General Chat

Well that is my and OH's hair cut, feels so much better when it has been cut.

Annx how kind of the lady to give you more than one pattern, you won't know where to start.
We only have one shower (no ensuite unfortunately. Our shower is over the bath but the bath is shaped (curved out at the tap end) to give more room for showering and it has a glass screen rather than a curtain. I always clean the inside of the screen after showering, even though OH usually follows me, and he has been 'trained' to do the same. The screen always looks shiny clean so is no problem re needing cleaning and it is two years old now.
Why do you use distilled water with your mop? I am pretty sure OH doesn't.

Very hope you have a great weekend seeing all your family and Tommy. Hope you had a safe journey up and will also have a safe one home. the end of half term in this area and others so the roads will be busy.

Sill only one egg Mel, has the other girl not followed through after you had the second egg? Maybe they are disturbed by the third and fourth new ones. Hopefully they will settle.

Gill, Sandra will explode with excitement soon :-D :-D I hope the garden centre is as good as before for her and she has fun. Obviously the pink lights are living up to expectations.

Well we got rid of the garden rubbish at the dump after a long wait in the queue. Not a good day to go as they are shut Thursdays, also they have now gone to 10.00
and winter opening times. We also got rid of a broken printer so that is a bit more space.

Went to Tesco afterwards and they had tins of Heroes, quality Street, Celebrations and one other two for £7 so bought two of those as we give Chocs to the hairdressers at Christmas.

Had a letter re my blood sugar level of 44 (HbA1c) Advising me to change my life style and telling me all the dietary things I should be doing. Which, incidentally I mostly do. Heve to have another blood test in 4 months so had better start tweaking the diet a bit. :-( :-(

Morning all,

I had a bad night last night and could'nt go to sleep. I think I must have had Jane on my mind. sending love again this morning and hoping the MRI will be ok.

Cloudy and wet here again this morning and they say tomorrow we will have the wind back. Its not too cold though.

Safe journey Vera to see all your grandchildren and I know you will enjoy the show Tommy. Can you get some pictures to send us please as we would all love to see them I am sure.

Hope Frank had a good night or better than I did anyway. What are you up to today and did Ros manage to get you any of the talking books from the library? How's your eye this morning?

Sandra is really enjoying her pink lights is'nt she. Are you counting down the days to your birthday on the 23rd Gill. I bet Sandra is as its a month before Christmas roughly.

Still having just the one egg from Daisy but the two new ones are coming out more now but still being chased by the others. I have to keep them occupied with something in the hanging feeder and then the youngest ones come out and eat at the trough.

Morning all

Dry here today with a slight breeze, very cloudy but warm. OH and I have just brushed up a pile of leaves so that job is out of the way for a little while until it needs doing again.

It sounds like you've been busy in your garden to AnnG, if you have a full bin and some bags of rubbish to. We need to keep on top of picking up the leaves or they may end up down the grids and block the drains, it gets very windy here, so it's an ongoing job for a month or so. At least it was dry when we did it today. The sun has come out now so that's nice.

OH took the car to be fixed yesterday, the exhaust went the other week and boy did it make a loud noise, it sounded like a big motorbike revving it's engine. The garage he normally takes it to couldn't fix it straight away so he had to wait, so I think the neighbours are now pleased it's done as OH goes out quite early in the mornings so I doubt they'd of had many lie ins. At least we'll be in their good books again now.

Sandra was looking at her pink lights again last night, she opened her blinds and each time the adverts came on she'd run to her bedroom and look at the lights until the adverts had finished. She had such a lovely smile on her face and can't wait for it to go dark again tonight so she can do the same again. I love seeing her face when we do nice things for her. I think I'm a bit soft at the moment as she's already had some of her Christmas presents. I'd bought her some card and envelopes in a pack for her card making and she'd ran out so she's had those and her new pair of slippers, although that was my idea as she kept falling out of her old ones and I thought it was dangerous and then finally she had a book OH had ordered early as it was a follow on one from the one she'd just finished. I really must wrap her present up or she'll end up with them all before Santa arrives. She told me this morning she's running out of pink diamonds which I'm sure I've bought for her, so before I pass them onto her as well I need to wrap everything up. I'm so soft where Sandra is concerned and at this rate she'll have nothing to open on the big day if I carry on giving her things early.

I can't believe we're in November already, where has this year gone? Sandra is now counting the days to the Christmas event at the Garden Centre, the one where they have a choir and food and drink. It's next week and we have a great time there. Last year they had singing penguins which Sandra loved and stood there watching the mechanical very large toy penguins dancing and singing. I wonder what will be there this year. The year before last they had Micky and Minnie mouse and Sandra had a photo taken with them. Her face lights up every year as they have lots of Christmas trees and other light up Christmas things around. She takes her camera every year and has informed me that the batteries will need charging up the day before, so that's me told.

She's also starting to think about my birthday to as that's not long after the night out and of course bonfire night. We used to go to a pub each year as they had a really good firework display, but when we went last year the pub had shut down so now there's no where we know that we can take her to. I'm wondering if the new neighbour across the road will have some fireworks like she did the night of the switch on for Sandra's lights, that way Sandra will be able to see some. I've had a look around to see if there is anywhere close to where we live we can take her to, but couldn't find anything. I'd buy some to let off ourselves but she's a bit afraid of loud bangs so having them so close to her would probably upset her. She's okay at a display as they are further away, so I'll just have to keep my eye out for a display being advertised locally. If all else fails I could buy some sparklers for her, she used to love them when she was younger.

Sandra wants to make you a get well card Jane, so that should be with your shortly. I just told her you weren't well, but not what it was and she's asked me to say GET WELL SOON and to send you some kisses and hugs <3 <3 <3

Thinking of you and your family and hoping you all managed some sleep last night. <3 <3
I'm keeping my fingers crossed the MRI results bring some better news and hoping it doesn't take to long. Keep your chin up Jane and know we are all here for you.

Morning all

Very wet here again today. We are just about to drive to son’s in Yorkshire for the weekend. We are picking granddaughter no 1 up in Cambridge as she is coming with us and we will all be going to see granddaughter no 3 in Tommy. No’s 2 and 4 will also be there so I am looking forward to seeing them all. Not looking forward to the journey with all the traffic and rain and spray.

Must dash. OH is looking at his watch.

Thinking of you Jane <3 <3

Morning All,

I see it is wet outside after a few dry days and I wanted OH to put the garden chairs in the conservatory (no room in the garage now!) but it will have to wait till they are dry again now.

Like you AnnG Jane and her news has been on my mind and I know my head would be so full of it all. I hope she gets news of the scan soon. <3

I'm up early because I got a call from the 'bowling club lady' I met last week. She couldn't find my address and doesn't know how to email the pattern she promised me. I asked if she is going to the workshop tomorrow that I am going to with a friend and she said not but she has a friend who is so is going and will drop the pattern off to her this morning and ask her to give it me tomorrow. She's also enclosing some other patterns for me which is nice of her. Fortunately no mention of joining the club, but she was in a hurry to go out! lol. :-)

HW this morning till we go to the carvery 5 minutes away. The ensuite needs the floor mop round it so I must remember to put distilled water in it this time as I forgot last time. The shower won't need doing as we use the one over the bath usually as the curtain goes in the washer and saves me cleaning glass doors! It's handy to have a spare shower though in case one goes wrong or we can't get into the bath in the future. The ensuite is my little bathroom so it doesn't get as messy without a MAN in there! lol. I must get some cash today as a friend is going to the NEC today and is getting me some felting wool there as it will be cheaper. I can make a start on my next sheep picture then. :-)

Better make a start now I've had a cuppa.

A new month, let us hope the weather is drier this month. Not a good start to the month for our poor Jane. I am hoping that the MRI results wil be better news. Thinking of you Jane and so wishing there was something we could do. <3 <3 <3

Avery grey start to the month in more ways than one as it doesn't look very nice out there although not raining yet. OH has a very early dentist appointment to have impressions taken so he has got up early and gone on his own. I got up half an hour ago, he won't be long although he was obviously feeling fit as he has walked round.
For us it is a tip visit with a huge amount of garden waste again, the bin is full so he filled several huge garden waste bags yesterday. Then we have hair appointments at 1pm.

anyway better get my breakfast. BBL.

O my goodness Jane that must have hit you very hard. As others have said just pop in whenever you feel like it we are all here for you. Sending BIG ((((((hugs)))))) and XXXXXXXX's. I am lost for words................... <3 <3 <3

I'm so sorry to hear your news Jane. It must have knocked you sideways and it will take you a little while to get your head round it. Try and stay positive; you're stronger than you think. Sending you hugs and lots of love <3 <3 <3

I'm so sorry and shocked to hear your news Jane. I suppose it must have been in the back of your mind as a possibility, being a medical person, but to be told it is that would be hard for anyone to get their head around. I hope you soon hear about the MRI scan results and that they are good. Lots of love and hugs. <3 <3 xxx.

Sending ((hugs )) to you Jane. <3

Oh no Jane i'm so sorry to hear your news ,we all understand how you must be feeling on hearing news like that it must have been a real shock for you all ,of course you'll need time to take it in , i too can offer this for you Colin's brother had Oesophageal Cancer and touch wood after treatment and an op has now been clear for a year .

We're all here for you when ever you need us <3 <3 <3 <3

Oh Jane, what a shock for you. It will take a while for you to get your head round it and no doubt you will have treatment to face. I can only offer this for you. Our good friend in Devon was diagnosed with the same about four years ago and had treatment and an operation, he is 81 now and doing ok, no sign of cancer at the moment. This might give you hope. Shall be thinking of you. Take your time we are here when you need us <3 <3 <3

Ann its funny you should say that about G as I used to not like to look up at the stars either. It made me feel creepy somehow. Since being with oh I can now look at them all ok as he explains everything to me and we watch for the space crafts when they go over. We see klots here with it being so dark with no street lights or neighbours.

Still not done any HW but I did clean the chickens out. Their house was wet with all this rain and them walking in and uot all the time.

I too am pleased you had a good nights sleep Frank and lets hope its the same tonight. It can make a great difference if you can get a good one for a couple of nights running.

AnnG good results from your test then and out of the way for another while. We hav'nt had our flu jabs yet!!! They usually let us know when we should have them and last year they came to the village and we all went up the village hall for them.

As to the length of my hair AnnG it comes down to my knees. I did send the others a pic once a while ago just to prove it is as long as I said. I did say I would have it cut when I was 60 but that did'nt happen. Oh hates it. I used to cut 6 inches off each Christmas but I stopped that a few years ago. It was only the straggerly bits on the ends.

Ann do you think G will have a strum of the ukelele or should I say a pluck?

Hope Jane is now rested after todays ordeal. I wonder when we will hear if she has had her results?

Oh Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of your news. Take all the time you need, but remember we are here if you need a chat. Sending lots of hugs from Sandra and I <3 <3 <3 <3

Yes, I watched the Brian Cox programmes Ann and ordered a poster on all the planets, it gave lots of information and the pictures were great. It took a while to arrive, so when it did arrive I'd forgotten all about it lol :-D :-D

Evening All

I have just got home after a very very long day and sadly the news is not good. It is Oesophageal Cancer :-(. I had an MRI to see if there is any spread . As you can imagine it has hit us like a ton of bricks.
I need a bit of time to get my head around this so will not post for a day or so. I am exhausted now so have come to bed. I m sure that Chris and James will be able to have a chat later with out me around.

Great news about Lola Frank :-D. What a lucky little dog.

Afternoon All,

I hope Jane is back home and resting now. OH's endoscopies only took about 20 minutes, but with a general anaesthetic there is a recovery time afterwards before you can go home. I hope they had some news for her so she doesn't have to wait.

I'm glad you liked the bag as I have enjoyed doing those, although there is always a moment of panic before you start and when your mind goes blank! Gill tell Sandra someone else said just the same as she did....CUTE! The only time I have sold anything was some jewellery years ago when I went to classes and we all sold things at an exhibition at a school. All we had to do was price our things and deliver them to the school. Otherwise I have given things as presents for friends and my sister and made things for me. At some point when there is enough, I shall try selling some. I am just learning these other crafts so may not want to take them up as you need a lot of space for all the clobber you need for each craft!

Mel I think little Owls are still very popular so your pompom ones should do well on your stall. I love the idea of the sweets for the children to buy too. :-)

I think OH has reached his second childhood! This morning in Aldi he bought a toy Ukelele for him! He isn't musical but has had a hankering to play one for a long time and couldn't resist. lol He's already thinking it wasn't a good idea so I expect some child is going to get an unexpected gift! Well at least this was cheap, not like a proper one would be. :-D

What a game your trip out turned out to be Mandy and it was a good job you caught your hairdresser before she went. I dread getting caught in a holdup like that in case you need a toilet! Those signs when you get them down are much bigger than you expect so it's a good job it didn't fall on anyone. I need to get the cobweb brush out again too as I keep noticing fresh ones.

That's good you had a good sleep last night Frank. It must be strange having no sight in one of your eyes and must make the other work harder. so you be patient and listen to the radio! :-)

Gill it's great when you get a present you really enjoy like that. I looked up the chap and he's into all kinds of interesting studies and projects to do with space. We watched the Brian Cox programmes about the planets (as you most likely did too!) which were very interesting. OH is a bit sensitive and it can send his tummy a bit funny thinking of all those thousands of miles away!

Missed your post there AnnG, it sounds like you've been very busy today. Good news about your BP. Yes, all the bedding is done and the bed made up again ready for tonight, so that's another job out of the way. I tried do to some more on OH's tree but have spent most of the day trying to work out someone else's mistake on their tree (the one I'm copying off). I go through everyone one by one checking they're right, but this one, which I finally worked out, was a combination of two different people. It's all sorted now, so I'm going to have a cuppa before dinner and give my eyes a break from the screen.

Pleased to see you had a decent nights sleep Frank, I bet you feel better for it today? Keep resting your eyes it'll only do it good. Good luck selling your Dyson when the new one arrives.

You've reminded me Mandy I need to get the cob web brush out, I noticed the other day there were some in the corner of the spare bedroom, but I couldn't do anything about it then as I'd just finished the painting in there and didn't want any cob webs sticking to it. Must remember tomorrow to do it as I've just finished sorting out the bedding and it's almost dinner time. Yes Sandra is still looking at her lights and they are still on PINK. The way the lights are set up, each time you turn them on they remember what colour they were the last time they were on and keep at that colour until you change it. At first I tried all the colours, just to see what they looked like, but Sandra insisted she had her pink lights, I must admit it's the best colour, so she chose well.

That's not right Vera, your hairdresser putting up her prices and not letting you know until you have had your hair cut and go to pay her. It's not like you can change your mind by then is it?
I hope you find another hairdresser you like soon.

You sound a bit like me Mel when I brush my hair, I need to hold it up so I can reach the ends with the hair brush and I don't think mine's as long as yours. At least our long hair keeps our neck's warm in the winter lol :-D :-D

Good afternoon, It was the weekly Tesco shop this morning then to see Pharmacist nurse at 2pm, she is only at our surgery one half day a week and is a lovely young girl. My blood tests were back, sugar level still borderline (has been for two years. Pre type 2 diabetes is a reading between 42 and 48 and my reading is 44. So nice young lady is going to send me a diet sheet. My BP which was 111/66 3 weeks ago has gone up to 124/88 so an improvement with halving the BP meds.
When we got back OH was sorting out an arcing sound around my PC, he moved and checked everything and seems to have fixed it now. Meanwhile I was doing the monthly acounts and credit card check etc so that is out of the way for another month. Usually I procrastinate over doing that so it was a good opportunity to not be able to get into my PC/craft room.

Frank, good to see you writing a chirpy post, so pleased that you had a good nights sleep, it makes such a difference. Have you managed to get any talking books to keep you out of mischief?

Mel, how long is your hair? Is it down to your waist. I have to say I couldn't be bothered with long hair, only ever grew it to shoulder length in my 20s, it is so thisck and wiry it was too bushy and unmanageable at that length.

I hope Jane is now tucked up in the warm at home and not feeling too sore. Thinking of you Jane <3 <3

Vera your hair sounds like mine. I have had the same young woman for must be 15 years now although she was in the shop as the apprentice 27 years ago when we were going to the last owner. She is now the owner of the shop. She has only put her prices up a couple of times in about five years and we do get a pensioners' rate for OH to have his dry cut at the same time I have a wash, cut and blow dry costs £30.50. We go every 5 weeks.

Mandy, I did have a flick round the cobwebs this week but they weren't to bad, not too many so far.

Gill hope you got your sheets washed and dried. It had been drizzle all day here today and quite cold.