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Congratulations. Caroline & Hubby on your 47th anniversary today! What an achievement! I hope you enjoy your day out and that we will be reading more about this soon.😊
My diary:
Not much to report on my day apart from that I accidentally fell asleep on the second bus going home from nightshift this morning, completely missed my stop, ended up having to be woken up by the driver at the end destination and had to get a bus back!😟
I was extremely tired and made the mistake of thinking I could just rest my eyes for a moment or two. It was raining on way home and I was feeling quite chilled out looking forward to prospect of that first cup of tea and snuggling up in a warm bed listening to the patter of rain on the window as I fell asleep. However, the next thing I knew was a loud voice calling "Hello! Hellooo!". It was the driver trying to get me to wake up. I apologised sheepishly and explained I had been on nightshift. I then had to go around the corner and cross over the road to get another bus back. Unfortunately, it was the same driver who came along and I think he looked amused to see me again so quickly. I suspect he realised that I had completely missed my intended stop by falling asleep. This was the bus company too which has been displaying notices threatening to report suspected joyriders to the police. However, even though I might have been picked up on their bus CCTV twice over a short space of time I think I would be able to defend myself against any joyriding accusation. Not that this seemed remotely likely. The driver did look quite openly amused. I determinedly kept my eyes wide open after that.
It was a real pleasure to sink into bed when I finally got in and that first cup of tea was bliss!😊
Just to add I was quite shocked to see stories in the news yesterday about the future possibility of over fifties being assigned to lockdown. I hadn't anticipated the isolation age group might be lowered this far. On the one hand, the way I feel just now, I think I would welcome the opportunity to rest but another part of me is worried about this and I think I would really feel like my world has turned upside down if this does have to happen.
I am en route on the bus to another nightshift as I write.
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Why don't you as you get on the bus ask the driver to call out when you get to your destination, I am surprised the drivers haven't got to know you by now, worth a try
Louisa Maud
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Hi Louisa Maud,
I see more regular drivers on my first bus. Second bus often has a range of drivers. Most don't really stick in my mind (some do) and I am not sure with all their daily passengers that I might be memorable to many of them either. As it is some distance I travel on second route I am not sure if drivers might promise to remember that long to remind me to get off. More often than not, I don't fall asleep, although it is true I do occasionally. It might be worth I try asking the driver though when I do feel exceptionally tired.
About to start so have to go ..
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Take care
LM
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Oh poor you RTL, having to add to your journey because of your exhaustion. Where were those matchsticks when you needed them?! Hope you're not too tired tomorrow.
Re the over fifties lockdown, it seems that number ten are backpedalling on this and over fifties will not be asked to stay at home as it would be impractical and would damage the economy. They seem to be ignoring the fact that there would probably have been a riot if they tried to enforce this. The vast majority of those ignoring social distancing rules are not the over fifties.
My diary:
A wet day today, the forecast yesterday said some light rain in the afternoon but today it had been changed to several bouts of heavy rain. Wasn't too bothered as I'd done some heavy physical work in the garden yesterday so was feeling a bit tired, sometimes it's best to listen to what your body is telling you.
Read in the local news that the helicopter that flew over yesterday was as I feared, the coastguard, it was winching a casualty from a ship off Hartlepool and taking them to hospital.
Did some ironing and other chores, had a phone call from a friend who lives in London then had some lunch. The rain had stopped so I decide to pop over to the nurseries for some topsoil, I'll need it for the changes to the border in the back garden so thought it was better to go while the weather was miserable and then I'd have it ready. Only a handful of people there, had a quick look at the plants and put on my mask and went in to pay. No-one else in there. Bought three bags and one of compost then went outside, loaded it in the car and drove home. Left it in the car boot as there was no hurry for it and I knew NN would be watching to see where I'd been, it's ridiculous that I should even consider that. I'll get it out tomorrow.
Came indoors briefly to wash my hands and change my jacket, then out for my walk. Walked around the other way again, the field was quite wet but the woodland path was pretty dry. A number of dog walkers were emerging. Came back via the end of my road. Again, it's ridiculous that I should alter my route because of the actions of someone who lives next door but perhaps it will do me good to change things a little.
Did some Rootschatting, not really sure what else I did. My shopping friend phoned to see how I was, she knows how much I've been affected by NN. She asked me if I'd like to go for lunch some time at an outside venue, I would like to go but I do feel anxious at the thought of it. I told her that I wouldn't want to go anywhere that was really busy, she is going to look into going somewhere that's quite local, not a big venue. I've progressed very slowly with my forays into the outside world and have been really nervous at each one - meeting a friend for a beach walk, another walk with a friend that includes walking through busier areas, a visit to the petrol station and to the nurseries. It all sounds a bit pathetic when I put it like that but I have overcome my fears each time and gained a little confidence.
Have been watching Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures, she comes across as more human than I usually find her, none of that breathy voice she often uses in her reports. I used to love her in Ab Fab all those years ago!
It's been raining again this evening, the forecast for tomorrow is drier. My friend said that they reckon there's a heatwave coming, I said when they say that they're usually just referring to the London area! The forecast for this area is actually much warmer than today, we will see.
Look forward to reading others' news.
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Oh my RTL..... my heart goes out to you with all your bus activities... not what you need at the end of your shift... I think LM's idea of just mentioning it to the driver might help and at least save you an unwanted third bus trip!
Roobarb - good to hear that you're getting out and about a bit more although daunting.... I'm sure you'll overcome your NN 's busy body attitude as you seem a strong person and your friends to help... all I can say is she must lead an extremely dull life if all she has to focus on is what you're doing! Hope you're going to get some nice weather too over the next few days..
My day
Thank you all for your good wishes for our anniversary... OH says it's more than three life sentences... sweet isn't he!
We were up at a reasonable time as the dustmen make such a racket!
Breakfast, picnic made, off we set...
Weather wasn't that bright but not cold so decided to wear a summer dress..
The journey took us about an hour and three quarters with the A14 round Huntingdon and Cambridge much improved since they've got rid of a roundabout, now three lanes and seemless driving... lovely road surface too.. round us it's like driving in a third world country... in fact I'm not so sure their roads aren't better!
Finally arriving in Framlingham and the sun was out, parking was easy as all pre booked, safety was good hand sanitisers everywhere and you had designated areas to wait to go in to the cafe ( we didn't) and to walk the walls.. which we did... OH not that keen as doesn't like heights and the drop into the gully area round the castle was a long way down... lovely views though.... all was fine people keeping distances, children behaving and generally ok. Sat had our picnic on a bench away from other people.
Walked down the hill into the town... quite a lot of people about but all abiding by distancing...
The castle was the home of Mary Tudor who had arrived to stay there when her young brother was king as it was her safest castle... she brought a retinue of 13,000 people apparently.... not sure where they'd all have stayed as the castle wasn't that big! I knew she'd stayed there from reading CJ Sansoms last book called Tombland... all about the seige of Norwich.
( Roobarb perhaps that's where you've heard of the town from).
Decided we'd drive to Aldburgh as just down the coast... been lots times before... Snape Malting which is nearby was the venue built and used by Benjamin Britten.
Well it was VERY BUSY. so we didn't go in to the town but drove and parked just out of the town to walk along the beach, shingle so not as nice as sandy beach... very few people there so felt much happier.
I always love going to that coast as the skies are so big and looking round it was a real curve from one side to the other... great for artists and the light is so good.
Drove up the other way to Southwold which again is a pretty place but lots of people there too... neither of us felt comfortable so we didn't get out, pity as normally we would have but beach there was packed too..
It was lovely to have a day out but it did feel kind of surreal and you felt you had to be on your guard...
Of course with so many people holidaying in U.K. and lots of children about probably explains it.
Somewhere to go later on when schools have returned and people back at work.
Once home we opened a bottle cava and had a toast to one another, then OH BBQ'd...
Watched some tv... decided we'd enjoyed our day and we're exhausted... and all I'd done was sit in the car while he did the driving! Roads were quite quiet on the way home which is unusual...
Daughter phoned earlier in the day wondering why we weren't at home... she'd forgotten! Anyway she and the boys are coming for three nights week after next... icing on the cake for today!
That's it for today folks! Hope you've had a good day too.
Caroline
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Happy Anniverary, Caroline. It reminded me that it is my cousins tomorrow so have just sent an e-card.
Just realised I missed posting yesterday, not that there was much to report. Today a mixture of sun and cloud but dry which is the main thing (not for the garden I know). My oldest great-niece, Amelia, became a teenager today so popped round to see her (and her sisters, of course). All 4 are lovely girls but all very different in their personalities.
Got home around 5pm and was feeling pretty tired as didn't sleep very well last night for some reason. Lay down on the sofa and promptly fell asleep for about an hour. I did feel refreshed when I woke up though so must have needed it.
Getting out and about now and then has certainly lifted my spirits even if it is not for very long or very often. Certainly feel less like a prisoner trapped in my own home.
After I'd eaten did some soduko then watched George Gently. Had forgotten how much I enjoyed this series first time around.
Think it is time that we all got just a little bit braver, whilst continuing to stay safe. Baby steps!
Night, night everyone.
Annette
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Very sorry to hear of problems ,folks, enough to cope with at this time.
Take a timer with you RTL.estimate your journey time and set it for less than that.Or your phone?
Your NN must have some needs that she can be as she is, but how that satisfies them is a mystery to me, Roobarb.
Well a new phone scam, supposed to be from NHS ,re testing for Covid 19,asking for £50 etc etc,you know how they go.!
Asking for bank details etc.
Flash Harry has fallen and badly cut his chin ,a large skin flap wide open,so hospital job.
He took a little toy with him,it is of a Border Terrier puppy , his Nanny’s dog
is a Border Terrier,his best friend in these times, the person who stitched him up put a dressing on the toy too which had FH laughing .
I have been incredibly lazy today ,no motivation whatsoever.
Raining again , hope some better weather is on it’s way.
Hard to believe it is Autumn in a month , hope we have “ an Indian Summer”.
Ah well nearly Christmas!
Got a pack - a Creative Care Kit given by a kind neighbour ,with exercises to do, puzzles, projects etc, distributed by Greater Manchester.
The exercises look good ,gentle but good for housebound oldies like me.
Congratulations on the 47 th Anniversary, I can beat that - 58 for us ,it flew by so we must have been enjoying ourselves!
A notable milestone though and hope you enjoyed the day.
Just watching Morse, those blue eyes!
Must get on with something tomorrow, the utility room needs a good sort out ,
It is tidy but too much on the floor, hard to walk through with a full washing basket .
Clothes maiden ,step ladders for high kitchen units etc, ironing board, Vacuum cleaner ,.quick whizz over carpet sweeper ,etc.
Now had I planned it the washer would not be right at the back .
Men!
Well cheerio, hope everyone has a good day tomorrow,well today really .
Viktoria.
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Very sorry to hear of problems ,folks, enough to cope with at this time.
Take a timer with you RTL.estimate your journey time and set it for less than that.Or your phone?
Your NN must have some needs that she can be as she is, but how that satisfies them is a mystery to me, Roobarb.
Well a new phone scam, supposed to be from NHS ,re testing for Covid 19,asking for £50 etc etc,you know how they go.!
Asking for bank details etc.
Flash Harry has fallen and badly cut his chin ,a large skin flap wide open,so hospital job.
He took a little toy with him,it is of a Border Terrier puppy , his Nanny’s dog
is a Border Terrier,his best friend in these times, the person who stitched him up put a dressing on the toy too which had FH laughing .
I have been incredibly lazy today ,no motivation whatsoever.
Raining again , hope some better weather is on it’s way.
Hard to believe it is Autumn in a month , hope we have “ an Indian Summer”.
Ah well nearly Christmas!
Got a pack - a Creative Care Kit given by a kind neighbour ,with exercises to do, puzzles, projects etc, distributed by Greater Manchester.
The exercises look good ,gentle but good for housebound oldies like me.
Congratulations on the 47 th Anniversary, I can beat that - 58 for us ,it flew by so we must have been enjoying ourselves!
A notable milestone though and hope you enjoyed the day.
Just watching Morse, those blue eyes!
Must get on with something tomorrow, the utility room needs a good sort out ,
It is tidy but too much on the floor, hard to walk through with a full washing basket .
Clothes maiden ,step ladders for high kitchen units etc, ironing board, Vacuum cleaner ,.quick whizz over carpet sweeper ,etc.
Now had I planned it the washer would not be right at the back .
Men!
Well cheerio, hope everyone has a good day tomorrow,well today really .
Viktoria.
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Caroline, sounds like a lovely day out despite any restrictions. I'm with your OH on the heights issue! :o It's not the name Framlingham that sounds familiar, it's Aldburgh, still can't think why.
Annette, it's good that you are managing to venture out more.
Viktoria - poor little Flash Harry! :'( How thoughtful of the hospital staff to make him laugh, they're all so kind aren't they?
(Nothing from Mowsehowse on Tuesday diary, hope all is well.
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Thankyou Roobarb , it was nasty and dirt in it too, but he gets over things quickly, he was tired ( never still all day) so cried a lot on the way to the hospital .
Decided to alter the new curtains today, theybare a bold check and the bottom edge hem was not equal so it was driving me bad as a bold stripe was an inch out and very noticeable .
All unpicked and pinned whilst hanging to be exact,hand sewing tomorrow.
Just going to phone my husband’s sister for a chat.
She never phones out , nor answers messages but he would not want me to
break contact ,she looked after their mother in her( si in l ‘s ) house for 14 years, did too much too soon and never had a day off as M in L would not have anyone else to look after her.
Mother in Law lived to 105 !
She lost two of her sons to age related illness yet she trundled on.
Wet and dull day except speaking to a neighbour over the fence and a lovely apricot cockapoo came along the lane, collar but no identification ,
sorted by neighbour putting it on the local” What’s on”,
It had got out through a weak place in their fence where a fire had damaged
it from their neighbour’s side.
So ended well, but the dog is going to be neutered next week, maybe he knows! ::)
No real news so a cuppa whilst I chat to the girl who was my bridesmaid -
the one and only as my best friend - the second one - was stuck in the IOM
as no sailings due to bad weather.
So goodnight all.Viktoria.
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Poor Flash Harry Viktoria- hope he recovers soon... it's amazing how quick they bounce back but Nast place to get an injury... nice of the hospital staff to cheer him up... they're so good at that...
Our group has made lots of scrubs for children's wards and clinics all bright and cheerful... Thomas the tank engine, pepper pig etc, the even made PE for a soft toy puffin to enable children still to handle it..
Hope you manage to get your curtains sorted...
58 years is a very long time..... got some way to get there... if we're still around!
Roobarb- not sure about Aldburgh... coukd it be anything to do with the festival that's held there....
Annette - good to hear you're getting more confident about going out and about.... you're braver than I am!... so far.
Caroline
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Well Roobarb, I had a taste of nasty neighbours this afternoon.
My son came with some shopping, he drops it off and does not come in,just chats a moment or two but not today as he had something to do and there was nowhere to park .
A little further down the road a newish couple have removed the front fence, had a lowered kerb put in and park in their front garden as they have a trades van and car.
My son could not find anywhere ,so did park by the lowered kerb, the woman came out and berated him,he said sorry but I am not staying and will be only two minutes.
She said she would report him ,he said you must do as you think fit but I’ll be gone probably before you get through, ran up to me three doors up, ran back and drove off.
Half an hour later her husband came hammering in my door,screaming and swearing thatI did not own the street ,he had paid for the dropped kerb and if my son wanted to tackle anybody he could take him on ! etc etc.
I said my son had explained,was polite and literally was two minutes only.
Whew I was shaking like a leaf but I kept calm and was polite.
Checked with son as to what I thought I had heard ,and yes I had heard properly.
The woman said she was going out in a short while but actually did not leave at all.
This is one of the families that have not observed any rules throughout lockdown.zThdy are building an extension and all weekends, starting very early they have mixers etc,workmen talking loudly ,vans and lorries have churned up the lane so it is almost impassable ,it is a short cut to school too.
Well after about two hours of quiet activity I settled down , but I can only assume his wufe exaggerated what my son said ,but I heard from my step where I was waiting -the house is only three doors from mine.
So I know what was said .
Ah well belligerent neighbour has shown himself up .
But I thought of Roobarb , I will now have to take my own advice won’t I!
Curtains now have a nice level hem and matching stripes.
The threatened heatwave this afternoon did not come ,just a bit sultry.
Think tomorrow is supposed to be hot.
Hope everyone is OK, I am now but was shaken ,it was so belligerent and violent ,no need to be so really, an explanation was given two minutes there
and gone .
My daughter in law told my son he should have said he was my key contact
etc.,which he is really , but never mind .
Cheerio everyone ,I don’t seem to be getting all your posts, always a delay of notification too.
Cheerio, off for a cuppa and kitchen tidy ,no other way round !
I will enjoy my cuppa better then.
Morse then bed.
Viktoria.
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I had a conversation with my husband recently, increasing owners are allowed to drop their curbs to use as a car run on, we have had 2 more done recently, as a consequence every time we go out I am worried we cannot park outside our house, we can park a car on the front but the reason we paved our front was because I got fed up with cats leaving a mess on my lawn not to park the car, why are councils allowing so any dropped curbs?, soon there will be nowhere to park and the same situation will keep happening as it has done to Viktoria's son, i for park on my front if I can't park elsewhere outside
Louisa Maud
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Oh Viktoria, I'm so sorry to hear about that, what a dreadful experience. The man who accosted you sounds like a right bully and they say that all bullies are cowards at heart, well I think he's that as well. If he wanted to sound off he should have spoken to your son either at the time or on his next visit, I'm sure your son would have dealt with him calmly in the way he did with the woman. Instead he comes and picks on a lady who has done nothing wrong, obviously because he thought he could intimidate you.He certainly has shown himself up and well done to you for keeping calm despite shaking like a leaf.
Hope you enjoy Morse and can sleep well.
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Try not to worry about it to disturb your nights sleep, you need to be calm before you go to bed, night night Viktoria
Louisa Maud
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Thanks everyone, it takes a lot to get me down ,there was a lot I could have said but he was beyond reason .
At least I did not show he had upset me,and Morse is on soon so ready for bed, cuddled in my dressing gown , another nice cuppa and anyway the neighbour is an ugly man ,truly ugly ,I don’t feel sorry for him though!
Sleep well,I will ,mind you it will be after two O’Clock when Morse finishes .
Cheerio.
Viktoria.
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Viktoria - Dear me what is the matter with people being so unneighbourly.... can't believe you were treated to such an abusive tirade by a bullying oaf... well done you for not backing down and staying calm despite what you felt inside... Roobarbs right about him being cowardly too... dreadful behaviour...
Hope you're able to settle down to some lovely Morse and a good nights sleep...
Caroline
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Hi Viktoria,
I can understand them being concerned about someone parking by/in front of their lowered kerb but it sounds like they went way over the top in how they dealt with this. I am sorry to hear you got the brunt of their ire. I do feel for both you and Roobarb about these unpleasant neighbours who shout and swear when worked up. My own outlook is there is no need to shout if there isn't a fire.
I think it is awful the way these neighbours approached you - it sounds quite intimidating and quite out of order. I think you did well to remain so calm. If only they had discussed the matter calmly things could have been sorted out much better. I hope you have a good day today and can put this recent nasty experience to the back of your mind somehow.
By the way I will use your phone alarm tip if I feel overly tired on the buses. If I don't hear this because of engine noise I might resort to an egg timer which is much louder. I am not the only one on buses who dozes occasionally, so might end up doing a good turn in waking up someone else as well. Hopefully, they might view it as a good turn. ;)
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Thanks, I was a bit worried about myself ,I occasionally get very rapid heartbeats ,which can lead to clotting, I am on Aspirin ,however it settled down whilst hand sewing my curtain hems.
Now, just as with Roobarb, I am conscious of myself, I had planned to weed
the strip in front of my fence where some weeds are sprouting ,I try to keep it nice , now I feel cautious about doing that after the barb” you think you own this street”.That was just something nasty to say but my tidying will reinforce his words ,- in his mind- but I will do the weeding ‘cos if I own the street I must keep it tidy! Ne ne ne ne Neh ne!
I have not got to the stage where he does not exist , it is easy to say but hard to arrive at!
Never mind him , my gladioli are coming out ,the orange / lemony ones. No pink in full flower as yet.
I staked them yesterday ,after the shouting , my back was burning as nasty neighbour was talking to a passer by on the pavement .
But I needed to get outside and act normally ,I am not hiding away from him
I shall carry on as normal .
If my OH were here he would have been magnificent,icy cool and very cutting
But given the violence of neighbour’s speech and general demeanour I would have been worried ,no better to just move on and do my own thing ,but see how quickly they can make you self conscious
Though I ses it as shouldn’t ,the curtains are so much better , a nice definite line at the bottom hem.
I didn’t take them down, too much hassle and anyway it was easier to get a straight edge following the check pattern.
My ironing board is adjustable so on a high level, I could press and sew with them still hanging..
I use a narrow board to do the hems , doing a bit from the top and a bit from the bottom,a cross stitch ,and the board speeds it up no end.Your needle goes through to the board and with a light touch you pick up just a thread or two.Very neat.
Can’t remember the stitch.
Well chicken and mushroom pie for tea , broccoli and new potatoes .
Yoghurt for pud.
We will see weather wise , maybe 38 degrees will kill off some germs,COVID-19 was supposed to not like heat !
Cheerio,folks.
Have a nice weekend ,me? I am going to bathe topless in my garden , that will show him ! Oooer, it will won’t it ! :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
No ,cover up and sun screen is more sensible.
Viktoria.
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Why do neighbours have to cause aggravation, the family next door are very loud, got 2 adult children plus a grandchild, won't list all of the aggro but we have never argued, seldom hear the grandchild now aged 8 but we hear the rest plus any friends who pollute the air with their loud talk and bad language, this morning once again I find 2 cigarette ends on my patio, it is so annoying and now that have a dog that they allow to bark even when they are in, we are very quiet people and are not killjoys at all, if moving could be done a blink of a eye I would be off, strange thing is at other times they seem to hibernate, like you Viktoria i won't go into my front garden if they are there and it shouldn't be like that
LM
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Well Roobarb, I had a taste of nasty neighbours this afternoon.
My son came with some shopping, he drops it off and does not come in,just chats a moment or two but not today as he had something to do and there was nowhere to park .
A little further down the road a newish couple have removed the front fence, had a lowered kerb put in and park in their front garden as they have a trades van and car.
My son could not find anywhere ,so did park by the lowered kerb, the woman came out and berated him,he said sorry but I am not staying and will be only two minutes.
She said she would report him ,he said you must do as you think fit but I’ll be gone probably before you get through, ran up to me three doors up, ran back and drove off.
Half an hour later her husband came hammering in my door,screaming and swearing thatI did not own the street ,he had paid for the dropped kerb and if my son wanted to tackle anybody he could take him on ! etc etc.
I said my son had explained,was polite and literally was two minutes only.
Whew I was shaking like a leaf but I kept calm and was polite.
Checked with son as to what I thought I had heard ,and yes I had heard properly.
The woman said she was going out in a short while but actually did not leave at all.
This is one of the families that have not observed any rules throughout lockdown.zThdy are building an extension and all weekends, starting very early they have mixers etc,workmen talking loudly ,vans and lorries have churned up the lane so it is almost impassable ,it is a short cut to school too.
Well after about two hours of quiet activity I settled down , but I can only assume his wufe exaggerated what my son said ,but I heard from my step where I was waiting -the house is only three doors from mine.
So I know what was said .
Ah well belligerent neighbour has shown himself up .
But I thought of Roobarb , I will now have to take my own advice won’t I!
Curtains now have a nice level hem and matching stripes.
The threatened heatwave this afternoon did not come ,just a bit sultry.
Think tomorrow is supposed to be hot.
Hope everyone is OK, I am now but was shaken ,it was so belligerent and violent ,no need to be so really, an explanation was given two minutes there
and gone .
My daughter in law told my son he should have said he was my key contact
etc.,which he is really , but never mind .
Cheerio everyone ,I don’t seem to be getting all your posts, always a delay of notification too.
Cheerio, off for a cuppa and kitchen tidy ,no other way round !
I will enjoy my cuppa better then.
Morse then bed.
Viktoria.
Presumably, being the model citizens which they purport to be, they have got the necessary approvals form the Council for their extension. Just a thought! ::)
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In my opinion to many are allowed to have a dropped kerb
Louisa Maud
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Well one neighbour who is affected much more than I am will be looking at plans no doubt as he is really on the ball .
Yo can see them on the Local Government site ,as I did when at my
previous house ,I was advised by the Council I could do that, there was no trouble ,all was done correctly just I was not happy about the height of a wall from 7’
to 10’ ,but do you know my buyers liked it better.
I feel it would be nosiness on my part and thus spite ,so will leave it to their immediate neighbour.
I had trouble for a short while with party guests flicking cigarette butts over my wall, I had a dog and many dogs will eat them, two or three is enough to make a small dog seriously ill
So I swept them up after one long party, posted them through theit letter box in an envelope with the name address etc of my Vet, saying I would not lose my no claims bonus by claiming on my insurance so if they would like to contact my Vet and say how many butts there were ,my dog weighed x kilos
and they would give him an idea how much he would have to pay for treatment,assuming the dog did not die in which case a replacement would be whatever a replacement costs.
So tell your guests not to flick the butts into my property .
But I was totally in the right .
I can be assertive at times like that.
Off for a bath before aches and pains set in, do hair ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)Thanks folks for “ listening”
Viktoria.
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It is so hot a nice cool shower would be a good idea, my hair suffers in this heat despite putting rollers in, I wasn't blessed with the slightest kink or curl, ah well, we can't have all we want can we?
LM
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Viktoria, I do admire your strength of mind and despite all the nastiness that has been aimed at you, you still manage to inject some humour. I think your topless sunbathing might shut your nasty neighbour up! ;D I hope you can keep your spirits up despite this dreadful man, it's awful having your activities curtailed even further than we all currently have to because of his attitude.
Louisa Maud, my hair is like yours, as my grandad used to say - 'Straight as a yard of pump watter!' It's the envy of a lot of my friends. :)
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You made me laugh Roobarb, my mum used to say " you can't curl broom handles"
LM
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It truly annoys me, women straightening their hair!
If they only knew how hard life us with straight hair that refuses to curl.
If I have a short crisp style people ask me if I am over the brain surgery ,
!Have I had nits or was the hairdresser vindictive.?
I hate frizz but body,bounce ,yes!
I had really dark hair ,one shade up from black , but straight and thick .
A French pleat suited me .
But to see my lovely grand daughter straighten her hair! I could scream.
Sore finger ringlets for special occasions!
Then a perm,but it was too frizzy .
So dead straight and wound up or a light perm when they came out.
Well folks ,a good day really, lots done and mind occupied .
He is beginning not to exist.
Cheerio.Viktoria.