General Chat

O.k, o.k ,I know Ann, I think I need my marbles sorting. It was a C.R.A.F.T moment. Cant Remember A Flippin Thing. LOL

What is she like Jean, another senior moment Mo. And she had me going to Abergavenny when i am in Tenerife (where we will escape the Royal Wedding hype.)

Jean what am I like, for goodness sake. I think I am trying to get your appointment put forwards for you.
I wouldn't mind, but I have written it down on my calendar as well to remind myself. Slap slap.....wake yourself up woman. lol
Love to you both Mo xxx

Mo, Mo, Do take notice, I go to have the MRI on the 4th of April.....

love Jean xxxxxxx

Oooh it's soo good to see you posting again Jean, we have missed you love.
You have been in our prayers, along with Marie, Caz and Joyce.
Please try not to overdo things,and good luck for tomorrow when you see the specialist about it.
I am pleased that the flowers are still looking good. Mine lasted till last Sunday, and have now gone to the big garden in the sky.

Ann, like you, I have spent quite a time in the garden this afternoon. The roses are now pruned back, and all the shrubs are looking better for a good haircut.
The weeds have got their own space in the wheelie bin, along with the food scraps.
Tomorrow I hope to get all the bedding washed and dried, as it's supposed to be another lovely day.

Marie, I don't think many people in this country, are really that bothered about the royal wedding.
I dare say, that if it is televised,a lot of us will watch it, but to be honest, I am not bothered.
But I am still waiting for my invitation, they must have forgotten to send it out with the last post. LOL
When Prince Charles married Diana, and when the Queen celebrated her
Silver Jubilee, in 1977, I was really into it, and we had a street party,with the children dancing up and down the road, much fun and jollity was had by all. The food and drinks was prepared by all us mums.Games were played, like musical chairs, pass the parcel etc. In the evening, when the children were worn out, the adults partook of a drink or two,sitting in our front gardens, keeping an ear open for the children upstairs in their beds.
But now with all the new rules about Health and Safety, not many street parties will be held. There are so many rules that have to upheld, and insurances to cover all eventualities.
It will be a wonder if anyone actually does hold a street party, it's more likely that parties will be held behind closed doors.
I'm a real party pooper arn't I . LOL
Other countries tend to take more of an interest in our royalty, than we do ourselves.

Sylvia, it was great to read that Julia is o.k.. It is a worry when someone goes missing, and no one has any idea what has happened to them.
Even more so, when there is no warning that they are going. And then we fear the worst don't we.

Love to one and all. Mo xxx

Well it has been a lovely day here so I hope that you had a good day too Jean and took some photos. we have been quite busy. After washing sheets and line drying them, then I walked round for the papers and post. Next we went to the local garden centre for compost for pots and a cup of coffee. After lunch I spent 2 hours in the garden and OH spent 3 hours out there. It is looking good but we still need to spend more time out there. Back aches now but it is very satisfying to see that we have made a great difference. We'll just get it looking right then we'll be off again Lol!! But better than being away for the whole month of May.

Morning all, just a quickie we are off out for the day, just wanted to thank you all for your kind wishes and thoughts , its been a bit of a b****r of late, two days now with only slight dizziness, although I still have to be careful how I move about, bed time is better too.there is always a hint of headache , but we tried the remedy Marie shared with me and I am going to believe that it helped, strange though card making is no problem, but my head is usually still and I dont need to turn much,
hope you are all keeping well best that we can be... thanks Caz for keeping everyone updated for me...I hope I can come on a bit more now we will have to see how it goes...time to go see you all later.

Love Jean xxx p.s. Mo the flowers are still looking good.....

Yes, I saw a few days ago that Julia is safe. I hope that she gets well soon and also her PC and membership are fixed so that she can rejoin us.

Now all we need to know is where is Tess and is she OK?

Hello folks, Sorry I got your nickers in a knot , I too was suprised when I saw the Zack at the side I vaguely remember changing it but because I havent had the time to post lately I had forgotten about it.

I have read the post on Julia it is good to know she is ok and will be back soon.
I visited the Physio to-day she said that if the leg is no better when I go to her on friday she is going to contact the doctor.I think it is slightly better as I have managed to get some sleep the last few nights.

We have had heavy rain again also in Victoria some of the rivers on the southeast coast are in flood.

Well not long now till the BIG wedding are you looking forward to it ?
William was very well received by the people in the flooded area's of QLD & NSW, I have seen so much Tv in the past few weeks I am sick of it,, it will be so good to be able to get out and about when ever that happens.

Thank you all for thinking of me.
I am being taken to a concert to-morrow by friends we are going to hearJulie Anthony & Simon Gallaher 2 wonderful Australian singers the concert is called MOMENTS to REMEMBER It is a special Senior's Week Performance.
I will let you know all about it to-morrow, the concert is at 11 am 23rd March.
I will say good night ,
See Ya all Mates,
Marie

just seen this on a thread on Chat, re Julia of Derbyshire



chris of wessex Report as Abuse 17th Mar 2011

Good news - just heard from Julia, she has been unwell for one reason and another but is OK now. Has had trouble with and changed supplier, in the meantime her subs to GR ran out but she has been reading the postings on the thread and is surprised and grateful for the concern showed by everyone. Hopes to be back soon.

I am so glad, I am on a high, I really feared the worst.




thought you'd like to know


heading of thread is Julia is SAFE! chris of wessex

www.genesreunited.co.uk/boards.page/board/chat/thread/1262333




sylvia

We fly 2 April Caz. Looking forward to it but not to all the packing and sorting out of paperwork beforehand.

Yes Jean has been on my blog today and I have had e mails from her so I too am hoping she is OK.

Hi all, Maria you caught me out as well with Zack, it was only this morning I read your e-mail with your proper name then you come on here as Zack, confusing. Sylvia the Opera Ball sounded a good night out, I like to hear the big band sound, when I was with first hubby we used to go to dinner dances with his parents and there was always a band there, used to love to dance to them.
Jean didn't have the vertigo yesterday and she hasn't mentioned it today so I'm hoping it has cleared for the time being, at least she is getting a good nights sleep which is more than can be said for poor Joyce. She is plagued with this dratted cramp all the time and is forever having to get in and out bed, poor Jan keeps waking up with her. She went out on her scooter this morning and had a little ride, very carefully on the slowest speed, she will get used to it in time, she will be able to go visiting her old friend who moved across the village so won't be stuck in the house all the time.
Hope everyone is keeping well, when do you go to Tenerife Ann?

Love Caz xx

Derrrr what am I thinking of Ann, of course you will be in Tenerife, stupid me.

Sadly Mo I will not be at the Abergavenny meet as I will be in Tenerife. If it had been held on another month I would have gone.

Good grief Marie, I thought we had a new member joining us, with your name change. God girl you could have warned us, I nearly had palpitations thinking we had a gentleman caller. LOL
I think you should jump on a plane, and get over here,and do a bit of manipulation on our Jean. Perhaps then it would clear this damned Vertigo up for her.
The blinds look a treat, and the whole place looks like a new pin. I can guarantee it wont stay like it though. One visit from the grandchildren will soon put pay to that.

Sylvia, I am pleased you had a good time at the ball. The big band sounds are the best, not like the rubbish they churn out these days, where you can't understand a word of what they are saying.
But, I have to admit that I am not a big fan of opera. It must have something to do with my ears, as if I hear a woman singing at a high pitch,
it doesn't matter wether it be opera or not,it sends my ears all funny.

Huia, most shop work can be very boring, unless you work in a big supermarket.
Sometimes customers can be few and far between, but at others you get rushed of your feet.
A book sounds a good idea, or perhaps a Puzzle book.
I hope you and Phil enjoyed your anniversary, and that he showed some kind of recognition towards you love.
Hows the Scabies now, has it started to clear yet.

Ann, the meet was great fun, I wish I lived closer,and was able to get to the Abergavanny (sp) meet. It would have been nice to have met yourself and Sallie there.

I hope those of us, who are not particularly on par, have a decent day today.
Love and best wishes Mo xxx

The name Zack confused me for a while!! Hello Marie, nice to see you on here. Sorry to hear that you are still suffering pain in your leg. Hope it improves soon. I will send you the blog addy again.

Hello to you all,Nice to read all the posts ,Sallie I hope you have a nice time away.
Ann how is everything with you I still havent found your blog you will have to give me the address again.,
I am still in pain with my leg and still resting and putting ice on it , it seems to be a little better but I wont really know until I have to walk from the car to the Physio's rooms to-morrow.
Sylvia it sounds as if the Opera ball was great, like Ann I loved the big band sound.
Huia I am sorry to hear you have managed too catch the scabies again you must be fed up with it,and all the work( Washing) you have to do congratulations on your wedding annerversary.

Dear Jean, when I had vertigo very bad I was attending a physio as I had torn a muscle in my stomach and I mentioned it to her she said she might be able to fix it , she got me to lay on my stomach and she put her thumb under the base of my skull and pressed the thumb up under the skull on either side of the spine one at a time, she applied a very strong pressure untill I couldn't stand it any longer. When I woke up the next day the vertigo had gone.
I and my daughters use this method when ever we have bad headaches.
It is an area where if I am stressed I become very sore and it is good to have some one massage that area.
.Jeff should be able to do it for you, you should put a warm compress on it then use some oil as you massage.I hope you try it and that it works.

Hi Mo ,You didnt say if the blinds looked good on the windows, you must be finished the painting by now I am sure it must be looking spiffy.

Hi Caz, I am pleased to hear you are having a little less pain.
you must be very patient most of us would have blown our tops with all the mistakes that hospital seems to be putting you through.
I do hope they get it right the next appointment.

Hello Dutch I do hope you are feeling a little especially your toe.

I will say goodbye for now ,
Love to you all
Marie

Huia, What a lonely thread this was yesterday. Couldn't you have got a book off the shelf in the shop to read? Or don't you have books?

Sylvia, glad you enjoyed the evening, it sounded great, I love big band music. Wow, he is a stalwart, fancy being band leader for all that time, it has been his life hasn't it? Strange how the only time we meet old friends is often at funerals.

Mo, glad you enjoyed the meet on Saturday.

Where is everybody? Nobody posted here on the 20th and now we are into the 21st.

I did another 3 and half hours in hospice shop this afternoon. My partner didnt turn up and didnt have a reliever, so I was behind the counter for most of that time. There were 3 other women out the back sorting and pricing new things that had come in, and putting them on the racks and shelves. One of them did finally realise what the time was and came to relieve me while I had a cuppa out the back. It was ok while there were people in the shop to watch and serve, but when there werent any customers I was getting a bit bored. I will have to remember to take a book with me next time!

Huia.

Hi all

I wish they could find the cause of Jena's vertigo. It must be horrible for her!


Mo .... glad that you enjoyed the meet.


we had a great time at the Opera Ball.

We had got a table of 10 together, but one of the couples called off on Thursday morning ................ the husband has pneumonia. Their seats were taken by the Music Director and Assistant Rehearsal pianist for the student program .............. 2 lovely men!

The students sang many different types of music, either to the piano or without any music at all. Gawd ........... there are some GOOD singers among them!

The food was good, the entertainment was great and fun ........... 7 of the men sang an aria from a fun opera, and then did the Can-Can! Highly amusing to see!!! Then the dance orchestra was Big Band-style ..... the band leader is 93 and has had his own band constantly since about 1936. To say he is a Vancouver institution is to put it mildly.

To cap it off ................ they announced that this band leader and his wife have given a donation to the Music Program that will provide a scholarhsip each year for the next 10 years, for a student who is interested in doing more of the Big Band style singing.



Then, we had a funeral on Friday afternoon, my ex-boss who died the week before. He was a staunch member of the Anglican Church, so it was miuch more of a funeral service than most of our friends have had recently. It included 2 hymns that I'd never heard of before ..... and was somewhat pleased to hear that I was not the only one who didn't know them!


It was however a time for meeting lots of old friends from my working days, and to learn how they were doing. Almost all of them have also retired, and we amost never meet up.

I had a lovely chat with the widow of the man whose Celebration of Life was held last Saturday ............... and she really wants to keep in contact with me / us.


Now it's time to wind down!


take care eveyrone



sylvia
xx