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frogmorton

Oh Joan I am so sorry to hear Sue's foot is still inflamed. Fingers crossed for her it's ASAP

Carol I am out of breath reading your post!! I am glad you have a date for baby-visiting and your cold should have gone What a sweet sweet idea of your husband's. I am so pleased. I bet church will look great.

We did carol-singing outside ours last night it was fun

Christine your teeth are very naughty pushing that one out tut tut!!

I am pleased to hear your lap top is behaving now x:)

I have done some wrapping, but sadly wasn't lucky enough to go to the North pole - wow!!! I hope you had your vests underneath your PJs x

Are all Elfies behaving to your knowledge?

Barbara I hope your neighbour does ok x:?

Yes off the motorway I think it's as quick as us getting through Brum and out the other side for the Royal orthopaedic!

If we get a cancellation he said the only problem will be I have to sort out private physio as they won't be able 'to keep up' Will get info on put-up next week hopefully

Elizabeth - are the dishy Doctors all busy it being Christmas?? My laptop nearly typed 'busy' wrong look a the letter to the left on the keyboard x:oops:

Hope all is well with you all and Lucy got on ok with docs?

Aidan your poor Dad My heart goes out to him. It's such a lot to take on board for him, but he will be absolutely devastated as and when the time comes.

Carrot has a voice on top of the tree and it's sooo cute!!

It's really Lucy who needs to go to Telford and Paul loves it x:roll:

Thank goodness you cleaned before Sir Lancelot arrived x:shock:

We did carol singing outside the church last night. It was fun



Kerrin I hope your energy levels are back up! have a fabulous time ((())) xxx

Kath I am very very proud of you too I bet those chips never tasted so good x:D

Love to you all

Toni xxx santa

Turbogran

Hi all
Joan yes got reading glasses back yesterday when mr turbo went down to the church to prepare some things for tonight.

Toni Yes all systems go for baby visiting and she will only still be three weeks and 2 days old when I see her.

well the name change idea came as a complete shock as mr turbo never really got on with my mum and my dad passed away before we were even together, I must have given him a strange look cos he said well I know I didn't get on with her but she was your mum I nearly fell though the floor x:oops: well I didn't know what to say. and that is very unusual for me.

glad you had fun with the carol singing

love to all

Kerrsa

Hi Everyone

Arrived safe and sound at my parents house a couple of hours ago. Pretty straightforward but long trip after a left London. Heathrow was chaos. Due to the fog, we only had between 0 and 3 people serving us to check our bags in and it took over 2 hours. Yes, for a time, no-one was serving the queue of over 200 waiting.

It is hot here, close to 30C, just had a nap and am off for a swim shortly.

Sounds like everyone is very busy, so just waving hello as a run by.


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Kitty

Bit achy today. Wonder why? Don't regret it one bit though. Maybe Sir Lancelot will give me extra cocoa to help me sleep. Either that or Hattie will make me laugh so much I'll collapse in a heap.

champagne bottle Don't forget to hide one or two of these beneath the cape tomorrow please champagne bottle .

Kerrin, hope you are coping with the heat. Have some snow to cool you down. :snowball-fight:

Toni, thank you for being proud of me, wait until I attempt a bus trip.

Joan, thank you for the medal. My favourite type, CHOCOLATE . So sorry that Sue is still not home.

Love to all. xxx

frogmorton

Kath I am sure it will be very soon and you will be catching a bus I will be SUPER proud!
got a few ready to go under the cape

Carol - oh I can imagine a 3 week old baby to cuddle! Lucky you
I must say Mr Turbo is more sensitive than most to think of the name idea. Really lovely. He must love YOU! That's the main thing

Kerrin 30 degrees? Lucky you! You enjoy every minute of it
I bet your parents are loving having you.

Lucy has totally worn me out in Telford!

applerose

Carol, wow that does sound like a very busy week. And all is well. Hope you enjoyed the carol service. You are counting the days now for baby visiting. Bet you can't wait.

Joan, I see Sue's foot is still red. Hope it calms down soon and she gets home.

Toni, it must have been lovely singing outside the church. I did have a t-shirt on under my pjs. Although it was warm in the car and on the train, it was a tad freezing outside. Not sure all elfies are behaving. There was a human-sized elf on the Polar Express. All the kids were telling her she was a naughty elf so I guess they are all misbehaving. I've got my fingers crossed for a cancellation for Lucy.

Kerrin, glad you arrived safe and sound. It is worrying when you get held up at the airport. 30 degrees is a bit hot for me so a lovely dip and a swim sounds good. Hope you are having a lovely time.

Kath, being achy is well worth the distance you walked. Hopefully that is easing now. I've got one champagne bottle ready.

That's all the empty boxes and spare decorations in the loft and the house just about ready for my daughter coming so I can relax over Christmas. Don't know if I told you about the school friend I hadn't seen since we were 16. I had done some research and found half an address so tried sending a letter. Didn't get a reply. Tonight I found another full address so trying sending a card. It would be lovely to find her again.

barbara12

Evening all..late again but been visiting delivering cards and pressies..
Toni hopefully it will be very soon , and Lucy will have a new shoulder..we know its a big op..but knowing Lucy and you she will get there with the physios help..it would be wonderful if she can get back to her hairdressing..all the good vibes coming your way..
Christine the polar express how lovely and in your jimjams...wow I am jealous...hope you are nearly sorted for Christmas ..were will diner be this year..
Kerrin 30c were are you..a bit warm but I wouldn't mind being in the shade..my neighbours are off to Canary's for Christmas this year..you enjoy your swim and have a lovely time with your mum and dad..
Kath dont worry I will hide the bottles.. x:P no wonder you collapsed in a heap..but you must be proud..like we are of you.. x:)
Joan I do hope Sue will be home very soon..the ABs will be doing there job..not sure if my neighbours has angina..it might just be..hope that heating is behaving for you
Carol when I got married 47 years ago now... x:o I cried because I had to give up my name..what a lovely idea Mr T has come up with..think I will put this to my OH...not long now till cuddles..I hope they can sort a time out soon x:)
all cards delivered now ..the ones we post went long ago...we are looking forward to seeing Niamh in her first nativity on weds...she is a sheep..but the song funky camel is sounding all wrong :oops: ..bless ,,she does struggle with words and tries so hard...
Hope that tooth extraction of Aidens has settled down...x
Love to everyone xxxxx

Turbogran

hi all well
we have started the new week with a our church carol service tonight, and talk about one o those times when technology lets you down yesterday it was discovered that the sound system was not working so everyone doing readings had to speak up. to be heard we sing the first Carol tonight and on the last line the projector went off and no word were being shown on the large screen so hymn books had to be brought out. was a real funny evening. perhaps Santa needs to bring the church some new equipment ha ha santa

Toni well I am always thinking at times I could commit murder sometimes where Mr Turbo is concerned but he is usually there when needed and we do both have a lot of love for one another after 46 years of marriage. x although sometimes you wouldn't think so.

Applerose yes cannot wait for my baby cuddles not long now
2 weeks 3 days to go.xx

Barbara yes Baby cuddles in 2 weeks 3 day am going to stay with my daughter from the 4th-6th of January cannot wait now.

Must admit I thought the name change idea was lovely too considering he never really got on with my mum. that's why I was so surprised when he asked how I felt about it.

bubbles

Afternoon to one and all - a brighter day so far, chilly but pleasant.

Sorry about the duty rota, Dr George will be here over Christmas, to do some bank work, along with Dr Kildare and Matron. We just need to keep the swooning to a minimum over Christmas, x
Still waiting for visitors, so at the moment, we are awash with cake. I won't let them all go, don't worry Elizabeth x8)

That's good of you to go visiting Barbara, bless her, so many different things that can be amiss with the heart, myopathy, heart failure, valve disease. I hope she is less breathless and feeling a little better. I am sure she would be very pleased to see you.
It does make you wonder - I know I smoke and it is naughty, but many diseases and illness' are just as virulent in people who have never smoked, to those who have smoked for years.

I know, people taking "our" table at the garden center, it is just not on. We were still looked after very well. The lady we know well, who often runs the coffee machine, said, was it a bit weak, I said yes, she said, right, I will tell the boss, that we need to add another shot in, as two is not enough in a large americano. I said I would make a fuss next time we are in, (tomorrow). x

I am so glad that the tooth has gone, it was hiding a lot of infection that was tracking into my sinuses. Not pleasant. Anyway, it is all sorted and healing well.

Glad it was quiet in town for you. It will start to get to fever pitch, this coming week.

Hi Christine, we knew you would be around, busy doing and sorting. Oh, pages crashing too, which is not good. Hope your tooth is sorted asap, maybe after the holidays I would guess. Everyone seems to be off from Friday till Tuesday. You don't want a tooth popping out at strange angles.
Bet you had a wonderful time on the Polar Express all in your PJ's. It is one of those movies that you kind of want to walk into and take part.
Glad all the shopping is done and dusted. We are all but there, one present and the food, mid week, then we are ready.

Carol you have had an eventful time, loosing glasses, glasses being returned, sorting out dates for visits for GD and GGD, fitting in with everyone else as well.
Sorry you have a cold, hugs that it goes as quickly as possible. Don't worry about other "little removal problems", we all understand completely. Such things are really sent to try us I am certain of it.
Now changing your name as well, I bet it was a surprise. It is not as complicated as people think really, as long as you let everyone and their wife know......lol.
I hope the Service was lovely, it is tonight, if I read back correctly. Hope it is enjoyed by all. Candles and Carols, just magical.

Joan, I am sorry that Sue might not have made it home, but if there is still signs of infection then they will be reluctant to discharge her, another 24 hours treatment should do the trick. They will need all the beds for the festive season, so won't want to keep anyone longer than is necessary. Hope you are ok and the doggies too.
Ah, air locks, we had them in ours, it was like magic when they all went hiss and then suddenly came warm. Trapped wind, it affects radiators too. :shock:

Toni, you have been singing carols outside the Church too, very nice, glad you had a fun time, that's what it's about, t'is the Season to be Jolly

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fa la la, fa la la, la la la..........sorry, I was bursting into song.
A cancellation would be ideal, along with a bed for your good self. Did he mean the physio's at the hospital would not be able to keep up and you would need top up private physio as well? It will be pretty intense for Lucy, for a good while.
carrot is totally cute, I bet they will be selling them in the shops before you know it.
Dad was not too bad today, less grumpy, but was fussing pepe to the point of us saying pepe is armed and dangerous, just to warn you. :shock: fortunately pepe grumbled and strolled off. Tosca, his Mum, is the same, we can fuss them, but others, well, you run the risk of a swift left hook.
Did you have to accompany Lucy on the shopping trip? I bet it was thronging. I am no good in hoards of people now, freaks me out a bit.
Yes, I cleaned up just in time. I could hear Sir Lancelot thundering down the hall. I think he has had a drop of sherry, with Matron, so Charlie might have to be called in. x:roll: x:roll:

OK, it is time for a nap, so I will save this and finish later.

Right, back again, napped, fed, watered, drugged, cats reasonably settled.

Good to read that you have arrived safe and sound, after a long journey Kerrin. I bet it was chaos, there is still thick fog apparently, over West London and Kent. 30 degrees, oh dear, that's a wee bit too warm for me and our Barbara, (we melt all summer). Enjoy it though, lovely if you can have a swim and cool off.

Kath, I am not surprised that you are aching a bit, after you ventures out to the chip shop. I am sure Hattie will make you extra cocoa and have a laugh as well. Sir Lancelot is a bit grumpy at the moment. He's a **** cat really. A bus trip, oooooooh, that will be wonderful, shall we all come, we can bring the cafe bus
I see Toni has organised the bottles, to hide under the cloak, ready for tomorrow. I will pack some scones and we already have the vacuum cleaner installed.

I hope you are getting some well earned rest from the trip to Telford, I gather you visited a couple of shops :shock: :? or was it a couple of hundred.

I see you are just about ready for your Daughter coming, decorations done, boxes away, I hope you get to have a relaxing time.
It would be great if your friend gets back to you, having found the address, let's keep our fingers crossed (if we can) lol. There will be some catching up to do. I know my late SIL had a school reunion some 40 years on from their school days. It would be nice to catch up with some of my old school friends, but, time marches on and people go their separate ways in life.

Evening Barbara - I see you have been out delivering santa
I am sure if you ask OH, you can have your name back as well. Bless, being so upset at changing your name. I thought 30 degrees would make you wince :? We could sit in the pool though.
Oh the Nativity will be lovely, I am sure Niamh will be fine with her words. Funky Camel, mmm, that's different for sure. I think the only play I was in at school, I was a caterpillar - not sure what the play was, it is a couple of years back now.

I think the tooth and the infection is settling down, lots of antiseptic mouthwashes and pain killers, seem to be doing the trick.

It was nice to see family today, I made sure that everyone had more than enough cake to eat. We are done with cream scones now, all gone, thank goodness. There are only so many you can eat.
I am sure I will be able to manage one in the morning at the garden center, I might even have a bacon muffin. I have a podiatry appointment at lunchtime, so don't want to be rushing to get a sandwich and then shower, all within an hour. I can feel my big toe nail digging in, even with neuropathy, so it is more than ready to be sorted.

Better move. Hugs to all, hi to anyone who I have missed. Take lots of care XXXX Aidan

dachshund

Hello Toni Carol Kerrin Kathleen Christine Barbara Aidan and anyone else I missed.
Toni I hope you have a good week. sue is on a course of anti's before going on tabs. Toni you look a bit yellow carrying all those bags.
Carol that is lovely to put your name in as well.
Kerrin you enjoy your time there. could you send us some warmth.
Kathleen I can see you getting on a bus it wont be long.
Christine good luck I hope you find your friend.
Barbara yes the heating is lovely. nice for when sue comes home.
I hope you have a good day,
Aidan yes it will be nice and warm when sue comes home. I hope you and your o/h and your Mum in law and Dad have a good day.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Morning all quite dark here but mild..
Joan glad to hear you are nice and warm and fingers crossed that Sue will be home today ..but in the best place for now..maybe the nurse will come like they did for our son..(())
Aiden my friend was pleased to see me..they think its some sort of infection that is attacking her heart..very scary when you think about it..what a busy day you had and with plenty of cake ..I had to laugh at dad with Pepe..armed and dangerous... we don't want anymore hospital visits..so you are in charge of the coffee machine...or testing it ...who better... x
Toni has been singing Carols at the church..must say I used to love belting the Carols out.. x:D hope you got what you wanted at the shops..
Christine is getting sorted for Christmas.. I was dreaming about the polar Express last night x:D
Carol honestly technology...but glad you enjoyed it ..I do love to sing Carols...just wish I had a singing voice.. how lovely to have the cuddles to look forward to and seeing your family... x:D
Just had a text Niamh is poorly ...and quite a lot in her class are the same..hopefully they will al recover for the concert..OH working for a couple of hours..so who knows what will happen today..
Love to everyone especially those that are missing xxxxxxx

Kitty

Well, well, well. Good job we had the champagne bottle ! Were you in the weigh-in and measuring room with me. I'd thought I'd shrunk enough, but 4 foot 8 inches now!! I used to be 5 ft 2 inch, then 4 ft 11 ins - I'm gradually disappearing. :shock: I've got to tell Emily about her midget mother, she won't be pleased. Anyone live near a farm? need some manure in my boots. Oh, better have some pegs for our noses too. :roll:

Joan, when I catch the bus, the driver might be a bit confused at my bus pass. He may think I'm a child and charge me half fare. Any way, they gave me an infusion of Zoledronic Acid (Aclasta)

I know what you mean Aidan, you can't avoid these illnesses no matter what you do. My neighbour smokes and is worried about lung cancer. I told her she's more at risk of having COPD! Anyway, that's today over. Keep warm. xxx

Kerrsa

Evening everyone. Have had a relaxing day. A walk on the beach this morning, long nap this afternoon, cross stitching and not much else. Been a bit cooler today. Was going to go swimming but didn't quite make it.

Kathleen, oh dear to shrinking. My feet have just got bigger.

Hope Niamh is feeling better, lots of bugs this time of the year.

Fingers crossed that Sue manages to come home.

Hi to everyone else, sorry not to mention everyone by name.


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frogmorton

No need to mention us all by name Kerrin - no problem we are not easily offended in here.

Cross-stitch - lovely! Sounds like you are having a great time Get a swim in for me if you have time please ((()))

Kath you really sound up-beat! We noticed the extra height loss from under the cloak, but bit....took me back a bit much.

The bus driver will definitely think you need a half-fare anyway x

Barbara poor little Niamh I hope she feels a lot better very soon. They catch s much when they're little don't they?

I hardly bought anything - LUCY was with me!!! Just got worn out x:roll:

Lucy and I might just join the choir!!

I felt a bit yellow Joan!! I think the weight of all Lucy's bags affected my liver!!! hehehe! I am glad they are looking after Sue so well. I bet she desperately misses home.

Aidan he said the NHS are so busy physio wise that we need to get a private one down here just in-case!

Lucy is prepared to work very hard to get her mobility back in it

I have PM'd Elnafinn for advice as she's had one.

Naughty naughty people stealing your table. I hope you get it bac tomorrow as well as the extra shot in your coffee x:D

I am pleased Dad was better, but not that he wasn't aware of poo Pepe's 'personal space'. x:? BIG risk x:shock:

I did go shopping with Lucy - luckily Paul is a great cart-horse

Well-done for the super-quick clean up. See? We've still got it x

See you all later

Toni xxx

Turbogran

hi all hope you have had a good day

We received the forms to fill In to make the name change today so they were filled in and sent off this afternoon all we have to do now is wait for the certificates to come back then its all legal.

Baby Graycie-Mai is a week old today where did that week go.

Oh Barbara know how you felt when you got married I was sad to give up the name too as my dad had passed away just 4 years before the marriage. counting down the days to baby snuggles now. and of course hugs and kisses from her big sister its only 15 days.

Aiden there were a few technical gremlins about at the carol service so it was not as good as it should have been
on the name change front all the important people are all happy about it so that's ok.

love to all

Kerrsa

Morning everyone. Sunnier today and daddy is playing with his boat, so me thinks it will be going for an outing today. Swims for anyone who wants one. Fingers are ok after yesterday's cross stitch so will continue today.

Hope the name change goes well and happy one week to Graycie-Mai.

Holding thumbs for Lucy and that she gets the physio she needs.

Kerrin


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dachshund

Hello Barbara Kathleen Kerrin Toni Carol and anyone else I missed
Barbara I hope you have a good day. all the best to your neighbour. sue could come home today.
Kathleen small people are lovely you are kind. a few years ago sue went in Sains in her wheelchair I went in after walking the lady said you made a quick recovery.
Kerrin you enjoy yourself.
Toni I hope all of you have a good day.
Carol you must be so excited the day will soon comm.
take care all
joan xx

Kitty

Guess who's been on walk about again. I went to our local Post Office with Chris. It's a bit further on from the chippy, and the bus stop is quite close by. We were hoping to catch the bus on Friday or Saturday. But I'm expecting a parcel any day now, so will have to wait and see.

Joan, I loved your story about Sue in the wheelchair. I bet that happens a lot. champagne bottle

Kerrin, have a lovely boat trip. NO, not that boat.

Carol, a week old already. I bet you can't wait to snuggle.

Oh I am so tired - can't imagine why.

barbara12

Hello all... santa
Just been out for bits..what are bits I wounder...OH was loaded up with bags...
Kath has been walkabout again...you go girl..but dont disappear that would be awful...
Joan I hope that Sue is home or nearly home...you belong together
Kerrin I still dont know were you are..but at least you have the sun hope the energy levels are doing ok..when will you be home...poor Niamh is still poorly ..and getting close to her play..
Toni I was going to say have you been in touch with Elna..hope she can get back with some advice...you and Lucy in the choir..my mum had a lovely voice but me... x:oops:
Carol glad you got your glasses back, yes I felt awful giving up my name..going to look into it..Graycie-Mai a week hold already..bless her cotton socks....
Have you heard I have a storm named after me...sorry everyone hope its not to bad... :frozen:
Love to everyone xxxxxx

tkachev

I dare not blink, this cafe is such a busy place.

I have managed to stay awake for 2 consecutive days but still not found anything for Dan and time is running out.

Good luck with the name change Carol.

I did laugh when I saw storm Barbara on the weather map! Just in time for Christmas too. Sorry Niamh is ill - they are shutting down schools due to a sickness bug down this way, so many children are ill. Must say that scares me and when I went for the meal last week I was told that the other GD (she was at the meal) had just recovered from it :x

Swooning is fine Aidan. It might even do some good.
Hope you enjoyed your bacon muffin.

Oh how funny Joan! Are you and Sue identical twins?

Kath you need to get on the rack we don't want you shrinking any more.

Elnafinn will help give sound advice Toni. Poor Lucy has had quite few setbacks to her recovery.

Kerrin glad you arrived safely. Last time I went to Heathrow it was foggy. Yes we have had a lot of fog here in West London.

Off to collect, turkey, goose and pork pies tomorrow but we only have ONE mince pie left!

Elizabeth x

Kerrsa

Evening.

Been a very busy day. Boat ride didn't really go well, motor conked out so we had to row home. Luckily hadn't gone far. Also been swimming and for walk on beach, along with 2 sleeps in between. Sometimes I forget I can't do as much as I used to!

Barbara, I am in South Africa with my parents.

Kath, well done on the walking.

Hope Niamh recovers in time for her play.

Elizabeth, you sound very busy.

Off to sleep for me soon, feeling rather shattered.

Kerrin



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barbara12

Hi Elizabeth..hope you get everything sorted tomorrow...and treat yourself to more mince pies...what does Dan want has he given you some ideas...yes storm Barbara..not a good thing to be called after...
Kerrin now I know were you are, no wounder it is hot, my cousin lives in South Africa La lucia..think that is how you spell it...you have a lovely relaxing time with your family... x:D
Love to all xxxxx

applerose

Aiden, it looks as if the ward will be well looked after over Christmas. I'll try not to swoon too much. No, it's not on someone taking your table. You need to get a reserved sign.

Toni, hope you haven't overdone it shopping. Hopefully, Elnafin will have some useful tips and information for you.

Carol, how long will it take for your name change certificate to come back?

Joan, your story about you and Sue and the wheelchair was funny. Hope Sue is home now.

Kath, you are getting on very well with your walking. Hope your parcel arrives and you get on the bus. You are sounding much happier now. Hope Emily is ok about you shrinking. x:) Everything has it's perks though.

Elizabeth, it can be quite difficult trying to find presents for some people. Has Dan given you any clues? I've bought so many mince pies, I don't think I'll run out soon.

Kerrin, it sounds lovely over there. Hope you are getting enough rest. Sounds as if you are very busy.

Barbara, I heard on the news that you were blowing storms about. :winter-storm: We all need to get our bits, don't we? I was worried I'd spent about £50 in T*sc* today but it was only £30. x:D Did you enjoy your trip on the Polar Express. Hope Niamh feels better soon.

My laptop seems to be running smoothly now although I had 6 emails this morning and another 8 this afternoon to tell me they have found the problem and it will be fixed by today. x:roll: My son found the pony castle I had paid £60 for is being sold in a few places now for £40 so I am picking one up tomorrow and taking the one I've got back to T*sc* where they are now selling it for £80. x:roll:
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Turbogran

Evening all thanks for all your replies on the name change. most people seem to think it's a good idea.

Applerose
only a few days I think sent forms off yesterday asking for it to be official as from 1st January.

Joan Believe me the day cant come quick enough

Elizabeth I Cant believe Graycie-Mai is a week it has flown by.
and snuggles are in 14 days.

Barbara the name change is not difficult Mr turbo sent off for forms to fill in online last Friday we received them Yesterday filled them in paid the money and sent them straight back. now waiting for the official certificates. oooh your famous having a storm named after you hope your not causing too much damage with your storm :winter-storm: please don't send it down here.

bubbles

Well, it is morning and I am here, wonders will never cease. I did start to write yesterday, afternoon time, not quite sure what happened to the day or the time. :roll:

I hope Sue is home very soon Joan, maybe tomorrow? Once they move on to tablets, they will be juggling everyone onwards for discharge. Good that you are toasty warm.

Barbara I am glad you had a good visit with your friend. An infection attacking her heart, cardio myopathy, endocarditis.
Sorry to hear that Niamh is not well, I hope it is a short lived bug and everything is ok for Christmas and the concert. It is prime bug time at the moment, always at this time of year.
Pepe is indeed armed, as I know all too well. Mr butter wouldn't melt, sitting in the sun, preening. I have managed to trim five claws so far, without being bitten or scratched - much grumbling and hissing. I will have to do the rest when he is half asleep.
Mum n Dad will be round again soon, for croissant and coffee.

We did go out to the garden center yesterday, our order was completely muddled, it was the lady who knows what we have without asking. I managed to get my coffee, OH wanted T, got decaff coffee, Mum got filter coffee and not a latte, the lady said I will bring you an extra shot - but that was forgotten when a load of crockery went flying - anyway, we all got sorted eventually :shock:
I asked for a crispy bacon muffin, boy was it crispy. :? I am getting less and less teeth now, in my dotage, so it was a bit of a struggle. I had to have a scone, to help it down

Kath, where are you? Oh, there, you are the same as my Mum, she got smaller and always said she would vanish. We will pop some lavender pats in your boots and cover all our options. At least they won't whiff too much.
You will definitely need a new bus pass, half fare, as Toni says.

Hi Kerrin Good to hear you are relaxing, napping, chilling out, maybe a swim today. Rowing too. Glad you were not out in the water too far. Enjoy it all.

I am not surprised you felt a little jaded after the marathon shop Toni. Good that Paul was there to act as Sherpa.

Right, this is the fourth time I have tried to finish writing, so I am determined to go for it, if I have to stay up all night.

The more physio the better for Lucy, I am sure she is very determined, if anyone is, then Lucy is.
Oh yes, we can still have super quick clean up's. At this time of year it is a must, getting it off to a fine art. x8)

Good that the forms are all filled in now Carol. Exciting. And baby is a week old already. Those hugs cannot come soon enough I bet.
A shame that gremlins were about at the carol service, but I am sure everyone enjoyed it none the less. These things are sent to try us.

Is Sue home now Joan? I hope so. I bet the lady in the shop was very surprised :shock: Hugs to both and to doggies too.

I read you have been out for a walk again Kath, how wonderful that things are going well. No wonder you are tired, after all the walking, steady away. Very proud you must be and rightly so.

Now we have Barbara storming away to the UK as we speak. We have weather warnings out for Friday and Saturday. High winds and torrential rain :shock: That will be nice for Christmas Eve. Still, we cannot rule the weather. She is a force to be reckoned with.
Bits, I know about shopping for bits. We are out Wed to get all the food for Christmas, sounds like we are catering for 100, only five of us, but it is tomorrow, or not at all, plus we have bits to get, lol. Suffice to say we will be glad to get home and unpacked. OH is on doggy walking duties for neighbour whose wife has had an aortic valve replacement on Monday, so hubby is visiting every afternoon and lovely doggie needs her walkies.
Oh I hope it is not a bun fight when we are out. I loathe waiting ages at the check outs, it creases me. We will see
Hugs for Niamh to get better very soon.

It does go at a pace doesn't it Elizabeth. I hope you manage to find what you need for Dan. As you say, days are counting down. eeeek.
I am always super wary of the norovirus bug, I am hopeless in public loo's, I can never seem to get out without actually touching anything, tissues and the like to flush the loo and then wash, don't breathe, then use crutches to open door..................and breathe. The hand gels don't kill norovirus either, just good hand hygiene and bleach are the main defenses.
Kath could go on a tilting table, they are good for stretching out your joints, especially your spine. Not sure I would go on one, mind you it would collapse with me on it. :roll:
Turkey, goose and pork pies, sounds like a feast. ONE mince pie, that will never be enough. I need to add them to my list of bits.

We do need a reserved sign Christine. VIP clients. We should buy shares in the garden center, we are there enough, lol.
You can always send some mince pies to Elizabeth, she is running out.
If we get away with spending any less than £150 today, it will be a miracle. Bits add up to lots. That's what I reckon, we will see. If it is any more, we will have to leave it all at the till.
You do right, taking the castle back to Te---, they are selling it for £80, what a cheek.

Right, if I don't post this, then I never will. Hugs to everyone, take lots of care and stay warm and safe. We live in worrying times. Lots of love XXXX Aidan