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[Armaghtoffee]

On the red wine now. And I'll finish off with a nice brandy. My old mum's tipple. She would have been 102 today.

A toast to your Mum, a lady I never met but I’m sure she was proud of you.

(raises glass of stout).

 

[Barnfred 55]

Just seen its a Pink Floyd night on Sky Arts too. The night that just keeps on giving

 

[Barnfred 55]

That one was for you Karl

Hope you loved it.

COYB

Spot on mate.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Yep, you develop the rollover technique, onto your tummy, push with the arms until you can reach the sides then push up….I hate getting old. Even though I’m there to help my wife she still does this….

When I started my day I never anticipated reading getting out of bath techniques

 

[peteblue]

Went over to Burghley as it was a lovely afternoon for a walk. Here’s a couple of pics, me trying to be arty (and failing) in one with sun setting behind the trees, one for you @blue1948 perhaps you can identify the fungi. Glorious sunset when we returned home followed by another great result, been a good day.

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The sky tonight, both east and west was fantastic. I took a photo of our tree, facing eastwards with the big tree in the background. I was going to post it earlier but it said it was to big to load…

 

[Barnfred 55]

A toast to your Mum, a lady I never met but I’m sure she was proud of you.

(raises glass of stout).

Good Irish girl. She liked her tipple. There's a horse called Mums tipple that I always have a little ew bet on. Never comes in like but who cares.

 

[peteblue]

When I started my day I never anticipated reading getting out of bath techniques

Life is all about learning grasshopper…….

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Good Irish girl. She liked her tipple. There's a horse called Mums tipple that I always have a little ew bet on. Never comes in like but who cares.

You only get one Mum.

Mine hates football though

 

[peteblue]

Good Irish girl. She liked her tipple. There's a horse called Mums tipple that I always have a little ew bet on. Never comes in like but who cares.

just keep believing Fred…….

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Life is all about learning grasshopper…….

Is the ‘Grasshopper’ Kama Sutra or more exiting bath technique?

 

[Barnfred 55]

It’s good to hear you all remembering Karl, and although I didn’t have the privilege of knowing him, as you say @anjelikaferrett , this forum is a legacy to his memory.
The discussion about community has made me think - I’m no sociologist but it must surely be created and defined by the people and customs/values of the people in it. My husband calls me antisocial (I’m not btw), as he is such a friendly, inclusive, helpful, generous and outgoing person that he seems to create that sense of community wherever he is. We have a dark joke that if I snuff it first he’ll be ok as everyone will be round to help and support him (as we clearly saw when he had his life threatening illnesses). Whereas if he goes first I’m stuffed . I think some people need others and some are ok without, both situations being fine.
We saw a clear sense of community when we had a house fire a few years ago. All the ladies in the road came rushing out when the firemen arrived - in their best dressing gowns and a bit of make up even though it was about midnight

Wish I could give this post a hundred likes Val. My Cal was the same as your fella. Weird but I never ever thought she'd be the first to go.

 

[peteblue]

Is the ‘Grasshopper’ Kama Sutra or more exiting bath technique?

David Carradine in Kung Fu….but you could be right…

 

[Barnfred 55]

This is so true- I have to go round on my hands and knees to get to the first chair or whatever that I can use to get up with.

I used to be the same but I'm like a spring chicken by comparison these days.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Hi folks hope all are well, Karl was a great bloke had some good conversations with him , he certainly left a legacy,

On another note


A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. The manger came out and asks them to disperse. “But why?" they asked. “Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."

That's awful Duc You’re been away from Liverpool far too long mate.

 

[peteblue]

Wish I could give this post a hundred likes Val. My Cal was the same as your fella. Weird but I never ever thought she'd be the first to go.

It must have been incredibly difficult for you Fred, the only positive is that if had you gone first she would have had to cope and go through all the emotions that you went through. Best that it was you who had to do it and save her that distress……