General Chat

Good to see you posting again Jane. I’m sorry you’ve had a rough ride this time but pleased you have managed to get out. It will be lovely for you to have H & G close by and I hope they will be very happy in their new home.

Fingers crossed Mel that your clay baking goes well and it all stays in one piece.

Mandy, I could just picture you and your OH practising your cartwheels and splits :-D. I just had to read your post out to OH and he roared with laughter. It’s a great compliment really as Lacey obviously thinks you’re capable of it.

Good luck with your deep clean tomorrow AnninG. I think we are due for our 6 monthly check up this month. The dentist usually sends us a reminder so I’ll wait for that before I make the appointment.

It was beautiful here this morning, sunny and breezy, perfect drying weather. I got 3 loads of washing out on the line and that’s the first time the washing has gone out for weeks. While we were having a bit of lunch the sky came over very black so I decided to get the washing in and I just got the last bit off the line as the heavens opened. It was almost dry so some is finishing off hung on a clothes horse and the rest is having just a few minutes in the tumble dryer.

I think I’ll go and relax in the bath for a while now. I’ll have to be careful not to fall asleep as I’m sitting here yawning non-stop.

That's a good idea to take our own cutlery Mel. It annoys me in some places where you collect your own cutlery that parents let children go and fetch it. You don't know where those little fingers have been and it usually ends up as a scrum with their siblings and rifling through the whole lot of the cutlery. I forgot to say thanks for your tip about the age of the Fimo too!

Yes AnnG, he's best to stay in today and keep his germs away from everyone! He's very doubtful he will manage his meeting tomorrow or Wednesday, but he would sit as far away from the others as he can if he does go. Thank you for mentioning about the sanitiser. I think I will order some as at this rate we need industrial size! lol. :-) Some of those pillow protectors make it really hard to get the pillowcase on don't they AnninG.

I got a few provisions in when I nipped out and then went to the craft place. I was asking about the 2 blind ladies and dog and how did they manage to do crafts and get around so well. Apparently the lady only has to say 'Hannah's' to the dog and he will bring her there and it's the same with other shops! She said she came to be shown how to hem some trousers last week and had already cut the length perfectly, using some other trousers as a guide and had pinned them all up ready, matching the seams together. She said she even managed to do the hemming without the cotton showing through. How brilliant considering she and her friend have been completely blind from birth!! I don't think I will dare say I can't do something again now I've seen these ladies overcome their handicap to do what is easy for us in comparison. I came away with some felting wool in bright pink (Sandra would love it!), some fabric offcuts for my applique, the ric rac braid and some thin braid with tiny hearts on.

Just a thought for a replacement of your Japanese Anemones Vera. Do you like the Lychnis Coronaria? I had those for years and they come in a really bright fuschia pink with silver foliage and I've seen a white variety too. Mine never had any disease, they flower all summer and they aren't invasive.

I'd better get on and sketch out my applique ideas for Wednesday next as the days seem to be flying by.

Afternoon all, Nothing done today, I promised I would go for a walk, but when I put the bins out I Tripped and JARED my back. So have been resting up all day.

I see you have all been busy. MANDY I try to imagine you doing the splits, and my EYES ARE WATERING. lol lol

I phoned Simon and left a message, but he's not been back to me yet, so don't know how they are.

I contacted my Nephew, about my sister. NO CHANGE. Michael the eldest son (my GOD child) is calling in FIVE TIMES A DAY and the CARERS 7 times a day. Paul the youngest,is on holiday for 17days in INDIA. His wife treated him and the family for his 60th Birthday,

Pork chops, with Rice and mixed veg in a bag for tonight, so not a lot to do, and not a lot of washing up.

I had a letter from the hospital this morning. I have an appointment for 20th FEB at 2.00pm which is a SUNDAY. What a silly time and day to go there.

Ros has now knitted over 100 poppies. for the village display in November. There is quite a few woman making them, so should look good when all displayed.

Time for a COT, so BYE for now. love to all. xxxx

Afternoon all

Sunny and bright here today, I've been like you Vera and managed to peg my washing out, it did come over a bit cloudy so I finished it off on the radiators which only took a few minutes.

Lovely to see you on here Jane, sorry to hear you've had a bad run of it lately but pleased to see you're feeling a little better now. How nice to have H&G nearer to you, what a lovely thought to take the pie round to them. I'm sure you'll have lots of time together now.

I had to laugh at what Lacey said Mandy, yes, I'd love to see a pic when you've mastered the cartwheels and splits lol :-D :-D :-D

I didn't think you could still buy ric rac Ann, yes, Sandra would love the pink wool. How clever are those women who can sew when they can't see what they're doing, it puts me to shame. I can sew to a certain extent but no where near as good as them and what about the dog knowing exactly where to go when she says "Hannah's" it's amazing what guide dogs can do nowadays.

Sorry to hear you've jarred your back Frank, rest up and take care. I hope it eases soon for you. It sounds like Ros is getting on well with making the poppies.

Good luck at the dentist tomorrow AnnG. I hope all goes well for you.

I've been so busy today, this is the first proper sit down I've had all day. I decided to take all the effected leaves off the Red Robin, the worse one, but couldn't quite reach to the top, but I suppose they'll fall off on their own over the next few days. Then I did some hoovering and like I said earlier some washing. I'm now going to have a cuppa and watch a bit of TV before it's time for dinner. I should think I'll sleep well tonight. I have one of those CD's, I got it years ago and think it's the sound of the sea. I'm not sure where it is now, but it was very relaxing at the time and helped me sleep much better.

Evening All
Good day again for me :-D I have just done a roast dinner and it is rrady to dish up now.
Hope the Dentist app tomorrow goes ok Ann.
Oh dear Frank ,I hope your back doesnt keep you awake tonight. I think it is good that they do Sunday appointments Frank.At least more patients can be seen.

Must go James id plating up now. Roast Turkey ,Roast Pots, Yorkshires,roast parsnips,carrots and leeks ,sprouts and lashings of gravy :-D :-D. Not sure how much I will eat but I am starving so fingers crossed.

Evening all,

Nice and dry here and i also hung some washing out and got it dry .

I don't think we will be having a go at cartwheels or the splits :-D :-D so sadly there will be no photos to laugh at :-D :-D

Lovely to see you posting Jane i hope you managed to eat some of that nice dinner you've cooked , i bet Hannah and Gareth were glad of the pie you cooked for them you can't beat nice home cooed food .
Have you any more chemo sessions ?

Ann i can't believe that lady turned the trousers up and she's totally blind ,she must have been so pleased with herself she sounds a very determined lady who will have a go at any thing .
And as for guide dogs ,they do a wonderful job don't they .
Glad OH is feeling a little better today he's done the best thing keeping in the warm today .

AnnG i like The Range but have never been to a Dunelm even though there is one in Norwich .
Good luck tomorrow at the dentist tomorrow .

Gill what a shame your having trouble with your Red Robin plants ,i hope some of them can be saved and will perk up ,you paid a lot of money out for them so i'm sure you don't want to lose them .

Mel i meant to say there was a new lot of Shakespear and Hatherway starting today we like them too
How has the mass bake up gone today ? hope all the things have turned out well for you .

Oh good to see you Jane and hope you managed to eat and enjoy the turkey dinner, it sounded lovely we had cold chicken and chips and left over veg.

Frank I hope your back problem is temporary.
Did you enjoy your meal Sunday?

Mandy oh spoil sport. Glad you got your washing dry.

That was a long job to remove all the leaves Gill and another plant still to go.

Well I almost cleaned the plate :-D. Just left 2 sprouts and a carrot.

Mandy I have my next Chemo on Tuesday :-S.Then 2 more and after that I dont know yet.I am still waiting for my scan .

Tomorrow I am going to see Little Women with Hannah . Eastenders now.

Sounds like you did that roast dinner proud jane to only leave two sprouts and a carrot.

Is that this Tuesday Tomorrow? or next week. Hope you hear about your next scan soon.

Gill you cold try spraying your R R's with a fungiside. Don't forget that evergreen things lose their leaves at a different time to other plants so it may just be a moult!! Ihav'nt been over to have a look at ours as the grass is so wet and soggy I don't like to walk on it when its like that. How long do you get between the chemop sessions?

Ann I have a ton of ric rac braid. Mum loved using it for edging on apron and other things.

I looked at my bits I had made this morning and saw something was wrong with one of them which I need to change an ivy leaf on as it has sort of sunk down to the other side. That one is thicker so I may have to make another one but hav'nt found the time today. I did try and make some moulds from some charms and a scaf holder I have but the glue took all the gold paint off of the scarf holder and ruined it. I am so upset as I have had it for years.

Good luck at the dentist tomorrow AnnG. Hope its not too hurtfull.

O Mandy I thought it would be to good to hope for a pic of you two doing cartwheels and the splits. Soilsport.......... :-S :-D

Frank you rest that back now we can't have you out of action again. Hope you can sleep well tonight and arn't in too much pain.

That's great you have had another good day Jane and have managed most of a lovely dinner. These chemo sessions come around quickly don't they. We had planned to see Little Women today, but OH was feeling rough and in no state to go, so it may be next week now if it is still on. Let me know if you enjoy it, the trailer looked good.

Ha ha Mandy, I wonder if she'll remember next time she comes and want to get you started on the splits! lol. :-D Best get your leotard pressed! :-D Yes it is amazing what dogs do for us. Woody is her 6th dog apparently and he takes her all round the village which would be quite tricky these days with cars parked all over the pavements. She must be at least my age too.

Good luck with your appointment tomorrow AnnG. Just think of that great feeling when you walk outside afterwards!

Are they pendant bails you were looking for Mel? Did you find some? There are some that will grip through a hole in things like glass or clay.

Ouch Frank, I hope your back feels better now after jarring it. I had a ganglion on my foot removed on a Saturday. I think it's useful for some working people to have a Sunday appointment. It might also mean there are more car park spaces too which would be good.

I looked at the pendant bails that go through little holes but was'nt sure they would bend. Do you know if they will? Another thing is I think I may be able to do without them and you have to buy so many I shall never use them all.

Going in the shower now and then goingto watch Shakespear and Hatherway.

Morning all,

We have sunshine and blue sky. Its a very welcome shange.

Shopping day today and I have to do both shops so I want to get out earlier so I can get back earlier.

Hope all slept well and that Frank dos'nt ache too much this morning after his jar of his back yeterday.

Is it today Jane has her chemo? Thinking of Jane anyway whichever day it is and sending love and wishes.

Morning All
Just waiting for Hannah to pick me up and then we are off for a light lunch and cinema.
I’ll let you know Ann later how I enjoyed it.
Blowing a gale here so I am going to wrap up warm.

Mel Chemo is next week. BBL

Well that was a miracle he was five minutes early so I am home now after a most uncomfortable 20 minutes, but not painful at all. I did have to stop him to breathe three times. However, he had a lovely Asian nurse today who held my hand all the time. Very numb now and can't have a drink for about two hours but all done on that side. Back for the second side on 25th.

Jane enjoy the film, what did you see? I can't remember what you said. Windy and cold here too. Is Hannah not working yet? And have they settled in to their new home. I am sure it feels strange that they sre so close to you now. I wish my daughter was close to us.

Mel, did you get your shopping done?

No not gone out yet only done the chickens and am now having my toast. Jane has gone to see little women with Hannah today.

Hope they have taken lots of tissues with them as it always makes me cry that film whatever version.

Glad the ordeal at the dentist was'nt too bad today. It was nice of the nurse to hold your hand and perhaps that distraction helped a bit.

Jane and Hannah will have a great time together today and lunch too.

Morning Mel, morning all

It's raining here, that fine rain that soaks you through and you don't realise how wet you are till you come in doors. I've done two loads of washing so wish I had your sun Mel then I could of pegged it outside. I managed to get a load almost dry on the line yesterday which I was quite surprised at. Never mind, I'll put the washing on the radiators today instead.

You missed a trick there Mandy, you should of got a picture of someone doing the splits off the Internet and photo shopped your face onto it, then asked everyone who's next lol :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

I used to be able to do the splits and cartwheels when I did Gymnastics at school. It took me a while to learn the splits though, lots of stretching over a long period of time, but was pleased I finally got there so I could pass one of the exams.

Lovely to see you on here again Jane, I bet you really enjoyed your meal, it sounded nice. I assume you're going back for Chemo next week with you going to see Little women with Hannah today. Enjoy the film, hope the weather is dry like Mel has and not wet like us, you don't want to get wet on your journey then sit in wet clothes for a few hours. Have they said when you're going for your scan, I hope it's as good as last time or even better. Good luck. <3 I'll keep my fingers crossed for good news.

Good luck at the dentist today AnnG, hope it's not to painful. I'll be thinking of you. <3

How is your back today Frank, I hope it's not to sore and you managed some decent sleep last night.

Going to dry my hair now, mum said she'd call round for a visit after her hairdresser has been so she should be here soon. She said she's okay to drive now, so I feel better knowing she can see alright, even though she said her eye is still a bit sore, which is to be expected for a while yet. At least I know she's safe on the roads now.

Just noticed the extra posts after Mel's first one.

Good idea to wrap up warm Jane, it sounds like you have the weather we have. Have a great day with Hannah, I'm sure they'll be many more now she's living closer to you, so lots to look forward to.

Pleased to see all went well at the dentist AnnG. I hold the nurse's hand to, so you're not on your own there. I find it quite comforting and it helps take the stress away a bit as I'm not very good with dentists. I'm what you call a nervous patient, but at least I go, so it's not all bad.

I forgot to ask earlier Ann, how is your OH today? Hope he's not to sore with all the coughing.

I hope you managed some decent sleep Vera and feel better for it today. Have you managed your 6 hours yet lol ;-) ;-)

Hello, good morning to you all :)
When I'm not reading threads or posting on them I read a lot.
I bought myself a Kindle which I find a great help to me.
Through it I've read lots of books (bought online from Amazon)
played a great deal of Solitaire and Sudoku. In addition
more recently I've taken to watching videos on it I'm currently
watching episodes of Madam Secretary (minister for state)
I've watched 15 episodes of series one. I recommend it.
I believe there are six series culminating in her successfully
running for President. :-)

Good afternoon David nice to see you popping in here.

Annx I have just been answering one of my correspondence magazines. (Only 4 of us on it now - it has been going since the 80s).
I was reading a cutting one lady has put in about a workshop run by her at a convention of a crochet Guild. It is all about freeform crochet which creates scrumbles. If you have not heard of it is a sort of 'chain' crochet session, no rules, no plan, no base, like doodling. She started them off with a square of crochet they were to take five minutes to choose a thread/colour (the first person) make three stitches, any stitches then pass to the person on their left and to do this twice. the thread could be any ply, colour or texture and the stitches any.. This apparently created an asymmetrical piece of work called a scrumble. they were working in groups and when all the scrumbles were stitched together they apparently would create a piece of art to be used to embellish clothes,bags, cushions or stool covers etc etc.
They were encouraged to go away with those thoughts to avoid copying, experiment, be adaptable and use original ideas. Above all keep an open mind.
Two quotes. "there is no wrong way, only different right ways". and "When we no longer fear we begin to create"

I have not copied the whole leaflet but thought you might get something from the general idea.
Of course it could just be a recipe for chaos!!
:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Afternoon All,

Chilly, breezy and bright here today. I slept well last night and OH did once his cough had settled. I think he was shattered poor thing! He says his back is hurting with all the coughing now and he has stayed in bed all morning and is cancelling another meeting he has tomorrow. He's not had a sore throat or noticable temperature, but is a bit sniffly now.

I did some more shopping this morning at Sainsbury's and decided to sit and have a coffee in the cafe and give my knees a rest before the plod to the far side of the car park. Mistake!!!!! They had a trainee on the till and I stood there over a quarter of an hour before I got served. You'd think someone would help the poor girl get the queue down every so often, but no! It didn't help having a vegan in the queue in front of me who was questioning every single item either. 'Is the butter vegan?' I felt like saying, 'just have the Flora Missus and hurry up'. lol.

I have done a cat lick with the hoover since I got home. How do men manage to make twice as many bits on the carpet/rug where they sit than you do yourself? Now I am working on my design for the applique picture. I got a nice little picture frame for it in Sainsbury's so I hope I make a decent job of it.

AnnG that sounds an interesting idea! I wonder what they turn out like as I'm not very good at random kinds of things myself. I suppose if each person's stitches complement the previous person's it could look good though. That's good the first half of your teeth are done now. I think it helps sometimes to have your hand held. From what I remember it was a bit unnerving how deep they go with the drill under your gums and you expect it to hurt but it is just an unpleasant sensation as you say.

Gill I'm impressed that you used to be able to do the splits when you were young!! Could you still do them do you think? You must have been very supple when you did gymnastics.

I hope Jane has had a nice outing and light meal with Hannah and enjoyed the film.