General Chat

Morning all,

Yes we have sunshine too this morning. It makes such a difference to the way you feel when its bright and sunny.

I hoovered yesterday after doing the ironing but in the late afternoon it got brighter for a little while and I saw cobwebs I had missed in the morning when hoovering and I thought I had them all. drat..... so thats a job for today, hunt the webs.

Nothing to report today as nothings happened yet. Oh is out doing his filters on the pond and I need to get on.

Still having trouble getting on here in a roundabout way and its getting on my nerves now.

GOOD MORNING at last. I have been round the houses many, many times this morning trying to get on here. It makes your blood boil. Why oh WHY is this happening.

Glad to see you are bathed, and feel a bit better Jane. I bet you are pleased with the way you are progressing.

Ros stood for what seemed like hours yesterday, ironing. She got it all done and put away.

It's a good job I didn't do the front lawn. Green thumb are coming tomorrow for the Autumn treatment. I can't cut the grass for THREE DAYS either side of the treatment. So it will be next week when I can do it.

Not sure what the weather is doing today, there is plenty of cloud with a breeze. There is talk of rain, but it didn't happen yesterday, as promised. Just a short shower, that didn't do any good for the ground.

Ros is going to make an eye appointment today. Carolyn has her eye test later, so Roswill gro with her. Tomorrow she has an eye scan at the hospital, and won;t be able to drive, so Martine will take her and bring her home.

I had a terrible night again last night, I was awake at 4.00 am, and laid awake until 6.00 am. Then got up and sat drinking tea. I did myself Eggs on toast for breakfast, which pleased Ros, as she doesn't think I eat enough.

Vals son is here again this morning. He is putting down DECKING which Tony feels will be better for Val. the truth is, it's what he wants, and it's nothing to do with Val's needs. It wouldn't surprise me that he is getting things done by Val's son, before she either has to go in to a care home, or passes away. What a horrible thought.

We are continuing to receive these silent phone calls, and ones about your internet being shut down. I now ring 1572, and put them on my "BLACK LIST" it's the one sure way of stopping them.

I have PORK CHOPS out of the freezer for tonight, which I will do with bags of Rice and Vegetables. Nice and easy, and very little washing up afterwards.

Now going to get my shower and shave and put on some shorts. So will say goodbye for now, and hope you all have a nice day. xxxx

Nice day here. Daughter rang this morning. They've been on holiday to Canada and so she was full of it! Two hours later!!!!!
I got on here really easily by pressing 'post date' so again thank you to Jane and AnnG for that info!
Son's calling by this evening after work to check up on us! Fond though we are of his family it's nice to see him on his own now and again!
Nothing else doing here! All is well!!(at least for the time being!!)

Can't get back again.

Cooking a quiche.

You know that bath must have been bliss for you Jane after so long without one. We don't use our bath. I only use it when I wash my hair as thats the only place I can wash it in with it being soooooooooo long.

Frank it sounds like Tony is getting things done for himself and not for poor Val. How big is this decking going to be?

THIS SHOWER WILL BETHE DEATH OF ME. There I was, enjoying a nice warm shower, WHEN for no reason it went to FREEZING COLD WATER. I nearly jumped out of me SKIN. I will be glad when Harvey gets back from France and fits the new one.

The decking is going from the Patio door, to the middle of the lawn. Their garden is about FIVE TIME smaller than mine, so he won't have hardly any grass left at the back. Val's son it here again. He is digging TWO DEEP HOLES in the lawn for the support of the decking. Gawd only knows what cost this is going to be, and the size. Val is actually sitting on a chair on the patio this morning. She said she is feeling alright, and has NEW TEETH, after her fall, that broke her hip and smashed her teeth. Lets hope she will get some use from all the sons hard graft.

Wind is getting up and the clouds are building up, so it looks like we will get the promised rain. I have just closed the patio door.

Pippyn, That will really nice for you to see your Son this evening :-D Where in Canada has your Daughter been? I spent a couple of weeks there back in 2005 and went from Vancouver /Vancouver Island across to the Rockies and finished in Calgary. The scenery was just to die for and the people are so friendly. I loved every minute of it there :-D. It sounds like your Daughter too had a great time if it took 2 hours to tell you all about it :-D :-D

Frank, sorry you are still getting cold showers.Brrrrr ! At least it won't be too long now before Harvey can get the new one in for you.

Decking next door!! That would worry me regardging Val. Decking can get so slippery and with her unstableness she will have to be really careful. I think you are right and it is for Tony :-S

Mel I could not not have a bath.I just love to have a soak sometimes and find a shower is just not the same.My Sister is like me and loves a wallow :-D
I am always disappointed if we stay at a Hotel and I find no bath . At least I am sure there is one at the cottage we are going to :-D. I will take my bath mat with me :-D :-D

Well my car is still not ready so I have said I will pick it up tomorrow now. It was being worked on just now . The new tyre didnt arrive until this afternoon which is why it is taing so long.

Thomas was a good boy at the Vets this morning for his jab and health check. What a gorgeous Vet . He was Spanish and very handsome :-D. He was so gentle with Thomas and just spoke in a really quite voice.I was very impressed. I do find it a shame though that you never seem to see the same Vet any longer. It has all changed . This Vet works for a week here or mabybe at another practice and then goes back to Spain for a week or something and then does the same. So he is back and forth all the time and he has a wife and 3 children in Spain !!. It can't be an easy life for them .

It's been a funny old day weather wise here. Mainly just cloudy with a few glimmers of sunshine. But the temperature now just suits me fine :-D

Jane, they went to Ontario for three weeks. Daughter has a school friend who emigrated to Canada some years ago and they stayed with her and family for the whole time!!!! Her friends parents also moved there and live about an hour away, so they met up with them again and had a really good time, going over the border into the US. As you say, the scenery was just out of this world, in fact it all was!! The girls were just bowled over, as they say!! Hope they haven't got ideas about going permanently!!!!
As you say,you do have to be careful with decking as it can get very slippery and become dangerous!

Good evening
Have been getting the error message a lot today. I have no trouble getting on site but I haven’t been able to move from one page to another, so I gave up in the end. If it’s still a problem tomorrow I’ll contact support again.

Pippyn, I hope you enjoyed seeing your son tonight and I bet you were pleased to chat to your daughter about her trip. AnninG reminded me when she said that it could be helpful to “chat” about problems on here to people outside the family that I did mean to say that everyone here is very supportive. When I was stuck in Vienna recently with a poorly OH I obviously told our children and kept them up to date but I didn’t want to worry them more than necessary, so it was good for me to let out some of the stress on here. Everyone’s concern and kind words did give me a lift.

I have read all the posts but won’t respond to them all as there are quite a few and I’ll be here forever. I’m quite tired tonight as I am still sleeping badly and am still trying to catch up with all the household jobs and gardening that got neglected with OH’s problems and other things that have been happening. I got an hour and a half in the garden this afternoon but I was very hot and achy by the time I came in.

Now OH is fine either driving or being a passenger and says his pain is “ignorable” we are going to visit my brother tomorrow. I haven’t seen him for over four weeks since I dashed up to see him in hospital in London, and then I was worried about leaving OH and kept phoning him to make sure he was OK. I am pleased to say that brother is doing quite well and at the point he should be in the recovery process so it will be good to see him.

I am going to try and post this now and hope I don’t get the error message or lose the post. Sweet dreams everyone.

EDIT Took me a couple of attempts and I got the error message but it seems to have posted now

Morning all,

Quite a bright morning here and at least its dry. I am still having to go around the houses to get on here and have got to the last few pages but can't get to the last page to read the posts so I am posting this in the hope I may get there.

Morning Mel, morning all

Cloudy but dry today, I've just spent an hour getting rid of some of the weeds that have grown in between the paving in the back garden, there's still a bit more to do but I hurt my hand yesterday, so it can wait for now.

Oh Frank a cold shower, that must of been a shock, just when you were enjoying your warm one to. Let's hope Harvey can sort the new one out for you soon. That was a stroke of luck not cutting your lawns now Greenthumb are coming. It does sound like Tony is having the decking done for himself rather than Val, talk about cheeky getting her son to do it. Yes, decking can be very slippy so I hope Val will be okay.

I hope you have your car back today Jane, you must miss it and not being able to drive for so long to. So there's a dishy vet now, he sounds very busy working here and there and can't see much of his family, but a job is a job I suppose. It sounds like Thomas likes him to.

How is OH's knee this morning Ann? It sounds like he went down with a right bump, I hope it's not to bad. How nice to have a little collection of 50p's, some of them are quite interesting. Sandra has one with a dolphin on it she's kept from when she was into dolphins, she was so excited when she found it....bless her.

It sounds like your OH is coming on well now Vera, hopefully it won't be to long before he's pain free. Sandra was asking how Amy was doing, she keeps looking at the photo's you sent her. We're playing catch up with our jobs to since OH's op. There was a lot of things he couldn't do, so he making his way through them all now before the winter sets in. Is it the first day of Autumn tomorrow?

It must of been nice to see your son last night Pippyn, it's nice to have a catch up isn't it? Canada sound lovely, your daughter must of had a great time if it took her two hours to tell you about it.

I'm like you Mel and find it easier to wash my hair in the bath with it being so long, it so much quicker to. I must admit I do like a soak in a bath, especially if I've been working in the garden all day and feel a bit achy, there's nothing like a warm soak to easy ache and pains. I keep forgetting I'm not 20 anymore.

How's your new router AnnG, hope it's made a difference and your WiFi is working okay for you now. Pleased to see you had a lovely time for your anniversary.

Well the fence is up next door and it's almost 5 foot tall, OH isn't pleased with it as it blocks his view when he tries to drive the car out of the driveway, but like I said other people in the street have very high hedges, much higher than the fence and they manage. I love the new fence, it's going to act as a good wind breaker in the winter as it's really windy down our street, coming from next door to us, so hopefully it'll stop all the rubbish blowing into our garden and save me a job of picking it all up, which I hate doing in the cold weather.

While the men were working I was very cheeky and asked them if they could take the broken concrete post out, the skip man broke, which they did for free and they also helped me take our old fence down as I was struggling with some of the screws, so that's all nicely put to one side out of sight down the bottom of the garden ready for OH to use for something else. I did catch my hand on one of the rusty screws so that's a bit sore now. I'm keeping it clean and putting Savlon on it, so hopefully it won't get infected.

Sandra and I then cleaned all the saw dust and sand away that I couldn't get to with the old fence being there, we then did a lot of weeding and I cut a shrub back so everywhere is nice and tidy in the front now. OH is going to jet wash the drive when he gets five minutes. At the moment he's gone back to mum's to finish her painting. So we're still busy.

I kept getting the error page yesterday when I tried to come back on here so gave up in the end. I could see it was going to happen again today as it was taking ages to get to the last page, so I clicked on post date instead. I'm getting used to reading the posts back to front now ;-)

Good morning Mel and Gill and everyone, grey and dull here but dry so, despite having a lot to do with packing, OH has gone to golf. I am packed thank goodness, I do hate doing it, wondering if taking too much or not enough, how cold in the evenings etc.

Gill what I do when I click on last post is scroll down to the last post I read the day before, then you can read the posts upwards in the right order. so far the router is working well so hopefully it has solved the problem.
The fence sounds great and all free to you. OH will get used to inching out so he can see the road and as you say it will be a useful windbreak. You were busy yesterday. Watch that hand injury. Maybe you should get a tetanus injection as you do so much in the garden.

Oh dear Frank, that woke you up! the cold shower, not a pleasant shock. so now after the treatment the lawn will look beautiful.

Apologies for once again not reading back but I am chasing my tail here so have to just come on here in short bursts. If i get time I will have another go later

Good morning to you all.

Silly ROS she has gone to Martine's, and from there Martine has took her to the Hospital for her eye test. When they arrived, they were told the department wasn't open today. She rang me, and I found the appointment letter. It's for 10.26 am 31st August 2019. So she is 24 hours to early. They will still go shopping at Morrison's as that is what they normally do on Saturday. We will have to see who can take her tomorrow, as after the scan she's not allowed to drive for a certain period of time.She will either get Carolyn or perhaps Pam or Carole to take her. This is when I wish I could still drive.

I hope I haven't got it wrong about Green Thumb coming today. They are normally here soon after 9.00 am. I will have to check back to the Email.

A lot cooler morning here, Adam the postman just called with a parcel for MADAM. He had shorts and short sleeve shirt on, and said how nice and cool he was.

I feel as though I have been pulled through a hedge backwards, this morning. I don't have a bit of energy, and ache all over.

That was kind of the workmen to clear away the broken post, and help with the fence Gill. You do find that there are nice people around, when you need them, and least expect them. Hows things with your OHs teeth now. ??

I have booked a table for Sunday lunch, it's getting a habit with me, not cooking on a Sunday, and a real treat. I suppose when you way up the cost of all the meat, and Veg. Preparing time and cooking and clearing away afterwards. It isn't that expensive, I can understand why Annx and G go out like they do.

The scab on my burnt arm has finally come off in the shower this morning. I just hope it won't leave a scar.

GREEN THUMB has just turned up, so I was right after all.

Have you got your car back today Jane, ?? I expect it's Jame's last day at work today. Has he started putting out feelers regarding other employment yet, or will he take a few weeks break and look in ernest then. He has his short break to look forward to with Hannah, hasn't he. When do they go. ?? All a lot of questions from me today, SORRY. !!!

I have got a nice PLAICE and a COD LOIN out of the freezer for this evenings meal. And I have found a tin of MUSHY PEAS, in the cupboard, so Ros will be pleased. She loves them with F & C.

I see Val's son is back today. Doing some more preparation, for all this decking. I heard Tony banging something into his lounge wall this morning, another finished painting I expect. ;-) ;-)

I'm starting to feel hungry so I am going rain the fridge for my lunch.

Stay safe, and well, whatever you might be getting up to today. See you later. xxxx

Last day on here as my sub runs out today. We're going away for a couple of weeks, probably onThursday as the children will be back at school by then! So I'll say goodbye to you all at least for the time being!
OH is putting in a new hotwater unit under the sink as the old one was leaking! It's lucky he can do these sort of jobs himself, else we'd have to ask our son and he's got a very 'busy' job so we don't like to bother him anymore that's necessary! SIL isn't into plumbing!
Still not too much rain here!
Take care and Cheerio!!!

Afternoon Everyone

Yes I have my car now :-D :-D. The new tyre looks quite snazzy as it has coloured stripes on it !!. Shame all the other 3 arent the same. They showed me the piece of metal that was stuck in the tyre and it was a big chunk !!!!. I went to Aldi then and got some Rib Eye Steaks for Chris and Me and a Sirloin steak for James, 6 bottles of wine,a Pineapple and a few other bits.Then it was to Sainsbury for soem Sourdough Bread.Ispotted some nice looking Lamb Chops so got them.I can't remember when we last had Lamb Chops.
Everything is unpacked and put away now.

Frank, James was not looking forward to going in today.I know that they will be going to the pub after work but he really would have preferred just to come home. He is going to try and do some Freelance work for a while whilst still looking for another permanent job. Everything at the moment looks bleak to him but I know something will turn up for him . It just has to. The break away in Lisbon with Hannah has come just at the right time :-D

So Ros got the wrong day today ,just like you did with your injection . It happens to us all. I hope you havent got the wrong day too for Green Thumb :-D :-D
I think many people go out for Sunday lunch these days. I thin kit is a great idea and as you say it is not so expensive when you think of what it would cost to buy the meat ,veg etc etc. Ann and her OH have the right idea I think eating out .
Why not I say :-D :-D I think we should do it more often too. In a weeks time I will be doing just that when we are away. I don't cook at all . If I do though it is something simple like Pasta or Bacon and Eggs.

Crikey Ann that fall OH had sounded painful.Is his knee ok today? I bet it has stiffened up .

Gill,OH will soon get used to getting out the drive with the tall fence.Does he reverse or go frontwards? It does seem like the fence will be good for you though acting as a windbreak :-D Hope your sore finger is ok . Rusty nails are not good :-S

I am sure I have missed people out here now but I have a machine full of washing that really needs to get hung out .We have quite a breezy day so it should dry nicely. I will BBL

Frank, of dear a wasted journey for Ros, never mind she was going shopping anyway. Enjoy your fish tonight and your meal out on Sunday. Like Jane when we are away I rarely cook, we do eat out then but at home we eat out quite a lot during the week but not often on Sundays.

Jane the steak sounds nice, and the lamb chops a swell, ages since we have had them, how will you cook them? Hope James manages to freelance for a while to give himself time to look around. What line is he in I seem to want to think it is IT. If so there are opportunities out there.

AnnG James is in P R.

The Steaks from Aldi are always really good.A few years ago I would never have thought of going there.(being a bit snobbish ) But now I realise how stupid that was.Any fresh meat I have bought there has been just great. The Lamb chops will be done in the oven as the instructions say to do. But they are in the freezer now.

Washing blowing nicely on the line :-D It wont take too long to dry.
My Sister and OH are in Broadstairs now for a wedding tomorrow .She said it is wall to wall sunshine there and they had a nice walk down by the beach while they waited for their room to be ready in the Hotel.
A week today and we will be off :-D I can't wait. It has been too long since we were last away.

My dear friend says unless the Doctors can come up with any possible treatment she may only have a few weeks :-( :-( At this late stage it is not looking good :-(

On a lighter note one of my favourite programmes is on tonight... Gone Fishing with Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer . I just really love this.It is the last in the series tonight.

We have lamb chops tonight as its a nice easy meal to cook for me. I have picked the runners and have new pots to go with them but I grill my chops as oh likes his pink inside.

Anng how long are you away this time? I hope you have nice weather and see lots of interesting things as I am sure you will. You always find nice places to visit or nice walks to take and we all enjoy your pictures on your blog afterwards.

Oh has washed the dustbin out for me and never did the lid and the inside of that was disgusting with mold on it so I had to do that bit myself. All nice and clean now though and I shall put a little detol in it before the liner.

Have done some washing today and a ittle ironing and am just about to go and do what came off the line when I put the rest out.

Enjoy your time away Pippyn, see you when you get back. Your OH sounds like mine, he can turn his hand to most things, which saves us so much money not having to get people in. He's taught me a lot over the years, so I can do most things to.

Pleased to hear your new router is working okay for you AnnG, it must feel so much better than it stopping and starting all the time. Thanks for your advice on the best way to read the thread when everything is back to front. It all makes more sense now.

Sorry to hear about your friend Jane, you have had a lot to contend with lately have't you, some time away will do you good. Where are you going? Poor James, I think you're right the holiday for him and Hannah couldn't of been timed better. Hopefully you'll all feel better on your returns and James will find himself another job. OH reverses into our drive so goes out forward, he's not said anything since yesterday and has been out a few times, so I don't think it's as bad as he thought it would be.

OH's not in as much pain with his tooth now the antibiotics are starting to work, so that's good. He finished mum's painting today, so he can rest up a bit over the weekend and watch the F1 now. I got some salt in my hand before and boy did it sting, the sore bit is just below the palm of my hand. I've been keeping it clean,so hopefully it'll be okay. I've started with a bit of a cold, sore throat and ear ache, I haven't slept very well for the past few nights, so I'm shattered now. I think an early night is in order. See you all tomorrow.