General Chat

Morning all and evening Kim,

Winds blowing here this morning quite hard. Been raining too and I have a load of washing in the machine which will have to go in the drier. Then I shall have to do another lot as the bin is full to overflowing with all this bad wether we have had.

Side feels a bit better today but I hav'nt sat around much yet.

Hope Ros's meds start to work for her soon and she gets rid of that nasty cough.

Ann I can just see Gordon's face when you say yes to those books when you said his eyebrows would go up. Bless......

Gill, I'd have a word with your agent about your Japanese viewers, they could find out exactly what the story is as to whether you have to be mindful of a particular custom or not. You don't want to cause embarrassment the other way round!
Yes, that pic was taken on our day on the river last May Mel. It was a lovely day and we had such a good time, so I thought I'd ring the changes with it.
Mel, you can do exercises to help that sciatic nerve. I was recommended them by an Osteopath, but I think you can find out on line what might be helpful. Could be worth a try. As I've said, in the end I had acupuncture, which did work, bit like a miracle! but it doesn't work for everyone.
Nice day here, cloudy sun, and not cold at all. Might do Xmas cards, might not!! No decs here till the weekend before Christmas day, we only have lights on the tree and we don't turn them on till Xmas eve. This is what we used to do at home, so we've always done it this way, as it was a signal that Xmas had started amid great excitement when children were small. Daughter does the same, so the excitement is now in her house and not particularly in ours!!!!

Lucky you, with the good weather Liz lol, it's rained that much here we now have a massive puddle down the garden and the grass is water logged in parts too. Can you send some of your sun to me please :-D :-D I think Mel, could do with some to, with all the washing she needs to get dry LOL.

Yes I was thinking of ringing the Agent, although I'd be wearing my slippers, I get cramp if my feet get to cold, but I should imagine they would be ok with me wearing something on my feet with being English, and it is Britain after all.
I would take my shoes off if I was visiting them in their country though. I'm not bother either way if they take theirs off when they come here :-) You never know they maybe English themselves. Shall have to ask the Agent and find out.

There's no stopping me now David, I've just cropped another two photo's and popped them on my tree ;-) ;-) So something new I've learned today :-)
Thanks again for your help.

Maybe having acupuncture will help you Mel, like Liz suggested. This is the second time it's happen recently isn't it? Glad to hear it's not so painful today.

I think I might write my Christmas cards out today too, ready for posting, as it's almost December........I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. It only feels like 5 minutes since I was taking the decorations down and now we're putting them back up again.
What a lovely thing to do with your Christmas lights Liz. I don't think Sandra would let me do that, she loves them so much she'd want them on as soon as they are on the tree. Mind you, that's what we've always done, my mum did it to, so it's something I'm used to and so is Sandra now.

You have the right idea Mel, leaving your lights up all year round LOL, it saves all the messing about and all you have to do is turn them on. Have you thought of a feather duster to clean them throughout the year, you said they get full of cobwebs? I have one and they are great <3

Yes, I had a bit of a giggle at what your OH would say Ann, if you decided to have those books lol lol.

Going to put more photos on my tree now, then try and remember where I put the Christmas cards I bought ;-) so I can get those started this afternoon.
BBL

Morning All

LOL David .Nice to know the Priest helped things get moving for you .3 weeks is a very long time :-S

Well the sun is shining and it is a lovely morning.Typical ,as we are of to Northampton soon for lunch and the Cinema..The film is Brooklyn.I can't remember if Ann said she has seen this one.

Gill I bet the people will be English and have probably been out in Japan for work.I wouldn't worry yourself about the shoe thing.At least you know if they are Japanese then they may well just slip off their shoes.You don't need to mention it to them.
I hope OH's cough clears up and you and Sandra don't pick it up.
Mel you will have to do easy things today and not aggravate the Sciatica.It is such a painful thing to have.Fingers crossed it is now gradually getting better.

How is Ros this morning Frank?I hope she hasn't been coughing all night and keeping you both awake.
Janice is 56 Frank and just has had enough working for the NHS.There is so much pressure on her and what with looking after William part of the week too she feels worn out.She is an OT Assisstant .She goes to peoples homes and assesses them for any help they may need It could be anything from something simple like raising seats to applying for funds for say a special shower/wet room .In fact any kind of aid to make life easier which will also enable the person to be able to continue to live in their own home.

I have just seen the time and we will be off in half an hour.I think we are having lunch at Pizza Express . BB later this afternoon.

Good morning all, Evening Kim,

Light drizzle here, but it does seem a bit warmer outside.

Ros is on antibiotics and cough mixture. She seems a bit better this morning, but when she coughs she rattles the windows ;-) ;-) ;-)

David you are a mind of information !! I didn't know about that bit of advise you gave gill.

How are you felling today Anne, a little less upset I hope <3 <3 <3

Hope all goes well with your viewing Gill, and that there isn't any hic cups with the Japanese.. Just treat them as normal human beings, (which they are) just a little different in the ways.

Liz, I remember that photo being sent to me last year. Lets all look forward to a nice Spring/Summer next year. I am sure it will cheer us all up to get a bit of sunshine on our backs !! ;-) ;-)

Mel, You must try to rest a bit, this weather will help, as you can't be outside doing things. ;-) ;-)

Thanks for your input Ann, I await your email with anticipation lol. I thought I was wrong somewhere down the line.

I have been given my box of Christmas Cards by Ros, so I will have to make a start on writing them, especially the ones to Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. I also need a couple of addresses, which I will pm to those concerned.

Liver and Onions, Mash and peas for tonight. Will make a change from TURKEY :-D :-D :-D

Ann you be careful buying three shades of green, you never know where it might lead :-\ ;-) ;-) <3 <3 We don't want to have to visit you in hospital LOL LOL

You're welcome Gill and Frank and everyone.

Do you see David's avatar is looking younger :-D <3

Good afternoon everyone

I'm back to my usual self today after having a long chat on the phone with another of my many S.I.L, Jean who is married to Peter's brother Michael, they live in Ashford ,Kent, he is a retired policeman.

David you look very young in your latest Avatar. When I was prescribed Zapain pain killers it took me a while to realise that they were causing my constipation.

I haven't read 3 shades of grey either but have heard a lot about it, I can remember when my mother had "lady Chatterley's Lover" hidden in her knitting bag ;-)

The suns trying to come out now but it's quite windy and chilly.

Frank, lets hope the antibiotics are working for Ros. I liked the email about Bob Hope, I'd forgotten that he lived to be over 100.

Gill lets hope your latest viewings are successful . When we had our new boiler installed by British Gas they flushed the system through but we do have very hard water in this area which makes a difference ]not good]

I haven't done much today apart from hoovering and taking Amy for a walk, it's funny when we say hoovering when a lot of us use other makes these days

Jane, I hope you enjoy the film and meal, do you live far from Northampton?

I must go and get something to eat, I think I'll make a toasted sandwich

I've decided I'm not going to say anything, just let them do what they want to do.........Hope they don't have smelly feet :-D :-D
Your sister sounds like she's got an important job, but with all her other commitments I can see how she mustn't have much free time for herself.

How old are you in your new pic David, will we see one of you as a baby before the day's out ? ;-) ;-) ;-)

Pleased to hear you're back to your usual self today Anne

Sandra's decided she wants to watch another Christmas film this afternoon, so I'm going to leave the Christmas cards for another day now. To be honest, I'm not sure where they are, I put them in a SAFE place and now I can't remember where that was :-S

The agent rang me with the feedback from yesterday's viewing and they don't want our property. I'm getting used to it now. Apparently they didn't get the right feeling, which is fair enough I suppose, you need to have the right feeling about a place you're going to live in don't you?

Well the sun is trying to break through as last.

"Lady Chatterley's Lover" that takes me back a bit. I remember reading that when I was about 15/16 years old (NAUGHTY BOY)!!! It was a serial on T.V. recently wasn't it ??

I thing it's best to play things by ear, and see how things go Gill. Hope you get a better result than the last one.

Ros has had a reply from a local woman, regarding her other sewing machine. She is calling after 4.30 pm today, so lets hope she likes it and buys it. ;-) ;-) ;-)

I had one of Ros's other present turn up this morning. A very nice Diamond and Opel ring. It's her size "R" so it should fit o.k. I hope she likes it.

I missed Jane's post this morning. She will be sitting back either eating her Pizza or relaxing in the Cinema. Hope they enjoy it.

No lunch for me today. I had my Mate and toast this morning, and don't fancy anything.

I see Man Utd are playing tonight, so I might take a stroll to the pub, if it's dry. or I will have to ring Tony. He is a supporter so is sure to want to go. I only go for the match as I watch most, provided it's good football I don't mind who wins. And I can have a couple of beers. !!

Ros has popped to Tesco to get a few bits and bobs, that we are running low on. Not that we couldn't manage without them. With what we have got in the fridge, cupboards and freezers we could last a month or so. Only really need fresh vegetables, bread and milk.

My current avatar I cropped from a photo of my self and 2 brothers.

Because my younger brothers are present I'd estimate I'm 4 maybe 5

I don't have any younger photos. My Mother had me at an early age 16 years.

18 months later she gave birth to Dennis and 18 moths later Ralph.

3 Toddlers before she was 20 .... If that sounds busy my Grand Mother had 13

children, 6 sons and 7 daughters.

My Mother was the youngest 1929 - 1994 RIP <3

The suns been out here most of the morning but there is a strong wind and now it has come over cloudy.

Our friends popped in this morning to see if we wanted to go with them for lunch. Oh was having 40 winks and I had been talking to them for ages before I went to see what he was up to as they had parked the car right outside his study. He came out then and I made coffee which woke him up a bit and we all had a good natter.

Back and etc is a bit easier today and if I stay standing up and walking about it seems not to hurt so much. It is when I sit here at the pc or the table that it hurts when I try to rise.

Must get on with more card writing too as I have so many to send now. Also have to sort something else out so I can then let you know what I have been making.

The washing has gone round the rads and not put out as we have had rain showers inbetween the sun.

Good luck to Ros with the lady coming to see her machine.

Been outside and done some picking and wiring for the wreaths. Not got much done but as you mostly know I have to do the church advent ring first.

Would you believe it. The stich tension on the back of the material is all loose and Ros can't seem to work out why. It has never happened before. She will have a word with Margaret, and when sorted will speak with the Woman again. She also go to the Choir practice so Ros can have a word with her tomorrow night, if she goes.

I'm sure you will get the Wreaths sorted Mel, JUST TAKE YOUR TIME. PLEASE <3 <3 <3 We don't want you laid up. :-0 :-0.

Better get started on dinner/tea. See you later.

Just had this from our Maureen:-

Hi Mel,


I am so sorry it has taken me this long to thank you for my birthday card the days just seem to fly by, no sooner am I up than it's night and time for bed again. I haven't even had time to start the Christmas cards, I seem to be away most weekends at sons or daughters.


I am back at sons tomorrow as he is putting in a new kitchen so I will have my builders hat on. Will take Reggie with me, poor old Oscar, all he wants is a bit of peace so he should be happy on his own for a few days away from this crazy kitten who is forever taking running jumps and pouncing on him.


Say hello to everyone on the thread for me and thank them for all their birthday wishes.


Hope you and Mr. Mel are keeping well.


Love Maureen

Evening all,

It's been a really nice day here with lots of sunshine but it was still quite chilly out .

Nothing exciting been happening here ,just been doing the usual everyday jobs .

Frank has Ros changed the bobbins in the machine ?,i know my stitching was loose at the back of the my sewing and it was the bobbin ,when i changed it it stitched fine again .

Glad your pain feels a little easier today Mel ,sounds as if you've just got to give it time .

Sorry to hear that yesterdays viewing didn't go so well Gill, fingers crossed for the next one .

Ruby, how nice was that having the meal paid for by a stranger ,i think it's sounds a lovely thing to do ,just a shame he had gone before you could thank him.
I remember reading some where that in certain coffee shops when you buy a coffee you can leave money for another cup which is then used to buy a coffee for some one who hasn't the money to buy one .

Oh that was nice to hear from Maureen Mel, she did reply to my email last week saying she was sorry to hear about poor old Toby .

Jane i meant to ask did you catch the mouse ?

Evening All

Anne we live in Kettering which is about 16/18 miles from Northampton.The film was very good and lunch nice too :-D.Chris is going on his own for the next film (I think on Monday) to see Steve Jobs.I don't fancy that one.

Sorry you had another disappointing viewing Gill.It must get very disheartening as you build your hopes up and then get them dashed .Lets hope the next one wll be a positive oe for you.

Mandy the mouse traps are still there and not been visited .But I shall leave them there for now just in case.

I'm sure Ros will manage to get the stitch tension thing sorted Frank and her machine will be soon off her hands :-D

I am feeling so weary tonight so I don't think it will be long before I go up.I might just have some cereal and a Banana.I think Chris too might not be up late.He has had a very painful shoulder again today.It feels so crunchy :-S
Thomas had me up at 4.50 this morning :-| :-|.Then I went back to bed and read my kindle for about half an hour before dropping off again.

It feels very cold outside now.When Janice and I were out on Monday we noticed that the gritter had been out and about .

Nice to hear from Maureen :-D :-D..I see she is as busy as ever wearing that builders hat of hers :-D :-D

Signing out now .I just need to put the cats litter tray in place and top up his food dish.

Night Night x

MOUSE UPDATE

Well what fun and games we have just had (NOT). I stepped into the garage to get a pouch of cat food and Thomas followed me in as he usually does.Then he suddenly pounced and grabbbed a mouse !!!!!!.He then ran into the lounge with it and dropped it. The chase then began !!!!!!!!.Finally he caught it again and I have managedto shoo him out the back door with mouse in his mouth.I had a look out and he was just finishing the last bits :-S :-S..Now whether this was the mouse that we had I don't know.Or it may be a different one that has got inthe garage throught he gaps at the side of the garage door.Tomorrow the garage will be baited :-)

O what fun you are having Jane with that Thomas and his mice. Just think if you did'nt have Thomas , would you have known there was a mouse about in the garage???

jUST AS WELL YOU HAVE HIM. Sorry hit the cap lock.

Signing out now as I want to see The Coroner before going to bed.

Night

Good morning all. I hope Ros' coughs better Frank and that Jane and Mel's pain has eased off. I used a chiropractioner a couple of times in the past, freeing trapped nerves. Treat me like Mick McManus but it worked. Not sure if they can help with arthritis though. And Ann's knees I remember have been giving her gyp, hope they're OK this morning. Bet you're enjoying your central heating now Gill, it's freezing outside. I got a 7 year guarantee on my new boiler, hope I'm out last it :-D

Thomas was bringing you a pressie Jane, a trophy lol