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ianpspurs said:
Good afternoon everyone. @dunelm and @gennepher thank you both for sharing those two very different but equally skilled pieces of art. @Krystyna23040 good result on the replacement printer. @gennepher hug for the disappointment of yesterday's adventure but hopefully that was merely the pathway to something better in the future. @jjraak I suspect the “well obviously” is a common reaction when medics see T2 on one's record. One wonders how many unrelated conditions are never investigated or become worse because it is assumed they are obviously T2 related. @dogslife so pleased for you that yesterday went so smoothly. @JohnEGreen hang in there. Smile and wave people, smile and wave.
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Thank you very much @ianpspurs
 

gennepher said:
Fbg 6.8

Nighttime wildlife video.
Badger comes face to face with Cat Chunky Marmalade & runs away but comes back with reinforcements.
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Okay.
My adventure yesterday was a little drive.
The cafe I go to only usually has only a few people.
But yesterday was absolutely packed, only standing room.
I grabbed a reserved table, and joined the queue.
But the queue was rude and I got jostled out of place twice, with people pushing in front of me.
I would have left the premises, but there were so many people I was trapped so to speak.
I got a bowl of scouse.
But all it was a meagre bowl of 2 small pieces of potato, and about 4 maybe 5 small chunks of meat and gravy. No onion. No carrots.
The lady forgot to give me a spoon, so I used my teaspoon...
I did ask aloud at one point, where did all these people come from?
Their 'leader' came up to me, and politely told me that that this was his photography group of students (they were in their 20's & 30's), and they had all been invited by the Estate (Lord Leverhulme's Estate I assumed) to take photographs and submit them to the estate. He was polite and we engaged in some conversation.

Some elderly couples who I see there each time I go, and they drive there in their cars, opened the door, took one look, and left quickly. The photography group did have their own room at the back where some of them took their food and drink.

I left, but not before I did half a dozen drawings of the photography group in the SketchClubApp. And I am thinking, another instance where people with money prey on the charity/goodwill of others (and they don't realise they are giving their services for free to someone who can afford to pay, they think they are showcasing their work & they would be lucky if they even got credited for their work).

I did a few more sketches of outside...
But first here is one of the students, in SketchClubApp.
I was trying out keeping the digital pen (I have a pink foam hair roller on the barrel to enable me grip it with my arthritis) on the screen the entire sketch without lifting it. I didn't time myself but it was less than 60 secs.

I won't be returning, it has gone far too expensive for the quality of food they provide....

I was shattered when I got home. That many people, and being pushed aside in the queue, and me stuck in that crowd drained me, so I went to bed...

Cantankerous batty old lady signing out...

Have your best day...mine does not include people...

c(__)

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So sorry that your adventure didn't turn out well @gennepher. Your drawing was really good - so something good did come out of the disaster.
 
Krystyna23040 said:
So sorry that your adventure didn't turn out well @gennepher. Your drawing was really good - so something good did come out of the disaster.
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Thank you @Krystyna23040
I realised I needed to be able to draw very quickly, because I wanted to get out of the place. But the temptation was to take the pen off the screen to draw his camera a bit more precisely. But I knew if I did that, I would spoil the spontaneity of the drawing....
Thanks...
 
ianpspurs said:
Good afternoon everyone. @dunelm and @gennepher thank you both for sharing those two very different but equally skilled pieces of art. @Krystyna23040 good result on the replacement printer. @gennepher hug for the disappointment of yesterday's adventure but hopefully that was merely the pathway to something better in the future. @jjraak I suspect the “well obviously” is a common reaction when medics see T2 on one's record. One wonders how many unrelated conditions are never investigated or become worse because it is assumed they are obviously T2 related. @dogslife so pleased for you that yesterday went so smoothly. @JohnEGreen hang in there. Smile and wave people, smile and wave.
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Thank you @ianpspurs
 
A bit broke off the vacuum cleaner - flimsy, plastic. Can I repair it? Super glue and stiff arthritic fingers - what can possibly go wrong. The last time I did this I super glued myself to the side stand on my bike while laying on the floor in the garage trying to hold a wee foot plate to the bottom of said stand so that I could get the bolts into their slots - luckily I had my phone and called Mrs Miggins. After she had finished rolling about on the floor over egging the laughter, she got some acetate and freed me.
 
@dunelm sorry about the schoolboy laugh over gluing yourself to the stand but comedy careers have been built on far more flimsy foundations. @Lamont D if you happen upon a familiar looking chap wandering around obviously lost do remember your upbringing and the reputation of the inhabitants of your native City for being the epitome of the better angels of our nature.
 
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jjraak said:
Morning beautiful people :cool:

www.theguardian.com

People who eat breakfast high in refined carbs rated less attractive, study finds

Researchers in France believe subtle shift in facial attractiveness is down to changes in blood sugar and insulin
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
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No breakfast me either.
I consider myself rather plain but distinguit, in defence, I have had a hard life.
I worked with a guy, whom was known to have it the article is to be believed, a box of form flames every morning. To be honest, he abused the word ugly!
When we were next to each other, the gruesome twosome was often heard.

FBG, 6.7
No counselling, I've been cancelled twice in consequence days.
Feeling let down and paranoid about it.

Being close to Port Sunlight.
We have a prime example of philanthropy and looking after the health and wellbeing of those who you rely on to work for you. Something that modern money know very little of.
Lord Leverhulme legacy is impressive.
So is the artwork @gennepher & @dunelm.

When is spring heat arriving? Dry and plenty of sunshine but the breeze is arctic. Last few nights have been very good for stargazing. So clear. But foghorns heard on the river early morning.I

Mrs L has settled after yesterday's non appointment.
But still having her moments of confusion, as she has lost her purse and bag in the same p!ace, she put them.
And found them.
And Mrs L still insists that I cannot find my own ......!

Gotta go.

And I'm so glad that, went the day well @dogslife.
@JohnEGreen how ye diddling, in that luxury hotel?
 
ianpspurs said:
@dunelm sorry about the schoolboy laugh over gluing yourself to the stand but comedy careers have been built on far more flimsy foundations. @Lamont D if you happen upon a familiar looking chap wandering around obviously lost do remember your upbringing and the reputation of your home City for being the home of the better angels of our nature.
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One of me is enough, according to everyone!!
We do do that don't we tho!
No torys would be found roaming around here.
Apparently, his bodyguards outnumbered his audience near the airport.
Wonder if he used an expensive helicopter again?
Another minister, not the hunt, be careful, has used public money to pay for court damages.
Should resign or sacked, shocking. Typical!

In other news......
Apparently, allegedly, a certain media tycoon is to announce who our next premier is to be, as soon as our ruler takes his phone call.
See Larry & Paul's Broken news!

It was very much like my non appointment yesterday, the so called budget. Really disappointing and nowt for the disabled and those really struggling.
 
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Lamont D said:
No breakfast me either.
I consider myself rather plain but distinguit, in defence, I have had a hard life.
I worked with a guy, whom was known to have it the article is to be believed, a box of form flames every morning. To be honest, he abused the word ugly!
When we were next to each other, the gruesome twosome was often heard.

FBG, 6.7
No counselling, I've been cancelled twice in consequence days.
Feeling let down and paranoid about it.

Being close to Port Sunlight.
We have a prime example of philanthropy and looking after the health and wellbeing of those who you rely on to work for you. Something that modern money know very little of.
Lord Leverhulme legacy is impressive.
So is the artwork @gennepher & @dunelm.

When is spring heat arriving? Dry and plenty of sunshine but the breeze is arctic. Last few nights have been very good for stargazing. So clear. But foghorns heard on the river early morning.I

Mrs L has settled after yesterday's non appointment.
But still having her moments of confusion, as she has lost her purse and bag in the same p!ace, she put them.
And found them.
And Mrs L still insists that I cannot find my own ......!

Gotta go.

And I'm so glad that, went the day well @dogslife.
@JohnEGreen how ye diddling, in that luxury hotel?
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Thank you @Lamont D

The night sky has been good for stargazing here too...
 
Fbg 6.5

Nighttime wildlife video
Fox snarls & warns Badger then Badger takes his frustrations out on back of swing

This is Pa Badger, it was Foxy Loxy that warned him. Pa Badger went to back of swing and is trying to break or chew through all the ropes that tie on the cloths to the swing. Pa Badger is also pulling the cloths through from the slats at the back of the swing, and they end up trailing on the ground getting sopping wet. Pa Badger also pulls through and chews up the Amazon cardboard packaging that I pad the swing with to try and keep the cats warm in cold weather...

Many of my video clips each night are of this swing apparently rocking by itself...
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Creative is a photo of Japonica which I planted 20 years ago all round my garden,,,...

Time for a cuppa tea.

Have your best day.

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08.03
FBG no idea.. sorry
Becoming more and more stressed over the impending visit from my youngest brother. Ridiculous I know - but it's happening anyway. Vacillating between cleaning and hiding in a book... not productive at all - then panicking about the mess....inside and out.
Oh and stress eating - had to let my belt out three holes. A cuddle with a cat would probably help, but Kiki won't stand for that
By Sunday I may have calmed down
 
gennepher said:
Fbg 6.5

Nighttime wildlife video
Fox snarls & warns Badger then Badger takes his frustrations out on back of swing

This is Pa Badger, it was Foxy Loxy that warned him. Pa Badger went to back of swing and is trying to break or chew through all the ropes that tie on the cloths to the swing. Pa Badger is also pulling the cloths through from the slats at the back of the swing, and they end up trailing on the ground getting sopping wet. Pa Badger also pulls through and chews up the Amazon cardboard packaging that I pad the swing with to try and keep the cats warm in cold weather...

Many of my video clips each night are of this swing apparently rocking by itself...
59secs


Creative is a photo of Japonica which I planted 20 years ago all round my garden,,,...

Time for a cuppa tea.

Have your best day.

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That Pa Badger needs a smacked leg and sent to the naughty step. Lovely Japonica in bloom.
 
SlimLizzy said:
08.03
FBG no idea.. sorry
Becoming more and more stressed over the impending visit from my youngest brother. Ridiculous I know - but it's happening anyway. Vacillating between cleaning and hiding in a book... not productive at all - then panicking about the mess....inside and out.
Oh and stress eating - had to let my belt out three holes. A cuddle with a cat would probably help, but Kiki won't stand for that
By Sunday I may have calmed down
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A hug for your stress. Maybe wafting between a little cleaning and a few pages of a book (or a lot of pages :)). Try not to let the perfect get in the way of all the good things.
 
Good morning everyone on another damp, overcast, chilly yet somehow marvellous start to the day here in the dark and dangerous north. Today is an adventure. There may or may not be episodes of staring at sofas and perhaps even sitting on some. Whatever, I am determined to remain surprised and looking interested while at the same time checking the booby traps on my wallet. Is it spring yet? Have the visitors been? Art bit - postcard size. Some Paynes Grey with a dash of red. I think it was red - it’s all a bit mixed on the pallet. Could have been vermillion mind as it has been there for quite a while. If you think that it’s Friday then you are in the moment, so enjoy it. I shall do the Monty Python “a minute past” sketch and slurp koffy.

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dogslife said:
Good morning all. Many thanks for your kind and supportive words yesterday. They really did help. The service was perfect-very personalised. In fact the obituary part was my own words but read with such sensitivity/ affection and a little light heartedness as the minister remembered mum from when she attended the luncheon club and fellowship meetings at the church he used to work at. He concluded the service by quoting, at my request, the first 4 verses of Revelation 21. The venue and food were excellent including the hot foods being served by staff. People enjoyed looking through the albums of photographs as they brought back happy family memories. 4 of the 10 staff from mum's nursing home couldn't attend as there had been a crisis there but the ones that did attend took food back for them. They also took a copy of the obituary I had written and asked if they could make copies to distribute to everyone. I had also put together a special album of photos taken of mum in the nursing home for the staff to browse through. I had my emotions under control until I saw the picture of my lovely mum on the screen in the chapel! The service at the graveside was respectful and the sun was shining! So despite my anxiety beforehand all went well. Thank you again. Best wishes.
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What a wonderful send off for your mum @dogslife
 
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