Nice People Thread No. 14, all Nice and Proper

GDB2222

I'm a fan of Dory Previn. How about this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyIrwE-uws8

lostinrates

GDB2222 wrote: »

This is the second charity. The first turned up, said they would take a bit of the stuff, but not that day as the shop was full. Never heard from them again. Each time I go round to show the stuff, it's a good hour just getting there and showing it, plus the time on the 'phone.

We handed in 20 bags of good quality clothes plus 10 boxes of books. They told us later they got £30 for them. We thought of ebaying a few of the items, and estimated £30 each for those items.

Getting it dealt with is probably best for lady GDb too.

Best wishes to her and doglet.

Nikkster

lostinrates wrote: »

Getting it dealt with is probably best for lady GDb too.

Best wishes to her and doglet.

From me too. Shame you couldn't find a home for it, but no-one could say you've not tried.


Also best wishes to PN. Kinda guessing what's happened but what I've guessed sounds horrible and very worrying. Glad to hear about the issue being flagged officially.


In more trivial news, the woodpecker has landed
Will hopefully be installed (along with the top light glazing) tomorrow. Expect pictures.

GDB2222

Nikkster wrote: »

From me too. Shame you couldn't find a home for it, but no-one could say you've not tried.


Also best wishes to PN. Kinda guessing what's happened but what I've guessed sounds horrible and very worrying. Glad to hear about the issue being flagged officially.


In more trivial news, the woodpecker has landed
Will hopefully be installed (along with the top light glazing) tomorrow. Expect pictures.

Most people have enough furniture. Or, if they do need something, they want flat pack, as moving bulky furniture is expensive. It's just a shame.


Pleased about Mr Woodpecker arriving. And your glazing.

ukmaggie45

lostinrates wrote: »

I am making afternoon tea for someone on Sunday who has never had afternoon tea or been to UK before. I'm trying to decide what cakes to bake. I'm guessing a boring old Victoria sandwich is probably a good choice.

Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam? Surely the archetypal afternoon tea! :drool:

Spirit_2

The tea rooms in the village have afternoon tea for £21 a head.
Pot of tea
2 scones with cream &jam
a selection of finger sandwiches
a selection of cakes
It seems very popular.

silvercar

mystic_trev wrote: »

After nearly five weeks of waiting, the 'gadget' finally arrived!:D

I was surprised it arrived in such a large parcel for such a small item. About four times an iPhone parcel.

I bought the stainless steel linked watch, and the first problem was removing links so the watch fitted. Very fiddly, but managed it after about half an hour.

Next was parring it with my phone. This took about 10 mins and done without problems.

Now to use it. Well it's bloody good at telling the time. It also means I'll be spending less time playing with my phone as I'll be fiddling with my watch instead.:rotfl:

Not all my Apps transfer to the watch, but I assume this will all change when Software engineers update Apps to run on the watch.

I doubt I've scraped the surface on what the gadget will do, but will have days and weeks of fun playing around with it.

All in all I'm very pleased with it,and my aged Rolex will now be spending more time in a draw.

Drooling, good luck with it and let me know how you get on.

GDB2222 wrote: »

Tomorrow, I am hiring a Luton van, and DS and I will cart all MIL's furniture to the dump. Some of it is quite good, in fact very good, but I can't even give it away. Today, North London Hospice came to have a look and declined to take anything.

I have sorted out a couple of heavy hammers, and tomorrow I will probably smash most of it up, so as to make it easier to load. We live in an insane society.

Plenty of people post on local facebook groups, saying they are moving into a first home and are desperate for any furniture.

Doozergirl

lemonjelly wrote: »

I'm not sure whether it is anger, or disillusionment at the moment.

Meeting up with nice people is always a welcome idea. It'd be cracking to see you again. I'd try to get the day off so I could spend a bit more quality time with you, but also so we could pick somewhere nice to go.

You mean we don't have to go to the Beefeater?!

Doozergirl

lostinrates wrote: »

. Good for you darling bugslet. Btw, I have missed you.


I am making afternoon tea for someone on Sunday who has never had afternoon tea or been to UK before. I'm trying to decide what cakes to bake. I'm guessing a boring old Victoria sandwich is probably a good choice. Still, I can lir it up. haven't decided what else. Fondant fancies are fun and pretty , but a bit of work for so few people IMO. It also needs to be cake that freezes well, because I'm guessing lots left over. Fir can take some to work though......new boy grovelling stuff.

You must give them your brownies. Would be a crime not to!

vivatifosi

For those close enough.. michaels, nikks and silver probably, the afternoon tea at Luton Hop is quite reasonable and an absolute treat. Plus you can go stroll in the garden after. The morning coffee is even cheaper if on a budget..
http://www.lutonhoo.co.uk/afternoon-tea-0