Afternoon all
Really hard frost here this morning nice all be it very nippy day.
Took DH to medical appointment this morning then continued to a mall for coffee and window shopping. DH purchased nice jumper and I bought some Duplo which is now hiding bin my office cupboard
Bit more quilting this afternoon.
Enjoy the day
(09-08-2023, 09:57 AM)R2x1 Wrote: [ -> ]it's a bad sign when the mowing contractors wear life jackets instead of fluoro.
Not as bad as the firemen joining forces when I need my battery sorted. Last time there were three of them. Three! I told them that was excessive, but they insisted they had been forewarned.
Hi All.
Have had a lovely day.. MrP was in a good mood, albeit he had only just woken up when I got there. Had a nice visit, put cream on his back and then he sent me away to finish the cake.
Had an awesome time with the Gang.. Toasted sammies and then the Cake. OMG it was yummy. No too sweet or too sour. For my first it was blimmin good in my opinion. And the smile on peoples faces was lovely. David who has a partner in the home said he loved it. He made his first a few weeks ago but said mine was nicer. Considering Id never tried one or made one, Im pleased it turned out good.
Young Peter has a 1/4 of it for his tea and supper, the rest we gave to the staff.. I didn't want to bring any home. We all signed a card for Him. And Dianne and her Mum got him a bag for his new wheels.. he's been falling so they have him in a wheelchair now.
Bobbie couldn't remember what she wanted to tell me, so I must give her a notebook and Pen so she can write things down when she thinks of them
The sun is out but still a chilly breeze.
Glad your day was a good one Popeye; the notebook sounds a good idea for Bobbie.
Freezing here, likely to snow tomorrow they say & I wouldn't be surprised. Not sure how Madame le Dog will cope as not sure if she's ever seen snow before. I may just stop in bed - said she, knowing that's never going to happen. Not with Madame Le Dog on getting human out of bed duty.
I suggest you introduce dog to snow as early as possible, so you can both treat to the blankies with books and remotes and treats. With curtains firmly pulled.
It would be uncivilised to do anything else.
morning ladies
We've had rain, now the sun 's out... who knows what the day is going to do today.
Glad to hear your day went well yesterday, popeye.
I picked our first bunch of daffs the other day. They look so cheerful on the kitchen windowsill. The little tete-a-tete daffs are slowly starting to flower too. And the Star of Bethlehem has one flower on it so far. My sister-in-law gave those to me a few autums ago and just as well as she has lost hers in her house move. I'll give her back some when mine have finished. There's something to be said for sharing your garden. The little hebe cuttings don't seem to have taken
MrK suggested I 'plant' a branch into the soil without cutting it off the parent plant and see how it goes. That's worked for other plants so I'll give it go.
It feels like a good day to concentrate on the placemats. I have two to go
then I can bind and finish.
Coffees finished, time to get moving
happy crafting
Morning everyone
I remember hour Lab being very wary of snow. MrP arranged for a few inches for our first wedding anniversary.. And poor Harley didn't know quite what it was. he settled down in the end and was happy to "Bite" the snowballs. lol..
Its cool here but I havent been out yet lol.
MrP was soo happy when I spoke to him last night. They had given him a bath. First one in Many many years. It would have helped his bones Im sure. No results on his x-rays as yet.
Im off for my diabetes eye check.. Thankfully I have never needed to have the eye drops. Cos if they use them Ill be stuck without being able to drive. and I have to go to Pukekohe for the check now. So fingers crossed they dont need to do the drops today.
Then shopping and I detest shopping in the afternoon. Im a morning girl and hate leaving things till the afternoon.
Have a fab day all
Morning all
Wet and very cold balmy 3.9 degrees
Off to do my stint today and it will be freezing 4 layers of merino and my puffer coat - hopefully I can still move my arms
Giving my elbow a rest so no knitting again last night, I did finish quilting yesterday so today will trim and sew on the binding that means a quilt in my lap tonight while stitching down the binding
Keep warm
My day is off to a poor start, with a bill from Spark arriving, and me discovering that despite dropping my broadband plan from them they have continued to charge me for a neon subscription I haven't used, by attaching it to my mobile account. Me being somewhat confused over their billing changes didn't notice until the account arrived this morning and boy was I cross. And of course got nowhere with trying to get a credit, just talked over and shut down. Enormously frustrating, but determined now to sort out a different mobile provider before the end of the month. Some days being a boomer in a different world really sucks.
I am tempted to pour an early wine, lol, but tea will do. Bastards...
Now I shall go do the quiz and try to restart my day on a better note!!
(10-08-2023, 11:47 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]My day is off to a poor start, with a bill from Spark arriving, and me discovering that despite dropping my broadband plan from them they have continued to charge me for a neon subscription I haven't used, by attaching it to my mobile account. Me being somewhat confused over their billing changes didn't notice until the account arrived this morning and boy was I cross. And of course got nowhere with trying to get a credit, just talked over and shut down. Enormously frustrating, but determined now to sort out a different mobile provider before the end of the month. Some days being a boomer in a different world really sucks.
I am tempted to pour an early wine, lol, but tea will do. Bastards...
Now I shall go do the quiz and try to restart my day on a better note!!
My technique when faced by some ignorant bastard like that... Very politely ask, "What is the procedure to cancel my account?" Mostly it works and an instant change in attitude.
Did that. Going to 2 degrees soon as I can get to Takapuna with my little Nokia in my hand. I am going to hand it to the young person at the counter and tell them to make it so, lol.
Still steaming, but am calming down. That process takes a little longer these days.
Bastards.
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A fairly thick dumping of snow rather than the slight dusting forecast.
It was absolutely freezing when we ventured out for the walk; I'm starting to think perhaps a balaclava might be an excellent idea; & as an added bonus it would also improve my looks!
Not a happy camper; bloody computer updated itself didn't it & I had to find passwords to log in virtually everywhere. And if that wasn't bad enough there seem to be ads popping up everywhere where once there were none. Eldest granddaughter called in earlier & she had a look but not able to help much so will need to send a 'sweetie darling come & help mummy!' message to sweetie darling, poor sod.
(10-08-2023, 02:06 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]Did that. Going to 2 degrees soon as I can get to Takapuna with my little Nokia in my hand. I am going to hand it to the young person at the counter and tell them to make it so, lol.
Still steaming, but am calming down. That process takes a little longer these days.
Bastards.
There is an advert on TV about dealing with companies like that Hunni.. I dont see it often. But they should ahve explained everything to you the first time you called. Remind them that they record their phone calls so they need to find your previous calls and see what was said.
(10-08-2023, 02:06 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]Did that. Going to 2 degrees soon as I can get to Takapuna with my little Nokia in my hand. I am going to hand it to the young person at the counter and tell them to make it so, lol.
Still steaming, but am calming down. That process takes a little longer these days.
Bastards.
If they get stroppy,mention Fair Go; apparently, the mere mention can work wonders.
Lilith7 make sure you're still using the same browser you always use, Firefox, Chrome, sounds to me as if you are using Edge M.S. browser which they have probably set up as your default browser after the updates.
Do you know which browser you normally use as a starting point?
(10-08-2023, 02:50 PM)popeye333 Wrote: [ -> ] (10-08-2023, 02:06 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ]Did that. Going to 2 degrees soon as I can get to Takapuna with my little Nokia in my hand. I am going to hand it to the young person at the counter and tell them to make it so, lol.
Still steaming, but am calming down. That process takes a little longer these days.
Bastards.
There is an advert on TV about dealing with companies like that Hunni.. I dont see it often. But they should ahve explained everything to you the first time you called. Remind them that they record their phone calls so they need to find your previous calls and see what was said.
Oh, it is all on messenger, we rarely get to talk to a real person unless we are kicking up a stink as I did this morning. I did consider the telecommunications complaints process, but frankly just don't need the stress. I shall pay up on the last possible day and get a new provider. I am sure they will be devastated to lose my tiny account lol...
Bastards.
(10-08-2023, 04:22 PM)zqwerty Wrote: [ -> ]Lilith7 make sure you're still using the same browser you always use, Firefox, Chrome, sounds to me as if you are using Edge M.S. browser which they have probably set up as your default browser after the updates.
Do you know which browser you normally use as a starting point?
Not a clue - although it used to be firefox & then one fine day, the fiendish computer changed it when it updated itself; I suspect this computer may be possessed as it seems to sometimes be smirking when I strike another little glitch. Naturally though Sweetie darling says that's impossible. Not to worry, he can sort it sooner or later; probably sooner unless he wants to deal with constant whining.
(10-08-2023, 04:33 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: [ -> ] (10-08-2023, 02:50 PM)popeye333 Wrote: [ -> ]There is an advert on TV about dealing with companies like that Hunni.. I dont see it often. But they should ahve explained everything to you the first time you called. Remind them that they record their phone calls so they need to find your previous calls and see what was said.
Oh, it is all on messenger, we rarely get to talk to a real person unless we are kicking up a stink as I did this morning. I did consider the telecommunications complaints process, but frankly just don't need the stress. I shall pay up on the last possible day and get a new provider. I am sure they will be devastated to lose my tiny account lol...
Bastards.
Make sure you tell absolutely everyone what utter bastards they are,too. Spread the message far & wide.
Snow on hills & some beaches, but none here so far. They're saying it could be the coldest night of the year.
Minusbloodythree!
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-chr...wCEkVcaeZg
Freezing here in the Bay 4 deg but feels like 1 - Robie is in Kaikōura after spending the night on the broken down ferry it’s 4 deg there - his son decided he needed his little car down at uni as he has a job that doesn’t fit in with public transport so Robie and his wife thought a nostalgic road trip would be a great break - he looked hilarious in the little car - but the break will do him good - it’s only 2 deg on my sons farm in southern HB - his lambs all have coats but the poor little things .Snow has fallen right across the top of his hills - the highland cattle haven’t come down they obviously don’t mind the cold .Hawaii is at the absolute other end of the spectrum on fire
Mum would have been 107 today - my sister who lost her house to the cyclone came up for the first time - that was tough but we were over the moon some of Mums geraniums that my sister had growing in her garden have survived - the silt has a peculiar smell .We then went out to Mums grave which is in the Esk Valley - I would walk away if I had a property out there - the looting has ramped up again - materials are being stolen out of houses that have started to be repaired - the Police minister came to address their concerns about the looting at a community meeting -while she was speaking the entire kitchen was being stolen out of the camp ground kitchen where some of the residents are staying in camper vans .I reckon they should spray the whole valley with grass seed and leave it - who knows with climate change when it will flood again
Pleased your birthday baking turned out so well Popeye - can imagine Mr P enjoying his bath - that the thing I miss the most about Taupo the AC baths and de Brett’s were fabulous
(10-08-2023, 09:19 PM)JanW Wrote: [ -> ]Freezing here in the Bay 4 deg but feels like 1 - Robie is in Kaikōura after spending the night on the broken down ferry it’s 4 deg there - his son decided he needed his little car down at uni as he has a job that doesn’t fit in with public transport so Robie and his wife thought a nostalgic road trip would be a great break - he looked hilarious in the little car - but the break will do him good - it’s only 2 deg on my sons farm in southern HB - his lambs all have coats but the poor little things .Snow has fallen right across the top of his hills - the highland cattle haven’t come down they obviously don’t mind the cold .Hawaii is at the absolute other end of the spectrum on fire
Mum would have been 107 today - my sister who lost her house to the cyclone came up for the first time - that was tough but we were over the moon some of Mums geraniums that my sister had growing in her garden have survived - the silt has a peculiar smell .We then went out to Mums grave which is in the Esk Valley - I would walk away if I had a property out there - the looting has ramped up again - materials are being stolen out of houses that have started to be repaired - the Police minister came to address their concerns about the looting at a community meeting -while she was speaking the entire kitchen was being stolen out of the camp ground kitchen where some of the residents are staying in camper vans .I reckon they should spray the whole valley with grass seed and leave it - who knows with climate change when it will flood again
Pleased your birthday baking turned out so well Popeye - can imagine Mr P enjoying his bath - that the thing I miss the most about Taupo the AC baths and de Brett’s were fabulous
We loved the AC baths and De bretts too.. worth the trip from Mangakino
