Debs.

2 hours ago, Barry O said:

Ey up!

.......indoor cricket.... 

Baz

Mental image of the bowler running up through the kitchen door and the batsman standing at a crease in the lounge rug and Mrs. Baz. at silly mid-off. 

`Morning E.R's.....although that description rather excludes me at the moment. 

The forecast: it sounds like more rain; looking up just now, the ceiling is still heavily overcast with annoying light pushing in from the blinds, expected soon. 

An interesting read for those with enquiring minds, concerning the August 9th nationwide power outage. 

A detail technical report compiled by the National Grid ESO (Electricity System Operator)

Analysis is very detailed, including this for example:

"The disruption to rail services extended through Friday evening and into Saturday morning due to 
the fact that approximately 30 trains stopped operating and could not be restarted following the 
original frequency drop to 49Hz. Restarting them required a technician with a laptop to attend 
each train which took some time. With these trains stopped on the tracks there were severe 
delays across the rail network."

ESO Technical Report - FINAL2.pdf

2 minutes ago, TheQ said:

I think the tide is high in this parking area. 

"Hello, this is the AA, what seems to be the problem?".......

.......My car wont start, I think I`ve flooded it!

A welcome surprise order for some of my 0-MF track gauges, occupied an hour or so in preparation and packing this morning, followed by a trip to the Post Office for their dispatch. 

A letter arriving from the Electoral Officer at the Town Hall, concerning my non-traceability (yet again) means yet-more scanning of driving licence, birth and marriage certificates so I can exercise my voting rights this year.....they asked for the same scans last year too! 

6 minutes ago, Coombe Barton said:

Been diverted

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-49869924

"Cancelled events include the inaugural Regatta London race on the River Thames....."

Doubtless, due to flooding. 

1 hour ago, Barry O said:

Currently cut off from the rest of Britain!

Roads are closee around here for a cycle race. Apparently its a world championship race but not much info seen around here. Result.. a set of 3 people waiting to watch!

Doh!

Baz

Being Yorkshire......

Surely, it's the rest of Britain that's cut off! 

3 hours ago, bbishop said:

Off to Brum.

 

Bill

Say hi for us! 

8 minutes ago, Tony_S said:

........(not the ones that have been through civet cats though).......

 Make mine a frothy-kitty-latte. 

2 minutes ago, TheQ said:

Latest on Norfolk radio...

"There is an outbreak of Norovirus in Norfolk please do not attend a GPs surgery or visit at hospital if you have it.."

 

So if you're ill, don't seek attention from the only people that can tell you, you have norovirus?

It's so contagious, I'd venture to say even Google don't want people to search for symptoms or treatments there, in case it spreads. 

1 hour ago, Barry O said:

I am now confused.com. Eye pressure test this morning said "high" one this afternoon says "low!"

 

Pah!

Average it out; you're fine! 

Today is our dear E.R's friend, John - Coombe Barton's Birthday.....I'm sure you'll be keen to join in wishing him every possible joy on this, his special day. 

Birthday best wishes, my dear friend! 

`Morning!

......and the forecast is: cloud and continued Reign. 

`Morning awl. 

"Eh-oh!" 

1 hour ago, gordon s said:

Needless to say, ET has been languishing once again, but things may progress once the temperature drops a bit. Mind you, I doubt anyone cares after all these years....

 

 

 

Hello Gordon, we most certainly do; update us when you can. 

`Morning!

2 hours ago, Natalie said:

 

Hi Debs

Good to see you back. You have been very much missed by the people here.

 

In theory as both of you being female means that you will read the instructions rather than hide them and ignore them as do the males of the species apparently do if we are to believe the gender behaviour stereotypes.......

 

Nat

Thanks for the very kindly and welcoming words, Nat.

.......We did indeed "RTFM" and this is the result.

.......and without profanity (Mum's a right one for that! ) or major blood loss. 

1 hour ago, Kingzance said:

.......Debs, did your mother push the IKEA trolley too?.....

No, we were exhausted after the rescue team eventually found us, after four hours of intensive searching gosh, IKEA stores are not easy to make quick visits to!.....so, I found one of the helpful staff chaps and because of me being now less-abled and Mum being a senior (despite her having being well fed a Swedish lunch, was by then beginning to tire and feel miserable), he collected a trolley, lifted the item from warehouse and then accompanied us through checkout and to the car to helpfully load in.......super service, with a cheery smile and a laugh and joke too.