General Chat

Morning our Brenda,the soup sounds a good idea ,as always ,and properly made is a meal in itself if you slice a nice fresh French stick or batton to go with it,yum.and of course ,as you say ,good for the waistline ,and pocket.
Sean and wife leave today as he has to be on camp tomorrow afternoon to recieve his going away present,lol,one triple injection that i remember so well ,ouch, and ouch again.
i have been busy this morning preparing his Christmas dinner ,and stuffing ,which will have to last him until he comes home march ,next year.
This afternoon i have a job and a half on ,the clearing out of the upstairs freezer so that i can defrost it ,bring all the old stuff to the top ,in preperation for getting all the Christmas stuff in ,and leaving the very top of the freezer clear for the Christmas meat that will all come from my friends farm up the road,
The reason for the getting in of the christmas gear is simply that the fuel offer is on atMorrisons this week ,so we get all this stuff in before going down to Fleetwood this next Sunday so that we can fill the car up at the discount price before coming home.
Later on this month we will go down to help Sean pack all his stuff into crates ,so that he is ready to shift it to Brize as soon as he comes home off tour,the new house not being ready for four months.
I will take the time to get My Pics of the new Royal Wotton Basset while down there ,before the Raf move out of Lyneham..
I feel a lot better for the local villagers and the town now ,knowing that the Army is taking Lyneham over as a training base ,so the whole place will still be a forces economy area still ,so no job ,or shop losses for the local people:-).
ASs far as i know ,the runways will stay active too ,allowing the raf to fly equipment straight in for the army units ,taking the strain off the many country roads in the area.
Have to take some pics of the R a F housing estate and area too ,because there are many happy memories to keep ,from the last two years ,as well as some from many years ago when i was a training sprog in wiltshire and Oxfordshire.
Hope everyone is okay ,and hope Dorothy and family continue to be the bearers of good news about the injuries sustained just lately.
Catch you all later peoples,Fred. :-D

Morning all,hope you are all having better weather than we are,its very wet very grey and very windy.Just pleased I have not got to go out anywhere.!!!
Hope Dorothy and her friend are enjoying the tennis and their visit. together.
Going to sort out the bedding box later we have lots of pillow cases and a few sheets we don't use and even a quilt cover that got caught on something and ripped ,have tried patching and sewing it but it did not work,
Keeping the physio excerisies going and feeling a little relief from them.
Finding it hard to sleep on my back or left side after sleeping on my right for goodness knows how long.!!
Have been making a few pans of soup and have finally got John to see that they are good for the waist and the pocket.
Hope you are settling back to just the two of you Fred ,or is your granson still with you.? What date do you go to Fleetwood? We have about 12/13 weeks till we go to tenerife.Just hope my leg is a lot better by then.so I can do the walks we like.
Have my neices wedding in November so must get the diet going properley!!
Take care Hugs Brenda

Morning all and nice to see you Fred,glad you are almost back to your old selves !! You sound really organised with the garden and reaping your rewards .Well done.
Weather not so good yesterday and this morning is wet and wild John went out to golf but they had to come off a quarter of the way round,he was wet througth.!!
Going to do a spot of ironing after I have done this message,have got to get into a bit of a routine otherwise i am going to be a right shambles with housework.!!
Hope to be back later .Take care Brenda

afternoon troops ,and any visitors,tis only Fred reporting in after he took the family back home this pm,and getting them some shopping in on the way back to Fawdley.
The house is clean but upside down after the useless bu***r moved out on Friday but it won't take a lot of sorting to get it back to normal.
Must admoit though ,that it is nice to get our house back again ,and only a week until we go down to see the sis' in law ,in Fleetwood,nice ,time to chill out before getting the house ,and garden back into some sort of trim before the winter sets in.
I picked the last of the plums a while ago ,halved them ,put them in a plastic container and put them down in the freezer ,lol ,we have plans for them ,in a franzipan dough and a pastry case for Christmas.
The grandson is going to give me a hand this next week to lift the rhubarb out of it's bucket ,and place it in the huge urn we got for the Fruit tree that died off and then place it back into the corner to grow on.
The boxes of onion and parsnips we are going to move off the patio leaving it clear for table and chairs for the summer [if we ever get one] ,he he,the boxes are going to go in the border outside the back door ,along with the Rosemary bush and chive bush,wild garlic shrubs putting the whole border over to veggies and herbs.
We did very well with the beans this year ,and look forward to replanning next years veggie patch to get a better yet bean crop,which have refilled the freezers ready for the coming winter months.
The Christmas bird is already been ordered from my mate with the farm down the road who has branched out this last year,into pigs as well as poultry so i will get a nice pork joint from him too.
We have ordered a five bird roast from him,starting with a pea hen ,and going through the sizes up to finishing with a turkey inside the goose,,a touch of luxury for us ,but i'm sure the family will enjoy it.
Coupled with the home made corned beef joint that i do every year now ,we will be well catered for this year ,lol,so ,any potential visitors for the repast had better get their order in quick ,lol ;-).
The grandson has left us the key for the house in Lyneham so that we can get away for a few days towards Christmas,which will be nice and quiet for us after living in a town most of the year,
The villagers were worried for a good while over the coming closure of the airfield and their loss of livelihood with the loss of jobs ,and hurt to the shops and other small outlets in Wotton Basset ,but he grandson has told me that the villagers can relax ,the base is being kept open for the Army to use as a training base,so future jobs are assured ,and the shops and whatever will not lose out ,and ,in fact may become even busier than ever ,so ,a nice out come for all.
Nice t hear that things are getting better for Dorothy's family as well,and i hope they will continue in the same way ,if not better.
Going to close for now ,we have heaps of clearing up to do ,but are too tired to any more today,so it's a case of so much a day till we get ourselves back to square one ,inside ,and out.
Take care all ,back again tomorrow ,but i hope a bit later ,i need a lay in ,lol.Fred. :-D

Well the weather did not stay nice ,today is grey and at the moment it is raining!!
had a quick drive down to the new Marks and Spencer Outlet in Ancoats ,very quiete ,but its a bit out of the way
Did not get anything but did see some nice thingss.
John was not impressed ,he was looking for a polo shirt in a nice bright colour with no stripes.!!!.
Will have to put davids uniform on hangers in the dining room ,don't think the weather will clear up enougth to get them dry outside.
Hope you are all having good times with your visitors,
Hugs Brenda

well we have had a really great day weather wise.but somehow do not think it will be the same over the weekend.!!
Have not got any plans ,apart from normal household jobs etc.
Hope you all enjoy your weekends
hugs Brenda

Afternoon all.we have had a good day weather wise managed to get some washing done and out on the line.Physio went ok last night have somemore excercies,so we will see how they go ,also had a sort of massage on my back which was to loosen the parts that have become stiff, which is what is supposed to be causing the pain.
Not felt much difference today but Rome wasn't built in a day.!!
We had a nice afternoon yesterday when I went to lunch with my friend,the place was really busy ,as it was Spicey Wednesday when all the meals on offer are spicy ,curries,piri prir mexicsn etc.we had a piri piri chicken and it was a bit too spicy for me but my friend said it was ok for her.
Had coffe and ice cream at home needed the ice cream to cool my lips!!
Hope all your visits are going well.
Have a good weekend.
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.

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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