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maddie think ill keep the one we have lol

baby show was a blte skimpy on there freebees
want bother with the excel one again will stick to eals coult one

evening all

well baby show i dont thgink was up to much not like the one at eals coult
that is biger and better
glad i only payed the price of a granny ticket lol

Evening everyone,
It's the week-end. Hooray!
Don't forget I also "work" 7 and a quarter hours during the day as well.
Stephen how awful. I hope you get the problem sorted.Will you have to get somebody in?
Dermot, that poem was brilliant.
Rita glad you got on ok at the Docs.
x

Brilliant Dermot, well done.

Mo, I'm pleased to hear it's going well for your nephew, it's amazing what they can do now isn't it?

Nice to know that baby Lilly is doing well now as well. A little bit of good news is what we all want.

Rita, Mike must be in terrible pain, you'd think they'd be able to give him something for it. It's awful to think of him in so much pain, I've lit a candle for him.

My word Dermot, that was brilliant. Is it your own work.

I see our dashing Maddie,has flown in and out again pretty quickly.

Pat's sat having a leisurely coffee at her desk at work.

Poor Stephens up to his armpits in water, and work.

Shelly's at a baby show. ( I thought she was to old to enter them now ).

Our Paulines freezing cold from being at the funeral, bless her.

I don't know what Cath's up to today as she hasn't said.

The only lucky pants, out of all of us, is our Marilyn over in the U.S.A. Lazing in the sun, getting a tan, drinking her G+T's, going for walks on the beach. Ooooooh if only we could all join her, i'm sure we would all feel better for it.

Pauline, I eventually had a txt from my daughter this morning, re my nephew.
His operation went fine. He has got all his faculties in tact, thank the lord.
But he is stil in I.C.U. as his proceedure is fairly new, and they want to keep an eye on the chemo, that they have wrapped the cyst in.
Oh boy the things they try these days,are a wonder to behold.

I hope Rita gets on o.k with her results today. It's such a worry knowing that Mike is having problems eating.
We all associate a good appetite, with improving health. God willing he will improve quickly Rita. Have they phoned the hospital, to check wether this is normal following the treatment he has had.

Liltte Lilly had to go back to the hospital, for a check up following her re-flux problems.
And all is fine. She has gone right up to weighing 9lb 7 oz, so the medication must be working, and she is keeping her milk down now as well.

Linda, how's the card making going with little one.

Pauline no he isnt having Chemo it is the pain I think that is giving him a hard time.? I will phone my son in Law and tell him, he can have a word with Mike as he has been there and done that. I am wondering how Steve got on for his check up in London today.

Mine went fine I had an MOT lol my medication is working well dont have to have another one for a year.
My blood test I had for my PMR had not come in so Dt Kelly said sit in the waiting room while I get intouch with the hospital to see what is happening. otherwise your have to start all over again. she came and asked me into her office I was worried then but she smiled and said it is all OK and you can redunce your steriods down one more and in a months time have another blood test and then reduce it down another one. they really look after you at the surgery. all the five Doctors are the same.
I didnt get home till 3.15 I was so hungry had not eaten since this morning one slice of toast and a cup of tea was all I had.

Stephen I hope you get your problem sorted with your heating you can do without this problem in the cold weather.

Rita

Hello everyone, Mum asked me to put this on just in case she cant do it herself later.

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A very special lady on here has a birthday tomorrow.
RITA ~~ HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY ~~ Hope you enjoy your special day.
Lots of Love to you.
Jeniwren xxxx

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The Mission.

I’m sitting by the fire & it’s time to go to bed
And it’s funny when you’re all alone what thoughts goes through your head.

I wandered back down memory lane & some people I can see
Arriving for a Mission at the church in Kilashee.

Everyone would turn out by sidecar, trap or bike
Some of them would walk for miles & wouldn’t mind the hike.

No matter what the weather was, we’d all get up & go
For to miss the Parish Mission was the lowest of the low.

I remember well the Missioners who came from Dublin town
Impressive looking figures with big long robes of brown.

They had no amplifiers then, although the church was full
These fellows didn’t need them for they could holler like a bull.

They’d have sermons about honesty & sermons about faith
And we were always reminded that our prayer-life wasn’t great.

They preached about the devil but the memory that remains
Is the sermon about the devil’s work in dark & lonely lanes.

There was one big wicked preacher; I remember him very well
Who asked the congregation if they wished to go to hell.

“If anyone among you wants to languish in hell’s flames
Stand up now; let us see you & let us know your name”.

Well, no one moved a finger for a minute or more
Then up stood Micky Dooley, he was sitting near the door.

“It isn’t that I want to go to hell” says Micky with a groan
“But I hate to see his reverence standing up there on his own”.

Going to Confessions was the hardest part of all
We’d have to queue for ages on the seat along the wall.

The Priests were very different then & some were very dower
And many of them hardshaws would be in for half-an-hour.

And after that, they’d be telling how each of them confessed
But the story of my neighbour, Mrs Luny, was the best.

She told in Confession how she made her marriage work
When her sexual relations emigrated to New York.

And out on the footpath, there would always be a stand
With medals of St Christopher - that was the fellow who was banned.

A thousand Rosary beads, some big ones & some small
And a lot of holy pictures for hanging on the wall.

I got a little casket from poor old Uncle Hughie
Inside was Blessed Martin - the image of Joe Louis.

And once I got a present of a little toy clock
When you held it up to the light, you could see the Church in Knock.

The Missioners would visit all the sick throughout the day
They’d administer the Sacraments & then they’d have the tea.

And I remember all the ructions when the dined with John McHugh
And when Mary poured the tea, sure the tea was navy-blue.

Well, they couldn’t understand it - t’was the best of Indian tea
And water from the best spring well anyone could see.

When they emptied out the tea-pot on the flag outside the door
They found the belt of Mary’s coat she lost the year before.

In nearly every parish then, before the week would pass
They’d call to see some renegade who wouldn’t go to Mass.

And sometimes they’d be lucky & renew them in the faith
But others could be nasty souls & clear them from the gate.

The neighbours would be watching, from a distance, you can bet
They’d be waiting to witness the reception they would get.

And if that person should start going to Mass or even a Holy Hour
You’d hear the whispers going around - “Aha, the Clergy have the power.

You know we are often critical of times past & gone
The changes that have taken place & the people who have passed on.

Like us, they weren’t perfect & they did things wrong
But the Grace of God was with them & their faith in Him was strong.

The lives they lead were simple, they sought no great reward
No greed or blind ambition came between them & the Lord.

The influence they weild had effect both near & far
Let us pray that God rewards them for they made us who we are.

Oh Stephen that's terrible........... not the cuddling up bit - the water leaking through the ceiling.

It's freezing today, hope you get it sorted, it's not a good day for having no heating.

I've just come back from the funeral and I'm freezing, it was near the coast and the damp fog made it feel really bitter. My family gets smaller and smaller, there was a time when you had to fight for a seat at a funeral, but today there were lots of empty seats.

I could really do with some of that sun Marilyn, I'm froze to the bone.

Yes Rita, I want that house........... just give me a while to build the time machine.

Rita, is it the chemo that's making it hard for Mike to keep his food down or is it because of the operation? Whatever it is, I hope it doesn't last long, poor soul, he's been through a lot.

Stephen, dont forget Fluffy Paws, lol.

Rita I hope Mike is able to eat and keep it down, poor man needs his strength. What a worry for you. Also hope your appointment went ok.

*&%^$£"^&*((()&^%£" etc.

I'm surprised you didn't here me in America Marilyn.

The Central Heating pump that I turned off to drain the system.....when I turned it back on again the blo**dy valves started peeing out water and I couldn't shut down the system fast enough before a good flood had developed and came through the ceiling into the room I am presently decorating.

Nothing easy eh ! Now I will need to strip out the pump and associated pipework to replace the valves.

Right now I'm having a coffee and calming down a bit before I tackle the job.

If I don't get the parts today we'll have no heating or hot water tonight.

IDEA ! Perhaps I should just cuddle up with Mrs Stephen under the Duvet.

Marilyn,
Where are you?
It sounds ideal!

Hi Everyone,

Its SUNNY ..........anyway .

Stephen I want to fade just a little bit so I'm drinking for England Scotland & Wales ..LOL

Just got up its only 8am had breakfast with some juicy strawberries & blueberries.
It would be great to have you all here enjoying the sun.....what fun we would have !

Rita I do hope Mike gains some healthy news soon.....bless him.

Shelly I would get that old man of yours to take you up west for a slap up meal TONIGHT !!! He cant get away with that ......go on give him what for ..LOL

Going for a walk on the beach now. x

Shelley,
I've been working my little cotton socks off but I'm allowed to use the computer for personal use before work and lunchtimes!
Rita I don't get any phone calls at all! Sorry to hear that Mike isn't feeling too good. Hope the doctors went ok.
Off to the library!
x

I am going to my doctors appointment in a moment for my medical for my medication and blood pressure.
Have my appointment for the cnacer hospital come through 3rd March in the morning so I will get thr resulkts of the scan then.

My son who had the operation is not so good today he is having trouble keeping food down. what a worry that is.? I told him to phone the hospital and they might be able to help him.

The phone has being going all morning so I have not had a chance to do anything other than answer that.

Anyone heard from Jean, or Mo hope they are OK.

Hi Marilyn have a good holiday.

Rita
x

morning all
and thank you for the happy anniversary wishis
i did land up telling hubby last nite when i whent to bed at 2am
i told him im share some think was to day and he said what
i then re told him its the 17th feb and we have some think on that day
then the penny droped LOL

well im off out all day im going baby show at the excel
so see you all later

and pat get of here and do some bleeding work lol

Morning everyone,
Sat at my desk with a nice cup of coffee!
Have a good day.
Catch you later x

Mornin all
Shelly Happy Anniversary to you and your OH I didnt know until I read back on the thread. what a nuaghty girl not giving them indoors a hint at least..

Not everyone remembers things like this I have to remind my sister when her daughters annversary is
. They dont even send each other cards they do go out for a meal .while my sister child minds.

Lady glad to hear from you. I wondered where you had got too. ? Pauline did you wnat that house then that was £140 per annum.. Lol

I am off to have my shower now.


Rita

Morning All,

Pauline, If I drink all that Coffee I'll spend the day runing to the loo.

Busy, busy, busy,
I'm speeding on trying to finish the work in hand. I'm literally having to wait on plaster and paint drying
Radiator and Electrical outlets have been shifted to suit the planned new layout.
Sounds simple until you start. New pipe run had to be fitted and the walls raggled out for the electric cables.
Then first coat plaster and finish coat, polish finished to take the paint. Change of colour means two base coats then two top coats.

The hardest part is making sure Mrs Stephen gets it right. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It all makes work for the working man to do !!!!!!!!!!

Dame Shelly, this will be 'boxing day' for you ! Box their ears for forgetting your Anniversary.

I was married on the 8/8/68 so that I wouldn't forget.

Hope all that are unwell or struggling a bit are feeling better today.

Marilyn, Alcohol in that heat will cause dehydration. You'll fade away. ROFL

Have a good day ya all !

Morning all,
Pauline I can never remember all the names!
Shelly, happy anniversary (belated).
Marilyn I want some of that heat, lol.
Jean hope you are on the mend, we miss you.

Shopping this morning and then hopefully some time to search passenger lists, hunting for an ancestor who might have emigrated!
Hope everyone is well and warm,
(((((hugs))))) to everyone,

Cath xx