General Chat

Good morning to you all

Well thank goodnes that the England team played as a team and we got through to the next stage.....the streets were empty here as everyone gathered in the pubs, wine bars, friends houses etc.....

Yesterday I went shoping with my friend Leslie and we had a great time chatting all day stopping for a light lunch and then a coffee with of course a deliciously wickedly calorific cake.
I was looking for an outfit for my sons wedding but I couldn't find anything that took my fancy and being in the larger size group most likely doesn't help. Also without wishing to sound mean it is the registry Office purerly so they can go back to Army quarters and the main wedding is in church next May and I will most definetly be dieting for that one.
Do you all think I am being mean? I have a couple of really nice navy dresses and a pretty colour pink jacket with 3/4 length sleeves and the jacket has some delicate whited stitching on it as well. I could then buy a new bag, shoes etc and I feel this would be a good compromise...your views awaited.

My friend has just brought in a cup of coffee and we are going to sit in the conservatory and discuss tomorrow nights BBQ There are about 20 people coming and if they weather stays as good as promised it should be great fun. The sun is shining and the sky is blue although the temperature is lower than this time yesterday.
It is strange though I have just realised that I do not hear many birds here and yet in hastings and as home in Spain their chattering wakes me...so that must be why I am an "early bird in those places....OOOO that is a dreadful pun


by for now and have a great day


Bridget

Hello from Norfolk UK which has had glorious sunshine today. It took us 4 hours to drive from Hastings to Attleborough and because we were driving during the day the roads were clear, no hol ups etc.

It was beautiful driving through the forest and countryside, with blue skies and empty roads. Our friends were so delighted to see us and hugged us so much that we nearly had our breath taken away. Angus the dog also graeted us and liked our hands and danced around the garden,,,,15 minutes later it was as if we hadn't been away.

we sat in the garden and talked the hind legs off a donkey. Oh and my friends husband then went to rotary and then to the PuB to watch the football whilst My friend Leslie and I just chatted the hours away,

Not sure what we are doing tommorrow but I am sure we will enjoy ourselves.

Bye for now

Bridget

Morning all
Pleased to hear you are feeling better today Bridget. Enjoy your break in Norfolk I am sure it will do you the world of good.

Same as you today Val - all that boring stuff - like ironing !!!

Take care all
Love Mary xx

Hekllo Bridget,

So glad you are feeling bettyer.

Enjoy your bacon sandwich, sounds good, and have a lovely time in N orfolk.

Just doing all the usual things to-day. ?Weather is cool and cloudy with a cool wind.


Take care.



Val in SA.

a quick good morning to you all and I hope that the weather is fine wherever you are.

I am feeling much better today and so glad not to have that horrible migraine headaches, eyes painful etc.

So of we go in a couple of hours for some time away. already it feels strange not rushing off to work but I like the feeling and haveing some piece and quiet.
The sun is shining and n the distance we can see the sparkling sea so it looks as if Hastings is in for a hot sunny day.

Breakfast now awaits so I am going to have my bacon sandwhich, which is my favourite breakfast.I

Bye for now

bridget

Good evening to you all and thank you for the nessages, it is very rewarding too see this thread continue for so long.I think of you all as my electronic PenPals. When i was younger I had penpals in New Zealand, Australia and germany...did anyone else have pen pals.I only ever got to meet the German pen Pal and we had a wonderful time. She came over to England after I had visited her and we did all the usual places in London and even went to a Jazz club in Soho...it was great. However over the years we lost touch.

The sun is shining and the trees are still and the weather forecaast is good for the next few days.
Must stop as OH has cooked dinner steak, new potatoes, large mushrooms , tomatos and Pepper sauce

Tomorrow we head for Norfolk to stay with some very old friends and relax...we haven't seen them for a while so it will be catch up time

Bridget

Hello everyone,

Sure do hope you are feeling better Bridget.

Have had a very hectic few days, visiting my sister-in-law and also my brother(not the one whose wife had the stroke) who is in high care now after not receiving proper treatment at a state hospital. I really don't know why he didn't join a medical aid! Fortunately they are both in Port Elizabeth hospitals but at opposite sides of the town. My sister-in-law is doing very well and will be going home on Friday, my brother allthough not out of the woods has improved tremendously since yesterday.

Our weather is cool at the moment, no sign of more rain though.

I am really mentally and physically exhausted and will now be off to watch Eastenders.

Take care all.



Val. in SA.

Good morning all
Hope you feel better Bridget - migraines are not funny. And as Frances said - definitely the time to retire and come back home.
Our weather today is cloudy and I have loads of washing to do - usually get some done over the weekend but did not bother - so serves me right.
Oh well whatever . there is always another day.
Had a bbq Saturday and yesterday but last night I had a scarf around my shoulders as it went cooler - in fact I came downstairs and left hubby up on the terrace. Over the years the weather has become very unpredictable - still we cannot do much about that.
Enjoy your day and take care
Love Mary xx

Morning all,
Hope you will soon be feeling better, Bridget......now you know it is definitely time to retire!!
Weather at the moment is rubbish...and I have put out a load of washing which is just hanging there, hope it doesn't rain. My fault I suppose for leaving things until the last minute, but I find I get everything done that way!

Enjoy the day
Frances.

Good morning everyone, hope you are all well.I have been up since 4am,I woke with a terrible headaches and have felt really dreadful..Took some pain relief as I thought that maybe I was heading for a migraine,I used to have these when I was younger and have even been hospitalised for hem in the past. Still feeling unwell but not as bad as earlier.
Well enough of my moans.
It is chilly and damp here in Hastings and there are not so many birds around this morning,,,maybe they to are feeling the cold.
Well my last day working and then I am away with OH for the rest of the week.We were going to chill out here but I said NO! If I do that I will receive phone calls etc and I want to forget work for a while.

On the 25th it is OHs birthday and I simply do not know what to get him.
I think maybe a book,and a meal out...it does get harder as the years fly by to know what to buy.he doesn't wear jewelry,except a wedding ring,has all the music he could possible want and as for clothes well we both have plenty.

Sorry friends, I feel to unwell to write anymore so bye for now and I will look on here this evening

Enjoy your day everyone

Bridget

Afternoon everyone....well England were rubbish weren't they and Germany didn't do so well either...is it all my fault for supporting them?
Weather okay but we had rain yesterday evening and it is quite cloudy today but I have loads to do as am doing a lunch party tomorrow and we go away in a few days. Will miss some of the footy and most of Wimbledon but would rather be on holiday.
Hope everyone is feeling good and enjoying the day.

Frances.

Thanks Val, I'm not too bad. Went tp the ;aoca shop for some milk at half-time in the Germany v Serbia match. One of the advantages of living in an innercity area, is that I have got almost) everything on my door step.

It rained later on, so I was lucky and missed the rain too.

I even have a bird sanctuary a couple of miles or so away. And a lovely park less than a mile away.

Have managed to write to a friend and hope to get to town tomorrow.
Just have to take each day as it comes.

Got to get ready for this evenings match now,

tess

Hello all,

Well done Bridget, Mexico won the soccer last night, I did watch but turned off the sound and listened to the radio commentary there seemed to be less noise somehow. It seems SA will be the first host nation not to make it into the second round.

Have a successful shopping outing. Over here I find that the larger sizes are totally unsuitable for senior citizens and the fuller figure (being one!), with frills, very low necklines and stripes going horizantally instead of vertically.

To-day is sunny, there is a chilly wind blowing although not too many white horses on the water. The schools here are having 5 weeks holidiay instead of the usual 3 weeks they have at this time of the year because of the soccer, so there are a lot of visitors in town.

Hope you are feeling better to-day Theresa.

Have a lovely day.


Val in SA.

Well another sunny moning here on the Costa Blanca. Not much planned today - just got to put clean towels and bed linen on bed and a trip to the local newsagent for the English paper.
Enjoyed the bbq last night but tonight having spag bolls - something quck and easy so we can sit and watch the England game. Such a shame Spain lost their match.
Well enjoy your day whatever you will be doing
Love Mary xx

Good morning from a grey sky here on the Ridge at Hastings!! It looks very damp but not actually raining,the temperature has dropped and al in all it is a grey day.

Thank you for your kind comments about the Hastings posting, we are very fortunate here in the UK for wherever you wander it is steeped in history.

At work we are expecting what is called an "unannounced inspection " which means that the local branch of the Care Quality Commission who are the regulatory body for nursing,Residential, Learning difficulties etc Homes can call at any time and have to be allowed to Inspect all documentattion , speak to staff, residents, visitors and audit all finances, care plans etc. It is always an anxious time for no matter how much things have improved there is always something that they find...also I have to tell my boss that I have made the final decision to retire and go home.

I know he will try to persuade me to stay but I must be strong because I do believe it is the right thing to do. I get very tired these days and OH becomes concerned. However without a doubt the extra money has been very useful!!

I now look forward to all the mundane things that one does when at home and maybe that sounds silly as well...I am sure that you will let me know.

I am going to buy the outfit for my sons, civil marriage,so will look forward to doing some shopping. I am not going over the top as in May there is a very big Church wedding but never the less I want to do my best. This is when I wish I was about 4 stone lighter in weight but ha ho I am healthy and that is the main thing so watch out shops here comes size 20 Bridget!!

Off to shower have some coffee and toast and then a 4 minute drive to work so have a great day everyone and I will llook on here tonight to see what you have all been upto.

Bridget

You must be really pleased then, Bridget, as Mexico beat France today.

Spain didn't do so well for you, Frances, but at least they have got two more games to try to score some goals and get some points.

My energy levels are quite low again, so I keep falling asleep.
Another sunny day again, here in the West Midlands UK.
But haven't done much today, even thinking about it makes me tired. Did manage to do boiled bacon, cabbage and potatoes for dinner though. So did the most important thing!

Off to bed, to read a good book. Just hope that I am refreshed in the morning.

anyone watching the France Mexico match. I pulled out Mexico in our local pub so will be pleased if they win

Bridget

Hi people...late today as have been out all day. Shopping and coffee this morning and a girlie afternoon with a couple of friends.
Weather seems to have sorted itself out so am happy now.
Told you I would put the 'mokkers' on Spain! Better luck next match.

Frances

Hello, better late than never as the saying goes!

Thanks Bridget, fascinating reading. The UK is steeped in history.

My daughter's 9 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback pup was left alone in the front garden this morning while everyone was out, so he dug a hole under the gate and when she returned to her workshop he was in the back yard! He is quite big so I really don't know how he managed to squirm his way under the gate.

It was a sunny day here to-day, in fact it wa quite warm.
The lawn looks quite green again after the rain, there is nothing like rain for the garden, the town water, when we are allowed to use it, is full of chemicals.

You have ironing to-day Mary, I have a pile of washing for to-morrow. Enjoy your BBQ and definitely don't forget the wine!!


Val in SA.

Good morning all
Well we have blue sky and sun this morning - and guess who has to do the ironing. It is going to be a boring day today as I have to defrost the fridge and go food shopping that is adter I have tackled the ironing.

Hopefully tonight we will have a bbq - nothing exotic just an assortment of sausages, salad and crusty bread - oh and how could I forget - the bottle of wine.

Thanks for putting the info about Hastings Bridget - I know it well as our friends used to run the post office at Fairlight - have you been there - it is at the bottom of Battery Hill- Had many a walk on the fire hills too.

Well that pile of ironing is calling - enjoy your day all and stay happy
Love Mary xx