General Chat

Yes it was a lovely walk Ann and brought back memories but not really sad ones. T was much on my mind but I did really enjoy the walk.
And it was good to get some bits for the boys' stockings. Just got to wrap them all now and that will be one family out of the way.

Evening All,

Another rather dull day with a bit of breeze here. Still it drid 2 lots of washing so that was good.

I'm sure your OH's referral is precautionary Vera, I think they refer anything that even just might need urgent treatment quickly nowadays to cover themselves. It will be good to get to the root of what's wrong.

My mobile switchover to a new provider was supposed to happen today, but nothing ever goes as it should for me! It is the provider that is switching not me and OH's went like clockwork last week. It looks like I will have to phone them and already it says their lines are busy. If it doesn't happen my phone will go off in a fortnight!! :-S

Mel it looks like your Asda is getting as bad as ours for subs. It's funny how they never seem to run out of their own brands though!

That was a nice walk you had today AnnG. Sounds like you got some of your christmas presents sorted too.

I have ordered some new innards for my and OH's Filofaxes. With free postage it's just as cheap to get these things online. I have also ordered some things to go with what I have so I can make some simple pearl and some moonstone earrings as I don't seem to have many earrings to wear.

Oh goodness, Don Everley and now Charlie Watts!! What a shame we are losing the band members of our youth.

Charlie Watts has died.

At least he is getting attention and it seems he may be getting cancelled appointments. I hope it means they can tell you what is wrong but I realise that it must be concern for both of you.

Gosh a lot of subs Mel but mostly acceptable.

We had a nice stroll by the canal and the weather was lovely. Lots of boats and we actually saw both the Willow Trust boats go down the canal on one of their trips for the disabled. (the charity that T's tribute supported.

We then drove back to Dobbies and I picked up some stocking filler presents for the little boys as we realised if daughter can take them back they can take them to Hampshire when they go In December. Otherwise there is not an easy way to get them down there. So now I have a load of presents to wrap before Saturday.

That’s a lot of subs Mel but I think most supermarkets are having problems with deliveries to them.

Early this morning OH had another phone call to say could he go to the hospital for an ultrasound scan today. Unfortunately we haven’t got the car so they’ve booked him in for 9 am tomorrow. I am a bit concerned that no-one has mentioned what might be wrong but suddenly he’s getting very quick appointments and everyone is rushing around. I suppose if it’s serious the earlier it can be treated the better. We haven’t heard anything about the possible arthritis which is what’s causing the pain.

I am supposed to be having a haircut tomorrow morning. I hope we might be back from the hospital in time for me to go. If I have to cancel goodness knows when I can fit it in.

Oh well, these things are sent to try us (and they do)

Morning all,

It seems all our MOT's are coming this and fast now with the corvid restriction last year and them putting the dates forward. Hope you have a better one than I did Vera.

Anng it will be lovely to take that little walk with your daughter and SIL T would be proud of you. He'll be watching over you and his family. Hope the weathers nice for you.

Its a bit dull at the mo but only early yet and I think the suns just about to break through.

Loads of subs this morning

You ordered 1 X ASDA Finely Sliced Topside Beef 100g

We sent 1 X ASDA Thick Topside Beef Slices 100g

You ordered 1 X Magnum 3 Double Raspberry Ice Creams 264ml

Moan over but there will be two things going back today.

Have a great day today girls and enjoy it.

We sent 1 X Magnum 4 Classic Ice Creams 4x110m

You ordered 2 X ASDA Extra Special 4 Aberdeen Angus Beef Quarter Pounders 454g
We sent 2 X ASDA 4 Quarter Pounder 100% Beef Burgers 454g

You ordered 1 X ASDA 6 Hot Cross Buns 6pk

We sent 1 X Warburtons Fruity Teacakes 4 pk

You ordered 1 X ASDA Sultana & Cherry Cake each

We sent 1 X ASDA Cherry Madeira Cake each

You ordered 1 X ASDA Crumble Topping 225g

We sent 1 X ASDA Shortcrust Pastry Mix 450g

I mean why send pastry mix when you ordered crumble mix??

Alright the tea cakes we don't mind and he won't mind the madera cake instead of his cherry and sultana one. I only like the Aberdeen angus burger and not their ones so they will be going back. The beef is ok but I see I hav'nt got MY icecreams again. I like the raspberry Magnum, last week I got the pink choc ones in a smashed up box and this week we have two of the ordinary ones oh likes. I already have a box of those int he freezer so that will make three boxes in there now.

Morning AnnG and all

It’s a bit brighter and we’re promised sunny spells today and it should get warmer. I hope it does as I am going to a birthday tea in someone’s garden this afternoon. I don’t really want to go but feel I must try and make it a nice day for her as she’s had a rotten year. For her 70th birthday last year we sat in a widely spaced circle in a field opposite her house. Because of the distance between us we could only talk to our immediate neighbours, then it rained so we all left and went home. Then the celebration cruise she planned with her twin brother and their families had to be cancelled. Since then she has had a serious eye problem needing several visits to a London hospital and a hip operation.

AnnG, it’s a good idea to do your walk by the canal with support from your daughter and sil. It’s bound to bring back sad memories but it is another step forward.

At the moment we’re waiting for someone to pick our car up and take it off for an annual service and MOT so the bank balance will be a bit lighter by tonight.

good morning all. looks nice out there only 11 degrees so far though. Going for a walk later down by the canal. Sort of laying ghosts. It was the last place T and I walked together on 30 July last year, where he jarred his back.

Ann I think you'll find she's a bit pagan or wiccan.

That will be a nice break for you, something to look forward to and lots of sunshine for you Frank! You do sound more cheerful as Mandy says which is good.

Hope you have a nice week with yiur daughter AnnG. I expect she will be helping with some jobs too which is good.

Mandy you are putting me to shame.......trips to the tip mean you have done more clearing out which I need to stir myself to do! A nice sit in the garden after sounds lovely as it seems settled and sunny here now. Tomorrow will be fun getting the scarecrow put together with the straw. You can see what to add then as yiou say. The children will love it and we will want to see some pics.

Mel it would be good if your OH can get the 'old gal' running properly again as it would be much less work not having to change the decks. They must be heavy I would think. I look forward to the photo. Gosh you got cracking today didn't you! I take it the sciatic pain has been much better with the tablets. It is such a relief once it does.

I had to look up the Chilean potato vine too and know I have seen it in some open gardens. I suppose it isn't surprising it's poisonous being a solanum and related to potatoes and nightshade.

That's good news your OH has an appointment at the hospital now Vera and hopefully they will be able to start sorting him out. It's good you could change your food delivery too. OH's legs are much better now after walking around. It is the nerves from the meralgia he has. He often gets it in his arms too.

Well the painting class wasn't good........mine is in the bin already! lol. :-D What a strange woman doing it, very teacherly. The teacher I like for the other watercolour courses I've done is very laid back and asks at the end if people want to show what they have done but always says there's no pressure, it doesn't matter and only if you want to. Not this one! Some people hadn't put their videos on (it is up to you really) but after asking several times through the lesson to see what we had done, she started telling people to switch their videos on and hold up their work! At the end she went round everybody, asking each one to show what they had done again as we would have done a bit more! I looked up her website after and she sells cards and paintings and seems a bit strange. This is her website if you want to look.

fayeart.co.uk

Better get the washer on now! It can go out tomorrow.

Mandy, yes the baskets are just starting to go over now. Well 'family' are here, One is down the garden sitting in the sun on her phone, and the other is in the lounge reading the news on his Ipad. Great company :-D :-D

Yes Mandy its all back together and he has been using it. I must take a picture so you can all see what a lovely job he has made of it. He is trying to get the olod mower going now as it kept cutting out. He has ordered a new carburettor and its been sent from China and is sitting in some sorting office somewhere in this country. He has put new filters on it and fuel line. I just hope it is the carb. as if he can't get this one going its a nuisance as this one has the mulching dec on it so he dos'nt have to keep swopping them over.

Afternoon all,

Suns out and i can see nice blue sky ,we're off to the tip in a minute with garden rubbish and some old tressels that Colin use to have for his work .
I've been shopping and then walked up to Wilkos to get a bag of straw for the scarecrow the children are coming tomorrow for the day to help make it I have done the bones of it it just needs bits added which they can help to do .

Ann sorry OH is not feeling to good this morning hope he feels better later .
Oh yes you must get your camera up and running you'll see where the little blighters are getting in.

Vera thsts good your OH has his appointment I hope they can sort his problems for him.

Anng lovely garden photos on the blog you have lots of colour in the garden still, lots of my baskets are getting padtthe best now .
Enjoy your week with your family .

Lovely to see you posting Frank hope your feeling more cheerful in your self now ,a nice holiday is some thing to look forward too and will give you a nice change of scenery.

You've had a busy morning Mel ,has OH got his mower all back together now
Not sure if I said how nice your little driftwood boot is , just right to sit on a window sill.

Right off to the tip now hope its not to busy I'd like to sit out in the garden if I can .

Good to get an appointment Vera, hope it answers some questions for your OH. Although I went to the hospital with T for his appointments I was not allowed in with him. I wish I had been as I am sure it would have answered some of the questions I still have. I am sure he never told me all that he was told.

Daughter arrived at 1230 so a good trip down.

REALLY great to see our Franky boy post and I am sure they will both have a nice time seeing Conrad and Jan and going to Spain for 10 days. safe flight when you do go Frank and sending love. <3

Its good something is being done for hubby now Vera and you must go with him for definate.

I too have done three lots of washing , a pillow of oh's, his light quilt cover and I am just about to put the other bedding on the line. We have sun and a very gentle breeze.

I have deadheaded the petunias and a geranium I bought in Morrisons at least two years ago could be three. It goes in the shed for the winter. Fed the birds Chickens and bantams and am just about to look for something for lunch. O and hoovered the kitchen and bedroom.

That Chilean vine reminds me of Deadly Nightshade.

It was, wasn't it AnnG :-) I hope your daughter has a safe journey. It will be nice for you to have company again for a few days.

Gwyn, I had to google the Chilean Potato Vine. It's pretty but looks as though it grows quite big.

Sorry your OH isn't too good this morning Ann. I hope he feels better soon.

The phone call was from the hospital offering OH an appointment in the Urology dept on Thursday afternoon. We didn't even know the GP dealing with that problem had referred him but at least something is happening. I am insisting on going with him as we don't know what they are going to do or how he will feel about driving back (the hospital is 20 miles away). I had a Sainsbury delivery booked for Thursday afternoon but have managed to change it to Friday.

Good to see you Frank and lovely to be looking forward to Spain.

Quite dull and dark here, a bit misty and 17 degrees. Waiting for daughter to arrive, they left about 0740 this morning so should be here soon.

That was a quick one Vera!!!

Lovely to see you Frank. A trip to Devon and Spain is something to look forward to.

Today is a really gloomy, grey day but it’s dry so far and reasonably warm. I’ve got 3 loads of washing on the line but everything is just hanging there as there’s no breeze. As there’s no sun either I don’t know if it will dry.

Phone ringing. Must go

Hi All, We are both well, so no need to worry.

Jan has booked flights for us from Exeter to Spain in Sept to see Conrad for 10 days. I have just paid for Travel Insurance, so we will be covered.

I trust you are all well.

Love F

Morning All,

Sunny here and much warmer. Thanks Mel and AnnG, I have it now and it is different to the one I was using. Yes I had a camera last Christmas and I'd forgotten about it till I saw AnnG's temperature guage and thought it was one!! I must get it set up as I realise I might have seen what pulled all the wire scourer out that plugged the gap in the bricks and stopped the mice getting in the loft!!! Which reminds me we need to plug it up again as they start coming in when it gets chilly.

OH had a bad night last night and has woken with burning thighs and a pain in his head. Better get my paints ready now and see if I can sketch this not very special fairy we are painting. We may be starting with the drawing, but I know I will get left behind if we do, as it takes me ages to be happy with a drawing! BBL Oh oh sun's gone in!