General Chat

Hi all, I've been trying to get on here for hours, I've finally managed to get in through za - although it wouldn't let me in on any of them earlier, (za, nz, com, uk, au) I tried them all.

Mo can't get in either, she's been trying but gave up.

I wonder how some people get in and others don't. I don't think it has anything to do with the browsers........... not when I can get in now by using za and I couldn't earlier.

Pleased to see your BP has come down Linda, hope things improve with your parents.

Dermot, you're not wrong.

Edit: If I don't get back, you'll know I'm locked out again.

I remember in 1998 when I had my blood pressure checked and the doctor commented on it.. I think it was becuase I was getting stressed watching England in the World Cup!

Thank you Pat, hubby will be driving so I will be fine. I don't drive.

Yes I said to the nurse it was surprising as I had more stress now than when the Dr first checked my BP and found it high.

Linda :-) <3

Well done about your BP Linda! That's amzing when you think what's going on with your Mum and Dad.
Have a safe journey tomorrow.

Evening all
Well BP is down Yippee, the nurse said I am almost normal ........ whatever that might mean !!!LOL
Next check Friday. Tomorrow it's the dietician, she won't be pleased as my weight is about the same again, I cannot seem to get it down at all.

Mum has had a CT scan today, but insulin levels still out of control so staying in for a while yet. No news on Dad so far today.

I have just cut the front grass as it dried off today thank goodness.

Little M was good today if pushing boundaries with her "demands" rather than thank you and please requests. But I think we will get the pleses and thank yous back. She can't understand all the changes going on around her.

Mo have started another jumper as I sewed up the other one. Last day of late shift and then 3 days off. Thank goodness.

We will be going up to Middlesex tomorrow and go to see both parents in hospital, relieving my brothers and sister.

Enjoy what remains of the evening

Linda :-) <3

I'll give the programme a try but if it gets too sad I'll turn it off.

Don't know whether I want to watch it or not. The man involved lived here on the island. I think it is such an emotive subject and definitely one that needs to be looked into. I do believe any individual should have the right to die by their own hand if they are terminally ill and choose to do so while they still can, but I do have reservations about it as well. It must be a very difficult situation to be in.

Croak! croak! cough ! cough!
I'm just sucking a cough lozenge. It's quite strong :-P

Talking about 'life', will anyone be watching 'Choosing to die' on BBC2 this evening @ 9pm followed by a Newsnight debate hosted by Jeremy Paxman.

A difficult subject for some.

Evening All !

The Friendly Thread.......YES !....... It sure is......lets keep it that way.

Nothing to beat being nice to a fellow human. ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

Had my tea......now relaxing.......having Mrs Stephen caress my brow. ROFL :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Awww Dermot, we are a friendly bunch aren't we :-D I think we all get along because we are respectful and thoughtful of others. I am so glad I joined the 'friendly thread' and met you all. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and if it differs from ours, so what. Life is too short to bear grudges and tolerance should be the name of the game. Long live the friendlies <3

Afternoon all

Had a lovely day at sister's yesterday it rained all day but we sat on the sofa with a cuppa and caught up with the gossip, popped into my brother's too. My older sister was away, she and her OH have a caravan in Dymchurch, they go there most weekends.
Between showers sister and I went to the church and put new flowers on Mum and Dad's grave.
Mo we didn't go to Bluewater, we didn't have any money to spend! :-(

Dog has been in the vets today having her ear sorted out, she has a blockage inside going to pick her up about 4

I knew my grandparents except my Mum;s dad, he died when mum was 14. My Dad's parents lived in the same road as us. When mum was working we would go to their house after school
<3

I totally agree Dermot.
When I did respite care for S.Services, a few years ago, we were told we were not allowed to sit the child on our knees,or give them cuddles after a fall, as it could be misconstrued (sp) as abuse.
There are many children who would love a cuddle from a parent, rather than a good hiding.
My children were bought up to respect their elders, and did not need a beating to learn this.
As a child, we respected police officers, teachers, priests, but were we wise to place this trust in them, I wonder. hmmm

There are a lot of late birds on this thread!
In the early hours of Monday morning I was asleep- most probably dreaming of vampires and the like :-)
What a nice thing to say Dermot <3 Yes I like this thread as well.
Off to do some shopping- to get some cough sweets of al lthings :-( :-(

It has been a rather depressing period for parents just recently. They stand accused, variously, of making children the unhappiest in Europe; of paying bribes to get children into decent state comprehensives & of being unfit for purpose.

It now seems that having a child makes parents fair game for even the most ill-informed & vindictive judgments by some. Just check out a few postings on other threads & on some 'down-market' TV broadcasts.

The absurd parental pressure makes me reflect on how things have changed since I was at school. There seemed to be more trust in parents back then - misplaced, admittedly, in a few cases but, by today's standards, a beacon of tolerance.

We have, it seems, grown more judgmental & suspicious of parents - bizarrely at the same time as Government Ministers & Church bodies endlessly extol the importance of the family & the 'big picture' whatever that is. The task of parenting is more like a minefield.

Tell me I'm wrong.

No Pauline..

All came for dinner yesterday .... and got her Grampy well & truly around her little sweet fingers . :-D

Off for me bath.... Late today I have been reading all what I missed yesterday !!

Awww, Dermot, what a lovely thing to say!

Morning all, it's quite nice here today, sunny and warm but breezy. I've got the bedding in the washer, it's a perfect day for getting it all dry.

Marilyn, is your granddaughter on holiday again?

Awwhhh.... Dermot, that's a lovely little speech,we sure are all friendly never had a bad word said against anyone on friendly, that's the reason we ALL get along nicely.....Lovely people we are . :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

I'm going into town this today to buy my grand daughter a watch, well in Primart !!! LOL........ her friends have got one it has to be white and it cost a whopping £4 .

I have friends coming on Wednesday so clean sheets to be done nice and fresh with smellies.
Stevey..... Its my retired Lt Col friend that was a director of music in the Army he's giving a speech to the Women Institutes in Tavistock right up his street !. now he's a real ladies man, gotta watch him BIG time .. LOL

Morning to everyone else.

Its not bad today a little overcast but the sun has been promised.

It is one thing to love when you feel love around you, when others understand you & are grateful for your person & gifts.

It is quite another matter when everything around you speaks of misunderstanding, jealousy, coldness & hatred.

That's why it is easy to post on this friendly thread.

Morning everyone,
another wet day here :-P :-P :-P Not too warm either.
Had to be up early to take my daughter to work as her quad bike is in for a service.
Hope you are all well, Linda enjoy your time with little M and hope your parents are on the mend.
Back later,

Cathxx