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Isn't it nice when you get good service? I remember when it was the rule not the exception. I've been buying leather shoes direct from the manufacturer for years. Since I've been on line though, I use an internet firm, much cheaper and do the correct width for me. I've never had a problem. Back in February, I ordered some silver sandals for the summer.. I got an e mail to say they were out of stock but expected in, this month. Sure enough, the parcel arrived this morning. When I opened it... no sandals but the bill was there!
I rang them up expecting to be dealing with a call centre in India usually it takes ages because they have limited English and I don't speak Indian. So I made a large mug of coffee, to see me through. Anyway, the call was answered straight away and I was given options so pressed 4. An automated voice asked for my customer number and I thought, this is not a good omen.Straight after I pressed, I was talking to human in this country and she couldn't have been more helpful. Abject apologies and assured me, the sandals would be with me tomorrow.The whole procedure didn't take more than 5 minutes.
Being a suspicious old biddy, I wondered if I wasn't the first this morning...;)
 
Which reminds me - once again - of my favorite suspicious old biddy: Miss Marple. She´d say things like "I always expect the worst of people, dear, it saves time." And then frame the good-looking, flashy nouveau riche for the murder so the boring nobleman could finally marry his crushed crush, because she was classist as all hell. Which has nothing at all to do with your story, I´m just rambling. Fingers crossed for your shoes!
 
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Which reminds me - once again - of my favorite suspicious old biddy: Miss Marple. She´d say things like "I always expect the worst of people, dear, it saves time." And then frame the good-looking, flashy nouveau riche for the murder so the boring nobleman could finally marry his crushed crush, because she was classist as all hell. Which has nothing at all to do with your story, I´m just rambling. Fingers crossed for your shoes!
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I know what you mean about Miss Marple. In 'The Body in the Library' Miss Marple, after looking at the body, tells Dolly that she (the body) couldn't be the same class as them because of the way she dressed.'Our girls' she says, 'always dress appropriately for the situation, but that class will put on their best clothes regardless of the suitability' Another thing which riles me, is that old Agatha always made us nursed out to be tea swilling gossips.I'm rather fond of old Hercule, he's by far my favourite character.
 
It's OK Polly. We know you're not like prissy Miss Marple. Hercule is hilarious really. He is such an exaggerated character, obviously, but very entertaining. LaMa has me side-tracked too! I would travel to the Welsh Borders, just to meet you, if ever I get to the UK. You & Kate, who lives at Ilfracombe, which is a long way away I know. Mind you, compared to Australia, nothing is ever very far there....not really. Midsommer Murders, on the other hand, does English people the worst disservice. That has to be the worst TV show EVER. Please tell me that is the worst show you have ever seen & no-one you know is as crazy as that......xoxo
 
Weird weather. Freezing at night and red hot in the day. We have the fans on this afternoon, but this morning there was a frost. Wouldn't have been surprised if had come down as fast as this
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It's OK Polly. We know you're not like prissy Miss Marple. Hercule is hilarious really. He is such an exaggerated character, obviously, but very entertaining. LaMa has me side-tracked too! I would travel to the Welsh Borders, just to meet you, if ever I get to the UK. You & Kate, who lives at Ilfracombe, which is a long way away I know. Mind you, compared to Australia, nothing is ever very far there....not really. Midsommer Murders, on the other hand, does English people the worst disservice. That has to be the worst TV show EVER. Please tell me that is the worst show you have ever seen & no-one you know is as crazy as that......xoxo
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You would be very, very welcome Cate.No, I'm not a fan of M.Murders either. I didn't like John Nettles and I'm not keen on the new Barnaby either.The stories are so unbelievable aren't they? If you had that many murders (about 3 each episode) in a village you'd a) think about moving and b) wonder if the police were up to the job
 
:D I can´t say MM isn´t unrealistic... but at least they don´t show gory details, which tends to be my problem with American murder mysteries. I adore little egg-headed Poirot with his mannerisms and square muffins, always tricking people into thinking he´s too foreign and conceited to get anything done. What I used to LOVE was Inspector Morse, as much for the lovely dresses as for the plot, and Commissaire Maigret (with Bruno Cremer as Maigret) for the noire feel bur not for the booze and police violence.
 
I read the Morse books long before the TV picked it up. They are still as fresh and beautifully crafted today as when they were written. I don't think the TV shows have stood the test of time.
There is such a shortage of quality TV over here at the moment and I apologise for this next bit... The NCIS's and CSI all seem to use the same plots. When you read the precise about the show, you think you have seen it, but you haven't it's just that the plot is the same as 2or 3 others. I can't stand the Gibbs character or Abi ( who should be under a care order) in the original NCIS.
Mark and I are turning more and more to audio books and DVD's. We have all the Jeremy Brett Sherlocks, Dad's Army and all the Ronnie Barker comedies. We also have the complete Campion, Alleyne and Ian Carmichael's Wimsey.Watching all those really brings home the fact that we took good drama for granted back in the60's and 70's.
An apology I'm pretty dreadful and tardy about replying to your threads. It's not that I don't read them all, I do and thoroughly enjoy them but I don't always post
 
You couldn't make this up

Mr Obama is over here threatening us that if we vote to leave the EU we will 'Go to the back of the queue when the US is handing out trade agreements' We don't take too kindly to bullies, talking about things which don't concern them.The speech was allegedly written for him by Downing Street and what a shame neither they nor Mr Obama checked their facts.... Because we belong to the EU, the last time we had a trade agreement with the U.S. was 43 years ago. The Vote No campaigners who were nearly bursting with indignation after listening to him, are now rolling on the floor laughing
 
Dearie dearie me... We´re choosing a new president here tomorrow (ok, I´m not, not an Austrian citizen, but I have been drowning in election spam for weeks) and it´s all very depressing. Did politics look better in the past? Politicians all seem so self-serving, short-sighted and shallow.
 
There's another thing we have in common. We are also now in election mode (2nd July) :( :( I detest the lack of compassion both our major political parties have on refugees. They are gutless. Grrrrrrr Politicians! I do think politicians once stood for something & actually had beliefs. Now all they seem to care about is getting back into power & being anti everything! Barak at least seems to be a compassionate one. They have to trust their speech writers & it seems like he has been let down.
Hope all is well in your lovely part of the world, xo Cate
 
It wasn't such a nice day today as it was in the week, so we packed a picnic, wrapped up warm and went up into the hills.
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This is where we picnicked and had a lovely day. Got back at 5pm. I had left a casserole inthe slow cooker and we were so hungry, we made short work of it!
 
What a strange, strange day it had been weather-wise. We woke up this morning and it was terribly cold, so put the heating on and stayed in bed until the house warmed up. By 11am it was brilliant sunshine, so hot that we had the car A/C on. We didn't bother with coats, my husband had just a T shirt &jeans and I had a lose kimono jacket over a T shirt and cotton trousers. Everyone was complaining about the heat. When we came out, it was snowing:willy_nilly:It got warm again this afternoon, and now (early evening) it's black as Egypt's night outside. We are going to draw the curtains and put the telly on
 
Hello All. Thanks for the messages.
I have increased the resistance on my exercise bike. I was getting a bit cosy and complacent. It doesn't seen so long ago that my husband had to help me on and I was puffing after 5 minutes:)

He wants to buy me a bike, but I'm not quite ready yet.There are several reasons. The roads here are in dreadful condition and week after week you read in the paper that a cyclist has come off after hitting a pot hole. I'm frightened of getting cramp and also,peddling on a exercise bike is far different from riding a push bike. I'd like to give it another couple of months.

I have just put a chicken and sweet corn casserole into the slow cooker, it will be ready at 6 (I hope!)
Off to clean the bathroom now. I look on it as a work out. Have a good day everyone
 
Awesome news about your progress! Does your exercise bike show you power in Watt? My old PT said you need to get used to pedaling at around 100 W to make an easy change to riding a "real" bike. If you are going to buy a bike, by the way, and if your husband is fitter than you and wants the two of you to bike together it may be a good idea to invest in an e-bike. Less strain on your joints and your mood with the same amount of fresh air, scenery and good company ;)
 
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