General Chat

glad I reminded you Gill. Good idea at your age.

As to the Aida, I don't know but I will ask my daughter, she has done loads of lovely cross stitch pictures in the past and is very good at it. she is trying black work now which is quite complicated.

OH seems to be fine now his head is tender but he did come in when I suggested he did, but I think that was more to do with the cold than his head.

I was thinking about getting some life insurance the other day AnnG you've just reminded me to look into it. You've been busy today, you'll sleep well tonight. Yes it was nice of OH to write the note and bring home the tray. Sorry to hear your OH's had an accident, I hope he's okay and doesn't have any after effects. Hope you're over the shock now to. Love all the pictures, you're very clever.

I've found some bigger Aida, do you think it would work with the pictures I've got in the kit or do I have to stick to the one that came with the kit? I've never done cross stitch before, so I don't know if it would work on a different size Aida.

That was a good idea of the shop to put a table outside to serve at Mel, better to be safe than sorry at the moment. What a good idea for you to email your order through ready to be picked up, it'd save you having to hang around in a queue which isn't safe right now. I'm just about to start sewing the nighties now. I mended another hole in OH's trousers, luckily it had just come away from the bias binding that was around it, so not a big job.

Take it easy Frank, that fall sounds nasty, you'll probably be sore for a few days until the bruising has gone. Pleased to see Conrad is back from Spain now, what will he do if he can't get back over there on the 11th April, can he work from over here? That was nice of you to give Valerie the Rotary line you weren't using, lets hope the weather improves again so she can use it. Good idea to leave it outside her door though.

How is James getting on with his first day of working from home Jane, or hasn't he started yet? How are you feeling today, less dizzy I hope? How is Fitz's wife doing, I hope Fitz hasn't caught it.

Pleased to see you've been sleeping better lately Ann, yes a good nights sleep has made me feel much better today with more energy. Yes OH is settling into his job now. They have another newbie, so OH's no longer the newbie now. He was telling me that someone had stolen all the residents chocolate that had been delivered, it was one of the night staff, but they don't know who yet. Aren't some people awful? We're just glad OH is on days now, so he won't be under suspicion. There were about 50 bars of chocolate in the box, the box was found on the 2nd floor, empty.

Annx thank you. I don't paint, that was done about 5 years ago when I had a try at painting. I have always wanted to and that was my effort copying a photo. I have got some paints and watercolour paper etc and several books on watercolour painting so when I have time I will have a go.

That frightened me. OH was outside and he suddenly shouted for me to come downstairs, he was at the bottom of the stairs bent over holding his head. I always expect blood when he shouts for me but there wasn't any thin time. However the garage door had come down on his head. No blood, no cut but a bit of a lump. I managed to keep him sitting for about 20 minutes but he has gone out and shut up everything under strict instruction to come in which he has done. Luckily it wasn't a sharp bit that hit him so hopefully he will be ok. It is sore but I think is not concussed. I had visions of ambulance and A& E but all is fine I think. The wind must have got under the door. He will have to have a look at it tomorrow. Better go and make some tea.

Oh no he isn't!! lol. Yes he is AnnG. It's me not sending my posts straightaway. :-) Your cards are really lovely. I didn't know you painted as well and that cross stitch florist is gorgeous! Your efforts in your garden really show with how nice it looks.

Frank that fall did more than you thought so don't do much till you start to move a bit better. That's good that Conrad managed to get home. I bet Jan was pleased he is home. Good for Simon and Sally to come home now too.

A friend rang me today and her paper shop has stopped delivering!

Annx Frank is 'behind you'!

Afternoon All,

Looks sunny for now but this being a kitchen slave means I can't get out there yet! I might venture out after lunch just to tidy up some spreading alpines and rock plants. There's still a bit of pruning to do but I fancy a change! We have a full garden bin and a double row of sacks next to the shed now but I think there are a few more sacks yet and I will use humpers if necessary.

Gill that's good you remembered your tablet last night. Since I've been sleeping better I've got more energy. Good idea to do some sewing alterations. It's not surprising you've lost weight with all that's been happening, but you need to look after yourself now so make sure you are eating enough. That's brilliant your OH got you a tray from work! I was going to suggest a table mat next! lol. It sounds like he is settling in well in his new job so that is good!

I have a list of jobs to do as well, but I think we have all been a bit preoccupied with problems and making sure we have provisions up to now. Maybe next week we'll be able to get down to our lists! :-)

So you have a 'new' man Mel! :-D Those rechargeables look good. OH's is one you plug in but those would be useful on holiday as there aren't always handy sockets where you need them. I bet he needed a hat on this morning as well after losing his hair. He will save a fortune on shampoo now though!! ;-) ;-)

That's quite a task your son has AnnG and will take some organising!

No Frank yet? I keep wondering if Fitz's wife is ok. I hope Jane has managed to get in touch.

Can you let me know if you have got the email please.

I have just sent out some photos of various makes from my past plus the card from yesterday. You can just see the background that I did with stamping inks.

Afternoon all you lovely people, I trust you are all well.

CONGRATULATIONS JAMES. I hope working from home to start with, works out well for you.

Jane, That was a long time having your treatment. No wonder you are tired.

That fall I had the other night, is now starting to bring out the bruises. My right calf mussel is quite swollen and painful to walk on. The bottom of my back is really very sore. Ros can't see any bruises, but I think the bruising is inside my back. So to say the least I am not a "HAPPY BUNNY". I am having trouble moving around, even though I know I must try to exercise it.

Conrad has managed to get a flight home. He landed at GATWICK, and hired a car. He got to Devon around 2.30 this morning. He fly's back on the 11th April.

Simon and Sally are both well They found a FARM SHOP with loads of fresh Veg, and meats. So they stocked up. They have decided not to stay away for a month, so are going to start back home tomorrow.

Have tried to ring my Nephew in Harlow, both last night and this morning. NO REPLY so I think they might have gone away. Will try his Sister later, and my Sister and SIL. It seems that if I don't ring them, they don't seem to bother. !!!!

Poor Valerie. Her Rotary line has snapped in half. fortunately we have one that we don't use, so Ros has taken it round to her. Rung the bel, and left it on the door step. NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.

Stay safe everyone. I'm thinking of you all. xxxx

O Gill thats great oh managed to get you a tray from work so now you can start the painting once you have finished the nighties.

Gosh you've been busy today AnnG. I'm glad I'm not the only one with out of date stuff in the freezer. Thing with having chickens is if I boil things up they eat it. Any beans they would have been very greatful for.

I need to get down to the bottom cupbard and clear some tins out of there. I did one half that I use a lot and have a plastic box in that one so I can pull the box out and sort out what I want but oh used the box for the other side and I hav'nt got one that fits now. Don't know what he put in it or where it went probably up the loft.

Just been up the shop for the paper and some bits and the que went right down the road. They have put a table across the doorway and are serving people from there. Its only a small shop and you would have to walk right past people to get in and out.

They told me to email my order through and it will be ready to pick up and pay for.

Back again.
Gill our son is deputy management crisis leas for a large branch of LV insurance. Not sure which type of insurance though at the moment, definitely not car insurance or travel, might be life.
I was thinking about your cross stitch and was going to suggest that you used the bee cross stitch to practice but, if the Aida is very small I wouldn't be able to do it and you don't want to hurt your eyes. For that people use a fixed magnifying glass with a light.
Your post made me smile. All your OH needed was a job, he is obviously not so grumpy now and how thoughtful of him to find you a tray for your painting at work. Now you will have to repay his thoughtfulness and have a go, doesn't matter how bad just put a brush on the paper. I am as bad with the paining as I have not had a go as yet but I really have not had time. I did make a card yesterday using my stamping inks to create the background.

Mel, it is cloudy bright here but I have seen that next week there is going to be a very cold front coming across with maybe sleet and hail, colder too for the time of year. We have had snow at Easter before, back in the 70s.

This morning OH has cleaned out the inside of the two cars. I have got the meal in the slow cooker for tonight, breast of chicken curry, hope it is ok I was making it up as I went along.
I have also washed the towels and a couple of other bits so some of that is in the drier.
And then I emptied out one of the larger freezer drawers (I can only do this on colder days as it is in the conservatory. I have listed everything that is in there and found things I forgot we had. Found some naan bread to go with the curry and some aunt Bessie's roasties. I cut up some carrots and bagged them up for the freezer. Cynth could only get a large bag for me, no loose so as I don't want them to go over they can be used in stews from the freezer. Oh I found two bags of garden peas as well. I did find and subsequently binned three small bags of runner beans dayed 2016 that looked very poorly.
I think I will now go and take out all the tins in the store cupboard and list them to make it easier to plan meals.

Morning all

Cloudy and not so warm today, the sun is trying it's best to come through the clouds but I think the clouds are winning.

OH brought a tray home from work yesterday, he asked the kitchen staff if they had an old one he could have and they did, so when I've finished altering my nighties I can do the painting.

Don't worry about the silks Mel, looking at the Aida I think I would of had problems doing it as it's very small and even with my glasses I couldn't see it properly, good job I didn't tell Sandra about it or she'd of been disappointed.

That's a lot of staff your son has to organise home working for AnnG, what jobs are they?

I'm going to watch Gardeners World I recorded last night, I was going to watch it but OH came in and was so tired we had an early night. I remembered to take my tablet last night, it makes me sleepy so I had a good nights sleep. I woke this morning and there was a note off OH saying "I love you" it made me smile.

Hope you all manage to get through your lists, I'm up to date with all my housework and washing, so I can get on with my sewing today.

I keep meaning to do certain things and don't get round to them.

I have to go to the hsop and deliver Em's eggs but shan't go in but leave them outside.

Yes Spring forward in Spring.

I don't like this one as it throws me all out of sinc. There is a bit of a wind ot there this mroning and its biting. Oh has gone out and put my chicken pellets in the bin as I use dthe last of the old sack yesterday and he's gone out in a t shirt, thick jumper, sleeveless fleece and a coat so he must be feeling the cold. He did'nt go in the tub this morning either.

Can't get used to him with this very short hair its like having a new man!! ;-)

Good morning all, a bit grey at the moment and very breezy. I am like you Vera a long list but I actually haven't had time to do anything on it. I do seem to be doing quite a bit of washing, probably because OH gets all 'sweaty' in the garden so I find bits to add to it. I will be back later as better go and have some breakfast. We do get up later and go to bed later.

DON'T FORGET CLOCKS GO FORWARD TONIGHT.

Morning Mel and all

Sunny again here but quite breezy. I’ve just been watching a goldfinch hanging on to a feeder that is swinging about like mad. I don’t know how cold it is as I haven’t ventured out yet but it looks chilly.

Haven’t decided yet what I am going to do today. I had a long list of things to fill my time and a week in I haven’t done any of them.

Morning all,

Sunny morning again but I think it may change tomorrow or Monday. Hav'nt been out yet so don't know if there's that cold wind today or not yet.

I have read the posts but I am too tired to answer now. Just wanted to say many congratulations to James, well done and well deserved. I hope all goes well with the new job.

Just heard from son, he is really busy organising home working for 1770 staff. He says it is not easy.