General Chat

Oh Sylvia brrrrr you have made me feel really cold now -10,oh my lord. Thank goodness we don't normally get that low here.
What are the temperatures like in Halifax at the moment. If it's a bit warmer there it will be a bonus for you both.

We are supposed to be having snow sweeping the country,overnight and into the weekend.
I think I will have to go and stock up on vegetables tommorrow, because as sure as eggs is eggs, the prices will rise, if we have a lot of snow.
When I did field work, years ago, we got a better price for picking during bad weather,than we did during good days.
Brussels sprouts were the worst to pick,as they liked them picked with the frost on them. Now that was a cold job believe me.

Tess I hope you have a lovely family meal tonight.
I loved the childrens comments. They can be so blunt can't they. When my youngest two turned up one day, I was still in my night dress and dressing gown. From then on I earned myself the nickname of "Nanny no knickers ". Thats o.k, till you are in the middle of Tes*o's,and one of them shouts to you, calling you by your new nom de plume. LOL
One red faced Nanny,rushed through the check out.

I hope you are all well. Love Mo xxx

Oh Mo, or should I say Nanny no Knickers LOL, how did they know, did you flash he he.
You poor things Snow already and Sylvia - 10 how awful .

I received Lovely news last night from my Son. Michael's daughter Won the Australian "Country Show Girl of the Year, she was on Television this morning but unfortunately I missed it.she is only 14 years but is Tall and willow and beautiful, she is very polite and speakes well.

I have decided not to send cards this year as the cost of postage has risen once more and then there is the cost of the cards, It is difficult enough for me to buy presents for my 12 Grand children, so my friends who have the internet will get a Xmasletter.

It is very hot here to-day and we may get a storm later perhaps to-night.
We had a good day in the pool ( water aerobics) at the Gym this morninga really good work out, I enjoyed it more than usual.we had a different trainer.

--------------NO he wasn't a male MO ------

Sylvia---------Good to hear that the kitchen is now workable I hope you have a wonderful Holiday with your daughter, son-in-law and the well loved grandson.
A very Happy Xmas to you All Sylvia.

Mo--- Did Roly get a good report from the Optomatrist, & how is your Nephew and also your Grandaughter?

Has anyone heard from Debbie Lately I have been away so much and I havent had time to go back over the post's.

Hi Sallie, Hi Jean plenty of card making going on.

How is your Daughter Sallie I hope the medication is working for her.

Hello to Liz, and also to Ann I guess you are also busy with the cards Ann.

Tess the last time I visited Ciara, my granddaughter it was for her birthday party and both the grand mothers were present Ciara wanted to talk to me and some one asked her which grandmother and she replyed """Not the old one "" Nancy's Mum has very grey Hair and in fact is younger than me, everyone thought it was hilarious, especially the grand father I am not sure if JOY the grandmother did.
OUT of the mouths of Babes.

Ok I hope I havent missed anyone----- yes I have. HUIA the news is dreadful for the citizens of Greymouth and our sympathy and thoughts are with the families and friends of all concerned.----- May they rest in peace Amen.
Huia I hope none of your family or friends were involved
Love to you all
Marie.

Hello all.

No, Marie, I didnt know any of the coal miners, but our TV has been covering it so thoroughly since it happened, that I feel almost as if they were my family.

I renewed my driving licence a couple of days ago. At present I have just a temp. paper licence, until the new plastic one with the photo comes. I wont have to renew it for another 5 yrs, then it will be every 2nd year, if I am still driving by then. I certainly hope I can, otherwise I will have to move to town. I would rather leave here in a box.

Huia.

Hello Ladys just quick message scooter is coming tomorrow and two days ago they brought abig wheel chair for me as well,just waiting for appointment from the pain clinc i only came on to put verse on GR for our Caz shes in alot of pain more than i am ,so thought i would like to put something on thread for her,Marie did you give me your address for xmas card as cant find it also Sylvia could you pm yours if you dont mind,wishing everyone well back soon
Love Dutchxx

Hi girls.
Marie, you saucy thing, I didn't flash at the grandchildren. We were play fighting,and as I sat down my dressing gown rode up slightly,and I innocently told them to be careful,as I was not decent underneath. My grandaughter asked me why ,and I asked her if she wore clothes under her nightwear, weeell Courtney soon twigged, hence the nick name. LOL
What briiliant news about your grandaughter winning " Country Show Girl of the Year ". What did she have to do to earn the title.
I am so dissapointed in you, fancy not having a male trainer at the gym this morning.
Roly has to have new reading glasses, but apart from that he was A o.k.
I forgot to tell you the news on my nephew. He went back to see the specialist earlier this week,and the tumour has not grown, but stayed the same,thank the lord for that. He has not had anymore seizures, so fingers crossed for him.
My grandaughter has been for her 12 week scan,and all seems to be well.
I heard from the physiotherapist,and she tells me that I do have a tear in my cartiledge. She will phone me later to see if I want to have the op to repair it, but to be honest, I would rather not have it. I am coping quite well without having to resort to that. But should it get to bad, then I would consider it.
No news from Debbie at all. I wonder if her membership lapsed,and she has not renewed. But we do miss hearing about her and the families news.

Hi Huia.
Did you have to sit another test, to renew your driving licence. Or do you just have to have a certificate from your doctor,to say that you are fit and well,and are capable to drive.
You would not like having to move into the town,would you. It's so nice having your privacy where you are now.
And town living is so much more hectic.

Cooee Joyce.
You won't know yourself when you get your new scooter. Jan will have trouble trying to keep up with you in it.
It's such a shame poor Caz is in so much pain, I just wish I could wave a magic wand and heal both of you.
There is no justice in this world, when nice people have to suffer.
You are both in my prayers.
Have you heard from Jean or Sallie lately, they are both missing from parade this week. This is not on, I shall have to reprimand them both. SLAP SLAP you are both in trouble. Come back and see us soon,both of you. XXXXXX ((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

Tess how did your family meal go last night. What did you have to eat.?

Sylvia, hows the snow situation over there. Are you still able to get out and about. I do hope you are both o.k.
If you are snowed in, we will have to get an air drop organised for you, to get food delivered that way. We can't have you both starving hungry.

Ann how are you and T today. I hope you are not snowed in yet.

Well girls I will say cheerio for now. Love and best wishes. Mo xxx

Hi all

Marie .... congratulations to Michael's daughter.

Tess ....... we're enjoying being able to use the kitchen! Just have to remember to go in there to do the washing up instead of into the bathroom!

Huia ............... here we have to have a driving test at 80, with a doctor's letter, and then every 1 or 2 years after that. They can call you back for early driving tests from the age of 70 IF there appears to be a reason (ie getting into more accidents), or if someone (family member, doctor) suggests it.

Mo ..... it is currently warmer in Halifax than here. BUT they do get nor-easters, and are notorious for the snow they can get. It is one reason why we prefer to go by train ........ the airport is always being closed in winter for snow. There has been a blizzard each time we have spent Christmas over there in the past. J says we won't be allowed to go any more if there is another one this year!



Snow started falling at about 2 am this morning, it's still snowing at noon, and is supposed to continue until late afternoon / early evening ................... when it will turn to RAIN!

Maximum amount expected is about 10 cm ............... I think we have about 7 cm at the moment.

OH cleared the sidewalks at the front of the hoose and down the side (we're a corner house), and the path to the front door ................. and then left at about 8 am to drive out to the university.

It is Fall Graduation time .... 8 ceremonies spread over 3 days (today is the middle day). He is the Student Marshall, responsible for leading the students into the hall, and then making sure they get across the stage to get their degree.

Main streets here are ploughed and sanded, constantly, and seem to be in good form. But side streets are just left alone.

We are supposed to be attending a reception this evening out at the university, part of Fall Graduation .......... I have decided I am not going, OH said he might go even if I didn't. We get invited to it as a thank you to OH for what he does .................... the only "payment" that he and the other volunteers for Grad get!


So we can get out and about ............... although I tend not to go out, as I feel uncertain walking on snow and ice.


Have you noticed that GR has managed to correct some of the technical problems?? AND they have removed that Help Clinic, and turned it into a board to tell people how to get better use of the site. Including acknowledging that all the help is provided by volunteer members!



sylvia
xxx

Spoke to Sallie the other day she has her grandaughter staying with ,and helping her with the cards that will take her mind of things ,not heard from our Jean hope shes ok well goodnight ladys going to try and catch alittle sleep ,i do worry about our Caz we are very close
Love Dutchxx

Mo, no snow here yet although a small amount is promised at the weekend, hope it wont be too much as we are due to go out to Ross on Wye on Sunday, meeting friends for lunch.

I hope Debbie is OK I think she has only posted twice at the most since August.

Marie, I posted a bunch of overseas cards yesterday, about 8 cards cost me nearly £9 in postage!!! Good job card making and sending is my hobby.

We had a sprinkle of snow last night but all gone now. Looks like we may get more overnight again I do hope not.

Is it my imagination or is Jean missing again. And has Sally been around? I don't remember seeing her lately either.

Hi there Ann.
You are right, no Jean or Sallie for a few days, I will have to p.m them to make sure they are both o.k. I don't like it when one or two of our friends don't post for a few days.

We are still snow free, but my goodness it's flipping freezing outside.
We popped up to town earlier, to get a few things for tommorrow, and the supermarket was absolutely heaving.
Are people afraid the shops are going to run out of food or something.
Surely they are not doing their christmas food shopping yet.

Right I am orft to send the p.m's. I will be back later. Love Mo xxx

Well I do hope they are both OK. I expect they are bogged down under a pile of Christmas cards though.

Hi girls.
I have heard from our Jean. Our dear friend is still suffering recurring bouts of vertigo. So consequently cannot post as often as she would like.
She sends you all her very best wishes,and will be back with us soon as she is able.

Still no response from Sallie,and the p.m is unopened. So fingers crossed that all is well.
Love Mo xxx

thank you Mo. Poor Jean it must be nasty for her. Hope it is better soon.

Hi again girls.
I have heard from Sallie. She is fine, just extremely busy with her cards etc.
She will pop in and see us when she can.

Well thank goodness they are both o.k, I can at least sleep tonight knowing that our friends are well.

I hope that Joyce and Caz are on the upwards path now as well. MWAH to you both.XXX

Hi Girls,

Mo, thank you for your pm, it's nice to know that you are concerned enough
to pm me. It really is lovely to have friends on here that care. Thank you to both you and Ann.

I just don't know where the time has gone to this last week. To start with, last weekend we had Chloe stay for most of the weekend, she wanted to finish make her Christmas cards, so we spent most of the time doing that.
I must say I did enjoy having her stay, and she loves to sleep here and of course she loves making cards, too. Alun and I have bought her the Sizzix Sidekick for Christmas, because she loves using my Cuttlebug, so after talking to Laura(her mum) we both thought that she would use it, as she's always doing some kind of craft things at home.


I've also been out a few days doing some Christmas shopping, and we've also had visitors popping in over a few days.Of course, I've also been doing Birthday and Christmas cards, so there have been days where I didn't know whether I've been coming or going.lolol!!



Mo, so pleased to know that your team won at darts last Monday, keep it up all of you. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you all on Monday.

Good news about your nephew, I hope and pray that things will continue that way for him, bless him.

Also pleased to hear that your granddaughter's 12 week scan looks as though all is okay.

I don't blame you for not having an operation on your leg if you are coping alright with it at the moment, leave well alone if it isn't causing you any problems. As you said, if it does start to bother you, then will be the time to get it done.

Glad to know that Roly is okay, apart from having to have new glasses.



Sylvia, so pleased to hear that your kitchen is finished ( apart from the decorating ) and that you can now fully use it again.

Have you had any more snow there since? We had a couple of inches overnight, but it didn't stop us going to Derby on the bus, early this morning. I think we're pretty lucky here as we don't seem to have a lot of snow. Thank goodness!

It won't be too long now before you leave to go to your daughter's for Christmas. Alun and I would love to travel on a train for a few days, it would be wonderful.
It's also lovely that you'll spend New Years Eve on there too.
I'm not very keen on the New Year, I never really like going out to celebrate it, so to spend it travelling on a train would be great.




Joyce, I hope you are feeling better than you've been lately. Hope you coped alright in Jan's cousin's funeral and that it wasn't too stressful for you.
Also hope that you've had your scooter, and have been able to go out on it and that you're managing it alright.
Hope Jan is okay, too.


Ann, well you were partly right about me being bogged down with Christmas cards. There are also a few family birthdays in December, so I've had to make a few special ones, and as you know the special ones take that bit longer.

I hope the snow will keep away so that you can meet your friends in Ross on Wye tomorrow. It's many years since we've been to Ross, we used to go fairly often when we were living in Wales, but it's a bit too far to go for a day out now. Of course, we by-pass it on the way to my brother's near Abergavenny, but we never seem to have the time to go and spend a few hours there. it's a shame because I would love to do that. Still it might have changed a lot since we went there last.


Huia, so glad that you were able to renew your driving licence, so that you can continue to get about.
I hope that Phil was okay when you last visited him.


Marie, thank you for asking, yes Jennie is going along okay on just her medication, keeping our fingers crossed that she'll continue that way for a long while.

I had to smile when you told us about what your granddaughter said about you and her other grandmother, when you were both together at her house. It's good how children see things and don't hesitate to say so, either.lolol!!



Jean, I really hope that your vertigo will get a lot better very soon, it must be a horrible feeling. Just rest and take care until you feel better.



Tess, I hope you enjoyed your meal out, it's lovely to have a bit of a family get together sometimes.

I feel a little bit upset because Richard and his girlfriend might not be able to come up for Christmas, although Richard doesn't have to work on the Sunday, Boxing Day he has to work on the Monday, and he thinks that he also will have to work on Christmas Eve. That's life I suppose, as Richard said, he's " glad to have a job".



Liz, how are things with you? I hope you are feeling better than you've been feeling lately.Have you been able to do any Christmas shopping yet?


Huia, Sylvia, Marie and Tess if it's alright with you all, would you please p.m. me your adresses, so that I can send you all a Christmas card, if you would prefer not to, I'll understand.

Well, I'm going to do some more cards now, so will speak to you all tomorrow.


Love andbest wishes to everyone. Sallie. xxx

Well! That Sallie certainly makes up for lost time once she gets going Lol!!!

It is a busy time of year for we card makers isn't it? And, of course birthdays don't stop just because it is christmas. I had my Grandson's 21st card to make so I know how you feel. Sallie.
the hotel that we go for lunch is on the edge of the town (Castle Hotel) so we reach it via the ring road. It is a long time since we actually went into the town too although I don't think it can have changed a lot.
Anyway, glad youa re OK.

Hi Ann,

Yes I know I make up for lost time---once I start there's no stopping
me Lolol!!

Hope both you and T have a lovely lunch out tomorrow with your friends.

Take care and hope you have a safe journey.

Love, Sallie. xxx

Hello to you all,Sallie, I am pleased to hear your daughter is doing well, and I will send you my addres later, thank you for thinking of me.
Sylvia, I dont think I would be game to go out all in all that snow, we have had a full week of lovely sunshine, and to-day it is raining which is nice as our tanks (which we use on our gardens ) need a top up.
Ann , My daughter Barbara does craft and Quilting and is also a gardener and a first rate cook, but not a very good house keeper except when she feels like it and of course she is a wonderful mother and being a nurse can cope with most things
My skills are in the musical side and when the children were young I did all the sewing and knitting for them. and I am a very good Gardner and now that I dont sing that is my passion, I cook only because I need to eat and I also cook at least once a week for the Family I am also an expert cleaner HE HE my daughters always said I was a clean freak ,I guess that comes from working in hospitals.

Mo I would seek the advice of your Gp. re when you should have the operation.
If you should aggravate the tear it may get worse ., it is possible that she will advise you to have it sooner than later, When I needed the prolapses done on my Pelvic floor she told me I would need to have it done before I turned 70. I guessed that was because healing process is quicker the earlier it is done.

Hi Dutch, Lovely to hear from you and that you now have your scooter .Love to you , I hope the medication is taking the edge off your pain.I am sorry to hear that Caz is also in pain, please give her my best wishes.

Liz I hope you are feeling much better and that the visit from the Son and Daughter-in -law went well. Did you get to cuddle the baby , dont they have such a lovely smell.

Hi Huia , I wonder how long it will be, befor the explosions stop, there must be an enormous amount of gas down below, it is such a shame as the mine must have been a boost to the town,.no doubt the tradgedy will unite all the families in their sorrow.
Stay healthy and watch your steps in all that snow.
Love & Hugs
Marie.

Hello all (when the poms get out of bed!).

I went to the doc on Friday as I wanted to review my medication. I am still having trouble getting to sleep most nights. If I take half a sleeping tab I might fall asleep for an hour or maybe 2 then wake up and cant get back so have to take another half tab. She told me I was naughty because I often have a snooze of 1 hour on the settee after lunch. Orders were to go for a walk instead. I tried that the other day but still had trouble getting to sleep, but I am keeping a diary of what I do during the day and what tabs I take at night and how I sleep, trying to educate my body to a routine of sleeping at night. The silly thing is that 20 years ago I used to have that after-lunch snooze and had no trouble sleeping at night. Except when it was a full moon, and then the werewolf in me came out to play! I just hope I can get back to some sort of 'normality'.

Son came up from Rotorua yesterday morning, did some tidying in the garden after we had visited Phil after he arrived. Son left here just after 12 today to go home.

I went to another concert this afternoon, the choir with which I used to sing. One of the sops. was trying hard to persuade me to rejoin, mainly because she liked to sit near me so she would know that she had the right notes. I told her I would think about it if my body got a better routine.

Time to think about getting dinner now.

Huia.

Hi Girls,

Huia and Marie, I've sent you both a pm, hope you get them okay.

We've still got the snow that fell yesterday, it's only a couple of inches, but as my mother used to say, " it's hanging around for more", which wouldn't surprise me at all. It's bitterly cold here too---I just want to stay in. in the warm.

Jennie and Michael came as usual for Sunday lunch, and while they were here Michael's mum rang him on his mobile telling him that their gas boiler had packed up----typical, these things always happen when we need them the most.
Anyway, we have two electric heaters here, so both Michael and Alun took them to his mum and dad's so that at least they have something to keep them warm.


I'm going to make some more cards now, but I'll be back later.

Take care everyone!

Love, Sallie.xxx