General Chat

Yes it was a nice surprise Mel with the sheet.

We have had sun all afternoon so OH has been out in the garden. I have just noticed he has lifted the stepping stone path across the lawn and put sharp sand or something underneath, looks a lot better now as they had sunk.

I wonder where everyone is?

Touch wood, I am not getting the error page. It’s not like Frank to miss posting so I hope it’s just problems with getting on that’s keeping him away. Hope everything is OK otherwise.

Went to Tesco’s and did some shopping and by the time we came out it was raining again so I still haven’t got in to the garden. While I was in Tesco’s I found that Milton anti-bacterial hand gel that was mentioned a couple of days ago and got a bottle. It was with the baby wipes.

You did well with your sheet Ann. It’s always nice to find you’ve got a bargain.

I looked twice at your post Mel. I’m definitely going barmy in my old age. I read it as “three deer have been in the cupboard all morning” lol. Then I got the giggles visualising these deer crammed in a cupboard. I think the men in white coats will be coming for me soon.

Afternoon All,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY COLIN :-) :-) I hope the back held up so he could enjoy the day and meal out.

I'll be looking to see if our Sainsbury's have the Milton gel and report back AnnG as I want to get some.

Gill the garden centres have Michaelmas daisies in now as they are in flower. Look at the labels though as there are both dwarf and tall ones, but the garden centre plants all look small at first.

I've just had to rebook my dentist appointment as my dentist goes to Africa twice a year doing charity work and won't be there. It's actually worked well as I had my craft class and mammogram as well on the old date.

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Deleted most of my last post Mel. I've noticed they are getting too long.

That is a shame Ann nobody has complained about long posts and it is nice to have a lot to read I think.
Well done Vera I will look in our other Tesco by the baby wipes. I did look in that aisle obviously the staff are confused by the name Milton. I got my other one from amazon today, probably as good as the Milton but I need more than one anyway.

It has taken me ages of page skipping to get on here and read your posts. I am having terrible trouble with the error page today.

I laughed at your reading of my post Vera :-D :-D :-D They have just gone now.

Oh went out just before 6pm for a ciggy and I went out to put something in the dustbin and he told me there was a hare over the back field. I wondered what he was looking at so intently. Came in and got my camera and I have managed to get a couple of picks then moved down bu the ponds and then I saw two and then three but not sure about the last one as it may have been a rabbit.

What did you do at beading today Ann? Just finishing off things or starting something new?

It takes me ages to read the long posts as oh usually asks me something or wants something and then I find I am reading things over again.

Evening all,

Thanks everyone for Colin 's birthday wishes I think he has enjoyed his day ,we had a nice lunch and then family came a little while ago for some birthday cake they have just gone home .

No Frank today ,I was wondering how Rose got on last night .


Lovely photo's of the deer Mel ,they are after the apples ,I see there still plenty on the tree , nice close ups of the Hare too.

Ann I don't think your posts are too long ,I like reading them .
It was a good job you mentioned the dentist Ann we have our check ups next week when I checked the calendar.
Did you see the craft prog ? I recorded it so haven't had a chance to see it yet .

That was your bargain for the week AnnG, we have a Dunelm in Norwich but I never been ,I do like the Range though .

So you found some Milton hand gel then Vera ,I might have a look for some when I go in Tesco, it's coming up to that time of year for coughs ,colds and bugs so I'll be prepared :-D

Well done finding some of the Milton one Vera. :-). AnnG I think there may well be more that kill the Norovirus now. It's good when you get to the till and find what you've bought has been reduced isn't it. :-)

Nice pics of the deer and hares Mel, especially those by the apple tree. I've got 3 necklaces almost finished and 2 bracelets but need to get some strong magnetic clasps to finish off the 2 ropes. No trouble with the error page here yet.

Mandy we watched it and thought it was a far more serious prog than the last Kirsty one. I think they are wool felting on the next one so I'll be seeing if I pick up any tips on that. It's good Colin enjoyed his lunch and cake with the family. :-) Yes I was wondering how Ros got on.

It's the bead workshop tomorrow at the house with the nice cakes! we are making a crystal Christmas tree at this one.

I watched the craft program and loved the girls stuff she made with the Filo stuff. Just my kind of thing. I also liked the purse with the acorns.

Did'nt like the quilts, too busy for me.

I don't think the posts are too long Ann. I like reading about your craft work and your trips around.

Good photos of the deer and hares Mel. Thank you for sending them.

I am going to have a hot bath now and then read in bed for a while and hope I have as good a night as I did last night.

Sleep tight everyone.

Morning all,

Grey skies nothing but grey skies do I see. There's that fine rain too.

I have seen the hare again this morning when I looked out the bedroom window and then I saw a Jay picking something up out of the long grass which could have been a baby frog. I don't like the Jay's as they are cruel, theives and noisy.

Theyare pretty though Mel but like Magpies greedy, dull here too we are in M&S in Cheltenham

Went out in the garden and watched a sparrow taking a bath, a busy squirrel burying something in the orchard where there was a pigeon with a baby following it for food and a nuthatch climbing the ash tree.

Where is our Frank I am getting worried now.

Morning AnnG. Whats the weather like with you?

Good morning to you all, My apologies for not being around yesterday.

Thursday evening, We left at 4.30 to go to the Woodlands for Ros's appointment for 5.50.. struggling with over an hour of Traffic tail to tail, we arrived. ONLY TO BE TOLD the appointment had been cancelled on the 12th Sept. And the newline was made for 10.30 Yesterday morning. Thats TWICE this had happened, and I was not a "HAPPY BUNNIE" and told the receptions so.

When Ros got home from Stitchery she made a chicken curry. She had hers before we went to Kettering, so that she would be able go to Choir on time.

Anyway, Carolyn went with her yesterday. It turns out as we had already surmised, that there is nothing more he can do for her back. Not even injections, as they would interfere with the STENTS. So it just leaves her to LIVE WITH IT. Not the best outcome, but one we will have to live with. What with her ailments and my bad legs and shoulders, we are a right old pair of crocks. ;-) ;-) ;-)

Had a reasonable night last night, once I had been to bed and got up for two hours. I read and watched T.V. until 3.00 am then slept until 8.30, So had a lie in. LOL LOL

How did your trip to Plymouth go Jane. I hope it wasn't to upsetting for either of you. xx

Ros has changed the BED AGAIN this morning. It seems she does it more often, than I think it needs. But who am I to complain. So nice cold cotton sheets to get into tonight.

Weather forecast isn't good for the weekend, tomorrow is expected to be very wet and windy. So get your jobs done today girls. No plans for me today. So it will be a boring old day as usual. xxxx

I have been out and bought myself two new girls!!!!!! so I am £30 lighter now but they will pay for themselves in the long run. They are only 20 weeks old so point of lay but I don't think they are laying yet as their cones are still pink. They look so sleak after the old ones I get from the farm down the road. I did'nt have to go too far and was there in plenty of time and left before my appointment to pick them up at 3pm

I am now going to c lean the house out ready to put them in tonight.

Good to see you Frank as we were getting worried about you....XXXX

Afternoon all

Dull now after a sunny start to the day.

OH and I have been sorting out all the wood we have to see what we've got to build the make shift planter for Sandra's garden. Boy was that a job, we had so many bits and pieces to go through but now it's been sorted we know what we can use and what we can't. I did managed to cut the long lengths for the front of the planter and the bits of wood we need to join the 4 lengths together, plus we found 4 pieces for the corners. We would of made a start on building it if the rain hadn't started, but at least some of it's cut now and where the wood was kept is tidier so that's good.

Thanks for letting me know about the Michaelmas Daisies Ann, I'll take a look at the garden centre next time I'm there, I need to go for Sandra's bits and bobs and there is a water center next door we'd like to go to for the aquatic lights we're hoping to use. All we need now is a few nice days to build the planter part then we can start putting all the pretty things in for her. I don't think your posts are to long, I love reading them they are always so interesting.

Love the photo's Jane, it looked like you had nice weather. I'm glad you had a nice time with your friend, it must of been a bit of shock to see her so weak though, but it sounds like you both enjoyed each other's company and it would of meant a lot to her seeing you.

I forgot I'd recorded the craft programme Mel, so it's a good job you mentioned it, I might watch it later if OH and Sandra don't have anything they'd like to watch. Love the pics you sent. I had to smile at one of the deer ones, it looked like it had seen you and was posing for the camera. ;-) ;-) It sounds like you saw quite a few animals in your garden yesterday, I do envy you, we only have a few birds and the odd squirrel, Sandra would love to see all the wildlife you have and so would I. :-)
How lovely to have two new girls and like you said they'll pay for themselves in time.

Oh Frank, poor Ros having yet another appointment cancelled and not to be told. If it was me I'd ring before I left home to make sure the appointment is still going ahead. Sorry to hear there is nothing more that can be done for her back, Love the way you describe your lie in when you were awake most of the night, but if you feel better for it that's good.

Hope you had a good nights sleep last night Vera, I'm sure the hot bath would of helped.

I did quite well on OH's tree last night so I'm going to take another quick look now before dinner.

Had a good run to Cheltenham, we needed to find Nation Wide's building as OH needed to change his mobile number now that is used as a security check so we did that, had coffee in M&S and I bought a couple of the tops I wear under sweaters in the colder months then had lunch in Wetherspoons, I had a small scampi and OH had the manager's special which was mixed grill for £4.99, two or three pieces of thin cut steak, On piece of gammon, chips, mushroom, tomato and peas. Very good value and the meat was very tender apparently.
Just hear daughter and son in law are home from USA, ten hour journey but they managed to sleep a bit as they had upgraded to one above cattle class on their Virgin flight, as we did the last time we flew with them. Pleased to hear they are safely home anyway.

Afternoon Everyone

Its good to be home. I seem to have been away for ages what with the weekend in London, just one day home and then off to Plymouth.
As I said in my email with the pics I am glad I decided to go as I know my friend was really pleased to see me. I wont be seeing her again though which is the saddest thing. Her daughter said that she has gone downhill quite a bit in just a week and i am sure this is how is is going to continue now. The Hospice is a lovely place and so peaceful which is just what she needs . She needs calm and her daughter is so full on and loud and hyperactive which I know is too much for Sue.Plus her daughter has her St Bernard dog at the house.It is a small house !!!!

Seeing my other friend was good. The last time she saw James he was 2 years old!!!!
When we left her we bought a couple of pasties from a shack at the side of the road and ate them in the car.They were blooming 'andsome me dears :-D Called' Hell of a Pasty'

The weather on Wednesday was just amazing so sunny and warm. We went for a coffee to a local country house hotel near my old village. As we were sat outside who should be walking along beside us ....... Will Young !!!!! I think most of you might know who he is but just in case singer /performer. I think he might have won Pop Idol some years back. He was with his manager and had stayed at the hotel the night before. He had a rather nice sporty Mercedes.

On the way home yestreday we stopped at Gloucester Services(AnnG) and had some lunch.I had a bit of a browse around the shop and bought some great sausages and 3 Breton Pies (some kind of chicken pies).I think they have cider and mustard.Will find out later when we have them for dinner :-D

Today I been food shopping. I think Chris must have beeen living on fresh air. Bothe fridges were just about empty. actually he ate out on tuesday and had ready meals wed and thurs. Last night we had a chinese hoem delivery.

So two new little girls Mel :-D :-D I am sure they will soon be settled in and begin repaying you :-D :-D Love the pics of the Hares and Deer. I haven't seen a Hare for a long time around here.

Frank, Ros has been really mucked around with those appointments at the Woodlands .That is so bad. I am sorry though that there is nothing that will help her back. I know you weren't really expecting anything but hoping that there might just be new available for her.

Sorry I missed birthday wishes to Colin . I did not take my lap top with me to Plymouth.

AnnG you will have to have a little trip down there again :-D. I really enjoyed being back down on my old beach again and poking around the Barbican.On Wednesday evening we went back to Wembury and had dinner at the village Pub. I didnt see anyone I knew. I think they are all dead now :-( How sad it that. I do have one old school friend in the village but she was not at home when I called in.

Well the heating is on. I think the warm evenings are over.There is a definite nip in the air .