A MOFF

Yes, a moff work for a week an’am going to enjoy every minute of it. I’ve already ordered really nice weather for next week, so I’m going to do as little as possible and just sit out in the sunshine with me Code Breaker, me little cat and a cup of tea.

Has anyone got owt planned for next weeks lovely weather?

A moff aw't time Mollie, I'm going to make the best of this year cos its looking like a good un, Get owt theer and enjoy it, I'll be packing a picnic and hitting a quiet beach, Sun Sea and feeding seagulls is the order of tomorrow for me,

Just the job, Tom, but will you be able to find a quiet beach? That one at Crosby is pretty quiet, and you'll be able to view the pretty cast iron statues by Anthony Gormley if you find the right spot.

Finding the right spot is very important, Tom!

Shurrup you!

Well, is A Moff a bit like A Muff, only less hairy?

You don't need to explain. I knew exactly what you meant! I'll say it again. Yer a bad lad!

Gee us a cloo Tonks

Noooooooo!, not me!
Anyroadup, A Moff Spain o'Tuesd'y, forra change!

Ne' mind him, Tom. He's being norty again!

So, how about Crosby beach? Last time we went (years ago now) they'd re-introduced red squirrels in the little woods you have to walk through to get to the beach - if you find the right spot!

Freshfield!

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Noooooooo!, not me!
Anyroadup, A Moff Spain o'Tuesd'y, forra change!

Well that will make a nice change for you. You should do it more often, and what do you mean "nooooooooo, not me," as he sits there all wide-eyed and innocent., and tunelessly whistling into the air.

Said Mollie, somewhat accusingly!

Erm ..... It wasn't Crosby where we went. It was Formby. That's where the Red Squirrel Reserve is. Told you. I don't know where I am half the time, but this was about 20 years ago now.

The best beach in the Northwest is Fleetwood, Free parking, no crowds, all the facilities and very enjoyable, we visit it lots,

hey but don't tell anyone else

The squirrels are in Freshfield.

I know Tonker, but it was definitely Formby where we went and there was a sign saying red squirrels to be re-introduced. I believe they've been thriving since then.

George Formby, Bing Crosby and Gracie Freshfields!

All good Northern singers!

Mollie if you get bored I have three gardens which need tending and two lawns which are ready for a haircut, That could keep you busy for a few days. You can also run the flag up about 6-00am then stand back and watch it flutter in the wind.Once back garden is finished I will ask Tom to show me how to put photos on here for you

Enjoy Mollie, whatever you do.

The Red Squirrels are at the Formby Nature Reserve at the beach end of Victoria Road which is in the Freshfield part of Formby.

Ah. Thanks for the reminder Peter, I'll make some time this wik for t' show you, We can watch Mollie diggin' soil up and mowin't lawns,

Oi, Tom and Peter. Didn't ya know slavery has been abolished?

For number 1: I'm older than you two
For number 2: 30 years ago and I'd have helped out
For number 3: If I did come ya'd have to supply me with an iron lung
For number 4: I hardly ever get bored

Anne: Thank you, I will.

Did you go to Fleetwood today, Tom? What did you take in your picnic basket?

Mollie, I've been a slave all my life
1. you are only 3 years older than me
2. 30 years ago , we didn't need help
3. I can supply a battery powered hoover
4. neither do I But, I don't want to leave this life not knowing
Peter does a mean bacon butty and I can supply a ' ladies' spade to assist in the diggin'
Tonker will come to watch as well ,

No he won't. If he comes around he can roll up his sleeves as well and pluck out a couple of little weeds.

1. Only 3 years older than you, but you're fitter than me
2. So you wouldn't have needed my help then
3. A battery powered vacuum cleaner would be smashing
4. That's the ticket!

picnic basket contents,
1 brown bread butty, Lettuce, tomato, spring onion, yellow pepper and baint ham,
a bag of crisps and a horange,
a walk with calculated steps of 4.303 and the coast was beltin'

A nice quiet beach. So it was Fleetwood then. Just what the doctor ordered. No pies or sossij rolls in yer picnic basket? What did you have to sup? Tea, coffee, pop?

...... or Special Brew?

in my camper i have a camping stove, water, tea bags, coffee and a small fridge with milk and cans of pop , I can make a brew or have a cold drink or, as I did today, bought 2 ice cream cones for a £5iver,
I know how to treat a lady me Mollie

No Spesh while driving Tonks,,,,

Oh you went in your camper. Then you were all geared up. No need for cafes or expensive fish and chip shops, but that ice cream was expensive.

Mollie some ice cream vendors charge a fiver for one ice cream Not been for a few years but Fredericks on the A6 used to charge £1-80 a scoop. You can buy 2litres of walls soft scoop ice cream and 21 cones for far less than a fiver

"but that ice cream was expensive", said Mollie, rather denouncingly!

Could this be Mollie, aged eight (but eighty in t'yed)?

The ice cream may be expensive at Fredericks on the A6, but there is never a shortage of customers, especially in the weather like we are having now!

Sounds like a good idea to me Mollie. Have fun.

OC there probably is a queue but a fool and their money are easily parted Same with drinks £1-50 to £1-90 for a small bottle and you can get a large bottle for the same price. I worked for my money and don't part with it easily I shop around were possible or manage bout I am still here and never been desperate for food or drink. I think most families should be like boy scouts and be prepared with cold drinks and sandwiches before paying through the nose when out

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Sounds like a good idea to me Mollie. Have fun.

Thanks, Jacks. Will do.

Peter: It ceases to amaze me why some people will happily buy a small bottle of pop of £1.90, and then moan about petrol being approx the same price - for a whole litre! Doesn't make any sense.

My guide to buying anything,
I always demand the best quality for, the least amount of money and its always worked well for me,

Well, it's been a cracking day. 78F. What's everyone been doing with it?

Mindst, I went to the shop about half an hour ago and quite a wind had whipped up. Hope it's calm again tomorrow.

My water barrels are at the lowest I can remember, I marked a low level at 21 st of April, Then we got rain and it filled them up but, now its dropped below that level again and, I'm watering the plants and lawns from low level barrels,
please rain at night,,,,,,,

Use your grey water to water your plants, Tom.

What have you lot been up to today? I know Tom has been on a bicycle jaunt with his pals, and I've just done as I promised I'd do - nowt! Not as hot as yesterday so was able to sit out for longer with me code book again.

Might have a ride up to the Township tomorrow and have the thrill of a lifetime by buying some meat in the butcher's, and some PIES!

Today, I’ve been putting a couple of concrete lintels above the French windows that I installed a couple of weeks ago. I ended up trapping my finger in between them and it’s now going black and throbbing something rotten!
What a Joey I am, me!

I can just see thee now, shorts ,tee shirt ( or bare chest), no hard hat or gloves, mawin' a 12 foot lintel balancin' on B+Q upturned buckets single handed, No wonder tha trapped thee finger,

You forgot to add “muscles ripplin’ “ !

Tonker, yer a Jonah, not a Joey. If you're going to damage yourself, you do it grand style.

I’m a damaged man, Mollie. Believe me!

Oh I already know that, chuck!

You should consider a username change, My suggestion would be

Evil Kertonker,,,,,, any others ??

He's a clumsy beggar!

Where did you get to today Tom?

We did a 25 mile ride down the canal path to Astley and a return on the east lancs road to Golborne, then through the Haydock park grounds to Ashton and in the sunshine was a brilliant day, As I was cycling through a street in Golborne, A carpet fitter saw me and said, " hey up mate, thats a great shirt you're wearing, I thought you was a copper". Its funny because whilst I'm riding people using phones and driving, drop the phone instantly, the shirt works,,,,,

Sounds like a nice day out. So, it's been concluded then that the shirt isn't illegal after all.

Whilst cycling up towards Leigh, there was a policeman on the canal bank ' having a chat' to some teenagers, Because he was involved in his duties he did't see my approach so I ding dinged my bell and, he said " sorry sir, I did't see you coming ", So he was happy with my shirt, as is our member Billinge Biker and every other police person I see every day AND, it works so I'm happy

I must admit, it was a brilliant idea. Any plans for tomorrow?

You're on the count down now Mollie, soon you'll be back, time flys like a toilet roll Mollie,
the end of the roll goes faster than the start, enjoy your last few days,

Aw, did you have to go and remind me. When I get back there'll be mounds of work for me to do - a week's worth. Ah well, I suppose it'll keep me out of mischief!

Tomorrow we are meeting our cycling mate who has recently had life changing operations, We are meeting him for lunch in a cafe, it reminds us all,, enjoy what you have, there is no time for negatives, what ever you do enjoy and smile while you have it,

You are so right, Tom. I know that more than some, and that's why I don't sit festering at home, and carry on working instead while I still can.

A MOFF

Tonker, that's not the prettiest moff you could have found!

You're tempting providence there Mollie, I can almost read his mind,,,

I know. I should know better by now.

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I can guess, Tom. I'm not that naive! He put a link on before, but it was just his weird sense of fun.

Fun is the key element, negative, nit picking and snow white attitude is ok in skool but, hey, we are just overgrown kids,,,,,,

And happy to be so, Tom. I hate negativity in people because it shows them to be one-track-minded and grumpy. Having a bit of fun keeps us young at heart and mind, and I like being daft from time to time.

a very true old saying Mollie is,

Its nice to be important but, Its more important to be nice,

do you agree ?

100%. No point being important if people despise you.

I am back from 6 days on Jersey and I had a nice time and beautiful weather.I had a sail over to Sark were Tom would have been in his element. ONLY tractors and trailers for public transport or horse and cart. If you wanted to get around the Island you either walked or hired an electric bike. All the roads bar one are dirt roads and no street lights. Apart from one street called the Avenue about 200yds long there are no shops or pubs any where else on the island . From the arbour there is a very steep hill climb and you ride up on a trailer towed by a tractor, If you have to pay it is £1-80 each way. Ok to visit but would not like to live there.

There you are Peter. I was going to put up a thread wondering what had happened to you, so good to hear from you again.

So you finally decided on Jersey for your holiday. The way you describe it, it sounds very rustic, and I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. You deserved it. Pity you missed the fantastic weather we've had here all week, but at least you were able to get away and have a change of scenery.

Mollie it does not pay to advertise when you are away St Helier is very built up and looks like a thriving area and there is a lot of building going on in the town The main thing on Jersey is Finance and tourism is down in third place (cannot remember the 2nd thing. The harbour is full of superyachts and million pound gin palaces.I went for a ride along the coast on a trailer drawn by a tractor done up a bit like Thomas the tank engine but in white .Jersey itself is very vibrant full of fancy sportscar which are not much good except for show ,The speed limit is 40 mph Sark is the rustic Island weather wise it was very hot and sunny,I even got sun burn on my toes with wearing sandals.

You're right Peter about it not being advisable to advertise being away, but you know what we're like on here if somebody disappears.

Many, many moons ago my brother went to Jersey on holiday and he loved it, but never said much about it. It's probably changed a lot since he went though as this was in the 1960s.

I'm just glad you had a lovely holiday. Where to next? Do you know yet?

Sark is now on my bucket list,,,,

Mollie I have two more holidays lined up and will tell you about them when I come homeTom there are plenty of cycle tracks around Jersey and they also have "Green Lanes" were the speed limit is 15 MPH and priority is given to pedestrians then cyclists.Its a short hop from Liverpool Airport(1 hour) and there are cycle hire shops every where on Jersey .Also its only a hour sail from Jersey to Sark were there are 4 cycle hire shops. I don't know how much it is to fly to Jersey but its £64 return to sail from Jersey to Sark