General Chat

Its not fair......I want to go to the MEET !!!

Mo & Yvonne ...you will miss me ,don't you realize that ? LOL

I too loved that Malt Mo.... I had an aunty that was a nurse and somehow she got my mum extra Malt as I used to lick it from the Jar , germs had no say in those days ..LOL

But loved the orange juice that went with it in little bottles.....hmmm.

Cod liver oil Yuk but had to have it.....washed down with orange juice.

Do any of you remember them licorice sticks , they were like twigs and we used to suck them..

Oh dear going back a bit now arent I lol

Marilyn of course we will miss you at the meet, it will be so quiet without you honey.

The licorice sticks you are talking about, were they like little wooden branches from a tree.
I seem to remember something like that, but I dont recall them tasting of licorice.
I used to like the packets of sweet tobacco we used to be able to buy. They looked a bit like all bran, but tasted great.

I remember the sweet tobacco!

I just had a word with my son Michael suffering depression what a worry. I live two hours away from him.
He has the district nurse come in everyday as he has a septic spot on his back where he had the operation the scar got inflamed. He said the drugs dont help his pain.
I think him being on his own while the others are working makes him worse.

Thank you all for thinking of me at the hospital. it is nice to know it will be three months before I go back to the hospital.

I am off to bed now.

Rita
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nar sorry dident do nun of this oil stuff yuk or malt stuff what ever that is

rather have me nits and viniger LOL

of to bed have to get up in the morning nite nite xx

Good morning everyone.
A chilly start to the day here, hope it warms up later.
Rita, sorry to hear that Mike is depressed and still suffering with the pain. You are probably right about it being worse because he's at home on his own, does he have any friends or neighbours that could pop in for a cuppa and keep him company for a while. I do hope he feels better soon.
Blimey Shelly thats an early night for you, lol..
Taking mother shopping this morning (calls up reserves of patience) and also have 2 youngest grandchildren (2 and 3 years old) to look after so will be an eventful expedition methinks!!
Hope you are all well and warm, enjoy your day,

Cath xx

Rita, I'm sorry to hear Mike is feeling so low, the days will be dragging for him. It's going take time for him to heal though. All you can do is chat to him on the phone each day and try to lift his spirits.

Shelly, I still take a fish oil capsule each day - old habits die hard.

Now what happened to Stephen yesterday, has he gone on the missing list?

Can't see Jean's name either.

We've got fog and mist today, but it doesn't seem that cold.

Good luck Cath...........LOL

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Thanks Pauline, I will need a very large coffee when I get home.

Cath xx

we have sunshine whoopee. makes you feel like smiling. it ia cold . not as cold as it was yesterday. thank goodness.

Mike is use to working long hours and having people around him to speak to he is a Paramdic in London he must miss all that. I do email him everyday and phone every three days. I think when you have had a serious Operation you do feel down .

I have just been listening to the radio The Tourist office want to change holidays Trafalger Day or St Georges day. or May Day.
how can they change a special important day like these.
it is suppose to be to help the tourist.
will the Welsh, the Irish and the Scotch change their special day to help the tourist ? have you every heard of anything so silly. whatever next..

Rita

Morning All.

Just got OH set up for the day, with the remote controls, papers, pen, phone etc. So he will not have to move. Not that he can.

Freezing here again this morning but bright.

Was anyone else disappointed with Marchlands? They billed it as some kind of supernatural, very spooky series, with twists and turns, but I thought it was a bit of a damp squib. The only decent performance was Anne Reid, as usual. I thought the others were a bit predictable and cardboard to be honest.

Hope everyone is warm and well. In case anyone was wondering, yes, I am still coughing. lol

See you later.

Maddie
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All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go,
Leaving on a 315 coach- Back Monday.

The words of Leaving on a jetplane came to mind. I lie that song.
Rita, sorry to hear Mike is feeling depressed.

Have a good time Pat. I thought of that song as well when I started to read your remarks. hope the weather is better for you warm and not cold like it is at the moment.

Rita

Morning everyone

just a quick hello, I'm off to the hairdressers soon to have my grey covered up and a trim

Have a good weekend Pat

Rita sorry to hear Mike is feeling depressed, like you said it could be because he is used to being busy and helping people and at the moment he is in pain and can't do anything about it. Sending positive thoughts his way.

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Thank you Yvonne My daughter has been to see him this morning she lives not to far from him.

she is going again next monday in her lunch hour.

she told me not too worry.

Rita

Pat hope you have a nice time away xx

Tomorrow’s News Today (Part 2).

Ireland fans toast local heroes after cricket team's astonishing triumph. One presenter on RTÉ radio compared Ireland defeating England in cricket to the English winning a hurling match against an Irish county.

Irish PM-elect Enda Kenny says the team's historic three-wicket victory over England at the World Cup will lift the Irish nation's spirits. Whiskey is optional.

He has invited the England team to a rematch in Croke Park Stadium, Dublin only this time the game will be Hurling. Cricket & Hurling have two important things in common - a ball & a bat.

And now, a bit of nostalgia. The price of a pre-decimalisation marriage licence was 7s & 6d. During a bingo game when ‘76’ was the next number to read out, the bingo caller used to say: “7 & 6 - was she worth it?”.

This is the national year of speech, language & communication except for Tony Blair, our missing Peace Envoy. He’s gone very quiet. Where is he these days? If you spot him, do not approach him. Just report his whereabouts direct to David Cameron or Nick Clegg when he is not abroad on holiday.

Learning a language can be complicated. Some famous footballers have failed completely to do so.

‘Work’ is becoming a nasty word not to be used in front of teenagers because they may never be able to do any in the current job shortage situation. The phrase ‘back to work’ will be removed from the Oxford Dictionary until further notice because it has no meaning any more, particularly in the Job Centres.

As well as turning-off some motorway lights to save electricity, the coalition Governments has instructed that the light at the end of the tunnel should be extinguished. Make sure you have a plentiful supply of candles at home.

Ryanair is considering whether to continue carrying passengers any more. Apart from putting-up with grumpy customers, there is much more money to be had from transporting luggage only to a whole list of unexpected airports. To minimise landing fees, suitcases will be dropped down by parachute. Mind your head!

Football Managers continue to highlight the importance of good goalkeeping and business managers remind workers how keeping up with goals is vital.

Top secret documents obtained by WikiLeaks indicate that Columbus discovered the New World using an unheard of instrument at the time - now known as a SatNav. His A-Z was useless since it covered Plymouth only. Check out the report in tomorrow’s press. One positive note - he would never have been able to start his journey if the latest strategic defence cuts were applied then.

Talking about directions, it’s a well known fact that London residents are rarely able to give a stranded driver directions. Too many commute by the Underground & rarely see anything above ground. And another thing about ‘Underground’ - it’s the only word in the English language that starts & ends with the same three letters - ‘UND’.

‘Migrants now free to claim full benefits’ was a recent news headline. I was unaware that they received restricted pay-outs up to now. UK nationals will have to prove they were abroad, even if was on holidays, in order to claim under the revised EU ruling. A bath towel nicked from the hotel will be adequate evidence.

The cost of one egg is now 30p. The ups & downs of egg prices will, in future, be included in the Stock Market reports. Boiled, fried, scrambled or poached, the chickens are headless with delight.

May day bank holiday is to be renamed ‘Big Society Day‘. Ski Sunday will now be shown on Saturday nights. Saturday Night at the Palladium will be reinstated on Wednesday evenings without any commercial breaks.

Due to a burst pipe & flooding, the Rovers Return will remain closed until further notice for refurbishment. The Producers are to take this opportunity to announce that those behind the bar will have to rotate with the few on the other side of the bar - otherwise beer sales will be down on last year since Jack & Vera are no longer customers.

Hi All,

I've been up someone's tree !! just come for a break.

Rita I 'm so sorry to hear Mike is a bit down......but tomorrows another day and could well brighten up a bit......could it be that he's to shy to ask for stronger medication ,as men aren't like us woman !!

Pat I do hope you have a great time with your sister and don't forget the G&T's

Yvonne ....lucky you getting the 10yrs younger treatment !! LOL

Dermot ....I cant remember how much I paid for my marriage licence...it was such a long time ago ..LOL

going for lunch now back later ...

Marriage Licence 7/6p

Dog Licence 7/6p

Was someone trying to tell us something ?

Pauline....a late answer to your question......I met Neil Oliver when I was dropping of my grandchildren at school. His wee lad goes to the same one as them.

Busy, busy, busy.

At last time to relax with my Lady isabella.Think I'll switch off the heating and get the duvet out. He He He !

Time for tea. Back later.

Now where do you think you've been Stephen? You didn't have a leave of absence!

Pat, you got me singing there - with the first line of you post.

LOL at Dermot's post, very good.

Marilyn, you shouldn't climb trees with a G&T in your hand.

Maddie, can Kevin not walk at all?