Hello everyone,
It`s a beautiful day here with sunshine streaming through the window, however there`s a chilly wind blowing which cools things down a bit. Today is nice and quiet for me because Kerry is on her day off work, Jim is working lates and I have the house to myself.....lovely! When I got home from work I planted a couple of hanging baskets for Kerry`s new house and one more for me with the few pansies that were left. This time I bought yellow ones as I thought they`d look nice and cheerful outside Kerry`s new house. Apparently we might have a frost tonight so I`m waiting to see what happens before I cover up my more tender plants with winter fleece and cloches...I`m like the proverbial boy scout, always prepared...lol!
At work we are setting out our Christmas display, yesterday I made up my first Christmas tree (and hopefully the last) my manager has done the others and most of the display, it`s going to look brilliant when she`s finished, she certainly knows how to attract customers to our little shop.Yesterday I put my back out at work but I carried on regardless, it is much better today as I expected but back problems are common where I work.
Also yesterday I had a terrible fright on the way to work. Just lately the traffic has been appalling and yesterday was no exception. I wasn`t far from work and as I rounded a bend in the lane a motorbike overtook some cars in the other lane and was riding straight at me. I managed to swerve into a grass verge and I just missed him, not that he seemed to notice...I DID and I`m too polite to tell you what I called him for his stupidity.....grrrr!
The other day we had another obstacle in the road but this time it was much funnier. Travelling down a country lane we had to stop because a pheasant decided it would cross the road. It wasn`t in a hurry and got as far as the middle of the lane and then went back the other way, then changed it`s mind again and finally crossed to the other side. We drove off quickly in case it started back again, pheasants are pretty stupid birds to say the least...lol!
Kerry and Slava`s house purchase is almost complete now, the solicitors now want them to decide when they want to exchange contracts and seven days after that they can move in at last. Apparently the ex-partner of the vendor is unhappy that he has been dragging his feet with the sale and she wants it over a.s.a.p, not as much as Kerry and Slava I know, they want to move in even sooner...lol!
I`ll only be looking after Roman for the next two weeks but I`ll have him for two nights when they move giving them the time to get things done. Then a couple of weeks after that we`re taking him with us to Kent for the weekend to Jim`s sister`s, then we`ll be baby-sitting overnight a couple of times in November and December, somehow I doubt he`ll forget us...lol!
That`s it for now my friends, it`s time for my afternoon cuppa and I can`t type another thing without some refreshment! Have a lovely afternoon. :o)
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We've got death wish pheasants up here too. Is it the time of year maybe? They just saunter out, stop in the middle for a breather then saunter on. Well you can't run them over, can you?
love, Angie, xx
Nice entry.
Have a nice Hump Day.
Hugz.
Sugar
Those pheasants Sandra I have to laugh at sometimes.I have a picture somewhere in my files where one wouldn't let me into the store,not far from me.)Aretail warehouse) out in the country one day.No matter what I did he stood in front of the doors.So Motherhen had to go home Haaa.Whata foggy cold misty day that looks with the strange tree Sandra.Brr.Yes our local Garden centre were just setting up there display for Christmas when I called Sunday.Came home and filled four more tubs LOL!1 Us gardeners what are we like LOL!!I hope Kelly gets the key to the door soon.SCRUB SCRUB if your anything like me,I love it.If you need any help give me a buzz Haa.Haaaa.Those motorbikes don't half give you a fright here at times, overtaking on the long country lanes, especially when they are on coming as you experianced.Vrooooooooooom.Gone before you can blink.!!Good grief WHAT WAS THAT!!Very scary.Roan will never forget you.Grandchildren don't forget us LOL!! We spoil them too much.Well I do LOL!! LOvely pics Jim took of all the four legged friends Ha.Have a lovely evening enjoy your Refreshment.Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand.MYSIMPLRHYMES
Great photos...loved seeing all Jakes friends. The bird in flight was awesome. We have all of our Christmas decorations in the stores now. Some stores skipped right over Thanksgiving...totally! I know Kerry and Slava will be so happy when they finally move in...and Roman will be a joy for you to watch, while they move.
Have a great midweek...hugs and love,
Joyce
I enjoy looking at your photos. Everywhere is getting their christmas displays up.Its a good job we have christmas to cheer us all up.
We have a Heron who lives right out back of our house. I'm never quick enough to snap a darn picture.
Missie
So that's Jake's social circle?! Lol! What was the Sadie the bloodhound doing in pic#5??!!I don't know what Kerry and Slava would do without you ~ always willing to jump in and help out with Roman. I hope your back doesn't give out, take care of it! Jeannette xx
I likes Jim's pictures of the dogs. That basset hound is too fat LOL. That tree in the fog is very pretty. I know Kerry and Slava will be glad when all those papers are signed. Wish you had of got a picture of that pheasant. It hasn't got cold enough here to have any frost and is still very dry. We are hoping for some rain in a day or so. Enjoy your time with Roman. Helen
Oh my gosh, I'm not ready to see Christmas things in the stores, yet, but some stores have had their displays up for a month now. ~~Kath~~
Christmas displays have been in some stores here for weeks. It gets earlier every year! Julie's birthday is Dec 4th and I always buy some Christmas thing for her birthday...I was able to do that about 3 weeks ago. Can you believe it. Wow, Kerry & Slava's house deal has gone on forever. I feel bad for them, I'm sure they are very anxious to get moved in & settled. Sounds like it won't be much longer. Linda in Washington state
Hi Sandra ,glad to hear Kery and Slava move is soon to happen ,I'm quite sure Roman won't forget you, as you and Jim have always played a big part in his life .Hope you have a good time when visiting Jims sister along with Roman.Love Jakes photos ....love Jeanxx
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Wow Christmas, glad I'm not working and responsible for putting it out. But it's probably nice to work with the flowers. Have a good weekend. Joni
we have deer in the road alot here...near pheasants! I bet the Christmas tree you made up looked nice...i know you enjoyed your time alone. LOVE, lisa
Weather is great this week isn't it. Warm afternoon sunshine ...heating off sit and have a fag on my balcony with mt lovely new plants....evening close windows up and put heating on as it is cold!! I like bthis time of the year don't you? Love Conniexx
God the christmas decs up in the shops already? How the time flies,Im glad to hear Romans having a good time and you by the sounds of it,all the best hun xxxx zoe xxx
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Sandra we have had some good weather ~ bit chilly in the evening though ~ loved the pictures ~ I noticed the shops are all decked out with Christmas goodies ~ I Agree about the traffic some of the drivers are totally crazy with their overtaking ~ Glad Kerry's and Slava's house move is getting nearer ~ they will be nicely settled in by Christmas ~ enjoy your time with Roman I know for sure he will never forget you both :o) ~ Ally x
Hi Sandra...
I don't know where this years gone and christmas almost upon us....Best wishes!
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I LOVE the pictures of the dogs. I really like the big hounds. They are characters, aren't they? The Bassett hound is at a good height to get to know Jake. LOL
I bet your daughter and her husband are getting excited about their new home. It's a special time!
Hugs, Kathy
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