General Chat

Hi Deanna, I also get that way with Fiddler on the Roof, do not know why either.

Will not know how daughter is until tests are done and the results are back, she is very weak and wants to sleep all the time, with her blood count so low I can understand.

One good thing about Australia, we have fly screens on our doors aka security screens, so can still let the breeze in and feel safe. I do not lock the back one but do the front one when the other door is open. Somehow the flies still manage to get inside in summer. On a nice winter day I have the doors open as love the fresh air flowing through.

I have spares of everything, then again it is not a quick trip to do a major shop. I have about 10 bags of frozen peas if anyone wants a bag or two. Anyone with a black eye or a sprained ankle?

Gail

Gail,I will be very pleased if you can knit again.

I do a lot of things now with just my left hand purely to see if it is possible for the old man.

We had some Bramleys a couple of weeks back that needed peeling so I loaded them on to him.

He sat looking at them for ages and then told me he didn't know if he could peel them.Well,as I explained,I didn't know either and neither of us would until he tried.

What are Bramleys?

Bramleys are cooking apples gail, a very popular variety.

Thanks Ann.

Okay then Sharron, get the poor bugger an apple peeler. Then all he has to do is turn the handle.

Gail

Noooo Gail, she wants to get him working by hand...... Slave driver Lol!!!!

My favourite cooking apples are called Granny Smiths. Lovely.

I peel my apples and potatoes by placing then in the plug hole in the sink and use a peeler, or use my spiked board, pain in the rear end, so am going to get an apple/potato peeler. More time to practice knitting.

Gail

Hello everyone.

Still not posting regularly.Ann, it IS rather difficult to 'come back" when you haven't been on for quite some time, especially when you can't say anything cheerful.

Having said that, the post brought a gift from Claire,which really gave me a boost, so kind and thoughful of her, so thank you Claire.Have stuck the Claddagh magnet on the fridge.

I do think of all of you who are having a bad time of it, even though I don't post....must rally make an effort to try shake off this awful feeling of dread and panic .

Have been referred to a dermatologist for the hair loss. What on EARTH does such a specialiast have to do with (maybe) a hormone prob?Two daughters think it is to do with the thyroid and/or the meds. not properly sorted yet. Will maybe hear more on the 21st.

Take care and be happy.

Love. Eileen

good idea Gail
Claddagh, we like to 'see' you even if you are not bubbling with joy. please come on, you especially need our support when you are down. I believe hair loss can be caused by stress and/or depression as well as hormones, but your daughter may be right and it is the thyroid. a dermatologist will have some idea and will be able to advise you. I hope so anyway.
ann
Glos

He does the spuds on his spiked board but the apples were a new venture.He did get one done but I took pity on him and did the rest.

Well,I wanted to enjoy the pie while I still had teeth!

Aha!!! You gave in!!!!

Hello !!
Had a chat with Dutch tonight. She is going to try to register at a doctor near her friend in Liverpool tomorrow. So now we all know and she will have to try harder!!! The woman who needs a walking stick left it in Boots while shopping.

Gail ......after a long pause I have forgot what I was going to say to you. I think it was I'll pm you later but I can't think to night. It's past my bed timexx

Eileen we know you don't feel well and don't expect you to come and talk of all the 'joy' in your life. You probably don't have much!! But we are still here to let you know you are not alone in your lowest times xxx

Colin hope you are keeping well xx

Anyone seen Dave?

Sharron lovely to see you again xx

Caz thinking of you xx

Deanna your jokes get worse!!! xx lol

Claire nice to talk to you last week. Still thinking about Chester meet, but not sure if I dare drive all that way. Steve is working so no one to sit with me and read the signs!! xx

I'm driving to work tomorrow a longish way so I must go to bed xx
nite nite xx

Can we all send healing thoughts to Ann's dil's father who has had a stroke. Wishing him a good recovery.

Morning everyone,

Ann and Carole, thank you for your kind words.I will really try to post more often, even when I don't have anything positive to say.

Eileen xx

thanks Carol, don't know any more at the moment, hope to hear from son later.

Eileen, I look forward to seeing you on here more, even if you only say 'hello I am here'!

ann
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CAROLE..... what do you mean my jokes get worse???
My jokes are GREAT!.... now... laugh when you are told to girl.

I only came on to tell you all that i am NOT COMING ON TODAY.... tee hee
I have a really painful shoulder today, all night too, and I think it may be because of the typing. So I decided to take a day off.
THEN, I come on the boards and don't want to leave!

I must though, so see you all later.
Lots of love,
Deanna XXXX

Deanna, hope the shoulder gets better soon. You could be right about the typing. Is your computer at the right position for you to type comfortably?
On the other hand maybe you slept awkwardly.
Take it easy for a couple of days, read only and don't type and hopefully it will get better.
Ann
Glos

My balaclava finished yet Gail?

Good evening to you all.
Spoke to my mum on the phone tonight, she said she slept well last night and felt a lot better today, we even had a little laugh which was good for both of us.
Well just wanted to say hi and wish you all well. x

Hi Mummo, so pleased that your Mum is happy to be home, good to see you on here as well.

ann
Glos

Hi everyone,

Had a great day with my friend. We are goin to meet up again soon as we both have our grand children most weekends. So they can play with each other. They about the same ages as well.

I also had good news tonight the letter i sent to a lady who i was hoping was my great uncles grand daugther. And it was so we had a good chat, she has filled some gaps in for me. Plus confirmed somethig for me as well

Mum always said we were related to the GREENS sponge mix family, And we are. So going to look into that more now.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{[HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}]for everyone.

Hazelx