General Chat

I know what you mean Huia, about the type of bra your grandaughter would like.
My grandaughters are all aged between 17 months and 25 years old, and the eldest ones, wear those bits of string things called thongs. I did buy a pair at one time, but Ooooh they kept getting stuck in the most uncomfortable of places, so I gave up and went back to my Bridget Jones big drawers, far more comfy I must say.
Have you added any more photo's to F.B lately Huia?
Nothing much has been happening today, so I have no news to impart.
I hope Ann is enjoying her holiday.
Jeanieeeeee how are you feeling today my lickle love.
See you all tomorrow. Love Mo xxx

Morning ladies, must say the botics are starting do do what they are supposed to do... other than put me to sleep, tabs have that effect on me, trouble is it carries on through out the day so I have been like a zombie, but today so far feeling much better..... anyone want some bespoke hand crafted cards? I have some going free, my problem is trying to stop making them....lol... sad innit....but I am serious if you would like some pm me.....Sallie how are you doing , I do hope you are feeling better ,
also Jennie, another lovely day so far, so a walk in the park I think....
trying to find a holiday( self catering) there are plenty but the prices are silly , still we have our usual one booked for September but it would be nice if we could get a few days away now.... still as my J says its good to be able to even think about it.... every day is a bonus now...
and such a blessing.... well my friends I am off to have some brekkie.
so sending love to all the gang especially the foreigners....lo[.....
that includes Mo who is very foreign.....but lovely with it... take care out in the big world and be nice to strangers especially if they are tall dark and handsome!!!!! :-D :-D :-D :-D
love and hugs Jean xxxx <3 <3 <3

I say Mrs Saucy Jean, just coz I live darn sarf, dont mean I am a foreigner, strange I may be, but nuffin else. lol
It's such a relief that the tablets are working, and that you are feeling more like your normal cheeky self. Poor J, he's such a brave man, having to take your banter all day long. Give him a hug from me, and tell him to stay strong, and get some ear plugs. ;-)
Hows D doing now? Is she doing her degree?
I know what you mean about the prices of self catering holidays. It works out cheaper to go abroad full board, than having a weeks holiday in this country s/catering.
Have you any ideas as to where you would like to go. Presumably it would need to be not to far to drive to from your house.
Have you heard from Caz or Joyce lately Jean? Only it seems ages since we heard from them.
Come to think of it, Sallie has been missing for a while now. Lets hope and pray she is o.k.

We went to pick Roly's new glasses up today. Walking back along the high street, he asked me if I liked his new glasses....uhm I have to be honest, I thought he still had his old ones on. Well, if he will always chose the same frames, how am I supposed to know that he's got the new ones on. ( and no Jean, I dont need new specks, I only picked my new ones up last week )
Silly old sausage that he is, if he had walked out and said to me, do you like them, I might have noticed, and not dropped myself in it. lol But then thats me all over, always putting my foot in it.

I hope you are all still enjoying the lovely weather, but dont get to used to it, it's supposed to be raining tomorrow again huh.

Sending love to Huia,Sylvia and Marie over the waters, hope you are all o.k

Bye for now girls, love and hugs Mo xxx <3 <3 <3

I'm here now Mo, I haven't been very well with a kidney infection, not nice. I haven't heard from Joyce today as she is over here in Sheffield but she said she would ring me tonight.
The weather is changing, it's been nice but clouds have come over and the wind is getting up a bit wild. The big beech tree across the road is really blowing sidewards.
I have no news as I never go anywhere so I shall leave you now.

Caz

Hello all, I am still around, I read the threads but dont always add. Today I am going to meet Phil and his carer at the Super Clinic. I think she said something about a hernia. Afterwards I might follow them back to the home. I have shopping to do on the way home.

Hi Mo, and everyone
xxxx


It was the longest day of the year here today (June 20).

Summer officially arrived late this afternoon.

Dawn arrived some time just after 4 am, and it won't get dark until after 9 pm.


It has actually been a lovely day .......... sunny, blue skies, and warm.


Unfortunately, summer is not going to last .................. clouds over late tomorrow (June 21), and rain on Friday and through the weekend :-( :-(


June is heading to break records for cold and amount of rain .................. and there are threats of potential big flooding as the snows melt and more and more rain falls.



I went to the doctor's today to get the result of the glucose tolerance test I did a couple of weeks ago. My glucose level is slightly elevated, so pre-diabetic ........... he said it's a "warning".

I have to continue to modify my diet, do more exercise, try to lose more weight ............ and go back in 2-3 months. He gave me a requisition to have a fasting blood test, so that I could get it done before going for that appointment.

Hi all

Jean, glad you are starting to feel better and thinking about a little holiday, the costs are high tho aren't they? You would think people would be happier having more bookings at a slightly lower cost. They are just greedy with some of the prices asked, no bargains in Llanelli this year, I think lots of the people we rented those apartments from are renting them out long term or selling them off.

Huia, hope Phil hasn't got a hernia as it will be uncomfortable for him and a worry if he has to have an op. O.h.'s father is home from hospital now and no further problems with the kidney stone removal altho he still needs a hip replacement but that needs his blood sorted out more before the longer op I think. Silly old sod watered his garden a few hours after getting home, he reckoned no one had done it - well his wife is tiny and has osteoporosis so not strong enough to do much but she had told him she had done some watering. O.h. told him off and said don't ask for sympathy if you are going to be so stupid as to garden after an op etc The old man said Well no one did the watering, but he hadn't asked his daughter, s.i.l. or neighbour to help out and it has been very wet this week altho nice days for the last couple or three. More rain to come today I think and then even worse for the weekend.

Caz, hope you are feeling stronger - kidney infections do take it out of you don't they? Sorry I haven't phoned, had lots going on here but will catch up with you soon.

To everyone else, take care, I do think about you all

Lizxxx

Hello to you all, Hi Liz Nice to see your photoI would put one on but I dont know how to do it, not very good at new things.
I am well still going to the Gym it was water aerobics to-day it is now 6.25 pm 21st June and the shortest day of the year for us in Aust, it is freezing cold the frost looked like Snow when I stuck my head out this morning.
I am having a big clean out of all my older clothing the Sallies and St.Vincent De Paul are calling for warm clothing, Blanket's and donations so out it goes, I have spent the day washing my woollens and clothing so that it will be smelling clean and fresh when I take them in.

My Daughter Kerry Ann had her spinal operation to-day she went in at 1pm and has only just gone back to the ward, they kept her in recovery for a long time, my granddaughter rang and said she is ok ,in some pain and very groggy, they wont see the Doctor until to-morrow ,I pray that the operation was successful.
Caz I am sorry to hear you have had akidney infection ,not a nice thing too have, hope you are feeling better.

Hi Sylvia, I too have had a glucose tolerance test and I am now off sugar doing well, but I do miss the sugar in my tea and the ocassional sweet Dessert

I have never been a lover of sweets but cream spongers YES I miss them I am now liking more savories and I have always liked cheese, a good thing I have lost about a kilo in weight.

Hi Huia, I hope Phil doesn't have a hernia and wont need an operation.Are you still cleaning up , trying to sort things out,you were awhile back, are you still getting a lot of rain ? as we are 1 or 2 days of Sunshine then a week of miserable weather and so cold., I cant get to do very much in the garden
we seem to be having a lot of westerly winds and of course it brings the rain in winter.
Well folks, Doweton Abbey is back on this is the 2nd Seaeon for us, I do like watching it . <3
Hello Jean and Mo so nice to see you still taking the mickey out of each other ,I get a good LOL when I read you posts.
Sallie I hope you are well also your hubby and daughter.
How is Ann,is she and her hubby away on holidays.

Our little Abigail had her 5th birthday on the 19thJune she told me that she did not need to hold hands now but her mother quickly told her she still had to hold hands while crossing the road , but quick as a wink she replied, not while we are shopping, she was a big girl now.LOL <3

I guess it is time I closed Love and Hugs to you all ;-) <3 :-)

Marie ;-)

The female doc decided Phil had a couple of hernias, but she was able to manipulate them back into place. She did call the boss man through and he agreed with her that an operation is not necessary unless they strangulate, as operations on people Phil's age and condition are not always a good idea. I had to stand at the head of the couch and hold Phils hands so the doc and carer could get 'into' his pants to feel the hernias. What an indignity for him, all us women ganging up on him.

Hello girls,
Well before I go any further....Huia, fancy letting someone fiddle around in Phils underwear, I bet he thought his luck had changed ;-).
You know I am only kidding you my love. It must have been quite degrading for him,bless him, but thank the lord he wont need to have the op done.

Marie, I can't get used to seeing the name Zack instead of Marie.
You are good rewashing all the clothing you are donating, I bet they were not even dirty.
I didn't realise that Kerry Ann, had had to have the spinal operation. Is this a long standing problem that she has had?
I do hope she starts to recover quickly, and that the op was a success.
The time to start worrying is when Jean and I stop taking the mickey out of each other. You know what they say, great minds think alike, and we have both got such warped senses of humour.
Bless little Abigail, there is nothing sweeter than a childs sayings.

Liz, I can't believe your F.I Law, getting out and watering the garden like that, but then we are all creatures of habit. And he obviously felt up to doing it, even though physically he shouldn't have done it.
If it's anything like down here, we have had so much rain we have been thinking about building an ark.

Sylvia, I have got to go tomorrow, for my blood test, but mine is for cholesterol. I have been on the statins for three months now, and I am hoping and praying that the level has dropped.
Fortunately, my glucose levels were fine three months ago, so fingers crossed that hasn't changed either.
My Roly is on tablets for his diabetes, but I make sure we both eat healthily, so I couldn't understand why we both have been hit by diabetes and high cholesterol. I suppose it's as the doctor said, it's what the body is making, rather than what we are eating.

Caz,how long have you had that kidney infection now? It's taking such a long time to clear itself love isn't it. No wonder you have been feeling so run done.
I didn't realise that Joyce was over here, please give her my love when you speak to her.

My future daughter in law, has had to go and buy baby Lilly a toy pushchair, because when she goes to pick her up from nursery, she tries to walk out with the one she has been playing with.
She hasn't left it alone since it was bought for her yesterday, and walks aound the house pushing her little dolly in it.
I didn't think they made them for children of her age, but hey ho, what do I know.
I had been looking to buy her one for christmas, because by then she will be nearly two, and just the right size and age for it. I thought they started at the age of three, but because Lilly is such a tall girl, would be just the right height for one. So it's back to the drawing board as to what to buy her. lol

Must go and start dinner now, fish and chips home made for dinner tonight.
Speak to you all tomorrow. Love and hugs Mo xxx

Morning ladies, well here we are, lovely weather here rain,rain and more rain.... but are we fed up , are we downhearted...... you bet we are !!!
I blame Mo, she will keep fiddling with the concotions she makes I think they are called spells...adding to that its effecting me too, I somehow managed to pull a muscle in my back, couldnt move , but the wonderful O***s oil worked a treat and although I can still feel a twinge it is virtually clear... so my lovely dart-throwing- mate put the pointed hat away , put the broomstick in the cupboard and BEHAVE.....

To our lovely Ann and T Happy Anniversary, wow 56 years,and still think each other are the bees knees.... have a great weekend of celebrations, is it today you come home? so safe journey, card in the post almost forgot so it will be a bit late.... <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <

Marie always look forward to hear your news sorry aboutyour daughter , hope the op is a sucssess and she will have a speedy recovery...
Huia, its good Phil doesnt have to have an op, and hope you are well and not ratting for a while.....lol...
Sylvia sounds like you got some bargains on your shopping trip...well done you... hope you are both doing okay.....

Sallie where are you. we miss you ....just an hello will do ...... <3 <3 <3 <

Caz , you do have a struggle lovey, hope each day gets easier for you ,
we all send love and hugs to you... chat soon xxxxx

tonights meal is what D and I call stuff, J is having pizza , D and I have an assortment of prawns in filo pastry, samosas, spare ribs, chicken things general party stuff , love it ......lol... we have srawberrys and cream /ice cream or cornettos or cheese and biscuits for after , and best of all I dont do a thing....lol....yumm.
waves to everyone else new and old friends. Liz pm sent...
time for a coffee so see you all later....
love and prayers Jean xxx :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D <3 <3 <3 <3

Hi girls I'm a bit late today but thats the way the day has gone.
Mo I am going to ring the doctor on Monday because I think the infection should have cleared up by now, maybe theres something else wrong but I need it seeing to as it's uncomfortable.
I'm also wondering where Sally has got to, I hope she is not poorly.
Ann and Tony, I know it's a bit late but happy anniversary, hope you enjoyed your day.
Jean I could have really enjoyed you meal, I've only had a turkey salad sandwich, supposed to be for dinner but wasn't hungry then.
Well still not feeling too good and so it's time for bed I think, see you all later.

Love Caz xx

Hello me lovelies,
Well our Jean, I tried a concoction to make all our unwell friends better, and it doesn't seem to have worked, so I have put me cauldron and book of spells away in the cupboard,ready for Halloween, and thats where they will stay till then.
Hopefully now we will all start to feel better. ;-)
A few bright sunny days may help us all, and perhaps our aches and pains will vanish into thin air.........huh, I can only hope and pray can't I.
I have fair worn a hole in the carpet from being on my knees so often, praying I mean, not grovelling. lol
So o.k Jean, I will beehive meself, just for you, ( sniggers behind her hand, as if lol )
Oh and by the way, next time you have STUFF for your tea, can you put some down the cyber hatch for us to enjoy.

Caz, I am pleased to hear you are going to try to see your doctor on Monday, this infection has gone on for such a long time, and must be really dragging you down.
You have enough other problems without having to put up with this as well.
Take care of yourself my love, and please let us know how you get on.
Sending you ((((((((((HUGS))))))))) <3 <3 <3

Still nothing from our Sallie. I think I shall have to send her a p.m to see how she is, it's not like her to be missing this long, and she is a worry to me.
I know the Black Dog was playing her up a while back, I only hope she has shrugged it off, even though it's not that easy.

Oooh Ann, sorry I didn't realise it was your anniversary. I hope you and T had a nice time celebrating it and congratulations to you both.

Well it's time I loved you and left you, so hopefully I will speak to you tomorrow.
Love and hugs to you all. Mo xxx

Hello to anybody who is still out of bed. Yesterday morning I spent several hours clearing plants back from each side of the path as some piano movers will be coming on Wednesday to take my piano to my daughter. Son arrived in the late afternoon and dealt with the tougher shrubs, and this morning he sprayed the path with that 30 seconds stuff to kill off moss and slime so it isnt slippery for me or the movers. He has now gone, is going to visit his sister on the way home to Rotorua.

I have put a couple of sunrise photos on my facebook page. I get some good sunrise and sunset photos here.

Huia.

Hi all, not feeling too good again but calling doc in tomorrow, all I can do is drink. I had a kidney infection a few weeks ago and I'm wondering if it didn't clear up with the anti-biotics. At least I should lose some weight with not eating.

Caz

Hello all, back from holiday now. thanks for your good wishes, I hope you realised that it is the anniversary of our meeting and starting our relationship rather than a wedding anniversary.

Caz, I hope you can get that infection cleared up, it sounds nasty, also Jean, hope the anti Bs work for you.

I wonder where Sallie is? Although, did I see that she went to the meet on Saturday?

Marie, good to see you on here and I hope that your daughter soon recovers after her op.

Mau, stop making those spells, or if you must make any make sure we all get some good weather. We were lucky travelling down today, only came through one short shower, didn't really need any more after all the rain we had up there, the lakes were in fields as well as where they should be. The Olympic torch got very wet and on Friday the big north swim was called off. More to protect the spectators than swimmers I reckon.

Huia, Linda, Sylvia and anyone else hello hope alla re well. :-D

Hello girls,
Huia, I am going to take a look at the photo's when I have finished on here.
Does your back ache after all that gardening love. The only thing that slides down our path, is the slugs and snails since we had the new drive laid.
We use plenty of weed killer to kill them off, and then a good stiff broom to sweep them away afterwards.
But I do know how slippery that green slime can make a foot path.
Just think how much more room you will have once the piano goes. But I bet you will miss having it. Do you play it very often now?

Caz love, it does sound as if the last lot of anti-biotics didn't finish clearing the kidneys properly.
I hope your doc gives you something to help you get over this quicker.
Steady on now my love, we don't want you losing to much weight,that you vanish down a drainhole cover. lol

I sent a p.m to Sallie yesterday, but have not heard back from her just yet. So fingers crossed that she is o.k

Sorry, I have not got much news to impart, but I wanted you to know I am thinking of you.

I hope that if Ann and T journeyed home this weekend, that they had a safe journey.

Bye for now girls. Love Mo xxx

Ooops look, I have just missed Ann's posting. So sorry to hear you both got rained on so much Ann, but now you can relax in readiness for your next holiday, in the sun next time isn't it. lol
Speak to you soon love. xxx

Mo we will see tomorrow, I will be on that phone 8-30 sharp asking for home visit, doctors is difficult to get my wheelchair in so they have told me they will come to me, Hows that for service, lol. Still not managed to eat much but I need to lose weight anyway so it may be a good thing.
I wonder if Sally is away on holiday, it is unusual for her to stay away for so long, even with her black dog.

Caz xx

Hi folks, only just managed to get on, lovely to see you back Ann, we missed you,I wondered were you were in the lakes with all the flooding, our area has had a lot of flooding , one of the places we often shop in and walk in the lovely park, has been badly hit with the rains, they were flooded a few years ago also....more pics to see I hope if you cant get them on the blog, please send them to me. I love piccies....
Caz, I will chat tomorrow hope you get some relief soon....
managed to do a few more cards as you do....lol... I really must get another hobby....the pulled muscle appears to have lessened quite a lot, the infection has cleared up,now if I can get Mo to do as she is told my cup would overflow......
off to bed night everyone hello the ones over the water....
love Jean xxx