General Chat

I'm sure you will look very fetching, Pauline!!

yoooooooooooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo. Just woke up after falling asleep in the chair LOL. Had a lovely day shopping with Yidarmylass,

HEY YOU LAGOONER - Did the Brownie gifts ever get there" or are they lost? They better not be after I spent all that money on postage.

And Pauline - wooly hats are very stylish. Thank you are the Christmas card, I think it was you would sent it?

No gifts yet RMS. I hope they have not got lost. Yes it was me who sent the card x

morning we are to get some snow but it may miss us we have a lst event with the youth in the dale so am hoping we dont have to cancel
it is quite mild here today Andrew is doing a do as a hire tonight in new castle so may not see him at all until tomorrow
DET i hope you are feeling better today and that the shopping gets done ok , my son does mine sometimes and if its on the list it appears if not then tough
Pauline getting out is the main thing you will have a lovely time i am sure you deserve it
3 days to go

i have killed it claim the title lol are they all shopping before the snow sets in again

Oo - hope there is no snow! They don't seem to be able to make their minds up darn suff!

No shopping today - OH and PC had to collect my car from it's MOT...that was enough excitement and expense!!! I'm hoping OH will go tomorrow. I get more concerned about the extras that appear in the trolley - lol

Hope you do get out tomorrow Pauline - wrap some tinsel round your woolie hat and you'll look all festive.

it dont look good we have a yellow sky i have just finished the tree ,i will be looking at the weather as andrew is out in it tonight

No snow here yet and not forecast at the moment, although biting cold! Been and bought some wellies this lunchtime, just in case. Can't manage with ankle boots if it comes down like last time! Went for a snow shovel but they are still waiting for the delivery, so might try local shop to see whether they have any more now. I am going to prepared this time and as I am off right through Christmas until New Year, I don't care if I have to stay under the duvet to keep warm!!

Just joined FB, not through choice really, I wanted to look at the tributes to Steptoe's son, but I am pleased I did now, as my long lost pal from Canada has got in touch today. Can't wait to catch up with her.

Evening all.You sound well prepared YG. I prefer hobnail boots myself they look better with the flack jacket and tin hat LOL

Can't get hobnail boots on my gammy foot LG!! Wellingtons are difficult enough!! Hope to goodness they are slip proof!!

Ah - hobnail boots to stop slipping on ice - now thats a good idea - lol Failing that, Wellies with deep treads are a good bet, with a strong man to cling onto. At least the wellies should keep your feet dry. Remember to wear an extra pair of socks to keep your tootsies warm.

Sorry to hear by implication that something unexpected has happened to your step-son YG.

Have you noticed that when you physically can't do something, you notice things that need doing, or is it just me??

morning its not here yet just cold so we will wait and see its the rain that will be perilous Andrew has not come home so i hope he has had some sleep after cleaning the coach before a school run he will be shattered and moody lol

Morning all - don't like the sound of Andrew not getting enough time off work to sleep, especially if he is coach driving. He needs to check the law, as I think there is a minimum requirement between shifts. Lack of sleep because of work requirements is not a good thing, especially as his and other's lives are at stake.
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http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/workingtime.htm
Daily rest

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, regulation 10, a worker is entitled to a rest period of 11 consecutive hours rest in each 24 hour period during which he works for his employer.

However, there are a number of special circumstances in which the entitlement to rest periods does not apply, for example, where the activities involve a need for continuity of service or production or where there is a foreseeable surge of activity. Also, if a shift worker changes shift, it may not be possible for them to take their full rest entitlement before starting the new pattern of work. In such a case the entitlement to daily and weekly rest does not apply.
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I think he needs to point this out to his employers if he hasn't just bedded down with a mate for say 8 or 9 hours.

Yes, he should look into that Maz, it could be dangerous driving if he isn't getting his sleep, especially in this weather.

It's been snowing here since about 7am, not looking good for my day out. Better leave here early and drive slowly.

Take care everyone.

We'll stoke up the fire and have the kettle on for your return Pauline. Hope you have a good time today, complete with your woolie hat - lol

hi he was within the law because he does not drive all day he has been home to bed today but back in for a school run they have to stay legal because they lose their license otherwise and its all on the tacos
he will also have been asleep in new castle on the back seat of the bus

Hope he has a nice warm sleeping bag Maz.

Thanks DET, I needed thawing out when I got back ..............and I was in the car with the heating on. It's so cold out there, all our water barrels have frozen.

its bitter here it was freezing over when i left work at two ish

I missed the Newcastle meet and I live there.I apologise