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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone I started a post this morning - got interrupted and lost it :roll:

    Kath thank you for the massage.....soooo relaxing ;)

    Please tell Emily I love the menu - sounds like proper Hallowe'en/bonfire food :)

    Barbara I am so sorry about the flooring! We had the same with our shower and had to have some bits replaced before it was re-floored. It will be worth it in the end.

    Hi Joan - soon be your ortho appointment - nothing had better go wrong this time! I am resting my neck as the salon is closed this morning :)

    Elizabeth - thank you for thinking of Charley :) Yep she was proper messed up when Lucy got ill bless her. She's ok now and read half of a massive textbook already!!

    I am very pleased to hear you had a good visit from your daughter - best of luck with her MA.

    It will be nice to see Christine's piccies won't it? :D

    This message is nowhere near as good as the first one was :roll:

    Love to you all

    Toni xxx
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all its really cold here this morning.Just about to take the humira out of the fridge bit achy but then i was trying to get the planting finished so I only have myself to blame.We are going for our flu jabs on saturday bet it will be busy.Hope you all have a good day. Mig
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Toni Mig and anyone else who I missed.
    Toni I hope you had a good rest yesterday. I hope some of the pain has gone for your drive today.
    Mig I hope you have a good day today with not too much pain.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all..nice and sunny here ..I love sunny autumn days even if it is cold..
    Mig at least you got some planint done so must feel proud...I hope the Humira is doing its job and not making you to tired..
    Joan..are you still going swimming I know you enjoy it...leaking has stopped thankyou..
    Toni the floor is drying out nicely thank goodness they only come to fit it tomorrow..I hope that neck is easing up for you...
    My eldest GD was at A&E 2 nights ago..they thought it was appendicitis..but its looking like her tummy is inflames...she says the pain is not has bad now...oh how we parents and GPs worry...
    Will put the kettle on and see who is asround and what goodies Emily has left... :D
    Love to everyone xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Mig, I hope your Humira injection went OK, and that you have had some good rest. Good luck for your flu jab on Saturday.

    Barbara, Emily has been busy making stews with dumplings, real meat ones and also Quorn ones with no dumplings. Can you get vegetarian dumplings? Lots of goodies heading our way on Thursday.

    Joan, how are you and Sue? Not long for your appointment now, I hope they get your ankle sorted out for you.

    Toni, my pleasure, any time. You work so hard both at home and here in the cafe, you deserve some R and R time.

    Sending everyone gentle hugs. My advice for tomorrow, don't go out. r079.gif
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all...Kath you were right..its pouring down... :zombie-cat:
    They are supposed to be coming to fit the flooring today...please please come...then OH can get the washer back and working..
    The neighbour I told you about has left her husband at hospital..that is how nasty he was she is distraught but says she is not nursing him after the way he has been with her...its all very sad...they are in there 70s...
    today I am staying put....and sampling some stew and dumplings... :D
    Cate is die to go on her break..hope that shoulder is feeling better
    Love to all that are missing...xxxx
    Better get cleaning then Toni can have a rest...
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I didn't take my own advice. Went to PO for OH's pension. Also went to T***o. Thank goodness the buses were running on time.

    Hope the dampness hasn't made anyone ache too much/ :horror-movie:
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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

  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Barbara Kathleen and anyone else I missed.
    Barbara I had to stop swimming as my ankle kept giving away. i'm going back when its sorted.
    Kathleen I hope you had a good day today you are good getting on a bus
    I use a bus that comes to the front door and takes you to where you are going and brings you back home at a fixed time.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    What a miserable day!!

    I have to agree and yes it doesn't help the aches does it?

    Today I had a wash and blow-dry at the salon and my neck survived so I am looking much better.

    They had some lovely boxed products for Christmas so I got some ready as presents :)

    I remember you having to give up swimming Joan it is a shame :(

    Kath hit Te*co!! I hope you coped ok? I nipped into the one beginning with S today as they have crème brullés on offer and Lucy loves them ;)

    I hope the floor was dry enough and you have your new floor Barbara? You can get the machine working again then :)

    I think the neighbour has done the right thing - he would have probably bullied her more if she let him come back. I bet it's not easy for her though in her 70's making such a decision :(

    Yes cate will be away soon and having a lovely time :)

    Hope mig is ok and Elizabeth too.

    Kath - you can get veggie suet so yes please to veggie dumplings :)

    YUM!

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all..no sun but dry,,,
    Joan sorry I think you did say you couldn't swim because of your ankle..never mind if anyone can get back to it ..it will be you..hope its sooner rather than later..
    Toni how lovely having a wash and blow..its does lift the spirits a little..and I bet Lucy loves you being there..hope that neck behaves..and gives you a break..yes my flooring is down we dried it out ..thank goodness ..and it looks lovely down nice and bright and clean..our youngest son came and helped to put the washer back with hubby...
    Kath sorry you got caught in the rain..I am hoping it stays away today... :skull:
    I cant really tell what makes my joints worse apart from if its to hot ...then they really dont like it..think I might keep a diary again..to see what effects them..
    Hope everyone's doing okish..not seen Elizabeth around..
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oh lovely Barbara!

    I hope you're chuffed with it?

    Yes lovely to get a free wash and blow-dry. Lucy was extra careful with my neck and it's definitely no worse. High-lights with our normal hairdresser tomorrow for me :)

    I hope everyone is ok today

    We've had lovely sunshine, but very breezy.

    Brought all the geraniums in ready for any frosts.

    Feeling on edge today got parents evening at the salon tonight. I hope they don't say Lucy isn't up to it :? 6pm everyone please in my pocket.
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Lots of lovely warming stew and dumplings, both real meat and vegetarian. Lots of cakey, as mentioned the other day. Also the spicy wedges Emily promised. More toffee apples, Lamb and Dauphinoise hot pot. Cheesy leek and bacon pasta, chicken and leek pot pies, Butternut Macaroni cheese. Bean and sausage hotpot, Treacle apple pudding, baked apple and toffee crumble, Marmalade & whisky bread & butter pudding, and Griddle scones with honey.

    Joan, I can only catch the bus if my husband is with me. He doesn't trust me on my own and to be honest, neither do I. That's why hospital transport is so important to get me to and from my appointments.

    At least the sun has been out today, but it is so cold here. I've put two pair of socks on to keep my toesies warm.
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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

  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Toni Barbara Kathleen and anyone else I missed.
    Toni we will be in your pocket tonight have a lovely time all of you.
    Barbara I don't like the cold it gets in your bones and makes them ache as you know.
    Kathleen have you tried thermal socks.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Afternoon all.warm but no sun
    Joan we will have to get thermal ..the cold will be here soon..I bought OH thermal long johns when he was working outside but he never wore then ..so I do... :lol:
    Kath it might be me overheating but its quite humid here... :vampire: hope you are managing to keep warm
    Toni yes I am very pleased..my neighbour is upset after all those years but also relived..we live in a good rd young and old..and they are mostly a good bunch..so she will have help..how long will Lucy have to train..I brt sge cant wait till she can setup on her own...
    Just reminded me the geraniums...I have lots.... :o
    Been and had my 4 /5 weeks hair cut and coloured this morning..then we went to the garden center ..and had a cake and coffee ..on the house because we have a loyalty card...got one of there wheelchairs because all the Christmas displays are out..really lovely..
    love to everyone...xxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Got some fresh mussels this morning so I'm doing them in garlic and white wine with linguine and crusty bread ,yum yum.
    Its been warm here the last few days even when we had rain most of the day it was warm so i have put the heating off again.
    Off for our flu jabs tomorrow morning with our middle son who gets one as he is diabetic then he's taking us shopping,daughter had her flu jab a few weeks ago she had it done at boots,she lives at home and she has to pay for it,she won't be going back there next year they made her arm bleed really bad.
    Hope you all have a good week-end.Mig
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Barbara Mig and anyone else I missed.
    yes Barbara I have some long johns they will soon be coming out.
    Mig I will be thinking of you all tomorrow morning we had ours last Saturday.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Cate
    Cate Member Posts: 280
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone,

    Sorry I haven't been around much, lots of stuff going on.......none of which makes for happy reading. I'm trying to get beyond it.....well, there's not much else I can do really.

    We are off on Sunday, although I don't honestly feel like going. One grandgirlie is two today, and I will be seeing her and her big sister when we're away. My other little beauty is also two at the beginning of next month. I won't be seeing her sadly, although her daddy is coming home for a few days.

    My GP has said that a shoulder re-placement is pretty much all that's left, but I really can't face that right now.

    I have been thinking of you all my kind friends, and hope to come bouncing back.....well, you know what I mean.....very soon.

    Much love to you all.....Cate.x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all..pouring down here...
    Mig its been the same here quite warm..ooh mussels in garlic and wine I love..I stayed clear of them till a friend took me to a restaurant and she ordered them..so what time are you serving ..or was this yesterday..mi brains gone..glad you have got the flu jabs out the way so have we..but you poor daughter that is not good
    Joan the long johns do make a difference...hope you dont have this rain..and have a good weekend..dont forget the clocks go back everyone
    Cate many hugs coming your way ((())) and try and enjoy your break away..not easy I know its a very sad situation ..glad to see your sons are meeting up and your tow little ones..
    I dont like them messing with the clocks why cant it be abolished now the war is over...think we are one of few country's to do it now..
    love to everyone thats missing...xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi everyone. I'm home now. Had a great time but not sure which way up I am at the moment. Went to bed at 7pm and got up at 4am. I've caught up with Toni and Lucy. Might take longer to catch up in here. Haven't uploaded any photos yet. I'll put a couple on here but the rest will go on FB, if anyone is interested. Hope everyone is doing ok.
    Christine
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,294
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Cate Barbara Christine and anyone I missed.
    Cate you have such a lot of worries that are not your fault. I hope it can be sorted for everyone's sake.
    Barbara I hope you have a good weekend. we went out with the dogs and got sopping wet.
    Christine its nice to see you back I bet it was like a different world.
    have a good weekend all of you.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone, it's been thoroughly miserable here today, dark, damp and drizzly. I expect it's been pretty much the same where you are. :trick-or-treat:

    Christine, it's lovely to have you back. Shame you don't have some nice weather to welcome you. :pumpkin:

    Joan, I hope you and Sue have had a good weekend without too much pain.

    Cate, I hope you get some comfort from seeing the family you can meet up with. I can't imagine your sorrow, but hope there might be some light at the end of the tunnel. So sorry to hear you might have to have a shoulder replacement. :?

    Barbara, I'm well wrapped up, so keeping warm thank you. :D

    I've a renewed interest in reading my ebooks, have lots on my iPad book reader and on my laptop too. My problem is that reading makes my eyes ache and I usually fall asleep after about 10 minutes. Emily says hello and hopes you are enjoying the food.
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  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning. Don't think I'm going to be able to read everything so I'm going to just jump in here. I'm thinking of starting another thread to put a few photos on so I don't clog things up in here.Like the new Halloween smilies. :zombie2:

    Kath, yes miserable here too. Guess I'm lucky as I had an extended summer, 30 plus degrees some days. A bit too hot for me though. I started reading again about a year ago but have the same problem as you. My eyes get very tired and sore so I can't read for too long. I'm starting to think about audible books. At the moment I borrow from my local library. All those meals of Emily's are making me hungry. They all sound yummy.

    Joan, it's awful getting wet while you're out. Hope you didn't get cold too. Yes, it was different in Australia. With 2 young children and my daughter looking for a job and a house, it was non-stop. Plus the heat.

    Barbara, I used to hate the thought of any seafood apart from prawns. One evening, while out for a meal, I ordered a seafood cocktail by mistake and really enjoyed it. You mentioned the C word. They have all the Christmas things in the shop in Melbourne but we couldn't think of Christmas in 30 degree heat. I got home ans suddenly realised, I'd better start thinking of it now. :pumpkin:

    Cate, sorry to hear things still haven't sorted themselves out for you. I can't imagine it. I hope you do enjoy your trip away and seeing your little ones and your sons. A shoulder replacement? Yes, you can do without that at the moment. (((hugs)))

    Mig, hope your flu jabs went ok and you enjoyed your shopping trip. How awful them making your daughter's arm bleed. Don't blame her not going back.

    Toni, how did the parents' evening go? Well I hope as Lucy is enjoying it so much. Hope your neck has eased a bit.

    Hope things are ok with Elizabeth. I've gone back a bit and can't see any posts.
    Christine
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,312
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning All!

    Kath please say hello back to Emily :) I think reading is good for is partly because it gets us off to sleep ;)

    Rained all day here too, hoping today is dryer.

    Nice to wake up and it be lighter at least.

    Barbara - was it the war then? Didn't they try not doing the clocks in the 70's and all the kids had to wear arm-bands it was too dark to walk to school??? I suppose that's not relevant now....they all go in cars!

    Joan - have you got a good raincover for your scooter? Do you know I always think of you walking the dogs and getting wet when it's like this!

    Christine!
    Welcome home :)k010.gif
    I will nip over to facebok at some time and look at your photos - thank you :)

    Now Cate
    I am sure you will end up having a wonderful break with your friend in the end.
    I am sad you will not be seeing both Grandgirlies on/near their birthdays. I have decided that your DIL is jealous of you now. I am glad that your son is brave enough to stand up to her and visit you at least.
    Sending ((())) and love

    Mig I hope the flu-jab went ok? The linguine sounded delectable :)

    Thinking of Elizabeth and hoping she is ok this half-term.

    Love to all of you and anyone I missed

    Toni xxx

    Ps Christine - parents' evening went very well thank you. They are really pleased with Lucy's progress this last 6/7 weeks :)
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all,did you all remember to alter your clocks ?
    We have a new senior nurse at our gps practice who was doing the flu jabs,she was so good i never felt a thing,she was quick as well .
    How many people are on Facebook ? I was once and am undecided whether to join again .Mig
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all
    Mig yes we remembered the clocks but in the past I have forgotten..glad the flu jab went well..I am on facebook but dont really go on ..it was only to view pics our dil was posting
    Christine welcome home its good to have you back safe and sound..I cant wait to see your pics..I bet the jat lag is so strange..never had it myself..mind you we once went to America but cant remember ..hope you are not back at work Monday..if so ask for that rise... :D
    Toni yes it was the war something to do with it staying light longer in the mornings..I think :? glad to see Lucy is doing good at college...shes a gem..
    Kath I am the same reading in bed I fall asleep after ten mins so it takes forever to get through a book...glad you are keeping warm
    Joan what a shame you got wet..it was an awful day but today is sunny..hope it is for you...
    A lovely morning here ..middle GD in bed..and OH is making breakfast... :D
    Hope Cate is enjoying her break..thinking about you
    And hope that toady and Elizabeth are doing okish xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara

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