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Dea


it seems to be a problem in a lot of areas ........ and has been for 40 or more years, so it isn't "new".


Our back gardens usually do not have more than a low (3') post and rail fence, so everything can be seen very easily .... and this of course adds to the green scene, and lends some "borrowed scenery" to us all.


Houses built in the last 10 years or so are tending to have higher fences .......... some are even coming close to breaking the by-law that forbids fences higher than 5' or 6'.

Plus we don't have a gate across the back driveway so access is easy ................... and even that is far from unusual.


we trade openness for some security problems.



Mind you, the major problem is in fact the space!



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Could you have one of those rotating thingies which you can put away when not in use Sylvs?



Tomorrow we are going to see about the adjustable bed for OH.....he is going to try a couple of mattresses! Should be fun....... :-S


Hope you stay busy on here Sylvs, it must be lonely after we've all gorn to bed........ :-(


Night all ~~~~~~

it does get lonely!!


could use one of those................. but same problem of theft arises.


In all honesty, most people over here do not hang out their washing ................ they all have washers and dryers, and that is all they use.


Most think we are very strange in not owning a dryer, and in hanging clothes inside.


Even my daughter who grew up with hanging the washing inside ..... even though it means you have to have more undies etc than most people to allow time for drying, ............... has used dryers since she married and moved away.

Even now that she has a house with a completely enclosed back garden with no back lane...................... 6 houses all back on to each other in a rectangle shape, and their back gardens all meet in some way or other .............. she does not hang outside.

Even though she's often said that her clothes and linens do not last anywhere near as long, or as well, as they used to do "at home"


I think most people wash in the evenings, after work. No-one wants to do it at 6 or 7 am, which is what they would have to do if they did it before going to work.

Hours are much earlier, both for schools and work. Schools tend to start at either 8 or 8:30 am, and many work days start at 7:30 am, if not earlier.


............ and no-one wants to hang out their washing in the dark, or leave it out overnight.


so it's dryers for ease and simplicity of life.



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Good morning everyone




breakfast is ready


Fresh fruit salad with vanilla yoghourt


Honey Yoghurt and Berries, with granola and walnuts

Granola and yoghurt parfait


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),
hot cinnamon rolls,
croissants,
Danish,


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


Full English

Ulster Fry-up

The Transcontinental - 2 eggs any style, choice of bacon, ham or breakfast sausage, chef’s own hash browns, toast or fresh baked muffin

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

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

Huevas Rancheros

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

Maille Croque Monsieur (French ….. basically ham, cheese and tomato sandwich on toasted bread, with Maille Mustard),


stirfry (chicken, or vegetarian),

Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)

Jamaican beef patties

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

Chicken breast, bacon, tomato and lettuce on focaccia roll

Chicken wings (bbq, teriyaki, honey garlic)

vegetable samosa

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

Ham, cheese and tomato on toasted bread

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


home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
cranberry & orange muffins,
rhubarb and pecan muffins,
pear ginger muffins


Cheese scones,
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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Good morning all !

Today I will have some Potato, dill and cheddar soup followed by a Maille Croque Monsieur topped with lots of bacon.

That is going to be delicious :-D :-D

Thank you Sylvia <3

Dea Xxx

Good morning!

Thank you Sylvs, I've browsed through the selection of cereals and gone for Golden Nuggets. Well, the packet was nearly empty so I thought i would finish it off.



Isn't it strange about the washing/drying saga? I only use my dryer when I really, really, have to - they are expensive to run over here. I love sunny days when there is a breeze and I can hang lots of things out to dry. I actually get pleasure from watching clothes blowing on the line. :-D :-D


Off to try the bed for OH this morning......... :-D

Mornin all~~~~~


Good to see the weather has returned to typical British standards :-(

It's wet here too Gins..... :-(


Well, we've bin and gorn and bort one! An adjustable bed for OH. Have now got to sort out about getting rid of the spare bed and all the stuff in it's drawers.......... :-(

Sylvia
Thats a shame I have two long washing lines (I can get two lots of bedding plus another wash out at once)

Only problem here is getting a dry day to put the washing out :-)

Rotary dryer......thats what you need Syls



............and move to a place where they dont nick your bloomers :-0



Wont they take the old bed away Cyns?

Sylvs has already commented about a rotary dryer and anyway, it would have to be a very strong man to carry her bloomers away!! ;-D



Not sure if firms take away unwanted beds to be honest Gins. Our son thinks he may know someone who wants it, otherwise I'll have to ring a charity shop or the council I suppose.

Thought I had a free day from the grandchildren today but I had a 'visitation' after school so they could sing their birthday greetings to me and give me their cards and prezzies - loads of chocolates, flowers and kisses!!! SO it was worth it ;-) :-D :-D

It put me behind with cooking my beef stew though so it is only just about ready !

Orff to enjoy it now >>>>>>>>>>>>


Happy birthday to me
I am still an O.A.P.
But I don't care who knows it,
Happy birthday to me !!!


Dea Xxxxxxxxx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEA.

MANY HAPPY RETURNS.

Hmm....you kept that to yerself


HAPPY BIRTHDAY..........numpty <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Ooohh - I do so love being called a numpty - it makes me feel all loved and hugged !

Thank you for your greetings Jonesey and Gins ! <3

Dea Xxx

Palindrome or oxymoron


We have just had a debate about ...why

BUT, they are TOTALLY different things Ginns - no similarity whatsoever ??? :-S :-S

One is things reading the same backwards and forwards and the other is things together which are totally opposites ??? (I think) ;-) :-D

Dea Xxx

OOOhhh - I see now - it is Friday isn't it Ginns ??? ;-) :-D

Enjoy your evening with 'the gang' !!

Dea Xxx

Happy Birthday Dea hope you had a great day <3

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEA

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