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Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-23 15:11:49
Go to it; Nanny North's Boarding House; Breakfast 8 - 9:30, hot baths by arrangement, door shall be locked at 10pm prompt!
Go to it; Nanny North's Boarding House; Breakfast 8 - 9:30, hot baths by arrangement, door shall be locked at 10pm prompt!
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-23 14:04:04
Hi there I hope you have all had a good Easter. I haven't forgotten you all, its a bit like running a hotel here this month its been all go go go.... just stopped for a breather as I am busy getting the house sorted out for the next round of guests...… Family from the US of A this time. Feeling very tired but early night tonight got to get up mega early to go meet them at airport in morning. xxxxx
Hi there I hope you have all had a good Easter. I haven't forgotten you all, its a bit like running a hotel here this month its been all go go go.... just stopped for a breather as I am busy getting the house sorted out for the next round of guests...… Family from the US of A this time. Feeling very tired but early night tonight got to get up mega early to go meet them at airport in morning. xxxxx
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-18 17:05:26
Sorry about that, cherub!
Sorry about that, cherub!
Posted by LynnW in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-16 19:12:36
Posted By: chief chickenNot much. And very fluffy - would probably stick in your throat! CC, just just made me spit up my coffee on my keyboard with that one!!
Posted By: chief chickenNot much. And very fluffy - would probably stick in your throat! CC, just just made me spit up my coffee on my keyboard with that one!!
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-14 12:25:32
Not much. And very fluffy - would probably stick in your throat!
Not much. And very fluffy - would probably stick in your throat!
Posted by chief chicken in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-14 12:24:28
Can't remember...might be unlucky 13!
Can't remember...might be unlucky 13!
Posted by Kateb in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-13 22:04:04
Way to go!! What's the most ever?
Way to go!! What's the most ever?
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-13 22:03:13
Slightly bigger than a Malteser then!!
Slightly bigger than a Malteser then!!
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-12 20:10:19
Met my friend's new 11 week old Maltese terrier on Wednesday... About a third the size of a cat!
Met my friend's new 11 week old Maltese terrier on Wednesday... About a third the size of a cat!
Posted by chief chicken in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-12 20:08:31
Um...just booked in number 9 with Shobhna!
Um...just booked in number 9 with Shobhna!
Posted by Kateb in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-10 22:27:54
I feel about 110!! How many lunches do you have planned for this year?!!
I feel about 110!! How many lunches do you have planned for this year?!!
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-10 22:26:17
A dog is a very appealing idea but once again the cats voted no!!
A dog is a very appealing idea but once again the cats voted no!!
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-10 19:17:42
You need a sheepdog, Kate; that'd help with herding kids...
You need a sheepdog, Kate; that'd help with herding kids...
Posted by chief chicken in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-10 19:15:47
That's all right cherub; facebook thinks i'm 110. My nephew then posted that I don't look a day over 70. I'm 58. He's disinherited...:D Splendid birthday thank you; up to party/lunch number 6 today!
That's all right cherub; facebook thinks i'm 110. My nephew then posted that I don't look a day over 70. I'm 58. He's disinherited...:D Splendid birthday thank you; up to party/lunch number 6 today!
Posted by Kateb in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-09 23:42:37
Just realised that the title of this thread makes it look like you're extremely old CC - 2019 years to be specific!!! I meant, of course, IN 2019! Happy 21st!
Just realised that the title of this thread makes it look like you're extremely old CC - 2019 years to be specific!!! I meant, of course, IN 2019! Happy 21st!
Posted by nanny north in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-09 16:47:39
Yay its CC's birthday... Have a wonderful day all love xxx
Yay its CC's birthday... Have a wonderful day all love xxx
Posted by Kateb in Happy birthday CC 2019!! on 2019-04-08 23:44:36
Happy birthday!!!!! Hope it was a fab day.xxx
Happy birthday!!!!! Hope it was a fab day.xxx
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-08 23:40:34
Sorry only just got on here - busy weekend with the kids!! Well done on holding off on the parcel - I'm rarely that well disciplined though at my age I don't get many presents so it encourages me to be strong!!! Happy birthday!! Xxx
Sorry only just got on here - busy weekend with the kids!! Well done on holding off on the parcel - I'm rarely that well disciplined though at my age I don't get many presents so it encourages me to be strong!!! Happy birthday!! Xxx
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-06 17:04:16
I avoid the M25 at all costs - never hear any good of it...although on the few occasions I have braved it, it has been moving all right. Just about... Thank you for my parcel which arrived today: I'm being good and not opening it until Monday!
I avoid the M25 at all costs - never hear any good of it...although on the few occasions I have braved it, it has been moving all right. Just about... Thank you for my parcel which arrived today: I'm being good and not opening it until Monday!
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-03 18:15:42
CC, I forgot to say I was down your way last week! We had a trip to Cats Protection head office in Heywards Heath and on the way back I spotted a sign for Marlow!! Took ages to get there and back - that M25 is dreadful!!
CC, I forgot to say I was down your way last week! We had a trip to Cats Protection head office in Heywards Heath and on the way back I spotted a sign for Marlow!! Took ages to get there and back - that M25 is dreadful!!
Posted by LynnW in Where is everybody? on 2019-04-01 20:25:04
Lyle, you are just such an awesome person!! Thank you for taking such great care of Dally and making her life as good as it can be.
Lyle, you are just such an awesome person!! Thank you for taking such great care of Dally and making her life as good as it can be.
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-25 14:15:54
We know someone famous!!! Well done, Lyle - brilliant.
We know someone famous!!! Well done, Lyle - brilliant.
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-25 13:46:59
Thanks so much for bringing every one up to date with Red and the animals Lyle, Its so appreciated..... But you left yourself out and I am now going to spill the beans as I know how proud Red is of you and I feel the same way so I have copied what Red told me and here it is pasted for the girlies to see as I know they will be so proud of you also .... Lyle had his biggest interview with a WWE wrestler this evening (Kofi Kingston, not only an incredible athlete but such a nice genuine guy too!!), I'm so proud of Lyle. Hes literally at the point now where he joins conference calls, speaks live to HUGE big name wrestlers, & then writes it up...I mean how cool is that? ???? I'll post his interview in case anyone's interested, it just ...
Thanks so much for bringing every one up to date with Red and the animals Lyle, Its so appreciated..... But you left yourself out and I am now going to spill the beans as I know how proud Red is of you and I feel the same way so I have copied what Red told me and here it is pasted for the girlies to see as I know they will be so proud of you also .... Lyle had his biggest interview with a WWE wrestler this evening (Kofi Kingston, not only an incredible athlete but such a nice genuine guy too!!), I'm so proud of Lyle. Hes literally at the point now where he joins conference calls, speaks live to HUGE big name wrestlers, & then writes it up...I mean how cool is that? ???? I'll post his interview in case anyone's interested, it just ...
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-21 23:34:17
Hi Lyle, thanks for the update. Tell Dally they're far from moaning - the positivity from both of you is nothing short of amazing considering everything you're having to put up with. I'm a moaner - I try not to, but I find talking about things that bother me often results in me finding a solution. I have some great colleagues at work too who listen to me moan and keep my spirits up. I am lucky that my issues are minor in comparison and hearing about Dally's difficulties puts mine into perspective. Such amazing strength of character - they're a very strong person inside, it's the body that's the failing! I hope the menagerie of pets keeps spirits up - I've always found animals amazingly intuitive, understanding, sympathetic and empat...
Hi Lyle, thanks for the update. Tell Dally they're far from moaning - the positivity from both of you is nothing short of amazing considering everything you're having to put up with. I'm a moaner - I try not to, but I find talking about things that bother me often results in me finding a solution. I have some great colleagues at work too who listen to me moan and keep my spirits up. I am lucky that my issues are minor in comparison and hearing about Dally's difficulties puts mine into perspective. Such amazing strength of character - they're a very strong person inside, it's the body that's the failing! I hope the menagerie of pets keeps spirits up - I've always found animals amazingly intuitive, understanding, sympathetic and empat...
Posted by Edge in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-20 00:46:05
Hello everybody, Lyle here. Red mentioned that NN had said people on the forum has been asking about them. I said I'd log in to post an update, as I know it'd be too much for Dally to manage. Thanks for asking about Dally & checking up on them though. And thank you for your kind words about me NN. We both appreciate it Dally is their usual level of 'very bad' now, which is unfortunately normal for us. They're very limited in what they can do, and are bedbound much of the time. We try get out once or twice a week if we can with Dally using their wheelchair of course. If we're lucky Dally can manage a few hours out, although usually it's less. Obviously Dally's myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) was missed by doctors for quite some time,...
Hello everybody, Lyle here. Red mentioned that NN had said people on the forum has been asking about them. I said I'd log in to post an update, as I know it'd be too much for Dally to manage. Thanks for asking about Dally & checking up on them though. And thank you for your kind words about me NN. We both appreciate it Dally is their usual level of 'very bad' now, which is unfortunately normal for us. They're very limited in what they can do, and are bedbound much of the time. We try get out once or twice a week if we can with Dally using their wheelchair of course. If we're lucky Dally can manage a few hours out, although usually it's less. Obviously Dally's myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) was missed by doctors for quite some time,...
Posted by LynnW in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-19 21:34:12
I'm still here once in a while, but not much activity going on. Neil doesn't come in here at all. He doesn't say much on Facebook either. I do hope the hens are alright.
I'm still here once in a while, but not much activity going on. Neil doesn't come in here at all. He doesn't say much on Facebook either. I do hope the hens are alright.
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-19 19:41:18
Oh I left message with Red saying that Ollie and Kate were asking after her so Hopefully when she is feeling up to it she will pop in xxx Ive no idea about Neil it would be nice if he said hello as well.
Oh I left message with Red saying that Ollie and Kate were asking after her so Hopefully when she is feeling up to it she will pop in xxx Ive no idea about Neil it would be nice if he said hello as well.
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-19 19:38:32
So sorry to hear about Fred CC, that is just amazing how Roger decided to be a house rabbit aren't animals amazing the way they adapt and make the most of a situation is mind blowing. I did have to smile about poor Eric leaning on the hutch that's just the sort of thing that happens to me. The poultry people obviously don't need your money CC, I love you description of them Kate. They are beautiful hens xx
So sorry to hear about Fred CC, that is just amazing how Roger decided to be a house rabbit aren't animals amazing the way they adapt and make the most of a situation is mind blowing. I did have to smile about poor Eric leaning on the hutch that's just the sort of thing that happens to me. The poultry people obviously don't need your money CC, I love you description of them Kate. They are beautiful hens xx
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-19 19:14:49
Fred rabbit had to be put down as he wrecked his back and would have needed 6 - 8 months confinement and even then might not have got better. The night we came home with the empty carrier, Roger would NOT go to bed and shot through the cat flap (now aka the rabbit flap) and took up residence under the trolley in the music room. She goes out to the loo and to wander about for a bit, but other than that, that's it; we now have a house rabbit. She's seven this year - or perhaps six, nobody can remember. Just as well she's a house rabbit now as Eric leant on the hutch to do something and the roof caved in. Still no reply from the poultry people. Makes me cross.
Fred rabbit had to be put down as he wrecked his back and would have needed 6 - 8 months confinement and even then might not have got better. The night we came home with the empty carrier, Roger would NOT go to bed and shot through the cat flap (now aka the rabbit flap) and took up residence under the trolley in the music room. She goes out to the loo and to wander about for a bit, but other than that, that's it; we now have a house rabbit. She's seven this year - or perhaps six, nobody can remember. Just as well she's a house rabbit now as Eric leant on the hutch to do something and the roof caved in. Still no reply from the poultry people. Makes me cross.
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-18 17:59:44
Oh those are the ones with feathers that look like they've been outlined with a black marker pen aren't they?! Have you still got the rabbit or did he fall foul (excuse the pun) of the fox or old age?
Oh those are the ones with feathers that look like they've been outlined with a black marker pen aren't they?! Have you still got the rabbit or did he fall foul (excuse the pun) of the fox or old age?
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-15 19:49:42
Having never heard of POTS before, I now find my niece's husband's future sister in law (are we keeping up at the back??) has the same thing. I hope Neil can pop in now and then for a chat to tell us how life is... Looking into getting some Sebright hens...fingers crossed I can find some. So far 2 emails have met with no response.
Having never heard of POTS before, I now find my niece's husband's future sister in law (are we keeping up at the back??) has the same thing. I hope Neil can pop in now and then for a chat to tell us how life is... Looking into getting some Sebright hens...fingers crossed I can find some. So far 2 emails have met with no response.
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-14 23:27:58
Maybe the cost of running the camera has got too much for Neil, or perhaps it's broken and he doesn't want to replace it. I hope Red can pop back in at some point to say hi. Has she seen a consultant about her POTS yet?
Maybe the cost of running the camera has got too much for Neil, or perhaps it's broken and he doesn't want to replace it. I hope Red can pop back in at some point to say hi. Has she seen a consultant about her POTS yet?
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-13 19:26:21
Hi there Ollie so good to hear from you again. I hope you are Keeping well. I don't know about the hens as the cam has been off for a good while now. Red has more bad days than good but still enjoys her pets and the occasional day out, Lyle is such a star caring for her and the pets when she is unable to. latest news is the landlord has agreed to let her have a stair lift which will help her enormously.
Hi there Ollie so good to hear from you again. I hope you are Keeping well. I don't know about the hens as the cam has been off for a good while now. Red has more bad days than good but still enjoys her pets and the occasional day out, Lyle is such a star caring for her and the pets when she is unable to. latest news is the landlord has agreed to let her have a stair lift which will help her enormously.
Posted by ollie in UK in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-13 18:27:41
I'm still here, though only in cribs and drabs. I wonder if the hens are still there? Also what is happening to Red?
I'm still here, though only in cribs and drabs. I wonder if the hens are still there? Also what is happening to Red?
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-12 19:20:08
I have been so busy with a house full yet again, also got a bad back to contend with yet again.... We were in Aldi and I saw a £1 coin on the floor so bent down to pick it up and back went I felt such a idiot. Of course G/N looked on the funny side of it and said no pain no gain, so I had to laugh !!! Got four days then Tims girls are over for another sleep over. Its all go here nowadays. Had to have a new front fence after the last lot of high winds we had.... now hoping that this storm don't take any of the back fence out, it was real bad here last night and is starting to pick up again tonight.
I have been so busy with a house full yet again, also got a bad back to contend with yet again.... We were in Aldi and I saw a £1 coin on the floor so bent down to pick it up and back went I felt such a idiot. Of course G/N looked on the funny side of it and said no pain no gain, so I had to laugh !!! Got four days then Tims girls are over for another sleep over. Its all go here nowadays. Had to have a new front fence after the last lot of high winds we had.... now hoping that this storm don't take any of the back fence out, it was real bad here last night and is starting to pick up again tonight.
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-12 18:01:20
It is very quiet lately isn't it!! I've got a few days off next week so can hopefully relax a little, but I've started a to-do list and it's very long and time consuming already! Hubby spends his time off doing nowt, I spend mine spring cleaning!!
It is very quiet lately isn't it!! I've got a few days off next week so can hopefully relax a little, but I've started a to-do list and it's very long and time consuming already! Hubby spends his time off doing nowt, I spend mine spring cleaning!!
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-12 17:07:49
Looks as though it's just you and me here now Kate...
Looks as though it's just you and me here now Kate...
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-11 21:00:46
Hubby wouldn't agree to that - he wants to move away from this area. The house opposite ours had a party on Saturday night. It was still going at 4am. That's what people are like around here - selfish and inconsiderate. But then I suppose they are in most places nowadays.
Hubby wouldn't agree to that - he wants to move away from this area. The house opposite ours had a party on Saturday night. It was still going at 4am. That's what people are like around here - selfish and inconsiderate. But then I suppose they are in most places nowadays.
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-10 12:52:47
Do what my grandma once did - she moved across the road! or is there another road that backs onto the wood?
Do what my grandma once did - she moved across the road! or is there another road that backs onto the wood?
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-09 15:51:16
Probably further afield. The area we're in isn't the best, but the houses are cheaper, it's convenient for work and shops etc, plus my eldest is only a few minutes away and it's easy for my other son to get to work/girlfriend's/kids house. There is a wood next door that the cats love too, and being in a cul-de-sac means they're safer. What I need is the same but somewhere else!!!
Probably further afield. The area we're in isn't the best, but the houses are cheaper, it's convenient for work and shops etc, plus my eldest is only a few minutes away and it's easy for my other son to get to work/girlfriend's/kids house. There is a wood next door that the cats love too, and being in a cul-de-sac means they're safer. What I need is the same but somewhere else!!!
Posted by chief chicken in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-04 16:00:16
Horrid for you, Kate. People can be such arses, can't they? Do you like the area you're in, or will you look further afield?
Horrid for you, Kate. People can be such arses, can't they? Do you like the area you're in, or will you look further afield?
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-03 20:10:06
Yes, the grandkids were talking about it on the way home on Friday. There's been a lot on the internet about it lately so hopefully most of the kids will know what to do and won't be drawn in by it. How can people be so evil? I'm glad the sleepover went well - it's so lovely that you're able to build a relationship with the girls after so long. Hopefully this will be a really good year for you all! I think you're right about being in a rut, but when I look around the house there's so much that needs doing. It's only 10 years old but we've been really lazy about keeping on top of things. I think we'll have to spend most of this year getting it spick and span, and hopefully Danny will be close to having his deposit by then too.
Yes, the grandkids were talking about it on the way home on Friday. There's been a lot on the internet about it lately so hopefully most of the kids will know what to do and won't be drawn in by it. How can people be so evil? I'm glad the sleepover went well - it's so lovely that you're able to build a relationship with the girls after so long. Hopefully this will be a really good year for you all! I think you're right about being in a rut, but when I look around the house there's so much that needs doing. It's only 10 years old but we've been really lazy about keeping on top of things. I think we'll have to spend most of this year getting it spick and span, and hopefully Danny will be close to having his deposit by then too.
Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2019-03-03 16:50:02
Ha ha CC I would love to see a picture of your type of blanket xxxx Well done on getting blanket done Kate... Bertie is such a sweet name, I love it xxxx
Ha ha CC I would love to see a picture of your type of blanket xxxx Well done on getting blanket done Kate... Bertie is such a sweet name, I love it xxxx
Posted by nanny north in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-03 16:25:52
Oh Kate that's so sad but if you have to move to get peace and quiet so be it, Sometimes things have a reason to make us think ahead and do something differently and jolt us out of a rut that we don't even know we are in. We had Aprilia and Aurelia for their first sleep over at our house this weekend. We were all a bit worried about it even the girls. It didn't last long though and as soon as they realised it would be immense fun all went well. I must admit I do feel totally cream crackered now though. Only one thing happened that made us all feel a little unsettled for a little while was Aurelia got that Mojo thing come up on her Instagram account, Luckily her Mum had already discussed it all with her and told her exactly what to do if it ...
Oh Kate that's so sad but if you have to move to get peace and quiet so be it, Sometimes things have a reason to make us think ahead and do something differently and jolt us out of a rut that we don't even know we are in. We had Aprilia and Aurelia for their first sleep over at our house this weekend. We were all a bit worried about it even the girls. It didn't last long though and as soon as they realised it would be immense fun all went well. I must admit I do feel totally cream crackered now though. Only one thing happened that made us all feel a little unsettled for a little while was Aurelia got that Mojo thing come up on her Instagram account, Luckily her Mum had already discussed it all with her and told her exactly what to do if it ...
Posted by Kateb in Where is everybody? on 2019-03-03 15:14:27
She's 11, but not a very sensible one to be honest so I wouldn't leave her alone. Yes it is Danny, and yes, I do like her. They get on really well. I knocked next door and asked them to stop the kids playing football out there. I explained how much it affected me, (I got quite upset). I also pointed out that I never complain about any of the other things we put up with like the noise, banging the walls, swearing etc. I said I know thats not in their gift to do anything about but they can stop them playing in the garden with a football. Hubby also said he hates coming home. I think we will have to move - I don't trust them to stick to it.
She's 11, but not a very sensible one to be honest so I wouldn't leave her alone. Yes it is Danny, and yes, I do like her. They get on really well. I knocked next door and asked them to stop the kids playing football out there. I explained how much it affected me, (I got quite upset). I also pointed out that I never complain about any of the other things we put up with like the noise, banging the walls, swearing etc. I said I know thats not in their gift to do anything about but they can stop them playing in the garden with a football. Hubby also said he hates coming home. I think we will have to move - I don't trust them to stick to it.
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Happy Amazon Prime Day!
Posted by Neil, 12 July 2016, 2:07pm
It's Amazon Prime Day! Time to stock up on stuff you don't really want...
I did manage to find a cheapish solar powered charger - hopefully it will save us some money as our electricity bills are 50% higher than the national average :( I suppose that's what you get for having a PC, 4 cameras and mic's running 24/7.
If you do want to go have a look on amazon, please use our links, it doesn't cost you anything but helps bring us a few pence if you order :)
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