General Chat

Morning everyone,back home again after a nice four days in sunny Blackpool,where ,believe it or not ,i got a nice suntan on my face and arms just by sitting on the caravsan patio with my tea and biccies lol.
Blackpool is a lot too cosmopolitan for me i'm afraid ,too many cafes ,pubs and gambling places,but the atmosphere was fantastic,and the shops were out of this world.
Clevelies and fleetwood were great ,plenty to do and see and i think a return for a longer period is on the cards.
We need a site where we can take our cat though,she dosn't like us going away and leaving her with strangers,and a cattery is a no no.far to dear on pensions lol.
We took our trips out on the trams too,including a close look at the ship ,up on the beach,looking very forlorn with prow ,stern and hull plates missing,lol,i reckon by next year ,she will be but a memory,but ,no matter.i have a couple of piccies of her lying on her starboard side,facing the piers.
The transport system they have?,wow,Newcastle could learn a good lesson there ,everything intergrated and very frequent ,we couldn't believe it.
Hope everyone is well,i have to do a shoot now,time for some shopping and the car needs filling up.
The car did very well too,all the way down there ,plus running around on the first day for shopping ,and home as well ,on five gallons of unleaded ,can't be bad can it?
Catch you all later,Fred

goodmorning fred and whom ever else is around glad to here you both had a good time and that you really enjoyed cleveleys and fleetwood that does bring back memories for me and how well the car did only five gallons used not bad. I am sure that the cat did miss you andrew and lindys cat is 17 they bought her the first year they were married, I spent time with her yesterday and will go over to-day she sleeps a lot but likes to wander around the garden and I think she enjoys the big dog being at the kennels though she is good at putting him in his place, well I must go the tennis has started it is pouring down rain over her but cooler, oh yes I have now about 8 tomatoes on the plant small but coming along the pepperis not doing much as yet some flowers onit though bye for now dorothy

Well done on the tomatoes Dorothy,glad you liked Clevellys and Fleetwood Fred,will really try and arrange to meet you if you get back there.Feel the same way about Blackpool.Only go in if we have to.
Weather bright today but rain is up there somewhere.
Thought about you earlier Dorothy when I was at Dads and the tennis was on .
Speak to you all again,Brenda

hi it is monday evening I am exhausted after the day I have had watching tennis what a match with andy it was a nail biter, if only he could beat nadal that would make my day, anne was on the phone from england several times she also was excited and isobelle was also calling after all she is a scot. hope things are going well at your dad's brenda did you get to bury last week or did the rain put you off, well I am off to do a few chores and then waterloo road is on just getting used to it it is new to us over here. is it still on at home, also my hello magazine uk arrived in the post the other day I broke down and paid for a years subscription as I really like it and I don't like the canadian version they have brought out, it had an article on jill halfpenny who played the teacher who just got killed in it so I asume we are way behind as she has had a baby in real like bye and good night from me dorothy

Afternoon folks,weather really great here today,could do with just sitting in the sunshine.but have a few thinks to catch up on.
Dad isn't too bad at the minute Dorothy,when I say too bad I suppose I really mean no worse.!!
He is still waiting to hear about seeing ENT specialst because of this thrush that he has. Still no appetite to speak of.
Saw some of that match Dorothy it was really good.Held up all monday evenings Tv,
Have to sort out some drawers in an old set of drawers that have given up the ghost.!!.Speak to you soon.
Brenda.

hello where are all the folks the thread is very quiet,well it was not a good day for andy nadal played so well he really did not have a chance brenda anne is making good use of her free phone calls to canada she called me about 6 times to-day through the match and after, just returned from looking after the cat at andrewsI don't think that she likes everyone being away but I am spending about 4hrs a day over there, hope you can get that thrush cleared up for your dad there should be some medication for it I know we use some for kids and adults but I can't remember the name of it, sometimes the thrush is also caused by other medications that a person takes, well it is time for a coffe we are in for a thunder storm to-night the wind is so strong I have had to move the plants clost to the wall of the balcony bye for now dorothy

Morning Dorothy ,Brenda ,Edith and all the rest.
Fred has been enjoying his new found ffreedom and spending hours in my sunny garden,and going on bus trips with the missus.
We went to Hexham all day yesterday and had a good time mooching aboutaround the old city walls.
We found a plaque stating that the duke of cornwall was beheaded in the town square in 1501 after the battle for the town in the war of the roses,a hell of a thing when this poor fella and his army stomp up nearly the full length of england to fight ,then get executed for his troubles .
The garden is now as i like it ,he he it's only taken me four years ,but ti's well worth it,all the roses ,bushes and flowers are in full bloom,and the lawns look good enough to sit out on,[now,there's an idea]lol,th wildlife is on the increase now i have finished it all,.
The swallows have arrived and are wheeling around the house ,calling to each other as they hunt ,on the wing for insects,we have grasshoppers on thje lawns,a few damsel flies hovering about ,and quite a few frogs from next doors garden pond swanning around .
We have booked two more weeks at the same caravan in Blackpool in early october,a rest for us before Christmas looms on us again.
The veggie patch has come on leaps and bounds now we have plenty of sun,and the last of the winter cabbage will be ready to put out within two weeks.
Have to let this plurry cat out into the back garden now ,because she is complaining again he he,she will sit at the door ,and whinge until i go out into the garden with her,where she will stalk insects or sit under my chair .
Have a good weekend all.
Fred.

goodmorning fred and everyone fred your day trip sounded great to hexham I have always been a history buff and like visiting places like that your right what an end after such a long trip to end up being executed.your garden sounds great as usual I am proud to report that I have still kept the vegatables plants alive the pepper plant has started tos how signs of the peppers and the tomato plant is blooming and producing about 14 tomato's so far Ian will be pleased when they get back from out west. I amup early to get set for to-days tennis I am going to sleep in next monday after two weeks of getting up so early but I have enjoyed it enjoy the week-end bye dorothy

Afternoon all,just watched the nadal match (well some of it was supposed to be cleaning) it was good.Weather is good again ,but seems set to rain on Sunday when my nephew gets married.!! Good jo i did not invest in a new hat.!!!
dad is not very good at all today ,had a little visit with his sister,but just wanted to sit/lie in his chair.
The next appointment as been brought forward by Christies hospital so they can see him when he has seen the ENT specialst. North Manchester General.We are not really expecting them tobe able to do much as we do not think they will be able to examin him with the camera.
Fred the garden sounds wonderful any chance of some piccies? you have my email addy?
Let me know when you are back at the caravan site and we must arrange ameeting.
Off to do the oven fish and chips for tae,
with mushy peas for the boys.
Brenda

hi brenda the nadal match was ok I just hope that roger can win on sunday, sorry to hear that your dad is not doing all that well perhaps they still might be able to do something for him, I hope that you enjoy the wedding on sunday we don't have many weddings on a sunday over here, anne was at the market on friday morning also buying some new nets (sheers I call them) I just recieved a e-mail from the grandaughter filling me in on the trip they are having a great time she says that the west is very flat and hot they arrived in alberta to-day I was surprised to hear from her maybe andrew took his lap top with him or they went into the local library or I suppose the parks they stay at might provide internet hookups well I am off to watch a bit of tv will watch the ladies final in the morning bye for now dorothy

I havent written but do check in to read your news Enjoy reading Freds gardening exploits As a very keen garden myself intersted as to what hes growing
Winter here now snow expected today around the country side Maybe not here But very strong winds
and temperature high of 4 C So a day for computer Margaret

Afternoon one and all,boy ,what a wet one today,it's as well i went for my walk early while it was still dry,lol,or i would have got soaked.
I was up at six anyway,got the lawns and gardens watered after the feeder was put on last night,so everything is well watered now..
As requested ,piccies of the garden follow,and ,a couple of the roundabout and the roads leading to Carlisle ,and the A1 north and south,so handy for us as the roundabout is less than two minutes from the house,nice and handy for travelling in any direction.
We havn't bothered with dinner today as we are at the sons for tea[should prove interesting because he swears it's B B q time despite it persisting down he he,but i aint sitting in the pouring rain eating a burger for no one lol.
I will have to take a screwdriver down with me as well to wire up his washing machine because son no 1 keeps forgetting to do it ,and son no2 isn't safe to be let loose on anything electric,last time he tried to wire up the tv ,he blew the main fuse ,and i had to call the leccie board out .
Off out now ,to put some juice in the car,i don't fancy walking down the hill in the pouring rain.
See you later Peeps ,Fred.

hello all,we have had rain,wind and now sun,hope we get sun and dry tomorrow for the wedding,but they have forcast rain.
Hope you enjoy the tennis today and tomorrow Dorothy and then get your lie ins.to make up for the early mornimgs.
I am hoping to get to the market next friday,but at the moment I can not really arrange anything properly.One of my sisters as gone down with a really bad case of gastritis and that means she might mnot get to dads when its her "turn",looks like she will miss the wedding as well.!!
Having a lull in work at the moment.but its been a bit manic for about45 mins.Need my tea break now/
Will tell you all about the wedding tomorrow.brenda

sunday evening 8pm my time well needless to say I am exhausted after watching the roger rafe match it did not end how we wanted it to do but I astill think that roger is the best player in my time and such a gentleman, I drove down to isobelle's yesterday and stayed over to watch the match with her what a long day from 9am till 4-30 then I drove back to look after andrew's cat and house one of my neighbours looked after my two, brenda I hope that the wedding went well and that your sister is better, fred how nice to come home to find the great photo's on the computor I really liked them thankyou so much, I am now going to go and make a coffee and relax and there is a new lewis on at 9pm maybe I will stay awake to watch it, life is going to be boring next week with no tennis goodnight all bye dorothy

Hello again, have been able to log in from time to time to catch up on everyone but computer problems have made it difficult to post. Now have a rebuilt computer so hopefully will be able to join in more often.
Fred you have been busy in your garden, bet it looks wonderful. After nagging for the past couple of years No.1 son finally got around to digging over one side of my garden so now I can start growing things again. Would be grateful for any advice on what I can try - this will be a vegetable patch, it's a bit late for some things but still time for some things like lettuce and beetroot I think. Growing tomatoes in a hanging basket this year, usually use growbags so this is an experiment. Any ideas for autumn planting please?
Spent a couple of weeks at my youngest daughter's house in Solihull. The weather wasn't brilliant but a few fine days, very windy most of the time. There was one night when the sky was clear enough to see the stars - not so much light pollution up there as we have here. Still had a nice rest and spent time with my two grandsons - watching and talking cricket and football mostly, one is cricket mad and the other a qualified football coach and referee (a ManU fan and me Chelsea so quite interesting "discussions")
Hope your Dad's throat gets better soon Brenda, anti-biotics can cause severe thrush. My second son had that problem when he was younger and was on a prolonged course of anti-biotics, it took quite a while to clear up.
I noticed a posting from Tudor - if you are looking in Tudor it was Jude from Sarf Wales you did the look up for Meninsky.
Got to go now - granddaughter wants a lift. Hope everyone enjoys their day. Dorothy, hope you enjoy your lie-ins now the tennis is over - what a finish!!!

Love
Kathleen

Just a quick hello tonight,Wedding went really well .will tell you more later.weather was very wet but held off when coming out of church for photos etc.
Nice to see you Kathleen,hope you manage t get your garden done,its not my thing at the monment so can not give you any tips but I am sure fred will.
Dorothy I did not see the match at all but have been told it was GREAT.sorry you did noy get the result you wanted/
See you all tomorrow ,brenda

hi brenda I am glad to hear the wedding went off well and the rain held off, it is !!!!!!!!! hot here 33 degree's with the humidity about 40 the same for tuesday but i keep telling myself it is better than snow looked after the cat againto-day and called the kennels the dog is enjoying his vacation!! off to make a late tea it is almost too hot to eat bye for now dorothy

Hi all,
Hi Kathleen, do you know how to get rid of thrush? I have had this so long now and cannot get rid of it.
I seem to have got rid of cystitis now - at last!
The urologist thinks my bladder has been damaged by the radiation treatment which I had when my cancerous womb was removed. I have to begin a few months of treatments. 4 weeks long, once a week my bladder will be rinsed out in hospital and then once a month for 3 months.
Fred, I thought we might have met up when I was in England recently. We sailed home from Newcastle. Our last camping was at Winston near Darlington. We had fantastic weather.
Johan is now trying to get us away on a cruise.
Met up with some nice members of GR.
Sylvia xxx

Hello all,
Pleased to hear that the wedding went well Brenda and the weather at least behaved for the photo's.

Sylvia, what a shame that you didn't get to meet up with Fred but I am sure you enjoyed meeting up with those GR members who did make it.
My son needed prolonged anti-biotic treatment for cystitis when he was about 10 years old. Poor lad suffered quite badly and had to spend time in hospital as in a boy it can affect the kidneys - he used to tell people he was the only boy in his school who had to go to hospital every day to have a wee!!! I can't remember what the name of the medicine he was given back then but I believe nowadays they would give a suspension of Nystatin. He also ate quite a lot of plain yoghurt - he can't stand it now. It took quite a long time to clear up completely.
I do hope that the treatment you are having now cures the problem, have had to have something similar (but not for as long). Thankfully I have not suffered cystitis since so I guess it worked - it was about 25 years ago. Where will you go on your cruise?
Dorothy please could you blow a little of your hot weather this way? Not too much mind - 33 degrees is a tad too much.
It has been a windy but mostly dry day and even some sun, however the forecast for tomorrow is rain, rain and more rain - guess that rules out any time out in the garden.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Love
Kathleen

Just another quick message I am afraid,ben here for hours doing "personalized birthday cards for a few family members who have special birthdays coming up. Took me ages to do the first one and get the hang of things,so did the others as well.Weather very wet and windy again,we are supposed tohave momsson weather shortly.
Sylvia glad you had a good visit.Hope you get a cruise sorted and the cystitis,
probably be friday when back again,due to work etc,
Brenda