6am start. It was freezing this morning, so had to scrape the ice off both sides of the windows of my car. Nice thing about working saturdays is its known as job and knock so once you're finished you can go straight away. Sometimes early, though rarely. Got in to work and they had already put the truck inside the warehouse, so its already defrosted, but not loaded. Luckily I get in earlyish so made a start on loading it, think today there was about 90 sacks of parcels, and 50 loose large parcels to squeeze on. Halfway through a couple of people helped so I was out of there by 7.30 and on my way to sevenoaks. As it was icy, it was nice and slippery so a little bit of drifting out of the yard happened which was exciting. Get to the first courier of the day by 8.30, and he is having 2 rounds of parcels so that's a sizeable chunk of my load gone. there's a few other couriers nearby so get their deliveries done quickly, then a run along some country lanes to biggin hill. Used my own satnav today as the trucks one isn't working, it took me up one lane that got so narrow I couldn't see anything in the mirrors, but luckily it ended up taking me to the road I wanted with no broken bits. It was very slippery as it wasn't gritted, and the auto gearbox didn't like it much. Got to the biggin hill delivery, had to reverse down hill and round some blind s bends because there's nowhere to turn around, luckily the truck I was in is brand new and had reversing cameras which helps to find things that you can't see in your mirrors, like cars etc (until you sit in a truck, you don't realise how much you can't see). Next drop means more country lanes, one nicknamed shitbox hill (real name is saltbox hill) which is a 15% downhill, narrow and twisty with plenty of loony car drivers coming the other way. The next deliveries are round banstead and croydon area, so not really challenging apart from a bit of traffic, and a couple of very tight reverses, its pretty straightforward. Then its off to Thornton heath, to collect a full load of returns and collections from a sub depot based in a big yellow storage place. As no one is here, I have the keys to get in, and discover how much stuff there actually is, as i didn't collect from here yesterday as I didn't have the keys. Anyways, loaded up 25 sacks of parcels, and 40 or so loose parcels. Took about half hour to load up by myself, not bad considering I wasn't rushing. Then head back to the yard, even though I haven't actually driven for 4 and a half hours (even though its now 1.30) I need to take a break to keep the bosses happy, so once I got through the purley way traffic, I pulled up at the full month cafe near coulsdon. It wasn't open, but I had some lunch I made so had that, and watched some tv on my phone. Eventually got back to the yard at 3.30, backed in to the warehouse and got stuck in unloading the truck, which took about 20 mins or so. Finished at 4.15, and so far I've worked 68 hours this week, and overtime gets paid after 8 hours a day, which is good. At last I get a decent pay packet.
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Just been to jenns parents, then picking my dad up later tonight. Got the next 2 days off which is a welcome relief
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More a yesterday I.............. picked up my 2005 purple MINI one, called Fergie. Shes pretty tidy, not perfect but better than nothing. Gutted to hand the 2011 clubman back, couldnt look back at her cos I'd already cried in the dealership. HOW embarressing .
Today, did the tesco shop, mundane things like cooking and ironing, and put the tree up. Cant plug the lights in, too many things already plugged in.
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Today I went to my first roller dance class in over 18 years... while the brain was willing the legs were more inclined to imitate jelly. Luke came with me and did brilliantly, and we actually both passed our grade 1... i didn't realise we were taking it but never mind... i now ache in a most shocking fashion - and can't wait to go again next week!!
more tragically, i think my boiler may have died. I haven't tried to turn it on until last night when i had Luke to stay, but it isn't playing... i can get the pilot light on, but as soon as i try to put the heating on it makes weird noises and then the light goes out... the date on the boiler is 07/89 so at 22 years old i think it's done well, but boy what timing!
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mine are - as long as they are fed they are happy - and when they sit on my lap in the evening we warm each other up i think!
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Paddy is happy he still has all his fur it maybe different on thursday after his furcut :/ Monty has his own heating and lighting so alls good there
Yeah i went into town today in flipflops and t-shirt im not feeling the cold this winter
We have elderly neighbours and they seem to keep us warm, i dont think id like to see joel's face seeing a heating bill arrive, soooo im wrapping up in layers to keep warm
Today I..............had a really naff day on the roads, someone elses area, waited 2 hours to have 1 of 2 pallets rejected due to damage so was too late to do one drop, was told to pick up one quarter size pallet which turned out to be a 5meter long pallet, had to reverse out of a tiny space at the marriot hotel having delivered the swimming pool chemicals around the side......blaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! hahahaha roll on next friday, hol-i-day.....
Today I..............had a really naff day on the roads, someone elses area, waited 2 hours to have 1 of 2 pallets rejected due to damage so was too late to do one drop, was told to pick up one quarter size pallet which turned out to be a 5meter long pallet, had to reverse out of a tiny space at the marriot hotel having delivered the swimming pool chemicals around the side......blaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! hahahaha roll on next friday, hol-i-day.....
days like that are fun.......not every day i work is someone elses area, one of the many joys of working for a few agencies. today i went back to do some suicide runs i mean working for citylink, got there for 8am, got a route and a lot of parcels loaded on by 11.30 (its insanely busy now, we had to queue the vans up all along the main road). Had 70 odd drops to do, managed them all today and finished at 7.45pm. pretty much the same yesterday, except less parcels and a much later loading time as they were still sorting parcels. Same again tomorrow and friday, then covering someones route in a 7.5tonner. i think i may be dead by sunday, but the pay will be worth it - 11 to 12 hours a day, and overtime after 8 hours each day. last week i clocked up over 70 hours, so should get something decent in my bank on friday.
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Not a good day for me . . . anniversary of losing my Dad. He was a good man, but he couldn't kick his smoking habit - it took him away from us far too soon, and in a horrible way. Even after that Mum wouldn't stop, and some years later she drowned in her own bodily fluids in my arms. So my plea to any of you smokers out there . . . don't put your children through that.
Having brought you all down, please don't feel sad for me - my life's been 90%+ good times. Make sure you all treasure the good times in your lives, and I hope you have a great family christmas.
My dad died of a heart attack back in 1984 when he was 57. I remember the coroner asking me if he smoked and I said that he had given up when I was a baby, i.e. about 25 years earlier. His response was that if he hadn't given up at that point he wouldn't have lasted anything like as long as he did. In their generation smoking was the done thing.
I am recovering from a chest infection that started 3 weeks ago and has been sorted out by a couple of courses of antibiotics. I'm still not completely clear but the horrible choking cough has almost gone. My doctor told me today that if they hadn't caught it when they did I'd have ended up in hospital with pneumonia. On more than one occasion I have wondered how I'd have felt if I smoked.
Instead of bringing presents, would Father Christmas accept 2? Andrew's mum and auntie (especially his mum) are what I have in mind. Whose idea was it to move them closer?
I too, understand the grumpy feeling. I'll stuff his mum instead of the turkey if she's not careful.
have just finished deliverung all the cards and have wrapped the last of the presents have bought a huge bag of chesnuts and dates roll on Sun my last day at work for a week
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Thank you Andrew I have already got it and love it Today I had to take one of my cats to the vet - two injections, a bottle of medicine to put in her food and a bill for £90.53 ouch!! - the joys of pet ownership
Thank you Andrew I have already got it and love it Today I had to take one of my cats to the vet - two injections, a bottle of medicine to put in her food and a bill for £90.53 ouch!! - the joys of pet ownership
Domino has had an ongoing anal gland area problem for the past 15 months. Each visit about £80ish. The vet advised me to put a claim in and from Direct Line we got back £672!
I think cats are less prone to be "ill", more so at the end of their days. Direct Line are good at paying up, they looked after me well with Heidi. When Domino was attacked in the park at the age of 4 months, thankfully I had just insured him with Direct Line. Suffering a beating and a broken leg they paid up for 18 months which included his hydrotherapy, over £3,000 in total. I insure Smoky but have not had to use it so maybe it's not worth paying out each month and wait until you need it.
Recently with Domino, the vet wanted to run some expensive blood tests, I was reluctant. Because he said I could claim for them I agreed. I might not have done it without the support of insurance. But your insurance goes up a bit for making the claim. They cost me jointly over £1 a day. But I do use my pet insurance more than house or car (and life). People need to be aware of the costs involved keeping pets. There are so many at Battersea, it's sad
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We've had Snowy for over 7 years now, always been with Direct Line. We can't move now as there'd be so much ongoing stuff that would no longer be covered that it's not worth it.
We're into 5 figures in total following the last "can I roll down the stairs? Oh, er, no, but I can bounce off walls" incident, we've claimed back far more than we've ever paid out, even after all the excesses
Let's just hope that Direct Line don't duck out of the pet insurance market like the Halifax has done. That has caused a lot of upset for people who have been with them for a while as other companies won't cover them for pre-existing conditions.
With our first dog, Pebbles, her drug bill was £250 a month for her last few years so that was far more than we ever paid DL in premiums too. That was in the mid 90s so I can't imagine how much that would be now.
I think I'll just keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best, the vet asked me how old Kiki was and I told him I'm not sure but at least 8 or 9, he peered into her eys and looked at me and said at least!! so I'm thinking that they are older than that. Kiki does seem a bit better today and much to my amazement she ate her food complete with medicine sprinkled on it Jess my previous cat wouldn't go near anything with a hint of medicine and as for trying to get a tablet down her throat Anyway hopefully she's on the mend
Hope everyone enjoyed their seasonal celebrations.
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Went to fat club for the weekly weigh in - to find I'd actually lost half a pound - well chuffed with that
Well done, it can be done. I put a few pounds on over the past 3 weeks. I go for an ultrasound tomorrow (saturday, New Year's Eve?). They are investigating gallstones and I have a follow-up appointment for my tummy episode early in the New Year. I'll get them out the way and then get back on diet plan. I'll either go back to slimming world or try Dietchef. I've not had any problems since September. I think it is linked to Naproxen/Diclofenic and how much food is in tummy. I need to balance everything.
I am taking Domino to the vet. He has a new "hard" lump on his front shoulder. He has a lipoma elsewhere which is clearly just under the skin but this one does not feel so nice.....
I am taking Domino to the vet. He has a new "hard" lump on his front shoulder. He has a lipoma elsewhere which is clearly just under the skin but this one does not feel so nice.....
oh dear hope it goes ok
ive been writing on the new calendar all the birthdays and im now trying to find all the 2012 dates for all the Mini and classic car events we went to last year
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Went to fat club for the weekly weigh in - to find I'd actually lost half a pound - well chuffed with that
i put on half a pound, though seeing as i chucked the diet out of the window for xmas i was quite pleased with that. back on track now though.
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I hope everything goes ok for you tomorrow Rita and also that Domino is ok - Kiki has finished her medicine and thank goodness she is fine.
Charlie, a half pound gain is nothing and with slimming world it's easy to get back on track I actually got a diamond award just before Christmas - I've been at target for a year now, I do go more or less every week still as I'm part of the social team but it does help me to stay on track
The vet thinks Domino's lump is a cyst but he has taken a biopsy to eliminate any nasties. Well done Carol on your Diamond award and Charlie I put 7 pounds on one Christmas on slimming World and lost it the following week.
Today I got up at 5, had my breakfast then went back to bed. Could not eat or drink for 6 hours before my ultrasound. No gallstones found. Hurt a bit, she did have to press hard through layers of fat . Still feel uncomfortable but got some packs od Waitrose party food in. Just the 2 of us tonight.
Thank you. We're looking forward to getting back to the routine of work and at last our fridge has plain unexciting food left in it. Thank god Christmas only comes once a year. Let alone the cost of it.
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Today i have mostly been getting ready for my first full week at work since before christmas (sorry Ob) also found the 2 man tent out to see if its any good or if I need a new one
'PROUD TO HAVE BEEN A MARSHALL ON THE LGT 2007/2008/2009/2010'
'THE LGT IT'S WHAT MINI'S WERE MADE FOR'
"MINI'S HAVE FEELINGS TOO BE THEY OLD ONES OR NEW"
I went to the hospital for x-rays on my knees as my arthritis is getting worse. I then had a follow-up to my tummy episode and not content with sticking a camera down my tum, they now want to stick one up my bum. Such joy
:/ ohh dr like to probe!!! Even when we very much dislike it
Ive been sorting out my card making bits today just been through all my paper and put it into rainbow colours like a total sado!!
Ive got some more papers arriving mind so ive had to make some room
I have an ear infection - for the past year if i get any water into my ear i get an infection, im looking into getting some ear plugs soo i can at least wash my hair without avoiding getting water into my right ear!!
Rita - patrick has destroyed a toy you and domino passed onto dougie, ive got the sewing kit out and im going to mend it, paddy is sooooo good with his toys but this one was just loved a little toooo much!! we still have the sausages mind
My mini has a flat tire, joel's pump has been lent to a friend and he said it was in his van when he sold it..... hmmmmmm how much puff would it take to blow up the tire..... hmmmm brought a battery the other day blooooooming norma i couldnt believe the price!!! i better look after this one!!
Our first dog, Pebbles a Cavalier Spaniel loved a flat white bear from day one. When we lost her the bear was held together with bandages and rags. People thought she was carrying a dish cloth. We had to rescue it a few times and we buried it with her.
ive had an eventful night i had a call yesterday at 5pm to say my friends b**** bella a springer spaniel had gone into labour ...............so off i rushed no tea or anything done at home to help bella deliver...........................got home 5am this morning after a very long noisy night .......................Bella is now a proud mum of three boys and 2 girls .
I went to the hospital for x-rays on my knees as my arthritis is getting worse. I then had a follow-up to my tummy episode and not content with sticking a camera down my tum, they now want to stick one up my bum. Such joy
Have had cameras stuck up and down and no it's not very nice - as you say oh joy!!! Good luck with that when it happens
To continue the medical theme, I have booked a dental appointment for later this month and from there I'm going straight to the hospital for a chest x-ray to make sure all is clear from when I had my dice with almost getting pneumonia last month.
Us oldies sure know how to live....... and for the youngsters, your time will come!
I have an ear infection - for the past year if i get any water into my ear i get an infection, im looking into getting some ear plugs soo i can at least wash my hair without avoiding getting water into my right ear!!
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today i did some work! yay! only had 4 days work so far this year (not good as no work = no pay ). January is usually quiet for driving work through agencies, so i have been pestering them every day until something comes along. so tomorrow i think i'll get the printer out and run a load of cv's off and go and knock on some doors with the hope of landing something permanent.
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Good to hear from you Charlie. My job is quiet too. Mine will pick up in February when it gets a bit lighter and feels more spring like. How's the diet going? Harder at home and not work routine. I start back at slimming world tonight. I found a voucher that saves membership fee so that's £10 saved.
Just been to a interview this morning at the climbing centre I go to in Exeter as a receptionist. Think it went ok but now I've just got to wait till he dose all the other interviews then he will decide then email everyone with a yea or no. I feel sooo sick waiting, I would love this job. Fingers crossed!!!
Just been to a interview this morning at the climbing centre I go to in Exeter as a receptionist. Think it went ok but now I've just got to wait till he dose all the other interviews then he will decide then email everyone with a yea or no. I feel sooo sick waiting, I would love this job. Fingers crossed!!!
weight stayed the same last time i went. im finding it easier to keep to the diet plan as im home more often, its too tempting to stop somewhere and grab a burger or a curry when im out at work
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Today was the first time in ages that I've been on the forum, I'll be going through each topic shortly, just dropping the kids off at a party, then the wife and I are off to a spa session (centreparcs).
Just been to a interview this morning at the climbing centre I go to in Exeter as a receptionist. Think it went ok but now I've just got to wait till he dose all the other interviews then he will decide then email everyone with a yea or no. I feel sooo sick waiting, I would love this job. Fingers crossed!!!
everyday car decided not to work---- well i did decide to leave it out on Thursday night the coldest day of the year!! but it went back in on friday night however it must still be upset cos it wouldnt start this afternoon
1 is being resprayed
1 is now only a shell and seperate subframes and numerous boxs of bits
1 is away having an mot
1 shakes and rattles when you drive it--a bit like that Australian Rd and the worlds greatest trucker
1 has no syncromesh and a route has to be planned to avoid using the 3rd gear going down hill is fine but i have to find a route where i dont have to change up when going up hill
and the only one left hasnt been used since Aug and imawaiting for the battery to be charged as the ***** immobiliser eats the power
Happy Days now where is that bus time table
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
ophhh penny!!!!!!!!! thats great reading that mind as we are having car problems tooo
I got up early to pump up my flat tire, used the pump, i came back inside and said joel...... my arms ache...... (from the pump) and joel comes out to help - turns out i didnt have the valve closed and wasnt pumping any air in the tire at all, joel sorts it and pumps away, he then says oh its leaking some air, after a while of pumping we see the small tear (where a curb flew out and attacked me) sooo the spare comes out, the spare turns out to be a totally different size wheel and wasnt going on...... so bricked up the car (told the neighbours so they didnt panic) and we hopped into joels van (whos break warning light is on) and hoped for the best.... nothing in bideford.... they wanted a blooooming arm and a leg for the tire..... but barnstaple had one..... sooooo off we went and got that all sorted..... drive back into the ho the breaks are making V dodgy noises.... soooo i will be driving joel to his workmates houses next week
Now fingers crossed im way bellow the red for petrol going to fill up tomorrow..... thank goodness its pretty much downhill
I got the new fuel pump assembly fitted to the Cooper that I got from Mini Spares yesterday. After getting one of the aftermarket replacement pumps from MiniSpeed & not being happy in how it fitted (held in place with cable ties, no wiring loom, no filter) I decided to bite the bullet & pay the extra for the complete assembly.
It now certainly idles a lot smoother , but will this finally cure it's dislike of warm weather only time will tell........
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we spoke very very severely to the everyday car and told it that there was no way it was going to stay in the garage if it wasnt going to start and that we would push it outside and put the working one in there ready for work tomorrow
Hey Presto it started obviously it was aware that its due to be a very cold night again today hopefully its over what ever was causing the problem so fingers crossed it starts tomorrow morning
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
Barney our clubbie is playing up too. He does not like the cold. He has had a new battery and starter motor but still a bit moody. His indicators and brake lights have failed, it has to be a fuse but Andrew did everything but no joy. It's outside wood and Picket for them to sort out. He deserves a service too.
Today joel went surfing, i went off to get petrol, but i ran out when i got to the end of the road! Left it there and waiting for joel to arrive home so i could get to the petrol station did filled bertie up, and poped back to fill him to the top At 3.00 I walked Pat down the beach to meet his friend Milly was was 3 today!! We met them via the lakeland club on facebook, when we had dougie, and the best thing was we had 6 lakeland terriers down the beach today along with a mini schnauzer, and a spaniel! Boy they had a wonderful time, Paddy is FAST asleep! We cannot wait to do more meet ups where more lakeland terriers can come!
Here are 5 lakies and Roo the 9yr old spaniel, soo from left to right Lizzie (14) Waffle (Dougie's sister 2) Milly (birthday girl 3) Paddy (1) and Teddy (the one standing with his back to us 7)
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... are be mostly this morning keeping a count of disappointed looking primates constructed of copper and zinc alloy. And doing work type stuff, at work. Joy.
today I slept in, missed the phone call from the agency so missed out on a bit of work for today. So instead took some stuff to the dump. Now off to Jenn's parents for some tea. Would have had work all week, however agency cancelled my booking at last minute
Tomorrow I will be working, and hopefully will be working on Thursday, I will be waiting for the illusive phonecall from the agency.
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Found out today that I didn't get the job at the climbing centre. Not too upset more upset cos I was really looking forward to going back to working after so long of not working. Just happy I went for the job tho better than not and then thinking what if! Now to try to figure out what I would like to do job wise and look for it
....been out car hunting with Lisa!!!! two weeks ago she was rear ended by a twat in a VW, which shoved her forward into the car in front of her. Sadly her car has been written off, although she and the boys are fine - which is the main thing. Unfortunately the courtesy car has to be returned tomorrow (a 11 plate Corsa) which needless to say she doesn't want to hand it back but hey ho thats the way it goes. Hopefully her new wheels will show up soon, somewhere out there is a car with her name on - we're just not quite sure where yet
today i haven't done much - no work so far and looks like tomorrow will be the same. really need to get out and knock on some doors of transport offices
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....been out car hunting with Lisa!!!! two weeks ago she was rear ended by a twat in a VW, which shoved her forward into the car in front of her. Sadly her car has been written off, although she and the boys are fine - which is the main thing. Unfortunately the courtesy car has to be returned tomorrow (a 11 plate Corsa) which needless to say she doesn't want to hand it back but hey ho thats the way it goes. Hopefully her new wheels will show up soon, somewhere out there is a car with her name on - we're just not quite sure where yet
The car has turned up - it's a 52 plate Vauxhall Corsa - I haven't it yet but evidently it's a minty green. Not quite the 11 plate one she had to hand back this morning but much better than nothing. She bought it in Margate and one of her bus driver friends went over with her to give it the once over
I was told by the Doctor that I need a double knee replacement. I've agreed to lose weight anyway which is the sole purpose for me to lose weight to help my knees. You can have them done individually or both at the same time? I think both might be difficult, at least you can put some weight on your better leg. Incentive to lose weight, I'm quite looking forward to new knees
Today I , had 3 drops around the outskirts of London, even thought they know I hate the place on foot let alone in the lorry, then had one at the bus station at Guildford and one drop at Southampton. Got home with some minutes to spare and collected from one place in Harlow....whizzzz those kms are building up now!! Got drownded several times with the manky weather but at least my cab is nice and warm, was spared a night out even though I had season 2 Ice road truckers ready for my dvd player.
I was told by the Doctor that I need a double knee replacement. I've agreed to lose weight anyway which is the sole purpose for me to lose weight to help my knees. You can have them done individually or both at the same time? I think both might be difficult, at least you can put some weight on your better leg. Incentive to lose weight, I'm quite looking forward to new knees
YIKES!!!! Oh heavens Rita, good luck with all that!!
Today I , had 3 drops around the outskirts of London, even thought they know I hate the place on foot let alone in the lorry, then had one at the bus station at Guildford and one drop at Southampton. Got home with some minutes to spare and collected from one place in Harlow....whizzzz those kms are building up now!! Got drownded several times with the manky weather but at least my cab is nice and warm, was spared a night out even though I had season 2 Ice road truckers ready for my dvd player.
how can you not like trucking in London! I love it, especially when you have to get unloaded in the middle of the road
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Cant really do a 'today I' as I havent done much today, but so far this week i've been offered a job delivering ice cream and frozen food around the south coast, so go for an interview on thursday. And found an engine and gearbox for the mini, so will get that back on the road sometime in February.
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I was told by the Doctor that I need a double knee replacement. I've agreed to lose weight anyway which is the sole purpose for me to lose weight to help my knees. You can have them done individually or both at the same time? I think both might be difficult, at least you can put some weight on your better leg. Incentive to lose weight, I'm quite looking forward to new knees
My dad had one of his knees replaced 2 years ago, he was only in hospital 3 days & wishes he'd had it done earlier. The only pain he's sufferd in the knee since the op was when they took the staples out a week or so after the op.
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My dad had one of his knees replaced 2 years ago, he was only in hospital 3 days & wishes he'd had it done earlier. The only pain he's sufferd in the knee since the op was when they took the staples out a week or so after the op.
Thank you. sounds promising. I think I'll do one at a time, the left one is worse and my right leg is of more use.
Thank you. sounds promising. I think I'll do one at a time, the left one is worse and my right leg is of more use.
How's little one doing?
She's doing great thanks, very happy & ready with a smile Getting her passport photo done next week, not sure how we're going to stop her smiling for that!
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. . . had planned to run power down to my new(ish) shed - but the sky's "as black as a gorilla's goolies" and it keeps throwing a squally hail shower at me. So I've decided not to bother for the morning at least, and to sit at my pooter with a coffee. Happy days,
good luck Rita, joel dad has his done a few years back he wasnt in hospital for long and was back up and walking with no issues. I was due knee replacements (mine dislocate as most of you know!) i had surgery to reshape my bone so the kneecap could stay in place, i know it wasnt the same as new knees but i found myself up and about in days, the pain after the op was nothing in comparrison to the pain of dislocating your knees. Good luck with it all
I am off out in a second for a photo thing - patrick and i (along with friends) are going to be in devon life magazine. An article has been written about how we have met via facebook and how our dogs/buisnesses have grown. I cannot wait - i sure hope patrick poses beautifully It should be out in feb/march - not sure yet its all been written we await these photographs
Good luck with the op(s) Rita - losing weight new knees, you'll be skipping about all over the place soon Today I had a play with Lisa's new car (and very nice it is too) she had to go into work just after 8 this morning so I needed a car to drop off and pick up the boys - I don't see Max very much at the moment as Michelle has him for work at the moment (although I expect she'll be back on the bike again soon) She drops him off on thurs evening for me to go to fat club (I maintained this week - still in target tho') and then she has him back at the weekend to take Luke roller skating and then I don't see him till the following thursday
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Rita: be thankful you're being offered new knees now.
My Dad has had knee problems since his late teens (not ideal when you're in the Army) and broke a patella a couple of winters back. The knee specialist has said that he needs another operation on that one but it's not worth doing, even privately, seeing as he's now 60 and has one or two other health issues. They'd rather wait and do pain management until he gets to 70, when they'll eventually look at artificial ones...
Not good when your doctor writes you off at 60. My doctor knows I am trying to lose weight and helped me to go on Lighterlife. He was grateful he did not have to approach the subject as he says some people look at him alarmingly. He also said because I try to walk with the dog ( In pain I do a mile a day) and that I do not smoke I should easily fit the criteria for the op.
I'm also still having tests on my tummy episode, I'm happy to be discharged as I've had no trouble since the big one at september. But my haemaglobin figure keeps falling so they want to look for a possible bleed. You can guess where they're going to look next..... The day before will be interesting. I will be camping out in the bathroom.
Today I picked up my new glasses with quite a changed prescription. I have good vision in lenses but it was funny being able to read so much in glasses. BUT hard to look at this screen, I'm having to sit right back.
yesterday i got a call from a potential employer offering an interview. So I will go to that on Tuesday. Got to remember to take both bits of my licence, Digital Tacho card, CPC card, Passport, NI number, CV, list of addresses for companies ive worked for the last 10 years and addresses for personal references. Oh and birth certificate. Hopefully I'll get the job as I could really do with it at the moment.
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yesterday i got a call from a potential employer offering an interview. So I will go to that on Tuesday. Got to remember to take both bits of my licence, Digital Tacho card, CPC card, Passport, NI number, CV, list of addresses for companies ive worked for the last 10 years and addresses for personal references. Oh and birth certificate. Hopefully I'll get the job as I could really do with it at the moment.
You'll need a case to carry all that. Tell him I said you're a nice guy. Good luck!
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Today we got back from th girls 30th surprise birthday party it was a really good night got a bit of a shock to see nicola with all her hair cut off but to my surprise it suited her.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
SILLY MINI W.END RAISES FUNDS FOR C.H.S.W. too. Similar to L.G.T. much smaller, just as much fun tho'. (jester) OR this one.... http://www.sillyminis.com (jester)
I watched TV as snowed in, walked a friend to get a lift to the station to go to Holland, e-mailed people and went through school memories with people on facebook after some 20+ year old photos were posted.... its a hard life.... ohhh and completed a form for something called LGT.
Today I braved the snow but got stuck on the road infront of the drive, dug Bini out and floored it free, drove to Cambridge to have my hair done and some retail therapy with a mate. Yes it WAS a necessary journey!! hahahaha the worst stretch was out side my house!!!
Happy 30th to your girls Terry how exciting a suprise party!!!
LGT letter all filled in, but will sort out when i have finance
YIPEEE
Getting excited about the LGT, slightly concerned about fancy dress accessories which sound distinctly like you have something MEGA wrong with your car, but im sure this year i will be fine fingers crossed!!!
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Well it's been a busy time for me work seems to be picking up thank goodness.
Been doing some jobs on Dumbo
Need to replace the header tank as it split (got one thanks to Vince (sorry Camp Freddie))
While I'm doing that I'm going to replace the pipes with red silcone ones
Goign totake the interior out to give it a good clean ligth coloured seats really do get dirty
Want to do some more detail work under the bonnet
The Seepdo is out and being sent off fro recalibratiion as it tells me I'm doing 90 when i'm doing 70!!
Oh and I want to fit a centre console too
Back to today I'm busy at work sorting out materials for the jobs whilst trying to sort out the insurance claim for our garden wall after someone decided to hit it before christmas
Oh and I've now reached 3500 posts not sure if that is a good or bad
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Mark. I have a plain black centre console that's sitting in my shed. I've taken it apart. If you're interested, I'll reassemble & take some pics for you. Don't want anything for it - just put a few quid into a bucket somewhere at the end of August?!
Today I have received and sent lots of emails about the Campsite. Various PM's received and and replied to a well.
It's tough being Pink !!!
Laney wants to know........ what did the WELL SAY ???? LMAO......
SILLY MINI W.END RAISES FUNDS FOR C.H.S.W. too. Similar to L.G.T. much smaller, just as much fun tho'. (jester) OR this one.... http://www.sillyminis.com (jester)
My job was (hopefully) secured fo the foreseable future. We received an order to supply control equptment for the bow doors & loading ramp for a South Korean Marines assault ship, with a similar order for an Indian Aircraft Carrier due shortly this should keep us going nicely to we start on the Successor program
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My job was (hopefully) secured fo the foreseable future. We received an order to supply control equptment for the bow doors & loading ramp for a South Korean Marines assault ship, with a similar order for an Indian Aircraft Carrier due shortly this should keep us going nicely to we start on the Successor program
need someone to deliver it?
Today I was supposed to be going to a job interview but instead got a puncture. I would have put the spare on, but thats got a puncture too. But we got offered a nice flat in Bideford, so everything is good.
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But we got offered a nice flat in Bideford, so everything is good.
cool where in bideford is that??
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Union Close. Got to go and see it first, and check out the job market round the area as well.
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cool. from the pics it looks nice round there. p.s. dont mention it on facebook yet!
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its also not far from this Terry bloke i've heard about. Has a dragon in his garden or something like that.
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Today I openned the letter box and thought it was christmas again it was crammed with booking forms so I wrote on them all "Not known at this address please return to sender" and put them in the post box down the road.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
Charlie, just 3 local firms that come to mind and I don't live up in North Devon.....
Torridge Transport William C Hockin Evans Transport
All based in Barnstaple.
I know Torridge run 17 ton rigids on multidrop as they deliver to me in Exeter regularly. Presumably the other 2 do as well. These are only 3 but there must be others up there. Try these or just google. Worth a try surely
Today I openned the letter box and thought it was christmas again it was crammed with booking forms so I wrote on them all "Not known at this address please return to sender" and put them in the post box down the road.
a few people have mentioned Evans. Obviously there's going to be stuff round Exeter and I don't mind commuting.
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Bideford to Exeter may seem close on the map Charlie but it takes me well over an hour each way whether up the backroads or the M5/Link Road in either me work van or Morky. You may need to take that into account. Just a thought..............
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thanks!. looking at truck hire now just for research purposes, honest
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Charlie, just 3 local firms that come to mind and I don't live up in North Devon.....
Torridge Transport William C Hockin Evans Transport
All based in Barnstaple.
I know Torridge run 17 ton rigids on multidrop as they deliver to me in Exeter regularly. Presumably the other 2 do as well. These are only 3 but there must be others up there. Try these or just google. Worth a try surely
you also have:
M&D Transport (Torrington) Gregory (South Molton) M. Way & Son (South Molton)
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M&D Transport (Torrington) Gregory (South Molton) M. Way & Son (South Molton)
and then theres the builders merchants and animal feed places to try as well. Gregorys may be able to provide me with some casual work which is a start.
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Just checked my emails and I've got a interview at the Exeter climbing centre again I had one the other month but didn't get the job so fingers crossed I will be luckier this time! The last vacancy I went for was receptionist but this time it's in the clip n climb climbing part so would b lot more my thing. think they might get the hint that I'm going to apply for every job vacancy they have till they employ me haha. So if everyone could cross fingers and toes for me (think interview will b Friday) that would b great.
Just checked my emails and I've got a interview at the Exeter climbing centre again I had one the other month but didn't get the job so fingers crossed I will be luckier this time! The last vacancy I went for was receptionist but this time it's in the clip n climb climbing part so would b lot more my thing. think they might get the hint that I'm going to apply for every job vacancy they have till they employ me haha. So if everyone could cross fingers and toes for me (think interview will b Friday) that would b great.
Even if they aren't advertising jobs, keep pestering them . Eventually they will cave in and give you a job.
Good luck
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today I have posted back my forms for the LGT and LEJOG
Sorry but tomorrow I will be sending them back as we are full up.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
Forget that last post I was looking at last years bookings
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
We received an order to supply control equptment for the bow doors & loading ramp for a South Korean Marines assault ship, with a similar order for an Indian Aircraft Carrier
Didn't realise aircraft carriers had bow doors and loading ramps
Michelle and I took Luke to Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands for his birthday treat (his birthday was last September) It was a brilliant day we went for a AMG experience on the track and the skidpan, absolutely brilliant, our driver owns and races a classic mini cooper! Luke managed to climb into virtually every car that was on display. I think I can safely say that Nanny bought him one of the best birthday presents so far best part was Michelle and I enjoyed it just as much as he did - we shall be going again - we haven't tried the off road yet
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Yesterday I . . . went to watch The Sunseeker Rally (as I do every year). This year was a complete "muck up" as the normal morning and afternoon stage I go to was changed to afternoon and evening - I didn't realise and was on stage at 9am! I did find out that the roadworks in order to get people to the Olympic Sailing in Weymouth meant the competitors needed longer between stages, so I was back on stage at 2pm. Cars came through until 2:45, when it all went quiet - I eventually found a marshall in radio contact with the organisers and was told that a car had crashed and caught fire - the on board extinguishers put the car out, and the occupants were uninjured - BUT it caught the forest alight and the fire brigade had to attend, so the stage was cancelled. Unfortunately, the "historic" section, containing 7 minis were running as the last category, so I didn't see any. Even more unfortunate was that I took the information from the marshall literally and left - and clearly from the results published this morning, the marshall was meaning that the stage was cancelled for the category of cars that the crashed car was competing in. The "historic" vehicles all had times for that stage published!! 100 mile round trip and early start, both in vain. BOO!
went a bit mad with house work. Had to do something to stop myself brooding so cleaned all windows and frames in and out, scrubbed kitchen walls, washed nets, hoovered and mopped, ironing done, cleaned out new second had fridge that had delivered from British heart foundation shop in preparation for when EX moves out next weekend.....YAAAAAAAAAAY!!! Cleaned Fergie the Bini One but got a bit upset when a mate arrived to collect his classic that EX had done up, because Missy B still sits up workshop in bits and no nearer to being done than when she went up 2 1/2 years ago......WAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH......
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Sorry to hear that - as far as I can remember, things did look a bit bleak in the days leading up to the final parting, but after that it was suddenly more positive. So, for you it's get through the next few days, and things'll be on the up from 5th February 2012 - like being born again, but with wisdom!
Sorry to hear that - as far as I can remember, things did look a bit bleak in the days leading up to the final parting, but after that it was suddenly more positive. So, for you it's get through the next few days, and things'll be on the up from 5th February 2012 - like being born again, but with wisdom!
All the best,
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5th March me thinks. Time flies. Yep look forward. We're only on this Planet once so we need to get it right. I was lucky with my choice
Thank you guys, I feel quite good at the mo, I was told 3 stages, upset, anger and acceptance. Fingers crossed I've done all 3, but my biggest upset is that he hasnt done my lovely Missy....
Cant wait to see you guys at the shows and things again!! xxx
Thank you guys, I feel quite good at the mo, I was told 3 stages, upset, anger and acceptance. Fingers crossed I've done all 3, but my biggest upset is that he hasnt done my lovely Missy....
Cant wait to see you guys at the shows and things again!! xxx
Hide a walkie talkie in her and hide somewhere and talk saying 'fix me..... mend me...... make me better' they will think missy is possessed and may get her done quicker.......... may just work!!!
Hahahah I like that idea a lot!! Be a job finding a hiding spot in a totally stripped mini though......
Today I had to have my lorry pulled up a hill backwards by a big digger because I couldnt get any traction to get back up. Very steep, dirt tracked private road delivering swimming pool chemicals to a house that hadnt even had the pool dug out, hense the presence of the digger that rescued me. Quite funny really, dug the back end of the lorry into the road and used up all the air pressure several time trying!! I love my job....
Today I got offered a nice job delivering catering equipment like fridges and cookers etc all over the country. That starts on Tuesday, and I'll be away until Friday. Hopefully the truck is a good one too, especially if im spending nights out in it.
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Well done. Any more on Bideford move. Probably not a good time.
That could still happen, although we're in no rush to do it. I'd like to do it tomorrow but need the cash, so will work hard to save up and clear some debt off, as January and February have been very quiet work wise so my bank account has taken a battering. If I knew I could land a job there within a few days then we would move sooner.
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I'm going to Camber Sands Fitness Fiesta staying in Pontins... let's just say our tent is more luxurious and is definitely cleaner and more sanitary.... but who cares?! Not Me!!!!!! Woo Hoo! Bring on the man candy.... i mean exercise... obviously.
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today i did a bit of work for one of the agencies im with, so went to Dunsfold Park (where Top Gear is filmed) at 6am to meet the other driver. Got all the bits and pieces sorted out and headed off to Trowbridge council offices to collect a load of It equipment they are no longer using, to be recycled and sent back to various companies for refurbishment etc. The other driver drove down while I caught up on some sleep. Got to the council offices to find the car park for the offices we have been told to collect from has been dug up, so no way of getting our truck in there, so went to the offices opposite and went to find the IT guys. There was a bit of a mix up as they were expectng us to colect some bits earlier in the week, before the car park was dug up, but that hadn't been booked. Luckily a lot of the bits had been moved into storage so we were in the right place after all. Loaded all the stuff up, and got the paperwork done and I jumped in the driver seat for the journey home. Was pulled over by the police on the A303, they were doing seatbelt checks and checked our licences etc. Luckily another truck gave the signal before we saw the police so I woke the other driver up. Pulled in and handed over our licences. Normally we wouldnt stop, as the loads can be very valuable and full of personal data so we would usually show them a sign saying we will go to the nearest police station, but in this case it wasn't valuable. The rest of the journey was uneventful, the usual numpty drivers pulling out in front of us and slowing down etc. Filled up with diesel (£540 worth!) before arriving at the yard, unloaded and clocked out. Nice end to wht could be my last agency shift, though I will stay on their books as I may want to fill up any free days in my new job. Also got loads of calls from the people at my new job, as they have had a problem with the truck thats been delivered. Basically its missing a tail lift which means its useless for the job, so they want me to go in on Monday and pick up a rental truck to use while the tail lift gets fitted. Works in my favour though, I can find out more about the job so I can get going sooner on the Tuesday which helps.
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went to feed Ronnie and Reggie (PR's cats) as she is off at Camber ogling male fitness instructors - oops I'mean taking part at Fitness Fiesta. I had James to come and help me - as I couldn't possibly have managed it without him!!!
Yesterday I took Bumble 40 miles to Basingstoke for a deep clean on his interior. A guy in our new MINI club does detailing as a job and had a 25% discount for March. We took Domino in my car and Andrew led the way in Lazybones(yes he went out in, in the rain too). The weather was horrid. We dropped Bumble off and went to Winchester via pets at home. A snowstorm/blizzard blew up and we sat huddled in Lazybones with food, coffee, kindle and wet dog. Car ready so in disgusting weather we collected Bumble. Guy was horrified when I put Domino in the back but I had bought a new rear seat cover. Good job on car and home we headed for still in blizzard conditions.
We only got a little way and Andrew pulled over, his front wipers had packed up!!!!!! We tried everything by the roadside even the fuse although the rear wiper was working. We called the RAC and was warned of a 3 hour wait, it was not that long. The guy tried everything to get them working, there was a glimmer of a wipe every 10 minutes or so. The weather improved and we made the decision to try to drive home..... I was behind in Bumble so could protect Andrew from behind.
It was a hairy journey for Andrew, we stayed off the motorway but there was a lot of spray and Andrew could only get the wipers to do the occasional wipe by leaning out and nudging them. We were pleased to get home one and a half hours later.
The star of the day has to be Domino. From 8am to 6pm he only got a leg stretch in pets at home and stayed on the back seat of either car as good as gold. He was a good boy
gosh what a day !!!!!!it was nice and Sunny here a bit windy i spent the afternoon in front of the fire reading a book too cold for me to wash the car as i had planned
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today i picked up the truck that i will be spending the week in. So I got to work at 6am, got given some keys to a van to take to Portsmouth to pick the truck up. Drove the truck back to work. 2 hours work for 4 hours pay.
Got to get up at 3 am tomorrow to get to work at 4am. Then I'm off to Bradford with a colleague for the first delivery, then Leeds for the second one. Once thats done, if theres time to do a third then do that, otherwise I will drop my coleague off at a b+b and then I'll find a safe place to park the truck and go to sleep. Wednesday its a delivery first, then collect some equipment from somewhere else, then something else. Thursday im off to Newcastle as far as I know, to collect some more things. Think there may be something to deliver here. Then make our way home, should be back on Friday. im delivering cookers and things for fast food places and picking up their old stuff.
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Well over the past few weeks I have been working on Dumbo with Paul's help I/we have:
Changed his header Tank (thanks to Camp Freddie for picking me one up form Mini Fair)
Changed the Hoses to nice Red Silcone Ones
Cleaned up in the engine bay
Cleaned and re oiled the K&N Air Filter
Brought and Re Aplied the correct Stickers ubder the bonnet
Taken the seats out front and back and hovered the inside out and cleaned the seats and door cards and door furniture
Had the speedo cable altered to get the speedo to read right (hopefully) can not be sure as he has now decided to brake his lower speedo cable (on later cars any made after 1999 I beleive) had a 2 part cable to make it easier on the production line.
I now have a parrott fitted too.
I have also replaced the KAD gear knob with the Alloy MGF 5 speed item I had fitted before fitting the KAD quick shift a few years ago.
Next plans are if we can get the speedo cable sorted then clean him up including machine polishing him ready to enjoy him at shows on on the various drives I have planned.
We have also had to find a new meeting place for the club which we now have found (hopefully) a bit further away form us but more central so all is good as it means I get to enjoy the drive a bit more
Now need to get Baloo Paul's MPI sorted ready for LEJOG
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last week I was delivering fryers and other cooking equipment all over the place - been to Worthing, Portsmouth, back to Worthing, then Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Leicester, back to Worthing again, Woking, Greenwich London, Lewes, back to Worthing then back to Portsmouth. This week I am delivering diggers, dumptrucks and other building machinery around the South East. And next week who knows.
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last week I was delivering fryers and other cooking equipment all over the place - been to Worthing, Portsmouth, back to Worthing, then Bradford, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Leicester, back to Worthing again, Woking, Greenwich London, Lewes, back to Worthing then back to Portsmouth. This week I am delivering diggers, dumptrucks and other building machinery around the South East. And next week who knows.
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Today I was fortunate enough to meet Ediie Farwell and to actually shake his hand and talk to him without him having to move on quickly to speak to other guests. The man is an inspiration. He holds all fundraisers in such high esteem regardless of what we do for CHSW. What a nice guy.
Michelle & I have been invited to an Open Day at Demelza House Children's Hospice (our nominate LEJOG Charity) We will be going in Nigel's car, Mini Mack as Jock is still Sorned and under his winter cover!!! Even when he comes out from hiding he needs some work done on his electrics - they are very random - to say the least We are going to put our LEJOG plaques on Mack, at least we will be in a mini
i had breakfast in bed and stayed there listening to the Archers had lunched cooked for me then went for a drive out to the Vally of the Rocks Lynton falling asleep in the sunshine on the way back ( no i wasnt driving just a passenger)
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We've had a silly few things happen. Andrew left his wallet at work. Friday he was running for the train, blacked out and fell badly. Pulled a muscle in his leg, hurt his wrist and badly gashed his legs ruining his trousers in the process. He went to a walk-in NHS and got bandaged up but was quite shaken and very uncomfortable. Back to work in the morning allowing more time. He does get up at 5 for a 6.30 train.
Then yesterday he washed his Jeans, no big deal but I heard a clunking noise. it was his phone! We've put it in the airing cupboard, they tend to dry out, hope so.
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Still having issues with Dumbo think he may have to go to the garage
So far today I have spent the entire time on the phone trying to sort out issues wiht a supplier who want us to buy some veneer so they complete a order for us
On the upside I've started to try and teach myself to play the guitar!!
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I'm off to Blackpool!!!! Another fitness weekend - with lots of fitness and fit people... i'm hoping i won't come down with the dreaded lurgy that has so far struck james, lisa and mum. i refuse to be ill!!!!
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fank you mark yes i am on the hunt for another mini one really buts will continue to hunt!!!!! Enjoy blackpool michelle!!!
Today i read the article written about patrick and milly for devon life mag!!!! YES patrick is famous!!!! We have arrangements for 7 lakeland terriers to hit westward ho beach on sunday at 1.00!!!!!! Sooo Patrick having his very own facebook page has actually made him a very well known and loved little chap!
I find no one knows my name really to most the mini folk im bertie, children im mrs walton, joel im dear only ever sarraaaah if he's lost something, and to any dog walkers, people i meet daily im patrick!! not a bad little life mind
Cleaned the bathroom today, made wedding invited and started making easter cards!!!
Penny - guess what ive treated myself to a sizzix eclips!!! ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for those who dont know and dont have facebook to see me go on and on and on about it - its an electronic die cutting machine. I am currently designing my own VERY special vinyl stickers for the LGT as i can cut them all out on my machine! im in my element!
parked our Cooper out in the sun at it's the first time since we fitted the new fuel pump it's been warm enough to cause him to misbehave and............ he didn't! He started no problem & ran smoothly.
i'm not saying we've cured the problem but we've past the first test!
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fank you mark yes i am on the hunt for another mini one really buts will continue to hunt!!!!! Enjoy blackpool michelle!!!
Today i read the article written about patrick and milly for devon life mag!!!! YES patrick is famous!!!! We have arrangements for 7 lakeland terriers to hit westward ho beach on sunday at 1.00!!!!!! Sooo Patrick having his very own facebook page has actually made him a very well known and loved little chap!
I find no one knows my name really to most the mini folk im bertie, children im mrs walton, joel im dear only ever sarraaaah if he's lost something, and to any dog walkers, people i meet daily im patrick!! not a bad little life mind
Cleaned the bathroom today, made wedding invited and started making easter cards!!!
that sounds interesting is it like the cricit not sure how to spell it sounds like criket ???
im just making a few word albums as they have got some 4" sissix alphabet letters at work luckily the children im making them for have short names
Penny - guess what ive treated myself to a sizzix eclips!!! ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for those who dont know and dont have facebook to see me go on and on and on about it - its an electronic die cutting machine. I am currently designing my own VERY special vinyl stickers for the LGT as i can cut them all out on my machine! im in my element!
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Washed and polished Bini Fergie for the first time ready for Brooklands tomorrow. Bit sad not to have Missy and the number of scratches and stone chips on Fergie, but hey!! Also, attacked the garden with gusto until the green bin was full, enjoying the sun. Need help with the garden, its too big for me to deal with on my own.....sigh, where is ground force these days?
Hope you have a great day in the sun , wish I was going
Aww hun, was a good day, good turn out of minis, never seen them parked up the entrance drive!!! Bit low on traders I thought but what a loverly day. Treated myself to an ice cream.........wow... xx
Washed and polished Bini Fergie for the first time ready for Brooklands tomorrow. Bit sad not to have Missy and the number of scratches and stone chips on Fergie, but hey!! Also, attacked the garden with gusto until the green bin was full, enjoying the sun. Need help with the garden, its too big for me to deal with on my own.....sigh, where is ground force these days?
If you need a ground force then just let us know and if any of us can find the energy we will be there but sadddddddly for me Ihave been knackered for the last few year, my mind is so willing but everything else has been left so far behind.
Just to let you all know I am getting there John O'Groats first then IIfracombe with that thing at the end of August. I love being a Mini onwer so much fun and so little work roll on the rest of the year, what time is it, up 4-30 this morning with Linda.
BEAR FORCE ONE Terry is a muppet on the end of the arm of Tony Bear I LOOK, I LISTEN, I LEARN AND TAKE A STEP CLOSER TO THE FUNNY FARM EVERYDAY Bear force One. Working thrice as hard, for thrice as many children, getting to the funny farm three times as quickly Not long to go now then.
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Today I have had to admit defeat and take Dumbo the troublesome Downton to the garage next door to sort out the problem with the speedo drive and an oil leak that he has developed (thanks to paul over tightening one of the bolts in the gear box casing and stripping the thread!!) But it was a nice morning for a drive to work until I discovered that Dumbo now only has 4 forward gears !!!! Think I maqy have to sell my body off the medical science to be abel to pay the bill at the end of it!!
Why do we do it?.......
Becuase when they work no other car comes close to putting a smile on your face like a Mini does well none I could afford anyway.
Oh and now Dumbo is now chatting up a very tidy looking Red 52 plate MINI One
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. . . have a reasonably dry nose - for the first time in a week! Sincere thanks to my younger daughter, for visiting us complete with cold, a couple of weeks ago!
Happy days - bring on the snow (forecast for Wednesday, I believe).
. . . have a reasonably dry nose - for the first time in a week! Sincere thanks to my younger daughter, for visiting us complete with cold, a couple of weeks ago!
Happy days - bring on the snow (forecast for Wednesday, I believe).
R.
Just got rid of a cold kindly donated by youngest grandson Really hope it doesn't snow!! We're going camping in Dorset
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They changed their mind Carol - might have a shower tonight (that's all). Been another wall to wall sunshine day here today, and the forecast for the weekend is OK. Whereabouts in Dorset are you going? I would say you're welcome to call in if you're anywhere near here (en route?), but you'll risk another cold!
We're going to the Camping & Caravanning Club site at Corfe Castle - the weather has been quite nice here today, but we've had a couple of showers this evening - fingers crossed it's gonna be fine. We've got everything stashed in Max and we're leaving about mid day tomorrow
Have a good time, weather forecast looks ok. We're off to Holt in Norfolk for a week on Good Friday, self catering cottage.
Went to see a specialist last night about my knees, they are shot. No spacing of cartilage between them so rubbing on each other with little movement. As long as insurance agrees, plan to have the first one done in July so I'm strong enough for LGT. Knuckle down on the diet in-between.
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That's a nice site Carol - we stayed there a year or so ago. There's a nice animal sanctuary a mile or so further down the road (away from Corfe). Nice pub at Worth Matravers (good pasties!). Bog wildlife centre at Arne. Nice area.
Car packed, just about to go and pick up Michelle, then round to Lisa's to gather up her and the boys, then we will be off. Nigel is staying behind - he's gonna feed the cats (thats mine and Michelles)
slowly replacing the engine and gearbox in my mini. think it might end up for sale once its all done though.
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i have had lots of birthday treats this week i have been using Alma the Clubby Estate this week which has een lovely
the best news of the week was that i found the pick up keys i lost last August before the LGT i found them on the top of some mud where a puddle had dried up
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had my motorbike cherry popped. I have never been on a motor bike in my life but today I went out on a yamaha fazer and LOVED it!!! the feeling was amazing, was so nervous but felt at ease and comfortable once we got going, even laughed when the speed went a little high!! Stopped at a local cafe for lunch and who walks in? Rolf Harris and Mrs Harris, beaded hair and all. Awesome day.
the best news of the week was that i found the pick up keys i lost last August before the LGT i found them on the top of some mud where a puddle had dried up
Oh Penny what are you like? I can remember that Penny, you hunted high & low and tried several other keys in it
Michelle and I dried out the tents etc from last weekend - we had a great time and ate breakfast and all meals outside but on Monday when we needed to pack up and come home it absolutedly bucketed down hence very wet tents (ours and Lisa's). We dumped everything in the trailer on the drive so had every thing to get out and dry this weekend. At least everything is done and packed away again now ready for Brighton next month and LEJOG in June
Brighton? I sent Terry a private message weeks ago but bless him he is busy. I hope Brighton is happening as I like our parking space on the club stand. Perhaps I need to ring him.
Today I, Andrew and Domino did a sponsored walk round our local park. We raised £265 which we were pleased with. I hoped to do more than one lap but the lap was miles, all round the outer edge of a 100 acre park! Domino wanted to peel off halfway and go home (so did I). The money is for the Wildlife Centre in the park so a good cause. People were quite generous considering it's for animals. Driving around North Devon is easier...........
had my motorbike cherry popped. I have never been on a motor bike in my life but today I went out on a yamaha fazer and LOVED it!!! the feeling was amazing, was so nervous but felt at ease and comfortable once we got going, even laughed when the speed went a little high!! Stopped at a local cafe for lunch and who walks in? Rolf Harris and Mrs Harris, beaded hair and all. Awesome day.
tested out the route for this years Riviera Run as part of the Cornish Mini Club. Then had fish and chips for tea. My youngest keeps insisting we need to drive to Bideford to get fish and chips trouble is we're too far away.
Today I booked in my left knee for replacement, July 12th. Surgeon could not understand why I needed to be OK for August Bank Holiday. Can't be more painful and less mobile than I am nowadays.
today was day 1 of a 4 day weekend might get round to fixing the mini, rather than leaving it on the driveway for another weekend.
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I encouraged Andrew to buy sky sports. He enjoys Grand Prix and todays highlights on BBC were not very exciting. It was activated immediately and he can watch a West ham game tomorrow.
I bought Domino a cordless clipper set so I can trim his "botty" which needs addressing. I've got mains one but I can't get him to come to them when he sees them. I can catch him off-guard.
Today I had 3x2 hour lessons booked in. 9.30, 1.30 and 7.00. Last night the 7pm one remembered she had a show reheasal and cancelled having already confirmed it earlier in the day. 10pm last night the 9.30 one asked for just an hour as she was tired having visited her friend in hospital. She was a new pupil so I agreed reluctantly. 8.30 this morning the 1.30 cancelled as her mum had had an aneurism on saturday. Fair enough bless her but again she confirmed her lesson on sunday. At 9 this morning the 9.30 text, she could not find her licence......
So what should have been a £120 day is zero! When I see adverts saying driving instructors can earn £30,000 I question how? My colleagues would have charged them all but I've booked them all in for later this week and keep smiling.
If I had known in advance I could have planned something. I did manage to get a Doctors' appointment for a prescription review so not a total waste.
well i have had a quiet day as yesterday we were out in the Pickup for drive it day we took part in a Charity Car Run organised by a local Rotary Group we went through 3 fords went around Exmoor ended up as far out as Watchett before coming back via Minehead and Exford
had a bacon Butty to start stopping for a coffee then a Carvery before ending up at the end of the run where a cteam tea was provided it such a shame it was dull and a bit showery
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went to Dover Castle with Val (my sister). Michelle & Lisa bought me membership of English Heritage for my birthday present so felt duty bound to make use of it The weather started off fine but got steadily - still we enjoyed ourselves. Hopefully the weather will improve - tomorrow could be Deal Castle then Walmer Castle. Wednesday we're off to Amsterdam to the bulb fields and Floriade
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Today I saw Dumbo for the first time since leaving him at the garage next door he was looking a little sorry for himself with is egine out on the bench his bonnet of and he was all dusty too Missing him but need him back for Friday as the following weekend I'm supposed to be doing the splash dash! He may be doing the Lejog to if Paul doesn't get his Mini sorted!
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I encouraged Andrew to buy sky sports. He enjoys Grand Prix and todays highlights on BBC were not very exciting. It was activated immediately and he can watch a West ham game tomorrow.
and Saturday lunchtime
'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a
well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy s*!t... What a Ride!! ' '
Saturday lonchtime? Hmmmm, we have to do his mum and auntie marks food shop, take them to the hairdressers ( I can do that), pick the clubbie up and oh yes he's being paid to work at home for 4 hours by John Lewis. How can he fit a football game in (he will). Will he be crying after?
yes has been very windy and cold not too wet though today but last night was very wet good job we had the Hartland tea and cake the other week and not today we would have been blown over the edge
sometimes my mind not only wanders it goes off on its own
Me & the boys did the H2H Classic Mini Run, from Huntingdon to Hunstanton up on the North Norfolk coast. Great run along some great Mini roads through the Fens but it absolutely lashed it down most of the way, & my god was cold in Hunstanton. None the less great fun for a fiver
'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a
well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy s*!t... What a Ride!! ' '
er yesterday actually my sister and I arrived home from Amsterdam to a roast dinner cooked by Nigel - very wet journey there, very wet journey home but the days we went to Floriade and Keukenhof Gardens were sunny and dry plus also our stroll around Amsterdam on Friday afternoon - all in all a very enjoyable time. Taking Val back to Gatwick tomorrow to catch her plane back to Inverness. Ho hum, time flies when you're having fun
er yesterday actually my sister and I arrived home from Amsterdam to a roast dinner cooked by Nigel - very wet journey there, very wet journey home but the days we went to Floriade and Keukenhof Gardens were sunny and dry plus also our stroll around Amsterdam on Friday afternoon - all in all a very enjoyable time. Taking Val back to Gatwick tomorrow to catch her plane back to Inverness. Ho hum, time flies when you're having fun
Pleased that you had a good time. The weather here has been horrid.
Saturday lonchtime? Hmmmm, we have to do his mum and auntie marks food shop, take them to the hairdressers ( I can do that), pick the clubbie up and oh yes he's being paid to work at home for 4 hours by John Lewis. How can he fit a football game in (he will). Will he be crying after?
No tears tonight
'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a
well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy s*!t... What a Ride!! ' '
I've had Jock charging on the optimate for the last week and today I took him to Manna Hutte to get his fuse box replaced (had lots of poblems with it) and serviced ready for Brighton and LeJog. It was very odd driving him after Max (completely different animals)
We collected Jock from his service woo hoo, come the weekend we will be getting Jock jr out of Michelle's garage and getting him packed up ready for Brighton Just hope we can get everyting in as we will have two back seat passengers this year as both grandsons will be attending Brighton doesn't know what will be hitting it when young James gets there
I despair at our clubbie He started playing up in the cold days of January and would not start, we could not even get him to Wood and Picket and they ccme out to us. He kept playing up and became very unreliable. It took Wood and Picket 7 weeks to sort him, replacing most bits. We picked him up last week but on the way home his indicators failed. Andrew took it back this morning and it was the flasher unit. They replaced it while Andrew waited but on the way home it broke down again and refused to start.
This time coil and distributer both bits that have been replaced recently. Mike is repairing it by the roadside.
We've spent a lot of money on him, electronic ignition, all his electrics , new battery and a new clutch. Mike has not charged us yet for the last episode as it's a bit embarrassing all round.
Andrew asked on my behalf what they would give us for him but no reply. I've got an agreed value on him of £2,600 it will be best to drive him into a brick wall....
Apparently it's the distributer module. They don't fail but ours has... Hate unreliable cars I know it's a mini but we have zero skills on board to maintain.
This is all part of Classic Mini ownership Rita but to consider driving him into a brick wall is not the way to go. I hope you were not serious in posting that.
As we now have Jock out from his cover and running, today we got Jock jr out from Michelle's garage, brought him over to mine, cleaned him!! Michelle climbed inside him and sorted out some dodgy wiring!! then we loaded him up with tent, sleeping bags etc ready for Brighton next week. Then we adjourned to Nigel's to be fed with roast pork and all the trimmings - yum
This is all part of Classic Mini ownership Rita but to consider driving him into a brick wall is not the way to go. I hope you were not serious in posting that.
No not really, but the only way to see the money. He behaved coming home after. A reprieve for now but he'd better behave himself.
I've been trying & failing to get tickets for the Championship playoff final at Wembley Look's like I'll be trying to find a stream for it on Saturday
Have you got sky sports? We just subscribed again after a break mainly to see Grand Prix but there has been a lot of football and cycling on in our house.....
Have you got sky sports? We just subscribed again after a break mainly to see Grand Prix but there has been a lot of football and cycling on in our house.....
Unfortunately not, I don't normally watch enough TV to justify it. If I don't strike lucky in the next few days I'll try & pick up one of the foreign streams
'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a
well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy s*!t... What a Ride!! ' '
I've been trying & failing to get tickets for the Championship playoff final at Wembley
One of my work colleagues managed to get one of the 500 tickets that went on "general sale" after the season ticket holders and members had got theirs. Apparently you had to have bought tickets at some point this season to be registered to buy.
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bit late but yesteday I went to the doctor with some insect bite looking things on various parts of my body and came out with tonsillitius!! how does that work? Hope all the London 2 Brighton runners have a fab time on sunday, drive safe and come back in tack, cars and people!! xx
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no it got driven to bickington and run from there roads closed 10 mins beforehand but carparks closed 30mins before hand, devon police on twitter were telling people to park and walk the roads were immediatly reopened but traffic was rather slow as there was hundred of people walking back. We arrived 15 mins before it was due and was good
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Well I finally have Dumbo back picked him up on Saturday he's like a new car now and it was only sorting his speedo and gearbox out probably becuase I haven't driven him for so long. Looking forward to driving him some more now. Going to give him a good clean over bank holiday weekend and carry on getting Baloo (pauls mini) ready for the thing at the end of June (he's currently fitting Honda S2000 seats so it will be a bit more comfortable!
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"MINI'S HAVE FEELINGS TOO BE THEY OLD ONES OR NEW"
we discovered someone had a completely ****** up a job > As a result I've got to drive to Cammell Laird Shipyard, Birkenhead, by 8am tomorrow morning with new parts Nice early start, just what I need
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well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways,
totally worn out, shouting, ' Holy s*!t... What a Ride!! ' '
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Today we decided not to go to MITP and went to a Help for Heros Classic Car and Bike show in Faversham, there was also a boot fair there. Spent the day lazing with club members in the sunshine and had a quick look roung the stalls, Neil polished the Mini ready for the LGT. Was home before 5 to relax for the rest of the day 
. It gave you the opportunity to have a little rant.
, they now only have one official office for ceremonies charged at £43.50 for the ceremony, all other offices and locations £523.50 for the same 15 minute service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
and having a nice rest 
nice to get something sorted
to you all xx
- still we enjoyed ourselves. Hopefully the weather will improve - tomorrow could be Deal Castle then Walmer Castle. Wednesday we're off to Amsterdam to the bulb fields and Floriade 
