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Not such a good experience with youngest granddaughter's performance yesterday... The drama group hire a 'theatre' within an independent school premises - have to say that I have never liked the place, it has a really weird vibe... We arrived to find a very full car park - there was a 'parking steward' directing operations...Mr S ignored him waving us on because he needs a disabled space - parked the car and I could see the parking steward advancing on us then the following happened: Him: What are you then, handicapped (to Mr S) I showed him his Blue Badge and said quite gently: You can't use that expression, the term is disabled Him: I need to check that he is handicapped Me: I have said please don't use that word it is offensive, it is disabled We then queued outside the theatre when I caught something from the corner of my eye scurrying across the path, moved to the other side of my DIL saying "I think that was a rat" (I really don't do rats) - it wasn't just one rat, there were lots of them - my life, get pest control in please... Then performance was really hampered by sound issues - the children's radio mics were distorting their voices. At the end of the performance the drama school leader said: "as you could probably tell we had some tech issues but that's show business" Hmmm - obviously didn't let on to our granddaughter that we didn't enjoy the event - but we really didn't - they had rushed us £16.00 per ticket for this to add insult to injury - hey ho - we will always attend to support her...but what an awful afternoon ☹️ my DIL said, I think they want to change the venue going forwards - here's hoping!

Fogginess - that happens sometimes - well it does to me! Cake and pasties sound great - hmmm veggie Christmas dinner - no idea but I know you will come up with something delicious!

Oh no you poor thing - sending lots of get well soon wishes to you dear zigzag xxx

Good morning - 'tis Friday Such a busy week, my little feet haven't touched the ground! Quieter today with just school run to do this afternoon for the two youngest grandchildren- that is always a real pleasure I love picking them up and bringing them here for their dinner ❤️ their maternal granny is moving house today so son and DIL are on hand to help her - keep everything crossed for her please that it all goes well Tomorrow is free - phew - then Sunday we are off to watch youngest granddaughter's drama school performance - lovely! Hope everyone is okay? Have the best of weekends x

Hello Chloe and welcome to this wonderful forum. I am retired so I can't offer any help - sorry - but hopefully someone far more useful than me will be along soon!

Hiya young Froglet you are quite right 'tis Friday - I was so saddened by Mousie's post that I wanted to answer her and forgot to say it! I recall trying to explain 'funding' to my sister - to this day I swear she thinks 'poor thing she has got this all wrong' 🤣 Banking - arrghhhh - I had to visit my Bank in person this summer - we have banked with them for 50 years but for my mobile number to be added they needed to see me and I needed to take in photo id - my life! 🤦‍♀️ I still send Christmas Cards! Your pots sound lovely - go you! Take care xxx

Dear Mousie I feel your pain - it's all so frustrating and frankly completely wrong. I remember when funding was first introduced and it all seemed so wonderful as the hourly rate was more than I was charging - but it just didn't keep pace and then we were soon losing...and not only but also being dictated to about every aspect of provision in order to be able to claim the meagre funding...this would never happen in any other type of business. I don't know what the answer is...xxx

Good morning - 'tis Friday! The weeks are going to fly by now, I keep being 'surprised' when talking about upcoming events - a sort of 'oh that's actually next week'! 🤦‍♀️🤣 Hope everyone is okay? Take care all x

Ah cool then - very well planned louby!

Oh what about zigzag - how are going to get her up from Cornwall? But otherwise that's a great plan

Well honestly - I turn my back for a second and everyone is suddenly moving in with young Froglet - have you left is there still time for me to hitch a lift? 🤣

Good morning - 'tis Friday Breaking news - we have snow - that's real, proper, laying on the ground white stuff ⛄🤣 how lovely to be retired and able to just watch through the window, there is something mesmerising about snowfall... Hope everyone is okay Take care all x

That's just lovely I thought about you this morning and said to Mr S "I wonder if Cait's got snow" We have had sleet but nothing more but goodness it is cold - have I ever mentioned - I don't do cold❄️

Agreed - I often 'have a look' but haven't attempted anything...........yet!

Oh my word - that is absolutely beautiful - is it a woolthreadpaint pattern?

Ouch - no please don't flog me - i know that can be annoying but really think that's a bit extreme! 🤣

Hiya young Froglet I'm pleased that you still enjoy our Friday catch ups - me too ❤️ Are you going to spoil us with a photo of your winter season blanket? Hope so 🤞 I'm so sorry to hear that your mum is not doing so well these days, sure that she would love some 'cow socks' xxx Are you watching the 'Game of Wool' programme - it's all very strange but also quite entertaining...

Hiya - too late to say Good morning but 'tis Friday! Here I am back to flog a dead horse 🤦‍♀️🤣 Hope everyone is well. Has been a very busy week here so now enjoying a chilled day and hoping for a quiet weekend. Take care all x

Hi young Froglet and louby I'm fine, thanks for asking, not sure whether people want to chat anymore which is a bit of a shame, I really don't want to lose touch with my 'Friday friends' ☹️ Youngest grandson's birthday tomorrow so looking forward to a family get together after his 'party with friends'. Take care all and happy weekend x

Good morning - 'tis Friday A much quieter week here - that's not a complaint! Hope everyone is okay? Hoping for lots of ghosties, witches and other spooky visitors this evening - I suspect that Mr S is eyeing up the chocolate and hoping there is plenty left over for him! Have a good weekend all x

Heads up chaps - it is young Froglets birthday today! Hope you have the best of days xxx

Oh zigzag your mum looks absolutely lovely

Oh louby I am so sorry to hear about your cat - it's rubbish isn't it Your poor little granddaughter that's all so tough - sending all good wishes for her You absolutely deserved a new notebook or three

Good morning - 'tis Friday Another ridiculously busy week but I'm not complaining it's good to be busy (well up to a point) Dear little granddog will be going home sometime today - she has been so good and I will miss her. Storm Benjamin wreaked havoc on my fence - the one that was previously damaged - the one that my neighbour is meant to be repairing ☹️ Have a good weekend one and all x

Thank you very much Cait, young Froglet and Louby x These birthdays come round far too quickly 🤣 Mind you I am apparently "too young and too healthy" to qualify for an NHS Covid vaccine - I am now £90.00 poorer as I have just paid for one! Weather is dire here - roads are flooded - horrible drive to the pharmacy - will be staying in for the rest of the day - have to break it to granddog that she won't be getting a second walk...