Val's Cafe

RosieGlow

Hello everyone,

Just putting some fresh flowers with Lovely Lucy`s candle. I hope the break from the treatment has helped her. Toni......much love darling.x.

Barbara, I think I`ll have a mug of tea, and a bacon buttie, rather than the posh coffee.

Marrianne, I didn`t enjoy Mr Selfridge as much as I expected to either. Not sure why. I was also a bit disappointed with Call the Midwife. The first series was so authentic, and believable. Now it`s getting a bit daft. As if someone would write to Princess Margaret and practically the next day she turns up! Maybe I`m getting cynical in me old age!

I`m busy getting everything ready for the "state visit" of my beautiful granddaughter on Friday. So, so excited........Much love to you all......Rosie.x.

barbara12

Afternoon all
Marianne we did our own kitchen makeover..it did seem easy on paper..I didn't watch Mr Selfridge..think I forgot it was on.. :?
Rosie you can have what ever you want...tell what I am enjoying I don't like goats cheese but have found one that is so lovely..I am hooked on it and goat products are suppose to be very good for you..
I had my hair cut and coloured one of these days I will have a wacky colour..my GDs keep daring me....
Will see you all later xxxx

Kitty

sitting admiring everyone's onesies and wishing I had one now. Could do with something a bit warmer than leggings, t-shirt, two jumpers and a fleece! Got a sore throat and a cough. I'm hoping it clears pretty quickly as I don't want it to end up on my lungs!! I'm taking Asda flu and cold remedy tablets and at least they are helping me get some sleep.

Hope nobody minds me helping myself to a second cup of tea - it is redbush isn't it? Tastes like it anyway.

Yes Rosie, I'm with you on the Princess Margaret storyline. The main story was realistic though, so enjoyed it anyway.

Sorry to hear you've had the flu coco, hope you are feeling much better now. xx

Warming hugs to everyone, but hopefully keeping my germs to myself.

Kath xx

marrianne

Oh Kath you do sound poorly ,hope you feel better soon ,yes agree with you and Rosie about Call The Midwife ,had the book for christmas ,Hope it picks up again soon ,Used my new teapot today christmas present from my son and DIL E/Bridg.......r the one with the hearts Barbara dont you feel lovely with newly done hair ,we are all due in this house ,hope your all keeping warm and toasty hugs (((())))Marrianne

applerose

Coco, good to see you back again. Hope you are feeling much better.

Barbara, your hair looks good. Glad you don't go to your neighbour to have your bloods done.

Marrianne, your coat sounds lovely and cosy. I didn't get in to Mr Selfridge properly. I'm not keen on that age. Much preferred the last series. Still, I'll see what next week is like.

Rosie, I watched Call the Midwife. Your right about Princess Margaret but I still quite enjoyed the programme.

Kath, hope your sore throat clears up quickly. I use honey on mine, sometimes in a hot orange drink. Help yourself to as much tea as you want. As it's virtual, you can have any flavour. Hope you sleep tonight.

I noticed Toni has posted and Lucy is eating well. That is good. She'll have a bit of strength to help her through her next chemo. (((hugs))) for them and the rest of the family.

Yaaay, finished my jigsaw. Don't know if I should start another one or I'll never get things done round the house.

coco67

Morning everyone, hope your all ok today and those of you who are feeling less so get better soon,

im still coughing away, hope it clears soon i have to take youngest daughter down to plymouth to look at the uni at the weekend so going to be a tough weekend physically but it has to be done and if i have to crawl around the place i will.

kettle is on and im raiding the coffee, you will find me trying to warm up by the fire its freezing out there, in fact i will chuck a few extra logs on and warm this place up for all who follow

have a good day whatever your up to

good news about lucy xxx

marrianne

Hi Cocoa ,You cant beat a lovely log fire ,starting the day with a huge coffee to .the cafe is lovely plenty of supplies .looks like a trip out for me today ...food shop ..I hope you start to feel better soon guess its to late for extra vit C but keeping warm and the usual plenty of fluids (((())))help at bit ,hope everyone else is ok this morning and looking forward to a good day Marrianne

barbara12

Morning all
Got the bloods done..num 36 and they were on 12 so not bad
Kath I am sorry you have a bad cold ..its awful especially at night..I take the ones with the nose unblocker..mi brains gone but you know what I mean..hope you feel better soon
Marianne I do feel better with my hair done..but its so boring I need a change...
Coco hope the drive to Plymouth goes ok for you..blimey you have done some for your family good luck to your daughter ..let us know how you have got on..when you have recovered from the drive...
Christine...well done on finishing the jigsaw...I haven't finished one for years...if its something you enjoy carry on and get another...it is a good distraction...my neighbour whose little boy rand 999 for the third time has had a good telling off from the police..she moved the phone from his reach but he got a stool..so now she has locked it....
Will have a cuppa and sit by the window...see you all later xxxx

Kitty

Afternoon everyone. Well, something's working. throat no longer sore but can cough for England but then I do have Bronchiectasis so it's to be expected.

Sorry to hear you're still coughing too Coco, and hope that you're feeling much better for Plymouth.

Thanks for reminding me about honey Marianne. Whenever I had a cold as a child, mum would boil up a pan of onions and give it to me to drink. What with that and gran giving me a tot of granddads best brandy, it's a wonder I've reached my great age....lol.

Think I'll sit near the window too barbara, just looking out at the sunshine makes me feel a bit warmer. I didn't think it was going to shine much first thing, but it's doing it's best. Roll on spring. Now where's that hot chocolate?
xx

frogmorton

Well hello my café friends

Sorry you know it's true I REALLY don't have time to read back, but I miss my cuppas and catch-ups with you all, (welcome Kath )

I am lucky there is a costa here at the hospital, but nothing beats the company in this place

love

Toni xxx

marrianne

Hi Toni its lovely to see you ,guess your stretching your legs ,costa coffees are sooo good but so expensive sticking with a little pot of tea to share ,Hope Kath and Cocoa are feeling the better as the sun has all but gone Barbara hope the blood letting went well ,I am just in from T......O dont know what is going on there but everything is moved all over the place soup next to books not many nice clothes to look at less books more serve your self .....BUT it was nice and warm wanted to walk home but left it to late Toni hope its not to bad a week for Lucy she is such a brave girl and you to I know you are great support to everyone ,and you are very loved ((())) and wishes to all Marrianne

frogmorton

Aw thanks Marrianne :oops:

She is very brave yes. It's not nice, but they are so good to her so she's coping amazingly

Thanks

Toni xxx

barbara12

Toni its soooo lovely of you to pop in and see us...thank goodness they have a costa at the hospital....bet you don't know what to do with yourself...there will be coffee a plenty when Lucy and you are home...
Kath..so sorry you are still poorly...I have heard of bronci....sorry cant spell it ..no wonder you dont want it to go on your chest...one hot choc coming up..you made me laugh with the boiled onions sounds like my mum potion...
Marianne...Toni is loved and she knows it..my bloods went well thankyou...have to wait for the results now... :roll: it bad enough in these supermarkets without them moving things...
Its been a lovely day here but now its pouring down..
Will see you later xxxxx

RosieGlow

Hello everyone,

Sorry for all those with coughs and colds. Spring isn`t too far away now. Soon the daffodils will be out, and we`ll all feel much better.

Toni, it sounds like things are starting to hit you a bit more now. Stay strong darling, it will get better. In the words of Phil Collins......You`ll be in my heart.....always.x.

Much love to you all....Rosie.x.

Kitty

Just popped back to give a quick, warming hug to Toni. I won't pass on my bugs as I don't want your lovely girl to catch them, especially while she is bravely undergoing chemo. So will let you give her a hug for me. I know what it is like as I had it myself last year, but I'm considerably older and uglier than she is. Sending love to you both.

Kath xx

barbara12

Rosie..I am sure Toni will be so pleased to read your lovely post...in Toni's words sniff sniff...
Marianne I am sure you are not ugly...you sound lovely inside and out...Toni will be glad of the hugs...sorry you have gone through chemo but glad you came out the other side..my Nephews son is in remission...nearly 6 years...he was born with cancer...
Now you need to get rid of that cold..what do they say feed it or starve it.. :? prefer feed it myself...
Hope everyone's doing okish..we have 1 GD here so up early again in the morning....will see you all tomorow

applerose

Coco, hope that cough clears up before the weekend. You can do without that during your trip.

Marrianne, I love a real log fire too. Lovely and cosy when it's freezing outside. I was at T*sc* today and, just inside the doors, they had lots of bits and pieces in big boxes at greatly reduced prices. Looked as if they were getting rid of old stock.

Sounds as if you didn't have to wait too long today for your bloods Barbara. I've been at a bit of a loss this evening so I think I will be starting a new jigsaw tomorrow. Wonder if a talking to by the police will stop your neighbour's boy from dialling 999. At least the phone is locked now.

Kath, glad your throat is better. I used to keep bees so all the family had honey every day. In the few years we had the bees, none of the family ever had a cold or cough.

Great to see you Toni. I believe Barbara has had a macchiatto (sp) waiting for you. It'll take you weeks to catch up on all the posts so I wouldn't bother. Hope all is going well and you and Lucy aren't getting too tired or bored.

Rosie, we have snowdrops out at the moment and I have heard that there are crocuses in some areas.

I managed to catch both buses today when I went to the big supermarket. Only just though. Had to run few yards for both though. At least I caught them and didn't have to wait half an hour as I did the last two weeks. Must be getting better with my timing.

marrianne

Saying Goodnight to you all ,You lovely girls just haveing a last drink ...Horlicks and warm milk if we have any ..I developed a taste for it last time in Hospital .MI lock up dont think anyone will be back tonight ? Have to go to hospital tomorrow to start my first anti tnf .. all being well so wont be in the cafe until later ,Hope Lucy and Toni are haveing a restful night prayers for them and hugs to all See you all tomorrow (((())))Marrianne

barbara12

Morning all
One GD gone to school form here..I just didn't want to get up this morning ...so tired..but at least I can grab a nap later..is it just me but do any of you not like having a sleep in the day..not a clue why.. :?
Christine you did well there with the buses..its been a while now since I walked to the bus stop...mind you we are quite away from the nearest one.. :roll: hope work is going ok..
Marianne sorry I missed you last night...I hope you get a good sleep..and I will be thinking about you today..hope the TNF brings you lots of relief..
Will get a special coffee ready for Toni in case she manages to pop in..thinking of you both today..xx
I.hope Coco had a safe journey..
Will put the kettle on and see you later xxxx

mig

Morning all,Just had shopping delivered and put away so having a cuppa and biscuit,cod and mushy peas with crusty bread for tea.Just done humira injection so sitting quiet for a while. Mig

tkachev

The trouble with not popping in here too often is there is so much to read back!

Hoping Coco gets better before the weekend uni visit. Good luck.

Lovely to see Toni popped her head round the door. going to concentrate all my thoughts on Lucy getting better. Its a tough time for all of you.

I have my respite day today so going to get some kip before my Lucy comes home as I've promised to help her with her homeork.

My Eldest Son got a well done card from his French teacher through the post. He was really struggling but he's picked himself up. All that nagging does pay off in the end

Love to you all,
Elizabeth x

marrianne

Just popping in for some lunch Hello everyone ,hope Cocoa is haveing a safe journy Christine ,I use the buses a lot at the moment but our service is hopeless for hospital 2 buses sometimes 3 .. so taxi today Barbara yes hope G/D did get off to school ok and I am always falling asleep lots of cat naps think Maggie Thatcher not her policies but she was clever Mig enjoy your shopping I love the delivery service but have been known to mess it up ..as in 4 jars of gravy mix ,Elizabeth well done your lad and enjoy your respite recharge batteries we all need that ,update Anti ...tnf .. still not fullfilled all criteria . blood test today then next week all being well test for TB .....and the hepititis one ... so another week of pain but light at the end of the tunnel , Love and good wishes to our lovely girls Lucy and Toni and all the family copeing so well ,big mug of tea now and some doorstep toast thick white with tons of butter .....begger the healthy oftions ((()))hugs Marrianne

marrianne

And Kathleen T ,hope your well Kath have not seen you for a while

barbara12

Afternoon all
Elizabeth dont you worry about not reading back..like you say its been busy and you have so much going on..I am glad to see you have some respite...at least like you say it give you time to have a nap..and well done to your son...bet he was so proud and mum of course
Oh Mig that sounds good...I have some stew in my slow cooker...and you have reminded me to get crusty bread...
Marianne I am glad to see the bloods went ok ..and hopefully the next ones will ..fingers crossed for good results..its good you can see the light...wont be long now
Hugs to all the cafe dwellers that are missing....(((()))
I will have a cuppa and a piece of cake if there is any...

Catie

Hi Everyone

You are so right Elizabeth - disappear for a day or two and so much to catch up with. I'm delighted for your son - well done to him and hope he carries on in the same way.

MrO told me he suspected that I had fractured my foot and it wasn't arthur at all :shock: . So I popped along to A & E and am now in plaster for 6 weeks or so. All I did was to lose my footing on a friend's door-step. I told the doc if it was the Inland Revenue building door-step I would have sued. He said he would have written a letter of support

Hope all colds clear up soon....so miserable aren't they. Coco, have a safe journey and I hope your daughter likes the uni.

Rosie, I bet you are excited now - enjoy your time with your lovely little granddaughter - such a special time for you all

Mig, you rest up after that injection.

Love to all xx