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bubbles

I was going to say good evening, but, it is now morning already :roll: and that was Sunday gone in a flash.

Anyway - a very early morning to everyone.

Hi Joan I hope you Sue and the doggies are ok, do you normally stop at home on a Sunday? Can you get Dial a Ride seven days a week, or is it just Monday through Friday.

How are you doing with the new boot, wearing it for a bit longer each time?

Thank you, we had a nice day, ((())) back to you all.

Hi there Barbara You can mention the rain, it has been like the Lake District here today, we have been lost in the mists and rain that seems light, but soaks you through in no time :roll: At least the frost had vanished, which was good, no more ninny walking for a while.

Yes, you were ninny walking too, it is the season for such things :? Careful around the shed though, it gets slippy

We have been to the GC Sat and Sunday, their profits will be soaring. We did well to get tables as soon as we went in, on both days.
People were queuing for tables on Sunday too. We had a nice brunch with out neighbours. Coffee was ok, but the lady who looks after in the week, makes the best coffee by far. Oh what a snob I sound. :? :? :roll:

I think Santa was there in his grotto again today, at least he didn't come into the restaurant and frighten the daylights out of me.
Two photo's from the school play, well done to your DIL, I know there are some crazy horrid people about, but surely family can take pictures of their siblings in a play............bonkers.

Way to go Niamh, remembering everyone else's lines too, good for her. I bet she enjoyed her mini visit with you and glad you can cope

Don't worry about being AWOL Toni, if things are manic busy, then you can only do so much before you have to stop, or hit a wall, whichever comes first :roll:
Presents, singing in the choir, service in the next village, taking Lucy to work..............woah, steady away now. christmas03 christmas05

The pictures are lovely, the grotto and the fireplace are wonderful, well done to your good self and Pom.

I like Santa's bloomers, hanging on the line

Miss Sleek was saying to Pepe that you had been doing a lot of peeples things and had abandoned her............ :roll: :roll: he didn't fall for it one bit. They watched The Grinch together on the crystal ball, that took her mind of being left, with nothing to eat.

Hi Kath, you were off on the bus to Long Eaton. A bit chilly for the Gazebo, even with the thermals. Glad you were snug. Maybe the Mtx is making you more tired today..........((()))

Love that film, whatever happened to baby Jane, a long time since we saw it as well. Did you ever see the French and Saunders version, it was hilarious, it will be on YouTube.

Thank you for leaving a delicious cake for our T time treat. I had run out of hours in the day.

Hi Carol, no, we don't mind anyone having a rant, that is why we are here, to listen to the good times, the bad, the annoying, the times when we feel rotten, sad or upset.

I am glad you have been feeling a bit better, just the irritating cough to get a handle on now. Mr T is feeling better too Let's hope you are back to sleeping in bed when your Daughter comes to stay, but, best to be prepared, just in case.

You slept well by the sounds of it. I have only slept in a chair a couple of times and was virtually unable to move when I woke up. My physio banned me from chair naps and said I must go to bed if I am going to sleep :roll:

LOL you must have nodded off on the return key, for the big gap
I am sure the secret garden is looking just as we would like it. Early spring, nice and warm, bush babies and possums abound.

Well it is nearly 1am and I Pepe is shouting the odds at the kitchen door. So, I will away.
Hi to everyone else, Christine, Mig, Charrisse and all. I have put some nice porridge on simmer, with maple syrup and extra toppings



Take care, love to all XXX Aidan

dachshund

Hello Barbara Toni Kathleen Carol Aidan and anyone else I missed
Barbara no we have no rain. I hope you have a better day today.
Toni have a good day try to rest when you can.
Kathleen you are doing well I have to have another Dexta scan next year.
Carol I hope you have a good day. What will you be knitting next.
((((((((Aidan Bill and Dad)))))))) yes the boot is conformable before I had them I had to put my feet in moulds that were made in to the soles of the boots. Dial a ride are mon till fri they did work on sat but it was stopped with the cuts.
take care all
Joan xx

barbara12

Morning all..just had a lovely big bowl of porridge thank to Aiden
Carol you are welcome...and glad to hear that your daughter will be prepared with her sleeping bag..I just hope you and M T are much better by Christmas (())
Joan I am coming to live in Swindon..how come we get all the rain I wouldn't care but we don't have mountains nearby..glad the boots is ok for you ...like Kath says you just get on with things..
Aiden so you got a table twice in the GC.nice to go out with your neighbours..is it the ones that got married recently...we are not even attempting ours.. :shock: I think it was slippy around the shed because of the slide I made..naughty really ..I must go and salt it hcold ..I love the French and Saunders version of baby Jane..she is so scary.. we did think that the school would ask if anyone didnt want it to be filmed..but no..its such a shame
I am meeting my niece in a couple of hours..we always do the week before Christmas..swap presents and have a good chat....OH is chauffeur of course christmas02
Right will have to move
Love to everyone xxxxxxx christmas01

Kitty

Not quite so tired as yesterday, but it's so miserable her. And now the fog's coming in to land. Hope we aren't going out tomorrow, not with my chest!

Our lovely Carol has accepted me as a friend on FB. So that's quite a few of you now. Stay indoors and keep warm. tcold tcold tcold

bubbles

Afternoon all, just time for a little chat, before T and siesta time.

Finally the frosts seem to have gone away, for a while at least.

Hi Joan, glad the boot fits, with the impression being tailored to fit, it should be super comfy. Shame that the Dial a Ride no longer runs on a Saturday, as you say, the cut backs are pairing some services to nearly nothing. Look at the trouble that Elizabeth had with school transport.

The porridge was rather tasty, lots of maple syrup, lovely

We did well at the GC, just in time, before the crowds descended for lunch. We will have one more visit I think, before Christmas, probably Wednesday. Friday we are in Skipton, (along with the world and his wife) to go to Mark's for our Christmas food supplies. It will be a free for all, I just know it. Nero's will be packed too, but we cannot miss going in. We want to see the staff before Christmas, they have been so good over the years.

Yes, it was with the neighbours who were married recently, we have been meaning to go for brunch for ages, so it was high time.

So, you made a slide around the shed, out of the ice, tut tut Barbara, never a good idea after a glass of Cider christmas03 :shock:

The spoof of Baby Jane is really good, they go to town on make up etc. I used to love the Vicar of Dibley and Ab Fab too.

It is a shame about the school play, lost memories for the parents and families.

I hope you had a lovely visit with your Niece, I know you have a good time and a laugh. Mr B will be the perfect Chauffeur I am sure.

Hi Kath, glad you are feeling a bit better today, some extra hugs, just to make sure ((())) It would be nice to have a hug emoji - hint hint
We had fog last night and more tonight, makes the woods all spooky looking. The owls love it and hoot away like mad. We might see one, they do land on the neighbours balcony occasionally. Wonderful birds.

I think the next week is cloudy and dull :roll: :roll: lights on by lunchtime. At least there is no snow now. Hoorah. I think this morning was the last ninny walk down the ramp

Of course Carol would accept you, there are quite a few of us now, friends together, which is nice. Sometimes it is easier for showing pictures etc.

You stay safe and keep warm too, no going out in fog, it won't do you any favours, chest wise.

Miss Sleek says that Mummy is very busy again. I think she came over for a quick fly around Pendle with Pepe, Sleek, not Toni before the mists descended. They went to see the Christmas lights in town. Sleek was driving, so Pepe could take in the sights and sounds of all the peeples dashing about.

We went into town with Dad, he had a prescription to put in, which is very handy, as the T room is just over the road - well, it was rude not to go in. I love it, doilies on plates, proper, very proper. It is quite relaxed, just nice to have things done in a traditional way. Their coffee is wonderful too. I had to have a scone, to keep out the cold :? :?
Vets, to get more supplies of food for his Highness.
Factory shop for a new pair of slippers ( I go through slippers at a rate of knots).
Sainsb for some supplies, then home...............................and breathe.

Right, I had better move, a potter is essential. Joints shouting the odds.

Hi to everyone else, Kerrin Carol Christine Elizabeth Toni Mig DD and all.

Let me go find a cake, we need cake. Love to all XXX Aidan

Hot Fudge Pudding Cake



Hi Bubbles, I'll leave a message for the tech team to see if they can come up with an (hug emoji)...very good idea, thank you. John (Moderator)

frogmorton

Hello my friends I am so sorry to neglect you all :oops:

Busy busy again so sorry Miss Sleek has had to depend on her beloved so much hasn't she?

Choir went very well last night, (Barbara sang like a songbird again!) except one of my village friends, (Wchair using lady with Ra who I travel in with) is in hospital feeling very poorly

Woke this morning to a migraine aura somehow got Lucy into work had another aura on way back so forced t rest a bit. Pau picked her up for me and now she is having a shower then bed for all of us.

Poor poor Carol you do sound to be suffering stay in that chair until the cough eases ((()))

I very much hope you don't need to hide and can soon get on top of all the things you need to do.

Kath has been out no gazebo and left some cake for us all

Joan I think a mould of your foot is an excellent idea to get them comfy for you

Aidan I can see you have been busy out and about with Dad. He is doing well sorting his prescriptions etc.

Pepe has done a great job looking after Miss Sleek who did a great job 'helping' me change Lucy's bedding today :roll:

Her presents are all bought no idea what Santa is bringing yet though....

I will say goodnight and please don't worry if I am awol again tomorrow migraines are rubbish

Love and ((())) to everyone
Toni xxx

Turbogran

Evening All

Well what a day dont feel to bad in myself except for this damn cough that seems to last forever that is worse in the evening and at night which is making me feel absolutely exhausted. Mr T and myself were both saying the same thing at lunch today. we both have this annoying cough. had to force myself to go out today to get our turkey and meat for boxing day. find out i cannot get one reserved anywhere that i can pick up later in the week as my freezer is not very large so managed to get a frozen turkey crown as i can get it in my freezer until Friday when more shopping is to be delivered but oh dear pull out the plastic drawer at the bottom that is cracked and it falls apart completely so spent next hour taping it up with insulation tape inside and out using 2 and a half small rolls hopefully it will hold until we get a new drawer. but on the upside saw a video on facebook today of Graycie walking its so cute.

Aidan I'm sure your right about the gap. ooh spring nice and warm with bush babies and possums sounds lovely. and i do have bush babies and possums in residence

Joan at the moment knitting is the last thing on my mind but i might start a blanket to put over my legs in evening think i might crochet it.

Barbara yes the idea by my daughter is certainly lifted a worry from my mind.

Kath of course i did when i realised who you were.

its now time to say good night one and all and get a steam inhalation done and retire to my armbed

take care everyone christmas02 christmas02 christmas04

bubbles

Morning to one and all, albeit just after midnight.

Don't you go worrying about neglecting us Toni, that is something you would never do.
Miss Sleek was right in telling Pepe that you were busy doing peeples jobs.
It is that time of year, when a thousand things happen all at once.

So glad that Choir went well and that Barbara was singing like a Lark. Bless, she must have popped into the shed, for a little tot of something warming.

Sorry that your friend is in hospital, feeling poorly, I will send some get well vibes and sneak a few possums in, to help wherever they can. ((()))

And you have had migraines, they are rotten. Glad Paul could pick Lucy up, not safe for driving when you are feeling yuck. I hope you feel better this morning. Possums are on their way, they will sneak in during the night and administer their magic. That and some well wishes and we will have you back on your feet "group hugs"

Yes, we have been more out than in over the past three days, so today is an at home day, Dad will pop in with some croissants and have a cup of coffee. He is doing ok, with us keeping tabs on things, without interfering, if that makes sense :?

Pepe has been very good with Miss Sleek, keeping her occupied and taking her mind off being left abandoned. He is quite tired tonight and a bit fussy over his food (nothing new there then) :roll: :roll:

Puskins love to "help" with bed making, diving under sheets and covers, chasing things that are not there I will be having all our bedding in the wash over the next day or so, want everything to be sorted before Christmas.

Santa is not saying what presents are on their way, top secret.

Take lots of care and feel better very soon.

Hi Carol, I see you have had a "whoops" with the freezer drawer. I am sure the tape will hold, over the festive period.
The turkey crown will be just fine, a lot less waste too. Easier to cook as well.
The video of Graycie walking, will have cheered you up, which is good.

Now we have to get rid of this niggling cough. Inhalations are good, olbas oil is nice, but can be a bit strong sometimes. Steam was always something we used quite a bit on the wards, or nebulisers. Both are good and help.

Coughs always seem to be worse in the evening and at night. There is a med called bronchostop, that is supposed to stop you coughing. Pharmacist would have to check if it was ok with any other medication.

Sending extra hugs and well wishes for you both to be rid of your coughs as soon as possible.

Glad the Bush Babies are in residence and will be working hard to make you feel better.

Hope you rest ok in your armbed.

Time is a marching on, so I will away and potter for a while. Hi to everyone else, Kerrin will be away skiing now I think. Hi to Christine, Mig, Elizabeth, DD, Charrisse and all.

Something nice for breakfast

dachshund

Morning everyone
Carol I'm sorry I did not know you were so poorly I hope you soon feel a bit better. I have a fleece over my legs when I sit in my recliner..
Kathleen you go steady it wasslippy here yesterday.
Barbara we have sun to day and next week they say.
Toni you are having a busy time go steady. Yes I remember Elizabeth's problem with transport.
((((((((Aidan Bill and Dad)))))))) I hope it's not too cold up there.
take care
Joan xx

barbara12

Morning all..not a good night the last time I looked at the clock was 5ish then I must have nodded off..this blinking shoulder... :roll:
Toni I am with Aiden you need to rest..and not worry about posting..we will be here when you get back...the bush baby's are on there way to give you some warming hugs..I hope that Migraine doesn't progress..(()) and I hope your friends will feel better very soon..
Aiden I did have a lovely time with my niece thankyou..but had to cut it short because of the fog..I didn't want OH driving to far in it..I hate the stuff..how nice to hear the owls..they must think its night time with the fog..so Friday you are off to Skipton and will treat the staff at Neros..that is very thoughtful..they work so hard all year..you enjoy your time at home..it will do you both good..especially has dad will being Croissants..
Carol I hope that horrible cough leaves you alone for Christmas..and what a lift it must have been seeing Graycie walking..bless her..I saw there pics on facebook such lovely smiles off them both ... christmas01 its a struggle at this time of the year with freezers..the crown is a good option...and much easier to cook
Joan you have sun..how nice make the most of it..I like wrapping up when its cold but sunny.. christmas03
Now will have to rest this shoulder..
Keep safe and warm everyone xxxxxxx
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Kitty

Jonathan and Dawn bought choccies and cake yesterday. It's odd, that Dawn has RA and Bronchiectasis. It was lovely to meet her at last.

We went to Sawley Co-op this morning. It was bright and sunny - for once.

bubbles

Afternoon all, well what a grey and damp day it is too, we have had lights on since getting up :? We are somewhere in the clouds, that roll in off the fells.

Sorry puskins, a no fly zone, Hermione said "no way, not today". :?

Hi Joan, I don't blame you for having a blanket on your knees when you are reclining in your chair. Knees seem to feel the cold more when you have OA or RA.

You have had sunshine, well done, are we in the same country I think we are forecast cloud then rain for the next week :roll: :roll: At least it is not snow, so less ninny walking. It is definitely warmer, have turned the heating down a degree or so.

Hi to Sue and the doggies. Take care if you are out and about........

Hi Barbara - oh dear, you had a bad night, with your shoulder causing trouble. I will summon the possums to come over, they are in high demand at the moment.
It is rotten when you cannot get comfortable, I get it with my neck, back, knees, it varies........... :? :roll: so I will send some sympathetic hugs and well wishes your way ((()))

Glad you enjoyed your time with your Niece. You have fog and mists too - not nice for driving in at all, there have been some nasty accidents over the past few days. Car crashes, trains de railing in Washington, terrible. Don't blame you for not wanting to be out in it.

Have been busy today, we have blanched and frozen the sprouts and carrots, ready for Christmas Day ( one less thing to worry about). They are nice when they have been blanched and just steam them for a while on the day.

Washer is busy, as always. A couple more cards arrived today. Dad did arrive with croissants, which we enjoyed with lots of butter, for extra calcium :? :?

We have enjoyed our at home day so far. B is busy away with his seed beads, he will have eyes like a wombat soon :shock: :shock:

I hope your shoulder eases soon, lots of rest and medication. Talking of which I will have to go take mine.

Hi Kath, glad you met Dawn, when her and Jonathan called yesterday with chocolates and cake, mmmmm we like them already it is strange that she has the same diagnosis as yourself.

You had bright sunshine as well, on your trip to the Co Op, the country must be divided in two at the moment.

Hope you are feeling better Toni, extra hugs (())) Miss Sleek wanted to come over, but her broom was disconnected by Hermione due to fog - she wasn't overly pleased. :roll: Pepe will do some gliding for her later, to cheer her up.

((())) for Carol, who is struggling with the darned cough, we will have to admit you to the ward in the cafe. Matron will get Dr Clooney to attend.

Hi to everyone else too. Well wishes, as always. Love XXX Aidan

Let me see what we can have with our T.

A selection of cakes I think, always nice to have a choice

barbara12

Evening all...
Aiden thanks for the hugs..not a clue what has brought this on ..but doesn't take much these days..I do have pain in it now and then ..but this..well least said...wish I could take more meds for this shoulder but am not allowed..only the patches and pregablin..I had to stop the co-codamols..think the cakes will help
So dad arrived with the croissants bless him ..with lashing of butter ..calcium..umm its funny my OH has not used that one he does know them all when it comes to butter . .must be nice having you both so near..even more so now..you are very organized with the veg..I dont cook now ..but used to for many, but always panicked.. ..now we buy the food and out eldest son cooks it..I think there are 8 of us.
Joan will be all covered up with her fleece..
Kath I am glad to hear you have met Dawn..she has a lot going on health wise..bless her
Right I will pinch a few of the cakes..they are only little mind you
Love to everyone ..sleep well and hope that Toni has managed some rest.xxxxx christmas01

frogmorton

Thanks everyone for thinking of me I have rested a bit today had another aura at 1.30am, but managed to get little Elf into work this morning.

Went to fetch her at lunchtime to find her with blurry vision so got her home and laid her on settee just incase it was a seizure on way or a migraine! Charley rang and she woke up this morning with e hemiplegic migraine so we're all at it!!

Then I had a bigger one at 5pm so feeling pretty iffy ATM. Chances are tomorrow will be the same too

Lucy should be having tomorrow off I hope.

I am off to bed now Miss Did.E. Cat wants the lap-top to skype her beloved Pepe.

I will grab a couple of cakes for myself thanks!!!

Love to everyone

Toni xxx

bubbles

Evening to all - we are still in thick mist / fog / cloud :? :?

Oh dear, my friends seem to be feeling pretty under the weather at the moment. I had best be sorting out my crystals and sending out as much positive energy as possible.

Barbara let's help that shoulder as much as we can ((())) I can tell it is bothering you more than you are saying.

I know pills etc are not always the answer to all our ailments and I understand that you cannot take too much of a cocktail. Pregabalin is quite good with pain relief along with the patches. Has the Dr said no to any co codamol? Just wondered if you could take one or two, on a needs must basis only.

Dad did indeed appear with the croissants and Mr B can use the "calcium" quite when it comes to lashings of butter. It did my Mother no harm, in fact she lived on butter come to think of it.

I don't cook now, I will help with Christmas dinner, 90% of it will be ready to pop in the oven, straight from Mark's and Spencer's. No messing about, everything ready prepared, apart from the veg that we did today.
I didn't chop the carrots, I am hopeless with a knife now, let alone chopping veg.

You have 8 for Christmas dinner, with your Son doing the cooking (sounds like a good plan), only 4 of us here, with enough sprouts to feed a Regiment :shock: I used to love cooking and feeding family and friends.

Toni you are having migraine troubles, so some extra good vibes coming your way, to you Lucy and Charlie, hemiplegic migraines are super horrid, bless her. I hope you are all feeling better this morning, we want you all to be on the mend.



the ward is open, for anyone who feels the need to see Dr Clooney

Miss Sleek has been on skype with her beloved. She is very worried about peeples heads causing problems. They have cast a little spell of pain relief and asked Hermione to give it a boost.

Carol and Mr T are still having trouble with the lingering cough, so we need some healing vibes to head down south.

I hope Kerrin is staying safe on her skiing holiday :? :?

Christine I hope you are ok and your eyes are not too troublesome. Will you get some welcome time off over Christmas?



I will away and do some pottering. Everyone take lots and lots of care. Love to all XXXX Aidan

frogmorton

That is me in one of those beds Lucy one side Charley the other Aidan!!

Woke up to an aura at 5am, but feel ok now which usually means more to come problem is oozing vision then, but the migraine will eventually finish the jib and I will have the headache sickness etc. Then it will be over until next time!!

Dr Cloony eh? Even better!

O-oh! I see Barbara over there with a sore shoulder and Carol with a cough, (seems to have left Mr T behind - don't blame her ).

Hello to Kath I hope you get your walk today.

I am going to have my blood test this morning if I can for the the thyroid meds see if the dose needs to go up.

A quick hello to Joan!! christmas04 I hope all is well with you and Sue.

Love to everyone

Toni xx

Kitty

I'm glad you are bedding down in the lovely ward Toni. I'm in with the fur babies giving them strict instructions to come and pet you, and some to Barbara too. Joan, there are some heading your way, so I hope they don't upset the doggies. I've bought some of the cakes with me.

Shortest day tomorrow, then - SPRING IS ON ITS WAY. scold

Kerrsa

A quick hi from the French Alps. Off to pick up skis shortly and then attempt this ski thing tomorrow.




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bubbles

let's start with some well wishes for everyone



I thought it looked quite busy in the ward, don't worry Toni, we have put more beds in, the ward is infinitely extendable, Hermione saw to that.

I do hope you feel better very soon, maybe the headache and nausea will pass, ((())) We don't want you with oozing vision at all. Miss Sleek is quite upset and had to have a long chat with Pepe while we were out.

Yes, we have Barbara and Carol in the ward too. Dr Clooney is very busy doing his rounds.

Did you manage to get for you blood tests?

I think Kath must be visiting, with the Bush Babies in her shopping trolley. Dispensing hugs to all. Thanks Kath

Are we nearly at the shortest day, gosh, nights will be drawing out, eventually. I have a feeling that our winter is not quite over yet. It is usually milder at Christmas, then Jan Feb are the worst months for snow hcold

Kerrin, hi hun, that is a lovely picture, real snow, proper winter snow, I love it.
Steady away on those ski's, if in doubt, drink hot chocolate with one of those chocolate swizzle sticks, just for extra niceness 8) 8) Hope you are having a lovely time. We have been watching all the winter skiing and ski jumping etc, everywhere has had a really good start to the season, with lots of fresh snow.

We went to the GC this morning, took them a nice card and thanked them for looking after us so well.

Enjoyed our coffee's, scone / t cake etc. Then popped into Sains, which was very quiet really. Dad picked up his prescription on the way home.

We are back in fog and mists again :roll: Warmer, but very damp and dark.

Hi to everyone else, Barbara, Carol, Christine, Mig, Elizabeth, Joan, DD and all.

I will fuss with the drying and then make a cuppa. One lucky person won 120 million last night - no, it wasn't us :roll: :roll:

Everyone take lots of care. Love to all XXX Aidan.

Pecan tarts and Pecan pie..........

barbara12

Evening all..
Aiden I think Dr Clooney will defo makes us feel better.. I have been told to stay clear of any antiinflams and paracetamol..but to be honest I had to take a co codamol last night..must say it helped..thankyou for the feel better wishes..its lovely..now butter my mum and dad were the same and us come to that and dripping butties.. :shock: how nice to take the staff at the GC a card..they must feel good knowing how much they are appreciated..all those sprouts will be good for you
Toni poor Lucy I hope she is ok after a rest..and your migraines dont come on..and Charley is suffering from them...think its this time of the year...might be my age but it seemed so much less stressful when I was young..love to all of you ..hope the blood test shows your thyroid is controlled..and thankyou for thinking of me...
Thanks Kath the bush baby's are doing there magic.. christmas01 now that is good news I can look forward to spring.. christmas03
Kerrin you go careful ..and enjoy the pics is stunning..are you there for Christmas.. hcold
Is Joan missing hope they are both ok..
Right will rest this shoulder ...
Love to everyone xxxxxxx
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Turbogran

Evening all

hope you have all had a good day and to those who are sick at the moment hope you get well soon, today i feel quite a bit better still have the cough to kick into submission but i am sure that will come hopefully back into own bed before Christmas but am prepared to stay in my armbed as it is now called until i have sorted the cough. Mr T nearly 100% now but still has the cough, but it seems the cough is the thing that lingers with this viral thing that is going round. seems everywhere you go people are coughing.

Aidan yes the freezer draw is holding at the moment. I have tried the Broncho stop pastilles today they seem ok the cough has not been to bad today had a reasonable sleep last night i seem to cough more when i move about or a change of atmosphere but then it seems to settle a bit. yes bush babies healing vibes are certainly around went to my knitting group today. and enjoyed it.
ooh Dr Clooney yes please.

Joan yes we have both been really bad and are in the second week of it but have this lingering cough. but feel a bit better now.

Barbara i too hope the cough is much better by Christmas. and seeing the video of Graycie was just what i needed also had a text message from my slimming world consultant last night to say i had won a prize in our big Christmas Raffle i don't know what it is yet. wont know until i go into group next time. yes the girls both have gorgeous smiles and they are always smiling.

Toni hope you and Lucy are feeling better and yes of course i left Mr T behind especially with Dr Clooney about

must go now nee a potter before retiring to my Armbed

Keep warm all

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bubbles

I have found some Feel Better Soon pills, so please, help yourselves to as many as are needed xx



We are still in fog :roll: :roll: :? I think we have gone to Narnia, minus the snow.

Hi there Barbara I am sure Dr George will have everyone feeling better in no time. Dr Kildaire will be on as well, to assist as necessary.

An occasional co codamol won't do any harm really, glad it helped ease the pains in your shoulder. You have my sympathies without a doubt.
Dripping, yes, Dad loved dripping and chips cooked in lard :shock: :shock: Goose fat is even nicer.

No worries re the well wishes, that is what we are all here for, to offer our little bit of support and care.

We took our card to the GC and they were very appreciative. Our friend put it up near the big coffee machine and made wonderful coffee as always. Scone for me and T cake for B, we shared the whipped cream. Oh dear, all those calories.

Not sure we will eat all the sprouts :shock: :shock: but, for 29 pence from Tesco, for a big bag, you cannot go wrong, well, you could if you ate them all - say no more

You are right, things are more stressful, I think partially because we cannot do the things we used to which adds to the frustration.

You rest that shoulder, the bush babies will be there to massage.

Hi Carol I am glad to hear that you are feeling better, apart from the annoying cough. It is one that lingers I am afraid and yes, people are coughing everywhere, usually in front or behind us, at the supermarket checkout :shock: :shock:

I can quite understand why people in cities like Tokyo wear masks when they are out and about. I would gladly wear one.

I know a few of our neighbours have been coughing for a good while now, most have been to the Drs, some have had an infection, but most are viral and just take time :roll:

Glad Mr T is nearly 100% now, (coughing aside). Good that the broncho stop pastilles helped. Changing from warm to cold air can set things off again. Good to hear you enjoyed the knitting group, with coffee I trust.

Have you been watching Kirsties Handmade Christmas, we like her and it is lovely to see all the wonderful crafts that people do, they are so skilled.

I bet the video of Graycie walking, was lovely, did you say it was on FB I have seen the pictures at her BD party and the one with her first pair of sparkly shoes, bless, they are fabulous.

Ooooh a prize, wonder what it is, exciting. How long until you find out? After all the festivities are over I guess?

Toni, Lucy and Charlie, I do hope you are feeling better, the ward has been extended and more beds added, so everyone can self admit, at any time. Hattie and Sr Duffy are on with the Drs, so we are all in safe hands. Abundant hugs ((()))

Our puskins are still grounded due to thick fog. They were on skype earlier and they both have new virtual catreality headsets, so they can pretend they are flying, Sleek loved it, Pepe was a little billious and fell over a couple of time :roll:

Sleek said she is chief nurse, making sure the peeples are ok and offering chirrups and purring.

We are having an at home day today, hair cuts for all of us, Dad first, then me, then B. I might even be promoted to using scissors as well as the clippers. :shock: :shock: Maybe that is a step too far.

We will need all our energies for Friday and the mayhem of Skipton and M & S. It will be crazy I just know it. Never mind, it has to be done.

Time for me to potter. Hi to everyone else, Kerrin, who is enjoying the lovely ski resort, Christine, Mig, Elizabeth, Charrisse, DD and all.

We have a cheesy scrambled egg, over avocado on toast, for breakfast.

Everyone take lots of care, leaving hugs and well wishes to all. Positive vibes are winging their way, up and down the land. XX Aidan

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Hello Aidan Carol Barbara Toni Kathleen Kerrin. and anyone I missed
((((((((Aidan Bill and Dad)))))))) sorry about your weather we have it warm here.
Carol i'm glad you and Mr T are feeling a bit better now.
((((((((Barbara )))))))) have you hurt your shoulder from carrying too many bags.
((((((((Toni and Lucy)))))))) I hope you feel better soon both of you.
((((((((Kathleen)))))))) I hope you have a good day.
Kerrin. how is your ankle enjoy your ski.
take care all
joan xx

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Morning all..rain again
Aiden thankyou for the get better pill..brilliant..a big bag of sprouts for 29p...yes it the side effects of tow many.. nice to have your card up by the coffee machine..and I should think so.. a nice day at home today with haircuts all round sounds good...maybe it the day for promotion ..who knows... christmas04 Skipton tomorrow..maybe other will feel the same and stay away so it will be quiet for you..fingers crossed..Dr Kildair and Clooney really helped my shoulder last night..but might need a few more nights on the ward..
Carol how loving winning a present..and having to wait to get it..now I cant wait to know what it is.. hope that cough clears up very soon..
Joan all those hugs ..you are so kind..hope you both have a lovely day out with your doggies..are they getting a treat for Christmas.. christmas01
Hope Toni isn't suffering with the migraines (()).
Right that me done for now..my nieghbour is visiting today ..she seems to be doing ok..but you never know..
Love to everyone xxxxxxx
christmas02

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Aw Kath thank you The bush-babies came and were/are very welcome

You too Barbara I hope your shoulder eases soon so hard to sleep and that your neighbour is ok ((()))

As for Carol - armbed yes that's it for now, but you should be in your real bed before Christmas

Kerrin!! How lovely I hope your ankles and wrists cope ok with skiing!!

Hi Joan sorry t be missing so much. I am ok-ish migraine came properly and is now going slowly!

Aidan Daisycat LOVES the virtual brooming!! She did say that Pepe got 'travel-sick' though The only thing she doesn't like is taking her nurses hat off first

She has helped me do some pressie wrapping this afternoon :roll:

I have had some pecan pie thank you and the cheesy avocado eggs was lovely too

Of course the GC would be touched by the card

Lucy is still not right so I took her to the Drs had bloods and tomorrow (when I have mine done - was unable to go yesterday Barbara due to migraines) they will tell me the results.

I have helped myself to several feel better tablets and popped two in Lucy's hot lemon - homemade by me so safe for epilepsy

Hattie and Sr Duffy can look after us tonight.

Love to everyone

Toni xxx