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Its quiet on here I'm off to knit that cardie

Sylvia hope your hip is better before you go on your trip <3

Cynthia the only thing better than cuddling babies is being able to hand them back ;-)

Re your sons teenagers my Mum used to say that was Grandmas revenge as in what goes around comes around ;-)

I just love cuddling babies Linds.............I agree....nothing like it.... :-D



Sorry about your hip Sylvs and hope it sorts itself out for your journey. I think my daughter uses that cream for her shoulder.



You need to get a kindle and then you wouldn't have to worry about packing any books....... ;-)



It was like going back in time this evening when my son arrived for his meal.............he was dealing with his two teenagers and it took me back to when he and his sister were young.......dear oh dear........ :-D :-D :-D

Gins glad your brother is feeling a bit better <3


Sylvia it will be Tuesday before you know it . I must get my Christmas cards looked out and done :-)


We have our GD tomorrow (but not at the crack of dawn) its her 2nd birthday on Friday and I am going to have to knit at the speed of light to get her cardie finished ;-)

Went and visited D-I-L yesterday to get a cuddle of GD no2 cant believe she will be 3 weeks old tomorrow she is changing already :-D

Oooh cuddling a baby nothing like it <3

Oh what a busy life you lead !!! ;-)

Dea Xxx <3

Hi Dea


was just about to go and have breakfast, when I saw your reply.


Hip is easing off, thank you ....... rubbed my very strong diclofenac gel on it. Plus the different position helps (sitting vs lying down)


We leave next Tuesday .............. so in the last stages of getting things done.

I do have .......

all the presents bought, though not wrapped;

OH made the Christmas pud before he went to China;

we have the Christmas letter done and cards bought, now only have to write the card and get it all into the mail ....... all 100+ of them;


Still have to ..........

work out what clothes etc we are each taking for on the train and at daughter's;

work out what new knitting project I will take to do on the train and at daughter's;

sort out books to take;

:-D :-D



I have a big eye exam (ca 2 hours long) on Thursday, and physio next Monday

OOOOhhh - Ouch !! - Sorry your hip is painful Sylvs - you must be having to go soon - when are you leaving??

Dea Xxx

hi all
xxx



up early today ......... sore hip




it was a dark and stormy night ............ the ferries couldn't let their early sailings go out



it is now sunshine :-D




s
xxx

That's caus you are 'very 'worrying' Dea.....little numpty ;-)



Big bro is in better spirits today, he's coming over later and this time WILL have a cuppa. I knew he was down, when he refused one yesterday :-S

Good morning all - you DO worry about me don't you ??? :-D

I am fine - just got very tired yesterday after grand-son's visit so had to have an early night ;-) - He is SUCH hard work when he is tired and gets into a 'stropp' !!!

All rested now though - let me at that lovely breakfast >>>>>>>>>>

Thank you Sylvs, <3 <3 <3

Dea Xxx

P.S. - Ginns - will send you a pm.

Dea Xxx <3

Thank you Sylvs......that looks just the job for a pouring wet day.... <3



Will you have internet access whilst you're away or not?


I've got the grandchildren later but not sure if I will be going out this morning - it looks like a day for wellies....... :-(

Good morning everyone



Hope the wind has died down where you are!


Better hang on to your umbrella as you come into breakfast



Breakfast is ready


Selection of fresh fruit


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup

Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
raisin bread,
hot cinnamon rolls,
barm cakes,
croissants,


bacon & cheese quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,


Full English

Ulster Fry-up

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

Cheese Omelette garnished with Hollandaise sauce, and served with chef’s hash browns and toast

Ham and cheese omelette

Boiled eggs and toast

Scrambled or poached eggs, bacon, baked beans, and toast

Huevas Rancheros

Thai-style noodles and shrimp,

stirfry (chicken, beef, or vegetarian),

Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)

Country Wrap (Black Forest Ham, Fresh Scallions and Cheddar Cheese),

Veggie Wrap (Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Peppers and Feta Cheese)

vegetable samosa

BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato), choice of bread, and with salad or fries

Cheese burger, with onion rings, mushrooms, lettuce and tomato

Grilled Tandoori Chicken Skewers


home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon


Potato, dill and cheddar soup


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
apple pecan muffins,
cranberry & orange muffins,
raisin bran muffins,
pear ginger muffins,
zucchini oatmeal muffins,


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!





enjoy
xx



s
xx

Gins


hope your brother begins to feel better once he is really out of the house.



My stupid brother didn't want anyone to know he had split up with his wife .............. his eldest daughter was also living over here, and he was most put out when one of his other daughters let S and I know!

Hope Dea is OK

I wasn't around the house very much, hence why I am so late posting


I went to get my hair cut ............... my hairdresser moved at the beginning of November from where she worked in our local shopping area, to another place near the university.

That made the difference of me being able to walk there on a good day, to having to take 2 buses and about 1 hour travelling!

It also took me back to a area where I did a lot of shopping 30-odd years ago!

I found a wool shop just across the road from the hairdresser's, that I didn't know was there ................. so bought a couple of items. And will bear it in mind for future trips :-D

OH came to have his hair cut after me, and to pick me up to come back to our neighbourhood for coffee, and then home.


Now, we're both spruced up for our travel that begins Tuesday next week.

hi all
xxx


today wasn't tooooo bad ................ showery



s
xx

We've had a visitor and then a phone call.......so I am here and there and everywhere :-D :-D


Sorry about your brother Gins...it almost sounds as though the split has just hit home. He is having to move out of somewhere where he has lived for so long - it's a horrible feeling - I've been there. I still dream about my last house occasionally.....daft really. Hopefully, he will adapt to his new situation soon.


Don't know where Dea is tonight though...... :-S

Oh............are we all on the dark side :-S

Gins
Sorry to hear that your brother is feeling low. Will PM you <3

Mornin all~~~~~~~

After splitting with his wife about 3 years ago, brother is now in the process of selling (been delayed for so long) up and moving into a little flat

He's not been very organised with the whole thing and wont take any advice. So, he is here now, moving bags and bags of stuff here (to store) and is then moving in around the corner (Temp) with our best mate

....why cant he just move his stuff into his flat!

But there is still no completion date for the house..WHY is moving twice when its not yet completed? There is not talking to him

That said, he is very very low about the whole thing, its almost 30 years to the day that he bought the house

Dont know how to make him feel better as he wont talk about it, just says how really down he feels and didnt expect to feel like this :-(