I hope this is dealt with more successfully than FGM has been. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jan/26/revealed-dozens-of-girls-subjected-to-breast-ironing-in-uk How can people...
He not only hates drug and alcohol abuse - and the reason with the former why he wants the wall to prevent drugs entering the US, but he is prepared to put his own money to help in this and other...
Very, very sadly an old friend of my son suffered the tragic loss of his 14 month old daughter, yesterday. She had been sick the night before and then had a restless nap the next morning. Mid morning...
Sunday. I don't know what to say now after the sad news of our lovely baffy leaving us. It's fitting that it's raining outside. I checked Tiggy III yesterday, tucked up snug and warm. Just some...
I am very sorry to have to let you know that Bathsheba has lost her battle with cancer. Many of us will miss her wit and her empathy with children and animals. She was a very caring and generous...
A wee bit warmer this morning, 5.0°C outside. Just one meeting this afternoon, at Brimcombe Port, (part of the canal restoration) with a Stroud District Councilor, Should be interesting. That's it...
Tuesday.The sky is clear and the stars are shining. I went for a wee stroll along the lane, no frost! Didn't see any wild life. Nothing to do today, so I'll go and visit some friends. Have a happy day...
A bit early this morning, even for me. Woke up at 0200 and couldn't get off again. The moon is shining bright, but to my surprise there is no frost. I've got a doctors appointment at 0840, what for I...
Budapest or Barbados? Bratislava or Bora Bora? Krakow or Koh Samui? Right now I'm all about soaking up the culture. My mother isn't speaking to me because I don't want to go to Spain for an...
Well I did it. I bought a green striped squash. What a performance. So hard to cut up and peel, I was exhausted. Gave three quarters to my daughters. I put what bits of it I got with red, green and...
Sunday. 6.3°C outside, no wind all tranquil. I'll settle for that!
Just some shoplifting to do today, than I'm sure I'll find something to amuse myself.
Have a happy day everyone....
I'm currently sipping a glass of Lidl's excellent Vaucluse, although the 2 stores nearest us have now sold out and it's uncertain if they're going to be replenishing their stocks :-( I have a bottle...
Good Evening and once again welcome to this week's Mad Over Fifties Club here at Queenie’s Quay. Since it’s very cold outside and the water has frozen on the lake we shall be indoors for most of...
Had my follow up hospital appointment yesterday. Was told my PSV I think the consultant called it was slightly higher than normal. But it’s not a good indicator of anything more. So I’m having a...
Is what we’re having this evening. The turkey is the frozen leftovers from Christmas, with softened leeks and mushrooms added, and stock, cream and seasoning. Topped with savoury crumble, also...