Today...what have you been up to? [4]

[Angie]

That's excellent, I'm glad you've got your new chair. Does it assist you getting out of it and by that I mean does it raise upwards to help you stand upwards? Either way, I'm sure it suits your needs. Good luck with getting rid of the couch, I'm sure it will find its way to a nice home and I'm sure John is eyeing up the space as we speak. He made me laugh with his couch comment.

I've been playing about with my photo studio this morning and took some more pics of the choc chips and of the new letter cutters I ordered. I've been eyeing them up for a while now but decided it was worth the purchase. When I get five mins I'm going to have a play around with them and then do a review.

 

[Joan]

Yes it does Angie, it will rise and tilt and I can have the footrest up while the back is still up or have both of them reclined. I've not used the rise or full recline yet as it's not as low as the other one, with that I had to have a cushion in it or if I wanted to rest my arms on the rests they were too high.

I have risen the footrest while keeping the back upright and it's great, I do that last thing while I'm playing a game on my Nintendo before bedtime. John is very happy with the other chair.

The couch went about an hour ago, it went online last night and this morning I had a reply asking for it, the chap would have come then but as I wasn't even dressed put him off till quarter to 2. You'll never guess but the man who came for it used to live here, 32 years ago, moved in here 2 days before his wedding. They were here for about a year then they got a council place as this was classed as not up to standard.

 

[A Guy]

They were here for about a year then they got a council place as this was classed as not up to standard.

I hope you kicked him in the @ss on the way out

A Guy

 

[Joan]

Why? He was right it did need lots of improvements. They were only built as holiday lets so having things like heating or double glazing was seen as not necessary, they were only lived in during the summer months when they were first built in the late 60's.

They then started letting them out for longer periods, the next door neighbour at the time we moved in told us whe'd probably only be there for about 6 months as no body lasted longer than that. She left years ago and we're still here 25 years later. The original landlords have died and we've been auctioned off but still here, they can't get rid of us.

 

[Joan]

Been sorting out the living room today, the new chairs arrived, they're quite nice and will do for when visitors come over, I'm just waiting for the cats to take them over.

 

[A Guy]

I thought I saw you on eBay. There was a "buy it now" option

A Guy

 

[Joan]

Don't know Bill I didn't look for a buy now button, I was browsing to see if I could see anything and found them, they had 3 in the colour I wanted so I ordered 2 of them. There were different styles but I went with the winged armchair version.

Willow took one over last night and slept in it all night instead of on the basket in our bedroom. :smileycat:

 

[Angie]

Wow it is a small world, I bet they were eager to find out what you'd done with the place.

I think you're a permanent fixture with that place if it ever gets sold again which I hope it doesn't you'll get sold with it. [emoji6]

I'm eager to see pics or vids of the new fan dabby chair in motion. So what colour are the new ones you have ordered. Blimey I must admit that was a quick turnaround we usually wait weeks for stuff like that.

I'm still formatting and getting to grips with Adobe but it's coming together nicely.

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[A Guy]

I meant "The original landlords have died and we've been auctioned off but still here, they can't get rid of us.", lol

A Guy

 

[Joan]

The chairs are coffee Angie, yes I was surprised as when I bought them it said estimated delivery was between Friday 22nd and Tuesday 26th and they turned up on Wednesday. The problem was it didn't tell me who would be delivering them so I really surprised when I saw Paul the DPD driver back up the drive, I was looking out the kitchen window and as he stopped he said "what have you been buying now". He's great and he carried them all the way into the living room for me.
OK lets see if this arrives the right way up.

 

[A Guy]

Looks nice. I'd never know it was automated

A Guy

 

[Joan]

It isn't Bill, I have 2 of them, they are replacements for a large couch. I have the new electric recliner and John has my old one so the old couch was too big really for the size of the room.
This is my new recliner.

 

[A Guy]

Looks like a nap!

A Guy

 

[Joan]

Not tried that yet Bill, but what I love is the fact I can have the foot rest up and the back stays up.

That was the problem with the other one, if I wanted to have the foot rest up the back went down as well. It isn't as low down either so it's easier for me to sit in and get out.

 

[A Guy]

Glad you are enjoying it

A Guy

 

[Angie]

They're really nice Joan, lol I cannot believe DPD delivered it for you. The coffee coloured chairs are really smart too. I bet it looks really nice all together. Is it comfy or do you have to get used to it and bed it in?

So we are currently doing the garden at the minute...yes I know in this scorching weather! I'd quite happily live in a bucket of water at the moment. Anyhoo after plant pulling, fence painting, and fetch me carrying we seem to be getting some stuff done. My Dad's here at the minute so he's sorting my fire pit area and has built me some steps and we've now decided on a corner of the garden to be flagged a little so we can have another patio area. He's planted my Wisteria, all three of them are now up against each post of my pagoda. I cannot believe how big they are and they were only £30 each, I'm really impressed with the size and quality of them so we shall be ordering more plants from that Nursery.

I've painted one whole side of the fence but nearly cried the other day when I thought I was on my last panel and realised there was another one behind the gate!

In between the garden I've also had to bake two fruit cakes one tester and one for using but blimey the heat from the oven was a nightmare!

I'd say I'm having a rest today but that's a lie as I've decorated the cake I mentioned this morning and now I'm just waiting for the tea to do whilst sorting the washing.

I also have to make a point of saying it's HOTTER than California at present so I'm wondering if you're feeling a little chilly Bill?

 

[Joan]

I'll be back soon to answer your post Angie, going to have a shower and wash my hair then something to eat so don't have time now.

 

[A Guy]

It was 85° today, must really be hot there. I like high 60's, low 70's myself. Just bought a new fan on Amazon, one with a remote. Mo old one is making noises, and is extra noisy anyway. A Guy

 

[Joan]

Well back to normal today and it's raining, I will admit though it's nice and fresh after the last few days. I know it's not the true temperature but when I've looked at the thermometer that is stuck to the window that reads nearly 120°F, mind you that is with the sun full on it during the hottest time of the day.

Angie the chairs are really comfy, my new recliner is as well and I don't have to have another cushion to sit on or have one at my back to make it comfortable, this one has the seat higher as well so it's not so low to get into or out of which makes a difference.

I've not done as much gardening during these hot days but the whole family are down this weekend next door and they've been clearing out the weeds that have been growing into my garden so that has helped make things look better.

It sounds as if your garden is developing well, any photos yet ?

I've got to try and find some information about the spell checking on here, not sure exactly which update caused it but it no longer does the spell checking on here yet the settings are still the same and they show it should be doing it as I type, that goes for spelling and grammer. It's not often I mispell a word but I do and it's nice to be able have the computer show me when I have and give me the ability to change to the correct one.
It's only recently stopped working but I don't know just which update caused it, I have the free version of Grammarly installed and that has stopped working as well, it's very annoying.

 

[Angie]

120F Crikey I'm surprised it hasn't melted off! It's not that far off to be fair though it's absolutely boiling here.

I've currently got a t-shirt tan and I'm wearing factor 50 everyday. Han laughs at me because my arms are really brown and then my body is really white. We're cracking on really well with the garden I have been taking photos so I'll post them when I get near my computer. I've pretty much been out here everyday since my Dad's been here and we've changed the plans a few times so my Dad doesn't know if he's coming or going. [emoji23] We've moved a few tonnes of sand and stone today and are waiting for another delivery tomorrow. We pretty much had the full lorry load today so I'm wondering what on earth is coming tomorrow.

Whilst I remember Happy 4th July Bill I hope you've had a great day and have a lovely weekend to celebrate.

As for the Grammerly Joan I'm not sure we paid a subscription so I'm not quite sure why your isn't working. It's like I said when I had no spell checker and I'd end up putting the same word in twice. I must admit though it is teaching me things when it edits what I've written.

I hope it works soon for you though maybe it's having a blip because of the hot weather. I know my echo is!

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