General Chat

Hello everyone, hope you have all had a good day.
Sorry I haven't been on for a few days, been trying to fill my time with work now that my horses have gone.
Stephen, I am trying to fill my time, but it isn't easy.
Rita, glad to hear you had good news from your scan. So sorry to hear Mike is feeling low, hope he soon feels better.
Mo, cant visit horses, some went to Wales and some to Yorkshire.
Scarlett is fine, and into everything, she goes round the place like a little rocket.
Pauline, yes, I have a Gypsy horse to pull my vardo, if you Google Vanner Horses you can see some lovely pictures of them, they are beautiful, big powerful horses, most are black and white. I take it your niece has bought a yearling.
I dont think I will be able to make the meet, since I was ill recently I cant travel very well on my own.
Am going to have some tea now,
Take care and stay safe.
Jean xx

Hello everyone.
Maddie, I was a bit disappointed in Marchlands. Like you I thought it was going to really spooky, and I would not watch the first episode on my own.
I made Roly sit through it with me, but after that I watched alone, as he was out at darts.
I hope your OH is o.k. I don't like to ask, but has he had an operation, only you said you set him up before work with the remote controls etc.
Sorry to hear you are still suffering with that blessed cough.

Rita, how sad that Mike is so depressed after his operation. As others have said, it's being alone for such long hours, and suffering with the pain
is bound to bring him down.
God willing, tomorrow will find him feeling a little better.
It is such a pity that you are such a long way away from him. It would put your mind at ease if you were able to visit him, wouldn't it.
But it's nice that your daughter was able to pop in and spend a little time with him.

I hope that Pat has a nice time at her sisters.

Cath, how did the shopping go with your mum. I hope you didn't lose her in one of the supermarkets. LOL

Oi Yvonne, whats this then, getting your hair coloured and cut. Is this all in readiness for the meet. Crumbs, I will have to get a colour for mine if thats the case. I can't let the side down, and look like the gray haired witch from the south east, can I now.
You, Jean and Maddie will be looking all glamorous, and I will look dull and drab.

Talking of Jean, has anyone heard from her today, or have I missed her posting. That wouldn't surprise me, knowing me.

Oh no, I missed Jean then.
We will miss you at the meet Jean, it's such a shame you can't make it.
I was so looking forward to meeting you.

That's the word I couldn't remember Jean........... VANNER. My niece said she'd bought a Vanner Gypsy horse but I'd never heard of the word Vanner and couldn't remember it. She just said he would be very big and strong and look like he had big feet. I've Googled it and seen the pictures - they are beautiful aren't they? Some of them are quite stunning. I won't pretend to know anything about horses, but yes, I think it's a yearling.

Pauline.....Leave of abscence !!!!!!!!!!

I'm needing some leave.

Busy assisting in the making of a film on the life of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

It'll be about a year in the making. Lots of research to be done. We want it to be fact not fiction. Loads of noted Scottish Historians involved.

THE MEET

If a goodlooking guy in a kilt strolls up..............it wont be me.......I love to come along a meet a few of you.....then a quick Fly Past on our Broomsticks.

As they say up here.....'Caw Canny on the Bevvy' And don't have a brawl like you did in Oban with those Trawlermen.

Should I send Fluffy Paws along to keep an eye on you ?

Are you going to be in the film Stephen? Will you be one of the kilted clan? Go on, be a devil and sneak in somewhere.

I'm the Voice

And a wee bit of a Historian thrown in as well..

Stephen, I don't think Maddie was with us the night we had the brawl with the trawler men.
I will try and keep her under control, but I won't have Jean to back me up now, so if you are passing on the 19th, wether it be by broomstick, or private jet or train, try and pop in and see us.

Pauline, you naughty girl, you just want to see Stephen in his kilt dont you.
If Stephens going to be Bonnie Prince Charlie, in the film, can we get tickets to the premier purleeze.
I know it's probably going to be a documentary, but we can dream can't we Pauline.

If I was going to be Bonnie Prince Charlie I'd need someone to be my Mistress......Clemintina Walkinshaw.................................................................... and another lady to help me escape...........Flora Mcdonald.

Evening Everyone.

Kevin has arthritis in his knees, and cartlidge problems. So not too good. When it is cold and damp, as it has been for the past few months. He finds it very difficult to walk. His knees 'crack', and fluid forms on his knee joints. So bed rest is the only answer with antiinflammatory tablets.

It is driving him NUTS. However, needs must.

Mo, I keep telling you all on this and the other thread I am silver haired. And no I will not be colouring it for the Meet. There are reasons for this snow on the roof, and it will stay that way. lol

Really looking forward to seeing Mo, Jean and Yvonne. We will drink to absent friends [Marilyn] . Not long now.

Oh, just checked back, Mo, you said Jean is not coming. What a shame.

I will have to meet someone outside, I cannot go into a pub on my own.

Maybe see's ya all later.

Take care.
x

Sounds like my new name should be Flora McDonald, I am good at getting out of sticky situations.
So who's going to be Clementina Walkinshaw then girls. I will leave you to fight over the part. LOL

Ahhh Maddie poor Kevin, he must be in agony with it, bless him.

Hopefully I will be at Victoria by about 11.30, depending on the trains of course.
I do hope theres not going to be any rail strikes around that time, or we will be well and truly bu**ered.
I have got my Daffodil that I will be wearing. lol . Not sure what to wear yet though, maybe just me flasher mac.

Maddie,

Kevin has my sympathy.

I take Ibuprofen.....helps my knees and my neck.......they creak and groan a lot.
Knee cartlidge problem is a real pain (excuse the pun), and taking the weight off is about as fast a cure as you'll get. A bit of localised heat I find gives relief.

Hi Everyone,

Just come home from Food shops.

I'm fretting that I cant come to the meet...Awhhhh.
Thats right MO you have a drink on me .....G&T you can share my drink , then when the next one's due I'll buy you all a drink !!

Maddie poor KEVIN ....thats very painful I have a friend thats not long had the Op for his knee caps......mind you he did play football almost every week he had to give up Golf because of it ........maybe a little massage will do him good Maddie .




Well I'm having a G& T now on the balcony. ...to cool off .

Marilyn,

More G&T........don't light a match......you'll burst into flames.

Ps I have Vacant Position in a film................interested ?

Night All !

Evening everyone,
just popping in to say hi and then off to bed. Had a very difficult afternoon and feeling stressed out. At 1pm I had a phone call from our local Cheshire home to say that my brother was extremely unwell and could I go to him asap. He has a severe chest infection and because of his immune problems (Chronic Progressive MS) was struggling to breathe. He has in his care plan no wish to be hospitalised and placed on intravenous antibiotics etc, he is unable to swallow tablets today and is dehydrated also. I just feel heartbroken at the thought of losing him but have no desire to see him suffer nor do I want to go against his wishes.
He was holding his own when I left tonight so I hope that is a good sign.
He is only 41 it seems very unfair.

Cath xx

Oh Catherine......what a dilemma ,

Poor chap....and so young . breaks your heart doesn't it ?
the only thing you can do is be at his side for comfort, has he got other family that can do their turn of comfort ?


Stephen .....what part shall I play ? always wanted fame ....bet you could name a part for me LOL........ Mistress???? I'm quite good with the Whip ! LOL

But back to Catherine ....I'll say a few prayers tonight Cath . xxx

Oh well ...No Shelly tonight ...


Night ..Night all xx

Marilyn thank you for your prayers. I got called back to him at 1.30am and have just come home. My mum and other brother have spent time with him as well. I left when he fell asleep and will go back later. I think the threat of pneumonia is the problem. Will find out more when doctor has been in morning.
Although I'm tired I can't sleep so will take dog out shortly as the cocks are already crowing.

Cath xx