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  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone,Im fine thank-you for people asking ,i have had one of those weeks when I've been busy ,tuesday next week we are going to our sons for a week on the thursday we are going on a tour of the palace and royal mews ,we get back on the monday and the rest of the week I have a couple of hospital apps.I am looking forward to the break and I see that no one will go short of food in the cafe.
    Take care all and have a good week-end. Mig
  • toady
    toady Member Posts: 2,670
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello people :sunny: thank you for your kind thoughts & words. Barbara - stop worrying this minute that I feel obliged to come in, or to post, or to read - I came in when I did of my own accord. It's very difficult to make a toad do something it doesn't want, as people who know me, know. :wink: And you are not mathering me either as previously said. :lol: It's kind of you to ask after me, though of course, I don't want you to worry when I'm not here, either.

    For the record - if there were major things going on with me I would let you know, so if absent, I'm just not myself/'gone to ground' as they say, & will be back sooner or later. :)

    Thanks for your support TK & I'm sorry your humira is causing you problems. From looking on the net some people seem to have it to begin with then it wears off as they get used to it - others are fine to begin with & then develop it way down the line. :? Silly side effects. Hope it improves.

    There seems to be a trend of dentists & opticians going on, I'll join in with a trip to the dentists last month, opticians I've been putting off. Also a few gasmen around, reminds me of the old joke, something like 'Grandma's had all her teeth out and a gas cooker put in' (Frank Carson?)

    Applerose is going away I see (when?) and mig is going to the royal mews - lovely. :) Anything suitable in sight for barbara yet? Sorry if you've said.

    Joan I hope you are keeping well x

    Love to absolutely everybody, and thank you for the catering (via Emily) Kath :) lemon meringue pie for me, no contest. xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just posted a long post and my comp shut down to update I thought 10 mins would be enough :roll:
    I said that Im glad to see that Mig is bust organising more trips...it will take your mind off things..and I hope the appointments go well...
    Toady...its always good to see you, I am a worrier...but will stop right now...honest :lol: smack my hands if I do it again...hope all goes well with the meds...
    Today its is raining..suppose the garden is happy.. :roll: the baby is coming later while mum and dad visit her sister that has had a little girl...and has been quite poorly with all of her health probs..but she is over the moon having the baby they said she would never have... :)
    will go and have a look what is left of Kaths food...
    Love
    Barbara
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Barbara I saw the photos before my eyes deteriorated so I can't blame my eyesight! I thought my eyes were mashed but op says they are in very good nick which surprised me!

    Toady the itching started suddenly after a long, welcome break from it. My neck is currently the worst and It wakes up in the night.
    so pleased you seem a bit chirpier.

    I'm sorry your friend broke her hip Barbara but so kind of you to visit her.Did she break the replaced hip because they are hard to re fix.

    Mig have a lovely visit to your Son and to the mews.

    I'm not stopping as got to sew a button on the new blazer! But the sun is shining so I might sit in the garden for a bit, Trouble is builders are in next door and I don't fancy being gawped at.

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

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Mig Toady Barbara Elizabeth and anyone I missed
    Mig how lovely to go to the royal mews how big are the horses.
    Toady I hope you are well and have not got too much pain.
    Barbara have you found your holiday pace yet.
    Elizabeth I hope your itching as calmed down.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Glad you had a good time with your friend Barbara. How lovely to find a good friend in that way. Did she break her THR? I'm never sure exactly when afternoon ends and evening begins.

    Oh my goodness Elizabeth. Don't think I'd survive getting up at 6.30. Hope your eyes are better with the glasses. That itching sounds bad. Hope you can get something for it.

    Joan I haven't got my money yet. Meant to get it today. Must call in on Monday. Just hope they don't have to order it.

    I see you are off on another trip Mig. Have a good time at your son's and enjoy the tours.

    Good to see you Toady. Glad there's nothing serious wrong. I'm going away a week on Tuesday. Gathered most things together ready to pack.

    It's been raining quite heavily here and quite windy with a little thunder and lightening here. Guess I won't be getting any gardening done for the next few days. Got a call from my sister at lunch time saying she and my other sister wanted to meet up with me as something had happened and we needed to discuss it. I won't go in to detail here as I've posted it in a separate post.
    Christine
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone :)

    Sorry to have been AWOL, but anyone reading Lucy's thread will know life has been mad for me too like Mig ;)

    What with court fro Charley, Lucy college and meeting re her, hairdresser's and I fitted optician's in too Elizabeth!............ :roll:

    So glad to hear about the respite Elizabeth!!!!!!!!!! :) Amazing

    Willow's painiting

    To see Toady's name

    and a full freezer c085.gif Kath :)

    Joan - you take care too!

    Another hectic week for me chemo tomorrow (maybe clinic Tuesday) then lots of college runs ::)

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Christine Toni and anyone else who comes in.
    Christine i'm so sorry I have not read your other post yet.
    Toni you are so busy you try and go steady if you can.
    I hope you all have a good day
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Afternoon all..its lovely and sunny for now..
    Elizabeth...glad your eyes are better than you thought..have you choose the glasses yet..I do confuse people my friend was having the THR when I was in she had broke it cleaning her sons bath...other than that she is really fit..
    Toni we all know how bust you are so no apologies please..hope all goes well for Lucy chemo..and the court case foir Charley that is if they can find the girl..then feet up if you can..
    Joan we haven't found anywhere yet..not long now till your ankle appointment...
    Christine never mind the garden ..the growth has slowed down now...I hope... :) i did read your thread and its left me very angry so goodness knows how you must feel.... :shock:
    Not seen Kath around hope she is doing ok..
    Our youngest son has gone to Drayt*n Mannor today ..the firm he works for has paid for everything... all free rides and food and drink..
    Just found some blackberry buses nearby..so got hubby to take me and harmed with my grabber we have enough for a blackberry and apple crumble..so will bring some in..hope you all have nice weather..
    Love
    Barbara
  • Cate
    Cate Member Posts: 280
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone,

    Good to see mig and Toady.

    Toni as ever, running herself ragged for her lovely family. What a mum!

    Pleased too that our other Supermum, Elizabeth is finally getting a little help. I hate going for new specs, cos when I'm choosing the frames, I can't see what they look like. They do take pics, but not the same somehow.

    Christine, I am sickened by what has happened to your dad. Don't let it go whatever you do. You could be saving other families a lot of heartache.

    Much love to Barbara, Kath, Joan, and anyone I've missed.......Cate.x
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello all,

    Been feeling very tired, and rather stiff and painful. Other than that I'm OK. The salt pipe has been helping my sinuses, but I still get sounds in my ears and head as though they are blocked. Not all the time, usually in the afternoon only.

    Yesterday a letter arrived from one of my rheumy's colleagues on her behalf. It was a copy of a letter to my GP.
    He said my ALT/AST has been erratic for 8 months and he thinks it is time to stop the Methotrexate for a couple of weeks, then do another blood test. Although he couldn't see a link between them. After this, they will decide whether or not to restart the MTX at a lower dose, or do further investigations!!! So I expect I shall get a letter from my GP to organise this. :shock: Not happy. :x

    I hope everyone has been enjoying their weekends. Mig is planning some lovely trips. Toni has been rushed off her feet as usual, and Elizabeth is suffering with her itchy and sore eyes.

    Sending big hugs to Cate, Joan, Christine, Barbara and anyone I've missed.
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Ahhh I get you Barbara- she hasn't broken it again you were just meeting up. Its the way I read it. Yes I have chosen the glasses. I got down to 2 then had a vote in the shop and we all chose the same pair. I haven't collected them yet.
    We have blackberry bushes but they haven't produced much fruit this year.

    Lucy has a bad cold so might miss school tomorrow. Thats what you get mixing with thousands of new children! T will give me the chance to give her more movicol too.

    Kath its just my skin that is itching terribly. It has to be the humira.
    So they think MTX is causing you problems and want to eliminate it to see what happens? Is this connected with the liver?

    Did I mention the neighbours are moving in. So far its been quiet apart from building work. Fingers crossed.

    Cate I had my contacts on so could see what the frames looked like otherwise It would have been difficult. Luckily It didn't take me long to find a pair I liked. I still have to have the seal of approval from my Lucy though!

    Toni it is great to get everything college wise sorted. Wish my boy would start to take an interest in things. I had to bail him out this morning as he was supposed to sort out sponsors for a project and had a a blank piece of paper!

    Hope Joan, Sue and fur babies are well.



    Applerose I read recently all about DNR but thought they were going to put a stop to it as there was such an uproar. Likewise the stopping all food and fluids...its horrendous. Don't want to get old.....

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

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all sunny at the min...
    Elizabeth hope the itching is easing ...there is nothing worse..maybe your son will show more interest has time goes on, but it must be hard on you..hope the new neighbours stay quiet
    And poor Kath having to stop her MTX for a few weeks..this must be so scary when they are working...hopefully they will restart it..glad to see the pipe is helping..I have glue ear because of it.. :roll:
    Cate..I know what you mean with glasses ..oh wears his all the time..and rely's on me to say if they are ok...when is your trip to the Cotsworlds..I do love it there but never stopped over..
    We have two cats in the window because next door have gone to work...if we ignore them they run round the back... :o not a clue what today will bring..but Im making a cuppa first... :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Barbara Kathleen Cate Elizabeth and anyone I missed.
    Barbara how are you getting on with your pains.
    Cate enjoy your trip to the Cotswolds.
    Kathleen I'm sending big hugs to you as you are kind and helpful.
    Elizabeth i'm sorry about your itching I hope it does not carry on for too long.
    I went to the ortho the man I saw was not a foot man he said you need to see a foot man you have so many plates and screws in there I will make an ap for you.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just a quick visit to wish everyone well. where ever you are and however you are feeling. Having a bit of a downer today. A third member of my chemotherapy group has passed away peacefully at home, with her family around her. Scary for us survivors who wonder if or when it might be us.

    :(:cry: :x
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Kath I am sure it won't be you any time soon! I do know how you feel - Lucy had her chemo today and the lad we are close to couldn't have chemo today due to an infection on his elbow :( He was given 2 months a month ago. He is 19.

    BUT you and Lucy are doing just FINE :)

    I hope Elizabeth's Lucy is feeling ok bless her and the movicol works :roll: too. Glad your boy had some sponsors in the end even if it was courtesy of you!

    Lucy is LOVING her training and can't wait to go in tomorrow - even if it is just MATHS!!!

    I do hope the new neighbours are nice and the itching eases soon :(

    Joan I am very sorry your ortho man didn't do feet :( You poor thing ((())) I hope though that him contacting the right one will speed it up for you xxx

    Barbara we had a reasonable start, but rain by the time we got home from the QE. We went on the train again today, but soon the weather might be too rough :(

    Did you let the pusskins in in the end?

    Cate it was good to see you. Don't worry about me I am just fine and hope you are ok too ((()))

    Love to you all

    toni xxx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I'm lazing around today, I think I needed it after first Daniel couldn't settle down and then Lucy wanted company as she was unwell.

    I'm sure Barbara couldn't ignore the pusskins.

    Kath so sorry to hear you have lost one of your chemo group. Terribly sad.

    Toni my boy is making small progress but he needs a lot of support. we are starting to plan for the future (BTEC college)and he has become more independent lately so I'm proud of him. Its nice when things start to fall into place.

    The good news is that Dan should get 2 respite nights a month! I thought I might get 1 every six months. He needs to be assessed by the staff first, even though funding has already been agreed but Social Worker doesn't see a problem.

    thanks Joan itching has eased at last but still bad.

    I've left some blueberry pie in the kitchen.

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

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Custard!!

    I shall make some custard so we can have some blueberry pie!! Thanks Elizabeth :)

    They do all grow up at their own rates and the BTEC sounds good for him :), but I am over the moon you have TWO nights off a month!! Woweee!!!! You won't know what to do with yourself!!!

    Maybe whoever he has will take him out to the pictures sometimes or something so you can stay in with the others.

    Poor Lucy Get well Soonxxx

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Elizabeth, hope Lucy's cold doesn't last long. I've got my fingers crossed your neighbours are quiet. So glad to hear that Dan is becoming more independent. I'm sure he will enjoy the BTEC once he gets there. Hope it all goes ahead for you to get the respite nights. Hope you manage to relax or get things done.

    Joan, sorry you saw the wrong person. Hope you get an appointment with the foot man soon. Sounds as if you have bionic feet.

    Barbara, there's no chance of me doing any gardening now before I go away as it's set to rain every day. Oh well never mind. Guess the things that need cutting back will have to wait till spring now. Bet your son had a great time at Drayton Manor.

    Cate, I too wonder how you are supposed to see what your new glasses frames look like when you can't see.

    Kath, it sounds as if the salt pipe is working for you. Sorry you are feeling so tired and stiff. Hope whatever you and your rheumie decide works for you. It is sad about your friend but at least it was peaceful and with her family. It must be worrying for you though but there are so many more survivors these days.

    Toni, it's good to hear that Lucy is enjoying her course so much. Glad the chemo went well. Do you enjoy travelling on the train? How will you get to the hospital when the weather gets bad?

    My youngest GD tired me out yesterday. She didn't stop jumping about or talking. It was quite funny. She has several doctor's kits already but yesterday morning they all went to a car boot sale and she spotted another kit and cried to get it. She did get it. When they got home, she sat on the floor and played with it for a while then closed the box and said she didn't want that one. She wanted a 'stuffin' one. (Doc McStuffin is a children's programme about a little girl who plays doctor to her toys). My son got one of her other kits, stuck a picture of Doc McStuffin on it and told her it was a McStuffin kit. Her eyes lit up, she put it on the floor and opened it. She stood looking at it for a minute, then shut the box and said , 'No it isn't.' No fooling them, is there? :sunny:
    Christine
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all,It's early yet but we are off to our sons this morning just finished packing ,having breakfast then it's wash and get dressed ,going by coach and he will pick us up his end.I have put the kettle on and there's crumpets and home made marmalade for who wants it.I shall be keeping my eye on you all so no partying without me. Mig
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all..dare I say its sunny..
    Kath so sorry o hear of your friend..I can only imagine how it feels..I am thinking about you...
    Toni yes the cats came in..one by one... :lol: straight to the kitchen for treats..our neighbours know we treat them..they all get fed from one very large dish at there's and have to try and get what they can...so they like a treat..so glad to read that Lucy is enjoying her training..what a weight off your mind... :D
    Joan I am sorry you have to wait for another appointment..honestly you would have thought they would have sent you to the right person..I hope its soon for you...
    Elizabeth..you really do deserve to have that me time..I hope Lucy feels better ..its great to hear of the respite...like Toni says bet you wont know what to do..but Im sure you will think of something... :D
    Christine our shrubs and things will wait till next spring now..you concentrate on your packing..you did make me laugh with the Dr Stuffin... :lol::lol: what a brilliant idea..sticking the label on...bless I love it..must remember that one... :lol:
    Have my neighbour coming round today to talk about her horrible husband...I really do feel for her.. :( hope everyone has a goodish day..xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thank you all for your kind thoughts.

    Joan, bless you. I'm sorry you didn't get to see the 'foot man'. The person who arranged that appointment was a bit silly. Hope you get the right person next time. More waiting. :roll:

    Toni, I'm so glad Lucy is doing well. I'm not usually too worried about these things, but just occasionally it jumps up and bites me in the bum (are we allowed to say bum on here?) :P

    Elizabeth, I hope your itching skin is calming down a bit. I still get the odd night when mine bothers me a bit. You do have your hands full, but I hope you get yours and Dan's respite organised. Thank you for the blueberry pie with some of Toni's custard. :D

    Christine, yes, the salt pipe is definitely having a good effect. I did laugh at your GD and the Dr Stuffin medical kit. Everything has to be exactly as they want it sometimes, doesn't it. She sounds lovely though. :lol:

    mig, have a good trip to your sons. MMM, muffin and marmalade - yummy.

    Barbara, hope your neighbour appreciates your help. Hope your day is good - sort of - too.

    Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Kathleen Toni Elizabeth Mig Christine Barbara and anyone else I missed.
    Kathleen I'm pleased your itching as calmed down.
    Toni custard is lovely with anything.
    Elizabeth I hope you have good neighbours,
    Mig you enjoy your time away.
    Christine I hope you have had a good day. children are clever.
    Barbara I hope you have had a good day and helping your neighbour as well,
    thank you everyone for your kind words my next ap is the 26 oct to see the foot man.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all another sunny one..not a clue what has happened to the bad week we were forecast
    Kath my neighbour went home feeling a little better for talking..hope you are getting there with your meds..sorry forgot when they are stopping them..
    Joan I am pleased to see you have another appointment..talk about taking there time..I will be in your pocket and give them what for... :)
    Still no results form the MRI..things used to be much better with our NHS trust..I think things are changing.
    Not long now for Christine..shell we all charter a plane and go with her.. e015.gif.. s030.gif sure she wont mind :D
    Hope everyone's has a good day..xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning everyone :)

    Just a quick pop in to say hello.

    I hope mig has a nice time :)

    Christine doesn't realise just how many of us want to go with her does she? hehehe!

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    Pretty chilly here today I hope you are all warm enough

    Love

    Toni xxx

    Ps I want a Dr Mcstuffin medical bag :(

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