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Well I've seen it all now!
Just happened to be near my lounge window,when I saw a tourist complete with rucksack and a Nikon type of camera taking pictures of mine and neighbours houses!I opened the window and gestured for her to go away and no no pointing at the camera.She quickly scuttled off up the road .

Taking a picture of the scenery across the road is fine but she came inside our service road!!! We have enough problems with blooming camper vans leaving all their rubbish everywhere except a bin!

Dreadful clap of thunder about 11.15pm gave me such a fright last night.I have never heard anything like it in my life.There were flashes of lightening as well but didn't see any thankfully.

It hasn't stopped raining all day and the sky is very dark too.

Handbag all cleaned out for trip on plane Tom.Only 2 lipsticks lol took out the other 5!

Hope everyone else doing ok

Florence in the hebrides

JG Thank you for the info, I will no doubt get it done eventually. Problem is it is only 4+ years since we had the bathroom done with new bath etc and all new tiling so feel it will be a waste to have it done yet. Not that I ever use the bath we stopped using it when OH got stuck and had a problem getting out.

We had rain this morning and think it will be on and off this afternoon, not cold just a tad cooler that last week.

Florence we have gone with grey and white cupboards and the bath mats are dark grey. The new wall panels are white with a tiny silver fleck (almost invisible) . All our other things towels etc will fit in with the grey .

Ann we also only had a shower over the bath which was why we changed . It took 3 days from start to finish. No tiling to do as we had the wall panels fitted instead so no grouting to do or keep clean. If you have a nice sized bathroom it could be done in a day or two. Ours is an odd shape and small so we had to have the cubicle made and pipework moved. We are very pleased with it.

good morning all. showery here but seems to only be rain in the wind, not enough to revive the garden. I think it is saving that for tomorrow when I have to walk to the dentist, Not worth taking the car if it is raining as I would still get wet walking from where it has to park. But mainly because I never drive after having the injections because they make me feel 'spaced out'. I have injections (several) one side at a visit for a really deep clean, not painful but very uncomfortable.

For the second time in 6 months I have to throw out a sheet because it has split, material rotten. This time a fitted sheet last time a flat sheet. I always try and rotate the fitted sheets but this one has gone right where I lay under my upper back/side. Another one for cat rescue to use as rags. I think my sheets are quite old, can't remember the last time I bought any.

Nothing planned for today so wait and see what occurs.

Florence that is good that you have transport sorted. Well done. and your chicken dish sounds lovely

Just Ginnie, I keep thinking about having the bath removed for a separate shower but then think of the upheaval. At the moment i have an over the bath shower.

Joan, you will be lost with the garden all completed. Still until the bad weather you will be able to potter out there.

Hi JG,so glad all the tests were good.Its Def a relief.

What colour is your bathroom?I loved looking for new accessories.Hope it makes life a lot easier with a shower.

Take care x

Hi everyone,
The last week has been lovely with warm sunny days. The washing has been done and dried outside.
We have had the bath removed and a shower put in now looking for some new accessories to finish off 'the look'.

OH had his results from the last test he had and Dr. is very pleased as all the blood, liver and kidney results have gone to a good level. Relieved is an understatement.

Stay well and happy. :-D :-D

Good afternoon from a very wet & windy isle.

The weather last few days has just been extremely depressing and wish the nice Autumnal weather would come with some sunshine.

I have spent nearly all day on this computer, rebooting & cleaning etc and have decided the hardrive is finished..just about so tomorrow shall be ringing the shop where i bought this one 7 years ago to but a new one.

It was a freebie i think when son was doing his work placement so has done me ok.

Waiting 15 minutes before i could use the internet was infuriating although at the moment, its now working again!!

Have bought 1/2 my xmas presents now, so im going to wrap some during next week and get organised. I think i shall be posting cards much earlier too going by the post arriving here. Ist class from the mainland is taking over a week!!

Otherwise, very quiet here just now. Not hearing from friends or family. I guess they are all busy with their own lives!

Hope everyone else is well

Florence in the hebrides

Good evening everybody who looks in. The gale subsided but has still been very windy and not a nice day. I opened the back door for some fresh air this afternoon and nearly got blown away!

I have a scarf Joan that i started last year that needs finishing so trying to find the enthusiasm to get on with it. I was on a company called The Works. i came across art & craft things plus some reasonably priced wool.

I found a glorious colour like a burnt orange/cinnamon which would look nice with black made into a scarf for myself so thats project October no 2. I had also started to crochet a huge blanket 2 years ago that would either cover the sofa or act as an extra blanket on a single bed if its really cold so that needs finishing too.

I have to say, Im quite terrible for starting lots of jobs at once and then flit between them to finish off!

Managed a bit of ironing earlier but my leg is really aching today so didnt do much apart from some dusting.
I did make a very tasty chicken Bolognaise from scratch and no jar of sauce. Just used chopped tin of tomatoes, tom puree, garlic and mushrooms with shredded chicken. Lots of black pepper. Was very tasty served with spaghetti. There is enough left over for another day too, so thats going in the freezer.

Patient travel tel and everything agreed and sorted so one less thing to deal with now.

Im off to relax on the sofa now and chill with the tv.

Take care
Florence in the hebrides

Afternoon all
Rang patient travel to book my flight for next wed. Gave the lady all my details etc and said i would need an escort to assist me. She then said the rules had changed and had to email me a request form which goes to the director of the health board and he makes a decision based on the evidence i provide as to whether i qualify for an escort.

So I received it and downloaded it after i had to convert the forms(4 pages) to a PDF.What a palava!!! Eventually completed it and then sent via email as an attachment. Now awaiting the outcome.The lady said they may contact my GP or hospital for them to confirm how disabled I am.

I guess its cutting down on those that get an escort when not really needed so they get an afternoon shopping before heading back to the airport!!

Anyway i have my last PIP form that scores me 12 on mobility.

After that had online Tesco shop for Thursday to do, and return some items that i ordered for xmas that are far too small.

All the paperwork today took up most of the morning sitting at the PC, but all done now. My fingers were aching from all the typing etc.

Joan you should be very proud of all you have done gardening wise this year. What an achievement for you. Well done. Hope you will now relax a bit more and enjoy the autumn weather.
Gales here today and getting worse tonight but actually dry and sunny! Washing would be in Aberdeen if i hung it out today lol

Well i need to stretch my legs and make a coffee and quite stiff sitting all this time.

Stay safe everyone

Florence in the hebrides

Florence pleased to hear that the hamper finally arrived and daughter was pleased with it, that made her birthday last longer.

It was a glorious day here today as well sunny all day, started off quite cool but was 20 degrees this afternoon.

Joan good that you have got your garden all ready for winter, well done, that is an achievement.

Good morning all although the weather here is awful.Foggy and raining so a day indoors.
Daughter's birthday hamper has just arrived although several days late, but she loved it. The plant was smaller than it looked but at least it had been well watered and so was still quite fresh.

A day of housework, stripping beds and washing etc plus some paperwork to catch up on.
Hope everyone else is well.

Florence in the hebrides

Oh my Dermot,cannot believe what I have just read!!
This thread is for anyone to have a chit chat about anything in general.You know,the weather,gardening,just what people are up to on a daily basis.
Any topic that requires a full discussion such as Abortion should be put on a separate thread of your own not here.

Abortion is a delicate subject at any time but seeing as this news item isn't about UK law,not sure why it would be of much interest to most folks over here.

Although I started this thread,I have created other threads where I feel a topical thread is required and suggest you do likewise with whatever discussion you want about Abortion law in Texas.

Florence in the hebrides

Given the nature of what is usually discussed on this thread I did’t think it was the place for your Texas topic.

Dermot, this isn’t the thread for a discussion on the new Texas law. There are a lot of things going on in the world which do not raise an awful lot of interest in th UK, let alone on these boards.

Aw Joan, gosh 30 years that is a long time ago.Was she quite young when she passed?

Wish we had some sunny dry weather for a change, but with the Autumn Equinox next week, it will continue to be windy until thats passed.

Managed to get everything done now and table all set. Found a couple of little bottles of sparkly in the cupboard and put in fridge. I havent had a drink in 2 years but just might have a wee sip later. Was told my meds wouldnt agree with more than 2 glasses of any alcoholic drink so 1/2 a glass should be ok.

Hope you manage to get the rest of your leaves all piled up Joan.
Take care
Florence in the hebrides

Good afternoon peeps.
Well its still stormy here and pretty dire! I cant get out to rescue my pots so they are getting a bashing!
Post finally came after none all week and guess what? daughters birthday hamper did not arrive. I am furious as I organised this on the 26 Aug in plenty of time.
So I tel the company and they said, sorry probably will arrive tomorrow but its on its way!
He offered me a 15 percent of my next order. I told the guy if that hamper doesnt arrive tom, you will be refunding me in full and seeing as you cant guarantee any arrivals, then i wont be ordering anymore from you.

He then said, enjoy the rest of your day grrrr I am so upset as this was her main present but nothing i can do about it.

But i did get my appointment for MRI scan. Its 29 sep at 12.30 so thats a good thing.

Better go and lay the table ready for later.

Florence in the hebrides

Afternoon peeps.
Recovering from the worst migraine in months but its passing now.Tried to sleep yesterday but was coming out in sweats and the pain was awful.Eventually settled about 3am and much improved now just tired.

But I made some apple puffs today for the first time in ages.Just puff pastry cut into squares. I chopped apples and cooked them, then squashed with a fork so it was just puree. Into the oven sprinkled with some sugar and....couldnt resist eating one just now...very tasty indeed.

Got an early start tom as daughters birthday so a cake to make and decorate plus a small buffett with finger foods etc. Shes not back until the afternoon, so i have plenty of time to get it all arranged and the table.

I have ordered her a hamper from a company called Prestige Hampers. very reasonable too. There are flowers in a little watering can, bottle of sparkly, bar of chocolate and some free chocs too. Its coming on Royal mail and says its on its way so it had better turn up or else...

This afternoon, the wind is up quite high and the flower pots are getting a bashing. been thinking i should maybe move them to the shelter behind the bins as from now on the weather will be unpredictable.

Hope everyone else is keeping well.
Stay safe

Florence in the hebrides

Afternoon peeps
Not a good day at all. Im in a lot of pain in my left leg and behind the knee. I can hardly bend it at all. Managed some ironing but standing too long was sore. Have just been plodding around today feeling rubbish. The weather is dire again too so that doesnt lift the spirits at all.

Im on my own all week until Friday as daughter away to her dads so i guess feeling rather lonely and no word from hospital yet for my scan.

Im sure my feelings will pass and tomorrow is another day. pain can make you feel so awful at times but have to grin & bear it.

Daughter is 24 on Friday and i shall be making her a vegan, chocolate heart shaped sponge complete with decorations. So i shall look forward to making that early Fri morning as she wont be back t'il teatime. Gonna make a small buffet too.

Fog is creeping in now and the hills are vanishing fast.

Sorry having a moan today hopefully feel better tomorrow.

Florence in the hebrides

Ooh Just Ginnie cant think what those round cucumbers are at all. Never seen them that size.Nice surptise with the tomatoes too.

I planted seeds from a melon once and they grew like a trailing plant but never produced anything as really needed a greenhouse and warmth i guess.

Glad your OHs diabetic levels are good, always a relief to hear that.
Mind you after the huge pizza and chips i ate tonight as i was starving, im sure my sugar levels are way up high! But its the most i have eaten during last week as appetite wasnt good so im not worried about one meal being full of carbs.

Getting dark already here.The nights really are drawing in so quickly now. Got the soaps on so plenty on tv just now.

Florence in the hebrides

Hi everyone, cooler today but still pleasant and dry.
Been with OH for his review with the nurse and so far so good, the last test was much better re his diabetes levels and the blood test today is for his kidneys to check his sodium levels.

Also popped into pharmacy to pick up meds and booked in for our flu jabs, yes it's that time of year already.

Went in garden yesterday to tidy and found another 6 cucumbers of various sizes and a nice of of red tomatoes . Done well again this year with them. Also tried some (melon ?) cucumbers which grow to about a tennis ball size, had about 4 and 2 still on the plant. They taste exactly the same but are yellow skinned and round.

Can't help about the pepper plant as never had one.

Take care all.