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Yes weather was lovely in Portugal after the first windy couple of days. I have been to Madeira quite a long time ago with late DH. My friend has never been there and I am happy to go again. Hotel with half board this time so perhaps more relaxing. Not much really done today as DGS4 decided to stay and eat most of the food…

Portugal April

A bit tired today but holiday washing done and put away. Collected Sox early this morning. He has been fine at cattery and occasionally allowed himself to be stroked. He is stalking round the house now, going in and out and checking food bowls for extra treats. DGS4 is still off school today so he came to collect Sox and…

Evening all. Just reporting back in after a lovely 8 days in Portugal. Arrived home lunchtime - will update tomorrow once I've recovered from my 2.30am start today. I see I have 159 posts to catch up on.

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Yes there should not be any problem. There is very little potential for any breach by the subject of data protection law here - the wording they have used is really about information shared between other parties say where a charity keeps members info for a specific purpose like sending newsletters out and where they would…

Morning all. Busy day ahead then heading for airport in early hours. I have a zoom meeting at 7.30pm so probably need to have a nap this afternoon. Noticed yesterday that road to cattery is closed for roadworks so looks like I'll have to go via a 3 mile diversion. Sox was very friendly last night so I feel a bit guilty…

Some useful thoughts below (This is from AI as it did explain succinctly) but there is lots of guidance available on internet. Copyright is a minefield and may or may not apply to these specific images but that doesn't mean you can't use them in court. The reason the evidence was 'supplied' was in support of their claim…

Morning all. Been shopping with DS2 and now waiting for carpet fitter - he sent a timeslot of 12-2. Paid decorator so thats done. I have cash ready to pay carpet fitter. Very pleased to discover I had already dealt with a frog that was needed for tomorrow evening but I hadn't sent it out. Done now. I bought a plug in…

As you have been fobbed off by the Practice Manager you could try the Integrated Care Board for the area; BOB ICB First Floor, Unipart House, Garsington Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2PG Tel: 0118 982 2720 Bobicb.palscomplaints@nhs.net This is the equivalent of the PALS service found in hospitals - GPs and other NHS facilities…

Afternoon all. Lovely day here. Windows all open and washing out. Painter came and finished off woodwork this morning. Sox was pleased to see kitchen being put straight although I have made a few changes. The kitchen is now complete except for filling up a picture frame. I can also find pictures for bedrooms and hallway.…

Evening all. Thank you for the medals Mrs SD for myself and DGS4. Dropped DS2 off at hospital and thankfully there is no tear in his shoulder but significant swelling and bruising. I guess it is just time that will heal - he is going to try and speak to Dr tomorrow. His landlord has decluttered the attractive but extremely…

Morning all. Mrs SD - DS2 and family are also going to Portugal. They went in April last year as DB and partner were kind enough to loan them their apartment near the sea for a free week. This year they asked if they would stay at their house as they don't like leaving it empty for longer holidays (they are off on a…

Evening all. Bizarre weather here - very bright with blue skies, then hail, then sun, then rain - all day. DGS4 stayed at his dad's last night but was soon here this morning. He is fine with the imposed no small screens long weekend but teenage sister is not coping so well. He said he didn't mind as he prefers to be…

Good morning and Happy Easter to all. We always used to have a family gathering at ours Easter and September and late DH took photos of all the 8 grandchildren together so I have several of those but pretty impossible to get them all in the same place at the same time now. I carried on with Easter Eggs hunts for any that…

Morning all. Weather is a bit strange but nice to have the lighter evenings. @Florenceem - thinking of you. It can be so hard but we gradually learn to live with the new reality. DH has been gone over 7 years now but I do miss him still. Silly things like when I am on holiday I think he would have loved this place but he…

Evening all. Not much useful done today - don't think I can do much until after painting is finished and carpet laid next week. Then we go away for a week. I did find £15 in interest paid on an account which I wasn't expecting - every little helps. Quiz this morning was fun but I did succumb to the lure of a pile of…

Puzzler.com changing competition entries. I received this email today - not sure if others have seen it. As someone who has previously entered our competitions, we want to let you know that the entry process will be changing slightly over the coming weeks.You will still be able to enter via the competitions page…

Not doing much as painter is in hallway - although I did get to loosely start to pack a suitcase. The gloss paint smells horrible but a bit too cold to go outside. DS2 reminded me I need another birthday card for April - not on my calendar but will add it now. On 11th which is my wedding anniversary. I went into town to…

Not done a lot and its already gone 2pm. I ended up going several places this morning. Painter asked for another tin of paint which I was thankfully able to get. I dropped the two bags of stuff off at tip and then went to cancel gym membership. I was paying £68 a month and only using pool occasionally. It was good when we…