Val's Cafe

The eagle. Didn't get a good picture of him flying. Only some video.

Kath how lovely the ducks look in her living room..they really finish it all off..I hope they get in the mag not sure if you have seen it but a few years ago there was a couple that dressed and lived 1940s even at work and shopping...it fascinates me that they love it but never saw it..if you get the jist just like your daughter..s it your daughter :? hope that mouth is ok..
Christine what brilliant pics, bet you are glad you went... I would have loved to have been there...how lovely the fountains looks and how clever the eagle uncovering like that,you are like me I am so emotional when there is something going on like this..and brass bands when they strike up..black y fronts...
Its a lovely morning here so hopefully we will get out somewhere but will have to get these herbs in my trough..still not done them and got a shrub ..so that wants going in...don't ask me the name..and I have my first ever snowdrop see you later hope you all have a lovely day...xxxxx

Barbara, the sun is out here too. Not sure if it's warm or cold though as I'm still in bed. I feel the need to get out and cut the grass and tidy up so will probably do a little bit. Hope you get your plants in.

Toni, the giant was a bit scary when he shouted at the kids but, later, he allowed them in the garden and seemed like a big softie really. The wonderful thing was the parents didn't mind the kids getting soaked. Some of them were even in there with the kids. No, I don't have anyone on here on FB. I'll send you my name and maybe you can add me. It does make a big difference getting big trees and shrubs cut back, doesn't it?

I decided to have a cuppa before bed last night. I'd noticed a strange smell like mould in the cupboard for a few days. After close inspection of the bread I bought on Tuesday, I realised it wasn't that. Checked the last hot cross bun and it wasn't that. Decided I'd have to empty the cupboard and clean it out today. It's a small corner cupboard where I keep my cups and glasses and a couple of other things so has a hidden bit on each side. Before I put the bread back in, I reached round the corner to see what was there and found a plastic packet. Inside was errrm a green thing. The outside of the packet told me it used to be 3 cinnamon bagels but it was now just one green thing. The date tag said 'Best before date 10 January'. So I'd probably bought them on 6 January when I did my first after Xmas shop. :oops:

Afternoon all had a little walk and sat outside our little M&S..its a food one, but has tables outside when the weather is good so had coffee and cake...Aww Toni who squished your snowdrops..was it daisy cat...well I did have a snowdrop the baby has just picked it, she came walking in with it.. ..at least I have a pic to remind me..
Christine you are not boring me I am enjoying the pics, and just watched the video and they have gone to so much trouble.. but worth it..what a brilliant community you have there, its still sunny here but out of it its quite cold..glad you enjoyed a lie in... got my herbs in now...and my little shrub with red flowers..wigalia..or something like that with red flowers..
a cuppa anyone, and have hot cross buns...

Hello everyone,

Great pics Christine, and it's good to see towns take pride in themselves. When I was growing up our very small town was lovely, bow fronted windows on the shops, some really beautiful old buildings with a lot of history attached. Church dating back to the 11th century. Over time, consecutive idiot councils let it all go to pot, and most of it's history was lost, or forgotten. Te*co being allowed to build a store here, bigger than the town itself, put the tin hat on it.

Kath, all Emily is short of is a "Muriel" like Hilda had. I think I'd be a bit wary of going as far as changing the cooker. Some things are better these days.

Barbara, I hope the fresh air has helped clear your head a bit. It's glorious here, but still a bit on the cold side. I managed the garden for a few years after my hubby died, but when it became too much, I was lucky to find a young couple just setting up in garden maintenance. They are brilliant, and have so much work now, they can't take anyone else on. They started back last week, and I can't wait to get out there. I spend whole days out there when the weather's good.

Thanks for the coffee Toni. I've just ordered some S*chard chocolate. I think you said it was good.

Can I have a - or two! - hot cross buns please Barbara, with a builders?

Hope Joan and Sue are feeling better, and getting out and about. Love to Elizabeth and anyone else I've forgotten......Cate.x

Barbara, isn't it lovely sitting outside now for a cuppa? Oh no, the baby picked your snowdrop. Aaw, she won't have realised. Bet you had a laugh. Glad you enjoyed my pics and video. I know the shrub you mean. I can never remember how to pronounce it and just call it wiggly.

Kath, that was a nice surprise. Are you and your daughter watching that programme I think it's called Back in Time? It's on for a few weeks. Just watched the family live in a '50s house using the things they had then and eating the same type of food. Does Emily want an old cooker and fridge/freezer or would she settle for new but 50s style?

Cate, the town I live in was mentioned in the Doomsday Book in 1086. Quite a lot has changed and our council are still trying to change things despite us all saying we don't want change. The town which has just celebrated the opening of the new High Street are doing up some of the old buildings as they were but have just replaced the road, pavements, lighting. Some years ago they knocked down the buildings on one side of the road and built a brand new shopping centre much to the dismay of the people who lived there. I guess we have to move on but I find that as I grow older, I don't want to. I want to go backwards. Sounds as if your T*sc* was way too big for the area. I spend hours in my garden when the weather is right but can't work in it now as I used to.

Elizabeth, I do hope no-one had my bagels. Mind you, they would have had no idea what they were. Maybe I should have set up a camera to video them. Yes, I think some people might get wet by the fountains especially if there's a bit of wind. Will they be able to leave the rug with a neighbour? Hope they don't take it back again. It can be a hassle trying to pick it up. Yes, Toni found me. Thanks. Hope you enjoyed the art competition.

Toni, the bagels are now in the bin. Still can't believe how long they had been in the cupboard. Tony said on his thread that he was in the High Street and saw the giant. There are some people who complain that they don't like it here but I do. There's lots to do and see if you look for it and lots of places worth looking at. Thanks for finding me on FB.

Toady, I've been looking at my house plants too. Some have got too big and I'm not so keen on them now. I won't tell yours if you don't tell mine. I must remember not to leave anything green in the food cupboard in the cafe. I'll go and have a look at your photo thread now.

Well I managed to get a bit of clearing up done in the garden this afternoon. It was lovely out. Quite a difference to yesterday when it was freezing. Hope everyone has had a good weekend.

Can't see any of Toni's friends on FB so if any of you see me, please feel free to add me.

Hello everyone, will read back as I post, but hope you are all OK.

Cate, if she decides to have a Muriel, she'll probably paint one herself. She was an art student at 6th form, and had painted commissions for friends. Sadly she doesn't have much time for her artwork nowdays. As for fridge/freezer, she did mention Pre**cold. As she's a single mum I think Sm*g would be out of the question. She is going to have a retro style 'box' made to put her TV in as the boys won't let her have a real retro one. Maybe she could do the same with her kitchen appliances too.

Toni, was reading about Methotrexate on the Macmillan site and it said:

"Folinic acid rescue
A drug called folinic acid (Leucovorin) is usually given 24 hours after starting methotrexate treatment to reduce the side effects. Folinic acid can be given into your cannula or line while you’re attached to a drip. You have it regularly with fluids until the methotrexate is out of your system.

Folinic acid is sometimes given as tablets. It's very important to take the tablets on time and to take them all exactly as explained.

I wondered if Lucy might have been given that? You can have it with the intrathecal Methotrexate too.

Oh well Elizabeth, there's always one - or maybe two.

Toady, why are you hiding behind the table? Oh I see, still covered in paint. We need to cover you in paint stripper.

We watched back in time for dinner Christine, so did Emily. But she got annoyed with the mum in it as she didn't seem to have a clue.

I'm on FB, if you want to look for me send me a PM and I'll let you know my full name to search for. But be warned, I have some very strange friends and relatives on there. :shock: :roll:

I've bought some more hot cross buns and a packet of goats butter for those that would like to try it.

Yes Joan, if it were down to me I'd have it all the time. I eat goat's cheese too. Especially the Baby*el goats cheese. But as yet I haven't tried goat's yoghurt.

Hope you and Sue are keeping well. xx

Afternoon all..sunny but quite cold here..
Went to sit in with the baby this morning..while dil went for some blood test..then had a coffee..
Joan I used to pick all sorts of weeds for my Mum, one day we pick something poisonous and she went mad said we could;d have died.think we were invincible.. hope you are doing ok..how are the bruises...
Christine Hope you got a good sleep last night ...any news off mango...
Kath we live off goats milk and goats cheese,I once saw a program on how good it us for you... I did enjoy back in time apart from it speeding on to soon.. :roll:
Just had a cold caller on the doorstep I thought they had put a stop to this.. :roll: he got quite irate when I said we didnt want any windows doing or the drive..so I pretended there was someone in and shouted hubby s name..so he went,I am going to get some sort of camera on the door then I can see who is there.. :shock:
Put some iced buns in the tin help yourself...

Barbara, does your GD have her brace yet or are they still talking about it? I'm sure some dentists keep things going longer than necessary. I have a few house plants but they have grown too big and are taking up too much space now. I often buy growing herbs from the supermarket but, like you, forget to use them. Not heard much from Mango. He's been carrying his bed around. He seems to think it's a toy and not for sleeping in.

Kath, Emily must be good at art. I'd love a muriel but wouldn't know where to start. That sounds like a good idea making boxes to cover the modern appliances. I couldn't believe the mum either. Surely she must have had some idea. None of them knew how to use the tin opener. I was using one of them up until a few years ago so it's not as if they've not been around since the 50s.

Joan, I remember collecting wild flowers for my mum. Thought they were something special. I used to give my puppies goats milk but only liked it myself after it had been frozen. That seemed to take away the strong taste of goat.

Cate, sounds as if you've done a bit much. We don't often have to hold our arms up much except when pegging washing out. Take care.

Still got my flowers from Mothers Day. All the flowers have opened right up now although one or two are slightly past their best. Just been reading that a few of the pupils from the local school went to the care home where my dad is and spent the morning showing the residents how to use ipads and playing dominoes and cards with them. I think this is a good idea for both the kids and the older people.

Hope everyone who hasn't been in is ok.