General Chat

Hi all

Just looked up chillybin, what a super word for a cool bag or box lol I guessed that was what you meant Huia but wanted to be sure lol So glad you got out among people and had a chat and a walk, as you say it all helps a lot.
Pleased that you are finding Phil a bit more alert, bless him, it makes you feel it's worth visiting then and you come away feeling better about seeing him like that than sleepy or hunched up in a chair.

Well, I took the two piece outfit back to BM and the Manager was really nice about me returning it despite him having gone to such efforts to get the next sized top for me. He did threaten to stop me leaving till I had spent the equivalent amount of the refund tho lol

Had a browse round Bhs, there is only one of those dresses left now and not in my size so good thing I got it when I did. I couldn't get a shrug tho, not there or BM - all sold out = but lots of nice things in Bhs sale including my favourite toepost sandals in various colours, reduced to £8 so I bought a pair of each colour but might only keep two pairs, and take the really light coloured ones back. I first got a pair of this style and make of toepost sandal about 16 years ago and they wear so well, are very comfy and very practical. I can wear them in the rain in summer or on the beach, including paddling in the sea and then a quick rinse and they look as good as new. I am still wearing them this year.

Got home to make dinner and the idiot was in a bad mood, told me one of the reasons he hadn't said he would pay for American d.i.l. to come over straight off was because of the state of the house, now this is what I was dreading and he has left it very late to say this. He rang the son in NY who was then going out on a boat trip with his inlaws so didn't want to talk, just relax!!!! Seems he went out looking for work all day Friday and could have a job working nights but isn't sure about it, well if I had been sponging off a women with two children, I would work anytime if it meant bringing money into the house especially if there was a chance they would have to move in with inlaws if no job materialises soon, and give up the home they have lived in for a long time. I can't believe this girl even expects to come here with no spending money yet leave her children behind, she should stay put and give them her time while S is away so anything she has goes to them, or am I the odd one for thinking that?
There still doesn't seem to have been any discussion with whether she wants to come, it's S wants her to come with him.
Then apparently the son who is getting wed called o.h. and said he was stressed over it all, and when was his father getting his new suit (he is already paying for a suit for his brother if he is here as best man, and all the matching ties for himself as groom, best man, father of the bride and so father of the groom, never heard of f.o.t.g. wearing matching outfit before unless it's top hat and tails do which it most definitely isn't. O.h. never wears a suit, he bought one when the son graduated in 2004 and has worn it for one funeral and one other do since. Son who is getting wed said his mother would be calling o.h. today, but son wouldn't say why, said he wouldn't pre-empt her call so o.h. told me he is sick of her trying to call the tune and will tell her to f.off! I am stuck in the middle and was told not to bother about it all, he is in charge and will do what he has decided, regardless of everyone else. This means that he will now be spending a lot of his money towards his mortgage early repayment which is something that he goes on about constantly and will be working more overtime, so tiring himself completely and taking it out on me!
He then went on to say that if I wanted a holiday I had better sort something out. i said the time I wanted to go away was passed now, and it's not much pleasure going anywhere in this country in Sept, with the nights pulling in and me having to drive if we go out and cook every evening as I do at home. Last year in Corfu was great and he enjoyed it and we ate out most evenings and had a wander in the warmth, even tho it got dark around 8.30pm there but he hasn't renewed his passport and doesn't seem inclined to. When I mentioned that he said he has never liked the hassle of going away and only did it when his ex booked somewhere and took the money from the account to pay for it, from then on he would organise the driving, what time to leave, what to take and all the packing and where to stop on comfort breaks etc etc When we have had holidays I have tried to get him to share the choosing, presenting him with choices and we decide together and then he pays lol but I do all the other arranging etc and the packing.
Now he says he has always felt that he would rather stay at home and isn't bothered about going anywhere else.
Boring old s*d! Not the way he seemed when I first met him and he was on about taking me on holiday.

Seems the next couple of days are going to be the deciding time for this visit by son and possibly d.i.l. but I just wish I could walk away and leave him to it. Have had enough and I know the future d.i.l. is fed up with it all too, and the son who is getting married. Bet he wishes he had never suggested his bro being best man, but he thought he would have a job by now and be able to at least pay some of the fare or find spending money.
What a family - I rue the day I ever set eyes on o.h. or the rest of them!

Lizx

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I didn't get on here yesterday, it wasn't a very good day for me, we had a bit of a family problem which I was upset about---but by late last night it was sorted, thank goodness!

Sylvia, pleased to know that your weather has got a bit better than it's been. Let's hope that you'll have some really nice weather when your family is staying with you.

Huia, nice to hear that you've had a visit from your son, I'm sure you felt a lot better after his visit. Going out to lunch is lovely, especially if you don't go out to lunch very often, it makes a nice change from cooking. Glad to know that Phil has been more alert, tha last few times you've visited him.
Seeing him more alert, must make you feel better at the end of each visit--it would be nice if he continues like that for a good while.

Liz, I'm pleased that you didn't have any problems having a refund on the things you bought from Bon Marche. There again, it's all about customer service, the manager doesn't want to lose your custom altogether, so he had to be okay about it. Although I'm sorry to say, that isn't always the case with some shops, sometimes some of the staff can be quite abrupt and not at all helpful. At least they are in the minority!
The son in NY, certainly sounds as though he's an attention seeker, he obviously wants his own way, I feel sorry for his wife, it can't be easy for her.

Debbie, you're certainly very busy, still it's nice to get involved with all the things that the children do. Hope you've all enjoyed your weekend.

Marie, hope you are all okay there, and that the weather is not as cold as it's been for you.

Ann, I thought perhaps that you were busy making cards. Glad to hear that you had a nice day out at Cheltenham. It's many years since I was there, I think it was when I was in my teens, so I'm sure I wouldn't know the place
now.

Jean, I hope you are starting to feel better than you've been--also hope that both J and D are okay. Thinking about you all!

Mo, I thought perhaps that you were away this weekend, when I didn't see you on here. I know you said you are going away sometime in July, but I wasn't sure of the date. Glad to hear that you, your daughter and your granddaughter all enjoyed your girls night out. It made me chuckle when you told us about your granddaughter's 'big win' on the one armed bandit.
Michael was telling us, that he knows someone that isn't working and when he gets his benefits, he buys £200 worth of scratch cards, and always wins at least the £200 back, but generally he wins up to £800 and he once won over a £1,000.
Well we wouldn't even think about doing that, we would probably lose the lot, and then where would be.

I'd better go and make us something to eat, and then I'm going to make some cards. I'm going to use my new Cuttlebug, just hope that I can use it alright. If you all hear a big scream, you'll know it's me.

Speak to you all soon.

Love and best wishes. Sallie.xxx

Hello all.
It was good to log on and see you had posted Ann.
I also like going to Wetherspoons for meals. If I am not overly hungry,I enjoy their wraps,they are quite yummy I must say.
When Roly was in Kings College Hospital in 2002,the kids and I always went to the local Wetherspoons,every lunch time. It is only just up the hill from the hospital.
Do you go to boot fairs Ann. I like to go,it's surprising what you can buy at them, and all for just a matter of pennies.

Huia, I am pleased that Peter came up to see you. I feel a lot happier when I know that you have had company.
Peters a silly so and so, leaving his chilly bin behind. I think it's what we would call a cool box.
They are so handy when you go out for the day,to keep the food chilled,so that things like sandwiches dont go all soggy.

Liz my love, take a tip, and just ignore Mr Cheerful,let him sort his son's out
just as long as you don't have to go short because of his pigheadedness.
Completely blank it out,and just get on and do whatever pleases you,without allowing it to stress you out any more than neccessary.
He doesn't appear to take any notice of what others say to him anyway,does he.

Oooh Sallie I just missed you babe.
How on earth does Richards friend get that much money. I bet Richard and my son dont get that amount. And to waste it on scratch cards is ludicrous. Both our boys are trying their damndest to make ends meet arn't they.
I am sorry to hear that you had a bad day yesterday. I hope everything is now sorted out,and that you are feeling more upbeat.
Don't forget, if you need me,I am here. If you want it,I will send you my phone number. I don't like it when all my friends on here are so down.
Have you anything exciting planned for Friday. Are the family taking you out for your birthday.
Guess what I am just going to have, yep a nice cup of rosie lee.
See you later love. Best wishes to you and Alun. Love Mo xxx

Hi Mo,

It's someone that Michael knows, this chap goes to the same shop to get the scratch cards as Michael buys his cigs. He's seen him there once or twice, apparently the chap lays the scratch cards down on the floor and as he's winning he hands the cards to the shop owner. He was telling Michael he never loses, he always gets at least the £200 back and most of the time a lot more.

On Friday, I'm meeting Dutch and some other GR members in Sheffield.
So I'm looking forward to that, it will be nice to meet them. Alun has booked a days holiday so that he can take me. Jennie and maybe Michael, are going to come with us, and then the three of them are going to Meadow Hall for a look around and have some lunch.

Alun, Michael and a few others from the Model Railway Club are taking a couple of layouts to a church fair on Saturday. Richard and Christie are coming up on Friday evening so that Richard can take some photos of the layouts at the fair. He did the clubs website for them, and is also in charge of it, so he has to add to it.
Saturday evening we are all going out for a meal for my birthday, I've chosen to go to Frankie and Benny's, I really love it there. Alun is the only one that doesn't have anything Italian to eat.

Mo, I'm now going to have a cuppa, lol.

Love, Sallie.xxx

Had a great time last night

as per usual over here, dress code varied from t-shirt and trousers (couple of the men) to "garden-party" summer dress (some of the women). About 10 per cent of the men wore suits, the rest wore blazer or sport coat with trousers.


In other words, I fit right in!


We only knew about 4 or 5 people other than the couple ............ but it was one of those friendly, easy evenings. There were 4 other couples on our table, none of whome we'd known before, and there many silences!!

Food good :)))

The after-dinner entertainment, to begin the dancing was ........... an Elvis Presley impersonator


to be more precise .......................... a Chinese-Canadian Elvis Presley impersonator!

He acknowledged his ancestry with comments about Jackie Chan (quite a famous film star in "action" movies)


He was good!!!




Still cloudy, with little sign of those higher temperatures!


sylvia
xxx

Hi all.

It is a nasty wet day today, thank goodness I dont have to go out, apart from a dash down to our mailbox and a walk back up but I will hope for a break in the rain. Not that we get much if anything on a Monday. I will spend the day trying to get rid of a lot of the accumulation of years.

Huia.

ps, accumulation of all sorts of things, including fat on me!

Just a quickie, no calls made yet altho the ex left a message while we were out, so still nothing definite sorted. Wonder what this world shattering news is that the ex has to declare!
Maybe she won the lottery and is going to pay it all lol

Lizx

Went out for the afternoon to Cromer, on the coast, it was lovely weather and I made him buy fish and chips so I didn't have to cook lol Most of the time he was fairly ok but it doesn't wash with me, being nasty one minute and nice the next, I can't blow hot and cold like that!

Sallie, great that you will meet with Dutch, be prepared to interrupt her sometimes lol, or you won't get a word in edgeways lol It will be a great way to celebrate your birthday! Then a meal out on Saturday, lucky you, enjoy it all!

Sylvia, glad you enjoyed your outing.

Huia, hope you aren't getting too much rain, it makes it so unpleasant going out if you have to dodge the raindrops.
Take care and don't get too slim, lol

Mo, my lad is still looking for a better job, without much luck so far.
I will spend Saturday afternoon and early evening with him, probably take him for a quick meal before he goes out to celebrate his birthday with his mates. He is waiting on some news from work which might be a temporary boost for him but I am not tempting fate by saying what it is just yet. Knowing his luck tho someone else will get chosen.

Better get ready for bed, counselling later so don't want to oversleep, o.h. off to work at 1.30 pm till later tonight, maybe 11 or midnight and then 3pm to midnight Tues, Weds and Thurs, oh joy!

love to all
Lizx

Sallie, sounds like you have a nice week to look forward to with a meet and your birthday celebrations. I have never been to Frankie and Bennys although there is one in Gloucester I think. Hope you have a lovely time.

Huia, it is getting here that we could do with a little of your rain our garden is very dry now and the Lake District is facing drought conditions.

Hello All,Liz you know im the quite one LOL will ring you tonight
Sallie realy enjoyed our chat and looking forward to meeting you and Nina
Its not the amount of people that come just afew is just as good ,and we can all have achat
And i will let you get aword in LOL
Till Friday
Hi Mo, Ann and everyone how you all have anice day
Dutchxx

Hi Mo,just been reading thru some of the threads i see you play darts,so did i years ago we won one or two trophys i have phot taken afew years ago with some dart players they were playing in The Haque if you sent me your email addy will send you photo,its Tony Oshea,Gary Anderson,Steve cant remember his last name and Raymond Van Barnfield wife Sylvia hes the top Dutch player
Lovely and sunny here take care all
Dutchxx

Just when you think nobody cares
Out pops your friends from nowhere
They have come out to put asmile on your face
And nobdy knows the time or place
Could be afew months from now
And the sercet we share its know how
But thats the art of making our friends smile
Even if it only last for short while
But the best part is knowing that people do care
And whatever the problem your good friends will be there
We dont need anyone saying it was good of you to do that
Its because we care and thats that
Take care all ,got to go and finish my packing befor i forget things
Dutchxx

Hi Everyone,

Mo, l'd almost finished writing you all a message, and whooosh!, it had gone. I know this happened to you the other day, it wouldn't have been so bad if I had just started it, but it's so maddening when, like you, it seems to wait until the message is almost complete, and then it just disappears.
I had to laugh at Jennie, she warned Michael not to try putting a lot of their money on scratch cards. I'm sure that Michael wouldn't do that, but if he did he would more than likely lose the lot. The chap told Michael that there was no way he could lose, but Michael told him that there's no way he would try it.

Liz, glad to hear that you had a nice afternoon out at Cromer. I bet you enjoyed those fish and chips that OH bought, knowing that he paid for them and also didn't have to cook when you got home. lol!
Joyce rang me yesterday evening, she was so chatty and friendly, that I'm looking forward to meeting her on Friday. Although I don't think I've ever spoken to Nina on the threads, it will also be nice to meet her too.

Sylvia, so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your night out. It's lovely to meet up with people that you haven't seen for a long while, to have a good natter and catch up on each others news. Talking about Jackie Chan, Alun likes to watch most of the films he's in, although I don't like the films very much, I must say that I like Jackie Chan.

Huia, you made me laugh when you said, that your were getting rid of the things that you've accumulated over the years, including 'the fat on you'.
I'm sure you're not that bad! It would be lovely tho ugh if we could get rid of our fat like that, lol! I hope you mangaed to get rid of some of the things, we got rid of a lot of stuff from our loft about a year ago. I had even kept Richard and Jennie's lunch boxes from when they were in junior school.
I think the family thought I was mad!

Joyce, it was lovely to hear from you yesterday evening, also it's good to see you on this thread. Is it tomorrow that you go to the doctors? I hope that he will sort out the medication for you. That's a nice verse that you've put on here. I don't mind you talking a lot, I'd prefer that than someone that doesn't say much, it's difficult to make conversation with people like that. So it all should go well! lol!

Ann, I haven't been to a meet at all, so although it's only a mini meet, I'm looking forward to it. It will be nice to meet Joyce, and Nina too, although I don't think I've spoken to her on the threads.
It was quite a while before I could be persuaded to go to Frankie and Bennys, now I love going there. As you know, it's an Italian/American place, the food is lovely, always freshly cooked, it's very clean, and the staff are always friendly and pleasant. It's a bit more expensive than the place we mostly go to, but now and again it's worth it.
Have you made any cards lately? Although I got my Cuttlebug last week, I still haven't used it, I need to get some Nestabilies and one or two embossing folders, trouble is, I cant make up my mind which ones I want first.

Debbie, I hope your weekend went well, with all the activities you and your family were doing. Hope the rest of your family are okay.

Jean, how are things with you and your family. I hope your new tablets are starting to work for you.

Well, I think it's time I started to do our tea, so I'll speak to you all later.

Love and best wishes. Sallie.xxx

Sallie spoke to the LandLady of the pub shes realy nice told we are from Genes ,and ask her how to get there for me its ok ,as grandson only lives 10mins away its not far from Sheffield Wednesdays football ground and theres also McDonalds so you can see you,ll be in the right place ,said to the LandLady it was friday we would be there and she said looking forward to seeing you all,so till friday
Yes going the docters also to get my 19th injection for B12 one more to go and then start another lot o well never mind could be worse ,take care all
Love Dutchxx

Joyce, just sent you a pm. I'm sure we'll find the pub okay, thanks for letting me know. Good luck with your injection, as you say, things could be worse. I always think, there's always someone worse off than myself!

Take care everyone. Love, Sallie.xxx

Mo, I hope you're alright --I've just noticed that you haven't opened the pm I sent you last night. Only you usually open them fairly quickly, so I'm a bit concerned, wondering if you and the family are all okay.

Sorry, I'm not being nosey, just concerned about you.

Love, Sallie.xxx

Hello my little gas bags LOL.
It is soooo nice to come on here and see you all posting. Life can be very lonely without our friends on here can't it.
Sylvia, it sounds like you had quite an enjoyable evening. You wern't to overdressed then thank goodness. Theres nothing worse than standing out like a sore thumb is there.
As long as the food was good,and the entertainment enjoyable,it helps to make for a better evening doesn't it.
The pregnant pauses when people don't talk,can be very fraught. It's o.k when you know a few people who you are sitting with,conversation flows easier.

Sallie I am sorry for not answering your p.m earlier,but I am a busy little bee lately. So much to choose from to do. Either on here,reading or knitting,and the winner at the moment is my knitting. Now I have got the bug again for it,I seem to spend more hours doing it,than anything else.

Huia hows the clutter clearing going. It's amazing what we accumulate over the years,thinking that it may come in handy later,but it never does.
How your cycling going. I hope you are not overdoing it.
Are you still going out for your daily walks. If you are,the pounds will soon drop off you love. We don't want you to thin,or else if you turn sideways we will not be able to see you.

Hi Liz. It's very quiet at Cromer isn't it. We went there the last time we came up to Yarmouth. Thats where they catch a lot of crabs isn't it.
I mean the fishy type. LOL
The fish and chips up there are lovely,because all the fish is caught locally. Not like down here,we have to get it from the fish monger,or Icel**ds,and then it's not really fresh.
I am pleased that Mr Cheerful put his hand in his pocket,and paid for them

Hello Dutch, I hope things go well for you at the doctors,and that they can sort out some good pain killers for you.
Have you finished that packing yet. Dont forget your toothbrush,and your painkillers.
Yes Dutch I love my darts. I am not nearly as accurate as I used to be,but I still enjoy the company,and playing.
Did you mean Steve Beaton. I have watched all the players you mentioned
playing on the t.v. Barney has always been a favourite of mine. He's such a gentleman isn't he.
I would rather watch a darts match,than football. It's more exciting. I just wish I could be as precise as they all are,but the old arthritus wont allow it now.
I will be thinking off both you and Sallie at your meet. I just wish I lived nearer,the I could have come. I am green with envy really.

Hello Ann. I was watching on the t.v about the reservoirs drying up. You would think with all the rain we get in this country,that we would have enough water to cope wouldn't you.
How are you and T doing. It's not long before your next holiday is it.

Well girls, I must go, things to do, places to go and all that lol.
Love and best wishes to you all. Mo xxx

Sallie, a few months ago when I was doing some 'tossing out' I found my science notes from high school days. They must have been best part of 60 years old! I decided I no longer needed them and neither did my children or grandchildren.That is the sort of 'junk' I have been hoarding all these years.

Must go, my brother in law wants me to do a little research in Papakura and our gen rooms are only open on a Tues morning or Wed evening. I prefer morning.

Huia.

Hi again,

I'm pleased to know that you are alright. So, are you knitting something for yourself, or ready for the arrival of your new grandchild? I always loved knitting baby clothes, but haven't done any knitting for years now.

It's a shame that you aren't living nearer so that you could join us. It would
be lovely, and I'm sure that Joyce will agree with me.

I'm going to make another card now, one that will only take a short while, something not too complicated.

I'm going to Nottingham with Janet tomorrow morning, so will speak to you all tomorrow evening.

Take care!

Love , Sallie.xxx