COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

I’m trying to catch up but I’m blind as a bat with my new contacts on[emoji51]
I’m getting my hair done so I can’t switch to my glasses.

Oh dear. Use your sonar senses to see if the posts will bounce back at you.

 

[Yvonne G]

I’m trying to catch up but I’m blind as a bat with my new contacts on[emoji51]
I’m getting my hair done so I can’t switch to my glasses.

I tried contacts years ago. So I was wearing contacts and using reading glasses for the computer and books. I switched over to contacts that had the close-up prescription around the outer edge of the contact, and that worked ok for a while. But after several years of using contacts I decided it was just too much trouble and too uncomfortable and just went back to glasses. Now I have a pair of Progressive/Transition that I wear most of the time, a pair of reading for the computer and Kindle, and a pair of distance for watching TV. I hated having to move my head up and down to find the right place for reading, and when watching TV I had to hold my head at an uncomfortable angle to see through the distance portion. So three pair suits me just fine, thank you very much!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Wait. . . Having your hair done? Oh what a luxury!! Some day I'd like to try that.

 

[Momof4]

Wait. . . Having your hair done? Oh what a luxury!! Some day I'd like to try that.

Go!! You only live once!!

 

[EllieMay]

Good evening. (It's 7.20pm here).

Oli did not settled down I'm afraid. It seems that war is very near.

Well darn... council will get prepared!!! [emoji38]

 

[EllieMay]

Hope you enjoyed the movie.

Am bored too. Had it been warmer I would have taken Oli for a "walk." It might have calmed him down. Right?

I enjoyed the time with my daughter... movie was kind of iffy . Poor Oli... I have noticed that Toretto shows out when she doesn’t get to go out or she’s not fed her favorite snacks:-(

 

[Gillian M]

Well darn... council will get prepared!!! [emoji38]

Hi! I for one am more than ready. Are you? Oli was naughty for the fourth consecutive day, and only fell asleep a while ago.

 

[Gillian M]

I enjoyed the time with my daughter... movie was kind of iffy . Poor Oli... I have noticed that Toretto shows out when she doesn’t get to go out or she’s not fed her favorite snacks:-(

Glad you enjoyed the movie.

Goodness. Even Toretto seems to be another spoiled brat.

 

[Gillian M]

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See, @EllieMay ? Oli is ready, so why shouldn't I be?

 

[Momof4]

I just have to share this beautiful photograph of my niece with you
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It was taken by internationally renowned photographer Rankin as part of a campaign for Airbnb who are working with the UK's Heritage Crafts Association to promote crafts.

My niece and her Dad are both woodworkers. Her Dad revived the ancient craft of pole lathe wood turning (leg power not motors to spin the lathe) and now travels the world advising on archaeological digs as well as making wonderful wooden bowls; he received and MBE medal from the Queen for his work to ensure ancient craft skills are not lost.

My niece, who grew up with an axe in her hand and wood-shavings in her bed , specialises in wooden spoon making and teaches the craft.

Well she cleans up nice!! I love that her and her dad are woodworkers!!!

 

[Momof4]

I just realized that my one year anniversary on TFO came and went on the 30/10/2018. Oh Well. We will celebrate next year.

Only a year?!?!

Happy CDRversary!!!

 

[Momof4]

Love it! I love all things made from wood, let alone hand crafted one of a kind type items. For a long time i was into carving “Old World” Father Claus characters and angels and other Christmas bazaar items. I took orders one year...and got so many orders from friends and co-workers that I was over whelmed. Had to carve, paint, wrap, box and ship off all before Xmas... very stressful.... Your niece’s spoons are great. It takes a lot of talent, time and patience. I started, but have yet to finish a hand carved Welsh wooden spoon attached to a chain. all from one piece of wood. I guess I should finish. When in Yorkshire, used to get all my wood from - Boroughbridge-based John Boddy Timber - a family business which was in operation for 120 years.

Sounds stressful!!

 

[Momof4]

I’ve had contacts for 20 years but I have a new eye dr because mine retired.
This new lady just gave me the wrong prescription I believe. They are only samples. I told her I wanted to go back to mono and she said, oh, I did really change it that much!
Oh really? Because I can’t see!!
So frustrating. I wear glasses 99% of the time because they are so comfortable. My astigmatism gives me grief.

 

[Momof4]

After my hair I was starving so I walked next door to Subway and ordered a turkey sandwich and came home with tuna!
I first noticed the bread wasn’t what I ordered but then again I was still blind so I took a bite and it was tuna.
I was so hungry I didn’t even care!! I wonder how the guy behind me felt?

 

[Yvonne G]

@Bee62 - how's your leg?

this should cheer you up a bit:

https://imgur.com/gallery/r7wMJJp

 

[CarolM]

Only a year?!?!

Happy CDRversary!!!

Lol. It is my TFO anniversary. December will be my CDR anniversary.[emoji6]

 

[CarolM]

I’ve had contacts for 20 years but I have a new eye dr because mine retired.
This new lady just gave me the wrong prescription I believe. They are only samples. I told her I wanted to go back to mono and she said, oh, I did really change it that much!
Oh really? Because I can’t see!!
So frustrating. I wear glasses 99% of the time because they are so comfortable. My astigmatism gives me grief.

Nothing worse than having the wrong prescription for your contacts and or glasses. Good luck with getting the new doc to get it right.

 

[CarolM]

After my hair I was starving so I walked next door to Subway and ordered a turkey sandwich and came home with tuna!
I first noticed the bread wasn’t what I ordered but then again I was still blind so I took a bite and it was tuna.
I was so hungry I didn’t even care!! I wonder how the guy behind me felt?

Lol. You are just not having much luck today. I hope it changes for the better.

 

[CarolM]

@Bee62 - how's your leg?

this should cheer you up a bit:

https://imgur.com/gallery/r7wMJJp

Sabine has been on my mind the whole day. And everytime I wanted to ask on here something would distract me and I would forget to post my question. So I am glad you brought it up because I would like to know as well.

 

[Yvonne G]

After my hair I was starving so I walked next door to Subway and ordered a turkey sandwich and came home with tuna!
I first noticed the bread wasn’t what I ordered but then again I was still blind so I took a bite and it was tuna.
I was so hungry I didn’t even care!! I wonder how the guy behind me felt?

LOL! It's just not your day!

Speaking of turkey, there's a commercial showing a breaded and fried turkey dinner. Man that makes me hungry. But it's for Cracker Barrel, and we don't have that restaurant here.