Over the week end the weather has been in general poor. On Friday while my Pal was here we had several heavy showers and a thunderstorm. such was the power of the storm that the Methodist Church at Sutton was struck and was set on fire.
When my Pal was here he told me a story about Walkers Crisps. They had initially informed him that theywould not supply him and his Brother who had a General Goods round and he must use one of their suppliers. One day he told me he saw a Salesman for Walkers. He asked him why they were not prepared to supply them direct. The Salesman then informed him that if he took 1000 cases then they were prepared to supply them. Reluctantly he agreed to have the 1000 cases. He told me that when the big van arrived it took a while to get them all in his warehouse. I readily agreed with him. This then bought to mind Coca Cola. There was apolicy that discounts were for I thnk 10, 20 30 40 and 50 cases. It was not much I think in old money 3d discount for each 10 case so 1/3d off for 50 cases. I asked the driver what was the maximum discount. He told me that there was an extra discount for 200 cases but it was only for the independent retailers who in general sold their own pop but carried coco cola as a service. I got on top the Manager at Lincoln depot, He came to see me, he was a well dressed man with a dickie bow. He always wore a dickie whenever he came to see me. The long and short of it was that I was the first to get the discount for 200 cases and they made this rule that anybody who was prepared to purchase 200 cases in one drop could get the maximum discount.
This would be around 1972. I can remember on more than one occasion in the winter months, there would be a phone call asking me if I required any coca cola. If I said no they would just tell me that they were giving Mablethorpe a miss that month. generally they would deliver once a month in Winter and every 14 days an the Summer Months. More soon.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Friday, 15 June 2012
Results
Today my best Pal called to see me, we talk for ages, it is some time since he has managed tio get to see me. When he rang up today, I had the pleasure of telling him that the workmen had finished. Well finished is not the word I would use but for now they havd done what they have needed to do and have left. There are quite a few things to do and I am sure that the road will be closed for at least one more day.
My Pal was just about to leave when the phone rang. I suggested to him that it would be his wife. It was not but it was the Surgery. I expected some news which was not good. True to my expectations I was informed that the Doctor had received my Blood Test results and they were abnormal and that an appointment would have to be made. The earliest pre booked slot was next Friday at 5.40pm. I made her laugh saying that it was past my bed time, anyway the appointment was made so that next Friday I will be going to the Surgery.
Earlier this morning I went to see my mate in Skegness, on the way there were several signs saying that on June 27 the Olympic actions were taking place and delays were to be expected. I mentioned this to my mate and he told me that there were several notices in Town saying several roads would be closed. Let us hope that on June 27th the weather will be better. It has been another poor day weatherwise and tomorrow does not talk of being any better. Still there is always a silver lining. It is that the hose pipe ban has been lifted. More soon.
My Pal was just about to leave when the phone rang. I suggested to him that it would be his wife. It was not but it was the Surgery. I expected some news which was not good. True to my expectations I was informed that the Doctor had received my Blood Test results and they were abnormal and that an appointment would have to be made. The earliest pre booked slot was next Friday at 5.40pm. I made her laugh saying that it was past my bed time, anyway the appointment was made so that next Friday I will be going to the Surgery.
Earlier this morning I went to see my mate in Skegness, on the way there were several signs saying that on June 27 the Olympic actions were taking place and delays were to be expected. I mentioned this to my mate and he told me that there were several notices in Town saying several roads would be closed. Let us hope that on June 27th the weather will be better. It has been another poor day weatherwise and tomorrow does not talk of being any better. Still there is always a silver lining. It is that the hose pipe ban has been lifted. More soon.
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Scenic Route
Today I went to the Surgery in Mablethorpe. I headed north and the workmen were there, to be honest the road was closed and it was not good to carry on but there were many workmen and one was waving me on. HJust as I got near the tipper decided to unload some of his chippings, I turned in a little but the man sill waved me on. I managed to squeeze by but caught a sign with my wing mirror. It knocked it back so that when I had cleared the workmen I decided to stop and pull the wing mirror back into place. Don't ask me how I did it but got out og the car and trapped my left hand in the door. The pain was quite acute. I was sort of painfully laughing all the way to Mablethorpe.
When I had booked in the Nurse that I gave the tomato plants to came and saw me. It was nice of her she thanked me of course then we went to the usual subjects that we talk about. Her Grandson, her parrot and dogs. I asked her about my registered Doctor. I hadn't seen him for ages, she then told me I would nopt be seeing him again as he had taken early retirement several months ago. She then told me she had taten her NHS Pension as she was now 62. She told me that she also took her State Pension and had her Bus Pass, incidentally something that I do not posess. She told me she had been with the NHS for 32 years and that her Pension was good. She said that now she only works 3 days a week and looks after her Grandson Thursday and Friday. She told me that she paid tax on the full amount that she earned as a Nurse.Mind you I am not surprised at all.
Anyway she left and soon enough I was called in to see a nice lookig slim young Nurse. She took my BP which was a little higher than last time but she didn't seem too bothered. I just told her that I felt O.K. After the bloods we shared pleasantries and I left. Called at LIDL for some chicken thighs, a few bananas and bits and bobs. Then went to the locl place where I go regular. The first man I saw was this John who last time commented on my Footplate Overalls. We had 10 minutes chat I got a skimmed milk then went to get my State Pension. Bought my T.V paper and went into the small expensive supermarket, bought some gammon ans a block of Ice Cream. Then to get home. The main road is closed so off I went by the sea road. When I got to Sea Lane turning it told me that it was closed. That didn't surprise me one little bit. I had to travel to the next village and then double back on the main road to where I live. As I approached the homeward stretch. There was a man sitting down with a look of YOU WILL NOT PROCEED FURTHER. I got out of my car, went to him and explained that I only lived about 150 yds up the road. He asked me if I was further than a certain place. I told him I was but only about 20 yds. He then took away the barrier and told me that I might have to leave my car and walk a little to my home. Thank goodness this did not happen. I could see that they were working some 100 yds further up beyond my home. I managed to get home and garage my car safely. Mind yo my hand was hurting as it is now, not so much thank goodness. That will teach me to be more careful. More soon.
When I had booked in the Nurse that I gave the tomato plants to came and saw me. It was nice of her she thanked me of course then we went to the usual subjects that we talk about. Her Grandson, her parrot and dogs. I asked her about my registered Doctor. I hadn't seen him for ages, she then told me I would nopt be seeing him again as he had taken early retirement several months ago. She then told me she had taten her NHS Pension as she was now 62. She told me that she also took her State Pension and had her Bus Pass, incidentally something that I do not posess. She told me she had been with the NHS for 32 years and that her Pension was good. She said that now she only works 3 days a week and looks after her Grandson Thursday and Friday. She told me that she paid tax on the full amount that she earned as a Nurse.Mind you I am not surprised at all.
Anyway she left and soon enough I was called in to see a nice lookig slim young Nurse. She took my BP which was a little higher than last time but she didn't seem too bothered. I just told her that I felt O.K. After the bloods we shared pleasantries and I left. Called at LIDL for some chicken thighs, a few bananas and bits and bobs. Then went to the locl place where I go regular. The first man I saw was this John who last time commented on my Footplate Overalls. We had 10 minutes chat I got a skimmed milk then went to get my State Pension. Bought my T.V paper and went into the small expensive supermarket, bought some gammon ans a block of Ice Cream. Then to get home. The main road is closed so off I went by the sea road. When I got to Sea Lane turning it told me that it was closed. That didn't surprise me one little bit. I had to travel to the next village and then double back on the main road to where I live. As I approached the homeward stretch. There was a man sitting down with a look of YOU WILL NOT PROCEED FURTHER. I got out of my car, went to him and explained that I only lived about 150 yds up the road. He asked me if I was further than a certain place. I told him I was but only about 20 yds. He then took away the barrier and told me that I might have to leave my car and walk a little to my home. Thank goodness this did not happen. I could see that they were working some 100 yds further up beyond my home. I managed to get home and garage my car safely. Mind yo my hand was hurting as it is now, not so much thank goodness. That will teach me to be more careful. More soon.
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Correction
I must confess that yesterday the workmen did arrive and do some work. Not near me but a hundred yards or so further up. Today I saw a couple of road rollers going up so when I saw my neighbour I asked him if the road was still closed and the workmen were there. He confirmed that the road was still closed with diversions and the workmen were in fact there.
I should also tell you that the yellow things hanging up in my greenhouse are in fact sticky papers for catching small bugs.
A couple of days ago I went to fill my washing machine with my dirty washing. Included in this was some dusters. Well I call them dusters but in fact are old pieces of winceyette pyjamas. It was when I was putting them in I thought of the way we were bought up. They call austerity now, but to be honest the younger element have no idea of how to economise at all. We used to watch our Mother tear up our pyjamas up once they were no longer of any use, make several dusters and to be honest, they do a brilliant job. My Mother also used to use her worn out vests for floor cloths. These vests were made of a sort of mixture of cotton and wool No doubt I will remember the name of the material at a later date. Anyway, these made brilliant floorcloths. There must be something said for learning at an early age for these were taught to us kids when we were very young and to be honest I don't throw anything away if I think it has a final use.
Today has been a little better thank goodness mind you my central heating was once again on and this is the middle of June. The talk is that bad weather is forecast for the week end. More soon.
I should also tell you that the yellow things hanging up in my greenhouse are in fact sticky papers for catching small bugs.
A couple of days ago I went to fill my washing machine with my dirty washing. Included in this was some dusters. Well I call them dusters but in fact are old pieces of winceyette pyjamas. It was when I was putting them in I thought of the way we were bought up. They call austerity now, but to be honest the younger element have no idea of how to economise at all. We used to watch our Mother tear up our pyjamas up once they were no longer of any use, make several dusters and to be honest, they do a brilliant job. My Mother also used to use her worn out vests for floor cloths. These vests were made of a sort of mixture of cotton and wool No doubt I will remember the name of the material at a later date. Anyway, these made brilliant floorcloths. There must be something said for learning at an early age for these were taught to us kids when we were very young and to be honest I don't throw anything away if I think it has a final use.
Today has been a little better thank goodness mind you my central heating was once again on and this is the middle of June. The talk is that bad weather is forecast for the week end. More soon.
Monday, 11 June 2012
No Workmen?
As you will see I have posted a couple of photos I took yesterday when the sun did shins e for a while. The garden has suffered somewhat with the gale force winds we have had, but most of all I have noticed that most of the flowers have stared to come out at the same time. They look nice if only a little windswept.
I like my Brother in Law have had a most disappoining year with vegetables. I know what some will think. It is that my carrots have failed to germinate at all outside. I have set up to 5 packets of seeds. It seemed to be either too hot or far too cold and wet. Even in my polytunnel there have not germinated as they should. It is the same, well almost with beetroot. My Brother in Law is just the same. When we set the seeds, they came up but it was far too cold and they have just sat there waiting for some nice weather.
I had also wondered about my runner beans however my Brother in Law complained about the state of his. It was raining last Friday as most days recently but I told him that we would go and look at his plants. I realised what was wrong as soon as I saw his beans. I told him mine were exactly the same but noticed he had one plant that looked well. He told me that he had set another in his greenhouse and recently planted it outside. I then told him that I too had done this and what we had done was to get them started in the greenhouse early then plant them out but the weather has been too cold, so next year we will do things later.
I also took a photo of my grapes, they look O.K. but have thinned them quite a lot so that I have about 18 bunches only. Let us hope that tomorrow brings a little warmer weather and some sunshine. I am not very optimistic as the forecast for the whole week is not good at all. More soon.
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Holiday over
With the extended holiday over, this morning I decided to take the tomato plants to the Nurse at the local surgery, also go and thank the Chemist for getting my old medication which has not been available for over 6 months and to be honest I have struggled. I also went to the Post Office to take a few asparagus spears, I only took my Pension Card with me not expecting to get my money. To my surprise I walked in and went straight to the counter. I remarked how surprised I was because with it being an extended holiday I expected a queue. The woman behind the counter told me that she too was surprised. Anyway I got my money and went to the paper shop, bought my T.V. paper also got a Birthday card for my Great Niece who will soon be 5. On my way back, the Fish Van was there, the man spoke to me. Of course I replied but thought, no way will I be going there again.
I then went to the Surgery, I asked the receptionist if it was possible to see the Nurse in person. To my surprise she informed me that she was not there today. I was somewhat taken aback, with that the other receptionist came over to me. I asked her if it was correct that she should be here today, she concurred and told me that she had been sent to Mablethorpe but would make sure she would get the tomato plants.
Before I went out the doorbell rang, it was the Postman, he said he had noticed my tomato plants and guessed that some were for him. I was pleased he had rung, by the way I told him he was very early as I expected him to have lots of mail after the long week end holiday. He had with him some circulars. I told him I had opted out. He told me that a man had lost his job for not delivering these circulars and although he knew I had opted out, this should only last a year. I told him just carry on as I can easily put them in the recycle bin. I certainly didn't want him to get into any trouble on my behalf.
Tomorrow I go to Vauxhall Dealers to have my car sorted. I don't expect any trouble at all. I certainly won't be causing any, by the way it states that it will rain so I will just sit and wait until the work is completed. More soon.
I then went to the Surgery, I asked the receptionist if it was possible to see the Nurse in person. To my surprise she informed me that she was not there today. I was somewhat taken aback, with that the other receptionist came over to me. I asked her if it was correct that she should be here today, she concurred and told me that she had been sent to Mablethorpe but would make sure she would get the tomato plants.
Before I went out the doorbell rang, it was the Postman, he said he had noticed my tomato plants and guessed that some were for him. I was pleased he had rung, by the way I told him he was very early as I expected him to have lots of mail after the long week end holiday. He had with him some circulars. I told him I had opted out. He told me that a man had lost his job for not delivering these circulars and although he knew I had opted out, this should only last a year. I told him just carry on as I can easily put them in the recycle bin. I certainly didn't want him to get into any trouble on my behalf.
Tomorrow I go to Vauxhall Dealers to have my car sorted. I don't expect any trouble at all. I certainly won't be causing any, by the way it states that it will rain so I will just sit and wait until the work is completed. More soon.
Friday, 1 June 2012
Car Booked in.
I had originally intended to go to see my mate in Skegness, but he had to go to the reguistrars to pick up his Mothers Death Certificate so I decided to go to Thurlby Motors to book the car in for the Safety Recall.
I arrived about 9.30am. I immediately was directed to the Service Department. I at once noticed the Woman behind the counter. It was the Woman who had agreedm with Mr. Broughton accusing me of telling lies. I was polite and handed her the letter with the details, she seemed to know all about it. She then asked me several questions including my address and telephone number. I told her I did not have an e-mail address. After what seemed an age I asked her why all these questions. She replied that as I was a new customer she was inputting all the details so that the next time it would all be there. I told her in no uncertain terms that I had no intention of ever spending a penny here after the way I had been treated. I mentioned Broughton and told her that to be called a LIAR was a disgrace and I would never forget the way I had been treated. I then informed her with a smile that I had managed to put one person off a purchase and I would have been a loyal customer had I been believed but by the arrogance shown to me, this would never happen.
She did not really know what to say except that the car had been delivered to me. what that had to do with the windscreen cracking I had no idea. Anyway I have the car booked in for next Thursday at 9.00am. She told me that it should take no longer than 30 minutes. let us hope this is correct as I don't want to be waiting there for ages. Mind you, the rest of the staff seem to be very pleasant.
I have no plans for the coming Holiday but I hope the weather is kind to all that are participating. More soon.
I arrived about 9.30am. I immediately was directed to the Service Department. I at once noticed the Woman behind the counter. It was the Woman who had agreedm with Mr. Broughton accusing me of telling lies. I was polite and handed her the letter with the details, she seemed to know all about it. She then asked me several questions including my address and telephone number. I told her I did not have an e-mail address. After what seemed an age I asked her why all these questions. She replied that as I was a new customer she was inputting all the details so that the next time it would all be there. I told her in no uncertain terms that I had no intention of ever spending a penny here after the way I had been treated. I mentioned Broughton and told her that to be called a LIAR was a disgrace and I would never forget the way I had been treated. I then informed her with a smile that I had managed to put one person off a purchase and I would have been a loyal customer had I been believed but by the arrogance shown to me, this would never happen.
She did not really know what to say except that the car had been delivered to me. what that had to do with the windscreen cracking I had no idea. Anyway I have the car booked in for next Thursday at 9.00am. She told me that it should take no longer than 30 minutes. let us hope this is correct as I don't want to be waiting there for ages. Mind you, the rest of the staff seem to be very pleasant.
I have no plans for the coming Holiday but I hope the weather is kind to all that are participating. More soon.
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