General Chat

We have a call back system on the doctors phone Ann. When you ring up and it tells you that you are number whatever in the queue, it gives you the option to either stay on the line or to have them call you back when your turn comes. They put in a fancy new phone system a few months back which automatically calls you if you opt for that. It saves you having to stay on the phone for ages if you are lower down in the queue

The house is so quiet this morning as they are both at school. I am being very lazy :-D

Morning all...just
A very grey and overcast day here and sooo chilly too.

Postie just delivered me a letter saying my Blue badge is ready and once I have paid the £20, they will post it out so I shall have it when my friend arrives :-D

Had an unsettled night as although we enjoyed the salmon last night, itt kept repeating on me and this morning, I can still taste it yeeeuk. stomach is rather unsettled but managed some toast and marmalade and took me tabs.

I'm not doing much today as am feeling rather tired and anyway everything is up to date date so just sitting and chilling until I feel better.

Daughter went off to town for the day so I have peace and quiet at least. She bought 8 large plastic union jack flags and have put them in my flower pots outside so we look a little patriotic. Another village has bunting out a few miles up the rd but don't think there is much happening around here to be honest.

We shall be watching it on the tv complete with soft drinks and nibbles.

Have a good day all

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Morning everyone
The wind has picked up here but its dry and the sun is peeking through the clouds.

My new drill is hopefully arriving today so I can do some work...damage lol to my outside walls. I have a box of screws/nails/rawplugs so think I have all I need.

Just got to finalise my Tesco order for Saturday making sure we have lots of nibbles etc to watch the Coronation.

Linda, you are probably correct re large families. They didn't have birth control and women had babies nearly every 9/10 months until they were in their 40's.

I couldn't imagine having any more than 4. I mean how would you sleep 10 kids in a 3 bedroom semi? As I neared the end of my friends tree, it became apparent that the families were smaller from the 60's onwards. Most only had 2 or 3 and the odd one had 4 but no larger than that.

My nanna once said to me when I was in mid teens, the best birth control was to say NO and cross your legs :-D :-D :-D Bless her but.....she had 14 children I kid you not so that didn't seem to work for her :-D :-D

Off to the shower now and then the chores before hopefully using my drill this afternoon.

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I will listen out for the ambulance Florence :-D :-D :-D

I had to go for get another blood test this morning, the doctor is checking for all sorts of obscure things, so they took seven phials out. I hadn’t seen this women before, mercifully she got the needle in in one go thank goodness. The problem was every time she took one tube off, she reached over to the table to put it down and pick the next one up, the needle was twisting in my arm and it was painful. I was just about to tell her when the girl who was typing came and started to pass them to her.

I am off to Tescos again to get food for the weekend. It is odd because we had a street garden party for the queens jubilee and a few weeks ago when I was talking to the person who hosted it, she was keen to do it again, but was worried because it might be bad weather. Nothing has been said since, so nothing has been arranged. I is a shame because there are a couple of us who would be happy to host it. On the other hand, the weather doesn’t look good, so it wouldn’t be the same as if it had been a nice summers day

:-D :-D :-D :-D Linda, no ambulance required lol
I managed to drill 1 hole after I got the hang of it but it was soooo windy and is again today that I shall leave it until the weather is calmer. Otherwise I shall have little chips flying everywhere which could get in the eye. I guess I should wear sunglasses or goggles!

Its a bright sunny day but oh my the wind is blowing a hooley, in fact far too windy to put washing out if you want to see it again :-D :-D

I did a huge basket of ironing in 1 go and really should no better as i took a dizzy turn after 1/2 hour but managed to grab the chair beside me to sit down until it passed. I then made a cuppa and sat for awhile before finishing off
Standing in one position isn't good for me but i was determined to get it all done.

New hoover arrived and is working perfectly so old one up for sale and hope it goes quickly as its in daughters bedroom for now.

No street party here Linda but we have union jack flags up in the window and outside. Im making lots of things to have all day tomorrow. Basket of chinese chicken wings, rolls with smoked salmon and salad, variety of snacks, Danish pastries and some soft drinks. That should keep us going for most of the day lol

Dads having a great time in Corfu. Sundowners on the balcony every eve at 6pm....Large Archers and lemonade.

Hope all is well with anyone looking in today

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I am sorry that you are feeling down Joan, it must be a hard time for you when your husband is not well.

We have just had thunder here, it is really dark and the rain has started. OH is going to get wet as he walked into the market square to meet a friend for coffee. I could have gone, but needed to go shopping for the weekend. I went to Aldi for a change, but I can never get all the things I want there. They can wait until next time I go to Tesco, except they had no skimmed milk and we get through lots of it OH will have to get some from the square tomorrow

Oh dear Joan, sorry to hear how you are feeling. It cant be easy as you are quite isolated where you live and you don't drive or have a bus you can use.
If its any consolation, since my brother went back south(Apr), I have not seen a single soul, had no other visitors or spoken to anyone except my daughter.

I do at times get quite down as well. Conversation runs dry in this house as daughter doesn't have the same interests as me or watch the news etc so I have noone to exchange views.
Obviously the weather plays a huge part in our lives as it dictates what we do daily.

Its still really wild here too so I cant get outside to play with my new toy :-(

Have you not been out with your daughter for shopping at all?

The feelings will pass but I can understand your anxiety what with hubby not being well.

Pop on here as much as you want just to say hello as there is always someone around to talk to.

When the weather stops you going outside, make a plan of jobs to do indoors no matter how small or mundane, it gives me a sense of purpose and something to do.

So enjoy your fish & chips today, lashings of salt & vinegar please
:-D

Linda, thunder? Oh my thats terrible. Hope hubby didnt get too wet.!

Right a pizza I made earlier needs my attention and a bowl of salad to make to go with it.

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We have a thunderstorm at the moment Florence. It is odd because they are watching it on the Lightning map as well as looking out of the window. It is really

Yes enjoy the Coronation tomorrow. We shall be sitting all day with a feast of goodies and I for one shall not be doing a single piece of housework lol.

I was only born in 1961 so this will be a first for myself and my daughter.

I was three when the last coronation took place, so I don’t remember it. There was a tea party fir all the local children in the Co-op hall. I have a photo showing the long tables with all the children sitting around them, wearing paper hats . The hall was decorated with lots of bunting. We were all given a china, cup, saucer and plate which I still have

I hope everyone has had a good day. We watched from 11am until they had been on the balcony.
It was a nice day here, so went into the garden mid afternoon. I had bought lots of plants, so I potted up my hanging basket and the rest of the pots. The girls planted some plants in their own special bits of the garden.
Yesterday when I asked my daughter what she wanted to do for dinner, she wanted a bbq. I didn’t think that was going to be feasible, but I bought the meat to have one, assuming that we would end up eating inside. As it turned out, it was warm enough to be outside just in a t-shirt, so we did have the bbq after all. Just as we were finishing eating, it started to get dark and spots of rain came, so we whipped everything inside. It didn’t last long though and then it was sunny again.

It was a shame for all the people in London, it makes a change when the north has the best weather

Morning all

Overcast, misty breezy day here but washing out on the line so should be dry in a very short while.

We had a nice chilled day yesterday watching the Coronation along with chinese chicken wings, Smoked salmon rolls, popcorn and some mini danish pastries.
A few wings left over for today.

Thoroughly enjoyed it all. All those horses on parade looked amazing.

But given they were all on parade for hours on end, how did they not need a drink or even the loo?

Linda, I felt so sorry for those who got wet, what a shame.

Tonight is the concert and I shall enjoy watching that by myself as daughter going else where for a few days.

I was given a bottle of something that is like Pimms but alcohol free. So I made a jug with cucumber, orange, strawberries and apple plus a sprig of fresh mint. Added a good 1/4 of the bottle and filled with Sprite plus ice cubes.

Now obviously it wasnt quite as good as the real thing but it was jolly nice. I can't take alcohol with some meds I take.

So clearing up day today, lounge needs the hoover going over.

Oh and I have sold my old hoover for £50 so jolly pleased about that.Lady is collecting on Tuesday.

Well better go and get showered, dressed and be busy.

Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday :-D

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It has been a beautiful day here. Mr Tesco was early then I walked down to the post box and to take the charity lady some stuff. Came back and had coffee, made some soup because the cauliflower I ordered came looking like a cabbage with so many leaves and not much cauliflower. So I used the leaves plus half a red pepper, a small piece of courgette and a handful of coriander leaves plus two very small potatoes. Had some for lunch it was really tasty. Then after lunch I cut the lawn (not done the edges yet. then cleaned out two bird baths and did a small amount of weeding. Indoors now, sun is still shining but I am tired now. Oh yes also swept the kitchen floor and used WD40 on the front door which was sticking.

Apologies if you already read all that on Mel's thread but I was too tired to type out another long bit.

Shame you have poor weather Florence, I think ours will revert again tomorrow. Still at least the lawn is cut. :-)

Wow AnnG, you have been busy and i'm sure you are feeling quite tired now so hoping you are chilling with your feet up.
Been home alone since 2pm when daughter left so very quiet here.

Dad tel from Greece as he couldn't get into his emails lol so I had to change his password and sort it out for him. Reset a new password and all fine now. The very one who says when he's on holiday, he wont take any work calls etc and here he is wanting to check his emails haha.

Your soup sounded lovely AnnG, I just had 2 toasted hot cross buns with jam and a coffee as still full from yesterday.

Going to watch the concert later, i'm sure it will be good.

I shall be busy this week with bedding changes, and sorting out bedding for my besties bed. Its clean but been sitting in the linen cupboard for a year so I need to wash it all on a quick wash to freshen it up.

I planted me beetroot yesterday and going to do the carrots tomorrow plus drill some more holes!

Yesterday, opened the back door to hang out washing and neighbours cat decided to invite himself in lol He went in all the rooms like before and then stopped at my feet rolling on his back mewing :-D
I coaxed him out with some cheesy snack biscuits, he loves them.

Well going to wash me plate and cup so kitchen all clean and tidy and then im going outside as the wind has dropped for some well needed fresh air. Head is still pounding and temp up at 38.5 and I cant take paracetamol. Last night, i put a cold wet flannel on my face and neck and that helped.

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I am sorry that you have had such a bad day Joan.
It us odd that you still have a high temperature Florence.

We had a lazy morning, my daughter wanted to go out somewhere, but Esme was adamant that she just wanted to play in the garden. She likes playing football, so I mentioned that it might be good to get her a little football goal. That was all the excuse my daughter needed, so she ordered one to pick up from Argos in the nearby town. She went off with Eve to pick it up and they were going to do an hour’s treasure hunt which they had downloaded from the internet. That meant they would be away for two hours. Not to worry as Esme’s daddy would be looking after her. - yeah! That was never going to happen. He spent all afternoon with his headphones on listening to an audio book while I played with Esme. She wasn’t any trouble, but she needs constant attention.

I then cooked a pork dinner, which made a nice change from the chicken we usually have. It is time to relax tonight, I will probably watch the concert.

Morning all.

Its drizzly and cold today and of course it was bin day lol never fails. But at least they came early today so all dealt with.

Head is a little better but never slept much and why is my temp still up at 38?? I mean I don't feel ill as such but my mouth feels like its burning and tongue is a ghastly colour of yellow/grey. Clearly I still have something in me body not right and so wish it would "do one."

Daughters bedding needs ironing and guest bedding nearly finished in the machine.

Watched the concert but for me was a mixed bag. I didn't expect it to end so abruptly either at 10pm.

Well I guess, I had better make a quick salmon roll for lunch then get on with me list of jobs to do.

Hope everyone else looking is is well and ok

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Well the day brightened up here and so I ventured with stick out to hang 8 pillowcases but oh my it was breezy. My long hair in me face so couldn't see a thing lol.
I managed to peg them but 5 minutes later 2 flew off towards neighbours garden! I managed out to pick them up and promptly put 6 pegs in each. 20 minutes later I noticed the haar coming in off the sea so off I went again to get them in and amazingly, they were all dry yay!

Not putting out anymore so shall use the tumble drier.
Both neighbours cats were purring around my ankle fighting for some attention bless them but the older one is def the boss and boxes the others ears to shoo him away from me, its so funny.

Joan, I like Andre Bochelli but like you on his own. Some costumes were, well "eye catching" lol

I shall send the sun over to you Joan and hopefully, you will get to relax on your new chair very soon. We are supposed to be getting strong winds and heavy rain later.....what's new there!

Not sure about me tea as not really that hungry today so maybe just crumpets and marmalade.

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Ah, we know to brave Joan for the bad weather, you should never have put those garden seats out :-D

It has been a horrible drizzly day here as well, no playing out today. They went swimming this afternoon, so we got a couple of hours peace.

I watched the concert as well, I thought that it was quite good in comparison to some of the recent ones like the Queen’s jubilee one. That was absolutely dire. It was odd how it stopped so suddenly, you would think they could have run over just a few minutes to round it off. I think the stage dresses have to be over the top for the benefit of the audience, they probably look totally different if you were there compared to the TV close ups. Camilla looked bored half of the time, OH said she was looking down at her lap, so probably had a book to read
:-)

:-D :-D :-D @ Linda re Camiila

We were supposed to have our electricity turned off from 9 am to 1 pm today because they had to prune trees near overhead power cables. This was over a wide area of the town. We have been getting email and text reminders for days, then suddenly at 8.45 am, I got a message apologising and saying they had cancelled the power cut at short notice. That was fine for us because my daughter and son in law both work from here, but the shops and cafes must be furious at losing trade for no reason.

I had decided to go to York on a summer spending spree, so I still went. I bought two dresses and a pair of summer trousers, but I wanted to get more :-( I really wanted to get some shift type dresses, but I am 5 ft 7 (I have shrunk a bit) and they were all too short, too much above my knee. I am too old to get away with such short dresses now. Most if the dresses had fitted waists which is no good for me. I am very long waisted and a fitted waist is right up around my ribs, a good few inches above my actual waist. So they look odd and are very uncomfortable.
Another grumble is about sleeveless dresses when the arm holes are so big that they show all your bra under your arms. Why do they make them like that?