Hello ED, TY for the Polar Bear. I was writing to you and then somehow pressed a wrong key so I will try again. I met Steve Biddulph through school as he was giving a talk to parents and teachers. Re. my watch, I did put it on the charger last night but neglected to turn the switch on. Today whilst I was working at the op shop it alerted me to the fact that it needed recharging. It is now on the charger again WITH THE SWITCH TURNED ON. I no longer use a land line phone. Happily I managed to shelve a lot of books, DVD's and CD's today. You were brave trying the Korma again. My rib eye last night was great and I still have some for tonight. I just have to cook up some mushrooms and tomatoes to go with it. And add a small salad. I hope that Tracey had her children with her last night to celebrate her birthday. Enjoy your day.

Morning splash-- peaace dove and sunlight seed ty. The sun is shining and we are -10 this morning but if the forecasters are right it could become a little icy out there. Mild temperatures and freezing drizzle is forecast. Yes tea went very well and we even had cups and saucers. Some whose fingers are not so agile had a little trouble holding on to the small handle(good thing is they don't hold a lot so are not as heavy)(our mugs that we use are all china name brands) There was a few more showed up too (as usual when there is something special)so conversations were a little different. The Tumbler Creek shootings were top of the list thoughAs you say you hoped Tracey's kids did something for here--it does get very lonely on those special day when you don't hear from  people. Have a good day.

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Hello Ed, I enjoyed my steak dinner and have leftovers for tomorrow. How was the Korma? Did you need an extinguisher again? I noticed that you said you were filling your car up with 'gas'. Are you using the American expression for petrol or does your car run on gas? When I set my alarm on my phone the other day my watch also picked it up so it was an alarming couple of noises when they both went off at the same time. Is your boxing glove settling down? How is Sandra? It is still daylight here however I am ready forward to bed. I may watch a little TV but not excited about that. Enjoy your new day.

Hello Ed, TY for the mouse. I am still learning about my watch. One good thing about it is that I don't have to worry about keeping my phone near me. Not that I ever did anyway. I am definately not one of those peeps that has the phone with me at all times. So the mystery of Kev continues. Re. Steve Biddulph I have met him as he came to my school for parent talks. I have read many of his books and made sure that the Parent Library stocked them. As for me keeping bees? I love bees and am always happy  when I see them in my garden. I have lots of flowers that attract them, however I am not sure that I want the responsibility of an hive. I have looked into it in the past. Tess' bees will find their way to my garden as it it a short flight. I hope that Tracey has a happy celebration of her birthday. The plumbers came here today to workout what I require for a new shower recess. Now I have to wait for the quote. Almost time for me to start making dinner. Rib Eye steak tonight. Enjoy your new day.

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Morning splash-- field mouse ty. It is -3 and light snow this morning(light-- I can't see very far so it is really coming down) I don't think the mens hockey has started yet,I think they only have so many ice surfaces and there is curling and skating to be done. We shall see how high  our tea goes today and if any more show up--usually when they do something different people come out of the woodwork. Hope the finger is slowly going down. Have a good day

Hello Ed, it is still raining heavily here and quite windy. Dinner now done and the cats are inside. Plumber coming in the afternoon tomorrow to discuss the shower recess. Enjoy your day.

Hello ED, happily it is raining heavily here today although not cold. I am sitting outside undercover wearing a T shirt. I am sure that my  plants are loving the drenching. Much needed. I will now go inside to start prepping dinner. I hope that the boxing glove is going down. Hugs.

Hello Ed, TY for the Peace Dove.  OH dear you certainly had a bad day. Nowdays I do not enjoy really spicy food. I decided not to go to the Art Group today as I have really had a busy week and just needed a quiet day at home. On Monday as I was walking for my coffee a little boy who lives near the shop ran out to visit  the house across the road. His mother Tess, and the 2 boys always speak to be when we meet. Monday Otto told me that his chhok had just layed the egg and then he sniffed it. He also told me that they now have a bee hive and he loves honey. That afternoon at the op shop I found a Bee Keepers Journal in the donations so I took it home for Tess and the boys. Today I dropped in with the book and spotted Tess leaning against the bee hive with a look of pure bliss on her face. No protective gear on. She told me that bee keepers should listen to their bees and that was what she was doing. She was also enjoying the smell of the honey they were making. Tess was surprised and delighted by the book and then told me that she would give me a jar of honey when it was time to gather it. They are a lovely family. All have wild, white blonde hair and never seem to wear shoes. Tess h