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From Facebook Archives

18 June 2014 at 15:00

New computer up and running.  

Can anybody tell me why the task/menu bar on the Window 7 wordprocessing thingy has become so messy, full of pointless icons and looks really hard to navigate?   

This is an entirely rhetorical question, an opinion not a request for information.

Python  It’s called progress 💿 📁 📂 📉

Currynapper  Just as you get used to something they mess it up by adding more stuff you'll never, ever use.  And some nerd somewhere pipes up 'oh yes but look what this thingey can do...'.  Nooooo thank you!

Bentonbag  I often wonder whether they ever test run these things on normal people who aren't technophiliac geeks who are actually going to use them.

Currynapper  Clearly not.

 

Chores and Shopping

From Facebook archives

15 June 2015 at 15:08

I left Thunderthighs a list of chores before going out this morning (to Woodlawn School to wrap things for the Summer Fair Lucky Dip).

I had little hope but when I came home there he was half way up the stairs with the hoover.   

The litter tray had been changed and the washing brought in!  

 "I'll clean my en-suite, will you do the rest?" 

The rest being the dishes and putting the next load of washing out. 

Very pleasant surprise

15 June 2025 at 09.24

Tesco has sent me some "£3 off £30 spend" vouchers which Thunderthighs has pounced on.  

I've promised to take him to Tesco today as I've a Springfield Community Association Summer Fayre meeting tomorrow morning. 

I've noticed Ferretfingers's foot going over the side of his heel, looked inside his shoes and found the heels completely worn down on the inside.   

Fortunately we always have a spare pair. 

I was going to send off to Cotton Traders but he insisted "Wynsors World of Shoes tomorrow".

The question is: two trips with one boy or one trip with two boys?

Fester helpfully says "Oh, you could go to The Range while you're out."

"Why?  Is there anything we want?  More seeds?"

"No, you're sorted on that front, but you're bound to see something you didn't know you needed."

Which, sadly, is true.

 

Red Water

From Facebook Archives

14 June 2023

Thunderthighs ran the bath then came downstairs with "Come and see this Mum."

"What?"

"The bathwater's red."

Ran the cold tap in the washbasin and that came through pink as well (so not the boiler)

Anyone else? 

Kippa  Any burst water mains nearby.  By nearby I mean a mile or so.

Bentonbag  Not that I know of.  But they may have been cleaning pipes somewhere.  Or perhaps something was dislodged by the amount of water that must have been pulled through to douse Henderson Hall.

Kippa  I think you have the answer.  

Mr Whyte  Burst main on Jesmond Road, but that might be a bit too far!

Bazoukiboy  What about the tank?  If it cast iron it could be rust.  Happened to me in Cobh...

Bentonbag  Tank!?  Not since the loft extension and combi boiler.

Bazoukiboy  Ha! Mayfair Road is in the seventies

Bentonbag  I blame the landlord.

Mrs Bursar  Reminds me of an old Hammer House of Horror episode - blood coming out of all the pipes.........

 

Vintage Knitting Yarn Appeal

 From Facebook Archives

13 June 2020 at 11.18

I love vintage knitting patterns.   

This is from a 1950s/60s Things To Knit For A Bazaar book.  

 It's a dachshund jumper.  I did it in double knit on size 8 (4mm) last year for a friend's springer spaniel.  This time it's chunkier wool on size 5 (5.5mm) resulting in a much bigger garment suitable for a bigger dog.  The stripes are because I didn't think there was enough of one colour to do the whole thing.

It's going in the pile of things to take to LD:NorthEast when this present unpleasantness is over.

But if a friend with a suitable sized dog wants to acquire it I can give you the details of how to make a donation via their webpage.

Bess Cavalier  I bet there are some fun things in the knitting for bazaars book!

Bentonbag  There's an arran sweater design for a poodle that I simply can't understand.  If you ever make it up to Newcastle we can have a happy half hour going through my boxfile of patterns.

Bess Cavalier Would love to.

Mrs Quilt  Was this a challenge or do you have a customer for it?  Virtually my school scarf!

Bentonbag  No just have a lot of donated yarn and wanted to do something with it.

Princess Northumbria  Have you any red and yellow yarn that could be used for Northumberland flag design fingerless gloves?

Bentonbag  I shall have a look in my stash.  Would you like a pair?

Princess Northumbria  We've been given a pattern which we're hoping can be used to make pairs to raise funds towards efforts to resume theGathering after the pandemic.

Bentonbag   If you scan and email me it I might be able to make a pair.

Princess Northumbria  Thanks - will endeavour to do so once my scanner stops misbehaving.

Some Time Later – after a reccy in LDNE’s loft

Bentonbag  Are you still interested in red and yellow yarn for knitting mitts for fundraising?  I have some donated for LDNE but we have enough stashed away to keep us going for years.

Princess Northumbria  Thanks for getting back in touch. Yes, please!

 

Post Script

The jumper is still unsold, should any friend with a suitable dog want it.