Preparedness for when

Hobsons_Choice

I'm as batty as a batty fruitbat from batshire then, does that make me eligible?

[Deleted User]

Hi HOBSONS, how are your damsons these days, quite recovered I hope, Cheers Lyn xxx.

Hillbilly1

May I be Batty Bunty?

Prepping like a good'un and plan to get people to call me Bunty once we retire to the coast. OH says he will refuse to introduce me as Bunty... but as I make the social connections he'll either have to step up or put up.

Still having the preppers crisis of having crunchy peanut butterin my store cupboard when I only like smooth...

2tonsils

Just had the strangest experience....we were both watching the news on tv when I heard an odd sound outside....like a very heavy truck passing but the noise went on and on. I asked my husband if he could hear it as well and he said yes, what is it?

I went outside and although its night time the sky looks a strange pink colour. The noise continued for minutes without stopping and was like continuous thunder. I have seen no lightning and its only just started raining after a warm dry day. How odd.....

Not much happening here in Greece, the municipality workers are on their 12th day of a sit in at the offices. The judges are also on strike and the pharmacies from Monday onwards. Not sure about anyone else as I haven't had the list of what strikes are on.

The European summit broke up unexpectedly with everyone at loggerheads. There is some kind of tele conference about the bailout on Monday evening but I have a feeling it will be cancelled.

Even more shocking is the fact that I have a job interview on Monday evening! I saw a message on facebook the other day that a real estate agency was looking for people to do marketing and help at their office with contracts. I sent a message and my cv and then noticed that it was dated last month. So I gave up on ever hearing any more about it.

The lady who owns it rang me today when I got home from the gym and wants me to go and see her on Monday! I am shocked that she even rang me as there is very little on offer here at the moment. I think she was impressed by the fact that I knew about Greek real estate law and had experience of internet marketing of properties. Anyway, I will see what she has to say and offer on Monday. At the moment we live on my OH Navy pension and can just about manage to pay everything they throw at us, even though he doesn't get a lot. I feel a bit shell shocked to be honest.

Having an early night tonight as two late nights in a row have done me no good at all. I have got a bit of a sore throat from all the wood smoke in the village as we are all burning olive wood. Must get some throat soothers tomorrow at the shops....meanwhile I intend to have some earl grey tea with honey and lemon. Have a safe, warm weekend folksxxxxxx

the_cake

Hillbilly1 wrote: »

May I be Batty Bunty?

Prepping like a good'un and plan to get people to call me Bunty once we retire to the coast. OH says he will refuse to introduce me as Bunty... but as I make the social connections he'll either have to step up or put up.

Still having the preppers crisis of having crunchy peanut butterin my store cupboard when I only like smooth...

Just a thought, but could you bung your crunchy peanut butter in a blender to make it into smooth?

TeaCake

Just popped in to say that my local council are giving away free 20kg bags of gritting salt to those who can grit the front of their street / pavement and their neighbours.
We dont have gritting salt bins in the street but I normally do the pavement in front of the house to help the cars get in and out of the drive anyway and I dont mind throwing it down a few houses each way if I have it for free.
Might be worth checking the local papers to see if your local council have a similar scheme.

Snow can really cause TSTHTF here with lots of dog walkers and the elderly so even a little bit could help.

Butterfly_Brain

Batty Club has now got ten members :rotfl:
Pineapple
MrsLurchwalker
ButterflyBrain
meme
maryb
boultdj
The Dragon
mardatha
Hobsons Choice
Hillbilly 1

[Deleted User]

BB Does this mean we can BAT TEN down the hatches tonight for the nasty weather ......... ducks and runs!!! SORRY, Cheers Lyn xxxxx.

Hardup_Hester

Me please, I changed my avatar a while ago as I'm a BATtleaxe, does that count?
Hester

2tonsils

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