Tell us something really trivial about your life Volume 40
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Good morning All and the top of the morning to yez.
There is news.
We have another little foundling. Christine found another baby last night when she got up to wee. So I got up and fed it a little warm goat milk, making sure that the first little guy got some too. Then I refreshed the warm water bottle and went back to bed about two.
The new arrival is a little girl. Sweet little creature.
Fed them again at about half past five. They were cuddled up together in the pannetone box.
I don't know if they will make it, but it won't be a matter of lack of effort. We'll absolutely do our best for them.
I'll try for some pictures later.
Have a lovely day.
There is news.
We have another little foundling. Christine found another baby last night when she got up to wee. So I got up and fed it a little warm goat milk, making sure that the first little guy got some too. Then I refreshed the warm water bottle and went back to bed about two.
The new arrival is a little girl. Sweet little creature.
Fed them again at about half past five. They were cuddled up together in the pannetone box.
I don't know if they will make it, but it won't be a matter of lack of effort. We'll absolutely do our best for them.
I'll try for some pictures later.
Have a lovely day.
Good work, Team _404. 
At least the little foundlings will stand a better chance in your foster-care than they would with with the Osbournes, or in the Scrungeon Batcave.
I'm surprised that Charlie ( fkoffyoulittlet**t ) didn't molest the poor little things.
You'll need to think about names for them:
How about Pierre Pipistrelle Jean-Battiste and Marianne Battista?
Oh, and just one more ting:
How often do you have to milk the goat?
At least the little foundlings will stand a better chance in your foster-care than they would with with the Osbournes, or in the Scrungeon Batcave.
I'm surprised that Charlie ( fkoffyoulittlet**t ) didn't molest the poor little things.
You'll need to think about names for them:
How about Pierre Pipistrelle Jean-Battiste and Marianne Battista?
Oh, and just one more ting:
How often do you have to milk the goat?
Fabulous news 404, what a husbandry person you are. All our pipi squeaks have evacuated the maternity roost now, we had just over 100 of the little darlings. Just the House Sparrows remain nesting at the moment.
Beautiful day here, Mrs H is attempting a return to work today. I have a pondering day with little organised. I may head for the driving range later.
Beautiful day here, Mrs H is attempting a return to work today. I have a pondering day with little organised. I may head for the driving range later.
Edited by hammo19 on Tuesday 25th June 09:02
Gude Moanineve Twirly-Woos! 
'Tis a wunnerfle sunny day here oop norf, but unfortunately I seem to have lost a sock.
It's a short plain light grey cotton-rich left hand one, if you happen to spot it hiding somewhere.
I have probed the darkest recesses of the Samsung ecobubble (TM) to no avail.
I hate it when socks go walkabout without me.
Never mind, at least the old Elbow Test was an encouraging negative (-ve) earlier today.
Let's get out there and enjoy all of the good stuff that this wonderful Tuesday has to offer!
Oh. You've started without me?
Never mind.
Have a gnice day, yawl!
'Tis a wunnerfle sunny day here oop norf, but unfortunately I seem to have lost a sock.
It's a short plain light grey cotton-rich left hand one, if you happen to spot it hiding somewhere.
I have probed the darkest recesses of the Samsung ecobubble (TM) to no avail.
I hate it when socks go walkabout without me.
Never mind, at least the old Elbow Test was an encouraging negative (-ve) earlier today.
Let's get out there and enjoy all of the good stuff that this wonderful Tuesday has to offer!
Oh. You've started without me?
Never mind.
Have a gnice day, yawl!
glenrobbo said:
Gude Moanineve Twirly-Woos!
'Tis a wunnerfle sunny day here oop norf, but unfortunately I seem to have lost a sock.
It's a short plain light grey cotton-rich left hand one, if you happen to spot it hiding somewhere.
I have probed the darkest recesses of the Samsung ecobubble (TM) to no avail.
I hate it when socks go walkabout without me.
Never mind, at least the old Elbow Test was an encouraging negative (-ve) earlier today.
Let's get out there and enjoy all of the good stuff that this wonderful Tuesday has to offer!
Oh. You've started without me?
Never mind.
Have a gnice day, yawl!
A ransom note will be along shortly……'Tis a wunnerfle sunny day here oop norf, but unfortunately I seem to have lost a sock.
It's a short plain light grey cotton-rich left hand one, if you happen to spot it hiding somewhere.
I have probed the darkest recesses of the Samsung ecobubble (TM) to no avail.
I hate it when socks go walkabout without me.
Never mind, at least the old Elbow Test was an encouraging negative (-ve) earlier today.
Let's get out there and enjoy all of the good stuff that this wonderful Tuesday has to offer!
Oh. You've started without me?
Never mind.
Have a gnice day, yawl!
I drove to the tyre place.
"Hello, you sent me an email yesterday offering 15% discount on Michelins. "
"Yeah, that's online."
"Which means?"
"We can't see the discount codes."
"Okay, er, could you give the full price and I'll work out the discount and see if I want go ahead."
"No, you have to do it online."
"How about, I drive round the corner, order them online and then drive back?"
"Suit yourself."
They used to be really good. I shall take my custom elsewhere.
"Hello, you sent me an email yesterday offering 15% discount on Michelins. "
"Yeah, that's online."
"Which means?"
"We can't see the discount codes."
"Okay, er, could you give the full price and I'll work out the discount and see if I want go ahead."
"No, you have to do it online."
"How about, I drive round the corner, order them online and then drive back?"
"Suit yourself."
They used to be really good. I shall take my custom elsewhere.
Over the weekend, as is my usual practice, I sent my monthly meter readings to my energy supplier, stating my name, address, account number and the up-to-date figures.
Yesterday I received this email from them: -
"OVO Energy
My Account"
"Hello Glen,
This is Irene from OVO Customer Care. Thank you for your time and effort in reaching us today and bringing your concern to our attention.
I hope this email finds you well. Please know that we take your concern seriously and are committed to addressing and resolving the issue promptly.
Here's what I have done:
I appreciate you sending us an up-to-date meter reading.
I have updated the meter reading you provided, which is for Elect 23672 and gas 9146, taken on 22nd of June 2024.
Rest assured, your account is now on an up-to-date meter reading.
Next step:
OVO Energy promotes Zero Carbon Living. You can always change your Marketing and Billing preferences to paperless and to manage your account online by visiting our website, www.ovoenergy.com. Say goodbye to estimated bills and expensive phone calls. We highly recommend you to take advantage of the free installation of the Smart Meter. Feel free to book an appointment by visiting https://smart-booking.ovoenergy.com/getting-starte... . Lastly, to take care of your future payments, we suggest customers to set-up a Direct Debit Payment Plan. Rest assured that Direct Debit transactions are highly secured and protected. Your banking information is encrypted, and the process complies with industry standards and regulations. If you are interested, feel free to call us at 0330-303-5063 Mondays to Fridays (08:00 to 05:00).
Please be advise that a brief survey via email or text will be sent to you after this call. This is based only on my service and rating will range from very unsatisfied to very satisfied, we'd greatly appreciate your feedback.
If you find this email helpful please note that there is no need to respond to this email as part of our Zero Carbon Living campaign.
But, If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 0330 303 5063, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, and we are ready to help!
Have a blissful day ahead. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Irene"
______ooooOOOOoooo____
Dramatic stuff, eh?
I wonder, did "Irene" select an inappropriate generic response?
Note: I have always paid by direct debit.
I have repeatedly asked them to stop pressing me to have a smart meter installed, and to stop wasting billpayers money by sending me reminders every few weeks via the post, and I have opted out of their customer surveys several times now.
And I wish they would
Yesterday I received this email from them: -
"OVO Energy
My Account"
"Hello Glen,
This is Irene from OVO Customer Care. Thank you for your time and effort in reaching us today and bringing your concern to our attention.
I hope this email finds you well. Please know that we take your concern seriously and are committed to addressing and resolving the issue promptly.
Here's what I have done:
I appreciate you sending us an up-to-date meter reading.
I have updated the meter reading you provided, which is for Elect 23672 and gas 9146, taken on 22nd of June 2024.
Rest assured, your account is now on an up-to-date meter reading.
Next step:
OVO Energy promotes Zero Carbon Living. You can always change your Marketing and Billing preferences to paperless and to manage your account online by visiting our website, www.ovoenergy.com. Say goodbye to estimated bills and expensive phone calls. We highly recommend you to take advantage of the free installation of the Smart Meter. Feel free to book an appointment by visiting https://smart-booking.ovoenergy.com/getting-starte... . Lastly, to take care of your future payments, we suggest customers to set-up a Direct Debit Payment Plan. Rest assured that Direct Debit transactions are highly secured and protected. Your banking information is encrypted, and the process complies with industry standards and regulations. If you are interested, feel free to call us at 0330-303-5063 Mondays to Fridays (08:00 to 05:00).
Please be advise that a brief survey via email or text will be sent to you after this call. This is based only on my service and rating will range from very unsatisfied to very satisfied, we'd greatly appreciate your feedback.
If you find this email helpful please note that there is no need to respond to this email as part of our Zero Carbon Living campaign.
But, If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call us at 0330 303 5063, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, and we are ready to help!
Have a blissful day ahead. Thank you.
Warm Regards,
Irene"
______ooooOOOOoooo____
Dramatic stuff, eh?
I wonder, did "Irene" select an inappropriate generic response?
Note: I have always paid by direct debit.
I have repeatedly asked them to stop pressing me to have a smart meter installed, and to stop wasting billpayers money by sending me reminders every few weeks via the post, and I have opted out of their customer surveys several times now.
And I wish they would
hammo19 said:
Thanks Hammo, but I'm afraid that's the wrong sock. 
Although that one is a leftie sock, ( ex-BBC? ) it is a woollen one, and unsuitable for summer wear.
What's more, those ears would get tangled in the straps of my sandals.
Nice try though!
Edit: Apologies, it is in fact an ITV sock.
I just checked.
I feel it's important to keep our pool of Trivia as accurate as we can whenever & wherever possible.
Edited by glenrobbo on Tuesday 25th June 11:46
Plans for today went down the spout as soon as I walked into the garden at 6.45 this morning and saw my poorly blighted spuds! I’ve had to carefully remove probably over ninety (90)% of the foliage in a bit to save the potatoes. Three (3) hours it took me.
They need at least another twenty (20) odd days more in the ground.
I dugged one (1) plant up and the spuds are reasonable size and with no malaise yet.
Proof in the tasting as I’m having them for lunch along with my salad de gésiers in a few minutes.
404 that’s top bat caring work you’re doing old chap! No mistake!
Warm here now, probably around 30 degrees.
They need at least another twenty (20) odd days more in the ground.
I dugged one (1) plant up and the spuds are reasonable size and with no malaise yet.
Proof in the tasting as I’m having them for lunch along with my salad de gésiers in a few minutes.
404 that’s top bat caring work you’re doing old chap! No mistake!
Warm here now, probably around 30 degrees.
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