Val's Cafe

Toady sounds as if you were a bit lost without Eb*y. Maybe someone else will put up the item you missed. I often wonder what's lurking behind things I haven't moved in a long time. Wonder if your mousey will come back to his nest this winter. Ha ha, I'll have to keep an eye open for more shenanigans and goings on.

Mig, glad all went well for the funeral. I think my neighbour did the mud challenge. Sounds like fun but very messy. Have a good trip.

Barbara, I've been asked those type of questions. If you are still waiting to see a doctor, the insurance doesn't want to know. Sounds as if you are having fun with your nutribullet.

Joan, hope you are well.

Kath, that does sound a problem not being able to bend your arm. Hope it doesn't hurt too much in your hand. I had half a chocolate orange last night. I've put the rest in the cupboard for next weekend, if I can wait that long. We had Amazing Grace played by bagpipes on cd as we went in to my mum's funeral. Mum was Scottish. I was wearing leggings when doing my weightlifting so they stretched. Thank goodness.

Only the rest of this week before the 18 year old goes to uni. Not that I'm counting down. Managed to get my brother to agree to visit dad a couple of times this week, as long as he has petrol in the car. :roll:

Morning all
Christine all the insurance places seem to have the same question sheet suppose it make sense for them, it was high last time I went to Spain..was that last year... :? but now I have been offered surgery for my back... :shock: oh well...it says I could take the basic insurance and not add the medical things but I wouldn't be covered for anything to do with it.hope your brother does visit ...strange I had this with my brothers...girl think differently..good luck to your GC at uni ..
Toady ..so glad you get the laptop..bet you cant wait to set it up...I love technology...when you open the box and switch on.... my OH isn't into to it...doesn't know what he is missing.. has for spiders we have one of the big ones..were there is one there is two... I tried to pick it up with my grabber but boy did it move..its the not knowing were they are..it take the same route every night...so I will be ready tonight...
Off to meet my niece today for lunch..or dinner has we say here in the north.. :? so looking forward ..see you all later hope you have a goodish day..xxxxxx

Hello Toady Kathleen Barbara Christine and anyone else who's in.
i hope everyone has had a good day with not too many problems.
i had my dentist ap this morning she said my teeth were alright after i had a dr's ap he gave me some tabs for my dry mouth if they dont work he either going to make an ap to see a mouth dr or stop one of my bp tabs (the dr i saw when he was on holiday said it can be caused by bp tabs being put higher).
take care
joan xx

Congratulations on your new laptop Toady. I moved to England when I was 9 so don't have a vote on the Scotland thing. It's getting quite annoying now. I'll be glad when it's over but don't think that will be on Thursday somehow.

Barbara, it's not my GC going to uni, it's one of my boss's sons. it's mean I can clean and tidy his room and then forget about it. No more tripping over clothes, books, bags and other things. Glad you had a good day with your niece.

Kath, that's good to know about your veins in your hand. I donate blood and have been told there is quite a bit of scarring on the inside of both elbows. I can still give blood from there but worry where they'll want it from if they can't get it from there. Knuckles? Ouch. No thanks. Recycled hips? Hmmm, interesting.

Joan glad your teeth are ok. I dread going to the dentist as I've had a lot of work done. Don't want any more. Fingers crossed the tablets work for your mouth.

Only bus story today is that a car pulled out very quickly from a side street in front of the bus. No idea why as there wasn't any other traffic about. Fortunately, the bus driver was on the ball and managed to slow the bus down quickly and smoothly.

:oops: oops sorry Christine I should have known it wasn't your GC you was talking about..my brain really is mush.. :shock:
Glad the bus managed to slow down and not jault you..I am scared of using them because of the fear of falling.. :roll:
I love your pic of the orchid they really are beautiful flowers..I don't seem to have much luck with them ,think I have had 3 ..and lost them
Well the sun is shinning , how lovely to get up to it
Just had my smoothie, there are different recipes and one is for kidney and liver detox so I am trying that ..at least I am getting the vitamins...see you all later hope Toadys laptop comes soon.. xxxxxx

Hello everyone. No laptop yet (though it might be the signed-for item postie took away this morning :roll: ) so we'll see on Fri. I'm glad I went for this one, as you say TK, because since then the dealer hasn't listed any more - so even if he does again soon, I might have been getting nervous I'd missed out. Once you've researched the spec of a particular model you don't really want to start over.

Having said that, I am typing on a laptop, my ultra-cheap one I bought a while back purely to play around with & modify. Over a while, and now finishing off the last couple of days, I've installed it's hard drive, upped the memory a bit, and downloaded & installed lubuntu o/s onto it, and got it onto the internet. Quite pleased with myself. Though as my new one has windows 7, that's 3 o/s's I'll be nipping between, & the chance of keeping all that in my head is nil.

Glad you have had a break yesterday TK as well as respite today. Sleeping in the day, I don't like it, but have been doing it too lately, usually early evening. I try and stick to a bit of practical work per day and a bit of computery stuff, then stop, and maybe a bit of something later. Don't get a lot done :roll: but I did write a letter yesterday so pleased about that.

Lovely orchid applerose, doesn't the cafe look nice. Are they scented? I don't know much about them. Your Scots-ness will have diluted a fair bit by now then, but 9 is old enough to have good memories of it. Have you been back much/ever? Didn't realise having blood taken could lead to scarring, after time, oh dear.

Glad you saw your niece barbara. Sunny on & off today & a bit 'close' at times. Went in the garden for a little while & the the greenfly are at my lettuces. Last I looked there were none. :shock: Blast them. I do not like the idea of your spider and especially that it follows a set route & timetable!! Ugh! Amazed you tried to get it with your grabber, what was the plan after that, or don't I want to know. Yes I am looking forward to fiddling about with the new machine. I like finding out new things to do and customizing bits & bobs, finding handy little programs etc.

Joan I hope stopping the bp med works for your mouth if the new tabs don't help. For the soreness I'm sure you will have tried G*ng*gel but I just mention it as I find it good. Very nice having the all clear from the dentist. One less appointment.

I did come in at the start of Cilla last night too Kath but decided not to sit & get in to it, the actress looked a very good choice to me. I am off after this to order some choc from Li** O'Bri*** as I found a good offer, so when I get my order I will trade you dome dark choc, very nice - and anti-inflammatory (if high enough cocoa or something I seem to think).

Well a cup of tea is definitely calling me now so I will answer its summons - will leave plenty in the pot. Hope mig is getting on alright.

Love to all xx

Hello everyone, hope all are feeling as well as can be. I'm so tired today. Yesterday OH and I spent about 2 hours shredding old bank statements etc. I had to get down on the floor to sort through them. OUCH Today my hips and lower back are agony. :? Thanks for leaving some tea in the pot Barbara, I certainly need it.

Hello Christine Barbara Elizabeth Toady Kathleen and anyone else who in.
Christine i dont like the dentist i come out smiling thinking that's over.
it's my lips that are the most sore.people have a lot worse than me.
Barbara i hope you have a nice day. we just had rain and thunder
Elizabeth i have a flowering christmas cacti.
Toady good luck with your laptop
Kathleen you rest thats hard work we have a shredder it's got jamed
have you had that problem.
have a good day everyone
take care
joan xx

its been a while since I've been in. many reasons including kids,my health and rubbish internet connection, so thought id pop in and say hi,

I've missed you all, hope everyone is ok, going to put the kettle on if thats ok xxxx

That sounds trying :? hope not too fraught. You'll have been glad to get home. Hope you have a decent night.

Hello coco, nice to see you, & that you've made it in despite mixed circs. Kettle is always a good plan. I think I'll reboil & have a late tea too. Hope things steady up for you on all fronts.

Kath & joan, shredders seem to be a bit fussy how you treat them, mine says you're meant to shred so long then let it rest again.. you can get shredder oil, & even special oiled sheets you can pass through them.. mine has never had any.. not at around £10 a pack. And they do jam up at the drop of a hat.

My expected parcel never turned up as I mixed up the days.. I booked redelivery for Friday and never thought.. what a twit :oops: :roll:

Hello Kathleen Coco Christine Toady Barbara and anyone else who's in.
Kathleen try not to work too hard. Coco it's nice to see you again.
Christine how is your dad getting on. Toady no i would not pay £10 i wonder if WD would do it.
Barbara enjoy your day at ST Anne's.
have a good weekend everyone
joan xx

Kath, glad you are feeling a bit better and getting things sorted. Sore bum cheeks? Is that from sitting on the floor. My mum's ashes sit on top of a small table. Dad has bought little angel statues to sit around her. He want to be scattered with her when the time comes. Dad's cat often walks around there so we worry she'll knock things on the floor.

Joan, dad is up and down. He hardly talked or moved the night before last but tonight was much more like himself. Thanks for asking. My shredder cloggs up after just a few pages. I usually end up ripping the paper. It all goes in the compost bin.

Barbara, did you get your new laptop today. Yes, I do feel quite tired but have got tomorrow off so hopefully, I will sleep a bit longer. I've heard St Ann's is a lovely place. Hope you had a good day there.

Toady, how annoying your parcel not turning up. Hope you don't need to wait too long for it. You put me to shame with your tech knowledge.

Hi Coco. Hope things have improved for you now.

Dad was a lot more like himself today and I got an apology from my sister. Wasn't a pleasant visit though as there was one man who I think was mentally disabled because he kept shouting out and laughing hysterically. it was upsetting dad. Another man was sat in his chair. His gown slipped off his shoulder but he didn't seem able to put it back. He couldn't lift his cup of tea to drink. Every now and again, he would turn and talk to someone imaginary in his bed. Must be so difficult getting so old.

Morning everyone

Oooh shortbread fingers! I think I might just have to have one with my coffee...



now to dunk or not to dunk....??

KathT has a sore rear why is that I have to ask being out of touch (AGAIN :oops: )

When my Dad died we scattered his ashes and then when my Mum went we scattered hers in the same place

When I go they'd better make me into a diamond

Barbara I do hope you had a lovely day at the seaside and were warm enough to sit on the front and that all GDs are well and accounted for.

Hello Joan I hope You Sue and the dogs are well and also have a good weekend

Coco!!! Lovely to see you Of course you know you can always put the kettle on

Oh Christine It's awful for everyone when some older people get so confused , but extra hard having to be in hospital with them. Mind you I still remember having my first wonky ye op at around 2 and there was a 'No-ey No-ey baby' there. Another wee child who shrieked No-ey whenever any nurse came near!

Good to hear you Dad was more yourself though and you got an apology from your sister.

Hello Toady My postie knocked my door early for a parcel for my neighbour, but really it was to check how Lucy is. Nice chap

I hope your new laptop arrives very soon and is perfect.

Has anyone heard from Elizabeth??

Love to you all

Toni xxx