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Not amused

2009-11-21T18:48:37+01:00

Oh you can say I am ungrateful....but son decided...AN HOUR AGO....like 4.30pm TO PHONE MY DAUGHTER AND SAY ....."I AM COMING OVER TOMORROW...."

Like the Workd stops for that child?

Neither amused...we BOTH had things to sort....

Gruble grumble...

P xx

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Messages etc

2009-11-20T20:16:52+01:00

I had a reply fro BCUK...

as below....

Re: [Ticket#2009111810000232] unable to make group posts‏
From: Blog.co.uk Support (support@blog.co.uk)
Sent: 20 November 2009 15:45:37
To: pauline

Dear pauline

thank you for your request.

There are currently some problems with the PM system and we are working hard
to resolve the issue.

Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

Kind regards

blog.co.uk Customer Support

Oh well one day will be resolved

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Paranormal evidence was found at daughter's...Number 2

2009-11-20T19:02:20+01:00

Hi all...

Ok the original post was on Hope to the Future.....but I thought I would give you the reults here.

As you know Becci and Perry called in the Middlesex Paranormal Investigators and they attended last week.

It is only a very brief report.....much to be added later.....but here it is...

One thing you all have to remember is that BOTH PICTURES were taken with flash as no lights on......

Bedroom.......light anomoly on the bed....(small circle)

Living Room..light anomoly on the wall....to the left of the TV.

One thing Becci and I noticed today was a 'pattern' on the curtain....one side....If you look is just above the table and flows with the folds......there is NOTHING LIKE THAT IN THE WEAVE....WE CHECKED TODAY.

Well draw your own conclusions.

P xx

BTW.......I just re-read that report and on reflection about Paige looking over her shoulder.....I have seen that and when she does she smiles...she is looking at a blank wall

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I really must take a picture

2009-11-20T18:26:01+01:00

Ok I know I must bore you all to tears with the updates on my granddaughter...but you know I am soo proud of her.

I must take a new piccy...well come 29th she will be 3 months...right now ok..almost 12 weeks.

Happy child I don't have to tell you.....but oh so QUICK!!!!

She has learn't to wave goodbye and doesn't do it till people go.

Perry spent an hour saying "Hello" last night and I got greated with "Ay-yo" when I got there....and was non stop with chuckles all afternoon.

Well near enough is good enough at her age. Becci and I thought her first word was gonna be "Yes" as we keep saying that.

I just looked it up.....babies start forming words at about 6 months...

Oh well.....just goes to show....as I am sure you all know....as much time as you spend with them the quicker they are.

P xx

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Sad Day

2009-11-19T17:37:40+01:00

Ok...

Was real sad......I have decided I can't afford my car anymore. Is called Petrol or eat!!!

Now I have also deleted a couple of groups...some mine some others.....defunct...not doing anyting....

Woooo the main groups remain!!!!

Why am I posting on here? well you are my friends.....

There was some contaversy with a group I belong to.....but the owner has now sorted....it does NOT MEAN I HAVE TO BE NASTY....and no longer remain....the problem was of not my doing...why should I be vindictive.....that word does not enter my vocabulary...she and I are still mates.

I will post where I feel fit.....Be it my own groups or one of another

We agree 'such is life'

I DO NOT WANT IN FUTURE refence to the problems there were...we are here to enjoy ourselves.

P xx

I have posted a QUESTION ON HERS TODAY....ok I also posted a QUESTION ON MINE....

Please can I say.....LET THE TWO GROUPS WORK TOGETHER....ONE DAY...THEY MAYBE ONE AGAIN...

P xx

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Today's quote

2009-11-18T16:30:21+01:00

Sin and evil......

The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them: that's the essence of inhumanity.

To sin is a human business, to justify sins is a devilish business.

Evil is like water, it abounds, is cheap, soon fouls, but runs itself clear of taint

These two topics seem rather popular today so I thought I would make it a hat trick...

But remember....

It is ever thus that the things which we do wrong - although they may seem little at the time, and though from the hardness of our hearts we pass them lightly by - come back to us with bitterness

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IT IS A HARD TASK HAVING A GROUP

2009-11-17T20:37:49+01:00

I know there has been much controversy with groups of late...but....

It is also a hard task looking after that group.

You can be misled....you can have a minute of not looking at comments...

You can also be misled by ARE THEY REAL PEOPLE

The internet today is difficult

Today...many offer theirselves as true....but are they?

We have found so many sometimes offer substitute persons...where do we start?

PLEASE CAN WE START AGAIN?....CAN WE START TAKING PEOPLE AS THEMSELVES?

P xx

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Did anyone watch

2009-11-17T18:34:24+01:00

Hey there was the 3D TV documentry on channel 4 last night...and part two tonight at 9.00pm

Did anyone watch it.

I did post where to get your free 3D glasses.....I never got mine.....but Becci had a 3D film she got....so I am gonna watch in full glory tonight.

I am sorry today.....I have not posted....will catch up tomorrow

There has been a few 'glitches' oh we all know glitches and had to sort them out before anything else or posts would not have made sense.

Take care....

Love you all

P xx

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FACT OF THE DAY

2009-11-16T19:03:43+01:00

All parts of the daffodil are poisonous.

An extract of daffodil bulbs, when applied to open wounds, produces staggering, numbness of the whole nervous system, and paralysis of the heart. If you are trapped in a small space with a daffodil, it will give you a headache.

There have been several cases of death by daffodil poisoning in which the bulbs were eaten in mistake for onions.

A SIMPLE RECIPE.....

INSURANCE CLAIM SOUP!!! with creamy Leeks

Ingredients:

* 1 oz (25g) butter
* 2 small onions,(daffodil bulbs as an alternative) sliced
* 2 tbsp plain flour
* 2 pts (1 ltr) chicken stock
* Half tsp celery salt
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* 1 tsp paprika
* Pinch grated nutmeg
* 1.5 lb (750g)Welsh Leeks cut into half lengths
* 2 egg yolks
* 8 fl.oz (225ml) double cream

Method:

1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a moderate heat. Add the onions/bulbs and
cook gently until softened, but not brown.
2. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour to make a paste. Slowly add the stock,
stirring to break up any lumps.
3. Add the celery salt, seasoning, paprika, nutmeg and leeks to pan and stir to mix.
4. Return to the heat and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
5. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes until leeks are very tender.
6. In a small bowl beat the cream and egg yolks together then slowly stir into the soup.
7. Cook gently, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes until the soup has thickened.
Do not allow to boil as the soup will curdle.
8. Serve with crutons.

OBVIOUSLY THIS RECIPE IS A JOKE AND NOT TO BE USED WITH DAFFODIL BULBS...BUT IS A GOOD SOUP USED WITH ONIONS AS DIRECTED.

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BCUK playing up again

2009-11-16T16:13:55+01:00

Just hoping I can at least get this post out to you all

P xx

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How to swallow your words when the supermarket has a fire alarm

2009-11-15T14:31:10+01:00

Hi all,

Well.....not having a good day...Becci and I went shopping in the local Tesco and the fire alarm went off!!!!!

What was meant to be a 'quick' run round the shop turned into a 2 hour marathon...if it wasn't for the fact we NEEDED the shopping I would have said 'Stuff it'

Now home.....replied to ONE post and now seen there are 22 private messages that take priority over anything for a moment.

Catch you all later.

P xx

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Paranormal evidence was found at daughter's

2009-11-15T14:26:13+01:00

Not sure how to take this news.....I knew there was something amiss.

The 'INVESTIGATION' was carried out by a PROPER Paranormal team and all things done according to protocol and safety...from prayers for protection at start and finish.

The team is

MIDDLESEX PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS...

I am waiting to see what they post on their site in the next few days.

Becci filled me in on what they did and what was found and I shall be posting a blog on this...not sure where for a min, but will let you know.

We don't know whether pictures/video showed anything yet as was only last night....but meters showed activity.

P xx

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Just bout to call Police

2009-11-13T19:57:46+01:00

I caught some 20+ kids smoking pot in the hall of our block.....how they got in I do not know, but they did.

They are now hassling me....banging on the door, ringing the bell...been going on for an hour now....peed off.

Just phoned Becci and she said dial 999 (911) JUST GOING TO DO SO.

Real tired today with all.

PHONED HE POLICE THEY ARE SENDING SOMEONE ROUND.

P xx

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Friends

2009-11-13T18:39:39+01:00

It is not often that I would ever have to say I do not have time to reply to you all.

Another group has taken all my time today and given me much headache and thought on where and what I should be doing.

I have NEVER EVER recieved more than perhaps 6 or 7 private messages in a day.... today I have lost count...I have spent near on 5 hours responding to messages.

It seems, some think I should go forward with thir own thoughts...and I agree.... But I felt I should wait.

Debate and conflict of thoughts.....but things were taken out my hands with a few wanting a renewed issue. So.....I have had to go with the flow and use the reserve account for group posting.

I am sad I have had to do this.....but if is what people want....

In truth my friends....I was going to leave blog... I JUST CAN NOT TAKE CONFLICT...I WILL NOT TAKE CONTRAVERSY OR DISCORD...

I just hope the new group will prove with better moderation and discussion works out.

P xx

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Starting to see

2009-11-12T17:39:15+01:00

Hi all,,,

HAVING READ MANY MAILS, MESSAGES AND A LOAD OF COMMENTS....I AM STARTING TO SEE HOW AND WHERE DISCORD STARTS.

I was FULL STEAM AHEAD...for posting bits and bobs today....but have decided that I will not. I am going to be like the 'old toy' sit on the back shelf and watch.

Like many I am missing a group...and fine...if no new posts contingency plans have been set by a few...but that is not the issue.

I am just going to sit on the shelf and look at posts and comments.... I may or may not reply...sorry...I am looking.

I may even go away...

P xx

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Animated Gifs

2009-11-12T15:27:04+01:00

Well I thought as I was feeling grotty I would share some of these with you....

They may come in useful sometime.

POSTING xMAS GIFS ON THE CHRISTMAS GROUP.

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Spitting bricks and looking at the toilet

2009-11-11T23:48:10+01:00

A few days ago I cut my finger opening a can of dog food....stupid tin didn't have a ring pull. It poured and poured blood.

I thought it had healed and took the plaster off....(I went through a whole packet) and it poured and poured more heavily than the rain clouds above my head.

So earlier I gave up and went to the walk in centre (was the hospital across the road from me) and they gave me an injection, shoved a load of bandage over a butterfly stitch and sent me home......

I didn't feel to great and went to bed.....Oooooops...good job I had a plastic waste bin near the bed...dinner doesn't taste the same second time around....enough said on that....

Panic!!!!!! What was that injection? They never asked (on reflection) if I had allergies....I do!!! PENICILLIN....

AFTER 15 MINUTES talking to the toilet pan, drinking salt water with sugar I managed to piece it together to phone and ask them....No..... it wasn't Penicillin..but a pain killer sulphadol which loves my stomach as much as a hedgehog loves the wheels of a car!!!!

So guess what my friends....I may be about all night on and off

P xxxx

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I am thinking

2009-11-11T18:00:22+01:00

Why should I have to be troubling myself about a group I joined?

I have spent more than a few hours thinking and trying to work out stuff in my head.

Basically is NOT MY PROBLEM!!!!...Final analysis..

I am not a moderator...but just cared about people's feelings with a couple posts...

People mailed me...I answered.....

SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO TAKE 'STOCK' OF WHAT PEOPLE WANT AND THEIR REQUESTS....

I would not like the group I joined to fail...but if there is no answer from the MODERATOR of this group...I fully support....

I shall be (as requested) opening a new one.

P....

Ps...you all know which group....please do not let it close.

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Full swimming pool stolen

2009-11-11T17:37:37+01:00

What did they do woith the water?

Daisy Valdivia is annoyed that someone stole her backyard pool — and baffled at how they did it without leaving behind a splash, drip or trace of the 1,000 gallons of water it contained.

Valdivia awoke to find her family’s hip-high, inflatable, 10-foot diameter swimming pool gone from her back yard Wednesday.

Valdivia told The Record of Bergen County the theft must have occurred between 1 a.m., when her husband went to bed, and 5 a.m., when she awoke.

She’s amazed someone could steal the pool that quickly and just wanted to know “what the heck they did with the water,” she said.

Valdivia told The Herald News of Passaic County that she was surprised the thieves chose the pool to steal.

“We have two grills, chairs, umbrellas, they’re much easier to take,” she told the paper”

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This is rather FISHY!!!

2009-11-11T08:07:02+01:00

Pickup truck crashes into aquarium at US airport

A pickup truck crashed into a 1,500-gallon (5,680-litre) aquarium at Tampa International Airport.

The driver and the young child sitting in her lap survived, but the tropical fish were not so lucky.

Yamile Campuzano-Martine, 36, lost control of her vehicle and drove into the saltwater tank outside the American Airlines baggage claim area on Monday night, airport officials said.

The driver had an unrestrained 6-year-old boy in her lap, said Brenda Geoghagan, a spokesman for the airport.

About 90 per cent of the 30 to 40 saltwater fish in the tank were killed.

The aquarium was part of a public art programme.

Ms Campuzano-Martine was cited for careless driving.

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Inspiring thoughts

2009-11-11T07:56:05+01:00

"All sorts of computer errors are now turning up. You'd be surprised to know the number of doctors who claim they are treating pregnant men."

"To err is human, but to really foul things up you need a computer."

But remember......

"The computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing."

P xx

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Have your cake and eat it

2009-11-10T17:16:53+01:00

So much anger on blogland of late I just thought I would post something light.

How about these for scrummy cakes?

The Thanksgiving Turkey

One For Fast Food Addicts

I can think of many adaptions for this one.....

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BLOGS AND STUFF

2009-11-08T21:15:25+01:00

Not even going to give you a

I have spent hours reading/commenting a post on one of my groups and my head is going round. Like I do take time and effort to read everyone's posts and sorry this one today has taken over even my responding to all your's.

Silly things cause arguments...like people do not read the WHOLE BLOG through.

A LONG POST causes people to 'speed read' and they miss much.

Can I just say...

When writing a Blog....make it short and simple

P xx

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Gardening Times

2009-11-06T17:23:29+01:00

It has been a couple of months since I wrote anything on Gardens and their care and thought I would add something today.

Planting Tulip Bulbs

As the temperature drops it's time to start thinking about planting one of our favourite types of flower, the tulip. With its vast array of shapes, sizes, colours and textures it has always been prized for its beauty.

When's the right time? From November onwards, you can continue planting your bulbs right up until Christmas as long as the ground is frost free, they will still flower perfectly well in the following spring as they only need a short season of growth.

Plant your bulbs when the temperature has dropped sufficiently; as it is warm weather that encourages the development of tulip blight (Botrytis Tulipae).You can spot this by looking out for bulb rot, grey/green lesions on the leaves and sometimes even spotted petals.

If your tulips develop blight it is necessary to remove and destroy them, but remember not to add them to the compost heap. You can hinder its return by planting your bulbs in different places each year.

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Did you know?

2009-11-05T18:58:27+01:00

Now I am writing a DIFFERENT ONE TO NORMAL....

Curry Compound May Kill Cancer

A molecule found in the yellow curry spice turmeric may one day be used to treat cancer.

Researchers found that esophageal cancer cells treated with curcumin, the substance that gives turmeric its yellow color, began dying within 24 hours. These data support previous research that suggests curcumin can suppress tumors and that people who eat lots of curry may have a reduced cancer risk.

Esophageal cancers are particularly deadly and take the lives of more than a half a million people each year.

Woooo.....

Almost 1/3 of the United States is covered by forests! And forests cover 41% of the land in the state of Idaho. About 90% of Idaho's land that was covered by forests in the year 1630 is still covered by forests.

The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

The word "lethologica" describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.

Ah well....I leave you with this

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BLOGLAND IS QUIET

2009-11-05T18:25:24+01:00

I am used to monitoring that not much goes on at weekends as many it appears access the net from work...but it has been unusualy quiet on here these last couple days. Just wondering whether everyone is ok?

I have been wanting to add some posts...but till people come back and start posting themselves I am leaving it.....just sticking to 'fun stuff' and leaving comment.

I want to set the CHRISTMAS BLOG into gear as I have LOADS of recipes ideas etc but frankly don't want to waste my time in typing if no one is looking.

Oh well...doing one last blog for today..(after this one)

Take care my friends
P xx

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Remember Remember the 5th November

2009-11-05T17:30:44+01:00

Whatever you are all doing this evening my friends I wish you a pleasant time....enjoy the fireworks, the food and the company....

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Postal Services

2009-11-05T16:17:02+01:00

Now I wonder how many realise that Postmen have hearts?

This is one of the kindest things you may ever see..

It is not known who replied, but there is a beautiful soul working in the Postal Service.

Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey.. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much.. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick.
I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I told her that I thought He had.

Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies..' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:

Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven.
Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away.
Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by..
Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have. I picked her especially for you.
I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.

Love,
God

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All right I am thick

2009-11-03T18:47:22+01:00

Now two people have tried in vain to explain how I can insert pictures into comments.

PLEASE WILL SOMEONE TAKE ME THROUGH A TOTAL 4 YEAR OLD'S (mind they may have understood) step by step instruction.

Pauline xxx

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I know I shouldn't have but......

2009-11-03T16:57:17+01:00

Ok.....I know I shouldn't have, but what is Paige going to make of Christmas this year? She will be just 4 months old.

Yes, she will love the lights, the tree....but, she won't appreciate the unwrapping of presents...she may take pleasure in playing with the paper and sparkly bows. She will enjoy some new toys...and knowing the family there will be no doubt a few new toys to enjoy.

At 2 months she is just starting to sit up and hold her head and is getting bored with her play mat even though we have 'swopped' the bits about on it. The small toys are a little to heavy for her to pick up at present, and she MOST CERTAINLY DOES NOT WANT ANYMORE STUFFED TOYS. I am starting to have to store them here at home.

I spoke with Becci and we decided that the Xmas pressie I got for her which is suitable from birth .....could be brought into play NOW. She would get a couple of extra months pleasure out of it....and still have new things at Christmas from her other grandparents and family.

Sooooo...today I took it round, we put it together (no instructions included)..which was a bit of a bind but we did it. And it took all of 5 seconds for her to work out if she KICKED the foot bit the tune would start playing. She loved the lights on they keyboard (which is detatchable to go in the cot or on a play table).

Becci and I suffered an hour and half of nursery rhymn tunes...till she wanted feeding, and then GUESS WHAT? wanted her new toy and before I left had spent a further hour kicking hell out of the foot thing to make it play music.....think it will drive Becci up the wall after a few weeks...like a boy with a drum

Ah well...one happy Pumpkin.

Pauline xxxx

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