General Chat

Hi Mo, no Daniel's never competed at Crystal Palace, though I bet he would like to. This will be his first season at Track & Field outside of Jersey, though he did a lot of Cross Country races in the UK between January and March.

The competition in Portsmouth is at the Mountbatten Stadium. Not heard of it before and I'm not going with the boys to see what it is all about. Then Daniel is off to compete in the Southern Regional finals at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford, Kent at the end of May. I am sure you will have heard of that one.

It is very difficult getting decent competitions for the youngsters here as they all have to travel so often to reach any serious standards. We do receive subsidies from various organisations, but (as with so much these days), funding is being cut in many places, so we must take the opportunities whilst they are available to us.

We always have Guernsey that we can compete against, and that is always very toughly fought, almost more competitive than National competitions. There is a huge sporting rivalry between the 2 islands, though we are all friends really (!).

This coming weekend there are a lot of Inter-Island sporting fixtures, which always seem to bring the Islands alive. Events are held in each of the Islands then they swap venue next year to the "other" island.

All good fun, and even better if the weather holds out. It's just started raining here now. Oh well, off to make sandwiches now. Night.

DEBBIE

Hi Debbie,good to hear from you.
I love to read what the children are up to. They sound a very healthy lot,with all the sport they do. I had forgotten the eldest do athletics,the same as my grandaughter. Do they ever go to Chrystal Palace,for a meet.
Only that is mostly where out Sasha goes.
When my five were little,we never had much of a garden either. After all a
garden is where they can let of a lot of steam,rather there than in the house,where arguments can start.
Good luck to the for the cup final tommorrow.
Sue I am sorry,I forgot to say how sorry Iam about your son having to give up his football. Is he still having problems with his knees.?
Still if he plays cricket,he is still getting his excercise.Does he like swimming,if he does that is a gentler excercise,and not so much strain on
his knees.
Oh golly I do hope I have got this right,and that I am talking about the right
boy. Pleases forgive me if I am wrong.
Love to all. Mo xxx

Hi all, greetings from a lovely sunny Jersey. We too have had a fantastic day here today, unlike the rain of yesterday.

Like so many of you I would love to be able to grow plants & flowers. I have not inherited my Dads green fingers either and also with 4 children and loads of their friends kicking footballs around in the garden and a trampoline taking up a huge area, I really do not have much space left that would remain unsquashed by children. At the end of the day, I would rather the children had fun and were outside, so I admire everyone elses gardens instead. That way there isn't the work for me either!!!

My eldest 2 still play football and the 13 year old is in a cup final tomorrow night at our main stadium (a bit like Wembley but in miniature), similar atmosphere though when the youngsters are playing. We are all very excited as it is the first time any of my children have played there.

My youngest 2 play Brazillian Soccer which is more skills based than team game so they enjoy that.

The 2 at secondary have started cricket, swimming & athletics and the 2 at primary have started tag rugby and squash. All these are run through and by the schools, so we are very lucky. The youngest has just started a new venture at school called FitKids which is a club after school for various sports, both team & individual. All well with everything so far.

The oldest 2 are off to Portsmouth 9 & 10 May for the Hampshire County Championships for Athletics. So, as you can well imagine, it is all go in our house.

Throw in fishing at weekends and out cycling with friends, I do wonder whether they all remember where they live. Must make the most of the good weather though, and it is so much better than hanging around corners in groups doing nothing.

Hope all is well with you all, as we are here.

DEBBIE :-)))

Hi Marilyn and Sue.
Our Jean should be back by Friday or Saturday,all being well.
Oh Marilyn I love sweet peas,they smell so nice as well don't they. You may be alright putting them out now,just keep an eye on the frost though.
The problem is,if you do put them out,that is where they have to stay isn't it.
I saw that you had tried to post yesterday Sue,but from what I can gather
GR had a lot of problems,and all the boards were full of nothing for hours.
I hope you got your plants o.k. I am like you,not very greenfingered,but I did plant my perennials out today. Now they are in,I wont have to worry to much about them next year. I like plants like that. As long as I remember to water them,and feed them occasionally,they will look after themselves.
See you all soon. Love Mo xxx

Hi All

Posted yesterday but dont know what I did as my message didnt show.

Nice sunny day ahead so got to get on with loads of washing before it changes.

OH and my self are going to the garden centre later to get some plants for tha garden, I need some that dont need a lot of looking after and can live in pots. We are not very good in the garden.
Also want to get a couple of grow bags and seeds for youngest to be able to have a go at growing something.

When I lived at home my dad grew everything in our garden but it didnt rub of on me, should have paid attension more.

oldest Son is given up his football which will be a shame. But he is going to get into some other sports instead. He plays cricket in the summer any way so he shouldnt get bored.
Well hope everyone has a good day.
Speak soon Sue

Morning Everyone,

Is Jean back yet ?????

Its looks like its going to be a sunny day today, don't need anymore rain.

I need to plant my sweet peas but I think its too early ,but they are growing like mad on my window sill. I've pinched them, so they are ready for the outside.
I've lovenly nurtured them would be upset if they wilted and died...!!!

Oh well got family to feed instead today ,so sweat peas will have to wait .!

Hello Sallie.
I am glad you had a good day yesterday. We decided that as it was so nice and sunny this morning,to go down to the coast. We got half way there and it tipped it down with rain. But luckily for us,by the time we got there,the sun had come out again.
We went to the garden center,on the way back,and I got some perennials,have to go back soon to get some bedding plants. But I forgot to get potting compost,so I cannot transfer them yet. I have to use pots,as our garden is the size of a postage stamp.
See you soon. Love Mo xxx

Hi Mo,
Hope things are alright with you today!

Just looking in to say hello to everyone!


Went down to Wales yesterday, to do some family research - found some of the information I needed, but not all. Never mind, hubby and I had a good day apart for the rain - did brighten up a bit, late afternoon though.

Sallie. x

Hello ladies,only a few days to go before our Jean is back. I hope she has had good weather wherever she has been,and that J is o.k,and not worrying to much about his hospital appointment.
Speak to you later. Mo xxx

Well Marilyn,it's your fault it's raining is it. Doing all that washing,you might
have guessed it would rain on it. lol
I also am fed up with these hotmatches,the ones I get are normally not related to me at all. I have been waiting since the beggining of the month,for a reply to one that I responded to. The trouble is,you never know
wether the person who you are reponding to,is still a member. I wish there was someway of knowing.The pm I sent is still unopened.
We,like you,have had an awful day here. I got lovely and wet,this morning when I went shopping. I was glad to get home.
I have to go out tonight,as I have got darts. But have to admit,I am not looking forward to it. We have got the pairs knockouts,and there are a lot of trophy hunters that enter. My partner and I only go for the night out,she and I have been darts partners for years now,and we both used to be pretty good,but as we have got older,we are not really up to scratch. Still
never mind,if we get knocked out early,I can come home earlier. Years ago
when we were in better form,we would sometimes still be playing the finals at midnight. Oh the good old days.
Well I am of now,got ot clear the dinner things away. Willspeak to you soon. Love and best wishes to all. Mo xxx

Hi Mo,

Its an awful day here in Devon ,Rain Rain Rain.... I did such a lot of washing but keep bringing it in and out dogging the rain.

I seem to have gone off of my tree ...LOL
Got nothing exciting to add, but I am waiting for some replies on hot matches,I wish they would hurry up !!! It would give me something to do !

I'm trying to turn a blind eye on house work..........maybe should start on that .

I am glad you enjoyed Anzac Day, Marie.
We have just had Saint Georges Day here,the patron saint of England,BUT
we do not celebrate,like the folks of Ireland,or any other of our neighbours in Scotland or Wales,unfortunately. We do not seem to be as patriotic,but I
really wish we were.
It would be nice if you could travel over to here again,then we could all put a face to the name. It is always so nice to hear from you.
I seem to have come to a standstill with my tree. I can't find two of my ancestors,they seem to have vanished into space. But never mind,I may find them one of these days.
Hi Marilyn. I am so glad you are recovering well. Welcome to the screw loose club. I am glad yours has been secured,as I lost the screws in my head ages ago. It comes with age in my case.
You lucky thing having someone else doing a meal for you. I have to be flat on my back,unwell,before anyone thinks oh poor you and cooks for me.
No I must not complain,if the OH cooked it ,it would probably be inedible.
He is the only person I know that can burn beans on toast. But I love him all the same,warts and all.
Have a lovely day. Speak to you all very soon. Love Mo xxx

Hi Everyone..!!

Especially MO that's been worried about me, I'm up and about got over the anesthetic ,I was a bit woosey for 24hrs.

The operation went very well I now have a screw in my head LOL, the skin has to heal around the screw for 3mths then the bone anchor hearing aid gets fitted onto the screw, its only a tiny little box behind the ear instead of an hearing aid which irritates my ear.
Gosh I feel as though you've all had a medical lesson !!
Anyway I was treated to dinner yesterday at my sisters house so was away from putter .
I have read all your lovey stories especially Maria's very interesting !
Cant wait for our lovely Jean to come home,it looks like this thread will stay for Jean anyway .
So to all you lovely people on here its nice to have good wholesome friendship.......refreshing,
Be on later MO..
Marilyn xx

Hello Everyone , I hope you are all well. It is nice to read all your posts supporting Junes thread.
Yesterday was 25Th April ( Anzac Day) a very special day for the Australian's and New Zealander's. I watched the March which went for 3hrs, although our last Anzac died last year, the march is growing in strength every year.
The ABC channel 1Broadcasts the event ,after the March we then get the dawn service at Gallipoli live. It was a beautiful service and yes I shed a tear for the boys who lost their lives and for the families of those killed.
The service was shared with the Turkish people who are now our friends.
We have had several days of rain and it is very cool the forecast is for frosts this coming week, I am not looking forward to the winter,but I do enjoy going to the local football and that starts next weekend so that is one good thing about winter. MO yes i do like traveling I have had several trips overseas and if I had the money I would go to England and Ireland again.
How are you all going with your Family research I would do a lot better if I could navigate a bit better on my computer I often make things disappear.I cant get anywhere with my Irish ancestors. Love and Hugs Marie from OZ.

Afternoon Sallie,Deborah and Berona. And all friends on here.
It was nice to hear from you all again.
I do hope Marilyn is o.k,as she had to go into hospital yesterday,for an ear operation. I hope she will pop back on,and let us know how she is.
Do they do smaller apartments,at New Milton Deborah.As there are now only the two of us at home.It sounds wonderful.
It is so depressing Berona,when one cannot be oneself,on a site like this,
isn't it. We really are so trusting of others,and they are not all as honest as
they seem. But we must not let them beat us. If we feel we are being abused,then as you say delete as soon as possible. But I do hope you keep posting. Oh by the way,what's this about old age,we all have to get there sometime. My problem is,I feel like I have been there for years. The body is ageing,but the mind is not.
Hi Sallie. I hope you have had a good day out,and not had to spend to much.
I believe I am the lucky one,being able to count Jean as one of my cyber friends.
I firmly believe,that what you give you receive in kind.
I had to go shopping myself today,gosh girls,it gets worse every week doesn't it. How can you buy the same things every week,and yet they rise so much in price.
We were supposed to have rain today,but guess what,they got it wrong again. We have had lovely sunshine,I hope it continues.
Enough of my moaning,speak to you again soon.
Love and best wishes Mo xxx

Good morning Mo, I hope all is well with you today!

Having to go out soon - speak to you later.

Best wishes.

Sallie.

Hi MO,

Thanks for the greeting. Nice to talk to you again. Hope you and yours are well too.

I think I will probably contribute to a new thread if Jean starts one again - but this time, I will say as much as I can to identify myself, bearing in mind what I have learned this week.

Come to think of it - I said before that I could have deleted my post if I was worried about it - but now realise that even that wouldn't be necessary - just Edit it!

I'm a bit slow - but I get there eventually - and I always blame Old Age - it's a good backstop!

Hi Mo,
Just popped by to say hello to you, and all the nice people posting on this thread.
Sorry I'm late - been out most of the day!

It's nice that Jean has a good friend in you Mo, and can rely on your help and support.

Speak to you soon, Mo.

Best wishes.

Sallie.

Hi MO,

Have only just got back round to sitting down at the computer again.

No, we didn't camp in the New Forest. We stayed in a 3 bedroomed Lodge/Chalet type place on a site at New Milton, which is just outside the forest itself, and right on the coast. A place we have been before and one which we are happy to visit again.

We leave camping under canvas until the summer months when the weather is supposed to be nicer, though I don't think we could have asked for much better than we just had for our 2 weeks.

That area of the UK is certainly a lovely one to visit, and there really is loads to do inside and out. We managed a huge amount of walking this time, which was great. The youngest 2 children are 6 & 7 so can now walk reasonably long distances before they get tired.


Debbie

Hi Deborah.
It's good to hear from you again. I am glad you had a nice break away,and
that the children enjoyed themselves. There is enough there to keep them amused. And you chose the right time to go,weatherwise I mean. Did you camp out or have a caravan,or did you go to a hotel nearby. I would love to go sometime,my son and his family have been several times,but it is one place we have yet to visit.
Best wishes Mo xxx