General Chat

We had a Starling attack earlier Mel, Not as polite or pretty as your long Tailed Tits though. I wish some of those would visit us. The Jackdaws suddenly vanished a couple of weeks ago, so the Starlings and Magpies have taken over their trees in the field.

What a game I had doing the PVA stiffening of the cloth for tomorrow. The PVA was perfect, but with it being old, the plastic bottle had gone brittle and it SPLIT. Fancy a bottle not outliving the contents. Luckily I had put newspaper down where I was working and I managed to mix enough for what I wanted. The bottle is in the bin now. I did try putting the clingy plastic stuff round it, but it still oozed and the bottle couldn't be squeezed with being so brittle. I must order some more.

O yes EOS you will need big bloomers to keep you warm when to take out the broomstick. Strippy stocking won't do without a nice warm pair of draws. Happy flying and stay safe.

I want to wash my hair but have to shut the chickens in first so I don't go out with damp hair. Do you think they are going in when they have had a nice bright day????? not on your nelly. May have to get my magic wand out and cast a spell on them. :-D

Spag bol tonight as long as I can find a tinned of chopped tomatoes in the depths of the tin cupboard and some tom puree.

We're under a Long Tailed Tit attack and we were yesterday too.

Afternoon All,

Nice and sunny now after a really sharp frost this morning. Mr O opposite was back at work in his big van this morning. His headlights and floodlight made it bright daylight in the bedroom just gone 7.00am while he was clearing his windscreen. Even one of our next door neighbours has had an outside light put up on the side of her bungalow overlooking our patio and conservatory last week. It's a good idea as it is a narrow path down the side to her front gate and if it had been 3 feet further down the side it would have shone on the side of our garage instead of blinding us as we step out of the conservatory or sit in there. With us having no street lights they are so bright these days, but as OH says it will at least deter anyone from breaking into our place too.

<3 <3 :-D HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILL :-D <3 <3 I hope you are enjoying your 80s CD and a bit of bopping to the music! It's good there was a song on it you hadn't got. I bet Sandra will have her eye on the choccies once you open them.

Yes Mel, I was painting this morning from 9.00am, so no lying in bed! We had to simplify a scene and only use 3-4 colours and our pens. Now we have to finish it and add what we wish. I had to lean my laptop back and put books under the front edge to keep the camera on as it won't come on if the lid is open too far but at least it worked like that.

Keep your hopes up AnnG. FIL broke his back turning over in bed in his 90s and could hardly move for ages and had to use a walker. Painkillers hardly helped, but eventually he recovered enough to be able to push MIL around in a wheelchair when she needed it. He'll be pleased to get the new charger for his phone and will be able to keep in touch better then.

Suspenders EOS, :-0 ! You need some nice roomy bloomers on to keep you warm this weather.

Mind your back moving the furniture out Vera. How is it and how is your foot now?Your lounge will have a nice new look with a new sofa and floor. I'm itching to get some sealed window units replaced and more floors done. Maybe once I get vaccinated. :-)

I see Boris is doing an announcement later about what happens after this lockdown and Christmas. OH can't watch as he is in a meeting so I'd better pay attention, as he will be asking me what was said.

I'd better get this fabric stiffened next for the origami box session tomorrow. First I have to choose the material.

Afternoon all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILL.

I thought I had better pop in, or you will be worried.

Yet another terrible night. Since damaging my ribs, the bruising is coming out. and is very painful. Ros has bandaged my RIBS with two Crepe bandages. She has done them as tight as she can, but not tight enough for me, I am still feeling a lot of discomfort. I rang 111 this morning, but really they weren't a lot of help. I am taking pain killers every four hours.

Ros has prepared the meal for tonight, even though I am not eating a great deal lately. I will eat what I can, and hope she doesn't overload my plate.

Sorry I am not good company, and not reading the posts.

Hope you areal well, and stay safe. xxxx

It’s still sunny here as well Mel but only 9 degrees and the temperature is supposed to drop in the next hour or two. Nice and warm indoors though :-)

I’ve got a Sainsbury delivery this afternoon. It's not too big an order as I have Tesco on Sunday so wipe down shouldn’t take too long. I wanted milk and fresh veg and ingredients for a lighter Christmas cake I thought I’d make plus a couple of cleaning bits and pieces. As delivery is only £1 it was worth just getting a smallish order in.

We’ve just heard that our new sofa is coming on Wednesday. At last! It will have to go in the dining bit of the kitchen-diner for a few days as all the furniture has to come out of the lounge this weekend for the new floor to be laid.

I hope your ribs are less painful now Frank and you haven’t taken any more tumbles.

I think we do feel the cold more as we get older AnnG and if OH is weakened from pain and not eating well he could well feel chilled. I’m sure they’ll keep a good eye on him. Make sure you eat well yourself and rest when you can as you will need to stay strong.

Dear Gill

Hello

A very happy birthday to you.

Hope you have a lovely day.

Take gentle care
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Its usually quite hot in hospital wards. You did say he felt the cold anyway did'nt you Anng?

Wonder what Ann is up to today? Bet she's painting.

Still sunny here but not very warm with it. 12 degrees outside and 15 in.

Sending love and wishes to Frank and hope he's feeling better with those painful ribs.

Gill you won't be getting my card yet as I have just found it down the side of the car seat. Forgot to post it as it had slipped off the seat, sorry.

Thanks for the e-card AnnG, I've just watched it with Sandra and OH and couldn't stop laughing. :-D

The posts just arrived, thank you Mandy for your card, I love it.

Thanks everyone for my birthday wishes.

I've nothing planed for today as we're in lockdown so nowhere's open unless it's a pub with food and they are to crowded to take a chance going there. OH is working nights tonight so will be in bed later as it's his first night shift for this week. I've just been listening to the CD and found there was another song on there from the 80's I haven't got so I'm chuffed now.

I hope something's sorted for your OH AnnG and he get's back into bed where it's warm so he can have a sleep.

T did phone early on and said they were making him sit out in the chair where he was cold and he wanted to get back in bed and sleep. He said he was going to be in there for at least another week but I don't know where the info came from. I had ordered a new charger for his phone for him and he wants that sent in so somebody is going to take it this afternoon.

I also had somebody on the phone saying that today they are delivering a raised toilet seat.

It is a pleasant day out there. The sun is shining but it is only 7 degrees.

Thanks again for all your thoughts, it helps to have your support.

I have just dusted upstairs and hoovered and dusted the lounge.

Happy birthday Gill have a great day.

Happy birthday Gill, wishing you a lovely day xx

Morning all
sewing today.

O I had'nt read the posts. Don't get too down Anng he is in the best place for them to take good care of him and by last weeks treatment it sounds like they may be getting somewhere now. Wonder what today will bring after the weekend when nothing much ever seems to get done. Lets wait and see. My prayers are with you and him. x

<3 <3 <3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILL <3 <3 <3

Hope you have a smashing day. xx

Morning all,

Well we have sunshine this morning and blue skies such a change from the last week or so of grey grey days with rain although it has'nt been so cold.

My leccy toothbrush is throwoing a wobbly again and won't charge and I think its time I had a new one so MORE EXPENSE as our Frank would say.

Hope you all slept well and have the sunshine this morning too.

Morning all ,

Happy Birthday Gill ,have a lovely day <3

AnnG keep your chin up he's being looked after, if only they could find out what is causing the back pain then he could get to his feet again and gain his strength again.

Lovely sunny morning here now after a sharp frost again ,bit chilly out though.

Thank you Vera for my birthday wishes and card, thank you to Ann for your card, I love them. I got two boxes of chocolates and a CD with an 80's song on I wanted, I only have it on record so Sandra bought it me on CD. I'm going to listen to it now.

:-D :-D :-D :-D <3 <3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GILL. <3 <3 :-D :-D :-D :-D
I hope you have a lovely day and OH and Sandra spoil you.

Very murky and a thick frost here first thing but it’s brightening up now.

Stay positive AnnG. There is always hope. Thinking of you <3

Good morning all. A freezing fog out there.

Hope you have fog lights on that broomstick Elizabeth

Hope everyone had a good night. I kept waking up but went back to sleep without a problem.

Annx yes it is frustrating not to be able to see him, Before he went in I could not believe how he had aged in front of my eyes from somebody fit and strong and loving his garden (even when he first had the bad back) to a little old man just lying in bed unable to move. Pain does that of course, I am sure he must look even worse now. Thankfully his voice is mostly strong on the phone but I really think he is fading away which is so sad. A real lesson to treasure every moment you all have together. I am so pleased that we always did that and enjoyed each other's company. So many memories to cherish but at the moment they only bring pain.

Dear All

Hello

Hope you all have a good week.

Travel safely, ask questions and get the answers you need.
(All done in a gentle way, of course!)

As for my stripey stockings, maybe I could try suspenders with them. :-S
The garter would fall down! :-D

Take gentle care
Love Elizabeth, EOS
xx

Well there is that concern Island but I can’t be sure that they are not doing anything.