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I had literally just walked in the door this afternoon (Tuesday) when the phone rang .................. sis-i-l


She got home late on Monday afternoon, after a snowy drive from the hospital town to her home town. She said her daughter drove very well .................... but it was very slushy, so a little hairy driving.

She still has the staples in ................. her GP's locum is to remove them on Wednesday morning. Her GP has actually left town for a 2 month holiday in another country.

She has not yet got the results ................. it often takes 10-14 days. But she is feeling well, and eating well although in small amounts. People are bringing her lots of ready-cooked food ........................ small towns are like that!!



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good morning everyone
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a bit wet, but it should clear up later



Breakfast is ready



grapefruit with brown sugar


Granola and yoghurt parfait


Porridge with chopped up dates, bananas, and maple syrup (other fruit selections over there >>>> )


Selection of cold cereals


French (eggy) toast, maple syrup, Golden syrup
Caribbean Banana Fritters


Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten free),
crumpets,
hot cinnamon rolls,
barm cakes,
croissants,


bacon & cheese quiche,
cheese and onion tarts,
smoked salmon quiche,


Full English

Ulster Fry-up

The Continental – choice of assorted chilled fruit juices, hot oatmeal or assorted cold cereals, toast or fresh-baked muffin

Cheese Omelette garnished with Hollandaise sauce, and served with chef’s hash browns and toast

Ham and cheese omelette

eggs any style and toast

Scrambled eggs, bacon, baked beans, and toast

Huevas Rancheros


stirfry (chicken, beef, or vegetarian),

Chicken Karage (Japanese deep fried chicken pieces)

Jamaican beef patties

Country Wrap (Black Forest Ham, Fresh Scallions and Cheddar Cheese),

Veggie Wrap (Fresh Tomatoes, Basil, Roasted Peppers and Feta Cheese)

chicken or vegetable samosa


home-fried potatoes with garlic and bacon



Butternut Squash and Roasted Garlic Soup with Caramelized Vidalia Onions (vegetarian)


blueberry gingered lemon muffins,
almond crumble peach muffins,
cranberry & orange muffins,
rhubarb and pecan muffins,
very berry muffins,
pear ginger muffins


jams, jellies, marmalades, Nutella (hazelnut spread)


Tea, coffee, juices


(some extra bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, sliced baby golden beetroot, Maple baked beans, olive oil, in the hidey place to cook up for the very hungry ones!)






enjoy
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Good morning all and thank you for breakfast Sylvs......... :-D


Night Gins ~~~~~~ that was an early night for you!


Your poor OH LK :-( Did the cycle have lights on it?


I know we motorists are supposed to be considerate towards cyclists but, to be perfectly honest, they scare the life out of me.

Some are fine, wear the right gear and behave well, whilst others wear black, weave all over the road (and pavement) and totally disregard traffic lights etc. :-|

I do hope he's okay. (((hugs))) to you both <3




Your s-i-l sounds very upbeat and positive Sylvs and I do hope her progress is maintained. <3



Am meeting a friend for coffee after lunch and then out for an hour or so tonight but will pop in as and when I can.


Take care all :-D :-D :-D :-D

Good morning all :-)

Sounds like you have an enjoyable day planned Cynths :-)

I am planning to take myself (and my little wheely shopping bag) to the Farmer's Market which is on today, then will pick up grand-daughter after school :-)

Thanks for the lovely breakfast Sylvs - pleased that S-I-L is doing well <3

Have a lovely day everyone !!

See you all later,

Dea Xxx

Mornin~~~~

I hope OH is feeling better this morning LK, quite a shock. Makes a change for a cyclist to be overtaking on the outside

Sylv, can we have bubble & squeak, without the bacon and fried in olive oil please :-D


Cheeky Gins ;-)

Hi LK,

Sorry to hear about your OH's unfortunate incident involving the cyclist. It reminded me of a similar incident from my youth.

My parents and I were returning from holiday in Great Yarmouth in my fathers 1953 Ford Prefect, the model with a sloping rear end. Whilst driving round Cambridge the rain began falling so heavily that the cars windscreen wipers (Vacuum operated) could not cope so my father decided to pull over until the deluge abated. As we sat there stationary there was an almighty bang at the back of the car. My father and I jumped out to see what had hit us. We were rather surprised to find a cyclist spread eagled on the rear of the car. Apparently he had been riding through the rain with his head down and had not noticed a parked car in his path.

Happily other than suffering a dented pride the cyclist was uninjured and my father (Always a sweet talker) invited him into the car to shelter until the rain stopped. When the rain ceased all parties shook hands and went on their way.

Has Diwali overtaken Bonfire Night as Britain's biggest fireworks event?

I am sure that we are all used to lots of fireworks being let off near our homes in the days leading up to and including November the 5th. This year was no different where I live but last night the quantity (And Quality) of the fireworks exploding near my home almost made Bonfire Night look like a non event. Fireworks began lighting up the sky just after dusk and continued doing so until about midnight.

From my bedroom window I can see right across the Sandwell Valley and beyond to places such as Smethwick and Rowley Regis, some 8/10 miles distant. At about 11:00pm last night the skyline all around was full of colourful explosions bursting in the air. These displays were obviously not the product of cheap fireworks but more likely of fireworks costing many pounds each, in fact there must have been a small fortune spent by Hindu's celebrating their festival.

I have no objection to such displays and as it is a five day festival I expect more of the same on the next few nights. It is interesting however to note how a traditional British event appears to be being overtaken in popularity by an Indian one.

I noticed that too Jonesey - about the 'Quality' of the fireworks last night !

There were some really beautiful ones giving off stars and triangles of bright coloured light ! - Far superior to the 'normal' ones I saw on bonfire night.

Dea x

For those who have been following the story:

Some good news. The hospital have allowed my daughter home to complete her recovery. They arranged for social services to visit her home first to ensure that everything was in place to enable her to reside there safely and comfortably. Social Services have provided some bits of kit such as a grab handle by her bed to make getting into and out of bed easier, a bath seat and a sort of stool come bum rest in her kitchen so that she can rest whilst preparing her food.

She still has to wear the neck brace at all times and she still has quite a lot of pain in her neck and back but she is very happy to be back in her own home rather than in hospital. Her local hospital will monitor her progress and will organise any additional treatment she requires.

A lot of people are critical of the NHS and it certainly isn't perfect but if truth be told if you have a genuine urgent medical condition then the NHS usually provides the best service and treatment available.

Once again thank you to everyone who has enquired about her condition and sent her their best wishes. <3

Hi all
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dull, but I believe the sun is to appear later :-D



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I was knocked down by a cyclist who ran into the back of me :-D


I had just got off the bus at the university terminus, and was walking across the pedestrian plaza on my way to work.

I admit that I did stop suddenly when I saw something on the ground ................ but the next I knew was that I was flat on my back, staring up at the sky, and facing the opposite direction to that in which I had been walking.

I must have spun round before falling .................. but have no memory of it.


The cyclist, a young woman, was very upset ............... her explanation was that she had not expected me to stop.

OH's office was very close to where it happened, and she insisted on taking me there.


I think I "rang my bell", as they say over here, ever so slightly.

............... but the headache soon went :-D



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Hi Jonesy



so pleased to hear that your daughter has been allowed home.


Now all she has to do is to NOT be tempted to try to do too much.




Like you, we were very pleased at how fast our medical system swung into action with my sis-i-l after she found the mass and went to see her doctor.


People are continually complaining about wait lists, etc .................. but she was having tests by the next day, and was in surgery just one week later.



Good luck to your daughter xxx



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That's wonderful news Jonesey - so very pleased for you all.... <3 :-D <3


By the way.....I guess your daughter has what is called a 'perching' stool in her kitchen. Bum rest indeed........sheeesh. ;-)


Just a quick visit as out again soon............ :-(

Glad to hear she has been supported enough to continue with her kitchen duties ;-)

<3

Great news about your daughter Jonesey !!! :-D

Dea Xxx

We just need 'granny Linds' to come and give us some good news now !!!

Dea xxx

good morning
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weather should be pretty good today



sorry ...... I'm running late . so it's do it yourself time :-D :-D




Toast (sourdough, rye, white, whole grain, 100% brown, Hovis, gluten-free), croissants, crumpets, barm cakes


Selection of jams, jellies


Tea, coffee, juices


bacon, turkey sausage or sausage patties, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms in the fridge


Muffins are also in the fridge ......... a selection from yesterday


Help yourself





enjoy
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sis-i-l got her results today ................. they found cancer cells in 4 of the 30 lymph nodes they removed ...............

........... not as good as we'd hoped, but still pretty good.


she is going to have to have chemo ........................ but will have to go to the Cancer Agency for it all to be determined.


She was in good spirits when she phoned me this evening



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Good morning all :-D


Thank you for breakfast Sylvs. Bacon patties with tomato sounds about right I think. :-D


Do hope all goes well with your s-i-l. <3




Town this morning for me and then, later, off to take friend out.


The fun never stops.... :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Good morning all :-)

I will have a bacon barm cake - thank you Sylvs ! <3

Sorry the news is not better for your s-i-l Sylvs but she seems to be coping well - let's hope the treatment will not be too unpleasant for her

Dea Xxx