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Elle, microchips actually but no matter!
I had the family here on Christmas Eve and my elder son had bought his nephew a toy that needed 4 x D batteries which I didn't have. So he went off to Homebase, which has an Argos inside just for picking up stuff you've ordered. I had ordered a bird feeding station and asked him to pick it up.
He said there was not a soul there! Two assistants and no customers.
The feeding station is rubbish. The part A cannot fit into the part B because they are the same diameter. Why are the customers always the quality control? I returned an archery set in the summer because the bow had no strings and no guide for them, either.
I am going to a bonfire pary tomorrow night- apparently we consign to the flames a piece of card with something we wish to abandon, and make a wish too. Sounds good to me, though I am rubbish at parties.

Hi, Rusty!
I have had a neighbour round chatting for the last hour!
She didn't want a coffee "as she wasn't stopping"!
You are right - I shall give the shops a wide berth until I need to buy birthday presents for BB and our granddaughter - both of whom have birthdays in mid -January.
How lovely for Miss O to be taken to Paris. Very romantic of her young man!
How long are they away?
Well, at least you have made a decision about your laptop!
You were wise to destroy everything totally - did you also get a strong feeling of satisfaction in driving over it?!
Any decision made as to its replacement?
I have just completed the Times QC - nothing "strange or startling" there....have you done the 15x 15?
I am wondering if I have the energy to attempt it?
First I must think about what to have for dinner.......



Yes, Ros!
Even "mi crow chips" which is what I had intended to put!
Your bonfire party sounds interesting.
Do you mean that you write down what you want to "get rid of" and then thus psychologically wipe it out?

Hi elle

yes, you literally throw whatever you want rid of in your life into the flames, one person at a time. Quite cathartic, I should imagine!

Hello, Elle!
I think Miss O comes home on Monday.
Yes, no more dilly-dallying about the laptop.
There was a resounding "crunch" when I went over it.
I think I'll get me a smaller Chromebook to replace it.
I do not need Windows or anything.
But, no rush.
Yes, I finished the crossword this morning.
I have forgotten it, already, though "Lord Haw-Haw" was an answer that I remember.

Hi, Rusty!
I had forgotten it was Thursday! for some reason it has felt like a Saturday today!
Has your son been a-visiting you?
I do not know very much about Chromebook?
although I have been told that Acer do a very good model?
I am sure that Miss O will be happy to advise you (should you need it) on her return home.
I have done seven- eights of the 15 x15 before getting bored.
I didn't find it too hard on the whole, I just preferred my book.
I'd put "Lord Haw Haw" in, and then had to work out how I'd got the answer later!
I learnt a new word (for me)........"peregrination".
Okay...back to my book......."Corvus"....... I may finish it this evening.
It has opened my eyes to a new concept of birds.
( Actually, I think you might like it - you were interested in the ospreys).

Hello, Elle!
Yes, my son was here. Every Thursday!
I am a fan of Chromebooks.
No Windows or anything to them.
They run on Google Chrome, and fast!
They start instantly, and are just very simple to operate.
They do not need anti-virus protection.
Printing may be a problem (not too sure), but I do not need to print.
And they are a lot cheaper than conventional laptops.
I have just read an article from today's Guardian by Nicole Cooke.
She has condemned British Cycling and Team Sky, and slaughtered Shane Sutton.
I was very pleased to see that.
Well done, Nicole!
Your book seems to be very interesting.

Hi, Rusty!
It sounds as though the Chromebook would meet your requirements very satisfactorily.
I still like to use my desktop computer, which is in an alcove in our lounge.
I do not like to "swipe" - and I use a roller ball mouse!
Old-fashioned , I know! but hey, who cares!
I am happy with it!
My Hudl surprisingly is still going, but now needs regular "rescuing" by my daughter!
What happened to yours? Didn't it "die" on you?
Time now for a bedtime drink.......

Good morning, Elle!
A bit dreich up here!
I have never used a mouse, only the "trackpad", is it called?
Yes, a Chromebook is all I require.
Like myself, very simple!
Acer have a good reputation.
My present Chromebook is made by Toshiba, who do not seem to make them anymore, (and their share price is dropping rapidly this week).
My Hudl is effective but prone to screen freezing at times.
I have "factory reset" it several times, which is very effective in improving performance.
It can still do a job, though.
It is better than a much dearer Samsung tablet I purchased.
Are you for the "sales" today?

Good morning, Rusty!
We have thick fog here....a real "pea -souper"!
It was horrible out walking this morning.
It is a good job my dog has both a high-viz coat for such occasions and excellent recall, because if she were more then four foot in front of me I could no longer see her.
The problem I have with my Hudl is that it is constantly telling me there is a "Server Error" and there is no connection.
If I am patient enough to keep trying, it does eventually connect....I cannot see any rhyme nor reason behind this though?
No, I am keeping well away from the "Sales"....too many people!
Daughter and I may make a trip, once the children are back at school, to buy birthday presents.
We shall see!
What are you up to, today?

Hello, Elle!
Your weather sounds rubbish today.
Hope it clears soon.
Tesco had a Hudl helpline which may have been of assistance to you?
I often do a "soft reset" which is helpful.
Just hold down the off/on button until the screen goes blank and that's it.
Or, try a factory reset?
That sorts lots of things.
I have been out topping up my food cupboard for New Year.
I agree about the sales.
Best away from them!