General Chat

You don't even need to go to the pharmacy to find out Mel. I have phoned them and asked about taking meds before and told them what else I take.

You can still go into any pharmacy and ask re your or Stu's meds and Ibrofen gel Mel. Saying that can't his wife ask somebody at the surgery if she works there?

We don't go to a phamacy cos pills and other meds come from the surgery plus the fact Stu's ex wife Kate works at the surgery so she brings his meds to him when she comes to do the horses which are still at Stu's in the stables.

Its raining so hard here it looks like its foggy. I hav'nt long been round to the girls and am glad I went when I did as it was raining then but not like it is now.

Yes that's why OH and I can use the Ibuprofen Gel but not take the tablets with taking a beta blocker AnnG. It's a good point and Stu would be best to ring and check with the pharmacist and say what other meds he is taking.I can use steroid gels but not take the tablets for the same reason.

And it is still pouring with rain and so dark indoors that all the lights are on. not cold though and bed remade and washing in the airing cupboard Oh, some dried but on the rads ready to air when the heating comes on.

Check about the ibrofen gel mel but sometimes, because it doesn't go into the stomach just stops pain where it is applied, it might be OK.

Yes Jake and riley were hear before 0930 and quicly unloaded the van into my garage. Apparently I am to expect some heavy lifting gear to be delived sometime. Should be interesting.

Annx I had'nt thought of Ibuprofen and I have some of that. He takes Diasipan but says they make him tired. I wonder if you can take that and use Ibuprofen gel. He said Paracetomol don't work but he is bending over cars all days which dos'nt help. I think its his sacriliac (sp) on his right side. He said when it happened it just went he was'nt doing any lifting or bending.

Hi to Gwyn nice to see you pop in. <3

Morning All,

I am a silly Billy, I just wrote half a post and then edited another, so lost the post I had started!!

There were amber warning about Claudia for this County and the Council has advised to get a 'flood package' together. We are much higher than the river so should be fine. It rained all night and is still raining but not as heavily.

The boiler man was here an hour early so it was a good job I was up and showered early. He was done in an hour and signed the warranty and also turned the temperature down on the boiler to be more economical. That's another job done.

It's a good idea to carry a torch with hese dark evenings AnnG. The streets are darker now with more lights switched off and they don't maintain the pavements as often now either. I hope Jake gets the stuff moved ready for the work next week and you have reminded me I need to write my cards for abroad.

I see you are getting organised ready for your annual meet up and meal Gwyn which is something nice to look forward to.

The pie was enjoyed then Mel and home made is usually better as you say. It's a shame Stu has a bad back but the patches and hot water bottle should help if he tries them. He can also get Ibuprofen gel from the chemist to rub on. OH uses it on his neck and back and finds it helps a bit.

Better get the tray bake for lunch ready next and a COC. Then I will see if I can put more back in the new cupboards.

It has not stopped raining since I got up'

Jake has off loaded all his tools and stuff for fixing the roof next week into the garage. Fforecast is OK. apparently I have some heavy lifting equipment being delivered some time. Should be interesting.

Just received the replacement letter for the ENT appointment that was in Tewkesbury. now in Glos Royal on 2 February at1600 so another dark journey home, and as they are usually late it will be really dark. I shall 'worry' about that later.

Morning everyone.
Your pie sounds great, Mel and perhaps something Stu would not make, so all the more pleasing to him.

AnnG, That sounds a good plan for today's jobs.
I did notice on the TV weather map, that your area is likely to be hit by heavy rain, so I think it's just as well you have plenty to do indoors.
I will probably be doing just the same jobs in preparation for a family meet, when we exchange cards and small presents, when we meet for a pre-Christmas meal together in Hampshire soon.

Hoping that Vera's op. went well and she is having a chance to rest.

Keep safe from 'Claudia' everyone <3

Morning Anng and all,

The pie was great last night and Stu thourgherly enjoyed it and so did I you can't beat a homemade pie. Poor chap is still suffering with his back so I sent him home with heat patches to stick on during the day and told him touse a hot water bottle at night.
Whether he will do it or not is another matter.

Its 13 degrees here and pc says light rain but its been raining in the night so everywhere is wet wet wet.

Good morning all, no two days alike here, yesterday morning bright and sunny and temp up to 14 degrees, this morning dark and very wet and 11 degrees.

Jake is coming to offload stuff into the garage (which is mostly empty) in preparation of when they can start on the roof next week.
Otherwise I think I will wrap a few presents and write a few cards. I do have a wash load in so that is a start on a bit of H/W :-(

Do hope that Vera is OK after her op and that it all went off OK. I expect we may not hear for a few days.
Mel how was the pie. I do like a nice pie.

I have just been watching Talking pictures about Tichard Burton. Loved him when I was younger. I didn’t realise he was only 58 when he died.

Also started writing my Christmas cards. And I realise I am five people. Signing cards as, Mum, Ann, Nana, great Nana and Aunty Ann. Sometimes have to stop and think before I write.

I was lucky with the weather dry so the 20 minute wait for the 94 which turned out to be a 95 didn’t matter that there is no shelter.

I organised myself so that I was quite early so wandered round the shop.

It was basically to re tube my main aid but the. Took most of my spare one off me as you are not allowed to have four aids. He did leave me with the ear moulds which could be useful I suppose but now like having a reserve. Anyway he was very thorough and only doing his job. He suggested another hearing test which he will organise for about 8/weeks but made note of when I am away for Christmas and new year. (18th December to 5 January.). He also promised to arrange the hearing test for earlier in the day, so hope he does that. He remarked that he knew that I. An only get to GRH so that must now be on my records. Wish ENT and Dermatology were as aware.

I came out at 4.15 and it was twilight. A very good not too long walk via the very smart well lit and safe feeling tunnel to the bus hub. But then the bus was late so had about two bus loads of passengers crammed in with people standing. Bus driver just waved as all on just showing passes, then suddenly cursed and raced upstairs after two young boys who obviously sneaked on with no passes, and got them back down to pay. The main queue had already blocked this little gang from sneaking in ahead of the queue from the side with men pushing all us females forward and blocking them. We had been waiting a lot longer than them of course, By the time I got off the bus it was pitch black but it is only a short walk and I had put a torch in to light the path in My road.

I used to be given a bunch of 4 of the big white ball Chrysanths at Christmas Mel. The do last ages as you say Mandy. I remember they had paper bags covering the flowers till they were ready to cut. I can still smell them now with that distinctive smell. That was a good way to grow some potatoes from the peelings. I remember first MIL telling me that in WW1 everyone in the road kept a pig and, each time one was slaughtered, the whole street would have it shared between them. Good idea to do an easy meal for yourself for tomorrow too.

Yes I was reading about the frosts Mandy and reminded OH we haven't covered the outside tap yet. You've done a marathon making three of the blankets, so I bet it will be nice to make something else next once you have finished the remaining 12 squares! It will be nice to see what the other ones in the different colours look like once you have finished them.

I hope Vera is resting at home now and that AnnG is home again with her hearing aids working properly again.

I need to clear the worktop under the boiler for the service to be done in the morning now and then to bed, so night night and sleep tight everyone.

I like those big Chrysanthemums my sisters neighbour use to have them on his allotment and in his greenhouse and sell them in big bunches outside his house ,they use to last in the vase for ages .

Ann I have 11 more squares to do for Chelsea's blanket ,I have to say I'll be glad to get onto something else after all these squares ,with Lacey's when I laid them out on the bed to get the colours in place I realised I was one short, I'd done 12 of each in the four colours then realised i needed one more as its 7 squares by seven so I need 49 .

Mel I suppose as long as the peelings had an eye they would grow and in war time they were grateful for what ever they could grow.

Hope Anng is OK coming home in the dark .

Annx it was'nt Schizanthus they are Kaffir Lily I think and their name is Schizostylis something. My grandfather grew Schizanthus and geraniums and the mop head Chrysanthemums and toms in his little greenhouse. He used to come to dinner on a Wednesday and when I was working with mum I would go and pick him up and he would have a big bunch of Chrisanths for mum every week. They always went on the hall table. He also had an allotment and mum told me in the war he grew potatoes from peelings.

Had a good clear up and got the meat cooked for the pie pots peeled and hoovered the kitchen and clean the table. Just going to have a cuppa and then wsh up and I should be all ready to start dinner for 7pm. I am going to put a big jacket tato in the oven that I can stuff for dinner tomorrow.

My first FIL grew Schizanthus in pots Mel and used to give me them. They have pretty flowers and his were quite tall. He was a keen gardener and grew the big ball chrysanthemums, Pelargoniums called Grand Slam, those pot plants that were covered in what looked like little oranges. (forget the name!) and a what he called a string of beads cactus. He grew sweet peas on cordons and he had a relative who would visit who was a Sweet Pea judge. His garden was 100 yards long and he grew all sorts of vegetables as well as trays of bedding plants and of course tomatoes in his greenhouse.

I see we are due heavy rain and floods tomorrow so we got the gutters cleaned just in time. No chance of doing anything outdoors though. I still haven't removed the dead Hosta leaves which are now looking a mess.

How many more squares to do for Chelsea's blanket Mandy and is your arm a bit better today?

Afternoon all,

It's been a beautiful day really warm with the sunshine just like a spring day ,got the shopping all done and put away ,I was so hot in the shop and it was nice to get out in the air ,I think their heating was on full blast .
I have Lavender in flower and all the fuchsias still have flowers ,poor plants are going to feel it when we have a frost .

Mel how did the little bird get in the garage ,do you think its been shut in since you last went in or is there a gap he's squeezed through.

Ann that handy getting the cancellation and you'll have no trouble parking on the asda car park much better than a hospital car park with ths having to paying for parking .

Hope all went well with Vera's cataract op today .

Pasta in sauce for us tonight nice and easy and I usually add some chopped ham .


Hope you can get the busses OK Anng and get your hearing aid sorted be careful walking home in the dark .