So terribly sad to hear this piece of news. Hang tight. ?
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So terribly sad to hear this piece of news. Hang tight. ?
And more Winter rain ?? today..
Hello all
It’s been a busier than expect weekend. Daughter and I spent most of yesterday at the rescue as the volunteer and staff work force has been hit by people having to self isolate.
With both JoesDad and Daughter returning to work (albeit online) tomorrow, we decided to take all the Christmas decorations down and clean the house the house today. I find it strangely satisfying to get everything packed away and the house clear of clutter. Everything looks very spacious now!
We went out for our daily walk, there not much else we are allowed to do at the moment, and got soaked as the heavens opened.
I am really hoping the vaccine and the lockdown state we are in start to have an impact soon. Too many lives taken
It’s been a busier than expect weekend. Daughter and I spent most of yesterday at the rescue as the volunteer and staff work force has been hit by people having to self isolate.
With both JoesDad and Daughter returning to work (albeit online) tomorrow, we decided to take all the Christmas decorations down and clean the house the house today. I find it strangely satisfying to get everything packed away and the house clear of clutter. Everything looks very spacious now!
We went out for our daily walk, there not much else we are allowed to do at the moment, and got soaked as the heavens opened.
I am really hoping the vaccine and the lockdown state we are in start to have an impact soon. Too many lives taken
Yes, it’s good to have things clean & tidy. We put up less this year & taking things down earlier. A new trend.
Just too many ppl not socially distancing & not following a few basic rules. I feel really bad for all the small business owners & folks they employ.
I've started to take my decs down too but will leave something until the 5th.
I dread hearing the news at the moment - I think it will get worse before it gets better after Xmas and NYear. Many are calling for another full lockdown and BoJo has hinted it may happen but is slow to make a decision.
It made my blood boil to see a big crowd of idiots outside St Thomas's hospital without masks or social distancing shouting that covid is a hoax. How disrespectful to those with family in the hospital suffering and dying from it. We'll see how loud they shout when they get it or pass it on to their family.
Yes, i too was shaking my head when i saw that crowd. They should be given “Do Not Treat” cards....
We used to keep until Orthodox Christmas....I have one string of lights still operational on our lamp post. Most other indoor decorations about put away.
Today’s rain, although good for watching football, isnt good for the deck project. We did make a quick run via curb-side pickup, to get 2 pounds of screws. Boards all about done now, next fastening them in.
It’s almost impossible to buy loose screws by weight in the UK any more. I remember it from when I was a child, but I don’t know anywhere you can do that now
I an e just been watching the first episode of David Attenboroug’s new series “A Perfect Planet”.
It’s on volcanoes and covers the island of Aldabra and its tortoises. Without spoiling it, it’s easy to understand why this tortoise isn’t as territorial as many other species. They have to cope in crowds.
When it reaches you, watch it!
It’s on volcanoes and covers the island of Aldabra and its tortoises. Without spoiling it, it’s easy to understand why this tortoise isn’t as territorial as many other species. They have to cope in crowds.
When it reaches you, watch it!
Figures in the US it is on Discovery + which is paid subscription fee! ?
I missed that, I'll have to watch on IPlayer.
Wow.. what a powerful video
Humans have a lot to answer for.
We may be the most intelligent species but we are totally irrelevant to this planet - it would be better off without us.
In reality, we bought two boxes, each holding a pound each. ? I too remember walking over to the general hardware store & purchasing nails by the pound. Measured out into a hanging metal scale & dumped into a brown paper bag. The price written with a pencil on the bag. Simpler times.
Rescue postcard time...
A hedgehog that should have been fast asleep. This one was full of fleas on Saturday. Mercifully it was free of the little :censored: today.
A Great Spotted Woodpecker (male - red patch on the back of his head) that flew into a window. He was looking much brighter by the time I left
A very bad-tempered juvenile Herring Gull that can’t fly and will be heading to a rescue specialising in seabirds shortly
A hedgehog that should have been fast asleep. This one was full of fleas on Saturday. Mercifully it was free of the little :censored: today.
A Great Spotted Woodpecker (male - red patch on the back of his head) that flew into a window. He was looking much brighter by the time I left
A very bad-tempered juvenile Herring Gull that can’t fly and will be heading to a rescue specialising in seabirds shortly
Ok folks, it’s been a long “Summer” project. But we weren’t in a rush. On really nice days I went kayaking. On nicer days, kayaking. Then Lowes, our DIY store, ran out of good/premium decking wood. Then it was just tooo hot. Other times, just too rainy. Then some great kayaking weather. Then it got hot again. Later, was working on the galley cabinet for Baltimore’s Tall Ship Pride II . Then i busted my arm. Then it was nice kayaking weather. Then Thanksgiving, finally more wood at the DIY. Then Christmas.....
But, we are finally down to the last few boards. We now have enough ready to go. A ton of rain yesterdsy slowed us, but on a roll now.
Almost Complete
A Few More Boards
But, we are finally down to the last few boards. We now have enough ready to go. A ton of rain yesterdsy slowed us, but on a roll now.
Almost Complete
A Few More Boards
CarolM
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I hope yours was a good one.
