Val's Cafe

marrianne

hello lovely girls and mr O ,Well I was a bit poorly over the weekend so forgive my inatentiveness ............well missed Mr selfridge last nite was out for the count......owe appreh dear read back but my brain is not receptive...but thankful that Kath has heard from her lovely girl in Bideford and decided to leave Cuddles the mackrill ..s/p err fish......me spellin is not good best of times but in R/A its worse.Toady s pix posting is wonderful she is a good girl ...Barbara its loveastly for you with the girls not sure about the jam though it.....ch...is still dusty no belfast sink yet............oh o/h ........told me a tale we are very far behind...Christine..you are such a good mum to go with the flow my girl.. is in Scotland and well they do alsorts you cant hold them back letting go up to a point realy means they are always with you..Joan I hope you are keeping warm re the boiler its not good ...new things have teething troubles but extra jumpers dont always work let us know if all is well .love to Toni Lucy and family hopeint this week is getting of to a good start hugs to everyone((((())))Marrianne

dachshund

Hello everyone
the boiler started working on it's own a e and a spanner and a number come's up we saw the boiler man this morning with a neighbour he said the boiler has calcification some one will come to fix it.
I hope everyone's having a good day.
take care i'm going swimming this afternoon.
joan xx

Kitty

Wonderful, no wind, no rain, a bit of respite from bad weather.

I'm glad your boiler will soon get fixed Joan. I've never heard of calcifications in a boiler before :?

Happy Birthday for Thursday for your niece Barbara - oh to be 30 again. But then again no, I've just remembered all I've been through since then.

Everyone's comments about Sundays made me think of that old Tony Hancock program about it. Or am I the only one old enough to remember Tony Hancock.

Toady, your instructions were great. I've just got to get myself a photo bucket account. I love any doughnuts, although the custard or apple ones are probably my favourites.

Sending you all hugs and hoping all are relatively pain free.

Kath xx

barbara12

Awww Marianne sorry you are suffering..dont worry about forgetting people when you are poorly..just look after yourself...hope you get some sleep tonight..
Joan I am glad that boiler is working..at least you will be warm....
Kath you are not the only one to remember the Tony Hancock series..If I remember right they were all sat about bored out there brains...
And thanks for the birthday wishes will pass them on.
We had a lovely lunch and a good laugh... she really does lift me..mad has an hatter...
Yip is has been a lovely day the sun is just going down...hope tomorrows the same hubby say he will tidy the garden...I was always the gardener but no more I'm afraid...apart from my flower beds in troughs...
Will have a cuppa and see if cuddles is around..
See you all later xxxx

Kitty

OK, so I've signed up to Photobucket. Put my photo on there, resized it, followed Toady's instructions - but it hasn't worked

I don't know what I did wrong, I tried it on a different forum that works the same way. It didn't work there either. Just call me Dumbo

Kitty

edited to remove the duplicate photo code, because there's no space in the code the forum either has to scroll to read this and all other posts on this page or the typeface becomes smaller as in this case :P

Mod YEH

Kitty

Well, it sort of worked this time. Sorry to scare you all by jumping out from nowhere like that. Must practice. xx

barbara12

Kath that is brilliant ..I always try and put a face to people...not sure if im brave enough to put me on yet... :shock: will think about it...
hubby has just rang lock himself out of his van.. :roll: thank goodness for good neighbours they are taking him the spare set...see you later

applerose

Barbara, I often take things out of the wardrobe, put them all on the bed and go for a break. Come bedtime, it's all still there so I throw it all back in. I was determined to get it done straight away this time. I'll have a tiny piece of cheesecake with a cuppa. Hope your OH managed to get some work done in the garden tomorrow. We are probably getting rain, sleet and possibly snow after such a beautiful sunny day today.

Hope you are feeling better now Marrianne.

It's good that your boiler is at least working Joan. It'll be better once it's fixed though. Hope you enjoyed your swim.

Kath I remember my mum and dad watching Tony Hancock but all I can remember is when he stood half behind the mirror and lifted one leg and one arm and it looked like he was lifting both. Your picture is there now. Hello.

Finished work at lunchtime and had a slow walk home as it was almost warm with lovely blue skies and the sun shining. After lunch, I had a slow walk back down the hill to the dentist and back again. Didn't want to go home straight away but it was starting to get cold coming up to teatime. Dare I say, it felt like (whispers) spring.

toady

Hi all, a late visit - good job the lights are on in here or I might trip over Cuddles - who is looking very happy & well-fed I must say

*waves to Kath* nice to see you there - I am not quite sure where your extra bit of code is from, but you're on the right lines, a couple of hours from creating a new account to getting a picture on here is very good going. Took me longer than that when I started messing around with this sort of thing (back in my early eb*y days). I have added you to the doughnut list.

I remember the Hancock episode too, long time since I've seen any on though, but oddly enough they were talking about it on the radio the other day about boredom - very good he was - are you thinking of Harry Worth applerose, or did Hancock do that as well..

Marrianne, sorry you have had an off weekend hope to see you feeling brighter in here tomorrow, sending you a good night..

well done to you with your tidying Applerose, I bet you don't have any 30-year old garments in your wardrobe do you :oops: putting stuff out on the bed to tidy sometimes works for me because I know I'll have to do something about, but sometimes it's as you say and it gets late & things just get chucked aside instead. Glad you had a nice walk.. won't it be good when there are more days when going out is actually more appealing assuming one feels like it.

'night to barbara and dachshund too

barbara it's years since I had cheesecake for no particular reason, so I'll try some especially as you've made it.

mig

Wow Kath aren't you clever,you look nice and friendly too.
It's raining hard here ,I got up at 7 it was raining ,it's supposed to rain all day,good job I got some part baked bread rolls in just got enough sliced for toast tomorrow morning,stew and dumplings today plenty for all .Just having a cuppa and biscuit. Mig

marrianne

Hi Mig just reading back ...........We started with rain ..but now its white over tons and tons of snow,Kath your picture is very nice ..Yes Toady instructions are GOOD ,

barbara12

morning all
My net is on go slow again so here goes..
Christine it was lovely here yesterday...I am sure spring will be here soon...well after the snow..glad you enjoyed your walk
Toady there is more cheescake if you want some...blimey I had a sugar rush with it...
Mig my favorite meal stew and dumplings with extra dumplings..
Today its raining..just watching the poor people on the news ,,,,gosh we are lucky...how frustrating it is that there is not much help from the government...disgusting...
Marianne I hope you are feeling a little better..
I will put the kettle on then sit in the window and have a ponder...see you all later..xxxxxx

marrianne

posting in bite sze chunks today as comp is not working well ,thanks to all for whishes ,have you got your girls this week Barbara ? glad ypu enjoyed party Christine I am very bad with my clothes will send a pix of my rocking chair its alwayshidden with discarded jumpers etc ..Toady your instructions are brilliant logged out of photo bucket as forgotten my password but will sort it later ,I vage ly remomber Tony Hancock witgladh Sid James ? not sure I was quite small ,Well Ibecause am glad Joans boiler is fixed and hope swimming was good .. I cannot get today because of the snow ......oh wasnt that so sad about the baby jairaffe s/p ..it made me so sad and very angry to hugs to all ((()))Marrianne

marrianne

Hi Barbara ,I have just had a kipper sandwich of all things ,it was a mistake,so will sit here quietly to with a cuppa ,I cannot believe the weather glad I didnt put new plants out ..Marrianne((((((

Catie

Hi Everyone,

Our internet connection has been down again, so I seem to have fallen behind with all the news. Hope everyone is as well as possible - and keeping dry.
MrO, know you are in the flood zone, so hope you haven't been flooded,and also your son. Feel so sad for those who have.

Barbara, I can never resist a slice of cheesecake - thanks

Right, I will read back and see what's been happening

Kitty

Well I'm glad I didn't scare you all away that photo was taken a few weeks ago. I've had a hair cut since then.

It has been raining most of the day, with a bit of snow too. But now the sun is shining. I've been watching a blackbird keep coming down to the bird feeders and eating the fat sprinkles OH put out for them. A few great tits too.

I'm glad you got your internet connection back catie. It's awful not to be able to keep up with the news and gossip.

Marrianne, I love kippers. Years ago when pregnant with my 4th, I did myself curried kippers - now THAT was a mistake :oops:

Thanks mig, no excuse for not recognising me now if we are ever at the clinic together. Mmmmm, stew and dumplings. The ideal meal for this weather.

Whoops, one of my FB friends is calling me. Sorry for not mentioning everyone. Sending hugs.

Kath xx

dachshund

Hello everyone
I hope you have all had a good day. Kath it's good to meet you.
Barbara i'm glad you have good neighbours. Marrianne you don't know till you've tried some thing.
our boiler man should be coming today. yes it was nice in the hydro.
take care
joan xx

barbara12

Marianne...kipper sandwich...urrr I used to love kippers but cant stomack them now..I think it might be the meds I take :roll: how are you feeling now any better sorry about the snow..no sign of it here
Catie glad you are back with us..how is that foot doing..let us know how MrO is going on with the floods
Kath you certainly didnt scare us away you have a lovely friendly face..
Joan..we do have some lovely neighbours we all try to help one another..
The sun is shinning here but bitterly cold...I feel so much for those that are flooded hopefully they have now got the help they need..but were on earth will they stay ..we are so lucky..
Sorry all the cheescake has now gone my youngest son called in on his break from work..he always heads straight to the kitchen....
will see you all later xxxxxx

toady

Hi all, I'm afraid I've been a let-down in the doughnuts department I cried off & moved my bloods appt, have been a bit flarey & didn't really want to go out if possible. Bit grumpy as knowing me once I start to flare I historically don't really settle again & really don't want any more med changes. So I'm going to sit tight for a while but not feeling very confident (perhaps MrO will lend me some optimism). If I'm only in & out the next few days, I'm probably alternately grumbling & panicking slightly in a corner so I'm not far away.

Anyway I have chocolate cake if that will do (already here from recent online grocery shop, not old & stale honest) , you have probably had enough sugar barbara

Marrianne I did not even listen to the story about the giraffe I knew it would make me too angry but what I heard was bad enough. I hate people (present company excepted). But your kipper sandwich post made me laugh thank you it was so unexpected.

Best to all, going to put knees up/ice pack/sulk. xx

mig

mig

dont know how i did it but whoopy do.
This is on my 66 birthday with the cake that my 10 year old grandaughter made. Mig

toady

Round of applause for mig (66 my foot )

Nice cake, well done your granddaughter!

All my pupils are doing very well - gratifying to see all the pictures appearing

Tea all round is called for I think.. in the 'best' china (have we got any best china?!). Forgot to say, barbara has your hubby managed to live down locking himself out of his van yet - does he know you have told everybody lol..

constable

Morning all

I know I know, it's very early. Not been to sleep yet. Having bad problems with shoulder and pain going down my arm.

Kathleen that is a lovely picture of yourself. You do look a very kind and gentle person.

And Mig, it's lovely to see you too. It's always nice to put a face to the name.

Getting my hair cut on Friday, thank goodness, it really needs it.

I do hope everyone is well in the land of slumber and everyone have a good day without to much pain.

Sending you all loads of hugs.

marrianne

Dear Toady and Karen ,oh dear its so bad when your not so good ..Toady you rest up now we are all getting getting goodish now with our pix ...and enjoy the chocolate cake to..Yes I was terribly upset about the baby giraffe sometimes its wisest policy not to read everything like this because it does cause extra pain ..we do try our best with our animals ,no will never understand people .......not us lot xxx...Karen Its miserable when your not sleeping ,but it will pass .I am sure ,I read with my kindle .. or a little torch so not to disturb .. sometimes get up early and eat nice things if not to poorly ,I hope your resting ((()))MIG YOUR LOVELY : 2 pix now Kath and Mig.will try later .Barbara lovely to have your son popping in on his break ,ours work to far but seeing them this weekend its usually every 2 weeks but for a full day ,Yes hope Mr O ..IS NOT getting wet ,apparently its pretty bad re the midlands now ,Joan I hope your boiler is staying warm and your enjoying swimming I am going on Saturday morning ,Christine Catie RosieglowBubbles Elizabeth ,We hope you are all ok to and will be back soon (((())))Marrianne