Val's Cafe

frogmorton

Good Morning everyone

I hope Barbara is getting on ok today....I'm sure she is and is feeling suitably reassured Always available for pocket duties for you

Christine I lost yesterday :oops: Not to worry and yes the fire was the one caused by a lantern. I was wondering can they make them so there is 'less' of them to ignite and they go out sooner....I know a lot of people get comfort from them when they have 'lost' someone

Elizabeth - Have you rechecked your weight as I agree 7lbs sounds a lot - I am like you 2-3 lbs either way. Wotsits for me - I love 'em Will Cris come back? I am not sure really she says she might pop in, but I'm not sure. I let her know if there is anything she needs to know though.

Karen I hope Tony feels well enough for his bloods soon Sounds like yesterday was busy - I hope today is easier for you.

mig why doesn't he have asparagus??? I LOVE the stuff.:)

Right sorry if I missed anyone must get on hairdresser has arrived!

Love

Toni xxx

tkachev

Poor Tony Karen. I hope he starts to feel better. Funny you should mention laxatives. I've never needed them :oops: (massive apologies if having your breakfast) but since starting on co drynamol tabs I've gone the other way (I was warned it can cause constipation) so maybe that is causing the weight gain. Clever girl Karen I think that could be it. Better steal some of the daughters movicol.

Good luck today Barbara.
Tony hope your hair looks nice after hairdresser visit.

I'mVery muggy headed today so intend to have a snooze asap.

E x

barbara12

Afternoon all
Just got back...there was a delay we go there at ten to 9...but a gentleman was taken poorly in the middle of the session...they took him out and lied him on a bed....then the paramedics came because this hospital is not an accident and emergency....used to be... :roll: so they had to take him to another one....
Anyhow she was very nice ...but said I must let the physios know that both my hips are bad...and my hands are painful so it hard to heave myself up....maybe they will send an hunky fireman to help
I hope everyone is doing okish ...
Elizabeth I hope the muggy head has done a runner it is very humid here...
Toni we all miss our Cris....I am sure you have told her and I miss her blog...I used to love the pics..but she must take care of those eyes...
I am not going to put my feet up....ooh that 90% terrifies me even more now... :shock: xxxxx

tkachev

Sorry Toni I spelt your name wrong something I am usually careful not to do.

Barbara OH Dad had his op and is recovering but still a bit woozy.

Elizabeth x

mig

Toni he eats sprouts,cauliflower ,peas, carrots swede and of course potatoes so long as they have been peeled,anything else is a no no.If he don't like the look of something he won't eat it,when we eat out he tells them don't put any garnish on my plate and don't sprinkle anything green on it. Mig

frogmorton

mig wrote:

Toni he eats sprouts,cauliflower ,peas, carrots swede and of course potatoes so long as they have been peeled,anything else is a no no.If he don't like the look of something he won't eat it,when we eat out he tells them don't put any garnish on my plate and don't sprinkle anything green on it. Mig

Heaven help you mig you are a saint!!! Like my ex FIL. I'll have a big mac no relish or onion or salad. Is that a big mac??? :roll:

Elizabeth we talk about Karen's Tony a lot don't we? I am not at all offended. Hope your muggy head has cleared :? I have a glass of prune juice

Barbara!!! Glad you are back and sounds like a good session you had. Reassuring I think, but don't worry about that 90 deg You will recover just fine I can email on any pics I get from Cris if it helps???

Right better get on Stepdaughter will be home tomorrow so will have lots of piccies

love

Toni xxx

tkachev

Do you know Toni I like prune juice. I seem to remember we had prunes and custard at school and it was lovely. Can you imagine kids today getting prunes for their pudding!!!!!

I'm sitting here with my 2nd dose of head lice killer but today found a live one on Lucy's hair. Back to square one. :roll:
Elizabeth

applerose

Didn't get on the internet at all last night because it was down.

Glad your session went well Barbara.

Toni, can't remember if I congratulated you on doing the Race for Life. I know I meant to. Hope you enjoyed it.

Karen, hope Tony picks up quickly so he can have his bloods done.

Elizabeth, hope you are feeling better today. I love prunes and prune juice too. Years found a recipe for a Xmas cake and you replaced the butter for the same weight in prunes and then cooked it in the usual way. Well, mine was in the oven for 3 days and it still didn't seem cooked. Still wet in the middle. Needless to say, I have never been allowed to forget it.

barbara12

Morning all
Toni I will PM you my email...I would love to see some pics thats very kind of you...I bet your step daughter has loads of story's never mind pics...
Mig my hubby is the same with veg and salads he never had them when young...tomatoes make him ill looking at them... :roll:
Elizabeth the nits seem to go on there own ...I remember using the shampoo on my GC...but the eldest had a reaction so it was the comb with conditioner on first then it doesn't pull..then they just faded out ...good luck
Christine I love the story about the cake I have a few like that...and I never learn...I hate it when I have spent all day and nothing at the end of it :roll: must say I love prunes and have them most days to help me go to the toilet...
Today I am packing for my weekend away...I feel if I stay at home I will worry to much...both these hips are screaming at the min...and would you believe I have had my back injection come through for the 12th...so will have to postpone them...
Catie I hope that your hubby's aunt is comfortable...and that you are getting some rest..
anyone seen rosieglow around and Coco...and if I have forgot anyone I am sorry....Hope you all have a goodish dayxxxxxx

tkachev

Thats typical about the injections Barbara. Hopefully the THR will help with the back pain because it helped mine. It also helped my bladder but not sure how!!Maybe I could just get to the loo quicker???

I cannot stop as children are all arriving home. OH is driving a friend to his prom in OH's Dads Rolls Royce so I'm all on my tod this evening but luckily not feeling too bad ATM (this can however change very suddenly).

So best wishes to you all and will try to be less rushed in future,

Elizabeth xx

mig

Well done Toni on doing the race.
We always have a tub of prunes in the cupboard ,ideal for snacking on.
Pie & mash today,not very inventive but tasty & filling.
The sun is out but it's going dull & cloudy. Mig

barbara12

Evening all
We are off to Llandudno tomorrow..probably told you already.. so I might not be around...unless I take my little netbook and it behaves :roll: I could use my phone but with these eyes...
but enjoy it all of you
Mig pie and mash you cant beat it....but Iam on a diet at the mo...dont want to dislocate my new hip
They are delivering my toilet and frame and stool tomorrow so hopefully they come early...
Might see you all later...if not have a good weekend xxxx

frogmorton

We all like prunes then??

and they 'work' too They dealt with my 15 day wait you know so are VERY good :shock: I don't want to remember that :oops:

Barbara you enjoy your break - Tia is on her way home now so hopefully by tomorrow I will be able to upload some photies

I am so sorry about your hips and tend to agree with Elizabeth - once you have had the op and recovered a bit, (backs don't like being slept on sometimes) the bac might just improve a bit

It's going to be nice mig very nice thanks for the congrats. The rheumatologist was impressed too today

Elizabeth - I remember I used to feel a sense of achievement when I got a BIG one. The feeders I think.....or egg layers??? I hope the kids behave and OH isn't late back

Christine I am sure you said well-done anyway but thanks I hoep your internet it behaving now?

Love to all

Toni xxx

applerose

Barbara, it's just typical isn't it, having everything happen at once. Hope you have a lovely weekend away.

Hope you have a lovely quiet evening Elizabeth and you keep feeling ok ish.

Mig, I enjoy pie and mash. Especially chicken pie and I put lots of butter in my mash.

Toni, I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures. I bet they both had a great time.

My son has an interview for a job tomorrow so I've got everything crossed for him. And my daughter had a call from an agency with something she might be interested in. She is also in talks to see if she will be able to set up her own testing laboratory. So everything crossed for her too.

barbara12

Morning all just a quicky...
My toilet thingy and stool have been delivered ....I have rang Mr Shahs secretary and have told her it will be my left hip... :shock: it was hit and miss right or left...so all sorted now
Good luck to Christine's son...hope he gets the job
Love to all of you and hope you have a lovely weekend xxxxxxx

tkachev

I hope you have packed your bucket and spade Barbara and have set off now the loo seat has arrived.
Did you toss a coin for the hip? Your other hip will hinder your recovery though which is why I thought they might do both at the same time, although I know they prefer to do one at a time. Hope you don't mind us keep mentioning the op. My THR was the reason I joined AC and was so relieved to get some info on what to expect. The unknown is so frightening.

Hope your Son's interview goes well Christine. I'm wondering what your Daughter tests????? :?

OH was back sooner than I thought, just as the pain set into my feet and I was pushing myself to finish up. The Roller was a bit temperamental by all accounts. It needed a 20 minute rest and a jump start at one point but mission accomplished it got him to the Prom! Many years ago he took an ex girlfriend to her wedding (to someone else I hasten to add) in the Roller and it BROKE DOWN and she had to get a cab to the church.He should have learnt his lesson really.

I a going to sit in the Sun and finish reading my book about Medieval Queens of England. I'm loving it.

Prawns and salad today and the weight has gone down a tad. I have had my blood test this morning and plan to enjoy the rest of the day.

Hoping Karen and Coco are okay.

Elizabeth

frogmorton

Well DONE you Elizabeth you will soon get your weight back where you want it

Hope you were able to finish your book

Barbara glad the bits and pieces are safely with you and that you have 'chosen' which hip :?

Christine so far I can't open the discs so will ring Cris tomorrow kn*ckers I have everything crossed for your son. He deserves a break

Love and ((()))

Toni xxx

applerose

Barbara, happy new toilet thingy and stool. So the left hip it is then. Thanks for the good wishes for my son. Unfortunately he didn't get the job. They said they felt he hadn't researched properly. Not surprising as he wasn't even told what the job description was and the kids' dad has filed for residency so the kids had to go to talk to someone about it. His head wasn't concentrating on the interview. Hope you have a fabulous weekend.

Thank you Elizabeth. As I was telling Barbara, my son didn't get the job. I told him there must be something better waiting for him. My daughter doesn't do anything sinister. She used to manage a lab where they test for infections and diseases, sperm counts, anything along those lines they are asked to test. She has also set up a new lab for the hospital on Gibraltar. About a month ago, she took voluntary redundancy. They have been talking for quite some time about going to Oz and opening a lab. Glad OH managed to get the roller to the prom. Maybe it just likes to take it's time. Hope you enjoyed the sun and your book.

Toni, I'm always having problems with that sort of thing. Hope you can get help from Cris to open the discs. Thanks for wishing my son well. I'm sure it'll be better luck next time.

I managed to spend some time in the garden after work. Could only sit for ages but finally got the grass in the front cut and cut down a few brambles. My next door neighbour noticed there were a group of bees hanging about under the eaves of her house but they didn't appear to be going in. And there were quite a few in a shrub in my garden. Today, there was only 1 bee near the roof and not so many in my shrub. I think they were just gathering pollen from my garden but no idea what was going on next door.

frogmorton

Good Morning Christine

You are right about your son. 'something' better is out there for him I am sure.

The residence order business would have distracted anyone never mind only just spotting the job! I hope the kids are ok and feel ok so say whet they want.

I have already been in the garden Myself and Daisycat have been out deadheading. Well she has been trying to 'attack' me and then 'hiding' in one of the veggie beds :roll:

I have washed up super-quick Kettle's on and the coffee machine warming up. Caramel macchiatos ready and waiting for anyone who fancies one.....

maybe pancakes too?

love

Toni xx

constable

Good morning all

Sorry not been around. Been overdoing things again and have been in lots of pain.

Barbara, I am so sorry I have missed you. I really do hope you have a lovely weekend. And I shall be in you're pocket next week for your op. It will teach me to get back on here more often.

Hope everyone has a lovely day, the weather is really hot.

Haven't properly read back yet. So sorry for that, but I will.

H has received all the papers to fill in for us getting money for her bus pass and other things needed for college. So, we are going to be inundated with papers and writing.

Am hoping to be able to sit in the garden today.

All of you take care.

frogmorton

Hi Karen

I do hope you get a rest outside today - it will do you good

This house is full of paperwork too University stuff (loan forms etc) as well as college bits for my step-daughter.

I reckon H will love it and it will be totally worth it

If you aren't up to reading back don't worry too much.

Let's hope Barbara is enjoying her break

Love

Toni xxx

applerose

Toni, the kids haven't wanted to see their dad for a couple of years now. He is apparently very very strict and they seem scared of him. They have spoken to a few different social workers but it is never the same one. They really need to speak to someone they trust and feel safe with. This time, there was a letter from their dad but they both said they weren't interested in what it said. Wow, you have been extremely busy with all that gardening and washing up. I'm sure Daisycat was doing her best to deadhead.

Sorry to hear you have been in so much pain Karen. Hope you are a bit better now. Don't worry about checking back. Sometimes there is such a lot to read through when it is busy in here. Bet H is feeling quite excited about going to college. Hope you enjoyed sitting in the garden.

I think I'd like a caramel macchiato and maybe a pancake. Thanks for making them Toni.

frogmorton

No problem Christine

Macchiato and pancakes go well together

Poor kids - I hope they stay strong in their wishes. I don't know how old they are, but they can get strength from each other too.

Daisycat has been 'helping' me all day today bless her.....she really thinks she is you know

Hope everyone has had great weather and feels as uplifted as I do

Love

Toni xxx

constable

Evening all

What a hot day, and even hotter evening. I really wish that the heat wouldmelt away the extra weight I carry around, wouldn't that be wonderful.

I do hope that your kids wishes are met and that they don't have to see their dad. They obviously don't wish to and that should be accepted..

I am feeling a bit more in control today. Thank goodness. But, do we ever learn out limits. No, that's something I certainly don't think is going to sink in with me. Don't know about you lot.

Anyway, hope you are all having a wonderful evening. And Barbara, hope you are having a wonderful time.

I shall sit by the window, there is a lovely breese, and shall have a glass of ice cold vimto, diet of course.

tkachev

Oh Applerose my ex filed for residency too. What a lot of hassle and upset it caused us. it dragged on with different judges and case workers etc so you don't get to trust them and some of them seemed to be looking for trouble..... in the end they stayed with me.

El scorchio today and sat in the sun sewing up trousers hems and read a bit more of my book. It will take ages Toni as I only manage a few pages at a time.

Sorry you've been in pain Karen. Now you've got lots of forms to fill in and its difficult when you feel so unwell. I've still got my tax credits form to do. I started it yesterday (in the garden) but a neighbour put on some very loud music and I couldn't concentrate after that.

I'm feeling very thirsty so need a drink so will join Karen to sit in the breeze,

Elizabeth xx