General Chat

Good morning GIRLS,

Poor Ros got woken up by the phone this morning. I was up and having a COT when the phone rang, I got to it as quick as I could, but it also rings in the bedroom. It was GREEN THUMB wanting get in the back garden to do the treatment.So I had to go and let them in.

Nothing sort of day here,Very overcast, and not that warm outside.

I hope your OH gets home today Ann, and that he makes a speedy recovery.

It's all go for Ros today. 11.30 she is having the foot lady here, 1.30 Hospital appointment, then shopping with Carolyn, ending up a Tesco for the odds and ends. It will leave me a nice quiet afternoon with my book.

I woke this morning at 4.00 am with "ONE OF MY TURNS" So I got up and sat in the armchair, watching T.V and drinking bottles of water. It eases off for a while, but makes you want the loo. :-( :-( :-(

I have my eye test appointment at 11.40 tomorrow at Vision Express which is in the Tesco store. So I expect"MORE EXPENSE" with new specs.

Lewis has a new Honda Jazzcar. He took Ros over to the honda dealership, where she was able to test drive the Automatic, which she loved. She is nor considering getting rid of our Mercedes A 160 Auto, and getting a new Honda, on the Motorbillity scheme. She will hold out till the new Registrations come out in March so she will have a "21" plate. I will get it's MOT done in Feb. So that I can sell the Merc. with a full mot. Considering it's a 04 plate, it's only done 72,000 miles with two lady owners. We have owned it since 2007, and Ros only does about 4,000 miles a year. So it should be a good buy for someone. I would hope to get close to £1,000.00 for it.

The beef that was over from Sunday's dinner, I minced it up and cooked it with Mash and VEG for last night. I will sort something out for tonight, and get that prepared while Madam is out this afternoon.

I hope you all have a nice day, Will try to get back later with any news that might pop up today. TAKE CARE and STAY SAFE. xxxx

morning Feank, you sound bright today, that is good. I assume you mean Ros and Carolyn are food shopping as no other shops are open during lockdown.

I have just been Christmas shopping ....... On line.

Still waiting to hear from OH these things are always do long winded. I assume he is waiting to hear if he will get transport and looks like, if he can it will be after lunch.

Well doesn't look like he will be home today either. He phoned half an hour ago, he didn't phone before as he'd been asleep all morning, finds it hard to sleep at night there. Doctor/consultant (Not sure which) is insisting on more tests he is going to have BP tests this afternoon because (I think he said) his BP was high and it has to be equal over sitting, standing etc. (well I know that) Then he said something about his headaches, so whether they have finally caught on to that and his back I am not sure. He also said something about physio, although often things he think are going to happen don't. I wonder if this is all part of pre op examination. He did charmingly tell me his bowel problem was better and he is now blowing wind. Such romantic phone calls we have. He might phone again later. Which means carrying the phone with me all the time as he expects instant answer.

Just spent half an hour chopping down the hardy fuchsias in front of the conservatory, it was like a jungle and have started to take a bit of the Buddleia. Must check what to do with the peonie as it looks as though it needs cutting down. At least there will be less to worry him when he does finally come home.

I am glad you posted Frank as I was getting worried.

Some people will never learn........................

Anng I meant to ask you if T is eating in the hospital? Are they watching what he eats or has he even mentioned the food at all?

OH just phoned, he will be on his way shortly. Better get things ready.

Not a good day for me after all, Afternoon to you all,

I had a TERRIBLE ATTACK OF THE RUNS, Only just made it to the toilet. While in there the phone was ringing. I let it ring as I had no option. Did a 1471and it was Simon. He has been into work (to the office) to sign all his RETIREMENT PAPERS. So from today he is officially no longer employed by FORD.

He has decided to take a few months to get over not working. It will give him time to spend with SALLY, and his beloved dogs. He walks them for unto two hours every morning, whatever the weather. He will have a fair pension as he has been with them for over THIRTY YEARS. With Sally still continuing to work, they could manage. He might look for a little security job for three/four days a week, if he gets too bored.

How nice to be able yo retire at 55 years old. I was still working until I had my stroke in 2004 I was then 66. and if I hadn't had my Stroke, I was willing and capable to carry on for a few more years, as I loved the job I was doing.

Yes the girls will only be able to go Tesco/Sainsbury shopping. Not going out, I don't think of "lock down." I am quite content to be HOME ALONE with my books/Computer and a bit of T.V.

I have some nice MEATY pork slices for dinner tonight. I have marinated them in a CHINESE marinade. I have done my own chips, and I will do Curried Baked Beans.

Will have to be careful how much I eat, I don't want any nasty accidents.

Time for a COT and a bit of afternoon BBC T.V. some good programmes on until the news at SIX.

Go easy on the curried beans Frank if you have been visiting your white friend today.

Now whats Ann and Mandy up and Island?

Dull sort of day here....again!

I was surprised you said about the District Nurse dealing with a catheter AnnG and assumed you meant removing the tube. When I had a hysterectomy they found I had a lot of endometriosis. With the surgeon trying to remove as much as he could it meant I had to be sent home with a catheter fitted for a week while things settled. Mine just had a bag that was strapped to the leg under my jeans and had a small plastic tap on it for emptying it which was simple to do. Night was more tricky as I worried about rolling on the bag and squashing it!! What I did at night was unstrap the bag from my leg and place it in a large bowl at the side of the bed and that was much better and worked fine.

How are his headaches now? High BP and dehydration would cause bad headaches as well as constipation. I thought I was drinking plenty when I had an infection and fever, but I ended up needing 2 bags of fluid in hospital, so it shows a rise in temperature means you need more fluid than you think. The physio would be to strengthen his muscles and so his balance too I would think. Oh I see he is on his way home which is good as you may get more info from him.

Me I have been doing more paintings Mel. The teacher paints so fast we have to try to keep up with her which is difficult so there's plenty left to finish and we had to do 2 this week!

I have watched about 4 videos from the craft show now and the wreath was lovely and made with the deco stuff Mandy is using.

You've been busy today then. When are we going to see the things you have been working on please.?

I should really be starting my wreaths. I need to go and collect sme moss to bind the rings in. I did'nt cover the holly berries as it was so wet and the birds have eaten them all. I shall have to go and have a look up the road at Em's dads tree by the side of the road and see if there are any there. If not I have plenty of false ones. Really need to go and collect some more cones. They fall in June and we were in lockdown then so I did'nt go. I have some but they are a bit brittle now after about three years.

Evening all,

Nice to see OH is coming home AnnG you'll be glad to have him home ,perhaps he'll tell you a bit more about what's happening with him.

Mel I've been making more masks, I put nine out late morning and they went by the middle of the afternoon .
I've also given the upstairs bathroom a good going over ,had a hover through and had another fiddle with the deco mesh, I've done two wreaths but I think I'll add some Christmas ribbon so I need to have a rummage through the Christmas boxes to find
some ,I did wonder if I should add a few baubles too ,I'll see.

Oh before I forget there's a one off Our Yorkshire Farm on tonight for those thst like it and a new lot of Dick and Angel Escape to the Chateau on Sunday

Oh Frank what have you been eating to upset your tummy ,watch the beans they might set you off again.
The hairdresser rang to sort out a new date to come , she should have been coming on tthe 2nd December but it will still be lock down so nobody can come into the house
she's now coming , I think it's the seventh I wrote it on the calendar.

So the teacher goes a bit quickly then Ann ,now you have two lots of home work to do to finish off your work ,you'll have tell her to drop down a gear :-D that's what I say to DIL when we use to walk any where together ,my goodness she can walk so quickly I have a job to keep up with her.

Shopping day tomorrow so more wiping down ,getting fed up with it now but it has to be done.

It has been quite a nice day after a very foggy start ,the leaves are really coming off the trees now iI sat in the conservatory watching them coming down as the wind got up a bit .
When I took Max he was rooting all through the leaves which is OK until he does his business and then I have a job to find it ,he's so funny as when he finishes he kicks up the leaves :-D

Ann your paintings are lovely , your very clever ,I wish I could paint but it's not to be it would just be a waste of paper and paint .

Oh yes I spotted Dick and Angel were on so that will be good. Thanks for saying Mandy as I didn't realise Our Yorkshire Farm was on, might have to get that on catchup. You have been busy doing your masks and they are going like hot cakes. I wonder when you go out if you will see someone wearing one! :-) The wreaths sound good and I look forward to seeing a pic when you have embellished them with you ideas.

I have sent some pics, but I didn't like the one with mountains, so haven't finished it. I can't get used to putting so little detail in. lol.

Frank I would give the beans a wide berth! :-D I remember my first day of retirement when I was 54. I had a spring in my step as all the pressure and responsibilities had been lifted away. For the first time since I was 16, I could do as I liked most days and be outside when it was nice weather instead of being in an office looking out at it! Oh and to be snuggled under the duvet listening to the rain pelting down was bliss!

That's a shame about the fir cones Mel. We didn't seem to have many under the fir tree this year.

Thank you Mandy. I must say I could never do the lovely cross stitch you do. I did have a try once but mine seemed to end up lumpy at the back!

OHs catheter has a small leg bag for daytime and a large night bag which hangs on a sort of frame by the bed, when you change the leg bag for the night bag you drain it into the night bag did all that but there are no instructions for emptying the night bag so he will leave the leg bag on over night, we can drain it when .i go to bed then tomorrow we can phone the District nurse and ask advice.

Love the different Christmas card..
He still has headaches and back pain he didn’t ask what his BP was so don’t know if it was low or high. Constipation is better I think.
It was therapy not physio. Therapy that sorts out walkers, he has two, and frames round toilets we will have two of those as well. I think his op will be in about five days or so.

I bet you feel better now oh is home Anng. Seems strange they did'nt tell you about how to empty the large bag! Has'nt it got a tap on it?? The small day one may not hold all the nights water. Did he have the night bag in hospital ?

Ann I love the palm tree with the lights on it. A good idea. I love the sunset one and also the mountains. It looks good to me. I know you are used to putting a lot of detail in paintings but you son't with watercolour. I think they are all great.

Mandy you shoud put an honesty box out for charity and I think you would do very well.

I am giving my donation to the poppy appeal as we hav'nt had our usual man around with his box and tray of poppies. Oh bought me one online and gave a donation as the soldiers and thier families need that poppy money.

Anng did oh see the golf shot on the telly where the man scimmed the ball across some water and it went straight in the hole?

Mel yes he had a night bag in hospital. Because he was dehydrated he is having to drink a lot of water. The leg bag is not very big, we managed to use the leg bag and drain it unto the night bag the first time - he did that himself, then at 7am we managed to get him to walk to the bathroom and emptied the leg bag directly into the loo. Going to contact the district nurses today to ask for advice. And will also get sorted with other things as he didn't get home until 6pm and was tired we didn't really have time to sort stuff out. He is also very depressed because his headaches are still really bad and so is his back. So sad and drags me down seeing him like this.

Morning Anng and all,

Glad you got through the night ok. It must have been nice to have him home with you but a shame they hav'nt sorted out the headaches and back pain which has been the main concern over the past couple of months.

Dull and windy this morning but dry at the mo.

Good afternoon all

It started grey and damp and miserable here today but it has brightened up a bit and OH came back from a walk saying it was quite mild out. I still haven’t walked outside since last Friday but might try to walk to the corner and back after lunch. I had a bad night so feel very heavy headed today but I think my back is a bit easier.

I had my first delivery from Sainsbury’s this morning, just a small one as I have Tesco coming on Monday. It was fine except I had originally ordered some milk. Yesterday I decided to alter the amount but must have accidentally deleted it so I didn’t get any milk. It’s not a panic as I had about a pint in the fridge still and a frozen pint which is now defrosting and I’ve got some long life milk and some dried. I am just annoyed with myself for being stupid. As there wasn’t much it didn’t take long to wipe down. I’ve got Tesco on Monday and again a fortnight later so should be OK for a while.

AnnG, I expect your OH is pleased to be home. You’ll manage the catheter bags fine between the two of you. It’s such a shame no-one has found the cause of his back and head pains but in a way it’s reassuring as they don’t seem to think it’s caused by anything major. Do you think the stress and worry about his back, not helped by lockdown, could be a factor in his headaches? it’s depressing for you too but rest and relax as much as you can.

Ann, I love your paintings. You are sooooo talented. The colours on the sunset (sunrise?) are glorious. Isn’t it funny how we all like different things? You said you weren’t keen on the mountain one but it is my favourite. In fact as soon as I saw it I thought of some of the work of Caspar David Friedrich. I can’t wait to see what you produce next.

You sounded a bit brighter in your last post Frank. Your anxiety attacks won’t disappear overnight but it really sounds as though you are moving in the right direction. I guess Ros must enjoy shopping. Of course at the moment there are only essential shops open anyway but I suppose it’s a way of getting out of the house. As long as she is very careful with sanitising and distancing she should be fine. Me, I hate shopping at the best of times so I’m quite glad of an excuse not to go. Lucky Simon with a long retirement to look forward to.

You are so kind to make all those masks, Mandy. Maybe a box for a voluntary charity donation would be a good idea. I am sure most people would pop a few coins in.

I hope you are both OK Gill and Island and I really hope fg’s daughter is making a good recovery now.

Talking of daughters, I had a lovely FaceTime call from mine yesterday. She had been working from home for a couple of days as she had a tummy upset and didn’t dare go into school till she was fully recovered. She looked pale and tired but was otherwise OK. Her reason for FaceTiming was so I could at least see the puppy online. She is gorgeous. She’s already quite a big dog and she’s very calm. Granddaughter has been doing a grand job with her, giving her plenty of exercise and starting on training. She comes and sits to order but hasn’t yet quite got the hang of Stay or Drop yet.

A couple of days ago I ordered a fleece for my son’s birthday present and it has arrived so I need to check it over before sending it on to him. I was a bit concerned as it was reduced by so much. It was originally £120 but reduced to about £36. It is from Regatta which are a very reputable company but it seemed such a big reduction that I am wondering if it’s one that failed their quality control.

OH has just bought in our lunch - pate and a bit of salad stuff for him and a banana sandwich for me so I shall go and eat now. Have a good day everyone.