Last look inside The Old Rectory

Good morning. It's still frosty. I have been out in the back garden to break the ice in the water bowls and refill them with fresh water, which no doubt will freeze again soon. I will check them again later. The bird menu this morning is much the same as most mornings. Scraps of wet cat food left over from the day before, shop bought wild bird seed, and dry kitten food. Sometimes they get grapes and a chopped up apple if I have any. I have the fattest pigeons in the village.

Oscar cat has eaten and gone outside. Mayze cat is eating now, and Mickey cat is still in bed. He will be down shortly looking for food. 

Continuing The Old Rectory collection of photographs. I think most of us remember Terence Conran. I see copies of this book are for sale on ebay, price quoted £8.44.   If you want to read his Wiki page it is here.  It lists 32 books, and he married four times. 

The outside is creeping through the walls to the inside. 

Strange looking oddments on the sideboard.

My, that potplant has fared well over the years. 

A lot of this will have to be skipped. 

I hope someone sorts through the books. Could be some valuable historical references hidden there. 

Interesting documents from 1988. 

There must be some web sites where searches could be made to maybe find the rightful owners of these photographs. I have started to pass some of my old photographs to family members who might appreciate a look into our family history. I have some of my grandparents early life which I will keep for the time being. 

The sun is out which prompts me to go out. Not far though, Wednesday is Coffee Morning at the club. 

Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona

A short catch up post.

 Good evening. 

The snow didn't last very long and has now melted. It's blooming freezing cold though. Luckily I remembered the Sloth furry head gear I bought last winter from Aldi. It keeps my head and neck warm, and was a good investment. The scarf is attached so it keeps all the draughts out. 

I went to the Post Office this morning, and had coffee and cake and a natter with the ladies. They laughed because I went in my fleecy dressing gown and crocs. It's only a five minute walk so it doesn't matter what I look like. 

I didn't take Rocky dog out yesterday. There wasn't enough time, so he had his walk this morning. The good news is that Malcom is feeling a lot better after his heart operation. He looks well, so he can take the dog for short walks. I shall still help out with the longer walks from time to time. 

Another string of bunting flags made today. I have no reason to make them, it gives me something to do, and they are easy to run up on the machine. Purple and green yesterday, pink and red today. 

Thank you to the person who wrote a lengthy comment on my previous post. I am glad the video was interesting for you. These are the subtitles, if anyone wants to watch it.

1. Time feels more precious than ever.

2. Relationships change and so do we.

3. Trust becomes more complicated.

4. The world feels different now. 

5. Solitude isn't loneliness. 

6. Why I avoid people now. 

7. Does this sound familiar.

8. Embracing this chapter. 

Two negative anonymous comments also came in. I don't know why they bothered. 

It looks like the Farmers Rally went quite well in London. 

That's all for now. Catch ya tomorrow. Toodle pip.   ilona

I'm 70, and a bit more.

Good morning. It's Tuesday and it started snowing last night. This is a photo from 2010, taken at the back gate of the church. No need to go out today and take more photo's. The heating is on, me and the cats will stay in the warm. 

Cats fed first. Coffee and a banana sandwich for me. I will be making some more bunting. Sewing machine at the ready.  

While drinking my coffee I watched this video. It appeared on my sidebar. The title attracted me to it. I am a bit over seventy, so lets find out what it's about. I am on a learning mission. There are things I need to know, and things I can immediately dismiss and drop in the 'not interested' file.

I see in the blurb that is it copyrighted, so I don't know how that works when you upload a video to yoootooob, which is a platform where people share their content. This is a motivational video of which there are thousands floating around on the internet. I do not claim any part of it as my own, although some of it describes me and my life. The copyright stays with WISE ADVICE. 

 There is a big Farmers Rally in London today. I wish them well and hope it goes peacefully. There is a big landgrab going on. The UK is bankrupt and the Government are intent in filling the big debt hole with whatever means they have at their disposal. That means, tax tax tax. Steal a few pennies from the little people and make their lives miserable, while they still swan around in their private jets, sail their superyachts, and head off to meet up with their rich buddies in exciting and exotic places. This goes against the grain of covering the land with solar panels and wind turbines, in the name of a Net Zero scam. 

No, this is not going to turn into a moanfest. 

I have just watched Mayze dash outside for a pee. The snow took her by surprise. Funny to watch her. Quick squat, then dash back in again. 

I'll be back later. Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

Inside again at The Old Rectory

Monday afternoon. It's still cold outside, but we were nice and warm in the Village Hall. Knitting and stitching, chattering and nattering, supping coffee and nibbling biscuits. When I got home I finished making some bunting which I started yesterday. I have spare tape and fabric so I want to use it up.

Here are some more photo's taken inside The Old Rectory. Oh how I would have loved to climb this spiral staircase. The painting was already leaning against the wall. I wonder if the owner is an artist. 

There is a glass roof up there. I bet the views are fantastic. 

I took three photo's of this glass ceiling. Didn't know which to show here. Might as well share all of them. Note the barbed wire to deter unwelcome visitors. 

There wasn't much furniture left. Beautiful tiled floor in this room. 

I watched UK Column News while eating my lunch. It's live on their web site, and Twitter, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 1pm. Available soon after on their web site.

Now I am going to walk two dogs. Billy and Rocky. Not together, but separately. I'm not sure if they would get on together so I won't risk it. It will be dark in an hour. 

Hello to my new best friend, Monika who I met yesterday. Thanks for the comment. 

Thanks for popping in. Toodle pip.   ilona

Monday morning round up.

 Good morning. A quick post to thank you for your comments. I am still working on getting the problem sorted. 

Thank you to 

Bovey Belle. . . Jane. . . Tammy Ray . . .Anonymous'

This sounds interesting. From Anon.

Look into Swedish Death Cleaning. Basically, we should tidy up in preparation of popping our clogs so our children/relatives don't have to deal with our stuff.

Thanks to Will for this useful link.

 Re problems with technology - just came across this: https://thecritic.co.uk/escaping-the-digital-dark-age/

Another Anon......Ever since the upgrade happened on my 'puter, I've lost my identity on Blogger! I sign in, see my account and when I go to your blog, I've become anonymous! Not a troll, just a confused 65 yo. Yes, I am a confused 75 year old. 

Thanks to Terra for your comment. 

Thanks to Tracy, and Linda, and Hilde.

Thanks to Lynne, Pecos USA, Laura, At Home in New Zealand, Caz P, theboatgal.

Thanks to Kath, Sally from Devon, Ro Italy. 

Anyone can send a comment. If you are rude and have nothing useful to contribute, please don't bother. 

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There was a frost overnight so quite cold here in North Lincolnshire. The sky looks grey and I think snow may be on it's way. 

I had a nice day out yesterday at a Craft Event at Lincolnshire Showground. Lots of chatting to some lovely crafty people. I bought some knitted flowers from a nice young lady. There was also a Flea Market in the other exhibition hall, so I had a look around that as well. Two events for £3, and £3.50 entrance fees. 

Now it's time to eat, and go to Crafty Club. 

We'll catch up later.  Toodle pip.  ilona