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[Tripmeup]

Morning all... What a scorcher.... and I have a day off

What to do...

[Indigo23]

Afternoon, Grapes. I feel so guilty as I've only been up an hour and I had plans to do so many things this morning. I think I might have finally caught up on my sleep and overall tiredness from last Friday! As my Mum just said on the phone, I wouldn't have slept so long if I didn't need it.

I'm a bungalow dweller,too. Thankfully, our bedroom face north so are the coolest part of the house, which does help with sleeping. I have the small windows open and if it's a really balmy night I resort to bringing a floor standing fan into the bedroom.

Hope everyone has a great day, whatever you're up to.

[Florence Fennel]

I would have said the same thing to you Indigo and hope you feel all the better for it. Evening All BTW, but I guess everyone is still outside "doing" or "chillin'". Hope you're all enjoying it. I've had to come in to put my feet up - the ankles are ballooning again. See you all at some point tomorrow I expect, Chester is bringing his suitcase Night.

[veggiechicken]

Hello Flo! I'm indoors stuffing my face!! Just a wee bit sunburnt today - my fault for letting 4 visitors sit in the shade while I sat in the sun wearing borrowed sunglasses that made me look like Jackie Onassis.
I'll probably look like a panda tomorrow

[bearded bloke]

Breedin eck it az bi ferkin ot ere tday

[Hazel at the Hill]

Evening folks - I'm chillin' Just about to go out & I have a crisis of confidence with my dress - haven't worn it in a while and if I lower my shoulders, the straps slide off, and there I am not wearing my dress any longer

It's a lined sundress and wants taking in - might wait till Jules is back & ask her advice.

[veggiechicken]

If I'd said that ^^^^ you would have called me a tart...............
Enjoy your evening whatever you end up wearing...........or not

[Tripmeup]

Evening all... Very relaxing and enjoyable day playing in the garden with the kids and all the neighbours kids too... Made a padding pool that quickly turned into a hot tub!!

[Hazel at the Hill]

If I'd said that ^^^^ you would have called me a tart...............
Enjoy your evening whatever you end up wearing...........or not

Well, I did manage to retain my attire for the evening, you'll be pleased to hear.

However, the evening could have gone better. Being a nice evening, the Chap had ye olde car out and had muttered magic words enough in order to get it to transport us to our limited choice of Nice Pubs.

We sat outside Nice Pub until Loud Cow with Baby and Child (who Should Have Been In Bed Hours Ago) annoyed us, and we went inside. A domestic ruckus involving much effing and blinding broke out outside with LC (etc) which entailed the police to be called, and Child Who Should Have Been in Bed Hours Ago in tears with one of the barmaids

Upsetting.

[Tripmeup]

Well, I did manage to retain my attire for the evening, you'll be pleased to hear.

However, the evening could have gone better. Being a nice evening, the Chap had ye olde car out and had muttered magic words enough in order to get it to transport us to our limited choice of Nice Pubs.

We sat outside Nice Pub until Loud Cow with Baby and Child (who Should Have Been In Bed Hours Ago) annoyed us, and we went inside. A domestic ruckus involving much effing and blinding broke out outside with LC (etc) which entailed the police to be called, and Child Who Should Have Been in Bed Hours Ago in tears with one of the barmaids

Upsetting.

Not a nice end to your evening Hazel... there is always one...

[Hazel at the Hill]

It wasn't that it was not a great evening for us (although I can do without someone else's rows when I've worked hard all week and want to relax), but I can't get that young lad out my head who was so upset at his mum/dad kicking off.

The row (it appears) was about who was driving home. I have no idea what had been drunk, but the pub were concerned enough to all the police. It's in the sticks somewhat, so the local force might prioritise the Friday ruckus in the town, not one drunk bugger in the sticks.

I just hope that they didn't 'occur' to anyone else as they weaved their way home....

[Feral007]

What a poor start in life for the poor boy Hazel, but nice the barmaid was looking out for him. I'm pretty sure the rules on these things are the same over there, but if there was two drunk people and no one sober to drive home, then the child should have been in protective care overnight and a bit of investigating about how the rest of his life went before he got returned home to it. Police would be obliged to do that if they attended.

Glad you stayed dressed as well

Sounds like you had a great day Trip.

Me, I've done me animal duties this morning, back in bed with cats. Too cold still.

Farrier coming this afternoon, so will be a looooong afternoon. he does good work, but he has a bad ankle and takes a bit longer than most. I'm on chaffuer duties this evening with daughters new job.

Need to make some name badges for work - have thought how I can do it. Really just need to work out a pin system and glue that will stick. Best get hold of my crafty friend for some help with that. I've decided to reduce a couple of my fav photos and put my name on it, print and laminate. They're charging about $28 and postage and taking months to do these china style ones online. So Feral Names here we come

[Hazel at the Hill]

Yes, I'm sure that should have been the case, Feral.

What has irritated me is that the situation would have been totally avoided if the landlord/manager of the pub was on the case.

You don't serve drunk people (because you will have your licence rescinded); you don't tolerate rowdy behaviour (if nothing else it upsets the other customers and prevents them putting money in your till or coming back again) and morally; loud rows with effing and blinding with children present are not right, are waded into, tackled and stopped.

Not lots of worried looks peeping around the door from 18yr old serving girls at the shouty people.

Ironically this would not have happened at one of our local urban pubs as the landlords are tough as nails and wouldn't stand for it - but Nice Pubs don't seem to have a contingency plan for this situation.

As the Chap said, 'that's one off this list, then.'

Bah!

[Feral007]

Responsible service of alcohol - the landlord would, as the owner of the pub, be responsible for anything that happens after serving too much alcohol to this couple. They are usually very careful because of this. Sadly the landlord probably told the juniors off for calling the police as they prob talked to him about his licence after the event. Sadly the child will be the one who misses out.

Hope your next Nice Pub is very nice

[veggiechicken]

Welcome to the weekend Grapeys and its going to be warm (Sorry Feral - your turn will come again soon).
Our little market starts again today so I'll go there and catch up with the gossip, then I'll be heading back to the other place where I have to be at a post-jumble sale clear-up at 4pm. Everything that remains unsold is divided into 4 heaps and given away - I'm one of the 4 heap acquirers. I've done it before and its a bit like Chr****ad unpacking all the bags and boxes of leftovers. Most of it will be passed on to charity shops and Freecycle asap as I have enough clutter of my own without needing more
Enjoy your day