General Chat

Good afternoon Mel, Gill and Vera and all.

Gill my knee is still a bit painful but I know once it starts to hurt it takes a while to recover, comes of living in a house with stairs!!
Tell Sandra what they were saying about fireworks is that there are petitions, one by the RSPCA, to stop the fireworks that have a really loud bang because they cause animals and dogs to suffer and also Veterans. I think there is also a petition to ban private fireworks so that they are only set off by groups with a licence because in some places they are being set off late into the night.

Sorry you had a bad night Vera, thankfully mine was better last night and we also slept in a bit this morning.
It is an hour since you posted, has the cleaner appeared out of the cupboard yet?

Typical November 5th weather here today.Horrid damp sometimes drizzly day . We have been to tesco, then to take three lots of stuff to the charity shop, then to pick up prescriptions and finally for coffee and a shared pasty for lunch at the Village community centre. Where we met three different people to chat to. Like buses they never come alone

Good afternoon everyone,

Very dull Autumn day here, we have had some rain also.

We have Biggles until Friday. His owners have gone to Paignton on a coach trip. Jenny has been this morning and took him for his walk. It appears he likes to go into the canal for a paddle. He came home with a wet TUMMY and legs.

Ros has gone to Tesco for some bits, she is then going on to try and find me a Christmas Present. I have been looking at more GOLD BRACELETS for her. I missed one yesterday by £5.00. So will have to keep looking.

After a very good nights sleep, I tried my left eye. I COULD SEE OUT OF IT. but now it is cloudy again. So resting it, seems to help. ;-) ;-) ;-)

Sorry friends, I am not able to read the posts, it takes a lot of concentration, and puts strain on my eyes. But I am thinking of you all, and trust you are all well. Will be back again either later, or tomorrow.

Ros is making me a STEAK AND KIDNEY PIE for tonight. Which I must admit is one of my favourites.

See you soon lol lol xxxx

Sorry to hear you didn't have a good nights sleep last night Vera. I had a few on the run so I know how you feel. I hope you have a better night tonight, providing the fireworks let you. Did the hoovering get done in the end? Best to rest up if your back is playing you up, the jobs can wait until another day. I know it's not easy to look at them but it's better than your back becoming worse. I'm the same as you at the moment and can see jobs that need doing knowing I can't do them for a few days, but they're not going anywhere so I just try not to look at them. Better to be safe than sorry.

I passed your message onto Sandra about the fireworks AnnG, she said they mentioned something about quieter fireworks being sold in Asda next year, maybe it's like you said with them being so noisy, some of them are really loud and make us jump when we're watching the TV and of course the neighbours dogs then start barking, so having less fireworks around should help them, as I can imagine it would be very stressful for them and of course some people too.

It sounds like you're enjoying Biggles company, I hope he didn't tread any wet muck into your bungalow Frank. Good idea to rest your eye the last thing you need is for it to start playing up again. My knee is much better since I've been resting it and today the pain stopped. I'm still going to rest it though as I'd really like to go out with OH and Sandra in a few days to the Christmas evening event at the garden centre.

OH has bought Sandra some sparklers as a surprise for later, he was going to buy a box of fireworks but they were £75 for a small box, so decided to stick to the sparklers instead as that is far to much money for the amount of fireworks you get in a the box. She's not had any sparklers since she was a little girl, so it'll be a nice surprise for her.

Sandra's just had her first sparkler and loved it, she was a bit concerned when it got closer to her hand, even though she had gloves on, so when it was finished I showed her how long the handle bit was, so now she's looking forward to the next four. She's going to have two more after her dinner, then the final two after the "Pride of Britain" has finished. She's been looking forward to watching that programme, so once it's finished she'll enjoy the last of her sparklers more then.

You should of seen her face, it lit up brighter than the sparkler and she gave both OH and I lots of big hugs. It's such a shame the pub shut down that we normally take her to, but she enjoyed having something to mark the night, even if it wasn't a big firework display. She did watch the neighbours fireworks last night so at least she's seen some this year and you never know there maybe some around later on for her to see too.

Back home unloaded and all put away and had a drink and a bit of cake.

I went up the High St today to get some more wool for something I am trying to make. Still not sure if its going to work out yet but will let you know when its done.

Sorry you had a bad night Vera and AnnG. Vera you should have just got the vac out and left it where he has to walk past it to remind him he was going to do it.

I also bought myself a pair of Christmas socks ( my secret passion is pretty socks) and some Christmas tags for presents and a stand for 50p that may take a couple of my big decorated cones on the stall. Its black so I may spray it white and see if I can add another arm on it. The other thing I bought was some wooden pegs to paint. I want to do some for shopping lists on your supermarket trolley and some Christmas ones too. O and some more pencils, 8 in a pack for 69p in Poundstretcher. They are pink but shall be painted. Sandra would like one in pink I know.

Oh has his usual curry tonight and I have mince and mash with cabbage. HOme cooked as I saved it and froze it when I did the sheep sh*t pie last week.

Shame you can't get pink sparklers...................

Evening All,

Mostly dry today after a downpour at lunchtime. The puddles are all back at the sides of the roads and the brook in the next village was starting to run over the road as it was too deep to all run through the pipes underneath.

I wonder if Vera is looking at the back of her eyelids yet! Such a brilliant description from Mandy it always makes me smile! :-D Maybe not though if it is a good speaker. Did he do the hoovering Vera? Mine's retort if prompted would be that he 'had it in hand!' A likely story methinks!

I was reading this morning about that poor 18 week old puppy that had a heart attack and died because of noisy fireworks. They've got louder and louder over the years and, as OH says, it sounds like military warfare going on at times. They seem to be ignoring the clamp down a few years ago and round here started well before Diwali. Lots of weddings have them now too. Gone are the days when your dad would bring home a small box assortment of Roman Fountains, catherine wheels, volcanoes and jumping jacks, with the big finale of the rocket fired from an empty milk bottle! I used to like those green and red matches too. I had my coat all burnt when one of the airplane ones shot under my arm and got stuck when I was about 10 years old. Shortly after I was married the first time we heard our letterbox rattle and found a lit one in our porch that some kids had pushed through. We were so lucky we were at home and that hubby flipped it outside with a board. I feel sorry for the wild animals and birds and wonder what effect it has on them. It must be quite a worry for those with thatched roofs too. There was a free half hour display tonight at the old manor where we had lunch today and I think just having organised displays would be best, with strict rules about dates and times. At least then people would know when to keep their pets in and it would reduce the burden on A & E..

I thought my left knee was as better as it gets, but walking round Primark this afternoon to hopefully get my Kimono (which I didn't) OH started chivvying me as he needed the loo and there are none that end of the retail park since BHS closed. Of course I wanted to see what tops and cardigans there were as I don't often go there, so speeded up a little and ended up limping as we went out. I was so cross it has happened again, so this time I'll make sure I do like Gill and be careful for longer this time.

I'm off to bed now as I feel so tired today.....OH has already gone! I hope you all get a good night's sleep and that backs and knees feel better tomorrow.

Morning all,

What a miserable day we have just like the day after bonfire night we used to have when I was a kid. Dull dreary and wet. There was always the smell of smoke in the air the day after but back then there were lots of people having fireworks and bonfires and we did'nt live in the proper country then. I used to have bonfire parties when friends and family came round and they all brought fireworks. We would have the display by the bonfire let off usually by my dad and then soup and sausage rolls and sandwiches. It wa salways tomato soup, dads favorite. On the way to school the next day it would be how many rocket sticks you could find and how big they were.

Oh's birthday today and he would rather forget about it. He hates birthdays and Christmas. Too much fuss he says.

Hope those with bad knees are feeling better this mroning and that you all had a good nights sleep last night, I did after all the trapsing about round the shops yesterday.

How's the eye this morning Frank? not long to go now till you have it seen too. Did you enjoy your steak and kidney pie?

Hope Jane is enjoying Hannah's stay and sending wishes and (((hugs))). <3

Morning All,

Dry here at the moment but rain later I think.

I slept well last night and and am off to class with my little bag now. OH broke a piece of tooth off yesterday so needs to see if he can get in at the dentist. He's just gone to his friend's brother's now to pick up..........yes more progs and whatever! I suspect things are going to have to go in the conservatory now, but he is taking the club records to a friend at a match tonight. He runs a sort of museum of the old chub I think.

Better dash........

Have fun at class today Ann and I hope G can get in at the dentist.

Happy Birthday to OH Mel :-D Have you bought him something nice?

I had a phone call yesterday to say I have an appointment this afternoon at the hospital with a Surgeon from Leicester. So today is the day I will know just what the situation is. I am definitely feeling very anxious now. Hannah and Chris will be with me.
Then at 5.30 I am having my hair cut. I asked if I could go when the salon was quiet so Nigel has put me in as the last client.I just couldnt face seeing all the staff and maybe someone I might know.

It started off lovely and sunny this morning but now it is all cloudy :-S.

Have a nice day everyone.

Happy Birthday to your OH Mel.

Jane, it’s good that Chris and Hannah can both be with you. I hope the surgeon will be able to suggest a course of treatment that will have a good outcome for you. I will be thinking of you this afternoon and we will all be with you in spirit <3 <3

Afternoon all,

Happy birthday to Mr Mel i hope he enjoys his day ,it's sons birthday too today .

Jane I hope the news is all good for you today ,it's good you have Chris and Hannah with you for support <3 will be thinking of you <3

Vera what a pretty granddaughter you have ,the picture of her was beautiful .

Oh says thank you for his birthday wishes.

I bought him a BIG bottle of gin and 8 small tins of elderflower tonics so he can put them in the fridge and a radio controled weather station.

I do hope Jane gets good news today and its so nice she can have Hannah and Chris with her. Thinking about you. xx <3

Happy Birthday to your son Mandy hope he has a great day too. x

I hope the news was good today Jane and that they have planned some treatment for you. It's good that you have Hannah and Chris with you too. <3

Happy birthday Mel's OH and Mandy's son. It was my fourth Grandson's 23rd birthday yesterday. He is volunteering in Guatemala at the moment. home end of November.

Jane, I think you will feel better once you know what you are facing, it is the unknown that is frightening. And it is good that you have your OH and Hannah to support you. I hope that they can suggest treatment that will bring a good outcome.
I love that photo of Thomas.

Annx I can't remember if yous aid what you were making today, hope you had fun whatever and that your Oh has got his tooth fixed with minimal discomfort.

Mel, thanks, knee seems better but "atchoo" guess what, I now have a cold. Goodness knows where I got that, there was a lady in the hairdressers last Friday so probably from her.

The cold has only really come out in the last hour which is lucky as we were out all morning in Evesham Country Park, did feel a bit sniffy so wondered if I was hatching a cold. Anyway, went to my favourite craft shop and spent money and also spent a bit in the garden centre which is a Blue Diamond one and members had various offers today including free coffees. We than had a 40% off voucher for Beefeater so had lunch in there near the garden centre. both had Haddock and chips and it was delicious.

It was bright and dry but chilly all morning but, as forecast, it was raining when we came out of the Beefeater.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mr Mel and to Mandy's son too! :-D :-D What did you get your son Mandy as I always find it difficult to think of things for OH. Mel they both sound like good presents for him, even if he would rather forget the day!! I bet he doesn't complain about fuss when he's tucking into your lovely Christmas dinner and sausage rolls! :-D

Well when I got home half the conservatory floor was covered in big bags of programmes. OH says he must have over 10,000 of them now with those in the garage. That's not all there will be either, as his friend's brother isn't even going to start clearing the garage till next summer and he showed OH that there are plenty of boxes of them in there too underneath lots of other stuff! :-(

One of my beading friends does some work at a charity shop and had brought some old fleece jackets in green, red and tartan and with gold ribbon to make a lovely Christmassy rag wreath. She's making another for some friends next as it turned out so well. Mine is still a work in progress as I want it to be smaller and I need to shorten the wire and also make a hanger for it.

We called at Sainsbury's cafe afterwards and I had some salmon with salad and new potatoes and OH had fishcakes. We then topped up with some shopping and then I got the Kimono (in a different colour though) from Primark across the road. We called at the dentist on the way back and OH has an appointment in the morning half an hour after mine, so we can go together which is good, as he might have to haul me upstairs with this knee which hasn't improved with doing the shopping this morning! lol

Late afternoon all,

Happy Birthday to Mr Mel and Mandy's Son.

Not in the best of moods, the eye is still blurred and I am constantly feeling tired out. All I have done today is sit in the armchair and rest.

Ros bought a tray of Veg to go in the oven tonight, with two nice pork chops.I have done potatoes, and parsnips, for roasting to go with them.

I am having trouble seeing what I am typing, so won't stay.

See you all tomorrow. Roll on next Wednesday. xxxx

Evening All

I will keep this short and will then probably take a few days out from posting.
The news today was really the worst possible. There is no way I can have an operation . I will have an appointment in couple of weeks with the Oncology people to see if any kind of Chemo might help for a while. But it is incurable .
There has been lots of tears tonight here,but we are a strong close family so will 'cope' .Just taking things day by day is what we will have to do.

I think struggling with your sight can make you tired Frank, so just give in to it till they sort your eyes out. At least you can enjoy Biggles' company. :-) Dinner sounds nice with the tray of roast veg, no preparing and easy to get and tasty! :-)

Oh Jane I am so sorry and can understand you must all be so shocked and upset with the news you have had. We will all understand you needing some time to take it all in as it must seem like an awful nightmare that just gets worse. I really don't know what more to say just now. Lots of love. <3 <3 <3xxx.

Oh Jane, what can I say except to send you all the love in the world <3 <3 <3