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barbara12

Hello all quite mild again..had electrician fitting us a new wall light this morning..I think the other has been up 30 years...at least..
Hi Sharon thanks for that I hate having to think how to type certain shops and such..poor you it must have been hard work..now you can see were we get all our bargains...
Toni its good that Lucy had plan B that is the type of person she Is no one will get in her way.good on her..the big build was even harder to watch ..the girl was just 14..but had such a lovely brother and Mum..
Kerrin you are suffering..hope you can relax and recover over the weekend..and then you can have your Meths...your poor friend having the same has the young girl in the big build..such an awful illness..my heart goes out to her..
Carol I am being put off changing my name..I would never have given a thought to the banks and passports.. :shock: dont they make life hard work..good luck at the doctors ..ask about the toothpaste you can get for dry mouths..
Aiden your phone has come home...yippee...I hope it behaves for you..I would love to have seen your face when OH gave you the parcel... I have sugar in coffee but not in tea...sorry forgot th mention the coffee when I said no sugar ..I only count cakes...
Kath thanks for that I will google the keyboard...it does sound idyllic for walking..I love being by water..all we have is a brook... :roll: so that is loom knitting now we lnow and I bet that is fas
Right I had better move..love to everyone xxxx

applerose

Just had a read through but will reply tomorrow. Eyes are drooping now. I heard mention of scones and cream from Sharon. Hope you've all left me some. :animal_busy:

bubbles

A good evening to one and all, blowing a hoolie here and lashing with rain. It is officially a no broomstick zone for Diddicat.

Hi Carol, nice to see you and glad you popped in for a chill out and a bun or two.
You are having the run round with the passport office, typical that one department would play awkward, despite you sending in all the right information. Sometimes, they just want more and more :x Let's hope it is soon sorted in good time, ready for your holidays.

Did you manage to get to see the Dr, re your dry mouth. It is horrid, I have it too and used to have Biotine, they do a mouthwash and a gel and I think a toothpaste. Tablets cause a lot of it and fybromyalgia does not help either.
Oh and Mr Turbo, I hope he got his tooth sorted, all my sympathy on toothache, horrible it is.

Apart from that you are fine It usually all kicks off at the same time :roll:

Hi Kerrin, sorry that your cold is no better. You will have finished your work for the week end now, hope you managed to get through ok with the gymnastics competition.
It is quite the debate over the Mtx and no denying. Gp's are often a bit cautious of it, in my humble little opinion, not wanting to tread on specialist toes or give out Prescriptions for it. Best not to take it if you are feeling rough though.

Scones, for sure, you sit by the fire and I will go fetch some, with cream and homemade blueberry jam

That is a wonderful big smiley, smiles can never be too big

Hi Toni, yes, I did have to eat a small slice of humble pie, but it turned out ok in the end, we could not go without our tennis tournaments, goodness, the thoughts of it.

glad Lucy slept fairly well, the wheatie will help I am sure, along with the regular meds. The muscles will indeed be set like stone, maybe some gentle massage or aromatherapy massage, would help, if not now, a little further down the line, just to loosen the knots that will be there.

Pepe was very good at listening, but he has made up for it in howling today - we went out to clean Bette, I did what bits I could reach and OH did the rest. When we came in Pepe must have thought we had emigrated bless him and he was screeching for food, which he bolted, then threw up. :roll: as pus cats do.

So Miss slimkins is milking the visit to the vets then, lol. Well, might as well, horrid humans we are for taking them there.

It is very nice to have my phone home again. I cannot work out if it is a brand new one, the one I sent in..........whichever, it is wonderful and working a treat, with a lovely clear screen. Once more I know what we should be doing, when, where and why. It is beside me at all times and no one is allowed to touch it, just for now. :?

Doris was pretty blowy last night (Thursday), rattling the bathroom vents and whipping around. Tonight is not much better, with pouring rain and weather warnings. I think they put them out for any weather, just in case they get in to trouble again. "storm, there will be no storm" I remember it well.

Glad you have the bus on standby to set off for Joan's. I have all the cakes ready in the freezer. We will indeed be off like a shot, if their heating is not sorted. It is getting colder again this week, they need their warmth.

Hope you got the wall lights sorted Barbara, everything must be all but finished now - maybe not the decorating, but good to know your wires are not crossed :shock:
I was super pleased when my phone arrived back, safe and sound.

Sugar doesn't count in cakes, once it has been cooked, all the calories vanish So we are ok there, thank goodness.

I hope you have a nice rest Christine, I don't often get the eyes closing feeling, but when it does happen, you just have to rest up. Take care and we will catch up at the week end. You have a nice cake and then nap

We met up with Mum n Dad at the G Centre, for coffee and scones. , which were super yummy today - could easily have had more than one, but I thought, better not. Gathered a few things in Sainsbury's.
BIL and his wife are coming over tomorrow, to visit mum and dad, they will call in here for a cuppa and some cakes - it's all CAKE. Then on Sunday, Nephew wife and their youngest are coming over for lunch, a the GC, yes, you guessed, there will be cake I will be the size of a gable end soon. :roll: We normally have week ends just "at home", but this one is an exception.

Hi to Mig, Joan, Elizabeth, Sharon and all. Everyone take care XXX Aidan

frogmorton

Morning all

Definitely a no-fly zone for Diddicat Aidan!! That was some rain!! However we have ice here now??? :?

I am doing a little massage on Lucy's muscles when she'll let me bless her with aloe msm gel. Not any of the anti-inflammatory ones.

Oh dear ME!! Poor Pepe thought you had abandoned him so was wailing. Diddicat did mention that, but said he was inconsolable :? Miss Slimkins has forgotten about the vets...shhhh!!! don't remind her!!

I can tell that all is well with Bubbles' world again. Normality is restored New or old phone - who cares so long as it's all working

Doris kept raining last night soot down the chimney!! Paul will have some clearing up to do later

I think it's very wrong to have left Joan and Sue this long without boiler working. Thing is those little heaters cost more so it will be affecting them for definite. they'll be out of pocket and not warm enough

Mum still doing well Nurse? God I am glad to hear. I hope your visits this weekend go well BIL and then Nephew wife and GC :shock: You will be all caked-out!!!

Aw Christine I hope you are more awake today. I HATE that feeling when you just cannot keep your eyes open :roll:

Barbara - mild? Mild? Didn't Doris visit you?? I hope she didn't pop by last night she is noisy windy and WET!

I hope the new wall-light is a nice one? Are you pleased?

I am so glad I didn't watch that Big Build I would have definitely bawled. Yes Lucy has a plan B. Hopefully she won't need it although it might be wise anyway as hairdressers are known to have shoulder problems anyway.

Oh Dear Kerrin must be recovering from her cold and lying in I hope today.

Joan I hope you are warm enough because we have ice here.

Love to Carol and mig and Kath.

Elizabeth if you pop by - Jedward so nearly won CBB 2nd was good. Still so long as they beat that vile Nicola I am happy

Love to missing friends too

Toni xxx

dachshund

Hello Kerrin Toni Barbara Christine Aidan and anyone else I missed.
Kerrin I hope the gymnastics went well i'm sure it would with you.
Toni how is Lucy's shoulder getting on. have a good weekend.
Barbara I wrote yesterday but its gone my computer was in Chinese I took it back and the man fiddled around and did it. good luck. have a good weekend.
Christine sorry your eyes are sore. I hope it soon goes. have a good weekend.
Aidan have a good time with your B I Law and his Wife. have a lovely weekend
take care all love to Carol Kathleen Elizabeth Mig and anyone else I missed
joan xx

Kerrsa

Morning everyone.

Yesterday wasn't as bad as I feared and I managed to survive. It was busy at school in the morning and gymnastics went very well, they came 3rd, by far the best they have ever done. So proud of them. Unfortunately have a mega headache right now, so just doing nothing.

The medication has been sorted. After the hospital sent a letter over to GP, he has authorised it and said if my bloods are stable on 13th Feb, I can do monthly. Think the problem is the markers are slightly up, but they were like that before I started and rheumy not concerned. If this cold continues to improve, will probably take it tomorrow.

Yes my friend with a daughter with EDS is very sad. She also has POTS and is only in her early 20's. It started when she was 16 and she fell down the stairs. She is home most of the time, but is often in and out of hospital when joints dislocate etc. She has to be very careful of how much she can do.

bubbles

Afternoon to one and all, yes, I am here, before 1pm, it is unheard of. Just waiting for BIL and SIL to arrive, they have popped into town with Mum n Dad, so we have had early lunch and are all preened and ready

Hi Toni - It was some rain, it was like being in a car wash last night, we need the window cleaner to come asap. At least Bette has remained sparkling clean
Pepe seems more at ease today, they are funny though, when they wake up from dreaming and don't know quite where they are, his Mother does the same. They usually go and look in the shower to see who is there :? :? don't ask me why, lol.

Yes, all is well in the smartphone world. I am guessing it is the same one, but as you say, you cannot really tell. Mine didn't have a mark on it, always been in a fitted case.

Oh dear, Paul will be black as soot when he is finished. We don't have that problem, no chimney.

Aloe and arnica will be very helpful on Lucy's muscles. I love arnica gel, the SBC one, lather it on.

It is wrong that Joan and Sue are without proper heating, it is going cold again at nights this week and convector heaters are only any good if you are sat on top of them. They don't warm the place like central heating.

Yes, Mum is doing very well at the moment. Still taking each day as it comes, but that is the same for all of us really when you think logically.
We will be caked out, no doubt about it.

It is a long time since we watched the Big Build, they are really upsetting - I would be bawling too. Poor thing with EDS and POTS, terrible.

OH will vouch for shoulder, neck and arm problems from years of hairdressing - he only cuts mine and Mum and Dads, he says he has retired from hairdressing and doing us three is more than enough. ( I know if someone came to the door, begging, he would do their hair, but they would have to be on bended knee).

It's a bit like my bones being shot from all those years of nursing, when lifting and handling was not with slings, slides, hoists, and every mod con, it was back breaking, literally.

I did see that Colleen had won CBB, just saw a pic of her walking out. That's as much as I have seen of the whole programme.

Hi Joan, I hope you and Sue are warm enough and the doggies are ok too. We worry about you, you like it when it is warm, it helps you a lot.
Your computer was in Chinese :shock: :? :? no idea why that would happen, but glad it is fixed. I think OH Brother is bringing his laptop for him to sort out. Everyone brings their computers here, it's like PC world sometimes.
We will have a good week end, thank you. You too and take care XX

Hi Kerrin I am glad that Friday was not as bad as you thought and well done for the gymnastic team, coming in 3rd, that is very good news and I bet they were super pleased.
Don't blame you for doing nothing, it does us good sometimes, we need downtime.
Glad too that the medications are sorted. GP's do get a bit twitchy with markers and are reluctant to act. Good that you will be on monthly bloods. If you feel ok, then it will be fine to take tomorrow.
Your friends Daughter has EDS and POTS, it is horrid, bless her, bones dislocate, skin tears and bruises, heart trouble, postural problems, chronic fatigue........etc etc. Sending her lots of hugs, gentle ones.

Hi to Mig, Kath, Christine, Elizabeth, Carol, Sharon and all. Did we eat all those lovely buns that Sharon brought in..........maybe some more will appear

Everyone take care, lots of love XXXX Aidan

Kitty

Well, after 2 nightmares ( flipping morphine) and being half scared to death by the downpour, I finally got some decent sleep. Weather was gorgeous (but cold) this morning, so did the LE trail and popped in the barbers. OH had a number 4 as his hair is as fine as babies, where he still has some. :roll: I had a number 3 as my hair is like a yard brush. All nice and tidy now.

Found a Ladybird sunbathing :sun: :sun: in the front garden, but forgot to nosy in the bee house for signs of lodgers.
:bee: :bee: :bee: :bee:

Aidan, it seems perfectly logical that the puss cats check the shower when they first wake up. After all, that's where you go on waking. Glad you have your beloved phone back.

Kerrin, glad you finally have your MTX sorted,so hope you see some improvement soon. Well done to your gymnastics class.

Joan, I know you are a clever lady, but Chinese. :shock: Glad you got it sorted out. :?

Barbara, Christine, Carol, and anyone else I've forgotten are all having a good weekend.

:running_dog: :running_dog: :running_dog: :running_dog: :running_dog:

bubbles

Hi Kath - Sorry you had nightmares, drugs eh, they are good and they are bad all at the same time.

I remember when I had my last heart attack, of course they want you as calm as possible - yeah, well, me and calm, in the same sentence, are not good bedfellows. :roll: :roll:

I remember they gave me morphine and maxolon, that did nothing, so on CCU I had a little more morhpine, nah, ok, let's pull out the stops, up the morphine a "little" said Sister, we want you relaxed and take these diazepam as well, how many Diazepam, don't worry she said, just take them. Well, the pictures were moving up and down the wall, I was telling everyone a load of jibberish, but I was SO relaxed..............

We are all trimmed and preened now, Toni, the other day, then myself, now you and OH too. I have number 2, I loathe my hair growing past 1/2 and inch.

It is lovely now, clear skies and going very cold. A ladybird, oh we like them, they eat greenflies, so we encourage them. The birds have been singing since 6.30 this morning. Bless

Right, cup of T time, family have gone and we are all tidy again. Need a cuppa and a shortbread biscuit. ( I did have a donut and a piece of treacle pie ) oooops. I won't do my blood sugar today.

Take care XXXX to all Aidan

barbara12

Hello all..been being sick all night..its not like me must be a bug I have picked up have an headache with it..and sore joints but thats always there... :roll:
We didnt see or hear much of Doris Toni..am I glad because we usually lose some of our back fence...I hope you got to massage Lucy.if you did bet she enjoyed it...mum and daughter how lovely...
Aiden..thanks I didnt know that cooking sugar removed the calories... oh I love it...poor you with the morphine and diazapan...no wonder the pictures were moving..but at least it worked... electrics are all done, now for the decorating..but not has much as we thought..
Kath I have dreams every night and some or most are nightmares..not sure if it these patches or not...I am shattered when I get up..hope tonight is a better one..
Christine hope your eyes are improving ..no need to mentions us all and what we have been up to just tell us ab out your day if you want..
Joan blimey your comp was in Chinese ..that is not good..I just hope it behaves now..hope you and Sue have a good weekend..
Kerrin Im glad to hear you have your meds sorted..nothing worse than waiting for some help with the pain..and glad school went ok...now you relax for the weekend..your friend must be in awful pain..its so sad ..I just hope they can find a cure for it..
Today was sunny and mild again we seem to be doing well..we had a little potter ..and bought a new bird feeder one with 4 on so we now have 2 of them in the front garden...lucky little birdies.. and us being able to watch them..
Love to everyone xxxx

Turbogran

Evening all weather here not too bad a bit drizzly but overall not too cold.

Toni I felt like I was trying to commit fraud honestly however receive text message to say that all is ok now a I will receive it in a few day to say I was relieved was an understatement. no dry mouth not nice at all had drs apt yesterday and was given some spray 2 chemist didn't have it so I brought some pastilles for it until I could get the spray. Mr turbo has had temporary dressing put in tooth at the moment and has another apt next week at least he has stopped saying it was painful so temporary dressing seems to have done the trick

Barbara Don't be put off it just some places seem to had real jobsworths working for them most went through quite easily your bank will probably be easy because you have to go into the bank to change it and they do it straight away. Hope your feeling better soon.

Aidan I enjoyed the cuppa and the chill out on the passport front I have had a text today saying it should be with me in the next few days so will be glad when I get it. I'll have to look into the Biotene toothpaste I have the mouthwash just so expensive though that's why I went to drs as I don't pay for prescriptions now getting old ha ha. but will check out to see if the have a toothpaste.

will pop again in soon love to everyone

applerose

Toni, sounds as if you had a bit of a mess there with the wind blowing down the chimney. It was very windy and rainy here on Thursday evening but quite sunny yesterday and today although cold.

Joan, goodness me. Chinese? Wonder how that happened. Thank goodness you got it sorted or you would be learning a new language.

Kerrin, well done to your gymnastics team. You must be proud of them and yourself.

Kath, how awful having nightmares. Glad you got some decent sleep despite them. I like to see ladybirds in the garden. Hopefully, you'll have some bees too.

Aiden, it sounds as if you were a little too relaxed if the pictures were moving about. :shock: I had a walk down in to town this morning. It was sunny and the birds were singing away. If it hadn't been so cold, I would have said it was spring.

Barbara, sorry you're poorly. Hopefully only a 24 hour thing and you're fine by tomorrow. Glad your electrics are all done now. Just the decorating to do.

Carol, thank goodness they've sorted things out for you at last.

I had a giggle to myself on Thursday. There are vans parked on the pavement where a house is having a big extension built on my way to work. On Thursday, a huge wagon pulled up but parked properly on the road. When the driver got out, I thanked him for not parking on the pavement as it causes problems for pedestrians. He agreed saying some people just don't think of others. On my way home, the said vans were parked in the driveway and again yesterday when I walked down to work. Not sure if the builders heard me or the wagon driver told them what I'd said but it worked.

My boss has been away on business all week. Yesterday, his wife's niece and friend had come to stay for the weekend. The three of them were in the kitchen and I could hear them saying "Oh look at this bottle of alcohol and this one. And there's waffles in the freezer. We're going to have a really good night tonight. And with T being away, we can have more than one cocktail." When the cat's away ..... as they say.

frogmorton

Morning everyone

Christine - good to see you I hope this means your eyes are a little better. I love the story of bosses niece and her friend partying a bit while he isn't there

Maybe your compliment to the driver was overheard, but I suspect he mentioned to them that they should park more considerably. Goes to show that speaking nicely can get results!!

We have a heavy fog this morning and the village looks quite spooky having no street-lights!!

Poor Mr Turbo Carol having to have a filling. At least the temporary dressing has helped him a bit for now. Quieter life for you too

I am glad to hear the passport seems to be getting sorted finally. So stressful and made you feel a bit criminal! It will be lovely to look at your new passport with your new name when it comes won't it?

I am glad you have the pastels for now for your dry mouth and hope it eases it somewhat.

Barbara you poor thing! It's horrible being sick I HATE it!! Not much worse is there? Aching and headache suggests you have a temperature with it too ((()))

Lucy did let me ease her muscles a little and w e changed her dressing ourselves after her bath last night so I have a picture of her wound. Do you know it's not at all bad!

I'm glad Doris didn't come to yours and take the fence down for you

The birds will be so happy with their new feeder and you will get much pleasure out of watching them too

Aidan the latest thing is midazolam to chill you out pre-operatively. Lucy always had that for her bone marrow aspirations and her spinal chemo. It's good stuff - she used to see double too!!

I bet they knew a nurse would take some knocking out!!! On that subject Charlie and Duffy tied the knot last night. My Mum would have loved to have seen that. 30 years it took them

I am thinking about breeding some ladybirds this year so I can grow some veggies Whenever it's sunny I want to get out there!!

Good to hear Doris rinsed Bette off for you

Arnica is good stuff to post operatively I must get some. Didn't see any when we moved.

It's not surprising that hairdressers have shoulder arm back problems it's unnatural positions they have to be in. Poor OH (())

It really is brilliant how well Mum is doing I am very pleased.

Oh Kath poor you nightmares are horrible ((()))

The rain was torrential wasn't it?

I am glad your hair is done too and hubs as well. We all look good now Aidan's is trimmed as well

I hope you find some :bee: residents. I shall have to get a new ladybird house won't I? I accidentally left mine behind and my frog house

Mind I have a pond now so maybe.....

Well done for doing your walk you are doing so well.

Hi Kerrin - well done to the team and of course their teacher!!!

Good to hear the cold is vanishing and that your MTX is now sorted out. I will have my fingers crossed on 13th for stable bloods for you.

Such a shame for that lass having EDS, mind you I expect she copes and gets on with it like you do.

Joan Lucy is still dong really well. She can lift her arm above 45 degrees (assisted by the other arm) already

The pain still troubles her at times, but bless her she is doing well.

Roll on Tuesday so you get your heating back on ((()))

Love to everyone who hasn't been in

Toni xxx

dachshund

Hello Kerrin Aidan Kathleen Barbara Carol Christine Toni and anyone else I missed.
Kerrin i'm pleased you have your medication that's right for you. I bet you were pleased coming 3'rd.
Aidan how are you and your o/h and your Mum and Dad doing.
I bet the donut tasted lovely.
Kathleen i'm sorry you had nightmares I do hope you have a good night tonight.
Barbara i'm sorry you are not well I hope it will soon clear up.
I have my preadmission date for my foot 15 February
Carol i'm pleased its all done now. how does it feel. i'm pleased you will have a spray and your o/h has his tooth seen.
Christine that was right of you to say to the van man. I bet the young girls had a headache.
Toni Lucy is doing so well her arm will soon be strong. Tuesday the man is coming to look he's a big wig and what he say's they do.
take care all
joan xx

barbara12

Evening all ..I feel much better not nice while it lasted...things seem so much worse has we get older...or I'm a wimp...
Christine thanks it was short lived like you said.. you did good there..getting them to park on the rd...I have noticed it more and more ..and can appreciate sometimes its necessary for a little while but its become the norm..fancy your bosses niece having a smooch around...but I had to laugh ..it would have been some meal...waffles
Joan that was quick how do you feel about it..do you want the op or really need to get get rid of the pain..we will all be with you under the clock...and thankyou I feel much better..
Carol thanks for asking I am now feeling better.. I am pleased all is sorted with your name change..I have filled in the online form..so still going ahead with it..not good when they treat you like that... :roll:
Toni thanks for asking I did have a temp ..it just came from nowhere.. I used arnica tabs before both my ops and had very little bruising..so really do believe in it..how nice that you got to massage Lucy ..she must have felt sooo relaxed...nothing nicer.. and changing the dressing helps ...Im so glad to hear the scar is looking good..how is her pain..think I said but apparently it eases after a few weeks ..a little longer than hips..
Love to Aiden Mig Elizabeth and anyone else that I have missed..xxxx

applerose

Toni, the funniest part was that my boss's wife was joining in with the party arrangements. You have no street lights? I thought they were everywhere. I can imagine how spooky it must have looked. It sounds as if the surgeons did a good job with Lucy's wound. Hopefully, it will fade enough to be hardly noticed. It was lovely watching Charlie and Duffy last night. If only they had done it 30 years ago.

Joan, the girls aren't too young. They are both about 30. My boss's wife was joining in too. Not too long till your preadmission now. Just over a week. Hope the man coming on Tuesday makes them replace your boiler straight away.

Barbara, I feel being sick is worse now than it used to be so you're not a wimp. It is horrible. I thought the same about the girls having waffles at their little party. I could have thought of something better.

It was my GD's 15th birthday today so the family gathered for a buffet lunch. She had been out for a meal with her friends last night. I got a letter from my fuel provider yesterday. Apparently, they have been sending letters and trying to contact me to arrange to have my meter safety checked. I can't remember any contact at all about it. If I don't make an appointment soon, they will get a court order to enter my house to check the meter. I'll phone tomorrow.

Turbogran

Hello all
just popped in to see whats going on in the café hope everyone is is ok Glad you are feeling better Barbara not nice being sick I hate feeling unwell. Glad you are still going ahead with the name change and I haven't put you of with all my problems and I don't regret changing it. that's a coincidence Applerose it was my great granddaughters 5th Birthday today. Joan it feels great glad I did it no regrets at all wish we had done it when we got married and now the added name is back in the family tree (as long as I am around anyway) after 49 years when my dad passed away. Yes Toni cannot wait for passport to come now well before our holidays think Mr turbo is the same after both of us having problems with passports. the pastels are quite good also have the spray now too and it has not been too bad over the last 2 days. Mr turbo filling is only temporary to stop the pain the tooth has eventually got to come out after he has seen the dentist again next week for a proper check up.

will be back soon. love to all

bubbles

A late evening to all, calmer and chilly weather, Doris seems to have wended her merry way.

Oh dear Barbara, I hope you are feeling better, nausea and or being sick is really horrid - I am phobic about it to tell the truth :oops: I was ok with patients, but at home, no, cannot cope. Anyway, I read that you are feeling better today, (Sunday), which is good. Those 24 hour bugs can lay you flat. Gentle (((())))

Glad there is less decorating than you thought, always a plus. Do you think you will get restless feet, to move on to pastures new? I know you said it has changed so much where you live.

I think a lot of us have nightmares, I blame the drugs - one of my cardiac drugs causes visual changes, as in seeing shapes and shadows, which is really unpleasant. Waking up more tired than when you went to bed, is a real pain in the proverbial isn't it. I find it so annoying sometimes. Part of Arthur and its many guises.

Being too hot at night, can cause bad dreams, so we must all fling our windows open and shiver mi timbers.

Hope you have lots of birdies to watch with your new feeders

Hi Carol - good to hear that you have had a text to say that all is well with the passport application, phew, finally. My passport ran out soon after we came back from France in 2007 and I had to give up my driving license due to pain and the drugs I take. So no photo evidence, you would think I had come from Mars, oh, no passport, oh, no driving licence, er, no and I am not a Martian either. :roll: :roll:
The Biotene is expensive, gel and toothpaste. There is another one, but I cannot think of its name. Better if you can get them on Px, as you say. Mouth like cotton wool is horrible, sometimes, I can barely speak.

Hi Christine Sounds like a pleasant walk into town, we love to hear the birds singing, (well, not at 6 in the morning but............). It has been a nice day, chilly, but settled. I think it will be a cold week ahead, but no more storms, he says :? Are your eyes less bothersome at the moment. I hope so.
Good that you sorted out the parking arrangement on the street. 8) 8) I am sure it is illegal to block the pavements to pedestrians and you can get a ticket / fine. Access must be given to both disabled and able bodied alike.

I wonder if your Boss's family had a tipsy night, after finding the booze and munchies. Yes, the mice will play, unless Diddicat is about that is.

Hi Toni We have only the odd street light here, one is near us, which is good, out the back it is as black as pitch. Sometimes we all leave our outside lights on, if the weather is bad.
The house in France in the middle of a field, had no lights around at all, it was spooky, was always glad when the shutters were closed at night.

Just been to back door, owls are hooting and it is very frosty.

Midazolam, yes, I will have that too. Deff for bone marrow aspiration, those needles are chunky. Always made my toes curl a bit.
Yes, I knew most of the staff, so it was a case of we need to dose him up good and proper, lol. Me shouting I am not having diamorph without maxolon IV...........you could see the Drs :roll: :roll: That IV is running too fast.............in the end I couldn't care less

So Charlie and Duffy have finally, after all these years, managed to tie the knot. Well, I might have to see that on catch up tv.

Ladybirds are lovely, we always like to see them, as well as the bees, we would all be in trouble without :bee: We try and have plants that attract bees, butterflies and moths and the ladybirds eat the greenfly, so do the wasps, but I am not too keen on them.

You can get BIG pump dispensers of Arnica on QVC, or Amazon, or Ebay, liter sized, by SBC. Great stuff it is.
Sounds like the wound on Lucy's shoulder is healing well and the Surgeon that closed, was particular about their work (some are not always as neat and tidy).
Her mobility is really good, over 45 degrees is excellent and the gentle massage will help, they do the SBC arnica in a warming gel too. Just a thought. good that you did the dressing as well

Pepe was doing Circat training on the carpet, dragging himself round with his claws, much to OH horror, but, cats cannot resist a deep piled carpet He said he had shown Diddicat how to do it properly when they were on Skype.

Hi there Joan Your pre admission date is quite soon, hope all goes well. We will be there with you
Good that the top man is coming to sort out your heating, let's hope that he gets the ball rolling, enough of being chilled - I would have the MP there as well and the local paper..........

Mum Dad are doing ok, We were all out with family at the G Center today, it was packed, but we had had a quiet word that we needed a table for 7, so they kept one for us. Oh is just fine, looking after us all so well. I am high maintenance apparently, lol. Moi, no, not a bit.
The donut was good, lunch was good and the scone was good. I am caked out and we are back there again today, for coffee and more scones this morning.

Well, I had better move myself, again, I never write all in one go, I am up and down, pottering, then come back again.
All three pus cats are asleep in a row. :animal_busy: :animal_busy: :animal_busy: We have some ski jumping to catch up on, so will make a cup of T and watch that, before bed.

Hi to Mig Elizabeth Kerrin and all. Take care, keep warm. XXX Aidan

frogmorton

Morning all

My new microwave comes this morning. It's a cream retro one by swan. I am slowly collecting the set

Joan I hope the big-wig is cross with hem all for taking so long to sort it out. Maybe he wants to have a go at the boiler manufacturer with it being quite new. 15th Feb? Ok we'll all be with you - the cloak is aired ready

Barbara yes I think Lucy's pain is easing. She seems to be taking the 'night time one' that I leave for her later and later and she texts me so I don't overdose her in the morning.

Bugs are horrible aren't they? Don't tell me they get worse too as you get older? :?

You're no wimp by any means and a temperature makes it so much worse ((()))

Christine being threatened with a court order? :shock: I am shocked Seriously if it needs checking I am sure you'd have done it if you'd heard from them!!

I hope you GD had a good 15th Nice to all get together for a buffet and catch-up. How is your Dad doing?

I am glad to hear the bosses wife had some fun too with the girls

Yes I agree the surgeon did a great job. I can post a piccie on here if it won't horrify you all??

Morning Carol The kettle is on!

I am glad you don't regret the name-change. My maiden name might be lost as bro and I both had girls and my sis a boy. Maybe one of my bro's girls be modern and keep theirs??

I am glad the pastels and spray have helped and your mouth is a little more comfy.

Happy b'day to you GGD!!!

Morning Aidan Now I wondered what Diddicat was up to!!! Please thank Pepe for his lessons in scutting along the carpet :roll:

You? High maintenance??? Now very dare they say that!!! Outrageous allegation :shock:

Nice you all met up at the GC

I agree with you about Lucy's arm movement 45 degress is good. That is 'assisted' either with the other arm or with a stick held by both hands an raised.

Shall I post a photo of her wound? It's not too scary...?

We do the same as you and try to encourage butterflies and bees. Hopefully avoiding wasps but failing mostly. I am going to put some mesh up in the front window as they like to come in there

Bone marrow aspirations and intrathecal chemo made my toes curl too. But I was needed.

I rather like the lack of streetlighting, but then I stay in mostly at night and like you can light up outside the house if I want to. You can see the starts beautifully though like France

Guess what - door bell went and my microwave is here already!! HAPPY me!!

Love

Toni xxx

Love to missing friends ((()))

dachshund

Hello Barbara Christine Carol Aidan and anyone else I missed.
Barbara yes it will be nice to walk without pain. I'm glad your bug has left you I hope it stay's away.
Christine good luck with your meter check. happy birthday to your granddaughter.
Carol I hope your passports are soon put right for you. happy birthday to your g granddaughter.
Aidan I hope all of you have a lovely time at the garden centre.
if I leave this site for too long it goes. I bet you were a very good matron firm but kind.
Hello Toni I bet your microwave is posh and more up to date than ours its 16 years old. have a good day.
take care all
joan xx

Turbogran

Good morning all sunny but cold here so hoping for no rain.

Joan yes passport seems to have been sorted just waiting for it to be delivered had a text from [passport office Saturday to say it will e with me in a few days just want it in my hands now and I will be happy. and thank you for the birthday wishes for my great granddaughter.

Toni glad the kettles on I can always drink cuppa tea or coffee at anytime. yes my mum and dad also only had me and my sister my dads brother had a girl too and he was only in his 20s when he passed away and dads sister who is still alive had a boy but she had a different father than my dad and his brother so the name died out after my dad passed away. fingers crossed one of your brothers girls may keep it gong you never know its becoming more and more popular these days.

Aiden yes passport being on way is a great relief i'm just glad that Mr Turbo and I said right at the start if we get any problems getting things changed that we must work it out together and not let it cause arguments and we have both kept to that throughout the whole process. yes they do make you feel as though you are an alien of some sort if you have no photo evidence don't they. the expense of the mouthwash and gels is bad but sometimes it has to be to make you more comfortable.

will pop in again later if I get the chance take care out there in big wide world.

barbara12

Afternoon all...
A little bird tells me its Christine's Birthday today..hope I have that right..knowing my brain..anyhow HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christine..hope your family spoil you.. :cake: and Happy Birthday to your GD sweet 15 or is that 16. :? oh its awful how we get threats about going to court..we have had them when we forget to pay bills..they go in the drawer and fall down the back..that is my excuse anyway.. some people never pay there bills and dont get threats.. :roll:
Toni Lucy is doing so well you must be so proud of her..I keep saying this..but she is so brave..yes put a pic of her wound on I dont mind one bit..you be careful with fog and no lighting...must be scary having to drive...but so idyllic to live..
Aiden thanks I am a lot better just a bit wobbly ..how lovely of them to keep a table at the GC..scone and donuts sound so good..I just like the plain ones with sugar...sugar did I mention that word..glad you said the calories are removed with baking.. I will look out for the large arnica ..I truly believe it helped me ...
Joan you will be bionic with more metal..I say it again you and Sue just get on with things..and never moan..walking without pain will be so good for you
Carol..glad the passport is sorted..glad you have the mouth sprays they do help..poor Mr turbo but its best to get rid of the tooth...
very cold today..so staying put..
Love to everyone xxxxx

tkachev

A little birdie told me too.....Happy Birthday Christine. I hope you have a lovely day. :cake:

I've just had to have my boiler replaced so my purse is empty But I have been expecting it as the old boiler was playing up.

Love Elizabeth. xx

tkachev

Kerrin congratulations on your engagement and Carol a belated Happy Birthday.

Yes its a cost cutting measure with the transport. We have got lots of help from various groups but would rather not have this extra worry.

Toni thank goodness CBB is over. I'm not keen on Coleen either so wasn't pleased that she won.

E xxx

Kitty

I'm considering reducing my Fentanyl patches without telling my GP. I thought I would just use the 25 MCG without the 12 MCG. The reason I don't want to let my GP know, is because she would change my prescription. Then have to put it back again if I needed to go back to both. This way, I can try it for a month and if I need to use the dose I'm on now, I can just start back again. If it works OK without, then I can let my GP know.