General Chat

Morning Everyone. Evening Kim.

Woke up to a sunny morning but the clouds have come over now :-( :-(

My Frank has to take all his holidays from work this month, he had his normal day off yesterday and has taken today & tomorrow off as holidays, he is having a great time, cycling in the morning, and tidying gardening in the afternoon, when the weather will allow,

We are going to visit Mackinnon Mills this afternoon (part of Edinburgh Woollen Mill) Best place for Tropical & Goldfish, seems that a lot of the fish in the tropical tank have died so we need to replace them.

Coffee time, 1 coffee now and then I can have a hot chocolate when I meet up with friends this morning.
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Evening all

What a busy day today. We had another viewing, then I decided to change the bedding. Great news we now have an MOT and it only cost us £30 to get the two small jobs done. I went to the library with Sandra as her books were due back today, came home and had a lovely soak in the bath. Then did a bit more washing.

I've been in contact with a fourth cousin 1 time removed, or just cousin for short lol and we have been passing on information to each other for the past hour, for our trees. She is going to email me some photo's which I can add to my tree so that's good. I've emailed her a photo I had too. It's the only one I had for this side of my family so it'll be nice to have some more.

I've been up since 7.30 this morning as the car had to be at the garage for 9am so I'm tired now. I'm off to bed. I'll catch up with all the posts tomorrow.

Night Night

Battle of the smells here tonight Mel :-D..I think dinner won.It is pretty strong even now :-S

Frank you need to take the painkillers for a while and not just the one off,especially if you have anti inflammatory pills.They need to be regular to get any inflammation down .

Mel. Chris watched that programme and though it was good.I missed it as I was still faffing about in the kitchen :-S
Yes I agree and think the little dog that Johnny's Mum has is her reason for living now .She has something to care for.The things that Johnny's Mum was telling me about the last year with Johnny was just unimaginable .I don't know how she managed to stay so strong.As she told me all she wanted was to keep Johnny safe .Sadly she was unable to do that. :-( :-(

Just had my shower and hair wash :-D.So I no longer smell of cooking :-D I smell as sweet as a Rose
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I have caught another mouse in my trap thats two today!! It seems they work ok.

It is nice that Johnny's mum has a little friend to look after now. I know when my dad died mum said she had no purpose. The little dog will give her a purpose and she seems to be realizing that already. It is something else to think about and work for. I hope it will make her feel better although nothing can replace poor Johnny.

We just watched a program on a family living in the years from 1940's to 1960's. It was quite interesting but not how I remember it really. Did any of you see it?

Evening All,

That's it!! It's Sam West who plays Kitty's husband in Mr S! I still hadn't remembered and forgot to ask OH so I'm glad you all said.

Well it was quite mild and sunny when we went for a walk after lunch but the temperature soon dropped when the sun went in! We went round the Hall grounds where the ice house is but it was a bit depressing to see today. Every scrap of undergrowth cleared, trees chopped down and hedges decimated and layered. All around the big pond is bare soil apart from a few of the big trees, so all the nesting sites are gone. :-S Why do they need to be so drastic I wonder?

They are looking to expand the retail park down the road near the motorway junction by another 27 stores!! They are using the land that the brewery is on as they are moving to land they have close by. How it will work when we already have solid traffic jams at peak times for the mile to and from it I don't know?!

Russell likes an early start then Jane. I always think the earlier they start, the earlier it will get done, so that's one consolation. It sounds like poor Johnny's mum is having a tough time and who wouldn't after something like that happening. The little dog must be some comfort to her though and be a cheerful little influence to be around when you are sad. Offering to have Jess for her is the least you can do so she can go away with her daughter isn't it . I was so angry today reading about those people standing filming that poor man who jumped off a car park roof . They were even taunting him most cruelly and some had children with them. There was no shame in what they were doing and no caring or compassion! Sometimes it seems as if civilisation is going backwards. :-S

I think we all suffer when we start getting more active again in the spring. My back and knees have been sore today after the cleaning and hoovering yesterday and OH has been sore after the stuff he lifted and lugged to the tip!

That little bird soon spotted the new box Frank! Let's hope it's a good sign. :-)

Just going to the conservatory for the football. My back and knee is killing me. I will have to take extra Pain killers tonight. I don't take what I am allowed normally, but I think this is the exception.

I have worn myself out today cleaning out the chickens cleaning things to go in the shed, two loads of washing all nearly dry. The first lot ready for ironing but I hav'nt done it. Bit of clearing out of rubbish in the shed and a bit of gardening. I caught the vole and disposed of that. Fed the wild birds and the visiting pheasents and some other things I can't remember at the mo.

I should sleep well tonight.............I hope.

Jane has the decorator much more to do now?? Sounds like he was getting on well again today. Were you trying to mask the smell of the paint with your dish for tonight? :-D

Afternoon All
Our Wet and Forget is here.Don't know when we will use it.Soon I hope :-D
The decorator has just gone.It's smelling a bit painty now.In fact the house is ponging as I have done that Rice and Lentil dish with the spicy sauce again.My face is looking a bit like a Lobster wit hall the smells of spices.

I went to see Johnny's Mum this morning.it was the first time I have seen her since Johnny died.OMG the poor lady.She is a broken woman and so sad.Needless to say we had lots of tears between us and a load of tissues used :-( :-(.It is just heartbreaking.
One thing that helps her through the days now is her little dog that she recently got.She is called Jess :-D and is a 5 year old Cavalier Spaniel(I think Cavalier).She is an absolute sweety and just loves fuss and attention.Especially tummy rubs.She said
that she now has a purpose to get up and dressed each day :-DShe mentioned something about going away for a couple of days with her daughter sometime if she could find someone to look after Jess.I didn't say anything ,but have TOLD Chris that we should offer to have her :-D :-D.I will tell James to let Denise know :-D :-D

Chris has spent the day in the Summerhouse writing his Memoirs.He has done 5 thousand words today !!!!,and only up to the age of 8.The years up until then were horrendous for Chris so I am interested to see what he has written.I hope he doesn't have nightmares now.Apparently I am allowed to be the Editor when it is done :-D

I think it is looking a bit misty out there(it could be my specs though)They might be steamed up :-S
It will have to be a shower and hair wash for me tonight as there won't be time in the morning before Russell(decorator) arrives.He was here at 8.15 this morning :-S

Frank it is called Wet and Forget and you paint it on after diluting it and leave it to dry and you don't have to wash it again for ages. The pavers Oh did are just as clean now after the winter as they were before. Jane and Chris have bought some. I think you can get it online. It is great stuff.

Oh is going to do the whole patio as soon as we get a really dry day so I am tidying it up ready.

I have caught the vole who ate the tops out of my bunny rabbit plants. They were doing so well, all nice and bushy on their tops and when I went out the next day they had NO tops.

I spoke to soon !!! I was just about to sit and have a read when out of the blue Ros decided she was going to PRESSURE WASH THE PATIO. Now .being the gentleman I am, I put together the new pressure washer, and went out to do it. I went to my WELLINGTON BAG, and would you believe there were TWO RIGHT footed boots in there. I searched the garage (it's such a mess) and couldn't find any others, so I put on an old pair of trainers, jogging bottoms and T shirt. The dirt that was sprayed up from between the slabs, covered me from head to foot. THREE HOURS LATER it was done, but not as I would like it.

MEL, Some time ago you mentioned a patio cleaner, can you remember the name of it ??? I will get some and treat the patio then go over it again.

I am now all showered AGAIN washed my hair and in my DRESSING GOWN.. I'm not going anywhere, so didn't bother to get dressed. Hope we don't have visitors.

See you later.

O yes Happy St Patrick's Day especially to Carmel and I hope she is feeling better now <3

Sun's gone in and come out again as I type. Washing on the line and another lot in and I am just going to get lunch.

Morning all. evening Kim,

Morning here is fine drizzle in the air. but the sun is trying to break through.

Ros bought a new Bird box, so I went and put it up this morning . WITHIN FIVE MINUTES I had a blue tit having a nose around. I need to fix it a bit tighter to the tree. Would hate for them to take up residence and the whole lot comes tumbling down !!! :-( :-(

I didn't know about Prunella Scales . and didn't see the programme. I wish her all the best, what a fine actress she has been.

Glad you are all up and running now Jane. Lets hope it lasts longer than the other one.

We (TONY AND I) went to the pub last night. The match was rubbish, and how Liverpool won, I will never know :-D :-D

Will Liz, You had plenty of years to train IAN. I think if you haven't managed by now, I would give up, and just get on with it <3 <3 <3 <3 You know you girls love to complain us PERFECT MEN :-D :-D :-D I have just put my TIN HAT on ;-) ;-) ;-)

Any news on the sale front gill ?? and has the car gone through the MOT.

It did seem funny taxing the car on line, and no tax disc being sent. I have taken the T D holder from the screen, it seems bear after all these years of being there.

There's alovely smell of polish coming from the lounge end, Ros is having a hoover and polishing session.

No plans for today, HAPPY PADDIES DAY TO ANY IRISH LOOKING IN.

Morning all and evening Kim,

Bright and sunny here for a change although the skies not that blue but mostly grey and white clouds.

Yes Kitty's hubby in Mr S for one of Prunella's sons I think she has another Jo who lives in France with 3 children too. We watched the boat trips last year and she was looking a bit dazed in some of those too. The son who lives in France joined them at one p[oint in the last programs.

Ian's just gone down to the village to make a Dr's appointment, and get a few bits and bobs! Good opportunity to tidy up round his chair!!!!!! :-D

Ann, Samuel West is Frank Edwards, Kitty's husband! but I expect you know that by now!!!!
Very foggy here first thing but now the sun is trying o come out!
I must do some h/work today, it's surprising how grotty the place gets after only a couple of days, and there's only the two of us! Mind you, I live with the untidiest man in the UK to the point where I really get seriously annoyed!! When we were first married I got so fed up with putting shoes away,(and other 'junk') that I put a pair in the dustbin!! Do you know, he didn't even notice, and I had to get them out again before the bins were emptied!!
Must put some washing on and get going!

Yes, OH said about Prunella when the programme started and said she was doing well to remember her lines. I don't know how long ago they knew about it though. I wish I could remember the part their son played in Mr S......it's bugging me now. He did seem lovely, as did his parents.

I'd never heard of that thing with the rash Jane and had to look it up. We learn new things all the time on here, well I do! Yes fascia boards are the ones that the tiles overlap and they are fixed to soffit boards that go underneath. I wouldn't want to be up a ladder painting that high up, but he may use one of those tower scaffold things. He's very much in demand isn't he so must be good and worth waiting for!! :-D Glad your new box from Frank is working. I've made a note to remind OH to send for ours.

Off to bed now when I've loaded the washer again, OH has already gone. :-)

Good you have the box working Jane. A nice pressy from Frank.

Oh has just told me what is on my hand is where I rest it on the keyboard. He gets it on the middle of the palm of his mouse hand but it is not as bad as I have and now is is a bit prickley and sore.

Have any of you seen the lovely baby in the bath on the Johnson's advert? She is lovely.

I thought the same as you Jane, Prunella appeared a bit vague at times. Poor lady, they're such a nice couple and as you say their son seem a lovely chap, I thought he was rather concerned about them both, you could sort of feel it, particularly when he left them. I love him in Mr Selfridge!
Glad you are up and ready to go with your telly box!!
Early night for us as we are whacked!!!

Liz I knew Prunella Scales had Alzheimers and I did wonder if she might have been reading from a script.(maybe she wasn't).There were a few times in the programme when I thought she looked a little 'lost' if you know what I mean.I thought their son was a lovely chap :-D :-D
This will be the last of decorating for a while.James's room is desperately needing doing but with him in it it won't be done anytime soon.
We are booked in with the decorator to have the wooden bits under the roof done.I can't think of what they are called.The bits that run the whole way around the house above the windows .Fascia?But he might not be able to do it this year as he is so booked up.He said it depends on what kind of summer we have.If he can get a lot of outside jobs already booked then it might be October /November .But if a bad summer then it will be next year!!!...All the paint is peeling off the wood and it all looks very tatty and shabby :-| :-|

FRANK We are up and running now :-D :-D :-D :-D..Thanks once again xxx

Ann, I feel like you over being able to do things. When Ian was in hospital and for quite a few weeks after he came home, I did have to do everything and it opened my eyes a bit to the fact that if I was ever on my own this could become a way of life!! You can't keep asking the family for help, you can soon become a nuisance, so I do try to manage and only ask for help if I absolutely have to.
Jane, will this be the end of your renovations? or are there more rooms to be tackled?!!
Goodness Maureen you have been busy. The photos went through?!! It came back as postmail failed. Obviously they went anyway!!! This has foxed me a bit!!! :-S
Poor Prunella Scales has early alkzeimers, isn't that sad? Timothy West said at the beginning of the programme that she wasn't too well, and that it apparently what's the matter with her.