P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[Harry Peterson]

3 minutes ago, kalos said:

 

I have been inside one very little space to move and tv cameras for nose wheel landing .

 

Back to my air show the red arrows are on the move so will be going up soon 😍

When our son was small, we lived near Scampton and saw the Red Arrows, and the pilots, a fair bit. They flew over the house and school regularly when training, and the pilots were often around locally because they lived in the area.

 

We had a holiday based in Exeter one year, and we were in the hotel foyer when the whole team turned up to check in, all in uniform. Adoration all round, as always, despite the absence of Carol Vorderman. They very kindly went up to small son to talk to him.

 

Underwhelmed response from small boy: “But I see you all the time.”  
 

Not what was expected 250 miles away from Scampton!

 

 

[zap99]

31 minutes ago, twotravellersLondon said:

 

We like pictures of food because we enjoy knowing that a friendly poster is well and enjoying gong out, being sociable and making the most of life.

 

On my granddad's croft in the Scottish Highlands (no electricity, no running water and the traction on the croft totalled one horse-power... that's because grandad could only afford the one horse!)... yes and it was at the "Back of Bennachie"... I learnt the expression... "Lang might yer lum reek." (In English "Long may your chimney smoke.") It was always odd... why would you wish anyone to have a smoky chimney? Later in life I learn that it was one of the sincerest ways to wish a neighbour well... good health, wealth and happiness for a long time. In the days of the crofts a smoking chimney in the distance was a source of joy for the folk who could look out along the glen and take pleasure that the neighbours were up, their fires were lit, the porridge was on the crook above the fire and all was well.

 

Honestly... in these modern digital days that are so far away in time and distance to my grandad's wee croft... posting a plate of beautiful fish and chip or pasta or a steak... has the same effect. Long may it continue!

 

We recently celebrated my birthday in a lovely part of Cornwall that reminds me in ways of where I was brought up. It meant a lot to us. I had been under investigation for a dreadful medical condition and never expected to be able to celebrate the birthday... in the end... I was virtually all clear. So here's how we celebrated...

 

 

 

 

 

It was a bit of a "POSH" pub... Rick Stein's "Cornish Arms just outside Padstow...but the food was great and to enjoy the evening meant so much to us both.

 

 

Please keep sharing wonderful memories that spread a little joy and happiness... we all so very much need to share other's zest for life at times.

 

 

The Cornish Arms is close to where we stay sometimes. Food is good and the prices are as expected.....from a pub with his name on it.🤔

[Grumpycruiser60plus]

    Just thought it was time to insert this .😊

[grapau27]

34 minutes ago, twotravellersLondon said:

 

We like pictures of food because we enjoy knowing that a friendly poster is well and enjoying gong out, being sociable and making the most of life.

 

On my granddad's croft in the Scottish Highlands (no electricity, no running water and the traction on the croft totalled one horse-power... that's because grandad could only afford the one horse!)... yes and it was at the "Back of Bennachie"... I learnt the expression... "Lang might yer lum reek." (In English "Long may your chimney smoke.") It was always odd... why would you wish anyone to have a smoky chimney? Later in life I learn that it was one of the sincerest ways to wish a neighbour well... good health, wealth and happiness for a long time. In the days of the crofts a smoking chimney in the distance was a source of joy for the folk who could look out along the glen and take pleasure that the neighbours were up, their fires were lit, the porridge was on the crook above the fire and all was well.

 

Honestly... in these modern digital days that are so far away in time and distance to my grandad's wee croft... posting a plate of beautiful fish and chip or pasta or a steak... has the same effect. Long may it continue!

 

We recently celebrated my birthday in a lovely part of Cornwall that reminds me in ways of where I was brought up. It meant a lot to us. I had been under investigation for a dreadful medical condition and never expected to be able to celebrate the birthday... in the end... I was virtually all clear. So here's how we celebrated...

 

 

 

 

 

It was a bit of a "POSH" pub... Rick Stein's "Cornish Arms just outside Padstow...but the food was great and to enjoy the evening meant so much to us both.

 

 

Please keep sharing wonderful memories that spread a little joy and happiness... we all so very much need to share other's zest for life at times.

 

 

@twotravellersLondon.

Sorry I missed your birthday and to hear you had been unwell.

Pleased to hear you were given a virtual all clear.

Your food and pint of cider looks great.

Graham.

[purplesea]

The Cornish Arms, I often walk past it!🤣

[Adawn47]

57 minutes ago, Paddypuss said:

Adawn thank you, paddypuss was a beloved cat now dead. I have followed this thread since the beginning and enjoyed all the comments and pictures. Kalos is hilarious love grapaus pictures and  funny cartoons. I love eating out with a nice view or pub garden. Been cruising for about 8 years sinceretirement love all holidays.

You should have joined us sooner, but better late than never. I've only been a member since 2020 and have found the forum helpful and interesting. This thread in particular has been a family and our resident comedian and peacemaker, aka kalos, kept our spirits up throughout the 'you no what years'.

Keep posting Paddypuss. 

Avril

 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Harry Peterson said:

Is there a hidden agenda here which some of us might be missing?  😉

Not from me Harry.

 

[Adawn47]

1 hour ago, P&O SUE said:

Oh I do know Avril and it was regularly checked at the surgery before you know what. I’m more angry that they had raised cholesterol flagged but weren’t asking me to get it checked.

I’ve had to instigate every year a cholesterol check - after I had my stent put in I was left to my own devices! How many people don’t bother? It seems to me diabetes is being pushed by the government at the moment, I suspect surgeries are given extra money for it. John at his recent health check (never had any issues) was given his diabetes likelihood ‘score.’

That's the odd thing about the doctors. If you're not ill when you get there, you are when you leave. It always raised my BP which is why I test at home.

Avril

[Adawn47]

1 hour ago, twotravellersLondon said:

 

We like pictures of food because we enjoy knowing that a friendly poster is well and enjoying gong out, being sociable and making the most of life.

 

On my granddad's croft in the Scottish Highlands (no electricity, no running water and the traction on the croft totalled one horse-power... that's because grandad could only afford the one horse!)... yes and it was at the "Back of Bennachie"... I learnt the expression... "Lang might yer lum reek." (In English "Long may your chimney smoke.") It was always odd... why would you wish anyone to have a smoky chimney? Later in life I learn that it was one of the sincerest ways to wish a neighbour well... good health, wealth and happiness for a long time. In the days of the crofts a smoking chimney in the distance was a source of joy for the folk who could look out along the glen and take pleasure that the neighbours were up, their fires were lit, the porridge was on the crook above the fire and all was well.

 

Honestly... in these modern digital days that are so far away in time and distance to my grandad's wee croft... posting a plate of beautiful fish and chip or pasta or a steak... has the same effect. Long may it continue!

 

We recently celebrated my birthday in a lovely part of Cornwall that reminds me in ways of where I was brought up. It meant a lot to us. I had been under investigation for a dreadful medical condition and never expected to be able to celebrate the birthday... in the end... I was virtually all clear. So here's how we celebrated...

 

 

 

 

 

It was a bit of a "POSH" pub... Rick Stein's "Cornish Arms just outside Padstow...but the food was great and to enjoy the evening meant so much to us both.

 

 

Please keep sharing wonderful memories that spread a little joy and happiness... we all so very much need to share other's zest for life at times.

 

 

A wonderful post that was a very interesting read, so thank you.

I'm pleased that your health worries are over and the meal looks lovely. I recognise the main and dessert, but what was the starter?🤔

Just had another look with my glasses on. Mussels. I think

Avril

Edited July 15, 2023 by Adawn47
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[Josy1953]

10 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

That's the odd thing about the doctors. If you're not ill when you get there, you are when you leave. It always raised my BP which is why I test at home.

Avril

White coat syndrome is what the doctors and nurses at our practice call it.  I take a snap on my phone of my readings from our blood pressure machine at home before going to the doctors.

[Adawn47]

26 minutes ago, Josy1953 said:

White coat syndrome is what the doctors and nurses at our practice call it.  I take a snap on my phone of my readings from our blood pressure machine at home before going to the doctors.

That's what my problem is. The strange thing is that it only began 9 years ago, and I have been having my BP checked at the surgery each month for about 20 years. No clue as to why it suddenly happened.

Avril

[grapau27]

29 minutes ago, Josy1953 said:

White coat syndrome is what the doctors and nurses at our practice call it.  I take a snap on my phone of my readings from our blood pressure machine at home before going to the doctors.

Usually I am 10-15 minutes early for my appointment then I get called about 15 minutes after my appointment time and the nurse does the reading straight away as soon as I sit down and it is always a lot higher than my home reading BP.

Normally she does 2 or 3 readings.

 

[kalos]

20 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Usually I am 10-15 minutes early for my appointment then I get called about 15 minutes after my appointment time and the nurse does the reading straight away as soon as I sit down and it is always a lot higher than my home reading BP.

Normally she does 2 or 3 readings.

 

 

I once had a young nurse who was covering for the practice nurse .

She decided to ignore the notes on the screen informing them to use a butterfly needle

when taking my blood sample . After 10 minutes of stabbing me and getting nowhere 

she decided that a new appointment must be made 3 attempts and all that .

But she was happy to move onto my blood pressure and declared  that my blood

pressure was a lot higher than normal today ??? 😏😒🙄

[indiana123]

2 hours ago, brian1 said:

Hey @zap99,Gary's on Saturday Kitchen

 

 

Have you tried his wine ?  It's quite good  We were surprised and bought more .

 

On another subject:

Re BP.. another White Coat person here.  Mine shoots up as soon as I walk in the door of a Hospital, Clinic, Dentist or the like.   I don't feel that I am anxious but up it shoots!

[Eglesbrech]

3 hours ago, Harry Peterson said:

Is there a hidden agenda here which some of us might be missing?  😉

Right over my head Harry.

[Eglesbrech]

2 hours ago, twotravellersLondon said:

expression... "Lang might yer lum reek." 

It’s a very common expression as a blessing on someone’s home. If there is smoke from the chimney then you can afford to heat the house and cook the porridge.

 

Same sentiment as at Hogmanay when you take a lump of coal (heat), salt (flavour for food) and a nip.

 

That Croft sounds wonderful, happy memories.

[Ilovemygarden]

2 hours ago, twotravellersLondon said:

 

We like pictures of food because we enjoy knowing that a friendly poster is well and enjoying gong out, being sociable and making the most of life.

 

On my granddad's croft in the Scottish Highlands (no electricity, no running water and the traction on the croft totalled one horse-power... that's because grandad could only afford the one horse!)... yes and it was at the "Back of Bennachie"... I learnt the expression... "Lang might yer lum reek." (In English "Long may your chimney smoke.") It was always odd... why would you wish anyone to have a smoky chimney? Later in life I learn that it was one of the sincerest ways to wish a neighbour well... good health, wealth and happiness for a long time. In the days of the crofts a smoking chimney in the distance was a source of joy for the folk who could look out along the glen and take pleasure that the neighbours were up, their fires were lit, the porridge was on the crook above the fire and all was well.

 

Honestly... in these modern digital days that are so far away in time and distance to my grandad's wee croft... posting a plate of beautiful fish and chip or pasta or a steak... has the same effect. Long may it continue!

 

We recently celebrated my birthday in a lovely part of Cornwall that reminds me in ways of where I was brought up. It meant a lot to us. I had been under investigation for a dreadful medical condition and never expected to be able to celebrate the birthday... in the end... I was virtually all clear. So here's how we celebrated...

 

 

 

 

 

It was a bit of a "POSH" pub... Rick Stein's "Cornish Arms just outside Padstow...but the food was great and to enjoy the evening meant so much to us both.

 

 

Please keep sharing wonderful memories that spread a little joy and happiness... we all so very much need to share other's zest for life at times.

 

 

Looks lovely - I have been a big Rick Stein for a long time and have most of his cookery books although never had the pleasure of eating at one of his restaurants.  Glad your health scare is over and yes - lang may your lum reek.  Haven’t heard that phrase in a while! 😀

[grapau27]

Good afternoon.

Lunch today was in church for Father David's 50th birthday celebration.

[kalos]

31 minutes ago, Ilovemygarden said:

 Haven’t heard that phrase in a while! 😀

 

Here's another popular one  from my younger days 🙃

[yorkshirephil]

9 minutes ago, kalos said:

 

Here's another popular one  from my younger days 🙃

My mum invented time travel, as she could knock me into next week

[kalos]

Just now, yorkshirephil said:

My mum invented time travel, as she could knock me into next week

My mam could do that and offered to wipe a smile off my face at the same time 

but she had her faults too ,as she got very forgetful and was always asking me ...

"Who do you think you are talking to ?"🙃

[Splice the mainbrace]

5 minutes ago, kalos said:

My mam could do that and offered to wipe a smile off my face at the same time 

but she had her faults too ,as she got very forgetful and was always asking me ...

"Who do you think you are talking to ?"🙃

And my mum kept thinking I’d forgotten my name with “who do you think you are”?

[yorkshirephil]

12 minutes ago, kalos said:

My mam could do that and offered to wipe a smile off my face at the same time 

but she had her faults too ,as she got very forgetful and was always asking me ...

"Who do you think you are talking to ?"🙃

My mum was funny too, she would make me laugh on the other side of my face

[brian1]

1 hour ago, indiana123 said:

 

 

Have you tried his wine ?  It's quite good  We were surprised and bought more .

 

On another subject:

Re BP.. another White Coat person here.  Mine shoots up as soon as I walk in the door of a Hospital, Clinic, Dentist or the like.   I don't feel that I am anxious but up it shoots!

No, but can I relight my fire with it.Seriously I didn't know till today,it's organic apparently,I'll look it up.Brian.

[brian1]

1 hour ago, Harry Peterson said:

Good one, Phil.  For some reason puts me in mind of Dennis Potter’s incomparable Singing Detective, Michael Gambon and Joanne Whalley:

 

LOL,I remember that scene.