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Posted 25 Nov 2024 at 10:14

Hi guys. Just thought I’d pop in on my way out for coffee with a mate.
Im really lucky to have some good mates popping over to see me, or taking me out for coffee. Some people say they’ve got your back but you don’t see them again or they never ask how you are . I suppose some people can’t deal with it and I can see that.
Been doing a bit of painting in the downstairs loo in advance of plumber coming to fit new furniture in there. Youngest son did the tiling and finished the grouting yesterday - he’s a star.
Funny didn’t realise how much I use the loo till we have to go upstairs every time 🤣.

Take care guys,

Phil

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Posted 25 Nov 2024 at 22:15

Just booked my place on my yoga classes Christmas party. I wasn't going to go on my own but a couple of the ladies said I must come along and have fun. They don't know about my prostate issues. But I thought sod it, I'm going to go and let my hair down.

Yoga has been my go to wellbeing fix for a long, long time. Both physical and mental health can be improved by yoga practice. And the group of ladies I practice with now are really nice.

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Posted 25 Nov 2024 at 22:59

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Just booked my place on my yoga classes Christmas party.

The great thing about yoga Xmas parties is everyone bends over backwards to enjoy themselves.

Edited by member 25 Nov 2024 at 23:28 | Reason: Typo

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Posted 25 Nov 2024 at 23:07

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

Been doing a bit of painting in the downstairs loo

Doesn't it wash off when you flush?

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Posted 26 Nov 2024 at 06:04

Groan....Adrian those jokes definitely need accompanying by a couple of drinks lol.

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Posted 26 Nov 2024 at 10:28

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Groan....Adrian those jokes definitely need accompanying by a couple of drinks lol.

Sorry about that Mick and Phil. I'd had a few real beers.😳

When I get tipsy, I think I'm a bit of a comedian. 😁

Mick, it's great that you've popped in, we could do with some new faces. 👍

Edited by member 26 Nov 2024 at 11:58 | Reason: Typo

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Posted 26 Nov 2024 at 12:18

Hi guys. I love the jokes, keep em coming.

Me and the missus have talked about starting yoga. We said we’d start on our own using online stuff. See how we got on.
I will mention it to her later 🤔.

More painting today but nearly done. Just need some skirting board to finish off it off and then it’s just waiting for the plumber.

Phil

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Posted 29 Nov 2024 at 08:10

Morning all.

Took the wife's car up to Bedford for its service and MOT yesterday. Yes, the one drawback of taking out a service plan with a dealership.

Anyway, the river Great Ouse has burst its banks and looks seriously impressive as the water was gushing over the surrounding area like a weir. Luckily the car hadn't floated off when we went back to collect it.

We're off to London later, the wife's picking up a Queens Nurse award. The hotel wanted over £400 for the night so we booked a place over the road for half that. London prices are bonkers!

Cheers all, have a great weekend.

Kev.

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Posted 29 Nov 2024 at 08:26

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We're off to London later, the wife's picking up a Queens Nurse award.

Is that for looking after you Kev? 😉

(My missus deserves a medal the size of a dustbin lid for putting up with me.)

Joking apart. Congratulations, to your good lady, and I hope you both have a fantastic weekend, mate.

PS. I'm thinking of getting a new motor. If you get a new car, do you still have to get it serviced with the dealership to ensure the warranty?

Edited by member 29 Nov 2024 at 08:32 | Reason: Additional text

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Posted 29 Nov 2024 at 08:52

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

We're off to London later, the wife's picking up a Queens Nurse award.

Is that for looking after you Kev? 😉

(My missus deserves a medal the size of a dustbin lid for putting up with me.)

Joking apart. Congratulations, to your good lady, and I hope you both have a fantastic weekend, mate.

PS. I'm thinking of getting a new motor. If you get a new car, do you still have to get it serviced with the dealership to ensure the warranty?

Haha, mine definitely deserves a medal too. She had an operation earlier this month so I've been playing nurse and repaying the favour. She's excited but still on painkillers, hopefully she won't be too tired later.

As for warranties, I think you can take a car anywhere but it's probably down to the small print. My Mrs signed up to a service plan so the costs are all covered but she's stuck with the one dealership 🤷‍♂️

Cheers,

Kev.

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Posted 29 Nov 2024 at 15:16

That is amazing Kev. Queens Nurse Award, you should be very proud. Big Congratulations to her.

What award will you get for looking after her the last week or so … 😳 Hope the painkillers work and you have a lovely day and night in London. Love a night in London to see a show and have a nice meal. But 1 or 2 nights is enough for me then.

With a new car you can sometimes get a very good deal on a service plan. But work it out as sometimes it’s no saving at all , just ties you into using that dealership group.

We had service plans for my Audi and the wife’s Mini and we still use the supplying dealers for service and even the MOTs but they are only a couple of miles away. They were a reasonable deal with the purchase.

Cheers

Phil

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Posted 29 Nov 2024 at 17:19

Ey up - always good to celebrate good news - a Queens Nurse award - fantastic Kev 🎉🥳🏆. I wouldn’t mind a trip to London, would love to see the Fawlty Towers play. I had the misfortune to work in London 5 years ago. Used to get the early train down on a Monday morning and stay at the Hilton in Ealing. Soon got fed up of hotel food and instead enjoyed a curry every night at Montys. It is a different world down there, literally could be a different country.

My missus has gone away for the weekend with her coven. Leaving me to enjoy myself, looking forward to blasting out the music and watching the footy with beers in peace 😬.

Have an enjoyable weekend everyone.

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 06:38

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My missus has gone away for the weekend with her coven. Leaving me to enjoy myself, looking forward to blasting out the music and watching the footy with beers in peace 😬.

Have they driven or flown by broomstick?🤔

If their cats are away the mice will play. 🙂

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 08:58

Must be something the air, mine is going away for the night with her mate.

So I've stocked up on goodies and will hog the tv remote all night lol.

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 09:37

I had a heavy session in the Club yesterday. 12 noon until 6 pm. It was a mate's birthday. Before we started, we went to the local butchers and got loads of sausage rolls, sausage slices and Scotch eggs to help soak up the ale.

I feel a bit worse for wear today. I might have to pop in for a 'hair of the dog' and sweep up all the crumb debris.🙂

Edited by member 30 Nov 2024 at 09:38 | Reason: Typo

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 09:57

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

I feel a bit worse for wear today. I might have to pop in for a 'hair of the dog' and sweep up all the crumb debris.🙂

Yep, I ended up opening up a bottle too many too. Struggling this morning, not sure if the dogs will get a walk today 🤢

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 10:19

Hi guys. I have to say I’ve not had an alcoholic drink for a week or so now. I went off it when I was in the chemo and not really felt the need start again. The missus is staying off too. We’ll need to stock up for Xmas soon as the garage fridge is bare. I did get a bottle of Spitfire out the other day and I saw it was out of date….

Out tonight with friends to a Malayan restaurant, one of our favourites so I’ll probably have a glass of wine ..or maybe I’ll drive and just have alcohol free beer.. 🤔

Just cutting some skirting board for the downstairs cloakroom. Plumber in Monday - seems like forever we’ve had to use upstairs toilet…

I think that’s all the decorating done before Christmas now. New Year and gonna be a new kitchen but not worrying about that yet.

Enjoy the weekend guys.

Phil

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 10:36

Hi all.

We had a great time at the awards last night, I reckon I spent a good hour clapping, but my hands seem no worse for wear. We had several glasses of wine and some canapés before retiring to our hotel where we accidentally drank some more.

We woke up to the sound of horses walking past our hotel this morning, we're near Gloucester road so I'm assuming it's the household cavalry going for their morning exercise.

Checking out of the hotel soon so we'll spend the day wandering around the west end to see the lights before heading home.

Cheers all.

Kev.

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Posted 30 Nov 2024 at 10:58

Hi Kev. Really pleased you had a lovely day.
Enjoy your walk round the West End. I bet it’s buzzin up there … If you’re in Leicester Square there’s a couple of nice Pubs just off in the NW side streets. Waxy O’Connors or the Imperial.

cheers

Phil

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Posted 01 Dec 2024 at 08:17

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

cheers

Phil

Hi Phil,

It wasn't just buzzin, it was heaving. The Black Friday and payday weekend brought out all the Christmas shoppers in their droves. Pubs and restaurants were heaving too so there was no room at the Inn.

We usually go up to see the lights once the Trafalgar Square tree is up. Bit early this year, but all the big stores and arcades have their decorations up. Covent Garden has giant bells while Carnaby Street has Christmas Crackers. Regent Street looks the same as last year 🤷‍♂️

We did an epic hike from Covent Garden to Oxford Street, stopping for a pork bun in China Town. We were done by 3:30 and the poor Mrs was knackered so we picked up our bags from the hotel and headed home.

Cheers,

Kev.

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