General Chat

Evening All,

It turned perishing here after lunch when the sunshine went! OH decided against going to a match tonight and got his jim jams and dressing gown on instead.

Glad your OH's back has started to ease Gill and if everything is sorted now I take it you aren't moving after all? It would have been a shame not to enjoy the results of all the work you had done on the bungalow and garden. Is Sandra disappointed she won't be getting a big bedroom now?

Anne you do sound quite poorly and must be quite down in spirits with not feeling well. I think the others are right about considering a trip to the docs, but I hope you soon begin to pick up.

I watched Vera I had recorded and thought it was quite good. I've still to watch Silent Witness. We watched the Surgeons prog last night. OMG that poor woman with the 18lb tumour!! She was skin and bone otherwise and only a year older than me. It was wonderful though that they didn't write her off because of her age and did their best for her. I hope she carried on doing well. It must take a lot of courage to tackle some of the cases they have.

Frank, we have a few spiders too. I sucked one up the cordless this morning! I noticed a fly yesterday as well so they must be waking up! I hope you are 'sitting comfortably' now as they used to say on the childrens' daytime tv! :-D I expect she swaps sides each time with the injection.

We went to see Darkest Hour at the cinema about Churchill yesterday. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it, the acting was brilliant. I was expecting it to be cold so I wore a top, cardie, zip up fleece, scarf and had my coat draped over my knees. I had my bright yellow earplugs in, which helped with the noise and didn't even need to take them out for the film as it was loud enough with them in. Two carers with people in wheelchairs were near the front and one was so irritating and wouldn't stop looking at her mobile, despite them telling you to switch them off when the film starts. It was flashing a white screen in the corner of our eyes. OH made a dry comment (to me!) that it isn't all hard work being a carer!

Your OH is getting on well with the loft Mel. If you didn't have insulation before it will make a big difference. Ours is about a foot deep, except where it is boarded down the middle. There are raised bits like platforms at each end and OH put planks across and we store our cases and other things on those. It will be good when you get it straight as you can find things easier then. It was a good find discovering the wool as it is quite expensive now.

I hope Lewis had a nice birthday Mandy. Did you make him a cake? :-) The little garage sounded just the right thing with the age he is. I still can't believe all those gorgeous things you knitted for Lacey's doll.

Jane, Fitz seems to have so many impressive connections! He isn't the poor relation really.......'breeding will show' as they say and he certainly has that with his ancestry!! ;-) ;-). Does Hannah have any plans as to what she will do after her graduation?

Shopping all done and put away.
Gosh its been a cold old day here too. We had some sunshine and blue sky with fluffy white clouds and then it turned grey and rained and then as I went out at 1.30pm it was as black as your hat and rain and sleet but when I got to Frithlestock the sun was out again and the sky blue. A bit further on towards Bideford it came over all dark again. The lady in Morrisons who served me said it had been lashing rain whilst I was in there. A bit more rain on the way home and then when I was home and was just going to corn the chickens we had thunder and lightening (very very frightening) sorry had to write that!! Oh said this afternoon when he was down out of the loft for his lunch there was lightening and he thought it had hit the windowsill as my battery lights in the glass thing came on when there was a crack. He thought it had blowon the lights but they worked ok when I turned them on.

I keep meaning to tell you that last week when I drove into Bideford and got to Landcross the daffs are all flowering there. Its so nice to see a touch of spring so early. Then when I went to Holsworthy the other day they were flowering there too all along this straight bit of road along the edge of a farmers field. My snowdrops in the orchard are in flower too. Not many yet but they never fail to amaze me how they can flower when we are getting hard frosts in the morning.

Hope you managed to change the top Mandy. A blimmin nuisance if they don't.

I found the missing present for oh today!!! Whilst I was clearing a bit of the lounge I moved an armchair and there it was. I had tucked it there out of sight. I have been looking for it since Christmas as I knew I had brought it in and wrapped it but for the life of me I could'nt find it. He opened it after I had put the shopping away and we were having a COC and a cream eclair. It was four different kinds of gin and four bottles of different tonic waters.

Smoked haddock for me tonight and a jacket and sweetcorn. Oh is having his Ticka Marsala curry onion bargees and naan bread. I don't like that..........

Evening all,

Brrrrr what a cold old day it's been but it was nice to see the sun shine ,it was quite warm through the glass.

Gill i'm glad you've got things sorted out ,it's not nice to have all the upset ,i suppose you have all the unpacking to do now .

I'm off to Norwich tomorrow with DIL to do some shopping and i have a top to take back that didn't fit son ,i just hope i can exchange it as i bought it in early December :-S

Think i'll post this as i had a heck of a job to get on here ,it just wouldn't load the page !!

Afternoon :-D
It was just me that went to Fitz's and Chris has not been feeling quite right today. I think it is the after effects of spending those days cutting the trees and chopping up all the branches and chopping logs. His hands are really sore too. He has a bit of a disturbed night last night too which is unusual for him. Maybe his hands were hurting.I think just having a quiet afternoon on his own here just reading was the best thing for him to do. My Parcel hasn't arrived :-S But Chris's did.
The Smart Meter men arrived at Fitz's when I was there. They must have been there for at least an hour and half before I left. I didn't want to disturb them but I had to ask them to move both vans so I could get out of the drive.

Hope your sore botty doesnt last long Frank. Was she gentle with the injection?
Ros would have fun here with all the spiders and webs too. Where do they all come from at this time of year !!!!!!. Ladybirds too. I found 2 on my bed the other day :-S

Gill ,it sounds like things are calmer for you now which is really good to hear. Are you still packing or taking a deep breath and reconsidering ?

Mel is your loft cold? It cant be very pleasant for OH being up there for so long.Maybe you are handing mugs of hot drinks up to him :-D

Fitz gave me a copy of an old 'Hello' magazine from 1997 .It has 11 pages all about the wedding of Fitz's cousins wifes Sister 11 pages :-0 :-0 So many famous people
including Karl Largerfield the fashion designer and Joan Collins. Lord Longford was the Brides Grandfather. It says Guests from the world of Literature,Haute Couture,and Show Business gather in Paris for a glittering Aristocratic Wedding. Fitz's Cousins daughter Blanche is getting married later this year and Fitz will be going to that .I wonder who might be at that one? Fitz is dreading it LOL . He always feels like the poor relation :-D :-D(which he is compared to most of them)

Fish and Chips courtesy of the freezer tonight. Youngs Lemon and Herb Basa Fillets(Anne likes them ) and McCains Gastro Chips.Frozen peas to go with . Chris said he had 3 poached eggs on toast for lunch !!!!!! . I have never known him do poached eggs before. He surely cant be hungry yet.

Afternoon :-D
It was just me that went to Fitz's and Chris has not been feeling quite right today. I think it is the after effects of spending those days cutting the trees and chopping up all the branches and chopping logs. His hands are really sore too. He has a bit of a disturbed night last night too which is unusual for him. Maybe his hands were hurting.I think just having a quiet afternoon on his own here just reading was the best thing for him to do. My Parcel hasn't arrived :-S But Chris's did.
The Smart Meter men arrived at Fitz's when I was there. They must have been there for at least an hour and half before I left. I didn't want to disturb them but I had to ask them to move both vans so I could get out of the drive.

Hope your sore botty doesnt last long Frank. Was she gentle with the injection?
Ros would have fun here with all the spiders and webs too. Where do they all come from at this time of year !!!!!!. Ladybirds too. I found 2 on my bed the other day :-S

Gill ,it sounds like things are calmer for you now which is really good to hear. Are you still packing or taking a deep breath and reconsidering ?

Mel is your loft cold? It cant be very pleasant for OH being up there for so long.Maybe you are handing mugs of hot drinks up to him :-D

Fitz gave me a copy of an old 'Hello' magazine from 1997 .It has 11 pages all about the wedding of Fitz's cousins wifes Sister 11 pages :-0 :-0 So many famous people
including Karl Largerfield the fashion designer and Joan Collins. Lord Longford was the Brides Grandfather. It says Guests from the world of Literature,Haute Couture,and Show Business gather in Paris for a glittering Aristocratic Wedding. Fitz's Cousins daughter Blanche is getting married later this year and Fitz will be going to that .I wonder who might be at that one? Fitz is dreading it LOL . He always feels like the poor relation :-D :-D(which he is compared to most of them)

Fish and Chips courtesy of the freezer tonight. Youngs Lemon and Herb Basa Fillets(Anne likes them ) and McCains Gastro Chips.Frozen peas to go with . Chris said he had 3 poached eggs on toast for lunch !!!!!! . I have never known him do poached eggs before. He surely cant be hungry yet.

Well sore bum is back.!! I didn't get in to see the nurse until almost 12.00. Ros sat in the car freezing her bits off. She finally started the car and put he heating on, and found a pair of gloves in the glove box.

I have been busy in the kitchen. I have stuffed the chicken and put it in an onion gravy with added Parsley, thyme , and a bit of garlic. Potato's done ready for roasting, and I have made a Ratatouille, it will make a change from Vegetables.

Ros has the steps out, hunting spiders. She has found lots of cob web in the bedroom, Bathroom and Lounge. So they won't stand a chance when she says on them.

Ros has just had a call from Val next door to ask if She is going to Mothers Club tonight. Madam thought it was next week, so is checking with the other Val. to make sure next door has it right. We know how she gets things wrong. ;-) ;-) ;-) If it is I will have FREE RANGE with the T.V. box for a couple of hours. :-D :-D :-D.

Pleased to see things are improving at your end Gill. Lets hope that after all the work you have all put into the bungalow, and garden, will mean you can reap the benefits, instead of leaving it for someone else to enjoy. I wish you all the very best, whatever you decide to do. Bur remember, we are here if you need us. xxx

Your Cousin in Ohio, is really getting involved with the greater family Mel. You never know a Family reunion could be on the cards. What part of the Family is she from and what sort of age would she be ??? Like you Mel, I like it to be quiet when I am reading. How people can read and watch T.V. I will never know. But Ros does it all the time. !!!

I trust Jane and Chris were able to go to Fitz for lunch, and not delayed by the delivery people.

I think the conservatory might be warm enough for me to sit out there and read. I will test it out !!!

I trust you, and yours, are all keeping well, and haven't caught this horrible fly that came over from Australia. THANKS KIM xxx

O hope the botty is not too sore after your injection Frank. I shall be thinking of you whilst on the way to Bideford.

Good to hear your now sorted Gill and Glynn is feeling a bit easier with his back.
Love to you and Sandra.

Morning all,

I too forgot little Lewis's birthday yesterday so,



<3 <3 <3 Happy Third Birthday Lewis <3 <3 <3

We have sunshine now and blue sky with little white clouds but also that very cold wind.

Oh is in the loft and I am just going to get myself a bit of toast so I can take my pills before going out to the shops.

Had more emails from my cousin in Ohio with photos too. She wanted my cousin Malc's address so I have been on to him this morning and he said it was ok to give Hilary it. She sent me a pic from 1985 of a family reunion and Malc's mum was in it. He did'nt know anything about it but I said I woud send the photo to him. He dos'nt go on the pc but his wife does so she will show him it on the pc.

Funny dream Frank but you were taking the other day about your old lab so I expect thats why you dreamt about it.

Hope Anne is feeling a bit better today and love to her and Ruby.

Must dash, lots to do.

Morning all

Sunny here but very windy and cold.

We're all okay now Frank, OH's back is starting to ease a bit and all the problems are sorted, we're all back to normal now.

Happy birthday to Lewis for yesterday Mandy. Hope he had a great day.

How is your OH getting on with boarding out the loft Mel. Is it a large loft?

Anne I think you should see a doctor if you're still feeling unwell, it's been quite some time now so might be worth having a check up to see what the problem is.

Good Morning Jane, and all my little sun beams,

We have the bright sunshine to Jane, it's so bright you can't look into it. Clear blue sky's also. But that wind looks like it will cut you in half. !!

Anne, so sorry to are still under the weather, you really should see the doctor, to see if he can give you something to help with your recovery.

Mel, I expect the bill for the loo installation in Computer generated and the VAT would throw up the odd amount. Your OH is certainly going to be busy lying those boards in the loft. Better him than me. lol.

Iffy sort of night last night. I dreamt we were in a Vets with my old Lab. I said to him. What should I do with the dog, if one of us dies. He replied PUT HIM DOWN. !!! Needless to say I didn't enjoy the dream.

Ros has just reminded me I have an injection at 11.30 this morning. The month just seem to fly by. I expect a sore bottom today then. ;-) ;-)

I hope your parcels turn up before you go to Fitz's Jane. It will spoil your lunch if they are late.

I hope young Lewis had a nice birthday yesterday, like Jane I forgot it.

I have been thinking of Gill and Family this morning. I hope things are starting to sort out for them. It must be a strain on them.

Time for a bit of toast and MY MATE. and another cup of Coffee.

See you all later.

Morning All

The sun is shining :-D :-D Lovely blue sky. I wonder if it wil last .
Hope everyone had a good sleep last night.

I forgot to wish little Lewis a Happy Birthday yesterday. Hope he had a nice one Mandy and loved his presents.

Yes I think your right Jane.

Anne I am so sorry your still feeling unwell. This seems to have been going on for quite a while now. Have you seen the doc? If not it might be a good idea to go again and see what he says. I know thye can't do much for a virus as they have to take their time but he may be able to give you some more advice.

Mel it seems mad to add the 3p on the bill !!. OH needs to be careful with his back .
I expect he wants the loft all done and dusted. But it wont do him any harm just to slow down a little.Saying that it might be like banging your head against a brick wall. He will do what he wants ,just like Chris would. Then suffer !!!

I think you have misread Anne's post. She isnt any better and still feels really ill :-(

Silent Witness tonight too.

I thought Vera was really good last night so you should enjoy it on catchup Jane.

Oh Anne, you arent being a misery. You arent well and are bound to be feeling down in the dumps. It is dragging on isnt it. Have you been back to the DR again or is it just a matter of time for this Virus to get out of your system? I know it is taking some people several weeks to begin feeling on the mend.I am glad that you arent at home on your own though and have Richard there with you. and Ruby too of course :-D.I hope she is being a good girl for you and not expecting to to be playing all the time with her.
Fingers crossed you will turn the corner soon and will start to feel much better. <3 <3

That was a good price with the Tesco Vouchers Frank. I remember you saying before that you use them for the car insurance.
I had a reply from Waitrose asking for either a copy of the receipt for the Lamb Shanks or a photo of the packaging. It will have to be a photo as the receipt was shredded.
I just need Chris to attach the pic to the email for me as me being hopeless me cant remember how to do it :-S.. I know he will roll his eyes and say he has told me so mnay times how to do it .

Mel it was the Chinese that made me so sick. I am absolutely fine now.

Pork Medallions with a sauce for us tonight and i will do the same potato ,atrichokes ,garlic and lemon .I need to use up the Artichokes and it is a really tasty dish.I forgot to say it also has fresh sage,Olives and Cherry Tomatoes :-D

Chris has sent the pic to Waitrose Customer Support and they have already replied saying I will recieve a Gift Card. I wonder if that will include the £20 we had to spend on the Chinese !!! I doubt it LOL

Well we had about 2 minutes of sun this afternoon and then a really big shower.The rain came just as Thomas decided he was going out. So he sat just inside the back door all hunched up for a few minutes before coming back in to his bed. He has gone again now. It is feeling a lot colder outside now.

We are going to Fitz tomorrow for lunch ,but are expecting a couple of parcels.If they havent come before we go then one of us will have to stay behind. Fitz was coming here but he has to be in for the man coming to fit his new Smart Meter.

I have booked Thomas in to the Cattery for September today so that is one job out of the way. He will be going there this coming Sunday until Thursday as we will be in London for Hannahs Graduation for a couple of nights.I shall have to keep him in on Sunday morning and not let him when he is asking to go out at 5.30/6am.I have to have him there by 10 as they close at 12 on Sundays.

I fell asleep during Vera last night :-S so that will have to be on Catchup.

How are things today Gill ? Fingers crossed all is calm and OH's back is a little less painful.

Glad your feeling a lot better now Anne and yes dogs do know whenyour under the weather . I always remember my Alsatian Holly would always come to me if I was crying and cuddle up and the russels too. Little Tilly Trotter would through her head against my chest and look straight into my eyes and it made me smile.

I have been to Holsworthy for some things for oh to do with the loft and he has brought the flooring in before I went so now its in the hallway out of the wet. He had a bit of a struggle as they are very long and heavy and there were 12 to bring in. He kept saying "thats a quarter of them" etc. I think he has hurt his back now aso he's in the same boat as Glynn.

I have also ordered and paid for the loft insulation £656.03, you would have thought they would have waved the 3p.

It rained here but I am not sure if we had the worst of it as when I went down to Dipper Mill the river was right up the top of its banks. I was hoping it did'nt get any highere and flood the road for when I came back but it looked about the same as when I went out.

O its dark I had better go and shut the girls in and then make a drink and a hot cross bun.

Frank I hate reading if the telly's on, I like it nice and quiet.

Good afternoon all

This is the first time I have been on the lap top for a while most of the time I have been asleep in the chair feeling really unwell, Ruby has been so good bless her spending most of the time on my lap, it's almost she knows how I've been feeling.

Sorry to be such a misery I will try and catch up on the posts soon.

Would you believe the SUN is out. I can see BLUE SKY. But behind it are some very big BLACK clouds. The wind still looks rather cold. Brrr.

I have started the new book, I think I will get into it ,even after only a few chapters. The trouble is with the blooming Tele on I find it hard to concentrate .

How are things with you today Gill. I hope you haven't had any upsets. ?? Have you decided what part of the Country to will be heading for when you move. I know you mentioned the South West some time ago, where Glyn would be able to get work in the nursing homes. How is Sandra coping with all this upset ??

I have renewed our RAC Membership on line with Tesco Vouchers. For only £42.00 of vouchers, we get Full breakdown, recovery and home start. The usual cost would be in excess of £160 odd. So good value.

The next thing will be the MOT and car insurance, hopefully the car will sail through the MOT as it has done for the past few years. I hope I am not tempting fate. !!!

Cold Pork tonight with spuds and veg, with hot gravy. I will do the Chicken tomorrow.

Morning Jane and Mel,

Like you Jane I am showered and shaved (not you) lol Joggers and T shirt on.

I had a bacon Sarnie this morning but only ate half. Ros had her Shreddies and hot milk when she got up. 9.30 Late for her, but she does say up late at night.

I thought this morning how HOLLY looks so slender. I thinks she must be on a diet to loose the weight she has.

Roa bought a nice free range Chicken on Saturday, so I might roast that for tonight. and have the cold pork tomorrow,

I am going to tackle a fresh book today. It's one of Tony's. I have passed on two books to him of an author that he likes, I bought a pack of four on Ebay. He has had the other two. When he's finished with them they will go to the Charity shop. It's there that he buys most of his books.

Still got that horrible lashing rain. Lights and hearing on, so no reason to go out for anything. Just keep warm and do our own thing.

Roa managed to finish the Bishops seat last night and put her and Margaret's name and date where it won't show. As I said it might be many years before anyone sees it.

What could be nicer, a nice fresh RABBIT for breakfast. LOL Thomas certainly won't go hungry living where he does, with all that fresh meat available 24/7.

Going to have a look round Ebay, I haven't been on there for some time.

Stay dry, whatever you are doing, and behave yourselves. !!!