Val's Cafe

coco67

This is the first sunday morning that im still in my pj's at this time, im normally dropping my daughter off at work but she has taken her motor bike/moped giving me the morning off , she has just bought herself a bigger bike with gears so is happy to ride to work now,

other daughter has gone to a dance competition she is taking part in so is out all day too. god know what time my son will pop in or what mood, hopefully its a good day,

im going to enjoy this extra pj time with another coffee and a sit by the window

frogmorton

Wow Coco!!

What a great Day

It's LOVELY to see SNOWBALL here and Roses too

It's lovely having the caféack and at the top of the page every day isn't it?

The french show was good, yes and yes I saw LOADS I wanted to buy. They are in the middle of a triple-dip recession out there so prices are low. Fingers crossed we might be able to get somewhere out there. Prob is hubby prefers the Dordogne as there are loads of British there, but it's more expensive.

We shall see eh?

Elizabeth it's french holidays, (food YUM!!) houses, time-shares etc.

Karen i hope Tony is ok with the possible angina :? and you too.

I am sure i have missed saying hello to someone because there are so many of us here now, but mig I agree with Coco a day like this needs to be enjoyed not spent cooking

applerose

Wow, how wonderful Coco. Well done to your son and daughter. Great that Dan relaxed and enjoyed his day. You are rightly proud of them both. Hope you have a lovely relaxing day today.

I've got some duck here Mig. I had some yesterday with rhubarb and ginger sauce. Yummy.

Toni, I don't mention everyone because there are quite a few of us and I can't always remember who said what.

coco67

applerose im the same, by the time im posting i cant remember everyone or whos doing what etc so dont post mentioning everyone, it would take me hours to do one post other wise lol, but that doesnt mean im not thinking or supporting you all, xx

mig

Daughters just said she's cooking,it will be something smelly or spicey,oh is a meat and two veg man so he will sort hisself out,lazy day then. Mig

barbara12

Morning all
I'm another one that dosen't like missing anyone out...I do read all the post ..but If I miss someone I am sorry....
mig enjoy your spicy meal my OH would be round there in a shot..
Coco what a lovely day you had and it must have been such a boost for your son..he deserve a break..
Toni I would love to have seen the property's..I adore the program...not sure what it is called but its brits living in the Dordogne...hope you do get something...you always regret the things you don't do..
Rose...we do love having our GC here...like I said earlier we brought two of them up...they are still here most of the time but I love them to peices...
The sun is shinning... and its warming up....and we are doing the garden...well |I will supervise or OH will dig all my plants up...
Have a good day and I hope you have the sun....xxxxx

MrOptimist

Just a quick hello before we depart for France to stay with our son and his wife. Looking forward to the break as life has been extremely hectic of late. Toni, the house prices have dropped significantly and my concern at this point in time would be that they may fall further :shock:. I would therfore factor that into the price if buying. Anyway, I'm sure we all wish you all the luck in the world .

Bye for now

RosieGlow

Hello to everyone,

Grey and cloudy here again. I long for some sunshine.

Toni, I hope you find your dream home, in France. Half the fun is looking, before having to make that final big decision. My little piece of heaven has always been Andalusia, and I have come close to actually moving there so many times, but something always stops me, which makes me think it`s probably not the right thing for me. So instead, I go as often as I can.

Coco, what a lovely family day. Isn`t it amazing how, no matter how old our children are, their moods are what dictate ours? If they`re happy, then so are we.

Barbara, how lovely that you have your grandchildren with you so much. I`m to become a grandmother twice within three days in October, and that is taking over my every thought right now. Sadly, there is a big distance between us all geographically, so contact isn`t as often as I would like. We will know what "flavour" we`re having on June 3rd and June 6th respectively. One of each would be nice.

Now, a hot chocolate with a kitkat for me.......Rosie.

Catie

Hi Everyone

Barbara, you must have let the sun out of your case because it's glorious here . Hubby has recovered, but in the process lost so much weight. Expect it won't be long before it's all back on

Rosie, how wonderful for you to become a grandmother twice over. I hope everything goes well for your family

MrO, you make sure you bring some sun back with you and I hope the Mistral doesn't blow you away . Seriously, have a nice break

Toni, I expect everything is jumping around in your head today with all the excitement of yesterday. I do hope you find somewhere nice

Karen, sorry to hear about your hubby and I hope things are sorted for him soon.

I've a chicken roasting and so had better set too. Take care everyone and I hope you all have the sun

coco67

Rosie my son is a veteran with severe PTSD ( post tramatic stress disorder) he struggle withh day to day life , crowds sudden noises etc and 2yrs ago was in such a bad way i didnt think id have him much longer, it has taken a massive a mount of support from me and his sisters to get him through to this point so to even attend the water sports was a huge step for him, simple thing like being around strangers, in a strange place etc that most people wouldnt think much off are a massive ordeal for him, this is why im so proud of him for attending . i dont say to much on here normally ref his PTSD,

you are right about the mood and it affecting the rest of the family, i hope you are ok today. xxx

kettle is on

applerose

Enjoy your lazy day Mig. I love spicy.

Barbara, hope your husband doesn't dig up the wrong things. Keep your whip handy. My garden is wet and soggy this morning so won't be able to do much out there.

Mr O, have a relaxing holiday with your son. Hope the weather is good for you.

Rosie, fantastic to have 2 GC on their way. I have 2 GC who live a train, a plane and a coach trip away so I go to visit about twice a year and they come here a couple of times. I wish they lived closer but their standard of living is better there. My daughter and her husband plan to move to the other side of the world sometime soon so I'll be seeing even less of them. Thank goodness for skype. My other 3 CH only live a few miles away. Still don't see as much of them as I'd like to because of work, school, spending time with their friends etc.

Rosie, I'm sure it won't take too long for oh to put the weight back on now he has recovered.

Thanks for putting the kettle on Coco. Cuppa out in the garden on the deck chairs. Glad they were under cover and didn't get wet.

RosieGlow

Thanks everyone,

Coco, I think you should talk about PTSD anywhere you can, and raise awareness. Most people don`t recognise the seriousness of it, and just think it will go away. I know a sufferer, and she is literally in hell at times. Hers came as a result of a violently abusive marriage. At times she is physically frozen with emotional pain. Quite literally can`t even brush her teeth, or shower. It`s truly dreadful to witness. I hope your son starts to have more good - well better - days from now on........Rosie.

barbara12

Afternoon the sun has gone in now... :roll:
MrO you have a lovely time with your family....
Rosie two GC on the way...how lovely for you...our youngest is 9 months old and I cant picked her up like I did with the others but I still enjoy having her hubby picks her up for me..bet you cant wait....
Catie the sun must have come your way...it done a runner..
Coco your son has got a good mum behind him...
I am still tired from the hols...think its all the traveling....no news on my first hip yet....I want it out the way but dread the letter coming... :?
Anyone fancy some rhubarb crumble...and very thick home made custard...
Will see you later xxxxx

constable

Afternoon all

Did you mention Rhubarb crumble Barbara. No need to ask twice, I'm there. I love the stuff. I understand about not wanting the letter but wanting to get it done. Don't worry to much. It won't be long and it will be all over and done with.

Mr.o, have a lovely break at you're son's. Hope you bring back some sunshine for us.

Rosie, how wonderful. Two grandchildren due within days of each other. Bet you are so excited.

Toni, I do hope that if you do get a place we will all be able to come and see you. I love France.

Coco, I am so pleased for you're son. It's all going towards bringing his life back into order. And how lovely that you're daughter was there to support him. Mark you, I bet it's not only you that is exhausted. I bet he really feels it. It was a big thing he did. Good on him.

And to everyone else. I do hope you are having a lovely day. Sorry if I have missed anyone but brain fog has been with me all day. Have been reading you're posts since this morning but forgetting to post myself. Do you reckon there's any hope. :roll:

barbara12

Sorry Karen I'm a bit late with the crumble...there you go.... the sun came out here again late this afternoon....but its gone chilly now...
We have one GC left so grandad will have to do the school run tomorrow...
Hope you all sleep wellish...see you in the morning xxxx

roses1

Good evening everyone just popping in for a night cap, hot choccie if anyone wants one?

What a lovely sunny day we have had bout time isnt it!
hope everyone else has had a lovely day and not been suffering.

sleep well
Rose x

barbara12

Morning all
Hope you all slept wellish
Its suppose to be 19 degrees here today but doesn't feel like it at the min
I am off to my GP today to ask why I didnt know about this kidney thing...he has been a good doctor but he is getting ready to retire and his stand in is useless...so I will have to look for another one... :roll:
Hope you all get some sun
The kettle is on and will see you later xxx

tkachev

Gosh loads of posts to read!

Coco your Son is doing so well, much of it down to your patience, support and understanding. I hope he is getting support elsewhere too and its not all left to you.

Snowball, how lovely to see you. Glad you remembered your log in Hope to see you in the cafe again in future.

apple crumble here, could have added rhubarb compote but needed something sweet

Karen when is the job centre interview? I will be in your pocket. Try not to worry as many others are in your shoes. I've heard of them even sending people home if they are too unwell.

Got to go as need some shopping. Will pop in later

Elizabeth xx

roses1

Afternoon,

Hope you all slept reasonably well?

Bacon and sausages are on kettle is boiling think i'll have a bacon sandwich and a large cuppa and sit in the conservatory A bit too chilly to sit in the garden today.

Rose x

constable

Afternoon all

Barbara, wandering how you're appointment went with you're g.p. Hope it's all cleared up now. Let us know wont you.

Elizabeth, yes, it's on Thursday at 4pm. And I am dreading it. Silly I know. But that's me for you.

Rosie, a sausage and bacon sarnie sounds lovely. I'll sit by the window and have a cuppa and watch the world go by.

Tony has his e.c.g tomorrow. And we will go to the hospital for his x-rays.
Then next week he has a fasting blood test.

barbara12

Afternoon all
Rose...I am glad you slept well...it does make a difference
Elizabeth hope you manged to get all your shopping done
Karen I will be in your pocket and Tony's tomorrow...fingers crossed for him that the results are good.
I went to my GPs and he is blaming the stand in GP....then he tried to blame me said I knew... :shock: it not something you complain about is it...I hadn't a clue..then he said the nurse should have told me....I am so annoyed...he says I have to cut down on protein and salt...and I will be monitored...I bet
Can I have one of the sausage sandwiches please I am starving...will see you all later xxxx

frogmorton

NO SAUSAGES Barbara!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Full of salt

Seriously though i bet you are mad about it all :roll:

If it helps my MIL has kidney failure (dialysis) and cutting out salt almost all together helped a lot in the early days. (she has diabetes and that's why for her). I might have the odd tip if it helps??? You can get low salt gravy etc and cooking with herbs instead can make things tastier too.

Karen I will be in your pocket too for the tests.

Hi Rose....ooo Rose!! Are these your crusts all over the floor in the conservatory

Hi Elizabeth isn't it lovely so many of the 'old' crowd back

love

Toni xxx

Catie

Barbara, I think the way you have been treated is shocking. Doctors always club together don't they.....never their fault....always the patient to blame grrr .

Cold here again...bet MrO has the sun

coco67

Evening all, hope your all ok,

ive read back twice and forgot it allagain :oops: sorry im having a really foggy day

kettle :?: where is it ok i give up im gona find a comfy chair to sit in for a bit, xxx

mig

Morning all,It's dull and overcast here today,hope it brightens up for the weekend.Hair and nails done just need to decide what clothes I'm taking ,must remember we are just going for the weekend.for you all have a good day. Mig