"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

Bazza, U R in Mumbai? Or are planning going there? Who knew? I've not been keeping up, obviously.

I was in Mumbai a few years ago. You're never far from a cyber-cafe in India, that I can say. I met Vinsan in Mumbai...my hotel was in Byculla.
Fascinating.
I was there with Clary. We flew on to Bangalore, then went by train and bus to Calicut and then Kochi. And down to the south cape, Kanniyakumari.

Indian railways are amazing. Take some tranquillizers if you're planning to travel by bus...ours seemed to travel downhill in the centre of the road at top speed, driver's hand on the horn.

Hi crew,hope everyone's hunky-dory.
Captain,I was sleeping as my body wanted to stay on "night-time".Got your message.Driving a manual is gonna cause you a few probs so hope the garage can sort out your car soon.
McT-still making plans re. Mumbai.Will depart UK on August 11th.Will PM you.
Ummm,I fancy a spag bol so I'm off to the kitchen.
Laters crew.

All's okeydokey here Bazza


here's some ponies having bad hair days - you can see how wee they are








(my pocket camera is broke - exposure's blown hey ho!)

How did you get so close? Did you tempt them with Polo Mints?

Those are THEE cutest ponies Izzie. I swear you could make money selling your pictures. Got to be a way to do that.

You know I would love to be your neighbor. It would make me so happy.

While we were in Huntsville visiting the family we got to go to Redstone Arsenal. It is a government installation. They check your license and your registration and YOUR PROOF OF INSURANCE....ours had expired Dec. 31, 2009. They wouldn't let us in for the birthday party. I cried. My Brother in law had to come get us and go with us to park the car and drive us in. Heavens. Leave it to me. The poor soldier at the gate felt really bad that I cried my Bro. in law said. That made me feel bad...but really - proof of insurance? I don't get how not having proof is going to help me infiltrate the arsenal and cause mayhem. For pete's sake. They are so uppity. Of course the Prof. was totally unhappy with me. I hate to cry...he hates me to cry too. ugh. so stinkin girly. Blah.

Sounds like a very exciting game Iz...you feel like I do when it comes to baseball...well...little league especially. It is starting up. We have our team (Red Sox again) and our Coach and are on our way to practices and games...very exciting!

Okay. I gotta go find something to feed the boys.

hugs and kisses
mis

They're verra friendly Bazza (close enough to kiss her on her nuzzzzzzzle)

McTag - I never knew that, 'bout your travelling with Clary - sounds fab - WOWOWOWOWOW - do you have pics or a thread on it???



Peaceful Sunrise t'other day - it was blooming ffffffreeeeeezing - the colours were so soft with the frost and the pinks... like marshmallows

Once again Izzie - they are beautiful pics.

hugs to the Yabber crew...

Amazing pictures Izzie, you capture the moments so well. Phone call from K just now, she and little A will be spending all Tuesday with us, taking us out for lunch with other friends from PL. Should be a great day. M having very rough seas in the Bight but has caught close to a 100 ton of fish.

MORNING CREW

GOOD MORNING GOOD MORNING llllalalalaaaaaaaaaaaaaalalaalla

Oh Mis, I missed this last night I'm glad you managed to get to the party, but you had a palava too a? We seem to attract these little events so it get's to the point when I sometimes think, nah, can't tell the crew what happened today because, it's like, "not again" ... but then I do, tell, usually, just so I've got someone to tell it to At least for us hunni, our little adventures are just ditties and "doh" moments in the bigger picture - so I guess we should be grateful for that - certainly life is not boring in our worlds. Sometimes tho, when a few things happen in a row, I end up in tears - ha - usually with Bazza on the end of the phone He often get's virtual wet shoulders - ha!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohhhhhh, I'd love you to be my neighbour too. You know we would ever ever get anything done in time - hahahahhhahaaaaaaaaaaahahahahah! Wishing a Sunday nap for you Dixie. Love you Mis. x



(((((((BEAgle))))))))) - ah, more visitors - that's what keep you such a young fit fella - you're always doing something, I don't know where you get the energy. So pleased they are coming down. Hoping and wishing that M gets ship back to shore soon and glad he's had a good catch. Do send them my love please, and to MrsBEAgle. x


Hoping to go to the beach today with Tulip and the kids if the weather doesn't set in - Sgirl has some art work she needs to do and we'll take her dogs and let them run for a while. It's very grey and miz out there, not looking too good right now, hopefully 'twill cheer up a bit - just gonna need to wrap up realllllllly warm.

Off to make a cuppa

Happy Sunday crew. Lovin' y'all. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEACH



Tulip's on her way - she has a cold





peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeace thru a lens





<now, I'll just let my tummy know to quit hurting and all will be coco!>


off to blow some cobwebs away

Hi Izzie, hope you and Tulip have a great day. I'm off to bed shortly.

I was lucky enough to have Clary, who is an old India hand having spent much of her early married life there, as a companion and guide. We went there together, travelled part of the time together, and teamed up again later to come home.
Maybe I'll tempt her onto here.

Lessee, pics.......



Clary and Vinsan, in Byculla, Mumbai










Nice to look back on these, in the bleak midwinter.

Oh McTag! What great pictures! It is so good to see what Vinsan and Clary look like!

I have someone throwing up this morning...J boy is feeling puny. So sad. And gross. Poor baby. (good thoughts folks...I do NOT want to catch this)

I am going to get some stuff done. No nap today...getting ready for the Super Bowl. It is a big excuse to eat around here. Beer, chips, hot wings...the works. Poor little J-boy.

hugs y'all

Hey Crew

ah Mis, hoping J feels better soon - fingers crossed for you girlie. Enjoy the Superbowl! Hugs Mis x

POMcT - love those photos - they are great and it's lovely to see Clary and Vinsan too. THANKUUUUUUUUUUUU x Any stories to go with the pics a? a? a? Love to you and FiB xx


Went to Widemouth today with Tulip and the kids

it was THAT cold..... THAT COLD that you feel as tho your ears were going to drop off. It's always beautiful there - the tide was in and there was quite a swell, few surfers out and about.

We were rock exploring - colours...



lotsa things to see ...

made me think of Endy, patterns.

Stone hearts.

Yeah, I know, images in my head.

Tres magnifique Izzie!

Nature is its own source of abstract expressionism and minimalism.

Morning Izzie, I can endorse your remarks about McTag and mismi, but not your "stone heart", I'm sure everyone around here agrees with me that you have a "heart of gold". Pictures superb as always.

Bringing my car in for service this morning Captain, no fuss no worries, being picked up when the job is done. Was going to walk there but it is 39 degrees so the nice mechanic suggested a pick up which I didn't refuse.

Now don't forget your Dr's appointment on Monday! Nag, nag, nag.

ABSOLUTELY TSAR... you got it!

Thanku Tsar - very best wishes for your new job tomorrow. We will be thinking of you and wishing you all the posivibes for a great day, confidence and strength. You'll be great - just believe it. xxxx





BEAgle.. thanku love, yep, promise, no worries. love you. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hope it chills down there darling. x

Morning crew,OHHHHHHHHHHHH am I gonna get some stick for posting this
The ideal plane for a blonde pilot....
http://www.gadling.com/2010/01/30/kulula-air-tries-not-to-take-itself-too-seriously/
Click on each pic to enlarge.

Morning crew, off to the airport shortly to pick up my grandson and his mother who are paying us a flying visit today. Weather not very convenient, extremely hot with 90% humidity.

Izzie what was the result of your visit to the specialist? Will be back later for the answer!

Hope our US friends enjoyed the Superbowl final, it was live on TV here and quite a lively affair.

I had fun. But I am a lover of football so it makes sense. The food was amazing. But seriously - now I have to lay off. Beach and pool season is coming and I must shed my winter fluff. Say what you will Dutchy.

I am so sorry it is so hot down there! Sounds like dog days of summer...I just thought of a stupid question...but I think I will google it instead of just laying my idiocy out there for all to see....not that it normally stops me...

Izzie - do let us know how you are. I have another one down today. So it seems we are a sickly bunch right now. Hopefully we will all be better by the weekend.

Hugs to all,
mis