Morning all – wet and windy this morning (the weather not me!) but we are promised sunshine later.
Beast left a little gift again this morning – have to say I am beginning to find it a bit difficult having to get down on my knees to clean up, actually getting down isn’t too much of a problem, it is getting back up!
Usual Thursday coffee get together with the girls this morning, then grocery shopping
Take care – have a great day
wife and I are off today to the local pub for a carvery. Cost expensive ?? not really at only £6 per head. it is one of their "special price "days so booked to make sure we get a table.
And Bringing up the rear is Foxy…Afternoon all…
How’s yer hanging baskets for Blooms…
Had a very nice day at the local cinema yesterday and Tom Cruise was brilliant (as usual) in his latest and last ‘Mission Impossible, The Final Reckoning’ I forgot just how good watching films on the big screen was, and it wouldn’t have gone anywhere on the TV after the big sound and big screen of the cinema. I’ve just recovered from the ringing in my ears and the crick in my neck, but it was worth the 7 quid, and I’m tempted to go watch it again…
It might have a different ending the next time I watch it…
Today’s walk/Jog went well with quite a few fast reps and a good time, although I was getting a bit worried when it started to rain about a mile from home. I was only dressed in tee shirt and shorts. Fortunately it didn’t amount to much and I arrived home nice 'n dry…
It’s still a bit blustery and humid, but good conditions for a bit of gardening later.
I didn’t consider the expansion and contraction of amalgam fillings @Bruce I’ve got a mouth full of them and some cracked teeth as well…
What a brilliant presentation @mart it certainly put a smile on my face this morning…
Are you wild water swimmers @Tracyhello and @CarlyB or do you visit sports centre pools.
We are going on holiday to Llandudno in a couple of weeks and they’ve got a brilliant pool there. We swam in it before, but I don’t know if my pacemaker/defibrillator will take to swimming these days. Anyway, I’m taking my swimming costume (budgie smugglers)
and give it a go…
That made me wince @swimfeeders having your teeth knocked out by a kicking cow…Ouch!
They always look quite amenable and friendly to me Swim…
One curious lady I encountered on a walk…
Good afternoon everyone, getting hotter and hotter here, heading for 40C maybe tomorrow! 
I was out before 8 o’clock while it was still cool, went into town to get my renewed driver’s license and then some shopping with mum. I was back home at 10 o’clock, it was already 30C,thank goodness for car air-conditioning!
Beautiful flowers @OldGreyFox and a gorgeous dog @Chilliboot!
I’ve never seen any of the Mission Impossible films, they’re not really my scene, but because of this enormous popularity I’ve been thinking about trying to watch them out of curiosity , I suppose I should start from the first.
It’s so ironic, we wait all year for Summer, dreaming about spending time outside, soaking up the warm sunshine, and then it suddenly arrives upon us with such extreme temperatures that we have to stay in all day, apart from the mornings! 
I don’t want cold weather of course, just a maximum of 27C would do me!
It’s a race against time at the supermarket I usually go to, everyone tries to get there early to grab the parking spaces in the shade! I made it, this morning! 
I wish I could send you all some of this heat, to give us a breather.
just had a short nap after a huge carvery meal at a local pub.
Why did the duck fly upside down? because he was quacking up 
Nooo! 
Very kind of you Rose but a few tasty morsels from the deli in your supermarket would be most acceptable 
It’s 6 o’ clock. It’s glass of white wine time. That is all.
I like Scandi Noir police dramas
In one book - I’ve forgotten the title but remember a quote - describing a witness –
Every day from about 11-00 Lucy celebrated that marvel of modern technology - wine in a box …
It all started back in 1966 Rose with a TV series. I must have watched almost every episode and it led to Tom Cruise making movies based on the original theme…
Here’s what AI has to say about it…
AI Overview
The old Mission Impossible TV show was a master class in …
The original Mission: Impossible refers to the American espionage television series that aired on CBS from 1966 to 1973, created by Bruce Geller. It follows the exploits of the Impossible Missions Force (IMF), a top-secret team of government agents, as they carry out daring and complex missions. The series is known for its intricate plots, innovative gadgets, and the iconic “Your mission, should you choose to accept it” introduction.
Not seen the films only the TV.
Good theme tune too:
Battery was what killed my SLR ,it took a mercury cell and they just stopped making them for environmental reasons. I have read that there is a way round this but it is far too late now,
@mart very much enjoy your cartoons(?) so inventive.
@OldGreyFox Mission Impossible was almost compulsory viewing when I was young, such a good series.
Sports centre for me, but there’s an outdoor pool for the summer so I’m spending a hell of a lot of time there!
I learnt to swim and dive in an outdoor pool Carly.
I used to go every Saturday morning, and again through the week with the school during the PE session.
One particular session I was swimming lengths with another lad, the PE teacher said if you can swim a mile I will get you both a certificate. All the other pupils went back to school but the PE teacher told us to carry on and watched us until we completed the mile…I never did get my certificate…
I learnt to dive trying to impress a few girls observing from the side.
I took a long run up and dived into the shallow end, I hadn’t learnt to do a shallow dive yet and struck my head on the bottom…It hurt so much and I staggered out, put on a brave smile, and made for the changing rooms…After that I learned to dive properly and was going off the top board like Swallow…
What a coincidence @Bruce Lalo Schifrin died today…The composer who wrote the theme tune to Mission Impossible…
Grief!
I had no idea, the original 60s Mission Impossible is quite a vague memory although the intro was quite fun as I remember.
I had the Enter The Dragon soundtrack on vinyl being more of a 70s kid!
I’d never heard of Lalo Schifrin before today Chilli, but he’s done other music to famous films…
The ‘Amityville Horror’ ‘Cool Hand Luke’ ‘Dirty Harry’ and ‘Bullet’ staring Steve McQueen.
I had mercury fillings many years ago & had them taken out & refilled. Best thing i ever did . Never had inflammation in my gums since .
I haven’t had any problems with them other than their age and wear and tear.
That’s good .
What Country you in ?
