Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop)

@sprite1950 (30453)

Corsham, England • Age 73

Joined myLot 13 years ago

I'm a friendly person looking forward to being part of this community.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) liked this • 17 Dec 21

Nephew in hospital

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 9 Nov 21

A worrying few days for my sister. Her son was in pain for a few days and eventually diagnosed with appendicitis. He was kept in hospital and told that he would be the first one operated on the next day (yesterday). As always in...

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Anna @sprite1950 Did you inform the head of year that she called Teagan to threaten her? Better to let him/her know.

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Cat Litter for window condensation?

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 2 Nov 21

I have been getting terrible condensation on my windows the last few days and I read that filling an old sock with cat litter and putting it on the window sill will absorb any moisture so that's what I have done tonight and can't...

cat litter

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Anna @sprite1950 It was a wise decision not to go to school, keep her at home, keep her safe.

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Do you have special Easter traditions?

Anna @LadyDuck (458091) • Switzerland 4 Apr 21

We have the habit to decorate tree branches with painted eggs during the Easter weeks. The day of Easter we decorate the table with chocolate eggs and spring flowers, usually the Easter lunch include eggs, symbol of rebirth. In...

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Anna @sprite1950 I do not want that people hug me, except close friends is something I always hated.

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The Plumber's bill is in!

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 24 Nov 21

It's about £694.50 which is around $928. I knew it would be pricey for fixing my heating as there was quite a lot wrong with it. However he still has to fix some temperature valves on the radiators so I'm not paying it yet. I...

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Anna @sprite1950 Aldi is the closest, 1 mile from home, Lidl is just in front of Aldi and the Mall only a few meters from Aldi and inside there are the other 2 Swiss grocery stores. We have everything close to us.

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I do not like driving so why am I missing my car?

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 24 Nov 21

I learned to drive at the age of 54. I did it for my mother who needed to be driven around more as she got older. When I passed my test (5th attempt) I was the happiest person alive .. and then it hit me .. I don't like it, I...

driving

car

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Anna @sprite1950 He has Scar, Emoci and now a third cat that he calls PT (part time), because he comes ago goes.

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Is it Mom, Mum or Mammy?

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 29 Nov 21

It occurs to me that most people call their mother "Mom" although in England we say "Mum". Is there anywhere else in the world that uses the same word as we do? In Wales and I think Ireland they often use Mammy and in some parts...

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Anna @sprite1950 - Since the Covid started we stopped eating out. I do not miss going to a restaurant.

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Editing posts

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 30 Oct 21

It's surprisingly easy to miss a typo when you are reading through discussions or comments because we read what we meant to write rather than what we actually wrote. I am continually finding mistakes that I did not notice at the...

edit

mistakes

discussions

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Anna @sprite1950 We only had a short power cut years ago, when someone made a mistake, it only lasted around 10 minutes.

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Losing your dog

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 12 Nov 21

I think any dog owner will tell you how terrifying it is when your dog escapes and cannot be found. Yesterday an appeal went up on facebook as a dog I know escaped his lead, ran in the road and got hit by a car. Although he went...

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Anna @sprite1950 - I used the shopping cart all the time in Monte Carlo, I always walked to the stores and the covered market there... impossible to use a car.

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Cleaning when someone is about to visit.

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 25 Oct 21

Okay I know that I should be cleaning all the little nooks and crannies in my house on a regular basis but isn't it odd how you notice all the grime and fluff when someone is coming to visit. My plumber is coming this week and I...

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Anna @sprite1950 - I usually do not get drunk and I never had vertigo because of too much alcohol. I suppose that mixing was what made me sick.

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A budding cook

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 26 Nov 21

I noticed when my granddaughter was very young that she showed an interest in cooking. As she got older she would be able to do simple dishes with supervision and now, at the age of 15, she is becoming a great little cook. In...

cook flan

delicious

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Anna @sprite1950 I am sure I would enjoy less should I be alone. I like to cook for George.

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Candlemas - The Crepes Day

Anna @LadyDuck (458091) • Switzerland 2 Feb 21

Today we celebrate the Catholic holiday of Candlemas. The superstition is more or less the same as Groundhog Day. Anyway, we all know that winter is here to stay for many more days. To celebrate Candlemas, we make crêpes, savory...

candlemas

crepes

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Anna @sprite1950 - I never take my health for granted. My father was perfectly healthy when he had the heart attack that killed him.

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It's Firework/Bonfire Night in the UK

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 5 Nov 21

November 5th commemorates the plot that Guy Fawkes hatched to burn down The Houses of Parliament in 1605. Parliament declared this day a national day of thanksgiving after he was caught and the plot was foiled. People here set off...

bonfire night

fireworks

animals

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Anna @sprite1950 - They must do the same here. I sent an email to our local hospital asking that people do not stop to smoke in front of the doors... they have removed all the ashtrays and asked people to stay at least 8 metres from the doors.

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Do you have special Easter traditions?

Anna @LadyDuck (458091) • Switzerland 4 Apr 21

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Anna @sprite1950 - They could not now, I step back often when I meet people we know and they try to hug me.

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When the rain ruins your plans....

Nawsheen @Nawsheen (28644) • Mauritius 21 Jan 18

Today we were supposed to go hiking but unfortunately it's raining heavily and we had no other option than to cancel the plan. I was so excited for today and now this day has turned into a boring day. I think we will be...

hiking

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 I don't know if it's similar over there but here those who go to private schools like to show off

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Glasses and self image

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 17 Oct 21

A decent pair of glasses can make a big difference to the way you feel about yourself. Recently the lens fell out of my favourite pair of glasses and I couldn't find it anywhere so I had to wear an old pair which I hated. I can't...

glasses

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 That's really bad. I hope she realizes soon that her behavior is not right.

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Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 30 Oct 21

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 I think I read that UK had a record in the number of cases yesterday. With the coming of summer, the number of cases are now on the decline here. However, some restrictions are still being maintained to prevent omicron which is more contagious from...

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Losing your dog

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 12 Nov 21

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 That's a dangerous profession. My mom's cousin used to work as a diver in the harbor. Unfortunately, an accident happened while he was at work and he passed away

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Bought myself a smartwatch

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 21 Jan 21

I have wanted one of these for some time. I've decided I'm not as healthy as I should be so this device will track my steps, sleep, blood pressure, calorie use etc. It says the battery will last 10 days and it will inform me each...

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 I think the ex-partner also agreed to go for the surgery. He could've declined too. You know sometimes things are bound to happen whether we like it or not.

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What to gift my grandmother

Nawsheen @Nawsheen (28644) • Mauritius 4 Mar 17

My grandmother will be turning 70 on the 25th of March. Lately I have been trying to think as to what gifts I can get for her. I want to gift her something special and personalized too. I would be happy if you could please give...

birthday

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grandma

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 I'm feeling envious at the thought of the chocolate pods . I would love mine with some chocolate squirty cream . You would say I'm weird because I don't really like marshmallows. I don't seem to like the taste...

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Is it Mom, Mum or Mammy?

Linda Mansfield (Snowdrop) @sprite1950 (30453) • Corsham, England 29 Nov 21

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Nawsheen @sprite1950 Nowadays you have to struggle to get a job as a secretary. The labor market is saturated. Furthermore, some entry jobs require you to have a huge deal of experience. I'm sad that I couldn't follow my job. But, I'm planning to retire early and to...

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