General Chat

Afternoon all ou lovely people,

I went for my eye test this morning.She is not happy, that the film over my left eye has not been treated, by the hospital and the Cataracts in might eye.She has written a letter to my GP which we dropped off on the way home. She is asking them to refer me back to the eye dept. to get these treated, and then she will carry out another test.

Vera that does sound a large reduction in price. Could it be a discontinued line,that they want to clear?? JUST A THOUGHT.

When these face coverings were first round, Ros made over 250 which she gave out around the village, She got the pattern on on Web. Not going out a great deal, I must admit I hate wearing them. I felt as though I couldn't breath,when wearing one in Tesco this morning.

F & C man is around tonight, so we might settle for that for our meal tonight. Ros did buy some chicken breasts to do a stir fry, but we can have that tomorrow.

Those painting are very good.Ann, you have a talent that I envy. Tony our neighbour, does some wonderful work in water colour. One night over a pint at the Football club, Tony and another artist, knowing I am Colour Blind, thought it would br nice for me to try to copy a scene, and use paint the colour I thought is was, in the picture.As yet that has never happened.

I am going back into the Conservatory to my book. Ros is watching Dickinson's real deal, she will be asleep before it's finished. Her heads well down NOW.

Take care all, xxxx

Wrote a post and the internet went down.
Vera, I think he is pleased but also spends a lot of time wishing he was still in hospital where he didn't have to think and make decisions as somebody else knew what they are doing. Here it is the blind leading the blind.The problem with his back and head is that they are the main source of his pain.
A nice young district nurse came lunch time and showed me how to empty the bag and it was extremely easy, we just had not tried the particular tube exit. So that is OK it looks like we have ten days with the catheter and then district nurses will try removing it to see how he managed. Now that sounds good from one aspect but does mean he will be in and out of bed for the loo at night. At the moment of course he doesn't have to bother. His legs are still very unstable. I have noticed he has stayed upstairs today. He walked up the stairs but going down is another matter.And of course not walking around means that he is not strengthening his legs.
It is really difficult to know how we have come to this. If he had always been poorly it would be understandable but he was always so fit, always doing jobs for the family and other people, playing golf, walking at least 3 miles right up to the end of July.

Oh well I suppose ther are lots worse off, better stop the self pity and get on and do something.

Frank when I moved down here our neighbours hubby was colour blind and he liked to paint. He did the most beautiful line drawings and was'nt satisfied with those so he had a go at painting. It was a disaster. One I saw was a bearded iris that had blue leaves, very bright and a green flower. I wondered if John saw the colours in the real world like that. Whether the grass was really geen to him or the red roses red or what. We told him to stick to his line drawing as they were marvelous. He did a pic of the village hall and all the stone work was spot on and all the tiles on the roof. Such detail.

Frank I have now had a misty eye for about 6 to 8 weeks. Sometimes it seems clearer and other times its bad.

Its been raining here a big and the winds blowing well too. The birds are eating like there's no tomorrow so I think its going to be bad here again weatherwise.

Missed you yesterday Vera and glad you've popped in today. I love yur long posts.

Where is everybody?

Everyone’s gone AWOL Mel. I didn’t want you to feel lonely so I’ve just logged on to say goodnight to you and anyone else who looks in. Sleep tight, sweet dreams

Thanks Vera and I hope you get some well earned sleep tonight. Night night.

Morning all,

We have a bright morning with sunshine today after a windy night with rain. I think the rain is coming back later in the day and we are in for a nasty weekend.

God morning Mel, and all.

Nice bright SUNNY MORNING here. Bit of a chill in the breeze.

Ringo, the neighbour across the road is having his drive done. There are lorries, diggers, and men everywhere. How long they will be here is anybody 's guess.

Ros has woke up with a "DICKY TUMMY" this morning, and she can't seem to get warm. She is sitting with a fleece over the legs, and the electric fire on. Where as I am sitting in joggers and bare chested. I have been sitting in the cool of the conservatory catching up on yesterdays paper.

Don't know if this affects anyone else BUT. We get regular phone messages saying "This is to let you know you will be debited with £39.99 for your AMAZON A/C. I have not seen any funny activity on my bank account, so don't know what they are trying to do. ANY IDEAS ?? Amazon say it's not messages from THEM.

Was sure there was something I was going to say, but it's gone. !!!

See you later. xxxx

Good morning. yes Frank we have had that mesage and do deal with Amazon but know it is a scam.

Horrid morning (weatherwise it is lovely). OH is in so much pain he has phoned the hospital and asked to be taken in, Then the phone cut out so we don't know what is happening now. Whatever they were doing is causing pain and I hate hearing him shouting out with pain. He also has strange turns which I think might be a form of panic attack when he starts to shake all over and his eyes are glazed, he is not seeing me. I really feel out of my depth and he need to go back in.

Morning all,

Oh dear AnnG he must be feeling bad ,can you ring again you need to know what's happening ,some things not right if he in that amount of pain and asking to go back in.
Let us know what's happening when you can I do feel for you <3

Nice and bright here I've got the bedding out on the line for a good blow .

Mel posted the parcel this morning first class so hopefully you should get it tomorrow.

O Anng I feel so much for you both. I hope you can get through to the hospital soon. We are all here for you and you can vent your feeling on us.

Mandy thank you so much I shall look out for the postman.

The deer (female ) his in the garden sitting up by the west wall. It came in the garden and was very frightened and ran around a bit trying to hide. Don't nowwhat scared it but it nice and relaxed now.

Morning All,

Oh dear AnnG, hubby isn't ok at all if he's wanting to go back and in so much pain. I think I would be inclined to just ring for an ambulance.

BBL as tablet battery is about flat!

AnnG, what a horrid time you are having. Your poor OH. I really feel for your both. If you haven't yet got through to the hospital, do as Ann says and ring for an ambulance. I did that when OH was in so much pain last year and it arrived within 45 minutes and the ambulance crew were able to give him morphine and get him to hospital.

I shall be thinking of you both till you are able to get back to us <3

I agree with the others AnnG, ring 999 and get an Ambulance. It can't be good for your OH to be in all this pain.

I'm not sure if I am standing on y head or tail. Ros is still feeling poorly and keeps going to the toilet. I have the heating on and the small electric fire. I have been so hot, I have been sitting in the conservatory with the windows open. I can't get her to eat or drink anything, she just sits on the sofa, watching T.V.

I see that RINGO is having his front garden completely TARMACED. They have deliver the tarmac and are now spreading it. The Roller is standing by to flatten it. I think they then cover it in a dust and roller that in. Plenty of noise as you can imagine, so I am off, back into the conservatory with the door closed with my book.

I have no idea what if anything we will have for dinner tonight. I can see myself ending up with a sandwich of some sort, as I am sure Ros won't be eating.

we tried 999 and got a a run around, couldn't request paramedics, had to go to 111 which OH did, got no joy there so phoned district nurses, they chatted to him and said he needed to phone GP wi have finally got through to Gp and a doctor, not one I have heard of is going to phone sometime this afternoon.

paramedics here now goodness knows which agency called them.

O H has just gone back into hospital, he hasn't been right the last couple of days and about three near falls, only avoided because I managed to get him to sit down or similar, very frightening as he shakes and his eyes glaze over. He has been in a lot of pain as well in his back and also round the site of the catheter entry, and his head. Don't know whether he will end up in Gloucester or Cheltenham but they have to take him to Glos as that is where A&E is.

We both had an awful night last night, well he did so I did, hopefully we will both have a better one tonight.He actually asked to go back in so he is quite pleased, it was quite frightening with just the two of us trying to cope with everything.

I can't believe all the rigmarole you have had to get help in an emergency AnnG, but thank goodness you have help for your OH at last. You have both had an awful few months so I hope they can properly sort out what the problem is this time. Try and get what rest you can as you must be exhausted. Edit.......I see you have posted again now and that he is back in hospital. It's where he needs to be right now and they shouldn't have let him out so soon by the sound of it.

Poor Ros Frank, I hope her tummy settles soon as it's not nice when you get these bugs. I hope your eye appointment comes through soon as it must be difficult reading with the problems you have, It would be interesting as your friends said to see what colours you would use in a painting. I wonder which of the 2 colours you can't distinguish, you actually see. Like Mel said too really. Just ignore any emails or phone calls like that. They say that they have increased with the lockdown and we have been getting both too.

Hope your foot is improving again Vera. Good job you kept that sexy shoe! Yes it is funny how we like different things and I doubt I will ever do abstract!! I looked at Caspar's painting and I see what you mean about there being a likeness. It was nice you had some facetime with your daughter and were able to see how the puppy has grown and that she is very calm. She'd be like a bull in a china shop with being big if she wasn't! I like Regatta and sometimes look at their factory outlet too for bargains. Their clothes are quite well made and I have a few fleeces and OH has a couple too. It would be a nice present to get!

I love those pencil drawings of buildings Mel and Will Roe did some lovely drawings like that. Is it the last of the apples that are attracting the deer just now? They are so pretty.

Better try again with M&S. I have asked them to reset my password 3 times now over the last 3 days but they still haven't emailed me a link yet. :-S

Anng I am so pleased you got a result even if you did have to work hard for it. He;'s in the best place to get the treatment he needs and it must put your mind at rest knowing he will be looked after by the tight people now. I hope they can get to the bottom of these problems he is experiencing it must be so frightening for both of you. Sending wishes and love to you both. <3 <3

Ann they hav'nt even made any headway into the apples in the orchard yet. The birds seem to be eating more than the deer but they are liking the many acorns by the chicken run. Our big oak had so many acorns this year. I have never seen so many fall off of it. There's loads in the chicken run too.

I never thought I would tell anyone that I was pleased their OH was in hospital but I am glad yours is AnnG. What a performance you had getting help but I am sure he is in the right place now and I have everything crossed that they will be able to sort him out this time.

I’m sorry to hear that poor Ros is not feeling too bright. She might be best just sticking to water for 24 hours, though a doctor did tell me that flat Coca-Cola is very good at replacing the sugar, salts and other things that the body loses with these tummy upsets. I hope she feels a lot better tomorrow.

The Regatta fleece that I ordered arrived and looks great. I’m very pleased with it for the price and will now wrap it up and get it posted to the boy - not really a boy as he’ll be 54 but he’s still my baby.

You would have laughed to see me on Tuesday. I decided to do the ironing but my foot was hurting so I put the “shoe” on, but that made me lopsided and did my back no good, so I dug out a shoe with a small heel for the other foot. That evened me up but OH did laugh when he came in. On one foot I had this great big black clodhopper and on the other an elegant navy leather and patent court shoe. All this just so I could have the pleasure of doing the ironing.

I can walk around fairly well indoors in thick socks but outdoors is another matter. I put my old lace ups on and walked just down the road and back and my toes have been aching like mad ever since but I must try and walk a little more every day. My bad back is up and down and right now it’s down. How’s your knee doing now Ann?

Ever since we moved here 7 years ago I’ve been suggesting on and off to OH that we get a garden waste bin from the council but he always said he was happy taking several sackloads to the tip. Today, as though it was all his idea, he suddenly said “I don’t know why we don’t get a brown bin”. Men!!!! (not you Frank). I ordered it before he had time to change his mind.

Well, here’s hoping for a good night for all of us, particularly AnnG who must be feeling shattered.