Myssterry Posted Saturday at 04:34 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:34 PM 42 minutes ago, Skycaptain said: A highly enthralling afternoon has passed deep-cleaning the kitchen. I've finally found an oven cleaner that really works I have had an equally enthralling time cleaning the fish tank. I bought a new pump and that has made a huge difference to the clarity of the water. I also had a useful chat with the enthusiastic young man who works at the local aquatic shop. The tank was getting a lot of green algae on the live plants and glass, and we decided it was down to leaving the tank lights on too long - the modern LED lights are really good, but a bit bright, which encourages algal growth. I have turned the lights off in daylight and on for a few hours each evening since then, and the problem is almost solved. I hope the fish are pleased with their sparkling surroundings, but they give nothing away. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted Saturday at 05:42 PM Share Posted Saturday at 05:42 PM 1 hour ago, Myssterry said: but they give nothing away. hilarious! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted Saturday at 05:55 PM Share Posted Saturday at 05:55 PM 12 hours ago, Tyke said: I went for a walk yesterday and chose a route that took me to the churchyard in which John Bonham (the drummer with Led Zeppelin) has a memorial stone. His death, age 32 in 1980, lead the remaining band members to discontinue the band (ie he wasn't replaced). Over the years drummers from all over the world have come to visit and leave a drumstick, cymbal or similar next to the stone. There's also a visitors book to sign, if you wish. All this in a tiny church and with no razzmatazz whatsoever. Very English (I'm pleased to say). He was born in nearby Redditch and there's a statue of him and a drum-kit in a central area of the town. Awesome. I had never heard of that, anything like that where Keith Moon of The Who is buried? I remember that news (Keith's passing) plain as day from high school. Moreso because I had no idea who he was (at the time) LOL When John Bonham died, the band had just released In Thru The Out Door. As far as I know there was never any discussion (at least publicly) of a replacement drummer. In the ensuing years, his son Jason Bonham has drummed in his place at tribute concerts. Spoiler I know the cemetery in Paris where Jim Morrison of The Doors is buried has to deal with fans. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myssterry Posted Saturday at 07:39 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:39 PM I have visited that cemetery in Paris. Many famous people are buried there, including Oscar Wilde, Chopin and Jim Morrison. 101 Famous Graves in Père Lachaise Cemetery | Paris Discovery Guide Most of my group headed off to see Jim Morrison's grave, I went to find Chopin's. People had left messages and lit candles. I wandered about, did eventually pass Jim Morrison's grave, and those of numerous other famous folk. When I got to the little cafe outside the gates where we were meeting up, everyone asked me if I was all right. I expect I looked as though I had seen a ghost. The atmosphere really got to me eventually, and the scent of the candles. I wouldn't go there again. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryn2 Posted Saturday at 10:26 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:26 PM I’ve toured the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, as well as some burial grounds near the Sphynx, in the Nice area, in Rome, and in Pompeii… but no rock stars (or classical composers/pianists) there. Oh, and I’ve been to Houdini’s burial site... one of my exes has relatives buried in the same cemetery. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tyke Posted Saturday at 10:46 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:46 PM As there seems to be some interest, here's a few photos. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted Sunday at 12:58 AM Share Posted Sunday at 12:58 AM 2 hours ago, Tyke said: As there seems to be some interest, here's a few photos. That's pretty cool! I help manage a cemetery and there is one across the street from where I live. Nothing like that, usually just empty beer bottles and cans at one particular grave (nobody of any reknown). In 2000, a friend and I spent a week in San Fran. We went on the Alcatraz tour during one of the days. That place had a really 'off' vibe for me. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted Sunday at 01:07 AM Share Posted Sunday at 01:07 AM PS: @Muledeer Out in the Ranger this afternoon. Saw some deer and otter tracks in the fresh snow (we got an inch yesterday). Not my photos, but they are easy to pick out in the snow as they will slide on the snow as much as possible, especially if they're going downhill. Spoiler Spoiler 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myssterry Posted Sunday at 03:03 PM Share Posted Sunday at 03:03 PM Slightly better weather today. I visited the famous NT garden near me, pics below. Spoiler Someone joined me for coffee and cheese scone. One of the cottages, with a beautiful copper container planted with spring flowers. The moat with marsh marigolds. (Native wildflower.) 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted Sunday at 05:26 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:26 PM 2 hours ago, Myssterry said: Slightly better weather today. I visited the famous NT garden near me, pics below. Hide contents Someone joined me for coffee and cheese scone. One of the cottages, with a beautiful copper container planted with spring flowers. The moat with marsh marigolds. (Native wildflower.) Nice, we have marsh marigolds in Ontario too. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Muledeer Posted Sunday at 07:14 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:14 PM 18 hours ago, will123 said: otter tracks All I can think of while viewing those photos is "WHEEE lets do that again!" 4 hours ago, Myssterry said: The moat with marsh marigolds. (Native wildflower.) That moat scene is pretty. And, a British Robin joined you for tea! 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted Monday at 04:48 AM Share Posted Monday at 04:48 AM 13 hours ago, Myssterry said: I visited the famous NT garden near me, pics below. Very pretty and cheerful-looking. I had a grand/interesting day out to the coast with some other AVENites. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted Monday at 05:30 AM Share Posted Monday at 05:30 AM We also took advantage of a sunny day yesterday to go for a picnic in Wareham Forest. We were surprised by how quickly the ground has dried, apart from a few regular damp patches there was no water, and the streams are at their regular level. You could see where standing water had been within the last couple of weeks. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted Monday at 01:59 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:59 PM We encountered plenty of mud yesterday. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted Monday at 02:44 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:44 PM 9 hours ago, Skycaptain said: We also took advantage of a sunny day yesterday to go for a picnic in Wareham Forest. We were surprised by how quickly the ground has dried, apart from a few regular damp patches there was no water, and the streams are at their regular level. You could see where standing water had been within the last couple of weeks. Even with Friday's snow, a lot of the ground and leaves were dry at the woodlot yesterday. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myssterry Posted Wednesday at 07:59 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:59 AM Had "fun" yesterday taking the car to the garage for a service. I took it to the garage I bought it from, and the journeys meant driving up and down the winding hilly route between my town and theirs in the morning and the afternoon. The traffic was heavy going up the hill at 7.30am owing to traffic lights outside a building which is being renovated, but worse for the traffic heading into my town, where the hold ups had caused a long queue stretching back a mile or so. All was well driving back in the gleaming new courtesy car, a hybrid petrol/electric vehicle, with six forward gears, automatically retracting wing mirrors, when you reversed an image of the area you were reversing into appeared on the screen, etc etc. It made my car I got last year second hand, and love so much, seem rather outmoded. Returning in my own car later, I tried a route that avoided heavy congestion, but sent me down terrifyingly narrow lanes. Won't be doing that again, but we got back unscathed. One more long teaching day, and then my hols commence. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted Wednesday at 03:13 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:13 PM 7 hours ago, Myssterry said: seem rather outmoded Even though I buy my cars new (all 3 of them ), I keep them so long they also seem rather outmoded, as you put it. It was a marvel when I got my current car and it came with power windows (except I don't know if or how to work the windows if the power is off ). This care is a 2011 model, which I bought new. It is now approaching 25,000 miles. Yeah, that sounds like "fun". I hope it's all good now. Happy holidays! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted Wednesday at 03:14 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:14 PM I've had a great time with the international AVEN meetups here this past several days! (now I am glad for a rainy day, and no commitments - will be enjoying a quiet lazy introverted day at home ) 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted Wednesday at 03:33 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:33 PM British weather. Yesterday sat in a t-shirt enjoying 16°c, today nearly blown off the road during a blizzard, with hail, sleet and rain afterwards just for variety. Couldn't take a picture because driving, but snow was settling on Dartmoor. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myssterry Posted Wednesday at 05:53 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:53 PM Two more lessons before my holiday. 😮 I had to bid farewell to a pupil I have taught for years today, as she now has her A level term. We reached grade 8 together, and she promises me she will keep playing. She is very motivated, so I am sure she will. I was given some musically themed presents and a card. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pickles. Posted Wednesday at 11:05 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:05 PM 7 hours ago, daveb said: (now I am glad for a rainy day, and no commitments - will be enjoying a quiet lazy introverted day at home ) We are two peas in a pod on this (in our own separate pods 30 minutes apart, of course). 5 hours ago, Myssterry said: I was given some musically themed presents and a card. So lovely. The sweet cards and presents from students & families are one of my favorite perks of the job. So sweet and thoughtful. I especially love homemade cards and drawings that the children have done. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted yesterday at 12:38 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:38 AM 1 hour ago, pickles. said: We are two peas in a pod on this (in our own separate pods 30 minutes apart, of course). Got some pretty good rainfall this afternoon, with a little graupel or hail mixed in at times, and occasional sun poking through (like yesterday afternoon). 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pickles. Posted yesterday at 12:58 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:58 AM 19 minutes ago, daveb said: with a little graupel or hail mixed in at times Just rain and sun here, no graupel or hail. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myssterry Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Areas of the UK have snow, and not just the north. This is from WildlifeKate on X. She is somewhere in the southwest. I know Dartmoor has snow and there is snow further north. We have had more rain here. Rain is just about daily and has been for weeks on end. It is sunny here at the moment, but the garden is too soaked to work in and the wind is meant to be picking up later with possible gales. Statistically, snow is more likely in the UK at Easter than Christmas, when Easter is in March. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skycaptain Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Our day has been somewhat enlivened by a windstorm #retrievesdustbinfromthebackgarden 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryn2 Posted 7 hours ago Share Posted 7 hours ago 33 minutes ago, Skycaptain said: Our day has been somewhat enlivened by a windstorm #retrievesdustbinfromthebackgarden Hopefully your tag means no major damage. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will123 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago Looking at this weekend's forecast (three days of sunshine) and I may have to change the tag to #imlookingforwardtoeasterweekendthisyear Some years depending when Easter is 'early' the weather is nothing to write home about. I remember one day during an Easter weekend driving 10 minutes to a friend's farm. It went from sunny at my parents' to rain to snow... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ceebs Posted 34 minutes ago Share Posted 34 minutes ago Just paying my usual occasional visit to the 50+ thread even though I haven't hit 50 yet. 😂 (Although during a conversation following my birthday on Monday, about how a lot of women seem to have a problem with admitting to being 40 or older and perpetually say they're turning 39 or whatever once they reach that age, Tele and I did agree that 48 would be a good age for me to claim to be indefinitely. Kinda want to be a little older than I actually am and haven't hit 48 yet in reality, but it's closer to 50 than I really am, so maybe my fake age qualifies me to participate here slightly more? 😅) Tbh I'm posting just to reply to this bit: 24 minutes ago, will123 said: It went from sunny at my parents' to rain to snow... That would be my dream. Waking up tomorrow to find a foot of snow on the ground and subzero temperatures would make me happier than anything else right now, save for something like winning the lottery I suppose. But, I'm weird. I just want perpetual winter. I wish there was a big Canadian city Tele could be looking for jobs in instead of Toronto, somewhere it was cold all year, but sadly, such a place does not exist. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted 14 minutes ago Share Posted 14 minutes ago I could happily enjoy perpetual PNW Fall/Winter. Or at least no summer. Maybe the ideal for me would be a long Fall season (for as much as 9 months), with a Spring season in place of Summer. (also wouldn't mind an occasional snow, where it might last for a couple of days or so at a time and then melt away; maybe a few times during the winter) We had some rain today, but it looks like we're expecting 5 days of sun now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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