Off the hook

Telephone Preference Service

f you are fed up with getting unwanted telephone calls from people selling things, then register on the above site.

It takes about a month to go

 through but it is worth it http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/

 MUSIC NEW TUBE -

I just called to say I love you

 Stevie Wonder

Keep one's breath to cool one's porridge

Did you know that porridge is supposed to lower your cholesterol?

Every morning I have a small cup of porridge, a small cup of fresh orange, a small cup of milk, a banana, grapes, nectarine and a plum.

Obviously the fruit varies with what is in season. I cook these altogether in the microwave for five minutes.

It also stabilises your blood sugar which stops you from getting hungry so quickly.

Magpies

Magpies are divinatory birds and if traditionally you see one on it's own it's considered a bad omen

If another doesn't appear quickly you are supposed to take off your hat, bow and say "Good Morning Mr Magpie and how are you today

 or an alternative is that you should tell him where you are going.

I've just seen three magpies on the field near the house,

he version of the rhyme I know is

1 for sorrow - 2 for joy - 3 for a girl - 4 for a boy

Kelly has had a girl since this sighting -

here are several versions of this rhyme another is

One for sorrow - Two for mirth Three for a letter - Four for a birth - Five for silver - Six for gold - Seven for a secret never to be told

Again recently I saw, would you believe 4 Magpies and Esther had a little boy Isaac I also saw three magpies yesterday and this morning Julie has had a little girl Lauren