COLD DARK ROOM

[Bee62]

I`ve got a picture as you were riding your elephant

 

[Bee62]

You look ..... äh... ähm.... a little bit grumpy on your foto. But that doesen`t bother me.
But not scary, not horrid, just a little bit grumpy

 

[Lyn W]

Right. Can you just give me -100 points immediately and I'll accept I have well and truly bagged last place in today's task.

This afternoon JoesDad and I are off to a rather nice hotel in the Ashdown Forest for the night where I'm getting an even nicer, and rather expensive, dinner by way of celebrating my birthday.

My birthday is next week, but as it's on an inconveniently pink and expensive day we never celebrate it on the day!

The Ashdown Forest is one of the ancient royal hunting grounds. It's acres of heathland rather than trees... the word forest is misleading... it's also where Winnie the Pooh was created by AA Milne
https://www.ashdownforest.org/

Hope you are having a lovely time and eating for England!

 

[Lyn W]

I hate Valentine's. Need to tell husband not to buy anything that day. Maybe just milk and eggs.

I have a hospital appointment on Tuesday with a trauma and orthopaedic consultant - first time I've been manhandled on Valentine's for a while!

 

[meech008]

We're having a meal fit for gluttony today. Chili cheese dog bubble up bake and a peach cobbler for dinner!

 

[Lyn W]

My canine "baby":
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He's a clever street dog who naively thinks we feed him because he barks at strangers. Being clever, he doesn't bark all the time, only when he knows we're watching.
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He looks lovely - in great condition for a street dog.
Will he be moving to Denmark with you?

 

[Lyn W]

Yes, unfortunately. He's another friend I'm going to miss. He's a freedom-loving street dog and I doubt he'd easily get used to having a house, but I wished more than once to be able to take him in. The good news is, many people love him in our neighborhood, so there will be someone to feed him.

Ignore my last question - you just answered it.
I'm glad be will be looked after.

 

[Lyn W]

It just dawned on me…today is Friday, February 10th, right? That makes Monday the 13th, right? And do we all know what that means???

Nope - sorry Ken - need more clues.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning, Noel.
Still missing you, too.
But keep at it, you're gonna fly thorough this.

Noe'ls taking flying lessons as well as doing the driving test?

 

[Lyn W]

Jacques wants to play, but just for today!!!! I dropped 3 pieces of salmon in her tank and grabbed my phone for pictures, but she had already eaten the first 2!!! So here she is sneaking up on the 3rd piece and gobbling it down!!! My little Salmon Glutton!!!!

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Wow she's grown Bea - looks great!

 

[JoesMum]

Good evening all. I'm stuffed! We had a lovely meal. An amazing cheeseboard. We upgraded to the paired wines. And then had a cognac with coffee and petit fours afterwards.

I feel more sober than I probably am.

There's a "full English" awaiting us for breakfast that I'm not sure I'll be able to eat

Had a fantastic evening

 

[Lyn W]

Postcard time!

It's snowing quite hard, but not sticking yet.

Now I actually know where we're staying because I'm there! It's beautiful. Lots of panelling and open fires This is some birthday present

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We got a free room upgrade and we have a 4 poster!
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Quite surprised that the rhododendrons are already starting to flower
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Bathroom
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View from the loo
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How beautiful!

 

[Lyn W]

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That's quite scary!

 

[Lyn W]

Hi everyone just managed to catch up with the day's posts in between (and during) phone calls.
Pleased to see you are all ok and enjoying your Fridays.
That hotel looks amazing @JoesMum not surprising the meal is also outstanding.

I've not done too well with gluttony today, I've had a 'grazing day' and not really had anything substantial to eat.
I did just have a cup of tea with a kit kat if that counts.

Adam not about this evening?
Hope you're not still dizzy @Tidgy's Dad !
Anyone know what tomorrow's sin is yet?
I may be able to join in with that one.
Will check in the morning, but after my late night here last night I'm off to bed now.
So Nos Da, take care and see you soon.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

I`ve got a picture as you were riding your elephant

Yup, that's me.
Where did you get that ?

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

You look ..... äh... ähm.... a little bit grumpy on your foto. But that doesen`t bother me.
But not scary, not horrid, just a little bit grumpy

I'm over fifty.
Grumpy is compulsory for men of my age.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

We're having a meal fit for gluttony today. Chili cheese dog bubble up bake and a peach cobbler for dinner!

Yuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Points.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Noe'ls taking flying lessons as well as doing the driving test?

I thought you might pick up on that.
Good evening, Lyn.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Good evening all. I'm stuffed! We had a lovely meal. An amazing cheeseboard. We upgraded to the paired wines. And then had a cognac with coffee and petit fours afterwards.

I feel more sober than I probably am.

There's a "full English" awaiting us for breakfast that I'm not sure I'll be able to eat

Had a fantastic evening

Most splendid.
And lots of points.
i'll have the full English if you can't manage it.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

That's quite scary!

That's what I wear and look like when I'm teaching.