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Odd Behaviour

Beautiful evening so I went to sit outside, enjoy a nightcap and gaze at the stars. A fox came running up and started to nibble my shoe! We feed many wild animals, birds and passing walkers in the...
22:35 Thu 28th Jul 202213 answers, last by William51 15:31 Sat 30th Jul 2022
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In The Pub Chatting About Ummmm.

If she wasn’t rooting for Tip she’d be rooting for Kerry. Well, Ummmm we have Sam! Pity we couldn’t banter together. That’d have been a bit of AB fun….:-(...
17:24 Sun 24th Jul 202244 answers, last by Arksided 13:57 Mon 25th Jul 2022
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My Jaw Rarely Drops.

Well I've been on AB a long time and little surprises me, but today it did. Each day I have a quick look at the news in Northants, UK where I lived, worked and played for a good few years. Dave knows...
20:47 Tue 19th Jul 202227 answers, last by gness 20:58 Wed 20th Jul 2022
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Surprise, Surprise.

Our kitchen/dining room is very long. I was WhatsApping with family at the far end and heard a noise. Ignored it til it got closer. Looked around and there was foxy white tip staring at me. Dave came...
22:45 Fri 08th Jul 202212 answers, last by Barmaid 23:43 Sat 09th Jul 2022
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For Burleyshirley

We set the Sewing Bee to record and got tennis. Think Sewing Bee had been changed to BBC2 so we had to watch on iPlayer....
11:58 Thu 30th Jun 202211 answers, last by burlyshirley 16:35 Thu 30th Jun 2022
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Dave’s New Game

Dave is now making up stories based on his Wordle guesses. His first two today were Saint and Grope. Can’t tell you his third for fear of spoiling but it’ll be an interesting story. Could you write a...
23:02 Fri 13th May 202221 answers, last by gness 00:30 Sat 14th May 2022
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I Rarely Cry....

.....but I did today. A fantastic lady U runs our village book/gifts/crafting and free hot whiskey if you have the sniffles shop. Some weeks ago 30+ Ukrainians arrived here. Mostly women and children....
16:58 Thu 05th May 202219 answers, last by tonyav 23:38 Fri 06th May 2022
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Forget Them Nots

So glad I did forget to pick up plants for my house front pots today. Just had a message from a friend in the village to say our local...well 20k away but local to us in the sticks...is selling pots...
17:47 Fri 11th Mar 20227 answers, last by gness 00:45 Sat 12th Mar 2022
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Going To Court In Ireland.

Still amuses Dave at times because punishments are often “different”. Tonight’s was the chap on a driving offence who has been ordered to donate 500 euro to the Ukrainian fund. Perfect....
01:03 Tue 08th Mar 20226 answers, last by douglas9401 10:27 Tue 08th Mar 2022
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The Russian Ambassador To Ireland...

...is very upset. He is complaining in an interview that the Irish people demonstrating outside his embassy are quite aggressive and disturbing those inside. I think that was just before the priest...
21:26 Fri 04th Mar 202214 answers, last by sandra4444 14:57 Sun 06th Mar 2022
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I Needed A Little Good News.

Catherine Corless has finally beaten the Catholic Church and the government of Ireland. Won't mean much to many....to me it means so much. The remains of the babies and toddlers can at last be taken...
01:25 Fri 04th Mar 202216 answers, last by gness 14:21 Fri 04th Mar 2022
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Ordinary Folk?

Maybe far from ordinary. Today Hazel and her Mum Hilary set off for Poland. They are using the huge horse box from their Animal Rescue Centre to deliver donation to Ukrainians and their pets arriving...
16:22 Thu 03rd Mar 202223 answers, last by gness 16:54 Sun 06th Mar 2022
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Bath Panel

Renovating a bathroom I have ordered a 1500 bath so avoiding drowning. The bath I want doesn't have a panel to fit which seems odd but they assure me that's so. They've suggested cutting down a 1700...
19:13 Tue 01st Mar 20222 answers, last by gness 19:30 Tue 01st Mar 2022
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For Tilly.

Or anyone who knows. I think, Tilly, that you once said you and MrT play Trivia Hero on Alexa. Dave and I play this after dinner. Of late Alexa's speech recognition has become poor. Correct answers by...
20:43 Sat 19th Feb 202211 answers, last by gness 22:27 Sat 19th Feb 2022
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I Blame You Bazile!

You mentioned Dave in the snow with his chainsaw. I replied that snow was almost unheard of here……and what happened!!!! Power and slow internet just back on. A day of crochet, wine and bacon butties...
20:02 Fri 18th Feb 202213 answers, last by gness 21:42 Fri 18th Feb 2022
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Circle Cutter For Fabric.

The coasters I made for the Christmas pop up shop were popular so last night I was asked to make lots more. I have the patience of a saint but no saint would want to cut so many perfect circles by...
19:52 Sun 13th Feb 20224 answers, last by gness 18:08 Mon 14th Feb 2022
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Congratulations, British Rowers In Dolly Parton.

Congratulations, ladies! Followed you all the way and so happy that you not only made it safely but broke a world record. And for family....still cheering on Vic and Saf! :-)...
22:44 Mon 24th Jan 202211 answers, last by sunny-dave 18:37 Mon 21st Feb 2022
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At Last!

Well two at lasts really. A brilliant briefing from Michael Martin. I have been disappointed in him in the past but he showed how to lead a country tonight. Second? Well the pubs can stay open past...
23:01 Fri 21st Jan 202221 answers, last by Peter Pedant 09:12 Sat 22nd Jan 2022
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He Has Fixed Her!

Dave has fixed Alexa...I know he has. Most nights after dinner we sit at the table and do some quizzing on Alexa. CleverDick always beats me but tonight I was on a roll! The final question. I knew the...
20:41 Tue 18th Jan 20224 answers, last by gness 21:07 Tue 18th Jan 2022
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Folklore And Customs.

Today in Ireland we celebrate Nollaig na mBan. Woman's Christmas. It's the day women have a break from household chores and visit friends and neighbours for tea and cake and the men do chores and...
16:43 Thu 06th Jan 202215 answers, last by gness 23:43 Thu 06th Jan 2022

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