I’m sure you remember the Winter of Discontent, Don, and I don’t mean Richard lll’s one because you’re not quite that old, haha. The mountains of rubbish bags piled in the streets; luckily(?) it was such a cold winter that it didn’t stink and we weren’t tripping over rats. The rota power cuts; you had to time your dinner (tea up here) for when you’d have electricity, pals round to huddle round a paraffin heater in candle light, drinking too much and having a laugh (on week nights too!), hoping you didn’t get ill because the ambulance service was also on strike. But, despite how grim it was, we all supported the strikers. Clydeside was still red (well, pinkish) back then.
I recall the petrol crisis the best and when there were electric cuts by areas, so when driving home often the traffic lights were not working. Lucky that I worked in a hospital at the time, so could have a hot meal there.
I think I part hibernate anyway, once I am going from 3 layers ( vest + long sleeved T shirt + fleece top. Thermal long johns and knee socks) to 4 layers, when I have to add floor length very thick dressing gown, I snooze all night with cricket from wherever and sleep all day. The brain certainly takes a holiday.
I AM hibernating. I have cancelled my hospital con appt because I can’t see the point in sitting in all of the germs onlyto come home not having needed to change anything. I am doing all of my xmas shopping on the internet and I have bought a smart tv and new dvd player so that apart from my weekly stint in Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and two visitis to the theatre I am staying away from the virus spreaders and talking to my friends via these lovely decices. One of your best poems Don! X
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Why does everything have to be 'smart' these days? I suppose it's to draw attention to the fact that most owners are stupid without actually saying so.
I don’t mind admitting I’m stupid ! I am when it comes to all the ‘smart’ gadgets as most of the time I can only scrape the surface with them not understanding all the other stuff I’m supposed to be able to do with them.🥺
Well I tried to keep up with it all but gave up recently. The result is I have a lot of smart things that only a fraction of the stuff they are capable of is in use.
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Well I know I'm stupid with tech. I had John Lewis set it up and I have actually managed to watch dome of the 'smart ' things.
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It's when they go wrong that the trouble starts. Then Mr Lewis will want to sell you an even smarter one. 😉
I have just bought a replacement electric tooth brush, excellent value in the sales. In the box was a peculiar gubbins with a suction cup at one end and little holding bars at the other. In the booklet it stated this was to be attached to the mirror, and it was to hold my "smart phone" apparently I was to open an "app" and my tooth brush would talk to it whilst I was cleaning my teeth!!!! HELP
I think I am hibernating - going to bed earlier and getting up later. Can't seem to work up any enthusiasm for doing anything except watching tv, doing puzzles reading books, with breaks for food and drinks in between! And still don't put on. weight. Love Iris x
Oh I so identify with this Don!! I think I suffer from S.A.D syndrome. I hate winter!!! I could well sleep from October till March!! I'm glad its not just me!!
I bought a standard S.A.D lamp from Amazon that somebody on here recommended a year or two ago. At £35 it was a bargain and I use it a lot in the winter. (£40 now.)
Wonderful Don. I think hibernating is a good thought though I think I’d like to hibernate through the rain too. X hope you are recovered from your fall
No fun in Being old. It doesn't seem to long ago that I loved the snow couldn't wait to wrap up and go. Having fun snow ball fights.slipping and sliding everywhere. How did I get old so fast.😬
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Happy Winter Solstice Day.
A few to think on for the weekend.
Update on Fred
Moving on
My love of my life passed away.
