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Update:
Apparently it's called Mirroring or the Chameleon Effect.

My quick google highlighted something else which I hadn't thought about. It even extends to gestures and mannerisms. So it's like a physical effect as well as just vocal. Apparently it's intended (anthropologically) to show empathy to other people. I guess it's good so long as people don't think it's taking the mickey.

That's quite interesting to know. - @fluffy2560

My mother noticed I did that often when I played too much with one child or the other.

IDK, most of my friends in my youth were a bit older then I was.

I do know when I worked in a high end , super snobby hair salon in Westwood, my husband wanted me to quit.

He said I was turning into a B. It was a dog eat dog salon and everyone had their guard up.

I was a new stylist, just out of school and  getting hired in such a posh salon as my first job was really impressive. My friend worked there and later became the president of the Calif; Barbers Board. An appointment that was hired by the Gov; of the state; At the time it was Arnold who was the gov;

It was a tough gig for a new stylist plus I had a husband and 3 year old to care for. Worked 4 days per week full time but on my day off it was required to travel to one of their salons near the beach, bring in a model and take a cutting class. Whole lot of pressure, plus I had to spend more then I earned on clothing for work.Pay for child care too.

After about 2 months I left.

Everyone in the shop was either single or getting a divorce,my family is more important then any job.I was not aware I was being influenced by the attitudes of those around me that much. Suppose one is known by the company they keep after all.

IDK exactly why that native man wanted his cut hair collected and taken with him. Some superstitious thing.

In Hawaii, I trimmed the long hair of a few Hula dancers. They had to ask permission from their Hula, religious teacher before allowed to get a trim.

Hair is power, makes you think of Samson.

My mother had some odd ball superstitious ways.

If we split salt she would have us pour a ton over our shoulder no matter if it went all over the floor or not.

Her female family members used to have her do some thing with tossing a bean over her shoulder, spinning while doing it and walking backwards!

IDK, there were allot of those habits they had!

I know in Chinese customs a stranger should not touch your hair without your permission.

I'm London through and through. I grew up in Whitechapel. At my first school we were expected to talk in BBC English.I lived in Nottingham for many years and could switch between my two voices easily. When I moved to Dorset I reverted back to pure London. - @anns

I'm essentially from Northern Surrey/Sussex south coast but we've always been under a lot of influence of London. 

When exposed to others from there, I quickly fall into a London dialect (or as my bro calls it jokingly, Laaahndaan).  I also use some rhyming slang more than I should.  Mrs Fluffy knows quite a few expressions now like "who's on the dog?".  Hard to Adam and Eve it.

But also depending on who I'm with and if they are better spoken,  I start talking more plummy (half-assed posh).  It's almost impossible to avoid, I cannot help it.

As my Mum was from near Leeds, and two of my kids were brought up in Lancashire. I also use some Northern expressions as well.   

Chuck in Hungarian, German and many years of expat living, it's a right old mish mash here in Fluffy Town.

IDK exactly why that native man wanted his cut hair collected and taken with him. Some superstitious thing.In Hawaii, I trimmed the long hair of a few Hula dancers. They had to ask permission from their Hula, religious teacher before allowed to get a trim.Hair is power, makes you think of Samson.My mother had some odd ball superstitious ways.If we split salt she would have us pour a ton over our shoulder no matter if it went all over the floor or not.Her female family members used to have her do some thing with tossing a bean over her shoulder, spinning while doing it and walking backwards!IDK, there were allot of those habits they had!I know in Chinese customs a stranger should not touch your hair without your permission. - @Marilyn Tassy

I thought native Indians in North America believed their hair linked them to the afterlife.  That's why in cowboy times, evil people scalped them as it was an intentional insult.  I might have got that wrong. I know in some Pacific countries, cutting hair is the move from childhood to adulthood.

We are always doing the "touch wood" thing.  Usually we touch our own heads or between Mrs F and me, each other's heads. Kind of a joke between us.

I think in some places (might be Thailand), there's no touching of feet.   I can relate to that. Feet are quite ugly. Especially my bunion afflicted ones.

LOL - accents.  I was born and later raised in London; Mum was a GI bride, so we left for the USA when I was a baby, but when circumstances brought me back to London later in life, I had a Kentucky accent which I can still switch to, but going to school in London, I very quickly picked up a London accent (I won't say Cockney) which is still my default if asked.  All of this meant nothing to me until in later life I joined the Military and moved down to Taunton and got my first serious girlfriend who spoke with a West Country accent, when I met her mother she asked me which part of Somerset I was from and it dawned on me that I had a thing about accents and languages.  I moved to Germany, I learnt German and speak it with the Westphalian accent, I married a Dutch lady and learnt Dutch which I now speak with a Twents accent.  I now live in Yorkshire (speaking English with a Yorkshire accent).  My son is similar except he can switch accents within languages, so he can speak Dutch with a Yorkshire accent, it's hilarious.  My wife is multi-lingual, she tells me I speak German and Dutch like a native, of Istanbul.

As a student of cosmetology, we had to do pedicures in school, as well as manicures,facials, hair removal but then with hot wax.

I only wanted to do hair but I did the full course which was longer so that I have a good idea of the trade and thought it was more impressive to be a cosmetologist rather then just a hair dresser. Hairdressing was only 1,200 hours of school in Ca. while cosmetology was 1,600 hours. In Hawaii it was more then 2,000 hours of schooling where as states like FL were something like only 1,300 hours.

School just taught the basic trade, being an assistant with real hands on clients was the real schooling.

Had to get to my cutting class early enough once a week to have time to recruit a model from the mall.

We all hunting for someone who needed a hair cut and offered them a free one if they came with us?!

Usually young men would go for it more then women would.

IDK, I am not very impressed with most of the haircuts I have had here in Hungary, very amature cuts overall. 9 times out of 10 I have to polish them at home right after leaving the salon.

One female hairdresser left a few obvious tags, small bits of hair sticking from the under part of the nap of the neck. I asked her to give me a mirror, which was like pulling teeth, saw the tags and asked her to clean it up. she seemed a bit put out over doing her job right.

Used to go to that salon in the 5th, gosh the nae escapes me now, they guy who owned the salon spent more time on HU tv then in his shop. Had a lady that was really OK but she was hardly ever in working. Always off on holiday and would have a replacement doing her work. You could ask for a seasoned stylist, which she was but her replacements seemed straight out of school and I was not happy. Sat once not counting time for a wash or dry but actuall cutting time took him 90 mins!!! I was so ready to leave and the cut was sort of stupid to me. Went in another time and made sure I did not get him again: I noticed he was giving an elderly women the same cut he gave me last time. A one style stylist!!

I had my husband cut my hair a few weeks back, no tags, super clean line and falls into place when drying without aloot of products needed or even a hot iron. Of course we did it together, piece by piece and he had a video with tips going on. I section the hair and he cuts for me.

Only takes about 2 1/2 hours!!! I have fine hair too, a good stylist should be able to cut my hair in 15 mins;

My husband gets so tense doing my hair, he wants it to be nice, he always says to go to a salon but I can not hardly stand even walking into one these days.

IDK, why salon here do not have a protfolio of their work?

I always handed my clients a mirror and always told them I would adjust any cut if it was not to their liking. Not very professional here these days! If in doubt always cut less not more.

Last cut I had in a salon I made the appointment in the salon over the phone and told the girl what sort of cut I want. She arrived 15 mins late and was totally lost here and there while cutting, I could tell; Still charged 12,000 plus tip! Told me to come back if I did not like it. No, just had my husband trim the tags off at home. Seems the schools now do not even teach the basic cuts any longer! Took her over one hour to cut as well!

She of course should know not to keep a client waiting, in fact a good stylist can cancel an appointment if the client is more then 15 mins late. Came to work , no makeup on, shorts and tennis shoes and a T shirt, her hair in a ponytail. We would not be allowed in to work looking like that.

As a student of cosmetology, we had to do pedicures in school, as well as manicures,facials, hair removal but then with hot wax.
I only wanted to do hair but I did the full course which was longer so that I have a good idea of the trade and thought it was more impressive to be a cosmetologist rather then just a hair dresser. Hairdressing was only 1,200 hours of school in Ca. while cosmetology was 1,600 hours. In Hawaii it was more then 2,000 hours of schooling where as states like FL were something like only 1,300 hours.
School just taught the basic trade, being an assistant with real hands on clients was the real schooling.
Had to get to my cutting class early enough once a week to have time to recruit a model from the mall.
We all hunting for someone who needed a hair cut and offered them a free one if they came with us?!
Usually young men would go for it more then women would.
IDK, I am not very impressed with most of the haircuts I have had here in Hungary, very amature cuts overall. 9 times out of 10 I have to polish them at home right after leaving the salon.
One female hairdresser left a few obvious tags, small bits of hair sticking from the under part of the nap of the neck. I asked her to give me a mirror, which was like pulling teeth, saw the tags and asked her to clean it up. she seemed a bit put out over doing her job right.
Used to go to that salon in the 5th, gosh the nae escapes me now, they guy who owned the salon spent more time on HU tv then in his shop. Had a lady that was really OK but she was hardly ever in working. Always off on holiday and would have a replacement doing her work. You could ask for a seasoned stylist, which she was but her replacements seemed straight out of school and I was not happy. Sat once not counting time for a wash or dry but actuall cutting time took him 90 mins!!! I was so ready to leave and the cut was sort of stupid to me. Went in another time and made sure I did not get him again: I noticed he was giving an elderly women the same cut he gave me last time. A one style stylist!!
I had my husband cut my hair a few weeks back, no tags, super clean line and falls into place when drying without aloot of products needed or even a hot iron. Of course we did it together, piece by piece and he had a video with tips going on. I section the hair and he cuts for me.
Only takes about 2 1/2 hours!!! I have fine hair too, a good stylist should be able to cut my hair in 15 mins;
My husband gets so tense doing my hair, he wants it to be nice, he always says to go to a salon but I can not hardly stand even walking into one these days.
IDK, why salon here do not have a protfolio of their work?
I always handed my clients a mirror and always told them I would adjust any cut if it was not to their liking. Not very professional here these days! If in doubt always cut less not more.
Last cut I had in a salon I made the appointment in the salon over the phone and told the girl what sort of cut I want. She arrived 15 mins late and was totally lost here and there while cutting, I could tell; Still charged 12,000 plus tip! Told me to come back if I did not like it. No, just had my husband trim the tags off at home. Seems the schools now do not even teach the basic cuts any longer! Took her over one hour to cut as well!
She of course should know not to keep a client waiting, in fact a good stylist can cancel an appointment if the client is more then 15 mins late. Came to work , no makeup on, shorts and tennis shoes and a T shirt, her hair in a ponytail. We would not be allowed in to work looking like that. - @Marilyn Tassy

My wife learnt tonsorial care as a part of her nurse training, so not just hair cutting, but shaving as well; she's cut my hair for the last 40-odd years, but she doesn't do anybody else.

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My wife learnt tonsorial care as a part of her nurse training, so not just hair cutting, but shaving as well; she's cut my hair for the last 40-odd years, but she doesn't do anybody else.
- @Cynic

Strange!

What has tonsils got to do with hair cutting and shaving?

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My wife learnt tonsorial care as a part of her nurse training, so not just hair cutting, but shaving as well; she's cut my hair for the last 40-odd years, but she doesn't do anybody else.
- @Cynic
Strange!
What has tonsils got to do with hair cutting and shaving? - @fluffy2560

I cracked that joke when I first heard it.  In the event that you're serious, Google is your friend (link).

Apparently, nurses used to be trained in caring for their patients, not filling in stupid pieces of paper.  If a patient needed surgery on a part of the body where hair grew, the hair had to be removed, they did their utmost not to leave the patient looking like Kim Jong Un afterwards.

Strange! What has tonsils got to do with hair cutting and shaving? - @fluffy2560 I cracked that joke when I first heard it. In the event that you're serious, Google is your friend (link).Apparently, nurses used to be trained in caring for their patients, not filling in stupid pieces of paper. If a patient needed surgery on a part of the body where hair grew, the hair had to be removed, they did their utmost not to leave the patient looking like Kim Jong Un afterwards. - @Cynic

I was serious.  But obviously I've led a sheltered life.  I've never heard the word tonsorial before.   Well I never. 

It would take some special skills and time to make someone look like Kim Jong Un. 

Strange! What has tonsils got to do with hair cutting and shaving? - @fluffy2560 I cracked that joke when I first heard it. In the event that you're serious, Google is your friend (link).Apparently, nurses used to be trained in caring for their patients, not filling in stupid pieces of paper. If a patient needed surgery on a part of the body where hair grew, the hair had to be removed, they did their utmost not to leave the patient looking like Kim Jong Un afterwards. - @Cynic
I was serious. But obviously I've led a sheltered life. I've never heard the word tonsorial before. Well I never.

It would take some special skills and time to make someone look like Kim Jong Un. - @fluffy2560

Tonsorial comes from the Latin tonsorius, "of or pertaining to shearing or shaving." You're most likely to encounter this adjective in a humorous or overly formal context, and it can describe anything that has to do with cutting hair or shaving.

Tonsorial comes from the Latin tonsorius, "of or pertaining to shearing or shaving." You're most likely to encounter this adjective in a humorous or overly formal context, and it can describe anything that has to do with cutting hair or shaving. - @SimCityAT

Thanks.  Confused the hell out of me.   Not that humorous tonsorius.

I suppose tonsils might have something to do with it as removing tonsils is a bit like shaving or shearing a bit off. 

I've still got mine but Mrs F hasn't.

As a student of cosmetology, we had to do pedicures in school, as well as manicures,facials, hair removal but then with hot wax.
I only wanted to do hair but I did the full course which was longer so that I have a good idea of the trade and thought it was more impressive to be a cosmetologist rather then just a hair dresser. Hairdressing was only 1,200 hours of school in Ca. while cosmetology was 1,600 hours. In Hawaii it was more then 2,000 hours of schooling where as states like FL were something like only 1,300 hours.
School just taught the basic trade, being an assistant with real hands on clients was the real schooling.
Had to get to my cutting class early enough once a week to have time to recruit a model from the mall.
We all hunting for someone who needed a hair cut and offered them a free one if they came with us?!
Usually young men would go for it more then women would.
IDK, I am not very impressed with most of the haircuts I have had here in Hungary, very amature cuts overall. 9 times out of 10 I have to polish them at home right after leaving the salon.
One female hairdresser left a few obvious tags, small bits of hair sticking from the under part of the nap of the neck. I asked her to give me a mirror, which was like pulling teeth, saw the tags and asked her to clean it up. she seemed a bit put out over doing her job right.
Used to go to that salon in the 5th, gosh the nae escapes me now, they guy who owned the salon spent more time on HU tv then in his shop. Had a lady that was really OK but she was hardly ever in working. Always off on holiday and would have a replacement doing her work. You could ask for a seasoned stylist, which she was but her replacements seemed straight out of school and I was not happy. Sat once not counting time for a wash or dry but actuall cutting time took him 90 mins!!! I was so ready to leave and the cut was sort of stupid to me. Went in another time and made sure I did not get him again: I noticed he was giving an elderly women the same cut he gave me last time. A one style stylist!!
I had my husband cut my hair a few weeks back, no tags, super clean line and falls into place when drying without aloot of products needed or even a hot iron. Of course we did it together, piece by piece and he had a video with tips going on. I section the hair and he cuts for me.
Only takes about 2 1/2 hours!!! I have fine hair too, a good stylist should be able to cut my hair in 15 mins;
My husband gets so tense doing my hair, he wants it to be nice, he always says to go to a salon but I can not hardly stand even walking into one these days.
IDK, why salon here do not have a protfolio of their work?
I always handed my clients a mirror and always told them I would adjust any cut if it was not to their liking. Not very professional here these days! If in doubt always cut less not more.
Last cut I had in a salon I made the appointment in the salon over the phone and told the girl what sort of cut I want. She arrived 15 mins late and was totally lost here and there while cutting, I could tell; Still charged 12,000 plus tip! Told me to come back if I did not like it. No, just had my husband trim the tags off at home. Seems the schools now do not even teach the basic cuts any longer! Took her over one hour to cut as well!
She of course should know not to keep a client waiting, in fact a good stylist can cancel an appointment if the client is more then 15 mins late. Came to work , no makeup on, shorts and tennis shoes and a T shirt, her hair in a ponytail. We would not be allowed in to work looking like that. - @Marilyn Tassy
My wife learnt tonsorial care as a part of her nurse training, so not just hair cutting, but shaving as well; she's cut my hair for the last 40-odd years, but she doesn't do anybody else.
- @Cynic

That is interesting.

I too am down to one client, my husband.

That is interesting.I too am down to one client, my husband. - @Marilyn Tassy

I also cut Mrs F's hair sometimes but only to straighten up the fringe of her flowing locks.

Past few years I've had a variably sized ponytail myself.  I guess I'm a failed hippy and biker.  That's about as "unconventional" as I've managed to get so far.   Way back, I could have been a part-time punk maybe. 

But what's noticed is that it simply doesn't get any longer anymore.  Maximum it reaches my shoulders and anything longer just falls out. I assume it's because of the weight of it but even that's reducing as it thins out as one ages.   I was thinking of just cutting it all off a while back but just forgot about it. 

There's no way I'm going to ever look like some Indian guru or culturally misappropriated rasta with hair down to my ankles.  Those days have long gone.   I wasted the opportunity!

When I look back at some old photos I wonder what I was thinking. So many trendy but strange hairstyles.

My go to look is simple,seems to work the best for me. A chin length Bob with slight layering in a A line cut.With fringe.

I have super wide cheek bones, sort of a long thin face and a strong jawline.

This length smooths me face out and makes it look a bit fuller.

I will never in my life ever at any age,mental state or way get a old lady Hungarian do.

My God, do these poor fashion victims own a mirror???

The uni cut perm manly haircut.Just why??

My husbands granny wore her hair long and put it up in a bun.

My granny I heard wore her long black hair down her back; Not the fashion of the day but he was ill and had no energy to mess around with her hair.

The crazy thing for me is when I am out in public and notice peoples hair. Drives me crazy at times when I see a bit of hair I know needs to be taken off but they are unaware that their cut is not right. Would be insane if I started carrying my shears around and started snipping hair in public!

My internet is really acting up today.

FB works fine but my e mail account is slow loading and not responding much.

Happened about a week ago for a full day then got normal again;

Hope we do not have someone hanging on us.

That is interesting.I too am down to one client, my husband. - @Marilyn Tassy

I also cut Mrs F's hair sometimes but only to straighten up the fringe of her flowing locks.

Past few years I've had a variably sized ponytail myself. I guess I'm a failed hippy and biker. That's about as "unconventional" as I've managed to get so far. Way back, I could have been a part-time punk maybe.

But what's noticed is that it simply doesn't get any longer anymore. Maximum it reaches my shoulders and anything longer just falls out. I assume it's because of the weight of it but even that's reducing as it thins out as one ages. I was thinking of just cutting it all off a while back but just forgot about it.

There's no way I'm going to ever look like some Indian guru or culturally misappropriated rasta with hair down to my ankles. Those days have long gone. I wasted the opportunity! - @fluffy2560

In Holland, most trades are diploma-certified, including both nursing and hairdressing.  Mrs C undertook to not purport to be a hairdresser, her training was a few weeks of her 3-year nursing course; the only practice she had outside of nursing was me (a Number 2 haircut).

In Holland, most trades are diploma-certified, including both nursing and hairdressing. Mrs C undertook to not purport to be a hairdresser, her training was a few weeks of her 3-year nursing course; the only practice she had outside of nursing was me (a Number 2 haircut). - @Cynic

Where is No 2 haircut on the Kim Jon Un scale of haircuts?

Kim's hair is mostly like a pudding basin job. I believe there's a guide to suitable haircuts available for DPRK citizens.

I'm currently at the dog groomers and it seems there's only one style here for Goldies.

In Holland, most trades are diploma-certified, including both nursing and hairdressing. Mrs C undertook to not purport to be a hairdresser, her training was a few weeks of her 3-year nursing course; the only practice she had outside of nursing was me (a Number 2 haircut). - @CynicWhere is No 2 haircut on the Kim Jon Un scale of haircuts? Kim's hair is mostly like a pudding basin job. I believe there's a guide to suitable haircuts available for DPRK citizens. I'm currently at the dog groomers and it seems there's only one style here for Goldies. - @fluffy2560

We've had 2 Golden Retrievers, you shouldn't be cutting their hair in the winter, springtime only, they need regular brushing at other times.

As for blokes hair, this link will take you through it.

To add, apparently now, Dutch nurses no longer cut hair, they were told they would need to get written permission from the patient; the response was then they can cut their own hair.

We've had 2 Golden Retrievers, you shouldn't be cutting their hair in the winter, springtime only, they need regular brushing at other times.
As for blokes hair, this link will take you through it.

To add, apparently now, Dutch nurses no longer cut hair, they were told they would need to get written permission from the patient; the response was then they can cut their own hair. - @Cynic

This hair discussion has opened up new information for me.  I didn't know that haircuts had numbers.  My grandad was a barber cum hairdresser and used to cut my hair and he only had one style it seems.  He's long gone to the salon in the sky.  Or the other place.

BTW, the dog groomer told us 2 x year, once at the beginning of Winter (Autumn really) and once in the Spring.  Winter has only just arrived really this week. It was quite reasonable weatherwise up until this morning.

Anyway, it was a professional place with all the gear.  And our doggy was really a big mess. Big clumps of matted hair around her rear end and tail. It was as much health reasons as aesthetics. She got the works including nail clipping and ear cleaning.   She'd never been at the groomers before and she's 6 so we've been a bit negligent.  Groomer found some skin stuff under all that mess that needs the vet's opinion, so it was worth it, even for just that.  She'll be fine.  She gets brushed when anyone remembers.  She looks like a different dog now.

Our next-door neighbour is a dog and horse breeder/groomer; one of these women who can walk a whole pack of dogs without a lead amongst them and none of them dare place a paw out of bounds; we live on the N Yorks moors and we often see her walking the dogs to the fields at the top of the village and she just waves her hands around her head and the dogs just explode in a mass of fur; then she whistles when she wants them back.  She groomed our Retrievers, the last one lived till he was 18 and always looked immaculate under her advice.

Our next-door neighbour is a dog and horse breeder/groomer; one of these women who can walk a whole pack of dogs without a lead amongst them and none of them dare place a paw out of bounds; we live on the N Yorks moors and we often see her walking the dogs to the fields at the top of the village and she just waves her hands around her head and the dogs just explode in a mass of fur; then she whistles when she wants them back. She groomed our Retrievers, the last one lived till he was 18 and always looked immaculate under her advice. - @Cynic

Our dog groomer looked about 16 but she sure had all the gear. 

Our dog comes back when we whistle.   The only thing I haven't managed to train her to do is walk alongside without a lead.  We're tried a few times. It seems she doesn't to get it or doesn't want to.  She can do other tricks.  She cannot roll over either.  But she'll sit, lie, stand, bark, jump, spin, come back, shake hands and all that on command.

One of our neighbours has three different breeds of dogs and they follow him around not daring to get out of line. Absolutely no leads.  They stop at junctions, sit down and cross when he crosses.  They totally ignore everything but him, even other dogs.  We don't know how he did it.  For some time we've been thinking we should  go for a walk with him and see if he can give us some tips/advice. 

That is interesting.I too am down to one client, my husband. - @Marilyn Tassy

I also cut Mrs F's hair sometimes but only to straighten up the fringe of her flowing locks.

Past few years I've had a variably sized ponytail myself. I guess I'm a failed hippy and biker. That's about as "unconventional" as I've managed to get so far. Way back, I could have been a part-time punk maybe.

But what's noticed is that it simply doesn't get any longer anymore. Maximum it reaches my shoulders and anything longer just falls out. I assume it's because of the weight of it but even that's reducing as it thins out as one ages. I was thinking of just cutting it all off a while back but just forgot about it.

There's no way I'm going to ever look like some Indian guru or culturally misappropriated rasta with hair down to my ankles. Those days have long gone. I wasted the opportunity! - @fluffy2560

A number 2 all around!

I dislike doing those short military razor cuts but had to do them all day long.

A co worker did them so fast and clean. Her secret, a full collection of every single razor attachment known to man!

I had a few odd sized one and the standard sizes so I had to eye ball it and get good with a thin barbers comb.

Worked in NM on 4th St; for awhile; Mostly young Hispanic men came in bi weekly for their cuts. Talk about pressure to perform!

Their ID was their hair so messing up was not an option!

They liked fades allot. Followed up with good dunking of Tres Flores. 3 Flowers gel!

Yikes, that stuff was so sticky that we had to use Dawn dish washing soap to give a shampoo because no normal shampoo on earth could cut through it.Of course we put it in a pretty bottle so they never knew.
In Holland, most trades are diploma-certified, including both nursing and hairdressing. Mrs C undertook to not purport to be a hairdresser, her training was a few weeks of her 3-year nursing course; the only practice she had outside of nursing was me (a Number 2 haircut). - @Cynic

Our next-door neighbour is a dog and horse breeder/groomer; one of these women who can walk a whole pack of dogs without a lead amongst them and none of them dare place a paw out of bounds; we live on the N Yorks moors and we often see her walking the dogs to the fields at the top of the village and she just waves her hands around her head and the dogs just explode in a mass of fur; then she whistles when she wants them back. She groomed our Retrievers, the last one lived till he was 18 and always looked immaculate under her advice. - @Cynic
Our dog groomer looked about 16 but she sure had all the gear.
Our dog comes back when we whistle. The only thing I haven't managed to train her to do is walk alongside without a lead. We're tried a few times. It seems she doesn't to get it or doesn't want to. She can do other tricks. She cannot roll over either. But she'll sit, lie, stand, bark, jump, spin, come back, shake hands and all that on command.

One of our neighbours has three different breeds of dogs and they follow him around not daring to get out of line. Absolutely no leads. They stop at junctions, sit down and cross when he crosses. They totally ignore everything but him, even other dogs. We don't know how he did it. For some time we've been thinking we should go for a walk with him and see if he can give us some tips/advice. - @fluffy2560

I wonder if it is her breed that prevents her from being able to roll on her back?

My Doberman had such a deep large chest that it was impossible for him to lay on his back.

That is interesting.I too am down to one client, my husband. - @Marilyn TassyI also cut Mrs F's hair sometimes but only to straighten up the fringe of her flowing locks.Past few years I've had a variably sized ponytail myself. I guess I'm a failed hippy and biker. That's about as "unconventional" as I've managed to get so far. Way back, I could have been a part-time punk maybe. But what's noticed is that it simply doesn't get any longer anymore. Maximum it reaches my shoulders and anything longer just falls out. I assume it's because of the weight of it but even that's reducing as it thins out as one ages. I was thinking of just cutting it all off a while back but just forgot about it. There's no way I'm going to ever look like some Indian guru or culturally misappropriated rasta with hair down to my ankles. Those days have long gone. I wasted the opportunity! - @fluffy2560A number 2 all around!I dislike doing those short military razor cuts but had to do them all day long.A co worker did them so fast and clean. Her secret, a full collection of every single razor attachment known to man! I had a few odd sized one and the standard sizes so I had to eye ball it and get good with a thin barbers comb.Worked in NM on 4th St; for awhile; Mostly young Hispanic men came in bi weekly for their cuts. Talk about pressure to perform!Their ID was their hair so messing up was not an option!They liked fades allot. Followed up with good dunking of Tres Flores. 3 Flowers gel!Yikes, that stuff was so sticky that we had to use Dawn dish washing soap to give a shampoo because no normal shampoo on earth could cut through it.Of course we put it in a pretty bottle so they never knew.In Holland, most trades are diploma-certified, including both nursing and hairdressing. Mrs C undertook to not purport to be a hairdresser, her training was a few weeks of her 3-year nursing course; the only practice she had outside of nursing was me (a Number 2 haircut). - @Cynic - @Marilyn Tassy

We would call the US military style as "high and tight", practically no visible hair until 1/2 inch above the ears, then a crew cut above that.  It wasn't a thing in the UK military where short hair was more a hygiene thing when speed was of the essence and we would wash our entire head (hair, face and neck) all in one go (I still do it 55 years later) - my wife calls it "the squaddie shower", where I can be up, ready and smell nice, all in 5 minutes.

That is interesting.I too am down to one client, my husband. - @Marilyn TassyI also cut Mrs F's hair sometimes but only to straighten up the fringe of her flowing locks.Past few years I've had a variably sized ponytail myself. I guess I'm a failed hippy and biker. That's about as "unconventional" as I've managed to get so far. Way back, I could have been a part-time punk maybe. But what's noticed is that it simply doesn't get any longer anymore. Maximum it reaches my shoulders and anything longer just falls out. I assume it's because of the weight of it but even that's reducing as it thins out as one ages. I was thinking of just cutting it all off a while back but just forgot about it. There's no way I'm going to ever look like some Indian guru or culturally misappropriated rasta with hair down to my ankles. Those days have long gone. I wasted the opportunity! - @fluffy2560A number 2 all around!I dislike doing those short military razor cuts but had to do them all day long.A co worker did them so fast and clean. Her secret, a full collection of every single razor attachment known to man! I had a few odd sized one and the standard sizes so I had to eye ball it and get good with a thin barbers comb.Worked in NM on 4th St; for awhile; Mostly young Hispanic men came in bi weekly for their cuts. Talk about pressure to perform!Their ID was their hair so messing up was not an option!They liked fades allot. Followed up with good dunking of Tres Flores. 3 Flowers gel!Yikes, that stuff was so sticky that we had to use Dawn dish washing soap to give a shampoo because no normal shampoo on earth could cut through it.Of course we put it in a pretty bottle so they never knew.In Holland, most trades are diploma-certified, including both nursing and hairdressing. Mrs C undertook to not purport to be a hairdresser, her training was a few weeks of her 3-year nursing course; the only practice she had outside of nursing was me (a Number 2 haircut). - @Cynic - @Marilyn Tassy
We would call the US military style as "high and tight", practically no visible hair until 1/2 inch above the ears, then a crew cut above that. It wasn't a thing in the UK military where short hair was more a hygiene thing when speed was of the essence and we would wash our entire head (hair, face and neck) all in one go (I still do it 55 years later) - my wife calls it "the squaddie shower", where I can be up, ready and smell nice, all in 5 minutes. - @Cynic

Yes, it is called the , high and tight.

The day to day clients like what they call a fade.

Seems popular here in Hungary now from my observations. barber shops are popping up all over the place.

I still enjoy just doing a shear cut, not a fan of the electric razor cuts.

I left my best equipment in Vegas as it is.

Just brought my shears with me.

They go everywhere with me when I travel, someone always needs a trim.

My husband was very upset the other day after seeing a video on HU tv of that American nurse who was murdered in Budapest by that Irish guy.

He said the video showed them walking towards her doom hand in hand from CCTV cameras.

I decided to check out some US news about it.

Sad but so preventable; 31 yeas old and going off by yourself with a stranger in a strange country and being tipsy to boot.

Seems she and her friends have been here in the past and they all are nurses.

Some sort of girls thing to travel solo and hook up with men??

IDK, heard her boyfriend back home was flying to Hungary with her parents when she was just listed as missing.

Mid flight they heard she was murdered while having sex with a stranger.

Her BF must of been angry and felt betrayed, stuck with her parents too. How sad and how uncomfortable he must of felt.

IDK, seems people do not want to grow up these days. 31 is old enough to know better and to be more selective.

I see tourists all the time that act more like they are in Disneyland then in a strange city where they do not know the customs.

Sad but very preventable for sure.

The killer was rather stupid as well, doing online searches about body deposile and how good the HU police are at their jobs.

I am sure they took offence to that one. Of course they know what they are doing; cameras everywhere, probably trained by ex KGB as well.

My husband is madder the heck with the HU lawyer who is repping the perp. Trying to get him off the hook.

Our dog comes back when we whistle. The only thing I haven't managed to train her to do is walk alongside without a lead. We're tried a few times. It seems she doesn't to get it or doesn't want to. She can do other tricks. She cannot roll over either. But she'll sit, lie, stand, bark, jump, spin, come back, shake hands and all that on command. One of our neighbours has three different breeds of dogs and they follow him around not daring to get out of line. Absolutely no leads. They stop at junctions, sit down and cross when he crosses. They totally ignore everything but him, even other dogs. We don't know how he did it. For some time we've been thinking we should go for a walk with him and see if he can give us some tips/advice.  - @fluffy2560I wonder if it is her breed that prevents her from being able to roll on her back?My Doberman had such a deep large chest that it was impossible for him to lay on his back. - @Marilyn Tassy

She can roll over herself and wriggle around on her back.  She just doesn't want to do it for us, even with treats on offer.  It might be she just hasn't got the idea.  We've been at that trick for some years. It might be she cannot do it as it's uncomfortable.  Yet Goldies are very food oriented.  She can do all the other tricks no problem but will do them immediately if there are treats. It's  just incentive for her.  She's like an addict, she'll turn tricks for treats.   

BTW, she's got this annoying habit of rolling around in the dirt and is especially  keen on horse poo.    You can imagine we do come across horse poo in the forests where we go as the trails are quite often used by horse people.  And you can imagine how upset we are when we get back home.  She has to stay in the garden for some time post-poo roll. 

At least she is not eating the horse droppings!!

When my Max was 4 months old and we just adopted him, I drove him over to the little ranch/farm where the adoption people ran their office.

They were helping me with meds for his kennel cough. He was sickly sort of when we got him. nursed him back to health.

As we walked over to the building for his shot,he noticed some horse dropping and scooped them up like a gourmet meal!!

Yikes I did not know what to do since I was learning about dogs at that time.The women just scolded him and opened his mouth up and shook it out. I was a bit put off by his actions.

Such a brisk cold wind out there the last few days.

I had to finally take in my plants from the windows sill and put up some cut foam pieces to help with insulation.

Speaking of insulation, my motive for action was stirred by my eldest sister telling me some of the latest insanity our half sister is doing.

It sounds like she is in menopause because she puts the ceiling fan on at night; No problem but last night my eldest got up for work and found the heater was on and the front door open!

WTH??? The youngest is not helping with bills either!

All I could suggest is to take her out by the ear and toss her out and lock the door .

Spending is one thing but clear wasting really is too much!

They filmed yet another movie on our st. yesterday. Not sure what it is about but they had an American yellow school bus on the st.

Not sure how that will fit in with a European background? Never know though, they can cut allot out in the final draft.

Staying in and toasty today but tomorrow I might have to double up on clothing to go out for some errands.

At least she is not eating the horse droppings!!When my Max was 4 months old and we just adopted him, I drove him over to the little ranch/farm where the adoption people ran their office.They were helping me with meds for his kennel cough. He was sickly sort of when we got him. nursed him back to health.As we walked over to the building for his shot,he noticed some horse dropping and scooped them up like a gourmet meal!!Yikes I did not know what to do since I was learning about dogs at that time.The women just scolded him and opened his mouth up and shook it out. I was a bit put off by his actions.Such a brisk cold wind out there the last few days.I had to finally take in my plants from the windows sill and put up some cut foam pieces to help with insulation.Speaking of insulation, my motive for action was stirred by my eldest sister telling me some of the latest insanity our half sister is doing.It sounds like she is in menopause because she puts the ceiling fan on at night; No problem but last night my eldest got up for work and found the heater was on and the front door open!WTH??? The youngest is not helping with bills either!All I could suggest is to take her out by the ear and toss her out and lock the door .Spending is one thing but clear wasting really is too much!They filmed yet another movie on our st. yesterday. Not sure what it is about but they had an American yellow school bus on the st.Not sure how that will fit in with a European background? Never know though, they can cut allot out in the final draft.Staying in and toasty today but tomorrow I might have to double up on clothing to go out for some errands. - @Marilyn Tassy

I just noticed I didn't get any updates to show any new postings.

Our Goldie does eat horse poo.  I suppose she's refreshing her gut bacteria.  I probably need it too but don't fancy horse dung myself.

I was watching The Jackal TV show and definitely they were in Budapest - in the town and at the airport T1.  They blew up a car in some street which must be near your place.  It was doubling for Munich.  I used to work in Munich and I've been there many times. It doesn't look like Budapest.  That area you live in is more like Paris.  I'm also watching Dune Prophecy and that was made at Origo studios Budapest.  It's all space ships and desert planets so I only know from the Hungarian heavy titles.

Some people seem to be really dopey with their or other people's situations.  I have problems with our kids leaving doors open and not thinking ahead and generally being lazy.   The eldest has got more responsible but the younger one seems disconnected from all reality.  That's a brain development issue in teenagers. They aren't able or don't want to understand the consequences for their actions.  I tell that to them and they are really offended.  On the other hand it cheers me up no end telling them that (joking - sort of).

Meanwhile, Nagymama's saga continues.  She's moved from hospital to a paid hospice very close to the hospital - Semmelweis Uni hospital relatively near Petofi bridge.  Mrs F was there this morning and the Doc said not so long now.  But we've heard that one before.   Half her brain has gone or not functional according to the brain scan, she's comatose 99% of the time, cannot eat or drink and is on a drip.  The Parkinson's could have been moderated if they'd acted early enough with medication.  But the GP is incompetent, probably addicted to something and didn't medicate despite being asked for help. The hospital docs say it's too late to fix.  Damage cannot be reversed.  God knows how long this is going to go on.  It's really cruel to keep her alive.  I'm off on a trip next week and I bet she dies while I'm away. Just our luck.

Death never takes a holiday.

I hope she can hang on for Mrs. Fluffy,s sake.

Getting that call is one of the worst shocks even if it is expected.

Yes, IDK why or even how my half sister can be so daffy. She is 58 and seems there is no hope to get to her brain and make her aware of situations and other peoples problems.

Self centered and out of touch!

Her father, my step dad would have a ROYAL fit if we left a room and did not switch the light off, for spills milk or not getting every bit of thoothpaste from a tube. He was super generous but if he noticed waste, it was curtains!

I can imagine now thinking back, married a women with 4 children and had to support everyone all by himself. he was a child of the depression too.

He paid 100% for my eldest sister to go to collage, paid for wedding. She worked part time in collage to pay her own gas to school. Now 60 years on, she still works .

Maybe if the Fluffy kids had to pay for some of their keep they might be more careful?

Hard to do though, our son was living rent free with us off and on until her was in his 30s!

I too would skip on eating dog poo for it,s anti biotic effects! Bad enough I drink sourkraut juice.

Made a super immune drink, not bad once you get used to the garlic in it.

I loved my dog but at times he did remind us he was an animal; The things he would sometimes do...

My brothr is still in the process of getting his new leg fit. how darn long does it take?

They are just watching is blood count etc; and not more antibiotics for now. He is working out hard on his upper body so he can do almost everything himself except shower; I am sure once he goes home to his new custom shower he will be happier. He has lost about 75 lbs in these past 7 months. He was starting to get heavy so losing the weight will also help him be more mobile.

Tomorrow is the American holiday, Thanksgiving. I am not into it at all;

Have allot to be grateful for but allot to be angry about too.

I will perhaps have a big celebration the day my brother gets springed out of rehab.

I may or may not try my hand at making a pie, that will be it as far as Thanksgiving goes.

Crazy to think back on all the big huge family dinners at my mothers house in the past. She would cook up a storm; Turkey, homemade mince and pumpkin pies, nuts, fruits, and of course the drinks!!

Oh can not forget the deviled eggs, casino eggs here in Hungary. Wow, maybe I will fix those too, man next thing I will be making a full dinner if I think on it too long!

Not using my brain, eating dog poo, meant horse droppings...

Although I suppose eating dog poo could be akine to eating shrimp, bottom feeder food;

Death never takes a holiday.I hope she can hang on for Mrs. Fluffy,s sake.Getting that call is one of the worst shocks even if it is expected. Yes, IDK why or even how my half sister can be so daffy. She is 58 and seems there is no hope to get to her brain and make her aware of situations and other peoples problems.Self centered and out of touch!Her father, my step dad would have a ROYAL fit if we left a room and did not switch the light off, for spills milk or not getting every bit of thoothpaste from a tube. He was super generous but if he noticed waste, it was curtains!I can imagine now thinking back, married a women with 4 children and had to support everyone all by himself. he was a child of the depression too.He paid 100% for my eldest sister to go to collage, paid for wedding. She worked part time in collage to pay her own gas to school. Now 60 years on, she still works .Maybe if the Fluffy kids had to pay for some of their keep they might be more careful?Hard to do though, our son was living rent free with us off and on until her was in his 30s!

Mrs Fluffy wants it to be over for her mother.  She doesn't want it to continue as it's just suffering for no reason.  Anyway, her Mum ("Nagymama" - I call her that for the kids) is now on morphine and completely out of it.  She's just being made comfortable - no food, just saline drip and some antibiotics due to lung infection caused by being immobile and inhaling either water or food.  It'll be just days now - so the Docs say. Not being crass but she shows signs of shutting down - dark urine (catheter so that's visible) but not yet mottled skin.  That skin would be very final hours.   She's utterly unresponsive.  I might go to keep Mrs Fluffy company.   That's all I'm good for.  Kids won't be asked to go again.  They already did that.  Nagymama's brother (Mrs Fluffy's uncle) will go on Saturday but he'll be lucky if she's still here.   Mrs Fluffy's brother is now talking about how to deal with Nagymama after her passing.  It's about time he realised this is the end.  He's been in denial.  In our own family discussions, we came to realise that every death is as unique as the person.  And everyone's reaction will be like that too.  It'll be mechanical post the end as there's the paperwork, funeral and so on.

I too would skip on eating dog poo for it,s anti biotic effects! Bad enough I drink sourkraut juice.Made a super immune drink, not bad once you get used to the garlic in it.I loved my dog but at times he did remind us he was an animal; The things he would sometimes do...My brothr is still in the process of getting his new leg fit. how darn long does it take?They are just watching is blood count etc; and not more antibiotics for now. He is working out hard on his upper body so he can do almost everything himself except shower; I am sure once he goes home to his new custom shower he will be happier. He has lost about 75 lbs in these past 7 months. He was starting to get heavy so losing the weight will also help him be more mobile.Tomorrow is the American holiday, Thanksgiving. I am not into it at all;Have allot to be grateful for but allot to be angry about too.I will perhaps have a big celebration the day my brother gets springed out of rehab.I may or may not try my hand at making a pie, that will be it as far as Thanksgiving goes.Crazy to think back on all the big huge family dinners at my mothers house in the past. She would cook up a storm; Turkey, homemade mince and pumpkin pies, nuts, fruits, and of course the drinks!!Oh can not forget the deviled eggs, casino eggs here in Hungary. Wow, maybe I will fix those too, man next thing I will be making a full dinner if I think on it too long! - @Marilyn Tassy

Your bro sounds like a fighter.  Really good for him.  It's admirable. He wants to live and that's good to hear he's not taking it too badly. I think he probably realises he needs to embrace life.  I can imagine it anyway.  No experience of that.

I was walking the dog today and saw her licking something.  And yup, it was horse poo.  She finished doing that, then a few hundred feet further on, started retching.  I think trying to make herself sick.  But why?  She's got no sense of decorum. 

Thanksgiving we obviously don't have around here or in the UK.  It sounds like a nice holiday but it makes me wonder about having two turkeys on order with another blow out at Christmas.  I don't really like Christmas much more - I'm a right old Grinch.  Everything is closed down for 2 weeks. I used to think of it as good but now I couldn't care less. It's a holiday in Winter when no-one can do anything. And all the kids are too old to care and one day is much the same as another these days.   

Youngest here might want a present or two but the elder one I want to have driving lessons for Christmas.  She'll be off Uni for exams so she can have a break every couple of days for a driving lesson. I'd teach her myself but it's not allowed here yet. It should change next year. It's been allowed in the UK for years for a qualified driver to take out  learner - special plates with an L on them and provisional license issued.     

This sadly is funeral weather .

Dark, depressing and gloomy.

Yes,the end in some cultuers is a huge celebration, weird.

My grandmother died on the operating table during WW2. My father was a real mamma,s boy, her first born.

he was 7 when they traveled with my infant aunt to the US from Poland by ship. Took IDK more then a week up to two weeks to travel. Since my grandmother had only one arm;I am sure my father was her little helper on that long journey.

He was stationed in the south pacific and was not allowed home to see her before her surgery. He was sent home for her funeral. He was so pissed with the military for not letting home to see her before surgery since it was a risky surgery.

Long story but in the Ruysn culture they celebrate death as a homecoming; They had music, food, dancing drinks and a huge party with tons of people after her funeral.

My father was so upset and angry that instead of partying with everyone, he bough some black paint and painted the inside of his father home!!!

Think they may of had an agrument over that one!

IDK, I know if I pass here in Hungary only a few expats virtual friends may feel sad a bit and my husband; No big fan fare for me. It is all good, I really did consider I was never going to get out alive from the hospital just 3 years ago. Crazy how you can either except things as they are or like many people, never face reality.

I swear I was not afraid but thought it was a bit of a sad way to check out, alone in a strange hospital.

Probably just a simple cremation and perhaps not even a bother of an urn. Just let me fly free in the wind...

My mom ans tep dad are laid to rest next to each other in our home town; Not sure my brother visited them much but everyone else has moved out of state. No visitors for them any longer.

Everytime I go to Ca; we do make a side trip to see them but it has been a long time now; Good thing is I know the cemetary takes care of the grounds and is not left to ruin like over here at some graves.

Well; I will attempt my pie today,did not bother with finding a pumpkin, going to use a squash, should be OK; I like sweet potato pie so it should be similar.

We went out to the Arkad Mall yesterday. Amazes me to see the shops here these days. Just as good as the ones in the US in general.

First visit to Hungary I was so ready to shop but they had nothing to buy;. Only cute baby clothing back then.

We each got a pair of track shoes.

Went to buy something at the Body Shop but they were sold out. That is the bummer of having a BD so close to Xmas.  All good, they have other stores, if not then next tile after they restock. That is the beauty of getting older, never sweat teh small stuff.

I know what I want for Xmas, for my edit to work here again!!

This sadly is funeral weather .
Dark, depressing and gloomy.
Yes,the end in some cultuers is a huge celebration, weird.
My grandmother died on the operating table during WW2. My father was a real mamma,s boy, her first born.
he was 7 when they traveled with my infant aunt to the US from Poland by ship. Took IDK more then a week up to two weeks to travel. Since my grandmother had only one arm;I am sure my father was her little helper on that long journey.
He was stationed in the south pacific and was not allowed home to see her before her surgery. He was sent home for her funeral. He was so pissed with the military for not letting home to see her before surgery since it was a risky surgery.
Long story but in the Ruysn culture they celebrate death as a homecoming; They had music, food, dancing drinks and a huge party with tons of people after her funeral.
My father was so upset and angry that instead of partying with everyone, he bough some black paint and painted the inside of his father home!!!
Think they may of had an agrument over that one!
IDK, I know if I pass here in Hungary only a few expats virtual friends may feel sad a bit and my husband; No big fan fare for me. It is all good, I really did consider I was never going to get out alive from the hospital just 3 years ago. Crazy how you can either except things as they are or like many people, never face reality.
I swear I was not afraid but thought it was a bit of a sad way to check out, alone in a strange hospital.
Probably just a simple cremation and perhaps not even a bother of an urn. Just let me fly free in the wind...
My mom ans tep dad are laid to rest next to each other in our home town; Not sure my brother visited them much but everyone else has moved out of state. No visitors for them any longer.
Everytime I go to Ca; we do make a side trip to see them but it has been a long time now; Good thing is I know the cemetary takes care of the grounds and is not left to ruin like over here at some graves.

Yes, they do let all the graveyards go to ruin here but a lot of them here are solidly built and last centuries.  In the UK they all collapse through subsidence or the lettering wears off..  Granite lasts forever and sandstone just melts.  Wrong stone.   I'm considering having my great grandmother's grave renovated.  I may have said that before. I'm still wondering if it's worth it as it'd cost $1000.  Only one or two of us care enough to want to preserve the past. A lot of the other graves nearby are falling to bits so this would be highly unusual to repair it but it would last at least another 50 years.  It remembers some lost relatives in WW1 but their actual remains are in military cemeteries in France. I never knew my great grandparents so it could be just a waste of money.  Obviously I'm far too sentimental.  If we have a photo, perhaps that's enough.  I'll have a look at the grave one day and decide. Then I might try and solicit funding from my siblings.  We have funds from my Mum and Dad we could use if they'd go for it.   

My parents are getting a headstone middle of 2025.  It takes 6 months to have it made. That's crazy long.  My brother is buried elsewhere (or rather his ashes are). I wondered if we should move his stone to be with our parents.  Mrs F says this isn't a good thing. He's resting there.  I was unsure but I guess she's right.

We've also had the conversation on what funeral arrangements there will be for Nagymama.  It's burial in the graveyard where all the others are but not next or on top of her ex-husband.   Mrs F said no way should they be in the same grave together as he was a philanderer and his "new" wife is still alive and hangs about there sometimes..  Oddly (to me) is that Nagymama be buried fully clothed. I thought she'd be in a shroud.  No-one will see her as it'll be a closed coffin.  If it's the same as the UK, no shoes or man-made fibres (as won't rot).

Then there's a wake.  That's all the easy part - getting her planted.  The massive job is clearing her house of such huge piles of junk, crappy furniture and of course, what do with the house itself.  I reckon it'll take 4 months to clear it out.  Probably best to wait until Spring.

Why would anyone paint the inside of a house black?  No-one would buy it in that condition.    Not allowing travel back to see Mum dying is a bit off.  Some pen pusher with no empathy.  Government sometimes has no sense whatsoever.

Well; I will attempt my pie today,did not bother with finding a pumpkin, going to use a squash, should be OK; I like sweet potato pie so it should be similar.
We went out to the Arkad Mall yesterday. Amazes me to see the shops here these days. Just as good as the ones in the US in general.
First visit to Hungary I was so ready to shop but they had nothing to buy;. Only cute baby clothing back then.
We each got a pair of track shoes.
Went to buy something at the Body Shop but they were sold out. That is the bummer of having a BD so close to Xmas. All good, they have other stores, if not then next tile after they restock. That is the beauty of getting older, never sweat teh small stuff. - @Marilyn Tassy

I'm making some cake type stuff today. I'm on hold for work so meh, make use of the time. I could do some other work stuff but I don't have to so why not.

I'm using a breadmaking machine to make some dough. I'm using a donut recipe but also put in some orange zest to mix it up a bit. Then I'm going to flatten it out and put a fruit mix on it - banana, apples, raisins, mixed spice etc, then roll it up so I have a long layered sausage.  I was wondering if I should put marscapone (cream cheese) in it but I've decided against it.  I'll cut it into "rolls", put them in a tray and bake. It's a variation on Mrs Fluffy's fantabulous groovy "wasp nest" recipe.

One of our neighbours just had a baby so we're taking the opportunity to get rid of all our baby stuff - scales, bottle sterilisers, clothing, anything.   We'll give it to them, then they can dispose of it!  It's one way to get rid of junk!

I miss my bread machine. Have it in storage in Vegas and somehow never was into replacing it here.

Have allot of good items tucked away that I probably will not use ever again. Mean time in Hungry...

Most of my things are from mu MIL.

Broguht over a set of dishes and a few smaller items but no pots, pans etc; Bought new here or have my ILs we bought for her years ago.

I sometimes hate it but I am mostlu over being fussy.

My friend in Vegas bought all new everything for their new condo. Left a good fridge, stove washing machine and dryer with her house.

IDK, what they saved on buying a smaller condo they have wasted on new things that were not needed.

They were so into moving and giving things away that she even gave away an air pump; She needs one to blow up her tiers for her wheelchair, not exactly thinking straight.

Man, they even left their bed and bought new, hate their new mattress;

IDK, totally wasteful. Even left her dishes!

Clean break!

I know painting the home black was a bit weird but thats how we roll, sort of overdo it at times in our family. Too emotional. Over the past 50 years living with Mr; Stoic,I have become a bit stoic myself.

I swear my heart was broken when my BFF Lisa died, when my brother died and when my little bro got ill and had his leg taken off; I however could not bring one tear up;WTH?? Most women cry at the drop of a hat, what is wrong with me?? I care but can not cry, so over it, sort of sad to say.

I did not even cry for myself when I got ill. Yes, cried when they first said they wanted to chop me up, no way, was more angry then sad; Thought , well this is it, I am a goner. Glad I did not go along with the first idea presented to me.

Just a crap day outside, going to start my pie and hope it is edible!

I miss my bread machine. Have it in storage in Vegas and somehow never was into replacing it here.
Have allot of good items tucked away that I probably will not use ever again. Mean time in Hungry...
Most of my things are from mu MIL.
Broguht over a set of dishes and a few smaller items but no pots, pans etc; Bought new here or have my ILs we bought for her years ago.
I sometimes hate it but I am mostlu over being fussy.
My friend in Vegas bought all new everything for their new condo. Left a good fridge, stove washing machine and dryer with her house.
IDK, what they saved on buying a smaller condo they have wasted on new things that were not needed.
They were so into moving and giving things away that she even gave away an air pump; She needs one to blow up her tiers for her wheelchair, not exactly thinking straight.
Man, they even left their bed and bought new, hate their new mattress;
IDK, totally wasteful. Even left her dishes!
Clean break!
I know painting the home black was a bit weird but thats how we roll, sort of overdo it at times in our family. Too emotional. Over the past 50 years living with Mr; Stoic,I have become a bit stoic myself.
I swear my heart was broken when my BFF Lisa died, when my brother died and when my little bro got ill and had his leg taken off; I however could not bring one tear up;WTH?? Most women cry at the drop of a hat, what is wrong with me?? I care but can not cry, so over it, sort of sad to say.
I did not even cry for myself when I got ill. Yes, cried when they first said they wanted to chop me up, no way, was more angry then sad; Thought , well this is it, I am a goner. Glad I did not go along with the first idea presented to me.
Just a crap day outside, going to start my pie and hope it is edible! - @Marilyn Tassy

I made cottage pie yesterday.  No breadmaker in sight.   I got the thumbs up on the cottage pie from Mrs F and the kids.  So that's positive and unusual to get such praise for anything never mind a pie.  It's a relatively fiddly thing to make and I got the ingredients a bit muddled up and I forgot to put some stuff in it.

In other news, Mrs F's Mum finally passed this morning at about 8am.  Cause of death was probably circulatory collapse (end in a heart attack) with Parkinson's contributing.   It's sad of course but I cannot say everyone is really upset except Mrs F's brother.  "Nagymama" was in such a mess, it really was a blessing that she departed.  There was no Quality of Life and it was just dragging out for no reason.  So the situation is now changed and there's no hurry.  Now, Mrs F and her brother are planning a funeral, probably next week.   We should get that out of the way before Xmas and New Year arrives.  We can be grateful funerals are fast here - a week or 10 days is normal. Unlike my own country where it can take months.

I tried using a bread maker once (I borrowed it from a friend of my wife); it was an unmitigated disaster, probably because alcohol was in use at the time.  Anyway, I decided to return the machine and walk down to the Aldi, who sell very nice bread.  I knew there was a reason why I didn't join the Catering Corps!

Growing up my mum always made homemade bread without a machine. But when her arthritis got worse she did buy a machine. The bread was fine, but nothing like the real thing if you get my drift.

I tried using a bread maker once (I borrowed it from a friend of my wife); it was an unmitigated disaster, probably because alcohol was in use at the time. Anyway, I decided to return the machine and walk down to the Aldi, who sell very nice bread. I knew there was a reason why I didn't join the Catering Corps! - @Cynic

We've had multiple bread machines and they all go wrong.  The motor drive system fails usually as they have a crank driven by a belt.  The belts fail and the rotating parts go wrong.   

Now we're using my Mum's machine which is a fancy Panasonic thing.  It's a bit complicated on the controls.  Our previous ones were all dead simple. 

The real advantage is that you don't need to do the kneading.  Chuck in the ingredients, put on dough setting and 45 mins later, you've got good dough. It can make ordinary bread, croissants, donut and pizza dough. 

Aldi do make good bread, I have to say.  In fact they all do around here although I rate Aldi higher than Lidl, Tesco or Spar.  People pop to the those shops for fresh rolls every morning as they are open from like 0700h or earlier.   

Typical HU breakfast aka "continental breakfast" as they say in England.  It's just a normal breakfast for these here parts.  Full English is almost unheard of.  When I think about it, I begin to think Full English isn't as attractive as I used to think.