Val's Cafe

Barbara, that was a good bargain for the loppers. Think I paid £7 for mine from W*lk*'s a few years ago. How lovely to have more baby blackbirds. I only have the one although I did hear baby bird noises in the pampas grass the other day. Hope you get some pics of the Iron men. They must be super fit to do all that.

Mig I do hope it goes as well as it can for your OH's sister. Talk as much as you need to. We're here to listen.

Kath, I'm glad you feel happier again. I like the look of magpies but don't like the fact that they eat all the smaller birds.

Joan, the birds don't come in to my garden when I'm looking after either my daughter's or my son's dogs.

Elizabeth, I hope you managed to get to Lucy on time. I used to panic if I was late picking the kids up. It wouldn't surprise me if there were more storms the way the temperatures are up and down. I get brambles in my garden. I let one grow during the summer and get lots of fruit from it before I cut it right down.

Cate, I enjoyed the school holidays when my kids were little. Aaw, your GD must have looked lovely in her Peppa helmet. It's good that they go out cycling together.

I had a lovely day yesterday. It was my eldest GS's last day at junior school. There was a service in the little village church where the kids read poems and sang songs about leaving the school, the teachers and their friends. They also gave each other certificates which told them what good friends they were and how well they played sports or acted etc. There were tears all round. And the prizes for 'best at' were given out. Next we went to the school playground where all the school leavers let off balloons. Later they all went out on a party bus for an hour or so then went for a meal together. I remember walking out of the school gate after an almost normal day at school and that was that.

Today, I have chatted with my daughter, tidied up and got rid of some more of my hoardings, and made some gluten free scones. Mmmm, they were a bit flat as the mixture wasn't as still as normal but they taste good. I added grated apple for sweetness so I could use less sugar. Too windy to be in the garden but I got my clothes and bedding washed and dried.

Hello Barbara, Cate, Joan, Christine, mig, and anyone I've missed. Hope Elizabeth is not too bad, I know Toni is still away, so another clean is called for I think.

Look at all these crisp packets in the bin - er, think that might be me. :oops:



Tip this bucket of dirty water down the drain before I kick it over.

Oh dear, that won't do at all. when does Toni get back. :?

Thanks for putting the kettle on Barbara. I'm gasping.

Christine, I love to see clean washing blowing on the line. Makes me feel very industrious. We have a rotary, so less walking to and fro, but sometimes I have problems with the pegs. :roll:

mig, I can imagine your hubby is very worried about his sister. I expect the whole family is. I hope her procedure goes well.

Elizabeth, how frustrating. It's not as though your were REALLY late, just a couple of seconds.

Joan, we had a late start this morning. Plenty of sleep, then another nap before dinner. You take care.

We've had some heavy showers today, but the sun is out at the moment. The wind is blowing, but in the house it's really humid. Hope most of you manage a reasonable weekend.

Morning all..its very dark here..
Kath would you like to come round to ours and do some cleaning you are very good at it..not a clue who has eaten all the crisp.. :oops: mind you they have to be salt free...hope that chest is behaving..
Christine how lovey to go on a walk back in history..we had one in our cemetery once and the things I learned..the allotments sound so nice..I used to drift off in a world of my own when walking.. think I told you we have a pair of chapels and they have been run down..its beyond me that they dont protect our history..so the ball has gone wounder if they knew you had gone out.. :roll:
our Dil has just text they have cancelled the baby's tonsil op..and will send another appointment in August..so its not long and will be after her 3rd Birthday...
I think Toni is die back soon so at least the cafe is all clean... hope they had a good time and all was well with Lucy...

Hello everyone,

what a day!! I've been sorting out my email on my older PC. Thought I'd caused the problems I've been having - but no, it was dear old T****li. :roll:

Cate, I'm glad you had another wipe round I wasn't sure I'd reached into the corners properly. :?

Barbara, the crisps were salt free, that's how I knew they were mine. If you want me to come and clean for you, you must be as nutty as a fruit cake. What is a duster anyway? Glad Toni is due back, she's brilliant.

Christine, oh 'eck. I forgot the toilets. :oops: I am so rubbish. But I get through a lot of antibacterial wipes in my bathroom. We immunosuppressed girls have to be careful about germs. :? What a cheek, your neighbour doing that.

Hope Joan and Sue, Elizabeth, mig, Toady and anyone else I've missed are all OK.

Barbara, I drifted away during the walk too. It was quite relaxing. It's so sad that they don't look after your chapels. Apparently, our council are upset that a funeral was allowed to take place at our chapel and that the people who are now looking after it have found alternative storage for some of the council's rubbish that was stored there. How frustrating that they cancelled the baby's op. More waiting. You just want to get it over and done with, don't you? I don't mind the ball disappearing but I am annoyed about the fence being broken.

Cate, it is a shame that they don't look after our history properly. Are there any more strawberry tarts left? Haven't had one for a long time.

Kath, hope you managed to get through your emails and the problems. Glad everyone has done their bit with the cleaning. Corners? What corners? Yes, my neighbour does seem to think he can do whatever he wants.

Joan, I never did find the mouse. I think it must have run back to the fields as I haven't heard it for a few weeks now.

I thought my boss and his family were coming home on Saturday but they weren't there when I got to work so I stayed till lunchtime with nothing to do then went home. I used the time to clear a space in the bottom of my wardrobe and put my summer tops and dresses that don't need ironing in there. I've got far too many but like them all so they are staying for now.

Hello Christine Barbara and anyone I've missed
Christine I hope you have had a good day. you are so busy.
Barbara I hope you have had a good day we haven't tried the r doc
take care all
joan xx

afternoon all..its raining this morning..but very humid
Joan the RD is so heavy before you fill it will cleaning stuff and water..but does a brilliant job they look like new,,hope you and Sue are keeping okish..
Christine you have given me an idea there...asking businesses for money toward the chapels...no body else seems to be doing anything.. :roll: that was good of you going past the icecream..I didnt walk past...we bought more of the toffee one... is your dad still doing ok in the home...its nice to know he is looked after..
Not seen Elizabeth around but she will be busy with the holidays..
we had the police in the st again last night..blocking both ends so I take it someone had escaped for the home..usually we hear a siren going off but not last night.. :shock:
Right we are off out going to pick up our middle GD..she has been canoeing with a youth club and had a lovely time...so we will see some pics when she gets here...a cuppa anyone...

Barbara, are you going to try and get some money for the chapels? If you do, I hope you get plenty of support from the businesses. You could involve the papers and tell the businesses they will get advertising. My dad seems fine still. He's very friendly with one of the lady residents. His phone wasn't working at all a couple of weeks ago. My sister took it back to the shop who told her it was water damaged so we think he must have dropped it although he can't remember. Hope all is well after the police being round. It is a bit worrying when someone escapes.

Kath, I've got my fingers crossed your mouth is ok now and no more pain. It is difficult to stay away from the ice cream in the summer.

Well I did my duty today and visited the vampires to donate my blood. They were very good. Last time, my arm really hurt. I just thought sometimes it will so didn't say anything. They were very concerned and made sure all went well this time and kept asking if I was ok and to call someone if there was any pain at all. That's me done now till next March/April as it's a 40 minute walk, most of it along a long country road past the prison. I don't fancy doing it in the snow or after it gets dark before teatime.

Found out a couple of days ago that one of my neighbours died last week. My sister used to be married to his son.

Hope all is well with anyone who hasn't been in.

Morning all I have just typed loads then my comp restarted so lost it..I did delay it for ten mins but not enough.. :roll:
The jist of it was
Kath its an home for the mentally ill but dangerous so it can be scary..we didnt know this till OHs nephew got a job there.he only did 6 months :shock: ...let me know when your blogs are updated...
Mig you are doing the right thing asking questions..it draws attention and will help your Sil..we learned this with my parents and brother..I hope she is being looked after and not in to much pain..this is were the hospice doctors came into there own...
Christine..thanks for the info , I will try everything I can to stop them letting the chapels decay more..its good to hear your dad is doing ok..and another lady friend...reminds me of my dad.. its not good when they hurt taking blood..so glad they looked after you..do they still give badges..and please be careful on that country lane you never know who is hanging around.. :roll: have something in your hand for defense..something I used to do..
We rang the police to see what was going on. and said they should keep people informed,, especially has there are quite a few children in the rd..I would hate to live on the estate in front of the home...at least we have 2 fields between us...
Hope that Toady and Elizabeth are doing ok and good to see Toni and Lucy are home home safe and sound... phew didnt lose this one...

Hello Christine Kathleen Mig Barbara and anyone else I missed.
I hope everyone has had a reasonable day with not too many problems.
i'm still trying to find out what has happened to my ap. my doctor is looking in to it.
take care all
joan xx

You are having a rough time Mig. I hope the scan went well today and you managed to see the doctor.

Barbara, I do think we need a bit more time to do our posts. I guess I should carry some protection on the country road. It's the same one I walk along to get to my son's house. The people from the village often walk down it to get to the town centre and there are lots of cars.

Kath, I've still got my fingers crossed that your mouth remains ok. I'll go and check your blogs out.

Joan, they are taking their time sorting out your appointment. Hopefully you'll hear tomorrow.

It's my neighbour's funeral tomorrow. His GS who was my sister's son, died 9 years ago then his son, who my sister used to be married to, died a couple of years ago.

On a brighter note, I love the smilies.

I think a bit of this :cheers: and a bit of this :hammock: followed by some of this :splash:

My daughter and her husband won't be happy with :island-shark: or :swim-shark: as they swim with sharks and don't find them scary at all.

Just popping in. Dan is still asleep but I hear movement so expect he is now awake. was hoping to have time to read back and reply.

so just settling down with a coffee to do so,

Elizabeth xxx