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19 Mar 2019 19:17 |
Mandy can just picture your Son sat in front of a panel of little children LOL . Did he have to sit on a mini sized chair :-D :-D.. Well done for getting the position. Is it a full time or a part time job? Scary for him though having a first interview.I would be a wreck if I had to have an interview now. The last interview I had was 2 people coming to my house to interview me for being a Magistrate !!!!! . I didnt get it . I think because I had worked for Victim Support was one of the things against me. Interviews for anything are very scary .I am so glad I will never have to go through one again. :-D
Dinner ready here
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19 Mar 2019 19:18 |
We were very patient about the young learner, and understanding. I thought though it was partly the instructors fault as once he’d stalled once (to our knowledge) I thought the next time he had to stop in traffic on the mini roundabout, as traffic was so heavy she should have helped him with the dual controls. Long ago as it is I can remember my instructor doing just that. I think he was a very new driver as his steering was not that good either. Poor lad in a few months he will be jetting around like many others his age.
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Gillx
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19 Mar 2019 21:09 |
Sitting here in quite a bit of pain at the moment, the abscess has started to burst, so hopefully in the next few days it'll stop hurting and start to heal.
I've had a terrible text off Michelle because we would only let her in and not her boyfriend yesterday. He treated me really badly a few years ago and I thought he was going to hit me, I'm really frightened of him and never want to see him again, let alone let him in the bungalow and I definitely don't want him anywhere near Sandra.
Well, Michelle is calling me selfish plus a lot more nasty things, including that I'm stopping her seeing her dad and Sandra and saying if I don't except her boyfriend then she's not coming around again. We have never stopped her visiting, just him, so I don't know why she's saying I'm stopping her seeing her dad and sister. Ever since she has left she has always done this so OH and I are really fed up of it now.
We've not told Sandra about the text as it would really upset her which we don't want, but it looks like Michelle has now decided not to have anything to do with us anymore. She said she didn't say anything yesterday as she wanted to see Sandra. I've never stopped her seeing her sister and never would. It's really upset OH and I.
I haven't replied to her text and to be honest I wouldn't know how to answer such a nasty text anyway. OH said to ignore her as it'll probably end up in yet another argument. It's such a shame we can't be a happy family, but I can't chance her boyfriend coming anywhere near Sandra and I with his temper. I need to put Sandra's safety first and of course mine, I just hope in time Michelle will come and see her again as she's done nothing wrong and really misses Michelle.
Sorry I'm very upset with the situation and we were all very happy to see her yesterday too. Now we don't know if we'll ever see her again. She didn't give any indication that she wasn't happy with the situation yesterday, just sent the nasty text to me this morning instead.
I haven't caught up with the post so hope everyone is okay and sorry for pouring my heart out to you all. I'm just really upset at the moment and hope you don't mind me getting it all off my chest? Hopefully I won't be so upset tomorrow.
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AnninGlos
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19 Mar 2019 21:25 |
Gill I wonder if this is Michelle’s Boyfriend controlling what she says to you. It sounds as though he has found a way to hurt you through Michelle, because he can’t challenge you direct. Maybe it is better not to reply, let it go and hope that eventually she will come round. I wonder if him asking if he could marry her was him hoping that her dad would offer to pay for the wedding?
Of course we don’t mind you leaning on us when you need support. And be careful with that abcess
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Gillx
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19 Mar 2019 23:26 |
Michelle hasn't spoken to us for over 2 years AnnG apart from when we went to OH's brother's funeral last year. When OH was talking with her boyfriend outside yesterday he said with his redundancy and shares, plus savings they would have almost 50K between them so I doubt they'd need us to pay for the wedding. We had thought the same as you though about them wanting us to pay for it. I doubt we'll be invited anyway going by the way her text was, as she sounded very angry.
Michelle has been like this for years, long before she moved out, I've lost count of the arguments we all had. The stories Sandra has told me about her since she has left, about the way she treated Sandra are awful. I'm beginning to think it might be better if we do part ways even if it isn't what us three want, as all this tension really isn't healthy for anyone. We've got enough on our plate with the builders next door, so we don't need anymore drama in our lives at the moment.
We've had the builders here all day, then another one was here from 5pm to 9pm putting the kitchen in, so quite a lot of noise. At least things are being done now and we've been told the skip is being emptied tomorrow, plus the scaffolding boards and other bits and bobs are being taken away, so hopefully it'll be a lot tidier then.
I'm really tired at the moment and would love to go to bed but need to stay up for another hour so I can take another pain killer, my face is all swollen on the left hand side and very painful at the moment, so if I don't take something for it I won't be able to sleep. I couldn't even concentrate on the sewing bee so will have to watch that again at some point. Just watching Salvage Hunters with OH, once it's finished it'll be time for a painkiller, then I'm off to bed. Hopefully I'll be able to sleep tonight, as I didn't have a good nights sleep last night.
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Gillx
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20 Mar 2019 09:54 |
Morning all
Bright and sunny here today although it's not very warm yet. My mouth isn't as sore this morning, but that might be because I haven't eaten yet, so I'll see how it goes throughout the day.
The builders are back next door, so hopefully everything will be finished soon. We heard yesterday that the drive isn't being done for 3 weeks as the fella is booked up until then, but I should imagine once that job is done the new owners will move in. It's going to seem strange not seeing a skip outside, or hearing knocking and banging anymore. They've been on the work since last November. OH was joking the other week and said they could of built a whole house in the time it's took them to do next door and I think he might be right lol.
As for Michelle, I'm okay with it now, I'm just going to try and avoid any upset by ignoring the text, I don't think it would serve a purpose to rock the boat. Plus she didn't ask any questions just said she won't be making that mistake again, which I think refers to her boyfriend talking her into visiting us. OH said she shouldn't of needed persuading. I don't know what's going on in her life but she doesn't sound very happy and seems to be angry all the time. I hope what ever it is she can sort it soon, it's not healthy feeling angry all the time. In the meantime we're looking forward to the summer and warmer weather. I think people feel better when the suns out, I know I do.
I've finally found my grape hyacinths (Muscari) I thought had gone missing. I had about 7 small pots of them and couldn't understand why they weren't showing in our back garden, it's because they are in our front garden. Silly me thought the bulbs were crocus bulbs so planted them in the ground and now they are flowering beautifully right along the boarder near the front fence. I'm going to take them back out though as they were a present off my mum, so I'd like to take them with us if ever we move, for now though they can stay where they are as they look lovely.
I've decided to take a beautiful lime green conifer out of the front garden to, my sister gave it to me a few years ago and because most of the leaves have fell off our smaller Red Robins around our water feature in the back, we need something tall and evergreen to go there, so we're going to use the conifer. At this rate I'll have nothing left in the front lol. To be honest we shouldn't of put the conifer in the front last year as it's going to grow really big in the ground so we need something smaller there instead. The conifer won't grow as quickly in a large pot and will look nicer at the back of the water feature. So it looks like we're going to be busy again sorting out our gardens, once the weather warms up a bit.
I'm going to get a cuppa now, then catch up with the posts. I hope everyone has the lovely weather we have today. :-) :-)
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Mel Fairy Godmother
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20 Mar 2019 10:29 |
Morning Gill and all,
Its dry here but the skies are grey and there's no wind and feels quite warm outside.
Oh has got the chicken house on a cental axel he has made out of the old weight lifting bar and a couple of wheels. I must try and get a pic!!
HW day today when I get around to it, or if I get round to it. We will see.
Gill if its any comfort to you I have'nt seen my only son for over 20 years not even spoken to him. At least you have Sandra and what a lovely daughter she is to you.
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Frank
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20 Mar 2019 10:54 |
Good morning Gill, Mel, and all,
We have grey sky's here also Mel, I can't see any movement on the trees in the garden, so I expect it will feel a bit warmer our there.
Eos finished weeding the front gravel yesterday, and gave a lot of self setters of pansies, and various spring flowers, to neighbours next door to Tony. They were very pleased to receive them.
She had a very nice evening last night, there were over 60 members there. They had Prawn Cocktail to start followed by a beef Stroganoff , or Vegetarian meal. They finished with various sweets. Home around 10.15, just as I was finishing watching HARRY REDKNAPP. As soon as that was over I went to bed.
I had a visitor all evening, and he stayed the night. "GIGGLES" His mum and dad had been out all day, and he had been on his own. They were both out last night and didn't like to leave him alone, so Uncle Frank had him. When Ros came home she said that Anne was so tired, she couldn't be bothered to walk round for him. So could he stay the night. She collected him this morning, while I was in the shower.
Harvey has invited us down to him for Mothers Day, so that will be nice for Ros. Lewis will be working, but should be home around 7.00 pm. So I expect we will stay to see him.
Like Mel, I haven't seen my Daughter for MANY YEARS. That's one of the reasons I am looking for my Grandchildren and hopefully Gt. Grandchildren. Will keep you posted if anything comes of my enquires .
Going to get something out for dinner tonight. Then a coffee and a bit of toast. SEE YOU LATER. xxx
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Gillx
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20 Mar 2019 11:33 |
I wish someone would come and empty the skip next door to us Frank, your neighbour was lucky the any old iron man took stuff out, we have people putting stuff in, including a bench which is now up again the hedge on the grass so it doesn't blow onto our car. Most nights after the workmen have gone OH has to go and check nothing is going to come over to our side, it's becoming quite a routine for him now lol. It's supposed to be being emptied today, but so far it hasn't, just more stuff piled on top, it's now almost 3 foot above the level it's suppose to be.......happy days ;-) ;-) At least the sun's still out which is very cheerful. Five and a half hours was a long journey for poor Conrad, he must of been very tired at the end of it. Sorry to hear Jan has got shingles I hope it clears soon for her.
Your trip to Hidcote sounded lovely AnnG, all those lovely flowers, it must of been so colourful and cheery. I love the spring, it's my favourite season of the year. The poor learner driver, it sounds like it might of been his first time out on the road. OH sometimes says things when he's behind one, but like I said we all had to learn and I'm sure people said the same thing about us when we were learning. I feel sorry for them, I can remember how embarrassing it can be. When OH was teaching me to drive we went onto a car park in the evenings when it was quiet until I got used to the car, but I still stalled it a few times on the roads at first though. I was also quite heavy on the brakes, so OH told me to squeeze the brakes like an orange rather than stomping on them, I'll never forget him saying that and always think of squeezing the juice out of an orange now, when he presses the brakes. :-)
Yes, I agree with you Jane it would be nice if Michelle's boyfriend could just drop her off to visit her family every now and then, but to be honest I think it's Michelle rather than him, I don't think she can except that I just don't like or trust him around me and Sandra. No I don't think we'll be invited to the wedding after reading the text she sent me, so we haven't told Sandra she's getting married yet until we know what's going to happen. I'm seriously thinking of making an emergency appointment with the dentist, I'm not registered so will have to go through the hospital, it's really sore now and has flared up again since yesterday. I'm taking asprin and don't think I can take that for a long period of time and I've been taking them every day for a while now. I've noticed a red mark on my cheek today so it might not be an abscess, maybe a trip to the doctors first might be better. All I know is I'm terrified, but I can't go on like this as it's quite painful and sore. I think it's going to be one of those weeks and not in a good way either. Pleased to see your dentist appointment went well.
Pleased to see your son got the caretakers job Mandy, how funny sitting in front of the little ones while they asked questions, what was his answer to the best thing you have ever mended question?
Sorry to hear you haven't seen your son in such a long time Mel. Thank you for your kind words, yes Sandra is lovely and very kind and thoughtful too. I ended up crying in pain the other day with my tooth and she came over and gave me a gentle hug so she didn't hurt me.....bless her. I'm so lucky to have her in my life and love her to the moon and back. Did you find a washing line in the end, the one I bought was only a cheap one, but I don't know what's inside it, so sorry I can't answer your question. It's very thin if that helps? I didn't have a proper look at the web site I sent but it looked like it might have what you want on there, if not and you would like mine let me know and I'll post it to you.
I hope you find your grand and great grandchildren Frank, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. How nice to have Biggles staying, I know how much you love having him. It'll be nice to see Harvey and Lewis on Mother's Day. It sounds like Ros had a good evening out. I haven't had a prawn cocktail for years, I love them and quite fancy one now lol ;-)
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Mel Fairy Godmother
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20 Mar 2019 12:31 |
Its in place. We have been getting it round to the run and fiddlleing about with it all morning and now I am having a rest and a COC.
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Mel Fairy Godmother
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20 Mar 2019 12:45 |
Gill you should take Paracetamol. When I had to have teeth out oh told me to take a couple before I went to the dentists and it helped a lot. Don't leave this getit done because it can cause problems like I have had with tooth loss and recedeing gums. I can't have any teeth screwed in because my jaw bone won't take it because of bone loss too. All due to not going to the dentists earlier. SO GO AND BE A GOOD GIRL. They don't hurt you like they used to now and my one will always ask if I can feel anything when giving me an injection and give a bit more if needed.
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AnninGlos
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20 Mar 2019 13:01 |
Afternoon all. Had half a good nights sleep then the last half I kept waking up so tired today. Not helped by having just done the weekly shop followed by a visit to B7Q and preceded by a visit to our local domestic appliances 'shop'. Bought a new washing machine that will be delivered next Tuesday. So just put a wash in the current machine and hope it keeps going. It is quarter way across the kitchen as OH is going to move the electric plug once this load is finished.
Your girls will soon be in their new home then Mel? How sad to have lost contact with your son Mel. I can't imagine how it must feel. we don't see a lot of our son but he is always in contact and always concerned about us. Plus I am in contact with our daughter in law via facebook. And always chatting to our daughter either by e mail or FB.
Gill yes the flowers at Hidcote were very pretty. I must get the photos onto my blog today.
We will all be pleased to hear that you have made a dentists appointment gill.
:-) :-)
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David
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20 Mar 2019 13:40 |
I remember how my parents, my 2 brothers and myself lived in rented accommodation being the top floor of a terraced house. The sleeping quarters and the living room were together smaller than this bungalow. I am grateful.
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Frank
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20 Mar 2019 14:02 |
Have to found a DENTIST Gill ?? if not WHY NOT. !!! Please my love, get it sorted, you will feel so much better afterwards. xxx
I used the new mower this morning to do the front lawn. It doesn't seem to cut as good as my old one, even though I have it on the lowest setting. But at least it looks alright. Now I have to think about tackling the BACK LAWN.
I have Lamb steaks for tonight's dinner, Roast potatoes, Cauli and Broc, Carrots and Brussels. Treacle tart for afters for Ros. I don't tend to eat sweets.
Ros feels like a lazy day today, so I said Well don't do anything. !! She was very busy yesterday in the garden. She has a nail appointment at 2.30 pm today. So she had better see about setting off shortly. Carolyn is going with her tomorrow for the check up on her heart. So fingers crossed everything is tickety= Boo. She has been making YET another necklace this morning. The necklace rack in the bedroom is almost falling over with the weight of all she has got on it. lol lol
The sun is trying to break through, with not a lot of success, with all the cloud up there.
AnninG, Both Mel and I did nothing for our children to stop making contact. My daughter, borrowed money from a FRIEND of mine, without my KNOWLEDGE. and did't repay it. I of course was very upset and told her so. So if that is her reason for NO CONTACT. It's down to her. Fortunately I have Ros's two boys, who I adopted when we married 40 years ago. I couldn't ask for better relationships if I had to choose. Plus the fact, I had my OWN SON Simon, come back into my life last year and have become very close. Never a week goes by that we don't phone each other.
Gill that's very bad of the builders stacking the skip that high. The chances are the Company will refuse to take it away if it's that overloaded. There is a line on the skip that shows how much you can put in them. I would have thought it would be dangerous to transport a load as big as that, it could easily blow off.
Your Daughter sounds she is in charge of her relationship with both You and OH as well as her partner. He will rule the day. !!!
So the new HEN house is in situ Mel, I bet the girls will think they are in a palace. !! lol
I feel I should start on the back lawn, but I am not sure my back feels up to it. So might be better to leave it till tomorrow, they say the weather is staying dry and fine.
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Gillx
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20 Mar 2019 14:34 |
Keep getting the error, page so will try again later, if I still can't get on I'll try again tomorrow if it'll let me.
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AnninGlos
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20 Mar 2019 16:34 |
Hidcote and Lee on Solent photos on my blog
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Gwyn in Kent
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20 Mar 2019 17:31 |
Just a quick Hello, before getting a meal.It seems to be yet another 'Oh-so-busy' week.
I've had an enjoyable day helping with a primary school class visit to Canterbury. The children were so excited and very well behaved, as they always are. The weather was fair, -sunny at times, not too cold, no wind and best of all DRY. Last week I was wondering what on earth it would be like, so thank goodness there is much kinder weather now. I do like learning alongside the youngsters on these visits. I think Dover Castle will be my next visit with them,sometime.
Gill, I do hope you get something sorted soon for your teeth. I had trouble a few months ago and wasn't registered with a dentist. I went to see my GP , but was told I needed to see a dentist, so phoned one who has a good reputation locally and she fitted me in and prescribed antibiotics. Honestly, she was kindness itself and so understanding of my 'thing' about going to the dentist. They really are so much better nowadays at making one feel at ease.
Ann, I hope you enjoyed your Hampshire visit. I can imagine that a ferry ride to Gunwharf Quay would have been rather choppy and the alternative road journey is quite a trek. Lovely to catch up with your family and see how the young ones are growing.
I'm sorry to hear that so many of you have relationship problems within your families. It's very sad when that happens. I can't begin to think how much I would miss being in contact with my children. I see them frequently, but we don't live in each other's pocket. Naturally they have their own lives to lead, but we also share times either at home or socially, perhaps at a quiz night together. I'm very blessed.
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Mel Fairy Godmother
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20 Mar 2019 17:47 |
Had the error page so am posting to see whose posted as I have been in the garden having a tidy up out the front. I have a huge barrow of dead clematis and weeds.
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Mel Fairy Godmother
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20 Mar 2019 17:59 |
Gwyn I went to Canterbury with a school trip many years ago and I have been to Dover Castle too but again many many years ago.
I hVE STEAK AND KIDNEY ON THE GO AND i THINK i SHALL JUST DO NEW POTS AND DOUGH BOYS WITH IT.
Did'nt mean to shout but I must have caught the caps lock key with my fingernail.
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Jane
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20 Mar 2019 19:01 |
Evening All
Gwyn , Canterbury is a lovely city.My son went to Uni there and his graduation was in the Cathedral!. His girlfriend (still) is doing her PhD at Uni there so James is down there fairly often. How good the children were all so well behaved for you today :-D Sometimes little ones can get so excited on these school trips . What year were they?
Oh Gill, for heavens sake you really must do something about your tooth!!!!!. You said the side of your face was looking a bit red now. You really can't leave it any longer.
Will the Girls be in their new house tomorrow Mel? They will think it is a 5* Hotel :-D
Thomas is in disgace . He has killed my favourite Robin :-( :-( I have dinner to sort out now .We seem all behind tonight.
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