zigzag Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 10:08, sunnyday said: It was zigzag! I have well and truly 'outed' myself here - but I don't really care now that I am retired - the parched village green that was shown is exactly where I live, but a bit further down...oh and dear Doris, isn't she wonderful... It looks beautiful Sunnyday. My Mum and Dad used to live in Fordcombe in Kent which I assume is quite similar. Love the Kentish countryside so different from down here. Doris was a star! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Thanks zigzag - it is beautiful, I love this village...I don't know Fordcombe, I shall away and have a google! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 im about 5 miles from Fordcombe! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 15:57, Panders said: im about 5 miles from Fordcombe! Used to love going up there on our holidays, such a lovely part of Kent. Since they moved back down to Cornwall I only ever go to Orpington now where my brother is, which isn’t as nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 15:57, Panders said: im about 5 miles from Fordcombe! I had a 'google' and thought 'ah that's Pander's way' 😂 looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 16:07, zigzag said: Used to love going up there on our holidays, such a lovely part of Kent. Since they moved back down to Cornwall I only ever go to Orpington now where my brother is, which isn’t as nice! Orpington exceedingly built up and busy being so close to London, easy to commute from. My friend runs her bridal shop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 16:53, Panders said: Orpington exceedingly built up and busy being so close to London, easy to commute from. My friend runs her bridal shop there. It’s a small world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Late to the Friday check in! (think I'm just trying to deny time is flying past) Nothing eventful in my week, and just planning a lazy weekend due to the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 08:13, louby loo said: Late to the Friday check in! (think I'm just trying to deny time is flying past) Nothing eventful in my week, and just planning a lazy weekend due to the heat. I remember, when I was still working, just watching August fly by and willing it to slow down... It is so flippin' hot - but as I said to Mr S this morning - we will soon be moaning that it's too cold and wet 😉 Anyone seen fm - I hope she is okay and just taking a much deserved break... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 10:08, sunnyday said: It was zigzag! I have well and truly 'outed' myself here - but I don't really care now that I am retired - the parched village green that was shown is exactly where I live, but a bit further down...oh and dear Doris, isn't she wonderful... Oh I missed it, when was it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Do any of you remember that satire programme ‘drop the dead donkey’ that was set in a newsroom, where the reporters would throw dead fish, or charred teddies about to make their story more sensational? I always think of that, I’m afraid, with news stories. Especially when they say things like ‘completely demolished the house’ when you can see it quite plainly still standing, or whatever. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 13:41, blondie said: Oh I missed it, when was it on? BBC Breakfast 12th August 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 14/08/2022 at 11:12, sunnyday said: I remember, when I was still working, just watching August fly by and willing it to slow down... It is so flippin' hot - but as I said to Mr S this morning - we will soon be moaning that it's too cold and wet 😉 Anyone seen fm - I hope she is okay and just taking a much deserved break... Sorry folks...been away for a week! house sale going SO>>>>>>>>>>>slowly ! daughters are causing me stress as only daughters can !!! (IYKYK) have been so distracted by everything else I haven't had time to pop in. Sorry hope you are all ok? i'll pop back and read the gossip as soon as i've sent another email to the solicitors! xxxxxx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 13:28, finleysmaid said: Sorry folks...been away for a week! house sale going SO>>>>>>>>>>>slowly ! daughters are causing me stress as only daughters can !!! (IYKYK) have been so distracted by everything else I haven't had time to pop in. Sorry hope you are all ok? i'll pop back and read the gossip as soon as i've sent another email to the solicitors! xxxxxx Ah there you are! Good luck with the house move and daughters 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Anyone had any actual rain? Still nothing here 🙁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 18:05, louby loo said: Anyone had any actual rain? Still nothing here 🙁 A few spots that’s all. It was only meant to be starting about now though although the sky is very clear at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 18:41, Froglet said: A few spots that’s all. It was only meant to be starting about now though although the sky is very clear at the moment. We had about a minute big wet spots around 7ish, then it stopped again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 15/08/2022 at 20:21, louby loo said: We had about a minute big wet spots around 7ish, then it stopped again. Yes the same here, I got so excited and then 30 seconds later it was flipping baking again! Truro, which is about 30 miles from us had a massive flood on one of the roundabouts, cars could only just about drive through🤯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 Nope nothing here - despite my very best rain dance😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 We had heavy rain in the night but we need a whole lot more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panders Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Nothing here either, but did see flooding in Truro on the news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouseketeer Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 It’s been steadily raining here for the last few hours (not sure about through the night) ☔️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 IT IS RAINING!!! Yay! I have never been so happy about rain - all my dancing has paid off - it is pouring down - long may it last! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 16/08/2022 at 10:48, sunnyday said: IT IS RAINING!!! Yay! I have never been so happy about rain - all my dancing has paid off - it is pouring down - long may it last! we had a few spots which weren't enough to make the pavements wet but the sky is looking dark so fingers crossed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 16/08/2022 at 11:50, blondie said: we had a few spots which weren't enough to make the pavements wet but the sky is looking dark so fingers crossed. I have everything crossed for you blondie! In other exciting news - I have put a cardi on - lovely 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 We have rain too! Proper rain! We walked to the library (me and GD) it's about a mile, very gentle rain on the way back, it started to downpour just as we reached home 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I just took some homemade biscuits round to say hello to my new neighbours. It’s the kind of thing that terrifies me so I’m feeling pretty proud of myself! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 16/08/2022 at 18:09, Froglet said: I just took some homemade biscuits round to say hello to my new neighbours. It’s the kind of thing that terrifies me so I’m feeling pretty proud of myself! Go young Froglet - well done and I'm sure your new neighbours really appreciated your kindness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 16/08/2022 at 18:09, Froglet said: I just took some homemade biscuits round to say hello to my new neighbours. It’s the kind of thing that terrifies me so I’m feeling pretty proud of myself! That's very kind of you. We have new 'next door-but one' neighbours- they've spent the whole day strimming the garden 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 Have youngest granddaughter here for the day - currently she is sitting in a huge cardboard box, out on the patio, playing a drum - as you do!🤣🤣🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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