Val's Cafe

frogmorton

applerose wrote:

My GD's latest homework was to show that she could pick something up and that she could walk up and down stairs. She's been picking things up since she was a few months old and using the stairs for over a year on her own. :roll:

I remember Lucy's being to count up to 10 which she had been doing since she was a toddler!! Mad eh? Probably aimed at all of them her age.

I am starting to worry about those slugs too. Might you need pest control - or is that too extreme??

They don't like copper do they?

Got to go to bed sorry I am wrecked today

Night all

Toni xxx

bubbles

Oh My, no wonder Matron was not in a happy humour last night, with the explosion and necessity to have the cauldron cupboard bricked up. :shock:
The beds are completely isolated now, in their own bubbles, (there's a name I know, lol). Hattie is on tonight, so she will make sure the decontamination goes according to plan. Anything with contaminant on, will be binned. I think we had best close the ward for a few nights and put Holby City on call, until Mig gives us the all clear.

I agree Barbara, it was chilly this morning - I know, I was cool, cold fingers. So, I put the heating on :shock: :shock: OH said, well it is nearly October, from then on I am a block of ice until May............The heating was not on for long. Not sure I could cope with an electric over blanket. Mum had one, she loved it, mind you she was a cold little morsel bless her.
A low cut nightie, oh my. Steady away now Barbara, George is off for a while now.

Hi Elizabeth, hoping you can get comfortable, it is horrible when the bones and joints keep us awake. I think we all need to be in outer space and be weightless for a while, that would be nice, just floating about.
Good that the spiders have retreated to their webs - wherever they may be :?
Glad they replaced your dryer, I read about the ones that had been catching fire. The man that brought our new one (not same make), said that it was a simple thing, that had been omitted, hence the fluff built up on the heating elements..........eeek. I must say I am adoring the dryer since they replaced the faulty one. This one is on every day, doing exactly what you ask of it. With three pus cats there is always washing to do. Hair balls, etc.......Toni will sympathise I am sure.
Very odd that there has been no contact from Motability. We already have out PIN and we don't pick the car up till November. Worth a phone call, some paperwork might have gone astray, they are normally very much on the ball.
New York Cheesecake is just the BEST isn't it. All gone, that's the way, no point letting it hang around

Pepe is very good at bunny kicks, well, all three of them are, always makes me chuckle. Diddicat is right, he is no mouser. No worries about rodent treats thanks all the same lol.

Another dryer repair, well, we are all sorted for getting our clothes all soft and fluffy. Sorry you are feeling wiped out Toni, sending lots of hugs your way, to one and to all.

Oh slugs Christine, what are we going to do with them. I had a look round and found this, DIATOMPEST® PEST GRADE 350G DIATOMACEOUS EARTH.
https://www.diatomretail.co.uk/collections/diatompest
Not sure if you have used it, but it might be worth a try. You don't want them getting into everything, horrible for you hun.
Looking forward to hearing good news about your exam.

Kath I hope you are ok, I am sure you will update us asap. Take lots of care. That goes for everyone else too.

Right, I am creaking like an old barn door. Time to move, more tramadol needed. The seasons are changing, I think it affects us all..........
XXXX Aidan

dachshund

Hello Barbara Elizabeth Mig Toni Christine Aidan and anyone else I missed.
Barbara I hope the weather is how you like it. it is getting colder now it can make your bones ache.
Elizabeth you must have been very good at it. I was told by a gym instructor that exercise wears your bones out.
Mig thank you I will do that. I hope you are alright.
Toni I bet Lucy is looking forward to having the dressing off.
I hope you have a good day.
Christine i'm sure you will do well in the exam. the slugs like your food.
Aidan I hope you have a good day. and your mum in law and dad. the weather's cold here it's nearly October.
I hope it helps Kathleen.
take care all
joan xx

Kitty

I see I missed a bit of excitement in the cafe on Monday. At least you can't blame me. Mind you, I did cause a bit of excitement myself at the hospital. Everything went alright BTW. Well until at least the last 10 minutes. I went to the loo. No, that wasn't it. It was a single cubicle, with an outer room with a wash basin. As I went in, my hand felt wet. I looked down and my cannula had come out and blood was everywhere. So I pulled the red cord and went in the loo. Well I was busting. Managed to use it. But couldn't pull my knickers up. :oops: Eventually a pack of lovely nurses came to my aid. calling "It looks like a bloodbath in here." Thanks Katy! She shuffled in on pure white towels and put a pad on my hand. So I could pull my knickers back up. Luckily I'd had the good sense not to go into the corridor - ever thoughtful of others, and all was cleaned up. Infusion cut a bit short, but successful. So apart from a bruise where the cannula came out, no problems. Next one 10th October.

mig

The cafe has undergone a deep clean and contamination BUT theres no food or drink left it all had to be incinerated,a pad and pencil is on the table in kitchen as we need to make a list Kath any chance of getting the food cupboard stocked ?The contents of the cauldron have evaporated so we have to start again.

barbara12

afternoon all ..a rotten nighty so thought I would post when I felt more upbeat and I do lets see what I can remember even with my notebook
Toni what nighty would that be..talking of George has anyone seen our girl with Michell keagan out of corrie in..what about Luke the SAS man that is in love with her...right back to my age..no wonder you are tired it is catching up with you sooo rest time when you can..
Mig I did feel a bit queasy hope the key is in good hands..and what might you be making in the room ..I thought you would be up to something for Halloween..
Elizabeth how good is that your daughter and BF getting there own flat..it must e so hard in London ..I know our GD had a shock at the prices...the beam is one thing I hated at school..I take my hat off to you..It would be lovely if Toady could pop in she is missed..
Joan..yes nearly October the time is flying ...you keep warm...wonder if we will have a little indian summer next month...
Christine..these slugs are everywhere...we put treats out for next door cats and they are in therE and have been in the box in the kitchen that is on the worktop..horrible things...they do make you laugh at school ...they dont seem to be up to date with the very young these days ..
Aiden..more cheese cake my OH loves it...a bit to much for me..now I love vanilla cakes...I never felt the cold in winter but do now..must get my blanket on..just to warm the bed then its off I dont like the ones you lie on..they did in me..sorry Im rambling here better go..just wait till the car arrives would love to see your face
Kath..glad it went well..apart from the canula... :shock: blood everywhere...thank goodness for these nurse nothing seems to faze them..now fingers crossed it works for you
Right I am off for a cuppa..love to everyone xxxxxx

Kitty

Recycled some old menus for speed

Scotch Woodock
Spaghetti Soup with Pesto
Beetroot Risotto
Cod in a light curry sauce
Gingered Beef Casserole
Gorgonzola Dolce & Apple Pizza
Lamb, Apricot & Coriander Burgers
Parmegiana Regiano Duck Ragu
Roast Beef Hash with eggs

Easter Egg Cake Pops
Hot Cross Bun & Butter Pudding
Scotch Pancakes with Rhubarb Compote
Strawberry Jellies
White Chocolate Cheesecake
Cornish Fairings
Home Baked Sally Lunns
Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Eintopf
A steaming bowl of eintopf will warm you up on a cold day., traditional German stew
Kartoffelpuffer
Shallow pan-fried pancakes made from grated or ground potatoes mixed with flour, egg, onion and seasoning.
Sauerbraten
Germans love their meat sauerbraten (meaning ‘sour’ or ‘pickled’ roast) is a pot roast
Brezel
Brezel are soft, white pretzels, made from flour water and yeast and sprinkled with salt (and sometimes different seeds), and great to eat as a side dish or snack – or with a beer
Wurst
There are more than 1500 different types of wurst (sausage) made in Germany and you’ll find street stalls selling them everywhere. The most popular include bratwurst (fried sausage) made of ground pork and spices, Wiener (Viennese), which is smoked and then boiled, and blutwurst and schwarzwurst, which are both blood sausages. Look out for regional specialities like Berlin’s currywurst (sausage with curried ketchup on the top), Bavaria’s weisswurst, a white sausage that you peel before eating with a sweet mustard, and Nuremberg's grilled rostbratwurst, served with fermented shredded cabbage known as sauerkraut.
Bratkarto, fried potatoes often with diced bacon and/or onion
Hasenpfeffer, A stew made from marinated rabbit
Trout with Almond and potato
German onion tart
Apfelstrudel
Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) is a delicious pastry filled with apples flavoured with sugar, cinnamon, raisins and breadcrumbs
Rote grutze
This red fruit pudding is a popular dessert in the North. It’s made from black and red currants, raspberries and sometimes strawberries or cherries, which are cooked in their juice and thickened with a little cornstarch or cornflour. It’s served with cream, vanilla sauce or milk.
Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte
Commonly made with fresh fruit. Black Forest cherry cake, named after schwarzwalder kirschwasser, which is a liqueur distilled from tart cherries. Alternating layers of rich chocolate cake, cherries and whipped cream are topped off with more cream, maraschino cherries and chocolate shavings.
Sour cherry strudel
Spiced biscuits
Fruit bread with marzipan

bubbles

Oh I am glad that the cafe is open again. I will unwrap the beds from their protective bubbles...........I see Kath has kindy stocked up the fridge - I will amass some scones and leave them in the tin, plus some extra new york cheesecake and vanilla whatsis't for Barbara.

Having to start again with the potion. Oh dear, we have very little time before Haloween Mig. Are frogs and toads no longer safe :shock: We had better gather things that are appropriate for the new potion. let us know what you need. Slugs, there are slugs al over the place, Christine has a house full.......... :?

Sorry you had a bad night Barbara and hugs that you are feeling a bit better now and for a better nights rest later. I will leave some anti sickness pills out, just in case.

Yes, we are looking forward to our new car, SO much. Having said that, we have just been out and spent most of the deposit - new carpets and lino for the house........... :oops: ...ooops. Better shuffle a bit of £ round again, or he won't let us have the car and I would pitch a fit.

I missed the bit about you being on the beam Elizabeth, well done you. I was pretty hopeless at school, remember the climbing things that were fixed to the walls, I got to the top of one and then froze. PE teacher had to come up and coax me down. Cross country running was a joke, we just took a short cut and stopped at the shop on the way,

Kath, I hope the bruising soon goes. Glad all went well, apart from a little "incident" in the loo. Blood goes far and wide, even a small amount. Kind nurses that came to your aid - Matron is most pleased that you were well looked after White towels, no worries, they are boiled to within an inch of their lives. A good helping of arnica and the bruising will go quickly. It will have kept them on their toes lol.

Joan, hope you are ok, it is marching on this year. At last it is cooler and, which is good for Barbara and moi. It started out a horrid day, lake district lane, the sort that soaks you through. Now it is bright sunshine, with a lovely breeze. Take care and enjoy your trips out.

Toni, hope you are resting as much as possible. As said, the past few weeks are catching up with you - as things do with us all. One can only go on adrenaline for so long and then we go FLOP. Hugs to all, Lucy I will be there for the dressing removal. Hi to Diddicat, pepe says hi too.

So, the mcmillan nurse came to see mum, she was pleased with how things are going at the moment. Carry on what she is doing and she will pop back in a couple of weeks. We can call her if needed. She loves the coffee I make. I said when she pulled up, you can smell the machine. All had a good natter. Mum is feeling not too bad at the moment, walking more, enjoying her trips to the garden centre and of course a scone.

Then we went to "look" at some new carpets, well, as said, we are having the hall, lounge, one bedroom and the en suite done.....next week ! Had to pop into Ner--- to get over the shock with a toastie and a lemon muffin. Well, they need replacing, they don't owe us anything now and it's so nice to go shopping LOL.

Off to Mar--- and Sp---- tomorrow, plus a visit to the other Ner---, more coffee, more snacks, more cake - what a chore.

Right, I had better move. I am flagging a bit after all the excitement. Hugs and love to one and to all. Everyone take lots of care.
Madam Poppy Pomfrey (from happy potter), is the nurse in charge tonight, expect some magic lol. Oh, she might be able to help with the cauldron escapade.
XXX Aidan

applerose

Toni, I am thinking of phoning pest control for advice but thinking they'll only suggest slug pellets and I already put them down. I've got copper tape but not sure where to put it other than all round the edges of the kitchen floor.

Aiden, I felt the cold a bit when I got home from work but am ok now. Don't think it will be long before I put the heating on for a bit in the evenings. Thanks for the link. I had a quick read through. There was a bit which said sprinkle on the skin and rub in well. Eeek! That was actually for getting rid of fleas on dogs. Might be worth a try. I'm glad your mum is feeling good at the moment and enjoying getting out.

Joan, I hope it isn't too cold for you. It's about that time of year for having the heating on.

Kath, glad you're ok after all the excitement. It must have been a bit scary but you seem quite cheery at the moment. Hope you are feeling well. You've done very well restocking the kitchen cupboards and fridge. Lots of lovely yummy meals.

Mig, a full restock then. Lots of cake I think. As for the potion, I have slugs you can have. It seems to be one a night but by Halloween, there should be plenty.

Barbara, sorry to hear you've had a bad night. Hope tonight is better. Not sure how many episodes of My Girl there have been but I've watched the first one. Brilliant programme although not for her. So you have slugs too. I have a box on the floor for kitchen waste for the compost bin but never seen any slugs in there.

I've past 2 lovely young women over the last few days. One was walking in the same direction as me pushing a buggy with a small toddler toddling along. As I past, she apologised for being in my way. There was no need to but it showed she was thinking of others. Today, I moved over to make room for the other young lady to get past and she said thank you with a big smile. I've noticed not many young people would do this so it brightens my day when they do.

frogmorton

I would put strips of copper around the floor edge of the kitchen yes Christine!!

Aidan I am so pleased to hear how well Mum is doing

Daisycat went AWOL last night and didn't come in till 9!! I was frantic :shock: Just wondering did she get your way??

Kath - well DONE you first IV done and dusted Hehe!! Good on you giving the nurses something different to do!!

mig anything you need for the cauldron? I got plenty of large sp****s here?

Barbara I haven't bothered with My Girl I liked Lacey Turnet (is it?) last series and don't 'do' change well. Another soap actress? nah!

Can't rest we have the Royal orthopaedic now to see the Professor so got to get Lucy going also dentist tomorrow. Epilepsy on Monday Dr Tim Tuesday. It's all go :roll:

Love to Joan, Sue and Doggies

Will let you all know later how she gets on

Toni xxx

Ps sorry for the brief message :oops:

dachshund

Hello Kathleen Mig Barbara Aidan Christine Toni and anyone else I missed.
Kathleen you did do well i'm pleased it all went well other wise.
Mig you have worked hard you need a rest now.
Barbara we have the sun today. I hope you have a good day.
Aidan I hope you have a good day. how are your Mum in law and her legs doing and your Dad.
Christine we have had the heating on already in the evenings. I hope you have a good day.
Toni I hope it all goes well to day with the professor and the dentist. I hope you have a good day.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Morning all..a much better night.. raining here but never mind...see what mood I am in...
Kath the menus fascinate me gingered beef casserole..now the red fruit pudding I have made and its Delicious...how are you feeling today...
Toni yes its hard to watch a soap star in something else..but I have really enjoyed it..especially has a lot has been filmed in Manchester.then India I think...I will be thinking of you both and have everything crossed that all is well..poor Toni you must be beside yourself...xxxxx
Christine there are some lovely people about, I think we hear more of the horrible ones..but dont you just appreciate them..especially the young...you must watch the rest it get really good..slugs its war...and thankyou..
Aiden Thankyou for the anti sickness pills...think they worked... I adore the smell of new carpets...and so glad the Mc millan nurse has a sense of humour it is needed...
Joan send me some sun please but not to hot.. have a good day both of you...out on your scooters..
We are off to look at some curtains..its that time of the year... and some insides for our cushions I am sick of feathers sticking in me..
Love to everyone xxxxxx

frogmorton

Not a good appointment.

He hasn't yet applied for funding.....some admin error where he didn't know we had moved??

Having said that the last 5 he applied for have all been turned down.

He WILL apply but expects to be turned down and there is no appeals procedure. He can try NHS England, but not sure about that either.

The condition needs to be super-rare. i.e 1:1000,000 rather than hers which is 1:100,000

Needless to say Lucy is devastated as are we

We have asked him to find out how much it would cost us.....????

Also found out more about the procedure, but that's irrelevant ATM

(Hope you find some great curtains Barbara and cushions without feathers )

mig

Toni Im so upset for you, I had a few tears ,you've all gone through so much.(((()))).

barbara12

oh bless Toni...what to say I dont know...just some hugs..I feel a bit useless to be honest...but glad you have found out more about the op...knowing you has we do you wont give up the fight....(())xx

applerose

Toni, thank goodness Daisycat came back home. It's a worry when they go wandering.

Joan we had a very warm day today. Very dark clouds but lovely sunshine. Hope you had some too.

Barbara, I could have sent you some sunshine this morning because I wasn't using it. Hope you got your curtains and cushion insides. It is annoying when the feathers poke you.

Toni, that is devastating news. We'll all be keeping our fingers crossed,praying and sending lots of positive vibes your way to make sure Lucy gets the funding. (((hugs)))

I got some of the spare bedroom sorted out this morning. Can't remember if I told you but my daughter has just booked flights to come over from Australia on Boxing Day. They'll be staying with her in-laws in Edinburgh for a week and a half then coming here for a week and a half. Can't wait. It was my DIL's dad's birthday today so we had a little tea party for him. Good to spend some time with the grandkids.

frogmorton

Thank you Mig, Barbara and Christine. Lucy will bounce back, as will I , but she might take a little longer.

Let's hope we can win the battle for funding, but not only for her - it has to be the way forward for all of us really needing joint replacements in future!

These bones are as good as our original ones. Better than metal, which can cause problems for some people. They wont wear out our sockets so less need for revisions.

Christine - I am glad you had a nice 'tea' for your GD's Grandad

Even better that your daughter will be visiting in the new year!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!

dachshund

Hello Barbara Toni Mig Christine and anyone else I missed.
Barbara I hope you find the curtain's and cushion's you want.
we have rain this morning.
Toni i'm very sorry I don't know what to say Lucy has been through such a lot. ((((((((Toni and Lucy))))))))
Mig I hope you have a good day.
Christine that's lovely your daughter coming over to stay is it 4 weeks you can leave Australia for.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Morning all..we have sun for the min..and
Toni..joint doner was something I had never heard of till you mentioned it..yes it makes sense..why do they not put more money into it I dont know..but somehow I just know that Lucy will be ok...hugs for both of you (()) xx
Christine glad you had the sunshine, we got some late afternoon...bet you are looking forward to your daughter coming over, how did your sils job go any news.. you enjoy seeing your GC and having as tea party..I bet they have been helping out with it all...
I hope Aiden is ok not seen him yesterday...not that you have to post ..you know me I worry...
Off out to meet my niece later..think I have said before she is so upbeat and it rubs off I love her to pieces..
Love to everyone xxxxxx
Joan just spotted you there hope you both have a lovely day..and no I didnt find any curtains...but I will...

frogmorton

Thanks Joan and Barbara yes she'll be ok sadly Lucy always is because she has to be.

Dentist this afternoon to have her teeth jaw X-rayed to make sure no AVN there too.

I was also a teeny bit worried about our Aidan :?

Love

Toni xxx

frogmorton

I have started a thread on LWA if you have time to read it?

Good news no AVN in jaw/teeth

applerose

Toni, the new bones sound brilliant. Fingers crossed still. I'll pop over and read your thread. Good news about the AVN.

Joan, I don't know how long they can leave Australia for. I didn't know there was a limit but they'll only be away for 3 weeks anyway.

Barbara, there is no more news on my sil's job. Might be Xmas before we know anything. I'm sure you will get your curtains. And I'm sure you will have had a lovey time with your niece.

Aiden, hope you are ok and it's no more than computer problems.

I found a lovely rag doll and a Frozen cushion today. Both of my youngest GDs would love them. I think I'll give the cushion to the youngest (as my other GD won't be able to take it back to Australia anyway) and allow them both to play with the doll at my house. Just hope they won't fight over them.

frogmorton

Oh well-done Christine they will love them

Now last night - in the shed - the GP wasn't in, but the pert control man was and I mentioned your slugs.

He said you have a gap somewhere. He has known them get inside via people's overflow pipes? So you need to start searching.

Love

Toni xxx

applerose

Thanks Toni. My son has had a look for gaps and couldn't find any. I wonder if they are getting in through the pipes. Hmmm, wonder if they'd wear tights. The pipes that is, not the slugs.

bubbles

A very late evening / early morning.

Just to say I am ok, I have had a quick read, Toni, I am knocked backwards regarding the lack of funding for such an important operation in a young person's life. I would shout from the rafters, write to the MP, then the National Institute For Clinical Excellence, then the press............
I have a positive feeling, as Barbara has said and I join forces in praying and sending THE most positive vibes to you, to Lucy, your Consultant, the funding body, everyone. Everything I can muster is on its way Good news from the dentist visit.

Did diddicat go wandering. Oh yes, no, Pepe cannot remember seeing her. Mind you, he cannot remember where his litter trayh is unless I take him. :roll:

Good news about your daughter coming over from the other side of the world Christine. How exciting is that. Steady with the outlet pipes and U bends...........

I am ok Barbara, we are sorting and getting ready for the carpet fitters, who arrive next week. Lots of throwing out of "stuff" that we neither use, nor want. WIRES, we have hundreds of wires, for every possible device under the sun. Anyway, 90% are in the bin, along with a host of other rubbish. I know I have done too much and even insisted I helped move some furniture, OH was having a fit, but I was adamant. Now, well, it's pay back, but such is the mystery of arthur.

Joan, hope you are ok. It has cooled down a lot today, which is wonderful. I feel like I can breathe again. Hope you are enjoying out and about times.

I have a very shouty back, so I cannot sit any longer. I have to potter. Sorry if I missed people, that would never be my intention, so hugs and n night to one and all. Take lots of care. I will write more tomorrow / today, whatever day it is now..............XX Aidan