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great news for Roly, and you too, ....I dont intend getting rid of all my stuff, I will just have a cupboard to store what I need, but we will have the room to sit and D can have her friends round and they will have a place to sit and chat... families come first so I have had a good run with the craft room , and also think of all the money I will have saved, I could buy anything I want ;-) ;-) ;-) to be honest I am quite looking forward to seeing it redecorated and comfy chairs in.....a place to relax and read mm
lovely.....

Ann, have a safe and happy time, dont forget the pics,

its seven years since the last relaspe, but this one has been a bit harder to get over maybe she needed to rest more so now she can...

hope our Sallie is able to overcome too. I will send a pm and see if there is any news...... love Jean xx

great news for Roly, and you too, ....I dont intend getting rid of all my stuff, I will just have a cupboard to store what I need, but we will have the room to sit and D can have her friends round and they will have a place to sit and chat... families come first so I have had a good run with the craft room , and also think of all the money I will have saved, I could buy anything I want ;-) ;-) ;-) to be honest I am quite looking forward to seeing it redecorated and comfy chairs in.....a place to relax and read mm
lovely.....

Ann, have a safe and happy time, dont forget the pics,

its seven years since the last relaspe, but this one has been a bit harder to get over maybe she needed to rest more so now she can...

hope our Sallie is able to overcome too. I will send a pm and see if there is any news...... nite all sleep well love Jean xx

Hello girls,tis moi, I am back with a smile on my face.
Marie, you should hold a yard sale, or go to a boot fair to sell your over large clothes, the extra money will come in handy for your move, when that comes around.
I hope you had more luck at the new retirement village than the last time.
It's heartening to know that Kathleen is coming to terms with her problems, and starting to get on with her life. Bless her it is so hard to adjust, especially when the injured party doesn't have an idea what has been happening before hand.
Believe me, it's does your heart good to see them pick themselves up, dust them selves down, and start over again.
It takes a lot of courage to do it, and Kathleen has got her courage from yourself.

Huia, I am praying I don't need any treatment for my teeth, but just lately I have been suffering from ear aches every so often. I am hoping that the pain is not coming from the last upper back tooth I have left.
If she decides it's going bad, it will have to come out, and I will gum my food to death, unless she can do a crown of course. I dont fancy having false teeth, knowing how Roly suffered with his, ( they are still looking at me from the inside of the glass on the bathroom shelf lol ) They only time they see light of day, is when he cleans them, and puts them back in their glass home. ;-) Shocking I know.

Jean, what a pity about your craft things, you have always been so busy card making. Surely you are not giving up all together are you ? Perhaps you have mentioned about it on an earlier page and I missed it, if so forgive me.
I am sorry to hear that D is not to good at the moment. I do wish they would get her medications sorted out, she has been messed about enough in the past.
Both yourself and J must be worried about her, but she wouldn't want you to do so.
But how can you not worry, we as parents always worry about our children ,no matter how old they become.

Cooeee Ann, just in case I miss you later, have a wonderful time both of you.
Are you off to the same place you normally go to at this time of year. Hopefully you will have connection where you are going, and be able to contact us,to update us on how it's going.
I hope all the packing is now done and dusted, remember the wellies and umbrella's just in case.

Good news here, Roly saw the doctor today, and after checking him over thoroughly, she has said he can drive again.
She is pleased with his BP and his blood sugar levels, as we had kept a daily diary to show her. Looking back over it, since he came out of hospital, it has all dropped to more acceptable levels, thank goodness.

When oh when are we going to get our summer, it's been blowing a gale and raining all day today, thoroughly miserable.
Over the last few days we have had to have the heating on, where it has turned so cold Brrrr.

Once again I had trouble getting logged onto this site. I could read everything, but could not reply to any post as it kept telling me I was not logged in pft what a site GR is turning out to be.

I am getting worried about Sallie now, as we have not heard from her in a while. This is not like her at all. It would appear the black dog has got a hold on her again, bless her.

Well my friends, I must go now. Love to you all. Mo xxx

P.S where's our Sylvia got to, I do hope she is well.
Has anyone heard from Joyce lately please.

Ann, I am hoping to avoid e-bay the thoughts of all the faffing with packing and sending off, although it wasnt a problem with the B/G sruff which was postage only, but I would like a few coppers for most of my stuff..... what would be good if someone came and made me an offer for everything that was left I shall sort out what I want to keep so I can still do a few cards now and then, once I start sorting that out I can get on with it....

Marie You are always in my prayers , so something is sure to be just right for you ,
I am a firm believer in the power of prayer..... take care dont fret all will be well....

We have just done some shopping J and I , I found I didnt get the pain in my hips if I didnt use my walking stick, so shall get one of those wheelie things with seat attached, for longer treks....lol.... now I deserve a coffe, so bye for now.

love Jean xx

Dear Jean ,
Thank you so much for the prayers Please keep them coming as I am going to need them.

I have started cleaning out my walk in robe, I have a pile of bags on the floor with all the things that are to big for me and also my lovely evening dresses that I don't wear now that I am not in a performing choir also some of the lovely dresses I wore at my children's weddings .

There is a 2nd hand shop that sells pre- loved clothes they may give me a little money for them.
I took a heap of Slacks to Gym on Tuesday and some of the girls took some home to try them on, I hope they fit them as I do not want them back.

To-morrow Thursday I am going to another retirement village to find out how it all operates and hopefully to inspect one of their units , I won't be able to buy anything until the property is sold which could be some time as there is still a lot of work that has to be completed.it is still raining it is very wet and slippery down our driveway. I do hope we get a nice fine day to-morrow

Hello to Mo, Sallie and Ann
I am sorry Jean and Ann to hear both your daughter's are unwell it must be a worry for you both.

My Kathleen seems to be starting to accept what has happened to her ,I do hope so as it is so worrying to see her so distressed.

Love and Hugs to you all <3 :-)

Onwards and upwards with your craft stuff Jean. Will you try and sell it on Ebay?

I am sorry that D's medicine seems to be making things worse. Maybe it is one of those that needs a while for the body to get used to it. sending her lots of positive thoughts for a quick recovery. Better to have a sick note and let her body get better without worrying about having to get into work. <3


OK back to the packing!

Morning all, well the big close down has begun, my friend came last night and she is having all the drawers and a storage unit and some card stock, she couldnt believe how much stuff I have so now I must get some boxes to sort out and price up various craft stuff, once that is sorted I will be able to see what is what....

Mo, I do hope Roly will be able to drive again , I am sure it will be a big boost to his confidence, and a bit easier for you....

Ann, have a lovely break AGAIN :-D :-D do it while you can ,

still no Salle but I expect she is busy card making...miss her though....

Sadly for us D is not well and now has got a sick note, which upsets her greatly, the tablets she was given seems to have made thing s worse, but as ever very positive and sure the relapse will pass, heartbreaking for J and myself...but we will get extra strength to cope with it all....we know prayers work so do miracles...

sending lots of love to the folk over seas, hope you are keeping safe and strong ,
love and hugs Jean xxx <3

Teeth! I had 3 fillings done over a week ago, and another 3 yesterday and I will be having the last 2 next week. I am making sure I clean my teeth properly in future, after I eat food (but it removes the lovely taste left by the food :-( ).

Off to town soon, working in the shop this afternoon.

Ann, Roly was told he was not allowed to drive for four weeks, and tomorrow the doctor is going to check him over to make sure he is safe to drive again.

I cant believe how much trouble I have had trying to get onto this site. It keeps telling me to log in, when I have already done so.
This has only been happening since Monday when they made changes to the site.
Is anyone else having this problem please?

I have got a check up at the dentists on Thursday Ann, and am dreading what she will tell me.
I hope your teeth settle down soon, in readiness for Thursday.

Glad you got that over Mo, or rather roly did. Did the DVLA take his licence off him? They did when daughter's OH had a bleed on the brain a few years back. It took ages for him to get his licence back again.

Had a dental appointment this morning, the first appointment for the root canal treatment. Was in the chair half an hour so very tiring. £80 that time, altogether I think it will be about £250. It is a side front tooth so don't really want to lose it as it would mean a new denture.

Then been doing some pre packing sorting as we go away on Thursday. At least that took my mind off the dental pain as it came round. Tooth feels very sensitive at the moment.

Marie, I am pleased that you are feeling well again. I expect all retirement homes will feel small at first but look on the bright side, less housework. Sorry the rain has meant you were unable to get out in the garden. We were supposed to have rain today but we have had cloud and sun.

Jean, glad you have got the electrics fixed. are you taking it up with the original people who installed it?

Oh my goodness, I have missed Jeans birthday. I am so sorry Jean, but can I PLEASE send you my (((((LOVE))))) and (((((((HUGS)))))) belatedly.
How could I forget such and important person in my life like that, please forgive me Jean. xxx

I feel absolutely shattered, we had to get up extra early this morning, so that we could be at the hospital for 7.45.
How come when you are in a rush, you manage to meet everyone who wants to use the roads at the same time.
We only just made it on time, and Roly was taken straight in for his scans.
When he came out he was ashen faced, and I began to panic, but, he said he very nearly pushed the panic button twice, to be allowed out, but he was a brave soldier, and stayed where he was.
He was fine when we got outside in the fresh air, he was just claustrophobic in the scanner.
Now we have got to wait till we see the specialist next month, for the results.
Tomorrow, we see the doctor, for her to assess if he is o.k to drive.

Must go now girls, I am doing curry for our dinner, and I need to get it started.
Bye my lovelies, take care one and all. Mo xxx

Thank you Marie, I try not to have birthdays now :- didnt do anything special except watch a man try and fix an electrical fault, no plugs working down one side of the kitchen , D had a bad relapse with M/S and is now recovering, leccy man back today to finally we hope sort out the electrics, oh I had a mild electric shock off the dishwasher , then Jeff who had to be macho got a really big one even when I said be careful, he was shot across the room....but the young man dislocated the dishwasher and is looking at it today all because the kitchen job we had by a supposedly qualified guy who botched it :-0 :-0 :-0 but got lots of cards and gifts so not a bad day after all....
I will be praying for a special place for you to live Marie, with all that you need and can afford, and will keep you close in my heart and prayers....take care lovely lady.
love Jean xx <3

Marie again ,
Sorry Jean I meant to wish you a belated( *#*#*# HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEAN(#(#(#)
I hope you had a wonderful day lots of love and hugs <3 :-) <3


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My dear friends,
What is happening , it has taken me ages to find you and I am still not sure I am on the right page :-S
I am feeling well again thank goodness .
It is a public holiday to-day but it is cold & very wet the cloud is down to the ground
I am unable to see the Highway that goes past our property.
I had planned a day in the garden but now I will have to do some serious sorting of old clothes and things and pack them up and take to Charity I have been putting it off finding other things to do .

The Property is still having work done on it I am hoping it wont go on the market until spring as I will have the annuals and spring flowering bulbs all in bloom it will look so much nicer by then.

I went and had a look at a 2 bedroom unit in a retirement village , it was disappointing so small the carpet so tired and kitchen not much bigger than a shoe box, I am hoping that I might be able to get a 3 bedroom one I would then have room for an office and sewing area plus my combined bookcase and filing cabinet.
Unfortunately I just will not have enough money to get any thing a little better.
I will have to have a garage sale as I have a large number of tools ladder's wheel barrow all the stuff you get over the years
I must stop as it is making me feel sad.

Mo I hope Roly is improving and that you are also well.
Has anyone heard from Marilyn lately .?
Hi Sallie I hope that black dog has not been calling at your door.

Hi Sylvia my grand daughter has been visiting up your way ,She is a dancer on the tour ships.
Hi Ann, how is everything with you and your family?

Hi Huia, how is the hair growing , you are a game lady letting them take your hair off, especially with winter being so cold in N Z.
Has anyone heard from Dutch , I wonder how she is keeping, I have emailed her but I don't think she has( Translate ) on her computer.
I will say Bye Bye Love and Hugs
<3 Marie :-D

Hello girls, sorry to have been absent without leave for a while.
I am fine, but the days seems to fly by without my realising it. I suppose it's been constantly on the watch, making sure Roly does not have a relapse.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts, and I hopefully will be back in action after Tuesday, when Roly has to have his scans.
Take care girls, love to you all, Mo xxx

Mo where are you <3 <3 <3

love Jean xx <3

That is interesting, Ann. I was a summer baby and I am having a lot of expensive treatment to my teeth at present. I don't hate teeth, I just hate the things that happen to them. I would hate to have no teeth and have to eat pureed food all the time, as Phil does, although he wont be worried about it because of his current state. No smiley for a toothless grin!! :-(

I read an interesting article this week that said people born in the summer months have thinner teeth on average. They think it is because of the lack of vitimin D during pregnancy when baby's teeth are formed.

Hello Jean, hope you have a lovely day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
:-) :-) <3 :-) :-) <3

Poor Ann, I too hate teeth, and hate the hygenist.......

Just seen the lovely e-card you sent thank you it is lovely, also the one you sent via post, I have lost all my contacts , so when D gets home she will sort it out I hope..
I have had some lovely cards from the B/G too...I love your pics on the photo blog.

we finally had the electrics sorted, and all is working now. so we have found a great electrician, lovely young man , he even called on us this morning to see if everthing was still o.k. certainly will use him again...

J has just made my lunch so will say bye for now...

love Jean xx