General Chat

Hi Ladies and Mo, we had a lousy night again with the neighbour from hell, well not so much her its the folk that drop in... we were woken at 2.34 with loud voices which got louder and louder, mostly screaming and banging doors clomping up and down stairs, thanfully no music, Then Jade the young woman seemed to get very angry and sceamed at them to go home and threw someting which hit the wall with a mighty crash, then it went quiet, we havent seen hide nor hair of anyone to day but it wont be forgotten. we shall see the letting agency and make sure we wont be messsed about ....I dont think the baby was there, but you never know....talk later bye for now...

Love Jean xx

Sallie,I am sorry to read off the sad loss off your cousin. In this day and age,she was not very old to pass away like that. Had she been ill prior to her passing.
And yes Sallie you and I are like little tea pots. I know where my handle is,
but I am not sure about the spout. lol
Dunhelm sell such a wide variety off things don't they Sallie. I wish I could go there on my own,I never get the chance to look around properly,when I have Roly in tow. I think he is afraid I will spend to much.
Jean,are you sure that the girl next door is still alive,and it was not her screaming for her life last night.
It's a good job I wasn't up there or she would have been.
Just goes to show what sort off company she keeps,such inconsideration for other people. But then they leave,and she is the one that has to face the consequences.
I hope you all get a better nights sleep tonight.
Love Mo xxx

Oh, Sallie, I am so sorry I didnt mention the loss of your cousin,my condolences to you and your family...

love Jean xx

Sallie

so sorry to hear of the death of your cousin. xxxx



we had gale force winds and heavy rain early this morning. I woke up about 5 am and lay there listening to it all.

We still have high winds, and are under a gale warning, but the clouds seem to be lightening with the sun trying to shine.


it's more like November or December than May!!




sylvia
xxx

Batten down the hatches Sylvia,you could end up in the land off oz,with dorothy and to-to.
I know what you mean about the weather though. As children we were taught,never cast a clout till may is out,but that does not apply these days.
We can never tell one season from the next.

Love Mo xxx

oh

meant to answer Mo


the Opera company sent around renewal notices for next season's subscriptions 2 months earlier than usual ............. in March


so we have already renewed!!



Now, I really really wish I could find one of those petitions against this new tax, so that I could sign it!!



Not that it will do one damn thing (knowing politicos), but I'd feel better for having registered my opposition to it!!


I reckon it will increase our grocery bill, as well affecting hair dressers, phsios, dentists, and presumably gas and electricity, etc etc.

I am going to keep an even more detailed list of our expenses than I do currently, at least from now and for the first 6 months to see how it affects us.

I'm thinking that it could possibly add between $25-50 (ca £10-25) per MONTH to our normal expenses.

I know that we are not in tight straits ........ but it is annoying. And what about those people who are on very small fixed incomes??



s
xxxx

hatches duly battened down!!


lots of power outages in and around southern BC ............ we're still OK

Thank you all for your condolences. It's been such a shock, because yesterday she and her hubby was down in another cousin's, in Cardiff
to a 70th Birthday celebration lunch, and then they went home early to Bristol because they were going to their granddaughter's 10th birthday party. She was fine yesterday, so you can imagine how shocked we all are.

Sylvia, hope the gales and storms won't last too long there. The weather isn't too good here today, it's been windy with heavy showers and also cold. It's nice to be at home with the fire on.

Jean, are you still busy doing your cards, if you can keep awake after last nights antics next door to you. I'm thinking the same as Mo, and wondering if she's still alive. I only hope that the little one is alright.

Mo, like Roly , Alun doesn't like going to Dunelm either, as long as I know what I want and the part of the store it's in, then he's okay. I'm never able to have a look around though. He never seems to mind going to Hobbycraft, but then he can look for things for his railway modelling. I didn't feel like going there today as it's the other side of Nottingham, and couldn't be bothered going that far. I must be getting lazy in my old age.

I've spent a good bit of time today on the phone speaking to several members of the family, so I'm now going to have a shower and put my nightclothes on.

I'll speak to you all tomorrow.

Love and best wishes to everyone. Sallie xxx

Hi all, you are a cheeky lot lol

Huia, sorry poor Phil was scratching, maybe they washed his clothes in different products to the usual ones, to make him itch - hope it can be dealt with whatever the cause as it could cause infections if he breaks the skin when scratching.

It's been very cold and wet here this weekend so haven't been anywhere, o.h. just left me sleeping or I would have gone out as there was a Crafts fair on at a church that I keep missing, they show how to do felting and other things, last time we went they had some sheep in the churchyard and showed how the wool was used, inside, along with some wonderful craft things people had made, including cards. I bet all the lovely bluebells are spoiled, it even hailed at one point, and there were several fetes on that must have been washed out.

Sallie, I am sorry to hear about your cousin, how sad for all the family but especially the granddaughter who was having the party, she must be very upset bless her. Had it not been on that date, passing away just after a nice get together wouldn't be so awful in a way, would it cos you would know the person was enjoying themself to the end and saw lots of friends and family. She wasn't very old either, so everyone must be in shock.
May she rest in peace.

take care all, hope the weather brightens up again soon - it's so cold here we have the gas fire on.

Lizxx

Thank you Liz ! I think that you might be right, at least she was enjoying herself more or less to the end. She was very close to her granddaughter whose party it was, she absolutely adored her Nan.

The Craft Fair that you missed sounds very interesting, I would love to go to something like that. Liz, lets hope you'll make the next one.

It's been one of those days today, I'm afraid, I haven't been able to settle to do much at all. We are just going over to see Jennie and Michael, so I might feel a bit better when I get back.

I hope everyone else is okay. Speak to you all later on.

Love, Sallie. xx

Hello girls.
Sylviaaaaa,are you still on safe ground,or did you get blown away.
Has that wind dropped yet. I hope you did not suffer from power outages.
Sallie,I dare say the main reason you did not feel like going to Hobbycraft
with Alun,was the shock off your cousin. Not you being lazy.
And it is to be expected that you didn't feel up to much today as well.
Hopefully the visit to Jennie and Michael,will help to lighten the load for you
Try and stay strong Sallie,we are all thinking off you.
Liz, my bluebells are still looking good,even though we had so much wind
and rain. They are quite hardy plants arn't they.
Like you we have gone back to having to have the gas fire on. It's been flippin freezing here.
I cant believe how cheeky that Huia has been to you. lol
Fancy your OH leaving you to sleep that long. Whats up with him,did he think you were hibernating or summat. Stoopid man,made you miss the
Craft fair. Or was that because he was afraid you would spend his money.
Oh my,we have not heard from Jean today. I do hope her neighbour showed her face,and that Jean is o.k.
Phones ringing be back soon.

Hi Girls,

I'm back again! Yes thanks Mo, I feel a bit better since going to see Jennie. While we were out Alun's sister rang us, so Alun phoned her back, she told him that her youngest daughter has had a miscarriage, although she's got two little boys it's still upsetting.

Mo, have you heard any news about your nephew's results? I've been thinking about him and hoping that the news isn't too bad. Did you have a darts match last night? With it being the Bank Holiday I thought you might not have had one.

Jean, I hope things are all okay with you, you've been very quiet lately. I know you've been busy with your cards, but it's strange not seeing you on here very much.

I wonder if Debbie is okay, she hasn't been on much lately, either.

Sylvia, I hope your weather has improved by now. It's cold with showers here, have to put the gas fire on, as it's too cold to sit without it on.


Hope the rest of our friends on this thread are all okay.


Well guess what girls? I'm now going to make a nice cuppa, that's really unusual for me. Ha1 Ha!

Love and best wishes. Sallie. xxx

Oh good grief Sallie,you must be dreading the phone ringing now. I do hope you get some good news soon.
I have not had a phone call about my nephews results. I suppose I will have to ring my brother again tommorrow night,to see if there is any news.
I had to chase him about the news that I had any way,after he promised he would ring me.
We didn't have darts last night,because off the bank holiday.
Well I'm blowed the kettles on in your house again. lol. I had one about half hour ago.
Speak to you tommorrow tea pot. Love Mo xxx

Here I am Sallie, been rather busy though, I have started the friendship album for my godaughter, she goes away on the 15th so wanted to give it to her friend before she goes, so thats all I have been sorting out, but now I have started so it shouldnt take long..... also keeping up with the cards , I have another place to to put them in so got to do some more hopefully I will get some pay this time, wont be much ,but handy to buy some bits and pieces,trouble is once I get going all the other stuff such as H******K goes by the board, luckily my J is a gem and takes over the role....lol....
glad to hear your Jennie is coping well, just like D she went to the M/S clinic this morning then went straight into work, then off out right from work so havent seen her yet !!! so I will have to wait to hear how she got on....
I am shattered so going to bed hopefully to sleep undisturbed.....
nite nite all will try and come on tomorrow.

Love Jean xx

Hi all


It was sunny today ........... but chilly, even in the sun!

Salllie ............. Sorry to hear about Alun's niece. I hope she recovers well.



I had to go to the doc to get some prescription refills. Now he wants me to go back next month to have a full physical exam as I managed to miss having one last November. At least I don't have to have the smear anymore ............ they stop giving it to us at age 70 (unless there is or has been something suspicious). Hurrah!!!



sylvia
xxx

About 40 yrs ago one of my neighbours who was my age wouldnt go for a smear, she said she would be too embarrassed. I told her I would sooner have a few minutes of embarrassment than take a chance on having cancer.

I just lie back and 'think of England'! No, it isnt all that bad, and now I have a female doc anyway, although last year I had to go to the super clinic to get something checked out and have to go back again, I think, in about 4 months time. It isnt worrying me.

Huia.

Hello All, It is very cold here to-night, we had heavy rain yesterday and the night before. It cleared up late to-day it is windy and cold I had to put the heater on.
Mo I love going to the Gym and exercising it is very social as most of the womem are around my age, one of my friends is 77 yrs and she is very fit. We have a lovely time and have become good friends, we have one lady who is very over weight, she is slowly losing weight, we give her lots of encouragement.
Just in case I dont get to post in the next few days ----------

******HAPPY MOTHERS DAY *********

Next Wednesday the11th May will be my 71st Birthday.

Dear Sallie I am sorry to hear of your sister-in-laws unexpected passing it must have been a terrible shock .I hope her grand daughter is ok, very hard for a child to understand.

I have recently received a letter from the clinic where my doctor Practices to say that it is time for my pap smear but I am sure the last time I had it, she said it was my last one as I am now over 70yrs, I must ring and ask about it.

I will close as it is late and no I am not going to have a cuppa but I am going to reheat my Wheat Pack so that my cold tootsie's will have a nice warm spot in the bed.
Marie
Love & Hugs to you all.

Hi All,

Just a quick look in before I get ready to go and do the
weekly shop.

At last the Estate Agent's have put the for sale sign up. It's taken three weeks, since we decided to put the house up for sale with those. It's so different since we last moved over nineteen years ago.

Marie, it's lovely to see your post, I will 'speak' to you later, when I have more time.

Well I'll have to go and get ready now, so I'll see you all later on. Sorry about the rush.

Love Sallie.xx

Hi Ladies, just thought I would pop in between dropping off at football and picking up at Brownies. Oh, what a thrilling life style I have.

I've skimmed over all the past threads, no we didn't go away for the weekend - just been very busy with various things. I have been doing a lot of work for the Athletics Club and as there is a huge party of them travelling this weekend to Portsmouth for Hampshire County Championships, there was a lot of extra organisation this last fortnight. I am usually only in charge of the Kit Cupboard (which makes me feel very important), but this time I have been more involved with various admin duties as well. I enjoy it and if it weren't for volunteers, then nothing would get done.

Interesting reading about electricity bills. We have ours read once a quarter, and if we aren't at home the Electric Company leave a card for us to read our own meters and send the card in. If they don't receive a card then they estimate the bill. But that is only allowed for 2 quarters before they insist upon reading it them selves. So we are never too far out for very long with our readings.

Anyway, got to go or else Sophie will think nobody loves her enough to take her home. LOL

Off to Twickenham on Saturday to watch Jersey Rugby Club play against Ampthill Rugby Club, from the Midlands. Clash of the different leagues and the only time Jersey have reached such dizzy heights. Should be a good day out. Any excuse to go away for the day.

Speak soon.

Take Care. Debbie xx

Jean I do hope D got on alright at the clinic. It was a long time for you to have to wait to find out how she got on.
Dont worry about the H****w**k,it will still be there tommorrow. Just you enjoy what you are doing,and relax.
I hope your pysical goes alright Sylvia. We never get a full examination at our doctors. I wish they did it automatically. The doctors only allocate 10
minutes per patient,unless you book a double appointment,and thats not always possible.
I was told at my last smear test that I would not be getting another one done,as I would be past the age of 65 by then. As thats when our practise
stops doing them. I dont know if it's the same at other doctors.
Huia,my friend who is now 66,has only ever had one smear done in her life. She refuses to go,even though she knows what the outcome could be. She said that the nurse who did her one and only test,hurt her,so she has refused to go ever since.
Theres no talking to her,she knows it all.
*********A HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU MARIE ***********
Ours has been and gone over here. And have a lovely birthday. Have you
anything special planned for the day.
I do envy you your gym sessions,it must be great fun. And you are right,when you have a crowd off you all doing the same thing,you get more enjoyment out off it. And you encourage each other.
So Sallie,the for sale sign is up,but is the coffee pot brewing,to encourage the lovely smell when people come to view. Knowing you,it will be the teapot. LOL
Have you found a bungalow yet. I know you were saying that there are not many up for sale in your area.
I hope you left some food in the shops for others to buy.
Debbie,good to hear from you. Poor Sophie,I bet she thought you had all moved and left her behind,bless her.
You are such a good mum to your children,and such a support to them in whatever they do. These days that is a very rare thing,to see. To many parents cannot be bothered to do anything with their children,and just leave them in front off the t.v,or games cosole.
Enjoy yourself at Twickers.
Love to all. Mo xxx