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  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Elizabeth Barbara and anyone else I missed.
    Elizabeth your body needs the rest. have a lovely time with your other daughter on the weekend.
    Barbara I hope your blood test goes well and you get good results.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all..very cold this morning...
    Elizabeth glad to see you have been able to catch up on some sleep and the wounds are healing..Itching is one thing I really hare especailly at night..yes the cake saga..think they said at the time it was left on the train or bus ..but it was left at her mums house so they all tucked in later.. :lol: how lovley to catch up with Charlie.. :D
    Joan...hope you and Sue are keeping warm and still have the help...and thankyou..
    Today dil is coming with the baby..she catches the train...then our son will come after work..
    Hope toady is getting there...
    And Cate is looking forward to her break away with her friend..
    Hope all went well for Lucy with the chemo...
    Love
    Barbara
  • Cate
    Cate Member Posts: 280
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone,

    I haven't read back yet, but I hope everyone is OK.

    My shoulder - has to be the right one doesn't it? - has been stopping me from typing, as pain travels down my arm and into my hand when I do. I may have another talk to my GP about possible surgery.......then again, maybe not!

    Right, let me see what delights our lovely Emily has left for us......ooh cakey cakey cakey.

    Much love to you all........Cate.x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Barbara Cate and anyone I missed.
    Barbara it's nice your daughter in law comes with the baby to you they must care about you.
    Cate I hope your shoulder is a bit easier today.
    I hope you all have a good day.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello my lovelies. Hope all is well where you are. Although I've just seen the coming weather. Winter draws on as they say. :lol: Been shopping today with my winter coat over vest, tee shirt, jumper and cardigan. Hat and gloves, think it's a bit too early yet for my boots but will probably add my scarf next time I go out.

    Joan, 12 days and counting. :)

    Cate, there will always be cake. Cake for our Cate. Sorry to hear you've had problems with your shoulder, arm and hand. :?

    Elizabeth, I hope you are managing to get more sleep. :horror-movie: I thought this was someone yawning. :oops:

    Barbara, I hope your blood test results are good. I haven't done any blogging for a while, I can't think of anything to write about. But Emily's is getting better all the time. :D

    Toni, I hope Lucy's chemo went well and that Dr Tim had good news for you both.

    Christine, it's good to know you are enjoying your visit. :pumpkin:
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hot water bottles have been in order for a few weeks now and winter quilts are out of the box ready to cover and put on the beds.

    Hi Joan I love to get visits from my grown-up girls although I worry about them travelling home in the dark.

    Kath the yawning ghost looks about right.In fact it has set me off again!

    Poor Cate with the painful shoulder. I hope you are able to cope with daily tasks. I bet it disturbs your sleep too.

    Barbara my itching was worse at night but there were also times when I itched all day. I'm now certain it is caused by humira. Hope you had a nice visit with DIL and baby.

    Today has been quiet with not much to report. I'd quite like more days like this

    Hoping everyone and their pets have a lovely evening including those who are temporarily absent,
    E xxxxx
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,310
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning everyone :)

    Lucy is in later today so time to pop by :)

    Elizabeth     I am so pleased that you are catching up on sleep, but better if it's at night. Glad to hear that Charlie is well and your other big girl will be along at the weekend. They worry me too travelling later it's dark so early now :(

    My Charley has gone back to university, but is still caring at weekends thank you for asking.

    I hope your lad's assessment went ok.

    Barbara I am glad to hear the cake was found in the end. Have you had any blood results yet? Amazing that Lucy's are done within the hour at the QE for her chemo :roll:

    Maybe pusskins will be along today - it's getting colder :(

    Hi Joan I hope all is well with you, Sue and the dogs. Finally your appointment is getting closer :)

    Hi Kath - it is getting much colder isn't it? Shame really we have been lucky with the weather so far. Thank you Dr Tim is happy with Lucy and prescribed some meds for the dexamethasone rash and ordered a scan for her painful shoulder :)

    Cate     you can come along too and have your shoulder looked at ;) Seriously I am sorry you are struggling still. I don't like ops either :?

    Right take care everyone I hope I didn't miss anyone

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just finished dinner so popping in for an iced drink. Was only 34 degrees today. Phew! Couldn't cope with living here. Kids are doing shows now to entertain us. One more week to go. I've got lots of photos but can't upload them till I get home. I'll only post a few.

    Hope all is well in the cafe. x
    Christine
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Has Emily been in yet? Oh yes, I can see the toffee apples she promised us. Oh look, she does have a weired sense of humour, a bowl full of bobbing apples too. Have fun everyone - if you can get down there.Sticky toffee pudding on the menu today too. Lots of hot dogs, burgers, and plenty of shepherds pie some with real mince some with quorn mince. Cocoa and hot chocolate by the gallon too. Enjoy. :D

    Christine, 34 degrees! That's obscene. But hope you are enjoying the sun anyway. Hope you're watching out for those nasty Australian spiders too.
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    Toni, so happy that Dr Tim is on the ball with Lucy's meds.

    Elizabeth, lovely to think of you all cosy in your duvet.

    Sending everyone hugs, including those I've missed.

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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Afternoon all..were has the time gone..mind you I went back to bed very very rare for me..I always feel worse in bed... :lol:
    Kath I did read your blogs you are a very brave lady going through all that ..I know we have no choice but to face what we are dealt..but you are a positive person and that is good..has for Emily's blog how clever is Alex...altering the clothes like she does..she could make a fortune with the 1940s ..when we went to the one at Haworth, they were queuing in a shop looking for clothes..Emily looks so good in them.. :D
    Christine the time is flying past...your GC will miss you but at least you have Skype...that isi so hot... :shock: hope you are getting to see many places before you come home
    Toni another one out the way for Lucy...pussykins are here most of the day...glad that Charley is doing ok with the caring and college..
    Cate I hope your shoulder eases for you ..especially has you are going away...
    Joan ..yes I do love Dil coming with the baby..and our step granddaughter when they are on holiday from school..love to you and Sue...
    Elizabeth I am sorry the itching was bad in the night .it makes it twice has hard in bed..hope you can get something to help..
    I wounder if Mig has gone away... my brain lets me down ..I forget when she said..
    Now Im off for some sticky toffee pud,,thanks to Emily.... :pumpkin:
    Love
    Barbara
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Kathleen Elizabeth Toni Christine Barbara and anyone else I missed.
    Kathleen you wear a thermal vest they are lovely and warm.
    Elizabeth I hope your itching is a bit better today.
    Toni I hope you have all had a good day today. when is Charley's next break.
    Christine it's so cold here enjoy the heat and try and bring some back to us.
    Barbara I hope you have had a good day enjoy the sticky pud. have you had your results yet.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all
    Joan no results yet and waiting for the ENT appointment...the thing with our GP he is getting on and the results come back but he tales ages to read them...never mind we get there..hope you and Sue have a good weekend..
    OH is painting today...magnolia... :lol: at least it will look clean..then we have ordered some flooring that looks like wood..I have seen it down and its really good..its a utility room ..used to have exercise machine in there...
    Hope everyone's doing ok..will put the kettle on and sit in the window for a while...love to everyone....xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,310
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Barbara

    The wards in the YPU at the QE have that flooring down - much more hygienic than wood when you have cancer.

    I hope you will get your results sooner rather than later.

    Hi Joan - so far today has been good I hope also with you? Charley is either at university or at work helping the elderly in their won homes. I do see her though :) Tia won't be home for a good few weeks though :(

    Kath - of course Emily has been in :) She wouldn't forget us :) I have had (one or two) toffee apples already h040.gif

    Christine     :) 34 degrees sounds blissful :) sigh.....I can't wait to see some of your photos when you get home. Enjoy your last week xx

    I hope Elizabeth cate and mig are ok.

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Lucy's bedroom has flooring that looks like wood Barbara. It does look nice but best of all it is warm to tread on.

    I had my feet in a bucket of hot water this morning to see if that would ease the itching. Then Lucy put my prescribed steroid cream on and it seems to be working.

    I haven't been back to sleep today, first time in ages.

    No feedback on Daniel's assesment yet but PIP forms completed and sent.

    I'm pleased Charley is back at uni. Sorry your neck is so bad.

    Did Mig say she was visiting her Son, or was it Italy? Mig and Hubby seem to be enjoying their freedom and good for them.

    Looking forward to getting Christine back home safely. I wish it were 34 here!
    Joan take care, Kath look after yourself, hope Toady is okay with the new meds and Cate is resting the shoulder.

    I'm hoping for a warming stew Kath! Can your D. do the honours?

    Elizabeth xxx
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Barbara Toni Elizabeth and anyone else I missed.
    Barbara I hope you have a good weekend. I hope you get your results soon.
    Toni you are so busy the days must fly by for you. have a good weekend.
    Elizabeth have a good weekend all of you try and keep warm I hope you have time to rest.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just a quick visit. Did anyone managed the apple bobbing? :pumpkin:

    Toni, glad you're enjoying the toffee apples. I find the toffee sticks to my teeth, but then the apple cleans it off again. :skull:

    I hope nobody has been bothered by spiders. Oh no - here's another!! :scary-spider:

    Sending everyone gentle hugs, I hope you all have a good weekend. Keep warm. :zombie-mummy:
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    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein

  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all...
    Toni and Elizabeth thanks for putting mu mind at rest I hadn't seen the flooring down...the best thing its none slip...hopefully.. :zombie2:
    Toni you will be glad of the rest when its half term hope you make the most of it..
    Elizabeth hopefully the assessment for Dan will come soon and its in your favour..and hope you can get some relief from that itching..
    Joan..not long now till your appointment...and a very good thread you have started got people thinking..
    Kath a warming stew..how lovely...with dumplings and crusty bread..hope you are doing okish
    Yes it will be nice to have Christine back..she will feel the difference in this weather....and I hope she gets that pay rise...
    thinking of toady....
    Have seen Mig around...
    Off to make a cuppa .. :D
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,310
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Eeeek!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kath keep those arachnids away from me!!

    Toffee does sometimes make my teeth hurt, but it's worth it ;)

    Hi Joan - a restful weekend all round for me and you too I hope :)

    Elizabeth - good that the steroid cream eased the itching for you and even better that you are a bit more awake. I hope you hear from PIP soon, but I bet it takes ages :(

    Enjoy seeing your other daughter this weekend :) I was worried about Charley - Lucy's cancer and me being AWOL so much last year affected her I am sure.

    I hope everyone else is ok

    love and ((()))

    Toni xxx

    Ps just spotted you Barbara! You will love the flooring I am sure it IS warmer yes and non-slip :) Half-term!! Yes I hadn't thought of that :) REST time looming :)
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Kathleen Barbara Toni and anyone else I missed.
    Kathleen we went for our flu jab this morning and I saw a spider walking across the carpet people just stopped walking and then a lady covered it and took it out side. I was waiting for the doctor he comes into the waiting room to give us the jab sue is in her wheelchair.
    Barbara I hope you are having a good weekend with not too much pain.
    Toni you have a good weekend I hope you can get some rest with out too much pain.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,310
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Thanks Joan :)

    I am sat here with my wheaties on my back shoulders and neck - won't stay too long :)

    I hope you and Sue are ok after your jabs :? It's a good job the doctor sorts Sue out if she can't get in the room for hers!

    Right time for a quick clean up ;)

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    and empty the bin

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    better do the loo I suppose :|

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    love to everyone

    Toni xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all...funny weather that is all I will say... :lol:
    Toni I think you need some hugs((()))..after all you have done and still doing..things are catching up..like I say half term will hopefully give you time to rest..not always possible with a family...hope your neck and shoulder ease up very soon..
    Joan I never kill a spider.. but try and catch them to let the go ..outside..I think all the story's of them biting are scaring people into killing them..yes a good weekend here..hope you and Sue have the same..
    On my own for a few hours...OH gone helping his BIL...what a mess when he stated to take out old floor up..we had a flood with the washer not long ago, and the fiber board under the flooring is soaking and smells awful... :zombie-cat: so trying to dry it out before Tuesday...
    A cuppa I think then will help Toni with the cleaning..cant leave it all to her not with a poorly neck...
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello all you brave friends. The sun is trying to peep through here and not really doing very well. Cloud cover is just too thick. :?

    I already know what Emily will deliver this coming Thursday, we had a conflab about it on Friday when I rang her. There will definitely be a warming stew full of vegetables and dumpling. One will have good old beef while the other is Quorn mince. She is also bringing seasoned baked potato wedges, with paprika and chilli powder and onion flavouring. More shepherd's pie.
    Roasted Veg and Feta Puff Pastry Tart. Pumpkin pie, chocolate cake, ginger cake, banana cake, carrot cake and individual lemon cakes.
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    Joan, I'm glad you and Sue got your flu jabs. I'm wearing my thermal vest today with a lovely warm cardigan on top. I bought myself some new bed socks from T***o yesterday. Lovely and snuggly in bed last night.

    Toni, you shouldn't be doing all that cleaning when you have such pain. Here, let me help.

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    Sending love to all. xx
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  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I don't mind a wait for PIP because he has a current DLA award which will continue until at least next September so until then I'm not worried.

    Toni that is why I ask about Charley. Everything must have had an effect on her and getting back to her studies can't be easy.

    I had a lovely time with my Daughter. Today she had to go home because she starts her new M.A course tomorrow. I do wish she could have stayed longer.

    I like the sound of the stew Kath-can't wait!

    Shame about the flooring Barbara but at least it is a chance to get it all done in one go. I'm worried we have a floor like that in the shower room because water used to leak a bit out of the door and the flooring is a bit mottled looking.
    One thin about the wooden flooring is be careful when you polish as then the floor does become very slippery!

    Mig as been found.

    Applerose should be returning soon. It will be nice to see her photo's

    Take care all
    Elizabeth xx
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all sunny but cold but it will do...
    Elizabeth I will be careful what I clean it with..I have had a few falls on flooring..glad there will be no waiting for Dans pip..and yes I look forward to see Christine pics..
    Kath I think we had better start paying Emily wages...hee conflab or fab not sure... me and my mum used to do that... :D
    OH is till emptying the room..it seem to be drying out...thank goodness ..its weds when they come to fit it..thought it was tomorrow :?
    Hope Toni's shoulder and neck are easing for her..and Cates shoulder is doing the same before she goes away..
    Love to everyone else...xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,292
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Toni Barbara Kathleen Elizabeth and anyone I missed.
    Toni I hope your neck pain as calmed down a bit.
    Barbara good luck with the leaking and the new flooring.
    Kathleen I hope you and your family had a good weekend.
    Elizabeth i'm pleased you had a good time with your daughter.
    I hope everyone has a good week.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx

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