Adawn47

Happy birthday to your daughter, another Christmas birthday. We have one on Sunday the 25th, our youngest grandson. I hope you're feeling better by tomorrow and it's just a 24hr thing. Enjoy your Christmas dinner, lovingly prepared by your personal chef. I'm only a tad envious😉 Avril

Have a lovely time bro, and a Merry Christmas to you both. Sis and Mr Sis😁

We think so John. Frank's pride and joy(apart from me of course😊)was a Bush Arena Hi FI stereo system and the sound quality was beautiful. There is no comparison to the CDs we listen to now, imho. Avril

Perish the thought😲 Unless you happen to like like the mutton dressed as lamb look, which I very much doubt.😉 Avril

Don't worry Josy, it won't be long before she learns the invaluable lesson of 'The Art of Tactfulness'. I thought your tree was lovely, and I'm being honest.🎄 Avril

The post-vinyl music lovers are now begining to accept that the tone and depth of sound, is much better than on cd. Well cared for and unscratched vinyl I hasten to add. We still have some records from our youth. We don't play them, they're just kept for sentimental reasons. Avril

I'm so sorry for your loss Damian. Try to put the hospital stress behind you and move forward with all the happy memories you have of him. Best wishes to you and your family for a peaceful Christmas and New Year. Avril and Frank x

How is your grandson now Michelle? A little better I hope. Avril

My mum always baked too, but the kunzle cakes were a treat. We would look forward to them on birthdays, christmas, easter and so on. Avril

Oh my, Kunzle cakes. I do remember those. Mum would buy them often when I was young. A big chocolate cup with a small piece of sponge in the bottom, and filled to top with a flavoured synthetic cream. Full of sugar, fats, colours, and flavourings. Pure heaven for kids.🤭 My arteries are cringing at the memory🥴 Avril

I totally agree with you about racism as we have experienced it in our family, and I was certainly not playing any games with you, that's not like me at all. I thought we were having an intelligent debate together, but I obviously, unintentionally ruffled your feathers, and for that I apologise. Avril

That's what I assumed too, but the media like to spice things up. Excellent memory recall the lady has. Avril

Not loyalty at all zap. Just reading and listening with an open mind. It's just basic commonsense. Why do you think it was necessary to go with a recording device? It's a genuine question Zap, I don't want to argue with you , I'm just interested 😊 Avril

Hmm, I know. Strange that. Wonder why it was recorded. Is my sarcasm coming across ok?😁😉 Avril

We've had 3 through the post so far. My sister posted her card from Stockport 12th December and it arrived yesterday. My friend posted my card in Darfield, 4 miles away, 7th December and still waiting. The card from my cousin in Twickenham took 2 days.😏 Postal strike aside, I find it quite sad that the number of cards I'm sending each year and the number of cards recieved are becoming less and less😒 On to nicer things. A lovely bright morning, the sun is shining and it's quite pleasant at 9c. Washing on the line (well airer) and waiting for the text to tell me what will be missing or subbed in my Asda order😁 Have good day everyone and enjoy the unseasonal weather while you can. Take care. Avril

'Recollections may vary' Avril

I'm an unapologetic monarchist Harry. The reason I refuse to listen to this diatribe that seems to be the 'main news' is because no family royal or otherwise, should spout such venom, and hatred about them to the world. I'm not stating an opinion on the truth of it or not, only that it was a diabolical thing to do. I won't say any more on the subject except that everyone has the right to privacy, not a select one or two. Avril

Double nope 🙉 Avril

Nope. Avril

Mine too kalos. It's lovely to breathe cool fresh air again instead of dry centrally heated stuff. I've been standing at the back porch door breathing in lungfuls of it. Wonderful😊 Avril

Try all three. Best to be on the safe side. Avril

Sorry I'm still whispering Dave. I don't know how to shout any louder on here so this is the best I can do. I hope you're better soon. Avril

They call it progress Sharon, which isn't always a good thing. Avril

WOW!!! I'm glad I don't have to do your accounts bro😲 Mine is much simpler. A list of monthly incomings with dates and one of outgoings with dates, (thankfully smaller than the incomings.)😉 An account book with columns headed :- Date, Details, Debit, Credit, Acc Total, Saving, Disp(money left for everyday expenditures) It may seem inefficient to some, but it's served me well for along time and suits my non- mathatical brain. Whatever works for each person and keeps the finances under control is good👍 Sis

I don't have to imagine, I know what they say. 😁 Avril