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Annb said:
Now here's a pickle. My backup drive seems to have gone on strike. Found my original files and am in the process of sorting them out again, but when I tried to backup - nothing. Then a message telling me that I don't have permission to access the backups. Tried backup one and backup 2 - no deal. So it's the laptop that is at fault. Aaaargh! Wonder if I have enough external memory sticks to just save everything to be on the safe side. Just checked - no I don't. Have to leave as is and hope Neil can fix it. He's already decided that he can't fix the toaster - that's a very rare occurrence. But there's a bit of a difference between buying a new toaster and buying a new laptop.
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Clever Neil fixed it. I thought perhaps that I had too much stored on the hard drive because the laptop has been behaving a little strangely recently, but no - apparently I've only used 10% of the available storage. Anyway - it's all back, edited again, and one bit rewritten, and that stage is finished. Now I'll hand it over to Neil for finishing. Probably take him ages to do it, but that's Neil and I'm used to that.
 
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Grand place at this time of year, though I couldn't walk very far now in Wells Woods or at RSPB Titchwell. And walking down the stone bank to Blakeney Point is a fading memory.

Have a great break!
Derek
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We have had the perfect day. So that 17 year old Archie didn't have to walk too far we drove to the car park at Holkham Hall instead of our usual walk from The Victoria. Had coffee in the cafe and then went for a lovely relaxing walk around the lake. Then a superb dinner at the Victoria.
 
@Krystina23040, I've had to separate this out because the website wouldn't let me upload my full reply. It should continue:

Going away, I have to make lists, decide what I can do without, make sure everything I am taking is ready to go, then, the day before at the very latest, start packing, ticking off my list as I go and working out what is best to go where in the bag, rearranging as necessary. Tom, who was in the merchant navy, going away for 9 or 12 months at a time, would leave his packing until about an hour before the taxi was due to collect him, then everything went into the right place in his case and bag and he would be done well before the taxi arrived. He didn't need to think about it, having done it so often. Nor would he ever forget things like passports, wallet, glasses and so on, which I know other people do. He had a little mantra to check he had everything before he ever left the house to go anywhere, whereas I would be wondering if I'd forgotten anything.

As I say: either practice or it's a man thing.

But then, I always want to be at a station or airport well before the allotted time, Tom would leave it until the last minute and then run to catch a train, sometimes crossing the track in front of the stationary train to catch it (you could do that way back when). That was the first time we ever fell out over something. Coming from the south, I wasn't used to such behaviour.
 
Annb said:
It's either practice or a man thing. Going away, I have to make lists, decide what I can do without, make sure everything I am taking is ready to go, then, the day before at the very latest, start packing, ticking off my list as I go and working out what is best to go where in the bag, rearranging as necessary. Tom, who was in the merchant navy, going away for 9 or 12 months at a time, would leave his packing until about an hour before the taxi was due to collect him, then everything went into the right place in his case and bag and he would be done well before the taxi arrived. He didn't need to think about it, having done it so often. Nor would he ever forget things like passports, wallet, glasses and so on, which I know other people do. He had a little mantra to check he had everything before he ever left the house to go anywhere, whereas I would be wondering if I'd forgotten anything.

As I say: either practice or it's a man thing.
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It's a man thing, defo!

Because I was travelling roughly up to two of three times a month overnight dependent on fixtures of course.
I had a travelling bag with only the essentials needed. Repacked after washing ready for departure. The list is something that is only necessary if going for a unusual special event where you need more options!
Because of the same needs plus in case, the packed bag routine, was basic and lightweight.
If I needed something when travelling, I would just buy it and put it on expenses, if I could claim it!
 
Annb said:
@Krystina23040, I've had to separate this out because the website wouldn't let me upload my full reply. It should continue:

Going away, I have to make lists, decide what I can do without, make sure everything I am taking is ready to go, then, the day before at the very latest, start packing, ticking off my list as I go and working out what is best to go where in the bag, rearranging as necessary. Tom, who was in the merchant navy, going away for 9 or 12 months at a time, would leave his packing until about an hour before the taxi was due to collect him, then everything went into the right place in his case and bag and he would be done well before the taxi arrived. He didn't need to think about it, having done it so often. Nor would he ever forget things like passports, wallet, glasses and so on, which I know other people do. He had a little mantra to check he had everything before he ever left the house to go anywhere, whereas I would be wondering if I'd forgotten anything.

As I say: either practice or it's a man thing.

But then, I always want to be at a station or airport well before the allotted time, Tom would leave it until the last minute and then run to catch a train, sometimes crossing the track in front of the stationary train to catch it (you could do that way back when). That was the first time we ever fell out over something. Coming from the south, I wasn't used to such behaviour.
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Yes, it that is exactly how I do it @Annb . I couldn't possibly pack without a list and a lot of planning. Mr K does it effortlessly. Perhaps it is a man thing. Luckily we both like to get to a station or airport well before the allotted time.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
Yes, I did eventually manage to pack :) :)
I just don't understand how Mr K makes packing look so effortless. It took me over 2 hours to get ready to go.
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I can pack in just a few minutes. I used to have a grab bag packed and ready to go. Not needed now but I can get all I need for a two week holiday abroad in a carry on bag.
 
A very pleasant day yesterday and we carried out our plan of going to the South Solway where the road goes very close to the estuary so the view north gives a very good views of the Scottish side. This is the first time I have been out since my M.I. in April.

Too many holidaymakers with their vehicles nowadays particular the misuse of spaces by camper vans.

I was nice to see a friend whose husband died in March but he had struggled on with health problems many years and died at 86. a clear release.
He was a very good local artist but was stopped from using a brush due to severe essential tremor.

We finished off by going along the route of the Roman Wall going east so we finished up in John's Plaice eating fish and chips before going home.
 
8.9 this morning at 6.30.

Took my bandages off last night ready to jump into the shower this morning (not that, in the end, I did jump in. Been nursing a couple of cups of tea first.) Legs not swollen so far but my ankles and feet were pretty big even last night and are only marginally smaller this morning. Still not as painful as recently though, so that's a win as far as I'm concerned. Question is, are the bandages causing the problem with my feet, making it worse or actually helping? Have to decide before I go to the clinic to get the bandages renewed.
 
lindisfel said:
A very pleasant day yesterday and we carried out our plan of going to the South Solway where the road goes very close to the estuary so the view north gives a very good views of the Scottish side. This is the first time I have been out since my M.I. in April.

Too many holidaymakers with their vehicles nowadays particular the misuse of spaces by camper vans.

I was nice to see a friend whose husband died in March but he had struggled on with health problems many years and died at 86. a clear release.
He was a very good local artist but was stopped from using a brush due to severe essential tremor.

We finished off by going along the route of the Roman Wall going east so we finished up in John's Plaice eating fish and chips before going home.
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Sounds like a marvellous day out. Some lovely views around Port Carlisle. Fish and Chips - smashing.
 
Good morning everyone on a bit of an overcast start to International Bin Day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.4 this am. Lots of jobs handed out yesterday - cutting the rugs, shampooing the grass, getting the bins out on time. Today therefore will be a day of rest and probably a wander down to check out our local pub after recent re-furbishements. They used to use the pub to store bodies washed up on the beech there overnight until the mortuary was built across the road in 1881 so I hope that they have changed the lime wash and sawdust. Art bit, another start. Hope your day smiles for you. Time for some koffy.


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Just out of my shower. Weighed myself and, thought the drop last week was too good to last, I've put about 5lb back on! Not that I've been eating all that much, or even drinking as much as I should. Heigh ho. That's life. I am going to have some breakfast though before I have to go to the clinic, so that's the next thing.

Neil will go shopping while I am there so I asked him to look for a new toaster but now he says he didn't say he couldn't fix the existing one, just that he hadn't got around to looking to see if he could. So no new toaster today. Keeps my money in my purse a bit longer.
 
Fbg 6.7

Drizzling with rain.
Recycle collected.
Wheelie bin still waiting.
Sparrows already eaten half the fatballs...
Cat Midnight came charging in at 11pm.
He'd had his fill of badgers by then...
And I got woken up...

Wildlife camera
Cat Midnight defends cat biscuits for Cat Jade against Badger
24 seconds

Creative is ink painting.
I'll think of something else today...
Doing it a bit differently...

Time for a nap...

And a cuppa...

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dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on a bit of an overcast start to International Bin Day here in the dark and dangerous north. 5.4 this am. Lots of jobs handed out yesterday - cutting the rugs, shampooing the grass, getting the bins out on time. Today therefore will be a day of rest and probably a wander down to check out our local pub after recent re-furbishements. They used to use the pub to store bodies washed up on the beech there overnight until the mortuary was built across the road in 1881 so I hope that they have changed the lime wash and sawdust. Art bit, another start. Hope your day smiles for you. Time for some koffy.


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Impressive sketch @dunelm
 
Morning all from L.A. where summer seems to have ended early - Labor Day weekend is 10 days away. Hugs for all those affected by artificially lowered GCSE grades. Presumably the same masterstroke will be applied to inflation, waiting lists and small boats now after two run outs. Today is St Bartholomew day but he is also/better? known as Nathanael. Here's something to read.ignore or pity me for - contains a sonnet, photography, a sculpture and link between Buddhism, Judaism and Christianity so fairly multi cultural. Fbg yesterday was 5.4 via blood sample - not a disaster but much higher than trend for that process. First time 14 hrs water fasted though. Trying to become more Americanised about hydration but haven't bought a water bottle carabiner clip - yet :D @dunelm and @gennepher thanks for sharing your wonderful art. @dunelm enjoy the pub - do they serve girl dinner? @Krystyna23040 enjoy your stay at the Victoria. Mr K is in a league of his own so extrapolating from his talents, including packing, is pointless for we mortals. @lindisfel yesterday sounds very Elbow for you. I hope today is as close as possible to something similar for all here - @Annb no new toaster is a good start.
 
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Good national bin day Morening Ladies and Gentlemen and those of a tender disposition may your day be blessed by not meeting those nasty boys that your mother said you are not to play with.

Blood sugars this morning were 7.1, it’s amazing how slight upsets of any sort to our bodies reflects in our blood sugar readings.

Me, me’s and myself are left unsupervised at the moment and the silence is deafeningly wonderful and I’m pondering what type of music to play, Ozzie Osbourne or Puccini, one or several of me’s are partial to a bit of light opera, either composer will do.

When Mrs J returns I will be forced to endure a beard trim, I say there’s nothing wrong with looking like a member of Zz Top Mrs J says otherwise and as we all know the hand that rocks ( pun intended) the cradle rules the world.

Stay safe, smile at a stranger bring goodness into their world then blow raspberries. Now I must go and drool over my music collection.

Edit Puccini won on this occasion.
 
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