COLD DARK ROOM

[CarolM]

Wow! Nice way to start the 2021 sunsets! We were out working on our deck, just a few more boards & cuts. Would have missed this sunset..

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Oh Wow gorgeous.

 

[CarolM]

We took this picture in June this past year on our annual fishing trip. Dad lost his battle with Covid yesterday. I thank you all for your prayers but I guess there’s a different plan for us. Love your loved ones extra right now for me! View attachment 314505

Oh no. I am so very sorry Heather. A very big electronic hug to you and your family.

 

[CarolM]

I don't get alerts about your Kang and Rue thread. I just checked and noticed I wasn't following you. Maybe I will get thread now.

I don't post that very much in the open forum. It is mainly here. But every now and then I post some pucs for those Bow sprit lovers.

 

[CarolM]

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

I know. Too many people are dying.

 

[JoesMum]

Oh man, I got it right, now I'm gonna try crumpets with my tea...lol (what IS a crumpet anyway)?

Quoted from another thread so as not to derail it.

@maggie3fan crumpets are a yeast “pancake” cooked on a griddle. They’re delicious when toasted and covered with melted butter that drips through the holes.


Coincidentally my daughter is going to have a go at making them this weekend. I am sure it’s easier to buy them in a packet from a supermarket but we are undoubtedly in an even deeper lockdown anytime now, so you have to find something to pass the time!

 

[CarolM]

Yes, i too was shaking my head when i saw that crowd. They should be given “Do Not Treat” cards....
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People really don't get it until they get it. Then they complain that they were not told or it wasn't explained to they properly. There will always be those kind of idiots.

 

[CarolM]

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.
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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
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A very bad-tempered juvenile Herring Gull that can’t fly and will be heading to a rescue specialising in seabirds shortly
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Love your rescue post cards.

 

[CarolM]

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
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A Few More Boards
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Well done. Looking very nice.

 

[CarolM]

I haven't had a chance to be on here much, if I wasn't busy with complex stuff then it was family. We have pretty much been keeping to ourselves as well. Unfortunately I am back at work but other than that It has been shops and or home.

My sister shared this with me and I wanted to share it with you as I thought it was hilarious. It is a bit of a long read but definitely worth it

This is hillarious..?????? Ordering a Pizza in 2021 CALLER: Is this Pizza Delight? GOOGLE: No sir, it's Google Pizza. CALLER: I must have dialed a wrong number. Sorry. GOOGLE: No sir, Google bought Pizza Delight last month. CALLER: OK. I would like to order a pizza. GOOGLE: Do you want your usual, sir? CALLER: My usual? You know me? GOOGLE: According to our caller ID data sheet, the last 12 times you called you ordered an extra-large pizza with three cheeses, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms and meatballs on a thick crust. CALLER: OK! That’s what I want ... GOOGLE: May I suggest that this time you order a pizza with ricotta, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes and olives on a whole wheat gluten-free thin crust? CALLER: What? I detest vegetable! GOOGLE: Your cholesterol is not good, sir. CALLER: How the hell do you know! GOOGLE: Well, we cross-referenced your home phone number with your medical records. We have the result of your blood tests for the last 7 years. CALLER: Okay, but I do not want your rotten vegetable pizza! I already take medication for my cholesterol. GOOGLE: Excuse me sir, but you have not taken your medication regularly. According to our database, you purchased only a box of 30 cholesterol tablets once, at Drug RX Network, 4 months ago. CALLER: I bought more from another drugstore. GOOGLE: That doesn’t show on your credit card statement. CALLER: I paid in cash. GOOGLE: But you did not withdraw enough cash according to your bank statement. CALLER: I have other sources of cash. GOOGLE: That doesn’t show on your last tax return unless you bought them using an undeclared income source, which is against the law. CALLER: WHAT THE HELL! GOOGLE: I'm sorry, sir, we use such information only with the sole intention of helping you. CALLER: Enough already! I'm sick to death of Google, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and all the others. I'm going to an island without internet, cable TV, where there is no cell phone service and no one to watch me or spy on me. GOOGLE: I understand sir, but you need to renew your passport first. It expired 6 weeks ago... Too good ?

Enjoy the rest of your day.

 

[CarolM]

Quoted from another thread so as not to derail it.

@maggie3fan crumpets are a yeast “pancake” cooked on a griddle. They’re delicious when toasted and covered with melted butter that drips through the holes.
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Coincidentally my daughter is going to have a go at making them this weekend. I am sure it’s easier to buy them in a packet from a supermarket but we are undoubtedly in an even deeper lockdown anytime now, so you have to find something to pass the time!

Ooohhh yummy.

 

[JoesMum]

And it’s happened. National lockdown. Schools closed - learning will be online from tomorrow. Public exams cancelled. Vulnerable must shield. People must work from home with exceptions for certain services including food, health and animal welfare.

I can carry on going to the rescue unless they decide they can manage without us. To be honest here in Kent, where the new variant was first identified, we have been pretty much in lockdown since November anyway so it won’t make a lot of difference except for those who have children at school or university.

 

[Lyn W]

Quoted from another thread so as not to derail it.

@maggie3fan crumpets are a yeast “pancake” cooked on a griddle. They’re delicious when toasted and covered with melted butter that drips through the holes.
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Coincidentally my daughter is going to have a go at making them this weekend. I am sure it’s easier to buy them in a packet from a supermarket but we are undoubtedly in an even deeper lockdown anytime now, so you have to find something to pass the time!

Cooking has never been high on my list of ways to pass the time?.
Maybe it should be.

 

[JoesMum]

Cooking has never been high on my list of ways to pass the time?.
Maybe it should be.

Well, on e you’ve drunk the contents of your “wine rack”... maybe ?

 

[Lyn W]

And it’s happened. National lockdown. Schools closed - learning will be online from tomorrow. Public exams cancelled. Vulnerable must shield. People must work from home with exceptions for certain services including food, health and animal welfare.

I can carry on going to the rescue unless they decide they can manage without us. To be honest here in Kent, where the new variant was first identified, we have been pretty much in lockdown since November anyway so it won’t make a lot of difference except for those who have children at school or university.

It was bound to happen, late decision for schools again though.
I haven't heard if Wales is closing schools yet but I expect they will if they haven't already.

PS just read that the are all shut until 18th at least.

 

[Kristoff]

We took this picture in June this past year on our annual fishing trip. Dad lost his battle with Covid yesterday. I thank you all for your prayers but I guess there’s a different plan for us. Love your loved ones extra right now for me! View attachment 314505

I’m not on here much but just happened to see this. So sorry, Heather. Love ❤️

 

[EllieMay]

Good morning all. I received a very nice Message in a sweet Christmas card yesterday. Thank you @Pastel Tortie ... I like the late cards. They are like an unexpected hug and warm you right up ?. Cinder and I are the only ones up in the house ( it’s 6am here) enjoying the coffee and some Quiet time before the rest of the day must be let in.... and Cinder’s not really “up”, she’s in my lap snoring quite loudly ?

 

[CarolM]

And it’s happened. National lockdown. Schools closed - learning will be online from tomorrow. Public exams cancelled. Vulnerable must shield. People must work from home with exceptions for certain services including food, health and animal welfare.

I can carry on going to the rescue unless they decide they can manage without us. To be honest here in Kent, where the new variant was first identified, we have been pretty much in lockdown since November anyway so it won’t make a lot of difference except for those who have children at school or university.

I really hope that this virus gets killed and or stopped soon. Someone told me today that our government is busy discussing a hard lockdown again. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all. I received a very nice Message in a sweet Christmas card yesterday. Thank you @Pastel Tortie ... I like the late cards. They are like an unexpected hug and warm you right up ?. Cinder and I are the only ones up in the house ( it’s 6am here) enjoying the coffee and some Quiet time before the rest of the day must be let in.... and Cinder’s not really “up”, she’s in my lap snoring quite loudly ?

Good Morning. I must admit on those odd occasions when I do get up early I enjoy the quiet time. But that is very rarely the case. I am more of a night owl than an early bird. ?

 

[JoesMum]

I really hope that this virus gets killed and or stopped soon. Someone told me today that our government is busy discussing a hard lockdown again. Whether it happens or not remains to be seen.

From what they’re saying on our news you have a new variant of covid in South Africa that is potentially even worse than the one they found here. Ours only varies in one part; the South African one varies in three. They are reasonably confident the vaccine will be effective against our variant, but with more changes it may be less effective against the South African version.

If there are variants in two countries there will likely be others in other countries and keeping up with the mutations means we all face lockdowns for a while longer I think.

 

[Lyn W]

From what they’re saying on our news you have a new variant of covid in South Africa that is potentially even worse than the one they found here. Ours only varies in one part; the South African one varies in three. They are reasonably confident the vaccine will be effective against our variant, but with more changes it may be less effective against the South African version.

If there are variants in two countries there will likely be others in other countries and keeping up with the mutations means we all face lockdowns for a while longer I think.

It is hard to believe any of us will ever get back to anything near normal at the moment. .
All we can do is follow the rules and hope for the best.