Angel57 Posted January 9, 2022 #29851 Share Posted January 9, 2022 51 minutes ago, Chippyminton said: Hello fellow cruisers, finally joined the club after lurking for a while. We went shopping in Norwich yesterday, nice easy centre to get around, park and ride from Thickthorn ( £5.50 for the 2 of us) only a 5min journey. Not been to the castle yet but hear it is well worth a visit. Welcome Chippy. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippyminton Posted January 9, 2022 #29852 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Presto2 said: Looks like you are now Chippy 😉 Welcome to the mad house ! Thanks Presto, certainly has its moments on here , mostly all good fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted January 9, 2022 #29853 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, Chippyminton said: Thanks Presto, certainly has its moments on here , mostly all good fun though. More like hysteria at times but you get used to it 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 9, 2022 #29854 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Chippyminton said: Hello fellow cruisers, finally joined the club after lurking for a while. We went shopping in Norwich yesterday, nice easy centre to get around, park and ride from Thickthorn ( £5.50 for the 2 of us) only a 5min journey. Not been to the castle yet but hear it is well worth a visit. Welcome @Chippyminton. Looking forward to your posts. Graham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippyminton Posted January 9, 2022 #29855 Share Posted January 9, 2022 15 minutes ago, Angel57 said: Welcome Chippy. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Thanks Angel. I have been known to fit a few Posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippyminton Posted January 9, 2022 #29856 Share Posted January 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Welcome @Chippyminton. Looking forward to your posts. Graham. Thanks Graham. Love the pictures of your many meals out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted January 9, 2022 #29857 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Welcome on board from me too. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted January 9, 2022 #29858 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Another Suffolk bor always welcome, Chippy! Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieC Posted January 9, 2022 #29859 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Harry Peterson said: Another Suffolk bor always welcome, Chippy! Harry Noooooo😂 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippyminton Posted January 9, 2022 #29860 Share Posted January 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, purplesea said: Welcome on board from me too. Pam Thanks Pam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippyminton Posted January 9, 2022 #29861 Share Posted January 9, 2022 5 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: Another Suffolk bor always welcome, Chippy! Harry Cheers Harry , nice to meet another Suffolker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippyminton Posted January 9, 2022 #29862 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, AnnieC said: Noooooo😂 Sorry Annie, at least I'm not far from the border and I have not long moved from Downham . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete14 Posted January 9, 2022 #29863 Share Posted January 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Presto2 said: Well we are in shock - our solar lights on the shrubs in the back garden have all decided to make an appearance tonight for the first time in months. This must mean that the sun has been out more today to charge them up ! Shock ! Just to share something nice below. We closed our caravan down last week and the weather was beautiful. We took this photo as we were about to leave. Nothing like a blue sky and a beautiful rainbow to bring a sense of hope moving forward. Weirdly, there was a rainbow over the sea when we closed down before Christmas, even though it was freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted January 9, 2022 #29864 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Just now, pete14 said: Weirdly, there was a rainbow over the sea when we closed down before Christmas, even though it was freezing. We call that area a Land of Rainbows --- never seen so many ! Must be something to do with the close proximity to the sea or something. Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshirephil Posted January 9, 2022 #29865 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Not sure if this was Wordsworth or Tennyson😁 THE COLONOSCOPY PREP TWO-STEP There are unpleasant things about growing older That we should be more than willing to shoulder Colonoscopies are near the top of the list “They save lives!” said my gastroenterologist That is a word I thought I’d never rhyme I guess for everything there is a first time An important procedure, you should not put off It’s just like, “Please, Sir, turn your head and now cough.” Butt (intentional spelling!) let’s get to the fun BOTTOMS UP! is the phrase that comes to my mind First, however, you must prepare your behind It takes drastic measures to clear the old deck So the doctor will be able to inspect and to check You drink down the “GO” juice, to make everything loose The effect was quite shocking to my poor caboose The biggest surprise was the immediate reaction No standing around. You are a man of action! That race for the bathroom is an Olympic event My dignity and pride just got up and went Sprinting and hurdling over the cat Racing the clock – once in there - I sat And sat! And sat!! And sat!!! The worst gastric dilemma that has ever occurred There’s been nothing like it that I have endured Think of a firehose with you as the nozzle! The only real rhyme is “post-menopausal” (I don’t get it either!) The squeaks, and the squeals, and the giggling sound The noises I heard are the worst ever found It did not seem human, and that says a lot Frozen in horror, thought I’d die on the pot It sounded like thunder! Lightning flashed in my eyes I wondered if I’d live to see another sunrise The explosive nature of this medication Made me consider either burial or cremation It seemed like a misery that just had no end! (HA HA) Don’t want to be graphic, don’t want to offend But Lord have mercy, this was gruesome indeed For some kind of relief, I started to plead Just when things were looking most bleak The faucet shut off – at least so to speak Thank goodness! Salvation had arrived at last! But a cheese sandwich from grade school I’m sure I had passed Too much information! Early next morning, the procedure was done It wasn’t too bad, but I have had more fun Certainly, it’s worth it for the sake of your health Because, after all, that is your greatest wealth So do not put it off. No, do not delay Put on your running shoes, join the bathroom relay You’ll squirm, and you’ll wiggle until the pains pass It’s amazing what that drink can do to your – DON’T SAY IT!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ccpm Posted January 9, 2022 #29866 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: Absolutely, Annie. A beautiful city. And I say that as a Tractor Boy! And that really good outdoor market still, I hope? With a stall selling proper chips? I read the post from Annie and i have set it in motion. Taxi booked for Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdey16 Posted January 9, 2022 #29867 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Chippyminton said: Hello fellow cruisers, finally joined the club after lurking for a while. We went shopping in Norwich yesterday, nice easy centre to get around, park and ride from Thickthorn ( £5.50 for the 2 of us) only a 5min journey. Not been to the castle yet but hear it is well worth a visit. Hello and welcome chippyminton glad your no longer a lurker and now a poster , enjoy all our weird and wonderful discussions 🥴 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ccpm Posted January 9, 2022 #29868 Share Posted January 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, ccpm said: I read the post from Annie and i have set it in motion. Taxi booked for Wednesday. Plus yes there are things that are unpleasant about growing older but there is nothing worst than telling whoever a child is dying. I will say now all lives matter and I do not have a child. In the course of my hospital jobs I have seen many die it is always hard whatever their age. Covid has just been another layer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted January 9, 2022 #29869 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Chippyminton said: Hello fellow cruisers, finally joined the club after lurking for a while. We went shopping in Norwich yesterday, nice easy centre to get around, park and ride from Thickthorn ( £5.50 for the 2 of us) only a 5min journey. Not been to the castle yet but hear it is well worth a visit. I see Eddie has already christened you, so welcome to the forum Chippy. I was going to say that it's not really a 'mad house', but as you've been lurking for a while then you'll have realised that actually it is😁 Avril 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splice the mainbrace Posted January 9, 2022 #29870 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Hi Chippy, how is your wife Dora and apprentice son Nibs getting on? Trumpton was one of my favourite Watch with Mother pre-school programmes. In fact I didn't want to start school because I didn't want to miss Watch with Mother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted January 9, 2022 #29871 Share Posted January 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Harry Peterson said: Another Suffolk bor always welcome, Chippy! Harry Hello Chippy, and welcome ! Even though I am an Essex lad, I have to say that for a Tractor Boy, Harry quite occasionally speaks sense, and, more importantly, keeps me under control ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted January 10, 2022 #29872 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Morning all. Hope everyone is well. A dry day down here so far, but still no sun. Dry is a bonus though after all the rain we have had and very little wind and temps back up to double figures😀 Need to start sorting everything out as our cruise is on Saturday. Tried my dresses on yesterday and pleasantly surprised that they all still fit!!😁 Have a good day and stay safe. Pam 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted January 10, 2022 #29873 Share Posted January 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, purplesea said: Morning all. Hope everyone is well. A dry day down here so far, but still no sun. Dry is a bonus though after all the rain we have had and very little wind and temps back up to double figures😀 Need to start sorting everything out as our cruise is on Saturday. Tried my dresses on yesterday and pleasantly surprised that they all still fit!!😁 Have a good day and stay safe. Pam Well done with all your cruise dresses still fitting. With no cruises currently booked I do not have to distress myself by confirming that I’ve gone up at least one size in last 2 years! Have a lovely cruise Pam - it will be wonderful to get away. Gill x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted January 10, 2022 #29874 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 10:34 AM, Britboys said: Commiserations to your son Brian. Not for being 43 but for being in Newhaven...😂. I used to live just along the road from there. It always made me laugh driving past Newhaven and seeing the signs for "Centre Ville". I could imagine French people just off the ferry following these to its one, somewhat shabby street and saying "Où est le centre ville?"...😂. I'm sure they will enjoy Eastbourne and Brighton though and wish him a Happy Birthday. Cheers Andrew,seems you were right,but it was OK as a base for Eastbourne and Brighton.PI's are never in the most glamarous part of towns,ours was at the back of Sainsbury car park.Anyway Newhaven has pride of place on my bucket list tick offs just in front of New York,lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted January 10, 2022 #29875 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 1/8/2022 at 10:26 AM, indiana123 said: , I couldn't believe what I was reading here.. I thought my idea was a one off...what a coincidence!🙃😂 It was only yesterday this all came up! I decided I would like a weekend away with my daughter and her Husband. Then I realised that the grandchildren and their partners would invite themselves.. oops I mean they would like to come. As it would be a treat on me I had a brainwave that Worthing PI is on the seafront and with the meal deal would be great. I suggested it to my daughter... she is up for a good laugh which we always have when together. Hope everyone has a great time Brian. Thanks Indi,one word of advice,Beefeater menu is a lot better than Brewers Fayre.As with most of UK saturday was a washout but sunday in Brighton was a lovely sunny but cold day.We had table booked for 7pm but luckily arrived an hour early cos they shut the bloody pub at 8pm with the only prior warning being a note on the pub door as we walked in.Staff shortages being the reason.PI breakfast is great though,you wont need to have a lunch that day,cheers,Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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