Val's Cafe

tkachev

Afternoon all.

Right bit stressed trying to plan a new decking patio and remodel kitchen. OH and I never sing from the same hymn sheet sadly. Sometimes I think lets just leave it all as it is :roll:

Healing, soothing cuppa please before the head explodes.

Elizabeth x

MrOptimist

Elizabeth, not as stressed as Catie I would imagine, whose husband has Food Poisoning :shock: :shock: :shock:

barbara12

Afternoon all ..the sun disappeared but at least its dry here
Catie your poor hubby...does he know were he caught the bug :shock: many years ago I got it off fried chicken....I lost 2 stone...and still suffer with kidney pain..I hope he feels better soon..
MrOptimist we could never prove it so had know way of suing them...but we made sure we got on to the food health agency...just so that no one else would suffer..
Elizabeth one you start there will be know turning back..we move our kitchen and on paper it was so simple.... :shock: good luck with it all..
Got myself a dentist today....they are like gold dust...even the private ones are not taking on...so I am pleased with myself ..mind you have to wait till the 3rd of May..but its not long...
see you all later

Catie

Barbara, we do know where hubby picked up the problem and our doc has notified the Public Health Dept I believe. Gosh, you did lose a lot of weight and I can quite see how, judging the way hubby has been. He also ate chicken :shock: Glad you've found a dentist

Mr Optimist, as Barbara says, proving anything would probably be very difficult.
However, the problem will be investigated, so who knows what might happen. We are just very glad that during the time (and it could be a while) he's off, he will be paid.

It's been a lovely evening...lots of sun...and really felt like spring. Certainly lifts the spirits after the long cold winter we've had.

Hope everyone manages to sleep tonight

barbara12

Aww Catie I do feel for your hubby...and you who will have to do all the running around...I hope they can connect it with wherever he had something to eat....then hopefully it wont happen to anyone else...if anyone else has reported it that will go in your favour..
I hope everyone is having a goodish evening...and like you Catie its very mild here...
will see you all tomorrow...sleep well xx

applerose

Karen, I think physio will often make you feel worse before you feel better. Hope it's not long though.
Barbara, it's not good having a painful shoulder. Makes all sorts of things difficult. Hope that clears up quickly.
Catie, you sound a bit like me at the moment. I've got seeds, plugs and plants to put in but there's always tomorrow or the next day. Glad your husband is feeling a bit better.
Elizabeth, I'm glad I'm on my own. It is difficult when you and your partner don't agree on these things.
Well Ruby is now in a normal cot and taking bottles. My daughter is possibly coming over from Dublin to see her. It'll be brilliant to see my other 2 baby grandkids.

barbara12

Morning all the sun is shinning...and its has some warmth in it....
Shoulder still painful... :shock:
applerose I do hope you daughter gets here...how lovely for you all to be together...
Karen hope you got some sleep with that neck..
We have 2 GSs here at the min.....so today should be fun...
I will put the kettle on...there are potatoes cakes...pancakes eggs and bacon...so just put your order in..I will be having a coffee by the window...

Catie

Morning All

It's a beautiful day and as you say Barbara, there is warmth in the sun.

Christine, I do hope your daughter manages to come over to share this special time with you all. It's lovely to hear that Ruby is doing so well

Barbara, enjoy your day with your gdaughters.

Not much happening here so I think I will get cracking with the beans. Think I will enjoy a good breakfast first. Barbara, those potato cakes sound nice...

constable

Morning,

Hope you are all okish. Barbara, Hope that rotten shoulder starts behaving itself very soon.

I received my letter today from atos, and of course I have been refused. In state of shock at the mo.

Can I have some pancakes please, with maple syrup. Yummy.

barbara12

Afternoon all
Catie you enjoy your time in the garden...the sun has disappeared here :roll: I hope that hubby is feeling a little better.
Oh Karen we expected no more of this blinking government...you will be in shock..but dont forget most people have had to appeal...we are all behind you...x
I am off shopping now....and the middle GD is coming... :? she is after something..I told her you take that onsie off first..
See you all later xxx

MrOptimist

Why are you in a state of shock Karen?

tkachev

Karen I'm sorry to hear that. Did you got the usual zero points too?

Elizabeth

Catie

Sorry to hear you have been refused Karen. Does that mean that Atos think you are fit for work, or have I got hold of the wrong end of the stick?

Barbara, hubby is still struggling on and the weight is falling off him - thanks for asking .

constable

Evening all

Catie, I really hope that hubby feels better soon. Food poisoning is nasty. Sending him some hugs of comfort.

Elizabeth, my problem is that the arthritis came second. I have always suffered with depression/severe anxiety which is why I was not fit for work first and now being the arthritis as well. I am rather confused over this form they have sent me. There is no mention of points or anything, but that I will have to attend a group in getting back to work.

Mroptimist, because I have been fit for work by Atos, had my medical about 2 weeks ago now.

Barbara, I do hope your shoulder is starting to improve a bit for you. I know how painful it can be especially when laying down at night time. Are you going to make an appointment with your gp.

frogmorton

Hello Everyone

I'm not surprised you are in a state of shock Karen :roll: even though with these medicals it seems to be the norm

Hi Barbara - hope you are enjoying those Grandkids and that your sore shoulder eases soon for you.

Hi Catie your poor husband....I hope he is keeping fluids down at least???

Applerose how is the lickle bubba doing Ruby? I hope your throat has allowed you to visit and even better that your other daughter has come over.

Elizabeth l haven't asked how you are doing lately? Any better at all? and how (dare I ask) is the decking going?

MrO I hope you are well today.

I am hardening off my broad beans and the runner beans are poking their noses out too. No sign of my tomato or cucumber plants though :roll: No idea why - probably just too impatient Oh I have planted them

Anyone seen Coco lately? Hopefully she is ok just having a good weekend.

Love

Toni xxx

barbara12

Evening all
Toni I think all the garden are behind this year...saying that mine didnt get started... :?
Catie..I lived off ginger tea...a tip from my lovely Indian neigbour..very good for sickness..
Karen like they say its seems to be the norm ..to be failed by Atos....appeal and appeal...we are behind you
Elizabeth I hope the tiredness has lifted for you
And Coco hope you are resting...
I have an ice pack on my shoulder and will see my GP om Monday..I hate going ..just hope they can give me a steroid injection we go away in 3weeks
I will make some hot chocolate and leave it in the flask....

applerose

Barbara, hope you had a good day with your 2 gs. Your shoulder is still painful? Was going to say have you tried heat and cold on it? It might help but I see you have a cold pack on. Did you find out what your GD wanted? They all think it's ok to go out in their onsies, don't they?

Catie, did you sow your beans? I really must get something done in the garden tomorrow. Hope your husband starts picking up very soon.

Aw Karen, can you appeal? Hope you can.

Toni, on Gardener's World, he was saying that a lot of things are very behind this year because of the weather so there's still time yet.

Haven't seen little Ruby since last Sunday. Am planning on going tomorrow if I still feel ok. Had a panic on. One of my sister's said she wasn't coming to dad's (we all meet up there on Saturdays) because she thought she had chicken pox. My other sister disappeared for a while then came back and said she'd been to see my sick sister despite the fact I had said I didn't want to risk getting it. Then my sick sister said she was going to see her GP as he thought it could be measles. Turns out it was just an allergic reaction. Still very annoyed with my sister for going and then coming in contact with me. And my daughter might not come now as she thinks she and her daughter have a nose infection.
And I forgot to take my Anitrip so looks like no sleep tonight. So I'll sit by the fire with a cup of tea and fill up on pancakes.

mig

Morning all,hope you are all as good as can be.Got some rhubarb growing nicely,love it dipped in sugar ,we have a pair of chaffinches nesting somewhere in the garden,they flit about so much can't seem to keep up with them but its nice watching them.Pork chops for lunch followed by plum crumble and custard plenty for all.Mig

barbara12

Morning all
Christine what a palaver..with your sisters..it is scary when there is a young baby involved...we have had chicken pox going round...I do hope you get to see Ruby today..bless I can imagine hoe you are aching to see her...and yes the ice did help my shoulder..I took one to bed in a freezer bag... :roll: what you have to do..
Mig I am on my way to your today...you have made me so hungry....I have a couple of bird boxes up one of them is taken I think...either that or they are still checking it out... :?
It is very windy and dull here this morning....what a difference from the last few days ..I do love getting up to the sun....we still have two GGs here one has just got up...
I hope everyone has a goodish day..not a clue what we are doing...
Kettle is on and the grill is warming....has anyone seen the cafe kitten around..

coco67

Morning all, sorry not been in for a couple of days been a bit down . it is cold and wet here so everything is aching again,

i hope everyone is ok, Karen i hope you are going to appeal, i did and took it as far as tribunal and won, just had forms through again so looks like i will be at it again with them but i wont back down, if you need any help give me a shout,

kettle is on for anyone who wants to join me, im gona sit by the fire as i cant get warm today xxxxx

applerose

Popping in for a cuppa. Thanks for putting the kettle on Coco.

Dull and windy here too. Woke up coughing during the night so still can't visit Ruby. Hoped to get in the garden but I might get blown away.

When I did the bird survey a little while back, there were 1 each of 4 different birds. I've now got about 20 starlings, 3 blackbirds (I think mum, dad and a son from last year so there's a bit of argy bargy there), 2 pigeons, a pair of sparrows, a robin and a little Jenny wren. Haven't seen any wrens for a few years. There was one in one of the little roads in our little town yesterday too. Hope the cafe kitten isn't chasing them. :shock:

Think I'll pop back later for some of Mig's crumble and custard. Sounds yummy.

constable

Morning all

Barbara, I am sorry but we have the sunshine now. And, it does make a change. I hope your shoulder is feeling a little better today.

Mig, I love pork chops. and rhubarb. I am hoping there will be some left over.

Catie, I hope your hubby improves day by day.

Applerose, I hope you get the chance to see your little one. And families.....what do we do with them eh. Fancy seeing you when she had seen your other sis, thinking it was chicken pox.

Coco, you know where I am if you ever need to off load. Hope your gp was good to you.

Well, I don't think we are doing anything today. So housework. The youngest goes back to school tomorrow, eldest on Tuesday. These last two weeks have gone so so quickly. Back to setting alarm for 5am.

Hope you all have a good Sunday, shall see you all later.

constable

Sorry Applerose that you are not feeling well enough to see your little one.

You do remind me of my mum, she loved checking out all the birds that came into her garden. We are so much in town, we don't see that much really, and there are plenty of cats around here as well.

tkachev

You can appeal Karen. Its difficult when you have multiple health problems but usually you need to make them aware of all your difficulties. They are very flippant with anxiety and depression aren't they yet it can be so debilitating.

And Coco thats not like you to feel down. I hope you are feeling a bit better now.

Toni we have agreed the decking needs doing and the funds are in place but the final layout has not been decided. This will be where the disagreements arise.

Hope everyone else is coping and no chicken pox and measles. That is a big worry.

Elizabeth xx

barbara12

Afternoon all
Coco I'm sorry you feel so down...its not surprising with all the pain...I hope you pick up very soon..
Karen ..depression is an awful thing and that together with arthur..should all be taken into account..good luck with it all and you to Coco
Christine sorry you wont be seeing Ruby..its just not fair is it...but I am sure she will soon be home..
Elizabeth...we did our patio a couple of years ago...just in time for summer...you get them on to it...then you can enjoy
Sun just come out here very mild but keep going dark.....just has 3 GDs here..two nappies later the little one has now gone...she has a poorly infected finger...its all bandaged up...bless
I will have some of Migs crumble and a cuppa...