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General => The Stay Safe Board => Topic started by: louisa maud on Monday 02 June 25 06:43 BST (UK)
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Good morning folks
Yes, June already, hope everyone is chipper this week..
Although the sun is out it is still quite chilly but it is early
I have been given 2 tiffany type up lighters to sell for the church I took them to a well known village where there are lots of auction outlets, no one wanted them so I had to bring then home, will have to wait for our next bazaar or fete, wasn't a waste of time as my daughter and grandaught came and we had lunch out, made a change.
Viktoria hope you arrived safely, enjoy the little ones.
LM
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What a wet and miserable day! I managed to mow one of the lawns - badly, yesterday, but that was enough to drive me to splat out, meaning to continue today, but ....
TY
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Weather wiped out most of last week's TT Practices, but thankfully 3 races were held yesterday and 2 more scheduled for today. It's a bit chilly, though.
Gale Force winds yesterday evening; not sure how the campers coped?
Not exactly sun bathing weather.
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Hi All
I hope those unwell are improving.
Motorcycling in the rain was never much fun. Especially, light showers after a longish spell of hot weather, the roads surface could be tricky on two wheels!
Just seen this headline:
Dogs to share a bed with 2025: Here are the 18 best - and worst - dog bed buddies
The headline made me laugh ;D ;D
It gave me flash backs to 1994 (not 1984, which we have now due to surveillance, censorship and the erosion of truth ).
My bedroom is my place and my dog (if I had one) would have his/her own dog bed. We would respect and be kind to each other, go for walks, but my dog would also know his/her place, not jump up on passing strangers, friends or locals and would wait at his/her bowl for any scraps and not be allowed to eat or lick off my dinner plates etc.
Mark
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I agree, I love animals but wouldn't let them jump up on furniture, it would have its own cosy bed, plus I wouldn't have one of the scatty supposedly designer dogs, we have one next door, drives me mad when left, if anyone passes their door it is off again, must be one of the worst breeds, because they look so cute they are appealing but they grow into scatty uncontrollable dogs, when at home as a child we had a lovely cocker spaniel, I have his birth certificate and pedigree, 5 generations.
Sun out today which feels so much better that the dull dark day yesterday.
Take care
LM
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Latest scam received this morning. Reminder for renewal of Road Fund Tax. Not in the normal reminder format so should be easily spotted.
Mine is due end of August but this one says end of May!!!
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They just do not stop do they?
I have continuous emails about photographs so called people have sent, I then email the person who has meant to have sent them to ask,everytime the reply is no they haven't , really annoying
LM
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Re dogs not allowed on furniture and beds - all my friends who have dogs have started off with those intentions but they don't last! :D Although when a friend visits with her dog, the dog sits on the floor. In fact she loves sprawling on my carpet, bless her.
Where's Viktoria? I'm sure I spotted her on another thread but not here.
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Our dear friend Viktoria was off to see the little ones, she will be back.
LM
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Rain this morning, but brightened up this afternoon.
No TT racing today, as it's a rest day.
But we did get a visit from the Red Arrows tonight. :D
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Where is everyone this week?
Mixed weather, miserable all day yesterday, not so good today but sun in between.
I managed to get my annuals in no doubt well drenched with rain now, no need to water
Locally we have a big fete tomorrow so I am hoping we will at least have a reasonable day
Hope all is well with everyone
LM
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The Royal Cornwall Show opened yesterday in heavy rain. TV coverage showed visitors in wet weather gear, presenters looking wet and bedraggled. Today is better, with sunshine and strong winds, but thunderstorms are forecast for tomorrow.
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mare said: A Kiwi rider in the IOM TT this time, saw an interview on his prep a few days ago.
Mitchell Rees entered the Superstock races, as a Newcomer.
In Race 1 he finished 23rd with an average speed of 125.368 mph.
In Race 2 (today), he finished 19th with an average speed of 124.777 mph.
Bank Holiday today, so roads closed 11:00 until 21:30!
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We had the women's Tour of Britain cycling race coming through here yesterday and today. A lot of roads were closed locally yesterday and the ones that were open were really busy with people charging around, many of whom probably knew nothing about it in advance. The local press reported nothing about it yesterday and have finally got round to it today, no doubt having picked it up from elsewhere. Very changeable weather for the ladies, some sunshine and a few short but heavy downpours.
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The weather was hopeless here today for outdoor sports (I typed adult sports originally) and cycling.
It seems the Red Arrows will be over Cosford this weekend, but I don't get much excitement here.
Thank goodness the aircraft taking off from Birmingham are high up and it is only usually when the take-off wind is in a certain direction at the airport.
Mark
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Did Roobarb the cycling dog enter? :)
Mark
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Unfortunately not Mark, didn't qualify ;D ;D
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Thank goodness the aircraft taking off from Birmingham are high up and it is only usually when the take-off wind is in a certain direction at the airport.
Mark
I used to teach near Heathrow Airport with planes taking off every few minutes and in certain weather flying straight over our school. Giving a dictation for O and A level German was hopeless, as I had to stop speaking every time a plane flew over!
On the other hand my mother-in-law lived near the airport on the other side and we very quickly grew so used to the noise from the planes that we barely noticed it!
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Unfortunately not Mark, didn't qualify ;D ;D
R, I suppose his bits would give him away ;D ;D
LM, perhaps they are on their hols?
Gill, I never thought of the constant interruption to school lessons' under Heathrow, but I did think of the housing below some years back when we were circling, with all that pollution falling on them and what if we crashed.
Mark
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"Flaming June!" At least that's what it is supposed to be according to the saying. I have to confess that over the last few days and nights we have had to give in to a bit of central heating in the evenings and our electric blanket has made our bed very warm and welcoming. Will summer be coming any time now?
I think this is where the name comes from https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/flaming-june
though Leighton may just have heard and used it.
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We actually put our fire on last night because my husband has problems if he gets cold
Used to be called flaming June
Over and out to the new week
LM
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Hello,back from my daughter’s,an uneventful journey down and also back ,well a bit if a problem at Piccadilly station coming home as the Metrolink to Bury is temporarily disrupted ,so a transfer to Viktoria station ,otherwise all easy .
Son met me at Bury’s Metrolink station.
Gosh! baby Lily “,Da da da da da da “— when her mummy asks “ do you want your dinner?” for some reason Lily blows a big raspberry ! It is really funny.
Flash Harry and Kyra and puppy came , all very good, it knows some useful commands ,sit, stay, “ aaaaaaaa “ when mouthing as puppies do.
Not so snub nosed as many Boxers are and complete with tail.
Great big brown eyes.
Went to a smallish Air museum,got to stroke some planes, and a tea room in Lavenham ——- you know all the crockery in pretty floral patterns but all mismatched.
I kid you not —— £10 for one small scone with butter and an Earl Grey tea that had once been shown a tea bag!
Son in law had a cream cheese platter,three short ( 3””) sticks
of celery, some rocket and four tiny tomatoes ,a teaspoon of chutney and a
‘ “doorstep “ ( very thickly cut bread ) cheese sandwich cup,of tea. £28————I made a point of saying the crockery did not match!
The day before we had gone to a small air museum ,which was so friendly and nice refreshments at a fraction of the price !
Did a big pile of ironing for my daughter, also the mechanics’ and salesmen’s uniforms .
Many unmarried so she knew there would be some uniforms left in washers to
get that horrible sour smell so has always washed them herself.
Off to Eye clinic soon so must go,
I have missed you all and hope all is as well as can be given tgere are many with illness.
Cheerio.Viktoria,
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WELCOME BÀCK VIKTORIA
Over to new weeks diary, see ya later!,
LM