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OH is cleaning the carpets with the Hoover steam cleaner.



He did 2 rooms, and they look really good, and much brighter

Then he did the 3rd room (our bedroom) ............... and discovered the cleaner wasn't working properly.

Had, in fact, not been working properly since he began

Seemingly it was putting out the cleaner, but it wasn't sucking up the dirty water



Yet the carpets were not soaking ..................... they were just damp, and dried within 4 or 5 hours.


Great puzzlement!



He starts on a dirtier carpet tomorrow (Friday) ............. hopefully he has now solved the problem of which bit was not connected to its 'mate" when he put it all together last week.

:-D :-D



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I spent a lot of time on the phone this morning ............ booking the trains for our trip back east ay Christmas-time.

We had coupons that gave us 50% off 2 of the 3 sections ............. and our travel agent could not therefore do the booking for us.


I got it all done, and so we are set.


We do have to spend a night in Montreal on the way over, as there have been some cut-backs in train service. There were 6 trains a week from Montreal to the Maritime, now there are only 3. It means that we arrive over there 1 day later than originally planned.



But I managed to get a really good price on a room in one of the best hotels in Montreal ....................... and it is 2 floors above the train station (which is underground). So we won't even have to put our noses out the doors if the weather is bitterly cold :-D



very pleased with myself :-D :-D :-D




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Mornin~~~~~~~~~~~~


You are very organised Sylvs, havent even thought about a break for the summer yet!


Last night, Im watching 'the house that the 50s built' and could hear huffing and puffing from the desktop

JB is trying to complete No2 sons student loan info for uni this Sept...all I could hear was......which button now, has it accepted the details, this is daft etc etc...they want to know your blood pressure and waist measurement

Me to the rescue......why do 'men' make it such hard work....follow the instructions, thats all you have to do!


Girl Power :-D

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OH says to me "You do it too fast for me" :-D


("it" being any search, filling in documents, etc etc)

Good morning everyone


Breakfast is served ........ and some things for lunch as well.


Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt


Honey Yoghurt and Berries, with granola and walnuts


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
raisin bread,
croissants,
Danish,


bacon & cheese quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,
broccoli and cheddar quiche,


Full English

Ulster Fry-up

The Railroader - 2 eggs any style, 2 buttermilk pancakes, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice of ham, toast

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

Florentine Feta Cheese Omelette garnished with Hollandaise sauce, and served with chef’s hash browns and toast

Boiled eggs and toast

Scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans, and toast

Chicken and basil sausages, 2 eggs any style, chef’s potatoes, toast

Huevas Rancheros


vegetable couscous with wild blueberries,

stirfry (chicken, or vegetarian),

Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)

Veggie Wrap (Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Peppers and Feta Cheese)

Chicken wings (bbq, teriyaki, honey garlic)

spanikopita,

Turkey Club on a croissant – roast turkey slices on a croissant, with bacon, lettuce, sliced tomato and mayonnaise, topped with a slice of Cheddar cheese, then grilled

Cheese burger, with onion rings, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato

Smoked ham hock, with house fries

Hummus served in a lettuce cup with warm pita bread, slices of cucumber and tomato


cheesy potato patties
home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup
Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)


almond crumble peach muffins,
lemon and nut muffins,
rhubarb and strawberry muffins,
crunchy-top blueberry muffins,


raisin scones


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)





enjoy
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Im glad you clarified that Syl ;-)

I thought I had better clarify it ....... knowing you lot ;-)

Spanakopita please and Ive pinched some of your rocket salad from the fridge :-D


Thank you.......you do it soo quick Sylvs ;-)

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Good morning all,

My goodness what a busy lot you are ! :-) - Cleaning carpets, organising trips decorating and painting etc etc. - You are all VERY Good ;-)

How's the 'water feature' Ginns ?? - Under control, I hope.

I have a day off today so I will start with a large Ulster Fry-up and work my way along from there..........................

Thank you Sylvia,

Dea Xxx

Morning all........thank you for that lovely spread Sylvs......much better than the 'ham tea' we had 44 years ago. :-D


It's on my wedding anniversary that I think of the vows......'for better, for worse', 'for richer, for poorer', 'in sickness and in health' , 'til death us do part' - which were made in all sincerity - and which have been kept - even though I could strangle the silly beggar at times!!! :-D



Er Gins.....? Thank you saying how 'sweet' I am (on the other side) but, that is a picture of my mum......taken in the 1930's!!

The pictures I was referring to are the ones from my wedding.........mind you, I WAS quite sweet in those days............gorn orf since though!


Spose I'd better get motivated for the day.

Good morning Cynthia and a Very Happy Anniversary to you and OH <3 <3 <3

Will you be going out to lunch to celebrate?

Dea x

Just the 'usual' place Dea....but, seeing as there is a big flower festival taking place with a special menu - it will be a bit different and very nice... :-D

If anyone is interested in having a look what the weather was like around my area yesterday, here is a link to one of the nearby newspapers (Our local one only comes out once a week so anything more local to me won't be available until then.

It is not a very good article but it will give you an idea of what wah happening.................

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Tornado-hail-thunder-yes-summer-s/story-16469119-detail/story.html

Dea x

I hope you both enjoy that 'special lunch' Cynths.

Dea Xxx

Is it today Cyns????


I cant believe that photo is your mom, its not is it.......its you :-S

Dea just had a look at that link OMG and this is summer?

glad you survived I thought our downpour was bad!

Gins not on "dark side" :-(

Sylvia you are organised with your trip and its even better when you get a good price :-)

Cynthia Happy Anniversary to you both hope you have a nice lunch and a great day <3

Thanks Linda.......yes it was a lovely lunch and then we went to Tesco's!!


Gins.....it's definitely my mum! Look at the comments above yours. Also notice that the picture is in sepia and the style of her dress......sheeeeesh. Need new specs to you?


Look at my wall and you will see which pics I am on about.




Some people are hard work........sigh......>>>>>