"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Congrats to IZ on the boiler fix. Well done.
I finally figured out what gritting the roads means.
(um, we 'mericans SAND our roads), grit is what you do with your teeth in stressful situations as driving on unsanded icy roads.)

Cold, cold, cold here. Wouldn't do any good to try and warm the bed with a hair dryer. Couldn't move fast enough to get between the sheets and blankets and the comforter.

The rivers have some ice on them, but I keep reminding myself that this is not as cold as it used to be. In the 1800's they used to hold all winter markets on the ice covering the East River in a solid 24 inch thick floe that was continuous up to Harlem.


Joe(still, that does not warm me.)Nation

i.am.exhausted.

9 hours at work... and wasted now. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOF!

I need to lie down... ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... will someone please cook me some dinner please... please... please... toooooo tired!

<yawn>

Ah, Izzie, what you need is a warming pan and a lullabye.



There's a legend about the song/poem Rock a bye Baby.

Many claim that poem is strewn full of political symbolism referring to the events that preceded the revolution during King James II of England’s reign. Rumour has it; a baby was smuggled into the birthing chamber of King James II’s wife in a warming pan to insure a Catholic heir. The wind apparently can be symbolic for William of Orange coming from the Netherlands to dispose of King James II and the cradle represents the fall of the House of Stuart monarchy.

Bonzer to see ya Dutchy mate, I hope the big wet is on its way to ya. What about that Missy then, ain't she a right rip snorter!
Anyhoo; get well soon.

I doubt Alex is talking to me any more since I had my 1951 80" Indian Blackhawk Chief, (50th Anniversary Model 351) sprayed red!

Still, I well remember Joe(I can run much faster than Tryagain)Homeland never so much as passed the time of day with me during my last run. That is something you don't expect from a guy who is so good at Scrabble!

So, is a melon a fruit or a vegetable? I ask due to the rebuke I received from Missy yesterday, and in a concerted effort to ingratiate myself and knowing she cultivates a small vegetable garden I did not want to be seen enquiring after her melons!

Also in an earnest effort to allay the growing concern about possible malnutrition, I have passed your details to the Red Cross and the food parcels will start to arrive shortly.

Drive carefully Tulip and may the spirits of the Druids guide you.

JW, I have sent your picture for a forensic scan to see if any Photoshop air brushing has take place as I find it difficult to reconcile myself with the fact that you look so young and virile.

Congratulations Izzie on your plumbing skills. I have just returned from the cold and my pipe is freezing; is that something you can handle?


Would you advise defrosting with a blowgun or possibly steam?

To see a picture of it, click Here


Ok, enough of this dross, I must get back to my medical study. It comes in eight parts; I have just finished 'G' so I must start on preparation H.

Waves to all.

Gosh, thanks!

Ya pudding!

I would certainly advise getting a firm grip on the pipe with a ratchet and get a slight flex on the hose - you wouldn't want to burn your fingers. Ice burn can be nasty! Be careful it doesn't break off in your hand...no ice with a slice.

We wouldn't want it looking like this, would be Blue...



An enormous iceberg, C-16, rammed into the well-known Drygalski Ice Tongue, a large sheet of glacial ice and snow in the Central Ross Sea in Antarctica, on 30 March 2006, breaking off the tongue’s easternmost tip and forming a new iceberg.


Don't forget to turn off the stop cock to ensure there are no spillages... I already made a mess - I wouldn't like for you to have to mop your bathroom floor! <where's our Babbling when you need to clean up a?????>

When you have re-pressurised your system... screw the nuts tightly and turn on the stop cock. Then, your plumbing will be sorted. Just like mine.

What a load of Go-nada...... sorry.... nomad nonsense - fibre fella, that'll be all the preparation you need! <pass the shreddies>




I love that you're back Blue! (I'm so on the wrong thread right now a? - ha!) So very happy to see you. Waves back....xox

Hey Joe<you don't eat grits>Nation ... I did do well, didn't I? Very pleased with myself

Nearly all the snow has gone from here now <very sad face>. Over where Tulip is, which is a just a few miles away, they got a pile of it... and the Cathedral City came to a complete standstill and many folk had to be rescued on the motorway

Gone here now That'll be it for another year or so.

Next, I'll be getting overexcited about the first buds of Spring. It's on it's way, ya know!!!!!!!!!!!

So c'mon, when's the next race... do I need to go check Facebook <prolly a?>

Hugging you heaps J...

Iz<looks for the snowdrop>zie. x



jw..... waving to you - hope you're hot on the trail of Mr TRYagain, Special Agent!

Hey Crew - Hope this finds you all well - Sis, I was going to come down your way last night, but decided against it cos of the snow - It looked horrific, but obviously you have made it to work - WOW!

Hi Try - Happy to see you on board again to keep the ladies amused - I must say it all goes right over my head!

Mis - LOVE your photos on FB - made me really smile and reminds me of Iz and my growing up pics - happy memories
Dutchy - hope all is well with you in the sunshine - still jealous as I have been driving on black ice for the last couple of days

Annis - Hi girlie - hope you and your wonderful kidlets are ok

Soeak soon
Fqxx

LettyBettyLetty - that's exactly what I need!!!!!!! I also need the butler to go with it.

It's been such a massive day workwise - I'm dealing with the VERY CRANKY AND UPTIGHT parent who is positively plain obnoxious at times. Tsk Tsk Tsk.

and smile....

We had a meeting tonite that was supposed to last 30 mins... which of course rolled into 2 hours... but we did do quite a bit of laughing and pottering around the school looking at fire hydrants, hazardous materials and boxes falling off shelves. Just love health and saftey in a school It's amazing what you can do with a bottle of ink!!!!!!! (dispensed with now, it's too horrifying to think about)

Now, Millie, The African Millipede, well, we're keeping her out of the school for the audit next week - I don't think there is a risk assessment for Giant African Millipedes.

Will be popping by for a lullaby later - thanku Letty - thinking of you too. xxxxxx

I do need to go on FB a?

Glad you didn't come down sis, you wouldnee have liked it gal! Nasty nasty weather. You wouldn't believe we were white a couple days ago - we just mushy slush now.

Love a bit of mush tho Love you sis. xxxx

Mis was braver to put some of her pics on than we would be - really made me smile!XX

Ha... I don't think we could put up pics of us kayaking... or duck'ing! Could we? Going across to have a look see...

Morning all. Thank you for your kind words Tryagain but please keep out of mismi's veggie patch and leave her melons alone. Take note of Izzie's hand guide to fix your pipe and don't screw it up. Studying medicine eh, becoming a witch doctor?

FlavourQueen good to see you, obviously coping well with the snow and ice as you're out and about quite a bit aren't you? I'm proud of 'sis' too for fixing her boiler, I was afraid the cold would be to much, what a spirited girl.

Hi Izzie, pleased to see you put in a long day of work, no stopping you once you get going, is there! Busy day today as tomorrow our overseas visitor arrives, Mrs. B likes everything to be spick and span, like cleaning the windows and sweeping the drive-way.

Back later.

Definitely no close ups hun!! - Well, of me anyway !xx

Hey sis... are you at home?????????? call me if so...

Hey Dutchy - you so could come and work for me - especially cleaning windows!! - my worst job - What a lucky lady Mrs B is xx

just got to speak to K - he is at work - will call you asap

kk...

Hey guys! Just popping into say hello. Thanks FQ. I have no pride...that one picture is definitely a doozy. blech. It makes me miss old times though. But I have enjoyed looking at all of those old pics again.

I am so tired. I have so much more I need to do!

Hugs to you all!

mis

gosh... can we really talk that long.......... OH YEAH.

gonna put us yabberers up here...




and can't remember putting penny up her with our darlin Baz - so gonna attempt... wiped it last time... I think

Penny swinging... too many mince pies


Taking Penny into London


Train to London





The Mod 'n moi


Sboy on train


Verra nice Train Conductors and Penny


Penny on the train


Penny at Trafalgor Square on New years Eve preparing for the party

Baz n' Penny






Happy Penny


Arresting two gorgeous coppers who LURVED Penny



Rainy London


Penny trying to call Sozlet


Penny nearly got to be the first abducted hamster in London as someone picked her up



Verry Happy Taxi Cab


Penny went to see Queen, We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre in the West End





Sights


Penny helping to set up the displays for New Years



Brrr Penny In The Snow



LOVE PENNY



tard tard tard... been a long day... love you all. nitey nite xxxxxxxxxxxxxx


((((Blue))))