General Chat

Hello, everyone. Philip - I asked the other day if you were still on site because I hadn't seen you for a while, and was told you were here. I remember so well our singing at Christmastime, and wondered about Easter hymn singing. What do you think? Sorry to hear about Paula's ongoing problem. take care, all, Joy

Aww Phil what a shame about your wife -we don't know how lucky we are I think i would rather have the joint problem's that I have than bladder prob's although she may disagree. Hope you can get away somewhere. Chrissy Hope your lot are better and it's good to hear from you. Hello everyone else, -----Jeannetee you have been so busy keeping the freecen thread going too,I admire your energy and your memory. A bit misty here today but will be going on my bike soon and hubby's cutting the grass and then we will get another crack at the decorating---did some one say it was spring,must be for me to work!!!

G'day all, Spring equinox today, with all this good weather we're having at present, wonder if it augurs well for the months ahead, lol! Well, back from Spain, sale completed, money going into the bank. Now we can start paying off some of our debts! Feeling much better about having got shot of the apartment, the whole coast is being massively developed for tourism, apartment blocks going up on every spare bit of land. Where we could previously look down to the port or across the open land to the town bull ring and beyond, now we're completely surrounded by high rise concrete. Not my idea of a holiday location at all! Good to be back in the green fields and open views of the North Devon plateau, can't beat it! Family history going on apace. Have been in contact with new distant rellies recently, turning up a fund of new information and especially new piccies I've never seen before! My father as a youngster with his sisters and cousins, for example. All good stuff, will keep me off the streets and out of mischief for some time to come! Hope you're all keeping well. Sorry not to be in touch more frequently at present, but life is just too hectic for now. Looking forward to a proper holiday, had been hoping to do so in July, but will probably have to delay, as Paula is still having massive problems with her bladder. She's had problems of infection & spasmodic incontinence for the past eight years, had an op two years ago to correct one form of incontinence which was successful, but still hasn't cured the problem overall. Makes going out a misery for her, ditto travelling any distance. Has been x-rayed, scanned, ..otomied, other tested ad nauseam, the medical drug approach just doesn't seem to work, so now on the final run in to what she actually wants now to improve her quality of life, a bladder removal. The modern technology & aids etc make this a realistic option in a way it could never have been previously. So hope we can get it sorted soon, then she can begin to enjoy life again. Anyway, must go now. Will call in again when we get another breather. Take care, Philip

Hi Everyone, Sorry not to have posted recently too much going on with the family etc at the moment, 2 daughters been ill my brother back in hospital and of course the parents. Dawn thank you for the emails will get back to you soon Ann hope all goes well with you ,Philip Andrea and Fred hope you are all well and anyone i have forgotten. Take care all. Chrissy.

I'm still here Dawn! lol Found a couple of new rellies lately so have been trying to gather as much info as possible. My kids break up from school tonight so that'll be nice! Been trying to think of things to do to amuse them. I got myself a bike yesterday - bargain £60 plus VAT at Makro - so a few bike rides might be in store! If the weather is nice we could take a picnic too. Jeanette x

Hi all Dawn I don't know about scan yet but it's woman's thing so you can guess what it was like!!! Degrading but necessary I suppose, I'll have to wait untill result's come back but not worrying. Lizz we are looking at the Med again for a cruise, can't go to the carribean i don't think until Iget a visa. But the med will be fine, Hope everything goes alright with your tests. Lovely bright washing day here in Darlington, all the spring bulbs are out and the gardens looking brighter,must go and make chilli friend coming tomorrow,I usually make it and freeze it,should have done it yesterday.

Morning All, What a week it has been- i trust i find you all well. Dawn- i have just put the bottle-omg- double vision!!!!!!! saw the Optician at the hospital yesterday, what a wait- she was actually waiting for me at the door-could believe my eyes!!!!!!!!! well the outcome is that she wants me to see the head of the department in a few weeks as she feels she needs a second and third opinion. How are you and Max? are you manging to get some rest? Anne- cruise you lucky lady went on 2 years ago and loved every minute of it-there was only one problem -it wasn`t long enough, we are thinking of doing another one later this year maybe around the Caribbean- where are you thinking of going? Well this week has gone so quick and work has been busy- my car nearly died on me on Tuesday just as i needed to get to school for parents evening, turned out that the ignition coil had gone- so the chap changed all 6. Parents evening went well, my daughter has her SATS soon fingers crossed all goes well for them. To all the children doing their SATS-I wish them GOOD LUCK. Must make a move got an appointment at midday, Take Care, Love Lizz xx

Andrea Have a good time and don't worry I'm thinking now we should have chanced it --please let me know how you get on--you lucky thing. we are trying to find a Med cruise and then stay for a week somewhere.

Hya All Aww Dawn you poor thing I hope you do get some sleep soon it really wear's you out doesn't it?Has Liz been poorly?? Havent been on here for a few day's as we have been getting ready to decorate---and hubby put a lock on computer!!!! We seem to be few in number's lately, so come you Northies and Southies keep in touch!! Dull and drizzly here today, been to son's to 'Do' for him and have to go to Hospital and have a scan this afternoon--nothing seriuos I hope!!!

Thanks, Dawn, for letting me know that Philip in Glorious Devon is still around. Maybe we'll be able to sing Easter hymns soon just as we had wonderful Christmas carols last year. :-) Joy

Hi Lizz Binn's is nice for a coffee and you get a top up for 50p--can't be bad. Know what you mean about hormones --grand daughter is the same --get more chat when she's on MSN!!!Never mind she'll grow out of it. We are going to be decorating soon grrrrrr

Hello Everyone, I hope i find you all well-sorry i haven`t been on for awhile but i have been busy with work- i know it`s no excuse for not seeing how you all are-sorry. Today, I took my daughter out to have a look at some new furniture for her bedroom- talk about Kevin and perry- (hormones are running riot)- one minute o.k the next do i have to look at anymore, oh well looks like i`ll have to choose the furniture- we have similar tastes so i am pleased about that. Found a lovely duvet set and curtains so thats a start in the right direction. Next week -fingers crossed - i am off work, but anything can happen as i work with my other half. I am hoping to get my daughters` room decorated, perhaps when she sees it she might take an interest in what goes in there. Anne- very sorry have been up to Darlo for a while- but as soon i as hear from the people i go and see for work i will let you know. Do you know any good places for coffee-last time i came i went to a place not far from Binns, wasn`t very nice . Fred and Liz, so pleased to hear you recieved 'Best Friends'-Lolly was over the moon,( she likes to have alook at genes) you know the two dogs on the front -well we have two of them and a the moment one of them is very poorly- he is on antis`b and steriods- we see the vet again a week on monday. I going to have to make a move,my other half is getting the tea ready and has shouted it is nearly ready, Take Care and Keep Well Everyone. Lizz x

Hi Dawn I bet you have really --how is the little one and the rest of your family we want to hear about them. Fred Decided to put Las Vegas on hold until I get a visa, A Embassy still saying I need a visa--feel like a real criminal-- although hubby feels the yanks don't deserve us taking our custom over there!!! How are you and Liz? Where is everyone on this bright sunny day Taking our godson to an event at our Art Center --it's a 'Spring Thing',hope he enjoy's it,punch and judy and thing's for kids to do.

OOEr Fred I hope she is well and bet she's missing us Glad your keeping in touch Don't know if you have read my bit about a visa --but at the moment have got our local MP's office looking into it so finger's crossedXXXXXX Hope the rest of us are ok--good to hear from Phil and his busy life,gald to hear about your apartment --we could have a meet up there???!!!!!**??!!---only joking Were is everyone else?? We miss you.

Hi all ,i have just recieved an e/mail from valley [the chairperson] asking me to pass on her good wishes to you all ,and her hopes that you are all doing fine. duly done ,but it sounds to me as though the boss is watching what we are doing lol.Fred.Ptfg.&a&g&s.

G'day all, Why is this particular thread do slow at loading, I wonder? Are we suffering discrimination, lol? How are you all? Well, I hope. Sorry my visits are so spasmodic at present, life is fairly hectic! Have got our mobiles sorted out at long last. Arrived down here in Devon nearly 4 years ago with Vodafone, found that the house is in a dead spot. Waited to see if the signal would improve, it didn't, so decided to change. Only one signal works here, although all the others are OK down the lane. Asked Vodafone for the PAC codes to transfer our existing numbers to our new network provider, took three weeks to extract teeth from them! Anyway, we're up and running again now with Virgin, who use T-Mobile's signal network, and the signal's fantastic! The costs are good too, it used to cost £14.99 pcm per phone for Vodafone, on the same rate of calls it will cost me about £4.50! Off to Spain on Wednesday for a week, to finalise the sale of the apartment. It'll be great to get it all completed, one big headache over and done with! Family history going on apace. Have been contacted by some more new distant rellies, helping to fill in the bits of the jigsaw puzzle. Also been sent some marvellous photos of my great grandparents and their seven adult children, none of whom I've ever seen before, apart from my grandparents. Fantastic! Must dash now, will call again when we get back home. Keep smiling, spring's on the way! Philip

Morning everyone, hope all is well. Have a good day Andy

HYA FRED Good to hear from you again How are the sore bit's today --you poor thing but it's necessary. Now you make me realise that it's nearly time to come out of hibernation and get the seed's planted or am I too late --I will be buying plug plant's again!!!!! Hi everyone else Are you all ok, weather is cold but bright here today, so must empty bedroom ready to start decorating ggrrrrrr !!!!!! Still no further forward with the visa situation,will keep you informed.

Wahey,at last the grandson has gone back to camp,it was lovely to see him ,but i am so glad i have the puter back and have a can of lager to sip while i catch up on all the gossip. Sean is coming back next month ,for a few days ,and then comes up for two weeks in august ,which will be his twenty first birthday. thats great in itself ,but he has,nt any friends up here for obvious reasons ,so what do i do for his thrash?take him out for a meal and on to a pub ,which will be difficult for liz,with empysema in the smoke.or do we get all the rellies together for a party?,any suggestions gratefully recieved.Liz is itching to get into the garden with her seeds which are doing very well now,but ,as usual Freds seeds are not showing again,i'm sure the missus has nobbled them he he.I had my first session of physio last friday,and have only just got over it.The lass who does it was proffesional and polite when i filled the forms in ,and i wondered why ,but not for long.the last time i came across someone like her was a male with a little tash ,under the top lip ,shouting sieg heil. I do know poor old fred is still suffering from shell shock,and have the muscles to prove it ,still tender ,and sore,methinks she will either kill me or cure me.lol.Fred.ptfg.&a&g&s.

Helloooooo Everyone! It's a lovely day here in East Yorkshire. I'm all on my own at the moment and the peace and quiet is lovely! lol Hope all you ladies are having a good Mother's Day. I got some flowers from my eldest daughter and my little one made me a gift at Brownies. It's a decorated jam jar with a a brightly coloured paper flower sticking out of the top. Very sweet and cheerful! Jeanette x