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Post by Su on Nov 4, 2022 9:42:51 GMT
Tonight. Drive to Daventry after work. Collect 4 year old granddaughter. Zoom with friends Tomorrow. Have to go into Erdington at some time. We have EVENTUALLY sorted out the cupboard under the stairs (da da dadah!!) and have a load of games to take to the charity shop and some brand new ones that are going to be donated to the food bank as Chirstmas gifts. Son, daughter in law and newest granddaughter are coming to visit us which is very exciting. They are going to see how she is in a new environment, even though she knows us now. Take little one home in the evening. RELAX! Sunday. Volunteering on the allotment in the morning. Not sure what we're doing in the afternoon/evening. Probably just recovering from having 4 yr old granddaughter!!
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Post by Karoline on Nov 4, 2022 10:20:09 GMT
This evening after TT finishes work - drive to Gatwick hotel, go to be at ridiculous o’clock Saturday - up at 2am to be at the airport for 4am, relax in the lounge & then flight to Fuerteventura at 7am Having never been here before we have no immediate plans but they will involve exploring, swimming & a bit of sun Have a good weekend all xx
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Post by will on Nov 4, 2022 15:36:41 GMT
Today: We had a trip out to Tavistock this morning. It's one of our favourite Devonian towns, with a lovely indoor market and several excellent independent food shops, including a brilliant cheesemonger that only sells British cheeses. Steak au poivre with rosemary and garlic potato wedges, and the Zoom.
Tomorrow: Off to top of the table Crediton with the Teigns tomorrow - my first game for three weeks thanks to the bloody car and my trip to Gloucester. Sausagemeat, chestnut and tomato sauce with conchiliogni for tea.
Sunday: Report writing and roast chicken.
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Post by mulv on Nov 4, 2022 16:57:19 GMT
Tonight - Claire is currently here for a natter, then we'll have tea - and Zoom
Tomorrow - After shopping with Jean we'll have a good long walk. I'm hoping for somewhere in the region of 8-10 miles, but the early nights might put paid to that. Simple pizza for tea.
Sunday - A day in the garden. Can't see most of the lawn as it's covered with leaves from the apple trees. Need to plant some garlic and I have to get the rest of the spuds out and thin the leeks a bit. Haven't decided on ea, but I'll be cooking it while Jayne does some school stuff for a couple of hours.
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Post by anglais on Nov 5, 2022 7:41:01 GMT
Friday...Chrissie had an early appointment at the hairdressers. I spent all morning trying to arrange a viewing at a house in the north of the department. Chrissie decided that it was too remote after thinking about it. She is right but its the perfect house for us. Put the heating on for the first time. The house is freezing. Curled up with a film, beer and drain cleaner. In bed early with a hot water bottle on my feet.
I cooked a Spag Bog for tea. I know it should be Spag Bol but Bog is probably a more apt name.
Saturday...Up at 4.00am to watch the Red Roses. Wanted to watch France v New Zealand but it was too cold so went back to bed with a fresh hot water bottle.
England v PNG at the Rugby League World Cup this afternoon and also the Ladies too some time today.
Chicken Chasseur for tea.
Sunday...Working down the cellar and stairwell. I have had a couple of days off after a week of sanding which got on my chest. I need to get back to it.
Try and collect a few more sloes if the weather is dry. Most of the department is under a blanket of thick snow. Its missed us so far but we have been told to brace ourselves.
Pork Tagine for tea with the last of the aubergines from the garden.
Have a good one everybody.
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Post by mulv on Nov 5, 2022 21:56:04 GMT
Snow? It was 20°C last week!
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Post by anglais on Nov 6, 2022 7:51:04 GMT
Snow? It was 20°C last week! Yup...Winter seems to hit us with a bang every year. One day its tee-shirts and the next day its thermal underwear. Aubrac north of here is where they do cross country skiing is covered as are the Lacaune Mountains south of here which we can see. Fortunately the 7 Valleys between Aubrac and Lacaune which is where we are is clear. We rarely get snow down here in the valley but the hills around the village can be covered in it and the roads out of the village are treacherous. We had snow tyres on the car which I changed for 4 Seasons. The French Government has issued new laws and snow tires are compulsory in our department between November and April, I think. Some 4 Season tyres are okay though. I need to check the ratings on the tyre walls. If they are no good then its 5 new tyres or carry snow chains or tyre socks. As we are looking at houses mainly in the Pyrenees towards Andorra and also towards Aubrac I need a new tyre strategy. The weather should be back up to 20C again next week. It really is quite bizarre this year.
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