Debs.

2 minutes ago, Ozexpatriate said:

 

Arrgh!  Avast there ye scurvy dogs!

 

I am deeply concerned about the seaworthiness of your Black Pearl.

Granted, she might appear a little 'light' on the freeboard; but the Pearl's a fair haven a`float. 

My and Mum's day was immeasurably brightened by our visitors (both of them well-known and loved by E.R's) .......a sunny, beach-walkies and extended talkies were enjoyed and I'm sure the other party will update you in their inimitable way, later. 

Very much looking forward to welcoming some lovely guests to the house tomorrow and in good Collie Towers tradition, it really is "one man and his dog". 

Further reports and pictures will surely follow. 

Watched the GMRC on Tv. and spotted some very folicular faces in the background. 

10 hours ago, bbishop said:

 

Andrew, are you qualified to wield an awl?

 

Bill

No, but I am! 

29 minutes ago, TheQ said:

Sadly thats another battle for John, claiming his single person occupancy Council tax discount (25%). I don't think think the council will count Kerry as a second person..

When my John died, my experience dealing with the Local Authority Council Tax team was a positive one; chose to telephone the office personally, rather than use the "Tell us once" facility, as there were complications with regards to multiple inherited properties in Probate, but having spoken to a named person, thereafter the process was very sensitively, kindly and efficiently handled and my 25% discount arranged by dispensation from the Chief Tax Officer (despite the complications).....so, not all Officialdom is necessarily officious. 

19 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said:

And as he slinks in via the rear entrance, in the Scot and Irishman will cry in unison:

 

'What took you so long?'

49 minutes ago, TheQ said:

These days it's just a white shirt for going out in, work is Polo shirts,  and those trousers are sow in seam workman's .

I take great care of my kilts,  having to iron one of them is real hard hard work

Shouldn't a Polo shirt have holes in it?.......even one in mint condition. 

21 minutes ago, trisonic said:

Well, the important news of the day is that England beat Australia. 

 

Is that Ruget or Crickby? 

17 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said:

I hope you have more success than I did - I failed the basic course, the smell of singed cotton was rather off-putting.

A brilliant strategy! 

I have the opposite situation to GDB: "Hair".......and it blinkin' costs; what with colouring, cutting, putting-up (all rather too regularly).......Pah! you chaps, you don't know you're born! 

A fresh colour and cut at the salon yesterday:

Today's hair-up (a vertical roll)....it will stay tidy for several days, though:

1 hour ago, grandadbob said:

When I get out of the shower a quick flick of the head and my "hair" is dry....

.....if rather lonely. 

Dearest John, 

Mere words are so terribly insufficient, but please know, we your friends, care very much and are with you in this, your sadness, emptiness and loss. 

Your love and devotion for Sandy is tangible, nothing changes that; she will always be with you. 

All care my friend,

Debs.