โ25-12-2019 09:33 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:34 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:34 PM
I went to that Community Christmas lunch (today) - with Social & "Christmas Spirit" intentions @greenpea
It was a good intention (always is).
Yet it was nothing like as good as any of my past experiences (past years) of the same thing (same lunch).
Everyone on my table came in pairs (with a friend or partner) - they only talked to each other, not to anyone else on the table.
I went there on my own.
I made attempts at friendly conversation - yet there was none, it was not reciprocated.
So we mostly sat there in silence (without conversation) for an entire 3 hours.
There were no Christmas Decorations (of the room) this year - & no singers, no music, & no singing.
The Mayor & the State Attorney General were there - they had peas & corn (very simple meal), just like the rest of us.
I guess it was a "Community engagement" exercise (for them) - Maybe showing that they care?
In any case it was good to see those "Public Figures" there, along with everyone else.
The Mayor goes to that Christmas Lunch every year (on Christmas Day) - it is her Council's "Sponsored (special) event".
Adge
โ25-12-2019 09:36 PM
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โ25-12-2019 09:38 PM
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โ25-12-2019 09:38 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:38 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:38 PM
Wow, house-painting @Zoe7
All my wooden window-frames (more than 10) need painting, some bare timber is exposed.
One ceiling (room) needs painting - there are patches, where it's all flaked off (bare plaster).
I can't do it myself.
Adge
โ25-12-2019 09:40 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:40 PM
Hello @Shaz51 Glad to see you.
Are you looking forward to going away?
Has it become a bit stressful (in anticipation) to organise?
Adge
โ25-12-2019 09:40 PM
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โ25-12-2019 09:45 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:45 PM
I rebuilt the fireplace a few years ago @Adge and still have the walls surrounding it to fix - lots of cracks to fill, sanding to do and then painting. If I get stuck into it all the preparation should only take a day but the ceiling needs a lot of work - flaking paint much like your place ...it looks like the last painitng job was done straight over what was already there without any care or attention to the preparation. The good news is I am painting the walls and ceiling the same colour so no cutting in needed ....that will save a lot of time.
โ25-12-2019 09:45 PM
โ25-12-2019 09:45 PM
He is a bit cute @Molliex ...and he knows it lol
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