General Chat

Happy anniversary to Ann and T have a wonderful day,

Love Jean and Jeff xxx <3 <3 <3


Huia , I hope the sore leg isnt a problem for you ,

love to one and all Jean xxx

Thanks Jean and thank you and Mo for your cards. Both arrived early but we didn't open them. :-D

Thank you Sallie for your lovely card.

We have been into town for lunch to a place called 'Coal'. I think they are part of a chain. I had garlic bread, but it was more like pizza base, with melted Mozarella and sweet caramelised onions, T had Mushroom soup + some of mine! Then we both had cod and pancetta fish cakes, chips and leaf salad, the we share a sticky toffee pudding with chocolate ice cream, a strawberry and spun sugar. We had a large glass of Merlot each. I enjoyed it we had not eaten there before.

Happy Anniversary to Sallie and Alun, tomorrow enjoy your special day.

love and hugs Jean and Jeff xxxx <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Hello girls,

Thank you Mo, Jean and Ann for your cards. Not sure if we are going out for a meal this evening, at the moment I am trying to lose weight, so think we will go another time.
Although the weight is slow coming off, because of the medication I am on, I have managed to lose 1st. 9lbs.


Mo thanks for asking about Gracie. She is now out of the induced coma and is on the neurological ward, her speech is a bit slurred and she walks a bit off balance, also when she is eating she uses her hands to pick up the food instead of a fork or a spoon as she did. before she fell. Although the doctors think that once the bruising on her brain has healed completely, she will be fine. So we are all keeping our fingers crossed. It could have been a whole lot worse with her falling from her bedroom window.

Richard has a small cyst on his head which he has had for a number of years, but now it has become infected, so the doctor has put him on antibiotics for a week, hopefully it will clear it for him.



Ann, it sounds as though both you and T had a lovely day for your anniversary. I have never heard of the restaurant where you enjoyed your meal......although they might have one in Nottingham and not noticed it., I think sometimes I go about with my eyes closed.lolol!!



Jean, I hope that things are are improving each day and that you are feeling a good bit better. Hope that you are not too bored and managing to keep your mind occupied., but I'm sure you are.


I have a very bruised and swollen forefinger on my right hand. I was cutting a die on my Grand Calibre and the handle snapped off, so now have to use my eBosser instead, starting to get use to it though.


Huia, hope you managed to see the doctor about abot your badly bruised leg and that there is no long lasting damage.


Sylvia, hope everything isokay with both you and your OH.


Thank you all again for your lovely cards.


Chat to you all soon,



Take care.



Love, Sallie.xxx <3 <3 <3

Hello my friends, sorry for being on the missing list for a while.
I have had major problems with my laptop...again....it completely died on me, so back we went to the lappy hospital, it needed a new battery and charger, so I have had to wait for them to be delivered.
It's now fully charged, but is only giving me 2 hours 6 minutes of charge, even though it is fully charged up, so it might end up going back for another check up at P.C World, well I pays me money for the cover, so they can sort it out if need be.

Well,I took my new glasses back to the opticians, as my vision was blurred. They checked the lenses, and they were correct to the prescription, so today I had to have a follow up eye test, and they are going to change the lenses, as the ones I had been given were for closer reading, but i dont want to read with the book under my nose,and need more distance, so that I can use my laptop as well.
Thank goodness I have still got my old glasses to be going on with.

Our Lilly starts school Tuesday week, and is having a home visit fron her teacher one day next week.
I do hope she shows her true colours, so that they are aware of what she can be like, or they are going to get a mighty shock when she starts.

I have not had a chance to read back, so I will do so tomorrow. Night god bless you all, love and hugs, Mo xxx

I went to the doc 5 days ago and she told me to keep my leg up (have you tried driving with your right leg on the dash-board?) and keep an eye on things in case I get infection in it. It has lost most of the indigo colour but is still red and swollen and warm and when I stand it feels as if the skin is too tight. I might make another appointment later this week.

I went to Papakura on Friday and picked up and paid for :-( a new negative scanner which the local photographer had got for me in only 3 days. The big shop where I first asked last April still hasnt done anything about getting one in so they can go you-know-where. I will now be very busy doing all the scanning which I have been itching to get done, so you might not see me for a while.

Huia, it sounds as though your leg is like mine, its cellulitus usually antibiotics clear it , mine is now clearing and less tight...did your doctor not mention that, the thing you need to watch out for the legs blistering .so moisturizer is .what I have to do usually at night...at the moment i have carers that come each morning to help with cleaning parts i am not able at the moment to reach.... I hope yours clears up quickly...

it will be great for you to be able to carry on with your scanning...

I managed to get in the craft room yesterday and actually make some cards, which bucked me up....

Mo I do hope Lily will be well looked after and the school will see she she will need some help now and then... bless her....I hope Roly is recovering well now and also that you get new specs, you will miss the dart board if you dont ;-) ;-) ;-) ;-)

manged a full nights sleep last night although this morning I was very stiff , but each day is getting easier, as long as I watch how I walk around the house. dont want any more falls... :-0 :-0 :-0

Sallie my prayers go out to Gracie and the family bless the liittle one hope she will soon be much better...how is the news about your Alun? I hope and pray he continues to get the treatment he needs, also Jennie and the rest of your family..
how are you doing, flower, life is hard sometimes but we come through it all dont we?you are always in my thoughts and prayers...

Ann, whats on the itinery for this weekend are you off somewhere nice? I may try a short walk to the bottom of the back and maybe a little run out in the car... to all our other friends , keep safe and healthy.

Love as always Jean xxx.

Hi all, Jean we are in Dorset for the week not doing a lot, just revisiting old haunts. Weather is a bit damp today but not cold. Being bank holiday the place is heaving with people.

Have a good week Ann, hope the crowds go home and the sun shines :-D :-D :-D

love Jean xx <3 <3

Hello my darlinks,
Oh what a miserable weekend it's turned out to be, I pity those who are still working and look forwards to the bank holidays.
We popped up to town this morning, and believe it or not, someone was complaining because the bank was not open LOL, how stupid is that.

Roly has done a stupid thing, he renewed his repeat prescription early last week, but forgot to put his diabetic tablets on the script, so he has not had any tablets since friday night, oh what a silly billy he is. First thing in the morning we shall pop into the doctors and try and get a repeat script for him, failing that, we shal speak to the pharmacist and ask him to lend Roly some till his script is ready.

Enjoy your time in Dorset Ann, I hope your weather is holding for you.

Huia, you made me chuckle, imagining you driving with your foot on the dash board.
It does sound as Jean said, that you have cellulitus, please keep a sharp eye on your leg love, as it can turn so quickly, as our friend Enids did.

Jean my lickle love, at the moment I am having trouble hitting the dart board, let alone needing my glasses. I have got Tendonitus, and have to apply ice packs four hourly, if it's not cleared in four weeks, I have to have a steroid injection...yuk not looking forwards to that.
It's good to know your health is progressing my darlink, but just take it easy, and tell J not to keep chasing you down the garden path.

I hope our Sallie, Sylvia and Marie are all well, sending you all my best wishes if you should look in.

Time to start some dinner, so I will say tatty bye for now. Love Mo xxx

Where is everyone, :-S :-S Mo I hope Roly was able to sort out the tabs and also how did you get on with the dreaded jab...
has any one heard from Sallie ,Its quite a while since we heard from her, also Ann, Sylvia,Marie, Huia, and all our other friends who sometimes come on here.... I miss you all :-( :-( :-(

My situation hasnt changed much still waiting for news were we are going to live, we feel as though we are in limbo.. I still have carers each day , and although I try to walk each day find it hard . better news though I managed to get into the craft room and made several christmas cards, pics taken so will send them out asp...

so I hope someone will see this , and add something...

Love to everyone Jean xxx <3 <3

We got home yesterday Jean, I was reading on here last week but not adding a lot as the download time where we stay is so very slow it isn't worth it for the frustration. We had a lovely break although the weather could have been better. We did have two lovely sunny days though and every time we travelled, (home to Dorset, Dorset to Hampshire and Hampshire to home) the weather was glorious.

We visited the Swannery at Abbotsbury while in Dorset. The Cygnets are quite big now but all still mainly in their family groups. We saw, besides the swans, Coots, Geese, ducks, pheasant and Cormorants and one white small egret. We also went to the Abbotsbury Tropical gardens which were as lovely as ever.

We saw Luke yesterday, we last saw him in May, I didn't think he was a lot taller but he was slimmer and stronger where he is walking and running all the time. Not sure what moves fastest, his legs or his tongue. Can't understand all he says but he jabbers away and I could catch qhite a few words. He is a real charmer and very good, very well behaved for a 2 year old. :-)

Glad you managed to get into the craft room to make cards Jean, that will make you feel a bit better. (I made 8 while in Dorset). It must be frustrating waiting to hear where you are going, and having to sleep in the lounge as well. Hopefully you will hear soon and can get settled.

Mo, hope Roly didn't suffer any ill effects without his tablets.

Sallie was last on on the 28th, hope all is ok Sallie.

Huia I hope that your leg is improving.

Hello girls,
Jean, I have not had the dreaded jab just yet, I am trying to tolerate the ice pack treatment, cooo it's so cold when it's applied, and makes the joint ache even more.
I am supposed to continue with it for two more weeks, but I shall wait and see how it goes.
Roly has been very good, in not taking any medications for his knee, but, for the last two days it's been playing him up again, we are not sure if it's because the weather has turned colder, and he is still wearing his shorts,as he cant stand the feeling of long trousers on his wound,but he wont be able to wear shorts all through the winter, especially if we do get snow...cor that would be too chilly willy.
Hopefully the powers that be, will sort out your accommodation soon love, it's not nice being in limbo.

It's amazing how quickly little ones change isn't it Ann. They go from being tiny babies, into chatter boxes overnight.
We can't believe our Lilly starts school tomorrow, it only seems like yesterday that she was born.
At least you and T had a nice break away, even though the flamin weather was against you, a bit of sun makes all the difference doesn't it.
We are going to Clacton mid October, and are hoping we get an Indian summer, but knowing our luck it will be blowing a gale, and pouring it down with rain.

I do hope our Sallie is o.k, it's been an age since we have heard from her.

Bye for now, take care, hugs Mo xxx

Hi everyone

we're all well over here, just haven't done anyhting exciting enough to talk about!

Our grandson started school last Thursday in Primary Class which is All Day Kindergarten. He will spend part of the time in the classroom and part of it with an assistance coach to work on his behaviour and concentration problems

He was really looking forward to starting Big School, and apparently rally enjoyed the first 2 days. Long may it last :-D

Hello there girls.

I have had a busy week, scanning negatives when I have been at home. I have found some which I consider treasures. There is one of the Pukekohe Girl Guides and Brownies marching down the main street in 1953, possibly something to do with Coronation celebrations, but my main excitement is the shops shown behind them. I know the Historical Society will be interested in them.

I will be going out this morning as I am working in the shop this afternoon and I mustnt be late as my co-worker has a medical appointment and might be late. I hope she wont be too late as I am on strong antibiotics for my leg infection and it is causing me a 'bit of looseness'. Time I went again. See you again some time.

Huia.

We are on the move :-( :-( its a big wrench leaving our home after 25 years, but since my accident life has changed, so J and I are going into an apartment in a new build complex, we have seen them and its lovely and no more stairs :-D :-D :-D
bit daunting sorting out what we can take and what we will need extra... still it will be easier for everyone, and I will get some care when needed....

Huia I hope the antibiotics will do the trick for your leg , I like your phrase about "looseness"I know what you mean ;-) ;-)

Mo how are you and Roly doing hope you can get back to darting about, and that Roly is managing with the new knee...take extra care...

I am going to have a go at making a cuppa, dont know if I can carry it but one can only try....carefully ;-) ;-)

love to Sylvia and Marie and other friends Jean xxx <3 <3 <3

Jean, lovely to have a new place to look forward to. Good job you got rid of a lot of your clutter a while back wasn't it? Less to do now. I hope you will manage to squeeze in an area for crafting.

For moving around why don't you have one of those walkers with a sort of tray on top to put things on? Ask one of your carers or somebody I am sure there is something, much safer when carrying hot tea.

Mo Hope Roly's knee is getting better and that youa re OK, not seen you on here the last few days. How has Lily settled at school?

Huia, hope the antibiotics work for you and that the side effects clear up.

COME IN SALLIE :-) :-) :-) Hope you are OK.

We are waiting for an estimate for having our bathroom done, new tiles, bathroom suite, power shower etc. spending the kids inheritance.

:-) :-) :-) :-) <3 <3 :-D

Hi everyone

Jean ...... I'm so glad that you now know where you are going. Is it far from where you are now?

Ann's idea of a walker with a tray attachment is a good one.


Hope everyone is coping OK


Fall is here ....... I do actually like Fall :-)

We saw our new home today, and its lovely, now we need to move in as soon as posssible , we have the keys and need to get some new furniture,we will probably move in in two weeks time....the staff are very nice and helpful, and all the care package is sorted too...I will have some room to do some crafting , but may have to get rid of some stuff...only problem at the moment there is no internet, so until we can sort it out I wont be on line..... :-( :-( :-( I am so tired and emotional so shall have a early night....

Love Jean xxx <3 <3