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dachshund

Hello Barbara Toni and anyone else who I missed
yes I would go with Christine.
they said it was a 100 days to Christmas on the radio this moning.
I hope you have all had a good day.
sorry Barbara you have not got your results yet.
take care
joan xx

tkachev

Well I did the usual ad lost my post so I'll try again.

Applerose at least you know what to buy your GD for Christmas if she can wait that long!

Barbara its lovely that you were there for your friend. A problem shared is a problem halved.

Dan will be staying on site overnight. I will of course worry at first, at least until he accepts it. He'll want to be left alone on his computer I expect, but obviously they will have to check on him. Lucy was perplexed at the thought of me eventually going out as its been years since I left her with anyone. I'll have plenty of places to go as my friends are all still out-and-about all the time, I'll just tag along.

Kath I am glad the pipe helps. Are you off mtx now?

Toni at least with the train you don't have to struggle with parking. Glad to hear Lucy loves it, even Maths (that was my achilles heel)!

It is pouring with rain today but a warmer front is on its way so it will be last chance to get the garden sorted. Our grass needs a cut but the tree is only partly cut up and still covered in apples.

Joan no mention of C******AS as I've only just got over last year.

Hope Mig has a lovely time visiting her Son.

Elizabeth xxxx

Kitty

Not yet Elizabeth. I'm waiting to be told what to do. Don't know who will write to me, GP or consultant. To be honest, my GP could ring me, so could the rheumy nurse. If rheumy writes to me, that will take about 6 weeks. :roll:

I think Emily is delivering more grub tomorrow afternoon. I know there's more Quorn stuff, but she hasn't told me what the rest is.

applerose

Mig, hope you have a great time at your son's.

Barbara, I'm sure the cats love coming to your house for their treats. Your poor neighbour. At least she felt a bit better after chatting with you. Hope it's not long till you get your mri results.

Kath, yes, little ones do like things just right. Who's been biting you on the bum? :swim-shark: I'm looking forward to seeing what Emily is cooking.

Joan, I'm glad you've got your appointment with the foot man.

Here you are Toni.

Elizabeth, I bet you can't wait for a night out with your friends. Lucy will soon get used to it. I'm hoping the weather warms a bit so I can get the grass cut if nothing else.

I couldn't believe it. I had terrible toothache the night before last. Managed to get an appointment yesterday. Turns out the root canal has got very narrow and killed off the nerve and got infected. So I'm on antibiotics for a few days and have a root canal filling to look forward to when I get home from Australia. Problem is, it's a crown which is supporting a bridge so I could lose that. Oh well, that's life. I went in to town this afternoon and managed to find some more kids' summer clothes in sales and some toys. Hope I don't need a bigger case. As you are all coming with me, maybe you could put some things in your cases for me. :sunny:

mig

Well after the rain yesterday this morning is bright and dry just what we need for our trip to the palace,going into London with our son who works in Canary Wharf ,been through the do and do nots and sorted my handbag out its hasn't been so tidy and empty for years.
Hope you are all keeping as well as can be. Mig.

barbara12

Morning all
Mig you enjoy your palace trip..thats very handy that your son can take you in, and good on you for emptying your bag..I had mine searched a good num of years ago now..and I hadn't a clue they would do it... :oops: i nearly died...
Kath I cant wait for all the food Emily has made...I have never hungry days and slightly hungry and that's today.. hope the letter comes soon and puts your mind at rest..
Christine I love the nurses outfit ..bless bet she has so much fun with it..and I hope the tooth doesn't give you any trouble while you are away...but then again you could get it done on your insurance...
Elizabeth..of course you will worry about Dan..hope it goes goes well..they will get used to being without you for a day ...bet you are looking forward...strange at first but then fine...
Toni hope yours and Lucys day goes well.. we have been lucky with the weather..
Joan 100 days to Christmas...tell you what I am doing this year..I have bought bags off the shopping Chanel...they are lovey and have drawstring tops so this will save wrapping..mind you mostl want money or vouchers.. :roll:
today I am sat on my stool painting..and oh is doing the rest..I fasten the roller to my hand with a splint..and it helps..
A cuppa anyone before I start... :roll:

Kitty

Afternoon all, You just missed Emily, she was in a bit of a hurry as she has a meeting later.

New munchies:.

Apricot muesli with toasted seeds

Quorn sausages and mash
Roast vegetable and chick pea Tiagine (a delicious stew for cold days)
Red onion, courgette and pepper pizza
Chicken Korma with rice and Quinoa, all in separate containers, just needs heating up
piri piri chicken
Lemon baked Rainbow Trout with pine nuts
beef and bean burritos
country beef casserole

spicy banana bread
strawberry scones
spiced apple bread and butter pudding
apple and raspberry oatmeal crumble
carrot, sultana and orange cake
Lemon drizzle cake
Ginger cake
chocolate cake

Some nice warming meals there, ready for the colder weather.

Sending everyone hugs.

Cate

Hello everyone,

Ooh, Cakey Cakey. I'm not sure which one is my favourite, so I'd better just try them all. Kath, does Emily ever make anything - and I will eat anything - with salted caramel? I even put it on me Weetabix!

Not long now Christine. You must be so excited. I'm excited, and I'm not going!

I hope mig has got her best hat on, and has practised her curtsey just in case she comes across any royals.

Glam up Elizabeth, and get out there and forget everything for a few hours. No one deserves it more my love.

Barbara darlin, you've got paint on yer nose!

Now, a caramel macchiato, with my cake...cakes. I'll leave one ready for our Toni, she'll need it with all the running round. You know what though, I think she wouldn't have it any other way.

Much love to all......Cate.x

dachshund

Hello Christine Elizabeth Mig Cate Kathleen Barbara and anyone I missed.
Christine i'm sorry about your toothache.
Elizabeth sorry you lost your post very frustrating I know.
Mig have a lovely day at the royal mews.
Cate I hope you have had a good day today.
Kathleen how are you feeling.
Barbara have you got your results back.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Morning all..no sun here has yet,,
Joan no test results yet..they seem to be on go slow here...hope you and Sue have a good weekend..
Cate ..paint on my nose in my hair ..everywhere really..I used to do all the decorating..but not used to painting sitting down not to be beaten I found a shower cap..mind you it was to late..when is you trip to the Cotswolds..or have I missed it :?
Kath you are a gem stocking up the cafe.. must say it went quite cold here last night..fist time I have had the gas fire on..I think last year spoiled us..
We are still waiting for the money off our old utilities provider..they dont want to part with it.. :roll: 5 phone calls later they say it will be here either yesterday or today..we shall see..
not a clue what today will bring..got our eldest GD coming tonight form work..and middle one coming after school and they want a chippy tea...not had one for a while...
Hope everyone has a goodish day...xxxxx

toady

Hello all.. I heard there was pie & custard so I headed this way.. and I'm sure the kettle could be persuaded to go on too..

Had my last bloods yesterday before my appt to switch meds, will wait & see what they are like (bloods) but you could poach an egg on my wrist at the moment so at least there's no doubt whether I'm inflammatory or not. (Which in the skewed world of symptoms etc is actually a good thing, takes away the 'don't know what's what' element).

Applerose if I stow away with you I can skip my appt altogether of course *goes to pack* will be in again before Tues to wave you off. Sorry you have dentist things before & after your trip, hope nothing 'plays up' while you're away.

Joan, 100 days to Christmas? Less, now I suppose? Oh dear what I thought! Must get a move on or the central heating man will be back & will see I haven't done any more DIY. Good luck for your foot appt later in Oct.

Talking of which.. Barbara will pitch in & help I'm sure lovely smell of paint Barbara, ah, smashing. When I get my curtain pole up I can finish filling the old holes & do some painting of my own. "When", she says..
I do love to hear about your cat friends.

Sorry you have lost a friend & 'fellow', Kath. Tough news to hear. Hope you're ok. Thanks for stocking up the freezer again. If I have some Quorn sausage & mash, I can have the last of my few runner beans with it. Pic to follow sometime when I dig it out.

Good to hear you have had a better respite arrangement offered than you were expecting TK and I look forward to hearing about any future outings.

Talking of going out, I've been looking forward & waiting for a parcel coming from the US and of course it came in the 2 hours all week that I was out .. luckily they left it with my neighbour and they posted it straight back in my letterbox. However then I opened it and found that they'd only sent me 1 item when I ordered 2. :roll: I've had to get onto them but it's hard to prove and just getting a reply will probably be a battle in itself.

Hello to Cate, mig, frog, and any other callers xxxx

Kitty

Hello my lovelies, hope all saw a bit of sun today. We certainly did, but then it spoiled itself and rained a bit. :x

Toady, kettle is on. I'm glad your blood tests are done, let's hope they get you sorted with meds that really help.

Barbara, chippy tea, lovely. Our chippy is quite a long walk away - which would be good if I could walk that far. Get rid of the calories before I eat more.

Joan, I can't shift this fatigue. Even though I had a reasonably good night last night and a bit of a lie in this morning. Hope you and Sue have a reasonable weekend.

Cate, you put your right leg in, your right leg out - oh no, that's the hokey cokey isn't it, not cakey cakey. I don't think Emily would use salted caramel in her cooking. Have you ever tried T***o packs of popcorn? The have sweet, salty, and sweet and salty. I love 'em.

mig, will we have to curtsey next time we see you? Have a right royal trip with your son.

Take care everyone.
Just checking. :oops:

dachshund

Hello Barbara Toady and anyone else I missed
Barbara I hope you and your other half have a good weekend.
Toady how are you feeling. have a good weekend.
take care all
joan xx
hello Kathleen just saw you arrive there i'm sorry fatigue wears you out.
take care
joan xx

mig

Had a fabulous day at the palace will tell all when I'm back home.
Daughter in law is making baked gammon with mashed potatoes garden peas with parsley sauce.
Take care all. Mig

frogmorton

Wow!!!!!!!!!

What a busy week all round

Elizabeth Maths is Lucy's Achilles heel too she has dyscalculia but they are teaching it so well she's actually enjoying it!!!

It's relevant when you have to mix colours etc maybe??

Is your Lucy all better now?

Toady it is good to see your name I hope you bloods are ok and the switch happens soon and most of all the new meds make a positive difference

Thanks for the bag Christine! I watched a little of one of the programs on Utube!! Silly me. I miss the kids programs :oops:

Be careful with that tooth won't you? My bro had exactly the same problem I'll ask him what the dentist did in the end.....

Joan I hope all is well with you all - particularly the doggies my Lucy always asks after them?

Mig - it's a good thing you had a tidy bag - didn't want to have to rescue you from the tower :shock:

Kath - I do not know what to eat now!! There's so much choice thank you to you and Emily . Keep well.

Cate it's great to see you posting - thanks for my machhiato -

I've left you one too

and one for Barbara - I know you like them too even if cate and I are addicted!!!

We got our refund from our gas and leccie already!!

Sun is out here after a misty start

Love to you all

Toni xxx

visitors this afternoon :?

cleaning :shock:

barbara12

Morning all..no sun this morn but not cold...hope it carry's on for a while..
Toni I am another that is addicted to the machhiato ..some make them better then others..just a little caramel suits me..ood news on the refund it went in the bank yesterday...
Kate its a shame the chippy is a way off..I am lucky that OH drives or I couldn't walk there..we bring the neighbours has well.. so you let me know when you want some..
Joan hope you and Sue have a good weekend..and enjoy your jacket potato if thats what you have..my favorite...
toady its good to see you and I didnt even mather... I know what you mean about the inflamation being a good thing then they take you seriously..I haven't' got there yet..your poor wrist...maybe if it eases up and comes back in time for the appointment..good luck and I hope you get the other thing you ordered.. :roll: Im quite good at painting half walls..and the floor and me..
Mig so glad you enjoy the palace..it would have been nice if her Majesty was there to greet you.. have you nay pics i would love to see them..mind you bet its not allowed...
I wounder if Christine has got there with her packing..if it was me I would have repacked at least 4 times by now...
Got my results from the MRI yesterday afternoon...after 4 lots of ABs there is infection there so have to go back..I could have told them this.. :roll: and Like I have just said to Toni our refund has gone in the bank..they said it would be a cheque..so when it didnt come we rang up only to be told it was already in the bank..so thats good
Off out later with our youngest son and family for lunch..hope everyone has a good day..xxxxx

Kitty

Message to Cate, had a word with Emily and she has a recipe for salted caramel muffins. Want some?

Cate

Hello everyone,

A bit sniffly today, so hitting the Beechams. I still find the old powders the best.

Barbara, we go away the last week in October. Definitely meeting up with younger son and his family. My other son is trying to organise for them to be there too, but said that if he can't, he will come home before then. Note the "he" and not "we". That is going to be one visit that will break both our hearts, because I need some honest answers. I don't normally wish ill to anyone, but in this case I'll make an exception, and hope Lady Karma steps in, in years to come, and his wife experiences this awful pain. Maybe then she'll understand.....too late.

I've bought an Ipad mini, which is sitting with the laptop I got, waiting for someone to sort out for me. I haven't a clue. My son said to take them with me in October, and he'll do them then. Good lad!

Thanks for the coffee Toni, and much love to all of you.....Cate.x

Cate

Just missed our Kath there.

Yes, yes, yes......fourteen dozen please!!...x.

Kitty

Cate, consider it done.


I've been thinking for some time about karma, but didn't like to say anything.

tkachev

Cate I bought a kindle when my Daughter came to stay and I had to get her to set it all up for me.

Toni Lucy had 2 days off with a cold but she seems okay now. Thank you for asking. OH yes she'll need those maths skills for the colour shading.

OH collected my glasses but they don't look the same as I remembered them so I'm going to have to go back and look at the pair I tried on in the first place. They were brown and gold, these seem too silvery! They don't feel the same weight, comfort and material either!!!

Barbara I love the sound of the bags. I put some pressies in bags last year and they looked nice enough. Are you still waiting for that big utilities cheque?

I am still getting things done. Today was lovely and sunny and we cut a bit more of the tree and bagged it up.The lawn can't be cut until it is out of the way.

Good luck Toady with the change of meds. I've been asked if I want to change too because of the coughs and colds I keep getting. I'm thinking about it. Shame that your delivery was messed up. I hate chasing things.

Kath fatigue is a pain and I'm sorry it is plagueing you.


Hope Joan is well. Its my faulkt I lost the post as I hit the enter button. I don't know why I keep doing that?

Looking forward to Mig's tales of Buckingham palace.
Take care
Elizabeth xxxx

applerose

Hi everyone. Feel as if I haven't stopped for the last few days. Packed and repacked a dozen times. Went for tea at my son's yesterday. Spent this morning in town looking for a necklace for my daughter then this afternoon trying to help my son and dil. They want to sell their car and buy 2 smaller ones.

I'm quite upset with my boss. Yesterday I asked if he had sorted out my wages. Took him all morning then he gave me this week's in cash as usual and a cheque for the rest. That won't clear for a week. I had to tell him that the minimum age was going up while I was away but he didn't take that in to account so I asked him about a wage rise as I'd be on less than the minimum wage He said he thinks he is paying me a lot already so he'll have to cut my hours. And to think he didn't pay me at all for holidays for about the first 5 or 6 years I worked for him. I seriously need to think of getting another job.

Sorry I've not read back properly. Hope everyone is doing not too badly.

applerose

Zoobie-do, zoobie-do, zoobie-do. Zoobie-do, zoobie-doobie-doobie-do.

Love that R*b*na advert. It's crazy. :sun:

dachshund

Hello Cate Kathleen Mig Toni Barbara Elizabeth Christine and anyone else I missed
Cate I hope you feel better now have you got a sore throat.
Kathleen how are you getting on with your tablets.
Mig i'm glad you enjoyed your journey to the palace.
Toni I hope you had a good time with your visitors.
Barbara you enjoy your chips.
Elizabeth I hope you have had a good weekend.
Christine you work hard for your boss it sounds as if he wants your to work for nothing.
take care
joan xx

frogmorton

tkachev wrote:

Hope Joan is well. Its my faulkt I lost the post as I hit the enter button. I don't know why I keep doing that?

Elizabeth xxxx

That's facebook that is!!! Enter posts your message :roll: I am glad Lucy is better bless her.

I plan to go in the garden too today and make a mess for Paul to clear up!!

You must get the specs you like it's really important and as for your change of meds.....it really is worth thinking about that cough is too much xx

Kath - me too me too for the muffins!! Maybe the recipe too??? My Lucy loved baking before she got ill....

Cate - I am pleased to hear that make or break time is approaching. Karma had crossed my mind too and you know, your conscience is clear, you carry on doing what you are doing. Grandkids grow up in the end (I hope things get resolved before then) and will want to find out for themselves. She needs to be careful they will make their own minds up THEY are entitled to know you and she does not own them.

So sorry I can't believe I was so opinionated there, but I feel strongly about this issue.



Macchiato for you and Barbara some do make them better than others - mine are of COURSE perfect

Barbara - Have you read Lucy's thread? Her new 'head' for hair practise is called Barbara - her choice!!!

I am glad you had your refund now! I am glad you have proven via the MRI that you still have infection. I hope they can 'up' the treatment accordingly

Oh Christine I do not like the way your employer is treating you. I think he is taking the biscuit (you know what I wanted to type there don't you?). Start looking my girl and bank that cheque it will clear while you're away in-case you need any.

The problem with your packing is us lot keep getting in and making a mess of it

Hi Joan Thank you we did they brought their little yorkie with them (had to hide Daisycat in the spare room!). Had a good laugh which is always good for you. I hope you are all well too and the doggies are enjoying the sun

Love to Toady and anyone else I have missed

Toni xxx