General Chat

Morning Frank, morning all

Same here Frank I've been awake since 5am to. Just couldn't get back to sleep so gave up and had a cuppa. Sorry to hear about your childhood, to be honest mine was't much better so I know how you feel. Even today apart from my mum no one in the family speaks to us and because of being Sandra's carer I don't have any friends apart from everyone on here. If it wasn't for you all I'd be very lonely.

I'm pleased to see you had a good childhood Jane, you were very lucky, it's such a shame your siblings didn't have a very nice childhood to.

We have frost here today Frank, it's so cold I put the fire on and the heating, then put the gas rings on in the kitchen to warm that room up as we don't have a radiator in there. We took it out when we had the kitchen done not long after we moved in here and put the rad in the front garden out of the way. We didn't know there was a scrap man, so yes, you've guessed it, he took it thinking we'd put it out for him and for some reason we never put another rad in the kitchen. To be honest putting the gas rings on warmed the room up in a few minutes and the room is warm when I cook so we don't really miss it.

The roofer said he'll be back this afternoon to finish the roof, he's only got a little bit left to do. He had another job on today but the boss wanted it finished so he's coming to finish it off when he's done the other roof. I think the scaffolding is coming down today or tomorrow, then I believe the plasterers will be back to start the rendering. OH had a word with them the other day to see how much splashing if any was going to occur, the workman said there's hardly any, I hope he's right and there isn't any mess on our side.

We found out yesterday that our neighbour across the road has had both his brick walls either side of his drive damaged, by he thinks, the skip man, but when he rang them they denied it, he's not very happy. We think it was the same skip man who damaged our concrete post. Apparently the skip man said it was a range rover, he couldn't get past the skip truck so he did a three point turn into the neighbours drive. We don't believe that story because if that was the case how do they explain our post being damaged at the same time. We're lucky as the new neighbour wants to put a gate across his drive so the post would of had to come out anyway to be replace with a higher one, so at least ours will be fixed but I don't hold out any hope of the neighbours walls being fixed.

The neighbour on the other side of the one being done up rang the council over the roof as it wasn't laying in line with his, after a lot of arguing with the boss, who put the phone down on him at one point, the job has now been done properly so no rain can get into his roof space. All in all no one likes the boss and everyone is unhappy with all the damage being done. We're still not sure what's going to happen with our side fence in the front as the boss told us that it was coming down and being replaced with a different one, he didn't even ask us if it was okay, when I said I didn't want it taking down as we'd only just paid to have it done, he said it was only a cheap fence anyway and walked away.......the cheeky man.

We're dreading the drive being done as we have visions of our drive being damaged in the process. We're hoping it's going to be done in the spring so we can go in our front garden and pretend to do some work so we can keep an eye on them, we think that's the only way to avoid further damage to our property. I hope they don't damage our side gate or the tall fence behind it, or there will be trouble. I'll probably call the police and have them done for criminal damage if they try touching that. The new neighbour did say he would discuss the boundaries with us before anything is done, but I've got a feeling he won't.....time will tell, I suppose.

Good morning all,

Was awake at 5.00 am after a good 7hours sleep. I lain for an hour and got up to make a COT. I had just sat down when Ros pocked her more round the door. Ah I said, you smelt the pot. lol lol.

Nurse said my hole is healing white well, even though there is still grunge seeping out, I have to go back next Tuesday 10.00 am to have them changed again.

Jane, You were certainly lucky (fortunate) to have had such a loving home to be bought up in. Being one of TEN (five in SEVEN YEARS) there wasn't a lot of love or affection, but it can be understood now, when you sit back and think about it. I suppose to have had a clean bed, clean cloths and a belly full of grub, we faired a lot better than many. The word "LOVE" was never relayed by my mother, that I can remember. The one statement I remember so well, and still lives with me. was. "I DREAD THE DAY GOD PUT BREETH IN YOUR BODY" I really can't remember her not using those words at least once a week. I can forgive her now, knowing what she must have gone through, bringing up FIVE CHILDREN under 7 years old, with two older sons and her husband at war. It's a wonder she managed to survive to the age of 86. WHAT A MORBID OLD SOD I AM AT THIS TIME OF DAY> ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

Can't see what the day is like,Still black as you "HAT" outside,

Time for more tea and something to eat.

I hope you all slept well see you later. cxxx

It sounds like you were the most fortunate of your brothers & sisters Jane, but you were a daughter to be proud of. Two of Richard's friends adopted a brother & sister who were part of a much larger family they were a lot older when they were adopted

Anne,I am glad that the results are through for the reason of that young mans death . It sounds as though it was just one of those hidden and undiagnosed problems .It happens so often . He didn't suffer which is the main thing .

I am one of 8 Anne !!!!. That was a shock . I had always known I was adopted but didn't look for Birth Family until both my Mum and Dad had passed away. I thought I might just have been a baby born out of wedlock in the 50's and was just put up for adoption. Turns out I am one of 8 !! with 6 different Fathers. I was number 6 ,and when I was born I think the authorities must have decided my B Mother was not capable of looking after so many children and most probably living in poverty too. One Sister had died the year before I was born .My elder siblings were all put in Children's homes and I was adopted . Then B Mother moved to London and had another 2 children number 7 and 8.Peter was number 7. . Of all the children I was the only one who had a happy childhood. How terribly sad is that. There are 5 of us now but I am just in touch with 2. Peter has met Janice once . Luck was on my side :-D The other 4 still carry a lot of baggage :-(

Never heard of the expression Fish Hooks ! That is a new one for me :-D
Thomas's tray has high sides and a bit of a hood.

Silent Witness now :-D

That was sensible to not risk slipping over going to your appointment Anne. What a shame about your SIL carer's husband, with him keeping himself so fit as well. Yes, I always joked with OH that the surgery looked after him better than me, especially being as he is 6 years younger than me! As you say it could have gone on for years more if he hadn't said what he did.

We have just been doing a house search!! We still get free plastic bags at the farm shop and, as we always have done, we re-use them for the kitchen bin. The 2 bags we got last week are nowhere to be seen and not where we usually put them. OH was convinced I had used them to bag things up when I was sorting through my wardrobe but when we checked I hadn't. I think we've reached that stage now where each thought the other must have put them somewhere else but neither of us can say with conviction anymore what we might have done ourselves!! lol

It's a good job your OH said something Ann It makes you wonder if they actually read the notes. Yes, some of the Gladiator's names were really good, although after Googling them I don't remember them all. I couldn't believe how long the list was.

I hope your OH has found the gun now Mel, it must be frustrating when you want to get on with a job and you can't find all the equipment you need to complete it.

So it was an enlarged heard then Anne, let's hope his wife had some comfort in knowing he didn't suffer, although it must of been quite a shock for her to find him like that. It's going to take a while for her to come to terms with it.

Good evening all

The pavements here were still icy this morning so I had to cancel my appointment with the diabetic nurse, It wasn't important as it was just a chat about my latest test results which were all favourable, so it can wait. Never found out what caused the road to be closed, when Paul came for Sunday dinner yesterday he said all was as usual.

Had my weekly chat with my SIL this morning, the post mortem results on one of Stephen's carer's husband was a shock to her as he had an enlarged heart which was the only cause of death, apparently he was very fit cycling or walking most days with their two dogs who keep looking for him. The coroner said it had caused a massive stroke and he wouldn't have known a thing.

They were nice photos of you and your half brother Jane and his wife too I can see the likeness as the others have said. How many siblings do you both have?
Does he see Janice as well? Good that Thomas is now peeing without missing his box does it have a lid to it?

I have never come across those two words but Judi one of my work colleagues use to say "Fish Hooks" when something went wrong.

So one less trip to the doctor's for your OH Ann, how strange they hadn't realised before he wasn't taking blood pressure tablets, if he hadn't made that comment it could have gone on for a few more years

Another disturbed night Frank have you thought to have single beds so you wouldn't wake each other up, we had them pushed together because Peter suffered badly with restless legs and this solved the problem, ear plugs is the answer for snoring I found..

Mandy you are a clever grandma making them all dressing up clothes I'm also looking forward to seeing the finished dress.

Such a shame when people don't train their dogs against doing things like that Ann. It sounds to me as though you are going to have two yapping dogs near you now.

Still not found the gun.

Yes I would hang onto the walker for a bit longer too Frank, just in case you need it again. I find I often have to tweak the sound up a bit when watching Vera.

Did he find the staple gun Mel? It is so annoying when you are all set to do something and then can't find something you need.

Gill I remember some of those names from The Gladiators, they were great names weren't they. The builders are going to be behind as you say. Lots of them flit between jobs though, if something needs a while to dry out or they are waiting for materials. I just hope the new people don't start redoing all the garden as soon as they move in.

Mandy, the dress sounds as if you are making great headway with it and the lace collar would have been a bit easier than a double one from scratch I would think. We had that horrid drizzle later this morning as well.

I asked OH how he'd got on with his yearly checkup this morning and he said the nurse asked him about his lifestyle etc and said his BP was fine. He told the nurse it must be down to his no smoking or drinking. She turned to him and told him in no uncertain terms that it was the medication he was on that was controlling his BP well. 'But I'm NOT on any BP medication' OH said. Her face was a picture apparently as she said 'you must be' and started scrolling through his records and found he was right!. He told her he had had borderline BP results once or twice many years ago, but she said he should never have been called for these annual checkups as they were only for people on BP medication!! I said earlier that they never called me for annual checkups like they did OH.......now I know why. Fancy no-one picking that up before.

OH has his interview at Grantham tomorrow afternoon, then has a meeting at 4.00pm and another at 6.30pm so he's going to be flying from one to the other, so is taking a packed lunch with him. It will be nice to see him in a suit and tie for a change which is how he always was for work and how I always remember him.

Silly me I did'nt mean to post that.

I bought that Dettol laundry cleanser. It says on the bottle scentless. I used it this mroning in a 40 wash and have taken the washing out of the machine and my tongue is now singing and stinging. No scent my A**e.

The sun was out this morning then it clouded over a bit but its out agin now.

We spent most of the morning looking for his staple gun. He has the compresser on the decking and has put the wire on the frame ready to staple it on but do you think we can find the blimmin gun? NO. He is out in the garage now hunting it down.

Sorry you had a bad nights sleep Frank, I hope you've managed a few zzzzzzz's and feel a bit better now. I think Mandy's right, you should keep hold of the walking frame a bit longer, just in case you need it again.

You're getting on well with Lacey's dress Mandy, I'd love to see a pic when it's finished.

It sounds like you have the same weather as us Mel if your OH is working on the frame. How long will it take him to make, it sounds like a big job?

I checked the details I gave you last night about the Gladiators Jane, and it is on Challenge at 9am on a Sunday. I've just Googled the Gladiators names as I couldn't remember them all myself. There were a fair few of them over the years.

Lightening, Wolf, Cobra, Hunter, Falcon, Saracen, Warrior, Panther, Vogue, Trojan, Zodiac, Rhino, Nightshade, Jet, Ace, Rebel, Rio, Shadow, Scorpio, Hawk, Fox, Siren, Vulcan, Raider, Khan, Rocket, Gold, Amazon, Laser, Diesel, Flame and Pheonix, Like I said quite a few. Some of them I don't remember but I think it's because they weren't in it for long. But Wolf I definitely remember.

Sandra was very young when it was first on, so enjoys it more now and couldn't believe it when Wolf tried ripping one of the contestants pants off on one of the games, luckily they didn't come right off otherwise Wolf would of been disqualified.
She gets very excited when it's on and shouts at the TV......bless her :-)

After noon all,

Been drizzling here since we got up this morning ,Colin's not very happy as he was hoping to get some outside jobs done .

Oh Jane i can see you and your brother have the same eyes and nose ,sounds as if you had a good day with them ,i can remember you saying you were meeting up with your brother but it doesn't seem like five years ago .

Frank i wouldn't get rid of the walking frame just yet if you twist yourself you might be glad of it .

Must be dry your way then Mel if OH is working on the frames or has he got some where in the dry to make them ?

I've been busy making Laceys' dress for her day at school ,Jane i've used some of your lace from your wedding dress on it :-D
I used one of her t shirts as a bit of a guide for the size of the top of the dress ,cut out a paper pattern and hoped for the best ,it's turned out ok ,it's only a dressing up dress after all.
Lace for the collar and i made a belt to tie round her waist ,just need her to try it on to get the length and then i can sew round the hem .

Morning all you early birds and all,

I slept in this morning till11amish. I was up at 20 past 7 for the loo and if I am late for that I tend to sleep longer into the morning. Nusiaince really as I don't get so much done.

Oh is working on the frames as I speak. He's been up in the loft looking for something probably wood offcuts.

I must get my new licience form completed today and see if Emm is in to counter sign it for me.

Morning all, Same weather here, can't see it doing much throughout the day. I have to have my dressings changed at 4.20 pm, so mustn't forget that.

I did the cooking yesterday, but didn't eat much. But i did have a nice PRAWN sandwich last night. I was in bed by 9.00 pm. Couldn't get into VERA. I find it difficult to understand what's she is saying.!!!

I did sleep soon after getting into bed, but was disturbed when MADAM came to bed. That left me wide awake for a long time, plus Ros got into a deep sleep, and snored for ENGLAND. I was up just after 7.00, and feel I could slip back under the covers, and have a few zzz now.

What a nice time you had yesterday or was it Saturday Jane. I bed you were thrilled to bits seeing him after 5 years. You must not leave it so long next time. ;-) ;-)

I am not using the walking frame now, so must contact the lady, and arrange to return it. I am pleased to say the ribs are starting to feel so much better. I must try not to JAR them, or I will be back to square one.

Yes I use to call Shirl. "Bugger lugs." in fact I still do when we speak on F.B. I also call Lewis it. !!! I haven't heard TWONK used for many a year.

Jane I finished that book, and tried to find the other one. It won't let me go to any other books until I RETURN this one. HOW DO I DO THAT ??? I didn't know I borrowed it. !!!! But that what it tells me. In fact I can't get to any other books either. So I am having to go back reading a HARD BACK BOOK, which I don't enjoy as much.

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Morning Ann, morning all

Same here weather wise Ann and we can finally see the grass now all the snow and ice has melted away. The roofers are back, but they said they have other jobs so they're only coming here every now and then when they can fit in next doors roof, so how long it'll take to finish is anyone's guess. The plasterers were going to make a start on the rendering but they're not there now, so I guess the boss has put them on another job. At this rate the poor neighbours won't be moving in until the summer. So much for them moving in, in 10 days. I knew they wouldn't be in this month.

Going to have a bath now. I'll catch up with the posts later. Hope everyone has a good day. It looks like Genes have sorted the tree loading problem out, so I might take a look at my tree when I've done all the washing.

Morning All,

No frost but no sunshine either. OH has been for his annual check at the docs which I don't get! Now we are off to have poached eggs on toast and read the papers. Nice and relaxing start!

When you think of it Jane my first hubby probably took your mum about with the Krays.

Yes last one tonight and I have been enjoying it as I have never seen it before on anything so it was all new to me.

When I fed the big girls this morning they still had all the snow in their run. They eat it!!!

Tonight when I shut them in it was all gone, not a scrap of snow anywhere in the run.
I had to defrost the bird bath today and cleaned that out. Then I had 9 female pheasents down here asking for grub, which they got but oh told me not to feed them. They keep coming up on the patio if we leave the gate open and mess and then we tread in it and bring it in!!!!! Not nice and it stinks.

Arn't the night drawing out now? I keep thinking it quite early when in actual fact its later than I thought. Now its 7.17 and time to get tea.

Evening All,

A sharp frost this morning but OH's car screen was clear by the time we went out.

We were told Zen would be appearing at 12.00pm at the carvery and didn't realise who they meant till an older chap who used to be a chef there appeared, but he arrived after we had been served. He is a lovely person, always cheerful asking how you are each week and cutting all the fat off my meat for me. They said he would be there again, so, as the lady who is usually in charge of the kitchen hasn't been there for a couple of weeks we wonder if she isn't well or something has happened and he has been asked to stand in. I imagine he had retired but he is the sort of person who would have been glad to help them out. I will ask next week!

It sounds like you had a nice time Jane and I agree with Mel about you and your brother being alike. I had a chuckle and could just picture your performance getting on the train! I would be the same as you say, maybe even worse with my left knee now, but trust you to find a good looking man to help!!! lol. :-)

Wasn't it Frank who used to call Shirl 'buggerlugs' or maybe it was the other way round??

Thanks for the reminder about the Great Sewing Bee Gill, I must make sure I record it as I really enjoy it. I remember the Gladiators and wishing I had a figure like theirs. I've had trouble trying to load my tree lately so I wonder why? Also the dreaded 'error' message a few times.

I managed to sort through half a wardrobe this afternoon and actually found some things I'd packed away I'd forgotten that I can wear so that was good.

Last episode of Les Mis tonight.