Genealogy Chat

Hi Everyone,

Cynthia I agree with you Meercats are so adorable,
they have some at the Zoo and they have ousted the chimps out as being the most popular exhibit.
Thanks to reading Wind in the Willows and Beatrix Potter in my childhood I also thing Moles and Dormouse's are quite adorable. I draw the line however when it comes to Rats, Mice, Stoats and Ferrets.

Dear Robert there is no doubt that you and Frank being Scots don't need 'kickstarting' lets face it you would have to be tough to survive in such a wild wind blown place such as Scotland. Is it any wonder that the early Scots invaded England, they wanted to live somewhere much warmer. Robert you being a case in point.


Enjoying today Monday, off work as it is a Holiday weekend here and to day is Labour Day or in my case do nothing day.
Did all my housework on Saturday, apart from some baking this morning as we have family coming this afternoon I am enjoying playing on my computer, actually have been doing some housekeeping among my folders.
I read somewhere on one of the boards that someone had got themselves an external hard drive which they store all their Family research on. I thought this was a good idea and am looking to do the same thing.
Because my main tree here on Genes has nearly 5000 people in it I thought it prudent awhile ago to download a copy into my Computer, where I also have 3 smaller trees, this is what comes of researching not only my parents family but also my husbands. Along with photos and other material I realise I need to back it up otherwise I could lose the lot.
I am lucky that while reasonably savvy around my Computer my Son is a computer nerd and will be able to help me.

Off to make some lunch,
Take care will catch you all later. Josie

No, Cynthia,

Frank and I are hot blooded Scotsmen. We don't need kick-starting!! Kicking - probably but not kick -starting.

Hey Evelyn,

You have a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) and they are brilliant as it's like a computer hard drive onto which all your TV programs can be recorded.

No worries about old tape videos and finding another cassette to pop in.
You will have an EPG (Electronic Program Guide) which will display all of the channels available to you for recording.

So starting at channel 1(BBC 06.00) you can move along horizontally through the day until you find the program you wish to record and quite simply press the (USUALLY RED RECORD BUTTON).

That's it...............it will record on the hard drive.

Even if you switch off the TV it will still record unless of course you switch off the Digibox.

If you start at channel 1(BBC 06.00) and move down vertically you will go through all the channels from 1 - 35 or just enter a channel number...........all very simple, I'm sure even Ron could do it with his eyes shut ;))

You will also have a "Library or Index" which will show you all of your recorded programs, just run down the list until you find what you want to watch and click play.

When you have watched your program you can keep it or delete it as required and the only thing stopping you from recording any more is the size of your hard drive.

Mine is an 80 GB drive which presently has about 30 films on it as well as all of my OH's Corrie, East Enders, Emmerdale etc etc...........

You will have a twin tuner which means you can watch one channel ........Coronation Street while Ron records....Come dine with me. or if you are not watching anything, out for lunch etc you can record two programs simultaneously.

Any problems just shout.

Simples !

Hello Folks....all very chatty I see and so good to have Evelyn and Robert popping in again.


Anne, when you said Take That (scream), I thought you were keen on them and that you were screaming in excitement....obviously not. Have fun!


Glad to know that your dad is doing ok Sue...sounds like a grand old chap to me. Do give him our very best wishes for a speedy recovery.


Robert, do you have an electric blanket in that little shell of yours.......wonder where your electricity comes from though??


Evelyn, I am hopeless with the tv controls....OH tends to do everything and I honestly don't even know how to put a dvd on........hangs head in shame. I am sure that, with Frank's help, you will manage just fine. The secret is to let Ron think that he knows what he is doing :))



Frank you brought back some memories when you mentioned KLM. My aunt and uncle used to fly over from Canada with that airline many, many, moons ago.

Furry creatures? I'm rather into meercats at the moment and love the adverts on tv. Was very tempted to buy one of the toys on sale - it was wearing a little red house jacket - but decided enough was enough!!



Hoping to settle down and watch Downton Abbery soo - fond memories of Upstairs Downstairs I suppose.


Take care all. Love. Cx.

Nice one Frank, ya wee Glesga keely.

Actually, I was thinking of my happy times in Glasgow (a long time ago) as I was watching the Celtic / Rangers game this afternoon.

Hello Frank,
I hope you are right about the digi box, if I have any problems may I ask you for advice? I have read the instructions and it tells me I can record 2 programmes at once, maybe that will mean I shall sometimes get to see a programme that I like rather than continuous sport. There is probably more chance of me mastering the use of the box as Ron just wont try, always says I dont understand these things, I dont either but at least I will have a go.
Glad all is cosy in the shell Robert I wouldnt like you to feel the chill.
Guess I shall soon need my thermals on as it is getting very cold here.
Love to all
Evelyn X

Hi Evelyn,

Don't worry about the digital TV box as all it means is your TV now has channels 1 - 35 instead of 1-5 and one bonus is a "Red button" which when pressed can give you some altenative options on your viewing.

It works fine even with older TVs.

During the commonwealth games we could select to watch either the swimming or running or shooting etc etc all on the same channel but using the red button.........

Anne, you really spoil that man of yours.............separate meals, I just eat whatever my OH prepares for both of us.
I'm easily pleased.

Booked our KLM flights to Washington via Schipol as we have been most impressed with them.
Last time we tried Virgin but seat size and legroom were disappointing while the general levels of service were rather poor.
Quite happy with BA but we are just wary of the possibillity of any union disruption at christmas.

Of course it's always more expensive at christmas as normally seats are about £320 but this time round it's £500 a pop!

Cynthia, what's with all the furry animals..........beavers, badgers, ferrets.
I suppose you'll be getting as cosy a wee dormouse in your little nest.

Just pleased to see Robert's alright and well prepared for the winter.

Our Jock on the Tyne is all fine, all fine.
Our Jock on the Tyne is all fine............

Appologies to Lindisfarne !!

Thanks, Evelyn for your concern.

We Scots don't feel the cold (and it is much warmer here in England!) and the shell is well insulated.

Regards to all.

Robert/Jock/Jock on the Tyne.

Hello Everyone from a very cold Guernsey, all is well here at the moment. Rons eyes are ok so he is going for an eye test tomorrow as he feels he needs new specs, I will accompany him as he usually has drops and cant drive after so will need me to drive him home, whilst he is with the optician I will have a mooch around the shops, might even do some xmas shopping as it will be much easier than doing it in December when everyone else is doing theirs.
Before going to the Optician I am going to have my hair cut and blow dried I will feel 10 years younger after that, I do so hate untidy hair.
We have had a nice young man in to install a new box to our TV as the island is going digital on 17th November, poor Ron will be so confused as he is not very good with gadgets, I must say I havent had a good look at the instructions yet either but will do soon so I am up to date when it is useable.
Robert I hope your shell is well insulated as winter is nearly upon us and we dont want you to get cold, I could knit you some nice thermal socks if that would help.
Hope all is well with our Cynthia and her family, such a busy life you lead Cynthia my friend.
Reading about the bad neighbours makes me realise how lucky we are as we have such good ones, he goes fishing and he even cleans and fillets the fish before he brings it to us.
We are expecting company so I had better finish my chores before they arrive,love to you all
Evelyn XX

So glad to hear your dad is ok and on the mend Sue - now I want a KFC - I do love it apart from the chips - they are a bit soggy over here.

I love the states - wish we had enough to go back on holiday

Been working this weekend - so first chance to pop in and just waiting for the oven to warm up

Stirfry for me and a tasty smoked salmon fillet for OH

Such a lovely day out - blue sky but a bit nippy out

I have so neglected my Family tree - will try & do some this afternoon if I can.

I have a couple of days off soon - but could be barmy enough to do a mornings overtime on Friday as they are asking us to come in if we can

TAKE THAT (scream) goes on sale on Friday - all hell breaking loose at work - can't stand them myself - bit like the fiasco with Michael Jackson - in at 6am get everything set up & the phones go barmy around 7am till 10am then it all calmed down a bit.

Well kitchen calls - at least all the washing & ironing are done - The new Harry Potter is on Sky this afternoon - will try & get the OH to have a sunday afternoon kip for a couple of hours - now where did I put those sleeping pills?

Take care all

Hi Everyone

Dorothy !! So glad you like the thread it does get good at times with our little stories, we have a good crowd who join in from time to time,weekends are a little slow as we all have busy lives and we come from all over the World.
Please feel free to join us .

Dad is fine ,Drove up to Perth( Western Australia ) today just to put my mind at ease,he has lost a bit of feeling in hiis face and it has dropped on one side but they tell him it will recover in about Six weeks the same as his sight,he is still seeing two of everything.

He is none to happy as he plays golf and he is seeing two balls, he can still laugh at it .
For those who do not know my dad had a stroke,they call it a mini stroke here,he is 82 yrs young as he calls it.

I am getting an early night tonight two hours 30 minutes up to Perth and the same back home so it was KFC for dinner and a glass of wine ,that really knocked me over.
See you all tomorrow.

Suexx

hi susan your thread is great to read, much better than watching tv
regards teresa

hello susan ive been reading your thread tips, keep making mistakes,
think im doing too many of same , hopefully ill get it right, thanks for tips anyway
regards teresa

Hi Everyone

Thankyou for your comments,I am trying to give them a go but most kids these days don't care about anyone but themselves.

I will see how this weekend goes,if they do playup I will call the Police and let the agent know.

I just want a peacefull life we do not bother anyone and it was a nice quiet area before.

I went out today and visited my friends just to get a break ,he started with the Guitar about lunchtime ,alls quiet at present keep my fingers crossed it lasts.

We have had a bit of rain over the last few days very good for the gardens,I must say they are looking good.

Time to feed the OH.
Suex

I think Sylvia's idea sounds fine Sue...go for it. It must be horrible to have all that hassle going on next door. We're fortunately blessed with good neighbours but who says it will last??


It's a good job that the Chinese tradition of providing each offspring with a house wasn't around with our Ag lab rellies! Think of those who had 12 and upwards children...lol


A very grey start to the day but the sun is now beginning to break through - I have some washing in the machine so I hope I can get it on the line at some stage.


I guess Anne is hectically beavering away at her job; Frank will be ferreting away in his workplace and Evelyn is badgering Ron into moving away from the tv. It would be good to hear from some more of our friends.


~~~~~~~~~~waves to Robert, who is peeping out of his little shell to see if all is clear.


Love. Cx.
Hopefully a fairly gentle day - just some ironing, out to lunch and a mooch with daughter - who is on half term.

Hi everyone

Finally managed to make an appointment at the hairdressers, and got my hair lopped.

It should last now until the week before we leave for our Christmas trip to Nova Scotia.


It was a lovely day ...... blue skies and sunny, although it was very foggy early in the morning. Then it began to cloud over in late afternoon ...... and was raining by about 7:30 pm!



Sue ..... that sounds horrendous!

We've had some experiences like that in the past with the house next to us. The couple who owned it didn't want to sell the house ........ and in fact they demolished it about 4 years ago, and built a new house for the youngest son. Apparently, it is a Chinese tradition to provide a house for each of your children.

Anyway, they rented it out from about 1980 until then ........... Frank (neighbour) was NOT the best judge of renters, nor was he the best landlord!

He'd get a good tenant, then increase the rent by the maximum amount as soon as it was possible ..... so the good tenant would up and move out.

Then he'd get a rotten tenant, and we, and other neighbours, would have to bear the brunt of it!

It really did seem to alternate like that, until the last 10 years when he got an excellent tenant, and kept them!


We did complain to HIM about the bad tenants though! Let him know that there was damage possibly being done ......... he didn't like it at first, even accused the neighbour on the other side of being racist, which was the biggest joke you could imagine!


May I suggest that you contact the letting agent ....... mention the word DAMAGE, that seems to work like magic!


You could also phone in a complaint to the police ............asking that they keep your name confidential.




sylvia

Hi Everyone

Sorry Cynthia I have had a cow of a week.

The house next door is a rental and the real estate agent that handles it has put two 21 yr old boys in there so you can emagine the noise that comes from it.

Sat night they had a party that started at 4 oclock in the morning and finished at 7 am two hours break then it started again at 9.30.
The also play an electric gitar and play the drums.

I am at my witts end to know what to do,if we complain you just don't know what these boys will do they have alot of friends that call on them.

I am very sleep deprived and that makes me crankey,It does not make any difference if you own your own house because these rentals are everywhere.

Frank I have always wanted to go to America it sound like you enjoy going yourself to catch up with family,I suppose with the Dollar being the way it is makes it a cheap holiday.
Have you been to Gracelands,I loved Elvis.

Better get dinner started.
Check in later.
Suex

oh dear


Poor C, all on her ownio!


I find it easier to come on during my evening visit!

Frank ....... MJ's first tooth is on its way out ...... but he also has been slobbering and dribbling for months! Luckily, he seems to be having little trouble, just "not quite himself" as daughter puts it.


Kitchen's on a bit of hold at the moment .... the cabinet maker said he thought he would be ready to deliver the cabinets either tomorrow (Thursday) or Friday, but it really depends on when OH can be home to help him.


We had a good time at the Celebration of Life yesterday ........... no religious aspect to it at all. They basically provided a place and nibblies so that friends, colleagues and family could gather to talk about G, exchange stories ..... and hug and cry if that's what was needed. Only the immediate members of the family spoke, telling stories about G ............... his 3 children, his wife, his grandson (age 12), his brother and sister.

B, the grandson, held it together enough to say what he wanted to say, then collapsed in tears, he was very close to his grandfather. I spoke to his mother (who I last saw as a teenager about 25 years ago!), and said how well B had done, and how impressed I had been with him as I watched him move around the room ............... she said she was really proud at how he had held it together.

I also managed to have quite a long talk to G's wife .... who said she had hardly eaten or slept since it happened ........ G died in his sleep, and, although he had several health problems, it really was completely unexpected.

We had several long chats with other ex-colleagues ................ we all come out for these events (and there have been about 6 over the last 4 years or so), but never seem to meet up at any other time.

I suggested to OH on the way home that we might try holding some sort of buffet do after Christmas, and see how many of them will come to it ...... so that we meet in happier circumstances.


We had fish pie from the freezer last night! Nice and easy for OH to eat.

This is all part of that very expensive implant / bridge / etc work that he is having done!


take care everyone


s
xxx

Back talking to myself I see!

Okay Cynthia, I went with OH to see his Parkinson's nurse this morning. I get all stressed about this sort of thing but she was pleased with him. Maybe just a slight boost is needed but not essential at the moment.

After that, I went for some retail therapy at the supermarket....such fun! hahaha. Back for tea and am ready to relax when daughter phones with a medical prob so I have told her to phone the docs in the morning. Does it never end?

Think I will have an early night as my brain feels panfried!

Night night Cynthia.


:)) Cx.

Ooooh look! Frank is back! Mmmm the pies are very tempting though.

I think we have 'slavvering' or 'slobbering' round here.....and that's just the adults......!! no, no, I jest. Your two wee grandchildren are certainly growing fast.

Glad you had a good time but it sounds exhausting and it was sad about the church burning down.

So, you are off to the US for Christmas then? Well I hope you manage to pay a visit on here for a minute or two.

Anyway, good to see you back. Night night. Cx.