General Chat

Vera it is difficult when you take tablets to keep on top of things that can’t be taken together. I was on Amlodopine and bendrothumathiazide (so) for at least ten years taking Nurofen for headaches before I found out I shouldn't take them together. Never had any ill effects from them either and nothing works as well for me.

Good value your pots. We have stopped buying large pots as they are too heavy for us to move.
Glad you enjoyed your trip out though. The only places I seem to go are medical locations and supermarket.

Mandy that was a better price for a cauli.
Yes the braces work

So today we took delivery of a pressure cushion, sleep socks and hot water bottle. All seem to have seemed to be very acceptable. Actually he did have a better day today.

So was that a good idea of mine for the braces? Oh has some but dos'nt wear them often.

Good price for a cauli Mandy they are so expensive from the local shop but I have found asda's veg is not so good for some things. I used to like to choose my veg but with asda youhave to have what you are given. Their lettuces are so small but today I had their spring greens and they were really good. The chickens always have the outer leaves but today they only got two but I have another three cabbages in the bag. I shall probably cut them up and freeze them.

Vera those pots were a good buy and I am sure your friend will love the plant popped into the terracotta pot. I too had one of those small flowered chrysanths (Garden Mums) for a birthday present a few years ago and it was very welcome. When I had the nursery we used to grow those and they always sold well in the market.

Mandy my bit tub of beans was blown over last night. Oh had to stand it back up for me this morning. Its still flowering and I had a good picking the other day. I meant to say there was a lovely crocheted autumn wreath on pinterest and it said there was a free pattern for the leaves. I bookmarked the page and I am sure you woud be able to make it easily and it was very effective. Put in crochet autumn garland pinterest and you will see it. It would use up lots of scrap wool.

Hope Gill is ok and getting sorted with Sandra.

Good morning all

Sunny here this morning with blue skies. It’s been a while since I was able to say that. I hope it lasts.

I haven’t got any plans for today. I want my new pots to go by the front door so would like to get them in place and filled with compost but my foot is very sore after yesterday’s walking round the garden centre so it might have to be left for today. We don’t have a front garden, just a sort of paved area so I like something by the front door.. i’ll probably just fill them with wallflowers for now. I’ve got a couple of fuchsias that can go in them later in the year.

I hope everyone’s bad backs are feeling more comfortable today. Good luck AnnG with the removal of the stitches and Frank with the chat with the doctor. Love to Jane <3

Have a good day everyone

Good morning all. Sunny here too this morning Vera.

My day is sort of planned out for me with gaps" Teco delivery 11-12. Surgery 3.30.

I did manage to dust upstairs yesterday, can't think why the room OH is sleeping in is getting so dusty, must be all the times he throws covers on and off. Anyway I did it when he was downstairs yesterday. today I might dust downstair in the gaps. (or I might not of course.)

I hope the flowers didn't get knocked off your beans Mel. Ours are still producing beans they are also in a large tub shoved away by the compost bins.

Annx I have lost track, was it photography class yesterday or is it today?

Frank hope the chat with doc goes ok and they sort your meds out for you.

Gill how are things progressing for Sandra. are you teaching her home skills like washing etc?

Mandy that crochet ring sounds right up your street.

Jane sending you ((((((hugs)))))) <3 <3

Mornign Vera Anng and all,

Dull and dreary here this morning so you have the sun and can you pass it back to me please?

Mandy I did'nt write the right word in my post yesterday. I did'nt mean wreath but GARLAND.

Back eased of yesterday but its back with gusto this morning. I am sitting here in my space jacket.

Slept well last night and hope you all did.

We have three deer in the garden at the moment, yes three!

Anng you'll feel more comfortable when the stitches come out today. Hope its all healed well

Vera the pots will look good with wallflowers in them and they will smell lovely in the spring when you go to the front door.

Oh is watching the qualifyers for the race this weekend so a lot of natter going on today, tomorrow and Sunday when the race if on. Weather out there is awful at the moment.

I am not sure I will Mel, I have a feeling getting the stitches out is going to make it sore and since it was done I have hardly felt it. In facy I really forget it is there unless I put my hand there accidentally.

The Tesco shop was ten minutes early I was just about ready for him. Last week it was 40 minutes after the start time. Anyway all wiped and put away. One substitution which was the weekely newspaper, they subbed it with the D Express. Never mind, something to read. And one unavailable which was ground coffee so a bit of an aggravation as I am nearly out.

I have just emptied three hanging baskets and three tubs of petunias which had all gone over. OH was having a lie down so I thought I would do it while he was out of the way. Also pulled up some dead Rudbeckia. I am hoping I am not going to pay for all the activity this morning.

Better go and get some lunch.

I hope its not too sore for you Anng after the stitches come out.

Thinking of Jane sending a very gentle hug and love. <3 <3

Afternoon all,

Not a bad day here today ,little bit of sun at times and a good breeze so I got washing dry this morning , I've cleaned the upstairs bathroom ,dusted and hoovered the bedrooms cleaned all the upstairs windows inside and hoovered the stairs ,made soup for lunch and now having a rest .

Mel that garland looks really pretty and as you say a good way to use up any odd bits of wool.
I'm still making masks, two elderly ladies from the flats next door wanted one each then one of tthe ladies asked if she could have one for her sister and then a day later asked if her other sister could have one ,Colin was out the front painting the fence when she came past and gave him a tub of Celebrations chocolates for the grandchildren as I wouldn't take any money for the masks ,how nice was that .

AnnG i hope all goes OK for you when you have your stitches out this afternoon ,how many stitches do you have ?

I need a nice cuppa now my throat is dry it must be from all the dusting I've done this
morning :-D

Mandy that was nice to have appreciation shown.
7 stitches. :-(

Yes AnnG I thought it was very nice of her to do that .

Oh seven stitches I didn't realise it was that many no wonder it's swollen.

What a lovely gesture Mandy. Some people are so appreciative (sp) and show it in lovely ways. The children will love those. Are you still making masks from the dinner plate pattern?

I bet your glad those 7 stitches are now out Anng and it can heal up completely now.

I wonder how Island got on on her few days break?

Not heard from our Frank today.

Yes I have Mel but I've also tried other shapes too .

Just had quite a heavy shower and the sky is still black as your hat .
Going to make a little colslaw now as we both fancied a ham salad for tonight with new potatoes.

I wonder if son will come home with more fruit ,when we called in yesterday there was three big bunches of bananas he had brought home so DIL was making Banana custard for the children to use some up.

I am sure the extra fruit is helping son's budget Mandy. banana custard not had that for years used to love it when Mum made it. I am very lazy about making custard I'm afraid.

Stitches are out, a different nurse to the one I have had before and so much better, actually didn't feel a thing. Strangely while it didn't itch when the stitches were in it does now. Although it is probably the steri strips which she replaced. Hospital said to have steri strips to help the scar heal I look like a lopsided cat. :-D

Dear All

Hello

Another week has gone by.

Hope your weekend is a peaceful and safe one.

Try and keep positive and look for the good wherever you can see or find it.

Take gentle care of each other.
My love as always
Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Elizabeth the weeks seem to pass so quickly. Hope you have a pleasent weekend whatever you are doing. Sending love and wishes. xx

Thank you Elizabeth. A peaceful weekend to you as well. Stay safe, stay well. <3

Things are moving along nicely with Sandra, her social worker rang her today and told her she needs to register on a website for her flat, so I'm going to help her with that tomorrow. In the meantime I'm teaching her how to do all the household jobs, so she's familiar with them when she's on her own. She also learning how to make a shopping list, do the shopping, cook her food and clean up after herself, so she's getting there. She still has lots more to learn so she's really busy working her way through everything with my help.

O Gill thats the way to do it. Glad your getting there. Will the flat be near you? Somewhere you can keep an eye on her?

Well done Gill, It will give you peace of mind when you know she can confidently do things without your help. :-)