Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[Barnfred 55]

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As you can see Toast, my glass is empty. Time for a refill.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Why an overnight stay ? ( apart from to have few beers and a good night ) Isn't everywhere in Ireland within an days drive there and back ?

A treat. Simple as that.

You said before you had never seen GAA. There isn’t another comparative example I can really give you to understand the cultural significance of the Championship.

It’s an huge event safe to say.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Thurles for me Sunday. Looking forward to that too. 4 games in 5 weekends. Tough going

The shorter campaign is brutal.

Limerick look fit for WWE.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Feel a bit guilty saying this with all the bad news around the thread today, but I've actually had a good day. Met the neighbours for coffee this morning, and spent a couple of hours with Cal's old workmate this afternoon. I popped around to the cottage to see her but she'd finished early and just caught her on the way out. So we spent the afternoon in my back garden having a couple of drinks enjoying the sun. Company and conversation. Two of the things I'm missing most in my life at the moment.

The neighbours, having just returned from South Africa on Wednesday, are off on their travels again next Wednesday. They're off on their very nice motor launch and plan to be away for the whole summer exploring the Channel Isles and Brittany. So I have the loan of them in the short time they are here. We're going out for lunch tomorrow, Monday the wife is taking me to the local nurseries to get some bedding plants and Tuesday she's going to drop me off in town (Truro) whilst she gets her hair done. Truro is the only place down here where they have the bigger chain stores and, although it's less than 20 miles away, it isn't the easiest place to get to.

They asked if i want to join them for a spell when they are in the Channel Isles. It's something that was on the to do list for Cal and I and I have a good friend who lives in St Helier, an old client actually. Plus I think it would be good for me. It's amazingly good of them to ask me really. I frequently wonder whether they just feel sorry for me, but maybe they do actually enjoy my company.

Mate, no one feels sorry enough for a person to invite them onto a boat.

 

[blue to the bone]

The shorter campaign is brutal.

Limerick look fit for WWE.

There match tomorrow night will be worth watching. 2 best teams playing. They could possibly meet 3 times

 

[Armaghtoffee]

There match tomorrow night will be worth watching. 2 best teams playing. They could possibly meet 3 times

Targeting that game to watch. Have a lad at the soccer in the morning then plan is up the road, he can have a bath in the hotel ?

Out for tea at best, at worst it’s pizza in room for the game.

 

[Toast]

 

[Ducans elbow]

They asked if i want to join them for a spell when they are in the Channel Isles. It's something that was on the to do list for Cal and I and I have a good friend who lives in St Helier, an old client actually. Plus I think it would be good for me. It's amazingly good of them to ask me really. I frequently wonder whether they just feel sorry for me, but maybe they do actually enjoy my company.

I worked in St Helier for 10 yrs, quite a few Speke lads there at that time 1980-90 it's not Tony Phillips is it?

 

[fandjango]

Saw the specialist today at Windsor Hospital. Got more info on where we are. Due to my 'heart failure' condition, they wont do chemo or an operation though radio therapy is an option. Under the circumstances he has given me 2 years which takes me to 88, Can't really complain - good run. Just hope that Everton aren't in the Championship when I depart.

Ahh this is crap news . My bet is you’re still here past your 88 birthday . In the words of Keats don’t go quietly

 

[blue1948]

Feel a bit guilty saying this with all the bad news around the thread today, but I've actually had a good day. Met the neighbours for coffee this morning, and spent a couple of hours with Cal's old workmate this afternoon. I popped around to the cottage to see her but she'd finished early and just caught her on the way out. So we spent the afternoon in my back garden having a couple of drinks enjoying the sun. Company and conversation. Two of the things I'm missing most in my life at the moment.

The neighbours, having just returned from South Africa on Wednesday, are off on their travels again next Wednesday. They're off on their very nice motor launch and plan to be away for the whole summer exploring the Channel Isles and Brittany. So I have the loan of them in the short time they are here. We're going out for lunch tomorrow, Monday the wife is taking me to the local nurseries to get some bedding plants and Tuesday she's going to drop me off in town (Truro) whilst she gets her hair done. Truro is the only place down here where they have the bigger chain stores and, although it's less than 20 miles away, it isn't the easiest place to get to.

They asked if i want to join them for a spell when they are in the Channel Isles. It's something that was on the to do list for Cal and I and I have a good friend who lives in St Helier, an old client actually. Plus I think it would be good for me. It's amazingly good of them to ask me really. I frequently wonder whether they just feel sorry for me, but maybe they do actually enjoy my company.

They just feel sorry !!!!! Well done Fred ,please don't feel guilty , Cal will be there with you and ticking off her bucket list too .All the pluses in that so it is a must do .

 

[blue1948]

Good morning all mascoteers ,mention for @fandjango ,you sir are truly gifted ,I like you even as a woman !I hope all had a good night's slumber and rise anew this fine morning .Rain forecast here as you would guess I started painting yesterday . I will start chopping up the trees I dropped in the last month ,they are two about 25 metres tall so should be sufficient for next winter's fires ,we use Birch if we can as it has the hottest burn of any common wood here and the bark is like a firelighter ,you don't need paper to start the fire .
Have a splendid day all.

 

[Barnfred 55]

I worked in St Helier for 10 yrs, quite a few Speke lads there at that time 1980-90 it's not Tony Phillips is it?

No it's a woman mate. Not from Speke. She used to be one of my clients. Our Paul went spud picking there once but that was probably the late 70s

 

[larbert toffee]

Up bright and early this morning as we're off on our hols.
As some of you may remember we lost our holidays at the end of February due to me and Mrs LT having Covid and had to reschedule, I can't believe it's come around so quick.
We're off to Lanzarote, first hols abroad for over 2 years since it all kicked off so really looking forward to it apart from the travelling.
You all have a great day.

 

[Gwladysover]

Up bright and early this morning as we're off on our hols.
As some of you may remember we lost our holidays at the end of February due to me and Mrs LT having Covid and had to reschedule, I can't believe it's come around so quick.
We're off to Lanzarote, first hols abroad for over 2 years since it all kicked off so really looking forward to it apart from the travelling.
You all have a great day.

Have a fantastic time.

 

[jazzy]

Tresco is on my must go to list. The Abbey gardens look incredible. The beaches on St Martin likewise.

Heard countless tales about the Scillonian III. I almost consider it a challenge lol

The Abbey Gardens are magnificent. An incredible micr climate shows off plants you would normally only see in the Canary Islands