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Lovely day here too. Only time I haven’t worn shorts since May is when I’ve been out on my motorbike!
Actually, I do have a pair of swim shorts with lilac flowers on them! :lol: No lilac curtains in the “new” house though, in fact only the kids rooms have curtains, shutters, Roman blinds or nothing in the other rooms.
Another belter of a day here today. Typical of the 'Indian summers' we have these days. No idea of the temperature but an absolutely clear blue sky without a cloud in sight.
Went out for lunch and then walked back, popping into a couple of charity shops to browse for LPs. Bought four in excellent condition for 50p each. :)
Sadly the weather is going to change tomorrow. :(
Actually, I do have a pair of swim shorts with lilac flowers on them! :lol:
Oh FFS, LOL... The world NEEDS a picture of you sporting those beauties!!:D:rofl:
Marco.
Another belter of a day here today. Typical of the 'Indian summers' we have these days. No idea of the temperature but an absolutely clear blue sky without a cloud in sight.
Went out for lunch and then walked back, popping into a couple of charity shops to browse for LPs. Bought four in excellent condition for 50p each. :)
Sadly the weather is going to change tomorrow. :(
Did you go for lunch somewhere nice, Barry?:)
Oh, and was it classical music records you got - if so, which ones?
Marco.
Did you go for lunch somewhere nice, Barry?:)
Oh, and was it classical music records you got - if so, which ones?
Marco.
It was our local pizzeria, nothing special but we have always found the grub there good and wholesome and the service quite satisfactory: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d10494169-Reviews-or10-Franco_Manca_Kilburn-London_England.html
(Re. the bad reviews, I have to admit there is a large turnaround in staff: every time we visit the staff have changed, but we have never had a problem. That said, I would never choose to take people there for an evening meal.)
Apropos the LPs, yes they were all classical music recordings, either of composers I hadn't heard of (Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) on the L'Oiseau Lyre label OL150 (1972)), or by soloist I admire (David Oistrakh playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47, on Angel 35315 (no date: a problem with American pressings).
All were on labels I respect (EMI Parlophone, French Musidisc and the above mentioned L'Oiseau Lyre and Angel). The sleeves were in excellent condition (which is often a good sign the owner has looked after the LP), and on scrupulous inspection the discs themselves were free of any scratches, blisters or warp. They just need a clean.
walpurgis
25-09-2021, 07:06
17C, very dull and overcast. Should be warm later though.
Here, it's to be a bit shite today. Tomorrow should be nice, though:)
Marco.
It was our local pizzeria, nothing special but we have always found the grub there good and wholesome and the service quite satisfactory: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g186338-d10494169-Reviews-or10-Franco_Manca_Kilburn-London_England.html
(Re. the bad reviews, I have to admit there is a large turnaround in staff: every time we visit the staff have changed, but we have never had a problem. That said, I would never choose to take people there for an evening meal.)
Apropos the LPs, yes they were all classical music recordings, either of composers I hadn't heard of (Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) on the L'Oiseau Lyre label OL150 (1972)), or by soloist I admire (David Oistrakh playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor Op. 47, on Angel 35315 (no date: a problem with American pressings).
All were on labels I respect (EMI Parlophone, French Musidisc and the above mentioned L'Oiseau Lyre and Angel). The sleeves were in excellent condition (which is often a good sign the owner has looked after the LP), and on scrupulous inspection the discs themselves were free of any scratches, blisters or warp. They just need a clean.
Ah, good stuff, Bazza. As long as you like the food and enjoy the overall experience, that's all that matters. However, I do find the cold and impersonal nature of London bars and eateries rather unappealing. You're certainly not selling it to me by how you describe the staff, and the other day when you mentioned that it was getting harder to find draught beer, simply because of the sheer laziness of the management!:rolleyes:
In that respect, it's a different world up here. That little pub we went to last year, just outside of Wrexham is one of many where a warm welcome, convivial atmosphere and great (draught) beer and food are always available!;)
Nice one on the records. I also like being introduced to new (to me) composers. Jean-Marie Leclair would be one of such, and I particularly rate the quality of the recordings on the L'Oiseau Lyre label.
If you want to find out dates, not marked anywhere on records or sleeves, simply go to the Discogs website, and in the search box type in the record catalogue number, usually found on the top R/H corner of the sleeve, and it'll give you the necessary info, including an approximate resale value!:)
Marco.
rmcin626
25-09-2021, 08:52
Another wet morning
16c and bright but cloudy.. not much breeze
Dull and much cooler here in London.
Overcast, light wind 14 degrees
Bright and sunny here so far, with highs expected of 22C. We'll make the most of it, as the rest of the week looks pretty shit.
Marco.
walpurgis
26-09-2021, 08:04
15C and gloomy. No rain yet, but I think we may get a bit.
sunny here, and 16c.. best its been for some time
hifi_dave
26-09-2021, 09:57
Despite the local BBC weather forecast saying yesterday and today would be pleasant, it has been dark, damp and cold.
walpurgis
26-09-2021, 10:07
Despite the local BBC weather forecast saying yesterday and today would be pleasant, it has been dark, damp and cold.
Yes, somewhat reminiscent of most of the summer :).
Lovely and sunny now, but massive downpour about an hour ago. Good just b I put three loads of washing on the line this morning... :rolleyes:
BBQ time. :)
walpurgis
26-09-2021, 16:37
Same here, but without the rain.
Lovely and sunny now, but massive downpour about an hour ago. Good just b I put three loads of washing on the line this morning... :rolleyes:
BBQ time. :)
So, not only have you been slaving away with the washing, resplendent in your pastel-coloured pinny and Jesus sandals lol, it's now onto preparing a BBQ! What exactly does Sue do?:ner::D;)
Marco.
What exactly does Sue do?:ner::D;)
Manage my rota! :lol:
Lol - I can relate to that. I'm just given a list of WANTS - NOW!:eyebrows:
Marco.
walpurgis
27-09-2021, 06:27
16C and rain belting down. Due to dry out later (apparently).
Pigmy Pony
27-09-2021, 06:45
Very windy and very wet this morning, and set to be like this all day. A good day to wake up with a raging bout of diarrhoea :( What you might call a perfect storm
you been eating at Subway again?
heavy rain here. And I mean heavy.
Frost this morning, followed by sunshine, now overcast and cold.
wet, windy, dark and cold. 9c.
walpurgis
27-09-2021, 08:06
Very windy and very wet this morning
Yes, wind has picked up a lot.
rmcin626
27-09-2021, 08:24
Cooler today 9c and wet
Pigmy Pony
27-09-2021, 08:39
you been eating at Subway again?
heavy rain here. And I mean heavy.
No, just the usual Sunday evening Chinese. That's probably the culprit.
I was just about to say it's brightened up here, but no it's started raining again, and it's the type that bounces off the pavement.
A good day to wake up with a raging bout of diarrhoea :( What you might call a perfect storm
Ah, you've just reminded me that we're having mince for dinner.
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
27-09-2021, 11:04
Ah, you've just reminded me that we're having mince for dinner.
Marco.
Well you do like to mince around the kitchen at dinnertime, in your little pink pinny :)
Ha - not that's definitely Del. She's the pink princess (her pinny has a cute kitten on it, too), although she doesn't 'mince'; she chassés rather elegantly across the kitchen floor, in whatever little skirt she's wearing that day, delivering me my din-dins:eyebrows:
Marco.
Talk about variety :)
Drizzle start, then strong winds followed by torrential rain (with high wind, so I had to close upstairs dormer windows - rain coming in on the horizontal) and now blue skies with a few white "fluffy" clouds - still quite windy though.
Beobloke
27-09-2021, 12:09
Bizarre day here too. Warm and sunny with beautiful blue skies here now but we had properly torrential wind and rain first thing. So much so, in fact, that two branches came down from one of our trees and blocked the drive to the side of our house. I got bloody soaked clearing them!
I also had to stop twice and clear broken branches off the driveway on my way down to the main road.
Bizarre day here too. Warm and sunny with beautiful blue skies here now but we had properly torrential wind and rain first thing. So much so, in fact, that two branches came down from one of our trees and blocked the drive to the side of our house. I got bloody soaked clearing them!
I also had to stop twice and clear broken branches off the driveway on my way down to the main road.
Don't you have a man who attends to that sort of thing? Or is he too busy with the drainage in the lower field?
Pigmy Pony
27-09-2021, 12:54
Don't you have a man who attends to that sort of thing? Or is he too busy with the drainage in the lower field?
He had to let him go, due to cost cutting. But why could he not have got Jeeves to clear the branches when he brought the car round to the front? Maybe it's Jeeves' day off.
lashing rain here. its mostly been wet but this is heaviest its been. 12c is highest its been . quite blowy too.
walpurgis
27-09-2021, 16:53
It's actually been pretty nice and bright-ish here following the wet start, with the temperature staying around 18C.
Same here, after a shit start, turning out to be a pretty nice day, and a lovely evening, Currently bright and sunny, and 17C:)
Marco.
Same here, after a shit start, turning out to be a pretty nice day, and a lovely evening, Currently bright and sunny, and 17C:)
Marco.Always brightens the day to start with a shit [emoji23]
Beobloke
27-09-2021, 17:59
Don't you have a man who attends to that sort of thing? Or is he too busy with the drainage in the lower field?
Actually, he’s been queueing for petrol for the Range Rover all day…
Well, you know the joy it brings me to press out a nice log!:D
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
27-09-2021, 22:05
Always brightens the day to start with a shit [emoji23]
Started my day with a shit, in fact I'd had five by 9am - certainly didn't brighten my day :(
And you feel much lighter, too!:D
Marco.
Bright with sunny sky, windy though, temp 9 degrees
walpurgis
28-09-2021, 08:22
Bright with sunny sky, windy though, temp 9 degrees
You must be entering Spring there Peter. We have winter to come soon.
rmcin626
28-09-2021, 08:31
11c and dry so far
walpurgis
28-09-2021, 08:35
After a soggy start, the sun seems to be trying to come out. Was 11C when I got up, 14C now and looks like it may turn into a nice day :).
fairly bright and 9c here. blue in sky, but will it last?
hifi_dave
28-09-2021, 16:22
Windy or what ? Also very grey and a touch of rain in the wind.
to be coldish but sunny tomorrow. make a change and if fit i will give car a short run. think ive a food order coming too:D
my legs are aching now so time for a liedown me thinks:(
No worries, mate. Chillax... Shall I send princess up, to tuck you in?:eyebrows:
Marco.
No worries, mate. Chillax... Shall I send princess up, to tuck you in?:eyebrows:
Marco.
yes she can soothe me... she knowz how :eyebrows:
just finishing a dram .. sherried yum.
Lol... She's just out her bath after a busy day, and announced that she WANTS a Bailey's and hot chocolate with marshmallows and sprinkles in!
Kids, eh::D
Marco.
Lol... She's just out her bath after a busy day, and announced that she WANTS a Bailey's and hot chocolate with marshmallows and sprinkles in!
Kids, eh::D
Marco.
well, don't we all :D
Aye, I guess. It's her current 'fav thing', which will no doubt change to something else when she gets bored with it, lol!:doh:
Anyway, I've currently to judge a couple of new bikinis she's bought, in advance of her going for a wax tomorrow at a local salon, as Soph and Robyn have organised a girly weekend away at log cabin with a hot-tub, and of course she doesn't want to be a hairy wee princess:eek::D
Pity you're not here to help ne judge!:eyebrows:
Marco.
aye, alas am just out of reach.. still you have good taste :eyebrows: you did pick princess
Lol - one's kind of pink/white flowery and the other plain white, with those side straps, you tie in bows. Anyway, you get the picture:D
Marco.
Hard to beat pink but I'm going for the latter.
But I'm an old perv[emoji23]
walpurgis
29-09-2021, 06:53
It was 9C when I got up. Definitely a touch of autumn chill, but it's bright and could turn out a decent day.
Hard to beat pink but I'm going for the latter.
But I'm an old perv[emoji23]
She giggled at that and said, yes you are, but she still lurves ya!:D
Oh, and in the end she settled for the white and looks, erm, rather good in it;)
Marco.
Nice bright, sunny morning here so far, but doubt it'll last... Temp much closer to autumn now, at 9C!
Marco.
She giggled at that and said, yes you are, but she still lurves ya!:D
Oh, and in the end she settled for the white and looks, erm, rather good in it;)
Marco.
yay i got it right:eyebrows: and i bet she does...:stalks:
Lol... She's going to the salon after work and thinks it's just for a wax, but I've phoned up and paid for the 'full treatment' afterwards, as waxing isn't a particularly pleasant experience (so she tells me, lol), so she'll be getting pampered with a full-body massage (Indian head massage, too), manicure and pedicure, so that'll be a nice surprise, then afterwards I'm taking her out for dinner.
She's still suffering from some of the effects of 'Long Covid', and been really tired after work recently mate, although she's getting better, so I thought she deserved a wee treat. See, I can be just as big a sook as you!:D
Marco.
Lol... She's going to the salon after work and thinks it's just for a wax, but I've phoned up and paid for the 'full treatment' afterwards, as waxing isn't a particularly pleasant experience (so she tells me, lol), so she'll be getting pampered with a full-body massage (Indian head massage, too), manicure and pedicure, so that'll be a nice surprise, then afterwards I'm taking her out for dinner.
She's still suffering from some of the effects of 'Long Covid', and been really tired after work recently mate, although she's getting better, so I thought she deserved a wee treat. See, I can be just as big a sook as you!:D
Marco.
well done mate. nowt wrong with treating the good lady:exactly:
Lol, ta. She's good to me, so it's only right to reciprocate, and the surprise factor should add to her enjoyment, and she likes the girl there and knows her well. I'd say she was worth it mate, wouldn't you?;)
Marco.
rmcin626
29-09-2021, 09:24
10c and dry just now
was torrential rain, now sunny.
Was sunny, now torrential rain!:D
Perfect day to draw the curtains, stick a movie on, and enjoy my new TV:)
Marco.
no quite so sunny now and breezier. im betting rain will appear later. gonna try and drive car
walpurgis
30-09-2021, 08:05
10C, dull and drizzling. Rain forecast to last the morning.
rmcin626
30-09-2021, 08:06
Very wet and windy
Very wet and windy
same here..11c
Pigmy Pony
30-09-2021, 18:23
Started out 8C, and has rained all day. Apparently according to email Mrs. P got from North West Water, reservoirs are at about 35% capacity. Might take a while.
You want more rain?
We got more rain:
https://i.ibb.co/LxVxbTg/Rain3.jpg (https://ibb.co/tqVqk02)
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