General Chat

Sallie, try not to worry love. If it was really really urgent, the doctor would have asked to see Alun straight away I would have thought.
Perhaps the doctor wants to get Alun onto medications soon as possible.
Bless you darling, I know how worrying it can be, waiting like this is a nightmare.

Must go and get my bath now, only got just over an hour before going to darts.
Take care girls, hugs, Mo xxx

Hello everyone,.

Mo, I'm sure that if Alun mentions his thoughts about the flu jab to the doctor, he will disagree with him. LOL!

Alun got a phone call on Tuesday afternoon, telling him that the doctor would like to see him to discuss his results with him, so he has an appointment for Monday afternoon. Not sure what to make of hearing from him so soon.....we usually have to ring the surgery ourselves to get any results, whatever they are.


I rang my friend this evening to wish her ' good luck' with her MRI scan tomorrow.
She had a cancerous lump removed from her left leg last year, then when she went for
a check up they found another one, so she had that removed too.So she is worried that it might have come back again even though it was clear after her last operation and treatment.



Marie,. nice to hear from you, you certainly sound as though you are a very busy lady.
I hope that your grandson is recovering okay after his accident.




Jean, hope D will have a good and safe journey home. I expect you will all have a good chinwag when she gets home, catching up on each others news.

Have you heard any more about the assessments you need



Ann, Sylvia and Huia, hope that you are all okay.



I am off to bed now, so will speak to you all soon.



Take care.




Love, Sallie. xxx

Hello there Sylvia. I have got a wrist and thumb strap that I do use, but put a tubi- grip bandage under it as it makes me sweat, and then itch....can't win can I LOL.
Your schools have a snow day, ours have teacher training days, but our neighbours, who are both teachers at different schools, never seem to attend them, so maybe they have at home training days, I don't know.
How does your daughter manage when the school closes, does little man go to a minder ?
We are still waiting to see what school our Lilly will be allocated to in September, thats if they can lock her in, so she can't escape that is. I am sure she was a Harry Houdina scholar in a former life. She is a real little pickle, but we love her to bits.

Hi Mo, and everyone


it's in "rain mode" here .................. cloudy, showers, sun peeps out, clouds over, pours with rain :-)


Daughter had some more snow over the weekend ............... and most of the schools were closed yesterday (Monday) so they could get all the snow cleared away from the doors and walkways, and make it safe for staff and students.

That's called having a "snow day" :-D




Mo ................ I had had osteoarthritis since the mid-80s .................. I take Tylenol every day. That's our equivalent of your paracetamol.

I also go to physio ................ and had a series of physio visits back in the early 1990s for my hand, and those really helped to keep the range of motion.


I have also used hand and wrist supports.


It might help your hand ................. check at your pharmacy to see if they have any hand and wrist wraps.

Well hello girls, nice to hear from you all.

Ann, my G.P originally put me on tablets for my friend Arthur, but they didn't make any difference, so for years I have just tolerated it. I was put on Calcium tablets to increase the bone density, but they caused other problems, so they got knocked on the head as well.
Thank goodness I have got a high pain tolerance, but there are days when it does get me down.

Jean, I walked to my hairdressers this morning, in the pouring rain, to get my hair cut.
Tomorrow, I must put a colour on it, the grey is greater than the rest of my natural colour now. And I want it done ready for Ava's christening on Easter Sunday.

Marie, age is a terrible thing to have to contend with. Our minds tell us one thing, and our bodies another.
I want to paint my bedroom, and through the lounge and dining room, but, my body is telling me WHOA girl, you aint as young as you were, and will the Arthritus allow me to do it. It's all the wrist action that worries me, and wether my joints will allow for it to get done in the time I want it be done in.
I hope they are able to save Ryans teeth, losing front teeth is not good for ones morale. Being able to give a nice smile is wonderful, but lack of front teeth would not make you feel like smiling would it.

Sallie, I agree with Alun about the last flu jab. Since we had it, we have had nothing but the blessed virus that will not completely go away, we start to get over it, and wham the cough starts again, the nose runs, and we feel rough again.
When we have had it other years, it has not affected us like this.
Fingers toes and everything else crossed for Aluns results, that they come back soon, but then, no news is good news my love.

Well from a soggy Mo, I will say cheerio for now my friends. Take care. Mo xxx

Hello all, yes, off again soon, then the cruise in June. We didn't intend to be away three times so close together, it just happened. Although we haven't been on holiday since last September.

Mo do you have medication for the osteo A? I had pains in my left thumb and hand last week and wondered if it was arthritis starting. It seems ok at the moment. I also get pains in my right ankle/foot so mostly keep it strapped.

Marie, good to see you. Gym???? Oh yes I remember that, stopped that game about 18 years ago!! Glad that you are keeping well anyway. Shame about your son's teeth, I lost my two front teeth through abscess in pregnancy when I was 21 it is very inconvenient at that age.

Jean, hope the fog clears for your hair appointment. Pity you didn't ask about the biopsy, they might have just missed the fact it was supposed to be done. I saw your remarks on the blog thanks, glad you liked the photos. when it rains in Florida it really rains. Hope D has a safe journey home

Sallie, good luck to Alun for the results then. I haven't made any cards since we got home, too many other things to do. Before we went away I made 40 for two charities so a rest is good. My Easter cards are all made as well. :-) :-)

Good morning to you all, although looking out it is quite foggy, but the forecast says it should clear soon.... hope so I have my hair done later on... :-D :-D Marie good to hear from you , you seem to be doing o.k. I hope your sons teeth can be saved although I do admire his attitude , maybe I should take the same thoughts, ;-) ;-)
I cant cope with things so well these days, ....... Ann , I have added to your blog and also on the cardmaking thread... I had intended to take the cards to the hospice in time for the fete and missed it :-S :-S :- so will take them to one of the shops instead...

I should have questioned why the biopsy wasnt done , but only thought of it later on.... I will however mention it when I finally get to go.. :-| :-|
I felt as though I was being used as a practice for a young lady doctor.. the old mind doesnt work as well as it used to do :-S just a wasted journey and a lot of stress.......

Sallie , lovely to hear you are back doing your cards, I have been just fiddling with colouring, some stamped cards, pics taken , a job for D when she gets home. I think its thursday when she gets back... just had a text off her its raining :-D :-D :-D
so they stayed in yesterday.... its been over 30c most days, so will perhaps be a bit cooler now.... I gave her a list of crafts stuff to get if she could but wont hold my breath. the craft stores are wonderful in the usa at least the one we went in . but that was many moons ago......

take care my lovely friends Love Jean xx

Hello , this is Marie from OZ calling in.
I seem to be very short of time now it must be old age I guess it takes longer to do everything now.
I am well and I hope that you are all the same.

We are having a lovely drop of rain to-day Tuesday the 24th March we are having lovely Autumn. The days have been Warn to hot and most nights cool ,Lovely to have a good sleep.
Our weather will probably change now that we have had rain,it almost always turns cold after Easter.

I still do the Gym on Tuesday and Thursdays mind you I have noticed in the past year that I cannot do as much as I used too, and my memory is not as good either, old age is catching up to me ,I have been trying to out run him for Years.

We have a State Election on next weekend fancy having it on at Easter.,Not one of the parties are worth voting for none of them have the money to do what they Promise.
My Son Ryan who is a keen cyclist had an Accident at the weekend and lost his 2 front teeth I hope they saved them and put them in milk so that they could be replaced .They tell me he rode in the competition the next day., that is dedication ?? or sheer madness me thinks.

Love to you all

<3 <3 <3Marie ;-) ;-) ;-)

Hello girls,


Ann, I didn't realise that you and T were off on holiday again so soon, it will be nice for you both to have your daughter's company for this holiday, as I'm sure she will enjoy having yours.

Alun had the echocardiogram on Saturday morning, apparently they have had to resort to doing them on Saturday as well as weekdays, as there are so many to do.



Mo. the person who did the ' echo ' told Alun that he was going to get the results off to our doctor that day,so he should have them by either Monday or Tuesday, and that he should be in touch with him this week.and that if the doctor hasn;t got in touch with him within 14 days, Alun was to ring the surgery. I hope that he will be in touch with Alun, sooner rather than later.

Alun is thinking that ever since he had the flu jab just before Christmas, he seems to have had one thing after another, so is wondering if the jab has anything to do with it.




Jean, yes I agree with you, it's the waiting for the results that get to us,. but it isn't always easy, is it?

I expect you will be pleased to have D back home. Which day is she due to arrive home? Hope she's had a great time there.


I have finished all the birthday cards for the March birthdays and have made a start on the Easter cards, so am pleased with myself as I haven't been able to do so many for a very long time.




Huia, nice to hear from you and to know that you are getting along okay.You must have some lovely memories to look back on and to treasure over the 56 years of your and Phil's marriage.

It's a shame about the internet, but you must come first and must have the medical alarm. I know my uncle had one as he was living on his own for a few years before he died, although thankfully he never had any need to use it.



Sylvia, hope that both you and OH are okay. Have they still got snow where your daughter lives?



Marie, hope that all is well with you and your family.



Well, I must go to bed now,so will chat again tomorrow.



Goodnight to all our friends.


Take care.



Love, Sallie. xxx

Hello girls,


Ann, I didn't realise that you and T were off on holiday again so soon, it will be nice for you both to have your daughter's company for this holiday, as I'm sure she will enjoy having yours.

Alun had the echocardiogram on Saturday morning, apparently they have had to resort to doing them on Saturday as well as weekdays, as there are so many to do.



Mo. the person who did the ' echo ' told Alun that he was going to get the results off to our doctor that day,so he should have them by either Monday or Tuesday, and that he should be in touch with him this week.and that if the doctor hasn;t got in touch with him within 14 days, Alun was to ring the surgery. I hope that he will be in touch with Alun, sooner rather than later.

Alun is thinking that ever since he had the flu jab just before Christmas, he seems to have had one thing after another, so is wondering if the jab has anything to do with it.




Jean, yes I agree with you, it's the waiting for the results that get to us,. but it isn't always easy, is it?

I expect you will be pleased to have D back home. Which day is she due to arrive home? Hope she's had a great time there.


I have finished all the birthday cards for the March birthdays and have made a start on the Easter cards, so am pleased with myself as I haven't been able to do so many for a very long time.




Huia, nice to hear from you and to know that you are getting along okay.You must have some lovely memories to look back on and to treasure over the 56 years of your and Phil's marriage.

It's a shame about the internet, but you must come first and must have the medical alarm. I know my uncle had one as he was living on his own for a few years before he died, although thankfully he never had any need to use it.



Sylvia, hope that both you and OH are okay. Have they still got snow where your daughter lives?



Marie, hope that all is well with you and your family.



Well, I must go to bed now,so will chat again tomorrow.



Goodnight to all our friends.


Take care.



Love, Sallie. xxx

Goodness me Ann, you and T are little gad abouts. Was there any point, (apart from doing the washing) in your unpacking your suitcases, when you will be orft again soon, lucky girl.
Will take a look at your photo's shortly.
I have not seen the doctor about my hand, I am assuming it's my osteo arthritus affecting my joints. I don't think it's carpal tunnel problems, as it gets worse when it's colder, so it sounds like good old arther playing me up.
I probably should see the doctor, but I don't want to take up an appointment that someone with an emergency needs it.

Sallie, how did Alun get on at his echo cardiogramme. I hope it was a favourable result, and is treatable with medication.

Bye for now dear friends, take care. Mo xxx

Some photos on the photo blog of flowers in our garden and also some from Cornwall.

Hi All

We got home yesterday at 1.30 pm, good journey no hold ups about three and a half hours travelling.

We had a really good week, enjoyed revisiting gardens and scenery and, as you cans ee on my bird thread on hobbies board, we had lots of birds visiting us at the apartment which was in glorious parkland with lots of trees. We also had squirrels and rabbits.

Took quite a few photos but not downloaded them yet. Tried to take some of the birds on the patio but theyw ere not very good at posing.

Trying to get back into routine now, one lot of washing done, dried and ironed, second lot in the machine now. Grocery shop done. got to start thinking about the next one now which is only about two weeks time 'Eeek!' Spain for two weeks with daughter as well.

Sorry they messed you around re the biopsy Jean, did they say why they didn't do it in the end. More waiting around for you now.

Sallie hope Alun's echocardiogram went ok, did they actually do it on a Sunday?

Mo Have you actually had your hand diagnosed as arthritis?

Huia, I am sure that you will be thinking of Phil on your anniversary and remembering all the good times before he was ill <3 <3

Huia what lovely memories you must have, they cant be taken from you.....
Hope you are keeping well ,are you still able to help in the charity shop?
and are you doing your photography too.I dont do F/B so miss them , but its good to have a hobby.....keep safe....

I have been having a great time cutting new dies and some of the older ones too.
its a great way using all the scrap bits we crafters collect....

Sallie, I hope all went well with Alun at the hospital. trouble is waiting for the results are as bad as the procedure :-S :-S

D will be coming home this week, I get the odd text from her, but we decided not to chat as it is so expensive from overseas. so no doubt we will have lots of news and pics to see and hear about soon.... ;-) ;-)

Mo, how are you and him doing? its a lovely day so far but quite cold. have you anything planned , sorry to hear you are finding it hard to play darts, so am I.... I made a few bob betting on your wins... ;-) ;-) ;-)
Missing our Ann but I am sure she will be snapping away so some pics to look forward too :-D :-D :-D

sending love to all our friends here and abroad....

love Jean xx <3 <3 <3 :

Hello. Today would have been our 56th wedding anniversary.

Sallie, I think this problem with the internet is permanent unless I throw away the medical alarm, but I dont want to do that, so I just put up with the problem.

Hi everyone,

Elizabeth, lovely to see you, and thank you for your good wishes for the weekend.

I hope that you and your family will also have a peaceful and contended weekend too..



Jean, I can't believe that you haven't had the biopsy done today, after all the worrying about having it done the last few weeks. Now you have to go through with all that again.



Sylvia, that's a lot of snow, if we had that much here in the UK, the whole of the country will be at a standstill for goodness knows how long. Well done to your daughter for getting into work..



Mo, glad that all the work is now finished and that you and Roly are pleasded with it.


Richatd and Christie are having some work done in the flat and the men are starting the work tomorrow morning. It is being rewired and new electric central heating put in and all the walls are being re-plastered. It has needed doing for a good while, but had to wait until they could afford it, They had all new windows put in a couple of years ago.


Both Alun and myself have had colds this week, so we haven't been feeling too good. although we are starting to feel better now.

Alun is having an Echocardiogram tomorrow morning,he thought that they may not do it because of his cold, so he rang the hospital and spoke to someone in that department, they told him that he could have it done as having a cold isn't a problem.



Ann, hope that you and T are having a good week and that you are both okay.



Huia, hope that all is well with you and that you are not having anymore problems with the internet.



Marie, hope that you and your family are all okay.



Will say goodnight now and hope that you will all have a good nights sleep.



Love, Sallie. xxx

Dear All

Hello

Hope things are going well for you.

May you have a peaceful and contented weekend.


Take gentle care of yourselves, dear friends and colleagues
With affectionate thoughts
Love Elizabeth,
xx

Oh goodness me Sylvia, 50 cm of snow, this country would have closed down completely. Well done on your daughter fighting her way through it all.
I hope the rain has ceased now where you are.
We have got beautiful sunshine here in Kent. In fact, I went out into the garden and did a bit of weeding this afternoon, because it was to nice to sit indoors, looking out at the suns rays.

Oh Jean, I can't believe you were sent away without anything being done. After your worrying yourself silly, it's not a nice feeling being let down like that.
Never mind my love, stay strong and don't the the Bu**ers get you down.

Have a lovely weekend my friends, hugs, Mo xxx

Hi Mo , I havent had the biopsy, but have to go back and have further assesments... what a pain... once they get you in their clutches they are loathe to let go....
so now I wait for another appointment...trouble is its quite a long walk to the dept, but next time we shall go in another way and hope it wont take as long... I am tired out... so having a cuppa....chat later Love Jean xx <3

Hi Mo, and everyone


it's raining heavily here :-)



but nothing like the 50+ cm of snow that my daughter had at her house in the Maritimes, from Tuesday night through yesterday

She snowshoed much of the way to the ferry terminal this morning so she could go to work. She said it was great snow shoeing on fresh snow .............. but it was tiring!


No transit services. I guess her OH got a snow day off school :-D