Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36020706)

So time to put your feet up for 17 days.;)

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Crikey you sure the draw was not rigged Tinky.:D

Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36020701)

Bought 15 tickets in our local social club's Christmas raffle and won 6 prizes :):)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36020706)

Crikey you sure the draw was not rigged Tinky.:D

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36020716)

Absolutely, especially since 2 new sofas have just been delivered, Black Friday really saved some £s here.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36020716)

Absolutely, especially since 2 new sofas have just been delivered, Black Friday really saved some £s here.

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36020721)

Says the man who has been rigging bingo machines for decades, in fact were you in on this, does Tinky have to give you half the prizes.:D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36020723)

There were a couple of TV series we bought on Amazon Prime on Black Friday but apart from that that was it this year.

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The family and l are actually going bingo this Sunday as its the biggest pot of the year so one is hoping one of us will win at least.:D

l am sure Tinky has already decided what she is going to do with her prizes:D.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36020740)

Last day in work till the 6th January, now that is a very happy thought :)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36020742)

l am sure your OH will have plenty of chores for you to do until the 6th Mr K.;)

Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 36020772)

Last day for 2 weeks here too but so much for an early finish today.

Hoping to get some flying hours in over the period weather permitting but can't see that happening somehow.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36020776)

Yeah, them model aeroplanes don't fly themselves ;)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36020799)

All my clients are shutting over the Christmas week so I can shut the business down for the festive period and concentrate on enjoying Christmas with friends and relatives. :)

Originally Posted by tweetiepooh (Post 36022512)

Today it arrived.

The letter from Natwest - we've paid off the mortgage in full. Overpayments already returned to our current account and the mortgage account removed from online banking summary screen.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36023563)

Just a heads up for anybody who likes pies: Sainsbury's are knocking out Pukka pies, all types, for a quid a pop. (Normally £1.75)

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36023581)

Tesco and Asda same price, atleast they were last weekend.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36023585)

l suspect its a sales promotion of Pukka pies across the main supermarkets for a set period.

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36023591)

Tesco website says the offer runs till Feb 4th.

I like that when I see an offer in Tesco Stores it gives you the date it ends below the price, it doesn't say anything else it just gives the date.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36023692)

My other half , myself and my brother won £1300 at the bingo tonight.:D:D:D

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 36023697)

You make Bingo seem easy to win! :D

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36023692)

My other half , myself and my brother won £1300 at the bingo tonight.:D:D:D

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36023720)

Congrats old chap, but I feel you've got a serious addiction there! Don't spend it all on bingo cards... :)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36023692)

My other half , myself and my brother won £1300 at the bingo tonight.:D:D:D

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 36024386)

Not been on much lately just so much going on atm.

I hope everyone is well and had a lovely time over the Christmas period.

I for one am looking forward to this year and all it brings tbh.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 36024386)

Not been on much lately just so much going on atm.

I hope everyone is well and had a lovely time over the Christmas period.

I for one am looking forward to this year and all it brings tbh.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36024686)

Got some business stuff coming by overnight courier APC. Super tracking service as it shows exactly which stop the driver is at, your stop number and on a Google map where that is.

Pity all delivery services aren't like that so you know when to stay in.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36025114)

My mother-in-law moved to a residential care home just after Christmas, for a six week trial period. Her health has deteriorated over the last year, as she has been suffering from Alzheimer’s and Senile Dementia (mild, but noticeable - very poor short term memory, not taking care of herself, not eating properly, missing medication).

Happy to say she wants to stay there long-term - she has lots of company, the staff are very friendly, foods good, and this should give her a good few years more in better health (she’s 91 years old).

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36025328)

Heading to Rome next week for a much needed dose of culture, wine and pizza :)

Also fitting in a day trip to Pompeii, which is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36025331)

Nice Mr K as while you are over there try the Italian ice cream Gelato as well as my parents rave about it.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36025328)

Heading to Rome next week for a much needed dose of culture, wine and pizza :)

Also fitting in a day trip to Pompeii, which is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36025328)

Heading to Rome next week for a much needed dose of culture, wine and pizza :)

Also fitting in a day trip to Pompeii, which is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

Originally Posted by peanut (Post 36025335)

It'll be 5-6 hours of travel but what a memorable place it is.

What I do remember the most was the food (& coffee). Unbelievable. And the scenery ain't bad either (Rome, Amalfi, Pompeii, Positiano, and Sorrento). Enjoy your time there.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36025339)

Nah, its 70 minute 150 mile train ride south to Naples, the Italians already have 'HS2'. Then a 30 min slower train to out to Pompeii. At least that's the theory....

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36025114)

My mother-in-law moved to a residential care home just after Christmas, for a six week trial period. Her health has deteriorated over the last year, as she has been suffering from Alzheimer’s and Senile Dementia (mild, but noticeable - very poor short term memory, not taking care of herself, not eating properly, missing medication).

Happy to say she wants to stay there long-term - she has lots of company, the staff are very friendly, foods good, and this should give her a good few years more in better health (she’s 91 years old).

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36025328)

Heading to Rome next week for a much needed dose of culture, wine and pizza :)

Also fitting in a day trip to Pompeii, which is somewhere I've always wanted to go.

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36025458)

My Niece has passed her theory driving test, and booked her test, but not telling us the date.

I have sat with her as she drove, and she drove like she had already passed her test.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36028593)

Good news as l just talked to my brother on the dog and bone and the company he works for will keep him on full pay even though his hours have been reduced by half because of the Coronavirus.:)

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36028610)

Good employers keep their valuable employees. Those that treat them as a disposable commodity have a high turnover of staff.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36029250)

Made bread today. Been rather lazy recently and buying it. Now there's a limited selection I thought I'd make my own multi-seeded loaf again. Good thing I keep a stock of the items to make this.

A cheering smell, fresh baked bread, in these dark times. :)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36029254)

I have an almost full tin of dried yeast in the fridge. None to be had in the supermarket today though.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36029257)

We had none in sadly and l will be surprised if we can source any anytime soon.

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36029260)

Baking soda is an alternative Den, assuming it's for baking not brewing ! ;)

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36029260)

Baking soda is an alternative Den, assuming it's for baking not brewing ! ;)

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 36030020)

We went to our local large Lidl at 8am this morning. Did full shops for 3 households and the only restriction was on Paracetamols. Most of the shelves were full, only item we didn't get was flour.

There were only a handful of shoppers, every one was keeping their distance but we were still glad to get home, the stress got to both of us. Think this will have to be the last shop we do, just wish I could get a slot with one of the supermarkets.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36030039)

Pretty well nigh impossible Jo as most supermarkets delivery slots go to 3 weeks ahead apart from Asda who are only showing slots up to 2 weeks (Now changed to 1 week).

Waitrose and Sainsbury's are prioritising their most vulnerable customers but that only helps a certain percentage of the elderly and vulnerable group.

There are no slots with any of them in our city and even the click and collect option seems to be all booked up as well as far as the eye can see.

Someone said they put any new slots on just after midnight but whether that is the case l don't know.

Originally Posted by Maggy (Post 36030183)

On my morning walk so many complete strangers saying good morning..It would be nice if this continues after lockdown ends..

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36030219)

I like that getting the paper first thing in the morning there's a complete absence of traffic noise and you can clearly hear the various birds singing. :)

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 36030433)

2nd 3rd 4th and 5th in virtual national, had potters corner as an ante post for ages in the real thing to, hopefully the real winner today was the NHS charities

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36032071)

As you may no mum is now in a nursing home as she was left paralysed by Covid-19 and not been able to see her for 4 weeks.


On Thursday I took some clothes to the home for her as all she had was a hospital gown, but as there is building work going on I was unable to see her.



My sister saw her yesterday, she was on the phone to me in tears as she was allowed to stand outside like me.



Today I took some magazines for her and the care home, let me stand in the doorway of her room and speak to her for 30 minutes, boy was it emotional.

When I got home I upgraded her phone contract (which I got for both my parents) as she was eating the minutes and data, so now she has unlimited Text & calls and 2GB of data.

Originally Posted by Maggy (Post 36032129)

:cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader:

I'm a grandma again..
:cleader::cleader::cleader:

Originally Posted by Maggy (Post 36032129)

:cleader::cleader::cleader::cleader:

I'm a grandma again..
:cleader::cleader::cleader:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36033127)

Just had a home delivery from Iceland after they contacted us 2 days ago to say they had a spare delivery slot for this afternoon.:)

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 36033131)

Brilliant. We got a slot booked today for delivery on Saturday from Asda. Last Wednesday got a slot on Wednesday for delivery the following day.

It's good that delivery slot seem easier to get now, for those that may need them.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36034216)

Did my first Zoom* video call with my sister this morning. Nice to chat and actually see the person you're talking to. Seeing as it's likely to be some time before I can go and visit her in East Sussex.

I was going to meet up with her for lunch the week the lockdown came into effect.

* Free version running under W7 Pro on the HP i3 laptop, she was on her iPad.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36034224)

Free for users with some limits

https://zoom.us/pricing

To host meetings you need to set up an account: Username and password.

To be invited by a meeting host you just download the app.

The host sends you an email with a link or a meeting ID number.