General Chat

Hello Girls, just having a quick look in, to see how you all are.

Marie, nice to hear from you. It's taking me ages to do the scrapbook pages I'm doing, I have to finish it soon because it's for a 80th birthday present. Pleased that Sebastian seems to be doing alright in his exams.

Ann, it looks as though you had an enjoyable meal while you were in town yesterday--reasonable price too. Now you have to write the all Christmas cards. I always loved writing them, but the last few years it seems more of a chore. It must be my age! How are you going to get OH to rest completely? That won't be an easy job for you.

Mo, I know what you mean when you say that some of the family are a bit short of cash at the moment. Christmas is an expensive time of year, especially when you have children.

Jean, you made me smile when you told us about your tote bag. Now you have taken some stuff out, do you think you are going to have enough crafting stuff to get your cards done?

I'm off out now, so I'll speak to you all later.

Take care!

Love, Sallie.xxx

Marie, it is not a plantar wart but faciitis which is like a tendon strain under the foot.
Sallie, we compromise I let him do a little bit _ today we went shopping so he walked round T**** but leant on the trolley. Then when we got back he sat for an hour while he had lunch, then he went in the garden and emptied a couple of hanging baskets that were past it and for the past hour has been on his PC. He will never rest completely but I have to leave it to him, it is his foot!!!!

Yes, I am not so keen on writing the cards but will do a few at a time while watching TV. Most of the addresses are on labels on the PC, but not all of them.

Hi Ann,has your OH been to the doctor about his foot. He will probably send him to a podiatrist,to get proper fitted insoles for his shoes,that will be specifically made for the purpose.
My problem with my foot,was that the bone that runs along the bottom of the foot,was no longer flexible,and that was what was causing the pain.
They made a mould of my foot,and then made the insoles to fit that.
But they did warn me that sooner or later it would affect the other foot.and sure as eggs is eggs,it did. So I was grateful that they made a pair of them.
Marie,good to hear from you. You are always such a busy person,slow down a bit,and enjoy yourself.
Hows your quartet going.? Do you all meet up weekly,for practise.?
Is it getting any warmer over there.?
Oooooh I am nosey arn't I.
I am like you Sallie,I hate sitting writing out christmas cards. I always used to write them out early,to get them done out of the way.
But now the cost of postage,has risen so much,that I try to give as many
as I can,out by hand.
Coooeee Jean,where are you. I am missing you,and you haven't even gone away yet.
Be back later girls. Love Mo xxx

Hi, Mo, I am like the white rabbit, rush, rush, rush,I was so tired today , cant sleep so awake very early, downstairs at 5, but felt lousy so went back to bed later, I wonder if there is anything I can get to help me drop off, not tabs though,I think I have got out of the habit of sleeping deeply,so wake at the least noise, D and J did some shopping for me so that was a big help,

re Christmas cards, I am going to send a few, but hand deliver others, although I dont do as many as Ann..

Have a good weekend ladies, and be good.....

love Jean xx

Mo, no he has not been to the doctor yet, I got some advice from my chiropodist and if that doesn't work in a week he will then go to the doctor.

Jean, can/do you drink milk, or horlicks, or hot chocolate? A hot milky drink is good for sending you off to sleep.

Jean have you tried the aroma therapy route. I know you can get Lavender
linen spray,that is supposed to be very relaxing. Just a spray on your pillow,will help to relax you,or so they say. I have not tried it I have to admit.
But if it works for you,we will all give it a go.
It sounds like I am making you our test dummy doesn't it.
Now when you go away,forget about what is going on at home,D can manage,and I am sure she will enjoy it.
I hope the excercise will help your OH Ann. It is so painful,I know what he is going through bless him.
Night Night god bless. Love Mo xxx

Yes Ann, I have Horlicks,every night, I can fall asleep right away, and some noise wakes me ,and I cant get back to sleep...
Mo, I will give it a try,so I have it in writing if it goes wrong, its your fault........

I have used the lavender spray and it does work, so does a drop of lavender oil on a tissue under your pillow. Not too much as it is strong.

Hello everyone, just talking about the lack of sleep must have done something, I slept until 6/45 this morning,but I am going to get some Lavender today, I thought we had some, but D threw it away gave her a very bad headache, I will try a little on a tissue, thanks for your advice .....
what plans do you have for the weekend? if the weather isnt too bad I think we will have a stroll out...

love Jean xx

Hi girls.
It's been very busy here today. We have got my sons two children with us
for the day.
My goodness,I have never watched so much childrens T.V,and I can't believe how much it has changed over the years.
It has been such a miserable day as well,it's been raining nearly all of the time,so it's not as if the children can play in the garden.
We are out for our meal tonight,so I will not be on till tommorrow.
I hope you are all well.
I am glad you had a better night Jean,the lack of sleep must have caught up with you.
Love to you all. Mo xxx

Hello All,

Mo, sorry I haven't had time to get on the computer today, just want to say hope you enjoy your birthday meal tonight. Yes, the children's television has changed a lot Mo, I watch them when Chloe comes here. I also play games on the computer that are based on the BBC programmes.Oh, I do have fun when Chloe comes to visit.

Jean, glad you had a good nights sleep last night. Did you get some lavender spray today? I wonder if your daughter used a bit too much, seeing that it gave her a headache. Ann said that it is strong--I don't know myself, because I've never used it.

Ann, do you know if one brand is better than another one? I might give it a try, as some nights I find it really hard to get to sleep.

Well, I'm going to do some more scrapping now. We went to Hobbycraft this morning, and came home with quite a few things, so had better get back to it. Scrap pages I mean, not Hobbycraft.

Thinking of everyone. Speak to you all tomorrow.

Take care!

Love, Sallie.xxx

Hi, Sallie, D got me a neck cushion and a small bottle of pure Lavender oil.. you can heat the pillow in the microwave, but I have had my nap this afternoon and just put it inside the pillow slip without heating it, and I could smell the faint aroma, tonight will be a test... so will let you know...she got the stuff from Dunhelm.....I am itching to get on with my scrapping and cards,when we get back and everything is back in the kitchen I intend to try and print off all the G.R. photos, so I can get the book going,,,I have promised my friend I will do her Golden wedding party book too, so I should have enough to keep me quiet, but if I can get the cards done while we are away, that will be a big help...

Bet Mo and R will have a great time tonight we shall have to have a full report....
unless we read about it in the sunday papers...lol...".Headlines man and woman found wandering in a dazed state, she was clutching some darts....answers to the name of Mo"....lol.... bless...


love Jean xx

Hi there.
Just to let you know Jean,that I got home safe and sound,and sober.
As I don't drink,I stuck to iced water with my meal.
It was a lovely meal,if a little mucky, I had Ribs,fries and cole slaw.
Oooh what a mess four of us got in. Roly tried to eat it with his shirt,at least thats what the shirt looked like when he had finished. He's such a mucky pup.
I have washed the shirt this morning,and the stains have come out,thank the lord.
It ended up as four of us going,but it was nice.
I hope the Lavender helped last night Jean,it can be so relaxing,I sometimes use the Lavender room spray as well.
Sallie,I bet that Hobby craft rub there hands together when they see you walk in the door. They must see £ signs. lol
Hows you and Alun keeping,well I hope.
Have you got the family for dinner today.
This will be the first time I will have cooked a Sunday dinner for three,in ages. With our son being here,it's so strange changing the quantities,the I use.
Right ladies,I am going to prepare the dinner now.
I will be back this evening,bye for now. Love Mo xxx

Sallie, I don't think any brand is better than any other. Tisserand lavender stuff is nice and you don't need too much of any of it.

Mo, glad you enjoyed your meal, messy pups!!

Jean, pity about the all night party next door, try it again tonight.

Hi Girls,

Mo, so glad you enjoyed your meal last night, even though as you said, some of you got a bit mucked up. Mo, it will seem strange having to cook for an extra one. Jennie and Michael came for their Sunday roast, as they do most Sundays--Jennie's excuse is that I make a nicer roast dinner than her.
I told her, that's because I've had years of practice, her roast would be fine if she practised cooking it a bit more. Alun is fine thank you, he's been
cleaning out the golfish pond, now he's gone to 'play' with his trains. Boys and their toys!

Ann, thank you, I'll get some lavender oil in the week, I think I'll give it a try. How is OH's foot today? hope it is feeling a little bit better, and that he is resting it as much as he can. Read your Scrapbooking thread last night.
Have you done anymore to the page of your granddaughter making the card and scrap pages?

Jean, thank you for letting me know about the neck pillow--I'll be interested to know if it worked okay. You are going to be busy doing the
scrapbooks for GR friends and for your friend's Golden Anniversary.
I bought a Scrapbook yesterday, so that I can do a Family History one for Alun's sister and brother-in-law to give them for Christmas. So I've got plenty to keep me going.

I'm going to get on with some more scrapping now, so I'll look in later.

I hope that Huia is enjoying her weekend at Rotorua--I'm sure the break away, will do her the world of good.

Hoping all is well with Debbie, Marie, Sue, Liz, Grace and Marilyn.

Take care everyone, enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Love, Sallie.xxx

Evening all.
Have you been watching X Factor. I am so shocked at the results.
The Irish twins have got through yet again,HOW thats what I want to know.
They are very strange boys,who in my opinion cannot sing very well.
I was very surprised to see Danyl in the sing off against Miss Frank,and I think the correct person got through.
I am not feeling to great at the moment. Our son has had a stinking cough and cold,and I think both Roly and I could be going down with it.
But hey ho,not going to let it get me down to much,I will just keep taking Paracetamol,and cough mixture,and hope for the best.
Night Night all,take care of yourselves. Love Mo xxx

Sallie, yes, finished that page and pleased with it too. OH's foot seems to be better for the rest although of course not as better as he would like!! He is sooo impatient!

Mo I was hoping the terrible twosome would go out tonight, they are awful and I am sure only getting through by virtue of all of Ireland voting for them.. I think it was right that Danyl should go through, didn't like Miss Frank. Loved Michael Buble's version of Cry me a River though. And not too keen on Westlife's song.

Oh Ann,I agree Michael was a real pleasure to watch. Now he is one who can really sing.
I wouldn't mind him singing me a lullaby,but don't tell Jean,she will think I am cheating on Roly. lol

I had not actually listened to him before but he took that song and made it his own. I have always loved it with Julie London singing it. Incidentally that is what Big Band music should sound like, I think few of them came near this week.

I loved the big band sounds,especially the Glenn Miller band.
In The Mood was a favourite of mine. Chatanooga Choo Choo also.
Another favourite of years ago Ann,was Patsy Kline singing Crazy.