The Compers Inn (part 48)

sheils6

Hope everyone has had a lovely day and had some nice prezzies.


sheils x

indie

Morning, hope you all had a good mothers day. I have been working over the weekend,so time to relax for a few days now.I recieved a book in the post saturday but no letter with it so don't know what comp it's from, but it was a nice surprise.It's a sunny day here but the temps have dropped so feels chilly out.Hope you all have a lucky month.

AlfieBlue

:hello: Good morning


Hope you're all in fine fettle on this glorious start to the
month of April.


Enjoyed an early walk this morning, now catching up
with comps then carrying on in the garden
this afternoon.


Hope everyone had a lovely day yesterday - received
some gorgeous pressies from my kids including flowers
& choccies! Admittedly the chocs went down extremely
well yesterday evening! :eek: :drool:


Always lovely to receive a surprise win indie, very well
done. :j :T


Another interesting article from Historic UK ...


Today, April 1st is April Fool's Day, a favourite day for playing tricks
on friends and family...



April Fools Day 1st April

by Ben Johnson

“Whence proceeds the custom of making April Fools?” This was the
question asked of the wonderfully-entitled publication ‘British
Apollo or Curious Amusements for the Ingenious’ in 1708.

Unfortunately the origin of the ‘custom of making April Fools’ is
uncertain. One theory is that April Fools’ Day was purely the result
of its timing at the end of winter and the coming of spring. This
time of renewal and rebirth was marked with fun and jollity, not
dissimilar to the Roman festival of Hilaria in late March which was
celebrated with the wearing of disguises, rejoicing and
merrymaking.

Certainly April Fool’s Day has all the characteristics of such a
renewal festival, pushing the boundaries of everyday behaviour yet
with the resultant disorder set within a strict time frame. For
example, traditionally on April Fool’s Day all pranks are supposed
to stop at 12 noon sharp, with anyone playing a joke after midday
then considered the ‘April Fool’.... [Cont'd] >>

https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/April-Fools-Day-1st-April/


Have a lovely & lucky day all, take care.

Alfie xxx

indie

Just had an email from"the oldie" won a book,and it's signed. A culteral history about the word fat. Looks an interesting read.

AlfieBlue

:hello: Good morning


Hope you're all ok. It was a beautiful weather day here
yesterday - really warm. Looks as if we may be
in for a few April showers for the remainder of the week! The
worm/grub eating birdies will be pleased!

indie wrote: »

Just had an email from"the oldie" won a book,and it's signed. A culteral history about the word fat. Looks an interesting read.

Brilliant win indie! I've just had a look at the book, it sounds
a fascinating subject & very interesting read. :T :j


Have a lovely & lucky day all and please take care, whatever
your plans.





Alfie xxx

sheils6

Good Morning,


Beautiful looking day here after a cold, drizzly, dull one yesterday.
Got all the washing hung out.



Well done on the book win indie.


Got a little bit of a family crisis here at the moment so feeling bit upset, waiting to see what happens. We are heading off tomorrow for a few nights to Newcastle and then Whitley Bay so hope thngs sort themselves out.
Must get on. Good luck to all.


sheils x

indie

Morning, hope the crisis gets sorted sheils. Our weather seems have changed and we have rain and showers all day.But we have had a lovely few days so can't complain really.I am just pottering around the house today in between being the taxi driver for son and GF lol. Hope you all have a lucky day.

AlfieBlue

:hello: Good morning all


Well, definitely had April showers here yesterday! One minute
blue skies & glorious sunshine, next minute short n'
sharp showers!


Think this morning is going to be ok then more showers due
this afternoon.


Hope the crisis gets sorted sheils, safe journey today. xx


Have a lovely day all, take care.

Alfie xxx

indie

Morning, nice morning here at the moment.Showers are expected later. I have sons GF, friend coming to stay for a couple of days tonight so full house here,lol. I am off out shopping to look for a cupboard i can hang coats and shoes in as had to coat hangers and they both broke so trying something new. I had a twitter win yesterday, The Grinch dvd,lunch box and hat. It's my youngests nephews birthday this month so that's his present sorted. Hope you have a good journey sheils, and the weather is good for you whilst away.

AlfieBlue

:hello: Good morning


Hope you're all ok. It's very blustery here this morning! :eek:


In fact, we've had very strange weather for the last couple
of days! Wednesday started with beautiful sunshine but sharp
frost. April showers kicked in for the rest of the morning. It
brightened up after lunch & by late afternoon the grass was
dry enough to mow, so I managed to have a tidy up in the
garden, plus a bit of digging. Meanwhile, not so far
away in Beaulieu, they had snow! :snow_grin


Yesterday was a complete washout - heavy rain for a good
part of the day so I decided to carry on with the dreaded
Spring cleaning!


My son & gf arrived safely back from Mexico yesterday.
They had a wonderful holiday & definitely noticed the change
in temperature here!

indie wrote: »

I had a twitter win yesterday, The Grinch dvd,lunch box and hat. It's my youngests nephews birthday this month so that's his present sorted.

Brilliant win indie, perfect pressie for nephew's birthday! :T _party_


Have a lovely & lucky day all, take care.




Alfie xxx