Mundane facts about your day...

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Alee

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I got stuck in quick sand up to my waist today at Talacre beach . I walked though a shallow pool , the sand was pretty solid under my feet then on the next step I was thigh deep and within seconds I was waist deep. It was actually quite scary!
 

Cue

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My nephew brought over his chainsaw this afternoon, he used it to cut down part of the jungle next door. The trees/undergrowth were pushing my fence out of joint, the same fence @Neon Jay fitted only 2-3yrs ago. He knew we were going go round and attack his garden, I'd spoken to him about it sometime during the week, and then again this morning.
Our gardens are only 12 foot wide, and about 120/130 long. You can't see the neighbours fence on the other side of him. Part of his is blocked off at the bottom with another bit of fencing, and he used to chuck all manner of rubbish there.
Now he's worried that if his landlords find out about the garden they will chuck him out.
My sister says I should ring them, I'm not so sure because I know what he's like.

Maintaining the garden is generally the tenant’s responsibility, so you’d be doing him a favour if anything.
 

Lucy

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Crumble anyone? Should you be travelling through Church Eaton there's lots of rhubarb on my stall.
 

Jonah

Spouting nonsense since the day I learned to talk
Went to the Treacle Market today. It was 31°C and too hot to take dogs but what did we see? Loads of people dragging overheating dogs behind them.
 

Thehooperman

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Had a walk (well hobble) along part of the Monsall Trail today, knowing that it was flat for me and had lots of shade for Bee and a tunnel to cool her down. We took our time an she had loads of drinky stops but I did notice two joggers and a cyclist dragging their dogs with them.

It was lovely to see loads of people/families cycling, walking, exploring, etc.enjoying a bit of exercise. I even saw two or three groups of teenagers on the trail enjoying the walk!!!! Wot no phone apps :)

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Thehooperman

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Forgot to add I stopped for a coffee and loo break on the way back and whilst using the disabled loo there were three loud raps on the door. I shouted I wouldn't be long and then there was a barrage of knocking every 10 secs or so.

Thinking it was someone in a hurry I was as quick as I could be,only to find a teenage oik waiting outside. When I told him there was no need to keep knocking his reply "do I look like I give a f*!king sh*t", to which I promptly blocked him from entering the disabled loo, shut the door and replied "well you will do unless you find your own fecking RADAR key in a hurry, now f. off you little turd".

He threatened to get his mates and ran away. When I left the building I saw him across the car park with his mates so I went over and told them about my experience.

The little turd burst into tears as his mates ripped the pee out of him (not literally).

Hopefully he's learnt a bit of respect but somehow I doubt it.
 

littleme

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Forgot to add I stopped for a coffee and loo break on the way back and whilst using the disabled loo there were three loud raps on the door. I shouted I wouldn't be long and then there was a barrage of knocking every 10 secs or so.

Thinking it was someone in a hurry I was as quick as I could be,only to find a teenage oik waiting outside. When I told him there was no need to keep knocking his reply "do I look like I give a f*!king sh*t", to which I promptly blocked him from entering the disabled loo, shut the door and replied "well you will do unless you find your own fecking RADAR key in a hurry, now f. off you little turd".

He threatened to get his mates and ran away. When I left the building I saw him across the car park with his mates so I went over and told them about my experience.

The little turd burst into tears as his mates ripped the pee out of him (not literally).

Hopefully he's learnt a bit of respect but somehow I doubt it.
Good for you, too few people stand up for themselves (Pardon the pun). x
 

BobClay

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I go all medieval with these people because they do prey on the vulnerable. They usually hang up when I get to the part where I'm eating their spleens with a nice chianti … (while they're still alive :pie:) :teef:
 

Cue

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3 times today I've had a call from 'my internet provider's technical department'. I am now bored of trying to string them along for a while; but I would imagine they really scare some people.

This is why I tell people to kill their landline phone. They serve so little use now, and are basically just a spam magnet
 

tek-monkey

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I had a guy at the door the other day claiming he was working for money saving expert and could help me save on my electricity/gas. I told him I use the MSE energy club and I knew what the best prices were, but he persevered. I then pointed out that the website he was showing me on his tablet was not actually MSE, and offered to take him to the right place. He left.
 

Perrier

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I don't have a phone plugged in, but it cost less to have one than not!

They tried to force the phone on my account this time, til i told them to shove the internet where the sun dont shine as well.

They soon changed their minds ;)



...and threw in a TV package for £1
 

Noah

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Have a phone plugged in but it is never answered, the answerphone is not monitered and is simply cleared every so often.
 

Carole

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My friend is back from Normandy/D day remembrance trip and just phoned me.
He's popping round tomorrow to tell me all about it and show me all his photos.
I've watched loads of footage from last weeks tv so I'm really looking forward to hearing all about it first hand.

Some of you may remember me talking about Norman, my lovely friend from Haughton.
He’s 94 and has become a bit of a local celebrity since his return from the Normandy trip.

I feel privileged to know him, he’s an amazing man.

Nearly two years ago he gave me his memoirs to read.
It was a huge A4 file, typed out by him, unedited.

I started slowly, probably out of politeness, but then a little way in, I kept reading and reading, totally mesmerised.

At that time he hadn’t even shown his children.
I was like...”Norman.....they need to see this”

Anyway, to cut a long story short, he came round today. His book has been published and he’s brought me a copy with a lovely heartfelt hand written message inside.
The only downside is that in the editing process they’ve missed out some of the best bits (according to Norman himself). I’m so glad that I read the long version. It was fascinating.

But still, if anyone is interested

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leaving-Past-Behind-Norman-Williams/dp/1081110864/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Norman+Williams&qid=1567111085&refinements=p_72:419155031&s=gateway&sr=8-1


How many people get to be a published author at 94?
 
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Carole

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I’ve spent the week doing country stuff....

I’ve been given produce so I’ve made jam.

I’m so pleased with myself., I can’t tell you. (Actually that’s not true, I’m actually going to tell you.)

I’ve not made jam for 10 years but this week I’ve made
Strawberry.
Strawberry and Raspberry
Damson
Marrow and Ginger

It’s all set so I’m happy.

It’s going on the church stall tomorrow for sale.
 

PeterD

ST16 Represent.
My cars MOT today, it's not a really old car but the mileage is getting pretty high due to my daily commute to Leamington Spa. Dreading the impending cost.
 
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