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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,307
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Oooh! It 'fell' in did it Christine? :wink:

    A new puzzle eh? what was it of?

    AS for my husband's theory that we can do better....the man is MAD :shock:

    Hi Joan - we have rain here I hope you don't for the dogs' sake. How is Sue getting on?

    Ah Barbara - the other cats will be looking after each other :) My husband ought to know what a formidable opponent he has in me ;) We women always win!!!

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    I think Christine ought to get out of the hot-tub now :?

    Love to everyone

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,291
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Christine Toni and anyone else I missed.
    Christine we would love some sun we have drizzle here.
    the dogs have been out.
    have a good time looking around the shops then you wont feel guilty having the drizzle cake.
    Toni thank you sue is doing well. how long do you have before some one else buys the bungalow.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Yes Toni. I think someone must have knocked it off the shelf. :oops: The new puzzle is a Wasgij. The picture is of carol singers in a street. I've only got a bit done so don't know what has happened yet. The puzzle is a 'what happened next' of the picture on the box. I hope you don't miss out on your bungalow by hanging around then. Oops, think I fell asleep in the hot tub last night. look like a prune now. Thanks for waking me up. :lol:

    Glad you managed to take the dogs out. It'll be good for you to get out despite the drizzle. I did have a good wander round so hopefully I've worked off the cake. Still got some left so will have to go for a walk today too.

    Was thinking of going up to my son's today but they've gone out for a walk in the countryside. I used to go with them but there's no room in the car now. Gives me the opportunity to get some things done in the house. My daughter is talking about trying to come over for a visit in the summer. Not sure they'll manage it as there are 4 of them paying full price on flights. She mentioned maybe meeting halfway but I don't think any of her husband's family will go and I know my family won't so that leaves me. Not sure I can afford it after going to them a few months ago.
    Christine
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Afternoon all..dark and drizzle here
    Toni you stick to your guns has they say..I think when you walk into an house you know right away if its right for you..tell Paul he can have a man cave in the garden... :) we have friends with a massive garden and they have put a wooden lodge in it for the teenagers..and when they leave hubby will have it :lol:
    Joan glad the dogs have been out its horrible here..so you keep warm..the car is a dark silver..i did want red but could get one at the right price.. :lol: glade Sue is doing ok..and I hope the patched are helping you..
    Christine..I do love lemon drizzle cake with extra lemon on.. :) I have noticed more and more gluten free foods..so that is good..I hope your daughter can get a flights over..like you say its the expense..for 4 of them..but you never know if they keep checking the flights..fingers crossed.
    Got another letter yesterday for my hip surgeon..they let you see the team has they call it..then if needed they refer you to the surgeon again ..the same one..but they changed the appointment to the end of the month..now its back to Friday... :shock: he just want a yes or a know...its not the op but the recovery and all the not being able to sit on certain seats..so cafe are out :lol: ..and the stockings..and sleeping on my back for 6 weeks..see I am trying to talk myself out of it.. :roll:
    Love to everyone...xxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Just a short post today, to tell you that my lovely doctor has rung to say my next prescription for patches will be for one month. She is pleased that I'm only needing to use Oramorph at bed time, and that I can toddle around the house without my stick. :valentine:

    Hope yours are working for you Joan.
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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: 9,291
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Christine Barbara Kathleen and anyone else I missed.
    Christine good luck with the puzzle. we take the dogs every day I go on my scoota as I cannot walk very far now.
    Barbara you have the injections as well when you have your hip done. I had my steroid injection this morning.
    Kathleen i'm pleased they are working for you its the aching I have it everywhere you get used to it I sit down and put my legs up.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,307
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone just a quickie as it's been hectic today and I want my shower and bed!!!

    Joan I really hope your steroid jab helps :)

    Your doc sounds very happy with you and your patches Kath I am pleased:)

    Barbara I will win I know I will...in time ;) Hahaha! There is a shed and also a summerhouse Paul would love both ::)

    Now Barbara....agree agree agree!! Then it will soon all be done :) Then you can make Lucy have hers done when the time comes ;)

    Christine I hope you have dried out from the hot tub. The puzzle sounds a good one you enjoy it!

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Morning all..my garden is a mess with the high winds last night..apparently Scotland got the worse...
    Joan yes the injections every day..not keen at all so I will try for tablets this time..bet you think I am a wimp :lol: hope the steroid one works for you..hope today a better one pain wise..and Sue is getting there..
    Kath at last you have some relief..its not much to ask ..and I hope it continues for you
    Toni I will have to agree to have this hip done..Just hope he does with this sinus thingy..his helper didnt think they would but said just ask him outright..I think Lucy was due more treatment this week so will go and have a look at your thread..I have a plan get the estate agent to ring Paul and say a couple of people are interested.. :lol:
    Still windy here so wont be going out...love to all that are missing...xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,291
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Toni and anyone else I missed.
    Toni how did Lucy get on yesterday. good luck today for the MRI. I hope it all goes well for her.
    it was better having the injection in my foot than when I had it in my groin for my hip
    Barbara I just saw you. I mean the injections in your tummy I did not know they did tabs for that think how pleased you will be when its done no pain.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Joan I hope that injection really helps you..strangely the ones in my thumbs were the most painful..I found out about the tabs in hospital ..its only blood thinner but the injections cost less so that is what we get...but I am going to ask him.. :)
    Love
    Barbara
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Barbara, I've never had a car but if I did, the colour would be the most important thing. :lol: There is a lot to consider with the op but it will probably be best in the long run. There doesn't seem to be too much mess here, just twigs everywhere but I was wishing last night that Henry would shut up. The noise he was making was really getting on my nerves. Just realised it's quiet at the moment.

    Kath, that is good news. It'll be much easier, I hope, without your stick.

    Joan, I'm not in a great deal of pain but I know you're right about getting used to it.

    Toni, maybe that's the way to go, to convince Paul that the shed and summer house are his.

    I'm watching Supervet and had to wait a few minutes before posting as I couldn't see. My eyes were all watery. It is so emotional. My daughter is moving house right now. They are doing it all themselves so I hope it is going smoothly. Don't know what's happening here. Everything I type is underlined with a red squiggly line. Love the new smileys.

    :valentine: :heart_eyes: :raining-love:
    Christine
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,291
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Barbara Christine and anyone else I missed.
    Barbara I hope you can have the tablets. good luck for when you go.
    Christine i'm sorry its noisy there. I have the red line underneath when I have spelt some thing wrong.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hope everyone finds something to enjoy on this menu.

    Kale & orange salad & poppy seed dressing
    Stuffed cabbage leaves with tomato sauce
    Vegetable stir fry with tofu and noodles
    Baked Red cabbage with apple
    Black eyed peas curry
    Caribbean rice and peas
    Spicy banana bread
    Sweet potato pone
    Avocado and papaya salad
    Fruity teabread
    Cinnamon spiced apple rings
    Apple and Raspberry oatmeal crumble
    Spicy carrot and lentil soup
    Red plum compote
    Spiced roast roots
    Spiced tofu and carrot burgers
    Lemon scented rice pudding
    Mango and pear cobbler
    peppered beef steaks with red onion salsa
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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
    Evening all
    Joan I hope today's been a good one for both of you ..and you are keeping warm
    Kath think I like most of the foods..just cant get it down... :lol: hope you are still getting some relief..
    Christine..how exciting for your daughter I do think they were brave going in the first place, and now moving.. I hope they have got the home they wanted.aww I missed the super-vet last night..like Joan says I get the red squiggly lines when I have spelt it wrong..
    Not seen Elizabeth around hope ll is well there
    And I hope all went ok for Lucy yesterday...poor Toni must be so tired with all they have going on
    Not done much today...makes a change :lol:
    :valentine: to all that are missing..time to get in the hottub I think.. :balloon:
    Love
    Barbara
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,307
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi All

    Barbara I am exhausted! We have parents' evening at the Academy tomorrow then hopefully life will return to normal (as ever it is ;) ). MRI is done results on 16th at clinic with Dr Tim. Her arm was very sore on the way home, but I had my neck and shoulder click-heat ready for on the way home :)

    I LOVE Stuffed cabbage leaves Kath so will have some of those and also some of the baked red cabbage. :) Thanks Emily!!

    Hi Joan :) I get that wiggly line with a lot of Lucy's meds too I think my laptop has never heard of them. Are you swimming this week?

    Hi Christine :) Did you see the picture of 'Henry' making a waterfall go upwards?? It was amazing! Tia my stepdaughter LOVES supervet. I watch it for her in-case it's too sad and she records it till I tell her it's safe.

    Love to everyone and to our missing friends :?

    Toni xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,291
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Kathleen Barbara Toni and anyone else I missed.
    Kathleen how are you doing with the patches I have not taken a painkiller for 2 days.
    Barbara how are you doing. I went to the hospital and had a hearing test this morning.
    Toni i'm pleased yesterday went alright. I go swimming on Mondays this Monday I went for the cortisone injection so next Monday I will go swimming.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello everyone.

    Joan, well done on not having to take any pain killer. I still take one Oramorph at bed time, and paracetamol every four hours through the day.

    Toni, Emily and I are glad you enjoy the food. Good luck for 16th when you get Lucy's results.

    Barbara, I'm sorry you can't get any food down. Is that because of your sinus'? :raining-love:

    Although I still get some back pain, my hip hurts. :balloon:

    I think the broken heart smilie has the wrong link. :valentine:
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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
    Hello all very mild here..but no sun
    Toni I hope you can get some rest especially before you move...poor Lucy I hope the MRI results are goodish...and Lucy can carry on with her hairdressing..x
    Joan glad you will be back swimming next Monday..I hope the hearing test went well..think me and OH need one...he say he doesn't.. :roll:
    I am supposed to be cutting down on sugar..then we go and buy M&* hotcross buns..not a good move...
    Our Niamh is being referred to someone..she is still putting her hands over her ears when she meets new people ..and she has started raging at nothing..but she is so intelligent and ahead of her age..anyway we will see..but I have always thought there was something not quite right..the little thing never sits still not even for a min...even when I read with her she wants to go straight to the last page... :)
    Hello Kath just spotted you there..not getting the food down is either due to these kidneys or my meds...not good when you can still eat sweet stuff... :balloon:
    hope that everyones doing ok..xxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    I managed to get the respite centre for a look around last night and it was lovely. Things are now on a roll. I'm invited to a 50th birthday in Feb but my D. has kindly offered to babysit so Dan can stay at home on his beloved laptop and Lucy adores her big sisters.

    Trouble is I've been so unwell and knocking back the painkillers I'm close to Over doing them and feeling so iffy at times. Its a choice between pain (and no sleep) or being out of it!

    Toni guess Hubby just wats to be sure and you never know he might get to appreciate the bungalow more when he sees other places. I thought it was lovely (I meant character not characture in my previous post) :roll:

    Had no idea you were a Southern girl Toni.

    Jacks had a few uni offers and OH has taken him to visit one tonight. OH has been marvellous this past few weeks- at last he seems to realise the way to a woman's heart :balloon:

    Any way love to you all and sorry to be so vague atm.

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

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • applerose
    applerose Member Posts: 3,621
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Joan, the red line I had was under everything I wrote. Seems ok today though. How did your hearing test go?

    Kath, my mouth waters reading your menus. There's nothing worse than back and hip pain. Hope it eases for you.

    Barbara, it's been very mild here too. Almost warm this afternoon. I'm trying to cut down on sugar but finding it quite difficult. I'm trying to buy smaller portions of things rather than do without altogether. I hope they find out what's wrong with Niamh. It's very worrying when we feel something isn't right with the little ones.

    Toni, I'm not surprised you are exhausted with everything going on. Hope the parents evening went well tonight. Yes I did see the waterfall in reverse. Looked very strange. I might have to wait till you've vetted (sorry :oops: ) Supervet before I watch it so I know how many boxes of tissues I'll need.

    Elizabeth, you must feel more relaxed about the respite centre now you've seen it. Bet you are looking forward to the 50th birthday. It is a difficult choice sometimes between pain and painkillers. Hope Jack finds a good uni. Glad you're enjoying having a wonderful OH, even if it has taken a while.

    My daughter got moved but it seems things were rather hectic. It took 3 van loads with a 2 hour round trip each time. My daughter got a phone call that day about a job interview and had another interview the day after they moved. Her OH ran the van in to the fence at the old house and knocked it down so my daughter ended up putting it back up on her own. Then the house inspector turned up to check the house they were leaving just as my daughter was cleaning it. She agreed to come back later. Apparently, out there, houses are inspected (rented or bought) just as people move out. They have to be in immaculate condition or the people moving out can be charged for cleaning or repairs. And the house sale almost fell through twice that day. Haven't spoken to my daughter yet so not sure what that was about.
    Christine
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,291
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hello Kathleen Barbara Elizabeth Christine and anyone else I missed.
    Kathleen i'm sorry your hip hurts. I hope you don't have to wait too long for the op.
    I vacuumed yesterday and my back pain came back it don't like standing.
    Barbara i'm sorry you are having a problem eating.
    when I was little I could not sit still when I sit now I have to be doing things with my fingers.
    Elizabeth you rest i'm pleased you went to the respite centre.
    Christine they put a bit of plastic in and then she put cement in I had to wait for it to dry then they make the hearing aid that size. I hope all is well with you.
    take care all
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Afternoon all
    Had my appointment with my hip man, and he has put me on the list..he is always reluctant because of my back in case the pain is coming form there, he showed me the latest MRI of my back and in 3 years it has really deteriorated, in fact its bent to the left..did I tell you that the sinus clinic put me on itraconazole.for a fungal infection in my sinuses, so if that works by the time they send for me then..off we go ...feel quite down now I know my back is that bad..the man that is going to do the op on my back never said how bad it was..
    Never mind will get there :balloon:
    Joan sorry your back is painful..hopefully if you rest it it will ease..but dont put any pressure on it..especially carrying things
    Elizabeth glad you have got to see the respite care place..it will put your mind at rest..now you enjoy the party..and good luck to Jack with the uni choices
    Christine your poor daughter ..but so glad to hear they have moved in now..typical that he knocked the fence down when you are so stressed..blimey having to clean the house all through..or else...more stress for them..bet she couldn't believe it was happening till they got the keys.. hope she likes her job..you must be so proud of her..we will know about about Niamh when she has he appointment..
    Right I am off to get a cuppa these appointments take it out of me...
    Love to everyone...xxxxxx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Barbara, so sorry to hear your back is worse than before. Did they say how long you will have to wait until your hip op?

    Joan, you sound like my mum was. Always busy with something. Knitting was one of her favourites, and mine. But I haven't been able to knit since my RA diagnosis in 1987. :(

    Elizabeth, I'm glad you had a successful visit to the respite centre. :valentine: :heart_eyes: :balloon:
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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
    We had a parent meeting today so had Dan all day and didn't get my usual sleep but got him to the shoe shop as we ere able to park in the disabled bay close by.

    We had hoped to have the respite sorted ages ago, especially as we had confirmation of funding in September but we now have a date for a first visit, not all night but an introduction from 4-6.

    Applerose is this your Australian family that are moving already? Have they bought a place or renting again?

    Barbara sorry your back has worsened but hoping the hip op will help ease some of the pain.


    No I don't like standing either Joan. I sometimes sit down to hoover :D

    I love Supervet and I didn't realise as I was flicking through channels that it was a new series.

    My D. has been reading the news on her local radio show and been contacted by a 'mainstream' show and they liked her audition tape so hoping this leads to bigger things? And other D. has also got some promising leads on her book writing so at last its all coming to fruition!

    So of now to listen to the football and some music (Dan is upstairs)
    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: 30,307
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    tkachev wrote:
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    Had no idea you were a Southern girl Toni.

    Elizabeth x

    You caught me Elizabeth yes born in Bournemouth, lived in Kent then Essex Lichfield, Essex, (again), Suffolk, Birmingham, Rugeley etc etc..23 moves :roll:

    I am so very pleased your OH is being so great atm :) Even better that you can go to the 50th!!

    Guess what? The bungalow has been reduced!! Tomorrow we are viewing a most unsuitable property l think :wink:

    Kath my Mum was also a knitter!! Today while tidying a bit ready for new carpets next Friday I found one of my Mum's knitted red cats which she used to knit me :) I am sorry you can't knit now. ((()))

    Barbara a shock about your back deteriorating yes, but I am very proud of you going on the list for the hip. Let's hope the antifungals fix your sinuses too in time :)

    Fingers crossed all is well with baby Niamh :?

    Joan I have done my back in too today clearing up a bit in preparation for the new carpets. It really doesn't take much does it?

    Christine - what a faff out there!! Blimey they are thorough aren't they? I bet your daughter had something to say to her OH for knocking the fencing down!! You couldn't make it up!!

    Love to you all

    Toni xxx

    Ps Elizabeth - GREAT news about your daughter being 'spotted'!!!

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