South East & East Anglia Regional Discussion 21st May 2013 onwards

[Summer of 76]

Morning, yes the sun is out and the grass is looking at me waiting to be cut, must buy a goat

[Jan_Bromley]

Morning all,

 

Hazy sunshine here this morning but feeling quite warm

[BarnetBlizzard]

Don't get me wrong im so pleased to see some sun at last but it always seems to be hazy nowadays. To the point its not even that sunny

[Tom Montalbano]

 

Morning, yes the sun is out and the grass is looking at me waiting to be cut, must buy a goat:D

 Morning all,Could I borrow your goat Chris, when you've finished with it or perhaps we could buy a regional goat and pass it around to other NW members, when they have the need for some grass cutting/eating!Would have been a great day for gardening but alas at work again, thinking of getting a fold-up bed for the office.Anyway, beautiful morning here in downtown Croydon.Hope you all have lovely day whatever you're doing, whether it be gardening, barbecueing or indeed buying goats!Regards,Tom.

[Tamara]

 

 

Morning all,

Could I borrow your goat Chris, when you've finished with it or perhaps we could buy a regional goat and pass it around to other NW members, when they have the need for some grass cutting/eating!

Would have been a great day for gardening but alas at work again, thinking of getting a fold-up bed for the office.

Anyway, beautiful morning here in downtown Croydon.

Hope you all have lovely day whatever you're doing, whether it be gardening, barbecueing or indeed buying goats!

Regards,

Tom.

I love goats My garden is impractical for them though

 

Lunchtime and then some time in the garden I think. We have to make the most of this really pleasant weather while we can and be glad that it has timed itself for a Bank Holiday for a change Although I know that is not much consolation for you Tomas, stuck in an office

Edited May 26, 2013 by Tamara Road

[Reefseeker]

I love goats:) My garden is impractical for them though:unsure: Lunchtime and then some time in the garden I think. We have to make the most of this really pleasant weather while we can and be glad that it has timed itself for a Bank Holiday for a change:) Although I know that is not much consolation for you Tomas, stuck in an office

Haven't done anything to make the most of the lovely weather yet today, so time to get son out into the garden for outdoor games. Dog has already been out on the lawn playing with his new toy, here he is having a break from the exhausting tugging, chasing and squeaking.

[Bluebreezer54]

Good afternoon all. In the words of U2, It's a beautiful day.....well it is here and hopefully it is where you are.

[Tom Montalbano]

 

I love goats:) My garden is impractical for them though:unsure: Lunchtime and then some time in the garden I think. We have to make the most of this really pleasant weather while we can and be glad that it has timed itself for a Bank Holiday for a change:) Although I know that is not much consolation for you Tomas, stuck in an office

Hi Tamarina,As I've said before, it can be a bit of a drag working B/Hs. I have to acknowledge though that are plenty of people out "there"looking for work at the moment and I'm very fortunate to be working in this industry, as I have a great love of sport.When you decide to work in this field, being part of the leisure industry, working weekends, B/Hs, summer evenings, is part of the territory and you know you will have to do some unsociable hours but the overtime does help to soften the blow.A few years ago, I worked at the racecourses and have been to some lovely meetings, Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, Lingfield, Epsom, Sandown, etc.Probably the most scenic though would have to be Goodwood and would thoroughly recommend an evening out there during the summer, when the weathers fine. Lovely views across the South Downs from the balcony on top of the grandstand, ideal with a glass of Pimms!Anyway back to work and the Monaco Grand Prix, racing in Ireland, golf at Wentworth and not forgetting the Ladies F.A. Cup Final.Very sporting Sunday, today!Sun still shining brightly through the office window, here in Croydon.Hope you're all making the most of todays' lovely weather.Regards,Tom. Edited May 26, 2013 by TomBR7

[BarnetBlizzard]

I take it back, brilliant weather and pure sunshine

[Jezzer]

Just shows that at this time of year we don't need temps in the mid 20s to have a cracking day, if sat in the sun it is. strong and warm enough to make a day of 18/19oc feel superb.

I'm suitably full of BBQ and soaking up the last few rays of the day, working tomorrow at the Beeb on the late shift so enjoying this while I can

Edited May 26, 2013 by Jezzer

[Tamara]

 

Hi Tamarina,

As I've said before, it can be a bit of a drag working B/Hs. I have to acknowledge though that are plenty of people out "there"

looking for work at the moment and I'm very fortunate to be working in this industry, as I have a great love of sport.

When you decide to work in this field, being part of the leisure industry, working weekends, B/Hs, summer evenings, is part of the territory and you know you will have to do some unsociable hours but the overtime does help to soften the blow.

A few years ago, I worked at the racecourses and have been to some lovely meetings, Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, Lingfield, Epsom, Sandown, etc.

Probably the most scenic though would have to be Goodwood and would thoroughly recommend an evening out there during the summer, when the weathers fine. Lovely views across the South Downs from the balcony on top of the grandstand, ideal with a glass of Pimms!

Anyway back to work and the Monaco Grand Prix, racing in Ireland, golf at Wentworth and not forgetting the Ladies F.A. Cup Final.

Very sporting Sunday, today!

Sun still shining brightly through the office window, here in Croydon.

Hope you're all making the most of todays' lovely weather.

Regards,

Tom.

I've been to the 'Glorious Goodwood' summer event before and it makes a great seasonal occasion  I don't know anything about Football but was it our England ladies playing another country somewhere? Why do I get the impression I have probably asked a really dumb question  I hope that 'we' won, whoever 'our' team actually is 

 

Its been a beautiful blue sky today and I came back from the seafront fairly recently where the sun was sparkling the waves like fizzy wine bubbles  There have not been many days like this so far, and there is a sense that people were making the most of it

Edited May 26, 2013 by Tamara Road

[Snowangel-MK]

Hope you all have lovely day whatever you're doing, whether it be gardening, barbecueing or indeed buying goats!

 

 

 

None of the above but I've had a pretty good 24 hours.... and the sun has been shining brightly at last  

 

I hope you've all enjoyed the BH weekend so far as well 

[abruzzi spur]

Hello all

I have been outside all day; under 10s cricket match this morning sitting in a sun trap, dog walking this afternoon in local woodland, and then in our sun trap garden ending with a family BBQ this evening. It's never got above 20.2c in Reigate today but has felt warmer than that - the sun's power is really noticeable and combined with a breeze and low humidity it leads the unwary amongst us into the warm embrace of the beetroot family (not me, of course, no idea why I mentioned that, but here's a snapshot of me enjoying the weather today)

AS

Edited May 26, 2013 by abruzzi spur

[Tom Montalbano]

I've been to the 'Glorious Goodwood' summer event before and it makes a great seasonal occasion  I don't know anything about Football but was it our England ladies playing another country somewhere? Why do I get the impression I have probably asked a really dumb question  I hope that 'we' won, whoever 'our' team actually is 

 

Its been a beautiful blue sky today and I came back from the seafront fairly recently where the sun was sparkling the waves like fizzy wine bubbles  There have not been many days like this so far, and there is a sense that people were making the most of it

 

Hi Tamara,

 

Have been lucky enough to attend the 'Glorious Goodwood' fixture a few times, although I was working. Falls at the end of July beginning of August and I remember in '90 or ''91 the temperature hit 93f/94f and you werent allowed to take your jacket and tie off in the Richmond Enclosure, very uncomfortable.

Even had to buy myself one of these fellas, to keep the sun off.

 

Tamara , the womens football match was between Arsenal Ladies and Bristol Academy, Arsenal won 3-0, just for the record.

 

Managed to get a couple of hours in the garden, after work. Had massive argument with the goat though, who wanted paying treble time for a B/H Sunday, even threatened me with ACAS. So decided to cut it myself and managed to get the worst off, just as well as I was coming to the end of my tether with it.

Didnt realise the goat was too, who escaped and jumped over the garden fence and was last seen heading for Chislehurst Common.

 

So if anybody finds a goat wandering around that area, could you please return him to me, the front garden still needs cutting.

He answers to the name of Eric...... Eric the Goat. All my pets are called Eric, there's nothing wrong in that, Dawn Palethorpe, the lady show-jumper, had a .........Monty Python fans fill in the rest! The rest of you can send the men in white coats round, I dont care. I have a pet halibut too, also called Eric.

 

Sorry, its obviously a grass allergy!

 

Anyway, it was a lovely evening here in Chislehurst.

 

Regards,

Tom. 

Edited May 26, 2013 by TomBR7

[lottiekent]

Evening all Up to 21.1c here mid afternoon! Warmest day of the year so far for me, it was lovely..

Edited May 26, 2013 by lottiekent

[tadpole]

This is more like it, t-shirt and jeans, pottering in the garden and finishing with a glass of wine, bliss 

May we have many more like this please.

[NO LONGER POSTING]

First up?   Glorious sunshine here!

[Summer of 76]

Same here Surrey although a little bit more wind this morning.  Hopefully the weather holds for the rest of the day as tomorrow looks rather wet.

[Snowangel-MK]

Morning all ....another beautiful one here, I'm looking forward to a BBQ and some Pimms today 

 

 

....by the way has anyone lost a goat ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Summer of 76]

I have been up all night trying to find Billy

[lottiekent]

Morning all and what a stunning one it is so far! Off to Dover Castle (where they have a WW2 special weekend on) today with the kids so hoping the pesky cloud stays away.

If I see any goats lurking in the wartime tunnels I'll report back later

[Snowangel-MK]

I have been up all night trying to find Billy

 

Can you please come and get him then....

 

.....he's eating everything in the garden including my undies off the washing line 

 

 

 

Morning all and what a stunning one it is so far! Off to Dover Castle (where they have a WW2 special weekend on) today with the kids so hoping the pesky cloud stays away.

 

 

 

Sounds great...have a lovely day Lottie 

Edited May 27, 2013 by MKsnowangel

[Summer of 76]

Can you please come and get him then....

 

.....he's eating everything in the garden including my undies off the washing line 

 

He did the same to me and once i have been to M&S for some more undies I will be straight over

 

Have a great day, off to the pub near the canal at Stoke Bruerne for lunch

[Jan_Bromley]

Good morning all,

 

Beautiful breezy sunny morning here..............lovely.

 

That goat was in my garden last night...........All of my runner bean plants have been eaten!

[snow raven]

Afternoon All,

 

Sounds like we have mostly all been enjoying the bank holiday so far...

 

Just got back from Sainsburys, got plenty of sausages, burgers, chicken, salads etc - just waiting for friends to come round and we will be having our first (and hopefully not last!) BBQ of the year.

 

Enjoy the rest of the weekend peeps