General Chat

good monday morning the sun is shining after the rain storms of yesterday just when I thought life had calmed down I had a call from andrew late yesterday to say he was on his way to the hospital with Ian, apparently he had been hurt playing with one of his friends and had a gash at the top of his nose and needed stiches after about 4hrs in emergancy they got home about !am the doc was able to glue it rather stiches less chance of a scar, love the new way of doing things though we used to glue c/section scars sutures under neath and the surgical glue on the top layesr of skin.so hopefully the 3 grandchildren will remain accident free for a while, brenda glad you had a nice day how great the babies did so well, and yes I also hope that fred is having a great visit, the tennis was good andy played well I think that I will have a lazy day as I waited up to here how things went last night bye for now dorothy

Morning folks,goodness Dorothy sounds like Andrew and Lindy need an express way to the hospital with the children at the moment! hope they will calm down a bit now as you said. Mind you i remember one summer school holidays my two brothers were all ways having to go to the hospital for one thing or another ,my youngest brother lost the tip of a finger,then had stiches in his eye brow,My other brother banged his head after falling of the garden shed ,got concussed,was kept in overnight,then he hurt his leg somehow and was bandaged up like a mummy ,he wanted plaster of paris so he could have all his mate sign it.!!! so was very miffed when it was only bandaged but he did get wooden crutches.!!!
I managed to sort out having some private physio and went last night for my assesment and was given some exercises,and go again next week. The phsyio thinks I have a nerve problem from the bottom of my back as it was really stiff and did not respond how it should,So at least I can try something else.I also have to sit and lie differently than I have been.
Going to see my friend shortly she has a problem with her circulation in her legs and can only walk short distances so I amtaking her to a dress shop she like so she can see if she canget an outfit for a do she is going to.Will also give her a bag of books i have finished with.
Fred hope you are all having a good visit with the grandson and his wife.
Take care ,Brenda

hi from a rather cool morning here in barrie but it will warm up later a town in ontario called goderich known as the prettiest town in ontario got hit with a F3 tornado the pictures of the damage are awful , amazing what can happen in a minute or so. all the children seem to be in one piece at the moment if somewhat damaged. I think andrew is working from home to-day and back to the hospital to-morrow morning for an idea wether or not bryan's surgery can be moved up. glad to hear about your trip to the physio brenda hope the exercises are helpful. I have been making a list of dry goods etc. tostock up on for the winter ahead hoping that we have a mild one. this saturday is the buildings annual bar-b-que afternoon should be fun we usually have a good turn out one of my friends husbands mans the bar-b-que and does a great job. I spent yesterday going through all the book cases(8) with the idea of maybe getting rid of some of the books I ended up with only 2 to donate I really have to do better. bye for now dorothy

hi 7-30pm tuesday just a quick up-date this afternoon I was sitting reading a book enjoying a cup of coffee when the chair started to shake I was not sure what was happening so moved over to the couch same thing , then I found out it was the after shocks of the earthquake in the states it ran up the eastern sea board past us in barrie through toronto and quebec and on to the maritimes did not last long maybe 30 sec's but the stranges feeling I ask you what next hope you are asleep in your beds goodnight from me dorothy

Morning all.I have just seen the morning news on tv and seen the earthquake in the states Dorothy,did not realise it went so far!! Hope there wasn't much damage.
I rememer being in work at CIS building in Manchester when we had a few tremors ,it was so weird,We also had one years before that when David was little he was playing in his room and was bouning on his bed and had just got of the bed when the room shuck,he was upset thinking he had caused it by the bouncing!!! and came down stairs in tears he was so upset..I was down here in the living room and did not feel a thing ...so strange.
Weather has started really nice and sunny but rain has been forecast for the afternoon,Just going to put the washing out before I go to take my neice for her treatment. Hope it stays dry need to get Davids uniform dry,forgot to do them yesterday.!!!!!
Hope you have a less stressful day Dorothy,
fred hope the visit is going well.Take care Brenda

hi its early just about 8am and the weather is going to be stormy to-day but thats allright we need a cool day no further after shocks it is amazing how far the problem went. going to try a new chicken dish to-day sort of playing around with a new concoction of spices and then roast it plus some fresh veg done in oil in the oven and roasted as well. my sister called from canmore she is up in the mountains with the dog for 10days as her husband is in california with his brother for a visit and she is enjoying herself cooking lamb chops on the bar-b-que wayne does not eat lamb so she is having fun while he is away. they are thinking of selling the condo in calagary and making canmore their main home it is a lovely spot and as they are are getting older!!! what do they need with two homes plus as they like to winter in warmer places it makes sense to me.well I should get this day started am anxious to hear how bryan made out at the clinic this morning take care bye dorothy

hi wednesday evening 8pm just a quick couple of things bryan's surgery is now this friday as the surgeon is concerned that he can't save the meniscus but the a.c.l repair should go well I am glad it is happening this quickly he needs to get it done, after yesterdays earthquake after shocks to-day we are under tornado watches for the province of ontario, some areas to the south of us are under tornado warnings and have been told to take precautions, we are having a massive rain thunder etc storm at the moment, the sky is black but not the pea green colour when a tornado is almost upon one this happens with all the heat and humidity that we get this area of barrie has not been hit for about 24yrs but it tore the town apart at that time. so here's hoping it bypasses us as on the 11th floor it would be game over, anyway I am going to have a coffee and watch a show I only found last week called 5 daughters have you heard of it bye for now dorothy

Hello Dorothy and( Fred if you are about)
I hope Bryans surgery goes well on friday and he is soon back to normal.
weather sunny and dry at the moment ,we have had a bit of rain ovet the last few days,but it should be good for the bank holiday on Monday..
Have been doing the exercises from the physio and hope it will help ,will take time thougth..I am finding the sitting and lying differntly ,a bit hard to do as \i am not yet comfortable with it,but will carry on.
Hope your sister enjoys the lamb ,we are having a leg of lamb at weekend as my sister is coming for Sunday dinner.
How was the chicken meal you made ,we often have roasted veggies with different roasted meats and even sausages it keeps the washing up down.Not doing much today ,having a rest as I have been out each day this week,
Hope you do not havr trouble with tornados.
Take catre Brenda

goodmorning nice weather this am after the storm last evening no tornado touched down in this area came say the same for other area's though. yes the chicken meal was ok and the roasted veg came out ok I don't often roast the vegs just for me just if I have company.bryan meets with the doc that puts him to sleep to-day in preparation for to-morrow. andrew is going to put a bed in the front family room so he does not have to climb the staircase as there is a bathroom on the main floor for the first few days at least. glad your wether is improving and that you have fun with the exercises isobelle is finding that they do help with her knee's. my mom used to do a really good leg of lamb lindy is the only one in my family that likes lamb andrew used to enjoy his grandma's but seems to have gone off it as he got older, well will see what surprises to-day brings take care and hope fred and liz are enjoying the time with their grandson bye for now dorothy

hi well surgery is at 11-30 to-day about 4-30 your time he should be able to come home this evening things go fast these days so I have been up since 6am I am being picked up and will stay with Ian at andrew's all day. the weather is looking good though there are concerns for hurracaine irene hitting parts of new york not us for a change. hope you all are well I will be in touch again soon bye for now dorothy

Afternoon folks,we had a bright start to the day ,but after about 9,30am it was downhill with the rain.!!
went out shopping just before the rain stated ,and was in the supermarket for an hour and half or more,When I came out it was raining but was not that heavy,but I got wet as I could not hold up an umbrella and push the trolly and then put away the shopping in the car.!!
Good job I did not wash my hair this morning !!!!
They had a summer sale on at the supermarket and I got two dresses and three tops for £25, which was great,all half price or under.Would not have got them ,had they not been in the sale,
It,s just about 4o'clock here so the op should nearly be starting.i am sure it will go well.
Is it keyhole ,with him coming home today ?
Not sure if my sister is coming over this weekend now as my brother in law wants to get some painting and varnishing finished.
Having oven fish and chips for tea and John and David will have mushy peas as well,
The weather reports from your side of the pond are notvery good at the moment hope it doesn't spread to your area Dorothy,
Take care Brenda

Morning all,from a very wet but sunny Manchester¬¬ Looks like the weather people got it wrong again.
Its been raining and raining hard on and off all morning was going to the local market for a little walk but will have to leave it ,don't want to get wet again after yesterday.
Hope your grandson is ok after his knee op Dorothy and on the way to a good recovery.
Hope your weather is better than ours!!
Also hope Fred and his family are all enjoying the visit,and not hampered by the weather,
See you tomorrow,
Brenda

hi brenda its saturday evening 6pm my time and I am now back home, the surgery went well the meniscus was well and truly messed up and theyused the hamstring to repair the acl it took about 2hrs he did not get hom till about 5-30, as he is so tall and weighs 220lbs all muscle it took 2 guys to get him in the house, suffice it to say he wasa in a great deal of pain and we had a busy evening and night we kept him quite sedated so he slept but we didn't, the rest of the details re nausea I will leve out, this moring I managed to get some food into and fluids he has what they call a zimmer cast on layers of tensor banaged and two other kinds no bending off the knee and up four times a day on crutches which was fun the first time we got him up, just called over and things are imrpoving another night sleeping downstairs for Ian and for andrew in the reclining chair, I am staying home lindy has been helping out so they don't need me at the moment and I can use the sleep to-night, the weather is ok not seen much news to-day but I guess new york expects to be hit hard so that is it for me hope you and john are ok as well as fred and liz and their company take care dorothy

Hi Everyone,Glad the op went well Dorothy and that he is home re-cooperating.
So good to hear Lindy and Andrew are sharing the aftercare,hope they are getting on ok. Weather wise we have another wet day had a couple of dry hours so I put some bedding out to dry and then John has just dashed out to bring it in ,as its really coming down again, But the washing is almost dry,which is good.
Just finished getting the veggis ready for dinner later ,spring cabbage ,carrots ,swede,and broccolli,and roast potatoes and roasted sweet potatoes,all shop bought I am sorry to say, Freds would be all home grown.We are having roast beef with it but i am not doing yorkshires today.John will be watching United play football on tv shortly and I will have it ready for half time,full time will be to late.
Physio seems to be going ok ,but not seen to much improvement ..\was fine on Friday when I went shopping ,so ithought it was getting better but friday afternoon it was just as bad.!!
Better get ths dinner on ,as I need it ready at half time
Hope Liz and Fred and visitors are all ok.,
Take care Brenda,

hi from barrie I guess if john supports united he must be pleased I gather that they won and rooney had a hat trick, bryan had a better day yesterday at least pain wise and was able ot do the standing four times a day quite well, and made it to the bathroom across the hall for a sponge bath oh he would not like me sharing those details. not sure what is happening to-day I may have to go and give andrew a hand Lindy has a teaching job interview this am. hope that she gets it she is a good teacher the system over here is strange she is interviewing for the job she had last year it is hard to get a permanant contract job in the simco board. tennis starts to-day from new york for the next 2 weeks and isobelle has decided to come up on wednesday till a week on sunday 11 days gosh I could use fred at the stove, so I need to do a big shop before wednesday. so I may be hit and miss for the next 11 days, so brenda take it easy and hopefully the exercises will help it does take a little while before they kick in, and again I hope fred and liz are well and enjoying the visititors bye for now dorothy

Evening all.its a bank holiday here and has been horrible,wet and miserable,I would be really miffed if I was still working,!!
Took my neice for her treatment at the hospital ,we weresurprised that the clinic was open today!!!
Then I went to see anew Marks andSpencer Outlet that had opened in Ancoats near my brother ,but it was not were I expected it to be and I was not sure how you got to the carpark,!! will have to go see another day,
Went over to the pound shop on the way home after taking Katie my neice home,Got a few bits and pieces,and some bulbs for my tubs for next year.Must get them in asap as I have a tendancy to forget .!! and I will be told of by John that he was doing jobs for me again.
Yes John was very pleased with the score and enjoyed watching the match.
Going to have a cup of tea now and read my book.
Hope you get the big shop done Dorothy,and enjoy your friends visit.
take care Brenda

goodmorning I was up early about 6am and the weather looks like it is going to be very nice to-day I saw that bryan had a message for his pals onface book saying that no woner he was in so much pain they had drilled into his femur and shin I assume andrew removed the dressings as per doc'c instructions last evening so he was able to see the operative site then wrapped up again, he was able to get up the stairs yesterday with a little help so probably had a good sleep in his own bed. yes I hit the one shop yesterday brenda a great frozen food store and to-day I shall go and get the fresh veg etc, looking foreward to isobelle coming on wednesday, the tennis in new york got off to a good start yesterdy roger won and a young lady from england gave maria sharapove a good match she did lose but has great potential, andy does not play till wednesday but says he is very confidant I do hope he wins this, this coming week-end is a long holiday week-end and then all the children in the area go back to school so the shops are full with families buying back to school supplies and clothes the families that have been at their cottages all summer are all coming back into town so I shall be in the grocery store by 9am to miss the crowds . anne called yesterday and said it was raining she was not pleased well by for now hope all is well with fred and liz bye for now dorothy

Hi everyone,
well you are certainly getting organised Dorothy,hope the shopping goes to plan.I did see the tennis in NY was in doubt due to the weather,but obviously its been ok.
Been to the post office to send my passport of to change my name,cost £88 !! and my driving liscense will cost another £20. Had to queue a while so my leg was painful
thought it was getting a bit better with the physio but seems to be worse at times,will see what happends tomorrow night when I go for my next session..
Hopefully meeting my friend tomorrow for a late lunch,she works till 1pm, we usually met Thursday,which is her day off, but she is helping out with her neices child minding,as her sister in law ,who normally does it , is recoverying from an operation.
Glad to hear that your grandson is well on the mend,and hope it continues. Enjoy your visit with your friend

Take care Hugs to everyone Brenda

Hi everyone,just popped on to check for an email.Weather dry at least but very grey.Have had a good morning having done a few errands.Waiting for my friend to say she is at the tram station,then going for lunch!!.
Hope you are all enjoying your visitors.will keep popping on to keep us going.Take care Brenda

hi brenda hope you have had a nice lunch with your friend and that your leg is a little better, yes bryan had a better day yesterday and last evening he had 2 friends over for a visit and andrew was busy at the bar-b-que as they have good appetite's, lindy did recieve conformation that she has been hired back at the same school as last year doing a differant job it is called a palnning position in other words she covers kindergarten grades one three and six when the other teachers have their daily planning time I know it sounds strange but it is how they do things in the simco board so in other words she is at some point in the day teaching in all these grades. it fills in 8hrs. andrew said last night that the painter had done a good job the rooms look good to-day he is adding a 2nd coat of stain to the deck and that should be that. I am popping out shortly to the store a friend is taking me I have done the same for her in the past but it was nice off her to offer. hope all is well with fred and liz bye for now.