General Chat

Hi everyone


Gosh Ann! That's the kind of thing that I would do! lol! Glad that you didn't suffer anything worse than bruises


OH spent a month in Bristol about 1991 ............... he was doing some research with someone at the university, and rented a room in the garret of an old Victorian house.

He loved the city ........ and walked miles and miles in his off time. He took his hosts for dinner at the Harveys restaurant (the Bristol Cream Harveys) ....... and said it was a fantastic meal.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to go with him.


It rained here yesterday, lots of rain ...... and the temperature cooled down a lot. It was very pleasant after such high temperatures and no rain since before the end of June!


I think I said one of our nieces had her 2nd child on the 31 July. The mother is now having a problem with her back ............... her back "went out" on Tuesday, by the next day she could not walk. Her husband had to literally carry her everywhere. She is almost 6' tall, and nicely built!

I don't know whether you know that all your ligaments etc in the pelvic area get "softened" so the pelvis can stretch open to let the baby out. Then they tighten up again after the birth. It seems that something must have gone a bit wrong during the birth at her sacro-iliac joint (the one right in the middle of your bum), and more went wrong as the ligaments tightened up.

She had 2 hours of physio on Thursday, and was able to walk out the door after it (husband had carried her in). She is under strict orders not to lift ANYTHING, including the baby. Husband has to do everything (including nappy changes), 24 hours a day, giving her the baby only to hold and feed ................ she also has a very active 2 year old. She lives in Smithers, close to her mum (OH's sister), so has family help, and the elder daughter has been staying at least some nights with my sis-i-l. Her brother and sister are already there or due there today. J goes up tomorrow evening for a quick 2 night visit.

We're just hoping things get better soon.


Marie .............. I hope your little grandson gets better soon


Take care everyone



sylvia
xxx

Sallie, dance floors can be lethal and isn't it sooo embarrassing when youa re sprawled on the floor with everyone looking, I really hate being the centre of attention.
Marie, I hope your Grandson grows out of the convulsions, I think they usually do. His parents have to be aware that he is prone to them now if he runs a temperature and try to bring it down quickly.

Sylvia, bristol is an interesting city and they have regenerated the harbour area encouraging cafe culture. Unfortunately Bristol also has a high percentage of young people, especially students in term time and they do congregate round the harbour so i can be very noisy.

Hello All just thought i would pop on before i go to bed ,not sure if i put it on here but one off our niebours she went into hospice last week to die and the lady next door told us she pass away today,she was in so much pain its better for her but not for her family and Roos the lady next door ask if we would like to give towards flowers ,but of course we would i remember years ago when i was very young thats what they always did.but times have change,we went to BBQ at Jans mums when she got phone call her S.I.L who has termail cancer had taken ill so she went round as its only afew doors away,we wondered what the sirens were going for it was the amberlance for her S.I.L,she only has one daughter who went with her so now we have to wait for news how she is ,but shes also in alot of pain life is,nt fair at all,Jan and I are going to the chapel to pay our respects to lady she was only 61yrs not old at all,well folks im off to bed
Sallie nice chatting to you ,Liz were are u ,Caz talk to you weds,Mo Ann,Deanna and everyone i wish you all better days ahead
Dutchxx

sorry to hear about your neighbour but, as you say, she is out of pain now. My thoughts are sent to her family in this sad time.

Hi Everyone,

Well it's very quiet on here today. I wonder where our Mo is today. I hope both you and Roly are okay.

Ann, how are you feeling today, after your fall on Saturday? I hope you haven't got too many bruises.
Yes you're right, the dance floors can be quite lethal, but at the time I slipped, I felt so embarrassed, all heads turned towards me, I couldn't get up quick enough. The manager, was of course very concerned and Alun, my brother and sister-in-law were fussing around me, when that's all I wanted was for them to leave me alone. lolol!!

I was really sad to read Daff's news, like everyone else, I thought and hoped that it would be an infection or a virus that was causing the problem, especially since she said she was feeling better. I wish her all the very best and hope that she'll beat ' the demon ' once again.


Sylvia, hope that your niece is a bit better, and that she's resting as the doctor as told her. Do they know how long it will take to get right? It's very difficult with a new baby and a little one to rest. I know you said that her husband is having to look after them, but what will happen when he goes to work.

I know how difficult it can be, because when Richard was six and Jennie was three, I had pneumonia, so couldn't do anything at all for six weeks, and then it was at least another six, only doing minor jobs. Luckily some of the other mums, that are now my friends, took Jennie to nursery and Richard to school each day, and then brought them home---that was a very big help, and much appreciated.

Hope you're enjoying the time spent with your daughter and MJ. Have they gone to visit your niece yet?

As I was growing up I always went to stay with one of my auntie's who lived in Bristol. I've still got cousins there, although I don't go very often now, but still love to go there, now and again.

Sending hugs and kisses to MJ. xxxxx



We still haven't heard from Liz, I hope she's alright, because I haven't seen her on the boards at all for a good few days.

I wonder where Huia is too, because we haven't heard from her either.
If you're looking in Huia, I hope all is okay with you and your family.

Jean, hope you're feeling a little bit better, thinking about you, and wishing you well.

I'm off to Derby tomorrow, on one of ' my therapy trips ', no doubt I'll end up in the craft shops there. One of the shops, is beginning to feel like my second home. lolol!!

Where are you Mo? We really miss you, so please come back.

Love and best wishes. Sallie.xxx

I have been looking in at the boards, Sallie, but havent posted as I havent had much to say.

Today I have my 2nd session at the Hospice shop so wont be on here long. I will have to hurry home for a late lunch and then a snooze on the settee as I am taking a neighbour to a dinner concert tonight. I hope I am not too tired.

Huia.

Hi Sallie, I am still here, just a bit late coming on here.
Oh please don't tell me Daff has got the same problems again. That poor woman has been through enough as it is.
And yet despite all her own problems, she can still think of others.
Liz is still around, she has been on the friendlies thread. Things are still very complicated for her, bless her. Nothing ever seems to go right for her.
So you are of to Derby tommorrow. You get out there my love and kick a**.
Are you going on your own. If you are, just imagine we are with you, trotting round the shops, having a good giggle. People watching, and having a coffee and a cake. (Fresh Cream for me please) I will definately be with you in spirit.

Sylvia, how painful that must have been for your niece. And one dose of physio, eased the situation, how lucky was that.
But as you say, she must rest, and not try to run before she can walk.

Ann I hope you are o.k today, and not suffering from any more bruising and pain.
It sounds like you are another one we are going to have to pad up a bit, when you go out. I thought Sylvia was bad enough, with all her falls.
Next time, take a bit more water with it, or get T to water the bollinger down a bit.

Hi Dutch. It's so sad to hear about the loss of your neighbour, but the pain has now left her, and she can rest in peace, bless her.
And as you say, she was no age. But unfortunately, the big C, is not an age related illness, even young babies are apt to suffer as well.
You must stop worrying, I know it's an easy thing to say, but you are only making yourself unwell in doing so.
You have got such a big heart, where others are concerned, and we all worry about you and your own health.
Please look after yourself and Jan for us love.

Huia, how are you going along. I hope you are feeling a little better now.
Have you seen your son lately. And how is Phil doing.

A big big (((((((HUG)))))))) for our Jean. I hope you are feeling a little better my love. We miss your happy smiling face on here. Come back soon.

I wonder if Debbie and the family are having a nice time. I bet they are.

Well girls I must close now. Love and best wishes to you all. Mo xxx

Edit.....Huia you posted as I was writing, have a good time at the hospice today, and enjoy your night out. Love Mo xxx

Hi all, just feeling a bit battered and bruised and achey today. A couple more bruises have come out, some are prettier than others. Strangley enough I don't usually 'do' falling over, I have not fallen since Iw as a child, usually I trip and recover myself, my balance is quite good but I went off balance as I twisted down the step I had forgotten. I did wonder if my varifocals were not in the right position, since I last had my hearing aid adjusted I have been wearing my second pair of glasses because they have wire ear pieces. My new glasses have thicker arms which knocks the over ear bit of the aid off. (complicated life I lead don't I?) This second pair are the same prescription but they slide down a bit so the focus area is different.

Ann I am feeling so sad, I have just read Daff's thread. That poor woman (I know she would not like me calling her that) She has gone through so much,and the bug**rs back again. Life can be so unfair at times, especially when there are some rotten swines out there who get away without suffering any problems.
She will be in my prayers again from now on, along with Dutch and Jean.

Yes we all feel sad Mo..... But Daff says we aren't allowed to be sad soooo we have rallied her boozy army, we will stick together, pooling our positive thoughts and sending the barstewards on their way!!

At the Hospice shop today I was shown how to use the eftpos machine and the till. I had to say 'Arkwright' (my idea) to remind myself not to stand too close to the till when hitting the last couple of buttons. I finished the shift at 1.45, came home, had a quick lunch then lay on the settee hoping for an hour sleeping to freshen me up for tonight, but I couldnt get to sleep. At least I had my eyes shut and feet up for an hour. My friend picked me up at 5.30 and we went in to Papakura for the dinner and concert. A great meal, and some great singing from the choir and conductor. The concert finished at 9pm and I was home half an hour later so not too late for me. I should sleep tonight though. Tomorrow I am going to a funeral in Howick which is about an hour away. It was my mum's last living cousin, the last of that generation, although there is still one of dad's cousins alive. She is about 83.

Off to bed soon, see you in the morning (for me) maybe.

Huia.

Huia, pleased to hear that you had another good day at the Hospice shop.
I'm sure that you enjoy the company and having the customers to chat to.

Good to hear that you and your friend enjoyed yourselves at the dinner concert, in Papakura. Also, it must have been nice to have a meal there, too, especially when the food is really nice. I haven't heard of a dinner concert at all ---- but they sound as though they are really nice to go to.
Maybe they have them in some parts of the UK, but not here in Derbyshire.


Hope all goes well at the funeral tomorrow, and that you have a good and safe journey. Also hope that all is well as it can be, with Phil.
Take care!


I'll look in again later on, hope everyone is okay.

Love and best wishes. Sallie.xxx

Hi all

J is up north with her aunt for a quick visit .... flew up yesterday, back tomorrow morning!

I had to call for an "urgent" visit with the locum physio, my back has been acting up and I just couldn't get it right.

I had seen the locum a couple of times last summer, so he wasn't quite a stranger ....... but I'm not sure whether the treatment was worse than the problem .... he found every spot that was "tight" and thus hurting, then applied lots of pressure with his elbow!

I did ask him about my niece's problem

He said that problems with that joint during pregnancy are pretty common, and not uncommon afterwards, although he himself had not seen anyone in such bad straits.

He said the physio who got her walking was good, but she will need to do strengthening exercises for months, plus may have to wear a special belt type of thing to provide support for some time. Will possibly / probably also have to take anti-inflammatory pills ... I'm not sure what is available for a nursing mother.

The way he described was that the joint was a sort of L shape, and it is pretty easy for the one side not to fit evenly into the angle of the L as the ligaments tighten up.

We also have 2 Swiss friends visiting tomorrow, so will not be around until very late.


Take care everyone.

got two for the price of one with the physio then Sylvia, well done. Sounds as if he knows what he is talking about too. Hope the pain he gave you has solved your back problem for you. Literally no pain without gain then?

Ouch, Ouch, Ouch Sylvia, that sounded painful, but it looks like it may have done the trick.
How has MJ been getting on. Is he still getting up and down on his little legs. Bless him if he keps on like this, he will be walking by 10 months old.
Four out of my five were walking by this age, but one of my daughters was almost 15 months old before she would even attempt to stand alone.

Hi Ann, I hope you are feeling a bit less bruised today. Are you and T doing anything special on Friday, for your birthday. I know you celebrated last weekend, (then falling down that step), but not exactly enjoying your trip.

I took a trip down to Dunhelm Mill yesterday, and bought a lovely picture for our spare bedroom. I have decorated the room white and blue, and wanted a picture with a bit of blue in it. We went everywhere looking for one. It seems that blue is not the in colour at the moment. I also managed to get some cushions in the same shade, so now the room is completely finished.
I am really pleased with myself.

I hope the weather where you all are is better than here. No rain at the moment, but it's very overcast, and quite chilly.
I do hope we get an indian summer, as we seem to be heading into winter months already.

Bye for now girls. Love to you all. Mo xxx

Don't tell us half a story Mo, what is the picture like? White and blue sounds beautifully fresh and clean. I love blue bedrooms, Ours usually has some blue in it, very restful. So, is it blue walls and white paint, or white walls and blue paint?

Foot is still painful when I walk but the other bruises, although colourful are not so painful thanks. On friday we are going up to Webbs Garden centre near droitwich (There is a Hobbycraft there and although last weekend was mostly my present I am also having £20 from T to spend on craft stuff. He asked what I want but I really couldn't think of anything -I know I am lucky but if I need clothes I buy them) We will then go out for lunch to the Brewers Fayre pub there.

Well Ann, the bedroom. Three walls are painted white, the other wall has a pale blue background, with white flowers on it, in wallpaper. All the glossing is white.
The painting is a white background, with a big pale blue flower in the middle.
The curtains are navy blue velvet, the cushion is navy blue, the throw is navy.
The bedding is all white. Wardrobe, chest of drawers, and bedside table are all white.
I like the minimalist look as you have probably realised.
I hope you enjoy yourself at the garden centre, and at the brewers fayre.
Buy lots of crafting things, as you know you will get a lot of enjoyment out of them.
Love Mo xxx

Thank you Mo I can picture it now and it sounds lovely and fresh. I shall certainly do my best to buy plenty of craft stuff Lol!!!

Hello everyone just thought I had better let you know I am still in the land of the living...lol...feeling much better and going out more, although home is where my heart is, I have started another order for a memory album, so now have something to occupy my mind, hope you are all doing o.k. Mo my bathroom could do with a brush up how are you fixed? Sallie how many cards are you making ? you seem to be like a whirwind,love to our friends overseas, I read your adds so hope you are all well too...,To Ann have a great birthday tomorrow
hope your hospital visit goes well also...well back to the scrapping much love
Jean xx

Right Jean, what colour are we going to do the bathroom then. I will be with you at 5.30 a.m in the morning, when I wake up from my nightmare.
I don't want to see another paintbrush, this side of christmas anyway.
I am so pleased that you are on the up. I have been waiting for what seems for ever to hear that. Hip Hip Hooray, our Jean is here to stay, and I will be looking out for you, every day.
Take it one day at a time love, and know that you are in my thoughts constantly.
Love and all my best wishes. Mo xxx