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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning all
    GOOD LUCK LUCY...sure you will do well... :D Toni you will have a live in hairdresser...fingers crossed for her.. :D
    Karen I will ring Monday ..no choice or my insurance will be invalid...you enjoy your day with H...wish my GD would do that with me...I take to long with these hips... :roll: :lol:
    Mig..can I have parsley sauce please haven't had that for ages... you know how to make us hungry... :D
    The sun has just gone in... :o and it looks like rain... :roll: we have lots of newts in our pond...but know frog spawn wonder if they have eaten it...
    Will see you all later have a goodish day xxxxx
    Elizabeth we are posting at the same time again,.. it was a shock...I knew I had a slightly raised kidney reading but not that high...I hope you can rest this weekend..you do have so much to content with...and I do admire you...
    Love
    Barbara
  • MrOptimist
    MrOptimist Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Catie and Elizabeth, I'm always willing to consider a 'house swap'. It's mayhem around here during that fortnight and it would be good to get away :).
    Years ago we decided to take the kids to USA and experience life out there.
    We ended up doing a 'house swap' with a really nice family. They had a beautiful home in California - overlooked the beach and was so peaceful. The neighbours were great and seemed to think we needed feeding-up. Wouldn't like to say how many burgers we devoured or how many cakes were eaten :D
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Evening all
    MrO I will swap..must say California sounds nice, wonder if they appreciate it..a lot of the Americans love England..mind you probably just for holidays.. :lol:
    Its a lovely evening here...the sun is shinning and the birds are singing.. :D
    We are having a curry...I just pinch some of OHs and nan bread with coconut in....I would love a glass of wine but my stomach doesn't agree with it....so will just dream...
    Hope you all have a good evening xxxxx before I go has anyone seen Coco around..and Christine..hope they are ok
    Love
    Barbara
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Evening All,

    Hubby must be better - he's just made a very large bowl of popcorn. He's got a new popcorn maker as the last one went up in smoke :roll:

    Barbara, hope you enjoy your curry. If I was nearer I'd be round in a flash - just love curry :). Perhaps Christine is still in Dublin? and Coco hasn't been feeling too well has she?

    Toni, how did Lucy get on?

    Elizabeth, I've put on a lot of weight too. Just wish there was an easy way for it to disappear :)

    MrO....A house swap.... now there's a thought :). We are close to the North Norfolk coast and the Broads - any good? :) Your trip to California sounds amazing.

    Hope everyone had a nice day :)
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,915
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone :D

    GUESS WHAT??????????

    She got it!!!!

    Saturdays in term-time more in holidays and an apprenticehsip when she finishes school :D She is over the moon as am I :D

    She is soooo tired and her feet are killing her, but she has worked her socks off today and deserves the chance :)

    I shall have to take her shopping tomorrow Karen like you and H to replace the top she got bleach on :wink:

    Elizabeth I am so glad the humira helps even if it does add weight :? shame you didn't get the sleep though :(

    Catie - good to see evidence hubby is on the mend good and proper :wink:

    We had a curry too Barbara - Lucy's favourite as a reward and celebration :D saag panneer for us two :wink:

    Mr O that sounded a really good experience in California what great memories you have :)

    Mig - coasters eh? :lol: Good idea we are after all a rather posh café. It rained here first thing but we got sun in the end hope you did too.

    Love

    Toni xx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone. I came home a few days ago. Keep reading the posts then can't keep my eyes open so haven't posted myself. Had a great time with my grandkids, although I must have eaten something on the second day so was ill that afternoon. I pulled a neck muscle lifting Tyg, my 2 year-old grandson then woke up with a cold a couple of days later. Not to worry, I am feeling better now. We took Tyg to Imaginosity Children's museum for his birthday. It's fantastic. 3 floors of toys, including a supermarket, a garage, cafe, post office, dressing up room (there were lots of little bumble bees and animals wandering around) and lots more. Little Nyv haas started pushing herself backwards (she's 7 months). One day, she gradually pushed herself under the settee. Tyg went over, grabbed her cardi by the shoulders and pulled her back out then went about his business of playing. Ha ha.

    Hope everyone is doing ok. Sorry to hear about your kidneys Barbara. Hope you get some answers before your holiday.

    Great news about your daughter Toni. My niece started an apprenticeship last year. She loves it.

    Mr O, bet you had a great time in California. I love the film The Holiday. They did a house swap. Great idea.

    Hope Coco is ok. Sounds as if no-one has seen her.

    Don't worry too much about putting weight on Elizabeth. As long as it's helping you to feel better.

    Hot chocolate. No cake as I was very good while I was away and am trying to keep it up. Don't know how long that will last though. I'm always popping in and out of the kitchen when I'm at home on my own. :lol:
    Christine
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,915
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome home Christine :D

    Those gorgeous kids! Tyg sounds very grown-up looking after his baby sister like that :)

    Good to hear your neice is enjoying her apprenticeship.

    I think you might have to put some crime scene tape over your kitchen door :lol:

    Love

    Toni xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome home from me Christine..its lovely to hear from you...sorry it was me worrying...I thought you were due home ages ago... :? glad you have enjoyed time with your family...bless no wonder you are shattered...and a tummy bug...now you need some rest...
    Toni I am so very pleased for Lucy.it takes me back to when my sons where starting work...it was so exciting but scarey...and hope she does well in the apprenticeship...a new chapter in her life... :D:D
    Its has rained here over night...I see it is warming up...10 tomorrow... :o tell you I am going away you could make it up..will have to ring insurance first thing Tuesday before I go ...and update the policy...so that will cost me..I am still fuming that no one has told me about the kidney thing....
    Oh well eldest GD say she will make breakfast... :shock: :D
    I will see you all later xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning all,Well done Lucy good for you.
    Roast beef dinner today with nice thick gravy.
    Was going to cut the grass but it's still wet from yesterday's rain.
    Might do a little bit of knitting instead or I might just play "tomb raider".
    Hope you all have a good day. Mig
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I quite fancy a game of Xena warrior Princess now you mention gaming Mig. I bought a new copy for Christmas as I used to love playing that game on the PS1 (its that old).

    Toni I'm so pleased for your daughter. How exciting!

    Oh dear Barbara hope it doesn't cause problems adding another health issue.
    Not seen Coco on facebook either. Hope she is okay. It takes a lot to knock her down.

    Nice to see you Applerose. Sorry you have been suffering but glad you are better now,

    Morning Karen and morning Mr O.

    Having a cuppa,

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Everyone :)

    Toni, that's such good news about Lucy and I'm really pleased for you all. It's so tough for youngsters at the moment isn't it, so securing a placement is really excellent - well done Lucy :)

    Welcome 'home' from me as well Christine. Sounds like you had a lovely time despite the bug and glad you're feeling better :)

    My daughter has just split with her 'elusive' boyfriend, so you can imagine what it's like here. She thought the world of him, but sadly I think she was one of many. Anyway, with time I hope she finds someone who is sincere. We never stop worrying about them, do we.

    On a brighter note, it's a beautiful day and set to reach 22 would you believe. Hope the sun pays you all a visit :)

    Bye for now :)
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Afternoon all

    Yesterday when I said how lovely it was down here.....it turned. But still enjoyed an afternoon out with my H.

    Barbara, I can understand that you are still cross. I would be too. And I do hope it wont cost to much extra for you. When do you actually go I have forgotten ???

    Toni, congrats to your daughter. Is she excited or scarred, or both. I remember my first Saturday job.

    Christine, good to have you back. Glad you had a good time(apart from the tummy bug) and how is your newest gd doing ???

    Catie, sorry to hear about your daughter. I do remember those days of the dating game. Would not want to go back to them. As you said, she will get over him and find someone lovely for herself.

    Mig, roast dinner, can I come and join you all please. Sounds lovely.

    Elizabeth, how are you doing ??? I have a Nintendo DS XL, I have to have the bigger screen, my eyes. I love playing games on that.

    Mr O, hope you are having a good day.

    If I have missed someone I am so sorry. Not had a good day so far. Neck and back was so painful last night, hardly any sleep.
    Karen xx
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Coco, I do hope you are okish. You are missed when you are not around. Hope you can manage to let us know how you are doing.
    Karen xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Evening all
    Mig I haven't made a roast dinner for ages...it used to be every Sunday but not any more...you enjoy
    Catie like you say you never stop worrying over your children...I have gone through so much with my sons...and now I am starting again with GC...more scary with girls...I am sure she will find someone that appreciate her ... :D no sun here but very mild...
    Elizabeth....how is the tiredness...and have you planned anything for bank holiday...
    Karen we go Tuesday..fly at 3.30...so only the morning to sought out the insurance... :o :roll: did you have a good time with H...I think that was yesterday...sorry my brain is muddled....oh I remember you said your neck was painful....try an use some heat...its never ending is it...would you just like to get your own back... :x
    tomorrow the packing will have to be finished...my OH hasn't a clue...
    I will have a cuppa and see you later....anything sweet in the tin... :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you all.

    That's a good idea Toni. Think I'll try that. :lol:

    Barbara, I did actually get home last Monday but by the time I had read a few posts, I was so tired, I left posting till yesterday. Hope you enjoyed the breakfast your GD made for you. How lovely of her do do that.

    Oh Catie, It will be difficult for your daughter for a while but I'm sure she will meet someone special one day.

    Little Ruby is doing fantastically well, even sleeping from midnight till 5am the other night. She is like a little doll but perfectly formed. I'm amazed every time I look at her.

    Been out in the garden most of the day with frequent stops for drink and food. managed to cut back most of the bushes along one side. My neighbours and I have decided we need a new fence so hope to get that done before the bushes grow back.

    Sleep well everyone.
    Christine
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,915
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good Morning fellow café-dwellers

    I hope everyone is well today. Neck recovered and less tired etc....

    I also hope those of us who might have overdone yesterday (Christine :wink: ) are ok :lol:

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    There's a flower show at Weston Park near here so thinking of going if Husband is happy to. In his car with roof down??

    Barbara is it tomorrow you go on your hols??? We WILL miss you, but hope you have an amazing time :)

    Catie I am so sad for your daughter, but I am sure you feel relief too? When they are a bad-un as a parent you do want your kids free of the don't you?

    Love to you all

    Toni xx
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning all

    Toni, I hope you're hubby agrees to the flower show. And have a good time.

    I agree with Toni. Barbara, you will be so missed by all of us. But on saying that you have a fantastic time out there. Take plenty of pics as well.

    Hope everyone has a good day, and that you all have the sun shine.
    Karen xx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Toni. I have decided to stay in bed for a while this morning after yesterday. Just popping in to see if the cafe does takeaway breakfasts. Tea and toast with marmalade would be lovely. Hope you enjoy the flower show if you go.

    There is a small flower show near me from Saturday till Monday. I wanted to go but they are charging £4.50 entry per day. Last year they charged a couple of pounds but had never charged before as they got their money from rent for the stalls and from the rides. A few people who have been said there weren't many flowers/plants to see, only a couple of rides for the kids (which they charge for) and a few stalls.

    Today's job will be to iron the summer clothes I brought down from the loft and washed the other day. And maybe a sit in the garden.

    Hope the sun shines for you all today.
    Christine
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning you lovely lot..such a lovely morning..hope you all have the sun.. :D
    Christine...that is brilliant Ruby sleeping through like that..bless..you enjoy the cuddles... :D:D
    Toni I hope you get to the flower show...my hubby wouldn't be so keen ..he is not a gardener..but I do think that anyone can enjoy going round flower shows... :D I will come with you have you room in the back of the car with the hood down...how lovely...
    Karen...I will miss all of you...I dont have a fancy phone I can get on the net with or I would keep in touch...but I will be thinking of you all....we come back the Tuesday after so wont be long...
    Coco not about yet...here some hugs to hopefully help ((((()))) x
    Right more packing and last min checks..I have more paper work to print out check in on line... :roll:
    See you all later xxxxx Christine just seen you there..it will do you good to lie in after all the traveling and such..you have a good day..
    Love
    Barbara
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just in case I don't see you again before you go Barbara. Have a great holiday and come back relaxed. I can never understand being able to check-in up to a fortnight before you go on a flight and even check-in to come back again. Isn't the point of checking in to say you are at the airport and ready to travel? And you have to tick a box to say no-one has interfered with your bags. Who knows what will happen in between. :roll: :lol:
    Christine
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yep agree with Toni, you want them far away from the bad uns.

    My daughter is 9 and a half and has an admirer but he has a dreadful temper and often threatens her (he says things like he'll snap her neck when she gets to school which naturally frightens her) if she upsets him. He's quick to apologies but I am trying to tell her that threats are not on and shows what he will always be like.

    Karen Dan has a XL and he uses it a lot. I would play Xena on others Sons PC which he has especially for gaming. But today I plan to sit in the garden and read a book,

    Take care everyone
    E xxxx
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • Catie
    Catie Member Posts: 362
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Everyone :)

    Boy am I tired today.... haven't overdone it :wink: ....probably with all the upset yesterday. I had doubts about the boyfriend from day one, but could never exactly pin down the reason as to why.

    Elizabeth, your daughter's 'admirer' sounds very scary, no wonder she becomes
    frightened. He sounds like he has one heck of a temper to say things like that :shock:

    Toni, I hope you make it to the flower show too :)

    Barbara, I so hope you will manage to sort your insurance out. Then.... have a wonderful time :D. We will all miss you and your kindness :)

    Christine, your little Ruby sounds so lovely and I hope she continues to enjoy her sleep :)

    Karen, Mig, Coco and MrO - hope you are all well too :)
  • MrOptimist
    MrOptimist Member Posts: 175
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The boyfriend sounds like a bit of a bounder and she's better off without him. Catie, I'm sure everything will work out fine in the end :)

    Barbara, enjoy your holiday - but make sure your insurance is in place, won't you :)
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Been doing the garden today :!: well daughters been doing the garden I've been tidying up hubby's been the tea boy :!: off for a blood test tomorrow then into town to buy a new suitcase then a burger.Mig
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks Catie, MrO, Christine, Elizabeth , Karen Mig, and Catie
    Catie how kind of you...I do enjoy being kind...think its in the genes... :D I hope you got some rest and your daughter finds some lovely young man ..
    Mr O...dont worry I will ring my insurance first thing...they open at 8..
    Christine..you are right about the check in...its so stupid..tell you what Im not looking forward to the xray machine....at the airport... :o
    Karen, I wont need to bring any sun back if this weather keeps up..
    Mig hope you enjoyed the burger....
    Elizabeth...make sure you get some rest..
    Gosh you would think I was emigrating.... :lol: I will be back in a week...
    So look after yourselves ...or else....see you a week tomorrow..xxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara

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