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Hi Mo, It looks a great area for a holiday to me.

I am OK, op scar is healing nicely but still giving me a bit of pain, I guess it is the internal stitches that hurt. It will go!!!!

We have been to Cheltenham, OH limping because he has a poorly foot, not helped by playing golf yesterday but he insisted on going today. Had lunch out at La Tasca, a Tapas restaurant which was nice, also shared a bottle of red (we were on the bus). had a pleasant day anyway, now making a few Christmas cards, have to start early because I make so many.

Ann x

It sounds like Jean will be busy Ann. There seems to be a lot going on there. And I am sure she will enjoy herself.
How are you today Ann.?
I have been very busy,cleaning the kitchen cupboards out.
I have now got lots of spare crockery,and pots and pans,that I am going to take to the charity shop tommorrow. I am sure that someone will be grateful for them.
It's surprising what we hoard isn't it.

Ludlow is Shropshire Mo! Not really the back of beyond, Not actually the other end of the country either Jean Lol!!!! I haven't to my knowledge been to Ludlow but it is in a nice area and not far from Shrewsbury

From the web
Ludlow was described by John Betjeman as "the loveliest town in England" and by Country Life as "the most vibrant small town in the Country". Ludlow is Britain’s first ‘slow’ town and Shropshire’s gastronomic capital.

Ludlow has a lively market, food fairs, speciality food shops and more restaurants and Inns than you can shake a cocktail stick at.

With over 500 listed buildings, mainly Georgian or half-timbered, Ludlow is a feast for the eyes.

Once the home of Kings, Ludlow Castle has been described as "the epitome of what a castle ought to be" - the castle dominated life in Ludlow for centuries. As a venue for festivals and events and open air theatre, Ludlow Castle still plays a vital part today.

The Ludlow Museum gives a history of the town whilst St Laurence's Church is the custodian of the Ashes of A.E.Housman, the celebrated poet and author of A Shropshire Lad.

Ludlow hosts a number of festivals and fairs each year. The Ludlow Marches Food & Drink Festival is held every September, Ludlow Festival is held in June/July attracting performers from all over the world and in November the Medieval Christmas Fayre takes place.

Must see and do
Ludlow Castle, Ludlow
Ludlow Museum, Ludlow
Ludlow Racecourse, Ludlow
Secret Hills – Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, Craven Arms
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, Chruch Stretton
Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms
Burford House Gardens, near Ludlow
The Stiperstones, Bishop's Castle
Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton


Ann xx

Oh what a shame Jean,you were so looking forward to going to your usual place.
But with the works going on nearby,it would have spoilt it for you anyway.
Where on earth is Ludlow?,I am showing my ignorance now,I know,but I am not very good at knowing where places are,unless I go there on a regular basis.
I shall miss not hearing from you though,but thats me being selfish.
I have read about Dutch,and she is in my prayers. She worked so hard to complete her project,and now it's done she's worn herself out,bless her.
She is such a thoughtful lady,that she does not deserve this.
It looks like we have been deserted on this thread.
Love to you all. Mo xxx

Well here is the news, we are no longer off to Filey on Sat, the hol has been cancelled.....so with two days to go we have been running around like headlesss chicks trying to get something else , you would think it would be easy, overseas is not a go for us... so now we have managed to find what looks like a lovely cottage near Ludlow, other end of the country....lol....but a relief, we so need a change of scenery, we are getting to a point that we are all sceaming at one another, D was so relieved when we found something...
it is suprising how tense folk get when alterations to the home is on the cards, because we all share the house we all have to have an input, the only thing I wont be able to get on here,which is I suppose a good thing with all thats been going on health wise....my birg regret is finding out how Dutch is getting on, she sounded quite poorly, so friends do keep her in your thoughts and prayers, there is a thread up for her, Yorkshire Caz has put it on, hope all of you lovely peeeps are o.k. will speak again before I go.... take care out there....

love Jean xx

Hello girls.
Oh my goodness Jean,I had not heard about the dust storms in OZ.
It's good to hear that you are o.k Huia,lets just hope and pray Marie is not in the path of it.
I hate to say this,but my son and grandson,have both got the swine flu. I just hope that my D.I.L, and grandaughter do not go down with it as well.
D.I.L is sleeping on the sofa,away from the patients.
We could not believe that both of them have gone down with it,at the same time.
Another nice day here girls,one load of washing is dry,the other load just gone out on the line.
I will pop back later,to see how you all are.
Oh Huia,did Liz get away alright. I did read that she had a delay,at the airport.
Love to all. Mo xxx

In past years we have had some good sunsets from the Aussie dust storms, but this one I cant see doing anything to us. It has been raining and blowing most of today. The rain would probably bring all the dust down before it gets here.

I had a quick trip to town this afternoon to do a little shopping and pay the power bill, just in case the storm closes the road. We have to travel through a bit of a gorge and about 30 years ago the gorge was closed for 6 weeks as a flood had taken some of the road out. We get some good slips on our road, mostly up the road from us so it doesnt stop us going out.

Huia.

Have just seen the dust storm in Oz, do hope and pray that our Marie is o.k. we noticed the car was covered in a fine dust yesterday, we know that we always get any fallout from places like the Siearra, so maybe w are getting some of the Oz stuff.....it is supposed to be going on to N Z, so Huia is in my thoughts too... it is awful and really affecting folk with chest problems, wonder how it all starts and what exactly is a dust storm?

take care all you lovely people, please keep our friends overseas in your thoughts and prayers.... love Jean xx

A change is as good as a rest they say Jean so no doubt a different environment will make you feel better.

We don't use our tumble drier, they are so expensive to run and ours is not terribly efficient. I think my OH would still be ironing everything. He wouldn't believe it didn't need it.

What a shame Jean. Still you could always go out and about,but not to far.
And you could stagger back from the pub,at closing time. lol
You will still enjoy yourselves though babe. I will miss you though. kissy
kissy.grovel grovel.
Love to you both. Mo xxx

Yes thank you, Mo,we have just heard from the folk whos bungalow we have hired warning us that the house next door is doing some building and refurbishment, just what we need , hammering and dust everywhere, was hoping for a gentle quite week with no noise or bov ver, still never mind there is always the pub !!! btw I shall ignore the jealous remark FRIEND.....

lots of love to all except that woman... Jean xx

So Jean,if I jump in your dryer,will it get rid of my wrinkles and creases as well.
You be careful with that tiara,it might slip down and ***** you,no Mo don't say it,thats naughty.
How are you feeling today my love,any better.

Whats ironing? dont do it much , my super duper newish tumble dryer gets rid of all the creases, you see Mo you have to get state of the art stuff, none of your hanging out ....just putting my tiara straight....lol....


hello Ann and co....


love Jean xx

Helloooo any body around.
I have been reading Ann's thread about the amount of quizzes,on these boards. And I do agree with you Ann,GR should create another slot on here,just for the people who enjoy quizzes.
We have been without electric,since 8 am till 5pm today,and will have to suffer the same on thursday,as the electricity board are doing some work
around here.
They did put letters through our doors,warning us that we would be without our supply. But,I cannot actually see what they are doing,as there are no workmen around,and no roads dug up,so who knows whats occurring.
I am lucky in as much as I have a gas hob,so if I want a cuppa,I can just put a saucepan of water on.
I hope to hear from you all soon. Love Mo xxx

You are so lucky Ann. My OH would wear things without bothering to iron them,if he had his way.

Mo, I have to be honest here and admit that while I do the washing my OH always does the ironing bless him.

Oh good grief girls,Jean has sussed me out. I will have to try another tack.

Oh dear.. I was so looking forward to my visit. but alas I am allergic to cats !!!
the mattress on the floor is agood idea, not so far to fall should I get too dizzy,
so you will have to think of something else my little chatty chum....

Cooooeeee,our Jean.
It's so good to see you posting again. I really do feel for you love,that dizziness is a nightmare.
The spare space we have,is not up for rent. It's waiting for you to come and see me.
I promise you will not have to share with the rats. The cat can be a nuisance though,miowing(sp) all over the place,she may keep you awake
I am afraid.
And with her arthritus,she will have trouble jumping over your bed,which
is a mattress on the floor. I am sure you can manage with that can't you.lol

Hello, everyone, many thanks for your kind words, I am feeling much better, although turning over in bed is a problem have to grab hold of the mattress,dizzy, dizzy....lol.... well at least I can walk about now, that was a big problem... we are away on saturday , so time out for us , maybe I will borrow my D notebook, so I can keep an eye on you all.... Mo what are you going to do with all that space you have now the suite has gone? you could take in bed and breakfast peeps....lol....just had sausage and mash....mmmmm....
lovely...glad you have all enjoyed the hols, big hugs for Huia and Marie across the miles.((((((((((((((( X )))))))))))))) Ann , glad to hear your holiday was good...... looking forward to seeing the snaps........


love Jean xx