Morning, how's your day going so far?

Teigr

There's a new estate just down the hill from us @janer1967,whenever one goes on the market it doesn't matter how 'staged' it is it just screams 'we've got nowhere to put all our stuff'!

It seems daft to build them without storage when most people have more stuff than ever to store these days.

66Mustang

I notice the same with cars @teigr. I don't want to sound like I am hating on new builds, they are definitely needed and do have a place. But something I have noticed when we walk through the new build estates is that there is nowhere for people to keep their cars. They have maybe 1 allocated parking space if lucky but most families have more than 1 car, often several. 

I guess they are trying to encourage people not to have cars, but the truth is until there is a fully functioning public transport system people will need to keep having them.

Teigr

That's true @66Mustang,a school on our street was demolished last year and there are plans to build seventy five houses on the site.

People who live on that part of the street are already panicking about where all the new residents are going to park.

66Mustang

@Teigr sounds like a pain, unless there is a permit scheme in place anyone can park where they like, I'm sure you know that already. My Grandmother used to live in a tight street in London and there was a car dealer who parked his stock on her street which caused chaos. We are lucky as while we don't have a drive we did get 2 allocated spaces. Plus a neighbour who doesn't drive allows us to use her space.

Teigr

We hardly ever use our drive @66Mustang because it's behind the house.Parking out front wasn't a problem until recently,when three houses were sold and the street gained three cars and three enormous vans.

We've also got a new neighbour who won't use his drive and won't park in front of it either.

66Mustang

@Teigr yeah I understand the hassle. At least you have the drive as a last resort I guess, unless disability makes it not really usable?

I have just made a banana loaf, without much help as well, it is in the oven baking now. It is something I can cook almost by myself as doesn't take any sharp knives to make it.

Teigr

The drive's useable,it's just the hassle of driving round there,opening the gates etc.

I have three overripe bananas that need using up but i don't have time to do anything with them at the moment.

66Mustang

Oh I see that makes sense @Teigr

I have never tried it but Mary Berry says you can freeze bananas if you want to cook with them later!

Sandy_123

Throw custard on them @Teigr
Just looking at ironing boards and now there all table top ones, anyone use them and are they any good 

Teigr

I'll probably make a banana and date loaf and use the odd one for banana and choc chip muffins.

We don't have an ironing board of any description @Sandy_123,i've always ironed on the worktop like my mother used to.

Sandy_123

Yeah I'm thinking these table top boards might be good to sit to iron, plus can go on work surface

66Mustang

@Sandy_123

For a sec I didn't know whether you were suggesting to throw custard over the parked cars or the bananas lol

Lou67

Hi all everyone is busy one way or another, I hope yous are all good.

I had a visit from my daughter and granddaughter after she came from nursery. Was lovely they brought something for lunch.Theyr away home now.
Im back watching tv with my feet up lol.

Take care ❤️

janer1967

All the properties onmy new estate have 2 parking spaces each off road either in front or at side of their house which seems to work hardly ever see cars parked on the road 

durhamjaide2001

Good afternoon everyone that's good to hear @janer1967. @SueHeath did you manage to get out the house at all today. I'm just having lunch came back from working in Scopes charity shop. 

Sandy_123

Haha @66Mustang don't think the car would appreciate it.
@Lou67 a nice visit enjoy your rest

Parking is awful by me as every house has 2 to 3 cars each not many have drives. 

durhamjaide2001

Sandy_123 said:

Haha @66Mustang don't think the car would appreciate it.
@Lou67 a nice visit enjoy your rest

Parking is awful by me as every house has 2 to 3 cars each not many have drives. 

Sorry to hear that @Sandy_123 we have had disagreements with the neighbours about parking 

SueHeath

Good afternoon all you lovely's hope your all well,warm and dry.
Some great chats on here today about houses and parking just so i can add to the chat. The best thing about new builds round here @janer1967 is at least they are wheel chair friendly that's a good thing and the social housing have a shed in the garden for your storage ha ha.
Did manage to get out today @durhamjaide2001 went to a Town we haven't been to for years, just for a nose and get some walking in. Didn't buy anything just walked up one way and down the other ha ha. On the way there had a drive to one of our nice walking places to see what the river was like, yep burst its banks, thats going to make it muddy, but wont be going till weather a lot better then this.
Had messages from supliers got the new shower and wall covering etc coming Tomorrow and next Wednesday just hoping it will all fit in the spare room mmmmm x

66Mustang

Time to settle down now, I have had a busy day for me  

I hope everyone else has had either a productive or enjoyable day.

I just bought a present for a relative, have 2 more to buy for people, 1 is male mid 50s loves DIY/woodwork maybe @leecal can you suggest something? Other one female mid 70s. Any ideas?

I hope everyone has a nice evening.

JoOfVengerberg

Hi all hope everyone's well.