General Chat

hi it is 2-45pm our time quick update apparently this is the worst winter storm to hit us since 1944 I was 2 then it is still snowing as I look outside but I am nice and warm and cosy, just heard the news that the queen has a new grandson that is nice at any time but great at xmas . royal or not a baby is such a gift to any couple regards dorothy

Hi all,
Who on earth said that the earth is warming up? I was out on my scootmobile today and my nose nearly froze off. There was a bitterly cold wind so i was pleased to get home again. Johan did have a nice cup of tea ready for me. I saw that the opticians was open so I went in and picked up my new glasses. I wonder whether father Xmas will know me now??????????
I took my new trousers to the repairers to have them shortened and the man didn't trust my measurements so had to try them on for him. I hate having to take off all my clothes in the winter and try things on. They will be finished by Friday.
I had been looking a long time for a pair of really warm trousers and that is why I am so late. I tried many mail order catalogues but they were all so thin that I sent them back. In the house now I am walking around in jogging suits - fleece material - which are lovely and warm.
See you tomorrow.
Sylvia xxx

Hi Everyone I am home,
Had a lovelly time weather was really great,just what I needed after being ill.My friend who comes with us needed the holiday as well and so did her husband as this time last year she had just had a mastectomy and he had a hip replacement.!!!
we stayed in a hotel that does bed and breakfast so we had chance to try out all the estaurants wekeep lokking at.,all but one was really good.
The down spot of the holiday was having my bag "dipped" and my purse and mobile stolen!!!
We were on sunloungers by the pool and my bag was between my bed and Johns .I had my back to him talking to my friend and he got up and went to the toilet,and I did not realise my bag was exposed ,and in those few minutes it was gone.!! I felt really sick to say the least.I went to the security and the police but they could not do anything and as the waiver on the insurance policy was more than the phone was worth (Money wasn't covered only travellers cheques it wasn't worth putting in a claim.!!
It was great to read all your messages and nice for all of you to keep things going.
Have to get to bed now have to go towork tomorrow.!!
brenda

hi brenda welcome home glad to hear you all had a great holiday except for the thief robbing you, how low can some people go. so you are back to the library in the morning well take it easy don't undo all the good the holiday has done for you, thanks for the card it came the other day bye for now dorothy

Hi All was going to put a longer message on earlier but got wy layed trying to print out some photos,but without much luck.They where intended as a gift but the colour is not good.I am not good enougth with my editng suite as i should be.
had a nice quiete day at the library .hope tomorrow is the same.brenda

Morning all.its a very cold but bright sunny day here,hope the car has defrosted by the time I go out!!! just done some more gift wrapping will have to finish them tomorrow.Going to work in 45 mins, so as we are not allowed to use the counter pcs anymore for our own use I am doing my messages early.I am on 12.30 to 8pm,so will not feel like coming on here then.
Am then off till Christamas eve ,have to stay in tomorrow morning the gasboard are putting in a new meter.so will finish wrapping the gifts and change my living room curtains.
Will hopefully speak to you then ,Brenda

hi brenda you seem to be very busy sorry that you are also having cold weather, just watched the bbc news and say the segment on the new baby going home sophia looked well for 2 days post op I guess happiness will do that for you, any news re your op. I will pop out to the grocery store and library to-morrow. with the storm last week-end the shopping malls will be crazy this week-end so I shall not go near them. will head over to andrew's on christmas eve just love christmas morning the children are still so much fun. Bryan the oldest went to a formal dinner on tuesday at the army mess he was wearing his first suit he is very tall for 12 will look foreward to seeing photo's off the occasion. on christmas day we will go for dinner to lindy's sister place about an hours drive away, my former husband will be with us so we will be quite a crowd about 12 altogether I have recieved many cards from england my sister was on line this morning remarking that this time of year brings back so many memories. mine are always of the times in high street in walshaw so much fun, carol singing in the village going into manchester to see santa, and then the pantomime on boxing day when the whole village went by coach such magical times. well must dash going to do some housework and laundry take care bye dorothy

Evening all.no one in library tonight so am able to book a pc for my self for tn minutes.
Dorothy was going to go toa panto myself this year,but with expecting the op to be done I did not book.might see if we can get last minute seats in the new year.wether really cold .See you tomorrow.brenda

Hi everyone
Carolling is over for another year, it has been hard going on our voices. We have had venetian blinds installed in the conservatory and vertical blinds in the lounge/dining room. The vertical blinds has made the lounge look much bigger, much better than the curtains that were there when we bought the place. Soon after the blinds were installed we put up the Christmas tree to give that yuletide feel. We are having Christmas lunch with at my brothers and Christmas tea at Mum's. Craig arrives today and staying for a week before going to join his fiance and her son.
Off for a coffee break, as I may not be back on the thread before Christmas I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
John in NZ

Morning John,glad to see you are okay after that Quake yesterday,not a nice thing to live through,though i expect you are used to them.Like you ,i am,and have been very busy this week what with one thing and another ,but we are there now ,and have put our feet up for the day,.
I see our Brenda is busy as usual,as is Dorothy,and Sylvia,Merry christmas all of you ,have a great time and take it easy 'specially Brenda ,time to slow down for a few days .
Be back later today when i have been to the doc's for the tablets.Badger.

Hi Everyone,thank you for your christmas greetings John ,may i wish you and your family the same.
I had an email from Bill who told me about the earthquake hope it did not effect anyone you know.
Fred i have a timetable for the next few days its prettyfull but means I should not be on the go all the time.!!!
See you tomorrow.Brenda

hi brenda and all just back from afternoon tea not too big a turn out to-day as I guess people are doing last minute chores. I was out early to get a haircut etc, and then to the butchers I had ordered some stuff the roads were busy and the malls crowded even at 9am can't think what it will be like to-morrow some of the big stores are staying open for 24hrs for the next three days crazy is it not. nothing else new at the moment hope all is well with everyone bye for now dorothy

Hi all,
Wel I've had a peaceful day, just made a batch of mince pies and my hairdresser has been to blow dry my hair
Sorry about you being robbed Brenda.
Somebody "gave" me a mobile phone. I was in a shop and went to put some shopping in my basket in front of my scootmobile when I noticed this mobile phone in there. It hasn't any batteries in it so cannot use it. Just puzzles me who put the darn thing in my basket.
Am going out tonight to a drinks party but don't want to put on anything too flimsy because of the severe cold weather.
I have a bottle of champagne for the host and hostess and for their little girl of 3 I have a teddy bear.
Now to get myself all glamoured up.
Have a nice evening.
Sylvia xxx

Its almost midnight and i have just finished wrapping my presentsjust going to have a hot chocolate and tidy upthen off tobed.Put the tree up this afternoon,but can not find the lights!!!!!Also have one half of a pair of christmas teddies the other seems to have disapeared ,probably with the lights.
Hope you have had a more settled time Bill ,
and Sylvia hope you had a good drinks party.
brenda

goodmorning well two days to go is everyone ready, my brenda you were pulling the midnight shift with your gift wrapping, I spoke to anne yesterday she said that it was a bit foggy in bury, sylvia hope you had fun at your drinks party, also I hope the people in new zealnad an australia are well and not involved in the bad weather happenings there. not pl;anning on doing much to-day I have all the gifts wrapped will load up the trunk of the car to-morrow. I shall make a few phone calls to-day to other parts of england to all the rellies and friends of my parents who are still with us. if I am not back on line for a couple of days I would like to wish allof you a very merry christmas and a safe and happy new year again brenda it was great to meet you in person this year bye for now dorothy

Hi everyone,well I found the lights but they are far too much for the litte tree we now have,so had to get a small set today,did find my teddy father christmas and some other bits and bobs,so all the decorating is done,
working all day tomorrow so if its not done tonight it will not be done.
Not sure if I will be one here tomorrow or not ,
WISHING EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU A BRILLIANT CHRISTAMAS AND A HAPPY HEALTHY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR.
LOVE AND BEST WISHES BRENDA XX

Merry Xmas and a Happy Healthy New Year 2008 !
to you all I Enjoy reading your messages even if I dont have much to contribute

Just a quick one ,one and all,Badger is very busy cooking the turkey,beef and ham ready for tomorrows company.
The corned beef will go on later ,to be ready for when martin comes in from the beating,cooking it Rick Stein way,with veggies round the side,and all ready together.
Have a great Christmas everybody,no matter where you are,and lets all hope that the new year brings more ups than downs ,for all of us.
off out to the kitchen now,time to start preparing the veggies.
Badger.

Merry Christmas Bill,and all you other peeps.
The corned beef was great ,it will certainly be on the menu again.
Off to the kitchen now ,to assume duties.Badger,in red apron and white beard lol.
Have a wonderful time everyone.

Hi everyone
Hope your Christmas Day celebrations are going going well. Our Christmas lunch was at my brother's place where 14 of us we ate a mixture of cold meats and salads followed by cold desserts. Then in the evening my brother joined his wife's family while we went to Mum's. On Christmas Eve Craig bought himself a new 24-speed bike and rode to the waterfront and later went around to his cousins place to see them and their baby. Today he is with them and his other cousins and so its Gayle and me at home. Had problems earlier today with the internet for some strange reason I lost connection and spent about an hour getting it back.
I see Bill has been here.
Take care,
John in NZ